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ing as if it were a regular sale, but without the bidders there in person. All bids would come in online. “This worked remarkably well,” he noted. “We did have a situation where the buyer realized the internet connection was too slow to keep up with the bidding, so he came on site, stood his distance, bid and purchased the item he wanted and left the scene. We have had a max of 10 people on site, including auction staff, for maybe an hour or so.” While all of Klassen’s auction sales in April had been online only, he noted that the bidding has remained strong. “Without a doubt, we have seen a strong market for good agriculture equipment. Even the well cared for 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s equipment has sold very strong.” Not only have there been good results in the bidding, Klassen noted that the auctions have seen a wider range of buyers registered online. “[People] seem to be curious, or bored from the isolation. But strong attendance, all the way through,” he said. He added that they still encourage people to come in person before the sale to inspect the items in which they’d be interested, while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Even though Klassen said that the online-only auc-

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tions have been working well, he noted that he is looking forward to getting back to regular sales eventually. “Many people are very ready to come to onsite live auctions with the neighbours and friends, [to have a] hot dog with good coffee and a brownie,” he expressed. “The virus way of doing auctions has been a real good experience. It is certainly not near as much fun as a live onsite auction, but given the circumstances that are present, I’m kind of glad I, along with my staff, could be part of the solution to this world-wide situation.” While all of Klassen’s auction sales in April had been online only, he noted that the bidding has remained strong. “Without a doubt, we have seen a strong market for good agriculture equipment. Even the well cared for 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s equipment has sold very strong.” Not only have there been good results in the bidding, Klassen noted that the auctions have seen a wider range of buyers registered online. “[People] seem to be curious, or bored from the isolation. But strong attendance, all the way through,” he said. He added that they still encourage people to come in person before the sale to inspect the items in which they’d be interested, while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines.

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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press With the first phase of loosening the provincial COVID-19 restrictions, a number of businesses that were classified as non-critical have been allowed to open their doors as of Monday, May 4. Among those businesses are hair salons, which were forced to shut their doors Apr. 1. Although these businesses were not classified as essential services by the province, by the amount of appointments being booked, it seems as though the public would consider them essential. “Many have expressed how excited they are to come back!” noted Kelsey Wilson, owner of Venus Hair & Body Care. Grant Hurrell, more widely known as Hymie the Haircutter, noted that he’s been inundated with calls to schedule an appointment with his barber business since it was announced they would be allowed to reopen. “I’ve just been going crazy here,” he expressed. “I’m swamped!”

Wilson explained that at Venus, they’re trying to prioritize their appointments and call those who missed appointments during the closure first. “We are currently working through scheduling clients back in, which is our biggest challenge at this time. It requires a lot of time and configuring. We have had a lot of clients miss regular appointments,” she explained. “We just hope everyone will understand that the scheduling will take some time to get everyone back in.” Though businesses are being allowed to open again, there are certain restrictions they will still have to abide by to help protect the public’s health. Some of these restrictions include limiting customers inside to half capacity or one per 10 square metres; having only one entry point and managing congestion at that point; making hand sanitizer available upon entry into the building; sanitizing frequently touched surfaces; not allowing customers or staff to enter if they show any signs of illness and more. Continued on Page 9

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A cautious reopening for some businesses It’s Time opening by appointment before allowing walk-ins

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press With loosened provincial restrictions allowing for the reopening of certain services this week, some businesses are taking a different approach to opening up, to make sure physical distancing continues and staff and customers’ safety is top of mind. It’s Time Fashion & Gifts, in Neepawa, has implemented a unique way of gradually opening, to help transition into this new normal. Ineke Mack, owner of It’s Time, noted that while they did open their store on May 4, the first week has been by invitation only, to members of her VIP program and those who had been supporting the business online while the storefront was closed. She explained that those with a VIP membership or an invitation had the opportunity to schedule an

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Ineke Mack and her staff will be continually cleaning frequently touched surfaces at It’s Time Fashion & Gifts.

appointment, to make sure that there were never more than five or six people in the store at a time. Next week will also be by appointment only, although anyone will be welcome to book an appointment, rather than just those with an invitation. “We’ve chosen this approach for two reasons. One is as a thank-you for the customers that have stood by us while we were closed for six weeks, make sure they have the first choice of inventory... Second reason is for ourselves, to make sure that the processes and guidelines we’ll put in place will work for our customers and ourselves as staff,” Mack explained. She added that for the first two weeks, they will also be Rhian and baby Reese were closed Saturdays to among the first customers to give them a chance shop at It’s Time by appointment to deep clean the store. after the reopening.

Mack noted that they will make sure to follow provincial regulations by continually cleaning frequently used surfaces, including change room surfaces; making hand sanitizer available both at the entrance and at the till; not allowing entry to staff or customers who are feeling sick; and following any other provincial guidelines to ensure physical distancing and cleanliness. They are also going above and beyond by creating their own policies not required by the province, such as not accepting cash at this time. “We will also hang the clothes that have been tried on separate from the other racks and give them 24 hours before they go back on the store floor. For the people that don’t feel comfortable coming in, we will still offer curbside pickup, or free local delivery. We will still be available to shop for you via social media, text or email.” It’s Time Fashion & Gifts closed their storefront on Mar. 17, but continued to

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Neepawa Public Library doors remain closed, books still available for pick-up

The Neepawa Public Library (pictured) may still be closed for walk-ins, but books are still available to readers electronically and via curbside pick-up. PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press While libraries are among the places that were allowed to open as of May 4, the branches of the Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL), including the Neepawa Public Library, are staying closed for the time being. WMRL is still working on a plan to safely reopen their libraries while abiding by the restrictions put in place by the Government of Manitoba. “Eventually, we expect to open our doors to limited entrance to the library, but we don’t know yet what that will look like,” said Debbie Unger, branch supervisor at the Neepawa Public Library. While the doors remain closed, the Neepawa Public Library is still making books available by curbside

pick-up. People can make requests either by phoning the library or sending an email to neepawa@wmrl.ca. The staff at the Neepawa Library are currently filling orders on Mondays and Thursdays. “In May, we’ll be increasing curbside pick-up of items at the library from the current Monday and Thursday schedule to all five days of the week that we are usually open,” Unger noted. For those who have a book signed out already, all the due dates have been extended until June, however, the book drop is now open for those who would like to return their items contact-free. As for when the WMRL branches will open, there is no set time just yet. “Although we currently do not have an estimated time when WMRL libraries will reopen to the public, we are

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bout the time we got started in the newspaper business in 1989, a man from Stonewall, named Merv Farmer, was building up some nice newspapers. He wisely told us, if you are going to have a newspaper, you have to spend money on news, on journalists. We have always taken that to heart. As a local guy who owned three papers in the southern Interlake region of Manitoba, he knew his communities and he served them well. Farmer also had his daughter, Lana, join him in the business. There came a time when Farmer decided to retire and he sold all three papers to the company that is now known as Postmedia. I believe he stayed on for a while and Lana stayed on for several years. The day came when Lana departed and the Postmedia group plodded along as large corporations tend to do. They strayed from the Farmer family philosophy and went all corporate on their readers, advertisers and communities. After a few years, Lana started some new newspapers in competition with the titles her dad had owned. She and some partners started a paper in the WinklerMorden area, also in competition with Postmedia, although I don’t believe it was called Postmedia then, maybe Quebecor. Can’t remember, as corporations change names every time they run into trouble. So what kind of trouble do corporate papers run into? According the Kevin Slimp, who is likely North America’s leading expert on community papers, there’s lots of trouble to run into and most of it is self-inflicted. neepawa

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Ken Waddell The first thing corporations do is cut staff. But they don’t tell readers, they just sneakily do it and hope nobody catches on. Subscriptions and ads keep flowing for a time and because print runs and staff costs go down, there is a profit. CEOs get their bonus and shareholders get their dividends. All is good, for a while, that is. But sooner or later, the readers and advertisers catch on. So corporations make another round of cuts in staff and and circulation to get some more dividends. Then they sell printing presses and buildings and whatever else they can lay their hands on to feed the profit line. Somehow, they scratch out another year or two of false profits. Maybe false prophets generate false profits. But, as Slimp points out, the profits eventually diminish when the corporations run out of places to cut and things to sell. Corporations are then left with two choices: Sell out to another hedge fund group or shut down. So it was not unexpected that several Postmedia papers closed down a couple of weeks ago. Six were in towns already covered by Lana’s relatively new papers. Of all the towns that lost a paper last week, namely Stonewall, Gimli, Carman, Morden, Winkler, Selkirk and Altona, only Altona will be left without a paper. The rest

will continue to be served by a locally owned company and that is likely the way it should be. Sadly, Merv Farmer passed away a few years ago. When he uttered those words of wisdom to us 30 years ago, maybe he foresaw the fake news effects of the internet and social media. He said you had to invest in journalism and if you invest in local journalism, you are also investing in truth, fact finding and your community, all at the same time. Anyone who spreads fake news in a local newspaper doesn’t get away with it for very long. Farmer knew that in order to have a newspaper, you need two things, you need news and paper. Most people get the news part, but might question, why paper? The answer is simple, social media posts can be changed or deleted in a heartbeat. But, once you put news in print, it’s there, forever! Immutable and unchangeable. There’s a reason people say “Get it in writing.” There is a certain accountability and dependability you can be assured of when you “get it in writing”. Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer chair of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

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mong the varied hats I wear, some by choice and some by destiny, is one that enables me to share my thoughts and insights into scripture. I like this hat. There is one Sunday a year that is set aside to explore and enjoy humour: the first Sunday after Easter, after we have learned not to fear death. Not that the other Sundays are devoid of laughter, but this Sunday allows us to wear silly hats and, when I am HOMEBODIES presiding, to share jokes. Upd a t e for those who Rita Friesen missed this–we d id not have services after Easter, or before, and we were in the throes of the panic of the pandemic. That still isn’t anything to laugh about, however, we still need to share laughter for the sake of our psychical and mental health. So here goes! A bit if reassurance for those who are uncomfortable with the spiritual mixing with humour– Sarai, wife of Abram, laughed out loud when the angel told her husband that he and Sarai would have a child. She was 90 years old and Abram was 99. We mark fully that Sarai laughed, but so did Abram. Now, if I was told that I was to bear a child at that age, there would be laughter alright, hysterical, maniacal laughter! The Divine did not count it against them that they laughed at the promise. Changed their names to the Abraham and Sarah, names with which we are more familiar. They laughed at God and lived long and prosperous lives. Not that I advocate laughing at God… Laughter makes life easier to swallow. Laughing with others, at ourselves (there’s a never ending source of humour!) and never at others. Ed was the master of telling jokes. He loved laughter and laughed harder at his some of his own jokes than did his listeners. There were the knee slappers– did you hear the one about the hard scrabble farmer, dressed in patched overalls, driving his city cousin around the countryside in his beat up truck? As they passed a lush field, the farmer slapped his thigh and exclaimed, “That’s my patch.” Passing a pasture with well-fed cattle peacefully grazing, the action was the same, slapping of thigh and “That’s my patch.” It wasn’t a lie, the patches on his overalls were his. There were the groaners, they abounded. “Marriage is like taking a bath, after a while, it isn’t so hot.” Giving a character reference– “I saw a worse one, once.” The grandkids knew all the one liners and groaned as the litany began. And the head shakers. With a serious demeanour, “You know when geese fly in a V, one line is longer than the other. Why is that?” Expecting a dissertation on the science of nature, the first timer was left shaking their head. “Because there are more geese in that line!” Laughter is good for the heart. The Reader’s Digest had it down solid; pages of clean jokes intersecting serious articles. Quotes and cute kids sayings a page fillers. May we never take ourselves too seriously, may we find joy and laughter in our every day living. A light heart and a joyful spirit are gifts to be owned and shared.

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It’s more than a feeling Observation I will never forget this interview as long as I live. I was visiting with a couple who were about to be married. I asked them the same two questions I had asked others before them: “Do you love each other?” and “How do you know?” The answers they gave revealed a love that was real, deep and guaranteed to last forever. To protect their privacy, I will not share their answers. But I will share four significant traits of the love they expressed for each other, because they model for us a love that we all need to give and receive– especially in crisis times like these. First, their love was personal. It was deeply rooted in a relationship that they treasured dearly and would have given all they had, if necessary, to preserve. They were best friends. They were each other’s biggest fan. They were confidants. They were partners on projects that prepared them for a life together. And– they were in love. They were devoted to

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they were married. They were content to allow their relationship to strengthen and their love to grow until they knew it was strong enough to carry them through all the challenges of married life. Finally, I believe their love was providential. It was the closest thing I have ever seen to the love St. Paul described in 1 Corinthians 13; a love that is patient, kind, humble, trusting, caring and unending. That love wasn’t something that they were able to generate from within themselves. It was a gift from God. It was God’s love flowing through each of them, to the other. This love is a love we desperately need during the crisis times in which we live. It is a love that puts others first; a love that is willing to

give up some of the privileges we enjoy so that we and those with whom we share this community, province, country and world can be protected from a virus that has already infected far too many people and taken far too many lives. Our governments are doing what they can. They can pass protective orders, implement support programs and provide funds. But they cannot personally love and care for each of us. God expects us to provide that type of comfort, encouragement and care to our families, neighbours and friends. Today and in all the days ahead, I pray that each of us will be the loving and caring person that others may need; and that we will receive the same love and care from others. Be strong! Stay safe! Have faith! Together with God’s help, we will survive. PS: This week, I greet a special group of loving and caring people. Some are close by. Some are far away. Some are in heaven. To you all– Happy Mother’s Day!!

MP Dan Mazier condemns firearms ban; slams Liberal Order in Council Submitted Media Release Member of Parliament, Dan Mazier, has strongly condemned the Liberal government’s recent announcement that banned 1,500 models and variants of firearms. On May 1, Minister of Public Safety, Bill Blair announced an Order in Council that immediately banned the sale, transportation, importation and usage of a list of firearms that were previously legal to licensed gun-owners. An Order in Council resulted in no parliamentary debate, something that is leaving many Canadians, including Mazier, in fury. Mazier, a licensed firearms owner himself, understands why Canadians are outraged. “Let me be clear, I will always support common-sense f irearms policies that keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and combat gang-violence; however,

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Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament and Conservative Party representative for the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa area.

this firearms ban will not do that,” stated Mazier. “Look at the data; the vast-majority of gun crimes are committed with illegally obtained firearms. How does taking away a legally purchased firearm from a legal firearm owner

address the problem?” questioned Mazier. Strict requirements are currently in place to own firearms in Canada which also requires the owner to have an up-to-date Possession and Acquisition Li-

cense (PAL). Requirements such as intensive training courses, frequent background checks, transportation and storage regulations, magazine capacities, and continuous eligibility requirements exist. Additionally, requirements to be a member of an authorized firearms range, additional training and safety courses, and registration of firearms is also mandatory for those who hold restricted firearms licenses. Canada’s Conservative Opposition had already presented a plan to target crime and gang-violence including measures such as support focused on police anti-gang and gun units, action on rural crime, tougher sentences to violent offenders, a Canadian Border Security Agency Firearms Smuggling Task Force and increased access to mental health and addictions treatments. Continued on page 21

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A thought for Mother’s Day Being a mother, A humbling experience. Great responsibility, Worries and tears, Fun and laughter To see them grow up. Loving and strong, Caring for others. Lord, bless our mothers In times of trouble and tribulation. Help them to love You and honour You. Dear Lord, “Let her children arise up, and call her blessed”

(Proverb 31:28).

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Illness and influenza

The following is taken from The Remarkable History of the Hudson’s Bay Company by George Bryce. In this excerpt, he is describing an outbreak of cholera. “A serious epidemic visited the Red River in the year 1846. Sheriff Ross describes it in the following graphic way: “In January, the influenza raged and in May, the measles broke out; but neither of these visitations proved fatal. At length in June, a bloody flux began its ravages, first among the Indians and others among the whites; like the great cry in Egypt, ‘There was not a house where there was not one dead.’ On Red River, there was not a smiling face on ‘a summer’s day.’ From Jun. 18 to Aug. 2, the deaths averaged seven a day, or 321 in all, being one out of every 16 of our population. Of these, one-sixth were Indians, two-thirds half-breeds and the remainder white. On one occasion, 13 burials were proceeding at once.” Infectious diseases have long been part of history. When the Europeans came to “Rupert’s Land”, they brought with them many diseases that were devastating to the Indigenous. Eighty per cent of some tribes died in a short period of time, critically effecting the knowledge base passed on through the elders. In the 1760s, a small pox variolation was discovered in Britain by Edward Jenner. The HBC saw the overwhelming effects of small pox on the Indigenous peoples and started a program to vaccinate them. The Indigenous learned how to arm to arm vaccinate one another. As soon as the cowpox pustule appeared on a vaccinated person’s arm, it was used to vaccinate another person’s arm. This helped reduce the spread of smallpox to the groups that were able to participate. The old cookbooks had sections for medical recipes. Recipes from cookbooks that I own: Cholera remedy: Mix in a small bottle equal parts of tincture of opium (laudanum), rhubarb, capsicum (red pepper double strength), camphor, and spirits of nitre, essence of peppermint double strength. Shake well and cork tight. Dose: From five to 30 drops every 15 minutes. Dose for children, from two to 10 drops. Relief from asthma: Sufferers from asthma should get a muskrat skin and wear it over their lungs with the fur side next to the body. This will bring certain relief. For chest colds: Make a mustard plaster of 4 Tbsp. flour to 1 Tbsp. dry mustard and enough water to make a paste. Spread on a flour sack cloth and cover with another. Place on the chest and leave for 15 minutes until skin is slightly red, but no longer, as it may burn your skin. Hacking cough: Drink a mixture of equal parts brown sugar and vinegar. Chest congestions: To a pint of gin, add 12 garlic cloves. Let sit for a week to mature. Take a tablespoon of gin twice a day. Stuffy nose: Place a slice of onion in a cloth and tie around your neck. The “Spanish flue” was first reported by the Spanish media during WWI, thus its name. The war was instrumental in the spread of the disease in Europe and Canada. As Canadian troops travelled from the east to the west by train, they brought the virus with them. As the soldiers on the train became sick, they were dropped off at hospitals along the way, thus seeding the virus across Canada. In Winnipeg, they quarantined the sick men at a military hospital, however the virus “escaped”. Soon, all schools, cinemas, church services and other such gathering places were closed province-wide. Hospitals were overflowing and makeshift hospitals were set up. There were not enough medical staff to go around and many volunteers stepped up to deliver care. Their work of caring for and feeding affected families was so important in the pandemic. It killed at least 1,200 Winnipeggers out of a population of 180,000 at the time. The ultimate feel-good food, chicken soup, is good for all ailments. If you are not a dill fan, use 2-3 tsp. of dried rosemary instead of the dill. This makes a very meaty soup.

Neepawa Settlement Services spotlights a kind gesture

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These wings were sent to Settlment Services, courtesy of Miles For Mental Health.

By Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Sometimes the littlest gestures can make the biggest difference in a person’s day. A prime example of that recently occurred at Neepawa Settlement Services, all thanks to Miles For Mental Health (MFMH). Over the course of the COV I D -19 pandemic, MFMH committee members have been recognizing the efforts of a number

of local frontline worker groups. They’ve done so by offering them a free lunch made by one of Neepawa’s local restaurants. The workers at Settlement Services received this pleasant surprise on Thursday, Apr. 16, as they received a wonderful lunch provided by the Brew’s Brothers restaurant courtesy of Miles For Mental Health. Set t lement Ser v ices executive director Don

Homemade chicken noodle soup 2 Tbsp. oil 1 onion, diced 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 6-8 cups chicken broth 6 bone in chicken thighs, skin removed 2 carrots, thinly sliced

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 3 tsp. dried 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 2 tsp. dried salt and pepper to taste 2 1/2 cups uncooked noodles 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, four to five minutes. Add chicken broth, chicken pieces, carrots, celery and parsley. Bring to boil and reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot, take out the bones and return meat to pot. Add the dill and noodles. Cook, until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes. If it is too thick, add a bit of water. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

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Walmsley noted in a message shared on social media that they were totally surprised and very touched by the gift. Walmsley and the rest of the staff noted that they wanted to inform the community at large of the tremendous generosit y shown through this gesture; and to support the efforts of the MFMH group in raising awareness of mental wellness issues in our communities.

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Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede cancelled

2020 has proven to be a historic year for the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede, though not in any type of way that organizers had been hoping for. For the first time in its 66 year history, the event, known as Canada’s largest pioneer festival, has been cancelled. Last week, the province announced details for reopening services and businesses, post COVID-19. As part of their long term plan, there will be no mass gatherings, such as concerts, festivals and major sporting events, before September, at the earliest. Due to that timeline, the 66th Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede, which was planned for July 23 to 26, had to be cancelled. A tough decision Manitoba Agricultural

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The 2020 edition of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan is for the event to return to Austin in 2021.

Museum president Angie Klym said they understand the reasoning behind the province’s actions. “The health and safety of the visitors, volunteers

and all of the supporters of the Reunion & Stampede is paramount to us. We understand the guidelines that have been laid out in the Public Health Orders

are in place to ensure public safety,” stated Klym. “We thank everyone for their support and kind words as we have worked through this difficult decision. Al-

though we are not able to gather this year, we look forward to the return of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede in 2021.”

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Other options for support Klym added that while this decision will make for a challenging year in terms of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum financials, they will find a way to weather the storm. She added that because the Manitoba Agricultural Museum is a charitable organization, any donations provided by supporters are tax deductible under the Canada Revenue Agency regulations. The Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede is held each year in the community of Austin. It is staged by the Manitoba Ag r icultural Museum, which is dedicated to the collection and preservation of Manitoba’s agricultural heritage.

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1960: Dragoons train in Neepawa

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hurrell.

110 years ago, Friday, May 6, 1910 Where is that other Birnie correspondent? Is he brooding? We don’t hear him clucking.

70 years ago, Thursday, May 11, 1950 Flood waters making their home uninhabitable, Mr. and Mrs. David Cullen, of Winnipeg and their son, Roy, are visiting with Mrs. Cullen’s sister, Mrs. D. Bredin.

100 years ago, Friday, May 7, 1920 The boast of a Chicago publisher, that he used more paper in his Sunday edition than all Canadian dailies used in two days, has been brought to the United States senate committee, which is investigating the shortage of newsprint. 90 years ago, Tuesday, May 6, 1930 It now transpires that the angels of Mons, which were repeatedly seen during the World War, were motion pictures throw n upon screens of foggy, white cloud banks. The machines were mounted in German airplanes flying over the British lines. The object was to frighten the superstitious. It succeeded very well when tried on the Russian front, but did not work with the British. A soap manufacturer was once asked why he did newspaper advertising altogether and did not follow in the footsteps of other manufacturers, putting up signboards, printing almanacs, etc. He replied that, in his experience, he found that the men who did not read newspapers did not use soap. 80 years ago, Tuesday, May 7, 1940 May all our children be acrobats. Otherwise we don’t see how they’re ever going to make ends meet. –Ex Pte. L. Hurrell, of the Highlanders, returned to his duties in Winnipeg on Monday after spending the weekend at the home of his

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60 years ago, Tuesday, May 10, 1960 The new Civil Defence role ascribed to the militia in Canada during the past year received a full workout during a weekend exercise, by C Squadron (Neepawa) of the Twelfth Manitoba Dragoons. Emphasis was on c om mu n ic at ion s a nd rescue operations during the training exercise, which took place under “field conditions”, using a large, vacant farmhouse about six miles west of town… Rescue squads of six men took turns examining the build ing, locat ing “casua lt ies”, apply ing first aid, and removing victims from the building to a nearby “field dressing st at ion”. T he v a c a nt farmhouse was intended to represent a building in which there had been an explosion and to which the teams had been called to give assistance. 50 years ago, Thursday, May 7, 1970 C on g r at u l at ion s t o Mrs. K. Campbell, who observed her 85th birthday on Saturday, May 2. 40 years ago, Thursday, May 8, 1980 The smallest recorded newspaper page size is 3”x3 ¾”, used for the Daily Banner of Roseburg, Oregon, in 1876. Don Kow itch has operated a basement photo

studio as a hobby for almost three years in Kindersley, Sask. Finally, he says, he has found the “all round perfect opportunity” in Neepawa to become professional. Photography By Dan is scheduled for a mid-May opening at 224 Hamilton Ave., the former Portwest Music Centre… Dan and his wife, Penny, live in Wellwood with their 19-month-old daughter and are awaiting the arrival of a second child this summer. Twent y st udent s of NACI have just returned home from a trip to Europe taking in two of the world’s most intriguing cities, London and Paris. 30 years ago, Tuesday, May 8, 1990 Imagine Frank Ford’s surprise when he discovered that one of his cows had given birth to three calves overnight. “I was shocked,” said Ford, who has about 95 head of cattle on his farm, just south of Eden. “I thought she was going to have twins, but I never expected something like this.” Ford’s Charolais-cross cow, which was bred to a Gelbvieh bull, calved on Saturday, Apr. 28. All three calves are healthy following the unassisted birth. “It’s pretty rare to have an unassisted birth like this and have all three calves live,” said Ford. 20 years ago, Monday, May 8, 2000 A new writing award, initiated by the province, has been named after Neepawa-born Margaret Laurence. The Margaret Laurence award will be given to a f iction writer, while the Alexander Kennedy Isbister award will be given for non-fiction.

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Easy does it! The “casualty” on the stretcher is not a dummy, but a real, live Dragoon whose “injury” has been diagnosed as a “broken back”. Lashed to the stretcher, he is being lowered to the ground from the second storey window so gently that he scarcely knows he’s being moved. Training officer WO2 E. D. Cantwell can be seen at right (peaked cap).

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Haircut experience a little different with regulations

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Left: Hymie the Haircutter has made some changes at his barber shop to ensure physical distancing. The hedge clippers might not be exactly how he cut Ray Kulbacki’s hair. Above: Lori McIntosh (foreground) and Kelsey Wilson are both able to have a client in their stylist chair at Venus while still maintaining distance between.

Continued from Page 1 Wilson said that not only do they have the provincial restrictions to follow, but there are also salon industry restrictions they will have to abide by. “I am very impressed with the Manitoba Government and our salon industry for implementing these regulations to make the salon safe for our clients and

ourselves,” Wilson stated. “The one restriction that is affecting us the greatest is we will no longer be able to schedule as many clients as we did previously,” she said. Hymie added that the regulations have made quite a few changes in his business as well. “There’s a lot of different stuff we have to do, but it’s just the new normal

now,” he expressed. Wilson explained that the stylists at Venus had been following the guidelines the province put in place before they were forced to close, but now there’s even more they’re doing to keep the business safe. “We will be thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the entire salon prior to opening, wearing

masks ourselves and encouraging clients to wear masks,” she noted, adding they will also be disinfecting the work stations between each client. Clients of Venus will also have to wait outside until it’s time for their appointment, to avoid people congregating in the waiting room. Wilson added that clients should come alone, or if the ap-

pointment is for a child, only one adult should accompany them. Customers will also have to remain in the stylist chair for the duration of their appointment and they won’t be able to touch any products– they’ll have to ask a stylist for help if they want to purchase something. While they were closed, the stylists at Venus kept busy.

They spent their time earning certification with some of their suppliers through online courses, as well as organizing client call-back lists. “And, of course, enjoying our time with our families!” Wilson said. “We missed everyone and look forward to seeing everyone!” she concluded.

Red River Ox Cart seen on Mountain Avenue in Neepawa A Red River Ox Cart isn’t something you see every day on the streets of Neepawa, but this one was pictured on Mountain Avenue, in front of the Press building, on May 6, 1967. Driving the cart was Norman Tellier of La Salle, MB, a farmer and carpenter, who was taking six weeks off for his own Centennial Project. He was taking his ox and Red River Cart to Fort Carlton, west of Prince Albert, SK, following the old Carlton Trail, which the carts used to follow. Mr. Tellier built the cart himself and raised the ox as well. He left Winnipeg two weeks prior to this picture being taken and travelled about 70 miles by cart. Storms and a couple of sick days for the ox put him behind schedule, so he arranged to travel part of the way by truck, with the cart loaded on a trailer. NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVE PHOTO

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Neepawa Rotary Club president Ron Nordstrom (on right) presents a cheque for $1,500 to Amanda Naughton-Gale, of the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre (formerly the Salvation Army). Usually at this time of year, the HOPE group from the high school and Rotary would join forces to organize a food drive. Due to health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the food drive was cancelled. Naughton-Gale said, “Donations such as this are even more important to us now. With the Thrift Store being closed and the spring food drive with NACI HOPE and Rotary not able to happen, we were unsure how our supplies would last the summer. Through the generous support of our community and with the help of some federal government assistance, we will be able to assist our clients fully throughout the summer.”

Manitoba Open Farm Day has been an annual event for the past 10 years, providing the opportunity for thousands of people to experience the agricultural industry by visiting farms and other agricultural sites around the province. The Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies (MAAS) has been privileged to deliver this worthwhile program on behalf of Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development. Due to COVID-19, however, the 2020 Open Farm Day event has been cancelled. The first priority of this event has always been the safety and health of the people involved, including host sites, invited guests and the public. Through many conversations, the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Open Farm Day was reached in order to continue to put the safety and health of all participating first. MAAS would like to thank all Open Farm Day’s dedicated host sites who have shared their stories with all the visitors who have come to learn about the agriculture industry in Manitoba. MAAS will continue to consider options for 2021. Thank you to all for your interest and support of Open Farm Day. For more information, go to www. openfarmday.ca.

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New gun law targets law abiding citizens By Micah Waddell Rivers Banner

For many gun owners, this past week’s announcement from our “great” leader was incredibly disappointing to hear. An unbelievably loose ban on “assault” firearms has effectively made it illegal to own any form of sporting and competition rifle. The Prime Minister was quoted, stating, “Why do you need an AR-15 to hunt deer?” A ludicrous statement, given that it has been illegal to hunt with such weapons for a long time. The requirements for a weapon to be banned were found to be entirely cosmetic in nature (military in appearance), having nothing to do with the function of the weapon. Reasons such as “high capacity magazines” were also brought forward, another item that has been illegal for many years, the maximum magazine size for a semi auto rifle being five rounds. The firearms that can now no longer be owned are almost all semi-automatic actioned firearms, weapons that require no cocking, racking, reseting, or reloading between shots; pull the trigger until the

magazine is empty, when you give not that that is a emergency power valid point given the to a minority govnumber of hunternment, whose ing rifles that are interests do not made in that action. align with the If the government people they are wished to dissipate intended to repthe violence in this resent. country, changes In the two to border security photos, you will need to be made, see two semi-autoas well as cracking matic firearms, down harder on one being my CIL gun theft. model 233 .22 caliThe ban was bre, a semi-auto“justified” by the matic rifle, a small past shootings calibre, mind you, throughout our but in close quarcountry, almost ters (where most all of which were shootings occur), carried out using the lethality would illegally obtained remain the same firearms smuggled as a higher caliinto the country, PHOTO BY MICAH WADDELL bre. This tiny little with the exception Top picture: A CIL model 233 .22 calibte semi-automatic rifle, a tiny firearm, used priof the handgun firearm used by many for pest control and target shooting. Bottom marily for pest used in the Nova picture: An AR-15, a more intimidating looking firearm to a rifle layman. control and target Scotia killings. That The differences between these two rifles, other that appearance and shooting at the particular firearm velocity are virtually nothing. Rivers range for (the only gun that fun, is one of the was actually a legal Can- taxpayers, who only use the Black Water BW15, an easiest guns to obtain high adian firearm) was taken these guns for target shoot- airsoft rifle, firing under 500 capacity magazines for. A from a RCMP officer who ing. Under the new ruling, it FPS. It is almost as though couple of clicks online and was shot down during that has been found that due to the government just did a you can order a 100 round heinous shooting. In other calibre size, any unchoked Google image search and magazine (legal to obtain words, the gun control chan- shotgun is now also illegal. banned everything they saw but illegal to posses) for this ges will fix nothing. For some odd reason, even that looked even remotely pest control tool. The .22 This change in legislature a break action 12-gauge tactical, without checking is cheap and plentiful and seeks only to disarm the law shotgun got caught up in if they were even real guns. easy to obtain, but it doesn’t abiding public, Canadian all this mess. Also banned is This is what happens look scary.

Below that unassuming little guy is one of the banned fire arms an AR-15 chambered in .223, barely larger than the .22, but with a lot more velocity, due to a larger powder load. This gun is limited in magazine size to five5 rounds. It is much more expensive and difficult to get a higher round “mag” for these guns. These are also limited to recreational use only, sport and competition shooting at a gun range. The difference between these guns? Aside from velocity and appearance, nothing. The current minority government has essentially banned a Canadian passtime on opinion and fear of some black plastic cosmetics. It will be interesting to see how this new regulation will be enforced, given that for many years now, Canadians have not had to register individual guns, only being required to register themselves as law-abiding gun owners. Micah Waddell is the owner and publisher of thr Rivers Banner. The views expressed in the editorial are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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Spring Ag Issue Auction businesses relying on online sale options By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

With the 10 person limit on gatherings due to COVID-19, auction sales have had to use a different method to get their bidders. While online auctions have been used for a number of years in the industry already, auction businesses are now relying heavily on the internet to be able to hold sales during the pandemic. Bill Klassen runs an auction business out of Winkler, but holds sales all over Manitoba, many of which are farm auctions. Klassen shared with the Banner & Press how his business has been able to continue serving his customers. “When the restrictions were announced, I contacted each client and offered to run the auction... online only– or they could postpone until the restrictions are lifted,” Klassen said. “A few chose to postpone, a few chose virtual online bidding.” “We have had online bidding as an option along with regular live in-public auction for at least a dozen years, so that was not a problem. Crying the auction with attendance in the little box in front of me seemed a bit weird at first, but very adaptable. I like the odd challenge,” he expressed. Klassen explained that for the virtual online bidding, the auction staff would be on site, displaying and selling as if it were a regular sale, but without the bidders there in person. All bids would come in online. “This worked remarkably well,” he noted. “We did have a situation where the buyer realized the internet connection was too slow to keep up with the bidding, so he came on site, stood his distance, bid and purchased the item he wanted and left the scene. We have had a max of 10 people on site, including auction staff, for maybe an hour or so.” While all of Klassen’s auction sales in April had been online only, he noted that the bidding has remained strong. “Without a doubt, we have seen a strong market for good agriculture equipment. Even the well cared for 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s equipment has sold very strong.” Not only have there been good results in the bidding,

Klassen noted that the auctions have seen a wider range of buyers registered online. “[People] seem to be curious, or bored from the isolation. But strong attendance, all the way through,” he said. He added that they still encourage people to come in person before the sale to inspect the items in which they’d be interested, while still adhering to physical distancing guidelines. Even though Klassen said that the online-only auctions have been working well, he noted that he is look-

ing forward to getting back to regular sales eventually. “Many people are very ready to come to onsite live auctions with the neighbours and friends, [to have a] hot dog with good coffee and a brownie,” he expressed. “The virus way of doing auctions has been a real good experience. It is certainly not near as much fun as a live onsite auction, but given the circumstances that are present, I’m kind of glad I, along with my staff, could be part of the solution to this world-wide situation.”

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Canada’s largest independent hog farming operation is now under the banner of HyLife Foods. On Tuesday, May 5, HyLife announced that it has bought ProVista’s hog farming operations. The acquisition consists of 37,000 sows, as well as a nursery and finishing barns, with most of those operations located in Manitoba. In total, ProVista has 252 employees and a production capacity of around one million hogs annually. The two companies are familiar with one other, having worked together since 2011 on a variety of joint ventures. The purchase price for this transaction has not been disclosed. Facilitating future growth In a media release announcing the purchase, HyLife’s president and chief executive officer, Grant Lazaruk, lauded the future merits of this deal. “We have a long working relationship with ProVista and look forward to build-

ing on all the hard work that they have done,” said Lazaruk. “This acquisition enables HyLife to expand our production team and secure hog supply to facilitate future growth.” Lazaruk also noted that both companies share similar values and that HyLife is excited to welcome new employees into the fold, who are highly experienced in raising quality hogs. As for the reasoning behind the purchase of ProVista, HyLife’s spokesperson, Kevin Geisheimer, told the Banner & Press that the company is always looking for growth opportunities. “We saw this as a tremendous opportunity to team up with a company that we are very familiar with. We have had partnerships in the past with [ProVista] and a strong business relationship over many years. This acquisition will secure supply for our nursery and finishing barns and pork processing operations in Neepawa. It will also provide HyLife with flexibility for future growth.” Previous to the deal, P r oV i st a A g r ic u lt u r e

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What’s cookin’ Back into the swing of things Area golf courses reopen with a few new rules in place Neepawa? By Eoin Devereux

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Last winter, Neepawa Natives Junior “A” hockey fan and billet family mom, Cory Ford decided it would be neat to find out what hockey players like to fuel up on between games. It’s well known that young hockey players can consume a lot of food when they chow down. Just ask any hockey billet or parent. With submissions from players, parents and fans, Ford accumulated over 160 pages of players favourite recipes, memories, pictures and personal touches. The book has been in progress for a few months and Ford said she had a lot of help from people, especially from Carlea Stewart, Mary Ellen Clark and Kim Forsman The book is now on sale for $20 and Ford can be reached by calling or texting 204841-0330 or by email at: Neepawanativescook@ hotmail.com

McIntosh commits to NAIT Ooks Former Yellowhead goaltender headed west for 2020-2021

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The next stage of Sadie McIntosh’s hockey career will take her west to Alberta. The former Yellowhead Chiefs goaltender recently committed to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and will play for the NAIT Ooks hockey program. McIntosh, whose family resides in Neepawa, has accumulated an impressive on-ice resume over the years. She joined the Yellowhead Bantam Chiefs in the 2017/18 season. In the two years with the season, she posted a 17-7-7 record and played a big role in the success of the Chiefs at that time. After completing her time with Yellowhead, McIntosh moved on to the Assiniboine Community

College (ACC) Cougars and sported a 6-0-3 record and a .960 save percentage with the program this past season. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology was founded in 1962 and is a polytechnic and applied sciences college, based in Edmonton, AB. The women’s hockey program has been a member of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference since 2000 and won three league championships. Congratulations Sadie.

The waiting game for Manitoba golfers is finally over. After a prolonged period of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, golf courses across the province were officially allowed to reopen on Monday, May 4. The reinstitution was part of the Manitoba government’s multi-phased effort to gradually restore services, open businesses and increase recreational opportunities. Phase one of the plan included the resumption of outdoor recreation, a category in which community golf and country clubs fall under. Glad to be back To say that Westman’s golfing enthusiasts were ecstatic that they’re now able to play a round would be an understatement. Courses across the region, including the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC), were f looded with calls from people interested in booking a tee time. NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said it’s nice to be talking about the game with players once again. “Early on, it’s been hectic. A lot of people have been getting in touch with us, asking about the reopening schedule and what types of rules would be in place for the course. But, it’s been good talking with some of our regular club members, people we’re familiar with and just hearing how everybody is looking forward to getting back out there,” said Cameron. Patrick Law, the general manager for the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club, offered a similar assessment

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the wait. “With all the uncertainty over the past few months, no one really knew when we would be able to start. Now that we’ve been given the go-ahead, people have something to look forward to. The course looks fantastic. Mark [Kerkowich] and the grounds crew have done a tremendous job dealing with, not just [COVID-19], but also the weather conditions. It’s good to be thinking about golf again.”

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Carberry Fair cancelled for 2020 the fourth time Carberry Ag Society has not held a fair Carberry Ag Society since it started. The last time Everyone at the Car- was 87 years ago in 1933 berry Agricultural Society so it has been quite some was hoping that the 2020 time since a cancellation version of the Carberry occurred. The other two Fair, scheduled for July 3, years were 1904 and 1910. 4, and 5, would be able to All of us at the Ag Society go ahead safely as it is the are disappointed the fair true definition of an event cannot go ahead, as we take that brings a community great pride in organizing together. Unfortunately, this event. We would like after the provincial govern- to thank all of the sponsors, ments announcement on volunteers, exhibitors and Apr. 29 that there would patrons that have supported be no large gatherings until us in the past and hope you September, it is clear that will come back in 2021. there is no way to hold the We hope everyone has a 2020 version of the fair and healthy and happy summer, it will not be held this July. and we will see you at the According to historical “Biggest Small Town Fair” records, this will only be in 2021. Submitted

New teacher arrives in Carberry

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

Life has been very busy for Karissa Kirkup recently. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in kinesiology and education on Apr. 24 and commenced her first position at Carberry Collegiate teaching physical education without any students on Apr. 27. Kirkup grew up in Portage la Prairie and Virden and was quite proficient in hockey and fastball. She played centre for four years with the Westman Wildcats AAA midgets during her Grades 9 to 12 years, before spending a year playing with the Maine Black Bears in the United States College League. This was followed by four years of study and hockey with the University of Manitoba Bisons. She was a Bison assistant captain and they won the Canadian University Hockey Championship at London, ON. Karissa also served as the vice-chair of the University of Manitoba Athletic Council. Karissa is regarded as a positive, hardworking, people person who is looking forward to meeting and forming a relationship with her students.

Here and there By Gladwyn Scott

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Carberr y’s Sandhills Golf and Country Club has opened Monday, May 4 with some special regulations, stated president Tammy Murray. Matt Letkeman is vice-president of the club executive, with Chris Unrau in charge of the grounds. His groundskeepers are Derek Samagalski and Josh McMillan. Rob Van Kommer is in charge of the clubhouse, but the restaurant will not be open for now. Carts will be limited to one per person unless there are two people from the same household. Tee times are 15 minutes apart and open to club members. Casual golfers are allowed with registration at the clubhouse. Social distancing is emphasized. Hand sanitizer is available. Golf

cups will be raised to avoid touching and flags will not have to be removed. In the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) annual bantam draft Sunday, Apr. 26, Carberry’s Carson Bjarnason was taken 86th overall by the Winkler Flyers. Bjarnason, who played goal for the Southwest Cougars for the last two years, is a Grade 9 honours students at Carberry Collegiate. With Manitoba schools potentially closed to students till September 2020, Beautiful Plains School Division has temporarily laid off some of its bus drivers, educational assistants, librarians and cafeteria staff. - Six Mountain View School Division collegiates (Roblin, Grandview, Gilbert Plains, Dauphin, Ethelbert, Winnipegosis) have decided to hold 2020

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graduation ceremonies in September. Locally, plans are still underway to hold some form of graduation in late June. Po s t me d i a h a s a n nounced that 15 communit y newspapers in Manitoba and Ontario will close April 30 due to dwindling revenues. In Manitoba, Quebecor owned newspaper, Red River Valley Echo, Carman Valley Leader, Interlake Spectator, Selkirk Journal, Stonewall Argus and Teulon Times, Morden Times, Prairie Farmer and Winkler Times will cease operations. However, locally owned newspapers like the Stonewall Tribune and Selkirk Record are flourishing with local content and community support. My main writing focus has been on sports and education which is very quiet

with no sports and schools closed. So we focus on a small community team in the Neepawa and District Baseball League of the 50s’. Springhill (1950-58) was a tiny hamlet northwest of Neepawa, which had grain buyer, George Wilkinson (nicknamed Steps and a half ), as their manager. After four years with Eden, he moved, along with future Hall of Famer, Duane Yerex, to start a new team of former softball players. Not many wins were recorded in the first two years, but the addition of Lorne and Weldon Kilburn, who farmed in the Springhill area and were former members of the Neepawa Cubs, made them competitive. The addition of the Hockin boys from Mentmore sparked the team to the 1954 Neepawa and District Baseball League Championship. In the following year, Wellwood won the third and deciding final 1-0 over Springhill to capture the

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league title. Del Hanson, a new district Mountie, belted a home run to break up a pitching duel between two future southpaw Hall of Famers, Duane Yerex and Hanson. Manager George Wilkinson, moved to Winnipeg and several players left to obtain work which forced a very good country ball club to fold. Del Hanson, a popular athlete, moved from Carberry to Winnipeg and was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 2001 at home plate prior to a Winnipeg Goldeyes game. Sick with cancer, he felt he would not last until the main ceremony at Morden. He passed away the night before the Goldeyes game, so the induction ceremony at home plate was held as planned, with his wife and family accepting on his behalf. Dozens and dozens of Mounties attended his induction and his funeral in St. James.

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Obituary Walter Raymond Wiebe

April 24, 1935 – April 30, 2020 Walter Raymond Wiebe, of Kelwood, passed away April 30, 2020 at the Neepawa Hospital. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Martha, of 64 years; three daughters Karen (Ken) Reimer, Pat Shopland, Audra (Rick) Thiessen, son Joel (Amanda) Wiebe; eight grandchildren Dustin (Janessa) Reimer, Dantin Reimer (fiancé Valerie Grenier), Avery Thiessen, Cody (Sarah) Thiessen, Burgandy Thiessen, Mercedes Wiebe, Montana Wiebe and Sierra Wiebe; and one great grandson Arden Reimer. A private family Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the Riding Mountain Cemetery, with Pastor Josiah Preuter officiating. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

Bennedict (Benn) Popien Benn Popien, of Brandon, Manitoba, formerly of Neepawa, Manitoba, passed away peacefully, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of Mary. Benn was born on January 3, 1926 to Joseph and Elizabeth Popien. Although Benn went to school in Clarksville, Benn’s hometown was Polonia, Manitoba. Benn met Mary in 1953 and they were married at Donatien et Rogatien Church in Prudhomme, Saskatechwan on January 4, 1954. They settled in Polonia in 1954, where they farmed for 23 years. In addition to working the land, Benn held numerous other jobs prior to joining Manitoba Hydro in 1969, working in construction on the H-Line south of Dauphin. He left the corporation in 1970, when both his father and wife Mary became ill. Two years later, he returned to Hydro as an operator driver, working at Jenpeg, Williams Lake, Wanless and other areas throughout the province. His last posting was in the Rivers area, where he was an operator driver for more than 15 years, until his retirement in December 1988. Benn was involved with the church in his earlier years. Benn was always ready to lend a hand to a neighbour or family member. He was known to ask his children and later his grandchildren if they checked the oil in the vehicles “as it won’t run without oil, you know”. Benn’s interests included playing the harmonica, tinkering with motors, repairing his vehicles, playing cards, especially “seven beats all”, and dancing. Travelling was another hobby, as he loved to drive. Many trips were taken to BC and Alberta to see his children and grandchildren. Benn was predeceased by his father Joseph, mother Elizabeth, brothers Edward and Tony. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Mary of 66 years; their children Bernadette, (Robbin), Frank, (Lynn), Greg, (Linda), Louise, (John) and Denise; Benn had 12 grandchildren (Mark, Juanita, Eric, Avery, Adam, Tyler, Jerilyn, Michael, Kelly, Erin, Kyle and Danielle) and 14 great grandchildren and two more great grandchildren awaiting arrival shortly. One of whom is named after great grandpa! Benn is also survived by his sisters Margaret, Catherine (Doug), Irene (Ed). The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Moller, the staff at the Brandon Regional Health Centre and Dobchuk Funeral Service. Special thanks goes to Delores for keeping our family connected during this difficult time. Due to current gathering restrictions, a celebration of Benn’s life will be held at a later date at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Neepawa, Manitoba. If so desired, donations can be made to St. Dominic’s Church.

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Painter, beloved wife of Cy Painter, on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age 83 years in Portage la Prairie.

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Joyce worked in various businesses and enjoyed her work, but her true joy came from the many relationships she built with both her coworkers, customers, and students. In her late teens, Joyce took a year to teach school in a one room schoolhouse in Hartford and carried fond memories of that experience throughout her life. Later came work at the Portage Mutual followed by Simpson Sears and finally at McCain. They brought strong relationships with colleagues and customers that carried on long after she left. Joyce spent her final years at Lions Prairie Manor. She continued as she had always lived, connecting with those around her. The family cannot thank the Parkside staff enough for their compassionate and excellent care during Joyce’s time there. Joyce was predeceased by her mother Alma Buchanan, father Earl Crandell and stepfather Howard Buchanan. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a memorial service will take place at a later date with interment at Evergreen Memorial Garden Columbarium. In celebration of Joyce’s life, if friends so wish, donations may be made in Joyce’s memory to Lions Prairie Manor Foundation, 24-9th Street SE, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3V4. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

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Joyce was well named, because joy was what she brought to a room. She found humour in everything. And when she laughed, the room joined her, because her laugh was impossible to ignore. She had a big heart and passed her amazing empathy on to her family. Joyce was born in the town of Neepawa on August 24, 1936 to Alma and Earl Crandell and was their only child. She had fond memories of growing up in Riding Mountain being surrounded by family and friends. Joyce married the love of her life, Cy in June of 1957 and they made their home in Portage la Prairie. Together they raised their two children Debbie (Orvel) and Dan (Lorne). The house was filled with warmth and laughter. And practical jokes. Yes, Joyce loved to play practical jokes. Anyone could be a target, so she raised children that appreciated life but learned to sleep with one eye open. Time with family was one of her many pleasures and family dinners were a special time for all to be together, whether a simple family meal or special occasions. No one ever walked away hungry. Joyce and Cy became avid campers and set up their trailer across the prairies. Time was spent enjoying nature and close friends. Joyce built strong relationships with friends. Gladys and Margaret have been with Joyce from both her early adulthood to her time at Lions Prairie Manor and really are her de facto sisters. It was with great excitement that Joyce and Cy welcomed a new focus in their lives, their grandson Brandon. Joyce spent wonderful moments with Brandon in their time together. Once retired, Joyce was also fortunate to spend more time with her mother Alma and stepfather Howard during their twilight years. Having this time meant so much to Joyce.

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February 20, 1923 – April 26, 2020. With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Orlo Grace North on April 26, 2020 at the age of 97.

Leo Sherman Watt Leo Sherman Watt passed away at the Neepawa Health Centre on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 at the age of 100 years. Leo was born at Inkerman, Manitoba on December 13, 1919. He was the youngest of nine children born to William and Sarah Watt. Soon after his birth his family moved to Kelwood. After moving a few times during his childhood, Leo and his mother returned to Kelwood in 1937, after the death of his father. He worked on his brother Roy’s farm until he joined the army in 1939. He trained in Portage, MB; with the Royal Canadian Mechanical Engineers at Dundurn, SK; and Camp Borden, ON and then left for England. Leo landed, under fire, on Juno Beach in France June 6th, 1944 as part of the 10th District Depot of the Royal Canadian Engineers D-Day invasion. He later moved through Belgium, Holland, and eventually into Germany. He returned to Canada in December 1945. In 1946, he married Muriel Wetherill and they purchased a farm near Riding Mountain where they resided for over 50 years. They had a daughter, Enid, born in 1947, a granddaughter, Corina, born in 1969, and a great-granddaughter, Alyssa, born in 1996. Leo farmed for many years near Riding Mountain until he retired and eventually moved with Muriel to Neepawa. Throughout his life, Leo enjoyed playing hockey and was a valuable member of the Kelwood Senior Hockey team, where he was known as “the Kelwood Sparkplug”. He would often walk the many miles from his farm near Riding Mountain to play hockey games in Kelwood. He also enjoyed curling, bowling, dancing, shooting pool, and in his later years, playing cards and floor shuffle at the Neepawa Drop-In Centre. In December 2019 Leo celebrated his 100th Birthday with family, friends, and local dignitaries at his home in Neepawa. Thank you to all those caregivers who aided Leo in staying in his home for as long as he did. Leo is pre-deceased by his mother, father and all 8 siblings; son Ralph in 1952; and wife Muriel in March 2006. Leo is survived by his daughter Enid Graham (Rene Bernuy), granddaughter Corina Cooley (Kevin) and great-granddaughter Alyssa Cooley (Chase Fardoe), and numerous nieces and nephews and their extended families. Thank you to the staff at the Neepawa Health Centre for their fabulous care of Leo over the years and during his final days. Your caring and dedication during this difficult time is greatly appreciated! Internment, with his wife Muriel, will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion or The Neepawa Drop-In Centre.

Daughter of Archie and Grace Fleger, Orlo was born on February 20, 1923 in Gladstone, Manitoba. She was raised in the Coldstream district west of Neepawa, Manitoba until leaving to attend business school in Winnipeg. She was working in Winnipeg when she met her husband, Roy, at a dance in Franklin, Manitoba. He was serving in the RCAF at the time, stationed at McDonald AFB. They were married on August 4, 1944 and farmed in the Brookdale, Manitoba area after his discharge. They were the proud parents of two sons, Kenneth and Laury. In 1955 the family moved to Brandon and then in 1958, to Fort St. John, BC. They subsequently returned to Brandon in 1961 before moving to Langenburg, SK in 1963. Orlo and Roy moved to the BC lower mainland in the early ‘70s where Roy passed away suddenly in 1980. Orlo returned to Brandon in 1980 to be near her elderly father. Orlo then relocated to Kamloops in 1994, where she came to make many new friends. It was here that she would meet the second love of her life, Mr. John Kuharski. The love shared by these two made everyone smile. They were constantly giggling, teasing and telling stories, often described as “a couple of teenagers”. Quite a description considering they were married when Orlo was 85 and John was 87! Their love was inspirational, a love that brings a tear to your eye. Orlo is survived by her husband John, as well as her son Laury, daughter-in-law Arlene, grandchildren Dan (Casey) and Jen (Jon), and great grandchildren Hailey and David. She is sadly predeceased by her son Ken, brother Jim, and sister Gwen. She is also survived by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of longtime friends. She will be fondly remembered by Laury’s extended family as well as John’s children and their extended families. Orlo’s laughter and music will be sincerely missed, especially by her friends at The Shores. The family is very grateful for the amazing, caring support Orlo received at The Shores, Royal Inland Hospital and Overlander Extended Care. Thank you to the nurses and caregivers who took such excellent care of her, especially in her final days. In respect of social distancing, a service will be held later when we can all gather together to celebrate and remember a life well lived. Arrangements entrusted to Kamloops Funeral Home • 250-554-2577 Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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Notice The Rural Municipality of Alonsa

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REGARDING THE 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of The Rural Municipality of Alonsa intends to present its proposed 2020 Financial Plan at a Public Hearing at the Kinosota Community Center located at 53 Kinosota Front on the 27th day of May, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the RM of Alonsa will be using physical distancing practices during the Public Hearing. Please RSVP by phone to (204) 767-2054 or emailing rmalonsa@inetlink.ca to ensure that we are able to accommodate all those wishing to attend. We will also accept written and verbal questions to be read aloud at the Public Hearing. Copies of the proposed Financial Plan are available for review and may be requested by any person during the regular business hours of the Municipal Office located at 20 Railway Avenue in Alonsa, Manitoba. Dated this 29th day of April, A.D. 2020. PAMELA SUL, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer The Rural Municipality of Alonsa Phone: (204)767-2054

Obituary With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him slowly fade away, Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest, we had to say goodbye today, But for loving you, we are blessed. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

William (Bill) Stewart Brown

Bill was born April 23, 1929 at Shoal Lake, the eldest son of Tom and Jean Brown. He was a skilled athlete, winning many awards while in school. He was asked by the Brandon Wheat Kings to come and play for them, unfortunately, his coach would not give him his release, as the team was playing for the Junior B Championship of Manitoba. When he was 18, he joined the Manitoba Power Commission, which later became Manitoba Hydro, and worked with the company for 41 years. Bill became a lineman, working around Virden, setting poles and stringing lines for all the oil wells. He joined the Masons in 1967 and he was the Worshipful Master in 1976. Bill took up bowling and golfing, 2 sports he really enjoyed, going to Clear Lake. We were fortunate to travel to Weslaco, TX for a few winters, spent time in Arizona and visited the Grand Canyon and travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada. We travelled to Nashville to the Grand Ole Oprey, New Orleans and to Hawaii, a place he thought was just wonderful! A life well lived! Bill was predeceased by his parents and brother Tom, of Sault Ste. Marie. Bill leaves to mourn his wife Donna, son Doug (Susan) of Ponemah, MB and son Gerry (Carol) of Minnedosa. 2 grandchildren Dominique (Garett) Hampton of Minnedosa and Brenden (Megan) Brown of Kemnay, MB and his 3 great grandchildren Tucker, Cassidy and Everett. Also left to mourn are sister-in-law Pat Brown and family of Sault Ste. Marie, brother Gordon (Francis) Brown of Carmen, MB and many nieces, nephew and cousins. A private family burial has taken place with interment in the Minnedosa Cemetery. Rev. Kathy Platt officiated. White’s Funeral home of Minnedosa was in care of arrangements. Donna and family wish to express their appreciation to all the staff of the Minnedosa Hospital and Minnedosa Personal Care home for the wonderful tender, loving care that each one of you did for Bill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne will accept requests for application of dust control, on a PRE-PAYMENT BASIS, on municipal roads in front of residences within the Municipality. The cost is $300 per 300 ft. Upon request, forms can be emailed or faxed or downloaded from our website www.glenella.ca Deadline to submit request forms is Monday, May 11, 2020.

PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during the 2020 season: 1. To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries. • Glysophate • Maverick III • Premium 3 Way 2. To control pests such as mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite. The proposed dates of application will be from June 1 to October 15. The insecticides to be used include: • AquaBac 200 • BTK Biological Insecticide The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of the notice to the department below. MB Conservation Pesticide Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

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“It’s time to applaud this Country’s Volunteers” We had our volunteer appreciation tea set for April 23 2020. But then the pandemic hit our nation. We still like to applaud our awesome volunteers who are volunteering at Neepawa Health Centre and Country Meadows PCH. Thank you Meals on Wheels drivers, Ministerial Association, Morning Devotional, Dog Handlers, Palliative Care, Teen volunteers, Auxiliary Ladies, Choirs, Activity Assistance, musicians, one on one visitors, Adult Day Program, Inner Wheel, Neepawa Natives, EAL students, Alzheimer Walk, Resident Council, Touchwood Clients. Thank you for your dedication of time you are giving to our patients, residents and clients’ life. Jeannine Adriaansen Volunteer Coordinator

Obituary Sandy Campbell Colin Francis Alexander Campbell, aka Sandy Campbell, has gone on ahead of us to a pain free, loving, cancer free life. Sandy was at his home in Kinosota, where he wanted to spend his final hours. Sandy was surrounded by family, friends and music that he cherished throughout his 65 years of life. Sandy was predeceased by his parents Mac and Hattie Campbell, his wife of 28 years Virginia Campbell, his sister Betty McLeod and husband Howard, his sister Maxine Ross and husband Jack, his sister Hazel Graham and his brother-in-law Vince Stoneman. Sandy leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many fond memories: his wife Vicki, his son Malcolm Campbell (Tania), his daughter Jillian Moar (Jeremy), his son Christopher Potts (Marion), his daughter Julia Stoneman and his son Kirby Sinclair, his grandchildren Caine Boys, Colin Campbell, Owen Campbell, Emma Moar, Julianna Moar, Ben Moar, Devon Potts, Ayla Potts, Shaynen Halkett-Stoneman, Naira Batson-Stoneman, along with his brother Eldon (Audrey) Campbell, his sister Sharon (Ivan) Skoropata, his brotherin-law George Graham, his brother and sister-in-law Brad (Tammy) Stoneman and his sister and brother-in-law Brenda (Mark) Stoneman and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends. Sandy was born in Portage La Prairie, MB on March 5, 1955, the youngest of six children. Their household was full of love, laughter, music and a closeness that has been passed on to generations of family. Sandy worked at various places. He taught many about the “mechanics” of machines, motors and life. “There is a fix for everything” . Sandy spent the last 27 years working at the Department of Education with Pupil Transportation. Training school bus drivers and safety for all students across Manitoba was very important to Sandy. He was very proud to talk about his work and tell stories about his travels all over the province. Sandy has probably travelled on more roads in Manitoba than any of us. Following school buses to ensure the buses and students were doing everything to be safe. Besides his work, music was Sandy’s passion. As we all know, he was an amazing singer, guitar and banjo player and yes....even the fiddle. Any type of music was fine with Sandy..old time music, rock, classic rock, country, blues, pop, Irish tunes, anything went! He loved to share the stage with everyone. Sandy was very proud of how talented his entire family is. He loved that the talent is passing down the generations. Traveling around, playing music with

“Campbell Brothers”, “The Campbell Band”, “One Night Stand”, “Michael Campbell Band”, “Cameron Campbell Band” and “The 4 x 12s” to name a few, was when Sandy was his happiest. He was very proud of all of the musicians. If there was a chance to help with a benefit, Sandy was always ready to play music for free.

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If Sandy wasn’t playing music, he was playing darts. He travelled to many dart tournaments around the province. The Kinosota Dart Club holds their annual tournament in May. There weren’t too many things that stop Sandy from attending and helping with the tournament. Sandy’s dart family was very important to him. For the past few years, Sandy became more involved with the Manitoba Metis Federation. He became the chairperson for Manitoba House Local and worked towards helping our community. Sandy was involved with providing better education about and for Metis people and worked towards better health and wellness for the community. Sandy was always working to have our community gather together. Sandy was also a member of the Michif Child and Family Services Board. He sat as an elder on this board and was proud of the work this group is doing. Sandy was also the one who thought that Kinosota should have it’s own cougar. Next time you drive by the Kinosota road and see the cougar on the rock, give thanks to Sandy and Manitoba House. We would like to thank our family and friends for the love and support over the last year as Sandy battled cancer. With so much support, you all made him stronger. So...in the words of Sandy Campbell, “That’ll be good then, thanks”. A wake for Sandy will be held on Friday, May 8, 2020 beginning at 2:00 pm from Vicki and Sandy’s residence, 52 Front Road, Kinosota, MB Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm from St. Bede’s Church, Kinosota, MB. A time of viewing will be offered from 12:30 to 2:00 pm at the church. Rev. Jona Weitzel will officiate and interment will take place in St. Bede’s Cemetery. Due to the pandemic, social distancing measures will be in place and gatherings will be limited to no more than 10 people. The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services Facebook page. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Sandy to the Manitoba Metis Federation Bereavement Fund, 300 - 150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 0J7. Sneath-Strilchuk -Ste. Rose Chapel 204-447-2444 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Rocky Lionel Wallace Creasy June 21, 1956 – April 1, 2020 Rocky Lionel Wallace Creasy passed away suddenly on April 1, 2020 at the age of 63 years. Rocky was predeceased by his parents Bud and May Creasy, his brother Randy and daughter Angela. He leaves to mourn his wife of 19 years Janice Pornie Creasy, daughters Michelle and Sheena Creasy, granddaughter Tanika Creasy, sister Jane Link and family and brother Shane Creasy and family, nephews Lionel and Andrew Creasy. step children Jenifer Houle, Sheila, Eddy, Isaac Mayo and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. In Heaven Does time exist in heaven? Do you rise with the sun? Does your morning begin with laughter and love? Do you get to take walks and reminisce with the sister I miss so? Are you standing on those perfect shores Side by side with Grandma and Grandpa? Do you have them all beneath the glow of heaven? Surrounded by music And all the songs we held so dear. I think heaven must be grateful to share in that song. The river is so wide And the ocean so deep And I get swept away in the sorrow. I open my mouth to speak And there is no sound I’ve been down this long winding road before But I’ll keep driving on Someday I’ll find my way home again As long as I can find my way to that song too. Love Michelle.

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By Gail Freeman-Campbell Daughter on Call With a sparkle in her eye and sass in her speech, she turned 100 years old on May 2. Think about that for a minute – 100 years old with a sparkle and some sass still in her. In her case ‘years old’ is probably better described as ‘years young’. The things she has witnessed and experienced in 100 years is overwhelming in the details. This is a lady that remembers the day the Queen was born; not many people live to be the Queen’s age, let alone have memories of the day she was born. She has travelled in everything from a horse and buggy, to a car with a crank start, to the vehicles we

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use today. There are memories of when the first telephone was installed in their home and how the ‘nosy’ neighbours would listen in on everyone’s business! Just think of the advances the telephone has had in the last hundred years – it’s gone from a huge wall mounted wonder to one that fits in a pocket. And today’s phones do more than just call people! This sweet lady has also gone from radio shows as a child, to movie theatres and drive-in theatres and then from cable and satellite movies to Netflix. She has memories of her father getting up in the night to put wood in the stove to keep them all from freezing. Her mother would make them breakfast on that wood stove and the tastiest homemade bread and

pies. Imagine her wonder when she received her first electric stove and the confusion of a microwave’s capabilities. The microwave would have simplified some things for her; but she never trusted it, so it was used as a bread box instead! This darling century young great-great grandmother has experienced so much, seen many advances in technology and medical care but she has also witnessed and experienced much grief in her lifetime. I suppose that happens when you live to be a 100. She has buried her twin sister, her husband, her husband’s twin brother (yes, twins married twins), siblings, countless friends and most recently her beloved son and grandson. While there may be joys and accolades

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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

and other subjects to be determined. Full Time Term Teacher September 8, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday, May 8, 2020. For more information Contact Nathan Dmytriw Submit letter of application and resume to: ndmytriw@trsd.ca Nathan Dmytriw, Principal Glenella School Box 59, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0 Phone 352-4253, Fax 352-4330 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

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that go with turning 100 years old, living that long comes with equal amounts of grief. So how does one stay so sweet and positive having endured so much in her lifetime? Perhaps it’s her sense of purpose to knit, quilt, bake cookies, visit with her family from the newborns to her remaining sons who are now in their 70s. This amazing lady’s name is Gladys Freeman and she is my grandmother. The big family birthday celebration has been postponed due to COVID-19, but we did have a socially distanced celebration of sorts. She got her birthday cake, was able to visit with a few family members and she received a birthday congratulations letter from the Queen!

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(1 Position) .7 Resource Teacher & .3 other subjects to be determined. Full Time Term September 8, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday May 8, 2020. For more information Contact Nathan Dmytriw Submit letter of application and resume to: ndmytriw@trsd.ca Nathan Dmytriw, Principal Glenella School Box 59, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0 Phone 352-4253, Fax 352-4330 or kspeiss@trsd.ca Krista Speiss, Principal Grass River School Box 160, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0 Phone 352-4410, Fax 352-4410

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Continued from page 5 “I can guarantee that if the government were to put forth funding for anyone of our proposed initiatives, it would do more to combat the root cause than a firearms ban ever will.” stated Mazier. “The millions of Canadians who are proudly law-abiding firearms owners, many of whom live in our riding, use firearms in a legal, responsible and safe manner, to punish them for obeying the law is ridiculous. I am deeply concerned for what comes next; this is a very slippery slope” added the MP who noted that the ban will impact 105,000 firearms that were previously and legally existing in Canada. Furthermore, Mazier slammed Justin Trudeau’s approach to handling such an announcement and the timing associated with it. “My heart goes out to the friends and families of the victims killed in the horrific attack in Nova Scotia, but I am disgusted that Justin Trudeau would use immediate emotion to push his Liberal ideological agenda.” Although Trudeau cited the Nova Scotia attack as additional justification for the ban, authorities have confirmed that the shooter did not have a firearms license, making all of his guns already illegal. Additionally, Mazier expressed disbelief in the Liberal’s failure to introduce parliamentary debate on such a decision and instead use an Order in Council. “The Trudeau Liberals have made it clear throughout this pandemic that they do not respect the democratic role of Parliament. That cannot continue, they need to be held accountable. The Prime Minister should have introduced legislation with debate on this matter” added Mazier who believes the focus of government should be on COVID-19 recovery initiatives at this time. Mazier expressed that his office has received nearly 100 emails and calls since Friday condemning the ban. He has encouraged constituents to put pressure on Liberal, NDP, and Bloc MPs by calling and writing to their offices expressing the same concern. “I am anxious to go back to Ottawa to ensure that the concerns of the people I represent are heard,” concluded Mazier who has been working from home during the pandemic.

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Mother tongue

A reflection on common sayings you heard from your mother By Helen Drysdale Neepawa Banner & Press My friend and I have been chatting on the phone every day during this quarantine time. Talk often comes up about our childhoods. It has me remembering my childhood and all the sayings my mother used with her seven children. I remember my mom’s words well. “Eat your liver and onions. There are children starving in India who would love this.” How did she know that kids in India would like my liver and onions? And why were the kids in India the only ones starving for liver and onions? Equally puzzling were the gruesome dismemberment tales. Remember, this was before the days of air-conditioning in cars, when air conditioning meant opening the windows all the way down. Whenever one of us kids would put our arms out the window, she would tell the dismembering tales. I questioned how a tree 100 feet away would rip our arms from our body. Then there was the jumping on the bed issue. How could jumping on the bed break my head into a hundred pieces if I was using my feet to jump? I hated being asked, “Close the door, were you born in a barn?” Of course she knew I wasn’t. She was there at the birth wasn’t she?

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Whining in our household was a no-no. It always led to “Do you want something to whine about?” Stupid question. Never say you were bored, as that led to a chore, because if we were bored, a chore gave you something to do to combat the boredom. I remember tacked to our cupboard door was a little sign that said, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” When we were afraid of a bug or spider, mom always said, “Tu es si grand et le bibbit est si petit,” which translates to “you are so big and the bug is so small”. As I grew older, other sayings surfaced. Sayings that followed me, like, “You’ll understand when you’re older”, “ask a stupid question, you will get a stupid answer”, “who died and left you boss”? When you went out, there was the 20 question game. “Where are you going, with who, how late will you be, will there be other parents there?” and on and on it went. I really believed other parents never grilled their children that way. Whenever I asked my mom why I had to endure the third degree, she would reply, “You will understand when you’re a mom.” When I grew up, I vowed never to use “mother jargon” on my kids. “I will never, ever say that to my kids.” Now, two kids and three grandkids later, never say never.

Speaking the “mother tongue” doesn’t begin upon giving birth. It comes slowly. One day, you will hear yourself talking and you think your mother is in the room. Scary! I can remember the first time I said to my hurt and crying child, “What, no blood? I guess you’ll live.” And you wouldn’t guess what was pasted on my cupboard door. In our home, children were still starving in India and work was character building. “Because I said so, that’s why” and “Someday, you will appreciate your brother/sister” were often heard. My kids were on the receiving end of “Go play outside! It’s a beautiful day” and “When I was your age…” Now my grandchildren get, “If you don’t eat your supper, you won’t get any dessert” and “sometimes life isn’t fair, get used to it”. How does this all happen? Perhaps our motherly instinct clutches at straws to guard our kids from real and imaginary dangers. Perhaps it is easier to repeat your mom’s sayings than to find new ones. Whatever the reason, it happens. Soon these little snippets of “wisdom” become second nature. If you are a mother, you will understand. And if you are not a mother, you will understand when you’re a mother. For all the moms out there, happy Mother’s Day.

Real Estate

Home on quarter section of land near Riding Mountain This quarter section near Riding Mountain has a lovely, updated two bedroom, two bathroom, 1,700 sq. ft. home, complete with two decks, two patios, a gazebo, a greenhouse, a fireplace, a jetted tub, a walk-in shower, a 2,800 sq.ft. shop, corrals, hay Next time you advertise your real estate listings storage and much more. with us, consider sending in pictures and details It is situated northeast of a home you’re selling that’s not included in of the town of Riding your ad. It could be chosen to be our feature Mountain, just off the listing in our real estate section that week! pavement.

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