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Opportunities abound for the beef industry
By Kira Paterson
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With Manitoba being the third largest beef producing province in Canada, the cattle industry in this province is a very important one. Every year brings new developments and challenges to the industry and this year is no exception. Tom Teichroeb, president of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), said that cattle farmers in the province have a lot to look forward to, in terms of new projects and opportunities, but a lot of work ahead of them to deal with some challenges they’ve been facing. Adversity in the industry One of the challenges the industry will face is coming back from the 2018 drought. “As most people are aware, there are many parts of Manitoba that were extremely dry. In the area that I’m in, which is Langruth and Gladstone, and the area towards Neepawa, there certainly wasn’t the amount of precipitation that I think that people initially thought there would be [in 2018]. So we’re most certainly hoping that this year, [the spring melt] helps and we’ll get our reserve back,” Teichroeb said. With the lack of moisture during the growing season last year, forage and feed grains were in short supply by winter, when pasture grazing is no longer an option. “The [feed] costs were significant from last year... That was certainly very impactful for many ranchers across Manitoba– and across Canada, for that matter,” Teichroeb said, noting that the large amount of snow the province saw over the winter means that the
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spring melt could replenish groundwater levels, giving him optimism about the 2019 feed growing forecast. Another significant challenge that Teichroeb said has arisen recently is a change in transportation regulations. Previously, farmers were allowed to transport their livestock for a duration of 48 hours, but the time has now been reduced. “We rely heavily on the eastern market and now we have been told that we will need to comply with 36 hours of trucking and then have to unload those
animals in a stock feeder to give them water and be able to reload them later. So that is very impactful on the industry,” Teichroeb explained. “We need to really go back to government and make a concerted effort that we change that. It is simply unacceptable, and a lot of the research that is out there... supports the current practice of bringing cattle there. And currently, we have a 99.9 per cent success rate, meaning those cattle are alive. And so now, we’re going against our own research– the government
is going against its own research– suggesting that we need to shorten up the travel time,” he added. “It will, without a doubt, negatively impact our industry.” Positive potential Despite the challenges that go along with the business of living things, there are always new projects and opportunities that can improve the industry. “I’m just super excited about the new year, and the opportunities that lie ahead,” Teichroeb said. “One thing that was significant for us this year
was we’re getting [access to] Crown land back.” After a public consultation in the spring of 2018 about modernizing the Agricultural Crowns Lands (ACL) Program, the acquisition of agricultural Crown lands had been put on hold while the government was in the process of assessing and amending the ACL Program. On Nov. 8, 2018 the Crown Lands Amendment Act was announced. According to the Government of Manitoba, the new legislation will protect Community Pastures, using
a special designation and provide a new, fairer process of allocating agricultural leases and permits. “So we do know for sure that it is going to be some type of an auction,” Teichroeb explained about the new lease allocation process. “What we’re still working on is the policies and regulations that will govern this new act. So we are in the midst of that. I think Agriculture Minister Eichler’s goal is to have our first auction this fall. More “beef” on page B7
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a nd Nor t h tremendous C y p r e s s support of the Neepawa Banner & Press Lang ford. project over Everyone was in a very The clinic itthe course of celebratory mood on Satur- self is owned several years. day, May 4, at the Beautiful by Neepawa Before Plains Medical Clinic in a n d A r e a the tours of Neepawa. That’s because Development the building they were finally able to Corporation began, there commemorate the official ( N A D C O ) , was one final completion of the facility’s but run by bit of busimost recent major expan- the Beautiful ness to look sion. Plains Medafter, as the The development, which ica l Cl i n ic Neepawa and PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX cost just under $500,000, com m it tee, From left to right: Joan Popkes,mayor Blake McCutheon, Dr. George Ong, John District Medinvolved a 1,920 sq. ft addi- which consists Nelson, Arnie Suski and Mary Ellen Clarke at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the ical Committion to the existing building. of councillors Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa on Saturday, May 4. tee received a Within that space, there and communpair of donaare eight new examination ity members. Currently, chairperson and Glenela- noted Suski. tions. First, Brent Sorenson rooms, additional office there are eight doctors Lansdowne councillor ArAfter a few words from a made a presentation on bespace, an expanded storage operating practices within nie Suski served as the mas- combination of local digni- half of the Beautiful Plains area for medical supplies the facility with the space ter of ceremonies for the day. taries, doctors and political Credit Union, contributand a new basement suite to allow for two additional He opened the festivities by representatives, it was time ing a cheque for $10,000. able to house medical stu- doctors to establish practi- thanking everyone for their to cut the ribbon on the Following that, Sorenson, dents. This was the third ces in the building. support, both before and extension. This honour along with fellow board major expansion to the during the expansion. He was designated for Suski, members Marilyn Crewe clinic since 2008. The opening noted during his prepared along with Neepawa mayor and Shelley Graham preThe work was facilitated ceremony statement that this day was Blake McCutheon and Dr. sented a cheque for $2,726, by the Neepawa and District The clinic’s reception a long time coming. George Ong. Long-stand- on behalf of the Beautiful Medical Committee, an area was filled to capacity “It’s a wonderful feel- ing members of Med Clinic Plains Community Founorganization which includes on Saturday afternoon with ing to have reached this committee, Mary Ellen dation. Both these donaa partnership between the people anxiously awaiting a milestone. This is a day Clark and Joan Popkes, held tions will be going towards half Town page spring ad:Layout 1 Rural 2019-05-01 3:44look PM Page of Neepawa and closer at the1 expanded that many people in the the ribbon. Both were also the next major renovation Municipalities of Rose- space. Neepawa and Dis- [Neepawa and area] have singled out during the pre- planned for the clinic, the dale, Glenella-Lansdowne trict Medical Committee been looking forward to,” liminary speeches for their paving of the parking lot. By Eoin Devereux
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A success story to emulate Once the tours began, people commented on the sheer size of the expansion and the positives that it will create for the future of health care services in Neepawa and area. Dr. George Ong, one of the local leaders of the med clinic effort from the onset, said this cooperative effort on the clinic is an example that other communities can follow. More clinic on page 13
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Fine Arts Fest wrapped up for 2019 season By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
The 2019 Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival wrapped up for the season late last month. Well received once again, a full-house attendance was consistent for the event’s duration. Due to continued growth over the years, the committee was able to add more seats for the 2019 event. The three-day festival had a total of 153 entries and 50 Friends of the Festival donated between $25 and $150. The Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival board is thankful for the continued and growing support they have received. Award winners for the year of 2019 are: Piano awards • Trophy winners: Grade
1, Taeven McCutchin; Grade 2, Jackson McCutchin; Grade 3, Rueben Dyck; Grade 4, Veronica Casigay; Grade 5, Greta Wiebe; Grade 6, William Scheper; Grade 7, Jenna Beaumont; Grade 8, Talia Iwanchysko. • Inner Wheel Trophy/ Medallion/Scholarship: Grades 1-3 , Sam Uyaivato. • Beta Sigma Phi Scholarship: Grades 1-3, Rueben Dyck. • Elk’s L odge #398 Scholarship: Grades 1-3, Jackson McCutchin. • Royal Purple & Elks T r o p h y/ M e d a l l i o n / Scholarship: Grades 4-6 outstand ing, Veronica Casigay. • UCT Scholarship: Grades 4-6 promising, Oscar Funk. • E l k s Schola r sh ip: Grades 4-6 commendable, William Scheper.
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• Neepawa Rotary Trophy/Medallion/Scholarship: Grades 7-8, Talia Iwanchysko. • Royal Canadian Legion Scholarship: Grades 7-8 Promising, Charlie Strelczik. • Canadian Composer: Grade 1, Aaron Dyck; Grade 2, Tavon deMey;
Grade 3, Makenna Sumner; Grade 4, Veronica Casigay; Grade 5, Macy Wither; Grade 6, William Scheper; Grade 7-8, Bryce Kwiatkowski. • Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Scholarship: Grade 1-3, Aaron Dyck; Grade 4-6, Macy Wither.
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With warmer weather slowly emerging, seniors and others with mobility issues will likely begin bringing out their scooters. As most have been put away all winter, a refresher on staying safe on the road can be beneficial. Scooters typically have a top speed of about 15 km/h (approximately 10 mph) and any scooter travelling 15 km/h or slower should act as a pedestrian. This means, travelling on the sidewalk wherever possible, or, if there is no sidewalk, driving on the left side of the road, facing traffic. When crossing the street at a set of lights, scooters must wait until the crossing signal is on, just like pedestrians. Scooters have right of way over drivers at crosswalks, but if one is crossing where there is no crosswalk, they must yield to oncoming vehicle traffic. To leave room for other scooters and pedestrians, multiple scooters travelling the same direction should stay in single file on the sidewalk or on the roads. It is recommended that scooters have a bright orange flag attached to them, to increase visibility. A DVD about scooter safety is available for anyone to borrow from the Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) office and Neepawa’s Access channel, NACTV, will be airing the video over the next few weeks as well.
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Vocal awards • U10, Charleigh Carefoot; U12, Sheen Calamba; U14, Sidney Poettcker; U16, Bryce Kwiatkowski; U18, Isabella Johnson. • Turner Trophy/Medallion/Scholarship, outstanding performance: 10-14 years old, Sidney Poettcker. • Durston Scholarship, promising vocalist: 10-14 years old, Greta Wiebe. • Lion’s Rose Bowl/ Medallion/Scholarship, outstanding performance: 15-18 years old, Isabella Johnson. • Choralier’s Scholarship, promising vocalist:
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Stepping outside our comfort zone
by Chad Carpenter
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PC government wrong on Efficiency Manitoba
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or 30 years, an undetermined number of bureaucrats gnawed away in the offices of Manitoba Hydro, under the Power Smart program. Wellintentioned souls, they dreamed up ways to “save” Manitobans money by using less hydro. There were window, door and insulation programs. There were programs to retire your old fridge and to install new hot water tanks, furnaces, light bulbs and solar power generating systems. The program was well regarded and there is no doubt it had an influence on the installation of a lot of the above items. Some items involved a grant, such as the “old fridge” program, and some were financed by low interest loans. The program was entirely wrong-headed for Manitoba Hydro. While Power Smart may have “saved” people some money, it cost Hydro and the taxpayers millions. Hydro is supposed to sell power, to make money for operations, to pay the interest on its huge debt and to eventually pay down the debt. Why on earth would they invest borrowed money into helping people use less electricity? It makes no sense. If it did, then car dealers would subsidize not buying cars, grocery chains would subsidize not buying food and pet food companies would encourage people get rid of their cats. Hydro’s aim in life should be to sell as much power as they can, so that all the costs listed above can be covered. Clearly, it can be argued that Hydro at times have had more workers than they needed. But, that aside, Hydro should be selling as much power as it can within Manitoba and for export. They certainly shouldn’t have built a west side Bi-Pole III line and they neepawa
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Ken Waddell certainly shouldn’t have entered into the Metis bribe scheme, that has fortunately been cancelled. The first move cost Hydro (and you and I) a billion dollars that was totally wasted and the second deal would have cost $60 million over a number of years. Back to Power Smart. The question remains, why would Hydro take money from scarce profits to pay people to use less power, especially when there has never been a power shortage or “brown-outs”, and when they were building more dams and transmission capacity. Alternatively, and to use an extreme example, Hydro should be encouraging people to run their water tanks hotter and their air conditioners colder. Maybe they could encourage people to run their fridges with the door open in July. The Power Smart program was well-intentioned, but it was largely a waste of Hydro’s money and a misplaced effort. Power Smart has been replaced by Efficiency Manitoba with a whole new corporation, complete with a board, a CEO, staff and so far, few programs. That’s a good thing. The fewer programs EM has, the less it’s going to cost Manitobans. Recently, EM sent out a 12 page flyer that won’t cost Manitobans very much, as it basically says, use LED light bulbs.
The flyer encourages people to buy light bulbs at a spring discount, presumably subsidized by us all through EM. As I said above, Power Smart and EM are likely well-intentioned, but highly misplaced in their actions. The government of Manitoba might want to encourage people to save money on their Hydro bills, but they should not be investing money in light bulb purchases. Why should one taxpayer pay for another taxpayer to insulate their home, buy more efficient hot water tanks or windows? Should such purchases not have self-evident value without a taxpayer funded subsidy? Voting decisions are a funny thing. No one political party completely aligns with an individual’s views. It’s a calculated compromise when you cast your vote. So as much as the current PC government is more aligned with my political choices than the other parties, they still are doing things that I can’t agree with. One of those things is Efficiency Manitoba. Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.
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hat is your comfort zone? How do you react to events or opportunities that push you beyond it? This week, for the ag section that ran in the Neepawa Banner & Press, that question came MY up in a couple of the interviews PERSPECTIVE I did. It wasn’t a major focus of either one, but something Kate that stuck with Jackman-Atkinson me as I talked to HyLife cofounder Claude Vielfaure and Zach Johnson, a fifth generation Minnesota farmer who runs a popular YouTube channel. For HyLife, the company’s progression from a sow operation to an integrated food company happened in about 25 years. As the company grew, it needed to expand into areas in which the founders had little or no previous experience. Sure, the jump from selling weanling pigs, to feeding them yourself isn’t a huge step from sow production, but what about the company’s expansion further up the value chain? How does sow production prepare a person for the realities of running a processing plant, including the complex human resources component? How about foreign recruitment? Or selling meat into the international market? These were all challenges the HyLife founders had to navigate. This is a hard step to overcome not just practically, but mentally. It requires you to think about your business in a different way. It requires you to redefine it. As entrepreneurs navigate their company’s growth, this is a challenge they will almost certainly face. For Vielfaure, the answer was to hire the right people. That doesn’t just include people who had the knowledge the company didn’t, but also those who had the capacity to learn new skills. Johnson operates a grain farm and his experience is similar to that of most large farmers on the prairies. He too, though, is stepping beyond his comfort zone. At least once a week, and close to daily during busy times, he opens his farm to the world, posting videos in which he talks about what he does on the farm and why. He started the channel in 2016 as a way of connecting with a non-farm population and helping to overcome misconceptions about the industry. Johnson’s farm looks and operates like many in Manitoba and while it might seem not that unique in a rural area such as ours, he’s connecting with people– his channel has close to 250,000 subscribers and 36 million views. Johnson talked to me about the need for more farmers to open their doors and join the conversation, even if it means stepping outside your comfort zone. He’s right, many farmers are by nature secretive, about their own operations at least. He has personally seen what can be gained from stepping outside your comfort zone. A browse through the comments on any of his videos will show farmers and non-farmers from around the world sharing their experience; it could be as simple as the weather, or as educational as a discussion about different crops or farming practices. Johnson said that because of the connections he’s made through the channel, he’s trying things he never would have considered before. In our interview, Vielfaure told me, “If you’re not growing, you’re falling behind.” While the advice was in the context of his company, I think it applies just as much to us as people. It’s easy to get complacent; complacent about our jobs, our friends, our hobbies, or our interests– it’s human nature, we like to be comfortable. Stepping beyond our comfort zones is scary, it’s hard and it’s uncomfortable, but in most cases, the reward is worth it.
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will be the first to admit that I do not celebrate all of the holidays and special events that happen each year. I extend the appropriate greetings– but that’s about all. However, in our home, we do celebrate five special days. The first is my wife’s birthday, which is also the anniversary of the lifesaving surgery she received following her stroke. This is our day to celebrate life– her life, especially. But we also celebrate the lives of those like her who have suffered life threatening illnesses and who, despite the odds against them, are still with us today. And we thank God for the medical professionals, therapists and technicians whose skills save lives and enable many seriously ill people to recover and return to their homes and families. The second day is Christmas, which closely follows my wife’s birthday. It’s a big celebration in our house. We decorate early (usually right after Remembrance Day), play Chr ist mas music, watch Christmas movies and stockpile things
FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein we will need for Christmas dinner. The day itself is spent exchanging gifts, visiting and thanking God for family, friends and all those who have touched our lives over the past year. The third day is our wedding anniversary. There was a time when Kathryn and I wondered if that day would ever happen, but it did. And every year on our anniversary, we thank God for two things– another year together and the lessons we have learned as we have faced life’s challenges and worked our way through them. The fourth day is Mother’s Day. On that day, we remember two incredible ladies. They never met in person, but they shared a lot in common. Both were hard workers. Both were leaders in their homes and families.
Both were incredibly caring people, especially when it came to looking after aging parents. And both had to deal with the grief and loss they felt after their husbands predeceased them. The examples they set and the memories of the people they were remain with us to this day. Their values of love, loyalty to family and faith in God are ones we have readily embraced and that have helped us face challenging times with courage and optimism. On Father’s Day (the last of our five special days) we remember the lives and inf luence of two special men. Like our mothers, our fathers never met in person. But, also like our mothers, they shared a lot in common. Both men were visionar-
ies. They saw something of value and found ways to make it better. Kathryn’s dad took a small cabin close to Lake Winnipeg and turned it into a beautiful, year-round residence. My father took three quarter sections of central Alberta farmland and built a thriving farm that remains in our family to this day. Both men were extremely courageous, especially in their later years. Both battled terminal illness and died at peace within themselves, with their families and with God. We hope that they will be proud of us for the way in which we have tried to follow their examples as we have battled our own challenges and faced our own difficult days. The people mentioned above are part of our history. The memories of who they were, what they did and how they influenced our lives come back often. They remind us of just how fortunate we are and of the many good things we have received thanks to the special people from whose lives and examples we have learned so much.
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tatistics show that one in four people suffer, at one time or another, from some form and degree of mental illness. Thankfully, there is more and more information about the varying types and degrees of these illnesses. They– anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction, for example– rob individuals of the ability to embrace life, maintain careers and function fully and joyously. The more information we all have about so many topics, for these are simply a few that affect people I love, the safer we all feel. It is more comfortable to discuss a personal issue when we know others also are affected by something similar and will identify with us. A few years ago, one of my father’s cousins did an in-depth health genealogy. We already have volumes of comprehensive data of our ancestors and building on the base of the Born family– my father’s maternal
HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen family– she researched and assembled a health history. Mental health was not always identified by today’s terms. Melancholy was understood. Individuals who were seen as eccentric– and boy we have a few of those!– were often introverts, struggling with social expectations. I get that. I got that! I knew my great aunt Ann as a bedridden spinster. She held court from a bed in the living room, a beautiful crocheted bed jacket covering her shoulders. Family members of all generations stopped in to share time with her. She was privy to some of the deepest family secrets of the time. As a child, I asked my parents what was wrong with Great Aunt Ann. There reply was simply that she
didn’t feel good. And then one day she made a pen pal with a gent from British Columbia. They met, they clicked, they married and travelled. Looking back, it appears that she found someone who loved her as she was, supported her, encouraged her and that was enough to try life. They had many contented years together. Her husband was gentle, kind, patient and humorous. Our extended family is also familiar with the impact of suicide. It is difficult to talk about, and for those closest to the loss, impossible to talk about, 20 years later. I am thankful for my optimistic outlook on life, and my mostly cheerful disposition. Two of my siblings rely on the sun lamp for winter
mental health. I don’t like endless cloudy days, but I can function through them. Family members dear to my heart struggle with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and addictions. I am learning what not to ask, what not to say and, as much as possible, to simply be. Be present, be understanding, be supportive. The second week in May is Mental Health Awareness Week. I applaud Rey and Ineke Mack, as they trek 500 kilometres through Holland in support of Miles For Mental Health, Neepawa. I applaud the program at the grief support organisation, the community meals provided at the Yellowhead through the HAND program, one in particular encourages no one to eat alone, the school division and all the staff striving for a safe and anti-bullying environment. The list goes on. May we grow more understanding, patient and supportive. May we all learn to be.
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his week, we plan to go on another road trip to B.C. My granddaughter and her family enjoy the birth of a daughter. I have not seen her yet and next month, they will go back to Bolivia, where they are missionaries. I am very thankful that I will have a ride there and back. It makes me think that our whole life is like a road trip. The only thing we do not know is how many side roads we will have to turn on to. However, we know where our ultimate destination is and will accept the guidance and direction of the Lord on how to get there. And even now in my old age, the Lord provides above and beyond expectation. My needs are met and even my wants, if I ask for it. I have to be reminded sometimes to “trust in the Lord with all thine heart and not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) He is waiting for us to lean on Him.
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April 17; Waddell takes one of his customary stabs at those who think we should try to keep our planet habitable. Specifically at those who advocate for electric powered transportation. He says we have not considered the cost of electricity. Simple. For residential use, it’s 8.527 cents per kilowatt hour. Large users go as low as four cents, due to lower delivery costs. And that includes paying the province multimillions for the water which runs downhill through Manitoba. So what’s the comparison for petroleum based energy? I will explain it one more time. The University of Nebraska has been testing internal combustion engines since 1920 and it’s amazing how little progress there’s been in 99 years. The better gas engines produce 11 to 12 horsepower/hours per U.S. gallon of gas or 3 hp/h per liter. One horsepower is equal to 746 watts. So 3 hp/h is equal to 2.24 kw/h. So $1.289 worth of energy at the pump will drive your car the same distance as 19.1 cents worth of energy at the hydro meter. As for the argument that you are going to run out of energy half way home, that’s exactly the same argument that the horse lovers told my father when he bought a gas powered car 100 years ago. Leonard Paramor Arden, MB
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Correction
At the Beautiful Plains Credit Union annual general meeting, on Apr. 10, director Bruce Bremner was recognized for his long service. The story in last week’s paper had the incorrect length of service, Bremner was in fact recognized for 20 years of service. The Banner & Press apologizes for the error.
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Egypt
The ancient Egyptians were one of the first civilizations to form in the ancient world. Their inventions and technology had an impact on many civilizations to follow. Ancient Egyptians gave the world writing. They used picture words (hieroglyphics) to communicate and write down their history. Much of what people know about ancient Egypt is as a result of hieroglyphic writing found in archeological sites. When I think of Egypt, I think of the land of eternal pyramids, built for the Pharaohs and their families to aid them on their journey to the afterlife. But Egypt is home to much more than just pyramids. The country is also home to dozens of art galleries, museums, fantastic shopping, opportunities to explore vast sandy landscapes on camels, cruising down the Nile, hiking Mount Sinai, visiting the Cairo Citadel and so much more. Linking the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea, the Suez Canal is controlled by Egypt. Egypt is bordered by the Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya and Sudan, as well as the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The longest river in the world, the Nile River, runs through Egypt. The Nile is located in northeast Africa and flows through many different African countries. Without the Nile River, all of Egypt would be desert, as it depends on the Nile to irrigate their fields. Approximately 95 per cent of Egypt’s population lives along the banks of river Nile. Egypt’s most valuable resources are oil and gas, iron ore, cotton, grains and pharmaceuticals. Tourism is also an important part of Egypt’s economy, with visitors coming to see the famous ancient monuments and to enjoy the country’s warm weather and beautiful beaches. You will be expected to do haggling for pretty much anything you buy and crossing the street can be a challenge. There are few traffic signals and those that exist are “mainly treated as suggestions”. About 90 per cent of Egyptians are Muslims and the remaining 10 per cent of Egyptians are Copts, one of the oldest branches of the Christian religion. Egyptian cuisine goes back 5,000 years to the time of the pharaohs. The pyramid builders survived on a diet of onions, garlic, coarse bread and beer. Egyptian people do not eat much meat, milk, or dairy foods. When meat is eaten, it is usually beef, lamb, goat, or rabbit. Rice, couscous, legumes, fresh vegetables and fruits are a main staple. Some consider Kushari, a mixture of rice, lentils and macaroni, to be the national dish. Kushari was originally a poor man’s dish, but nowadays it is enjoyed by all and sold in restaurants and roadside stands. Another favourite is Kamounia which is a beef and cumin stew with the addition of offals, such as bulls’ genitals. Native to Egypt, Aish Baladi is a flatbread made with whole wheat flour. Aish Balad is the basis of Egyptian cuisine. It’s not only a major part of the meal itself, but the bread is also widely used as utensils for eating that delicious lentil and vegetable stews. “Aish” means “life”, which is how Egyptians have perceived bread since ancient times. In ancient Egypt, Aish Baladi was made with emmer, an ancestor of modern wheat. It is traditionally baked in extremely hot ovens and can be found at Egyptian markets. Bread is considered a food that Egyptians cannot live without in their daily diet. Egyptians are the largest consumers of bread in the world and are the world’s largest importer of wheat. If you have a pizza stone, bake your breads on that. If you don’t have a pizza stone, you could bake them on a tray, but the pizza stone gives it a beautiful texture.
Stop the presses: Canadian newspaper readership at an all-time high Submitted News Media Canada In the midst of continued discussion and debate about the state of Canadian media, the seventh annual Newspapers 24/7 Report (an annual benchmark of Canadian newspaper readership conducted by Totum Research on behalf of News Media Canada) found that readership of Canadian newspapers is at an all-time high. According to the survey, which was conducted in February of this year, 88 per cent of Canadians read a newspaper, in either print or digital format, at least once a week—a three per cent increase from the inaugural study, which was conducted in 2012. “Given heightened levels of global mistrust, we’re seeing a clear and continued aff inity for the reliable reporting that newspapers provide,” said Bob Cox, Chair, News Media Canada. “Newspapers continue to be the go-to source for credible, trusted and independent news, in both print and digital formats.” Unsurprisingly, digital newspaper readership continues to increase yearover-year: the 2019 report found that 83 per cent of
newspaper readers are accessing at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, however, the majority of these readers are using that digital content to supplement—not replace— readership of a print edition of the newspaper. In total, 52 per cent of newspaper readers access newspaper content from both print and online sources. “This year’s research clearly demonstrates that both print and digital newspaper sources play a unique and distinct role in the lives of Canadians,” said Claude Heimann, President, Totum Research. “For example, it’s clear that people like to start their day with the comprehensive and in-depth reporting of a print newspaper, and then stay up-to-date on breaking news on digital as the day progresses.” The report confirms that most print reading happens early in the day, while digital reading is more consistent from morning to night. Finally, the research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of younger Canadians. And while Millennials have been blamed for the death of everything from mayonnaise to department stores, newspapers appear to have
Aish Baladi - Egyptian flatbread recipe
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 Tbsp. instant yeast 1/2 Tbsp. salt
1 1/4 cups warm water wheat bran for coating
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast and salt. Add the water, mix with your hand or a dough hook and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let sit in a warm place for one hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 8 equal pieces without over working. Sprinkle a piece of parchment paper with wheat bran. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into a ball, then place the ball onto the parchment paper and gently flatten each into a 5 inch circle. Sprinkle the top with more wheat bran. Cover with tea towels and let rest for 30 minutes, while the oven is heating. If using a baking stone, set stone on the middle rack of the oven before preheating the oven to 500º F. Transfer the prepared circles to the hot baking stone or on an oiled baking sheet. Bake the dough for 6-8 minutes, or until they puff up and are golden-brown. Yield: 8 flatbreads
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Acquainting Manitobans with their province By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Dr. Gordon Goldsborough has been photographing abandoned sites in Manitoba for the last 10 years. From rural and residential schools, grain elevators, quarries and beyond, these sites and their histories are featured in his books “Abandoned Manitoba” and “More Abandoned Manitoba.” Dr. Goldsborough said the goal of these books is to “acquaint Manitobans with their province.” Last T hur sday, Dr. Goldsborough made a stop at the Neepawa Library to share some behind-thescenes stories from his adventures and provide a taste of what can be found inside the two books. This included tales of the Orbit trash cans, Port Nelson (a precursor to Churchill),
NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS MAY 10, 2019 A7 D r . G o r d o n Goldsborough, history enthusiast and aquatic ecologist, pictured with his books, “Abandoned Manitoba” and “More Abandoned Manitoba”. He uses both a camera and a drone for his photogr aphy. The books are projects made in partnership with the Manitoba Historical Society.
PHOTO FROM DR. GOLDSBOROUGH’S PRESENTATION
Peter Boychuk, inventor of the Orbit trash can, pictured with a first edition Orbit. The Orbit is no longer around, but Boychuk’s work can still be seen as you drive. He was also responsible for the design of a number of traffic signs.
and how a chapter on dance halls turned into a chapter on moonshining. D r. G o l d s b o ro u g h ’s books are available online through McNally Robinson, Amazon and Great
Plains Publications. A full list of physical purchase locations can also be found at http://www. mhs.mb.ca/info/books/ abandonedmanitoba.
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Country Meadows Resident Family Council and the Recreation Department celebrated Country Meadows 10th anniversary last month with the residents and friends and family. RFC Committee (from left) Sharon Davies, Kathy Chute and Barb Owen. After the RFC meeting, everyone got to enjoy entertainment provided by Judy Gabler and the delicious cake.
Submitted Country Meadows PCH On Tuesday, May 14, the Country Meadows Resident Family Council (RFC) will be hosting their annual Spring Fling in the MultiPurpose Room at the PCH. The event is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This annual fundraiser for the RFC Committee consists of a prize table, bake sale and silver collection. There will be entertainment for the afternoon by Dale and Brenda Lyons, as
well as coffee, tea and treats provided. For some extra fun, there is also a spring hat decorating contest and prizes will be awarded for the best decorated hats. This event is open to everyone to attend and support. We hope to see you there! The Resident Family Council Committee works hard all throughout the year for our residents. The staff and residents would like to thank our RFC for their dedication .
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110 years ago, Tuesday, May 11, 1909 The construction of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway across Western Canada has brought to light many interesting and valuable mineral deposits. In the most unexpected places, these natural riches have turned up, in some cases exposing to civilization ancient Indian customs which had been safely guarded by the Red Men of centuries past. One of the most interesting of these is the lake at Watrous, Sask., containing water which has cured many stubborn cases of skin diseases, asthma, consumption, and rheumatism. Watrous is situated on the main line of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway, less than 400 miles west of Winnipeg, and already people from all over the continent are visiting there to benefit from the waters, and a prominent New York specialist now has plans in preparation for a sanitarium to be erected there. On the shores of this lake are to be seen Indian “sweating lodges” to which the suffering redmen have been taking for ages past, calling it Manitou or Great Spirit. Only recently, a Montreal skin specialist heard of this lake and went up to Watrous to test the healing qualities of its waters. So efficacious did they prove in curing several skin diseases that he now regularly receives barrels of this water shipped to Montreal. On account of these healing waters, a prosperous town is springing up at Watrous, and, despite the fact that it is less than nine months since the first building was erected there, its population is now close to the thousand mark and new settlers, mostly Americans, are arriving there by every train. That Watrous is destined to become a flourishing city in an incredibly short time is evidence by the attention being paid it by the Grand Trunk Pacific
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100 years ago, Friday, May 9, 1919 Allied occupation of Germany to continue until reparation made. China declines to sign the peace pact. A thousand Canadian soldiers have arrived at Vancouver from Siberia. Italy has been awarded the city of Flume, but it is to be autonomous for two years. Canadian war cost estimates to be submitted at the peace conference are understood to exceed $1,500,000,000. 90 years ago, Friday, May 10, 1929 The Country Guide asserts that “there is probably no other industry in Canada that is so discriminated against by our customs laws as the publishers of magazines.” And some facts are quoted in support of the assertion. Our complaint is that not only the customs laws but all other laws impose hardships upon the publishers of small town papers. There is neither protection nor justice for the independent little printer. 80 years ago, Tuesday, May 9, 1939 When he sought to enlist in the Royal Air Force, in England, a printer’s employee was told to hold his breath and he held it for five minutes forty seconds. Poland has denounced Hitler’s demands for return of Danzig to the reich and for a German highway across the Polish corridor, but offered to negotiate an honourable settlement of their quarrel. 70 years ago, Thursday, May 12, 1949 Vancouver– Inspector J. F. C. B. Vance, Vancouver’s “Sherlock Holmes”, has retired after 42 years as city analyst, during which he
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solved many crimes, though never officially connected with the police department. The white-haired, dynamic man looks more like a successful businessman or school principal than a criminologist. His title as inspector is completely honorary, in recognition of distinguished services. For 14 years, ever since a series of attempts were made on his life, he has worked behind the scenes in his laboratory, containing $10,000 of scientific equipment– stethoscopes, microscopes and ballistic testing apparatus… His official job was to examine foodstuffs for possible impurities. But, Inspector Vance answered phone calls to the scenes of major crimes in Vancouver and assisted the authorities in almost every part of the province. 60 years ago, Friday, May 8, 1959 H. Bert Ayres, manager of the Neepawa Salt Plant for the past six years, left this week to assume new duties at Windsor and was replaced here by Martin O’Day, who spent 10 years with the company here from 1943 to 1952. 50 years ago, Thursday, May 8, 1969 Morton Timber Preservers moved to Neepawa last fall from Boissevain, Man., and set up their treatment plant at the west side of town, across the tracks from the creamery. First impressions at viewing the local operation might lead one to believe that it is a small operation, but the firm is doing a roaring business and sales of chemically treated fence posts, barn poles and lumber are boom-
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NACI Knockabout was a busy store for over-the-counter sales of confectionary items in 1979. It was run by students, for students and was open during breaks.
ing. The firm was successful in bidding a government contract and also receives orders from lumber yards all over Manitoba. The Neepawa end of the business employs six men full time and more are added seasonally at Cowan [Man.], about 20 men are employed in the cutting operations… Neepawa was chosen as the site for the treatment plant because of its central location in the province and the availability of property A 56-year-old Norway House man has become the first Treaty Indian to be appointed a full-jurisdiction magistrate and Family Court Judge in Manitoba. The appointment of George Kenneth Maxwell Paupanekis is effective immediately. He will succeed 73-year-old Magistrate D. A. Melvor, who is retiring except for relief work. 40 years ago, Thursday, May 10, 1979 NACI Knockabout. A store operated by the students, for the students.
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The model store opened its doors for business to the Neepawa Area Collegiate students Monday, Mar. 5. Complete with a display window and tiger caricatures (the school mascot) painted on the walls, the store is operating in conjunction with the school marketing program… Approximately 120 students, in grades 10 to 12, will complete the marketing course by the end of June. 30 years ago, Tuesday, May 9, 1989 Workers at Springhill Farms Hog Processing Plant say they were told poor sales figures coupled with an American tariff on
pork products resulted in the layoff of 64 people at the plant last Friday... For the past several months the 170 workers on the cut and kill floors were working only about five hours each day. 20 years ago, Monday, May 10, 1999 Helen Kines marked the 40th anniversary of her women’s clothing store, Helen’s Shoppe, in Neepawa last week. Kines opened for business in 1959, as owner, manager, buyer and seller. After 40 years, Kines remains in touch with many of her former suppliers, as well as a number of long-time customers.
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A musical celebration
Ram Ignacio, of Neepawa, celebrated his 21st birthday with a recital at the Knox Presbyterian Church on May 4. Ignacio sang and played piano and was joined on stage by soprano Selina Santos. Other musicians, including Ignacio’s sister, Toines, also performed at the recital. PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER
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Neepawa Wildlife Association’s fifth annual Gun and Collectibles Show was the “best year yet”, according to event organizer, Harris Lowe. Held on May 4, over 500 people from Neepawa and across Manitoba visited the Yellowhead Arena to see the 82 tables of rifles, knives and hunting equipment on display, along with food, antiques and collectibles. Lowe expressed, “Thanks to all who helped make the show a success and I’m looking forward to next year. See everyone May 2, 2020!”
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The importance of posture in children By Dr. Beth Melendy BSCs DC Chiropractor
Often times, in my line of work, I feel like the posture police. One of the first things that I notice about someone when I enter a treatment room in my office is how they are sitting. I often see parents and children displaying the same poor postures. What exactly is posture? Posture is a motor habit, created by the way the muscles contract to keep the body in an upright or seated position. Posture is an indicator of the mechanical efficacy of the body to know where it is in space, as well as muscular balance and neural muscular coordination. The posture of the body changes continuously throughout the lifetime, with the biggest challenge for posture during periods of rapid growth. In these periods, the body tries to restore balance and during this time, postural deviations can emerge. Posture has an impact on how gravity is acting on the tissues of the body. With good posture, the force of gravity distributes down through the bony elements, the bones of the spine, the long bone in the legs and through the joints. If posture is not properly aligned, more force is distributed
through the soft tissues along with the muscles and ligaments surrounding the bones.
Effects of poor posture As our society has modernized, a number of the physical demands that were required of us have changed. This change has made us more sedentary and we spend more time in a seated position. This is demonstrated in time spent playing video games, screen time, sitting at desks all day in school. This has led to weakening of the entire muscular system, influencing the spinal column. One of the primary causes of poor posture in children is muscle weakness of the back, chest, or abdominal region. When children are growing at a fast rate, weakness can lead to permanent postural disorders. Lack of physical activity is one of the biggest risk factors. Studies have found that children who do not participate in physical activity have a higher risk of postural issues. Excess body weight is also a risk factor– added weight changes the centre of gravity in the body. To compensate for this change in centre of gravity, the body changes its posture to keep the centre of gravity within the body’s base of support. Carrying a backpack on one shoulder
and improper footwear also affect posture.
How can you improve posture in your child? If we can have an impact on improving children’s posture, it can have longterm benefits for their health and decrease the potential degeneration and pain they might experience. Poor posture will also have an impact on the organs of the body and it can have an effect on lung capacity. Keeping the ideal weight by ensuring proper nutrition, through eating a balanced diet, can be the first step to helping your child have good posture. Make sure that your child participates in physical activity, not necessarily organized sports, but time outside climbing, running, jumping, developing their musculature through play. Make sure your child takes time to walk, consider, if possible, walking to the store or school rather than driving. The short of it is, being active helps keep a good body weight and also develop the muscles essential for good posture. Watch your child’s activities at home that can cause slouching posture. Examples include: Limit time spent in front of the television/screens/video games and provide a proper place to do homework, seated upright at a table,
making sure to take breaks and move around every 20 to 30 minutes. (Standing is also great way to do homework, as it stimulates the brain, facilitating the ability to learn). When choosing a backpack, ensure it has two straps and encourage your child to use both straps. Weight of the backpack should be considered, however, time spent wearing the backpack has a larger impact on posture, so minimize long duration of backpack use. One other important factor to your child’s posture is your own posture. Children learn many habits from their parents, both good and bad, one of them can be postural habits. If you are always slouching in front of your child, they will learn to sit in the same way. If you are a new parent or expecting, correct your posture before your children learn it from you.
Conclusion If you notice your child exhibiting poor posture, or any asymmetry in their posture, vis-a-vi hunching over when seated, or have one shoulder blade more prominent than the other, have them checked by someone who specializes in the musculoskeletal system. In adolescents, scoliosis can begin to show up, a curvature or rotation of
the spine. It is important to monitor this ,as it can progress quickly in adolescence. Activity Fact: Kids in North
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‘Just as necessary today as it was back then’ One of NADCO’s early contributors reflects upon its evolution
By Eoin Devereux
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While it’s fair to say that a lot has changed in Neepawa over the past 59 years, there has been one constant we’ve been able to rely upon throughout the years. That constant is a group of forward-thinking local citizens, working together to make this community a place worth living in. That, in its purest form, is the mandate of Neepawa and Area Development Corporation (NADCO) and it’s as true today as it was in 1960. Giving back was just a given Over the years, NADCO has served as a tremendous facilitator for economic development in Neepawa and the surrounding municipalities of Rosedale, North Cypress-Langford and Glenella-Lansdowne. Ed Salway was one of the early contributors to that effort, having joined the organization in 1961. In a recent sit-down interview with the Banner & Press, Salway explained that even though he wasn’t born here, he still felt a tremendous kinship with the community, which motivated him to volunteer. “I wasn’t born here, but I’d been here for so long, I might as well have been. I was here for 40 years when I worked for Manitoba Power Commission [the precursor to Manitoba Hydro],” said Salway. “Back then, one of the stipulations, one of the understandings of [the Power Commission], at that time, was, that when you move into a community, you should be part of that community.
Take part in the Chamber of Commerce, take part in local groups and that’s what we did. We filled roles. And that was good because it developed me as a better person, a more well-rounded individual and above all else, it helped the community.” So many contributions In the early days, NADCO contributed support for many local services and attractions which, perhaps now, residents simply take for granted, because they’ve just always been there. One example is Neepawa’s most well-known destination, the Margaret Laurence Home Museum. Realizing the need for recognition of our heritage and history, NA DCO provided the seed money for the property purchase of the house. Without this contribution, the Margaret Laurence Home, an important part of Manitoba history, may not have been preserved. Another major project with NADCO’s f ingerprints upon it is the development of the Airport Complex. NADCO proposed improving the Neepawa airport and runway. Upon completion of this project, the Neepawa airport runway was then able to land a 15-passenger jet and various cargo planes. Without NADCO’s initiative, proper air access to Neepawa would not be available. W h i le Sa lway does downplay his overall contribution at the time, noting he “played a very small part in NADCO”, he’s still very honoured to have been a part of something that still resonates to this day.
NADCO has participated some notable local improvements over the years, including: 1960s - Re-development of Neepawa Airport - Neepawa Food Processors poultry plant & barns - East View Lodge-Phase I - Edson Industries RV manufacturing - Big M Industries welding and metal fabricating 1970s - East View Lodge-Phase II - Morton Timber (Now Stella-Jones) - Conversion of Neepawa Salt Ltd to the Yellowhead Centre 1980s - Margaret Laurence Home 1990s - TANA (Tourism Association Neepawa and Area) - TANA helped initiate the Neepawa Lily Festival - Community Works Loans program PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
Pictured left to right: Neepawa and Area Development Corporation (NADCO) chairperson Murray Parrott and Ed Salway, holding a copy of one of Ed’s NADCO capital stock shares, distributed in 1962.
The spirit lives on NADCO’s efforts as a facilitator continue even today. Most notable is its serving as a legal entity for the Neepawa District Medical Committee and its development of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic expansion. One of the modern contributors to NADCO is chairperson Murray Parrott, who said the community spirit of people like Ed helps to motivate not only himself, but many others within the organization, to this day. “We are now still doing what [Salway and company] started,” indicated Parrott. “Today, when we’re trying to get things going, you still need to have a group of people to believe in it. To get it going. And if you can’t convince the group, it doesn’t happen. You look back at what was
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accomplished back then and the commitment of people like Ed, it’s inspiring.” Still important to this day In the late ‘60s/early ‘70s, career opportunities moved Salway and his family away from Neepawa, though he returned to the area postretirement. He said seeing NADCO continue to have an important presence in the region is gratifying. “Just as necessary today as it was back then,” Salway said. “I take satisfaction from seeing what has been accomplished, and what is being accomplished. I think it speaks to the people of Neepawa because it was them who developed NADCO, understood its value to the community and continue to keep it going to this day.”
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Obituary Lorene (Penner) Isaac Lorene (Penner) Isaac was born March 5, 1932 at Kleefeld, Manitoba to John I. and Margaret (Toews) Penner, the youngest of nine children; and peacefully left us on March 27, 2019, just past her 87 birthday. A traumatic childhood event, at age 10, was the passing of her mother. Lottie Toews became her new mom, just over a year later. Mom gave her heart to the Lord and was baptized March 25, 1947. She faithfully walked the Christian way to the end. At age 16, she was left at home to keep house for her brothers, Alphae and David, while her parents served as missionaries in Europe. Mom and Dad were married July 28, 1956, and shared over 62 happy years together. Mom gave herself lovingly and tirelessly in caring for her growing family. Out of necessity, she always had a large garden. We remember asking her to please make two pies for a meal instead of only one. She still found time for quilting and knitting; quilting parties were a highlight for Mom, and us children as well. She always had a great ear for music – when she was younger, she loved to sing, when she got older, she loved to listen. She had a great sense of humor, and her quick wit was enjoyed by all. As in-laws and grandchildren joined the family, her heart and home were always open; not only to family, but friends and neighbors as well. In 1981, Dad and Mom moved to Arden, where Mom again reached out with her kindness and hospitality. 2003 found them building their retirement home in the small town of Birnie, where she lived ‘til her passing. Mom leaves her family with sad but peaceful hearts; her loving husband Alfred, her seven children, Greg and Vietta, Rilla and Wayne Megli, Carson and Brenda, Bob and Brenda, Lyndon and Glenda, David and Jeannie, Marsha and Doug Barkman; 32 grandchildren, 43 greatgrandchildren; one brother, David and Adeline Penner; one brother-in-law, Walter and Betty Isaac; four sistersin-law, Leona Braun, Gladys and Milton Fast, Joyce and Wally Koop, Jean and Clarence Giesbrecht; also special friends Claude and Betty Bonnefoy. Mom was predeceased by her mother, father, step mother, four sisters, three brothers and one great grandchild. Grandma Your wrinkles are gone from your sweet tired face, Your heart that was weary is still, You flew swiftly from us, soared upward To Jesus and his strong embrace, Are you listing in awe to the singing? It's clearer than you've ever heard! Will you join them with alto so strong. Or just rest and enjoy the sweet ringing? Our hearts seem to ache, and our eyes fill with tears. Do you know how much you were loved? Your smile and your humor and love all combined, Make the memories of you very dear. Your loving granddaughter, Composed the day after we were left bereft.
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Thank You On behalf of the Alfred Isaac family we would like to thank the staff, palliative care, and doctors at the Neepawa hospital for the recent excellent care given to Lorene as well as the care she received two years ago. The love and concern shown through prayers, cards, flowers and personal visits received will be remembered forever.
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Rolling River School Division PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that Rolling River School Division may conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs in 2019. To control insect pests and rodents, pesticides such as Contrac Blox, Contrac Grain Bait, Dragnet, Dr. Doom In/ Out, Dr. Doom Residual, Rozol RTU and Temprid SC may be used on all school division properties and in buildings. The public may send written submissions or rejections within 15 days of the publication of the Notice to the department below. Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Sustainable Development 1007 Century Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0W4
SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING The semi‐annual hydrant flushing program will commence the week of May 6 and last for approximately 2 weeks. This process moves water through the pipelines at a fast enough rate to clean the lines, clear stagnant water and ensure the water the Town delivers to your home is of the highest quality. You may notice brief periods of low pressure or moments with no water. Water may be discoloured after flushing is completed. Please run cold water through an unfiltered tap until the water runs clear. The water remains safe to drink during this process. Denis Saquet, C.E.T. ‐ Manager of Operations Box 339 275 Hamilton St. Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476‐7600 ~ Fax (204) 476‐7624 ea@wcgwave.ca ~ www.neepawa.ca
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Forsyth Hauling 2010 Ltd. requires CLASS 1A TANK TRUCK DRIVERS & HOT OILER/ PRESSURE TRUCK OPERATORS We offer: ° Industry leading wages ° Benefits plan Enrollment after probationary period ° Well maintained equipment Requirements: ° Oilfield Experience a must ° Ability to work in a fast paced team environment ° Class 1 Drivers license preferred but will hire with Class 3 ° Clean Driers Abstract ° Hold current Oilfield Safety tickets Please apply with resume to:
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Rolling River School Division is located in southwestern Manitoba, in close proximity to Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon, MB.
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Eileen Clarke, who was also in attendance, echoed that sentiment. “This clinic is an example of the community pride and community commitment that exists here,” noted Clarke. “T hese projects are not done with government grant or that type of thing, they’re done with local businesses, local residents investing in their community and I think they really need to be commended. All the people on the board and as well, the medical staff. When you listen today about the working relationship between all the planners, the builders and the staff and the community, that’s success.” After touring the facility, Neepawa mayor Blake McCu theon noted that it was just amazing what individuals in communities can do when they come together with a common goal. “It’s pretty amazing what can happen. Just look at the results. We’re very fortunate to have the clinic.”
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Women of distinction The 32nd annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala was held at the Keystone Centre, Brandon on May 2. Far left: Dr. Marie North, who runs the Carberry Small Animal Clinic, was a nominee for the Social Action & Community Service Award. Left: Camryn McMillan, o f C a r b e r r y, w a s nominated for the Youth (16-21) Award. PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER
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Friday, May 10, 2019 • Vol.123 No. 41 • Neepawa, Manitoba
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Opportunities abound for the beef industry
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
With Manitoba being the third largest beef producing province in Canada, the cattle industry in this province is a very important one. Every year brings new developments and challenges to the industry and this year is no exception. Tom Teichroeb, president of the Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP), said that cattle farmers in the province have a lot to look forward to, in terms of new projects and opportunities, but a lot of work ahead of them to deal with some challenges they’ve been facing. Adversity in the industry One of the challenges the industry will face is coming back from the 2018 drought. “As most people are aware, there are many parts of Manitoba that were extremely dry. In the area that I’m in, which is Langruth and Gladstone, and the area towards Neepawa, there certainly wasn’t the amount of precipitation that I think that people initially thought there would be [in 2018]. So we’re most certainly hoping that this year, [the spring melt] helps and we’ll get our reserve back,” Teichroeb said. With the lack of moisture during the growing season last year, forage and feed grains were in short supply by winter, when pasture grazing is no longer an option. “The [feed] costs were significant from last year... That was certainly very impactful for many ranchers across Manitoba– and across Canada, for that matter,” Teichroeb said, noting that the large amount of snow the province saw over the winter means that the
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spring melt could replenish groundwater levels, giving him optimism about the 2019 feed growing forecast. Another significant challenge that Teichroeb said has arisen recently is a change in transportation regulations. Previously, farmers were allowed to transport their livestock for a duration of 48 hours, but the time has now been reduced. “We rely heavily on the eastern market and now we have been told that we will need to comply with 36 hours of trucking and then have to unload those
animals in a stock feeder to give them water and be able to reload them later. So that is very impactful on the industry,” Teichroeb explained. “We need to really go back to government and make a concerted effort that we change that. It is simply unacceptable, and a lot of the research that is out there... supports the current practice of bringing cattle there. And currently, we have a 99.9 per cent success rate, meaning those cattle are alive. And so now, we’re going against our own research– the government
is going against its own research– suggesting that we need to shorten up the travel time,” he added. “It will, without a doubt, negatively impact our industry.” Positive potential Despite the challenges that go along with the business of living things, there are always new projects and opportunities that can improve the industry. “I’m just super excited about the new year, and the opportunities that lie ahead,” Teichroeb said. “One thing that was significant for us this year
was we’re getting [access to] Crown land back.” After a public consultation in the spring of 2018 about modernizing the Agricultural Crowns Lands (ACL) Program, the acquisition of agricultural Crown lands had been put on hold while the government was in the process of assessing and amending the ACL Program. On Nov. 8, 2018 the Crown Lands Amendment Act was announced. According to the Government of Manitoba, the new legislation will protect Community Pastures, using
a special designation and provide a new, fairer process of allocating agricultural leases and permits. “So we do know for sure that it is going to be some type of an auction,” Teichroeb explained about the new lease allocation process. “What we’re still working on is the policies and regulations that will govern this new act. So we are in the midst of that. I think Agriculture Minister Eichler’s goal is to have our first auction this fall. More “beef” on page B7
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Spring Ag Issue A vision and the right people, the recipe for success Lessons from a quarter century of growth
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press A made in Manitoba success story began in 1980, when Claude, Denis and Paul Vielfaure bought their father’s 250 sow operation. They expanded and built other barns and in 1994, they approached another area farmer, Don Janzen about going into business together. With a total staff of 20 employees and one barn, the company that is now HyLife got its start. “This was the start of VL4/Janzen, which became Hytek, which became HyLife… And we continued to grow,” explained Claude. For the next 25 years, that growth didn’t stop. Today, that one barn grew into an integrated company that includes hog barns, feed mills, genetics, trucking and a procession plant. A company that began with 250 sows, now produces 2.3 million hogs, processes 2 million hogs, has operations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Japan and China and sells product in over 20 countries. Across all of its operations, HyLife employs over 2,500 people, with about 1,300 employed at the Neepawa processing plant. Last month, the found ing management group announced the sale of the remaining 50.1 per cent of the company they still own for $498 million, valuing the company at close to $1 billion. ‘If you don’t grow, you fall behind’ How does a company grow so quickly in such a short amount of time? What lessons can other producers looking to grow their agribusinesses take away from HyLife’s experience? Growth has always been a major focus for the company and Claude said, “Growth is important. If you don’t grow, you fall behind.” While the focus was on growth, he said HyLife’s trajectory wasn’t planned from the start, but a reaction to opportunities. Claude explains, they start-
ed with a sow operation, selling to the U.S., and then they moved to finishing the feeders in Manitoba, then they started to think about international sales and building a plant. Each step was a progression, as they looked to expand and improve their profitability. There was one event that galvanized the company’s path and that was the purchase of the Springhill Plant in Neepawa. That deal took place in late 2008 and Claude said it was a major factor in the company’s growth. “It brought us from a [hog] producer to a food company, it changed the whole dynamic,” he said. No longer having to rely on packers not only gave them much more control over the finished product, but also, the markets into which they were selling. He added that it also gave them the ability to produce a value added product, which was their ultimate goal. Overall, the Neepawa expansion was good for the company. “We’ve always felt welcome in Neepawa, it’s been an awesome story… They’ve made us feel welcome,” said Claude. One of the areas of focus was to position themselves as something more than a commodity. “We wanted to bring value added to the product,” said Claude, adding that they knew they couldn’t compete with the country’s big players in a commodity market. For HyLife, that value added proposition focused strongly on their story as an integrated production company. They can identify the pigs through their life and control every aspect
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In 1980, the three Vielfaure brothers bought their father’s operation. From left: Claude Vielfaure, Roy Enns (a banker at the time), Douglas Campbell (former Premier), Paul Vielfaure, Denis Vielfaure and Albert Vielfaure (father of Paul, Denis and Claude).
of their production— all of the pork HyLife sells uses their genetics, eats their feed, is transported by their trucks and is slaughtered in their plant. The other way they sought to dif ferentiate themselves was through the product itself. Claude explains that once their customers taste the product, they can tell it’s of a high quality. “Our story and the product [itself ] are the extra value,” said Claude. Growth was a major focus, but so too was keeping cost down in an industry known for its dramatic cycles. As the company was getting established, Claude said they reinvested their profit into the business. For HyLife and its founders, the biggest challenge was the nature of their industry. The hog production side of the business is characterized by extreme highs and lows. “That’s why we became a food company,
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to even out the highs and lows,” said Claude. One of the company’s focuses has been on low cost of production, and Claude explained they always aimed to be in the top 10 per cent in terms of efficiency. “We were able to survive the lows,” he said. Focusing on the export market “We wanted to differentiate to get better value, that’s why we went into Japan. They acknowledge great products and are willing to pay for them,” Claude explained. When Hytek bought the Neepawa plant in 2008, they began a series of upgrades to allow them to produce a high quality,
differentiated product. “After we bought the Neepawa plant, we invested heavily for the next two years,” said Claude. The goal was to enter the Japanese market, but they didn’t do so right away. Claude explained they serving
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wanted to enter as number one, not stake their reputation on a product that wasn’t the best. Claude sa id it took until 2010 before they were confident that they had achieved the quality needed to succeed in the Japanese market. For most Canadian agri businesses, the export market is important. This is especially true in the hog industry, where 70 per cent of production is exported. Not only does the Canadian market consume just 30 per cent of country’s hog production, Claude said it’s also more of a commodity market. “Our focus and our vision was that we don’t want to be a commodity product… We want to find an area where they see value added,” he said. To succeed, HyLife had to look beyond Canada’s borders. “It’s how we survive and important to the industry,” said Claude of the export market. More about “HyLife” on page B3
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Growing knowledge and a company Continued from page B2
‘Forward thinking company’ Looking at the last 25 years, Claude says there’s nothing he would change, partially because they have a focus on looking forward. “We’ve always been a forward thinking company, once we make a decision, we’re all in, we’re committed,” said Claude, adding Our focus and our t h at t he y a r e vision was that we willing to change, adapt and learn don’t want to be a when ne e de d . commodity Looking at some product… of the adversity and challenges We want to find an they faced, area where they see Claude looks at it this way, saying, value added. “Some of our best – Claude Vielfaure deals are the ones we did not do.” The progression from a sow barn to an integrated food company required stepping outside of the owners’ existing skills, a challenge most entrepreneurs will face at some point. For Claude, the company’s success as it expanded into new areas— be it processing, exporting or foreign recruitment— was possible because of their employees. “We have the right people, we have great people” he said, explaining that for them, this has meant
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In April 2018, HyLife Foods opened a their new, state of the art, 100,000 sq ft cut floor. The new cut floor was part of a $176 million expansion project that also included a feed mill in Killarney and barns in western Manitoba. Ribbon cutting: Guy Baudry, (l to r) HyLife Foods division chief operating officer, HyLife executive chief operating officer Denis Vielfaure, local MP Robert Sopuck, Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler, HyLife president Claude Vielfaure, Neepawa Mayor Adrian de Groot, company board chair Don Janzen and CEO Grant Lazaruk cut the ribbon at the newly expanded HyLife Foods plant in Neepawa.
people who have the capacity to learn if they don’t know something. Growing their company has involved growing the knowledge base of the existing staff and hiring staff or consultants who have the knowledge the company has
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These dams are important to the drainage system, because they can reduce flooding downstream and help to save roads or other infrastructure.
By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
The first round of projects to be approved for funding under the Manitoba government’s Conservation Trust were unveiled late last month. Among the recipients was the Neepawa-based Whitemud Watershed Conservation District (WWCD), which is receiving money for two projects on their agenda. The first is Distributed Multi-Functional Water Storage and the second is Planning for the Restoration and Protection of Water Quality in Lake Manitoba. The projects are set to receive $100,000 and $25,000, respectively. So, what are these projects exactly and what do they do? Why are they important? “The water storage funding is going to be used to construct small dams which can hold water in the upstream regions of the watershed,” Chris Reynolds, WWCD
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The WWCD’s Road 71 water storage project, located in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford on Boggy Creek. The WWCD constructed the project in partnership with the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford and Environment Canada’s Lake Winnipeg Basin Fund. It holds approximately 40 acre-feet of water.
M a nager, elaborated. “These dams are important to the drainage system, because they can reduce flooding downstream and
help to save roads or other infrastructure.” To do this, the WWCD looks for landowners with areas that have the ability
to hold water and attempt to enhance what’s there, to hold a greater volume of water. “Typically, our dams hold between 20 and 40 acre-feet
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said Reynolds. “We’re going to target the watershed program delivery in the basin to protect the quality of the lake. The province has indicated that they would be willing to partner with us to develop the plan and we’ll start collecting and compiling information soon.” Reynolds conveyed that, though conditions will fluctuate depending on the seasons, none of Manitoba’s big lakes are in great shape. He also stressed that the quality of these bodies of water, including rivers and smaller lakes, has a major impact on the well being of the people and communities. More “water quality” on page B8
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Simple idea becomes unexpected hit By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press What began as a way for Zach Johnson to connect an increasingly urban population to life on the farm, is leading the pack in a growing community of farmers sharing their stories. Started in April 2016, Johnson’s YouTube channel, MN Millennial Farmer, now has almost 250,000 subscribers and over 36 million views. He’s riding a wave of increased interest in where food comes from to help educate the general public about farmers, what they do and why. Johnson is a fifth generation farmer in Minnesota and started his channel as a response to a disconnect between farmers and nonfarmers. There were a lot of misconceptions, he said,
adding, “There’s a lot of free information out there, but from non-farmers and not understanding the big picture.” With less than 2 per cent of the American population is responsible for all of the food, fibre and biofuel produced in the country, Johnson thinks that sharing the farm story is important. “It’s important to show we do things for a reason, that we are embracing new technology,” he explained. It also gives him an opportunity to show the public that farmers are working to do the right thing for the resource. “If I don’t care about the land, who does?… It’s how my family makes its living,” he said.
Battling misconceptions One of the most frequent misconceptions Johnson is looking to correct is about just who farmers are. “I hear a lot about evil corporate farms,” he said, adding, “I know a lot of farmers, but all of them are like me, all families.” The videos also give him a chance to explain why farmers use practices, such as tile drainage, GMOs, pesticides and tillage, that can be hot button topics. Johnson’s original concept was to make one to two minute videos and chose YouTube because it was the platform most strongly associated with video. He ultimately found he needed more time and now, most of his videos are between 10 and 20 minutes. More “voices” on page B6
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Videos on Zach Johnson’s popular YouTube channel have had over 36 million views.
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Continued from page B5 While Johnson had initially planned to make each video about one topic, the format has shifted into more of a vlog style, with Johnson shooting video throughout his day and explaining what he’s doing and why.
Unexpected opportunities Johnson is surprised about just how successful the channel has become. “Everything is surprising about this,” he said of the experience, adding, “First, is the number of people interested. The number of people watching is shocking.” While opening his farm to the world hasn’t changed how he manages his operation, it has led to a lot of new connections and the sharing of ideas. Because of connections he has made through the channel, he’s planning on experimenting with some different practices, including no-till, cover crops and organic. These aren’t things he would have considered before, because he had no connections. While he’s making decisions for his farm, Johnson said he wants to use his voice to help others who are considering trying new things. ‘Delicate balance’ For those looking to share their farm or business story, Johnson’s advice is to focus on the content. “Keep it simple,” he said of the videography, explaining that it has to be easy to shoot video. While Johnson has upgraded his camera, mostly to improve sound, it’s still small enough to fit in his pocket. He also still shoots about half his video on his cell phone. Johnson said keeping the process simple is also important, so you don’t burn out. It takes at least an hour to edit the video and get it uploaded and while it might be tempting to think a video needs a lot of editing, music, or graphics, he said the content is the most important thing. “As long as the video is informative.
It has to be entertaining… You don’t have to have a fancy intro or music, as long as you keep it moving,” he said. While the channel has led to all sorts of unexpected opportunities, including riding a float in the Rose Bowl Parade, it hasn’t been without challenges. “It’s a delicate balance, [doing the videos] cuts into everything,” he said of the time it takes to produce near daily videos. It also creates a conundrum when there’s the opportunity to make money from the channel. If it’s generating income, “Am I still doing it for the original reason?” he asks. Ultimately, he said the solution is one of balance and if making some money allows
a person to better justify the time, they can spend more time creating videos. While Johnson is a millennial and he said that helps him to connect with one of the country’s largest demographics, the videos are for everyone. “Anyone interested in farming is interested in my videos,” he said. Johnson is one voice and he said there is room for others to open their doors too, even though it means stepping out of your comfort zone. He sees a general interest on the part of non-farmers who want to understand where their food comes from and better know their farmer. “If you can be [a] voice, it’s important to have a few of us,” he said.
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Johnson’s videos talk about what he’s doing on the farm, and why. For a population disconnected from farm life, the videos help them understand what goes into food production.
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Spring Ag Issue Signs of spring As the weather turns nice, area farmers have been hitting the fields to prepare for this summer’s growing season. PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON
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Continued from page 1 So there’s a lot of work to be done between now and then, making sure we have the proper consultation process, so that we have a favourable outcome. So that is certainly going to change the dynamic of how we qualify and how we access Crown lands,” he added. A n ongoing project, M B P i s wor k i n g t o improve stability in the cattle industry, something that Teichroeb hopes will encourage new farmers. “For various producers, new and old, or different age producers that come into our industry, we want to have Business Risk Management (BRM) tools,” Teichroeb said. He explained that in agriculture, crop insurance is one tool that has very comprehensive coverage and enrolment in that kind of insurance is about 90 per cent. However, because cattle farming is so different for each farmer and has so many different arge grower types of premiums risks, it can be tharder Top yieLds to offer desirable t coverage. Free Trucking “For example, forage insurance, it only has a 17 per cent producer uptake,” Teichroeb noted. “That’s not to say that all pieces are difficult. There’s pieces for example, like the Select program, that works extremely well. We get into the basic hay insurance coverage, or the pasture and wild hay coverage, [they] have a lot to be desired. So those are some of the pieces, T chance For impressive including the favourable
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Water quality: ‘An issue that needs to be addressed’ Continued from Page 4 “In dry seasons, you tend to see more algae blooms starting in rivers and lakes because there’s less flow and less disturbance in the water. We’ve all seen the algae blooms that start where there is stagnant water,” Reynolds explained. “It doesn’t just look bad. Algae blooms can sometimes be toxic. That impacts our fisheries and our livestock, which impacts our economy, it impacts our recreation areas and our drinking water too. So it’s definitely an issue that needs to be addressed.” The total costs of both projects are expected to be $323,000 (water storage project) and $75,000 (water quality
project) over the next two years. In addition to the chunk to be taken care of by the funding from the Conservation Trust, a lot of the cost for each project will be covered by in-kind work. The WWCD typically partners with the surrounding municipalities, which provide equipment and labour for the jobs. “Our partner municipalities have really stepped up when it comes to water storage,” Reynolds elaborated. “They recognize the benefits and have been willing to contribute their own machine time, so we can keep the
costs down.” Reynolds noted in closing, “It’s exciting to be able to move forward with these projects. We’re very fortunate to receive this funding, and I hope we’ll have some really nice projects to show because of it.” The WWCD is currently evaluating which sites will be ready for these two projects within the next year, when project planning will be completed. More information regarding this story is to come in the future.
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