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E f fect ively i m med iately, Manitoba is shutting down. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial public health officer, announced that as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, the province will move to the Critical level (red) on the #RestartMB Pandemic Response System. These tougher new restrictions are in response to the ongoing increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the province.

“We are at a critical point in our fight against COVID-19, and we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable Manitobans and ensure our health-care system is there for Manitobans, when they need it,” said Pallister. “This is a team effort, and we all have a role to play in protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our community. By taking these measures seriously, we are going to save lives.” Non- essent ia l ret a i l stores, gyms, movie theatres, salons and churches will close. All recreational

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facilities and sports activities will be shut down, sa id Dr. Roussin, but schools and child-care centres will remain open. Non-essential travel is also being discouraged. “We are truly at a crossroads in our fight against this pandemic,” Roussin said. “We need to turn these [COVID-19] numbers around and we need to turn them around now.” The widespread closures may be in effect for up to four weeks, or two incubation periods of the virus, Roussin said. Additional details on Page 15

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School bus safety not Additional COVID cases identified in local schools forgotten amid COVID-19 By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

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Following confirmed cases in HMK and NACI last week, a case of COVID-19 has now been confirmed at the Neepawa Middle School.

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Two more ca ses of COVID-19 have appeared at schools within the Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD) region. The first new COVID case was identified on Nov. 4 at the Twilight Colony School. In a letter sent to parents/guardians on the matter, it stated that Twilight Colony School is working closely with public health officials and following their recommendations. Case confirmed at NMS The second case was confirmed at Neepawa Middle School (NMS) on Sunday,

Nov. 8. For the case within NMS, the investigation has determined that the infectious person was in the Middle School on Nov. 3 and 4. Based on the public health investigation, the exposure at the school was thought to be low risk, with the infection not believed to have been acquired at the school. Close contacts connected to the case have been identified and advised to self-isolate. Anyone who is a close contact has already received a letter or phone call from public health. A pair of COVID-19 cases within the Beautiful Plains School Division were also announced last week. One was located at

Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) and the other discovered at Hazel M. Kellington ( HMK) School in Neepawa. None of these schools are permitted to release the name or any identifying information about the confirmed case of COVID-19 to any member of the school, community or media.

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our buses are at capacity for the current guideline we are under. We have one student per seat, unless they are from the same household or the same in-school cohort,” he explained. Young noted that, as well as adding another bus route, they have also altered some routes and changed some start times, in order to keep the congestion at drop-off points to a minimum. “As with all our employee groups, our bus drivers, our transportation supervisor and bus mechanics have been fantastic in stepping up, being extremely flexible and accommodating the needs we have had to adapt to during the pandemic,” Young expressed. “I cannot express my gratitude enough to our entire divisional team (our students, our families, our communities and our staff) for all they have done during this time of rapid change. Every single group I mentioned has taken on more responsibility.”

These fogging devices are maintained, filled and kept operational by our custodial staff. We also have our bus maintenance garage doing periodic cleaning of our buses as they are serviced.” In addition to several levels of cleaning, the division has also worked to get fewer students on the buses at one time, to make physical distancing easier. Before the school year started, they put out a call to parents, asking any of them who were able to consider driving their kids to school rather than having them ride the bus. Young noted that there were 30 families in the division who were able to accommodate the school’s request, but for many, it wasn’t a viable option. “The number of students riding the bus is lower than usual,” Young said. “But the vast majority of our students are still being transported. We have added one additional bus route to accommodate increased spacing. Currently,

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What’s new at Carberry Plains Arts Council universe that is all consuming, with layers of detail that reveal themselves with each moment your eyes discover them. In the past, Melissa has done a lot of consignment work, which she will still do every once in awhile, but primarily, she paints for herself.

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A collection of art by Melissa Parayeski-Day, of Austin, MB, is on display on the Carberry Plains Arts Council website, including this piece.

Submitted Carberry Plains Arts Council The Carberry Plains Arts Council has been working hard to adapt their programming and projects to suit safety guidelines set by public health officials. The arts council website, www.carberryarts.ca, has undergone a complete overhaul to include an “Art at Home” page with crafting ideas– free kits are available through sign-up at Carberry North-Cypress library, delivery within Carberry only! There is also work by two talented artists who have been creating some exciting work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Melissa Parayeski-Day Some of us have our words to communicate where

we’re at and how we feel about the world around us, and others– like Austin, MB painter Melissa ParayeskiDay– speak in images. There have been many changes to Melissa’s life these past few years, learning to manage Lupus and the limitations it’s placed on her physical abilities and capacity for meeting daily challenges. Melissa has had to accept early retirement in order to give her health and family the attention that is needed. She struggles, as many of us do, with thoughts of what her goals and accomplishments could be if she had been able to continue her career. Her daily life is a constant battle of managing priorities as she struggles to keep the

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integrity of her quality of life. Art has been an outlet for Melissa, creating a space that is all her own, where she can channel her dreams, emotions and give tribute to her influences and inspiration. Developing her skills as a painter has afforded her the focus beyond her immediate circumstance to transcend and be everything she desires without the limitations that daily life has imposed on her. Experiencing her work is very much like being transported to a

Vov Abraxas: Wasp Odyssey Northwestern Ontario media artist and musician Vov Abraxas has been busy creating an episodic series called “Wasp Odyssey” from the comforts of his home in Thunder Bay; adapting LOL figures to make a cast of colourful characters and using his musical prowess to create a score that transports you to a new level of consciousness. This socially aware piece covertly tackles issues such as normalcy bias, befriending people who are poison, fear vs. walking into the line of fire. The captain and crew of the Wasp encounter a mysterious shell that appears on board the ship. Mayhem ensues, as the captain is forced to confront the eye that watches, with the help of his magic horse. Vox Abraxas has been programming music and playing live shows for 12 years. He recently started merging into media inspired by the political climate brought to the surface by this pandemic. He has also released an album for his project called Lonely Sea Monster called Archipelago

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Never too old for a storm day

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t the outset, I think that all levels, be it government, staff, medical professionals and volunteers, have done a lot of great work to try and get our elderly people through the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Canada and in Manitoba, there have been care home deaths. Many have been in homes owned by Revera. This column is not making any judgements on anyone, but simply is put out there as information that might bring about some helpful change. Revera care homes is wholly owned by The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments). According to online searches, PSP is a Canadian Crown corporation established by an act of Parliament in September 1999. PSP Investments is one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with $168 billion of net assets under management as of March 31, 2019. It invests funds for the pension plans of the Public Service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. More than 800 professionals manage a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. PSP Investments’ head office is located in Ottawa, ON and its chief business office is located in Montreal, QC. Therefore, Revera, which has had so many unfortunate deaths due to COVID-19, is actually owned by the Government of Canada. The PSP reportedly takes 7 to 12 per cent in returns on their investments from Revera. I ask the question cautiously, but could that 7 to 12 per cent be better spent in upgrading care and infrastructure at the care home? It’s a very delicate question, but it does need to be asked. Any investor is entitled to a return on investment, but it seems a neepawa

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Ken Waddell bit lacking either taste or wisdom for a Canadian Crown Corporation to be profiting from care homes at any time. It seems particularly bad that in the middle of a pandemic, the PSP Crown Corp (and the government of Canada) is profiting from care homes. One would think that every dollar should go back into various improvements. The long term question is, should care homes be run by pension fund investment companies? Their main aim is quality care, I am sure, but their high priority second aim is cost cutting and the profits. But the mystery goes deeper. It’s strange that the federal government is pressing for more investments in care homes and at the same time squeezing profits out of the care homes. The question goes even deeper. Should a federal government be using tax dollars to extend funding to care homes, knowing full well that it may improve the Revera care homes’ bottom line, which in turn will also inflate profits for their own Crown Corporation? It always pays to follow the money. Here’s another question. Last August, HyLife announced it was using the SteriwaveTM Nasal Photodisinfection for employees. The information on that treatment comes highly recommended as a method of controlling infections. I don’t know the cost, but up to the date of this writing, HyLife hasn’t had a C-19 case, as far as I know. You can see a video on this Canadian tested process here: https://www.

dropbox.com/sh/ntmck1p9utkl5jx/ AABRMdOu6PTlt25zSvCsJgD8a? dl=0 If this process is effective, perhaps it should be used for every care home resident in Manitoba. Seeing as the Revera-owned Maples care home residents were all tested and about 70 per cent tested positive, the nasal process listed above might have been a very good investment. And isn’t it strange that 70 per cent tested positive at Maples and were all deemed to not have symptoms? Meanwhile, testing of symptomatic people only yields about 10 per cent positives. I think the public needs to know that answer. On the surface, it looks like it would make a lot more sense to test care home residents than it would to test people in the general population. Perhaps every care home resident should be given daily doses of Vitamin D, which has been proven to be needed to fight any infection, including C-19. Lots of questions– and the media and the politicians need to be addressing these questions and likely many others. I think we have all had enough of endless numbers, we need to bear down on what works and look seriously into what might work 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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he soft, steady drizzle on a cool November day was incentive enough for me to stay put, right after running just one errand. It was a relief to be back in my warm, safe home. A whole day with no schedule nor forced HOMEBODIES a gend a . I k new f u l l wel l what shou ld be accomp l i s h e d Rita Friesen and it a l l involved working at the computer- a column, a reflection and a sermon outline and bulletin. It was not about to happen. The Saturday paper was prominent on the table, the crossword puzzle called plainly. And I heeded the call. Pencil (it has to be a click pencil and that becomes hard to find, for they are Miss Daisy’s chew toy of choice!) and paper I headed for the big comfy chair. Time slipped gently by. The thought of making a real supper and inviting guests tickled, until I acted on it. Ham and scalloped potatoes and the kids thought they could swing by. Peeling potatoes and crafting a slow cooker for cheesy scalloped potatoes was delightful, a little time consuming but delightful. Dessert? Why, just last week my guest had expressed a desire for unbaked chocolate cookies, known in our household as moose poops. All the ingredients were still before toss date. Bonus! Another portion of my storm day disappeared without me nearing the work station. I salted the driveway and turned on the lights. Supper was a slow delightful catch-up time. The light bulb in the office was replaced– because of my advanced age my grands don’t want me standing on chairs or ladders with my arms extended, so they see to those tasks. I wanted an article from social media shared with two of my sisters and I lack that technology. The newspaper in Abbotsford had a feature article on our uncle, a veteran, David Thiessen, turning 100 on Nov. 11. My grand was pleased, and quick, to accomplish that task. Another portion of the day slipped away. A bit more time at the crossword, a Hallmark Christmas movie and there went a chunk of time. Time with my feet up, relaxing and resting, so certainly not wasted time. The clock, however, continued to tick so I determined to accomplish at least one of my selfdirected assignments. As I elected easy listening music, I wondered how soon the holiday music would return. And then I remembered the little white ceramic church purchased last year and determined it was more seasonal that holiday so it should/could be taken out of storage and in a place of honour. That took a while for I found a snow man or two that could/should appear as well. And the clock was still ticking. Oh, and I had at least one phone call to make… As the day was drawing to a close, I remembered other storm days, the sense of a gift of time, the freedom of eating too many moose poops, the drifting through the day. Being safe, knowing my loved ones are safe, gave the day licence to drift. Not playing hooky yet feeling a sense of unexpected freedom. A perfect storm day.

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s this column falls rather neatly between the Canadian and American Thanksgiving holidays, I thought I would share some personal reflections on life during a pandemic. I’m sure there have been days when we all feel like we are living in a war zone. Well, we are in a war. But this war is against an enemy that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It can show up at any time and in any place. It can attack without warning; and its effects can be serious– sometimes deadly. It is not to be taken lightly. Controlling, and ultimately conquering, it requires vigilance and diligence from all of us. Every citizen of every country on earth is a front line soldier in this battle. Our orders are simple: “If you don’t have the virus, don’t get it. If you get it, don’t spread it.” And thanks to public health officials and those who assist them at the local level, we have been given the tools we need to carry out our orders. We just have to use them con-

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Neil Strohschein sistently. In our communities at least, we have not had to deal with the wide spread shortages of essential goods and lack of essential services that were common in the two world wars. It is true that there have been disruptions. It is also true that some people have been hurt much more than others. And while government programs will offer temporary assistance, it will be a long time before the money lost due to the pandemic will be recovered– and in some cases, it may never be recovered. On a positive note, I have been very encouraged to see how people are using social media to provide services that pre-pandemic, were provided in person. Public school and college students have had access to teachers

thanks to Zoom, Skype, Facetime and other forms of instant messaging. Exercise classes have been offered online. So have church services. We’ve been able to connect with local businesses by phone or email, order things we need and either pick them up or have them delivered to us. The locally owned small businesses that we may have taken for granted pre-pandemic are now being recognized as the essential services that they are. We’ve had to stay at home and shop at home. Maybe we had to pay a few dollars more for some things. But we didn’t have to pay for the gas, meals and other costs we incur when traveling to a major centre. And we helped a local person generate income, which can be used to help

isolation. Some are getting anxious, nervous and impatient and in some cases, there are serious outbursts and violence is on the increase. When I read my Bible this morning, I noticed that

in Bible times, there were also some very disturbing situations. God is talking through Isaiah to the nation of Israel and it made me think of the situation we are in, in this country. Isaiah tells us in chapter 5:15-16 that “the people will be brought low and everyone humbled, the eyes of the arrogant humbled. But the Lord Almighty will be

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support our local economy. I hope this habit will continue post-pandemic. Local businesses have been there for us so far. We now need to be there for them. What has encouraged me most, however, has been the extent to which people have been reaching out to their friends and neighbours and offering them the help they have needed. We have learned what it means to love our neighbour as ourselves; and we have become a kinder, gentler, more loving and caring community as a result. We’ve learned to work together, laugh together, cry together and support each other. And we’ve gained a new appreciation for the talents, resources and dedication local people have and give to their communities. Looking back, I can see how God has been with us. I’ve seen his hand at work among us– in the ways I’ve described above and more. For what he has done, I say, “Thank you, Lord;” and “Thank you to those through whom he has worked.”

exalted by His justice and the Holy God will be proved Holy by His righteousness.” I believe that God’s justice will spread over the world. May this Pandemic be an eye-opener for us to see Who is still in control. Let us keep in prayer for our nation and world, stay safe and abide by the guidelines given to us.

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Freshie Day– Part 2

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

World War II

By Rick Sparling Neepawa Banner & Press

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Pictured is the E.F.T.S #35 air base located at what is now Neepawa’s airport.

When the Second World War started, Britain looked to the Dominions for training of the needed air crews. They lacked the space to accommodate training and operational facilities and were so exposed to enemy attack. Canada stepped up to the plate. It offered several advantages: closest to Britain made for easier transportation of men and equipment; had lots of air space; far from active fighting; and the ability to manufacture aircrafts with easy access to the U.S. market for aircraft parts. Canada answered the call for help by establishing the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (called the Plan). Across the nation, many schools were set up to train the men of the air force. In Manitoba, 24 such BCATP facilities were built in record speed, most operational in less than a year, and more responsible for training pilots, navigators, air gunners, wireless operators and more. These training schools hosted men from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and, to lesser degree, other allied countries. The war came soon after the Great Depression, the financial aspects of the BCATP were a huge bonus to the communities they came to. For Neepawa, construction began in September of 1941 and in early 1942, things were in operation. This construction generated many jobs and when finished, over 200 civilians were hired to help feed the men and maintain and run the facilities. Businesses like coffee shops, bowling alleys and dance arcades were booming and the local young ladies had plenty of opportunities to attend these places of entertainment. Twenty years ago, when Allan and I toured Scotland, we went to the towns his great grandparents originally came from. Allan had a name that did not appear on the map. We stopped by a large old hotel in the country-side to inquire. The desk person directed us to an older gentleman having tea in the sitting room. We introduced ourselves and he asked where we were from. We answered Canada. He gruffly asked, “where in Canada” and we answered, “Manitoba.” Somewhat gruffer, he asked, “well, where in Manitoba?” When we answered Neepawa, he smiled and replied that he spent time in Neepawa during the war, training to be a pilot. He had fond memories of his time in Neepawa, the beautiful blue skies and the wheat fields he saw from the air. He commented that as the fields were harvested, the flyer’s landmarks disappeared. What a small world. In the summer of 2016, I communicated with a gentleman from Australia. Originally from England he had trained in Canada and had been stationed in Neepawa for a short time. He had written of his war time adventures and wanted to send the library and the BP Museum a copy of his book. In his book, he talks of the white outs in winter he experienced during his time flying in Neepawa. His book can be borrowed from the Neepawa library. The title is “Beaufighters and Mosquitos” by Donald Jackson. Canada left quite an impression for those young men from other countries that lingers to this day. Should you get the chance, visit the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Brandon. It is the only museum in the world dedicated solely to the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan. The museum serves as a unique memorial to the men who trained and served and the ones who died for allied victory in World War II. Vegetables were plentiful during the war years, as almost everyone grew a garden. Easy to grow carrots were very multipurpose, used as veggies and often found their way into many desserts. During the war’s sugar rationing, my mother-in-law substituted honey as her husband Wilfred was an apiarist, so honey was readily available to them. Today’s recipes include both honey and the versatile carrot. Honey carrot loaf

2 eggs 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup white flour 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour

2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/3 cup diced candied ginger 2/3 cup raisins

In a bowl, combine the eggs, honey and oil and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and carrots. In another bowl, mix the flours, baking powder, salt and spices together. Add the flour mix to the creamed mixture and stir until just combined. Add the ginger and raisins. Pour the batter into a lightly greased loaf pan and bake at 350° F oven for around 50 minutes or until set in the middle and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool for 5-8 minutes and then remove from the pan for further cooling. 2 lbs. carrots 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup butter

Honey orange carrots

1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Peel the carrots and slice. In a pot of water cook carrots for about 15 minutes, until tender crisp. Drain the water off. Stir the remaining ingredients in to the carrots and cook over low heat stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes until carrots are glazed.

From a student in 1961... Getting up to the gruelling day was not easy, especially when you looked straight at a heap of material which would be your clothes for the day. This consisted of a burlap sack, shoulder pads, leotards, hockey socks and other so-called garments. After eating a hurried halfbreakfast and racing to be on time to prevent more severe punishment than was already in store, I finally found my torturer...I mean my Initiator, in a location some distance from our scheduled meeting place. Some of the activities included in the morning’s activities were shining what seemed to be dozens of shoes, washing a car with cold water and crawling along the sidewalks on my hands and knees. My initiator even went as far as making me brush an onlooker’s beard with a toothbrush, which was very amusing and interesting. Many other jobs were also forced upon the freshies. Later in the afternoon came the freshie parade, which was quite good, except for all the walking. At night, there was the swearing in ceremony, torture hour, followed by dance at which the Freshie King and Queen were crowned. Even though there were many ridiculous experiences, all this proved to be a lot of fun and everyone seemed to enjoy the Freshie Day.

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With a hat this tall, this Freshie Day victim surely must be royalty. Near the tip, block letters spell out the word “dunce”.

Another student’s report... For the past four years, on Initiation Day, I had gone to town in the morning before school to see “those poor freshies.” Now, this year, I was to be one of those poor freshies. How I dreaded that day! It was a bright, warm morning. Ten minutes past eight I was to be in front of the Bank of Montreal to meet my initiator. I reached there at the required time, all decked out in my burlap bag, boys shorts and baseball socks and a balloon on top of my ribbon-tied hair. I felt very foolish dressed in this strange costume, but when I got out of the car there were other freshies, so I didn’t feel quite as conspicuous. A group of us got together to do a number of foolish things on our way to school. One thing we had to do was

to go into Viscount School and sing for Miss Fraser. At twenty past two, the freshies were to meet with their initiators to get a costume to wear for the freshie parade at 3 o’clock. I was dressed as Jeff and a short boy was dressed as Mutt. In the evening all the freshies had to be sworn in. Then at 8pm came torture hour. All the freshies had been worrying about it. Sure enough, I was called up and had to sit up at the front on a stool with a dunce cap on during all the performance. After torture hour, we had the freshie dance. I found out that Freshie Day is not a day to dread, but a day to look forward to. I’m sure all of the freshies had a lot of fun. Next week, four students will answer the question, “should NACI maintain or abolish Freshie Day?”

Annual General Meeting MEMBERS OF NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP LTD. TAKE NOTICE THAT the annual meeting of the members of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-operative Limited will be held on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Arts Forward (VCC), Neepawa, MB Due to Manitoba Health Regulations this may change to a Webex Hosted Meeting (details to follow) Agenda Items will include: • Report of the Board of Directors • Financial Statements and Auditor’s report • Election of Directors • Appointment of Auditors

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Student Spotlight Here and There Annika Duguay By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

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Annika Duguary (inset picture) has excelled in a variety of sports, including figure skating, having competed at several high level regional and national events

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Annika Duguay (17), is vice-president of the Student Council and member of the 2021 Carberr y Col leg iate g raduat ing class. Last year, she was co-president with Matthew Salyn. An honour roll student, Annika has enjoyed playing the trumpet since Grade 7 in the Carberry senior and jazz bands. She excels in several sports, but figure skating has been dominant for the last eight years. Duguay has skated in many Canadian events, but the pinnacle would be the 2019 Canada Winter games in Red Deer, Alberta. She practises for two hours three times a week with coach, Tammy McKay, who has had a positive impact on her development, along with parents, Bruce and Kirsten. “Tammy is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.” Although competition has been limited lately, Duguay was one of seven skaters in the junior class at Portage on Saturday, Nov. 7. Fans were limited to one per skater and the judg ing was done remotely. In 2019, Annika was the recipient of the Competitive Skater of the

Year Award from Skate Manitoba. She also enjoys fastball at second base or shortstop with the Cougars. This summer, she played for coach, Angie Gudnason, in Glenboro. Cross country running has also been a challenge Annika has undertaken, with competition at the provincials in Grades 9 to 11. The Spruce Woods site, with its hills, was

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•Luke Robson (16), Carberry Grade 11 honour student, who is a forward with the U18 AAA Southwest Cougars, was selected as the league’s player of the week. He had one goal and half a dozen assists in Thompson in a pair of victories (11-0 and 8-0) against Norman North Stars. •Carberry Skating Club board members are Tanya Polasek (president), Kim Reynolds (vice-president), Amy Baker (treasurer), Jil lian Nichol Gaudet (assessment chair), Sarah Graham (publicity), Laura Eligh (fundraising chair) a nd Rox y K nees h aw (membership chair). “We are excited to offer our members an activity designed for social distancing and want to thank the community for their continued support of our program,” stated Polasek. •Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Alex Christ ison, who had major surgery at the Health Sciences Centre to deal with a brain aneurysm. Alex was rushed to Brandon and then to Winnipeg. He had nothing but admiration for the four surgeons who met the ambulance and rushed him into surgery. Alex is well-known in the area for his leadership with the

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The new visitor pod at the Carberry Personal Care Home.

Carberry Fair and for his sleigh rides. •Carberry Personal Care Home has received its all-season visitation pod. The visiting shelter has space for one resident and up to five visitors. The Manitoba gover nment has invested a total of $17.9 million for visiting shelters in the province. PCL, a Manitoba-based construction company, has been awarded the contract. Due to COVID-19, visiting privileges have been greatly restricted. The electrical and mechanical systems are designed for all year use. Entry to the visitation pod is by special arrangement and from the west side of PCH. Minnedosa has also received its visitation pod and others will arrive soon. Both the pod and the attractive stairway were quickly put

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Looking Back

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1960: Neepawa’s CNR water tower disappears

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

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110 years ago, Friday, November 11, 1910 Our contemporary says “Morrell’s blacksmith shop at Arden caught fire last week but was put out easily.” Where is the shop now– since it was put out? Was it put out of the village, or out of business? “Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.” Nov. 15– The shoe factory proposition at Portage la Prairie has fallen through.

70 years ago, Thursday, November 16, 1950 Calv in W helpton and Maurice Deveson, Neepawa’s young experts in swine judging, captured third place for all Canada in the premier swine judging competition, which featured hundreds of competitors at the Toronto Winter Fair. George Thomson has returned to his native Neepawa from Siou x Lookout to take over duties as sales representative for Swift Canadian Company. He succeeds Carl Malm who, after three years here, has been transferred to Winnipeg. Born in Neepawa, Mr. Thomson at the age of five moved with his parents from Wellwood to Winnipeg. He is a veteran of the Second World War and served with the Cameron Highlanders. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson at present are residing at the Hamilton Hotel.

100 years ago, Friday, November 12, 1920 The league of nations meets in Geneva next week. Three women have been elected mayors of English cities. Winkler’s policeman is under arrest for his “safety first” record during the bank robbery on Oct. 13. Note: An entry in the Oct. 15 edition of the paper for this year reads, “Five masked and heavily armed men took $19,000 from the Union Bank at Winkler on Tuesday night, shot one resident who tried to give an alarm, cut all telephone and telegraph wires, and decamped in two automobiles.” However, no further entries related to the situation were noted. Thus, no information on just what the officer’s “safety first” record refers to. The Minnedosa painter who peppered marauding boys with his shotgun has been fined $200 and costs. 90 years ago, Friday, November 14, 1930 Infuriated veterans at St. Clairville, Ohio, hurled gas bombs into a store whose proprietor refused to close on Armistice Day. 80 years ago, Tuesday, November 12, 1940 One of London’s most famous churches has been hit by a high explosive bomb. Hitler has made the boast that Germany is “strong” enough to meet

60 years ago, Tuesday, November 15, 1960 Another local landmark is gradually disappearing this week, as workmen dismantle the water tower at the CNR yard. With the advent of dieselization, the railway no longer required the tower and it was sold to Al. Lytle, of town, for the lumber that is in it. All that is currently preventing establishment of a permanent museum for Neepawa and surrounding districts is its lack of accommodation for it. This is the view held by members of the committee in charge of the popular and highly successful temporary museum at Neepawa’s 75th Anniversary celebration. The funeral ser v ice for John Marriott, 88, well known and respected resident of Neepawa, who died at Assiniboine Hospita l, Brandon, Sunday, Nov. 6, was held in White’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, Nov. 9,

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with Rev. W. E. McDonald officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery... Mr. Marriott was born at Liverpool, England and came to Canada in 1886, making his first home in Winnipeg. He received his education at Central School there. In May, 1886, he came to Neepawa and accepted employment as a printer with the Neepawa Register. He was with that pioneer weekly newspaper until 1921.

50 years ago, Thursday, November 12, 1970 N o r g a t e – Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore on their 63rd anniversary on Friday, Nov. 13. Eden– M ike Nestor returned last week from a trip to Russia, where he visited a brother he had never met, and his family. Mike left the country 62 years ago, several years before his brother was born, and this is the first time he has made the trip back. He was glad to know his brother and family are well and happy. 40 years ago, Thursday, November 13, 1980 Frank lin’s gain was Mentmore’s loss last week as a Manitoba Pool elevator annex was moved down the highway to Franklin. To move the enormous building, Highway 16 west of Neepawa was completely blocked off for 1 ½ hours in m id-after noon last Thursday. Traffic which could not wait was re-routed along a longer gravel road detour by the highway department. In June, 1979, Mentmore lost its railway when CP rail tore up the lines from Hallboro Junction to Rapid City. Today, its skyline is almost non-existent except for a lone elevator. Last Thursday, a Pool

ele v ator r e pa i r c r ew moved the 60,000 bushel elevator annex a distance of approximately 12 miles northwest to Franklin, on the main CP rail line. The nine-men crew from Winnipeg had been working at the site in summer-like weather for the past two weeks preparing for the move. T he 8 0 -foot h igh building was raised in one piece about five feet off its foundation, said Leo Chabot, of Winnipeg, Pool foreman of moving and transportation. The 235-ton annex was slid directly onto the main beams pulled by one of four heavy-duty reinforced trucks used in the move. It took the crew a day and a half to move the annex over the couple hundred yards to provincial road 464… The repair crew started preparations Wednesday to slide the annex onto a new slab of concrete on the west side of Franklin’s main Pool elevator. 30 years ago, Tuesday, November 13, 1990 About 12 people attended the initial organizational meeting last week of a club that will maintain the Fulford-Traill ski route. The club, which will work under the Neepawa Recreation Commission, will hold its second meeting on Nov. 26 at 8 a.m. at the Chicken Delight. “We’ll be formalizing a lot of things at that meeting, such as naming the club and so on,” said Ivan Traill. Traill said the formation of a club ought to be benef icial for the trail. “There are a lot of things you just can’t do if there isn’t a club, such as access funding,” he said. 20 years ago, Monday, November 13, 2000 Following a major public outcry, Manitoba Public

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The gradual removal of this CNR water tower in Neepawa took place in 1960. With diesel coming into play, water was no longer needed for the trains.

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Father/daughter duo win BPCF 25 Days of Giving Farm & Leisure Lotto draws wrapped up

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Mary Ellen Clark (left) presents a $100,000 cheque to the father/daughter Farm and Leisure Lotto winners. At centre is Ashton Porrok, with her father, Dennis Tiller, on right.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press This year’s grand prize for the Neepawa and District Medical Committee’s annual Farm and Leisure Lotto will be staying close to home. Neepawa’s Ashton Porrok and her father Dennis Tiller were the holders of the winning ticket for the annual fundraiser. The pair chose to take the cheque for $100,000 and received their winnings on Friday, Nov. 6, from Medical Committee Lottery chairperson, Mary Ellen Clark. Tiller, along with Porrok, has supported the lottery by purchasing a ticket in each of the last four years. He said that when he first received the call from his daughter that they were the

big prize winners, it took a few minutes for it to actually register. “My daughter phoned me [about the winning ticket] and I really couldn’t understand her at first,” stated Tiller, with a chuckle. “It took a while to sink in, but, we got things figured out.” Porrok added that the family is glad to be able to support a local cause, like the Farm & Leisure Lotto, each and every year, whether they won or not. As for where the money might be going, both Porrok and Tiller said there are no specific purchases in mind just yet. After the cheque presentation was completed, Clark noted to the Banner & Press that while it’s great that

they receive support from the entire Westman region, it’s nice to see people with local roots win the big prize. Meanwhile, the 50/50 prize amount was won by Joyce Mott, of Brandon. That cheque presentation for $57,555, was made on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The proceeds from the lottery help to fund ongoing improvements to Neepawa’s medical services

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) wrapped up their 25 Days of Giving event this week, with their last three draws taking place Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10. Monday’s draw resulted in a win of $500 for the Neepawa 4-H Beef Club. The final two draws on Tuesday saw the Neepawa and District Fine Arts Festival receive the grand prize of $5,000 and the Neepawa Golf & Country Club win $750. Pictured, from left: BPCF members Ann Kuharski, Brent Sorenson and Ashley McCaughan.

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. celebrates their

25 AnniversAry

Thank you Susan As the foundation celebrates its 25th Anniversary, the past and current board members and staff say goodbye to one of our Founding Board Members, Susan Drayson

Milestones for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation:

Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

After attending an information session held by The Thomas Sill Foundation with Marlene Siatecki, Susan was inspired to form a committee and work towards the formation of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. In 1995, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Board held their first information session introducing the Foundation to our community. Hours of volunteering, fundraising and advocating by Susan and countless board members, volunteers and with the amazing support of donors, the BPCF can celebrate distributing over $2.4 million in grants and scholarships and having endowment funds over $3.9 million. The Foundation board and staff would like to thank Susan for her contribution to the Foundation and our community. “Time is fleeting. But the impact we make within that time is eternal” - Orly Wahba This quote exemplifies Susan’s impact to the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and our community.

1996 Regimental Ball Fundraiser is held

2011 Million Dolllar Challenge reached spring of 2011 Bert Lowry, Steve Goudie, Linda Hart, Chris Kulbacki, Daryl Gerrard

2003 Regimental Ba ll

2018 RCMP Gala

Town Hall meeting March 1995 Left to right: Dr. Greg Dunn, Cathy McGrath, Susan Drayson, Janice Goldade, Susan Hall and Don Schmall

2007 of increasing ted with a goal ar st e in ng le al Ch to $1,000,000 Million Dollar from $720,000 O nd BM Fu – ity on un the Comm and Bill Mab rt Lowry – BPCF donations. Be

1995 Back Row - Left to Right Don Schmall, Peter Cottingham, Dr.Greg Dunn - President, Greg Fleck, Leonard Boychuk, and Bill Jones Front Row - Left to Right Cathy McGrath, Pat Cockburn, Susan Drayson - Vice President, Mary Ellen Clark, Susan Hall and Janice Goldade - Treasurer

$2,438,275 in grants and scholarships 1997 - 2020 $101,800

$25,647

$61,603

$219,320 $204,721

$489,021

$141,559

$196,288

$102,002

$896,314

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2004 uth Advisory Yo NACI ed. Committee form

1997 Comm unity Fund G rant Funds to pu rchase grand piano Knox Church

2005 10th Anniversary of BPCF – Community was challenged to establish family funds. This initiative raised over $45,000 for the Community Fund

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation 10th Anniversary Family Funds Thank you to those who created the following Family Funds in 2005 to help the Foundation celebrate its 10th anniversary. Alfred & Daisy Newton Fund Neepawa Royal Purple Lodge #207 Family of Walter & Bernice Zeke Helga McNeill Family Fund Norman & Mery Perrett Family Fund Leonard & Judy Boychuk Family Fund Danny & Kathleen Guillas Family Fund Howard & Eva Martin Family Fund Don & Susan Schmall Family Fund The Lowry Family Fund Ruby & George A. Horne Family Fund The Beaumont Family Fund George & Anita Ong Family Fund Bill & Viona Fraser Family Fund Dr. Harris & Mrs. Alice Hutchinson & Family

Bob & Carolyn Durston Family Fund Bob & Sharon McCreath Family Fund Margaret Zimmerman Ed & Helga Perrett Family Fund The Huxley Family Fund Family of Dorothy (Dean) Babcock Bill & Fran Fraser Family Fund Vince Martin Family Fund Ron & Janice Goldade Family Fund The Sirett Family Fund Mary & Onni Jackson Family Fund Art & Mary McLaughlin Family Fund Art & Kathy Platt Family Fund The Asper Foundation Gaynor Vivian Family Fund

2002 First Shane Hnid y Golf Tournament Fu ndraiser.

1998 Linda Hart hired as part-time Executive Directo r

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t und Gran munity F m o C e 7 9 th 19 piano at Repairs to Home a L urence Margaret

1997 First grants distributed $6,528, Community Fund Grants $4,993 & Designated Fund Grants $1,535

Town of Neepawa proclaims November 9-15, 2020 BPCF week honouring 25 years of community service

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. celebrates their

25 AnniversAry

Thank you Susan As the foundation celebrates its 25th Anniversary, the past and current board members and staff say goodbye to one of our Founding Board Members, Susan Drayson

Milestones for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation:

Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

1996 Regimental Ball Fundraiser is held

2011 Million Dolllar Challenge reached spring of 2011 Bert Lowry, Steve Goudie, Linda Hart, Chris Kulbacki, Daryl Gerrard

2003 Regimental Ba ll

2018 RCMP Gala

Town Hall meeting March 1995 Left to right: Dr. Greg Dunn, Cathy McGrath, Susan Drayson, Janice Goldade, Susan Hall and Don Schmall

2007 of increasing ted with a goal ar st e in ng le al Ch to $1,000,000 Million Dollar from $720,000 O nd BM Fu – ity on un the Comm and Bill Mab rt Lowry – BPCF donations. Be

$2,438,275 in grants and scholarships 1997 - 2020 $101,800

$25,647

$61,603

$219,320 $204,721

$489,021

$141,559

$196,288

$102,002

$896,314

Agriculture Arts & Culture Community Education Health Heritage Scholarships Seniors Recreation Youth

2004 uth Advisory Yo NACI ed. Committee form

1997 Comm unity Fund G rant Funds to pu rchase grand piano Knox Church

2005 10th Anniversary of BPCF – Community was challenged to establish family funds. This initiative raised over $45,000 for the Community Fund

2002 First Shane Hnid y Golf Tournament Fu ndraiser.

1998 Linda Hart hired as part-time Executive Directo r

Don’t forget to tween donate be 9 &15 November te a to particip g in the givin e challeng

t und Gran munity F m o C e 7 9 th 19 piano at Repairs to Home a L urence Margaret

1997 First grants distributed $6,528, Community Fund Grants $4,993 & Designated Fund Grants $1,535

Town of Neepawa proclaims November 9-15, 2020 BPCF week honouring 25 years of community service

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Refreshing a Neepawa landmark Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Roxy Theatre has undergone a makeover recently. Throughout the summer, contractors had been working on the theatre’s Facade Renewal Project. Included in the renewal project was refacing the front of the building, as well as refurbishing the marquee. The refurbishment of the marquee included new roofing, soffiting, wiring and bulbs. The signs on the front and east side were also replaced.

The whole project was anticipated to cost approximately $42,000. Most of that amount was covered by a number of grants, including from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, the Province of Manitoba’s Build 150 fund, the Town of Neepawa’s Storefront Improvement Incentive Program and Red River Mutual Insurance’s Spruce Up Your Story grant. The contractors who worked on the project included Kerf Construction, John’s Electric, Provost Signs and Phinney’s Stucco.

Pic tured: The Neepawa Roxy Theatre’s newly refurbished marquee still retains its original charm, but now looks brand new. PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY NEEPAWA THEATRE CENTRE

ROTARY ONLINE AUCTION 2020

Dec

3-10

A Major Fundraiser for the Neepawa Rotary Club

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Proceeds to assist Neepawa and area schools upgrade remote learning technologies along with other community and international projects

To view items online and to register to bid on items go to

https://neepawa.charity-auctions.ca/ Don’t have a computer, tablet, or smartphone? Pick up a proxy bidding form at ArtsForward and return it on or before December 3

For information updates and to see how to register and bid, visit our website at neepawarotary.weebly.com/ Find us online at: myWestman.ca

A complete list of auction items will be in the November 26 and December 3 issues of The Neepawa Banner & Press

Sports

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

MJHL Standings Northwest Division

W L

Wayway Wolverines

Swan Valley Stampeders 9

Dauphin Kings

OCN Blizzard

Interior Division

W L

Virden Oil Capitals

Portage Terriers

Winkler Flyers

W L

Winnipeg Blues

Steinbach Pistons

Selkirk Steelers

Winnipeg Freeze

Game results Wayway 4-3 Neepawa

First Period 18:22 WAY M. Belinski (8) ASST: R. Bassi (5)) Second Period 04:18 WAY C. Phillips (7) ASST: J. Knee (3), L. Smith (4) 14:06 WAY T. Zimmer (3) ASST: G. Ripley (5), C. Nychuk (3) PP Third Period 01:31 WAY C. Phillips (8) ASST: C. Muir (2), C. Nychuk (4) PP 03:23 NPA C. Morris (2) ASST: J. Romanyk (1), B. Morrison (2) PP 04:21 NPA W. Highet (1) ASST: M. Vandel (1) 16:26 NPA R. Gudnason (5) ASST: R. Bremner (2), Z. Smith (1) PP Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP WAY 1 2 1 4 2/6 NPA 0 0 3 3 2/6 Goaltenders WAY - L. Tereposky 00/00 saves NPA - T. Phinney 00/00 saves Attendance 142 at Yellowhead Arena

Saturday, Nov. 7

Wayway 6-1 Neepawa

First Period 10:51 WAY T. Zimmer (4) ASST: R. Rabbit (5), G. Ripley (6) PP Second Period 01:40 WAY J. Charko (3) ASST: C. Muir (3), L. Bulger (2) 02:28 WAY J. Knee (2) ASST: C. Phillips (3), K. Ilott (3) 14:31 WAY C. Muir (1) ASST: C. Mychuk (5), L. Wotton (1) SH 15:15 NPA W. Highet (2) ASST: B. Morrison (3), Cooper Morris (1) PP 15:39 WAY J. Knee (3) ASST: R. Rabbit (60, T. ZImmer (4) PP Third Period 19:38 PTG C. Dekoninck (2) UNASSISTED EN Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP NPA 0 1 0 1 1/5 WAY 0 1 0 1 0/1 Goaltenders NPA - T. Phinney 32/34 saves PTG - C. Fines 27/28 saves Attendance: 190 at Wayway Arena Complex

MJHL leaders

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

H. Cloutier (VDN) M. Belinski (WW) A. Danis (SV) E. Hersant (WB) H. Delorme (SV)

Neepawa leaders 1. 2. 3.

R. Gudnason E. Lieffers C. Sawchuk

Eastern

1. Boissevain 2. Killarney 3. Hartney 4. Virden 5. Deloraine 6. Melita 7. Souris

5 2 2

Pts

17 15 14 13 13

Pts

1 4 4

6 6 6

GP W L OT/SO Pts 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0 0 0

GP W L OT/SO Pts 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1

League leaders 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

11 7 7 9 9

THHL

1. Minnedosa 2. Gladstone 3. Neepawa 4. Pilot Mound 5. Minnedosa 6. MacGregor 7. Wawanesa Western

6 8 7 4 4

M. Derlago (Hart) D. LeBlanc (Bois) Z. Ziemer (Bois) M. Saler () 1 J. Linner (Hart)

Farmers leaders

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 5 2 3 2 2 3 4 1 3 G

1. M. Derlago (Hart) 1 2. D. LeBlanc (Bois) 2 3. Z. Ziemer (Bois) 2

2 2 2 2 0 0 0

Pts

5 3 2

6 5 4

4 Pts 6 5 4

Minor Hockey

It appears as though the planned quarter season break in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League schedule has arrived at the perfect time for Neepawa’s Junior “A” Hockey Club. The team has fallen on some tough times as of late, having lost four straight games, including a pair to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines recently. Late rally falls short Neepawa fell 4-3 at the Yellowhead Arena on Friday, Nov. 6. Over the first 42 minutes of action in Friday’s game at the Yellowhead, Neepawa was unable to register any type of offensive presence. That left them trailing Wayway 4-0 early in the third period. A late game push generated three goals for the home side, but it still wasn’t enough for Neepawa, as they lost 4-3. Cooper Morris, Will Highet and Rylan Gudnason scored the late game goals for the Natives. For Waywayseecappo, Conrad Phillips scored a pair of goals, while Tyler Zimmer and former Natives and Portage Terriers forward Mackenzie Belinski scored the other two for the visitors on this night. The next night at the Waywayseecappo Arena

Club 55 Bowling O c t . 2 9, 2 0 2 0 : C a r o l e LeBoutillier 202, 186; Frank Porada 173, 174; Muriel Porada 160; Vivian Oswald 164, 199, 169; Eleanor Scott 155, 158; Pauline Hailstone 153, 165, 157; L awrence Smi th 162; Len Pritchard 174, 156; Ellen Grudeski 196.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Zak Smith (#7) and the rest of the Neepawa Natives’ roster tried hard, but couldn’t find the equalizer against the Waywayseecappo Wolverines on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Yellowhead Arena.

Complex, Neepawa was bested 6-1. A second period goal from Will Highet was the only sign of life on the scoresheet for the Natives that game. Wayway’s Jaymes Knee led the way for the Wolverines with a pair of goals. Those losses for Neepawa, combined with a pair of defeats the previous weekend to the Portage Terriers, has the team’s regular season record sitting at 2-62 on the year and in fourth place in the MJHL Interior Division.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Briley Wood (#15) watches the puck fly past the Waywayseecappo goal in the third period.

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History with the Beautiful Plains Museum The Canadian National Railway in Neepawa

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

These photos provide a glimpse at what the railway system at Neepawa was like, back in the day. At one point, a pile and frame timber railway went over Stoney Creek in Neepawa, on the now abandoned CNR subdivision. The trestle bridge was originally built by the CNR and was located about a quarter mile south of the Neepawa town centre, just southwest of Park Lake according to the Manitoba Historical Society. It was nearly 500 feet long and 60 feet high. By 1974, the northmost two-thirds of the bridge was covered by earth and permission to abandon the line was given in 1978. Top: Back in the day, the Beautiful Plains Museum was a CNR train station. The station’s water tower is visible in the background. Left: This undated photo shows crews in the midst of building the CNR trestle bridge at Neepawa. Tents, people and wagons bring into perspective the scale of the project. Right: The CNR trestle bridge as it appeared in the early 1900s, with a train chugging along the tracks to its final destination.

Spruce Plains RCMP report– Nov. 8

By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP

During the week of Nov. 2 to Nov. 8, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 59 police activities. Nov. 2– RCM P responded to a break and enter in Neepawa, which was later determined to be unfounded. Police responded to an assault in Minnedosa, where the complainant did not wish to pursue charges. Police also responded to two suspicious person reports in Neepawa, attended the scene of semi truck, which lost its back trailer in Minnedosa; and retrieved

a prohibited weapon in Rapid City. Nov. 3– RCMP received a report of gunshots being fired in Kelwood, the matter is still under investigation. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Rapid City and a found bike in Minnedosa, the owner has not yet been located. Nov. 4– RCMP received a report of fraud in Gladstone, a hit and run to a vehicle in Neepawa, and a report of theft in Minnedosa. All matters have been dealt with accordingly. Nov. 5– RCM P responded to a report of an injured deer in the RM of

North Cypress-Langford. After searching the roadway and ditches, the deer was not found. Police received and responded to another report of gunshots being fired in Kelwood, which was determined to be fireworks. Nov. 6 – RCM P responded to a report of a stolen purse at a business in Minnedosa. Police patrolled the area and located and arrested the suspect. The purse was also located and returned to the owner. Police responded to a commercial alarm in Minnedosa that was determined to be a false alarm as well

as a break and enter in Minnedosa, where there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Nov. 7– RCM P responded to a wellbeing check on a person in Neepawa, who was found to be fine and unharmed. Nov. 8– RCM P responded to threats being uttered in Gladstone. The suspect was arrested and released on an appearance notice. Police received a report of a stolen vehicle, which was later located. The report is still under investigation. Police provided assistance to paramedics in the Municipality of

Westlake-Gladstone, and received a complaint of harassment in Neepawa. RCMP conducted 37 traff ic enforcement actions during this reporting period.

Public service announcement If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Due to the on-going COVID-19 Pandemic, the Neepawa and Minnedosa RCMP detachments advise they will be limiting front

counter services at the detachments until further notice. We request that you contact each detachment at 204-476-7340 (Neepawa) or 204-867-2916 (Minnedosa) to inquire about criminal record checks or to file a report. Leave a message if needed and it will be checked the following business day. Do not leave a message if you require immediate police assistance. You must dial 204-476-7338 (Neepawa), 204-867-2751 (Minnedosa) or 911 to have a police officer respond to you promptly.

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A profitable year for NACTV Increased royalties and bingo sales help TV station’s bottom line

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa Access Community Television (NACTV) is making money and that’s very good news for the station’s long term viability. Board member Dave Bennet confirmed at NACTV’s annual general meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, that total income for the year was $156,229.11, while overall expenses were $118,595.03. That means the community owned and operated television station has generated a net income over the 2019-2020 fiscal year of $37,634.08. Royalties and bingo A large portion of profits this year could be contributed to royalties NACTV has received through the Canadian Broadcast Rights Agency. Between September 2019 and August 2020, the station earned $65,702.90. Bennet said that number is a little bit more than what they’ll normally get on an annual basis, due to receiving royalties for previous years of programming. He did note, however, it’s still going to be a solid and consistent revenue generator, for years to come. “We belong to the [Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations], an organization of independent TV stations. And in that group, there was a member who informed us of the [CBRA] program that pays a fee to stations for every piece of local programming they produce,” explained Bennet. “We’re receiving money for past years [of programming] right now, so the numbers are a little bigger than they’ll be in a normal year, but it’s still a new and consistent revenue stream for us going ahead, for as long as it’s operating. With government programs, you never know. But, it should average out to NACTV being paid about $7 or $8 dollars an hour to show its local programming.” Bennet also indicated that increased support for Bigger Bingo was also a contributing factor in the increased revenue. The number of bingo cards sold per week has increased from 55 to 60 to 110 to 115 a week. Bennet acknowledged that more people being at home, due to COVID-19, is likely a reason for the boost. He’s hopeful, however, that when the day comes, when COVID is under control, they’ll be able to maintain a portion of those numbers. During his presentation, Bennet also took some time to thank and acknowledge all the volunteers for NACTV, whose efforts with events like Bigger Bingo, Neepawa Natives’ hockey games and church services are so appreciated. General manager’s update In his report, NACTV general manager Ken Waddell explained that while the station’s outlook is moving in the right direction, there are still issues that will need to be addressed. He said the purchase of some more modern equipment and hiring of an additional staff person should be priorities. NACTV board The final matter of the evening was the election of the NACTV board. Members Dave Bennet, Myra Bennet, Bill Syrik, John Drinkwater and Rrain Proir will be returning to the board for another year.

Recent yearly income - NACTV 2020: $37,634.08 2019: $ 9,261.16 2018: $19,005.09 2017: $ 840.01 2016: -$12,760.44 (Year end loss)

Code Red restrictions blanket Manitoba

Continued from Page 1 Under the provincial Code Red level, effective as of Nov. 12 at 12:01 a.m., the following measures are now in place: Gathering sizes– Social contacts must be reduced to members of your household only. Restaurants/bars– All must close to the general public, with services available through takeout and delivery only. Retail– Any retail businesses on the list of critical services may remain open at 25 per cent capacity. Examples of critical services include businesses related to: •Maintaining supply chains; •Providing retail and wholesale services, including: Food or household consumer goods necessary for the safety, sanitation or operation of residences and businesses, such grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, butcher shops, bakeries, markets and hardware stores; businesses that provide personal protective equipment or protective clothing for use in the workplace; businesses that provide essential goods and services for the health and well-being of animals; gas stations and fuel companies; office supply and service businesses; computer products and related repair and maintenance services; and businesses that hold a retail liquor licence, a manufacturer’s licence or a retail cannabis licence; •Providing accommodations; •Providing institutional, residential, commercial and industrial maintenance; •Supporting telecommunications and information technology; •Providing transportation services; •Manufacturing and production; •Supporting agriculture and food production services; •Construction; •Finance, including banks, credit unions and other financial services;

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•Natural resources services; •Environmental services; •Utilities and public works; •Health-care, seniors care and social services; and •Legal services and regulatory services. All other retail businesses are limited to e-service, curb-side pick-up, or delivery. Schools– No change noted. Blended learning (inclass and online) for Grades 9 to 12 where distancing cannot be achieved will continue as per status quo. Kindergarten to Grade 8 students may be offered a temporary remote learning option for the duration of the Restricted level (Orange). All other public health measures are still in effect. Schools are advised to ensure as much physical distancing as possible (2 metres). Cohorts or remote/ blended learning is required when this is not possible. Healthcare system– Where non-urgent and elective surgeries and/or procedures may be im-

pacted, patients will be contacted directly if their scheduled appointments or procedures are affected. Patients who are not contacted should show up to their appointments as scheduled. In-patient visitation to hospitals or health centres will be suspended, with exceptions made on a caseby-case basis for patients receiving end-of-life care, in labour and delivery, as well as in pediatrics. Designated family caregivers may continue to visit personal care homes. General visitation may be suspended with exceptions in place for end-of-life care. General visitation to outdoor visitation shelters will be implemented, once operational. Sports and Rec.– All recreational facilities, group sports, arcades, bowling, etc. suspended. All indoor and outdoor sport facilities closed. Day camps, dance and theatre classes closed. Gyms and fitness– All must close.

Casinos and VLTs– All must close. Museums, galleries and libraries– All must close. One-time or occasional outdoor events– No social gatherings permitted. Social contacts must be limited to household members only. Movies theatres and concert halls–All must close. Community, cultural and religious gatherings– All must close or provide services virtually. Personal services– All sites must close including hair salons, barbers and sites offering manicures, pedicures and other esthetic services. Therapeutic care– Regulated professions and massage therapists can continue to provide services. Weddings/funerals– Limited to f ive people, socially distanced, plus an officiant. Fi l m product ion– Production must cease.

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8412006 _____________________ For rent: Available Nov 15. Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 4760678 or 476-5068

In Memory In Memory

In loving memory of a best friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who (nee KASPICK) passed away Nov. 17, 2000. March 1928 – Nov. 2000 A heart of gold stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Leaves and flowers may wither, The golden sun may set, But the hearts that loved you dearly, And the ones that won’t forget. Gone but not forgotten. Mac, your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Irene Buchanan

Derek Betts

April 18, 1938 - November 14, 2019 Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all. Unseen, unheard, you are always near, So missed, so loved, so very dear. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts, you’re always there. Bea & family

Obituary Priscille Poirier (nee Lapointe) It is with profound sadness that we inform you Priscille Poirier (nee Lapointe) passed away peacefully October 28, 2020, with her children Mitchell, Donald and Corine by her side. Priscille was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She grew up in Laurier, Manitoba in a large, loving family. As a young woman, Priscille travelled to Snow Lake, Manitoba, then The Pas, Manitoba, where she met her husband and partner Clayton ("Porky"), then settling in Thompson, Manitoba to raise her family, before moving to Powerview Manitoba, and finally retiring to Neepawa. Most recently, she lived in Winnipeg. She thoroughly enjoyed her life, savouring her relationships with those she loved; and was blessed with adventures, long friendships, a long career and close family. Her gentle nature and strength will always be remembered, and she will be greatly missed.

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Monday to Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M. Remembrance Day Citizen and community input is an important part of the application process. Please contact the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba at 204-927-5300, if you have questions about this application. Please contact your municipality if you have questions about zoning bylaws and requirements. If you want to make a formal objection to this application, please send us your objection in writing by 4:30 p.m. 14 Days Following the Publication of this Advertisement You can email, mail or fax your objection. Please include your contact information. Email: objection@LGCAmb.ca Mail: LGCA Objections 1055 Milt Stegall Drive Winnipeg, MB R3G 0Z6 Fax: 204-927-5385 • We respond to all formal objections and will work to resolve objections before issuing a licence. • A copy of the objection, including the name of the person who submits the objection, will be provided to the licence applicant. • Each person who submits an objection will be advised in writing of the outcome to the licence application.

Ashern Auction Mart is holding a Complete Herd Dispersal Sale for

November 21, 2020 • Start time 11:00 AM Selling approximately 600 Bred cows & 100 Bred Heifers 300 Black Angus X Cows, 280 Red Angus X Cows & 20 Charolais Cows Heifers are 50% Black and Red Cows are on a herd health program Bred to Red and Black Simmental bulls Bulls turned out for April 8th calving start date Most Cows are 3rd and 4th calving cows Cows will be pregnancy checked at the Auction Mart prior to the Sale Contact: Ashern Auction Mart – 204-768-2360 Buddy Bergner – 204-768-0018 Kirk Kiesman – 204-768-0019

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For Sale The Aurora 1648 SqFt RTM

3 bedrooms, ensuite, huge kitchen, quartz countertops, walk-in pantry, island. James Hardie Siding Huron Tripane Windows. Pictures available www. giesbechthomes.ca MUST SELL 2008 Grandeaur Modular Home

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NOTICES Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. URGENT PRESS RELEASE &/ MEDIA ADVISORIES. Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right

Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company. As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you! Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world! • Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $15.15/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

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Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for

Ste. Rose School

Middle Years (subjects to be arranged) & Resource Teacher .75 Term Starting immediately - June 30, 2021 Applications close at noon on Friday. November 20, 2020.

DECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC. Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB. 1-888-685-3127. www. kaldecktrailers.com H AV I N G A N O N L I N E EVENT? NEED PEOPLE TO SEE & JOIN YOUR EVENT? Each week our blanket classifieds could be helping your organization get noticed in over 340,000 homes! It’s AFFORDABLE and it’s a great way to increase and connect with our 37 weekly member newspapers. For as little as $189.00 + GST, get your important messaging out! Call this newspaper NOW to book or email classified@mcna.com for details. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association (204) 947-1691. www.mcna.com

Stag & Raven, Russell, MB seeking individuals for these positions: Esthetician & Registered Massage Therapist. Positions are salary plus revenue share. Information/apply please call/ text 431-352-0067.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Construction

invites applications for the following position at

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Harold HaroldKlassen Klassen harold.birniebuilders@gmail.com Birnie, Birnie,MB MB “Let Us Custom Design A “Let “LetUs UsCustom CustomDesign DesignAA Home For You” Home HomeFor ForYou” You”

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Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Irvin 204-476-6236

F. KOZAK & SONS LTD.

�us��in��le ��es�n� We buy standing Spruce and Poplar �mber

WE OFFER: • Redi-Mix Concrete & Concrete Pumping. • Sand, Gravel & Aggregate • Skid Steer & Equipment Rental • Snow removal

Cut and split ﬁrewood - Poplar and Spruce/Pine �� ﬁrewood - 10 cord load delivered to your yard For all your residential and farm building needs

WE ARE A CERTIFIED BATCH PLANT.

NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTS CONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING

Mike Ellis 204-841-4244 Dave Leflar 204-841-0025 Visit us on Facebook.com

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135 Boundary Street, Neepawa, MB

Real Estate

La Division scolaire Turtle River est à la recherche de candidat(e) pour combler le poste suivant à l’École Laurier (Maternelle à 8e année):

Prairie Mountain

Auxiliaire

N.B. Seulement les personnes choisies pour une entrevue seront contactées

“Let Us Custom Design A 204-966-3207 204-476-6843 204-966-3207 Home For You”

Woodlot Management

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Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Toute personne intéressée à soumettre sa candidature doit faire parvenir une demande d’emploi accompagnée de leur curriculum vitae à la directrice de l’école, par la poste ou par courriel. Ce poste sera ouvert jusqu’à ce qu’il soit comblé. Christine VanHumbeck, Directrice Ecole Laurier C.P. 100 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Courriel: cvanhumbeck@trsd.ca Téléphone: 204-447-2068 Télécopieur: 204-447-3048

Phone 476-0002 for more information

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

For more information Contact Christine VanHumbeck

Les candidat(e)s doivent : • posséder la connaissance du français et de l’anglais parlé et écrit • posséder un diplôme d’études secondaires • avoir d’excellentes habiletés de communication • démontrer la capacité de travailler en équipe • démontrer de l’enthousiasme, de la débrouillardise et une ouverture d’esprit

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Firewood Sales

Applications close as soon as position is filled.

L’entrée en fonction se fera dès que possible.

We buy Scrap!

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Birnie Builders

Redi-Built and and on site Redi-Built onhomes, site Huron PVC Windows

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Full dimension Corral Planks and Windbreak

French Immersion 6 hours a day Start date is immediately.

Programme d’immersion française 6 heures par jour

Potable water delivery. Book your portable toilets!

TAC

Ventures Inc.

Rough Lumber

École Laurier Educational Assistant

Submit cover letter and resume to: cvanhumbeck@trsd.ca or Christine VanHumbeck, Principal Ecole Laurier Box 100 Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Phone: 204-447-2068 Fax: 204-447-3048

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For more information Contact Rhonda Buchanan Submit letter of application and resume to: rbuchanan@trsd.ca or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School Box 129, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0 Phone 204-447-2088, Fax 204-447-2457

Qualifications: • Bilingual in French and English • Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment • Grade 12 or equivalent is required • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Must have a passion for working with students • Demonstrates enthusiasm, resourcefulness and open-mindedness

Construction

204.476.2287 272 Hamilton St. Neepawa remax-prairiemountain-npwa-mb.com EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

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337 Fletcher, McCreary. Just Listed. This 1990 Shelter mobile home features 3 bedrooms and full updated bath. Single garage. Covered deck.$ 69,900

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Choose the finishing details on the 4 bedroom new home on 80 Acres with a second home & several farm buildings. $481,000

MLS# 202023241

296 Bourke, Npwa. Custom built 4 bed, 3 bath home built to the highest standards in material and workmanship. So many extras! Must be seen!

MLS# 202022986

1,700 feet of shoreline on 88 acres @Kerrs Lake with 2 homes & zoned Parks and Recreation & Agriculture $649,000

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31 Honeyman, Eden. Best of both worlds! Acreage in town! 5 bdrms. triple garage, arch rib shed, 60x80 shed/shop. 26+ acres. Town water.

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NE of Riding Mountain; 156 Scenic grain acres, now set up for cattle with a lovely home, shop & more. $550,000

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A random act of kindness

Handy-Van usage in Neepawa down sharply Updates from Neepawa Town Council

The situation surrounding COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the number of people using the Neepawa District Handy Transit service. Councillor Marijka Kostenchuk recently reported to council and administration for the Town of Neepawa that the numbers are down yearover-year by about 74 per cent. As of September 2020, the total number of trips for the service for this year were 2,481. At this same time in September 2019, the amount of uses of the service were sitting at 9,727, a decrease of 7,246 trips. Kostenchuk noted that COVID-19 is the primary contributing factor for the drop. She added that the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, HAND, the Christmas Dinner and

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

A random act of kindness was done as the paper was being prepared ahead of the early deadline on Monday, Nov. 9. The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation provided the Neepawa Banner & Press with a $200 sum to donate to a non-profit of its choosing. The topic of which organization will benefit from the $200 is to be discussed among the staff. Pictured, left to right: Ken Waddell, owner of the Neepawa Banner & Press; the BPCF bear and BPCF member Ann Kuharski.

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Misc. • The Town of Neepawa and Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT) have renewed their snow removal deal. MIT will pay the Town $9,317.43 on Mountain Avenue (PTH 16) to Commerce Street to remove snow from the road. • The Home Assistance Neepawa and District Inc. (HAND) program for seniors from January to September 2020 has prepared and distributed 4,337 meals, on par with the 2019 numbers. • The public skating program at the Yellowhead Centre has been postponed

until further notice. The Prairie Mountain Health Region’s shift from Yellow to Orange COVID restrictions has been cited as the reason for the decision. Note: This information was made public before the Provincial shift into Red restrictions.

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HUSQVARNA SNOW BLOWERS HANDLE WINTER WITH EASE.

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Neepawa Banner & Press

Boston Pizza Neepawa have assisted with additional contributions to the service this year. Unfortunately, Handy Transit is still projecting a financial loss for the end of the year of a little over $25,000. The service is exploring options to raise money to make up the shortfall.

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By Eoin Devereux

20 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS NOVEMBER 13, 2020

MMF ANNOUNCES $5.5M IN SUPPORT FOR MÉTIS BUSINESSES The Winnipeg area is now under the “code red” or critical restrictions, while the rest of the province is under “code orange.” Your Manitoba Métis Government wants to make sure Métis businesses can keep their doors open throughout this crisis. Eligible Métis entrepreneurs can receive a non-repayable grant of up to $10,000. There are currently 450 businesses registered with the MMF, but this support is open to all entrepreneurs that are Métis Citizens and those in the process of applying for Citizenship. Your Métis Government wants to support all Métis businesses across Manitoba that are forced to reduce operations due to the recently implemented pandemic restrictions. Some eligible applicants would include: • Restaurants & Bars • Fitness Facilities • Retail Stores

• Spas and Beauty Salons • Hotels • And many other businesses

Applicants will be asked to provide proof that they are an established business and be willing to share their plan to continue business operations during and after restrictions are lifted.

“Investments made by small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of our economy. Rest assured, our Métis families and businesses can rely on their Métis Government to support them in these uncertain times. Your Provincial Government has failed you; we won’t.” - MMF President David Chartrand

For more information or to apply, contact:

Louis Riel Capital Corporation 1-800-387-6004 info@lrcc.mb.ca