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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson & Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Next month, members of the Beautiful Plains and Stride credit unions are being asked to cast a ballot on a proposed merger between the two organizations. The combined credit union, which would operate under the Stride name, would have nine branches in eight communities, 130 employees, $725-million in assets and 19,200 members. If approved by members of both organizations, the amalgamation would come into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) general manager, Gord Sylvester, explained that the merger is being put forward to better position both credit unions for the future. Stride was created two years ago by the amalgamation of Portage and Austin Credit Unions and Brent Budz, CEO of Stride, added, “When you look at all the changes in the financial land and in credit union land, it’s important that two like-minded credit unions come together to reduce future costs of technology. Members are at the forefront of all our decisions and they will see the benefits quite quickly.” For the future Sylvester said that rising costs associated with technology, cyber security and regulatory compliance make such a move necessary in order to continue providing BPCU’s 3,500 members with a high level of service. Sylvester said that while it’s possible to get help from third parties, the systems still require local oversight, including at the board level, which is a challenge. “It’s about saving costs in the future,” said Sylvester, adding, “Compliance is not going away.” Expectations and the industry as a whole are also changing. “There are new entrants into the financial services all the time, with phone and computer applications. Also, the federal government is doing a complete
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If passed, the merger between Beautiful Plains Credit Union and Stride Credit Union would see BPCU’s Neepawa (pictured) and Glenella branches join Stride’s seven branches, which include those in Plumas and Gladstone.
review of banking and it could completely change how we access banking at our fingertips,” said Budz. “We could hold on for a few more years,” said Sylvester, adding that costs of technology and compliance, for both customers and the organization, is expensive. “To offer [new technology for customers] on our own is expensive, it’s expensive to pass the cost on to 3,500 members,” he explained. The merged credit union would have around
20,000 members. Under a combined credit union, BPCU customers would be able to access new services. Sylvester and BPCU board chair, Ron Jesson, said these would include improved electronic banking options, such as the ability to deposit cheques through an app and access to Stride’s much larger wealth management team. Continued on Page 14
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Two new buildings are participating in Neepawa’s Storefront Improvement Incentive Program. The program was created to assist businesses within the downtown with the cost of store frontage upgrades. ArtsForward and Team Electronics have received approval on their applications and will receive funding for $709.94 and a maximum of $5,000 respectively. ArtsForward is going ahead with exterior lighting upgrades, while Team Electronics’s work is focused upon exterior building restoration. During the discussion, councilor Darryl Gerrard did ask for clarification on ArtsForward’s application, due to the non-profit already receiving support via a grant distributed within the municipal budget. Gerrard noted that he felt the purpose of the program was to provide access to businesses that were not eligible to receive funding in the same manner as a non-profit. He did stress, however, that he was not opposed to ArtsForward receiving the support, but felt as though there may need to be some clarification on the eligibility in the future.
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Road closure The closure of Rutledge Road has been approved by Neepawa Town Council. The closure of the street, which is located just north of the former location of Chicken Delight, was required to allow for the continued subdivision of the former C.N. property. A new road, to be called Stonehouse Street, will be built just north of Rutledge. Gas tax fund The Town of Neepawa has received some additional federal funding. In March, the federal government announced that as part of its 2019 budget, there would be an additional one time topup to the federal Gas Tax Fund (GTF). Manitoba has received $72,017,823 from this top-up to distribute to municipalities. Continued on Page 7
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Neepawa Tourism rolls out summer merch By Cassandra Wehrhahn
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Visitors to some Neepawa shops may have seen something new recently. Neepawa Tourism has rolled out a selection of merchandise for the summer months, distributing the items for sale at the stores of participating Tourism members. The fresh batch of merchandise includes full-color keychains, tank tops and a selection of hats. “As a tourism committee, we want to see– and it’s great to see– people taking pride in our town and buying our merchandise to wear or use it around town,” explained Anette Wa ldner, of Neepawa Tourism’s merchandising sub-committee. “That’s the kind of pride we want to promote, because we really do have a fantastic town. We have a lot to offer and be proud of.” This is the latest move by the board to promote the town. However, it’s more
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Above: This specially branded keychain is one of the items that Neepawa Tourism has distributed to participating businesses in the community for the summer selection. Pictured right: This mannequin at It’s Time was decked in Tourism gear, including a toque and hoodie. A small number of items had been leftover from the previous release. Those interested should purchase them while they can!
than just tourism. “ T h i s mer c h a nd i s e doesn’t just help Tourism,” Waldner relayed, adding. “Both tourism and the local businesses benefit from the sale of these items.” It also generates a sense of community pride.“If we can get our enthusiasm to
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Perception and reality
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ne thing that the internet has done for us is to provide more information than we could ever process. One big problem is that much of the information we are offered is false or, at best, not always accurate. It is tough to discern the truth, the facts, in amongst the mountains of stories we are offered. More and more, people are tuning out the flood of information, but along with that, is a subtle move back to local, generally reliable news, as it appears in local newspapers. The foundational truth is that, for the most part, local publishers don’t usually put false information into print. Once it’s printed on paper, it’s impossible to deny what has been written. On the other hand, if it’s on the internet without permanent record, it can be denied and rewritten. But more importantly, most internet sources are tough to track down. On the web, anybody can say anything, no matter how scandalous or outrageous, without the writer being identified or the “facts” being verified. The newspaper industry, and especially the corporate newspaper part of the industry, is struggling with credibility and with profitability. It may well be that in order to have a newspaper, it has to contain news. It also needs ads and columns too, but it does need news. And it needs to be locally relevant and factual news. A person can throw anything they can dream up on a website and how do you know if it’s true or not? It can also be changed in an instant as well. neepawa
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Ken Waddell Newspapers have a sense of permanency and reliability because, once it’s in print, you can’t take it back. Now that is accountability. Most local newspapers understand their mandate, which is, to state the obvious, local news. It makes no sense for local papers, be they daily or weekly, to regurgitate what was on TV or the internet the day before. With all the news channels and web sites available, local papers should leave the national and international news alone, unless they are short of news for a given issue of the paper. Right here in some of our own communities, we have newspapers that have let things get totally out of hand in the quest to build readership. The Brandon Sun allows un-signed comments every day in their “Sound-off section”. I know exactly which publisher started that questionable practice and it has been going on for years, but it should be stopped. It’s dangerous, potentially libelous and allows people without courage to speak up. The Brandon Sun and the Winnipeg Free Press also spend a lot of time and money on their
web editions, which by the way, lose a lot of money. The stories that get posted every day are good enough, as they are the exact same wording, basically, as the print editions and that is all well and good. The problem comes in the dozens and sometimes hundreds of comments that get posted. Almost without fail, they are under an anonymous name. We have no idea who is commenting. On the odd occasion that I offer a comment, you can bet my name is attached to it. If you can’t or won’t attach your name to a comment, then maybe you shouldn’t be making it. For sure the newspapers need to step up and change this practice, as anonymous comments do nothing for public discussion. Readers expect credibility and reliability in their newspapers. They deserve nothing less.
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s a middle of the road Canadian, I look at the political landscape and I’m concerned. Mostly, I’m concerned about the growing divisiveness I see elsewhere in the world and its creep into Canadian politics. Canadians consume a lot of culture from outside our borders and we’re inundated with the current political climate in both America and Britain. Things aren’t quite so bad here and I always thought it was a function of our three party MY system forcing PERSPECTIVE parties to remember their centres. But I’m also seeing more memes, more instances Kate where political Jackman-Atkinson opponents are being cast as a threat to democracy and less debate about actual policies. I can’t help but wonder, is it just that we’re slower to pick up on trends? Whether it’s a case of perception or recognizing there’s a problem that needs to be solved, I came across a new study that gives me some hope. Last month, More in Common released a study called “The Perception Gap: How False Impressions are Pulling Americans Apart”. More in Common is an international initiative working to build societies and communities that are more resilient to the increasing threats of polarization and social division. It’s the third report in their Hidden Tribes Project, which seeks to better understand the forces driving the current climate of political polarization and tribalism in the United States. Yes, this is an American report, but their present could well be our future. This study compared how much Republicans and Democrats think they disagree on issues, with how much they actually do. Participants were asked about the beliefs they thought their political opponents held and the major finding was that Americans don’t disagree on as much as they think they do. For example, Democrats imagine that only half (52 per cent) of Republicans think that properly controlled immigration can be good for America, while the vast majority (85 percent) actually do. Democrats estimate that about half of Republicans (51 per cent) would admit that racism is still a problem in America, when, in fact, it’s a view held by over three-quarters of Republicans (79 per cent). On the flip side, while Republicans think that only 48 per cent of Democrats disagree with the statement, “most police are bad people”, 85 per cent of them actually do. Republicans also estimate that just over half of Democrats (54 per cent) feel proud to be American, while 82 per cent of Democrats have a sense of national pride. The study also looked at factors associated with a wider perception gap and found it was widest among those most active in politics, the people who should be better informed. The report found that those who post about politics on social media show a substantially larger perception gap than those who do not. But it’s not just engagement on social media, consumption of any form a media is associated with a wider perception gap. Political beliefs exist on a spectrum and not surprisingly, the survey also found that the majority of respondents fall in the middle. This middle majority are characterized by being more ideologically flexible, support finding political compromise, are fatigued by current politics and feel forgotten in political debate. They’re leaving the debate to those at the edges. What’s the solution? With two elections coming up, maybe the solution is to talk to candidates from other parties. Political affiliation isn’t a disease, you won’t catch it from talking to someone you would never vote for and with whom you disagree on policy. The more we can understand what other Canadians see as a better future for our country, the better we can build a future that works to improve the lives of all Canadians. Addressing divisiveness is important because if left unchecked, we’ll end up with fragmented groups that can’t work together. We’ll end up unable to find common ground and without common ground, there will be no progress.
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A new way to live
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s he looked back over his years living and working with others who were part of his religious order, the unknown friar wrote: “If I could live over again… I wouldn’t live so many days, weeks, or months in advance. I’d just have moments, one after another.” His words contain much wisdom, because they reduce life to what it really is– just a series of moments, one after another which, when put together, become minutes, hours and days. How we use those moments is important, because once they pass, they are gone forever and we will never be able to go through them again. Our family learned this the hard way when Kathryn had her stroke. One moment in time changed our lives forever. We desperately wanted her to get better and we knew she desperately wanted to get better. So every day as we sat with her in the hospital, we looked for little signs of
FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein recovery, little things that would give us hope for the future. I will never forget sitting with her in the Intensive Care Unit at Health Sciences Centre on Christmas day 14 years ago, holding her hand and watching her sleep. Suddenly, she woke up, looked at me, smiled and squeezed my hand. That was my “moment in time.” It was all I needed to convince me that she would be fine. The years since that Christmas have been filled with memorable moments. We still remember the first words she spoke after her stroke, the first “A, B, Cs” she wrote with her right hand, the first steps she took and the day she was able to leave hospital and go home. Those moments
were celebrated when they happened and many other moments have been celebrated since, because she’s still getting better. As for me, I’ve had to learn a new way to live. In our house; we live one day at a time. My work hours are flexible. I go where I’m needed, when I’m needed. The same applies at home. I have to be ready to respond when Kathryn asks for my help, even if the help she needs takes only a few seconds of my time. This adjustment has not been easy and even after 14 years, I still find living this way to be quite challenging. However, this adjustment has given me a new appreciation for the words Jesus spoke many years ago. From the moment he began his public ministry, Jesus
knew that he would only have 42 months (3.5 years) to complete the work his father had sent him to do. He had to make the best use of every day that he had. “I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day,” he said on one occasion. “Night is coming when no one can work.” ( John 9:4)The same is true of you and me. None of us knows precisely how many days we have left on this earth. Only God knows that. He asks two things of us. First, that we receive each new day as a gift from him. Second, that we give our best effort to every task we are given and complete it as though we were doing it for him–because, in fact, we are. St. Paul put it better than I ever could: “Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters; since you know that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; for you serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:23-24)
I hear the train a’coming
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here are countless train songs; Johnny Cash created a few memorable ones. May I reiterate, I am not a country music fan, someone that particular artist transcends any specific class of music, and, for 40 years, I shared my life with a gentleman who respected and emulated Cash. So I know my train songs! And now I live a house away from the tracks. I appreciate hearing the sound of that lonesome whistle blowing (see what I did there?). The first night the dogs and I spent in our town home, they both became wide awake and vigilant at the sound of the midnight train. Heads thrown back, barking like fury, it took a moment to convince them that we were safe. Now none of us lift an eyebrow at the midnight rumblings and clangings. Over the span of my 70 plus years, I have been able to travel by train
HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen several times. At the age of 16, I was chosen from the cousins to accompany my paternal grandmother as she travelled by train from Winnipeg to Langley, visiting her daughter in Abbotsford. It was high adventure. No sleeper car, an occasional foray to the viewing car, but grandma was more comfortable if I remained within sight. She hated travelling through the Rockies and would switch from side to side of the car, rather sitting close to the rock wall than a window seat that viewed the canyon beside us. I thought then, and now, if the train went off the tracks in the mountains, it would not matter which side of the
car we sat on! Years later, my first born was five, we again took the train from Winnipeg to Langley. I felt very sophisticated, travelling alone, a great distance, to visit cousins. Interestingly, it is easy to engage in deep conversations with strangers on a train ride– in the same enclosure, for a prolonged period of time, with zero chance of ever meeting again. Fast forward to when the youngest was seven and accompanied us parents to Moncton. This time, we did have a sleeper car, making the long journey most enjoyable. Our child was safe, free to mingle with other travellers and
soon found the company of three police officers from Montreal. 1987 had been a challenging year for officers in the city and these men were travelling to Moose Jaw, to have fun. The vastness of the Canadian Shield still impresses me. Years later, many years later, my sisters and I rode the rail to Churchill. We drove to Thompson, caught the train in the evening, arriving in the morning. It was a wondrous, slow ride, swaying gently over the muskeg, stopping anywhere in the bush to drop someone off, or pick someone up. The summer days were long and there was little real night on that journey. All of these holidays included a train ride back. The memories for the return trips lack the lustre of the heading out. There is a lingering wonder at the concept of a train crossing our country and a wonder at the construction of tunnels and bridges.
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Observation
By Addy Oberlin t the beginning of this year, I decided to start reading through the Bible in one year. I am following a devotional book as a guide to how much to read each day. Since it is now the middle of the year, I am reading in the middle of the Old Testament and each day I am so blessed when I read the Psalms. David had his problems, just like we do, but he knew that God was there for him. We too have our obstacles on the road of life. Sometimes, sickness slows us down, or age is catching up to us. This week, I attended the funeral of my landlady. It was very sad for the family, but they knew that she is now in Heaven, no more suffering. The Bible reminds us again and again, that when we put our trust in God, He will guide and direct us in the way we should go. He will take away our sorrows and wipe away all tears from their eyes (Revelation 21:4). God will guide us, if we let Him.
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Not a government issue
Most of us recognized the revised Canada Food Guide as another attempt by the loony left to convince us that people are herbivores, not carnivores and continue to ignore it. From an electability standpoint, this is a clanger. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer might as well have hung a “For Sale” sign around his neck. Making the announcement at a dairy cartel meeting does not pass the smell test. We wonder who else is on his favoured supporters list. The Canada Health Food Guide is not on anyone’s list of issues that matter in choosing a leader and party to form the next government. A few million of us recall when doctors endorsed filtered cigarettes as healthier for us and millions more have tried doctor recommended diets to make us lose weight and get healthier. Some did, but tens of thousands regretted wasting their time and money on each fad diet. We have such an abundance of food choices that we have the luxury of arguing over which items are heathier than others. We have no idea what real hunger or starvation is like. Our forefathers and most certainly our ancestors had no such luxury. They ate what was available and were glad of it. We had great migrations of people from one area to another when droughts, locusts, volcanic eruptions or other factors caused famines and people faced the choice of relocation or starvation. Continued on Page 6
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Thumbs up to David Burton and other town employees doing a great job mowing at Hillcrest. Also, the fireworks on Canada Day were just gorgeous. Nettie Williams Neepawa, MB
Thumbs down to the person who, on July 18, between 3:00 pm and 3:45 pm, took the only set of keys to my vehicle that I had with me, off the counter at Serenity Hair Salon and has not bothered to return them. C. Sage Calgary, AB Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com
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One of the most visited countries in the world, England offers boundless possibilities for things to see and do. This naturally beautiful country is full of fascinating history, bustling cities and rich cultural traditions. Historic sites are at every turn, from Stonehenge, to ancient Roman Baths, to majestic castles and beautiful old cathedrals. It’s home to Shakespeare, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking, The Beatles and, of course, the Royal family. England might be an island, but it’s connected to France by 50.45 kilometers of underwater tunnel called the Channel Tunnel. In England, the furthest you can be away from the ocean is 115 km, no matter where you go. I think Britain’s greatest export has been the English language, the most global language in the world. The British people are the creation of waves of invaders and migrants, including Celts, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans. From the numerous archeological sites, discoveries from the Stone, Bronze and Iron ages have been recovered. During the Iron Age, Celtic people were the inhabitants of England. In 43 AD, the Romans invaded and ruled for nearly 400 years. They built roads, bathhouses, sewers and large villas. By the sixth century AD, German people, known as Angles, Jutes and Saxons, were moving into Britain. The Angles gave their name to England and English people became known as Anglo-Saxons. From the 900s to the 1400s, England was ruled by Viking, Danish and Norman invaders. In 1485, the Welsh noble Henry Tudor claimed the English crown and became the first of five Tudor monarchs. After 1770, the lives of many were transformed by the rapid progress of the Industrial Revolution. England was turned into the “workshop of the world,” operated by hordes of poorly paid workers. By the 1800s, Britain was one of the most powerful nations in the world. Great Britain governed as the greatest colonial Empire in recorded history. Setbacks came with two world wars and the independence of most its colonies in the last 100 years. England still has one of the strongest economies in the world. English food has been influenced by foreign invaders who left their mark. They brought with them the spices of the east: cinnamon, cloves, mace, nutmeg, pepper, ginger and importantly, sugar and these ingredients are still found in traditional recipes. England is famous for its creams and butters and for its delicious cheeses: Stilton; Cheshire and its rare cousin, Blue Cheshire; Double Gloucester; Red Leicester; and, of course, Cheddar. While in England, I ate many of their cheeses and loved them. Their national dishes are roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips and their wonderful meat pies. Their big English breakfasts require a platter and consists of eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, fried mushrooms, bread and a concoction of leftover potatoes and vegetables, that is called “bubble and squeak.” The names for dishes are unique: spotted dick (a pudding), jam roly poly (pudding with jam rolled in the middle), Cornish pasties (pastry filled with meat and veggies), Bangers and Mash (sausage and potatoes), Toad in the Hole (sausage baked in Yorkshire pudding) and God cakes (puff pastry stuffed with currents and candied peel). If you are still hungry, try the traditional Cockney jellied eels. They are eels boiled in water and when cooled, the water turns to jelly. English people consume more tea per capita than anybody else in the world. Any time is time for tea. Shepherd’s pie is a classic English dish. At one time, a shepherd’s pie would be made from leftover lamb roast, finely chopped. Today’s recipe uses ground meat, so you can use lamb, beef or turkey. Shepherd’s pie 1 1/2 lb. ground beef, lamb or turkey Topping: 2 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp. salt 2 carrots, peeled and diced 4 Tbsp. butter 1 cup. frozen peas 1/2 cup. milk 1 cup. frozen corn 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Bottom mixture: 1 Tbsp. fresh or 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 Tbsp. oil 2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Topping: In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add salt. Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are soft. Drain and return to pot. Mash potatoes until smooth. Add butter, milk and pepper. Mash together and add more salt, if desired. Set aside. Bottom mixture: In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain fat. Add the flour to the broth, add to the meat and cook for several minutes. Stir in carrots, frozen peas and corn and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, parsley, thyme and Worcestershire. Bring to a simmer and let mixture thicken slightly, 5 minutes. Place meat mix in a casserole dish. Top with an even layer of mashed potatoes and bake at 350°F, until bubbly and mashed potatoes are golden.
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Farmery taps into major market Local craft brewery’s product is headed east
By Eoin Devereux
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Farmery Estate Brewery products are now available on the shelves of a very important sales market. The craft brewery business, which is based out of Neepawa, recently confirmed that it has received permission from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) to sell some of its product within the province. Farmery co-owner Chris Warwaruk said that as of July 22, their Pink Lemonale and Prairie Berry-Ale were available in select grocery and beer stores. Warwaruk noted to the Banner & Press that gaining access to a huge market, such as Ontario, is extremely significant. “It’s a huge opportunity. In that market, you have access to millions of new customers and there’s
some tremendous potential there. We’re optimistic and hopeful that the customers in Ontario will latch on to the Farmery brand,” said Warwaruk. According to the LCBO website, the government enterprise is one of the world’s largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol. It operates more than 660 retail stores and 210 agency stores. It’s also a wholesaler to almost 250 grocery stores. The path into this toughto-access market was a full two years in the making for Farmery. Warwaruk said it included numerous applications to and meetings with the LCBO. He stated that while it was a long process to go through, it was worth it. “I would have never guessed it would take us two years to get [to this point], but we didn’t want to give up. It was a market
that we really wanted to go after and just open up the opportunity,” Warwaruk said. As for the two varieties of beer selected for this first run, Warwaruk said that the Pink Lemonale and Prairie Berry-Ale are their most popular summer beverages and will serve as a great first impression for customers. Farmery Estate Brewery was founded in 2012 by brothers Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk. The privately owned brewery, which locally grows many of the inputs used in their products, has developed four varieties of core beers and a half dozen small batch flavours. It also makes non-alcoholic craft sodas. Aside from Ontario and Manitoba, Farmery distributes its beer and soda brands to Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Letter: An unwinnable debate
Continued from Page 5 People forget that commercially available electric power in Canada did not exist before 1881. Widespread electricity availability did not occur until the 1920s, about a century ago. Prior to that, we had no way to keep food from spoiling in the summer heat or having perishables freeze in the winter. The debate is unwinnable. Beef, cheese, eggs, fish, milk, mutton, pork and poultry have been part of our diets for centuries. None have proven to be toxic. If they were, many of us would not be here today. Getting
our knickers in a knot over which of the foods available are healthiest is like sorting through a pirate’s chest of gold, silver and jewels trying to decide what we like best. The Canada Food Guide is another example of the federal government meddling in our lives instead of carrying out its duties and responsibilities. Governments do not know what is best for us and must stop pretending that they do. This focus on irrelevant minutia is maddening. John Feldsted Winnipeg, MB
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Yellowhead Centre completes entranceway renovation
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The next time you walk into the Yellowhead Arena, a very distinct change will greet you at the doors, as a new ticket booth has been built. The booth has been shifted to the southern wall of the entrance to allow for a better flow of walk-in traffic to the arena concourse. Yellowhead Centre director of operations Chris Turner said that the cost of the renovation was around $7,500. Turner noted they were able to keep the overall costs to a manageable number by doing the work themselves and recycling some of the framing materials and windows from the original booth. He added that this should be a welcome change for people on both sides of the ticket window. “People will be a little bit surprised when they come in and they first see it. But, it really does make a big difference to the area. The placement of the old ticket booth could create a bottleneck for people trying to exit the building, so this opens things up,” stated Turner. “Everyone who works the booth should find it’s a little more spacious, a little more room to move around, for sure.” To help offset the cost
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO: MEMBERS OF BEAUTIFUL PLAINS CREDIT UNION LIMITED On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, a Special Meeting of the Members of Beautiful Plains Credit Union Limited will be held to consider the proposed amalgamation of: BEAUTIFUL PLAINS CREDIT UNION LIMITED (“Beautiful Plains”) and STRIDE CREDIT UNION LIMITED (“Stride”) The Special Meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 425 Brown Avenue in Neepawa, at 7:00 pm. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm. At the meeting, members will vote upon the following Special Resolution: SPECIAL RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMALGAMATION WHEREAS the respective Boards of Directors of Beautiful Plains and Stride have recommended that the credit unions amalgamate in accordance with the provisions of the Amalgamation Agreement dated June 30, 2019;
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Above: The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) presented a cheque to the Yellowhead Centre on Tuesday, July 23, to help cover the arena upgrades. Pictured from left, BPCF president Brad Walker, Yellowhead Centre director of operations Chris Turner, BPCF board members Kate Jackman-Atkinson and Jack Falk. Below: The front entrance of the Yellowhead Centre Arena with the new ticket booth.
AND WHEREAS the respective Boards of Directors of Beautiful Plains and Stride consider it to be in the best interests of the credit unions to enter into the Amalgamation Agreement and to amalgamate with one another on the terms and conditions set out therein; BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The execution of the Amalgamation Agreement is hereby ratified and confirmed; 2. The terms and conditions as set out in the Amalgamation Agreement are hereby approved. Summary of Amalgamation Agreement An Amalgamation Agreement has been approved by the respective Boards of Directors of Beautiful Plains and Stride. The Agreement provides for the amalgamation of Beautiful Plains and Stride into one credit union effective January 1, 2020. The name of the new credit union resulting from the amalgamation will be Stride Credit Union Limited. The new credit union will have its registered office in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
to the arena, the Beautiful Plains Communit y Foundation (BPCF) provided the Yellowhead with
a grant of $5,000. Turner said they’re thankful to the BPCF for the pledge of support. As for the booth itself,
some small details, such as the edging and trim, will be completed shortly.
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Continued from Page 2 As part of that allocation, Neepawa will receive $246,354. The funds were received by the Town last week and are to be held in the Town’s GTF reserve, until they are used under the terms and conditions of the Municipal Gas Tax Fund agreement. Under that agreement, the money can, and will, be used for projects such as patching and repairs to the municipal streets. Neepawa agrees to FCM deal Council has formally agreed to accept a loan and grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). In June, the Banner & Press reported that the FCM had approved an investment of $5.02 million into phase two of the Town’s expansion and improvement of its waste-
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water treatment system. The support comes through the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and equated to a loan of $4,368,300 and a grant of $655,200. On Tuesday, July 16, the council voted to accept the loan, stating that the repayment options on the loan would be significantly lower than other loan options that could have been pursued. It was also noted that the administration will continue to pursue additional funding sources to further reduce the overall cost of the borrowing
The proposed amalgamation is conditional on the approval of the members of both amalgamating credit unions. Following the effective date of the amalgamation, all branches of each amalgamating credit union will remain open as branches of the new credit union for as long as they remain viable. All employees of each amalgamating credit union will become employees of the new credit union, and all members of each amalgamating credit union will belong to the new credit union. All liabilities and assets of the amalgamating credit unions will become the liabilities and assets of the new credit union. The common shares, surplus shares, and preference shares (if any) of each amalgamating credit union will become the common shares, surplus shares and preference shares of the new credit union on a one-for-one basis. The dollar value will be unchanged.
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110 years ago, Tuesday, July 27, 1909 A Montreal man was fined $5.00 for stealing a kiss from a lady. Voliva, the successor of Dowie, who is quoted as saying that he “would rather have a saloon in Zion City than a Methodist church,” is likely to have a trying time. A Methodist church is now being built there. There is talk of a two-room school being established in Kelwood, with two teachers. It will greatly improve matters, as there is far too much for one teacher at present. 100 years ago, Tuesday, July 29, 1919 Eleven evaders of the Rosedale dog tax were fined on Saturday by Rich. Coad, J. P., at Eden. 90 years ago, Friday, July 26, 1929 Before the horse age, a man’s social and working radius was as far as he could walk. When the horse came, it was extended to as far as he could ride or drive. The railroad multiplied that distance and the automobile made it longer and larger. Now the airplane makes it limitless. Did you know?– Bagpipes do not owe their origin to Scotland. Beginnings of the instrument have been traced as far back as ancient Persia, Chaldea and ancient Greece. The Romans introduced the bagpipes to the British Isles, according to historians. Whether they are musical or not has been the cause of much discussion. 80 years ago, Tuesday, July 26, 1939 Col. Drew, Ontario C on s er v at i ve le a der, advocates that Canada should expel all Japanese from Canada if Japan continues her anti-British attitude. Sweden, rich in natural resources, is beginning to worry over national defences, fear ful t hat Germany may not respect her neutrality in case of war. A freak lightning storm
at Shoal Lake last week paralyzed a man as he ate his dinner and stunned and terrified more than a dozen other townsmen. Pol ish customs and frontier guards have received official orders to “shoot on sight” if Danzig Nazis make new attempts to violate Polish territory bordering the free city. A mass movement of Germans in the west back to Germany as a result of so-called persecution which they are suffering at the hands of Canadians, is predicted by the leader of a party of 18 pro-Nazi Germans from Saskatchewan which are on their way back to Germany. A Conservative, one of 200 from Britain visiting in Toronto last week, says there is little chance of a war in Europe now as Hitler and Mussolini know they cannot beat Britain, France and Poland. The Germans have enough trouble of their own in Czecho-Slovakia and Austria.
70 years ago, Thursday, July 28, 1949 Among the boys and girls with the great King Bros. Circus there are a score. They are children of performers and officials of the big show, excepting Mary Hilton, five years old, the little circus orphan. Tragedy has followed in the wake of little Mary’s life. Her father, an aerial gymnast, was killed in a fall from a perch pole at the Chicago Stadium three years ago. Several months later her mother, who too was a circus performer, died after a short illness. With no immediate relatives, Mary was adopted by performers of the King Brothers Circus… The little trooper wishes to be an acrobat when she grows up. 60 years ago, Friday, July 24, 1959 Neepawa’s first summer fair in a quarter of a century turned out to be a major success, virtually ensuring that it will become an annual event. 50 years ago, Thursday, July 24, 1969 A program to acquaint telephone customers with their new dial service will
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be presented in Plumas Tuesday, July 29, by the M a n it oba Te le phone System. Mrs. Annie Crerar, East View Lodge, celebrated her 95th birthday Wednesday, July 15. Mrs. Crerar, remarkably energetic for her age, chatted with guests at her birthday party at the lodge, and even assisted by cutting the cake prepared specially for the occasion. Mrs. Crerar was born near Oban, in Scotland, and came to Canada as a young girl of 14. She lived at several points in Ontario and recalls points, such as West Lauren, near St. Thomas; Rodney, Wallacetown and in Newdale for 29 years.
40 years ago, Thursday, July 26, 1979 The Neepawa volunteer fire department battled a lot of smoke and a few flames last Friday afternoon in a pile of treated telephone poles on the CN property just north of Chimo Supply Centre on Main Street west. The alarm was turned in about 3:50 p.m. July 20 and the town’s three fire trucks attended at the scene. A grass fire is suspected to have been burning near the poles that afternoon. An estimate of damage was not available at press time. The hot, dry temperatures of the past two weeks had made the poles very flammable, but the fire burned off only the treated outer coating. 30 years ago, Tuesday, July 25, 1989 The province’s plan to introduce photo driver’s licenses are a step in the right direction, says the sergeant of the Neepawa RCMP detachment. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction,” Jim Cockburn said. “People won’t be so hasty to commit an offense when they have a picture to match their face.” Photo driver’s licenses will be established over a two year period beginning in January, 1991. Under the program, the province’s 670,000 drivers will be photographed in the first two years, following which regular four-year renewal cycles will be established to ensure an even distribution of photocard production.
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Alert at her post, this Plumas telephone operator– Mrs. Betty Bradley– is shown working at a manual switchboard. Bradley would soon say goodbye to the switchboard, as the Plumas exchange was set OPTOMETRIST TAYLOR LAW to convert over to dial telephone services on OFFICE OPTOMETRIST 269 July 31, 1969. Hamilton Monday - Friday Street 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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This bear cub was seen near Hwy 10 between Onanole and Hwy 45 on Friday, July 19.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Agro Centre just east of Neepawa was held on Wednesday, July 24. Expanded details on the event will appear in the Aug. 2 edition of the Banner & Press.
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7-Eleven convenience store coming to Neepawa
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A very noticeable change is taking place to a business at the intersection of highways #5 and 16 in Neepawa. Recently, it was announced that the former Esso on the Run Convenience Store would be converting into a 7-Eleven franchise. The Banner & Press contacted representation with the business for details on the change. The plan moving forward will see the gasoline brand remain Esso, while the store rebrands to 7-Eleven. As part of the change, the interior is in the process of being redesigned. That will be completed shortly. The Tim Hortons will remain at its current location. A grand opening event for the new store has been scheduled for Aug. 1, with prize giveaways, free samples and family fun activities planned.
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The Lily Nook’s annual Lily Daze took place from July 18 to 21. People were invited to come out to see the many varieties of lilies on offer and check out the Manitoba Regional Lily Society Show that took place on July 20 and 21. Top: One of the sections of the lily fields in full bloom, located four miles south of the Lily Nook itself. Bottom: Lots of shapes, sizes and colours were on display in the Lily Nook, including these potted lilies.
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The Neepawa Blue Dolphins have returned to the pool for the 2019 competitive swim season. The club has started their competitive schedule with some strong results from a pair of events. The first Grand Prix of the year was held in Swan River on July 14. In total, the Dolphins had 29 top-5 results, including 16 first place finishes. The Dolphins next travelled to Treherne, on July 21, for that community’s Grand Prix event. In total, seven clubs from across Manitoba took part in the competition, with Neepawa finishing second overall in the standings. Swan Valley Rapids Grand Prix Girls results: Girls 11-12 100m Breaststroke: Alyssa Nadeau 1:56.51. (First place); Girls 11-12 50m Backstroke: A lyx Delaloye 45.95 (First place) Girls 13-14 50m Backstroke: Veronica Casigay 45.54 (Second place); Girls 11-12 25m Butterfly: Alyx Delaloye 20.56 (First place); Girls 13-14 100m Backstroke: Veronica Casigay 1:42.12 (Second place); Girls 11-12 50m Freestyle: Alyx Delaloye 37.66 (First place), Ashley Nadeau 41.17 (Second place); Girls 13-14 50m Freestyle: Veronica Casigay 43.84 (Second place); Girls 9-10 25m Breaststroke: Charleigh Carefoot 28.17 (First place); Girls 11-12 100m IM: Ashley Nadeau 1:46.26 (First place), Siri Warwaruk 2:03.66 ( Third place); Girls 9-10 25m Freestyle: Charleigh Carefoot 24.75 (Third place); Girls 1112 25m Freestyle: Siri Warwaruk 20.78 (First place); Girls 11-12 200m Breaststroke: Alyssa Nadeau 4:12.23 (First place); Girls 11-12 50m Butterfly:
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‘When we look at the decision, we’re looking at the future’ Continued from Page 1 Not made lightly Ron Jesson, a 25 year veteran of the BPCU board, said that they didn’t make this decision lightly. He has talked to numerous directors from other credit unions that have been involved in mergers, as both the smaller and larger organizations. Overwhelmingly, he said, “They’re happy with the merger, on both sides.” The BPCU is coming off a couple of strong years and last year saw the organization record a net income of just over $900,000. Jesson said this was the position from which the board wanted to negotiate a merger. “We don’t want to go out with our hat in hand… We have something to offer,” he said. “When we look at the decision, we’re looking at the future,” said Sylvester. Over the years, the BPCU board and management have looked at other credit unions as potential merger partners and Sylvester said that Stride was the best match. For Sylvester, one of the reasons was that both are located in growing communities. “We were looking for opportunities… The Yellowhead corridor is an area with economic growth,” he said, adding, “We looked at the potential.” For both Jesson and Sylvester, Stride was attractive because both organizations have a lot in common. The two
credit unions already use the same banking system and staff have similar pay ranges and benefits packages. “As a board, we looked at how we’re the same. We have the same culture, the same philosophy,” said Jesson. Budz, who spent 10 years with the chartered banks, said, “We interact differently with our members than the banks do.” He went on to say that Stride members should feel their experience is better. Combined organization In an amalgamated credit union, current Stride CEO Brent Budz would remain in his position, with Sylvester taking on a management position within the organization. BPCU has about $135 million in assets, while Stride has close to $590 million. The combined board would have 11 directors, three of whom would come from the BPCU area. “The staff are by in large in favour,” said Sylvester, adding,“There will be no change to the staff who greet and serve members… Local decision making won’t disappear.” He added that customers will still work with their same account managers and see no changes to their credit limits. “It’s not just credit, it’s also community support,” Sylvester said of the things that won’t be changing. Budz reiterated, saying, “There will be no branch closures or
staff cuts connected with this merger.” The combined credit union would have branches in Neepawa, Glenella, Portage, Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor, Oakville and Plumas. The head office would remain in Portage and the Neepawa branch would become the second largest in the group. Sylvester explained that the amalgamation process will be stressful, but added, “We’ve gone through and done our due diligence. What we’re doing is for the future. It’s supported by the staff and board.” There will be three information sessions ahead of the vote: one in Neepawa on Aug. 6, one in Portage la Prairie on Aug. 7 and one in Gladstone on Aug. 8. The 7 pm meetings will feature a presentation, followed by a question and answer session. For BPCU members, voting will take place on Aug. 14. For Stride members, voting will take place on Aug. 15, with meetings being held at the same time in both Portage and Gladstone. At all three meetings, registration will start at 6:30, with the meetings beginning at 7 pm. Voting must be in person at the meeting, there will be no proxy votes or mail-in ballots, neither of which are allowed by the organizations’ bylaws. In order to pass, 67 per cent of members at the meeting must vote in favour of the amalgamation.
Super Run to bring car enthusiasts to Neepawa and other communities
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
A national car show is on its way to Brandon and bringing hundreds of motorheads from all over Canada and parts of the United States with it. “Super Run is a fairly large car show that circulates between three provinces,” explained Dave Burba, one of the Brandon organizers. The show rotates between three different cities: Red Deer, AB; Saskatoon, SK and Brandon, so each city hosts it once every three years. Car enthusiasts come
from the three provinces and as far away as B.C., Ontario, Chicago, North Dakota and Minnesota to enter Super Run. Burba noted that there are currently over 300 cars registered and he’s expecting to have over 600 by the weekend of the event. The car show itself is scheduled for Aug. 2 to 4 at the Keystone Centre. This year, participants in Super Run are coming out on the Monday before the show to get together and tour around different communities in Manitoba. Burba explained that when they’ve had feedback from
participants in the show, they found that the drivers want a chance to actually drive around the area. “They just don’t want to come, park their car and just sit around. They want to enjoy their vehicle, see different things, enjoy different experiences,” he said. The tours will not only give them a chance to see the province, but also give residents of the places they visit a chance to see their cars. They will have different outings every day.
Neepawa stop On Wednesday, July 31, a large group of participants
will be bringing their cars to Neepawa to see some local attractions. Terry Smith, a Super Run volunteer from Neepawa, said that there are about 60 drivers who have signed up for the outing to Neepawa. “We’re expecting to be at the Farmery [Brewery] at 11:00 [a.m.] and I’ve allowed two hours, for a taste and tour,” Smith noted. “Then I’ve made arrangements with Lynne and Dennis [Ranger], if anyone wants to come and see their site.” Smith added that drivers can then see some of Neepawa’s tourist attractions and industry.
Super Run’s biggest tour of the week will be to Treherne, where Second Chance Car Museum is holding a grand opening. The museum boasts antique, classic and unique vehicles, as well as automotive memorabilia. Although the date was chosen to accommodate participants of Super Run, the event is open to anyone. The Super Run 2019 event itself starts on Friday evening in Brandon, however, only registered participants can take part in Friday’s portion of the show. The two following days will feature lots of activities, including
the vehicle displays, a Ford Model T build competition, a vintage fashion show and more. Super Run has had a few changes since the last time it was in Brandon. Originally, it started as a classic car show, but it has since opened to all years of cars. This year, they’ve also added vintage campers and snowmobiles. Registration for the tours around Manitoba is now closed, but registration for the car show, from Aug. 2 to 4, is open right up until Aug. 2. More information is available at the website, superrunbrandon.com.
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Obituary Naan (nee Adriana) de Koning “I’ve had a great life” were Naan’s last words July 4th, 2019 as she peacefully passed away, at the age of 90, surrounded by her kids. Naan (nee Adriana) de Koning was born March 2nd,1929 in the small town of Rijsbergen in the Netherlands. She was the oldest sibling in a family of 5. As the oldest, she was very involved in the farm and family life when she was younger. She told many anecdotes of growing up with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, and many cousins. As she got a little older, she became very active in the young farmers organization in her town, as well as province wide. Naan married Janus de Koning in January of 1961, and they started farming in Rijsbergen, Netherlands. The love they had for each other and their family was inspiring, Naan supported and encouraged all her family’s adventures and plans. Together, they stood strong through thick and thin. Work hard and then play hard was instilled at a young age in the entire family. In September of 1980, Naan and Janus moved their family to Eden, Manitoba, where they continued farming.
Naan was in her glory with her big farm yard and garden. She worked tirelessly and the yard looked like a park every summer, winning her many horticultural awards. Her yard was the backdrop for two family weddings, as well as their 50th wedding anniversary in 2011. She was known far and wide for her hospitality, her cooking skills, and her ability to feed unexpected guests at the drop of a hat. Again, Naan stood by her family with love and support as one by one, they all flew the nest and started their own lives. When grandkids started coming into her life she, taught them about unconditional love, gardening and cooking and the importance of family. Every grandchild felt like they were the favourite. In March of 2019, Naan celebrated her 90th birthday in grand style with a two day celebration. Even her brother Jan from the Netherlands was able to attend. Naan was preceeded in death by her husband Janus, her son Pieter, her parents Piet and To Peeters, her sisters Riet, Cor and her brother Janus. Left to mourn are her children Ineke (Rey), Ad (Debbie), Kim, Bert (Mo) , Marlies (Dan) and Leon (Sharon) and their families. As well as her brother Jan. A celebration of life was held July 11, 2019 and Naan and Janus were laid to rest together at the Rosedale cemetery. Rest easy Mom and Dad (Oma and Opa), you have given us a great life too, and taught us values we will pass on to our families for generations to come.
Marvin James (Jim) Fossum
It is with great sadness that the family of Marvin James (Jim) Fossum announce his passing, on Monday, July 1, 2019, at the age of 85. Dad was born on August 24, 1933 in Hoffer, Saskatchewan, the youngest of 5 children born to Henry Olaf Fossum and Marion (nee Domstad) Fossum. He also had 4 half siblings and 5 step siblings. Dad started his education at Dravland School, in Saskatchewan, and continued his education at Rapid City and Weir Schools, in Manitoba. At 16 years of age, he quit school to help his stepfather farm. When he was 18, he moved to Innisfail, AB to work on a seismograph crew searching for oil and natural gas. In the spring of 1953, he moved on to help his brother Ed farm in Oungre, SK, returning in the fall to Manitoba to rent his parents’ farm for a year. In the fall and winter of 1954, Dad worked in Saskatoon, SK, laying hardwood flooring. The next spring, he returned to Manitoba and began renting a farm near Newdale. Four years later, he met the love of his life, Betty Joyce Fleming. They were married on July 8, 1961. They were blessed with 3 children: Wayne, Angie and Shelley. They purchased their own farm in the spring of 1964 and after 41 years, they semi-retired in 1996, on a quarter section west of Basswood. In 2002, they retired to Minnedosa. Not quite ready to give up farming completely, Dad custom combined for several years and following that, ran the combine for some family friends. He was in his mid-70s when he finally gave it up completely. Dad took great pride in every detail of his farming and was very successful at it. Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a kind, generous, loving, passionate, genuine, friendly and caring person. His family was very important to him. Dad and Mom did not do much without each other. Together, they enjoyed square dancing, curling, playing slow pitch, camping and travelling. They both taught their children, grandchildren and great granddaughter the value of family, through the time they spent with them and the interest they took in them. Dad and mom faithfully attended every event they could for them, including dance recitals, sporting events, band and jazz concerts and award presentations. Dad enjoyed
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Obituary Ray Kenneth Smith
Ray passed away in the Neepawa Hospital on July 15, 2019, at the age of 89, after way over exceeding the timeline given by the doctor, which was fitting with his stubborn way. He was very pleased with himself to prove that doctor wrong! Ray and his repertoire of jokes, pranks and wit will be missed by family, many friends and his little Zoey. Passing over before him were his parents, Frank and Laura Smith, sister Helen (Jim) Singleton, son Darrell and his beloved wife Dorothy.
ready and into town to participate. He had one horse named Blaze, of which he was particularly proud. He always also had to have a dog be a part of the farm. Anything he welded would be rock solid, which came in handy when his new passion arose of shopping at the local Plumas Mall and eventually also the Erickson Mall. He loved to re-purpose anything he found at those locations and turn it into something useful. If someone needed something or something was in need of repair, he likely had the parts and the ability to help out. Another hobby he enjoyed was reading all the obituaries, even the ones in the Winnipeg paper. He would always say “I am not listed there yet, so I guess I’ll continue on until next week’s paper!”
Ray lived most of his life in Plumas, he worked in Winnipeg in his younger years. He worked hard farming, driving a bulk fuel truck, anhydrous for Viterra and seasonally a truck during potato harvest. He enjoyed all those jobs immensely, as he met many people and it gave him even more people to tell his stories and jokes and create even more.
We would like to thank Dr. Milligan and the fantastic nursing staff at the Neepawa Hospital. Their care was absolutely amazing. Ray spoke of how nice everyone was and he was so comfortable and content during his stay. Also to the friends that helped out during the past couple of years and continue to do so, we are very grateful.
Ray was a long-time resident of the Otter Lake Community, along with his late wife Dorothy. Time there was spent having a great time visiting and many very close and cherished bonds were established. Apparently, he also enjoyed trying out some new ways to dress while there!
A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the Plumas Hall at 2:00p.m. on Monday, July 22nd. A private graveside service will be held beforehand. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Plains Cancer Service.
Hobbies he enjoyed were vast. Many Plumas fair days are remembered by the rush and flurry of getting the horses
Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com
Brent Gordon Wood November 17, 1957-July 1, 2019
Brent Wood passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at the age of 61 years.
Brent was born on November 17, 1957, a fourth son for Edward and Tina (Thiessen), the youngest brother to Len, Albert and Melvin. Brent’s family moved many times over the years, as Ed worked for the Canadian National Railway. The family settled in Laurier in the early 1970s, as Ed had bid on the position as a foreman there. Brent left school at the tender age of 14 and his parents told him if he wasn’t going to go to school, he would have to find a job. After trying different employment opportunities, Brent got on with CNR. He met Gisele Van Humbeck in January of 1975 and they married August 7, 1976. As a young married couple, they moved from community to community, until Brent got a permanent position with the CNR in Somerset, Manitoba. Brent eventually became a foreman himself and with further hard work, he attained the position of Boom Truck operator. We had two sons, Vincent and Cory (Brianna Williams), and a young man we always considered our third son, Micheal (Teko) Elliott joined us in the ‘80s. By this time, we had settled on the farm one mile south of Laurier, as it had been Brent’s life long dream to farm and raise livestock. Brent continued to work full-time on the CNR, only to rush back to Laurier to work tirelessly on the farm. With the help of Gisele and the three boys, Brent got up to 170 cow/calf pair and often commented that this was his dream and the road to a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, BSE hit and the bubble burst. The herd he had worked so hard to build and maintain was not worth the expense to keep. Sadly, after many years of fighting a losing battle, the herd was dispersed and the land rented out. As crushing as this was, Brent continued working full-time for the CNR. Once Brent did retire, he kept himself busy, hauling scrap, working as a truck driver for farmers in the area and hauling gravel. Over the past few summers, Brent worked at seal coating the highways. In all his travels, he met many people from all walks of life, made new friends and had many adventures. At one point, the Autopac auctions were a big draw for Brent and his brothers and cousins, as they purchased lightly dented/slightly abused vehicles and flipped them for resale. Brent was a horseback riding enthusiast and had many adventures riding up into the Riding Mountain. His love for animals did not stop with horses, there was always a dog in the yard and Brent could be seen walking with man’s best friend by his side.
Brent and Gisele began to travel and Cuba was their place of choice. Again, making new friends and enjoying Cuban cuisine and cold servas. Brent‘s diabetes reduced his tolerance to our cold winters and sitting under a palm tree with his feet buried in the warm sand, admiring the sailboats had a soothing and rejuvenating effect. Although we never went deep sea fishing, fishing trips with family and friends here in Manitoba were eagerly awaited and enjoyed. Good food, fond memories and much laughter ensued. The last few years had not been easy, Brent struggled with his physical health, as he was frustrated that he could not accomplish simple tasks that he could manage just a few years ago. A difficult battle with depression left him withdrawn and overwhelmed much of the time. He enjoyed his long telephone conversations with Cory and chats with his brothers and friends. Brent was predeceased by his parents Ed and Tena Wood, his preterm son Nathan, his preterm granddaughter Alana Rae, his father-in-law Raymond Van Humbeck, and his sister-in-law Shirley Wood. Brent leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Gisele (Van Humbeck), his sons Vince and Cory (Brianna) and Teko. His 4 beautiful grand daughters Genevieve, Martina, Kylie and Shandace, and his grandson Joseph, his brothers, Len (Terry) Wood, Albert Wood and Melvin Wood, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. And one special young lady who shared his birthday party every year, Kaitlyn (Van Humbeck) Assailly. A celebration of Brent’s life was held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 10:30 am in the Laurier Community Centre, Laurier, MB. Should friends so desire, please consider making a donation in memory of Brent to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, the Canadian Diabetes Association or to the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. There is no way that we (family and community) will just move on from this loss. But if we console each other and be there for each other, we will eventually move forward. We need each other to remember and help each other remember the kind, loving and giving man that he was. Life is a journey and sometimes too difficult to carry on. Mental health is a precious thing. If you know of someone who is struggling please reach out to them. If you are struggling, please reach out to someone... Sneath-Strilchuk - Ste. Rose Chapel 204-447-2444 www.sneathstrilchuk.com
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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-2125014 _____________________ Large apartment for up to 4 people. Available immediately. Text or leave message 204-476-0263. _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989
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Elizabeth “Betty-Jean” Lloyd, nee McLaren
In Memoriam
Brother
Francis Micheal Woloski April 9, 1951 - July 30, 2009 Put your arms around him Lord, Treat him with special care, Make up for when he suffered, And all that seemed unfair, To be absent from the body, Is to be present with the Lord, Forever free.
Remembering you always Sister Jean and family in Windsor, Ontario
Find it in the
Classifieds
Thank You
11/19/1947-9/15/2018
Is to be laid to rest next to her beloved parents Jim and Verla, at Riverside Cemetery on Aug. 2, 2019. Betty Jean left Neepawa to follow her dreams, on a lifelong adventure of study, travel, romance, motherhood and teaching. Please join us a the Neepawa United Church at 11 am to celebrate her life, as she returns home one final time. All are welcome.
Thank You THANK-YOU Chalet Flooring has been servicing Neepawa & Area for over 40 years and we couldn't have done it without your support. Blake McCutcheon opening the business in 1976, Warren & Ashley continuing with the Co-op Home Centre 2019!
Many thanks as well to everyone that sent flowers, cards and made donations in mom’s name. Your kindness is much appreciated. Ineke, Ad, Kim, Bert, Marlies, Leon and families
Notice Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone may conduct the following Pesticide Control Program during 2019: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Town of Gladstone. The projected dates of application will be from July 2019 to October 2019. The Herbicides that may be used include; • Dichloroprop • Mecoprop-p • Glyphosates
2. To control rodents at the Waste Disposal Grounds at various times during the 2019 year using the following rodenticide; • Contrac Blox 3. To control the following insect pests including mosquitos, beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from July 2019 to October 2019. The insecticides that may be used include; • Malathion
• Vectorbac
The Public may send written submission or objections within 15 days of publication of the notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation Pesticide / Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5
Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.
Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com
is currently looking for a
OIL/LUBE TECHNICIAN
We offer a competitive salary and a company benefit package. We thank all those who apply, but only those considered for the position will be contacted for a personal interview. Apply with resume to: Brent Miller, Service Manager 150 Main St. West Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone 476-2391 wwford2@mts.net
We hope to provide you the same services through the Co-op for many years to come. Wishing the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op success and we hope for your continued support. Warren & Ashley
Help Wanted
Thank you
The family of Naan de Koning would like to send their heartfelt thanks to the many people who made Naan’s last few months a time to look back on with gratitude and love. Thank you to the staff and doctors at the Neepawa Hospital for their personal and friendly care. To Emma Waldner, who was a great friend and help to Naan especially this last year. To homecare staff, who went above and beyond always. To management and staff at Elk’s Manor and the many special friends she made that always looked out for her and each other. The local business staff and owners who helped her wherever they could to keep her independence. To White’s Funeral Home and Rita Friesen for helping us with a celebration of life exactly how mom would have wanted it.
• 2,4D • Dicamba • Clopyralid (MCPA)
Help Wanted
In Memory
is currently looking for a
MECHANIC
Westward Ford is now accepting resumes for the position of a Mechanic. Previous experience preferred. We offer a competitive salary and a company benefit package. We thank all those who apply, but only those considered for the position will be contacted for a personal interview. Apply with resume to: Brent Miller, Service Manager 150 Main St. West Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone 476-2391 wwford2@mts.net
CHILDCARE – FAMILY ACCESS NETWORK (C-FAN)
is now accepting applications for a full time, 1 year term position (October 2019 - October 2020) Office Assistant/Postal Outlet/Librarian/Resource Position at the main CFAN Office in Langruth. Duties Include: Monthly invoicing, accounts receivables, deposits, subsidy, payroll, government reports, filing, assisting with budget and audit preparation and other office duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Postal outlet duties include sorting outgoing and incoming mail, stamp sales, shipping parcels and ordering stock. Library duties include lending books to the public, mailing books to other locations and library rotation. Toy resource library operations include updating and cataloguing the toy inventory and maintain the lending system and regular maintenance and cleaning of the CFAN building Qualities Required: - Eager to learn new things - Ability to multi-task - Proper time management - Must demonstrate professionalism and maintain confidentiality - Strong communication skills - Some knowledge of computers (SAGE accounting, Microsoft) - Great organizational skills - Ability to work independently Please send resumes with cover letter and references to: CFAN, PO Box 152, Langruth, MB R0H 0N0 or email us at cfancent@gmail.com. For more info, please call Leona at 204-445-2295 Deadline for applications is August 2, 2019 Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company. As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you! Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world! • Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset
Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team. As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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NEEPAWA PHARMACY Permanent Part Time Help Wanted
Duties: 1) Cashier 2) Lottery Sales 3) Purolator Package Handling 4) Cleaning of stock and shelves and other duties as assigned 5) Deliveries 6) Stock Handling 7) Dispensary Assistant Training will be provided Qualifications: 1) Able to work Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and some weekdays from 9 am to 6 pm 2) Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (either previously performed or performed after hire at our expense.) 3) Good verbal communication skills Assets: 1) Class 5 driving license 2) Previous Cash Handling Experience 3) Previous experience dealing with the public Salary Negotiable Apply with resume to: Neepawa Pharmacy Unit A 225 Ellen St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or Box 367, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Apply by July 31, 2019
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is inviting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. Under the supervision and direction of the CAO, the Administrative Assistant will provide support to Management in the daily operations of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, in accordance with statutory requirements, policies and objectives of Council. Duties include, but not limited to: • Data Entry • Assisting with the maintenance of tax and utility records • Cash receipting • Reception • Cemetery Record Maintenance • General clerical/office duties Qualifications include: • Minimum Grade XII Education • Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate/ diploma in a related field such as business administration/ accounting • Experience in an administrative or municipal environment • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) • Experience in cash receipting and reconciling as well as a good understanding of paper and electronic filing systems. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and experience with municipal software (Munisoft) would be an asset. • Must have the ability to work with, and maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Position Conditions – This is a permanent, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) Remuneration is competitive in keeping with experience, knowledge and abilities. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including a municipal employee’s pension plan. Applications, including Resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2019 at: Rural Municipality of Rosedale P. O. Box 100. 282 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 (Attention: CAO) Fax: (204) 476-5431 Email: rosedalecao@mymts.net The RM of Rosedale wishes to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals considered will be contacted More information about the Rural Municipality of Rosedale can be found at www.rmrosedale.com
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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds NOTICES Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY that needs to go out? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@ mcna.com for details. www. mcna.com FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271
www.batteryman.ca GET NOTICED! Reach over 400,000 Manitoba readers weekly. Are you having a SALE? Do you have all of the staff that you need? Book your Announcements, Events, Sales, Employment Opportunities, Auctions, Wanted Ads, For Rent, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. People rely on these classifieds to find what they need. Catch them looking at your material in our 48 Weekly Community Newspapers. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna. com for details. MCNA (204) 947-1691. www.mcna.com EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / HELP WANTED HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS. ROCK requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic for work at a mine project in Ontario, Canada. The successful candidate must be experienced with hydraulic systems and CAT engines. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Atlas Copco drills. Must have the ability to work independently and diagnose problems. Industry best wages,benefits, travel and camp accommodations. Please send resumes to resume@rcmi.ca
experienced Down Hole Drillers for work at a mine project in Ontario, Canada. Industry best wages, benefits, travel and camp accommodations. Please send resumes to resume@rcmi.ca PROPERTY MANAGER TRAINEE (in Winnipeg). Great opportunity for someone with caretaker experience. Call 204-997-4629 or 204-989-2753.
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For the 2019/2020 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required. Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca
Tenders will be received for the sale of a 10,000 L double wall fuel tank. Send tenders to: 7386916 MB Ltd. Box 1, Kelwood, MB R0J 0Y0 by July 29, 2019. For more info call 204-967-2869 Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The tank is being sold on an as is, where is basis.
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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for
SEASONAL AGRO HELP
For the upcoming 2019 Fall Anhydrous Ammonia season for our Gladstone location.
TANDEM TRUCK DRIVER
Applicants must possess a Class 1 or Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License. Length of employment may vary. Will provide anhydrous ammonia training, however experience would be an asset.
Application deadline: when position filled Approximate start in October. Excellent compensation for a few months of work! If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Agro location or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Equipment/Trucks For Sale by Tender 1) 47’ CaseIH Vibra Chisel NH3 applicator, Dutch Knives, Continental NH3 Kit. 2) 2000 Trailtech HC212 Sprayer Trailer, electric brakes, includes chem handler, not safetied. 3) 1987 GMC Sierra 3500 1-ton truck, 350 V8 gas motor, 4 spd standard transmission, 12’ deck, 278,599 km, not running, not safetied. 4) 250 Suzuki Quad Runner, 2wd, not running 5) 1988 GMC 6500 3-ton truck, Detroit V8 Diesel motor, 5+2 Transmission, steel Deck, Wet kit, hitch, 372,129km, has a current safety, runs good. 6) Willmar 6 Ton fertilizer spreader, has extensions, 50ft spread pattern, tarp, not working. 7) EX - NH3 Trailers only, 31x10.5 R15 Truck tires, 4 available, please indicate how many units you want with your tender price / unit. 8) Valmar 240 PT granular applicator, disc markers. All items can be viewed at Gladstone Co-op Agro, located 3 miles West of Gladstone, MB on PTH #16
Wed Aug 7th 4PM
Help Wanted Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants
FUEL TANK TENDER
Wed Jul 31st 4 PM
DRILLERS. ROCK requires
TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION
Tender
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1731 Middleton Avenue Brandon, MB Freightliner Manitoba is pleased to announce that Dwayne Stone has accepted the position as Parts Manager for our Brandon, MB location. Formerly from the Canpro Gator Centre, Dwayne’s expertise of 25 years+ in the Ag Sector is a huge asset to Freightliner Manitoba Ltd. when looking to develop accounts and provide business solutions to both current and new customers. Dwayne will take care of customers coming into the Brandon location as well as visiting customers on the road in all areas of Manitoba - west of Portage La Prairie. Dwayne looks forward to reconnecting with previous customers and building new relationships. EMAIL: DSTONE@FLMB.CA PHONE: 204 724 0211 Parts Special Code: DSTONE PowerDrive 3000w Power Inverter $299.99
All Tender items will have both PST and GST added to the tendered price. All items must be removed from the site prior to the end of August, 2019 All items are sold as is, where is. Please drop off sealed tenders at either Neepawa or Gladstone Co-op Agro Centres OR Mail to: Neepawa/Gladstone Co-op Box 879 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Attn: Rob Melnyk, re: Tender Tenders close on August 9th at 4:00 pm Highest, or any, tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting tenders for the supply of bulk diesel fuel at Neepawa, Brookdale and Eden locations for the 2019/2020 school year. See Division website for more details at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.
FOR SALE BY TENDER BUILDING TO BE REMOVED The Council of the R. M. of Rosedale is accepting offers for the purchase and removal of the building (formerly known as the Kelwood Skating Rink lobby/viewing area) located at Lot 8, Block 1, Plan 543 (#16 Mountain Avenue) in Kelwood, Manitoba. Building is to be sold as is. Anyone interested can contact the municipal office at 204-476-5414; email rosedalecao@mymts.net; or view our website at www.rmrosedale.com for more information. The R.M. of Rosedale must receive written bids by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6th, 2019. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Please submit tenders to: R.M. of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0
Auction Sales AUCTION SALE R.D.L. CONSTRUCTION LTD & CONSIGNORS
Sat. Aug. 10th at 11:00 a.m. from the west end of Portage la Prairie, 1 mile west of Tim Hortons on Hwy 1A turn north onto service Rd at Drive Inn Rd & 1/2 mile west. On Line Bidding Starts at 11:00 a.m. Be on Time only 100 lots to sell
COMBINED MUNICIPALITY AUCTION RM Of St Clements & RM Of Springfield Thursday Aug 8th, 2019 at 5PM Location: East Selkirk, MB. Jct 204 & 509 1/4 Mile East CIL Rd # 155 Auction Note: Viewing By Appointment Only RM OF ST CLEMENTS ITEMS: Contact Darren or Greg at 204-482-3300 Tractor *JD 6200 Cab MFWA Power Quad 3PH 540/1000 Triple Hyd (NR) * JD 2155 Dsl HL 3PH Dual Hud 540 PTO 6612 Hrs (NR) * Construction Items / Gravel Trailer * 93 International 4900 466 A/T w 11’ Gravel B & H 86,000 KM * 95 22 Yard Tandem Belly Drop Gravel Trailer -Sft * Western Ice Breaker 10’ Sander Spreader w 10 HP Honda * 2) 95 CMS Series Wobbly Packers * 36” Bucket Off Excavator * Champion 11’ Wing Blade * 8 1/2’ Dozer Off Grader * 12’ Truck Dozer * Set of Tracks Off a Bobcat 763* Equip * Schulte XH 1000 Series 2 10’ Rotary Mower * 2) Schulte FLX 10 Offset Hitches * 2) woods R105 3PH 60” Rotary Mower * Sovema 180 3 PH 72” Rotovator * JD 8’ 3PH Blade * Case IH 18’ Offset Breaking Disc * Case 400 24.5’ Swather w P/U Reel * Flex Coil XL65 120’ Sprayer * Cockshutt 225 Discer Seeder * Vehicles & Misc *05 Ford F250 XLT Ext Cab Dsl 4x4 202,000KM * Grader & Tractor Tires * Buildings (To Be Moved) * 40’ x 80’ Steel Quon Shed, Wired * 40’ x 80’ Wood Structured Quon Shed * RM OF SPRINGFIELD ITEMS: Contact Mike at 204-444-2241 Tractor * 05 Case IH MXU110 MFWA Cab Power Quad 3PH Quad Hyd 540/1000 PTO Sells w Case L 740 FEL 9,933 Hrs * Vehicles / Trailer * 06 Ford F150 XLT Ext Cab 4x4 5.4L A/T * 07 Dodge Caravan * 99 Chev 3500 Dually 6.5 Dsl w 9’ B & H Sft * 77 Ford F350 Dually 351 STD/Tran w 9’ Deck 65,000 Miles * 02 Chev 1500 LS Suburban * 8’ Flat Deck Trailer * Utility Service Box * Grain Master 10’ Box * Equip * Buhler Farm King 3PH 8’ Snow Blower * 06 Schulte XH1000 10’ Rotary Mower w Flex Hitch Attach * 06 Schulte XH1000 Series 3 10’ Rotary Mower * 02 Schulte XH1000 10’ Rotary Mower * Tenco Mdl TCD 12 Sander Box * Schulte FLX15 Flex Hitch * Stihl FS81 Weed Eater * Backhoe Tires * Tractor Tires * Fuel Tanks *
Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com
HD9 Allis Chalmers crawler w 12ft angle Blade bush canopy approx 300 hrs on the rails and engine ser# HD9B2260 • 944 Cat Loader w 2 1/4 yd Bucket ser # 43A2401 • 1987 Western Star sleeper/wet kit/ air ride/400 Cummins 13spd o/d approx 220in wheel base 11R24.5 837,986klm (not saftied) • 1991 Ford F700 14ft Gravel Box & hoist V8 auto 200,000klm • Pinto Hitch Trailer 22ft w 4ft Beaver Tail LAND CLEARING EQUIPMENT-FITS D846A & D8K Cat 12ft Shop Bilt Heavy Duty Root Rake • KG8 Rome One Way Brush Cutter • Shop Bilt V Brush Cutter • D8 Angle Dozer & C Frame • D8 ROPS Bush Canopy • D9G ROPS Canopy • 3- Cat 29 Cable Controls • Cat 25 Cable Control rebuilt • 8 - Cat 463 Scraper Retract Springs • 2 Swivel Balls • Fleeco Hinge Root Rake (fits D6C) • Shop bilt root Rake for D8 • 2 -cat D6C Sprockets & Segments • Cat D6C Torque Divider PARTS FROM LOW HOURED from D8H46A -1200-17000 4 cylinder Heads high Horse power (checked out good) • 12- Bottom Rollers • 2- Front Idlers • 2-Track Tightners • 2-complete Final Drives • 4-Steering Clutches • 4 Brake Bands • 1-Hard Bar MISCELLANEUS PARTS Swan Twin Head Compressor • 150 to 1 Power Reducer • 200 amp Lincoln portable Welder (on Trailer) • 453 Detroit engine • D8 pup engine • 35ton Tow Winch w 3/4in Cable • 10-28ft steel flat Rafters • 20 Load Binders • 2- 1/2ton Cab protectors • smaller Hyd Cylinders • 3-Hyd Rams from 1 1/2yd Hoe • 1- 3 ton Hyd-Ram /pump & Tank • 1969 Chev Hood & Doors • Large & Small Tow Cables • Large & Small Clevices • Misc CONSIGNED consignor info 204-856-9500 • 1949 W6 McCormick • 80in FarmKing 3 pth Rotovator • 60in Buhler Farm King 3 pth Box Scraper • 72in Jacobson 3 pth angle Blade LB7200 • 72in FM175 3pth Flail Mower • 1979 45ft Trailmobile Flat Deck • 40x48in Sheep Foot Packer • 11ft Bucket • 11ft Service Box • HD metal Shelving (4in channel iron frame) • HD truck Hidden hitches & running Boards • 3 Pellets of Blades for D8 dozer & 463 Scrapers Check website for full listing www.nickelauctions.com Terms Cash or Cheque Lunch served Subject to additions and deletions Not responsible for any errors in description GST & PST will be charged where applicable Everything Sells AS IS Where Is All sales Final Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising Owners and auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site
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Dave Nickel, Auctioneer Ph: 204-637-3393 cell: 204-856-6900 email: nickelauctions@mts.net
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Custom Farming
Septic
Lakeside Septic Service
Custom Swathing
Potable water delivery. Book your portable toilets!
• 30 or 36 feet • Auto Steer
ErlE Jury Family
Neepawa & General Area
and
204-867-2416 204-867-7558
Custom haying
We cut and bale almost anything! Looking to serve you like you expect. Willing to travel and serve a big area.
Abram Wiebe 204-841-2040 scfaw92@gmail.com
ASHLEY
REALTOR®
Sutton-Harrison Realty
1(204) 212-0232
AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER
Landscaping
ASHLEYM@SUTTON.COM $105,000
AND
867-3981
350 Vivian Street, Neepawa
80158 Highway #5, Neepawa 1700 SF 4 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
homes, cottages, Ph/Fax: huron PVC Windows 204-966-3207
Garbage Bin Rentals
Birnie BirnieBuilders Builders
Redi-Built and Phone/Fax Redi-Built andon onsite sitehomes, homes, Harold Klassen Huron PVC 204-966-3207 HuronMB PVCWindows Windows Birnie, Ph/Fax: Cell Ph/Fax:
We buy Scrap!
“Let Us Custom Design A 204-966-3207 204-476-6843 204-966-3207 Home For You”
Harold HaroldKlassen Klassen harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com Birnie, Birnie,MB MB
JMR
Jake Reimer Cell: 204-476-6692 Home/fax: 204-386-2638 Email: carter9@mts.net
Concrete Construction Ltd.
“For all your concrete projects” For all your residential and farm building needs
NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING
Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025
R
EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090
Construction Rough Lumber
Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak
Phone 476-0002 for more information
“Let Us Custom Design A “Let “LetUs UsCustom CustomDesign DesignAA Home For You” Home HomeFor ForYou” You”
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olling Acres eady Mix
Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling
Irvin 204-476-6236
MLS#1915599
2 Cecil Street, Edrans
NE 21-17-15W, Birnie
355 William Street, Neepawa
1510 SF 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom
1348 SF 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
1060 SF 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
Ventures Inc.
$264,900
MLS#1917433
204.476.2287 272 Hamilton St. Neepawa remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com
TAC
Birnie Builders
Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows
$174,900
MLS#1904968
Prairie Mountain
http://www.ajaxlaw.ca
Construction
MLS#1911961
847 SF 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
ADVERTISE WITH US
(Facing Main Street in the Co-Op Administration Building)
$199,900
MLS#1914306
47 4th Street SW, Erickson
Design • Hardscapes • Aquascapes Patios • Flowerbeds • Sprinklers cell: 1-204-212-2135 email: erik@parksidegardens.ca
1690 SF 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom
764 SF 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
LANDSCAPING
110B Main St S Minnedosa
276 Vivian Street, Neepawa
$214,900
MLS#1918604
$264,000
KEEP CALM
$199,900
MLS#1919499
MCCAUGHAN
Ken Lindsay 204-476-0669
Professional
Banner Real & Press Estate
Spruce Corner Farms
neepawa
SERVICES GUIDE
Custom Farming
Firewood Sales Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood
204-966-3372
NG LISTI NEW
Lesley Skibinsky 204-476-6999
MLS# 1919200
NG LISTI NEW
MLS# 1919896
Rosemary Parrott 204-212-5037
SE HOU OPEN
CED REDU
Enjoy small town living in this family sized home in McCreary with a huge lot.
Kristy Sprik
204-212-4892
MLS# 1909961
Pasture Land, 286.7 acres boarding Octopus Lake S. near Onanole
MLS# 1905898
OPEN HOUSE - July 30th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Beautiful condos with a view in Minnedosa. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wheel chair accessible. 1215 sqft
Perfect Acreage only 10 miles from Neepawa & 1/2 mile of gravel. Totally reno’d a few years ago. Beautifully landscaped with perennial beds bordering pathways. A creek borders the property. A must see property
Woodlot Management
john@trijindustries.com
�us��in��le ����es�n� We buy standing Spruce and Poplar �mber
Gill & Schmall Agencies
Cut and split firewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� firewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard
F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.
Diane Martin 204-841-0932 NEW LISTING Acreage, Langruth area. MLS# 1919868 481 Acres, fenced pasture, 3 dugouts.
53 Seventh St, Gladstone. MLS#1903436 1229 sf, one level, premier home for retirees or single.
WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping. • Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal
WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.
204-476-5432
135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB
90135 Rd 90, Neepawa. MLS# 1832024, $349,000 18.33 acres, 3 bed, 2 bath. Lrg. home w/solarium. Dbl gar. Landscaped, garden. 7 mi from town. A must see!
Liz Sumner 204-476-6362
John Nelson 204-476-6719 28 Eagle Point Resort Rd, Thomas Lake. MLS# 1823549 • $69,000
Rodney White 204-841-4800
Acreage: Eden, MB MLS#1900112, $299,000. 2+2 bdrm, scenic, pasture/recreational. Garage, breezeway, move-in ready!
564 Main St/Hwy #16, Neepawa. MLS# 1830999 2 acres, fully equipped, modern, built In 2006. Access off highway #16, ideal truck stop, commercial location.
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Erin Woodcock 204-868-5559
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Water sa fety Gladstone
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From left: Jaxon Mangin, Chloe Boulet, Zoe Cupples, Noah Gosselin, Weston Harder. Missing: Miranda Campbell, Camryn McMillan, Payton Dickson.
JARVIS MEATS 77 Dennis Street, Gladstone, MB 204-385-2506
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Back row from left: Kowan Kukurudz, Kelsey Mutch, MyKayla Kohlman, Ashley Scott. Front row: Desiree Glover, Hallie Scott, Caitlyn Stuhm.
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ALWAYS SWIM WITH A BUDDY
McCreary
PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER
From left: Bryce Keilbach and Kendra Roberts. Missing : Kara Ferguson, Caitlin Marshall, Andy Peckover, Erin Purse, Lashay Slack, Zoey Heino (Office).
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Neepawa PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER
Back row from left: Sadie McIntosh, Ben Perrett, Caden Scott, Evan Musgrave, Kaylyn Roe, Bryce Kwiatkowski, Abby Krzyzaniak, Kayley Dowd, Cameron Parrott. Front row: Erica Bray, Brooklyn Perrett, Paige Chudley, Cole Guilbert, Jessica Wither, Rylee Gluska.
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NEEPAWA PHARMACY A-225 Ellen Street, Neepawa
204-476-2315
PLEASE PLAY SAFE!
www.gianttiger.com
ALWAYS SWIM WITH A BUDDY
NEEPAWA MOTEL
P.O. Box 1622 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
Highway 16 West
Phone: (204) 476-2331 Email: jongdeok.lee@gmail.com
WEAR A LIFEJACKET WHEN BOATING
FOODS 300 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-5164
Gill & Schmall Agencies Neepawa 204-476-2345 • McCreary 204-835-2501
243 Hamilton St, Neepawa 204-476-3401
Minnedosa
LOOKING ON THE SAFE SIDE ALWAYS
www.hylifefoods.com
Harris Pharmacy 424 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157
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Two Barns Antiques open for the summer months
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
Lynne and Dennis Ranger’s antiques business, Two Barns Antiques, has opened nearly a decade after they first closed. Since officially re-opening on May 1, they have been working on clearing out their stock and are planning to close for the last time in September. Lynne Ranger spoke to the Banner & Press about the re-opening. Ranger and her husband had been working on set-
ting up their antiques business again for the past few months, unpacking some of the thousands of items they have collected over the years. “I have unearthed some things that I’d forgotten I had. That’s been fun, it’s like Christmas all over again!” Ranger said. They have all varieties of antiques, from teacups and saucers, to old, bespoke furniture, to magazines and books, to vintage clothing and more. Not only do they have items in good condition, they also have lots of bits and
PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON
Lynne Ranger showed off one of her favourite pieces, a portable pump organ from 1909 that still works!
pieces that can be turned into something new. Items such as reclaimed wood, old car parts and bits of old furniture are available to people looking for a DIY project. “That’s what it’s all about, is finding homes for things that can still be used or repurposed or enjoyed,” Ranger said. The couple hopes to reduce their collection by the end of September. “We have too much stuff to worry about, we’d like to downsize our inventory,” Ranger said. Come winter, they hope to sell off the remaining antiques in bulk to collectors or other antique dealers, as well as get a website set up to sell items online. “I’m open to suggestions [on how to sell it all]. Anyone out there who can advise us, awesome!” she added. Another reason they decided to start selling their antiques again was to supplement their income. “It’s very difficult to live on old age pension, so we need an income and we have it all invested in this,” Ranger explained. They aren’t ceasing operations for lack of interest in the business, Ranger explained. “I love the workmanship of old furniture and
One of the barns on the Rangers’ property houses the antiques they have on display (pictured). The other one is mostly used for storage of more antiques.
clothing,” she expressed. “You just don’t find furniture like that [anymore]... the stuff you buy now just doesn’t last. It’s not meant to last.” She noted that she’s really enjoyed the business, not only for the beautiful antiques, but for the people she’s met who have come through their door. Ranger noted that the main reason they have
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decided to close is due to their age. “Medically, we’re getting old, like everybody else. It takes more time to do everything... We hope to take some time for ourselves, do a little traveling,” she explained. “We worked all our lives, it’s time that we learn how to play a little bit.” Until they close their doors for the last time, Two Barns Antiques will be open
Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They invite everyone to come out and take a look; there’s something for almost anyone in the collection. The Rangers are also open to reasonable offers, as they are trying to clear out. The business can be found at 167 Main Street West, across from Bayhill Inn and Piston Ring.
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