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Manitoba votes 2019 - Agassiz constituency The Neepawa Banner & Press has asked the area’s candidates their thoughts on several significant topics impacting their constituency. This week, the Agassiz and Riding Mountain ridings will be in the spotlight. In next week’s edition, the candidates from the Dauphin and Sprucewoods constituencies will be covered.

Due to space constraints, some candidates’ responses have been abridged. To see the full responses to all the questions, visit www.mywestman.ca.

What we asked the candidates: 1. What was the specific issue that inspired you to put your name on the ballot?

2. Why do you want to represent this constituency? And why do you want to represent your party?

3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency?

4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society?

5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more focus needs to be put on education that is more inclusive of our province’s citizens?

6. How do you see rural health services changing over the next decade?

7. The perception in many rural communities is that they are left out when it comes to development.

How do you define rural development and how would you support it?

8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising cost of living facing those from the middle class down?

About the candidate: Lifetime resident of Gl a d stone.

Current ly ser v ing f irst ter m as MLA for Eileen Clarke Agassiz and PC Party Minister of I n d i g e no u s a n d N or t he r n Relations.

Responses: 1. I’m seeking a second term to serve the residents of Agassiz so I can again be part of a dedicated PC team that will continue the positive changes that have been achieved by the PC Party of Manitoba as set out in our first mandate to “Fix the Finances Repair the Services and Rebuild the Economy”.

2. Having worked... in this area since the age of 18, I am familiar with past and current issues faced by residents... I choose to represent the PC Party because they work within the values that are important to myself, my family and the people I have represented in government the past three years.

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About the candidate: Lives in Neepawa, MB. Current ly retired.

Hector Swanson Responses: 1. Health Liberal Party

care in the Agassiz region, in particular, a new hospital for Neepawa, is my top priority... Additionally, I would like to see improvements to the infrastructure in rural Manitoba...

I want to help support a positive Education Review that includes more input from the grassroots and stakeholders. The teachers are the ones in the trenches and I believe they have the answers in what we need to do to improve education in the province.

2. I want to represent Agassiz because it is where I was born, raised and live. I see the issues my friends, family and neighbours face day-to-day and believe I can make a difference as your MLA. The Liberal Party represents moderate opinions between the PCs and NDP. It best fits my ideas and upbringing.

About t he candidate: Bor n in Man i la, Philippines.

Res ided i n Winnipeg, M B since 2000. WorkKelly Legaspi ing at WinNDP nipeg R H A as hospital based case coordinator of home care program.

Responses: 1. Through my direct experience as a nurse and as a patient, I can be the strongest voice for our community to fight the health care cuts and support the health care needs of our community and support the health care workers.

2. I believe the people of Agassiz need the voice of the NDP – we are a voice that will stand up for health care, good jobs and investments that keep life affordable. Brian Pallister’s PCs have made significant cuts to health care and their choices are making life more difficult to sustain for regular families. I know the NDP will make different choices that will help rural Manitoba grow and thrive.

Responses: 1. I am very concerned about the way we have been managing all our resources– natural, human and economic. I am running to give the people of Agassiz a Green option.

2. The electoral boundary swooped south and gathered in Rathwell and Treherne, so I am now a resident of Agassiz. It’s my “new” home! The Green Party represents my own values... we have to become better stewards of this earth and its inhabitants... but we also have a Basic Income plan that will break the cycle of poverty and a comprehensive health care strategy.

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About the candidate: I’ve been living on 31 acres of wildland just off the Agassiz Escarpment southeast of Liz Clayton Rathwell for Green Party the past 14 years. I currently work for the Prairie Spirit School Division as a high school Educational Assistant.

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‘Neepawa is in need of a new hospital’ Manitoba Liberals promise new hospital next to Country Meadows

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Manitoba’s Liberal Party has made a bold healthcare pledge to voters in Neepawa and the surrounding region.

On Thursday, Aug. 22, River Heights MLA Jon Gerrard and Agassiz Liberal Party candidate Hector Swanson announced that, if the party were to win the 2019 provincial election, they would build a regional hospital within Neepawa’s town limits. The announcement was made on a parcel of land just south of the Country Meadows Care Home.

“I am here to announce that the Manitoba Liberals will be behind and will build a regional hospital in Neepawa, if we have a Liberal government,” said Gerrard. “We’ve looked at the options and clearly, Neepawa is a rapidly growing community. It’s now almost 5,000 people. This is the site where a regional hospital is needed. The services are here. You have the water and the sewer access. At the time when the [Country Meadows] personal care home was built, it was built with kitchen and laundromat capacity, enough for a hospital here. Neepawa is in need of a new hospital.

I think that it’s really important that we make sure we have very strong health care here in Neepawa and for the whole region.”

Discussion of a new hospital in the region has been discussed for well over a decade. In 2007, a consortium of nearly a dozen physicians promoted the establishment of a regional hospital between the two towns near Franklin. That proposal was largely doctor driven, but was actively discussed from 2007 to 2014 by the Prairie Mountain Health

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Pictured here are Lorna Liddle (left), Hector Swanson (centre) and Jon Gerrard (right), of the Manitoba Liberal Party, at a portion of property just south of the Country Meadows Care Home. It is the Liberal Party’s preferred location for a new hospital in Neepawa.

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In regard to paying for the facility or a timeline for the project to begin, Gerrard did not go into the specifics, but did stress that it would be a long-term priority. He said that when elected, the Liberal government would work with local representatives on a plan that suits the region’s long term requirements.

After the official announcement was made, Hector Swanson noted to the Banner & Press that this is a proposal he has pressed the provincial Liberals to support for quite some time.

“I’ve worked on [this proposal] for about seven or eight months. I presented the resolution at the annual meeting and out of 32 resolutions, it was the first one debated and it was carried unanimously.

PCs want more Sunday and holiday shopping The other political parties are also making promises on the campaign trail.

On Friday, Aug. 23, Progressive Conservative leader Brian Pallister announced that, if re-elected, their government would allow more freedom of choice to buy groceries and go shopping on Sundays and statutory holidays.

Pallister noted Manitoba’s Sunday and statutory holiday shopping laws are outdated, unnecessarily complicated and do not align with the expectations of Manitobans today. The proposed changes will not affect the rules for Remembrance Day, which will still require businesses to be closed between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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NDP promises infrastructure support Manitoba New Democrats have promised to spend more than $6.6 billion in strategic infrastructure projects during their first term in office if elected next month.

The money would be split in three ways: 37.5 per cent towards roads, highways, bridges and water-related infrastructure and transportation projects. Another 37.5 per cent for health, education and housing-related infrastructure, while the remaining 25 per cent would pay for municipal infrastructure, buildings and parks.

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The winning entry for a new logo for Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce was announced on Aug. 12.

Local resident, Seth Gregorash (left), who recently completed an Interactive Media Arts course at Assiniboine Community College, designed the logo.

He explained the two links represent businesses connecting to the Chamber, represented by the circle.

Gregorash received a prize of $100 Minnedosa Money from Chamber Chairperson, Beth Melendy (right).

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Scary times at Riding Mountain National Park On Saturday, Aug. 24, lots of excited kids and adults braved the rain and cooler temperatures to enjoy the annual Boo in the Park, a celebration of Halloween in August. The townsite of Wasagaming was decked out with some pretty scary charac ters, provided by Clear Lake businesses. Attendance was slightly down at Friends of RMNP, according to CAO George Hartlen, due to the inclement weather and their temporary location on Ta-Wa-Pit drive, he believes.

However, over 500 kids and adults attended the festivities.

Left: Businesses around the community handed out goodies to the trick-ortreaters. Right: “Firefighters” Marlo and Thibault Martin participated in the fishing game, one of the events organized by Friends of RMNP.

Parks Canada hosts third annual Pride Submitted Parks Canada

Fo r t h e p a s t t w o years, Parks Canada has successfully hosted Pride celebrations in R iding Mountain National Park working with community organ izat ions such as Sexua l it y E ducat ion Resource Centre (SERC) Brandon, Queer People of Colour (QPOC) Winnipeg, and Like That! Sunshine Bunch from the Sunshine House. T h is event is

always well received and Parks Canada is happy to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness. National Parks belong to all Canadians and R id ing Mountain National Park is pleased to recognize Canada’s strong LGBT2SQ+ community and honour its members who are valued employees and visitors.

Back by popular demand is the family street dance pa r t y feat u r i n g d r a g per for mances by L i ke That! Sunshine Bunch

and music by DJ Mama Cutsworth on Saturday, September 7th from 1:004:00 in front of the Visitor Centre in Wasagaming.

Bring the whole family, ador n yourselves w it h costumes from Ragpickers and dance the afternoon away! Parks Canada is pleased to be working with community organizations such as SERC Brandon, the Sunshine House – Like That! Sunshine Bunch, Two Spirited People of

Manitoba, the Red Tent Collective, Rag pickers, DJ Mama Cutsworth, and local businesses to create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment, showcasing t he d i v e r s it y o f t he LGBT2SQ+ community and R id ing Mounta in National Park.

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t would be a refreshing change if, in the upcoming provincial election, political parties actually admitted their mistakes and then listed the things they know very well they can’t fix. I welcome other opinions or arguments. Discussion and debate is a good thing.

Let’s list some examples that would be refreshing, some what ifs.

•If parties admitted that no matter how much publicity they put into controlling zebra mussels, that it’s a lost cause. Zebra mussels will do what they do and to spend more time and effort on them is futile.

•If parties would admit that they can’t afford everything they promise.

•If the NDP would just admit that they almost bankrupted the province between 1999 and 2016.

•If all parties would stop giving money to corporations. It’s called corporate welfare, David Lewis was right (if anyone can remember David Lewis).

•If the NDP and PCs would admit they have basically dumbed down our education standards to a point of embarrassment. The Liberals are off the hook on this one, as the last time they formed government was in the mid 1950s.

•If the NDP and PCs would tell Winnipeg to fix their sewer system and quit dumping human waste into the Red and Assiniboine Rivers and Lake Winnipeg. It’s their sewage, not ours, so Winnipeg should pay, not rural and northern Manitoba.

•If the parties would all stand up to ill-informed bureaucrats and allow the careful and proper use of Bluestone to control algae in lakes like Lake Irwin, Killarney and many others.

•If political parties actually cared about homelessness, the neepawa

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Elections get pretty boring with daily promises to spend more money. How about saving some money by admitting that some things just haven’t succeeded and why do them again?

meth crisis and crime, would that be refreshing?

•If some government departments actually said they could use less money or even dissolve themselves.

•If MMSM and the political parties admitted that recycling in Manitoba wavers between being a farce and a failure.

•If the NDP kicked the unions out of the party and let union members be involved with the political party of their choice.

•If the PCs would actually consistently allow open nomination meetings where the members actually had a say in who the candidate would be. (Note: Nomination meetings are sometimes quite open, but sometimes are very much controlled by the party leadership.)

•If all the political parties would allow free votes on all matters, except perhaps the budget •If the PCs and NDP (Liberals escape again) would set a proper transportation policy and fix the roads. The towns and villages should fix their own roads and not

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wait on the province to do so. If some so-called paved roads have to go back to being gravel, so be it.

•Speaking of roads, why are we still paving with trucks and shovels? Why not research and use the pavement trains that grind, re-use and re-lay pavement in one pass. It should be much faster and more efficient.

•Would it not be much better if governments and political parties actually spent their advertising dollars with Manitoba newspapers and Manitoba radio and TV stations, instead of on social media?

Just some ideas to stir up discussion. Elections get pretty boring with daily promises to spend more money. How about saving some money by admitting that some things just haven’t succeeded and why do them again?

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n the wake of the Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics scandal, the United States Congress created the US Centre for SafeSport. The euphemistically named organization investigates allegations of abuse in sport, though mostly, it focuses on the sexual abuse of minors.

The organization isn’t associated with any one sport and is funded by the US Olympic Committee (USOC). While it has faced some criticism– it’s too closely tied to the USOC, it’s underfunded and its caseworkers overworked– it has one important characteristic. It’s independent from any one sport or- MY ganization.

PERSPECTIVE Regardless of the sport, history has proven these organiza- Kate tions to be incapJackman-Atkinson able of protecting young athletes from predators. Every sport has their Nassar, Graham James or Jerry Sandusky. Earlier this month, the equestrian community was rocked, or at least some were, by the lifetime ban of George Morris.

One of the most revered figures in North America, he was banned following a SafeSport investigation into sexual misconduct involving a minor. The incidents that were initially investigated took place close to 50 years ago.

The reaction from some within the community shows why an armslength organization is vital. Investigations undertaken by SafeSport are conducted by former FBI and special victims investigators. They aren’t athletes, coaches or board members investigating their friend or mentor. Reports indicate that SafeSport spent two years investigating the allegations against Morris before issuing the ban, the most serious penalty available, which he can appeal. An arms-length organization doesn’t care about personal connections or someone’s stature within their respective sport.

Some high profile members of the horse community, who know Morris personally, have defended his actions, saying, “It was a different time”. No one close to him has denied the events happened and rumours have swirled for years. Yet, “I Stand with George” Facebook pages have popped up, with powerful people within the industry deriding SafeSport for its lack of transparency and unilateral ability to issue punishments. In other words, for its ability to protect victims from backlash from a powerful perpetrator and their supporters, and remain unswayed by someone’s stature. These two key factors are essential in creating an organization that will truly protect victims.

No such third party organization exists in Canada, despite the desire of athletes. This April, Canadian Olympians, Paralympians and high-performance athletes met in Toronto to talk about abuse within the Canadian sporting community and what can be done to better protect athletes. The meeting came on the heels of a CBC investigation that found that in the last 20 years, 222 coaches involved in amateur sport in Canada had been convicted of sexual offences.

These convictions involved more than 600 victims under the age of 18. Given the fact that many victims never come forward and the dismal rate of convictions for those that do, this is the tip of the iceberg.

Sport creates the perfect storm for abuse, beginning with the power structure. Parents and children with stars in their eyes are dependant upon coaches or support staff who hold the power to make or break a sporting dream. Canada is a large country and high performance athletes frequently have to train and compete far from home, creating opportunities for abuse that don’t exist in many other facets of life. Sport organizations are desperate to avoid bad publicity, loss of sponsorship or the loss of an important (winning) coach. From the start, the game is rigged against reporting and investigating.

In Toronto, Canadian athletes called for exactly what’s in place in the US– an independent body that would oversee all aspects of safe sport. Most importantly, they want an organization that takes power away from individual sport organizations and the powerful perpetrators of abuse the current system protects. Maybe then, we can truly have safe sport.

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By Addy Oberlin

s I prepare these words for submission, we have officially entered the last full week of summer. By this time, summer holidays will have been taken, school supplies will have been purchased and excitement will be building as the reopening of school gets closer.

The last two months have had their share of sad news. At least, that’s how it’s been for me and my family. We lost another member of my father’s generation– an aunt, living with her daughter in Regina, passed away at the age of 90. She and her late husband were more than aunt and uncle to me. They were very good friends and I was honoured to preach his homegoing sermon when he died many years ago.

We’ve also been shocked and saddened to hear of close friends and relatives who have been diagnosed with serious illness, who are facing surgery or who are grieving the loss of a

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Neil Strohschein family member or good friend. While we share the joy of those who have received good news, we also share the grief of those who have lost an important member of their circle of friends or acquaintances.

Life, for all of us, goes on; and I pray that each one will find courage and strength to rise above current challenges and overcome them.

While some were able to spend two or three weeks on vacation, others had to work and were limited to an occasional weekend at the lake or a day trip to a local park. Their opportunity to get away will come and I hope they will take advantage of it.

Now, as we approach the fall and winter seasons, there is one question which each of us should ask and

answer for ourselves: “In the past two months, did I do at least one good deed for someone else every day?”

This is not a question for adults only. From the moment they are able to understand the concept, children should be taught the importance of doing good for others and doing it quietly, behind the scenes, without any expectation of recognition or reward.

That is how Jesus spent his time on earth. One of his biographers, Simon Peter, as recorded in Acts 10:38, tells us that “( Jesus) went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

In these words, we find good news for you and me.

We live in God’s world. We are part of God’s family.

God is with us just as he was with Jesus during his time on earth. The same power that enabled Jesus to go around doing good is within us and will enable us to do good for the people we meet.

So we should have no problem answering the above question with a resounding “yes.” If we can’t, it means one thing– we are not letting the spirit of Jesus fill us with his love so that we will feel his compassion for those in need.

Some people do good deeds because they are driven by a sense of duty.

Some look to leave a legacy– something with their name on it that will last long after they die. Their good deeds are the stuff about which books are written and movies are made.

What you and I do out of love for others may never be recorded. But God will take note of every good thing we have done and one day, we will hear his words of praise: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

To St. Petersburg

everal years ago, my sisters and I travelled to St. Petersburg and back in two days. My sisters took pictures, I took notes. I asked my sister to share her memories– so thank you Bea. It’s entirely doable if you leave from Moscow.

And that’s what R ita, Yvonne and I did. We took a sleeper car from Moscow, leaving at nearly midnight and arriving at 8:00 in the morning. It was April 2009 and we were travelling fast and light, as we wanted to be back for the highlight of Orthodox Easter, which is the midnight service on Easter Saturday.

We made our way to the terminal at the junction of three giant metro stations and found our carriage with relative ease. I slept.

I don’t know about the sisters.

But when we woke, it was to a f lat landscape, dotted with poplars and willows. We remarked on how similar the landscape was to Manitoba’s and thought how familiar the

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen place must have seemed to Ukrainian immigrants in the late 1900s.

The jarring note in Russia always was– when looking at a person who could be our uncle or cousin and hearing a totally foreign lang uage issuing from such a familiar face– how close Russian people were to Canadians and how totally different. So it was with the landscape.

Imag ine long f lat stretches of plain. Dotted with trees. Poplar trees and the very odd spruce. Very similar to the southern parts of Canada. Then populate it sparsely. Very sparsely. Like Canada.

And put in some buildings.

As you would. No grain elevators, of course–but those are increasingly rare in Canada too– but houses and churches and shops

and garages and small towns. And some vehicles.

And what houses! Some dachas, shacks assembled with the express purpose of summer dwelling, surrounded by enough garden to grow a winter’s worth of potatoes and tomatoes and onions and cabbage.

We saw the gardens still fallow and the perimeters of each plot full of every imaginable piece of junk that might come in handy.

We saw homes t hat were more permanent and where dwelling and barns joined for ease of accessing animals in winter. These yards, too, were full of every conceivable remnant of machinery or tool that might, someday, be useful.

Sagging fences and the rare animal foraging and yards full of broken bits and pieces.

The land was dormant with the hushed wait for spring that a savage winter and beginning thaw brings to farm land. Some standing water, but not much, as the thaw was finished early that year. A bit of green and some budding leaf showing on the wind break trees. Dry grass and fallowed fields waiting for spring warmth.

And in small collect ions of fa r m houses, the churches. The onion domes of the churches in gold and silver and blue.

Not always towering or grand, but there, in any collection of buildings that resembled a town.

We were carried to the landscapes of our childhood , powdered w it h the fantasy buildings of another world. It was a comfort to drink our hot tea and think of our adventures rather than try to join together the slightly jagged past and present landscape and people. And so to the metropolis of St. Petersburg!

his time of year, the first thing in the morning is to look if the grass is wet. If there is no dew on the ground, the farmers can get out on the field early to gather in the crop. In the evening, I would be waiting for the men to come home, but if the weather was right, they did not come home at all until the next morning. My husband loved to be a farmer. It was his gift as a servant.

God wants us to be a servant in whatever we do. The Lord will show us where our special little servant gift lies.

Maybe a smile to a neighbour, or even a phone call or a visit. People are making things to give to a hospital auxiliary or a needy family. Some people love to cook or to bake and supply a special treat to an elderly friend. We all need prayer and it is always good to hear when someone is praying for us.

Jesus tells us in John 12:26 “If any man serve Me, him will My Father honour.”

Letters

Bring back the flowers

I want to start a petition to bring back the flowers to our beautiful, peaceful Neepawa cemetery! As the patriarch of the Kennedy family that represents 10 plots, I object to only finding out about the recent decision about this on a visit to Neepawa last week! Despite your apparent advice from your town solicitor, I believe the town of Neepawa has contingent liability on the promise of perpetual care when we paid for it! If you don’t reverse your decision, I will launch a class action suit against the Town of Neepawa and all elected officials, including the mayor! Anyone interested can reach me at my email, grantakennedy@gmail.com.

Respectfully submitted, Grant A. Kennedy Vancouver, B.C.

‘Go ahead, build it’

Just some random thoughts. Neepawa has a very large elder population, also a large new Canadian population.

It is also a town that has many things going on all the time, most by groups, teams and individuals who take time out of their lives to create, develop and implement activities for the community to enjoy.

1. Dog owners want a free run dog park. TON ( Town of Neepawa): “Here’s a crappy piece of property, go ahead build it.” 2. Skateboarders want a skateboard park. TON: “Here’s a piece of property, go build it.” 3. Families want a splash park. TON: “Go ahead, build one.” 4. Skaters want a rink. TON: “Go ahead, build it.” 5. Tennis players want a tennis court. TON: “Go ahead, build it.”

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to the Maintenance Staff at the High School for managing to keep the flower pots and landscaping looking so beautiful throughout the summer and during all the construction.

Kathy Jasienczyk Neepawa, MB

Thumbs up to the Town of Neepawa for laying new sidewalk on Mill Street.

Nice to see the start of new infrastructure, especially sidewalks, which have been long overlooked. Great job!

Kathy Jasienczyk Neepawa, MB 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!

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Mexico

Mexico is a land of sharp contrasts with high mountains and deep canyons, parched deserts with over 120 species of cactus, dense rainforests, home to thousands of tropical plant species and on the coast, a sun and sea worshipper’s dream. Mexico shares borders with the USA in the north and Belize and Guatemala in the south.

The border between Mexico and the USA is the second longest border in the world and is about 3,155 km long. Mexico’s location has played a large part in the country’s role in corruption and drug trafficking. Mexico is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They have almost everything to suit any traveller’s taste: ecology, nature, adventure, museums, culture, ancient ruins and varied and exotic dishes.

Most people in Mexico speak Spanish. Mexico is the country with the most Spanish speakers in the world! There are many Indigenous languages spoken as well. Family is very important to Mexicans, with many living in multi-generational homes.

Mexico’s ancient civilization left their mark with great cities, vast pyramids, stunning temples, a sophisticated calendar system and the study of the stars and planets to govern when to plant crops and know when to hold ceremonies. The Incan, Mayan and Aztec ruins are an archeologist’s paradise. In populated areas, modern cities stand almost side by side with ancient ruins. In the early 1500s, the Spanish arrived in Mexico. The Spaniards destroyed the Aztec capital and almost destroyed the people with smallpox and the other diseases that they brought with them. The Spanish then ruled this territory called New Spain and built many missions to convert the native people to Catholicism. The Spanish ruled Mexico for the next 300 years until the Mexicans revolted and won independence in 1821. Things did not remain calm for long, as in 1846, the Mexican-American War began. It ended in 1848, with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The U.S. gained new territory, including California, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Nevada. In 1861, the French invaded and were expelled in 1867. There have been a few internal disputes since then.

Though Mexican cuisine is a blend of indigenous and Spanish influences, most Mexicans continue to eat more ancient foods, such as corn, beans, squash and peppers. The Mayan and Aztecs had already domesticated turkeys when the Spaniards brought chicken over, so eggs were eaten in pre-Hispanic times. Corn is the basis of the Mexican diet, as it has been for thousands of years. It can be found in almost every meal, usually in the form of the tortilla (flatbread). Another staple, rice, is usually served alongside beans. Mexicans also use chicken, pork, beef, lamb and along the coastal regions, seafood. As well, they cultivate and extensively use avocados, chili peppers, tomatillos (green tomatoes), tomatoes, papayas, mango, potatoes, lentils, plantains and nopales (from the prickly pear cactus). We all know enchiladas, burritos, tacos and quesadillas. Other Mexican favorites are soups and spicy stews, such as menudo (made from beef tripe and fresh vegetables) and pozole (stewed hominy and pork). Seafood dishes, such as pulpo (octopus), chipachole (spicy crab soup) and ceviche (seafood marinated in lime or lemon juice) are popular in coastal areas.

With over 150 varieties of peppers available, cooks carefully select their peppers to add heaps of heat and flavour to their dishes. Flavour is also enhanced with herbs, such as cilantro and thyme, and spices, including cumin, cinnamon and cloves. In some states, fried and spiced chapulines (grasshoppers) are considered a delicacy. A favourite among the Nahuatl Indians is huitlacoche (corn fungus) served wrapped in fried quesadillas. This can be washed down with Mexico’s national liquor, Tequila, made from agave. Among the preferred desserts are sweet breads, chocolates and dulce de leche (caramelized milk).

Tacos de Pescado (fish tacos) Fish: Cabbage garnish: 1 1/2 pounds halibut, tilapia or cod 3 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper 1 Tbsp. oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 4-5 Tbsp. oil for cooking 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed 1 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 cup fresh, chopped cilantro Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper and lemon juice. In a large, non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add fish, cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve in tortillas with coleslaw and desired toppings.

Black bean salsa 1 small can yellow whole kernel corn, 1/4 cup fresh, chopped cilantro drained 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp. cumin 1 cup chopped red onion 1-2 tsp. minced garlic 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes, 2 Tbsp. olive oil juice drained 1 Tbsp. honey 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced 1/2 tsp. salt (or more to taste) jalapenos, or less to taste 1/2 tsp. pepper (or more to taste) Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Add remaining ingredients together and mix into the first mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Students from across Manitoba recently gathered in Neepawa to receive their $700 scholarships, which were awarded through the May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund. The fund helps UCT members and their children and grandchildren with college educations. A total of 18 students from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan region received scholarships this year! There were 11 UCT scholarships received by students, who were children or grandchildren of Neepawa members. (Pictured not in order): Jodi Anderson (for Brooke Anderson), Nathan Braun, Chelsea Dearley, Lori McIntosh (for Sadie McIntosh), Andrew Power, Brooke and Erin Roeges, Nikki a n d R e a n n a Tu r n e r.

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Rev. Borchardt celebrates 60 years of service

By Jean Borchardt Zion Lutheran Church Plumas On Sunday, Aug. 4 members of Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas, Christ Lutheran, Neepawa, and St. Paul’s, McCreary gathered to worship in Plumas as the guest speaker, was Rev. Mark Smith, who previously served these congregations.

It was a joy to gather to worship together. (Rev. Vosper and family were on holidays) Rev. Smith announced that before the Prayers of the Church, he would ask Rev. Alvin Borchardt to come forward. When we got to that part of the service, Rev. Borchardt moved to the front of the church. Howard Buffi also came forward, as Chairman of the Plumas Congregation. Rev. Smith then proceeded to present a Certificate of Grateful Recognition to Rev. Alvin Borchardt on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of faithful service to the Pastoral Ministry (Sept.

13, 1959 to July 15, 2019), on behalf of Rev. Timothy Teuscher, President of Lutheran Church Canada.

Howard then presented Rev. Borchardt a card and gift on behalf of the congregation.

Following the service was a potluck luncheon and the

cutting of an anniversary cake with a picture of Rev. Alvin Borchardt when he preached at his cousin’s church in Minneapolis, Minnesota (at which time his Aunt Clara had bought him his very first Gown to begin his Ministry). Rev. Borchardt was totally surprised, as we managed to keep a secret so we could honour him for his faithfulness in serving the Lord all these years. To God be with glory, great things He has done. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special.

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3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency?

4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society?

5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more focus needs to be put on education that is more inclusive of our province’s citizens?

Continued from Page 1 3. I think the one biggest challenge

we face in Agassiz is keeping our rural communities sustainable. There have to be services available so our seniors can age in place, young families can live where it’s affordable and all can have a lifestyle that meets their needs. Families want quality education, available health care and recreation in a safe environment.

This can be achieved and many of the PC Party’s commitments focus on these goals.

4. The Education Review that is currently underway... will provide a direction that our government should take to provide our students the highest quality education possible to ensure their future success.

This review is being conducted because Manitoba students were scoring poorly compared to students in other Canadian provinces. We want our kids to have every opportunity to realize their dreams and goals.

5. We have welcomed many foreign workers to our area... They are respected citizens in our communities and fill many job vacancies to ensure services in our small communities can continue to operate. I’ve had a very positive three years as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Relations and also as Minister of Municipal Relations, working to create relationships based on trust and respect between First Nations and municipalities. We now see joint projects and services taking place and this is a great start to additional partnerships.

6. It’s difficult to determine what health care in Manitoba will look like in 10 years.

The transformation that the PC Government has been working on for the past three years was long overdue... Change is not easy, especially when it affects patients, their families and those who are committed to providing quality care. The transformation that has taken place to date is working; recognizing that some plans had to be restructured to be successful.

7. I don’t agree that rural communities are being left out of development. I look around the Agassiz Constituency and I can highlight many successful communities and Neepawa tops the list... The success of rural development is dependent on the effort the residents of the community put into their plans...We know our Manitoba Economic Development Initiative will present many opportunities for any community or region that is willing to work in partnership to achieve their goals for growth and development.

8. PC Team Leader Brian Pallister has outlined clearly in the past few weeks what we have accomplished and will continue in a second term to address the cost of living facing those from the middle class down.

There have been several initiatives already announced that will lower taxes for families, including eliminating PST on home insurance and personal care services. The 1 per cent PST reduction came into effect July 1... We are committed to more jobs, better jobs and balancing the budget.

Continued from Page 1 3. The biggest issue is always about getting value for your tax dollars... The current government is reducing services and increasing taxes for the middle and lower classes. The current tax reductions favour the upper class...

Everyone should pay their fair share of taxes in order to ensure the sustainability of the resources in the communities.

4. I believe that reading, writing, and arithmetic are important in developing a basic foundation of skills. Computers are great, as well as all of the latest technology to complement these basic skills. However, I worry that we are losing the ability to socialize and communicate on a faceto-face basis... In order to develop functioning members of society, we need to develop students’ adaptability.

5. We are all created free and equal and should be allowed to live and practice our own cultural beliefs, as long as it doesn’t impose on others rights. I believe

6. How do you see rural health services changing over the next decade?

7. The perception in many rural communities is that they are left out when it comes to development. How do you define rural development and how would you support it?

8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising cost of living facing those from the middle class down?

Continued from Page 1 3. The biggest issue facing Manitobans is the future of health care– Brian Pallister has chosen to cut millions from health care all across rural Manitoba. From closing EMS stations, to cancelling personal care home projects to cutting rural doctor recruitment programs, Mr. Pallister has made choices that make it harder to get health care in rural Manitoba. The NDP have a plan to hire more nurses, invest in home care and build more care homes for seniors that will help strengthen health care in rural Manitoba.

4. I have a Black Belt in martial arts and I’m an instructor for young people– building determination, discipline, self-respect a nd com m it ment .

These are all qualities I am proud to give to our youth. Our young people need a strong foundation because they are the future of our province and our country.

5. Education is very important in a community of diversity.

We know the best way to make sure our province is an inclusive place is to educate our children about our history: the story of Indigenous peoples, of the various communities who have immigrated to Canada and the different groups who make up our society today. Education is the best way for all members of our society to feel welcome– and knowing our history, both the good and the bad, will strengthen our society for generations to come.

6. Accessibility. I would like to see more health services in the rural areas. Patients being treated closer to their homes and their families, instead of sending them to the city, which is more expensive to sustain... The NDP has a plan to invest in health care by hiring nurses and investing in home care.

That is the way we can sustain and grow rural health services for the future.

7. Rural communities are sometimes left out and left behind when it comes to development.

Development is the enhancement of the growth of the rural communities’ economy by supporting their local livelihood, supporting families and engaging them in community projects that will open more jobs that will usher economic growth, as well as providing important services like health care for residents of rural Manitoba.

8. The Manitoba NDP has proposed a number of measures to keep life affordable for the middle class. We will make sure MB Hydro and MPI rates remain low. We will give first time home buyers $1,000 to help a little bit to offset the costs of a first home. And we will make tuition for post-secondary education– college and university– more affordable so young people and families can make sure students get the education and training they need.

Agassiz

schools in the Agassiz region are doing a good job with inclusion already.

6. In rural Manitoba, we are geographically challenged for access to health services and consolidating them in rural areas may save money, but at what cost?... I would like to see federal and provincial governments working together to provide citizens with excellent health care in rural areas. All residents in rural areas should be concerned.

7. Rural development... is the development of communities as a whole, the development of housing, business, amenities, services and, of course, people. I believe in supporting a “Shop Local” campaign in order to support the local resources and services we currently have in order to keep these services sustainable... Education and health care are the two largest employers in most communities, and we are looking at amalgamating these services regionally...

We need to halt these actions in order to protect our rural communities and way of life.

8. First, stop amalgamation... There is proven to be no cost savings when you consider other factors... A hundred plus years ago, most communities established hospitals and health care facilities and it was called progress! Now, we are closing all of these facilities, shrinking the communities and making everyday health care further away and more expensive to access. We also call this progress. Many people live cheque to cheque and struggle with the cost of living continually increasing... It is important for a government to provide tax breaks that support the lower and middle classes as opposed to providing them to the upper class. The time has come for the upper class to pay their fair share and it is the role of governments to do that.

Continued from Page 1 3. I see three big issues... I work in the education sector, with a shrinking school enrollment, and our human resources are already stretched to the max. There are fears that... there will be even more cuts. The lack of public transit that occurred when Greyhound pulled out of Manitoba is a real hardship on so many levels, and is one that we will address.

The agriculture sector needs research and new technologies so it can reduce its impact on earth, air and water.

4. Critical thinking is a huge part of our humanities curriculum, and the background information students receive along the way broadens their horizons...

There are factors outside the classroom– the ubiquitous social media and obsessive gaming, for example, that affect some students, and we are seeing more distraction, unrealistic expectations and depression. To create functioning members of society, we all have to be in on it, and that includes schools, families, communities and even the media providers.

5. Most schools encourage open and inclusive spaces for all. School curriculum has been revised and the Indigenous story is now part of our education, from K-12 and even post-secondary, but it is just the story, and not shared intergenerational cultural knowledge and practices. We can do more work to include our diverse cultures and the way people learn.

6. An aging population will require more support for independent living and more imaginative community care options... We need local, cooperative health care models, where communities have a say in what they need... We must ensure no reduction in these services. And because we do have to travel for critical care, lowering the carbon footprint of transportation must become a priority.

7. I think we have to redefine what “development” is. Our cities are bursting at the seams, our smaller rural communities are shrinking... In my area, there have been beautiful bits of wooded hillsides and riparian bush cleared for another bushel or two. In my vision of rural Manitoba, these “marginal lands” could be re-zoned for settlement, but our land use regulations and tax incentives still encourage the clearing of land for commodity farming, as if it was still 1870.

8. The province works for all of the people of Manitoba, so we must consider the needs of everyone. Middle-class families need affordable and f lexible child care. The working poor need support for dental, vision, medicine and preventative health. These so-called “extras” are actually essentials, but are out-of-reach for minimum wage earners... People need homes. And for those who rely on government assistance, we have a Basic Income Plan that does not stigmatize and penalize people, but encourages them to work, and break the cycle of poverty.

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Manitoba Votes 2019

The Neepawa Banner & Press has asked the area’s candidates their thoughts on several significant topics impacting their constituency. This week, the Agassiz and Riding Mountain ridings will be in the spotlight. In next week’s edition, the candidates from the Dauphin and Sprucewoods constituencies will be covered. Due to space constraints, some candidates’ responses have been abridged. To see the full responses to all the questions, visit www.mywestman.ca.

What we asked the candidates: 1. What was the specific issue that inspired you to put your name on the ballot?

2. Why do you want to represent this constituency? And why do you want to represent your party?

3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency?

4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society?

5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more of focus needs to be put on education that is more inclusive of our province’s citizens?

6. How do you see rural health services changing over the next decade?

7. The perception in many rural communities is that they are left out when it comes to development. How do you define rural development and how would you support it?

8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising cost of living facing those from the middle class down?

Riding Mountain

Liberal Party candidate Jordan Fleury did not submit responses before the print deadline. If his reply does come in time, it will be published in next week’s edition.

About the candidate: Born and raised in Virden. Has been working as a paramedic in Virden for 23 years and owned a restaurant prior to that.

Responses: 1. There are a multitude of issues and concerns that influenced my decision to let my name stand for election. Among them are cuts to health care and education, cuts to the infrastructure budget... and the lack of concern by Brian Pallister around the meth crisis.

Regardless of where you live in Manitoba, you should be able to vote for someone Wayne Chacun who shares your values and who will stand up for the things that matter most– health NDP care, education, good jobs.

2. Virden is where I was born and have lived my entire life, so I understand what rural life is like. My hometown was part of the constituency of Arthur Virden, but all that changed for this election and now we’re part of Riding Mountain. As a paramedic, I frequently work in Birtle, Hamiota and Shoal Lake, so I know this area and its people.

I have been a member of the NDP for close to 25 years. The party’s values are the same values that I was raised with: equality, fairness, helping others, treating people fairly and valuing hard work.

3. Our rural populations are shrinking and I’d like to see new industry in the area so that new families can settle in and build a good life. Government policy should be encouraging growth in all areas of our province.

4. Children learn in many ways. The first and most important lessons start at home from their family.

Schools are another integral key to helping children grow into healthy adults. The Manitoba NDP believe in ensuring that our schools have the resources needed to provide a complete education to children and that families have the support to be able to raise their child to be contributing members of society.

5. Rural Manitoba has become more diverse since I was a child and that is a great thing. Education should reflect the diversity of our great province.

6. As a paramedic, I’ve seen huge changes in rural health care over the years and it will continue to change in the future. I have advocated for many changes and improvements to the rural Emergency Medical System in the province. Any changes that happen in the future must ensure that rural Manitobans have access to quality health care and services.

7. Government policy should support rural development. Having lived in Virden my entire life, I understand the challenges and opportunities facing rural families and businesses. Rural Communities are sometimes left out and left behind when it comes to development. Development means encouraging the growth of the rural communities’ economy by supporting their local livelihood, supporting families and engaging them in community projects that will open more jobs and provide important services like health care for residents of rural Manitoba.

8. The NDP is currently the best party to address the rising cost of living for the middle class down...

We will implement a new Rent Assist strategy, first time home buyers will save $1,000 on land transfer, we will ensure childcare has proper funding, stop privatizing government and health care services and offer two hours of free parking at hospitals to attend appointments and visit loved ones. And we will keep Manitoba Hydro and MPI public, keeping rates affordable.

About the candidate: Has lived in Shoal Lake since 1968. Currently working in business investments, previously owned and published two community newspapers for 40 years.

Responses: 1. No specific issue. I want to continue the work of making Manitoba better for all citizens.

2. I was first elected as the MLA for Riding Mountain in April 2016. I am seeking a second term as a member of the PC Greg Nesbitt Team because I believe in what the Progressive Conservative PC Party Party stands for. We believe in a strong private sector, along with smaller government, but also believe we need to give all Manitobans a hand up to be the best they can be.

3. Health care and education are top of mind. Rural residents deserve access to primary health care close to home. We need to ensure our young people are receiving the best possible education in our rural schools so they are prepared for post-secondary studies or the work force.

4. Our recent Education Review that asked for opinions of educators, parents and even students asked that exact question. I believe in asking for the opinions of grassroots, frontline people and I am looking forward to the results of the review early next year.

5. Education is the way forward in the world and everyone is entitled to have the very best chance at learning the skills they need in life. Our government recognizes the diversity of our province and believes everyone is a Manitoban.

6. Primary rural health care close to home is extremely important. Our government believes in asking experts and those in the field for their advice. The results of Provincial Clinical Preventative Services Plan, which is looking at all aspects of health care in rural Manitoba, is expected to be in the hands of the Minister later this year. The goal of this plan is to ensure health services are positioned where they need to be throughout the province.

7. Rural development is best supported by removing red tape for businesses and creating a tax climate where it makes sense to set up or expand a business in Manitoba. Our party plans to do exactly that and create 40,000 new private sector jobs over the next four years.

8. Our Tax Rollback Guarantee will make life more affordable, with the average Manitoban saving $2,020 over the next four years by reversing NDP tax hikes.

We have reduced the PST by one point, and will remove PST entirely from home insurance, hair cuts, nail treatments, tax and will preparation. Vehicle registration fees increased by the NDP will also be rolled back. Over the past three years, we have indexed personal income tax brackets and increased the basic personal exemption to put more money on a citizen’s kitchen table.

Exciting new adventure for new Neepawa residents

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

On Aug. 13, the Neepawa Area Immigrant Settlement Services kids’ program, SWIS, took part in an outdoor adventure at Riverbend Park in Neepawa. Left: Part of the day was spent kayaking on the Whitemud River.

Above: Local volunteers Donna Huck, Dave Cochrane and Ron Nordstrom assisted with the kayaks. Right: On dry land, the SWIS kids tried their hand at orienteering, instructed by volunteer Muriel Gamey (left).

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AUGUST 30, 2019

Another year older and deeper in debt Neepawa Natives hold annual general meeting

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

On the ice, the 20182019 season was one of the worst in Neepawa Natives’ 30 year MJHL history. Off the ice, it wasn’t all that much better. The junior “A” hockey club held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday, Aug. 26 at the Neepawa Public Library.

During the session, board representatives confirmed that the team had suffered a net financial loss last season of $59,855. That adds to the team’s overall long-term deficit, as it now sits at $270,541. Over the last 12 years, the Natives have only been able to post a year-end profit four times.

This past year was also the largest single year financial loss in the past decade.

Crunching the numbers According to the organization’s official financial statements, which are compiled by Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants Inc., the overall revenue for the club’s fiscal year totalled $449,001. That was actually an increase from the previous season, which brought in $365,370. A major factor in the revenue increase can be attributed to a $62,936 rise in advertising and sponsorships and the addition of $29,375 from the first year of the travel fee.

Unfortunately, expenses also rose year-over-year for the hockey club, going from $413,746 to $508,856.

The main contributors on that were an additional $32,359 spent on wages and benefits, $26,446 more on bus expenses and $12,740 more required to cover the costs of hockey supplies.

Neepawa Natives board president Ken Waddell said the finding of cost savings is getting increasingly more difficult year over year.

“Our budget of $500,000 or $450,000, was still low compared to many other organizations in the league.

Steinbach, for example, last year was $1.1 million. So it’s pretty hard to compete.

We were one of the lowest,

if not the lowest budgets in the league last year and have been for years,” stressed Waddell. “Without the Ag Expo and the cash lotter y and the Sports Dinner, this team would be done. Long ago, done.

Only about 25 per cent of our income, maybe a little less, comes from the rink.

About 75 [per cent] comes from the cash lottery and fund-raising events.”

Player fee update It appears as though more clubs in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) will soon be following the same path as Neepawa when it comes to a player fee. During the AGM, Waddell noted that

Neepawa Natives expecting a competitive training camp

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

For many people, the shift from August into September summons thoughts of the end of camping trips and leisurely weekends at the lake. For others, however, it marks a new beginning, as hockey players hit the ice for the start of training camps across the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL).

Between 80 to 85 players are expected to participate in the Neepawa Natives’ training camp, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Yellowhead Arena. This will be the first camp in Neepawa for new general manager and head coach Ken Pearson, who stepped into the position back in March. Pearson said that he’s optimistic about the group of players that will be in attendance “Obviously, myself and my [coaching and scouting] staff have identified certain players that we wanted to bring here and we felt were a good fit here in Neepawa.

Coming off of a nine-win season, there is going to be some change, no matter who’s here. You’d hope

that there would be some change for the better. We hope and think that that’s what we’ve done here, with the recruits we’ve got coming in and the kids that we’ve signed,” stated Pearson.

Full scale changes It’s fair to say that Neepawa will definitely not be the same squad that stumbled to a 9-43-4-4 regular season record last year. Several players have aged out from that squad, while others, such as Mackenzie Belinski and Kolby Thornton have been traded in the off-season. Pearson said that major changes to rosters year-over-year is just a part of the reality of Junior “A” hockey.

“Some of the moves that we’ve made weren’t necessarily I’d say made by our choice. It was kind of forced upon us in a couple of instances. But that’s no different from the 10 other teams in the league that have to deal with the same thing. You try and make the best moves that you can and do what’s best for the team and I think we’ve done that here, with all of our moves.”

As for the players who will be in camp, Pearson

said they should expect a hectic weekend full of tough competition.

“Friday is going to be a real busy day for them, with practice and two games, and then two games on Saturday. It’ll get cut down to about 40 guys after that.

I don’t like to place specific numbers on how many guys we’ll keep moving forward into the pre-season, because someone may surprise you in camp and you want another look at what they can do in game situations. But, for camp, it’s going to be busy. It’ll be competitive and there’s going to be no opportunity for anyone to take a shift

off,” Pearson emphasized.

Ice sessions will take place between four camp teams beginning on Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through Saturday, Aug. 31 before a roster cut-down prior to the Founders’ Cup game at the Yellowhead Centre on Sunday, Sept.

1 at 12:00 p.m. All of the Neepawa Natives on-ice sessions are open to the public.

The first home preseason game for Neepawa is set for Saturday, Sept. 7 against the Dauphin Kings, while the regular season will begin on Sept .20, with the Natives hosting the Waywayseecappo Wolverines.

in total, seven teams have already or are in the process to instituting a fee for the upcoming season. Last year, the Natives installed a $1,600 travel fee per player that was implemented to help cover bus costs, as the old bus was no longer road-worthy. Waddell said these types of fees are the new reality facing junior “A” hockey.

“Financing junior hockey in Manitoba is changing and changing drastically.

The MJHL is just now starting to catch up to where many other Canadian leagues have been for years. Three years ago, the Winnipeg Blues started charging a player fee, like many other [teams]

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“Deeply ironic is that, despite last year’s resistance at the league level, and it was fierce, at least three more teams this year are planning to charge a fee.

A player fee or a travel fee is just a reality in junior hockey.”

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Classifieds Obituary Emil Marciski April 22, 1923 - July 31, 2019 Emil Marciski, of McCreary, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 96 years.

Emil was born in McCreary, Manitoba to Joseph and Sophie Marcicki, the youngest of five children. When Emil was only three weeks old, the family moved to southeast Saskatchewan, where his father worked in the coal mines. They lived in the mining town of Taylorton, near Estevan. It was here that Emil first went to school, made many friends and had childhood adventures along the banks of the Souris River.

In 1933, when Emil was 10, the family moved back to Manitoba and settled on a farm in the Glenhope district, east of McCreary. Here, Emil made many new friends, got to know relatives he hadn’t met before and adapted to farm life. He attended nearby Armstrong school.

In World War II, when his older brothers left to join the armed forces, he had to stay behind to help run the family farm. Later, he took over the farm and this love of the land stayed with him for his entire life.

In July 1954, Emil married Viola Law, of McCreary. They continued to live on the farm in Glenhope and Viola taught school. While they lived here, son Dale and daughter Kathryn were born.

Then in 1966, the family moved to Alonsa, where Emil worked for the LGD of Alonsa. In 1967, the family moved again, this time to a farm just on the east side of McCreary. It was here that daughter Pamela and son Stephen were born.

Emil continued to farm, but he also worked for many years at the nearby McCreary-Alonsa Health Centre and as a School Bus Driver for the Turtle River School Division.

Emil was very community minded and volunteered his time and efforts for many organizations and projects, including the local 4-H Beef Club, the Lions Club, the McCreary History Book committee, McCreary Heritage committee, Knox United Church and many others. He used his driving skills to take various school bus trips to Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC and to drive the local Handy-Van. Emil and Vi were very social and they loved going out to meet people or welcoming them in their home. One might frequently see them in the local cafe or on the dance floor.

They loved their family dearly and were very generous with them all.

After Vi passed away, Emil moved to the Alpine Manor in McCreary. He enjoyed his time there. The staff and the other residents also became part of his extended family.

Emil remained healthy and active right up until his last days. He still drove and loved getting out to meet people.

He had an amazing memory and could drive down virtually any road in the municipality and tell you the history of who lived where and for how long. He is one of the last of his generation.

Emil was predeceased by wife Vi in 2013 and grandson Davis in 2003. He was also predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Sophie, his sister Katie (Andrew) Duchnycz, brothers Michael (Marjorie), Albert (Helen) and Walter (Anne, Jeanette). Also predeceased by Vi’s parents Reginald and Emily Law and her siblings Orval (Mable) Law, Dora (Seldon) Buchanan, Jack (Eva) Law, Clarence (Josie) Law, Len (Gladys) Law, Harold (Doris) Law, Merle (Joe) Newman, Russell Law. He is survived by son Dale (Gina) Marciski of Winnipeg and grandson Geoffrey; daughter Kathryn (Carl) Walton of Winnipeg, grandson Andrew (Katia) of Tbilisi, Georgia and grandson Christopher; daughter Pamela (Russell) Sul of Alonsa, granddaughter Taylor (Lucas) Johnston of Dauphin, grandson RJ Russell Jeremy; and by son Stephen (Jennifer) of Dauphin, grandson Beau (Paige) Pogany and great granddaughter Laiklynn, granddaughter Sydney and grandson Owen. He is survived by one brother-in-law Norman Law of McCreary.

Emil is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the McCreary Community Centre with Norma Windle officiating. A private interment in the McCreary Municipal Cemetery took place prior to the service.

If friends so desire, charitable donations may be made to McCreary Swimming Pool, the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities or to a charity of one's choice.

Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

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For all your kindness shown to me at the time of my son Larry's passing. I want to say a big thank you. God bless you all. Madeline Ferguson.

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ARDEN CRAFT SALE: Saturday, Oct. 26. Table rental $10. To book, phone 204-385-2576 or email joandoug@live.ca _____________________ Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up. Adult and boys classes offered. Contemporary, jazz/hiphop, tap, highland, Celtic Irish, theatrics, ballet, couples dance, stretch class, belly dance, itsy-bitsy yoga, jigging and the Charleston.

Registration Monday, Sept.

9, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tanner's Crossing School in Minnedosa. For registration info, call Crystal 204-8672446. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s course registrations start Wed., Sept. 4th.

Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South 204-867-2519 alc@rrsd.mb.ca _____________________ Mountain Road Craft Sale: Monday, Sept 2, 2019, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Hwy 357.

Lunch available. Contact 204-966-3829

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Moving sale: 817 Burrows Rd, McCreary (just south of school). Household moving sale. Everything must go.

Small appliances, freezer, area rugs, patio set, kitchen ware and much more. Sat., Aug. 31 and Sun., Sept. 1.

8-5 pm both days.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at the Neepawa Hospital boardroom (downstairs), Thursdays, 7:30 pm _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Jody 204368-2202 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa

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30th Annual Yard Sale in Alonsa, west of the school.

Fri. Aug. 30, Sat. Aug 31, Sun. Sept 1. 9-5 pm daily, pavement to the door and many interesting things.

Phone 204-767-2091

Obituary Theodore Richard Mauthe 1939 – 2019 On Thursday, August 22, 2019, Ted Mauthe, loving husband and father of two passed away at the age of 80.

Ted was born in 1939 in Waldersee, Manitoba. He received his agricultural diploma from the University of Manitoba in 1964 and married Phyllis Buschau that same year. They raised a son, Kelly, and a daughter, Joy. Ted worked 37 years in the feed industry, first selling feed and then managing feed mills in Alberta. He started working at Shur-Gain in Winnipeg, then moved to Alberta to work for Unifeed in Camrose, Calgary and Sherwood Park. Ted finished his career at Champion Feeds in Grande Prairie. Ted and Phyl retired in Plumas in 2002, on the family farm he grew up on.

Ted was a farmer at heart, growing up helping his parents as a youth on the farm and eventually owning his own land near Plumas. His passion for gardening often produced large vegetable harvests, which he happily shared with friends and neighbours. His flower displays by the barn were known to stop traffic.

Ted was an avid volunteer. He served for many years on the board of the Alberta Feed Industry Association, was the former president of the Plumas Senior Support Services and the secretary of the Plumas Lions Club.

Ted loved sports. As a kid, he played on the local hockey and baseball teams, was an occasional golfer and an avid competitive 5-pin bowler well into his 70s. He was a huge curling fan. Ted and Phyl loved travelling across western Canada attending the Brier.

Ted was predeceased by his father and mother Reinhold and Frieda, sister Evelyn and brothers-in-law Mike Sanders, Bert Eckstein and Greg Beck. He is survived by his wife Phyllis; son Kelly (Leslee) and daughter Joy; step grandkids Mitchell and Emily; sisters Lorraine Mauthe, Norma Sanders, Jeannette (Ted) Sawasy, Donna (Keith) Harris, Lynne Eckstein, Debra (Chuck) Crickett, Rebecca Beck and Tamara Mauthe; brothers Ron (Jocelyn) Mauthe and Rene Mauthe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Interment was held at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at the Plumas Cemetery. Celebration of Life followed at 2:00 PM at the Plumas Community Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted’s memory to the Plumas Lions Club (Box 1, Plumas MB, R0J 1P0) or the Plumas Seniors Citizens Club (Box 126, Plumas, MB, R0J 1P0).

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Thank You Thank You The families of the late Cheryl Orr-Hood would like to express a heartfelt “thank you” for the outstanding care and sincere concern shown to Cheryl during her journey with ALS. Nurses and staff at the Carberry Hospital brought laughter and joy to Cheryl and family. Dr. Ward used her expertise to help Cheryl cope with obstacles.

Those that assisted in the production of the cookbook “Taste Bud Pleasers,” helped give great satisfaction to Cheryl during her time in the hospital, and thank you. Friends, caregivers, your loving, generous ways helped Cheryl on her courageous path of life with ALS. Thank you to everyone who attended Cheryl’s “Celebration of Life.” The music was inspirational.

Gloria Mott gave a sincere, cheerful eulogy and thank you to White’s Funeral Home.

Bruce Hood with Jean Orr with their families, also feel blessed by the many inquiries of Cheryl, food deliveries, visits, phone calls, promotions and sales of the cookbook, along with endless gifts of kindness. For all of this, we say thank you.

Bruce Hood, Jean Orr and Families.

Obituary Dagg, Robert Calvin

November 5, 1958-Neepawa, MB August 19, 2019-Neepawa, MB. Bob passed away on August 19, 2019 in the Neepawa Hospital with his daughter Jenelle and son James at his side.

Bob grew up in Neepawa, but at a young age, decided he needed to explore the country, on his own terms, with adventures to Alberta and Ontario. Later, Bob returned to work in Alberta in the meat packing industry for a number of years, but eventually came back to Manitoba, working for Zenith Paving, Hylife Foods and the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford, where he enjoyed working with his employers and coworkers.

Bob enjoyed meat cutting, especially when it came to making deer sausage with family and friends. These parties brought together the people he most enjoyed being with, with many hunting stories being told as well as remembrances of past sausage sessions.

Bob enjoyed both hunting and fishing, this allowed him quiet times to reflect on life, family and the many friendships he had made in his life’s journey.

Bob is survived by his daughter Jenelle (Jon) Smith and granddaughter Rosalea of Brandon, along with his son James, of Eden, MB. Bob was predeceased by his mother Mildred Dagg in November of 2007. Bob is survived by his father Mervyn Dagg, sister Karen Kasprick (Don McGorman) of Arden, sister Donna Freeman of Neepawa, brother Murray (Jacqueline) Dagg of Minnedosa, sister Marilyn (Ernie) Noordenbos of Minnedosa, brother Kevin (Toby) of Eden, sister Shelly (Paul) Ravensdale of Brandon, and sister Lisa (Shane) Cluett of Neepawa.

Bob also leaves to mourn 27 nieces, nephews, with their spouses, and 18 great nieces and nephews.

Bob was previously married and leaves his estranged children from a previous marriage, to mourn. Daughter Rebecca Kay Stavely, of Prince Albert, Sask., son Johnathan George Zimmer, of Prince Albert, Sask., and daughter Kaitlyn Lacey Jacobsen, of Prince Albert, Sask.

A private family internment took place on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Royal Canadian Legion, Neepawa, MB. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Neepawa and Area Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J 1H0.

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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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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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Coming Events Join

Cats TNR Rescue on September 3, 2019 at Neepawa DQ 103 Main St. E. Neepawa from 4:30-8:30 p.m.

50% of sales during this time will be donated directly back to our cause.

Live music by Paul Desjardins

Coming Events Kelwood United Church

serving the community of Kelwood for over 115 years having to close it's doors.

Last service September 8, 2019 3:00 p.m. at the Kelwood United Church.

Fellowship and refreshments afterwards at the Kelwood Drop In.

Everyone invited.

Trustees and Board of Kelwood United Church.

Invites parents and students to

“Meet the Teacher Night” Tuesday, September 3rd Hazel M Kellington School (Gr. 1-5) 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Neepawa Middle School (Gr. 6-8) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Neepawa Area Collegiate (Gr. 9 only) 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Help Wanted TOUCHWOOD PARK ASSOCIATION INC. A Non-Profit Organization with a Mandate to Provide Services to Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

Applications are currently being accepted for selfmotivated persons to join the team of

Direct Service Workers.

The successful candidates will be committed to the goals and objectives of the organization and supportive of its programs and services.

Qualifications: - Grade 12 or equivalent.

- Valid Driver’s License with Excellent Driving Record - Current Clear Criminal Record Check.

- Current Clear Adult Abuse Registry Check.

- Valid First Aid and CPR - Experience working with adults with developmental/ physical disabilities an asset.

Please submit your resume to: Human Resources Director Box 1149 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Email: jmiddleton@touchwoodpark.ca

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Help Wanted 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

Elevator Location Manager Position - Newdale, MB The successful candidate for this position will have excellent leadership qualities. Must be organized, a team player, and a team leader. Must have excellent communication skills, with fellow employees, senior management, and customers alike. Must be willing to take direction, have agricultural, and ideally, experience in the grain industry. Must be willing to take training offered to expand knowledge. Experience in the use of Excel, Word and Outlook beneficial. Ability to learn and adapt to computer software and related programs essential. Some mechanical ability an asset. Any training necessary will be provided.

Candidates may apply to: Delmar Commodities Ltd. Attn: Human Resources 2-915 Navigator Rd. Winkler, MB R6W 0L7 Or email: HR@delmarcommodities.com Fax: 204 331 3704 Delmar offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Full-time Technician Required

Successful applicants must be self motivated, outgoing and friendly with the general public. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include all types of automotive service including mobile tire repairs.

Mechanical experience would be helpful but not necessary as we will provide complete on-the-job training. We also offer a company benefit plan.

Apply in person or phone for an application to:

NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.

Attn: Neil Gillies Box 999, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5091 Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club is looking for an energetic team player to help with dayto-day operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a child abuse registry check as well as a criminal record check (if candidate is over 18 years old).

As our Office Coordinator, you will be responsible for answering general questions, accepting payments when required, triaging parent concerns to the appropriate board member.

The hours of this position will be as follows (10 hours/week): Monday 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (2.0) Tuesday 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. (2.5) Wednesday 4:15 – 6:45 p.m. (2.5) Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (3.0) Wage to be discussed. Please send resume with a cover letter via email to president@neepawanovas.ca by August 30th, 2019.

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 $14.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $22.10 per 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

Thank you to all who apply; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Rural Municipality of Rosedale Public Works Foreman The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills for the position of Public Works Foreman.

This is a permanent, full-time management opportunity with duties performed in office and at various outdoor locations within the RM of Rosedale. Wage is competitive in keeping with experience, knowledge and abilities.

An attractive benefit package is available, including a municipal employee’s pension plan.

A detailed job description including function and responsibilities as well as the skills and abilities is available to applicants upon request or can be viewed on our website at www.rmrosedale.com Essential qualifications include: • Experience managing and supervising staff • Experience operating, maintaining, and repair of maintenance equipment such as (motor graders, trucks, trailers, tractors, riding mowers & small engines) • Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, e-mail, internet, GIS/GPS equipment and programs with the ability to learn new technology • Hold a current Class 1 driver’s license • Experience with Client Service and Public Relations • Basic understanding of municipal budgeting processes • Physically capable to perform duties as assigned Preference will be given to those candidates that possess the following: • Management experience working in a municipal environment • Post-secondary education in construction, business management or civil engineering • Water Treatment 1 Certification • Knowledge in predictive maintenance programs and Asset Management • Additional training or safety certificates (such as COR Certification) Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume, cover letter and 3 references by 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 by mail, fax or email to: Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5414 Fax: 204-476-5431 Email: rosedalecao@mymts.net Website: www.rmrosedale.com We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Letter: Just because there is a hole in the ground...

Continued from Page 5 6. Basketball players want a basketball court. TON: “Go ahead, build it.” 7. Artists want a studio. TON: “Go ahead, build it.” 8. Cowgirls/cowboys want barns and grounds.

TON “Go ahead, build it.” 9. Archers want a field. TON: “Go ahead, find one.” 10. Ball players want a ball field. TON: “Go ahead, look after one. 11. Boy scouts, girl guides, air cadets need homes. TON: “You are on your own, provide it.” 12. And the list goes on and on and on.

And then, someone comes up with a great idea. 13. Neepawa needs a bicycle/winter/summer park riding area. And what does TON say? “Oh, let’s get our rec director right on that. We will canvas the town, we will fund-raise! We will build it and they will come! Unbelievable! 1. No plan. 2. No road. 3. No sewer. 4. No water. 5. No idea what the end cost will be.

Now, I understand we need “recreation”, but there has been no survey done as to how many locals will actually ever use such a bike park. And why should the local rec office spend taxpayers’ time and money on something that will be for a “minority” of residents?

1. Get a long term plan. 2. Quit blowing money on retaining walls and walkways that go nowhere. 3. Just because there is a hole in the ground, doesn’t mean we should throw hundreds of thousands of dollars in it!

Val Wilson Neepawa, MB

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For our Gladstone Gas Bar and C-Store Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting the manager with the day to day operations of the Gas Bar/C-Store, customer service, processing customer transactions, ordering/receiving, merchandising, stocking, general housekeeping duties, staff training and supervision.

Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Highly efficient organizational skills • Strong leadership skills • Gas Bar/C-Store and/or supervisory experience • Computer Skills are an asset • Highly motivated • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends Closing date: when position is filled If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, 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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EVENTS DUNREA FLEA MARKET - Rain or Shine! Antiques, Collectibles & More! Over 75 vendors. Admission $3, 11am-4pm, Sunday, September 1, 2019, Fairgrounds in Boissevain MB. TENDERS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC TENDER – Tax Arrears Property: One downtown commercial and two residential properties in Naicam, SK. Tender documents at townofnaicam. ca/gov/tenders-bids or call 306-874-2280.

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Our drivers have assigned trucks, & a mix of day trips & longer overnight trips, with many nights at home, frequent weekends off, & and mostly rural deliveries. We have many long-term drivers.

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Ferguson tractor, tires rough; 3pt 6’ cultivator; 4’ FK finishing mower; NH 3pt hitch 7’ sickle

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595 mower; MF 7’ trailing sickle mower; 3pt potato puller,etc; VEHICLES: 1994 GMC Sierra FEL • David Brown tractor • DEUTZ tractor • CAT 931 1/2 ton, reg cab, long 885 box (not safetied); 1954DX160 1-ton Dodge B&H-runs; 1962crawler/ 3-ton Mercury, loader • FARMALL MD tractorand • INLAND HAYLINER 122007 baleSuzuki double Texaco tank; other older vehicles parts; RECREATIONAL: 4x4arm quadpicker (cons);• 660 • PINTLE small1990 crawler • VICON 1050 9 and 1995NH 2x4baler Magnum liquid 4 Hitch stroke;tri-axel Yamahatrailer moto 4forquad; Yamaha 340; fibreglass wheel hayboats rakeand • MORRIS MH310 drills c/w riding SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V aluminum motors, etc; LAWNhoe & GARDEN: lawn mower; roto tiller; 4’ lawn tank • Inland 60’mower; field sprayer c/w 500 galANTIQUES plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w sweep; 3.5 lawn qty of garden tools; AND COLLECTIBLES: McClary harrows “207” • 2000 (using), NH 1441 14’rocking disk bine NH688 rdkids baler • CCIL 96003-wheel PT renoun wood cookstove VGC; chair;• big-wheel wagon; Owatona tricycle; variety othermix antique FIREARMS – POL/PAL Model•1240 Stevens combine • 357of NH mill items; • 18’ 400 Versatile swatherRequired: c/w plu reels 6’ steel shotgun;roller Model 94 Winchester 7” 30-30; 22grain Bingham Esquire; 410 3-shot13hp shotgun; Stevens 12 swath • WESTFIELD X 36’ auger c/w HONDA motor • gauge pump, model 8208; 8” decoys; FARMauger ITEMS: splitter; 28” wood stove;box gas trailer motor; WESTFIELD W series x41’ grain ptolog • 75bu 2 wheel hopper building wire, and other TOOLS and 4x4 SHOP ITEMS: 225 Lincoln c/w hydsupplies, chute • YAMAHA 97-99items; – 350 Big Bear quad • YAMAHA 350 welder, Big drills/drill press, grinders, hand saws, jack-alls, levels, clamps, wrenches-pipe, crescent, etc; Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call HOUSEHOLD: 27 cu ft freezer, VGC; Teak table w/6 chairs, dresser, arm chair, metal trunk, Greg directly at (204) 732-2213 for more information on the equipment plus much more. For full listing and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com

Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions; Sale is subject to additions and/or

Auction Service SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992 PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION & BRENDA KORMAN Farm Life - Week ofRetirement April 23rdFOR MARVIN Ranch Auction for SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019, 10:30 AM. Neepawa - Week of April 23rd Zamyrkut Greg & Ruth Location: 4 miles east of Gilbert Plains, MB, on Hwy #5, Saturday May 5th -north, 10:30am Rorketon MB Interlake - Week of 1.5 April 23rd miles ¼ mile- west From Ste JD Rose, MBmiles N rubber, on PTH #276,Magnet 2¼ TRACTORS: 3010 c/w 302017 motor, decent Cancade loader; MH TwinRoad Power 102S milesLive NE.Or From Rorketon, onclutch 276,and2 rear miles Junior, Hydraulic; TE Ferguson tractor, MB valvesCorner redone, new tires,S, 3pt1½ hitch, good tin; EQUIPMENTE, & TRAILER: Hay processor; flatdeck gooseneck trailer, tandem ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N18’99°29'W

axle; 3pt 5’ one-way disc; 3pt 7’ Ferguson cultivator c/w mulchers; NH side-delivery rake and square baler; stone picker;• JD 7’ mower; grain auger; drill;c/w baleBUHLER elevator; harrows NH 8870 FWA tractor 2005 FORDpencil NH TL100 FWAseed tractor 2595 w/bar;• David RECREATIONAL CAMPING: GrizzlyDX160 600 4x4 Yamaha quad; tilt trailer; FEL Brown 885&tractor • DEUTZ tractor • CAT 9312-wheel crawler/ generators; electric winch; sunflower heaters; Coleman lantern; propane BBQ; Infra-red BBQ; loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • other camping supplies including awning, RV sewer tank, propane fridge, cooler, etc. LAWN/ 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 GARDEN: JD 300 riding lawnmower, 42”deck; JD 212 riding deck c/w tiller & snowblower; wheel • MORRIS MH310 hoe other drills lawn c/w SA/FA Fertilizer fiberglass V garden hay tiller;rake electric wood chipper/multcher; mowers,• snowblower; garden décor, tank • Inland sprayer gal plasticwork tankstands, • 27’ CCIL deep tillerAC/DC c/w furniture, tools, 60’ etc. field SHOP TOOLSc/w and500 EQUIPMENT: benches, Lincoln harrows “207” •grinders, 2000 NH 1441 diskofbine • NH688 rd baler CCIL LIVESTOCK 9600 PT welder 225/125, saws, lge14’ variety wrenches, air tools, other• items; combine • 357 NH mix millpanels, • 18’ 400 swather plu reels steeltarps, & FARM-RELATED: Corral gates,Versatile bale feeders, waterc/w bowls, calving• 6’ scale, swath rollerlog• WESTFIELD X 36’ grain c/w HONDA 13hp items motorand • more; etc; electric splitter (NEW), 7” overhead chain auger hoist, variety of tires, safety COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES: Coke auger chest-type McClary wood WESTFIELD W and series 8” x41’ grain pto •dbl-sided 75bu 2 store wheelcooler; hopper box trailer stove; variety boxes,97-99 barrels, cream scythes,350 decorative c/w hyd chuteof•signs, YAMAHA – 350 Bigcans, Beartins, 4x4crocks, quad •saw, YAMAHA Big wheels, Royal Victoria dishes, etc; Freezers, metal frame glass-top Bear 4x4 • See full listing and HOUSEHOLD: pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! table, Call hiddendirectly leaf, 6 chairs; other 732-2213 household and plus much full listing and Greg at (204) forgarden more items, information onmore. the For equipment pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com

Terms: Same day payment on all purchases; we accept cash or credit card; All items sold as is, where is; deletions; Auctioneer not responsible for any accidents. No buyers premiums.

Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions; Sale is subject to additions and/or

Auction Service SERVING THE PARKLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS SINCE 1992 PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3 Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut Farm Life - Week of April 23rd Neepawa - Week of April 23rd d eadline Interlake - Week of April 23rd

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McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB

Consignment Auction Sat Sept 7th 10AM Equip * Tractors * Vehicles * Tools * Antiques * Misc

Estate & Moving

Wed Sept 11th 4 PM Yard * Recreation * Tools * Misc Antiques * Furniture * Household *

Agricultural

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Ranch Retirement Auction for Auction Sales Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MOVING AUCTION FOR BILL DUBNICKMB SATURDAY, 2019#276,Magnet at 10:30 am Road 2¼ From Ste Rose, MB- 17SEPTEMBER miles N on7,PTH Location: 326 Bridge Winnipegosis, MB. miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MBSt,Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W TRACTORS, OTHER EQUIPMENT: Massey 180 diesel w/AC FEL, good rubber; TEA 20

Terms: Same day payment on all purchases; we accept cash or credit card; All items sold as is, where is; deletions; Auctioneer not responsible for any accidents. No buyers premiums.

New Name, New Look, Same great quality!

P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

Contact Pat Baker at 204-476-0712 p.baker@wcgwave.ca

Consignments Welcome!

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

We cut and bale almost anything!

Looking to serve you like you expect.

Willing to travel and serve a big area.

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Custom Farming • Fertilizer Banding • NH3 or dry (one pass or individually)

• Sectional on NH3 • 12” spacing • 3/4” openers

• Seeding • 54’ air drill • 10” spacing • 3” openers • single shoot

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Construction

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CALL NOW FOR ALL YOUR RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Sat. Sept 7th • 10 AM

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Location: Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Drive

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Int 584 Dsl MFWA 3 PH w FEL * 15 Kubota BX2670 MFWA Hydro3PH w FEL & Belly Mower * 07 Soka Ind 18’ Deck Over Flat Tandem 7000LBS x 2 * Truck Box Trailer * 99 BH 14’ Tandem Flat Deck * 62 Humber Super Snipe Wagon * Kilberry PTO Manure Spreader * 3PH 48” Box Scraper * 120 3PH Sovema 48” Roto Tiller * 3PH 48” Rotary Mower * Kubota BX27500 Frt Mt 42” Snowblower * 3PH 2 B Plow * 6’ Cultivator * 150) Metal 12’ Metal Panels * Metal Gates * 9) Rd Bale Feeders * 10) HiQual 12’ Bunk Feeders * 2) Lewis Oilers * Auto Waterer * 14 Yamaha Viking 700 4x4 Side x Side * JD 5 Wheel Gator w Set of Tracks * 2) Baja 90cc Quad * 00 Toro 350 Greensmaster Real Mower * 7 Riding Lawn Mowers * 5000 Watt Generator * 5 HP Air Comp * 295 Amp Welder * 12 Volt Slip Tank Pump * Booster Charger * Honda Pressure Washer * 200) 2” x 4” Ties * Truck Load of New Duct Work Related Product * Industrial Sewing Machine * Large Amount of Tools * Growing List On Web!

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Shawn Nugent

SERVING THE NEEPAWA AREA • Excavations • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Laser Ditching • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing

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Cell: (204) 841-0988

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• Rubber track for minimal surface damage • Trenching • Hole drilling • Jackhammer • Stump removal

Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

Firewood Sales Slabs $60/cord Cut and Split �� Round Wood

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WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping.

• Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

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Team name, logo a non-issue - Neepawa Natives AGM

Continued on Page 10 During the question period, one individual asked if there is any concerns brought up on a league level regarding the team name “Natives” and use of an Indian head as the team logo. Waddell noted that it is a topic that the organization is sensitive

to. He added that the team has an ongoing dialogue with the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and OCN Blizzard, the two MJHL clubs owned by or situated in close proximity to a first nation community. The response from those two clubs is that the name and logo are not

an issue. As well, Waddell added that while there are some locally opposed to its usage, the vast majority of supporters prefer keeping the name and logo as is.

Election of board members There will be one notable

change to the Neepawa Natives board of directors for the upcoming year. Cam Tibbett, who has served as a board member and team vice president for several years, will not be returning for another term. Family and work commitments were cited for the decision.

Team president Ken Waddell thanked Cam during the AGM for his commitment to the organization throughout the years.

As for the incoming board, it will feature newcomers Landon Cameron and Jamie Denbow joining returning members Debra

Kasprick, Ross McBride, Rob James, Mary EllenClark, Ward Szucki, Jessica Martens and Ken Waddell.

Both Cameron and Denbow have been attending board meeting for the last few months, but this is their formal nomination onto the board.

Real Estate

neepawa

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Located at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 5 North, this listing is one of two large restaurants currently advertised for sale in Neepawa. This property features 131 feet of frontage, as well as a 22,000 square foot lot.

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23 #5 Highway (Birnie)

5 Neil Street, Kelwood

165 2nd Ave., Neepawa

1,348 SF 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom 5.013 acre property with 30'x40' shop that has in-oor heat & a vehicle lift.

885 SF 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Many upgrades and improvements made over the years. Spacious yard!

896 SF 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Immaculate condo built in 2013!

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408 Ellen Street Neepawa, MB $349,000 MLS#:1924366

19 Hillcrest Drive Neepawa, MB $427,500 MLS#:1917544

$264,000

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2 Cecil (Edrans) Street, Neepawa 1,510 SF 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom A must see home! Features a geothermal heating/cooling system, a huge yard, bright kitchen, spacious master bedroom and a nished walk out basement.

412 PTH 50 Highway Mccreary, MB $56,900 MLS#:1924376

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122137 Hwy#5, McCreary.

MLS#1923388, $203,000 3 bed, 2 bath, 1596 sf bung. on 13 acres!

Dbl det. garage. Excellent family home, close to McCreary.

78 Crawford Ave, Neepawa.

MLS#1915964, $335,000 Beautiful open concept home. Blt in 2013.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

John Nelson 204-476-6719 Strawberry Lane Estates, Neepawa.

MLS#1820885, $58,000.

MLS#1820882, $54,000.

2 acre lots available now!

713 Burrows Rd, McCreary.

MLS#1719933, $65,900 3 bdrm, 1 bath, recent updates.

Rodney White 204-841-4800

Erin Woodcock 204-868-5559

New homes to be built, Neepawa.

MLS#: 1919108, 1908023, 1919125. $269,900 + gst. Call for details!

90135 Rd 90, Neepawa.

MLS# 1832024, $329,000 18.33 acres, enough for hobby farm w/more available. Gardener’s paradise.

Perennials, shrubs, trees.

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24 Hillcrest Dr., Neepawa, MB. MLS#1824088, $49,000 Prime building lot w/beautiful country view!

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MLS# 1920208

$175,000 - Enjoy a view from every window of this brick character home with a beautiful private .85 acre yard in Arden. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , a formal dining room and a creek that runs nearby.

MLS# 1909961

$395,000 - These two beautiful pasture land quarters are situated near Onanole.

This fenced 286.7 acre parcel has 2 dugouts and borders Octopus Lake (South) just off of 262.

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OLD SMLS# 1909961 4 Whitmore

MLS# 1905981 & 1905898

$279,000 - 1,215 sqft 255 & 257 5th St. NW. Minnedosa, MB Make your move to one of these beautiful and practical condos with 2 bedrooms and two 4 piece bathrooms

MLS# 1922129

Complete with a work shop, garden shed & finished basement. Come check out this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a mature neighbourhood between the elementary & high schools.

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OLD SMLS# 1909961 596 First

MLS# 1923417

Open House: Saturday, August 31, 1-3 p.m.

164 & 166 Lakeview Drive, Otter Lake Year round home & seasonal Cottage.

Will sell separately or as a package.

Come take a look!

MLS# 1919200

$94,900 - Enjoy small town living in beautiful McCreary, just 10km from the East Gate of Riding Mountain National Park. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on a huge lot with two storage sheds and a double detatched garage.

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15 Westpark

SO MANY SOLDS! GREAT TIME TO LIST!

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Looking Back

AUGUST 30, 2019

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1979: McCreary’s St. Paul Lutheran celebrates 60th anniversary 110 years ago, Tuesday, August 31, 1909 Deat h has cla i med another of the Neepawa pioneers in the person of Walter Hunter, who passed away on Saturday evening after a long battle with that insidious enemy, cancer.

The late Mr. Hunter came here in 1878 from Howick, Ont., and took a homestead three miles east of Neepawa where he has resided ever since, bringing up his family and taking rank as a successful farmer. He was also a mechanic, and had the distinction of erecting the first house on the Neepawa townsite. He was 65 years of age.

100 years ago, Friday, August 29, 1919 Pte. Will Smart and bride arrived in Winnipeg on Tuesday from overseas.

Pte. John Hockin arrived from overseas last week.

For once the iron of military law has been softened by the solvent action of common sense.

Four years ago, a certain John E. Shea, a private in the Thirtieth Regiment of the United States Infantry, deserted...

But he deserted to Canada, joined a Canadian regiment, went to France, saw active service in France all through the war, and for gallantry in battle was promoted to commissioned rank. Now honourably discharged from that service he has returned to the United States snf has been awaiting what he considered the inevitable court-martial...

Instead he has been restored to good standing in our army records and is again a private, this time in the fiftieth infantry.

John E. Shea is a lucky soldier as well as a good one.

It would have been quite natural for somebody with a belief “regulations are regulations” to punish him for his crime.

90 years ago, Friday, August 30, 1929 The nesting place of the blue goose has been discovered and a mother with her progeny are now in captivity en route to Ottawa.

80 years ago, Tuesday, August 29, 1939 Fire of unknown origin broke out in the stable behind the Hotel Hamilton

[in Neepawa] Thursday afternoon. The fire did very little damage due to the quick arrival of the local fire department.

A scandal involving the careers of men in high places in the financial social and political life of France is believed to be unfurling.

It is connected with Nazi intrigue.

Friday– Canada’s chief role of assistance to the Empire in war would be [a] source of food and armament supplies.

T he Czechs [were] warned by Germany how to act in crises, reminding them that they are now a part of the Reich.

Russia has launched a campaign to educate the public that Germany is now a friend.

France urges Poland to give Germany no excuse for border incidents.

German propaganda minister in speech said the Nazi would rain death on British and French cities if the reich not given demands.

Saturday– Poland is calm, preparing for war, determined that surrender to Germany means a fate worse than death in defending the nation.

Hitler wrote to France avowing friendship and respect for country, but saying it was intolerable situation not to have Danzig in Reich and a corridor to her rich East Prussian province.

Sunday– Danzig schools closed: Teachers enlisted in military service and buildings used to house troops. Whole district ringed with guns and barbed wire.

70 years ago, Thursday, September 1, 1949 Chatham, Ont.– An 18 pound package of muscled infant– the mighty mite of nearby Rondeau Park– has put in his bid for the Super Baby title of 1949.

Although he can’t even walk by himself, eightmonths-old John Burnier per for ms feat s wh ich amaze and thrill Rondeau holidayers.

The midget Atlas hangs from a clothes wire by his hands, jump into the Rondeau Bay from the dock and even paddles a few feet. He goes and gurgles with glee while his mother throws him around like an old pillow, holds him aloft or swings him by his tiny feet.

John and his mother came to Rondeau last March, his mother to work in the Rondeau Grill. Mrs. Burnier started toughening the baby

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McCreary’s St. Paul Lutheran Church celebrated its 60th anniversary 40 years ago, in 1979. The original church (pictured left) was built with logs in 1919. That church was left standing, and a new church built elsewhere after a desicion was made in 1941. Pictured on the right is the St. Paul Lutheran Church as it appeared in 1979.

by bathing him in cool and then cold water.

60 years ago, Friday, August 28, 1959 This area’s first school bus arrived in Neepawa early this week, driven from Lethbridge by Victor Murray. Following a “dry run” Thursday, it will begin regular twice-daily trips Thursday over its route through the Gordon and Franklin districts.

A for mer Neepawa resident created national head lines recent ly by returning to school at the age of 81 to study philosophy.

D. C. Maddox, druggistturned-mining engineer, is taking an arts course in philosophy and psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., to fulfil a pledge made almost forty years ago while attending the same university as a geology student...

Following service with the 10th Field Ambulance Depot of the Canadian Army in the First World War, he took a first-year course in applied science in England.

Returning to Canada in 1919, he entered Queen’s as a geology student, and graduated in 1922.

He was then invited to join the borings section of the geological survey department of Ottawa, and accepted. He retired in 1946.

The wire service report says it was at Queen’s he made the vow to return to take philosophy as part of an arts course. While arguing with an arts student, he made the remark that “this philosophy looks to me like a lot of useless junk.”

The student argued the value of philosophy, and Mr. Maddox said he would return to study it.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 28, 1969 Summertime is just about over, but you wouldn’t suspect it if you spent some time at Lake Irwin. To escape the heat of the past week, people f locked to Neepawa’s lake for a dip.

40 years ago, Thursday, August 30, 1979 Sunday, Aug. 19, was a day of extra rejoicing [in McCreary] as members of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church celebrated the 60th anniversary of their church with a special service and Holy Communion…

St. Paul’s congregation was organized on July 1, 1917 by five families: John Bauer, Edwin Bauer, Godfrey Bauer, Henry Schulz and Jake Schmitt. The main items of business were the erection of the church and the purchase of some property. In the spring of 1918, the construction of a log church began.

The members, plus the neighboring help, built the church at the cost of $600.

Early in 1919, seats were constructed and the interior decorated. The church was dedicated to the Word of God on February 23, 1919.

This church is still standing on the original site five miles east and just one mile south of McCreary…

Difficult times in later years caused many of the families to move from the area so that the membership of St. Paul’s was never more than 30 confirmed members. Nevertheless, the congregation saw fit in 1941 to erect a new church. The members themselves cut, sawed and planed the lumber in the Riding Mountains, so the cost was minimal…

It was dedicated in 1951.

In 1977 it was put on a new foundation and resided. In 1978 the interior was repainted and a new dossal curtain and different pews purchased. In 1979 an electronic organ was purchased.

30 years ago, Tuesday, August 29, 1989 The Loucks, of Neepawa, returned home one day last week to find their house giftwrapped, a surprise from their daughter to help them celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

Note: The “gift wrap” appears to have been toilet paper wrapped around the posts at the front porch, and hanging from the balcony. The “gift wrap” was accompanied by a banner that

said “25 years later” and some stuffed dummies, all dressed up, sitting on the railing.

20 years ago, Monday, August 30, 1999 [ Beaut iful Pla ins superintendent Dennis] Wrightson said under the new parking policy, parking is no longer permitted on the town-owned boulevard north of Hospital Street.

As well, he said students won’t be able to park in the hospital, health unit or division office lots…

Wrightson said in order to accommodate all students who drive to school, the town is allowing the school to use the Yellowhead Centre lot for overflow parking.

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Third annual run for Waves of Hope member to sail international waters mental health held in Neepawa

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Anette Beatty, of Erickson, is heading out to Amsterdam, Netherlands on Sept. 3 to help spread awareness about breast cancer. Beatty is a breast cancer survivor, who paddles with the Waves of Hope breast cancer dragon boat team, based out of Minnedosa. She is also part of an international breast cancer dragon boat team, the International Pink Sisters, which is made up of 22 members from Canada, the United States and Germany.

“The Pink Sisters try to get a team together each year to race at festivals with a non-breast cancer focus. In the past, they have raced in Singapore, Italy, Israel, Canada, Switzerland, Turkey, Philippines and Cyprus,” explained Beatty. The festival the Pink Sisters are attending this year is the Dragon Boat Regatta in Amsterdam. The event itself is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 7 on the Bosbaan, a rowing lake located in the metropolitan area of Amsterdam. “The team has the opportunity to paddle down the canals of Amsterdam on [the following] Sunday,” Beatty added.

The Pink Sisters often help breast cancer survivors in these international destinations form their own dragon boat teams, as well as help event organizers create breast cancer divisions within their festivals. She

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Miles for Mental Health held their third annual run for mental health awareness on Aug. 25. This year’s theme was men’s mental health, with speakers John Lackey and Jacy DeKoning giving their experiences and perspectives. Further details regarding this event will appear in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

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Annette Beatty, of Erickson, took part in the Waves of Hope Fashion Show fundraiser for breast cancer awareness back in April. Her next venture to spread awareness and support breast cancer survivors is taking her to Amsterdam on Sept. 3.

also noted that the team helps introduce the traditional dragon carnation ceremony to the events they attend. The

ceremony honours survivors and remembers those who have lost their battle with cancer.

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