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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone got a rather large injection of funding for two recreational projects recently. On Friday, June 18, the Manitoba government announced a round of grants from their Building Sustainable Communities fund, with $300,000 going to the construction of a new pool in Gladstone and $11,583 going to upgrades at the Langruth Einarson Park & Campground. Nicole Sellers, recreation director for WestLakeGladstone, noted that these grants were applied for earlier this year by herself and A ndrea Smith, of the municipality’s finance department. “Building Sustainable Communities has been a huge contributor in enhancing many projects within the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone in the past and we have built a great relationship with them,” Sellers stated. Continued on Page A2
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Provincial plans for reopening unveiled
Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press Manitoba is mov ing ahead with a loosening of restrictions related to COVID-19. On Wednesday, June 23, the Province announced that effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, all Manitobans will benefit from the following changes: • Outdoor gathering sizes on private property to double to 10 persons, and to allow outdoor visitors to briefly access homes for essential activities (e.g. to use a washroom); • Public outdoor gathering sizes to increase to 25 persons; • Retail businesses to open with increased capacity at 25 per cent to a limit of 250 persons, with no restrictions on the number of household members permitted to shop together; • Personal service businesses (hair and nail salons, estheticians, barbers, etc.) to reopen at 50 per cent capacity, on an appointment basis only; • Restaurants and bars to reopen at 25 per cent capacity for indoors and 50 per cent for outdoor dining. For indoor dining, patrons seated together must be from the same household, unless all patrons at the table are fully immunized. Patrons who are fully immunized and from different households may dine together. For outdoor dining, tables are limited to a maximum of eight patrons and can be from different households regardless of immunization status; • Indoor faith-based services and organized community gatherings to resume at 25 per cent capacity to a limit of 25 persons, with masks worn at all times; • Outdoor faith-based and orga n i zed commun it y gatherings to resume for up to 50 persons, provided distance can be maintained between households. Drivein services continue to be permitted; • Outdoor weddings and funerals may take place, with up to 25 participants, in addition to photographer and officiants. Indoor wed-
dings and funerals remain limited to 10 persons; • Indoor dance, music, theatre and other organized sports and recreation activities may reopen at 25 per cent capacity to a limit of five persons, with no tournaments allowed; • Outdoor dance, music and theatre classes and other organized recreation activities may reopen for groups up to 25 people, with no tournaments allowed; • Swimming and wading pools, both indoor and outdoor, may reopen at 25 per cent capacity; • Gyms and fitness facilities may reopen for individual and group fitness classes at 25 per cent capacity, with three metres distance maintained between patrons; and • Summer day camps may reopen to a maximum of 20 participants in groups. Extra benefits for those fully vaccinated Manitobans who are fully immunized (two vaccine doses, plus two weeks from the time of their second dose) will now benefit from the following exemptions: • Visit loved ones in personal care homes or hospitals; • Participate in social or communal activities, if you are a resident of a personal care home or congregate living facility; • Travel domestically for essential and non-essential purposes outside of Manitoba without the requirement to self-isolate on their return; and, • Dine indoors at restaurants and bars with other fully immunized friends and family from outside your household. Large-scale, outdoor professional sports or performing arts events may also allow fully immunized Manitobans to attend, subject to approval by Manitoba Public Health. The province will work with sports and arts organization to implement proof of vaccination protocols for these events. Following theCOVID-19 safety fundamentals, including indoor mask use and physical distancing, is still required.
‘We are that much closer to our new pool’
Continued from Page A1 She said they were notif ied of the pool grant before learning about the park grant and it was very exciting to find out that they were receiving money for not one, but two local projects. A brand new pool The $300,000 grant for the pool brings the municipality just over half-way to securing all the funds needed for the project. “It felt amazing to just take a deep breath knowing we are that much closer to our new pool. To be granted $300,000, it makes me feel more relieved when looking at the numbers and how we achieve our goal in the timeline,” Sellers stated. The current pool facility in Gladstone is over 50 years old, being built in 1967 as a centennial project. The municipality decided it was long overdue for an upgrade. “The main tank of the swimming pool is still concrete. You don’t usually see that anymore, as most pools are constructed with a PVC membrane shell that can resist higher levels of chlorine,” explained Sellers. The municipality put out a request for proposals for construction of a new pool in April of 2020. “Western Recreation was the successful applicant and we have been working with them since,” stated Sellers. “After hearing some ideas and looking at our current pool, they made a preliminary drawing to provide us. Our proposed timeline is to start some of the construction in the fall of 2022, then they would finish at the end of May 2023.” Sellers noted that the project is estimated to cost about $1.25 million and will include not only a new pool, but updates to the change rooms and washroom facilities to make them more accessible. “With the cost of materials changing constantly, we are keeping a close eye on the budget to make sure we are still in line with our end goal of the pool being completed in the spring of 2023,” she explained. “We will be
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The tentative layout image above shows the new pool as being 2,684 square feet. The new pool will be located to the southwest of where the current pool is.
sending out sponsorship packages shortly to help us fund some of the pool and are always welcoming any donations at the municipal office (14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone). We are also partnering with Plumas Prairie Initiatives Inc. for a raffle and 50/50, but we are just in the process of getting a lottery license before we can launch that fundraiser and start selling tickets.” She added that they will also be applying for more grants and planning some smaller fundraisers that the pool staff will be able to participate in. The new pool will be located in the same area as the current one, Williams Park, but not in the exact same spot. “Council has made the decision to move it over to the southwest side of the current buildings to offer more space on the east end of the park, for the possibility of future growth of campsites,” Sellers stated. The construction will begin in the fall of 2022 and continue through the winter, with work being done on the structural components starting in the new year. “One of the pool’s structural components is the Ecco Pool System (patented galvanized steel, powder-coated double wall panel system). Although it is winter, there will be heaters in this crawl space
of an area, where the plumbing will be located. This is probably one of the many features I am excited about, so our public works team won’t need to jack hammer the pool deck to access any plumbing issues,” Sellers shared. “It involves a lot of hard work to raise over a million dollars in such a short period of time, however the pool that is located in Gladstone offers a great space to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing. And after the last year and a half with this pandemic, I believe it will be a perfect place to stay connected to help improve the wellbeing of individuals and to add sustainability to new infrastructure for the years to come.” Einarson Park upgrades The grant of $11,583 for Einarson Park in Langruth will cover half of the cost of the upgrades happening there. There are a few things
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the municipality will be working on at the park. “We are wanting to upgrade our sign, landscaping and campground enhancements, such as picnic tables and fire pits,” explained Sellers. “After the pool grant news, we were thrilled that we received this additional funding to enhance the development of Einarson Park.” In closing, Sellers expressed, “I am so grateful to be a part of a municipality that has support from many different individuals, businesses, federal provincial and community grants, surrounding communities and visitors. The connections and relationships that I have been able to make in the year and a half that I have been in this position has taught me when we all work together, great things will be achieved.”
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By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Summer has officially started and what better way to kick it off than with fresh, homegrown and homemade products? ArtsForward’s first farmers’ market of the season took place this Thursday, Jun. 24 and will once again be running weekly throughout the summer. The market will be every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, as they have been in previous years. “We’re running right from the last week of June until the first week of September. Now, things may change during the summer, as we all know, but right now, that’s what our permit says,” explained Rrain Prior, director of programming for ArtsForward. Because the market is considered retail, as opposed to a gathering, the current public health orders allow for it to happen, with some capacity restrictions. “Because it was allowed last summer and even when restrictions went down in late August last summer, we figured it would probably be allowed this year, so I put the application in,” she explained. Prior noted that they applied for a market permit about three months ago and finally heard back at the beginning of June. Prior reiterated that the farmers’ market is not going to be a place where you
many in at a time. “It tends to flow fairly quickly, because it doesn’t take a long time to get through the market, even when you’re stopping at every table,” she added.
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The first farmers’ market of last year was indoors due to rain (pictured). This year’s markets will have to remain outdoors due to restrictions.
go to socialize, like it has been in normal years. “It’s actually very specifically not social, we’re not allowed to have musical performances, which we’ve had in past years, or things like the face painter, stuff like that which we’ve done in the past. You’re not allowed to do any of that, it’s just a market,” she explained. In addition to those restrictions, the market will have one entrance and one exit, with visitors limited to going in one direction. The vendors will also be spaced out, only 10 customers will be allowed in at a time and hand sanitizer will be available at the entrance and at every vendor table. “It’s pretty much exactly the same as last year, be-
cause we were very diligent about it last year,” Prior noted. “So if you were at the market last year, you know what you’re gonna be seeing this year.” While traditional stores currently have to limit patrons to one person per household, except in cases with a parent and child or a person with a caregiver, ArtsForward won’t have to worry about that with their market. “Because we’re outdoor, that doesn’t apply to this, however, we tend to only see one person per household coming through the market,” Prior explained. She noted that the only thing they have to restrict in terms of people coming through is how
Excitement for the return Prior noted that all the feedback she’s seen since they announced the farmers’ market starting has been positive. “The universal response that I have received is, ‘we’re very glad this is happening,’ because we’ve had very few events, and this isn’t an event per se, but it is something new to go and do,” she expressed. “Also, our vendors were quite pleased that we were able to have this outlet. Because they, of course, are limited to where they can sell, you can’t sell off your own property right now, that kind of thing. So having the space where they come out into the community and sell is really important, too,” she added.
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Manitoba– How do we measure up?
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ast week, I posed this question to Manitoba Health: “If Manitoba had the same ratio of population to ICUs as North Dakota, there would be over 400 ICUs in Manitoba instead of 72. Do you know why Manitoba numbers of available ICUs varies so much from North Dakota?” I actually got an answer but, as usual, the words can’t be attributed to an actual person, but here’s the answer which was “attributed to a Shared Health spokesperson”: “Manitoba’s ICU capacity preCOVID was 72 beds. In addition, up to 22 beds are maintained to meet the needs of cardiac sciences patients. This bed base has regularly expanded to meet patient demands during surges and busy periods, such as the annual flu season, but has been considered by system experts and leaders as appropriate capacity for a population the size of Manitoba and in line with historical needs during normal, non-surge times. COVID has placed unprecedented pressures on critical care services not just in Manitoba, but around the globe. In response to these demands, Manitoba has increased critical care capacity to 152 beds locally and has arranged for access to additional capacity out of province through a number of agreements with other Canadian jurisdictions. As of Thursday, 122 patients (60 COVID and 62 non-COVID) were being cared for in Manitoba ICUs. T he sust a ined pressures of COVID-19 are expected to subside over the coming months with the expanded availability and adoption of vaccines. System and critical care leadership continue to review evidence and data related to the ongoing and anticipated demands on critical care capacity both for potential future waves of COVID and for the future health demands of Manitoba’s population. Comparison of bed base between vastly different jurisdictions, particularly between Canada and the United States which have extremely different health sysneepawa
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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell tems, does not provide an accurate picture of capacity or demand in Manitoba ICUs.” In a newspaper article in the Grand Forks Herald ,Minot Trinity Hospital Dr. Jeffrey Sather explained that at the height of the C-19 pandemic, North Dakota was running low on ICUs. If that was the case, then it’s no wonder Manitoba’s ICUs were overloaded. North Dakota has had 111,000 cases and 1,554 deaths. The ND population was stated as 762,000 in 2019. By the numbers, they haven’t done as well as Manitoba on cases and deaths. C-19 has always been about numbers. Manitoba has done better than North Dakota. In Manitoba, there have been 1,125 deaths attributed to C-19 as of June 21. Out of a population of 1.4 million, that is a small percentage, but every death is sad and many were tragic. It has been stated many times that a high percentage of the deaths were among the elderly and in care homes. The situation will be studied much more I am sure, but it is widely felt that many of the care home deaths could have been avoided. We will never know for sure. There have been 55,405 cases, which means about four per cent of Manitobans tested positive for C-19. How many more actually had C-19? We will also never know. Earlier this month, Manitoba Health, when I asked how many people died in ICU, stated that one in four people in ICU didn’t survive. Now, go back and re-read Manitoba Health’s statement above about ICUs. They defend Manitoba numbers by saying, “Comparison of bed base
between vastly different jurisdictions, particularly between Canada and the United States, which have extremely different health systems, does not provide an accurate picture of capacity or demand in Manitoba ICUs.” That’s a very telling statement. In Manitoba, the government decides how many ICUs or most other services we have. In the U.S., demand determines how many services they have. While we can be very thankful for the quality of health care in Manitoba, the availability is often lacking. In the U.S., there are very short waiting lists. In Canada, a person can wait for months or years to get a treatment or surgery. Canada, and especially Manitoba, has been adamant that private health care is a bad thing. Maybe it’s time to re-examine that premise. Had we re-visited that premise a few years ago, maybe we wouldn’t have run out of ICUs. Sixteen months ago, the whole C-19 process was geared to two numbers. One was reducing deaths and the other was not overloading the ICUs. It appears we fell short on both counts and in the process ran into a pile of social and economic issues as a consequence. I feel that overall, Manitoba did OK, but we could have done a lot better. We fell short, we didn’t measure up and that should be a wake-up call. There will be another pandemic, there will be more and more demand on health care, even without a pandemic. Manitoba Health admits we only had enough ICU beds for “non-surge” times. Will we do better in the future? Only if we decide to do so.
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an’t say that I am a sun worshiper, I am a sincere sun appreciator! The winter solstice is almost as important as Christmas, for I long for the days to begin their lengthening. Spring is glorious, with each sunrise minutes earlier than the day before. And then, just like that, it is the summer solstice, and the sunlight hours decrease by racing minutes. June has long been my favourite month. Most years, the days are warm and sun-filled with refreshing rains in season. This year, it seems that we have had intense winds, blistering hot days, making the occasional single digit evening feel frigid, and then just a bit more wind, with not quite enough gentle rain. The Graysville High School yearbook recorded my goal as to have 13 children. A baker’s dozen. Indicative of my love for babies and little people. It was interesting that when I jotted down the names of my children, and then the wonderful collection of individuals who have shared space– physical space and heart space– the number was 13. I did achieve that goal! Loved being a mom, and was in my late 40s and a grandmother before I fully recovered from baby hunger. And just like that, my grandbabies are mamas. The time flew by, and somehow, unless I look in the mirror or try to open a jar, I don’t feel older! I love to see the care and nurturing these young women devote to their children. Sum total of great grands is now eight, and there may be more in the future. So, five children, nine grands, and now great grands. My last chapter could be interesting, well, even more interesting than the first ones. My mother had strong expectations for a clean house. We all had Saturday chores, right down to setting the kitchen chairs upside down on the table top and removing the guck on their feet. Back in the day, the kitchen floor was vinyl tile and it required a waxing and a polishing. No machine, hands and knees and skating around in a pair of old wool socks to buff it. Oh, the cleaning was detailed and thorough. And just like that, it was Saturday and we had to do it all over again. The same goes for laundry. Even now, in my retirement, there is always a need for a Saturday clean. I wonder, with the limited activity occurring in my home, how can that be? And then I watch my dogs roll about on the lawn, re-entering our home, and shedding dried grass. So I regularly rake the floors! But seriously, where does dust come from? How much skin do we shed? Yep, just like that, the home needs to be tidied and the laundry needs to be done, again and again. As I age, it feels that all cycles of life have been hit with “fast forward”. It’s Sunday, then Friday and Sunday again. My babies are grandparents. There is one comfort; I asked my father, at that time a resident of a long term care home, if the days seemed long. He looked at me, “surprisingly, they don’t.” Good to know!
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wice in the last two weeks, I have experienced something I haven’t experienced in a long time. Two people, one I have known for some time and one I had never met, spoke of the challenges they were facing thanks to COVID-19. The first person spoke of the lingering grief being felt because of public health orders that did not allow family members to gather together for the funeral of a loved one or even visit in small groups to share memories and grieve together. The second person spoke of difficulties experienced working in a high stress environment and of how hard it was to stay positive and upbeat in the face of ever changing orders and restrictions. I had heard similar stories before. But these were different. The words spoken, the tone of voice and the downcast looks in the eyes of those with whom I was speaking triggered something in me. I felt my heart break as I listened to
of the Law always on his lips and study it ( Joshua 1:8). Jesus prays for His disciples and asks His Father to “Sanctify them by the truth; your Word is truth” ( John 17:17). When we stay close to what the Bible teaches, we can have peace, contentment and tranquility in a world of unrest.
Neil Strohschein their words; and I have kept them and others like them in my thoughts and prayers ever since. For all its challenges, dealing with COVID-19 has forced me to interact differently with the people I meet each day. When speaking with someone, I have to listen very carefully (masks can cause words to get slurred) and watch the speaker’s eyes. The eyes and the tone of voice tell me far more than the words themselves. When he created us, God gave us two eyes and two ears– but only one mouth. This was no accident. To fully understand what another person is saying, we need to keep our ears attuned to and our eyes fixed on the one who is speaking. By doing this, we
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time we find out that it is all wrong what we are doing. The best place to find out the truth, and what is the best thing to do, is in the Bible. If we believe that the Bible is “God-breathed,” as it tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16, we can be assured that we can find the truth in there. God told Joshua in the Old Testament to keep the Book
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Observation ately when I hear or read a newsy story, I wonder which side this story represents. Each story, true or false, has two sides and we need to make
will also keep our thoughts focused on what we hear and see. Our reaction or response should wait until we have fully understood what we have been told. This is what I call “listening with the head;” and it is an essential discipline in good communication. Equally important is mentally putting ourselves in the same situation as the one with whom we are speaking and imagining how we would feel if we were there. I call this “listening with the heart” and it is just as important as listening with the head. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul encourages us to “rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep.” Rejoicing and weeping are emotional responses to things we see
and hear. They come from the heart, not from the head. Unless we are willing to emotionally identify with the injustices, injuries and pain that others are experiencing, we will never be able to rejoice with those who rejoice or weep with those who weep. And our reactions to their cries for help will reveal a lack of understanding and compassion and may cause more problems than they solve. We can do better. We can learn to listen with head and heart. We can let our hearts be broken with the things that break the heart of God. We can find some time (even it it’s just a minute or two) to sit with people, hear their stories, share their pride and pleasure over a job well done or feel their pain as they talk about the challenges they face each day. And then, when we respond to what we have heard, our words will bring comfort, hope and encouragement to them and through them to those they love.
sure that we know where the story comes from and if we know or hear both sides. It can become very confusing. Sometimes, we are told to do one thing and the next
Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs down to the Neepawa Giant Tiger store for never having flyer stock. Bette Therrien Neepawa, MB
Thumbs down to the Powers That Be of our Neepawa Riverside Cemetery for the disgraceful, weed-filled grave tops. Is this in keeping with the Provincial Cemetery Perpetual Care that was much touted a few years ago? Edith Burnside Neepawa, MB Related photo on Page A18
Dear Cliff Cullen; Minister of Education: Re your Bill 64 (Modernization of Education): If the MTS (MB Teachers Society), MAST (MB Association of School Trustees), MPAC (MB Parent Advisory Councils) all oppose Bill 64, who is in favour? Oh yes, government beaurocrats! Robert Smith Edrans, MB Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com
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Letters
Life beyond the perimeter
As a long-time political activist and freelance scribe, I have known the Waddells for many years. Ken Waddell is one of very few surviving publishers/ editors that make reading the paper a necessity and has earned my deep respect over the years. Rural papers have to contain local news. Wire services are of little value, as most content is urban centred and we get that stuff on cable or satellite TV. There is life beyond the perimeter highway, a life less stressful and more rewarding for the most part. Values are different, rooted in cornerstones of caring, compassion and personal responsibility. Ken is a natural fit in that environment. When Ken encounters a community problem or defect, he is inclined to try to find a solution and encourages others to join in the endeavour. Presiding over a paper with a 125-year history is a significant responsibility. The Waddells have lived up to the commitment to their community and neighbours. I wish them well going forward. John Feldsted Winnipeg, MB
I’ll stay with the vaccine
Interesting comments about treating COVID-19 with Ivermectin ( June 4 letter). As a farmer, I used Ivomec, a trade name, for most of half a century. It is a systemic insecticide. For sheep, it was a subcutaneous injection, getting rid of stomach and intestinal worms, sheep ticks, lice, fleas and mites, though sheep seldom have the last three. There was little or no lasting effect so treatment was given two or three times a year. It had no effect on bacterial problems, such as footrot or viral diseases like pinkeye and orf. Ivomec is cheap and available at any veterinary supply. So if you would rather inject yourself with a sheep wormer than trust medical science and doctors, have at it. For cattle, Ivomec was poured on the animal’s back and absorbed through the skin. It eliminated lice, ticks, fleas, mange mites and worms. Again, no effect on footrot or viral problems like infectious Bovine Rhinotracheaitis. That required a vaccine. And given a choice to treat a respiratory ailment, I think I would rather have an old fashioned mustard plaster on my chest than bathe my butt with cow medication. Or how about doubling up with a cow pattie plaster on the chest? Thanks, but I’ll stay with the vaccine. And then there’s Ivomec for dogs. The Ivomec-infused flea and tick collar, our German Shepard was fine but our Border Collie became very sick. The veterinarian quickly removed the tick collar and explained that Ivomec can kill a Border Collie. Apparently the Border Collie is hyper intelligent and hyperactive (smart and hardworking) making them susceptible to Ivomec poisoning. I believe I could match most Border Collies in an IQ test, and since Mr. Waddell has often watched me repair his farm machinery, I’m sure he would vouch for my work ethics, I will carry on with my second dose of vaccine next week. I doubt you will see me wearing a flea and tick collar instead. Continued on Page A14
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War brides
After World War II, as the Canadian men returned home to Canada to resume civilian lives, many waited for the 48,000 overseas war brides and their 22,000 children to join them. The majority of war brides were from England, with the remaining number from Holland, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany. The young women had seen never-ending bombings, had a fear of impending invasion or lived under Nazi occupation and often near starvation. The heightened emotions of war made romance especially passionate. The young Canadian soldiers, many of whom were away from home for the first time, were homesick and wanted a good time. Since the British men were away fighting when the handsome Canadians arrived, the young women found the Canadians appealing. They had money to spend and their stories of Canada were intriguing. Romances blossomed swiftly. Knowing their time together may not be long, many of the young couples married quickly, with little acquaintance. The bride-to-be produced a letter from her clergymen, or employer that she is a person of good character and the groom-to-be a letter from his commanding officer that he was allowed to marry and all was good to go. Brief honeymoons were enjoyed before the husbands left for battle, some never to return. When the war ended, the husbands went home with their units, while the wives filled out numerous application forms. When their travel documents were ready, the wives said their tearful goodbyes to family and friends, without knowing if they would ever see them again. They embarked on crowded, beat up old troop ships, nicknamed “bride ships”. “They were homesick, seasick and lovesick,” said one war bride. They were given train tickets for their destinations to join their husbands in Canada. As many of the brides had children with them, the trains were dubbed the “Diaper Special.” Many war brides experienced culture shock and many were disillusioned by what awaited them upon arrival. The stories of the house and properties owned had been greatly exaggerated. Many went to their new homes to find wood stoves, outhouses, no running water and no electricity, all of which they had enjoyed in England. At times, the new families were not too pleased with the new bride and their displeasure of their son’s choice showed. They were introduced to new foods and re-introduced to foods that they had not seen over the war years. These women were struck by the abundance of food in Canada, as most of them had endured five years of food rationing and hunger. Many former city women settled in very rural areas and it was a completely new way of life and incredibly lonely. They learned how to prepare wild game like moose, deer and rabbit, plant gardens, raise chickens and learn one end of a cow from another. Clubs were established, especially on the prairies, by war brides and acted as support groups. There were possibly more clubs on the prairies because war brides who moved to farms had a much tougher time adjusting to Canada and placed more value on meeting with women who shared the same experience. In larger cities, war brides were more easily immersed into Canadian culture. Most overcame the obstacles they faced and became involved in their communities. Once they immigrated to Canada, some of the women never returned to their home countries and never saw their families again. Living so far away was challenging, but they stayed connected with their families through letters, phone calls and packages sent through the mail. To help these new brides adjust, the Canadian government published “Welcome to War Brides”, in which, among other things, it informed the wives that they should not spend too much time openly displaying their loneliness for their old friends and family, and homesickness for the old country. The booklet suggested “they keep busy and interested, that’s the best cure-all.” The Canadian Cook Book for British Brides provided recipes and tips. Tips such as making a good cup of coffee, noting, “We certainly shan’t try to tell you how to make a good cup of tea, but you might find some pointers on coffee making useful.” Or that their “Canadian husbands preferred pie of any sort over suet pudding and took cream in their coffee, not hot milk.” So with that in mind, a pie recipe! Rhubarb cream cheese pie 1- 9 inch single pie crust Topping: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 250g pack of cream cheese, 1 cup white sugar room temperature 2/3 cup water 2 eggs 2 Tbsp. frozen concentrated orange juice 1/3 cup sugar 3 cups fresh chopped rhubarb 1 tsp. vanilla In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and 1 cup of sugar. Add water and orange juice concentrate. Bring to a boil; turn heat down and cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add the rhubarb. Pour into pie shell. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, beat cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over pie. Return to oven and reduce heat to 325°F. Bake for 35 minutes or until set. Cool. Chill several hours or overnight.
Spruce Plains RCMP report By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of June 14 to June 20, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 57 police activities. June 14: RCMP responded to a commercial alarm in Neepawa that was later determined to be false. Police conducted various traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Numerous tickets were issued for speeding. June 15: RCMP responded to a report of a person causing a disturbance at a business in Minnedosa. Police learned the person was breaching numerous court orders; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a break and enter at a residence in Neepawa. The investigation is ongoing. Police conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in the RM of North CypressLangford. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. June 16: RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover in the RM of Oakview. It was determined that the driver hit the shoulder, overcorrected and then went into the ditch. The driver sustained no injuries. Police received a report of a disturbance between neighbours in Glenella. All parties were spoken to and the issue was resolved without incident. Police responded to a theft of fuel complaint in Rapid City and a fraud report in Neepawa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed in both matters. June 17: RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious person at a residence in Neepawa. Police attended and did not locate anyone. Police received two hit and run reports in Neepawa. There was insufficient evidence to proceed further in both matters. June 18: RCMP received a report of a disturbance in Minnedosa. Police attended and spoke with all involved parties and the
issue was resolved without further incident. Police responded to a commercial alarm in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone and a residential alarm in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. Both were determined to be false. June 19: RCMP responded to a vehicle vs deer collision in Minnedosa. The driver wasn’t injured but the vehicle was towed as it was significantly damaged. Police conducted a Covid compliance check in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. All persons(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. June 20: RCMP responded to a Covid compliance complaint in Neepawa. After investigation, the matter was deemed unfounded. Police received a report of a vehicle vs deer collision in the RM of North CypressLangford. The vehicle was still driveable and the deer was not located. RCMP conducted 19 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.
Conclusion It is safe to conclude that the scientific discoveries of the past hundred years do not contradict the account of creation given in Genesis one. On the contrary, those discoveries have confirmed the accuracy of the Genesis account. Evidence to support this conclusion has been copied from a more detailed document called “Science and Creation”. This document includes an appendix with links to some fascinating science articles for those who are interested. One that is of special interest to me is a biology website for kids. When I was a kid, such information was not available. The complexity of life is awe-inspiring, and I can’t resist giving the link: http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_main.html God’s work of creation is wonderful. And the redemption that he has provided in the sacrifice of his Son on our behalf is more wonderful still. Christ came to save the lost. Anyone who would like to receive “Science and Creation” by email can contact me at: margaretcollier059@gmail.com. For those who do not have a computer, my mailing address is: Box 258, Austin, MB, R0H 0C0.
Rural Outlook
JUNE 25, 2021
The way I see it: Too many cooks in the COVID kitchen
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Plumas couple wins student-made hunting blind
By John Feldsted Submitted The longer the coronavirus saga lingers, the more perplexing it is that efforts to contain the virus have been brought to us by squadrons of allegedly educated and intelligent people. We have official senior health care officers for 10 provinces, three territories, various cities and the federal government. In addition, we have politicians from all of those jurisdictions. Add to that full-time commentators from major media outlets who parade an endless stream of alleged experts to add commentary on what is and is not working. We have so many cooks in the COVID kitchen that whenever one of them moves, he knocks over three nearby people. We have watched this insanity for 15 months. Collectively, they failed to limit virus spread. We have over 26,000 bodies as proof. The idiots who came up with social distancing based their theory on preliminary studies of how far coronavirus droplets might spread if someone coughed or sneezed. The six-foot or two-metre distance chosen is arbitrary, not scientific. There are many mitigating factors – indoors or out, ventilation, wind, humidity, and degree of energy (playing volleyball will require more energy and hard breathing than someone seated and playing cards). Initially, we were told to wear face masks where physical distancing was not possible. That quickly became a separate edict because it signalled that wearers followed virus regulations, not because they served any useful purpose. No studies show that anything less than a properly fitted N-95 (medical grade) mask will prevent coronavirus transmission. The virus droplets are so tiny that they penetrate lower-quality masks. The highlight of a ridiculous approach to coronavirus containment was to start issuing fines for not complying with silly regulations. The thinking seems to be that fines will discourage non-compliance. The fools who came up with that one have not gone for a 50-mile road trip recently. Medical people and politicians insist that the coronavirus epidemic is unprecedented. Records show: 1832 – Cholera; 1834 – Cholera; 1849 – Cholera; 1851 – Cholera; 1854 – Cholera; 1890 – Influenza; 1918 – Influenza; 1957 – Influenza; 1968 – Influenza; 1982– AIDS; 2003 – SARS; 2009 – H1N1 (Swine Flu); 2020 – Coronavirus. We are now naming influenzas which does not change anything. What is unprecedented is that steps taken to combat influenza epidemics in 1957, 1968, 2003 and 2009 successfully were ignored in favour of an untested system of locking down all but essential services and quarantining healthy people. Sadly, it failed to work. We are told that (1) all available vaccines are safe, and (2) getting two doses of vaccine will protect us from severe effects of COVID. Now that vaccine supplies are readily available, over 75 per cent of people age 12 and older have gotten the first dose, and 22 per cent are fully immunized. Continued on Page A14
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We have a winner! The holder s of the luck y ticket for the hunting blind raffle at the William Mor ton Collegiate on Friday, June 18, were Eric and Robyn Doerksen, of Plumas. The luxury blind was built by the s c hool ’s shops c las s as a year-end projec t and to raise money for f u t ur e proje c t s . T he class, taught by Trevor Lang, was comprised of s tudent s Brendan Palmer, Brock Sigurdson, Rylan Denbow and Justin Spurrell. Hey! you!
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Looking Back
JUNE 25, 2021
1981: The Arden 12 and Under fastball team
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Friday, June 23, 1911 The Neepawa post office was profusely decorated in honor of Coronation Day. It is said that flies may be effectively disposed of by taking half a teaspoonful of black pepper and mixing it well with a teaspoonful of cream. Place where they can get to it and they will soon disappear. The theory is that they inhale the pepper and go and sneeze their heads off. 100 years ago, Friday, June 24, 1921 Photography is 82 years old next August, the secret of the first pictures, those of Daguerre, having been disclosed in 1889. Note: The Daguerreotype was the first successful form of photography, named after LouisJacques-Mandé Daguerre, of France. According to Britannica Encyclopedia, Daguerre invented the technique in collaboration with Nicéphore Niépce in the 1830s. The two found that if a copper plate coated with silver iodide was exposed to light in a camera, then fumed with mercury vapour and made permanent using a solution of common salt, a permanent image would be formed. A great number of Daguerreotypes, especially portraits, were made in the mid19th century. The technique was later replaced by the “wet collodion process”. This particular process was invented by Frederick Scott Archer, an Englishman, in 1851. Archer’s process involved adding a soluble iodide to a solution of cellulose nitrate (collodion) and coating a glass plate with the mixture. In a dark room, the plate would be immersed in a solution of silver nitrate to create silver iodide. While still wet, the plate was then exposed in a camera. To develop the photo, a solution of pyrogallic acid was poured over it, and then fixed with a strong solution of sodium thiosulfate. (Potassium cyanide was later substituted for that portion of the process.) Immediate developing and fixing of the photo was required due to the collodion film’s nature. That is, once it had dried, it would become waterproof and the necessary solutions would not be able to penetrate it. However, the process was valued because of the level of detail and clarity it provided. A rch e r ’s p ro c e ss w a s
modified to involve the use of an underexposed negative backed with either black paper or velvet to form an “ambrotype”, which was very popular in the late 19th century. Also popular at that time was the tintype (also known as a ferrotype), which involved black lacquered metal.
were Peter Cottingham, first vice-president; John Oslund, second v icepresident; Keith Lockhart, treasurer; Vic McBride, Tail Twister; Don Clark, L ion Ta mer; G ordon Johnsen and Nor man Hasiuk, directors.
90 years ago, Tuesday, June 23, 1931 Lieut. Beardmore, a Canadian airman, is the first person to successfully cross the English channel in a glider.
40 years ago, Thursday, June 25, 1981 Neepawa is “breaking new ground” with the arrival next week of a cer t if ied specia l ist in internal medicine at the Neepawa Medical clinic, according to a spokesman for the clinic. Dr. Michael Hewitt, 28, will re-join colleagues at the clinic on Wednesday, July 1, after a two year “loan” to the Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital. Neepawa has never had a certified specialist; in fact, Neepawa may be the only “small town” in the province with such a highly qualified doctor, according to his colleague. Dr. Hewitt was in general practice with the clinic here from Feb. to June 1979. He spent the past two years in Winnipeg hospitals working in ward medicine, rheumatology, haematology, infectious d i s e a s e s , n e u r o l o g y, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, gastroenterology, endocr inolog y and intensive care.
80 years ago, Tuesday, June 24, 1941 The once lofty elevators and annex of the McCabe Bros. and the Morden M i l l ing Company lay wrapped in a dense pall of smoke Friday night, a s Morden’s g reatest fire, which started some twenty hours before [it] continued to lick away with seemingly insatiable hunger at the mountainous piles of blackened grain and flour and into losses unofficially estimated at $175,000. 70 years ago, Thursday, June 28, 1951 Miss Gladyss Donaldson, R.N., of Winnipeg, attended the opening ceremonies of the Neepawa District Memorial Hospital last week. 60 years ago, Tuesday, June 27, 1961 The people of Kelwood and district filled the Legion Hall there Thursday night as they came to do honor to Wm. W hitelock, a district farmer and one of the community’s leading citizens. The occasion was the formal unveiling of a trophy cabinet, which was donated to the Legion branch by Mr. Whitelock, and contained ribbons, certificates and grain samples representing some of the achievements by him in half a century of raising seed grain in the community. 50 years ago, Thursday, June 24, 1971 Ron Forsman became president of the Neepawa Lions Club last Wednesday night, when he assumed the gavel from retiring president Wally Millan. Other off icers installed
30 years ago, Monday, June 24, 1991 The pesticide container s ite at t he Nee paw a Nu isa nce Grou nd s is piled up with cans, pails and boxes. They are not supposed to be burned but the accumulation went up in smoke earlier this year. 20 years ago, Monday, January 25, 2001 Even t hough t hey recently opted to home school their son, an Arden couple said they’re sorry to see the village’s school close... H o w e v e r, w i t h a projected enrollment of only five students for the coming year, Beautiful Plains School Division is closing the school at the end of the month. Neepawa’s Rotary Club is abandoning its community auction and casino night in favor of a new fundraiser. The club plans to host a
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This was Arden’s 12 and Under fastball team in 1981. The coach was Charlie Jones. The team members pictured here are, back row, left to right: Carey Glauser, Sharon Rogers, Shauna Francis, Corina McLaren, Sonya Plett, and Linda Popkes. Middle: Hylin McLaren, Geraldine Jones, Christine Terin, Lisa Bercier, and Cindy Enns. Front: Nola McLaren, Darlene Perrett, Kristine Windus and Sandra Jones.
television auction Oct. 25 in the Roxy Theatre. “It w i l l become an annual event, we hope,” said auction committee chairman Steve Scrupa.
“This is a new thing for us and Neepawa too.” … Scrupa said the community auction and casino generally raised around $10,000 a year, and
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‘This is not a trailer, this is a home’ This N’ That expands business to park model mobile homes
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
A well established Neepawa business has expanded its reach into a quickly growing market, as This N’ That Mfg. Ltd. has launched a new division focused on the construction and sale of park model mobile homes. For those unfamiliar with the concept, a park model home is neither an R.V., or a manufactured home. These types of dwelling are often 12’ wide and no more than 538 square feet and designed for long-term or permanent placement in seasonal lots, such as beach properties and mobile home parks. The major contrast to a park model is that they are able to have decks, patio covers or carports permanently attached to them. Built in Neepawa On Tuesday, June 15, a small group of individuals had the chance to tour the Neepawa based facility where the homes will be constructed. They were shown two park models, one of which was 428 square feet (sq. ft.) of space, and another which was 536 sq ft. Those seeing the dwellings for the very first time were extremely impressed with them, noting that they didn’t have a mobile home “look or feel” to them. Product ion manager Rob Moman, of This N’ That Mfg. Ltd. said that’s exactly the point, ensuring anyone who buys these homes feels at home in them. “[Park models] are a tough thing to define if you haven’t seen them before, because you really have to come and see them. People really don’t appreciate it, until they walk in the door and they go, ‘Oh my gosh! This is not a trailer, this is a home.’” Moma n added t hat there hasn’t really been much of a market for these
types of homes ferent from what in the province is out there right until recently. now. A lot of He said recent other park modimprovements el homes that in design and are pretty much const r uct ion an assembly line have a l lowed style. Not many manufacturers options for into adapt them dividuality, for to be able to making it your keep them cool own. We didn’t in the summer want to be like and warm in the that. The way winter. we will be conA pair of park structing these model homes park homes, you will be on discan really shape play, with one this for you. The already located colours and style at Creek s ide of the f loors, C a mpg rou nd cabinets, walls; in Portage la just anything PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX P r a i r ie. A n really. It’s not This N’ That production manager Rob Moman lead the tour of the new park ot her mo d e l cookie-cutter,” model home division of the Neepawa based business on Tuesday, June 15. will be able to said Moman. be v iewed in Neepawa. This N’ That She attributes that positive really positive interest here, Expansion quite Mfg. Ltd. director Coreen reaction to the wide var- numerous enquires and impressive Moman told the Banner iety of options that will be calls already coming in. Neepawa mayor Blake & Press that the early re- available. There are so many people McCutcheon and economic sponse has been incredible. “We’ve received some looking for something dif- development officer Mari-
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lyn Crewe were amongst the group who toured the homes. McCutcheon was quick to praise the operation and what they’re trying to accomplish. “I’m so proud of our local entrepreneurs here that have the courage to go ahead and do this. I mean, Rob and Coreen are moving forward with this project. It’s pretty spectacular what they done here,” stated McCutcheon. Crewe acknowledged that what This N’ That has been able to do here in creating a new expansion of the business is quite impressive. She also said that when it comes to economic development in a community, most of the notable growth will come from businesses from within. The starting base price for the park home models will be $87,500 with construction of the individual homes estimated between 10 to 12 weeks. Additional information can be found at thisnthatmfg.ca
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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.
ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2020
2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brent Sorenson Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Ann Kuharski Ashley McCaughan Brad Walker Jack Falk Jeffrey Miner Marilyn Crewe Mark Morehouse Sarah Fast
Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31
Auditor’s Report on Summarized Financial Statement To the Community Members of Beautiful Plains Community 2019 2020 Foundation Inc. Cash 200,253 152,957 Opinion: The summary financial statement, which comprises the Accounts receivable 1,052 615 summarized statement of financial position as at December Prepaid expenses and deposits 353 31, 2020, is derived from the audited financial statements Current portion of investments 144,790 149,788 of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2020. In our Capital Assets 63,773 56,631 opinion, the accompanying summary financial statement is a Investments 3,868,152 4,203,471 fair summary of the audited financial statements. Summary Financial Statement Total Assets 4,278,020 4,563,815 The summary financial statement does not contain all the 3,246 3,664 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Accounts payable not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial Deferred contributions 3,100 statement and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not Cumulative grant commitments 199,251 201,444 a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and Total Liabilities 205,597 205,108 the auditor’s report thereon. The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report Thereon Community fund 1,746,629 1,925,149 We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited Designated fund 2,102,056 2,250,224 financial statements in our report dated May 10, 2021. Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Operating fund 223,738 183,334 Financial Statement 4,072,423 4,358,707 Management is responsible for the preparation of the Total Net Assets summary financial statement in accordance with Canadian 4,278,020 4,563,815 accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statement is a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements. Yours truly, MNP LLP Neepawa, Manitoba • May 10, 2021
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2020 has been a year like no other and the same could be said for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. In 2020, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation celebrated our 25th anniversary of providing grants to qualifying organizations within the Town of Neepawa, Rural Municipality of Rosedale, Rural Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne, and the Langford portion of the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford. Due to the global COVID-19 Pandemic that reached Manitoba in March of 2020, our annual Grant Luncheon was cancelled in 2020, however, we still provided grants and scholarships of $172,850 in 2020 to our communities. Additionally, in 2020, as part of the celebration of our 25th Anniversary, we also held a 25 Days of Giving Draw, where 25 randomly drawn organizations each received a share of $25,000, ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000. Our 25th Anniversary celebrations did not end there, with a random acts of kindness celebration, where we gave out an additional $2,500 that was awarded to local business supporters of the foundation for the purpose of being granted to a charity or organization of their choice. Furthermore, we also distributed a total of $70,000.00 in funds to area organizations through Community Foundations of Canada grants related to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. In June of 2020, we saw Shelley Graham complete her 6-year term as a Board Member of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. The board would like to thank Shelley for her valuable contributions to the board through our meetings and many community events that she assisted in during her time on the board of the Foundation. Brad Walker concluded his term as the President of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation in June 2020 as well. Brad’s leadership and guidance through his term as president did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated by all who served on the board during that time. In December 2020, we welcomed Sarah Fast as a new board member of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. We look forward to her contributions to our board meetings and future community events. As the President of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, I am extremely proud of our Board Members for all their contributions this year. This past year has been challenging from a board perspective, having to hold our meetings virtually due to the COVID-19 Health Restrictions. This was a challenge that we all persevered through. Helping guide us all through these times is our Executive Director Brenda Kryschuk. Brenda continues to provide the board with the direction needed for all of us to succeed, while displaying dedication and a strong passion to the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Her direction has guided us through these most challenging
times, bringing everyone on the board of directors along to ensure that our meetings can be as productive and efficient as possible during these uncertain times. While the board had plans for multiple events through the course of the 2020 year to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, the COVID-19 Pandemic forced us to cancel many of these events. Despite the cancellation of many of our special events planned for the 2020 year, along with many of those events that everyone has come to know the foundation for hosting, we were able to have another successful year as a foundation, in large part to our supporters. Without the continued support of the community, we would not be in the position we are today, and for that, I sincerely thank you. While we are uncertain of any special events occurring during the 2021 year at this time due to COVID-19, we will be hosting the annual Giving Challenge again in November in conjunction with the support from Endow Manitoba and the Province of Manitoba. Thank you to all of you in our communities who have supported the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation in some way in the past. We look forward to any continued support that you can provide, allowing us to continue to make a difference in our communities every year. Brent Sorenson President
$242,850 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2020
COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS
Victoria’s Quilts Canada, Neepawa Chapter ........... $2,500 Neepawa Tourism .................................................... $4,444 Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $6,250 Neepawa & Area Cross Country Ski Club .............. $4,000 Franklin Memorial Hall Association Inc.................... $5,000 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................ $6,250 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ........................................ $7,106 NACTV ..................................................................... $2,000 Beautiful Plains Museum ......................................... $2,750 Margaret Laurence Home ........................................ $7,000 Neepawa Men’s Shed .............................................. $2,000 Neepawa Golf Course & Country Club ................. $12,500 Total Community Fund Grants .......................... $61,800
Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club........................... $5,000 Burrows Trail Art Council ......................................... $1,172 Neepawa Rec ........................................................... $2,000 Viscount Cultural Council ......................................... $3,142 Emergency Community Support FundsRound 2 Grants ................................................. $30,000
ANNIVERSARY GRANTS
JM Young School...................................................... $1,230 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................ $4,240 Neepawa Middle School .......................................... $9,110 Neepawa Rec ........................................................... $3,530 The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $6,300 Neepawa & District Centennial Project – Yellowhead Centre ................................................. $3,460 Touchwood Park..................................................... $12,130 Emergency Community Support Funds – Round 1 Grants ................................................. $40,000
Arden Ladies Auxillary ............................................. $2,000 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,000 Neepawa and Area Cross Country Ski Club ............ $2,500 Whitemud Comedy Company .................................... $500 Girl Guides of Canada - Neepawa Unit ................... $1,000 Neepawa and District Disabled Persons Association (Handivan) .............................................................. $1,000 Neepawa Breakfast Club ............................................ $500 Eden Rink & Hall Committee ...................................... $500 The Salvation Army - Neepawa .................................. $500 Riding Mountain Curling Club .................................... $500 Neepawa Area Men’s Shed...................................... $1,000 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ............................................ $750 Neepawa & District Centennial Project ...................... $750 Neepawa & Area Palliative Care................................. $500 Brookdale Community Centre ................................. $1,000 Neepawa Minor Baseball Softball Association ........ $1,000 Rotary Club of Neepawa ............................................ $750 Polonia Community Hall Committee .......................... $500 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................... $750 Neepawa Lions Club ................................................... $500 Burrows Trail Art Council ............................................ $500 YSDI - Neepawa Curling Rink ..................................... $750 Neepawa & Area 4H Beef Club .................................. $500 Neepawa Golf & Country Club ................................... $750 Neepawa & District Fine Arts Festival..................... $5,000 Total Anniversary Grants ................................... $25,000
The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $6,286 Touchwood Park....................................................... $5,000 Beautiful Plains School Division ............................... $5,400 HAND ....................................................................... $2,000
The Salvation Army - Neepawa .................................. $400 BPCF............................................................................ $200 Neepawa Wildlife Association ................................... $200 Neepawa Health Centre ............................................. $550 Lansdowne Rec Commission ...................................... $200
BUILD 150 GRANTS
Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $6,250 Franklin Memorial Hall Association Inc.................... $5,000 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................ $3,750 Beautiful Plains Museum ......................................... $2,750 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ......................................... $2,250 Total Build 150 Grants ...................................... $20,000
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDS- ROUND 1 GRANTS
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDS- ROUND 2 GRANTS
2020 NACI Grad Committee Adam Farr Adrian & Sharon de Groot Alan Goddard Alison J. Campbell Ann Nielsen Anonymous Arden Madill Barrie Bohn Barry & Lorraine Hockin Bernice Nelson Bert & Lynda Lowry Beta Sigma Phi Rho Chapter Blair & Marla Steen Bob & Carolyn Durston Bob & Sharon McCreath BPCF Random Acts of Kindness Brad & Joy Walker Brad Hill Brenda Loewen Brendan Monka Brent & Ginny Collins Brent & Michelle Sorenson Brian McCannell Cameron A. Tumber Carter Schettler Cheryl Beaumont Chris Kulbacki Chris Waddell Clayton Terin Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Cody Pasowisty
Elizabeth A. Currie Curtis Kostenchuk Dan Mazier Dan Tariff Darian Major Darlene Gillies Darrell & Judy Gabler Dave & Myra Bennet Dave Cochrane Dave Walker Denise Campbell Dennis Magwood Dick & Penny Lee Don & Brenda Kryschuk Don & Kim Denoon Don & Susan Schmall Doreen McLeod Dorothy K Babcock Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Dr. Sandra Norine Wiebe Medical Corporation Dwayne Gardy Eleanor Scott Enns Brothers Provincial Ernie Kuharski Evelyn McConnell Franklin Memorial Hall Association Fred Nelson & Kathie Beach-Nelson Garth & Gail White George & Susan Phillips Gerald E. Mainman Glen & Cindy Tibbett Glenda MacPhee
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Country Meadows PCH ............................................. $750 Neepawa Palliative Care ............................................. $200 Total Random Act of Kindness Grants ................... $2,500
FLOW THROUGH GRANTS
Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ......................................... $1,500 Gaynor Vivian Flow Through Grant The Salvation Army - Neepawa - Food Bank ....... $10,000 Total Flow Through Grants................................ $11,500
NACI YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS Country Meadows PCH .............................................. $300 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ...................... $1,000 Neepawa & District Health Centre ............................ $175 The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $1,500 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants ... $2,975
DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS
Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $350 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail ................................ $500 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $5,035 Contact MB ‘95— Margaret Laurence Home ............. $225 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,505 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $180 IOOF & Rebekahs - Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club .. $220 IOOF & Rebekahs - NACI Band ............................... $1,085 IOOF & Rebekahs - Neepawa Minor Ball ................... $605 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $210 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $48,965 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,330 Riverside Cemetery..................................................... $195 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $210 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $600 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $315 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,270 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,180 NARTA Scholarship - NACI ......................................... $200 NARTA Scholarship—William Morton......................... $200 Owen-Sumner Memorial Scholarship ......................... $535 Roy Lewis Memorial Scholarship ............................... $500 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,160 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $78,075
2020 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS
Grant & Val McKelvy Hector Swanson Helen Mitchell HyLife Foods Ltd. Inga Zahodnik Jack Falk & Donna Black James & Lorraine Griffiths James Boxhall James Pollock Jane MacKeen Janice Clark Janine Hargreaves Jason Cook Jean Ann Rempel Jean Ernest Jeff Cook Jesse & Ashley McCaughan Jim & Lois Aitken Jim & Shelley Graham Jim Schmall Joan Baker Josh McDonald Judi Wolfe Judy Perrett Judy Zeke Justin Pollock Kate Jackman-Atkinson Kathy Jasienczyk Keith & Debbie Jury Kelvin Bell Ken Urquhart Kerrilee Lapointe Kirk Kennedy Lane Englund Leah Sumner Len Kuharski
Leonard & Ann Pritchard Leonard Boychuk Leonard Johnstone Linda Crooks Liz Sumner Lois Hulme LUD Glenella M. Leggatt Mac Buchanan Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries -Neepawa Margaret E. Clarke Margaret Fehr Marie Huxley Marilyn Crewe Mark Husak Marlene Siatecki Mary Weiss Meg Gray Megan McLeod Mervyn Martin Michael T. Mainman Mike & Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Mr. & Ms. Dale De’Ath Muriel Gamey Muriel, Turner & Audrey McPhail Murray & Linda Hart Murray & Lisa Davie Murray & Marjorie Potter Neepawa Gladstone Coop Neepawa Gladstone Coop - Fuel Good Days - 2020
Neepawa United Church Choir New Hope Health Centre Ltd Norma Rainkie Odile Butterfield Olive Olsufka Patricia Dick Patricia Fedoruk Poettcker Medical Corporation Province of Manitoba Randy Gutierrez Ray Netzel Reg & Sharon Nylen Richard & Sherill Carriere RM of GlenellaLansdowne RM of Rosedale Rob & Norma Somers Robert & Mary Beck Robert Cameron Ron & Dianne Nordstrom Ron & Janice Goldade Ron & Olia Jesson Ron McKee Rosemary Postey Rudy & Isobel Jarema Sandra Worley Sheila Cook Stephane LaPointe Stride Credit Union Stride Credit Union Staff Susan Drayson Sydney Magwood
Sylvia Kuharski Tangled Threads Quilt Guild Terry & Donna Smith Terry Drayson The Winnipeg Foundation Town of Neepawa Trevor Bennett Tyler Rossnagel Ulla Spangen Wayne & Jane Wilson Wayne & Joanne Nelson Wayne Clark Wes Kolesar William & Judith Martin William Nicholson Wilma Gill Yves Gordon IHO Brenda Kryschuk’s hard work and dedication IHO Brent Wilson IHO The 50th Wedding Anniversary of William & Judith Martin IMO Anna Borsa-Janza IMO Anna Tibbet IMO Brenda Enns IMO Cecil Cox IMO Dorothy Babcock IMO Ed Williams
IMO Eleanor Swanson IMO Ida and Ralph Graham IMO Lawrence Hargreaves IMO Lloyd Reidle IMO Norman Martin IMO Orville Tanner IMO Phyllis (Hockin) Stewart IMO Robin Hulme IMO Ron Gray IMO Rosie Tyack IMO Roy McGillivary IMO Susan Drayson IMO Travis Doak IMO Venetta Csversko IMO Wendy Menzies Bob & Sharon McCreath Family Fund Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Family Fund Hockin Family Fund Howard & Eva Martin Family Fund Jack and Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund Lowry Family Fund Stephen & Jane Goudie Family Fund
Don & Kim Denoon
Wayne & Jane Wilson
2019 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS
2020 DESIGNATED FUND DONATIONS AND DONORS
Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship Brian McCannell Roy Lewis Memorial Scholarship Lansdowne Recreation Commission Sumner-Owen Scholarship Liz Sumner Two Small Coins The Milligan Family Gaynor Vivian Flow Through Grant Gaynor Vivian
MB Heritage -Margaret Laurence Home Fund Margaret Laurence Home Committee Keegan Airey Memorial Fund for Youth Sports Harding Community Club Vaughan & Francis Wilson Shelby Colvin Michael Aldcroft & Elizabeth Hiebert Brent & Ginny Collins
Scott & Michelle Gibson Len & Ann Kuharski Ian & Arleigh Wilson David Pope Jason, Jamie, Riley & Cheyenne Davie Sidney & Theresia Lewis Ken & Catherine Charlton Henry & Linda Giesbrecht Garth & Gail White & Family Ian, Sherrie, Kellen & Brooks Hockin
Darlene, Neil, Lisa, Shelby & Braden Gillies Donald & Dawn Curtis Murray & Donna Smith Jack & Marg Kaspick Andrew & Shannon Hockin Jason, Leah, Rylan & Makenna Sumner Doreen Bates Liz Sumner Barry & Lorraine Hockin Scott, Deb, Zach & Tanner Johnson
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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.
ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2020
2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Brent Sorenson Vice President: Keith Jury Treasurer: Ian Thomson Ann Kuharski Ashley McCaughan Brad Walker Jack Falk Jeffrey Miner Marilyn Crewe Mark Morehouse Sarah Fast
Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 487 Walker Ave. Phone/Fax: 476-2681 Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31
Auditor’s Report on Summarized Financial Statement To the Community Members of Beautiful Plains Community 2019 2020 Foundation Inc. Cash 200,253 152,957 Opinion: The summary financial statement, which comprises the Accounts receivable 1,052 615 summarized statement of financial position as at December Prepaid expenses and deposits 353 31, 2020, is derived from the audited financial statements Current portion of investments 144,790 149,788 of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2020. In our Capital Assets 63,773 56,631 opinion, the accompanying summary financial statement is a Investments 3,868,152 4,203,471 fair summary of the audited financial statements. Summary Financial Statement Total Assets 4,278,020 4,563,815 The summary financial statement does not contain all the 3,246 3,664 disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for Accounts payable not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial Deferred contributions 3,100 statement and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not Cumulative grant commitments 199,251 201,444 a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and Total Liabilities 205,597 205,108 the auditor’s report thereon. The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report Thereon Community fund 1,746,629 1,925,149 We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited Designated fund 2,102,056 2,250,224 financial statements in our report dated May 10, 2021. Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Operating fund 223,738 183,334 Financial Statement 4,072,423 4,358,707 Management is responsible for the preparation of the Total Net Assets summary financial statement in accordance with Canadian 4,278,020 4,563,815 accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statement is a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements. Yours truly, MNP LLP Neepawa, Manitoba • May 10, 2021
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2020 has been a year like no other and the same could be said for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. In 2020, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation celebrated our 25th anniversary of providing grants to qualifying organizations within the Town of Neepawa, Rural Municipality of Rosedale, Rural Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne, and the Langford portion of the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford. Due to the global COVID-19 Pandemic that reached Manitoba in March of 2020, our annual Grant Luncheon was cancelled in 2020, however, we still provided grants and scholarships of $172,850 in 2020 to our communities. Additionally, in 2020, as part of the celebration of our 25th Anniversary, we also held a 25 Days of Giving Draw, where 25 randomly drawn organizations each received a share of $25,000, ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000. Our 25th Anniversary celebrations did not end there, with a random acts of kindness celebration, where we gave out an additional $2,500 that was awarded to local business supporters of the foundation for the purpose of being granted to a charity or organization of their choice. Furthermore, we also distributed a total of $70,000.00 in funds to area organizations through Community Foundations of Canada grants related to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. In June of 2020, we saw Shelley Graham complete her 6-year term as a Board Member of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. The board would like to thank Shelley for her valuable contributions to the board through our meetings and many community events that she assisted in during her time on the board of the Foundation. Brad Walker concluded his term as the President of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation in June 2020 as well. Brad’s leadership and guidance through his term as president did not go unnoticed and was greatly appreciated by all who served on the board during that time. In December 2020, we welcomed Sarah Fast as a new board member of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. We look forward to her contributions to our board meetings and future community events. As the President of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, I am extremely proud of our Board Members for all their contributions this year. This past year has been challenging from a board perspective, having to hold our meetings virtually due to the COVID-19 Health Restrictions. This was a challenge that we all persevered through. Helping guide us all through these times is our Executive Director Brenda Kryschuk. Brenda continues to provide the board with the direction needed for all of us to succeed, while displaying dedication and a strong passion to the success of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. Her direction has guided us through these most challenging
times, bringing everyone on the board of directors along to ensure that our meetings can be as productive and efficient as possible during these uncertain times. While the board had plans for multiple events through the course of the 2020 year to celebrate our 25th Anniversary, the COVID-19 Pandemic forced us to cancel many of these events. Despite the cancellation of many of our special events planned for the 2020 year, along with many of those events that everyone has come to know the foundation for hosting, we were able to have another successful year as a foundation, in large part to our supporters. Without the continued support of the community, we would not be in the position we are today, and for that, I sincerely thank you. While we are uncertain of any special events occurring during the 2021 year at this time due to COVID-19, we will be hosting the annual Giving Challenge again in November in conjunction with the support from Endow Manitoba and the Province of Manitoba. Thank you to all of you in our communities who have supported the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation in some way in the past. We look forward to any continued support that you can provide, allowing us to continue to make a difference in our communities every year. Brent Sorenson President
$242,850 IN GRANTS WERE AWARDED IN 2020
COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS
Victoria’s Quilts Canada, Neepawa Chapter ........... $2,500 Neepawa Tourism .................................................... $4,444 Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $6,250 Neepawa & Area Cross Country Ski Club .............. $4,000 Franklin Memorial Hall Association Inc.................... $5,000 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................ $6,250 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ........................................ $7,106 NACTV ..................................................................... $2,000 Beautiful Plains Museum ......................................... $2,750 Margaret Laurence Home ........................................ $7,000 Neepawa Men’s Shed .............................................. $2,000 Neepawa Golf Course & Country Club ................. $12,500 Total Community Fund Grants .......................... $61,800
Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club........................... $5,000 Burrows Trail Art Council ......................................... $1,172 Neepawa Rec ........................................................... $2,000 Viscount Cultural Council ......................................... $3,142 Emergency Community Support FundsRound 2 Grants ................................................. $30,000
ANNIVERSARY GRANTS
JM Young School...................................................... $1,230 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................ $4,240 Neepawa Middle School .......................................... $9,110 Neepawa Rec ........................................................... $3,530 The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $6,300 Neepawa & District Centennial Project – Yellowhead Centre ................................................. $3,460 Touchwood Park..................................................... $12,130 Emergency Community Support Funds – Round 1 Grants ................................................. $40,000
Arden Ladies Auxillary ............................................. $2,000 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,000 Neepawa and Area Cross Country Ski Club ............ $2,500 Whitemud Comedy Company .................................... $500 Girl Guides of Canada - Neepawa Unit ................... $1,000 Neepawa and District Disabled Persons Association (Handivan) .............................................................. $1,000 Neepawa Breakfast Club ............................................ $500 Eden Rink & Hall Committee ...................................... $500 The Salvation Army - Neepawa .................................. $500 Riding Mountain Curling Club .................................... $500 Neepawa Area Men’s Shed...................................... $1,000 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ............................................ $750 Neepawa & District Centennial Project ...................... $750 Neepawa & Area Palliative Care................................. $500 Brookdale Community Centre ................................. $1,000 Neepawa Minor Baseball Softball Association ........ $1,000 Rotary Club of Neepawa ............................................ $750 Polonia Community Hall Committee .......................... $500 Neepawa & District Drop In Centre ........................... $750 Neepawa Lions Club ................................................... $500 Burrows Trail Art Council ............................................ $500 YSDI - Neepawa Curling Rink ..................................... $750 Neepawa & Area 4H Beef Club .................................. $500 Neepawa Golf & Country Club ................................... $750 Neepawa & District Fine Arts Festival..................... $5,000 Total Anniversary Grants ................................... $25,000
The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $6,286 Touchwood Park....................................................... $5,000 Beautiful Plains School Division ............................... $5,400 HAND ....................................................................... $2,000
The Salvation Army - Neepawa .................................. $400 BPCF............................................................................ $200 Neepawa Wildlife Association ................................... $200 Neepawa Health Centre ............................................. $550 Lansdowne Rec Commission ...................................... $200
BUILD 150 GRANTS
Yellowhead Centre ................................................... $6,250 Franklin Memorial Hall Association Inc.................... $5,000 Neepawa Theatre Centre ........................................ $3,750 Beautiful Plains Museum ......................................... $2,750 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ......................................... $2,250 Total Build 150 Grants ...................................... $20,000
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDS- ROUND 1 GRANTS
EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUNDS- ROUND 2 GRANTS
2020 NACI Grad Committee Adam Farr Adrian & Sharon de Groot Alan Goddard Alison J. Campbell Ann Nielsen Anonymous Arden Madill Barrie Bohn Barry & Lorraine Hockin Bernice Nelson Bert & Lynda Lowry Beta Sigma Phi Rho Chapter Blair & Marla Steen Bob & Carolyn Durston Bob & Sharon McCreath BPCF Random Acts of Kindness Brad & Joy Walker Brad Hill Brenda Loewen Brendan Monka Brent & Ginny Collins Brent & Michelle Sorenson Brian McCannell Cameron A. Tumber Carter Schettler Cheryl Beaumont Chris Kulbacki Chris Waddell Clayton Terin Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Cody Pasowisty
Elizabeth A. Currie Curtis Kostenchuk Dan Mazier Dan Tariff Darian Major Darlene Gillies Darrell & Judy Gabler Dave & Myra Bennet Dave Cochrane Dave Walker Denise Campbell Dennis Magwood Dick & Penny Lee Don & Brenda Kryschuk Don & Kim Denoon Don & Susan Schmall Doreen McLeod Dorothy K Babcock Dorothy M. Smith-Harris Dr. Sandra Norine Wiebe Medical Corporation Dwayne Gardy Eleanor Scott Enns Brothers Provincial Ernie Kuharski Evelyn McConnell Franklin Memorial Hall Association Fred Nelson & Kathie Beach-Nelson Garth & Gail White George & Susan Phillips Gerald E. Mainman Glen & Cindy Tibbett Glenda MacPhee
RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
Country Meadows PCH ............................................. $750 Neepawa Palliative Care ............................................. $200 Total Random Act of Kindness Grants ................... $2,500
FLOW THROUGH GRANTS
Neepawa Bird Sanctuary ......................................... $1,500 Gaynor Vivian Flow Through Grant The Salvation Army - Neepawa - Food Bank ....... $10,000 Total Flow Through Grants................................ $11,500
NACI YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS Country Meadows PCH .............................................. $300 Neepawa Bird Sanctuary Association ...................... $1,000 Neepawa & District Health Centre ............................ $175 The Salvation Army - Neepawa ............................... $1,500 Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants ... $2,975
DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS
Allan Lytle Memorial Fund .......................................... $350 Arts Stabilization—Burrows Trail ................................ $500 Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................... $5,035 Contact MB ‘95— Margaret Laurence Home ............. $225 Country Meadows PCH ........................................... $7,505 Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ............................. $180 IOOF & Rebekahs - Belles, Beaux & Builders 4-H Club .. $220 IOOF & Rebekahs - NACI Band ............................... $1,085 IOOF & Rebekahs - Neepawa Minor Ball ................... $605 Naomi Chapter—Children’s Ward .............................. $210 Neepawa Health Centre ........................................ $48,965 Touchwood Park....................................................... $1,330 Riverside Cemetery..................................................... $195 Community Donor Award ........................................... $500 Eden Scholarship......................................................... $210 Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship ........................ $600 Kin Club of Neepawa Scholarship .............................. $315 Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship ....................... $5,270 NACI Safe Grad Scholarship .................................... $1,180 NARTA Scholarship - NACI ......................................... $200 NARTA Scholarship—William Morton......................... $200 Owen-Sumner Memorial Scholarship ......................... $535 Roy Lewis Memorial Scholarship ............................... $500 Whitmore Family Scholarship .................................. $2,160 Total Designated Fund Grants .......................... $78,075
2020 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS
Grant & Val McKelvy Hector Swanson Helen Mitchell HyLife Foods Ltd. Inga Zahodnik Jack Falk & Donna Black James & Lorraine Griffiths James Boxhall James Pollock Jane MacKeen Janice Clark Janine Hargreaves Jason Cook Jean Ann Rempel Jean Ernest Jeff Cook Jesse & Ashley McCaughan Jim & Lois Aitken Jim & Shelley Graham Jim Schmall Joan Baker Josh McDonald Judi Wolfe Judy Perrett Judy Zeke Justin Pollock Kate Jackman-Atkinson Kathy Jasienczyk Keith & Debbie Jury Kelvin Bell Ken Urquhart Kerrilee Lapointe Kirk Kennedy Lane Englund Leah Sumner Len Kuharski
Leonard & Ann Pritchard Leonard Boychuk Leonard Johnstone Linda Crooks Liz Sumner Lois Hulme LUD Glenella M. Leggatt Mac Buchanan Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries -Neepawa Margaret E. Clarke Margaret Fehr Marie Huxley Marilyn Crewe Mark Husak Marlene Siatecki Mary Weiss Meg Gray Megan McLeod Mervyn Martin Michael T. Mainman Mike & Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund Mr. & Ms. Dale De’Ath Muriel Gamey Muriel, Turner & Audrey McPhail Murray & Linda Hart Murray & Lisa Davie Murray & Marjorie Potter Neepawa Gladstone Coop Neepawa Gladstone Coop - Fuel Good Days - 2020
Neepawa United Church Choir New Hope Health Centre Ltd Norma Rainkie Odile Butterfield Olive Olsufka Patricia Dick Patricia Fedoruk Poettcker Medical Corporation Province of Manitoba Randy Gutierrez Ray Netzel Reg & Sharon Nylen Richard & Sherill Carriere RM of GlenellaLansdowne RM of Rosedale Rob & Norma Somers Robert & Mary Beck Robert Cameron Ron & Dianne Nordstrom Ron & Janice Goldade Ron & Olia Jesson Ron McKee Rosemary Postey Rudy & Isobel Jarema Sandra Worley Sheila Cook Stephane LaPointe Stride Credit Union Stride Credit Union Staff Susan Drayson Sydney Magwood
Sylvia Kuharski Tangled Threads Quilt Guild Terry & Donna Smith Terry Drayson The Winnipeg Foundation Town of Neepawa Trevor Bennett Tyler Rossnagel Ulla Spangen Wayne & Jane Wilson Wayne & Joanne Nelson Wayne Clark Wes Kolesar William & Judith Martin William Nicholson Wilma Gill Yves Gordon IHO Brenda Kryschuk’s hard work and dedication IHO Brent Wilson IHO The 50th Wedding Anniversary of William & Judith Martin IMO Anna Borsa-Janza IMO Anna Tibbet IMO Brenda Enns IMO Cecil Cox IMO Dorothy Babcock IMO Ed Williams
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Kinsmen Kourts hires new executive director, starts fundraising campaign By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Kinsmen Kourts 2 is getting prepared for its eventual opening. Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Incorporated has now hired an executive director for the new seniors housing complex and a fundraising campaign has begun to help pay for furnishing the facility. Dana Menzies is the new executive director for Kinsmen Kourts 1 and 2, the latter of which is still under construction. Menzies is coming into this job after working at Country Meadows Personal Care Home for eight years. “Seniors, I’ve always said, is my passion and that’s why I came to this role, just because I wanted to advance my career with seniors and especially in our Neepawa community,” she stated. Although the new facility isn’t scheduled to open until the fall, there is still lots for Menzies to work on in the meantime. “Right now, I’m kind of touching base with some of the applicants that have already put in their ap-
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The Kinsmen Kourts 2 building, as it appeared on June 15. Construction has been going steady, with its opening currently expected this fall. Stucco is currently being applied to the exterior, with the left side of the building showing a near-finished product.
plication, just to give them an update on how things are progressing and what we’re gearing up towards and now I’m trying to do a lot more with our fundraising campaign,” she explained.
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One of the fresh poured Gypcrete floors inside the Kinsmen Kourts 2 building.
“Otherwise, just developing what we’re going to need to do as far as the assisted living component, as far as job postings and kind of figuring out what we’re really going to need in order to open this facility.” One of Menzies’ main focuses right now is looking for an executive chef for the new complex, as there will be a restaurant in the building, with a meal plan included in the rent for residents. “That’s going to be a big part of this building,” she expressed. Applications are now being accepted for the position. Come fall, when Kinsmen Kourts 2 is up and running, Menzies will be looking after a lot of the regular activity in the place. “I’ll be responsible for all the day to day functions, as far as the residents and if they’re happy. I’ll be in charge of the staff for the housekeeping and the laundry and recreation,” she stated.
Fundraising for furnishings While the actual construction of Kinsmen Kou-
rts 2 has been sorted out financially, there are a lot of other expenses that will need to be covered to finish
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the space. The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation donated $12,575 to help kick off the facility’s fundraising efforts to furnish the space. “On behalf of the Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Incorporated, we are very appreciative of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation,” Menzies stated. “Our goal is to raise $300,000 locally and this grant is just a reflection of our generous community.” She added that they’ve reached out to the surrounding municipalities and Neepawa area organizations to request support. “We hope that other community members will be just as generous and support us in our project. We are using these donations to purchase furnishings, recreation and landscaping and it’s just a big project that we’re really excited about and it’s going to benefit our community immensely.” Continued on Page A15
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‘We cannot Road repair underway in Neepawa breach the public Micro-sealing planned for large portions of Brown Avenue health order’ Neepawa clarifies situation on gatherings and COVID restrictions
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Neepawa’s municipal office has received many calls as of late related to the current COVID-19 regulations and just how they would impact the upcoming high school graduation. With the existing provincially mandated restrictions scheduled to remain in place until at least Saturday, June 26, there has been uncertainty surrounding what types of festivities can or cannot take place. Because of that, a group of parents and supporters have enquired about what can be done in celebration of the student’s achievements. During the most recent town council meeting, held on Tuesday, June 15, chief administrative officer Colleen Synchyshyn clarified just where the situation with celebrations, such as a parade, for example, currently stands. “We certainly feel for a lot of these people who feel that they cannot celebrate,” said Synchyshyn. “The bottom line is, there is a section in the public health orders that clearly s pea k s to g at her i ng s. So if you are all coming together for the same purpose and same intent, it’s called a gathering. It doesn’t matter if you are standing six feet apart anymore, it’s a gathering. Not to pick on grad, it’s just the most recent example. But, coming in separate cars, keeping sepa rate a nd wea r i ng mask; if you are asked why you are there, you are
there for grad. And if there are 100 families there for grad, it’s a gathering. It doesn’t matter if it’s 10 people, we cannot breach the public health order.” Clarifying the point In a response to a request for clarification on that point from the Banner & Press, Synchyshyn indicated that, as of Monday, June 21, the Town had not received any request for a street closure for the purposes of a parade, but for isolating a block of street to host a grand march and pictures. Synchyshyn noted that from a liability standpoint, the Town of Neepawa cannot approve any type of mass gatherings. “Simply put, in t he instance that the Town authorizes the closure of a public street, this would be viewed as approving a nd enc ou r a g i n g t he organizing of an event to promote a gathering. As a result, Council would be placing the Town in a position of liability by closing the street and we cannot engage in actions that would place the Town in a position of liability or non-compliance with Public Health.” T he st r ic t er publ ic hea lt h order s , put i n place back in April, only permitted outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people in public outdoor spaces only. A “gathering” has been defined as a grouping of people in general proximity to each other who have assembled for a common pur pose or reason.
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The process of micro-sealing Brown Avenue in Neepawa began on Tuesday, June 22, as West-Can Seal Coating started near the post office building.
By Eoin Devereux
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The planned microsurfacing of about 20,000 square metres of road in Neepawa has begun. On Tuesday, June 15, WestCan Seal Coating Inc, the company selected to do the work, recently informed mayor Blake McCutcheon that barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would be able to start work within the community very shortly. On Tuesday, June 22, preliminary work and evaluation on the road by West-Can employees had started. The areas of road that West-Can are working on include Brown Avenue, between Hospital Street and Adelaide Crescent and Hamilton Street, from Walker Avenue to the bridge near Broadway Avenue. A section of Brown near the Flats will not be part of the micro-surfacing plans, as severe washouts can minimize the micro-seal’s ability to properly adhere. That section will actually be repaved, though the work will be happening at a later date.
Micro surfacing is a ‘surface treatment’ for roads. It is laid over the top of the existing surface to seal and protect it. It consists of a water-based mix of stones and bitumen which is spread over the existing surface by a special machine. The cost of the work will be $209,200 plus applicable taxes Paperwork for Park Lake Town officials recently met with Stantec, the Alberta based engineering services company that will lead the Park Lake restoration project. In an update to town council, administration indicated that for the work to proceed, up to a dozen permit requirements will need to be met through the Canadian Dam Association and other agencies. Those licensing and permit efforts are already well underway, but are still expected to extend into the winter Can you spare a chair? The Town of Neepawa has been asked if it can assist in furnishing the community’s newest senior’s living
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facility. Administration and Council recently reviewed a letter from the executive director for the Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Citizens Housing Inc. The correspondences asks if there was funding available to help with the furnishing of Kinsmen Kourts Two, an assisted living residence under construction on the 200 block of Davidson Street. The construction of the building itself has been covered through a CMHC mortgage, but the decor, including furnishings, wall hangings, exercise equipment, recreation supplies and landscaping, is not. The total cost for those amenities is estimated at around $300,000. Community fundraising has been taking place and is ongoing, but to date, has not been enough to cover the total amount needed. Council will review the request at a later date. The Town of Neepawa has previously supported the housing project through the sale of the former Resource Centre land to Kinsmen for parking. That land was sold at half its assessed value.
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Opinion: Time to get their act together
Continued from Page A7 As the number of fully immunized people increases, they expect to be relieved of most virus restrictions. Fifteen months of isolation and restrictions followed by appointments to get vaccine doses must have a reward. I favour fire pits in public parks where immunized people can burn their face masks and hug their friends. It is irrelevant whether my friend is immunized or not – he or she cannot infect me with serious consequences. Our governments say so. As the number of immunized people increases, the relevance of social distancing and face masks decreases. We can’t have it both ways. Medical people are now whining about a coronavirus delta variant that is allegedly more easily transmitted from person to person and makes people sicker, quicker. It is discouraging that this cable of clowns appears incapable of learning. Since they failed to contain the original coronavirus, what makes them think they can deal with the variant? They are not going to revert to the failed COVID strategy. They had their 15 minutes of tyranny, and it is over forever. It is time for health care experts and politicians to get their act together. The 15 month COVID gong-show is proof that they are hopelessly incompetent. It should come as no surprise that the COVID containment strategy was hatched by the Privy Council Office arm of the Prime Minister’s Office – the same PCO twisting the arm of the Attorney General to give the crooks at SNC-Lavalin a break. We can be confident that the PMO has used federal borrowing power as a lever to keep the provinces on side. But, like any other organization with a dismal leadership lacking in ethics and principles, our federal government is rotten from the head down. Remember that when you vote. Disclaimer: John Feldsted is a political commentator, consultant & strategist based in Winnipeg. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.
Letter: What more do we want?
Continued from Page A5 Ivermectin sounds a lot like a Trumpian remedy. You remember those, don’t you? Drink bleach and shove a bright light up your rectum. How stupid can people get? No. Please don’t answer that... Let it come as a surprise. A religious friend told me recently that God had sent a messenger with full information to cure cancer. Unfortunately, when the mother discovered that she was pregnant, she had the messenger aborted. And then there was the pastor down in the Bible Belt who was caught in a severe flood. He retreated to his rooftop, where a Police Boat found him. But he insisted that God was looking after him and sent the police away. The next day, a fire boat offered help, but he turned them away. On day three, a helicopter appeared, but he still refused help. The water rose higher and the pastor was drowned. When he met God face to face, he protested that God had promised to look after him. God replied, “I sent the police, the firemen and a helicopter. What more did you want?” Through science, God very promptly sent us a vaccine for COVID-19. What more do we want? Leonard Paramor, Arden, MB
JUNE 25, 2021
Here and there
By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press
• Carberry Collegiate 2021 class valedictorians Zara Dickson and Griffin Adriaansen, elected by the graduates, will speak early in the exercises Monday, June 28. Carberry Collegiate graduation can be viewed on the school’s website. 9:00 to 10:00 am will be the ceremony itself, followed by individual graduates receiving their diplomas from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. Award winners will be listed in next week’s Banner & Press. See photos of the valedictorians on Page A20. • Sporting events and organizers have been badly stymied over the last 15 months. However, several large events are trying to make future plans to restart. Largest and most relevant are the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled for Japan July 23 to Aug. 8, in spite of tremendous issues, especially COVID-19, and very low vaccination rates in that country. The Canadian Football League starts its season Aug. 5 in Winnipeg, with the Blue Bombers meeting the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and ends with the Grey Cup Dec. 12 in Hamilton. Each team is slated for 14 games instead of 18 and minimum salaries were lowered from $65,000 to $50,000. The Western Hockey League is slated to start a 68 game schedule on Oct. 1. There will be no interlocking games between the Eastern and Western Conferences. Manitoba has two teams, the Brandon Wheat Kings and the Winnipeg Ice, in the WHL.
Kyle Nixon, formerly of Russell, has signed on as head coach of the U15 male Pilot Mound Academy team for the 2021-22 season. He has taught physical education in Stonewall, played hockey with Swan Lake in the Tiger Hills League and baseball with the Neepawa Cubs in the Santa Clara League. Recently, he completed his Masters of Education in Coaching Studies with the University of Victoria. In Stanley Cup playoffs, the Vegas Golden Knights, with 18,000 rabid fans and several Manitobans ie. Kelly McCrimmon, Mark Stone, Ryan Reaves, and Zach Whitecloud, split the first two games with the Montreal Canadiens, who have a Westman defender, Joel Edmundson. • Congratulations to Jim Schmall and Gerald Buchanan, who recently received their 60-year membership pins with Neepawa Elks from Les Walker, Exalted Ruler of the Manitoba Elks. Six decades of community service is quite impressive! Jim and Gerald are former members of the Neepawa Cubs (1955-60), who were inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame at Morden in 2007. • American President, Joe Biden, signed a recent bill which marked the official end of slavery on June 19, 1865. This will be an official holiday annually in the USA, even though 41 Republicans voted against the Emancipation Bill. Galveston, Texas was the last area to hear the good news. Although many slaves were still shot when they tried to leave their plantations.
New minister ordained, arrives in Carberry
By Gladwyn Scott
Neepawa Banner & Press
Carberry’s new United Church minister, Emma Seamone, who was ordained in an impressive ceremony at Moncton’s Mount Royal Church June 14, arrives in Winnipeg July 1. The ordination service, which was viewed on
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Construction coming along for Kinsmen Kourts 2 Continued from Page A12 Grant Luk in, board president, added that any donations made will be tax deductible. “I know we have a good community here to raise funds and we’re really in need, we’ve never really asked for any funding for the project, so we’re hoping that the community can get together and raise our $300,000 so we can finalize the building,” Lukin stated. Construction progress As far as where the project is at in the construction process, there is still lots of work going on. “It’s a little behind schedule, but hopefully we’ll get it back on track over the next month or so, if the weather stays good,” Lukin stated. He noted that the outside stucco is still in process, which is about an eight-week project. Inside, the drywall is going up and Lukin explained that that’s a big undertaking, as all the walls will be three layers thick. “We’re all boarded up to, I think,
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The Beautiful Plains Community foundation donated $12,575 to Kinsmen Kourts 2 on June 15 to aid with furnishing. Pictured from left: Kinsmen member Perry Snedden, BPCF board member Brad Walker, Kinsmen Kourts 2 executive director Dana Menzies, Kinsmen Kourts board chair Grant Lukin and Kinsmen member Tom Borsa.
the third floor,” he shared. “The lower level, the basement, is actually painted. Some of the frames and doors are painted.” Lukin added that the drywall in the main floor is on hold at the moment, waiting on some ducting, but they’re busy drywalling, taping and mudding in the rest of the
building. The facility will have 48 suites, 15 of which will be subsidized to offer lower rates. Each suite has one bedroom, a bathroom and a kitchenette and apartment sizes vary from 450 to about 560 square feet. Prices range from just over $1,700 a month to over $2,800,
depending on which suite and if it will be one person or a couple living there. All utilities and services are included in the monthly rental fees. The building has shared laundry facilities on each living floor, as well as commercial laundry in the basement. Meals will be provided from the res-
taurant on the main floor, while that floor also houses recreational space. Menzies noted that there have already been 42 applications put in requesting a suite, so anyone interested shouldn’t hesitate to put in an application. Even those who are only just considering the possibility can put
in an application, because they aren’t obligated to take a suite if they later decide they don’t want to. Anyone interested in applying can call (431) 351-0611, email kinsmenkourts2@yahoo. com or visit the website kinsmenkourts2.ca to get an application form.
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Charlie Taylor and his wife, Vicky, moved from Winnipeg to Neepawa in 1975 when Charlie joined Hersh Lerner and Dale Brawn’s law firm. When both Lerner and Brawn went their separate ways, Bob Cummings joined up with Charlie to form Taylor & Cummings Law Office.
As the business thrived and more staff were hired to keep up to demand, Taylor Law Office expanded to our current location, 269 Hamilton Street, in 2009.
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Bob Cummings eventually went on to become a Judge and Charlie decided to go solo and carry on business as Taylor Law Office. Taylor Law Office operated out of the original location at 294 Hamilton Street until 2009. Michael Davids joined the law staff in 2001, practicing mainly in the area of family law.
Sarah Fast joined the team of lawyers in 2016, initially as an Articling Student. Sarah was called to the Bar in 2017 and will remain a practicing lawyer with the firm going forward. Taylor Law Office currently employs three lawyers and six support staff. In July, 2021, Michael Davids will be leaving Taylor Law Office to open his own firm, M.J. Davids Law Office, in the Team Electronics building.
Taylor Law Office is very excited to announce that on July 1, 2021, we will be entering into a partnership with Patersons LLP law firm from Brandon. This partnering of firms will enable us to continue to expand upon the quality legal services offered by our firm, including real estate, wills and estates, corporate law, civil litigation and family law. Charlie Taylor will always have an office within the new firm and will remain on staff as a marketing manager. So while he may not be seeing as many clients, he will still be providing us with his own special brand of expertise. Taylor Law Patersons LLP is proud to honor the legacy created by Charlie over the past 40 + years.
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We wish to thank all who reached out to our family in these difficult times either through text messages, phone calls, cards, flowers, food or donations to the Alzheimer’s Society after the passing of our Dad, Lawrence Olson. Your thoughtfulness and support is very much appreciated. Thanks to Wendy Denbow for officiating and to Clarke’s Funeral Home for their compassionate guidance to ensure such a special service during Covid restrictions. Dad would have been pleased. Gayle & Colin Gowan Heather & Laurie Kirkland & families
Our sincere “Thank you” to our friends for the phone calls of condolence, the lovely flowers, the food, cards and other expressions of sympathy we all received following Irwin's recent passing. Thank you for the donations in Irwin's memory to the Carberry and Area Foundation, and/or other charities. Linda Steen, Daryl, Mervyn, Garth and families
Notice PUBLIC HEARING As per The Planning Act, any person can make representation on the matter at the meeting. DATE & TIME: July 8th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Public hearings will be held virtually via Zoom. To indicate your support, make comment, or file an objection, you must email info@westlake-gladstone.ca at least two days prior to the hearing. The following must be included in the email: Full name, Civic address, mailing address and Hearing number. The Municipality will send the individuals a link/invitation to the web conference 24 hours prior to the meeting. You may telephone (204)871-5870 during the hearing and upon identifying yourself, providing your civic and mailing address, you may ask a question or provide a comment that will be provided to the chairman of the hearing. CONDITIONAL USE ORDER 2021-CU-08 APPLICANT/OWNERS: Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. Project Consultant: Peter Mah AREA AFFECTED: W ½ of NW 25-17-12W (Site 1) Roll No. 116300.000 PROPOSAL/PURPOSE: To allow a pig operation made of 1,600 sows-farrow to weanling, 8,300 weanlings, nursery and 255 growers/ finishers (710 animal units) and a proposed accessory multiple (2-unit) farm residence for caretaker and staff within an Agricultural Zone (AG). FOR MORE INFORMATION Information about the proposed project, applications and the Technical Review Report for the site can be viewed online: https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/livestock/trc-12-083.html or may be inspected at 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, Manitoba during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact project consultant, Dale Lyle at dale.lyle@waytogoconsultinginc.ca if you have any further questions.
PUBLIC HEARING As per The Planning Act, any person can make representation on the matter at the meeting. DATE & TIME: July 8th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Public hearings will be held virtually via Zoom. To indicate your support, make comment, or file an objection, you must email info@westlake-gladstone.ca at least two days prior to the hearing. The following must be included in the email: Full name, Civic address, mailing address and Hearing number. The Municipality will send the individuals a link/invitation to the web conference 24 hours prior to the meeting. You may telephone (204)871-5870 during the hearing and upon identifying yourself, providing your civic and mailing address, you may ask a question or provide a comment that will be provided to the chairman of the hearing. CONDITIONAL USE ORDER 2021-CU-09 APPLICANT/OWNERS: Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. Project Consultant: Peter Mah AREA AFFECTED: N ½ of NW 16-17-11W (Site 2) Roll No. 098200.000 PROPOSAL/PURPOSE: To allow a pig operation of 10,200 growers/finishers (1,459 animal units) and a proposed accessory multiple (2-unit) farm residence for caretaker and staff within an Agricultural Zone (AG). FOR MORE INFORMATION Information about the proposed project, applications and the Technical Review Report for the site can be viewed online: https://www.gov.mb.ca/mr/livestock/trc-12-084.html or may be inspected at 14 Dennis Street East, Gladstone, Manitoba during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact project consultant, Dale Lyle at dale.lyle@waytogoconsultinginc.ca if you have any further questions.
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! 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.
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Neepawa will just face members of the East Division in a total of 12 games (one home and one road) over the course of the year. The Western Division will consist of the following teams: The Dauphin Kings; Neepawa Titans; OCN Blizzard; Swan Valley Stampeders; Virden Oil Capitals and Waywayseecappo Wolverines. The Eastern Division, meanwhile, will be comprised of: The Portage Terriers; Selkirk Steelers; Steinbach Pistons; Winkler Flyers; Winnipeg Blues and Winnipeg Freeze. The full schedule can be found at mjhlhockey.ca.
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Kin Club kicks off online Annie Gladden celebrates fundraising with 100th birthday donation to Roxy Theatre
PHOTOS BY CHRISTINE WADDELL
On Monday, June 21, friends and well-wishers drove by to help Annie Gladden celebrate her 100th birthday. Her birthday was on Saturday, June 19. Gladden also received a number of birthday cards for the occasion. Above: One of the passers-by holds up a sign wishing Gladden a happy birthday. Other cars had balloons, block letters and other decorations attached to form wishes for a swell birthday.
PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON
On Friday, June 18, the Neepawa Kin Club presented a $200 donation to the Neepawa Roxy Theatre. Pictured, from left: Leslee Strelczik, Neepawa Theatre Centre (NTC) vice president; Debbie Strelczik, NTC treasurer; Amanda NaughtonGale, Kin Club incoming president; Dennie Phillips, Kin Club president; and Shelly Foxton, Kin Club treasurer.
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Kin Club just wrapped up their first of what will be multiple online fundraisers, with the Roxy Theatre as their first recipient. A $200 cheque was presented to the Roxy on Friday, June 18. Dennie Phillips, president of the Neepawa Kin Club, explained that fundraisers are harder to organize with the COVID-19 restrictions, but the club still wanted to do something to support the community. The online fundraiser has proven to be a fun and relatively easy way to do that. The Kin Club has created a Facebook group called Fundraising Games by Neepawa Kin Club, where their f irst game sold out at the end of May. Phillips noted that they are planning another game to start at the beginning of
July, but haven’t decided on which local organization will benefit this time. T he f irst ga me ran throughout the month of May, with contestants choosing numbers between one and 400. Half of the numbers would be revealed as free, while the others cost $2 each. In the end, one winner was drawn to receive $200, while the other $200 went to the chosen organization, which was the Roxy, in this case. Phillips stated that because they haven’t chosen a recipient for the next game, the Kin Club is encouraging local organizations to reach out and request they be considered. The club plans to run several more games, so even if a specific organization is not chosen this time, they may have a chance to benefit from a future fundraiser. Those interested in par-
ticipating in the next Kin Club fundraising game can join the Facebook group and keep an eye out for when it starts.
Right: Annie Gladden sits outside the Yellowhead Manor, watching the parade as it goes by. It appears the parade put quite the smile on her face!
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Celebrating graduation in different ways
PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER
Lef t: William Mor ton Collegiate (WMCI) graduate Ysabelle Centeno. Above: WMCI valedictorian Eryza Collado. Right: WMCI grad Rylan Denbow. The Gladstone school’s celebration took place on Friday, June 18.
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Above: One of the graduation signs for Carberry Collegiate. Below, from left: Carberry Collegiate valedictorians Griffin Adriaansen and Zara Dickson. Carberry’s ceremony will be Monday, June 28.
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Above left: Neepawa Area Collegiate (NACI) graduate Bailey Enns. Above right: NACI graduate Cole Guilbert. NACI’s graduation ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 26.
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New ag equipment repair service operating in Eden By John Drinkwater Farmers’ Advocate There is a new mobile agricultural equipment repair service in the area. Owned and operated by Jamie Porrok, the business is located northwest of Eden, MB. Porrok is no stranger to the farming community, having spent 10 years with Rocky Mountain Equipment in Neepawa, as a mechanic and “road tech.” He is a Red Seal mechanic, receiving training at Assiniboine Community College (ACC) in Brandon. Porrok said, “We commenced operations three months ago, with requests for service increasing on a regular basis. The repair shop was erected three years ago, as part of long term dream to have my own business. Here, I have the option to prov ide equ ipment repairs. Presently, the bui ld ing houses a T7 185 New Holland tractor, dismantled into four sections, awaiting parts
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The T7 185 New Holland tractor that Porrok dismantled to fix a transmission issue, at his shop in Eden.
to fix transmission issues. Reassembly is expected to take two days. The bulk of my business is my ability to reach out to farmers using my mobile service repair truck. It’s a
2015 fully equipped vehicle with a crane, tool storage, welder, laptop and diagnostic tools for all major brands.” Porrok commented that he is able to provide service
repairs to a wide variety day to Friday, weekend of ag equipment, includ- service can be arranged. Porrok mentioned that ing tractors, combines, air seeders, swathers and trucks. He can be contacted by phoning 204841-0874. Operating Mon-
he recent ly became a supplier of 40 North Oil, a lubricant for all types of agricultural equipment. His family comprises of his wife Ashton, daughter Adley and son Beau. The Porroks have a hobby farm on their property, with a cat, dog, donkey, miniature pony, two horses, two llamas, ducks and a goose. Jam ie concluded by saying, “I am able to respond to calls from areas including Ste. Rose, MacGregor, Carberr y, Neepawa, Minnedosa and Parkland. It’s been my experience that farmers are able to explain equipment problems and I can plan accordingly. Sometimes a visit to a client necessitates ordering a part and installing it at a future date. My ultimate goal is to look after the farmer and get them up and running as soon as possible. I give them another option beside the dealer.”
Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Ph: 204-966-3221 Eden, MB Fax: 204-966-3248 www.pennosmachining.com
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NEW CNC Plasma Cutting Ashton Porrok (right) and two-year-old daughter Adley on the family’s hobby farm, petting Nudge the horse.
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McCain’s jumping on regenerative ag bandwagon What does that mean for consumers and suppliers?
By Sylvain Charlebois Dalhousie University Regenerative agriculture is making some noise of late – so much so that some companies are making it a priority. McCain Foods, the world’s largest producer of french fries, just committed to limiting its climate footprint, saying all its french fries will come from farms using regenerative agriculture by 2030. For consumers, this is supposed to mean that within nine years, McCain will only be buying potatoes from farms that use more sustainable agricultural practices. McCain commits to farming techniques that promote biodiversity and more plant cover on fields. Those practices minimize soil disturbance and maximize crop diversity to increase water efficiency, protect against erosion, capture more carbon, and create greater resilience to droughts and f loods. Six principles were presented by McCain. Farmers will also be expected to minimize soil disturbance and use less fertilizer and pesticides. In the potato business, these would be significant steps. This could reduce yields for partnering farmers and increase the cost of products. And as these shifts require some form of accounting, it could mean more paperwork for McCain’s suppliers. Changing practices for a stronger planet is where we all are these days and McCain is trying to make its contribution. No problem there. On the surface, it may sound like a bold move from the french fry king, but very few details were given as far as specific targets go. Without any specific metric to make the company more accountable, McCain’s announce-
ment reads very much like those of other companies that have jumped on the regenerative agriculture bandwagon. PepsiCo, Nestle and General Mills are some companies that have committed to specific initiatives like McCain’s. These companies mean well and generally want to make a difference, but they all face more well-deserved skepticism. Canadians are growing impatient with bold promises made by the food industry. Most recently, the Retail Council of Canada backed away from its promise on cage-free eggs by 2025 and the phasing out of gestation stalls for pregnant pigs by 2022. It argued this couldn’t be done, even though a promise was made a few years ago. Other companies, like Starbucks, have also failed to deliver on environmentally focused objectives in recent years, giving way to more collective cynicism. In agriculture, it’s the same thing. The pandemic got people thinking differently about food supply chains. Most Canadians went from wanting a transparent food industry to wanting one in which they could understand how it functions. One piece is certainly how and where agricultural commodities are grown, here and elsewhere. McCain, and other companies, are fully aware that Canadians don’t expect private land managers to act in the best interest of society without the proper incentives to encourage that action. Making ecological stewardship the norm is a top priority for many anti-big-agriculture interest groups, as we get closer to the United Nations Food Systems Summit later this year. The focus will be to set a path to reach the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Major agribusiness companies like McCain are expected to provide some answers – and quick. This
is likely why many companies, including McCain, are choosing 2030 as a target. It’s all about the UN goals. But skepticism is a two-way street. For some, regenerative agriculture is a feel-good slogan that’s flexible enough to bend to a listener’s preconceived environmental biases. As the term regenerative agriculture has only been thrown around for a few years, it clearly has set the record for rapid eco-stewardship watering-down of what it really means. Principles can be set in many ways, without specific, measurable goals. Despite all that, McCain’s move isn’t trivial. Such a call will resonate with consumers and within the company’s network. The company is known for skilful methods within its supply chain. It understands it quite well. Farmers and its broader network were likely consulted thoroughly before the announcement. The regenerative agriculture call is very much about setting the field up for some new collaborative work with partners, with a different focus on natural resource management. In doing so, inputs, actions and performances will all need to be measured, and McCain knows more work is needed on that front. Extraordinary claims will always require extraordinary evidence. So if you’re not buying McCain’s commitment, you’re likely not alone. But this call isn’t just about consumers. It’s more about preparing its ecosystem for changes in years to come. As McCain befriends the concept of regenerative agriculture, it will also need to define what this means for its network. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University.
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The Canadian beef industry is moving forward as the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) recognized Canada as negligible risk for Bovine Spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). This change in risk status will help facilitate expanded access to foreign markets for various beef products currently limited by BSE era restrictions. The attainment of negligible risk puts Canada at the lowest level of risk for the transmission of BSE alongside the U.S., which attained their status in 2013. The control of BSE across the globe is a remarkable achievement for the membership of the OIE. To achieve negligible risk, a country must Canadian beef demand increases demonstrate the last case of classical Statistics Canada released the 2020 food BSE was born more than 11 years consumption data and after seeing a 0.7 per ago and effective control measures cent increase in 2019, per capita consumpPHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER and surveillance systems are in place. Opportunities are opening up more for beef export from Canada, now that the World tion of red meat and poultry was down 4.5 Canada’s last case was born in 2009. Organization for Animal Health has recognized Canada as negligible risk for BSE. per cent in 2020 at 73.3 kgs (retail weight). Canada’s first case of BSE was This is down from 2019 and the lowest discovered in May 2003 and led to international borders Market receipts rose 8.2 per cent to $68.7 billion in 2020 since 2017. Reduced meat consumption is not surprising, closing to Canadian beef, a significant impact, as 50 per on higher crop receipts, while livestock revenues were given supply shocks in the second quarter, the economic cent of Canadian beef is exported. The direct economic down 1.1 per cent. stressors of COVID-19, unemployment and the shift from impacts of BSE, between 2003 and 2006, were estimated Crop revenue rose 14.8 per cent from a year earlier to food service to retail purchases as consumers adjusted to to be between $4.9 to $5.5 billion. $42.4 billion in 2020, with higher canola, lentil and can- cooking at home. Following the economic hardship from BSE, 26,000 nabis receipts. Excluding cannabis, crop receipts would What is surprising is how well beef performed combeef producers exited the industry between 2006 and have increased 11.7 per cent— the largest gain since 2012. pared to pork. Pork consumption was the hardest hit in 2011. Along with their exit from the industry, more than Canola receipts were up 19 per cent and wheat, excluding 2020, down 15 per cent to 14.3 kgs, the lowest since 1982. 2.22 million acres of pasture lands, and since that time durum, increased 10.8 per cent. Poultry consumption was also down 2.4 per cent to 40.9 further losses, were converted to other uses, marking BSE kgs. In contrast, per capita beef consumption was up 0.3 as both a detrimental economic and environmental event Livestock receipts lower per cent at 18 kgs (retail weight), the highest level since for Canada. Livestock receipts declined 1.1 per cent in 2020 to $26.3 2014. Slightly larger supplies were offset by an increase in billion, as the pandemic disrupted supply chains associated ending stocks on Dec. 31 and an increase in population. Farm income higher in 2020 with meat processing. Temporary closures of processing Domestic beef production was down 2.1 per cent with a 2.9 Realized net income for Canadian farmers rose 84.2 per facilities presented challenges for the red meat sector. Cattle per cent reduction in cattle slaughter, while beef imports cent to $9.9 billion in 2020, as strong growth in receipts receipts were down five per cent in 2020 on lower prices were up 23 per cent and exports down 2.2 per cent. 2020 outpaced slightly higher expenses. Excluding cannabis, (-3.1per cent) and marketings (-1.9 per cent). Cattle revenue beef demand was up 5.5 per cent. realized net income was up 71.9 per cent to $9.5 billion. was particularly affected in the second quarter, falling 19 Rising crop receipts fuelled by strong export demand, per cent from the previous year, as meat processing capacity Come see us for all your tools and rental needs combined with lower machinery fuel and fertilizer prices, was severely limited during the first wave of the pandemic. We have rental equipment for the contractor, farmer or homeowner pushed realized net income higher. Hog receipts rose one per cent in 2020, as strong export Farm cash receipts, which include crop and livestock demand for pork pushed hog marketings higher (+5.7 per revenues, as well as program payments, rose 8.3 per cent cent). For the year, hog prices decreased 4.4 per cent but to $72.2 billion in 2020— the largest gain since 2012. showed some strength later in the year. serving
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As Manitoba cattle producers prepare for what looks like another dry year, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is making more of its land available to hay through its Hay Tender Program to try and help producers facing shortfalls in their forage production. The Hay Tender Program is popular every year with producers, but there has been increased interest the past few years, as many have struggled to grow enough hay to sustain their cattle through drought conditions. “We plan to open up around 4,000 acres of hay this year, and we worked with 59 producers last year, which was up quite a bit from previous years” said Cam Ross, who administers the Hay Tender Program. “I think we are probably going to have the same response this year.”
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