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The exterior of Touchwood’s new Day Program building, located at the Touchwood Park in Neepawa (at the corners of Commerce St. and Tupper Ave, and William St. and Tupper Ave.). For more photos, see Page 20.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The first thing I noticed was the massive windows. That, and the sheer size of the building itself. On Apr.19, I was invited for a tour of the Touchwood Park Association’s new Day Program building

in Neepawa. After breaking ground initially last August, the 8,500 sq ft structure is now 98 per cent complete. The remaining two per cent consists of exterior finishes (brick work and stucco) and completion of indoor furnishing. Touchwood noted that the exterior finishes mentioned

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are scheduled to take place in May. “Touchwood Park is very pleased that local contractors and trades were able to be part of the design build project,” said Arleigh Wilson, executive director of the Touchwood Park Association. “JC Lavich Construction Ltd., Neepawa

Plumbing & Heating Ltd., John’s Electric Ltd., Sq One Home Construction, Camber Construction and Phinney Stucco & Design.” Wilson noted that, as with other new communit y based buildings in Neepawa, Touchwood is currently in need of assistance for the start-up costs

of the new Day Service building. The costs Wilson speaks of are evaluated at an estimated $130,000. “To offset some of these costs, Touchwood Park submitted financial proposals to organizations and hopes to organize future community fundraising projects,” said Wilson.

Holly Pankratz, director of day services, added, “To date, Touchwood Park has received an overwhelming response to these proposals and is very appreciative of the support, now and over the past years.” Touchwood Park is currently anticipating a June 1 opening date.

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Visual reminders of all that Neepawa has to offer are now adorning one of the town’s busiest streets. Neepawa Tourism has been working on getting new signage highlighting the community’s attractions, which is now up along Mountain Avenue. Neepawa Tourism board member Marilyn Crewe said that these signs were something they’d been wanting to do, but they didn’t think they’d have room for it in their budget. “We knew we wanted to do special signage for Tourism, but it actually came into being because of funding that we received last year from the Canadian Experiences Fund,” she explained. “It was just a ‘nice to have’ on the wish list, but I never thought that we would get the funding to do it.” There are 11 banners, with a different attraction featured on each one. “There’s everything from Farmery [Brewery] and Margaret Laurence House, to the pillars down at the Flats, so it’s a real variety of images and just inspiration, really, for people to stay and find other things to do,” Crewe stated. While the aim of Neepawa Tourism is to promote the community to out-oftowners, they’re also happy to be able to get something in the community that locals can appreciate, too. “It’s definitely for the tourists who come here, but I hope that this splash of colour will just make [local] people proud of all of the things that maybe they didn’t think of as draws for other people and, you know, they can find them themselves, as well,” Crewe expressed. “It’s just one more way for us to showcase

The Manitoba government has tightened up some of its COVID-19 restrictions due to rising case numbers. Premier Brian Pallister and Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, made the announcement on Monday, Apr. 19. “Despite our best collective efforts and having some of the strictest measures in the country, COVID-19 cases and particularly variants of concern are on the rise,” said Pallister. “Introducing more restrictive measures is not what many of us want to hear right now, but it’s what we need to do to protect Manitobans and our health-care system.” The additional public health order restrictions that came into effect on Tuesday, Apr. 20 at 12:01 a.m., include: • All households may only have two designated visitors indoors; • Outdoor gatherings on public and private property limited to a maximum of 10 people, including household members; • Faith-based gatherings limited to 25 per cent capacity or 50 people, whichever is lower, with indoor masks orders in place except

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Town of Neepawa staff Brad Couling and Sheldon Enns hung the new Neepawa Tourism banners on light posts along Mountain Ave. on Tuesday, Apr. 20.

all the things there are to do in Neepawa.” The banners are not the only things that will be highlighting Neepawa’s attractions. Tourism has also purchased directional signage, which is currently in the works. Crewe noted that production on these signs is a little behind, but they are hoping to have them ready to put up soon. That signage will work in conjunction with the banners along Mountain Avenue, pointing the way to many of the attractions featured in the banners. “The directional signage is coming, and [we’re] working with Travel Manitoba on another signage program,” Crewe stated, adding that details on the new program will be revealed in the near future.

while household groups are seated at a service, are appropriately distanced from other groups and are not singing; and • Weddings and funerals reduced to 10 people. Additional public health order restriction were also put into effect on Wednesday, Apr. 21 at 12:01 a.m. Those changes included: • Retail stores must be limited to one-third the capacity of the store or up to 333 patrons, whichever is lower and malls will be limited to 33 per cent of the facility’s capacity. Changes to the orders are in effect until Wednesday, May 12. The province is also reducing the minimum age for getting the OxfordAstraZeneca vaccination to 40, following similar moves on the weekend in Ontario and Alberta.

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Local students wow at science fair Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Three Neepawa siblings took home medals at the Western Manitoba Science Fair this month. Grade 5 student Stella Ford took home bronze in her category for her project studying sleep habits. She also won the Medical Laboratory Studies award and Behavioural Science award, earning $50 and

$40 for each, respectively. Stella’s younger siblings, Grade 3 student Rapunzel and Grade 1 student Bowen, did a project together which earned them gold in their age category. Their project was testing helmet effectiveness using watermelons. They also earned the Emergency Preparedness award worth $50. All three of the Fords are home schooled.

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The Neepawa Theatre Centre Inc. board would like to thank all those who made our 2020 Roxy Theatre Facade Renewal project possible. We could not have done it without the financial support of Red River Mutual’s Spruce Up Your Story ($14,150), The Province of Manitoba's Heritage Resource Conservation grant ($12,175.00), the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation ($10,000) and the Town of Neepawa ($5,000). Thanks also to the contractors who performed the work: Kerf Construction, John’s Electric, Phinney Stucco and Provost Signs. Thanks to this support, the Roxy Theatre will continue to stand proudly as a community landmark and serve the region’s entertainment needs. — The Neepawa Theatre Centre Inc. Board

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Above: Stella Ford, Grade 5 home schooled student from Neepawa. Stella’s project, “Ready set Sleep”, involved a five night sleep study for ages 30 to 69 and earned her bronze at the Western Manitoba Science Fair.. M e dic al s c ience and behavioural science are interests of hers. She has won awards with other projects in that subject as well. Left: Bowen and Rapunzel Ford, homeschooled students for Grades 1 and 3 respectively. Their “Protect your Melon” project involved dropping watermelons with different helmets secured to them from 10 feet high to see what type of helmet best protects against direct head impact. This was Bowen’s first year competing and Rapunzel’s second.

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he Winnipeg Sun summed up the new federal budget this way: “They’re planning to create a national day care program, increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and throw billions of more dollars at pet ‘green’ projects, among other new gimmicks. We’re seeing the same attitude that led Trudeau to break his original promise of sticking to only ‘modest’ $10 billion deficits. Now we’re left with red ink as far as the eye can see.” Some people may remember that then Prime Minister Stephen Harper rightly claimed that if the Liberals won the 2015 election, that there would be a huge deficit. He was right. Trudeau said it would only be about $10 billion. That was the “modest” he was referring to. Please remember that a billion dollars is 1,000 million dollars. Yes, one thousand million. The deficit for this year is predicted to be $3,542,000,000 billion. Canada is in a lot of trouble, a lot. The bigger problem is that, if an election were to be called soon, and it may well be, the opposition parties are in no position to take over. None of the parties have enough strength or leadership to take over. The Green Party is almost non-existent. The Bloc Quebecois are only in Quebec and have no intention of forming government. Their only goal is, and always has been is to extort the ROC (Rest of Canada) for as much as they can drag out of the other provinces (ie: Alberta, usually) and we all know that train is running on empty right now. Manitoba doesn’t help Quebec, as we, too, take more money from the pot than we put in. The NDP still exist, but are a neepawa

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shadow of what they have been occasionally over the past 50 years. The fact that we can say “over the past 50 years” speaks volumes. The NDP have never really made a threat to become government and are as far from that now as they have ever been. The Conservative Party of Canada has made moves to relegate themselves to opposition forever in recent months. First, they booted their basic voters to the gutter by not taking a stand on several very basic issues, so as to make an appeal to liberal voters. Leader Erin O’Toole, while a very nice man, looks like he is already too old for the job, while he is actually younger than Prime Minister Trudeau. And the last thing he and the CPC have done is drive into the ditch with a really stupid climate plan by claiming “their” carbon tax isn’t actually a tax. It’s a levy, a fund builder to be used for buying pretty electric cars and other such still useless stuff to get us on the road to climate change heaven. Now, electric cars may be a good thing (some day), but the cost to build is still prohibitive. The cost of maintenance when you figure in new batteries after a few years is high. And, above all that, unless you can drive your electric car to and from Winnipeg from our area in one day, without a recharge,

it’s a hopeless proposition. Fortunately for Canada, regular people and the business community are doing the best they can to ignore all levels of government and go about the business of raising families, running business and actually getting a life in spite of the misplaced efforts of politicians. •On the provincial side, there have been a number of questions about the rebates on education taxes. The government’s explanation can be found at: https://www.manitoba.ca/ edupropertytax/ It appears that homeowners will receive up to $525 under the Education Property Tax Credit and 25 per cent off the education taxes. Of course, if the property doesn’t pay $525 in education tax, it will only get the amount up to the total paid. Once you throw in the farm tax rules and the seniors discount rules, it can be a bit confusing. It would be simpler if everyone was treated the same, regardless of income and then instead of government sending out cheques, the taxes could be reduced at the source and not have to have a bureaucracy to deal with rebates and applications. But that would be too simple.

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quote on social media rushed me back to a school reunion. “Some stranger, somewhere still remembers you because you were kind to them when no one else was.” Twenty years after completing Grade 12, there was a gathering of students of the Graysville High School. The gathering was for all students, it simply happened to be 20 years for our class. Our grade began as 10 students, swelled to 12 when several small schools joined ours and then jumped to a class of 30 when consolidation occurred. Our class was so large that none of the rooms upstairs would serve well, so the gym in the basement became our classroom. An interesting side note, by the final year, we were back to 12 students, a credit, mostly, to our early year teacher, Mrs. Ruby Gray. So we are at the reunion and as I am in the washroom– that small space that provided sanctity for less than four people at a time!– a woman my age approached me. We exchanged a smile and then she spoke– “you don’t remember me, do you?” I confessed that I did not. The lovely individual went on to express her thanks to me, and I wondered whatever for. And then, words that linger and encourage, “you were never mean to me.” I still wonder what her high school years were really like, and did she attend for more than one year, and what is her name? I never had the habit of being mean or unkind, knowing personally, too well, how these actions scar and scare. I also did not have the habit of including many people in my friend circle. Again, safety. A stranger somewhere still remembers you… Ever hear yourself say something in a safe conversation and then wonder how and why you ever uttered those thoughts aloud? I so appreciate friends and strangers that exude “safe space”. Speaking with a friend, I heard myself say– “It isn’t often that I don’t get what I ask for.” One of my requests had been not declined, but modified, and I didn’t appreciate not getting what I, and others, had requested. My listener laughed and quipped that it would be safe not to cross me. Thinking, seriously, about the conversation, I came to some conclusions. Firstly, I think before asking for anything. I weigh the pros and cons and prepare to defend my request – with logic! And yes, I prayerfully consider the merits of the request. Secondly, I don’t ask for much. Grandkids get supper if I want a light bulb changed! With the combination of considering my petition and the sincerity of the request seen as a need, it’s not often I don’t get want I ask for! I have learned to take correction, for I am not always correct! And I have learned to learn from all that comes my way. The two thoughts are not directly connected, kindness to all and careful requests; they are integral parts of who I am, at all times, to all people. Thus far on my life journey, they serve me well. Other parts are still under construction!

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n his lecture on the Seven Laws of Leadership, the late Charles “Tremendous” Jones advised his audience to “read something positive into everything you see.” He felt that one’s natural tendency is to always see the negative side of life’s events– what’s wrong with the things we see. But he was convinced (and he remained so to the end of his life) that it is possible for people to read something positive into everything they see. Well, trust someone to show us how to follow Jones’s advice. I don’t know the person’s name or place of residence, but I love the positive spin he put on last week’s snowfall. A Facebook post showed the person’s front yard covered in snow. The caption read: “Got my lawn raked and thatched before the snow. My grade for yard care– excellent!” Fortunately, this person wasn’t the only one to see the good in this snow fall. Our provincial government lifted fire bans and travel

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Neil Strohschein restrictions for southwest Manitoba. Several municipal governments (including the Town of Neepawa) did the same. But they also advised that if we get another dry spell, the bans and restrictions will be back. Our farmers were grateful for the moisture they received. But, in some areas, we will need a lot more. Last fall and winter were exceptionally dry. Hay fields, pastures and crop land will need regular rainfalls to ensure good crops and adequate supplies of summer and winter feed for the animals. But that’s how it is every year in this area. Sometimes it’s quite easy to see the positive side of an event. For example, do you remember the time you baked a chocolate cake for your family and when you

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hen I grew up, it was not mandator y to get vaccinated for smallpox. However, when my husband and I decided to emigrate to Canada, they would

not let us in if we could not show proof that we had the smallpox vaccination. My husband had his done while he was in the army, so because I loved him and wanted to go with him to

Corrections: In the Nursery School funding change story, printed last week, an error was made regarding the spelling of the Neepawa Nursery School director’s last name. The proper spelling of Susan’ last name is Paluch. The Banner & Press apologizes for this error. In the April 16, 2021 edition of the paper, in the cutline of the photo in the story called “New housing development on Neepawa’s southwest side”, we mistakenly printed that NADCO was planning the development. NADCO is not involved in the development, it is the Neepawa & Area Planning District Board (NAPD) that will be holding the public hearing, while Danny and Ron Bray are the current owners of the property and are involved in the planning. The Banner & Press apologizes for the error.

took it out of the oven it had a huge crack running down the middle of the slab? That’s a disaster for the baker, but an unexpected blessing for the children. They expected that crevasse to be filled with chocolate icing and that all pieces containing portions of that crack would be reserved for them. A positive experience for the kids and, in time, the baker will probably smile about it too. But there are times when it’s hard to read something positive into what we see. A sudden death, an accident that causes severe injuries, disabilities caused by a heart attack or stroke, a diagnosis of liver failure, lung disease, kidney failure or terminal cancer– these things can happen to us or a loved one at any time. Canada, I had my smallpox vaccination. It was a painful experience. Today, I am going in to get my COVID-19 vaccination. My daughter is one of the persons that is allowed to come in my house during this pandemic. She is active in church and community and very concerned that she might pass on the virus to me if she gets it. She told me that she

And when they do, it’s hard to see anything positive in those experiences. This is where our faith gives us reason for hope. St. Paul (Romans 8:28) assures us that “all things work together for good for those who love God and who are called according to his purpose.” And as we read on in that chapter, we discover that the “good” to which St. Paul refers isn’t what we think it might be. There are times when life isn’t fair, when some days seem like a nightmare from which we can’t wake up. But in our darkest days, we know that God is with us and because of his great love for, us he will give us the wisdom and strength we will need to face what life sends us each day. And, in the process, he will bring out of us the “good” qualities of love, patience, kindness and perseverance– qualities we never thought we had– qualities that will bring much joy to his heart and to the hearts of all who know us.

feels safer to come if I have had my shots. Because of my love for her, I consented to go for it. It makes me think of how much Jesus loves us. Jesus gave His all. His love endures forever. We can never compare. But the more love we give, the more we will receive. Let us spread some love around during this pandemic.

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Regarding Mr. Pallister's school tax plan, which he claims will save us $2,000 per family annually. First, my own numbers. My pensions amount to about half of a minimum wage. By withdrawing minimally from my savings, I live comfortably in a very modest home assessed at $60,000. At a school tax rate of 11 mills, my school taxes were $286 in 2020. Since 1984, I have received an annual grant of $500, brought in by the NDP government of Howard Paulley. In my present home, this has paid all of my school tax and the excess has been applied to my municipal taxes. But in 2020, Pallister decided that I had too much money, so he reduced my grant to the amount of my school tax, $286 instead of $500. Now he wants to reduce my grant again to 25 per cent of my school tax, just $71.50. I lose $428.50. And Pallister has the unmitigated gall to call it a tax cut! I realize that someone living in a $2 million house would pay nearly $10,000 in school tax and will receive a rebate cheque for about $2,500. But that value of house should indicate an income of over $250,000 annually. So $2,500 will barely buy the whiskey for a good party. Whereas a loss of $430 is a real kick in the butt with a frozen boot for someone on a fixed pension. Robbing Hood. Steal from the poor and give to the rich. For farmers. I farmed in the Salisbury Plains, north west of Arden. In 1980, I paid $4 per acre school tax. Today, the same land pays about $7 per acre. But the farmer can now claim a refund of 80 per cent, so he pays net about $1.40 per acre. But in 1980, $4 would buy four beers at the local pub. Today, you would need the tax from three acres to buy one beer. So effectively, in 1980, I paid 12 times as much as today's farmer. But Pallister will drop the 80 per cent rebate to 60 per cent and then add a cheque for 25 per cent. After a pause for calculations, it seems that the farmer will now pay, net, $1.25 per acre, 15 cents per acre less. Woo hoo! For every 35 acres that he farms, he will save enough to buy one more beer a year. But there is a difference. The 80 per cent grant was capped at $5,000 per farm, or about 900 acres of Salisbury quality land. That cap is removed. So now a farmer with 50,000 acres (78 square miles) can get rebates totalling over $285,000. Of land of that quality, 900 acres is worth $2 million, whereas 50,000 acres is worth about $110 million. So the farmer who may struggle to make a living on 900 acres will save just $135, while the multi-millionaire farmer will save about $280,000. More Robbing Hood! Worst hit are renters, generally on the bottom of the income scale. Where they used to receive up to $500, they now get nothing. Their share now goes to the landlords. When we are in a serious financial deficit is not the time to give hundreds of millions of dollars in gifts to the wealthiest members of society. Robbing Hood. Will the Conservatives ever read the story and see the light? Leonard Paramor Arden, MB Editor’s note: The government’s explanation can be found at: https://www.manitoba.ca/edupropertytax/ Additional letters can be found on Page 17

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In the early days of settlement, the blacksmith was possibly the most essential tradesman in the village. The “black” in blacksmith comes from the black coating that forms on the surface of the iron when heated and the “smith” comes from the old English word smite, which means to strike. The blacksmith shop was a busy centre, making and repairing items. It was there that such objects as hammers, axes, nails, bolts, chains, hinges, latches and more were made. The blacksmith worked with the wagon-maker, the carpenter and the livery stable, to name a few. They also created metal decorations to adorn buildings and fancy metal fences. Should the farmer break a part on one of his farm machines, the blacksmith was the one who created a new piece. They also sharpened many plow shares. The blacksmith was a farrier, as horseshoeing was a part of his job. Old shoes were taken off the horse and new ones made. The horses’ hooves were trimmed and filed and new shoes nailed on. The protruding nails were clipped off, filed and the horse was ready to go. Blacksmiths were the jack-of-all-trades. Wearing his heavy leather apron, the smithy made the objects by heating the metal in a forge, usually heated by coal. The bellows were pumped, causing moving air to enter the forge through a pipe on the underside of the forge. This forced air raised the temperature of the fire and allowed the forge to burn hot enough to heat the iron to red hot. As they needed to see the changing colour of the metal when heated, most blacksmiths worked in dim conditions. Once the iron was hot enough, it was pulled from the fire by tongs and placed on an anvil. There, it was pounded by a hammer to make it into the desired shape, a tedious process. Due to this continued pounding for a better part of their day, the blacksmiths’ hammer arm was much more beefy than the other. The blacksmith shop usually had an earth floor, with a hard packed path from each piece of equipment. The earth floor was because of the pieces of hot metal falling to the floor. A shop was large enough to hold wagons, plows, horseshoe racks and even the animal being shod. It contained the multitude of tools that the blacksmith used; a forge, various sizes of anvils and hammers, a wall filled with numerous tongs, vises and clamps of all sizes to hold the hot metal when it was being shaped, grind stones, cutting tools and a barrel of water for cooling down glowing metal. The shop was smoke filled, hot, dirty and noisy. Each blow of the hammer resounded with a loud thunk and an occasional hissing sound as the hot metal hit the water. The mark of a good smithy was one who had accuracy and innovation. With a few rough measurements and an eye to guide them, parts for machinery were built. It took a good eye, as it was hard to measure a piece of red hot metal accurately. In the hot summer days, the blacksmith and his helpers, shirts wet with sweat would, go outside to cool off! As I work in my town garden, I have found several of the old square nails that those smithies of yesteryear used to make. A part of our history. Those hard working blacksmiths needed a good breakfast to start their long day with. Enjoy these breakfast ideas. Oven sausage dish 2 lbs. small breakfast sausages 1 cup milk 1 large onion, diced 1 cup flour 1 can tomato soup 2 tsp. baking powder 1 egg pinch of salt Cook sausages until light brown. Arrange in a large, oiled casserole dish. Sauté onions until clear. Pour onions over sausages. Pour tomato soup over both. Beat egg and add milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add in the milk and mix. Pour batter over the sausage mixture. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 35 minutes or until set in the middle. Oatmeal honey pancakes 1 cup flour, white or whole wheat 1 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk 1/2 cup quick oats 1 egg 3/4 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. oil pinch of salt 1/2 cup grated apples, if desired In a bowl, add the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, honey and oil. Add to the flour and stir, just until it is mixed. Add the apples, if desired. The batter should flow thickly off a spoon. If too thick, add more milk, if it is too thin, add more flour. Pour tablespoonfuls onto a hot, lightly oiled frying pan. Cook the first side until little bubbles appear, flip and cook for a few minutes more. Enjoy with your favourite topping. Homemade syrup 2 cups brown sugar 1 Tbsp. butter 1 1/2 cups water 1 tsp. cinnamon or 1 tsp. maple flavour 1 tsp. cornstarch Mix all the ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer for several minutes. Keep remaining syrup in the fridge.

Spruce Plains RCMP report By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of Apr. 12 to Apr. 18, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 56 police activities. Apr. 12: RCMP responded to a breach of peace report in the RM of Rosedale. Police took one intoxicated person into custody until sober. Police received a report of harassing communications; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a suspicious person report in Neepawa. The suspects were located and the issue was resolved without incident. Apr. 13: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check in Minnedosa. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police responded to an abandoned vehicle report in the RM of Oakview. A truck was discovered pulled off to the side of the road with a blown out tire. Police received a report of harassing communications in Neepawa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Apr. 14: RCMP responded to a fraud report in Minnedosa, where fraudulent e-transfers were sent. The matter is under investigation. Police attended a residence in Gladstone to do a wellbeing check, where the person was found without any cause for concern. Police received a report of threats being uttered in Clanwilliam. The complainant declined any further police investigation. Apr. 15: RCMP were dispatched to a domestic assault in Neepawa. After investigation, one person was arrested, charged and released with a future court date. Police received a report of stolen property in Gladstone, which was located a few days later by the complainant. Apr. 16: RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person outside of a Minnedosa business after hours. Patrols were made, but no one was located. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in

Neepawa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Apr. 17: RCMP were conducting patrols in the RM of Rosedale, where a person walking on the highway was stopped and was found to be intoxicated. Shortly after, it was discovered that the person was breaching a court order. The person was arrested, charged and placed into custody until sober. Police conducted various traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Apr. 18: RCMP were dispatched to a disturbance in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne. Police spoke with all involved parties, where one person was taken into custody until sober. The complainant declined to proceed with charges. Police received numerous calls about a suspicious person in Neepawa. Police made contact with the person and found no cause for concern. RCMP conducted 26 traffic 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.

A sky So far, we have seen that science and Genesis agree on three details about the past. One - the universe had a beginning. Two - the earth initially could not support life. Three - the first step in making the earth habitable was an atmosphere that would allow light from the sun to reach the earth’s surface. So God said, “Let light be,” and there was light. The light he called “DAY,” and the darkness he called “NIGHT.” The solar system was working as it should. But we can’t see anything because of the watery atmosphere. The next step is to separate the “garment of cloud” from the surface water. That’s what God did on day two. He put an expanse between the water ON the planet and the water ABOVE it. He called that expanse “heaven,” or “sky”. This was not something that had to be created. God simply separated the waters that were already there, making a sky. From the surface of the planet we can see water under our feet and a sky above our heads. But that sky is “black with clouds” - just like the sky that is described in 1 Kings 18:45. To be continued.

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Minnedosa Town Council meeting By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Mayor and council for the Town of Minnedosa met for their regularly scheduled municipal meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 13. The first item of note on the evening’s agenda was an open hearing on the Town’s 2021 financial plan. The plan for this year will see the total municipal expenditures budgeted at $11,060,675.32, with the amount raised through the total tax levy estimated at $4,789,036.79. Transfers from accumulated surplus/ reserves and other revenue would cover the rest of the expected expenditures. The open hearing featured a 15 minute question and answer period from the general public and concluded at 6:49 p.m. A fter the hearing was closed, council returned

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Mayor’s report Mayor Pat Skatch reported on the following meetings she has attended. On Monday, Apr. 5, she met with the Chamber of Commerce. On Thursday, Apr. 8, Skatch participated in an Association of Manitoba Municipalities (A M M ) workshop on leadership civility. A media student with Assiniboine Community College met with the mayor on Sunday, Apr. 11 for an interview. Mayor Skatch also took part in an AMM Mayors, Reeves and CAO meeting on Tuesday, Apr. 13. Misc. Notable updates received

by council recently include one from the Minnedosa & Area Community Development Corporation. The committee has reviewed and approved its 2021 budget. Notable work being explored right now includes replacement of signage along Highway 10. That work will take place later this year. The committee received updates on the development of an app and the Town of Minnedosa website. It is also working on creating an application form and guidelines to control the use of the “Valley Life” logo. Minnedosa Handi-Van has reported that it will be receiving a $10,000 grant from the province for the purchase of personal protective equipment. It has also stated that rides are now available for Minnedosa residents for vaccination appointments.

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2001: Flooding, state of emergency in RM of Westbourne 110 years ago, Friday, April 21, 1911 Kelwood: Scarlet fever is still raging. Mr. MaKone’s family is quarantined. R id i ng Mount a i n: The roadmaster for this division of the C.N.R. passed through on Tuesday and is responsible for the statement that the powers that be are going to give us a station this summer. “Rah for us.” Arthur Meighen, M.P., has staked his reputation as a prophet. He predicts dire things from reciprocity. We shall see by the results whether he is false or true. Everybody take note, and remember! Spor t prospects for 1911 are looking good. Minnedosa and Rapid City are organizing lacrosse so that there will be something doing in this line. Hon. J. H. Howden has given free use of his building, corner of Hamilton street and First Street, for an athletic room and there will be a turn-out on the track this evening. 100 years ago, Friday, April 22, 1921 The Toronto Globe has ba nned ciga ret te advertising. The Neepawa Press does not need to. Canadian Manufacturers have banned us. 90 years ago, Friday, April 24, 1931 A local garage man and another resident of high repute visited Winnipeg this week to see the sights. They must have seen something, because on the way down, they crashed into a cow on the highway and, after reaching the city, got confused with traffic signals [and] bumped about considerably until police came to the rescue. Faulty brakes is said to have been the cause of all the trouble. 80 years ago, Tuesday, April 22, 1941 There are some who are doing a lot of kicking about airplanes practicing their acrobatics over Neepawa. Well, about all that can be said for the grouchers is that it is darn lucky they are in

this part of the country, and that it is only maneuvering they are practicing and not dropping bombs, killing people and destroying our homes. The boys have to get their training at diving, etc., and kicking is the last thing anyone should do. If we didn’t have these fellows in the air, our country would have a hard and furious battle to contend with. Fliers should get all the support available and no abuse whatsoever from anyone. Wings over Neepawa. We like to see and hear them. It shows that the air training plan is getting fliers to help smash Hitler. 70 years ago, Thursday, April 26, 1951 Joh n Pet r y n k a , a n employee of the Neepawa Salt Company, sustained injuries when he slipped and fell off the side of a box car in the yards of the company Tuesday morning, about 10:00 a.m. He was taken to hospital, where his condition is now reported to be fairly good. X-rays revealed no broken bones. Dr. W. A. Howden is the attending physician. Mr. Petrynka had started up to release the brake on the car and is believed to have slipped and fell onto the ties. The accident terminated a credible record of 1,681 accident-free days set by the workers at the salt plant. The last accident was on Sept. 14, 1946. 60 years ago, Friday, April 21, 1961 A shortage of volunteer c a nva sser s t h i s week threatened to seriously handicap preparations for the forthcoming TB survey in Neepawa… Temporary plans had been to have the canvass started Wednesday and completed by Monday, to permit adequate time to complete all of the other arrangements that must be made before the survey clinic starts operating on May 13. This schedule may be severely interrupted unless volunteer canvassers fill the breach quickly. 50 years ago, Thursday, April 22, 1971 On August 18, 1947,

a tornado swept through Franklin, taking the top of a grain elevator and causing extensive damage to the area. The windstorm played havoc in the farmyard of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kitson. Their barn was half demolished and had to be rebuilt; their garage was destroyed and their windmill blown down. A caboose in the area was carried over half a mile and flattened, its contents strewn all around and never recovered. All this happened in a very short time and the tornado soon swept onward in its path of destruction, on to Neepawa, and all the way to Westbourne, before it eventually subsided. 40 years ago, Thursday, April 23, 1981 Plumas: The weekend of Apr. 11, 12, was an eventful one for Vi and Ed Watson of Plumas, when they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. On Saturday evening they were hosted by family and friends at a delicious supper in the Bamboo Garden at Neepawa.

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High water levels caused some chaos in 2001, leading to a state of emergency being declared in the Rural Municipality of Westbourne. This photo, taken by Ron and Carolynn Marohn when it happened, shows water flooding the fields in the Waldersee area. It was reported that higher amounts of snowfall than normal, coupled with run-off from the Riding Mountains and Lake Manitoba was responsible for much of the overland flooding.

nowhere near 1997 Flood of the Century levels… Whitney said the Red River is expected to crest no higher than 18 feet– well below 1997 levels. In

30 years ago, Monday, April 22, 1991 The New Life Feeds mill at Neepawa has been sold. The deal is effective May 1, 1991 and the new owner is Super-Tech Feeds of Winnipeg. 20 years ago, Monday, April 23, 2001 A state of emergency in the rural municipality of Westbou r ne, nea r Gladstone, has been lifted. The state of emergency was declared last Friday, after water levels in the Whitemud R iver rose, spilling over its banks… While the village and neighbor i ng tow n of Gladstone remained dry, some area cattle farmers were forced to move their livestock to higher ground. A lt hough t he f lood danger has passed in the Westbourne area, other areas of the prov ince continue to fight rising flood waters. However, Man itoba C on s er v at ion de put y director Larry Whiteney said water levels will be

Morris, water levels won’t be anywhere near 1997 levels, and in Rosenort, the water level is already dropping… Fam i l ies have been evacuated from St. Laurent

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Stride reports good year, addresses security concerns By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Stride Credit Union (SCU) held a virtual annual general meeting (AGM) on Apr. 14. The AGM, which could be attended via phone or webcast, proceeded without issue at 7 p.m. that evening. It was noted that 114 participants were in attendance for the proceedings, a minimum of 50 being required by Stride’s by-laws to declare a meeting. Board chair Ken Boyachuk kicked off the AGM with a reflection of 2020, his first year as chair of the board. “It was an interesting year and, while it certainly had its challenges, we did have many accomplishments,” said Boyachuk. “There was an unexpected drop in interest rates, which had a serious effect on our profit margins, but overall, 2020 was a good year for Stride.” 2020 saw the SCU’s merge with the Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) early in the year, which brought Neepawa and Glenella branches into the SCU family. Then, in May, a complete overhaul of the Neepawa location began and staff temporarily relocated to a downtown spot until the SCU building officially reopened on Nov. 2, 2020. Journey Wealth, a new, fully-owned subsidiary of Stride, was also launched late October that year. Of this platform, Boyachuk said, “[ Journey Wealth] expands our wealth offering and enables our advisors to help individuals and institutions grow, manage and protect their wealth with clear planning and advice.” Closing out his report, Boyachuk briefly made note of the difficulties faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, stating, “Stride– along with the rest of the world– had to pivot and adapt to ever-changing guidelines, rules and restrictions. It brought changes to our branch hours, a temporary closure in the Spring to walk-in traffic and encouraged staff to get creative in their contact with members. Our staff and the executives show great commitment to continuing to provide an exceptional service experience during these stressful times. It has been a pleasure working with our staff, management and board through the many ups and downs of 2020, and I look forward to what 2021 has to bring.” Financial report Candace Turchinski, of MNP, provided a breakdown of the financial report for the 2020 fiscal year. The report included both the Beautiful Plains Credit Union (BPCU) and the SCU pre-merger for 2019, with Stride’s 2020 numbers representing the two as one entity after consolidation. Stride’s total assets for 2020 amounted to $854,819,719, an increase from BPCU’s $149,919,389 and Stride’s $621,241,743 in 2019. Under liability and equity, member savings and deposits were listed at $787,717,935. This showed an overall increase from both branches’ 2019 numbers, with BPCU’s sitting at $136,797,511 and SCU’s at $570,025,008. Members’ shares increased to $7,378,846 in 2020 from $1,958,554 (BPCU) and $5,609,960 (SCU) previously. The credit union’s retained and contributed surplus was $53,528,200 in

2020, with BPCU at $9,751,527 and SCU at $39,721,525 in 2019. Total income for last year amounted to $4,055,148– an increase compared to BPCU’s $478,301 total for 2019, but a decrease from Stride’s $4,707,121 total for that year.

2021 vision Following the financial report, Brent Budz, SCU CEO, offered a look into Stride’s 2021 plan. Budz noted that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stride’s in-branch traffic is changing. Stride is reporting a digital usage that is much more pronounced, with members of the credit union telling Stride that that is the method they wish to use to do business– whether via app, website remote deposit capture or other methods. As a result, Stride is looking to “continue to invest heavily” in this area. “The fact is that our branch traffic is changing and Stride is responding to that,” said Budz. “With that in mind, you will see updates to our website in June and our online banking experiences are intended to be changed in September and the app is intended to be updated in December.” Though specific details could not be provided at the time, Journey Wealth will also be a focus area for Stride, with Budz assuring that both members and nonmembers will be hearing from Journey throughout the 2021 season. Additionally, Stride is looking to ramp up community involvement, remove points of friction for members dealing with the credit union and invest in better relationship management tools for staff. “You’ll see, in 2021 and beyond, an increased effort to do that. I think that there’s an opportunity for us to liaise with members as much as we possibly can,” Budz stated. “[The agency] we’re using to conduct our member survey will be contacting members asking for [their] feedback.” Budz added, “As an organization, we need to continue to grow and we can use the feedback [from our members] to do just that. Those results will be used in a June planning session with our board and management team. We cannot stay stagnant. We want to continue to improve and expand on our offerings.” Members of SCU can also expect some money to come their way in 2021, as the board announced a share buy-back of over $300,000. Members aged 73 or older were told to expect their surplus shares back as a cash distribution to their accounts shortly. As well, the board also declared a dividend of $200,000 that will be distributed based on the amount of lending and depositing activity SCU members have there. Questions of security The SCU AGM concluded with a time allowance for questions and new business, if any to be presented. The Banner & Press asked the board if there had been any updates to share regarding the WestlakeGladstone incident, in which a hefty sum of funds was found to be stolen. Budz noted that there was no progress to report at this time, stating, “We understand that there is some pending litigation headed our way, so at this time, we have no comment.”

A series of questions were also fielded by other attendees, including as to why the directors and other board members’ names and bios are not listed on the SCU website. The board confirmed that they have talked about potentially including that information, but elected to forego the idea. The specific reasoning for this was that Stride was advised by their security team that having the board members’ names and biographies available could create a security risk if a user has malicious intent. “Our board does remain completely accessible to our membership,” Budz assured. “their names are available at anyone of our branches or any one of our contact information at any branch, if required.” Keeping with the theme of security, Budz also answered a question clarifying the frequency of security feature updates at Stride. As well, what Stride is doing to keep funds safe and what can be done if malicious activity occurs. “We are bound by a lot of the same regulation that other institutions are, so we have to keep those parameters, if you will, up to date. We do enlist the services of several other vendors to ensure that our security practices are sound. They are evaluated and regularly updated,” Budz explained. “We have several security elements that are involved in the moderating of fraud at our Credit Union. I should mention that this is something that is a shared responsibility amongst our participating vendors, ourselves and members. Everybody has the responsibility to understand the activity in their account, to report fraudulent activity, etc. There are multiple layers of security that’s available to members– and it all depends also on the types of transactions and how you use your accounts.”

Budz added, “All member deposits are protected under Deposit Guarantee Corporation. As it relates to Stride itself, if we have a situation where there is a cyber incident or fraudulent activity, there are mechanisms to return those funds if it is an event like that. In terms of [fund return rates], there are times– given the situations– that investigations will occur and a process to go through. So it’s not as simple as an answer saying that if it’s stolen it’ll be returned immediately. [The rate of return for funds] depends on the circumstance– and that is really more directed to an event or incident involving a malicious activity.” Meeting overlap Another question posed during the AGM contained concern regarding the fact that the SCU AGM and WestlakeGladstone financial hearing were booked for the same date and time. However, the asker was assured that the meeting was decided upon some time ago, so the overlap was not something Stride could comment on in-depth. Budz did state, however, that Stride followed its usual process for establishing the date and time of their AGM. The final question posed that evening was once again regarding the WestlakeGladstone incident. Budz assured that Stride worked closely with the Municipality, its I.T. specialist and the RCMP upon becoming aware of the event. “We continue to offer our cooperation, at every level, to the R.M. on numerous occasions– both directly and through our council– and requested further information from the R.M. on multiple occasions. We are still awaiting further information from the Municipality,” said Budz.

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Council and adminstration unveil 2021 financial plan By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

It should be relatively easy for property owners in Neepawa to figure out what they owe in municipal taxes this year. All they’ll really have to do is look at the amount they paid last year. On Tuesday, Apr. 20, Town Council outlined the details to its 2021 financial plan. The document indicated that the mill rate will remain at 21.72 mills, the same amount as was assessed in 2020. That means there should be no increase in taxes for residential and commercial property owners. The exception will be for individuals who saw their property values increase over the last year, though any increase would be proportional. The mill rate is a figure representing the amount per $1,000 of the assessed value of property, which is used to calculate the amount of property tax. A tax calculator will be placed on the Town of Neepawa website to assist people with figuring out their exact tax rate. Council pleased with the results Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon said that council and administration are very happy with being able to keep the mill rate consistent, considering the finacial stresses we are dealing with related to the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Last year, we were in the first year of the pandemic, so we decided that we didn’t want to make things more difficult for the citizens of Neepawa, and we’ve made that decision again this year,” said McCutcheon.

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A closer look at the numbers As for how the money collected will be allocated, the general operating fund will be an estimated $14,262,261.28, while the utility operating fund will sit at $6,129.375.44 The operating fund is just over $5.7 million more than what was budgeted in 2020, while utility fund is up by about $2.6 million. The primary reasons for the increases are related to the construction of a new police station, as well as reservoir upgrades. McCutcheon noted that a combination of allocating money from the reserve fund, along with an agreement with RCMP that’ll see the Town reimbursed on the police station, with interest, makes these decisions easier to make. He added that the efforts of previous councils and the current administration are the reason the Town finds itself in such a good financial position, and able to do things like this.

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2021 grant program recipients As part of general operating fund, $153,204.95 has been set aside for grants which will be split among 14 local organizations. The largest individual grant amount distributed this year will be $100,000 for the Yellowhead Centre. That money is to assist with a portion of the facility’s maintenance and operational costs. As well, it will subsidize the regular scheduled public skating sessions.

Other organizations receiving support include: $15 , 0 0 0 - A r t s For ward; $8 ,0 0 0 -Touchwood; $5,850-Lions Club; $5,000 - Neepawa Curling Club; $5,000 -Neepawa Baseball/Softball Association; $3,320-Neepawa Junior “A” Hockey Club; $2,534.95 - HAND Senior Services; $2,500 - Beautiful Plains Doctor Recruitment; $2,000 -NACTV; $1,500-Citizens on Patrol; $1,000-Neepawa in Bloom; $1,000-Beautiful Plains Ag Society; $500-Beautiful Plains Archives. The distribution of support is similar to last year’s model as the town will sponsor as opposed to outright giving money to some groups. The 2021 financial plan will be reviewed and likely receive approval at the next Town Council meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, May. 4.

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Other notable priorities in this year’s budget include $2.2 million for road construction and repair, $308,000 on the Neepawa Pool recreation plan, $150,000 for ongoing developments of the multiuse bike trail, $80,000 for boulevards/drainage and $13,000 for Christmas lights.

Another rural school division has voiced concern about the province’s Better Education Starts Today (BEST) strategy. Turtle River School Division (TRSD) put out a release this month outlining why they believe BEST is not going to improve Manitoba schools. This strategy, which is the subject of provincial Bill 64, involves eliminating all 37 school divisions, replacing them with 15 school regions and centralizing the majority of administration into one provincial authority. School boards will be removed and volunteer parent councils will be formed to make recommendations to principals on teacher evaluations, transportation and curriculum delivery. The provincial authority, however, will be responsible for everything from staff hiring, to IT services, to bargaining with the unions. TRSD stated in their release that these changes address none of the recommendations made by teachers, parents, businesses and municipalities during the K-12 Education Review. “The Better Education Starts Today (BEST) is disrespectful to those that work so hard every day to ensure that the children of Manitoba are getting the best education with what our Province gives us to work with,” the release reads. “This new commitment by our elected PC government says it is putting students first. As if to say to date this has not been the case.” With the newly proposed school system, TRSD would be grouped together with Mountain View and Swan Valley school divisions. “How will one person be able to know what is going on in each community within this region and effectively advocate for all of the students?” the division asks. The release states that the TRSD board has been reaching out to the province for answers to the many questions that the education strategy raises, but haven’t received any. “We want to share with our communities that we are staying involved and up to date on these changes as they occur. We will continue to operate our schools in the best interests of our local students. As local community members, we understand what is best for the students in our schools versus one person, who may not even know where Ste. Rose, Laurier, McCreary, Alonsa, Glenella, Parkview Colony and Grass River Colony even are.”

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Carberry Collegiate Community profile– Kuldeep Chahal holds Grade Wars By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

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By Hannah Ramsey Carberry Collegiate The week before Spring Break, high school students at Carberry Collegiate intensely competed at an annual event called Grade Wars. It is organized by Mrs. Cheryl Snaith, Ms. Donica McConnell and their group of Peer Mentors, who range from Grade 9 to 12. The Peer Mentors felt Grade Wars was especially important to have this year, since it was cancelled last March due to the schools closing. Events like this get all students participating, working together, cheering one another on and having fun.

Each grade participated in a variety of games that showed off the different talents within each grade. Some events were the spelling bee, multi-sport skill competition, video games and a chess tournament. Every grade put a lot of work into the competitions, which added more suspense leading up to the end of Grade Wars. On the final day of the competition were the two main events, the Air Band Challenge and the Dance-off. They take the most preparation and are worth the most amount of points. The Grade 12s won both events, which resulted in their victory of Grade Wars.

Kuldeep Chahal is a newcomer to Carberry who was born and educated at Ludhiana (pop. 95,000) in northern India. She completed her schooling K-12 (elementary, middle (7-8), high (9-10), and secondary (11-12)) before qualifying as a nurse. After arriving in Brandon, she attended Assiniboine Community College for two years, studying health and human resources in the second session. Kuldeep appreciates Canada’s weather, the friendly people, the freedom and the flexibility of the education system. She had never seen snow before arriving in Canada and the average temperature back home was 45°C. We think 25°C is hot! Chahal was educated in India’s private school system and speaks three languages, English, Punjabi and Hindi. She enjoys the welcoming atmosphere of the local library. A motorcycle was her mode of transportation back home

Here and there

By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press

• In the Western Hockey League bubble at Regina, some Westman athletes are enjoying an abbreviated 24 game schedule. Strathclair’s Conor Geekie (17) and Brandt Young (18) of Neepawa are with the Winnipeg Ice, Ben Saunderson (17) of Carberry is with the Saskatoon Blades, Cole Jordan (19) skates with Moose Jaw and Lynden McCallum is an AC with the Brandon Wheat Kings. The regular schedule ends Apr. 30. Playoffs have not yet been formalized, although the Memorial Cup has been cancelled for the second year. • Niklas Edin, of Sweden, made a double take out with his final shot in the ninth

end to score a five-ender and a 10-5 win over Scotland’s Bruce Mouat and a 2021 world men’s curling championship. It was Edin’s third straight (2018, 2019, 2021) and fifth world title. Switzerland won their fourth world bronze medal with a draw to the button in their final shot of the 10th end to record a 6-5 victory over Russia. C a n a d a ’s B r e n d a n Bottcher made the top six playoff qualifiers with a 9-4 record among 14 countries, but lost 4-2 to Scotland in the first playoff round. After two Grand Slam events, the Calgary bubble will host the World Women’s Curling Championship. Canada’s Kerri Einarson will be one of 14 countries competing. This will mean four of the seven major

curling events have been successful with only one day, Saturday, Apr. 10, being cancelled due to the pandemic. The US third, Chris Plys, who was fully vaccinated before arriving in Calgary, tested positive (along with three other non-playoff curlers), but was negative the next day (as were the other three), so the WCF allowed the final day of curling to continue. • The Canadian Sports School Hockey League has voted to accept Pilot Mound Hockey Academy as their newest team in the U15 Prep Division. • Reston Golf Club is replacing their clubhouse with a new 2,500 sq. ft. four season multi-use facility. It will have a capacity of 119 with an approximate cost of $750,000.

• Ruth Mealy, a former Grasslands Municipality councillor, has been elected Reeve to replace Blair Woods, who passed away suddenly. Mealy (Lang) was born and raised in Souris, became a Home Economics teacher, served as a community economic development officer and later, a municipal supervisor.

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and training for a driver’s licence is a current challenge. Her religious affiliation is Jatt Sikh and she is a vegetarian. The eldest of

four daughters and one brother, her future plans include certifying as a registered nurse. Welcome to Carberry, Kuldeep.

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Obituary Charles Frank Heintz

Frank Heintz, formerly of Glenella, MB, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021, at the age of 95. Frank was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Shirley; his daughter, Gail; his parents Charlie and Christina Heintz; and his siblings, Lena, Chris & Katie. He leaves to mourn his passing, children Duane (Joan), David, Dianna (Gerry), Brian & Barbara (Dale); his 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his sister Lillian Dewar. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a private family graveside service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank’s memory to the Glenella United Church, Box 147 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone in care of arrangements • www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

Richard Allan Smith

Richard Allan Smith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at the age of 75. Born July 28th, 1945, Rick was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Rick grew up in West Tupper, where he attended elementary school. He went to high school in Plumas, where he was a seasoned grade niner. This is where he met the love of his life, Doreen Stinson, who he was happily married to for over 52 years. Rick was an active member of the Plumas community, where he was involved in 4-H, Plumas Minor Hockey, the Centennial Oldtimers hockey team, the Lions Club and the Plumas Zion Lutheran Church. Rick grew up on the family farm and spent many years farming with his dad, and eventually his brothers joined in on the tradition. Even after retirement, he loved going out to the farm to pass on his wisdom to the boys and to help out with the cattle in any way he could. When he wasn’t out shooting skunks late at night, he could be found watching the Blue Jays, the Jets or any curling event. Very hard working and active all his life, he loved to golf with friends, go fishing with Larry and always enjoyed a beer by a campfire while camping. Rick spent so many hours driving the countryside with Doreen to watch every sporting event their children and grandchildren participated in. Spending time with his grandchildren, whether it was driving them around on the quad, taking them to the farm across the track to play on the bales or to see Ed and the other horses; are the moments that he loved and meant so much. Rick is survived by his loving wife Doreen, his children Trevor (Sally), Sherri (Todd), Kevin (Lisa) and Conrad (Kristy). He will be missed by his grandchildren: Brady (Morgan), Anisa, Dylan, Austin, Rianna (Carter), Kelsey (Cole), Nolan, Karly, Cameron (Elysia), Vanessa, Abbi, Gavin, Ryder, Rayna, Savannah and Chase. His siblings Eileen (Don), Judy (Don), Marj (Randy), Don (Sheila) and Mervyn (Brenda) will forever miss his wisdom, wit and his company. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses and health care staff who took such good care of Rick over the last few months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada (MB Branch) or the Plumas Zion Lutheran Church. A Private Family Service was held on Saturday, April, 17, 2021 with Pastor James Vosper officiating. Interment took place at Plumas Cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements

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Violet Frances (Bird) Stouffer

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Violet Frances Stouffer passed away peacefully on the morning of April 12, 2021 in the Brandon Regional Health Centre with her daughter Jody by her side, she was 82 years old. Violet is survived by her children Terry (Idarvis) Stouffer, Jody (Bruce) Michaelis, Kevin (Carol) Stouffer, grandchildren Tre and Joel Michaelis, Lyle Stouffer, Celine (Cole) Krantz, Quin Stouffer, her sisters and brothers: Jean (Walter) Hanmore, Rose (Gilbert) Bonin, Ruth (Larry) Robertson, Ann (Jim) Dann, Sylvia (Rick) Farley, Ted (Sandra) Bird, David (Geaneen) Bird, and of course her special friend George Amodeo, and her best friend Maribea Robinson . She was predeceased by her Grandson Kyler Michaelis, and her sisters Mary (Walter) Bucklaschuk, Joan (Garry) Koss, Daphne (John) Villers, Lucy (Alex) Cunningham. Fly with the angels dear mother, your kindness love and generosity will continue to stand as an example to all of us . Memorial service will set be at a later date.

Notice Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone may conduct the following Pesticide Control Program during 2021:

2021 Dust Control Program

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, faxed or downloaded from our website www.glenella.ca Deadline to submit request forms is Monday, May 10, 2021. Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne 204-352-4281

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of Paul Emile Pelletier, late of the Municipality of McCreary, in the Province of Manitoba, deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be sent to the undersigned at P.O. Box 551, Dauphin, Manitoba, R7N 2V4, on or before the 24th day of May, 2021, after which date, the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice. DATED at the City of Dauphin, in the Province of Manitoba, this 12th day of April, 2021. JOHNSTON & COMPANY Jason P. Beyette Solicitor for the Executor

• Mecoprop-p • Glyphosates • Round-Up

2. To control rodents at the Waste Disposal Grounds at various times during the 2021 year using the following rodenticide; • Contrac Blox 3. To control the following insect pests including mosquitos, beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from July 2021 to October 2021. The insecticides that may be used include; • Malathion

• Vectorbac

The Public may send written submission or objections within 15 days of publication of the notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation Pesticide / Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

Wanted Workshop and Meeting space needed for Neepawa Area Men’s Shed Neepawa Area Men’s Shed is a member of a world wide nonprofit organization. It was created to promote wellness and mental health through participation and inclusion of mature men with similar interests. We have no affiliation with any local organizations or service groups and are completely funded by community donations such as Miles for Mental Health and BPCF. We are seeking a dedicated space within town to meet and chat over a coffee, with an adjoining work space to work on small community projects that keep us active and engaged with one another. If you have such a space to donate or rent, or wish to know more about Men’s Shed, call Colin at 204-841-1629

Thank You Thank you to Drs., nurses and Neepawa Hospital staff for their care for Darwin. Thank you to family and friends that dropped in and made Darwin’s last few hours so enjoyable and were able to say goodbye to him. Special thank you to Dr. Sopol, Dr. Cram and Rev. Joe Ball for their time, compassion and patience. Thank you to White’s Funeral Home staff for their care of our loved one. A huge big thank you to the N.A.C.I. teachers and staff for the gifts, gift cards, love and support shown to Micheal in the loss of his father. Last, but not least, we would like to thank our community, family and friends for the food, gift cards, phone calls, cards, visits and all around love, support and prayers at this difficult time. You will not be forgotten. God Bless. Terry, Marlene and boys, Micheal McCurry and Ashley Nelson.

Notice The LUD of Kelwood is accepting tenders for grass cutting & trimming at the Kelwood Cemetery for the 2021 summer season. The tender should be on a per cut & trim basis with the applicant to supply mower, trimmer, & fuel. Work to be completed to the satisfaction of Kelwood Village Council. Applications close April 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Please send applications marked “Tender” to Kelwood Village Council c/o Doug Wood, P.O. Box 99, Kelwood MB, R0J 0Y0

DUST CONTROL

The Municipality of North Cypress-Langford will spray for dust control in front of residences starting at 200ft for a fee of $366.00 or $1.83/linear ft. Please phone 204-834-6600 to confirm your application and have payment submitted by May 14, 2021.

1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone. The projected dates of application will be from July 2021 to October 2021. The Herbicides that may be used include; • 2,4D • Clopyralid (MCPA) • Dichloroprop

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ARE YOU THINKING OF FURTHERING YOUR EDUCATION? Are you… • Accepted into a training program that is 2 years or less? • Unsure of the in-demand occupations? • Needing to explore your career options in more detail? • Needing certification to keep your job and build a career? • About to lose your job and thinking of switching careers? • Needing information on training and funding options? If you can answer “yes” to one or more of the above, you may qualify for Skills Development funding. For more information please contact: Spruce Woods Employment Service Centre Phone: 204-834-3729 Email: swesc.eac@gmail.com 21 Main Street, Carberry Monday to Thursday 8:30AM–4:00PM Funding Provided by: The Government of Canada The Manitoba government

We reserve the right to grade through dust control sites if necessary DUST CONTROL WILL NOT BE APPLIED UNLESS PAYMENT RECEIVED PRIOR TO APPLICATION Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Keep up to date with our website at www.townofcarberry.ca or Facebook page at Carberry North Cypress - Langford

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Help Wanted Margaret Laurence Home

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY This position is for a student completing full-time study in the spring and returning to full-time study in the fall. This position is for weekends starting mid-May and June with full time hours beginning in July and ending the September long weekend. Please send cover letter and resume to: Summer Positions, Margaret Laurence Home Box 2099, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Landfill Operator

The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is inviting applications for the position of a permanent, part-time Landfill Operator for the Eden Waste Disposal Grounds. A detailed job description including responsibilities and qualifications is available to applicants upon request or can be viewed on our website at www.rmrosedale.com This position is open until filled. Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5414 Fax: 204-476-5431 Email: rosedale@mymts.net

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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

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

FULL TIME SEASONAL MOWER OPERATOR

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a valid Class 1 license with air brake certification and capable of driving a lowbed.

GREEN TEAM SUMMER STUDENT POSITION

There is a possibility that this may lead to a PERMANENT full time seasonal position in the future

Starting Wage $14.43 to $15.43 following successful 6-month probation period with a benefit package included.

The R.M. of Rosedale is accepting applications for Summer Student Employment to work as a labourer within the Public Works Department between May and September. Preference will be given to students who possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle. Applications should be marked “Green Team” and will be accepted by email or in person until May 12th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 E-mail: rosedalecao@mymts.net

Wage will be in accordance with the collective agreement. Applications are to be submitted by no later than May 12th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.

Please visit our website at www.rmrosedale.com for details

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow. HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore! 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 production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! 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 $15.45/hour plus $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus! Wage scale extends to $23.05 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program! HyLife is here to support you on building an exciting career with our team!

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring

FULL TIME GAS BAR/C-STORE MANAGER TRAINEE

at our Gas Bar/C-Store Departments in Neepawa and Gladstone, Manitoba. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: Reporting directly to Gas Bar/C-Store Manager, this position is exposed to all aspects of the Gas Bar/CStore and operates within approved budgets, policies and programs. The Manager Trainee works as an understudy of the Manager, completes on the job Cooperative Retail System (CRS) training, attends CRS training programs and learns on the job. The successful candidate will be responsible for learning aspects of the Gas Bar/C-Store department including but not limited to; sales, marketing, pricing, inventory control, merchandising, and staff management. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Fax – 204-476-5431 E-mail: rosedalecao@mymts.net

SEASONAL AGRO HELP

Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

SUPPORT WORKER

The R.M. of Rosedale has an immediate job opening for the TERM position of a FULL TIME SEASONAL Mower Operator.

Please visit our website at www.rmrosedale.com for details

FOODS

ROSE INC.

at our Agro Centre in Neepawa, Manitoba. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: 1 Ton Truck Drivers Applicants must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License. Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months. Tandem Truck Drivers Positions include NH3 Drivers, Dry Fertilizer Drivers, and other duties as assigned. Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License. Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months. Must provide a valid Driver’s Abstract dated within 30 days. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring a

SEASONAL DRIVERS SALES REP

at our Bulk Petroleum Department in Neepawa, Manitoba. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs What you’ll do: Duties to include, but not limited to, customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, maintaining and finding new farm contacts, petroleum acquisition in the trading area, inventory control, merchandising, perform direct sales calls and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities. Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together. Qualifications: • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Highly motivated and ability to multi-task • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Must have a clean Driver’s Abstract • Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Endorsement required • Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required • Must provide a valid Driver’s Abstract dated within 30 days. At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work. Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or Fill out an application at either Agro locations or mail to: Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Box 879, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

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 want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Vacation Property EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SKILLED LABOURER III Working under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor or Lead Hand, this is a full-time permanent position of 40 hours per week. Individuals must be able to work some flexible shift work including overtime and on-call work. This position is offered in accordance with CUPE Local 1735-01. A complete job description can be found on the website www.neepawa.ca under Town, Employment; on Facebook or by requesting a copy from the office. Applications, including cover letter and resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. May 7, 2021 at: Town of Neepawa P.O. Box 339, 275 Hamilton Street Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 operations@neepawa.ca

LOOKING FOR A BEAUTIFUL LARGE WATER FRONT LOT? For under 47K, with fantastic pickerel fishing, central water, no building time limit, free refuse and recycling pickup, sheltered boat mooring, etc., etc? Look no further. Go to www.oldtownharbour.ca or call 204-800-5518 for info on our 2021 sales special of 0% interest over 5 year purchase plan.

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Located in Neepawa Manitoba, we are an agricultural machinery sales and service and highway tractor and trailer repair facility. Our parts people play an important role on our team, they welcome customer in our store and on the phones. They are knowledgeable about the products and services we sell and find the right parts for our customers needs. They work closely with service technicians and assist with getting the parts the technicians need. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Promptly assist customer needs both in person and on the phone. • Maintain and enhance the display area throughout the store, clean and organize parts displays and bins. • Arrange, organize and stock parts. • Help shipping/receiving department by distributing parts to the appropriate area within the store. • Monitor, maintain and update parts inventory by checking information on the computer and physically verifying location and quantities. • Participate in annual parts inventory. EXPERIENCE: • At least 1-year experience in Parts Department preferred. • High School Diploma or GED equivalent. • Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment strongly preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to work extended hours and Saturdays • The job requires an employee to stand, climb ladders, operate forklift and other machinery and lift up to 75 pounds. • Excellent computer skills. • The right person for this job would have a friendly and outgoing personality, someone who enjoys working with the public. They would also need to be organized and detail orientated. WE OFFER: • Competitive Hourly Wage Dependent On Experience • Company RRSP • Dental and Medical Package • Product Related Training and Development To apply for this position, send a cover letter along with your resume to: tic.admin@mymts.net

we force others to live. In our selfishness, we believe that we are owed this life of neglect and thoughtlessness, as we take our water sources and environment for granted. We shall pass this way but once; any good that we can

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Request For Proposals The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah requests written proposals for a 54 feet wide by 60 feet long insulated workshop with a 16 foot high ceiling, to be constructed in Cordova, Manitoba, Canada. All proposals to be received by the undersigned by no later than 4:00 p.m., April 30, 2021. Send proposals marked “Municipal Workshop” to: Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah Box 1197 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone: (204) 867-3282 Fax: (204) 867-1937 Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca Interested Contractors can contact the Municipal Office to obtain the Request For Proposal Document.

FOR SALE By way of private sale, under an Order for Sale by Private Contract, under the Real Property Act the following land is hereby listed for sale: Lots 1 to 5 (Both Inclusive) Plan 66174 NLTO in NW ¼ 33-14-15WPM The property is commonly known as follows: #42 Commerce St. Neepawa – Lot & Building #44 Commerce St. Neepawa – Bare Lot #46 Commerce St. Neepawa – Bare Lot #48 Commerce St. Neepawa – Bare Lot #50 Commerce St. Neepawa – Bare Lot All properties will be sold in as is condition with the purchaser responsible to ensure that all improvements comply with local building codes and that the necessary permits are in place. The vendor is open to offers and all offers will be considered. The properties may be purchased individually or in multiples of any nature including all 5 lots as a package. All sales are subject to approval by the Land Titles Office. For further information regarding these properties please contact Brent at 204-841-3771.

do or any kindness that we can show to help our planet survive, let us do it now. Let us not defer nor neglect this commitment, for neither I nor others shall pass this way again. John Fefchak Virden, MB

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To all Manitobans and others, that care about our environment and water sources: We waste, discard and throw away, seldom giving a second thought to what we leave for others, what we take from others and how

While these words, spoken by Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, were related to the cause of democracy, they sprang to my mind as I considered the international COVID-19 crisis. Considering the fact that much of the funding for research towards finding a vaccine has been bankrolled “by the people,’ should it not be universally ‘for the people?” Perhaps I am idealistic, but if we could find our way to waiving trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights, and if manufacturers around the world were able to ramp up production of the vaccine to ensure that everyone, young and old, rich

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E.K. Kostenchuk LTD.

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337 Fletcher, McCreary. 1990 mobile and single garage on an owned lot in McCreary. 3 bedrooms. Recently updated bathroom. Covered deck and garden space. Quick possession possible.

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This 5 bedroom home has been lovingly maintained and updated including a recent 4 season sunroom. Numerous outbuildings including triple garage, quonset, 40x 60 shop/shed & more. Eden.

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This beautiful 29-acre Property north of Ohla & near Riding Mountain National Park is very versatile. Enjoy hunting, fishing, raising animals, nature, camping, or building a cabin or yearround home. This property has it all!

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This 156-acre property with a remodelled 1748 sq. ft. home and 2,800 sq. ft. heated shop is near the East Gate of Riding Mountain National Park and is all set up for cattle & perfect for an Air B'n'B, hunting & photography.

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This beautiful country setting with a riding mountain view and an almost complete new 2,345 sq. ft. home, a 20-acre yard site with a shop, etc. and 60 acres of cultivated land is waiting for you.

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Letter: A good ACC Hockey signs McCreary forward kind of exception Submitted ACC Media Release

Mr. Strohschein’s “People are watching,” Apr. 9, made me sad. Absolutely, a Christian’s life should reflect God’s love, in word and deed (though we daily fail at this, hence the need for a Saviour). The problem is, the Canadian government opposes Christian values. Its version of “watching” is more like hostile surveillance and by his acquiescence, Strohschein endorses the government’s foul attitude. The truth is, GraceLife’s Pastor Coates is a good kind of exception. Currently, MB retailers are at 33.3 per cent capacity. By contrast, churches are at 25 per cent, unless it’s a wedding or funeral, both capped at 10 people The premise is that churches might cause an outbreak (the virus kindly avoids bustling stores … note sarcasm). Whether churches actually do or not is irrelevant to the state at this point; politicians have decided they’re handy scapegoats and Mr. Strohschein has bought the lie. Churches are targets because they’re considered “non-essential” and easily threatened (worshippers are considered “stupid” or “anti-science”). Taking away rights on the pretext of “safety” is a popular concept, but it’s a slothful, socialist abdication of responsibility by both individuals and governments alike. This “let-government-be-your-nanny-so-you-never-haveto-think” mentality is the manure that fertilizes Marxism. So, what does the law say? According to https://www. justice.gc.ca, “All levels of government must demonstrate that limitations on rights are justifiable.” And “The onus of proof … is on the person seeking to justify the limit, which is generally the government. The standard of proof is the civil standard or balance of probabilities.” The government must have “a strong evidentiary foundation” and must “balance the severity of the interference with the Charter protection against the statutory objective.” In the case of GraceLife Church, this legal onus has not been met. With total global cases at 1.8 per cent of the world’s 7.8 billion people, Canada’s at 2.8 per cent, and Manitoba’s at a minuscule 0.03 per cent of the population (not simultaneously, either, but diluted over 14 months), the “balance of probabilities” is a slam dunk for throwing every single restriction out of court. In other words, the mask mandates, capacity limits, lockdowns, fines and forced isolation are all illegal. They have zero evidence that there is a significant “public safety” risk. In fact, data shows the restrictions have made the situation worse, not better. Look up Taiwan, India or Israel. Compare Canada’s “open” and “lockdown” stats. Our provincial and federal governments are, quite frankly, tyrants, liars and criminals, enabled by foolish people like Strohschein. Luke 11: 11-12 says, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?” We are asking for an egg, and government is giving us a scorpion. Like a chronic abuser, government is repeatedly beating us into submission to satisfy its megalomania. Then it—via complicit media—lies to cover its putrid actions. Normal is no nearer. Not while this abusive pattern keeps up, we’re treated like criminals and there’s profit from fear. Pastor Coates is serving his Lord and his congregation, rather than kowtowing to a government which is openly hostile to Christians and flagellates its own citizens—a government of greed, cowardice and deception, pursuing illegal actions with impunity. Yet Strohschein sees Coates as the villain, a sorry thing indeed. Lenora Buffi Neepawa, MB

The cancellation of the ACHA season has put the Cougars hockey team into full recruitment mode, preparing for a hopeful 2021-22 season with the recent signing of forward, Remy Buchanan. Remy Buchanan, a left wing from McCreary, MB, has been an integral part of the Female Neepawa U18 team; she was named captain for the 2020 season. Her skills are not just limited to hockey, she also played on the MVP Soccer team at the 2016 Summer Games and was named MVP twice at the 2019 Canadian Juvenile Broomball Nationals. “I believe my strongest attributes are my game awareness and flexibility to play with other people’s skills,” said Buchanan. Her multi-sport background has given her the versatility and speed to adapt to new systems of play. Tony Bertone, Cougars Head Coach, was impressed with Remy’s smooth skating ability and her high hockey IQ. “Remy is a forward who is looking forward to being able to grow her game at the college level. Her ability to read and react to the game and always anticipating on how the play is developing in all zones is impressive.” Buchanan credits her family for the introduction to hockey. “My family has always been pretty big into hockey, so they quickly put me into the sport as soon as I was old enough.” Her love for the sport grew over the years, along with the friendships she made through her teammates on the ice. “I have had many friends play for the Cougars and knowing that Brandon isn’t too far away from my home was a huge plus,” said Buchanan when deciding that the Cougars were the perfect fit for her.

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Remy Buchanan has signed her letter of intent with Assiniboine Community College and the ACC Cougars.

Off the ice, Buchanan excels in the classroom while holding a 91.5 per cent academic average throughout high school. To top off her academic and athletic performances, she still finds time to volunteer within her communities. Buchanan has spent time volunteering at

ing a Veterinary Technician and knows the dynamics of small town clinics and the management required. “Having a diploma in office management would help me find a job where I’m expected to work in the front and back of the office/ clinic.”

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the Neepawa Vet Clinic, McCreary’s Annual Canada Day Celebration and the Agricultural Fair and Races. Remy has been accepted into the Office Management program at Assiniboine Community College for the 2021-22 academic year. She plans on becom-

Co-op is working to brighten up our communities by donating free cans of IMAGINE paint toward the projects and initiatives that matter most to you. Stop by your local Co-op Home Centre to receive an information booklet for organizations interested in applying, or visit us on coophome.ca.

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Day Program building interior near completion

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Touchwood’s new Day Program building hosts a variety of spaces for those who will use it– staff and clients alike. These spaces include an art room, a multi-purpose activity area, computer room and more. The halls are designed wide enough to not only allow for accessibility, but also to allow for any assistance that may be necessary if the need arises. Top left: A portion of the large, main area. Here, tables will be set up to fill out the space. You can also see a serving window and a door leading into the kitchens. Bottom left: One of the three kitchen spaces in the Day Program building. Further into the kitchen area are two more food preparation spaces, which will be used for Touchwood’s food programs. That space is designed with a shorter counter section to allow for inclusion of wheelchair users. Top right: One of the office spaces that can be found inside.

A&B DALRYMPLE’S

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NEW RENOVATIONS

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Or if you prefer curb side pick up phone in your order 2 days before pick up day. Starting May 6th.

Normal hours 9 am to 7:30 pm every day.

EXCITING 4 NIGHT EVENT

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“LIGHT UP THE NIGHT” Friday, May 7th & Saturday, May 8th Friday, May 14th & Saturday May 15th WE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 10 PM! Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the greenhouse at night.

Check out our surprises and all the wonderful varieties and hanging baskets. Mother’s Day gift ideas and Fairy garden competition.

For more information call 204-867-3317 Facebook: A&B Dalrymple’s country farm greenhouses dalrymplesgreenhouse.com