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ally start off with bringing the grads into the Yellowhead Centre. The grads would march in, we’d all be so happy and excited for them,” said Hollier. “But since this was a very abnormal year, with an abnormal graduation day, let’s do something abnormal. I would ask that all grads, if you are in your vehicles, please step outside, stand up, face the stage. I would like all of you to turn, wave to the people around you and give a smile. And to all, give [the graduating students] a round of applause.” Continued on Page 8
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The Mountain Market, Kelwood’s weekly farmers’ and crafters’ market, is back and bigger than ever this year. This will be the market’s second year running, and already it’s growing from the first. Kalee Mund, co-owner and operator of the Mountain General store and market organizer, stated that the Mountain Market quickly became a success in its first year. “It ended up being a good turnout, once people knew about it,” she said, adding that this year, right from the first market on June 12, it’s been very busy. It’s not just the patrons who have been showing up, either, as the market is showcasing even more vendors this year than they had before. The market runs every Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and will continue throughout summer to the Labour Day long weekend. It is located outside the Kelwood Barn, on Stewart Avenue, right off Highway 5. Mund said that currently, they have 15 vendors, with products ranging from fresh vegetables, to homegrown meat products, to fresh baking, to jewelry, woodworking, antiques and body care products. Mund noted that the Farmer’s Daughter restaurant, which is in the Barn, will have special deals on to correspond with the mar-
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n nearly 32 years of writing columns and stories, it is abundantly clear that we need newspapers more and more every day. There’s a lot of information floating around about every topic under the sun. Perhaps more than any other issue, C-19 has generated more information, both true and false, than any other topic I have ever covered. We get reports from at least three layers of government in Canada and multiple layers of government in the U.S., coupled with numerous departments, universities, think tanks and lobby groups, I would guess that more words have been written, or spoken, about C-19 than just about any other topic in history. Getting the facts is important, so I was particularly thankful to a reader who phoned me early this week and asked me if I had heard the following story. He said he had heard that if people voluntarily got a COVID-19 vaccination, their life insurance policy would not be valid. If vaccination was mandated to an individual, it wouldn’t affect their life insurance. I thought the rumour was a bit farfetched, but here is an explanation of how it started. Apparently, my reader friend wasn’t alone. A lot of people had heard the same story. So, hearing that story, I went directly to one of our insurance people and here is what Scott Wilson, of Intent Planning, had to say. “Hi Ken, I’m glad you asked, because the rumours are entirely wrong and need to be corrected. What happened was, a client called Manulife and asked if they would be covered after receiving the vaccine. Whoever was working in the call centre that day, gave the wrong inforneepawa
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Ken Waddell mation and said they wouldn’t be covered. The client was actually mis-advised over the phone they would not payout because the vaccine was experimental, and this has been shared extensively on social media. That client has since posted on social media a written letter from Manulife, stating, ‘the COVID-19 vaccination in no way negatively impacts current policies or coverage’. Here is a link to the fact check: https:// www.reuters.com/article/factcheck-manulife-covidvaccineidUSL1N2LH23I Canada Life’s policy states: “In recent weeks, we’ve received questions pertaining to risks of claim eligibility if a customer receives a COVID-19 vaccination. When a COVID-19 vaccine has been given by an authorized health professional, side-effects or complications from the vaccine would not limit an individual’s eligibility. Government-approved COVID-19 vaccinations a re tested to make sure they’re safe and effective. While some people have reported side effects after being immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada, those side effects aren’t necessarily related to the vaccine.”
Here is a link to the full web page: https://www.canadalife. com /about-us/ how-ca nadalife-is-supporting-you-duringcovid-19.html The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association’s (CLHIA) website also reiterates: ‘Contrary to misinformation being shared online, receiving a COVID-19 vaccine will have no effect on the ability to obtain coverage or benefits from life insurance or supplementary health insurance.’ Here is a link to the full webpage: https://www.clhia.ca/ web/CLHIA_LP4W_LND_Webstation.nsf/page/CFFB22AA852 4D58385258692004DDFFC!Ope nDocument Please let me know if you have any questions. Scott Wilson” If you have any other stories or rumours you would like The Banner & Press to check out, call me (Ken) at 204-476-6214 or email kwaddell@ neepawabanner.com or Micah at 204-328-7494 or email info@riversbanner.com Disclaimer: 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.
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anada Day. So much to be thankful for, and so much to think about. Some of my thoughts are my own and some have been planted– firmly and deeply– by history and, now, by news and social media. It does appear that there is only one headliner for the news on any given day. One catastrophe is front and centre until a greater disaster takes dominance. It could be safe to say that we, as a people, are tired of the pandemic, with its horrific and deadly spread, with the limitations and restrictions. As I ponder and reflect, the unmarked graves on the residential school sites is paramount, also horrific. In a conversation with my Sister the Elder, the topic of residential schools and the ‘60s scoop was discussed in detail. She is an educated educator, Manitoba born and raised, and had never heard of either the schools or the scoop. How can that be? Graduated from the University of Manitoba in the ‘60s. Avid reader and life long learner, familiar with world history and a world traveller, and yet no knowledge of these chapters of Canadian history. My sister recalls reading Rudy Wiebe’s novel, ‘Peace Shall Destroy Many’, giving insights into the relationships between the Indigenous community and the Mennonite community, and again, no knowledge of the early history of Canada, of us. Honestly, the current Canadian History taught online with Mrs. Young was an eye opener for me. Yes, for me, as I followed the course with both of my granddaughters. The lessons included real Canadian history, even the pieces we are not proud of. Please, I wistfully wish, I could say we are ashamed of. There are so many aspects of our national attitude that I am proud of. I believe that, by and large, we are open and accepting of other cultures and creeds. Could we be doing better? Without a doubt. It is when I reflect on the welcome that marginalised folks have received over the century plus, I am thankful. Do I recognise that many were welcomed as settlers on unproductive land? Yep. The settlers were not bound to the land they were allotted; it was a starting place that many made into a forever home and haven. If my information is correct, Winnipeg was one of the first centres to organise and celebrate diversity with Folklorama. We do not have to become one minded to be like-minded. Canada Day. Memories include picnics and fireworks. Now the debate rages whether streets, universities and civic centres should be renamed. Whether statues should be torn down, statutes rewritten. I truly am wistfully thinking when I wonder if there is a place to place the statues so we do not forget, do never repeat, the nasties in our history. It is obvious that our early school history books were inadequate in the presentation of social justice/injustice. We have an opportunity to act on the reconciliation part of the Truth and Reconciliation report. Canada Day. Indeed, I am thankful for the freedoms we, as a nation, take so for granted. I am thankful for the vastness and uniqueness of this country. I, too, stand on guard.
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he apps on my home computer contain a feature I often use. It’s called “undo.” It can be accessed in different ways. Most often, I just click on an arrow that points to the left and my most recent entries disappear. If clicking on the arrow doesn’t work, I can hit the Escape (Esc) button or use Control-Z (Ctrl-Z) to close the app entirely, and restart it. But thankfully, the times when I have had to use that option are rare. There are, however, some actions that cannot be undone. And when I am about to do one of those, a warning message will appear on my screen that says: “Are you sure? If you proceed, this action cannot be undone.” In other words, if I take the action I have planned, I will be stuck with the results; and if I don’t like them, I will have to redo the entire project. Over the years, I have learned the hard way that those warnings are not to be ignored– and I pay
horizon on the prairies with the gorgeous sunsets, the forests and then the majestic mountain peaks with the precious valleys. Oh God, keep our land glorious and free. When we celebrate Canada Day, let us remember the freedom we have and be thankful to God we live in a country called Canada and we stand on guard for thee. Happy Canada Day.
Neil Strohschein attention to them whenever they appear. As I write these words, I am two weeks away from my 70th birthday. Looking back over those years, I can think of times when I could have used a similar warning. Seeing or hearing those words might have kept me from making some of the colossal errors I have made in my life. But that didn’t happen and to this day, I live with the haunting memories of things I said and did that I should never have said or done. While I thank God every day for the forgiveness I received from him and others after those errors, I must admit that all the forgiveness in the world will never erase the memories of
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freedom of others. Canada... gives us freedom to worship without restriction. We do not have to go in hiding because of our faith. Canada... showed us as new emigrants the endless beauty of this land when we spent four and a half days on the train from Montreal to Vancouver. There are beautiful lakes, lush meadows, the endless
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those events. It won’t– because it can’t. Words, once spoken, cannot be suddenly unspoken. Deeds, once done, cannot be undone. Apologies and amends can and should be made; but the memories will remain and there will always be at least one person who, when given the opportunity to do so, will remind us of what we said and did “way back then, when we were younger.” Some things just can’t be undone. But there is one thing we can do with these memories. We can turn them into positive learning experiences and use the lessons we learn from our mistakes to help us make better choices, speak kinder words and do kinder deeds in the future.
No one understood this truth better than St. Paul. In his first letter to his spiritual son Timothy, he expressed his amazement over the fact that, after all he had done to persecute the church and silence its leaders, God forgave him, saved him and then called him to preach the gospel he had once so bitterly opposed. In his first letter to the church in Corinth, he notes that he worked harder than all of the other apostles because he felt an obligation to repair and rebuild the things he had previously tried to destroy. In the years since St. Paul wrote those words, thousands of people have been helped by his story. The same can be true of you and me. Our past does not need to define us. God is ready to forgive our failures, help us learn the lessons they can teach us, guide us as we build a new life and give us the faith to face the future with courage, dignity, integrity and optimism.
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Letter: Life in these troubled times There seems to be a time in our lives, as we get older, when we sit and think about our lives in the past and in the future. Our lives change drastically and in some cases, our bodies are affected by a disease that changes our way of life immensely. No one likes to talk about that little word, cancer, but it gives us immense pain and doctors do their best to care for our bodies. Doctors don’t know everything and it basically comes back to the fact that we need to trust that God is with us through each day of our lives. His decision may not be one that we accept, but God knows what is best for us, what’s in our hearts, and we just need to pray and ask God to be with us, and His will will be done. We visited with a very dear friend who was just diagnosed with cancer and a good friend who belonged to a quilting group gave his name to the Victoria’s Quilters and this same person presented this gentleman with a beautiful quilt, which she helped to
make. In fact, it’s so beautiful, they hate to use it, but display it for friends to see the time, effort and especially the love put into the making of this quilt. Attached to the quilt was a card from the Victoria’s Quilts Canada. Their message is comforting and heartwarming and goes like this: What cancer cannot do It cannot cripple love, It cannot shatter hope, It cannot corrode faith, It cannot destroy peace, It cannot kill friendship, It cannot suppress memories, It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul, It cannot steal eternal life, It cannot conquer the Spirit. -Author Unknown Victoria Quilts Canada– comforting people with cancer. Jean Borchardt Neepawa, MB
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I’d like to thank the Banner for publishing John Feldsted’s letter in the June 25 issue. In May 2019, our current federal Minister of Infrastructure, Catherine McKenna, was recorded on video saying that if you repeat a statement often and loud enough, whether or not it is true, “they [the public] will totally believe you.” Feldsted’s comments point out that this maxim has been applied vigorously throughout the COVID-19 debacle. Despite politicians being utterly dismissive of accurate science, data or medical facts, they have successfully saturated the public mind with their message. A common query now is, “Have you had your shot yet?” If the answer is yes, then comes the hearty reply, “Good for you! Congratulations!” It’s quite astonishing—as though a baby has arrived. Of course, on the flip side, if the answer is no, it’s met with a blank look, no response. There is tremendous peer pressure to get the jab; it’s a passive aggressive thing that makes people feel ostracized if they don’t conform. Even worse are those who will lose their job if they don’t take it. Anyone who is not fully on board with the C-19 narrative is looked at askance or accused of “not caring if people die.” We’ve gone from a legal defence of a woman’s right to choose whether or not to carry a healthy baby or terminate it, to meek acquiescence of masks, then lockdowns, then vaccine passports. Again, quite something. (Note: about 33 per cent on average get the yearly flu shot nationally.) Funeral homes have not seen an increase. Death rates from 2018 until the end of 2020 remained static (to anyone ready to credit masks or lockdowns for this, I refer you to the “they’ll believe anything” maxim). I agree with Feldsted. I don’t care whether a person has the C-19 vaccine or not. But I very much care whether this McKenna-esque brainwashing results in offensive edicts such as, “vaccinated will receive special freedoms and perks,” and “non-vaccinated will not be allowed to sit together in restaurants,” and “non-vaccinated cannot enter public spaces, such as movie theaters or sports arenas,” and “non-vaccinated will not be able to travel without strict quarantine measures.” I’m looking forward to the day when kind acceptance of the choice to get a flu shot is partnered by kind acceptance of declining it. A day when we trust each other again, rather than see each other as careless germ-fests or dastardly Covid informants. A day when we can say, “good for you” because someone got a job, not a jab. Lenora Buffi Neepawa, MB
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After WWI, the Canadian Government was not adequately prepared for the numbers of veterans needing care and struggled to support the needs of the demobilized soldiers. Veterans had to prove that their injury was due to overseas fighting. Physical disfigurement was obvious, you could see a missing body part, however, those suffering “shell shock” did not easily fit into the defined categories of disability. Mental breakdown among soldiers in war through the years has been seen as a personal loss of nerve. World War I had a staggering number of soldiers break down and no one really knew how to treat them. Most veterans suffered in silence, because the problems they had were considered a simple loss of nerve or cowardess. They often spent the rest of their lives trying to forget what they had experienced. Those suffering from poison gas or mental trauma had difficulty convincing pension boards that their symptoms were war-related, the prerequisite for a successful claim. Wartime propaganda had promised veterans “a land fit for heroes,” but for many, it was not. Many who had survived the war overseas came home to die from the Spanish flu. In 1925, 15 veterans’ groups joined together to form the Canadian Legion– a veterans organization with one strong voice to advocate on veterans’ behalf for much deserved benefits. It also became a place for veterans to meet and talk. Today, renamed the Royal Canadian Legion, it continues to be a voice for veterans. Learning from their previous mistakes, the government created the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1944. This department was to help smooth the transition from the battle field to civilian life. They were to deal with all matters affecting veterans, including medical, rehabilitation, education, allowances, loans and land settlement. The most valuable opportunity offered to the veterans was free education. Many went to university to get a degree and others went to vocational schools to become electricians, carpenters, welders, etc. The Veterans’ Land Act helped Veterans buy land for homes, businesses or farms. More than a million Canadian veterans returned home after WWII. Many of the returning men had “battle exhaustion” and the majority came from the ground troops, where they saw death, mutilation and horrors that no human is equipped to bear. They experienced night terrors, survivor’s guilt, depression, exaggerated startle responses and flashbacks, which often led to heavy drinking. The battles were over, but the men still fought. As I read Barry Broadfoot’s book, “The Veterans’ Years”, I was surprised to learn that on returning home, many of the soldiers did not receive a warm welcome. Some civilians believed that these men did very little overseas. For those who had never seen the war first-hand, they couldn’t understand its effect on the returning men and often, they had no compassion for those impacted by war. As a child, one of our nearby neighbours had been a sharp shooter in the front lines in a long deployment during WWII. Several other neighbours (having never served in the war) thought it was fun to go and shoot their guns over his house at night and reduce him to tears after seeking cover under the kitchen table. For the war brides, not only did they have to adapt to a new country, but they also had to learn to cope with the horrors that both they and their husbands went through during the war. Any marriage after a brief courtship is hard, but add the couple’s struggle with the ghosts of war and the whole family is affected. Many veterans struggled to settle back into normal life after their return home. They found they could not talk about their war experiences and held it all in. Today, we know that the veterans of the wars were suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. We now we have a much better idea of what is happening to the returning vets and make more efforts to help soldiers in need. Many men still “slip through the cracks” and suffer unnecessarily. Despite the rationing of sugar, eggs and other food stuff, I am sure while in England, those Canadian soldiers must have experienced this classic English dessert. This tart makes a delightful afternoon treat with a cuppa tea. Bakewell tarts 12 3-inch prepared tart shells 1/3 cup raspberry or cherry jam Filling: 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. almond extract
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Glaze: 2/3 cup icing sugar 1 Tbsp. water 1/2 tsp. almond extract Add one teaspoon of jam to the bottom of the tart shells. Set aside. To make the filling; cream butter and sugar together and then add the egg and almond flavour. Mix the flour, salt and ground almonds together. Add to the creamed mixture. Spoon over the jam in the tart shells. Bake at 350°F for 25-35 minutes or until tarts are golden and set in the middle. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool further. Mix the icing sugar, water and almond flavouring and gently spread on top of the tarts.
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During the week of June 21 to June 27, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 63 police activities. June 21: RCMP received a complaint of vehicle vandalism in Minnedosa; the matter is still under investigation. Police conducted a wellbeing check on a person in Gladstone, who was found safe, with no cause for concern. Police received a report of debit card fraud in Minnedosa. After investigation, it was determined that the report was unfounded. June 22: RCMP received a report of a disturbance in Rapid City. Police spoke to all involved parties and determined the report was unfounded. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person laying in a ditch in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. Patrols were made, but the person was not located. Police were dispatched to a traffic collision, where a vehicle struck the building of a business in Minnedosa. There were no injuries and no charges laid. June 23: RCMP responded to a report of an assault in Clanwilliam. The victim did not wish to pursue charges, but the suspect was spoken to and warned of their behaviour. Police received a report of a disturbance at a business in Minnedosa; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to an alarm at a business in Neepawa, which was later determined to have been set off accidentally. June 24: RCMP were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover in the RM of Rosedale. The driver hit a pothole and lost control of the vehicle. The driver was taken to the hospital to be treated for the sustained injuries. Police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residence in Neepawa. Upon investigation, it was determined that no break and enter had occurred and that the report was unfounded. June 25: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in Riding Mountain. All person(s) were found to be complying with quarantine regulations.
Police received a report of vehicle theft in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. The vehicle was found by a passing motorist and was damaged and abandoned. There was insufficient evidence to proceed with the matter. June 26: RCMP responded to a report of a domestic assault in Neepawa. One person was arrested, taken into custody and charged accordingly as a result. Police received a report of a disturbance in Minnedosa. Upon arrival, the matter was no longer an issue. All parties were warned against future disturbances. Police responded to a single vehicle rollover in the RM of Rosedale. The driver lost control on loose gravel and rolled over. The driver was uninjured, but the vehicle was totaled and towed. June 27: RCMP were dispatched to a report of a dangerous driver in the Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne. Patrols were made, but the vehicle could not be located. Police received a report of a stolen ATV in the municipality of Westlake-Gladstone; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. RCMP conducted 25 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.
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1951: Former assist. postmaster marks 89th birthday By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, July 4, 1911 The Brandon police are looking for a woman, who is alleged to have stolen over $1,000 from Galician residents of that city. 100 years ago, Friday, July 1, 1921 Census guessers say Canada’s population is 9,000,000. 90 years ago, Friday, July 3, 1931 At the moment of birth, 100 boys die to every 80 girls. In infancy, 50 boys die to every 41 girls. At 50 years of age, half the males are dead while of the females half are still living at 57. In India, trained for the work, the women are said to carry or haul as much as two men. Women have greater fortitude against pain, and lives on where a man gives up and dies. The women are not so weak as the men think they are. Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Quaker Oats elevator in Neepawa on Thursday morning. Flames were leaping to the sky when the fire brigade arrived and the firemen had to work hard to save the office and other living quarters, and a number of other surrounding buildings. A C.P.R. freight car was also destroyed. Cinders were carried by a southwest wind to the C.P.R. station and the Ogilvie grain elevator, but these buildings did not ignite. The loss could not be estimated by the local agent, J. Howatt. Neepawa was a distributing centre for the Quaker Oats Company… The fire was noticed about 1:30 and the 20 firemen were kept busy until 8 o’clock. If it had not been for the rain a few nights previous, it is likely that other buildings would have ignited. Nearly three cars of flour, cereals and other stocks were destroyed. 80 years ago, Tuesday, July 1, 1941 It was announced Friday last that Great Britain has conveyed to Sweden its strong condemnation
of Sweden’s “deplorable decision” to permit a division of German troops to cross its territory from Norway to Finland. The members of the Manitoba Dragoons left Neepawa Saturday for Shilo, where they will undergo two weeks’ training. There have been some cases of sleeping sickness among horses in different parts of the country. We have stock of Chick Vaccine. –C.N.R. Still.
70 years ago, Thursday, July 5, 1951 R. D. Young, well-known Neepawa resident, marks his 89th birthday today. He was born in Wingham, Ont. July 5, 1862. He came to the Neepawa district in 1892. He was assist ant postmaster in Neepawa for five years and was appointed collector of customs in 1899, and held that position for 30 years before being retired in 1929. He was assessor of the Town of Neepawa at one time and served for many years as sec.-treas. Of the Neepawa School Board. He was also a former sec.-treas. of the Neepawa General Hospital. 60 years ago, Tuesday, July 4, 1961 C. T. “Charlie” Pedlar marks his 84th birthday today but, after 61 years in Neepawa, he started the day off as though it were no different from any other. He reported for work at 8 a.m. and shortly after was heading for the country to contact a prospective car buyer. Born at Eugenia, Ont. (near Owen Sound), he was one of a family of four daughters and nine sons, five of whom were blacksmiths and fiddlers. Mr. Pedlar came west on a harvest excursion in August, 1899, and was employed as a blacksmith in Winnipeg. After a short time in Prince Albert, Sask., he came in April, 1900 to Neepawa. His f irst blacksmith shop was on Davidson Street (present location of Angus McDougall Ltd.). Mr. Pedlar was employed with the Massey-Harris Co. for some years. In 1911, he went into the automobile business, in which he is still active. M r. Pe d l a r w a s a
member of Neepawa Town Council in 1912, when the waterworks were first installed. He served with three well-known mayors, the late R. H. Fusee, John Brown and J. L. McKay. A keen curler, he has curled ever since coming to Neepawa, and was still winning prizes last year. His marriage to Miss Phoebe Robinson took place in Neepawa in 1901… Mr. and Mrs. Pedlar have one son, Bruce of Neepawa, and a granddaughter, Miss Maxine Pedlar of Toronto.
50 years ago, Thursday, July 1, 1971 The Mentmore Beef Club came out on top in the 4-H Club Competitions at the fair, with Minnedosa in second place and Glenella in third. Several of the top awards, including the Reserve Champion shown by Judy Hart, were from the Mentmore club. 40 years ago, Thursday, July 2, 1981 A memorial service will be held in the Neepawa United Church on July 2, at 12:30 p.m. for Terry Fox, the young man that ran his way into the hearts of Canadians with his Marathon of Hope. The Marathon of Hope raised over $23 million for cancer research, and Terry’s awesome courage and determination inspired the country as no one has done before. Tr ibutes have been pouring in to the Fox family since Terry’s death early Sunday morning. Flags on government buildings will fly at half mast until the funeral on Thursday. A stamp will be issued by the Federal Government to com memor ate t he Marathon of Hope and a national youth centre will be named after him. Memorial services will be held simultaneously across the country. Fr a n c i s M c K ay, a 23-year-old paraplegic youth from Moose Lake, has his sights set on making a trip from The Pas to Winnipeg and back this July in his wheelchair. McKay woke up last August paralyzed from his neck down, a form of paralysis doctors have yet to understand, according to a hospital spokesman in The Pas.
30 years ago, Tuesday, July 2, 1991 Elv in Toews of the Neepawa-Gladstone Coop recently presented the Boy Scouts of the Neepawa area a $250 cheque for the assistance they gave the Coop in serving hot dogs on the Friday of Midnite Madness. Accepting the cheque were Justin Gawaziuk and Jason Dyck.
20 years ago, Monday, July 2, 2001 Thir t y people were evacuated from their homes Thursday afternoon after a dike on Neepawa Creek gave way following a 12hour downpour. The town declared a state of emergency at 2:30 p.m. that day, which remains in effect, Neepawa mayor Ken Waddell said. Although the state of emergency is still in effect, Waddell said everyone was allowed to return to their homes Friday morning.
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Pictured is R. D. Young, of Neepawa, who celebrated his 89th birthday in 1951. He was, at one time, an assistant postmaster for a period of five years. Aside from assistant postmaster, he held a variety of occupations in his life. R. D. Young originally came to Neepawa in 1892.
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‘Unique, diverse and truly special’
PHOTOS BY KIM SMITH AND ROYCE HOLLIER
Clockwise from top left: The NACI class of 2021; NACI grads Richelle Forgue, Kaitlin LeBoutiller, Declan Smith and Sofia Unico; Jenna Beaumont and Carlo Barayuga during the “Hollywood Star” reverse parade around the NACI track; Claire Tomoniko waving as she rides by during the grad cruise through town; Declan Smith and Brooklyn Perrett giving the address to the parents on the grad stage. The tent behind the stage was sponsored by Heather Todoruk, of Harris Pharmacy.
Continued from Page 1 Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD) superintendent Jason Young commended everyone who worked hard to reach this moment and offered some advice to them for the future. “Congratulations to the grads and their families on this special day. Your graduating class is unique, diverse and truly special. So, rather than remind you of what the past year has been, I will focus on the future that lies ahead,” stated Young. “With your formal education complete at Neepawa Area Collegiate, I know that your most useful asset is not a head full of knowledge, but a heart full of love, an ear ready to listen and a hand willing to help. Congratulations to the class of 2021.”
Valedictorian’s address The valedictorian for 2021 was Lara Denbow. In her speech to the graduating class, Denbow touched upon several topics. She thanked all the parents who supported them in so many different ways over the years. She also offered gratitude to the teachers, coaches, administration and other support staff at NACI, for everything they have provided to them over the course of the last four years. She added that they have done an amazing job of dealing with the circumstances of 2020/21 and made it a memorable experience.
“Though high school is about getting an education to prepare ourselves for our futures, it’s really about so much more. These moments we’ve shared are what make high school really memorable, not just the school lessons,” Denbow said. “We’ll all walk away from NACI with memories that we’ll never forget.” As for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, over the last two years, Denbow stated that it was challenging, but they had made it through. “Congratulations to the Class of 2021, we did it!” Come see us for all your tools and rental needs
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Bronze Honour Roll Recipients (Grade 12 Average between 80 and 84.9 per cent): Jacob Juskowiak, Kyra Merrick, Tiona Shurvell. Silver Honour (Grade 12 Average between 85 and 89.9 per cent): Dakota Burton, Denika Burton, Mitchell Collyer, Sarah Peigan-Courchene, Lily Hayward, Katie Henry, Hailie McLean. Gold Honour (Grade 12 Average 90 per cent or greater): Hunter Dundas, Aiden Frey, Katherine Mazur, Drayden McKay, Haylee Roesch, Josie Sallows. Highest Standing Awards: Denika Burton– Law; Sarah Courchene– Current Topics in FN/Metis/Inuit Studies, Band, Cinema as a Witness to Modern History; Hunter Dundas– Applied Math/Intro. To Calculus; Aiden Frey– Band; Tanner Hanson– Band; Katie Henry– Band, Drama; Kate Mazur– ELA Comp Focus, French, Pre-Calc, Physics, Psychology; Drayden McKay– Advanced Horticulture, Band, Cinema; Haylee Roesch– ELA Literary Focus, Painting, Visual Arts, Psychology; Josie Sallows– Chemistry, Biology; Tiona Shurvell– Essential Math. R RSD EL A Bronze Medallion Award: Katherine Mazur. Minnedosa Trades Group Award: Ashton Burton/ Sam Wilman. MLA Outstanding Citizenship Award: Aiden Frey. Sandy Lake Lions’ Highest Standing in Biology/ Chemistry 40S: Josie Sallows. Sandy Lake Lions’ Highest Standing in Physics 40S: Katherine Mazur. Heritage Co-op Bursary: Tanner Hanson. Dr. A.S. Khandelwal Scholarship in Honour of Mrs. Indu Khandelwal: Josie Sallows. Dr. A.S. Khandelwal Scholarship: Katherine Mazur. MNU #73 (Local Nurses): Josie Sallows. Wasagaming Chamber of Commerce Award: Brady O’Neill. Erickson Chamber of
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Carberry Collegiate grad award Here and there and scholarship details By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press
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Thirty-eight Carberry Collegiate 2021 graduates received their diplomas, awards and scholarships Monday, June 28. Principal Bruce McCallum, vice principal Ryan Robson and science teacher Scott Baker handled the diploma presentations in the gymnasium, which was followed by the popular parade of graduates. Scholarship recipients Dale Jerome Memorial Bursary– $200 - Mitchel Hamilton; Neepawa Area Retired Teachers’ Association Student Award– $200 - Hannah Ramsey; HMS Insurance Scholarship– $200 - Hannah Ramsey; Carberry Arts Council Scholarship– $300 - Mathew Penner; Yellowhead Roadrunners’ Scholarship– $300 - Mitchel Hamilton; Carberry Firefighters’ Scholarship– $500 - Annika Duguay; Carberry Legion Branch 153 Bursary– $500 - Cyro Oliver; Heritage Co-op Scholarship– $500 - Cyro Oliver; Quenton Meyers-Gauthier Memorial Scholarship– $500 - Ava Amundsen; The CC Spirit Award/ Westoba Credit Union– $500 - Hannah Ramsey; De Winton IODE Scholarship– $500 - Mathew Penner; Westman Communications Group Scholarship– $500 - Katie Maendel; Town of Carberry Scholarship– $500 - Zara Dickson; RM of North Cypress/ Langford Scholarship– $500 - Kees Andriaansen ; Joyce Robinson Memorial Bursary for Medicine– $500 - Ava Amundsen; Don & Ruth Forbes Education Assistance Award– $700 - Jesse Gunn; Jack Lupton Memorial Scholarship Award– $700 Lian Flett; Carberry Elk’s/Pat Lupton Memorial Citizenship Scholarship– $750 - Jayde Nakonechny; Beautiful Plains Teachers’ Association Scholarship–
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$1,000 - Payton Dickson ; Beautiful Plains Teachers’ Association Scholarship– $1,000 - Katie Maendel; Sandhills Electric & Mechanical Scholarship– $1,000 - Ethan Bjarnason; McCain Scholarship– $1,000 - Annika Duguay; McCain Scholarship– $1,000 - Payton Dickson; McCain Scholarship– $1,000 - Jamie Holland; Mrs. A.K. & Inspector Butcher Scholarship– $1,320 - Lian Flett; Mrs. A.K. & Inspector Butcher Scholarship– $1,320 - Nicole Macapagal; Falk Pharmacy Health Science Scholar ship– $1,500 - Sara Waldner; Edith Alice Stevens Education Assistance Award– $2,000 - Katie Maendel; Edith Alice Stevens Education Assistance Award–
$2,000 - Cyro Oliver; T. Roy & Edith Bailey Memorial Scholarship– $2,000 - Jayde Nakonechny; Carberry Masonic Lodge #29 Award– $2,500 - Cassandra Crerar; CC Medal Scholarship/ Carberry & Area Community Foundation– $2,500 - Annika Duguay; CC Staff Award– $2,500 - Zara Dickson; Applied Arts, Trades & Technology Award– $2,500 - Annika Duguay; Gover nor General’s Medal & Scholarship– $3,000 - Sara Waldner. Grade 12 Honour Roll: Cassandra Crerar, Payton Dickson, Lian Flett, Katie Maendel and Cyro Oliver. Grade 12 Principal’s Honour Roll: Annika Duguay; Sara Waldner.
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• The Carberry Town Council June meeting was held in the municipal office with everyone present. Resignations were accepted with regret from Camille Anderson, admin. assistant, and Ian Van Nest, animal control officer. The RCMP reported that their district (Blue Hills) is short seven constables. Agreement was made to purchase a used fire pumper truck for $75,000. Realtor, Devin Waldner, approached council with a “food truck war” project at CPR Park on Mondays or Tuesdays (noon to 8:00 pm). After discussion, the project was approved. Discussion was held to live stream the council meetings. An “Owl” camera for this would cost $1,200-1,500. The tenders for the new town office will close soon. Dakota Ojibway First Nation was granted permission to use the CPRC facility July 2 for their 40th anniversary celebration free of charge. Salary negotiations were completed with the International Union of Engineers (Public Works) effective from June 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2023. Discussions were held with B & B Wells to develop and subdivide 25 lots in the south west area of Carberry. Fees would be needed for developing roads, sewer, lights and fire line. A new lift station for the sewer would be required. Some rate payers were annoyed that the Education
Tax rebate would not come until September. Accounts for $259,836.59 were approved for payment. • Results of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame Father’s Day baseball pool on Sunday, June 20 between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, which sold out a week early (100 squares for $100 each), include: Jake Penner, Plum Coulee, innings 1-4, $1,000 with the Orioles ahead 1-0; Dave Sheldon, Morden, $1,800 with the Blue Jays up 4-1 for three innings; Wes Powell, St. Boniface, $800 with the Blue Jays leading 6-4 in inning 8; Hank Lemoine, Winnipeg, $900 as Toronto was ahead 7-4 after the 9th inning. One of our eldest supporters, Noreen Gordon (97 years), had a square for her husband, Babe Gordon, great Belmont A’s pitcher of the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, was within one run of being a winner. Lane Curry (Morden) will be organizing future pools. If interested, phone 204-332-2391.
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Obituary Hal Jacobsen
On Thursday, June 24th, 2021, Hal Jacobsen passed away peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 67 years Thelma (nee Walls), daughter Lynn, son Ron (Sheila), grandchildren David, Amy (Justin), Kirsten (Scott), Eric, Michelle and 5 great grandchildren and survived by his sister Linda (Tom). He was born and raised in McCreary, Manitoba. In 1952, he began his career with RBC and was appointed many positions throughout Canada, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Nassau Bahamas, where he retired as Vice President Bahamas and Cayman Islands in 1992. He then took on the position as Honourary Consul For Canada in the Bahamas until his return to Canada. He and Thelma took up residence in Cobourg, where he enjoyed golfing at Dalewood. Hal dedicated his life to service and was an active Rotarian, receiving the Paul Harris Award, past President of the Bahamas Club and actively participated with the Waterfront Festival and Ribfest. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hal’s memory may be made to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice. Online condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com
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(nee Drysdale) Sept 06, 1929-June 23, 2021 It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Leila (Lee) Estelle Ormiston on June 23, 2021 at the Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg at the age of 91 years. Lee was born in Neepawa, MB. Leila(Lee) will be missed and fondly remembered by her son Larry (Linda) Ormiston, Grandson Brent (Stacey) Ormiston, GreatGrandson Sawyer Ormiston, Granddaughter Kristal Ormiston, Carol Ormiston (Keith) blended family Lindsay Lafond and fiance Colin McCulloch. Sister in Law Verna Ormiston. Lee was predeceased by her husband Robert Douglas Ormiston in 2004 and granddaughter Stacey Lynn Ormiston in 2002. Her brother Peter Deveson in 2014. Her brother in law Jim Ormiston in 2016. Lee was a delight to be around and made many friends over the years. Her quick wit and firecracker comebacks always made one laugh. Lee and Doug moved back to Neepawa in the early 70’s. The family had many great memories at the farm with the pool. Later in life Lee connected with her half brother Eric and his family whom she kept in contact with over the years. Meeting them brought her much comfort Lee loved to travel and spent many years with her husband Doug in places such as Texas, Mexico and Vancouver Island. They enjoyed travelling with Verna and Jim and bank associates. Later she enjoyed cruises with her good friends Joyce and Morris. She loved casino bus trips and was always up for a game of cards. Lee obtained her Hairdresser teaching certificate from Manitoba Technical Institute in 1956. A formal service will not be held but a small interment at Riverside Cemetery Neepawa at a later date. If you care to make a donation in Lee’s memory please consider Cancer Care Manitoba.
Debbie and Bill Smith of Neepawa, Manitoba have been married 40 years! These childhood sweethearts were married on July 4, 1981 in Neepawa. They raised five boys: Derrick, Roland, Dustin, Cole, and Jordan. They've got five grandkids too: Tamara, Payten, Lincoln , Gabriel, and Jocelyn. Marriage is a lot of work. Congratulations from everyone who loves you; we are all wishing you two many more trips around the sun.
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It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of Stanley Blahitka on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the age of 94. Stanley will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by Martha, his wife of 73 years, and his children Joan Smith (Bernie), Greg (Judy), Lorraine Hockin (Barry) and Carol Radu (Dave). He will also be missed by his grandchildren Susan Russell (Devin), Lori Smith (Jason), Brooke deBruin, Hayley Rockwell (Brenden), Hillary Blahitka (Ian), Ian Hockin (Sherrie) and Greg Hockin (Katie), Rachel Radu and Taylor Radu; and his great grandchildren Marcus, Tristan, Ronin, Kellen, Brooks, Carter, Remy and Drew. Stanley was born on May 20, 1926 in Valley River, MB, second of three sons to Alex and Anne. He attended Fairview School, where he met the love of his life, Martha Marcynuk. They were married June 7, 1947 and farmed their own land in the Sifton area. In 1957, Stanley and Martha, with three children, moved to Illinois, where he worked for his uncle building houses. Eventually, he had his own building and home improvement business. While in Illinois, Stan and Martha had three more children Timothy, Mark and Carol. Timmy died in 1964 at the age of three. In 1970, they returned to Canada and bought a ¼ section of land in Neepawa, where Stanley built the “house on the hill.” He also bought farmland in Franklin and established Franklin Fertilizer after realizing the need for liquid fertilizer in that area. Greg sprayed in the Franklin and Neepawa area while Stanley and Mark handled the farming. Tragedy struck again when Mark was in a fatal vehicle accident in 1984. Stanley continued to farm until his retirement. Stanley enjoyed farming, watching crops grow and harvesting them, gardening, fishing and playing cards. He also enjoyed traveling to new places and their winter home in Florida. He was always happy to see his children and spend time with them and their families. Also left to mourn his loss are brother Ernie (Louise), brother-in-law Ernie Marcynuk, sisters-in-law Sylvia and Olga Marcynuk, cousin Lorne Harrison and several nieces and nephews. Stanley was predeceased by two sons, Timmy and Mark, granddaughter Cynthia, parents, brother Archie, brothers- and sisters- in law and nephews. Stanley was sincere in heart and mind for what is right and just, dared to dream, seized opportunity, persevered and succeeded. What a beautiful memory he left behind.
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Ed passed away peacefully at Country Meadows Care Home in Neepawa, MB on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the age of 89 years. The family would like to thank the care home staff for their excellent care. Ed was born on the family farm near Fork River, MB and farmed the land until he retired. Ed was a gifted care giver to his father Peter and mother Jadwega until their passing. The family are truly thankful for this blessing. The family was thrilled to witness the marriage of Ed and Judith Morris on September 30, 2006 at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Neepawa, MB. Ed is survived by his wife Judith; Ed’s nieces and nephews, Jerry, Terry, Sally, Darren (Mrozowich), Donna, Patsy, Barry (Lundy), Raymond, Marylynn (Sellinger), Judy, Jerry, Bob (Weselowski), and sister-in-law Effie Mrozowich. Ed was predeceased by his parents Peter and Jadwaga, sisters Helen Weselowski, Anne Lundy, Stella Sellinger, and brother Walter Mrozowich. In his youth, Ed attended Fork River School. Ed learned from a young age all about working and helping on the farm. Ed loved farming. Ed also loved farm auctions, driving around in his pickup truck and socializing with his friends over a cup of coffee or a bottle of pop. Ed was a positive person who liked to laugh, he was hard working and a kind-hearted man. He will be missed by his wife, nieces, nephews and friends. Although he never had children of his own, his nieces and nephews brought him much love and joy. If wished, memorial donations may be made to Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0. Due to COVID-19 protocols, a private interment will be held at a later date. White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca
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The ideal candidate must possess the following: • High School graduate or equivalent; • Class I Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certificate or the willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment; • Be physically fit and able to perform the required tasks; • Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence as a minimum; • Be mechanically inclined and capable of operating and providing maintenances for municipal equipment; • Ability to work independently with minimal direction with a teamwork approach; Experience operating equipment (grader, tractor, mower) will be an asset. Additional training/safety certificates will be considered an asset. Please submit Resume, three work-related References and a copy of Manitoba Driver’s Licence to the address set out below. Applications should be marked Municipal Public Works, Working Supervisor and will be accepted until noon on July 16, 2021 by mail, delivery, fax or email. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Municipality of McCreary Attention: Lorna French, CAO P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: municipality@mccreary.ca
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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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SUMMARY: This position reports directly to the Golf Superintendent. Under the superintendent’s supervision, the assistant directs and participates in the maintenance of all golf course features, equipment, and facilities. The Assistant Superintendent may serve in the Golf Superintendent’s capacity in the event of their absence. MAJOR DUTIES: • Assist in the daily operations of Pleasant Valley Golf Course • Aids in planning and supervising the maintenance of greens, tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, etc... • Programming, repair, and maintenance of irrigations systems. • Assists Superintendent in the implementation of an overall turf health program. This includes aeration, topdressing, and the application of pesticides, fertilizer, & chemicals to golf course turf. • Operates an assortment of golf course equipment, including but not limited to: mowers, utility vehicles, sweepers, brooms, rollers, rakes, utility vehicles, loaders, compressors, trenchers, automobiles, etc… • Mows golf course turf and performs daily course setup duties. • Maintains and repairs golf course equipment. • Trims and removes trees and brush. • Performs any and all golf course tasks as required by superintendent. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: • Working knowledge of the maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs, bunkers, and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers and soil conditioners; herbicides and pest control methods and materials • Irrigation system operation, repair, and maintenance • Maintenance of golf courses and facilities • Equipment operation and maintenance procedures SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: • Operation of light and heavy equipment • Ability to keep and maintain daily records QUALIFICATIONS: • Possess, enrolled or seeking a degree in a turf grass management related field or applicable past experience (2 to 3 years of past golf course experience may be an applicable substitute). • A valid driver’s license • Must have or be prepared to obtain the following: Core, Landscape, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) Certification Licenses Submit resume to: Pleasant Valley Golf Club Box 490, Glenboro, MB. R0K 0X0 OR email: pleasantvallygolf@gmail.com
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Neepawa Titans announce plans for fall development camp By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The Neepawa Titans have unveiled details for its 2021 Development Camp. The event will be held from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa. This will be the first major team event with players to proceed since the MJHL cancelled its 2020-21 regular season, back in early November. The development camp will see all players guaranteed at least three games and one skill session, with camp to begin on Tuesday and conclude on Thursday.
At the completion of this camp the Titans coaching and scouting staff will provide the prospects with feedback on their performance and offer suggestions for training and improvement for the future. The camp will run under the COVID-19
Riverton, MB - Junction 329 & 8 – 2 Miles West on Hwy 329 Then 3 Miles North on Road 17 E Contact: 1-204-806-0987 Bidding Closes Thurs July 15th at 7:00 PM Case IH 9330 4WD Tractor PS, 4364 Hrs * JD 8440 4WD 1000 PTO, 4880 * Case IH 585 Dsl 3PH, FEL, 3500-4000 Hrs * CO-OP Volvo 650 Dsl, 7420 Hrs w FEL * CO-OP Volvo 800 Dsl, 6692 Hrs * Case VA – Motor Siezed * Hesston 8100 Dsl Cab Swather 21’ -919 Hrs * AC Gleaner L2 4WD Dsl Combine * NH TX68 Combine * GMC Top Kick Gas 6.0L w Grain Master 16’ B&H , 25,000 True KM’s w Safety * 3 More Older Trucks * JD 635 Tandem Disc 28’W* Harmon Rock O Matic 5800 Stone Picker * Rite Way RW120 12’ Rock Rake * Allis Chalmers HD5 Crawler * Int TD6 Crawler * Flexi Coil Air Seeder 800 36’ Cultivator & Flexi Coil 1610 Tank * 35 Pc Medium Size Grain Equip* Smaller Haying Equip * 3PH Equip* Granaries* Quad * Snowmobiles * Vehicles * Antique Equip * Farm Misc * Tools * Some Household *
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McSherry Auction Service Ltd. Online Timed Out Agriculture/Construction /Vintage Tractors & Snowmobiles Auction Sale For Mike & Theresa Kologie Anola, MB3 Miles North on Hwy 12 Then East 2 Miles on Springfield Rd Then South 200 Yards on Pleasant Rd #62150. Contact # (204) 223-0923 Bidding Closes Thurs July 22nd at 7:00 PM 88 Ford L9000 Tandem w 15’ Gravel B & H w Safety * Case 580C w FEL * JD350 Crawler w FEL & JD Back Hoe Attach * Int TD6 62 Series Crawler * Oliver 550 3PH * Oliver 88 * Case 930 * Cockshutt 30 Restored * Cockshutt 540 3PH Restored* 85 Fruehauf 48’ Semi Freight Trailer * 92 Pintle Hitch 22’ Flat Deck Tandem Dually * BH 16’ Tandem Livestock Trailer * 16’ Gooseneck Livestock Trailer * 36’ Steel Decked Hay Wagon * Vermeer 605 Super G RD Baler * Versatile 400 Swather * Hesston BP25 Bale Processor * Stone Fork Grapple For Skid Steer * Melroe 5B Plow * Int 310 15’ Discer Seeder * Rock O Matic 57 Stone Picker * More Haying & Grain Equip * 3PH Equip * Antique Equip * Farm Misc * Livestock Equip * Large Amount of Vintage Snowmobiles & Parts * 1972 Ski Doo TNT 340 Snowmobile * 1968 Alouette 297 Sachs Snowmobile * Polaris Indy Store 600 Snowmobile * Along w Tools * Yard Items * Guns *
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The Titan Classic announced The Neepawa Titans have partnered with the Neepawa Golf & Country Club on a brand new event. The first
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HyLife implements expanded animal care policy
Best in class program focuses on employee training and operational practices Press Release HyLife Foods HyLife Ltd is a company built on its core values, we do what we say and say what we do. As part of HyLife’s commitment to be the best food company in the world, HyLife has announced an expanded corporate animal care policy. A lready an industr y leader in animal welfare, the animal care policy includes compliances with the Animal Care Assessment, Canadian Quality Assurance, the Canadian Pork Excellence: Pig Care/ Pig Safe/Pig Trace, Pork Quality Assurance (for US Operations), and the Trucker Quality Assurance Standards. Some examples of the expanded HyLife Animal Care Policy include: • Mandatory Animal Care
training at on-boarding • Formal Animal Care training in the first four months after starting with HyLife • Regular formal revision and re-training for all employees every two years; • Yearly revision of animal handling and animal care for all employees; • Multiple and regular onfarm assessments of animal care; • Loading assessments for each site (or staff team) twice a year; • On-farm assessment of various practices: vaccination, weaning, processing, etc; • A “HyLife Hotline” to report under confidentiality any animal care issue. In addition to these procedures, HyLife has also improved transportation and trailer procedures, for example, investing in sideunload trailers to better care
for our hogs. “It is our moral and ethical obligation to treat animals humanely. said Grant Lazaruk, President and CEO of HyLife. “This responsibility extends to all of our employees to make animal welfare a top priority to ensure proper and humane animal care and handling.” HyLife has a track record of continuous improvement. In 2018, in response to an incident involving malfunctioning machinery, and a subsequent charge from CFIA, HyLife collaborated with CFIA recommendations and brought forward new processes and employee training as part of the company’s commitment to hold the highest standard in animal welfare. HyLife began in 1994 in Southeast Manitoba, when four farmers joined resour-
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respect and care. For more information, contact: Kevin Geisheimer Marketing and Events Manager Email: kevin. geisheimer@hylife.com.
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