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Manitoba has hit its second vaccine milestone as part of its ‘4-3-2-One Great Summer’ reopening path. As of Wednesday, July 7, more than 75 per cent of eligible Manitobans have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose and more than 53 per cent of people have received both vaccine doses, nearly a month ahead of schedule. Premier Brian Pallister noted that the provincewide efforts to tackle vaccine hesitancy and encourage Manitobans to roll up their sleeves continues. “Once again Manitobans have responded in record numbers to do their part to roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated,” said Pallister. “As we look forward to regaining more of our freedoms this summer as more and more Manitobans get fully vaccinated, the race against COVID is not over yet. We all have a part to play, and to anyone
who still needs their first or second dose, I want you to know that we still need you in this monumental, province-wide effort.” Public health officials with the province have recommended that at least one incubation period should pass between changing public health orders. As a result, Premier Pallister has noted that new public health orders are expected to be unveiled next week to reflect the immunization milestones achieved, and the state of COVID-19 in Manitoba at that time. “We will have more to say on this in the coming days,” said Pallister. “This is a marathon, it’s not a sprint. I understand your impatience, I have it too. But I also understand that we have to be careful, because we don’t want a bounce back of COVID. We’ve had that before. Nobody should be claiming victory in the middle of the battle and we’re doing our best to stay focused on beating COVID.”
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New manager of operations settles into position at Yellowhead Centre
By Eoin Devereux
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When the general public is eventually allowed back inside the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa, they’ll be welcomed by a fresh new face running the facility’s day to day operations. The Yellowhead board of directors recently confirmed that Lindsay Dayholos has been hired for the position of director of operations. She takes over the role that had been previously occupied by Chris Turner, who has moved on to a new career opportunity. A large part of the director’s job focuses upon the scheduling of events, overseeing of the financials and general day-to-day workings of the facility. Dayholos comes into the job with her connection to the Yellowhead Centre already well entrenched. Having grown up in Plumas, she had spent a fair amount of time on the Yellowhead ice as a hockey player, participating in
several games and tournaments over the years. Dayholos would then move on to the University of Manitoba in 2016 to pursue a diploma from the faculty of kinesiology and recreation management. Her bachelor’s degree would focus on the disciplines of recreation management and community development, which are a perfect fit for the operation of a sports arena and recreation/community hall. Ye l lowhe a d C ent r e board president Brian McCannell said that they are very pleased with the addition of Dayholos to the team. “[The board] was impressed with the passion she brings for sport and recreation and her commitment to the community. We feel like this is a good hire and we’re looking forward to seeing some of the fresh ideas she brings to the job,” said McCannell. In an interview with the Banner & Press earlier this week, Dayholos said that
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Lindsay Dayholos has stepped into the role of manager of operations for the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa.
the timing could not have worked out more perfectly, as she became aware of the job opening during her
last week of studies at the U of M. “I thought ‘Wow, what kind of timing is this?
It’s perfect,’” Dayholos noted. “I could not have asked for a better opportunity to present itself, at this point.” T he t ra nsit ion i nto her new role has been a bit different due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 restrictions. Though summer is a lull period for activity within the arena, the Yellowhead Hall is usually much busier than it’s been this year. Dayholos said the q u ie t e r t h a n nor m a l schedule has allowed her to ease into the job a bit more seamlessly. “ Wit h a l l t his t ime I have, I am learning the ropes. Talking with people, getting ideas and slowly learning. It’s been good,” stated Dayholos. “ We’re st ill planning, though, for a hectic fall and winter. Brian McCannell and the rest of the [ Yellowhead Centre] board has been very helpful with that. They’re very good to work with and very approachable.”
Second annual Dream Ride coming up this month
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
Fundraising for the second annual Dream Ride to help sick children’s dreams come true is well underway. The ride benefits the Dream Factory, a Manitobabased charity that offers kids with serious illnesses across the province the chance to live their dream. Last year, the inaugural Dream Ride saw 22 people participate, riding bikes in small groups through Riding Mountain National Park to raise over $20,000. “This year, we’re going to be doing the same thing,” noted Marsha Forgue, who is one of the Dream Ride organizers, along with her husband, Gary, and the Dream Factory. “There’s two [route] options, the 15 kilometres or 43 kilometres. And then if riders do want to do their own way, they could ride virtually that day on their own and do pledges,” she added. The date of the Dream Ride is slated for Saturday, July 24 this year. Already, the event has surpassed 2020’s number of participants, with 29 riders registered, as of July 5. The initial fundraising goal was set as $10,000, which they have already surpassed, with over $13,000 as of July 5. Forgue noted that their next goal for this year is to surpass last year’s total of $22,195.81. “We’d love to make or beat
2020,” she expressed. The participating riders have been collecting pledges, while raffles and draws have also been taking place to help with the fundraising effort. Prizes have been donated by numerous businesses and individuals and have been offered for early registrants, for riders’ fundraising goals and for anyone donating pledges to the riders. Forgue said that more winners will be picked as more prizes are donated. “For people that have pledged, there will be random prize draws leading up to the event,” she noted. To add even more to their final total, 50/50 tickets are now for sale, as well as merchandise featuring the Dream Ride 2021 logo. There is also a group that is planning to walk the 15km route, with all pledges gathered going to help rider Ken Pearson reach his personal fundraising goal of $5,000. Those who would like to pledge the Dream Walkers or join the group can contact Lori McIntosh, who is organizing the walk. Last year’s fundraising helped Logan Kilburn, a Neepawa resident who was diagnosed with cancer, realize his dream of visiting Disney Parks. “Because it went so well last year, we achieved that plus some other dreams,” noted Forgue. Continued on Page 3
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As for working with maintenance manager Mike Speiss and his staff, it has a lso been ver y positive, with Dayholos adding that she and Mike have been getting along great. “ We ta l k a lot and bounce a few ideas off one another. He’s shown me a lot of things around the rink, some of the tec h n ic a l a nd equ ip ment components of the operations that I don’t understand yet. We’re working well together, I would say.”
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Book sale coming to Margaret Laurence Home next week
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
The Margaret Laurence Home (MLH) has quickly pulled together an event for next weekend. While museums and galleries are still closed under provincial public health orders, using the grounds outside the building is still possible and that’s just what they’ll be doing. The MLH board has planned an outdoor used book sale, slated for July 16 and 17 in the yard of the hometurned-museum. On Friday the 16th, it will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on Saturday, it will go from 10:00 am to noon. “We have done a book sale in the past,” noted board member Rrain Prior. “It’s small, it’s out on the lawn of the Margaret Laurence Home, which is a museum, so it’s a public building,” she explained. “It’s been a really popular event before.” Currently, the provincial regulations allow for gatherings of up to 25 people on outdoor public property, so this was something the MLH board decided they would be able to do. Prior noted that member Brenda Fergusen was largely responsible for getting this event organized. “We are looking for donations of books right now, so people can drop those off,” added Prior. They will be accepting gently used book donations at the Margaret Laurence Home between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm daily, up until July 15. One of the main reasons they decided to do the book sale is to help raise funds for maintenance of the building. MLH will be incurring a rather large expense this year, as there is a need for a new roof on the building. Work on the roof is expected to begin in early fall this year. “There’s also other maintenance stuff in the house and because the museum couldn’t open last year, we had no income, no sales from the gift shop, we had no tours, so last year hurt as far as our income goes,” shared Prior. “So this [book sale] probably will go a long way, we hope, to helping that out.”
Previously planned event cancelled There was going to be a different event this month that MLH had been planning for quite a while, but it had to be cancelled. Back in March, the board had announced their plans to do a “Gallery in the Garden” event, featuring several different local gardens acting as outdoor galleries where artists would display their work. Because the gardens were all on private property, and there are stricter regulations on private gatherings, the MLH board decided it wouldn’t be possible to go ahead with it. “About a month ago, we decided that we just didn’t have enough time left to promote it even if [the provincial restrictions] did open up in time,” explained Prior. She noted at the time when they decided to cancel it, gatherings on private property were not allowed at all and they didn’t want to have to rush the planning if all of a sudden things did open up to allow visitors on private property. “It actually opened a lot since then, [but] we’re still only at 10. So even right now, we couldn’t do it and I have no idea what’s going to come in the next few weeks, so it really just wasn’t possible to do it at that time and we didn’t think it would be possible by the time it came around.” Despite the pandemic putting a damper on the garden party for this year, MLH has conf irmed that they are planning to do this event next year, instead. In terms of when the museum might be able to open this summer, it all depends on whether the public health orders will allow for it. Prior noted that they have summer workers keeping the place maintained and as soon as the province announces that it’s allowed, they’ll be ready. “When we can open, we are ready to go,” she stressed. The plan would be to remain open until the Labour Day long weekend in September, after which they’ll be available for tours by appointment only. “If we’re allowed to let you in, we will let you in,” stated Prior.
Brandon duo receiving support from Dream Ride Continued from Page 2 This year, the funds raised will be going to two sisters from Brandon, two-year-old A ria and four-year-old Brie, who have been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) and Ewing Sarcoma, respect ively. “If we could make their dream and many other dreams come true, that wou ld b e g r e at ,” e xpressed Forgue. Those wanting to get
involved with the 2021 Dream Ride, from making a donation, to purchasing merchandise, to registering as a rider, can visit the website at https:// secure.qgiv.com/event/ dreamride21/ or find the event page on Facebook, titled Dream Ride 2021 in support of The Dream Factory. The Facebook event page also features information on some of the riders, the prize draws, the link to the 50/50 raff le and more.
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Homebodies
By Chad Carpenter
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And so I said goodbye
The past: a good place to M visit, poor place to live O Right in the
ur knowledge of history, or more precisely, our lack of knowledge, has come around to bite us big time. Take Bishop Grandin Boulevard in Winnipeg. I have studied a lot of history, ever since my school days in the 1950s and ‘60s. I can actually remember well over 60 years of history. That’s what happens when you get older. That said, I hardly knew Bishop Grandin existed before the south Winnipeg highway was named after him. A quick check on Wikipedia shows, “Venerable Vital-Justin Grandin (8 Feb. 1829 3 June 1902) was a Roman Catholic priest and bishop that dedicated his life in the defense of the rights of native North Americans[1]. He served the Church in the western parts of what is now Canada both before and after Confederation. He is also the namesake or co-founder of various small communities and neighbourhoods in the Province of Alberta, Canada– especially those of francophone residents.” He felt that the traditional lifestyle of Canada’s Indigenous people was going to end in extinction. He promoted residential schools. Whether his intentions were honourable or not, many aspects of the residential schools idea became a disaster. As we go through an ongoing review of our past mistakes, I am appalled by people who hate studying history but are shocked when their lack of knowledge of that same history ambushes them. I like history and studying history is to know neepawa
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Ken Waddell what shaped our country and why we do the things we do. We need to study our history and, more importantly, learn from our history. If we don’t, we will keep on tearing huge holes in our social fabric as we repeat the mistakes of the past. There are realities that we need to recognize. All our past leaders had good points and bad. Some of the bad stuff was intentional. Some was by accident or f lowed out of ignorance. Those realities applied to all leaders, at all levels and in all groups. We need to study our history with a view to learning from it. Here’s some examples. Our first prime minister, John A. Macdonald, was an ambitious visionary. Without his vision and drive, we would all be deciding today if we were Democrats or Republicans. Check it out, it’s true. We almost didn’t make it as a country. Macdonald was an alcoholic. It’s been joked that if his statues drank as much as he did, they would fall over on their own. In the course of his very long political career, he also did some very sketchy things. Look it up. His most famous successor, Wil-
fred Laurier, was far from perfect. Louis Riel was a great visionary, a man of strong Catholic Christian faith. He did great things and some bad stuff too. You can review the whole history of Canada and not one person, not one, is totally pure. Whether it be motives or actions, there were f laws. I face my own f laws every day, it’s a struggle. A country is no different. God gives us a new day every morning and we need to both examine and honour our past, as individuals and as a nation. In so doing, we will learn from the past so we have a better future together. We need to engage with each other, learn from each other. Bickering, yelling, burning churches, tearing down people or statues only hinders us as we proceed. Let’s learn from our past, the good and bad, and then live abundantly in the present so that we can have a future. 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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ost of you know how important my dogs are to me, how they enrich my life with unreserved love and affection, how their needs prompt me to be more active and alert than I may otherwise be. Henry Hoover and Miss Daisy were littermates, just turning 12 years old. It has been Miss Daisy that has needed the most care, has the most tummy troubles, has most food reactions, is the more reserved and is also the louder one. She joined our home months later than her brother and bonded with Ed, tolerated the rest of us. It was Hoover that needed to say goodbye. I have had other dogs, farm dogs, dogs that I loved fiercely. You know that farm dogs have a job to do, and you know that they don’t live forever. Bo Jangles was an inside/outside dog, loved fig newton cookies and jelly beans– except for black ones. He had a repertoire of tricks and at the crinkle of a cookie or candy wrapper, he spun through them all and waited for a reward. His death was unwarranted, his body found in a far field in spring with a wire twisted around his neck. He did not deserve that, he never wandered or intruded, was kind and gentle. Determined not to have another dog, we resisted. Until a stray appeared on a day when our youngest was home alone. When she called, checking in, she mentioned that the dog looked hungry. Asked what she found to feed him, she sheepishly admitted she thawed a pound of hamburger, and ‘he really liked it!’ Joe Joe stayed. Joe loved truck rides, willing to stand on the roof of the truck for the perfect view of what lay ahead. He also has a penchant for porcupines… knew the drill, open the car door and head for the vet. We had to be rather careful with him, one quill seemed to have snuck under the skin of his nose and headed to the brain. A jar to the head caused seizures, and being a car chasers, there were some close calls. Joe could tell time, waited for the school bus and his playmate every school day. Joe made the move from the farm to the acreage along with Flintstone, a border collie we inherited. They were great companions, learning to cross the highway by going through the culvert. There was the night the coyotes called him down the trail and he never returned. Good dog, life well lived and well loved. Flintstone was with us for several years. He hated thunderstorms, could break down a door to get into the house. Gentle through and through, loyal to his first family and accepting of us as caregivers. Flintstone knew when it was Friday and the kids were coming out. One day, when he was old, he had an episode and we called a vet to help him across the river. It was an honour to dig his grave. Henry Hoover did not suffer long. One morning, I knew it was his time to leave. His eyes were clear, and his message was as well. And this time, I cried, I cried ugly.
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A lasting obligation
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egan was just five years old when she stood on a street corner in her home town holding a brightly coloured sign. She couldn’t read the words on the sign. Nor could she understand the hate those words conveyed. As far as she was concerned, she was on an outing with her siblings and cousins. In the years that followed, she learned what those words meant and, for a several years, she defended both the message they contained and her right to share it. Megan’s full name is Megan Phelps-Roper. Her grandfather is the now deceased Fred Phelps, the controversial former pastor of Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas. WBC’s message and the methods they used to spread it (like demonstrations at funerals of American soldiers killed in action) are well-known. What isn’t as well-known are the manipulative, dictatorial and often violent means Fred Phelps used to keep his congregation (made up almost exclusively of his family) from
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Neil Strohschein straying from “the truth” as he perceived, taught and practiced it. That part of WBC’s story is now being told by members of his family (four children and at least 20 grandchildren) who have left the church and, in some cases, have also left the faith. Along with her sister Grace, Megan PhelpsRoper left WBC in 2012. She shares her story in the book “Unfollow– A Story of Loving and Leaving Westboro Baptist Church.” Phelps-Roper’s life began to change in 2009, when she took to Twitter as a means of, as she put it, “spreading the message.” Most of the responses to her posts were just as hateful as her original posts had been. She responded with Bible verses, a quote or two from pop culture and smiley faces. Most conversations
ended right there. But a few people asked sincere questions. They wondered how someone as well educated as she was could be so filled with hate toward those who did not share her religious, social or political views. She wondered how they could fail to see the logic in and correctness of her views. So the dialogue began. Before long, she saw significant inconsistencies in WBC’s message. She also learned that those WBC had targeted (specifically Jewish people and members of the LGBTQ community) were not the horribly depraved people she had been told they were. She quickly reached the point where she knew she had to leave– and did. Since leaving W BC, Phelps-Roper has become an outspoken advocate
thought occurred what would happen if I would fall asleep in my chair and not wake up. It would be ok, because I am ready to meet my Creator. But we survived. The birds are coming out of their
hiding places and are singing their songs in the trees. A fresh breeze is coming in through my open windows. Another thought comes to mind, where a whole town burned to the ground because of wildfires. Not everyone has been accounted for. Many people are still missing in Florida, where part of an apartment complex collapsed.
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t has been a week that will be remembered in history. Temperatures soared into the 40°C in the western part of Canada and many people, especially the elderly, succumbed to the effects of the heat. The
for equality, tolerance and dialogue among people with radically differing views. In a recent interview, she told of a challenge she received from a Jewish friend she met on Twitter. “You have caused much damage by some of your actions,” he said. “Having left WBC, you now have a lasting obligation to do everything you can to make things right.” Her response was expressed in a TED talk she gave a few years ago. “I wrote an apology for the harm I had caused,” she said. “But I knew that an apology would not be enough. The best I could hope for was to build a new life and try to undo some of the damage that I had done.” Wise words for all of us, especially today. Our experiences may not have been as traumatic as hers, but each of us has had at least one or two occasions when our actions have caused others a great deal of pain. We’ve made apologies, but now we need to begin a new life, heal the hurts where we can and make sure that these mistakes don’t happen again. We never know when it is our turn to meet our Creator. Are we ready? Have we settled our accounts here on earth with Jesus, family and friends? Jesus tells us several stories in Luke 12 that we need to be ready to meet Him. He could come back at any time or could call us Home when not expected. We need to be ready.
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Thumbs down to the stores in Neepawa and all us customers, who all leave a lot of money there, who expect the people to buy or pay for grocery bags and drag these bags from one store to the next. If it weren’t for the people coming through those doors, the doors would be closed forever. They should be made to supply bags that are degradable. We are all paying for too much for food. With meat at $15 to $20 per pound. Who can afford this? How much worse can it get? Eva Wutke Glenella, MB Thumbs up to the Lions Club of Neepawa for letting us and our classes use Pioneer (Stoney Creek) School. The Grade 2 teachers of Hazel M. Kellington School Neepawa, MB
A double thumbs up to the Salvation Army, Amanda Naughton-Gale and her staff. They were there when we needed them, and they were there big time! They helped us more than you could imagine. Hugs and thanks xoxo. Cheryl Speiss Neepawa, MB
Thumbs sideways to the way some items are listed on swap and shops. They are either new or used. There is no such thing as “nearly new” when listing items. These things should be called, “I cleaned them very well”. Jim Krzyzaniak Neepawa, MB Send your thumbs up or down our way! Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. email: news@neepawabanner.com
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In your column, “Manitoba–How do we measure up?” on June 25, you provide information that leads north, then do an about face and head south, like any good Conservative. You mention that North Dakota has more than double the medical facilities that Manitoba has, even though they have only 58 per cent as much population. Add to that insult the fact that the Pallister government has been working diligently for five years to reduce our medical capability. Then you point out that ND had 111,000 cases of COVID-19, compared to 55,000 cases in MB. ND had nearly 1,600 deaths, MB had 1,100. With so much smaller population and more than double the medical facilities, this hardly sounds like a success story to me. Yet later in your editorial, you advocate going to their private insurance, private health care system. What the Hell are you thinking? The question that Conservatives never consider is this. Who is paying for those extra facilities in the U.S.? You may argue that they are paid for by corporate profits. And technically, you are correct. Our public system is paid for by taxes. But where do taxes come from? They come from all of us, according to our ability to pay. So where do corporate profits come from? They come from all of the people who use the system, paying for the costs plus a profit margin. In both cases, medical facilities are paid for by the people. More toys, more costs, pure and simple. I suggest that your own figures prove the superiority of a publicly funded system. Results count most. Many of us cannot believe that medical insurance can cost over $1,000 a month and still leave you with a substantial deductible or a co-pay of up to 20 per cent. My brother became close friends with a doctor who came to Neepawa from the U.S. Brother asked him why he came. The doctor’s answer, “When a patient comes to me, I can be the best doctor that I am capable of being. I do not have to look in your wallet first. I came here because I was tired of sending little children home to die, simply because their parents were not rich enough to afford the insurance.” We have wait lists, but I will not be sent home for lack of money. Be careful what you wish for. Leonard Paramor Arden, MB
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Queen Victoria was very important in the creation of what is today a totally free and independent country, that is (thankfully) not part of the United States of America. I am proud to be Canadian. I think people should appreciate a little more the history of this country, because we were a British colony for quite some time. This is a fact, plain and simple! I am not of British ancestry, but English is my mother tongue. As much as the colonial endeavours of European empires from the past were sometimes ruthless in their conquests, which is unfortunate and disheartening for sure, we should strive to keep building a nation that respects and values every citizen, including LGBT rights, religious freedom, equality of the sexes, access to free health care for all citizens... and all the things that we uphold as important and worthy of a nation. I have been to Pow Wows and have seen many other non-Indigenous people there too, taking in the Indigenous people’s culture and their ways as inextricably a part of what makes Canada so amazing! Continued on Page 15
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Canada awakens from a severe case of First Nations veterans historic amnesia Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen
Last week, I talked about the veterans and the problems they faced upon returning from the WWI and WWII. The First Nation veterans had it even harder. During World War I, First Nations were exempted from draft because they were not considered “citizens” of Canada. The Indian Act restricted their rights, including the right to vote, as Canada viewed the First Nations as an inferior race. Despite this, over 4,000 First Nations people volunteered to serve their country. Their hunting skills, stealth and endurance proved invaluable to the front line. Many became snipers, as they were effective marksmen with patience, or they became scouts that went behind enemy lines to determine the enemy’s position and strength. “The war proved that the fighting spirit of my tribe was not squelched through reservation life. When duty called, we were there, and when PHOTO PROPERTY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CANADA we were called forth to fight for the cause of civilization, To m m y P r i n c e w a s our people showed all the bravery of our warriors of old.” awarded two gallantry - Mike Mountain Horse, First World War veteran. medals for his military Overseas in the front lines, they were accepted as equals. ser vice during World Exposed to new ideas and expectations, First Nation vet- War II. erans were optimistic about receiving equality in Canada when they returned home. They soon found that the pensions and other rights that were given to non-First Nations veterans did not apply to them. They were wards of the government and therefore not entitled to any help from Veterans Affairs, as they already received help from the Government. Nothing had changed. If they received any help financially, it was transferred to the Department of Indian Affairs for administration. The Department of Indian Affairs decided that the “Indian character” was incapable of handling their own affairs and doled out what and when they saw fit. The veterans who returned with weakened lungs because of mustard gas attacks were more susceptible to developing tuberculosis and other respiratory illnesses. Some came home with missing limbs, other injuries and the Spanish flu. Like their non-First Nations veterans, many came home with the mental injury of war and faced alcohol addictions to dull that pain. The wives of these veterans struggled to survive when the men were away. When they came home wounded in body and spirit, without any aid from the government, things only got worse. Despite protests from the First Nations, Canada continued on with policies of discrimination and assimilation. When Canada declared war on Germany on Sept. 10, 1939, well over 4,000 First Nations people responded to the call, fighting in every major battle and campaign of the conflict. Racism reared its ugly head when the air force had specified that recruits be of “pure European descent” and the Royal Canadian Navy applicants were to “be a British born subject, of a White Race.” This restriction was rescinded in 1940 for the Air Force and 1943 for the Navy. Highly decorated First Nations veteran from Manitoba, Sergeant Thomas Prince, stated that he “wanted to show they [Indians] were as good as any white man.” Show them he did. Tommy Prince became the most decorated Indigenous war veteran whose medals included the Military Medal, the American Silver Star and six service medals. Prince served with First Special Service Force that the German soldiers renamed the Devil’s Brigade. When he came home, Prince fought for the rights of the First Nations. When he died in 1977, the decorated war hero was homeless. When the First Nations veterans returned home, they discovered they were no longer considered Indians because the Indian Act stated that Indians away from the reserve for four years were no longer Indians. The Department of Veterans Affairs excluded First Nation veterans and their families from many of the post-war programs that they offered to the other returning veterans. At home, First Nations leaders argued that “if our young men are good enough to wear the King’s uniform, they should have the same civil rights and privileges as our white brothers have.” Despite their contributions to the war effort, when their uniforms came off, in the words of one veteran “they were just another Indian.” The lives of numerous Indigenous veterans ended in despair and poverty as they faced the atrocities of war without the needed support. While fighting overseas, the First Nations soldiers must have missed their traditional foods. In tribute to those brave veterans, from an important food source for prairie peoples, a saskatoon recipe.
Saskatoon puffed pancakes 2 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 cups washed saskatoons 4 eggs 1 tsp. almond extract
3/4 cup milk 3/4 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the butter in a 10 inch oven proof pie pan or dish. Place in the oven for a few minutes for the butter to melt. Add the saskatoons and lemon juice. In a blender, blend all the other ingredients, but do not overmix. You can mix these in a bowl with a whisk if you prefer. Pour over the saskatoons. Bake for 20-30 minutes until the top of the pancake is golden brown. Take out of the oven and serve immediately.
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t appears that Canadians recently learned that Canada is not everything they thought it was, and it’s shaken many of them to the core. With the recent discovery of now over 1,000 bodies in unmarked graves at former residential schools across the country, people have awakened from what could be called a severe case of historic amnesia. This disturbing part of our history, up until recently, was a blind spot for most of us. In a poll com m i ss ioned by t he Canad ian Race Relation Foundation and the Assembly of First Nations, two-thirds of the Canadians surveyed said that they knew a little or nothing about the history of this country’s residential school system. The poll was taken just days after the discovery of 215 Indigenous children’s remains in Kamloops, BC. I wish I could say that I was fully aware of the truth beforehand, but that’s not the case. I had only a vague understanding of the history, but like so many other Canad ians, Kamloops was my moment of shattered ignorance.
Ancient history? The pur pose of the residential schools was to indoctrinate Indigenous children into the “proper/ civilized” society. It saw them taken from their families and unable to see them for months or years at a time, forced to speak a language that was not their own, pray to someone else’s God and to submit to someone else’s monarchy. A version of that mandate was still being enforced until 1996, the year the last of these schools closed.
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I was already 23-yearsold at that time. My high school diploma is f ive years older than the end of residential schools…That might be the best example, but here are some others to give better context: • The 1994 Keanu Reeves/ Sandra Bullock blockbuster motion picture Speed is older; • Wonderwall, the 1995 #1 hit song from British group Oasis is older; •The first three seasons of the TV show “Friends” are older than the end of residential schools. Please understand that I’m not trying to be f lippant here with these examples, I just want to present the proper cultural perspective for any of you that want to say that this is all “ancient history”. The trauma of residential schools haunt survivors who are much younger than me, and perhaps much younger than you. A difficult truth to acknowledge The Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2008 and investigated the residential school system’s legacy. The findings were detailed in a report made public in 2015 and laid bare the harsh physical, emotional and sexual abuse that was inf licted on First Nations
children. All the facts have been out there and available for the last six years. So why are we as a nation all so shocked by the recent details? Perhaps it’s a case that, for far too long, our history books have not given an accurate account of Indigenous people. The pages of history are always written by the “winners”, so if those victors view an entire culture as “savage”, then doesn’t that make it easier to view them as wholly disposable, and therefore ignorable? Or perhaps it’s because the text books used for generations to cover Canadian history weren’t talking about residential schools, because it was still going on. Anyone reading these words was not directly responsible for the creation of Canada’s residential schools, but what we do w it h t h is i n for mat ion next will entirely be our responsibility. Is this an eye opening moment for Canada, or are we going to go back to sleep? Disclaimer: Column like I see ‘em is a monthly opinion column for the Neepawa Banner & Press. The views expressed are the writer’s and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press.
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1971: Franklin landmark closes its doors
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Friday, July 7, 1911 Neepawa girls baseball team won the $30 prize at Shoal Lake picnic on Wednesday. Eden baseball team won from Kenton, but lost to Strathclair. 100 years ago, Friday, July 8, 1921 Arden: Several of our townspeople had their cows put in pound this week. What about the band of horses that are always on the street? 90 years ago, Friday, July 10, 1931 E d e n : Tw e n t y - o n e members were in attendance at the meeting of the Woman’s Association, held on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W. Campbell. 80 years ago, Tuesday, July 8, 1941 F lt. L ieut. John McMurchy visited with his mother Saturday enroute to North Battleford. 70 years ago, Thursday, July 5, 1951 A picnic was held at Riverbend Park Sunday on the occasion of T. H. Pilgrim’s 87th birthday. There were 18 present including Mr. and Mrs. Pilgrim, their family and relatives. Visiting at the Pilgrim home last weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pilgrim and children, of Winnipeg; Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Cooney, of Gladstone; Elaine and Donna Lawrence of Maple Creek, Sask., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gatland of Winnipeg. 60 years ago, Tuesday, July 11, 1961 Dr. John W. Coutts, son of J. Wallace Coutts, of Neepawa, has been appointed head of the chemistry department at Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois. 50 years ago, Thursday, July 8, 1971 “You never miss the water until the well runs dry.” We in Frank lin are finding these wise words to be true as we drive in or through the village and see the doors of Freeman’s Solo Store closed to business.
This impressive landmark h a s a lw ay s b een a n important part of Franklin. It was new in the year 1908, when Franklin was very prosperous and had many businesses. In fact, it was built in the year 1906 by brothers, George and John Kerr... The owners were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Anderson. Mr. Anderson had come west from Woodstock, Ontario, and after taking up a homestead he decided to keep store in Franklin... This was the village general store, where Mr. A nder son kept ma ny different things, because the demands were varied in such a large rural community. People came from Clarksville, Springhill, Glendale and Edna, as well as Franklin. They travelled by sleigh, cutter or van in winter, and wagon or buggy in summer, to tie their horses, mules or oxen to Anderson’s hitching post in front... The Andersons had one daughter, Gladys, and a son, Alex… In early days, there was a fine hall over Anderson’s store... This hall was in use until Franklin Memorial Hall was built in the year 1920. On the north-east corner was the post-office and Alex Anderson was postmaster for many years. Following his death, his sister, MRs. P. A. Reid took over, and she was in charge as postmistress for 36 years. Then Anderson’s store became the Franklin’s Supply Co., and had three different managers. One was Mr. Ritchie, another Samuel Wa l lace, who married a local girl, Lena Woodill. In 1915, the Franklin Supply Co. store was to be sold and thus began the era of the Freemans of Franklin. Until the year 1971– 56 years later– this store was owned and operated by Freemans. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Freeman and the older members of their family came from the City of L ondon , E n g l a nd to Franklin, Man., in the year 1908. Mr. Freeman tried papering and painting in P. J. McDermott’s store. In 1915, he purchased Franklin Supply and went into business. Mr. Alex Broady assisted as clerk… [Mr. Freeman’s] daughter, Clara, clerked in his store for five years. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Freeman (Ann Orr) joined as junior partners in the
Fred Freeman Store in the year 1920, and with Mr. Freeman’s passing in 1947, they became the owners. But Ernest Freeman had become interested in storekeeping in the year 1934 and for ten years the business was known as Freeman Brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Freeman became owners in the year 1957, after the sudden death of Robert Fr e e m a n . T he s t or e became Freeman’s Solo Store and was completely modernized… Among clerks in this store over the years were Nona Vinnell, Ann Vinnell, Mrs. Glen Pedersen, Beth Crooks, Lynn Stewart, Francis J. White, Keith Freeman and Beverly Freeman. E r n ie w a s n’t on l y s t or e k e e p e r, he w a s postmaster, gas pump attendant, president for this and secretary for that, paymaster for the elevator, Clerk of Sessions in the community; Arbor Day specialist when it came to cleaning and mowing the church yard, the Franklin play yard, the manse yard, or his own yard... Mrs. Ernie Freeman also contributed her share to store work and the community.
40 years ago, Thursday, July 9, 1981 A controversial bylaw allowing group homes in Neepawa passed its first hurdle Tuesday night, June 30, at a town council meeting... M ayor Homer Gi l l withdrew at the start of the meeting, explaining that he was obliged to do so under the Municipal Act, due to the fact that he has a financial interest in the transaction. Council lor Chr is Heywood was the sole councillor to vote against the amending bylaw. It was supported by councillors Bennett, Durston, Forsman and White. 30 years ago, Monday, July 8, 1991 History was made on June 1, June 2, 1991 as Knox Presbyterian Church celebrated 114 years of the congregation and 100 years of the church building, which was declared a heritage site, October 1989. 20 years ago, Monday, July 9, 2001 The number of living k idney transplants
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This landmark store in Franklin closed its doors in 1971. It was 30 ft wide and 60 ft long. Pictured out front are Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Freeman, Keith and Beverly.
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Symbolic handprints spread across Neepawa Handprints will be removed in future, but Town open to considering permanent monument
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press Residents and visitors may have noticed a change in Neepawa recently. On Saturday, July 3, orange handpr ints spr ung up around the community, predominantly on landmarks such as street light posts, signs, garbage and recycle bins. The appearance of the handprints follows the continuing discovery of unmarked graves of Indigenous children at residential school sites across Canada. The identity of the individual(s) who created the display are not known at this time. The town’s response While the act is vandalism under the Criminal Code of Conduct, Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon noted in a media release on the incident that, due to the extenuating circumstances, the community leaders understand
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Pictured are some of the handprints that can now be seen in Neepawa. The prints, symbolizing the bodies of Indigenous children found at Canada’s former residential schools recently, can be found along Mountain Ave.
there is more significance behind the action. “As we ref lect on the recent and timely display of handprints in our community, we unself ishly
begin to understand and acknowledge the enormity of ongoing discovery of children’s remains at residential school sites across Canada,” said Mc-
Cutcheon. “Moving forward, we all need to acknowledge the Indigenous children whose lives ended much too early and participate in the healing process
for the survivors and their families.” McCutcheon added, “Every community, large or small, must do its part.” As for when the hand-
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prints will be cleared off the surfaces, town administration are unsure of an exact timeframe for the removal. Council will likely discuss the matter at their next meeting, scheduled for mid-July. McCutcheon indicated, however, that the handprints may gain a permanent place within the town. “In recognition of promoting and advancing the healing process, the Town of Neepawa will be carefully considering the relocation of the symbolic handprints to a more honourable and respectful permanent site,” said McCutcheon. According to an article posted by CTV News on July 4, the remains of over 1,300 Indigenous children have been found at the former residential school sites that have been searched thus far. Due to reports of incomplete records, the true number of deaths that occurred at these facilities may never be known.
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Pat Angers hits Neepawa GCC looking forward a hole-in-one to hosting Provincial Amateur Golf Championship
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Congratulations to Pat Angers, who recently shot a hole-in-one at the Neepawa Golf & Country Club. Angers’ incredible accomplishment was during his round at the Neepawa Senior Open, on hole #4, which is a par-3 and 148 yards. The feat was witnessed by Pat’s son Mike Angers and sons-in-laws Dave Chyzyk and Allan Sneesby. It was his first one ever hole-in-one. The 82-year-old Angers ended up finishing up the round with a respectable 81 on the day.
Minnedosa hosts Westman Junior Golf Tour event Neepawa’s Hayden Delaloye claims longest drive accolade
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Some of Western Manitoba’s top teen golfers assembled in Minnedosa on Wednesday, June 30, for the start of the Westman Junior Golf Tour schedule. The one day event at the Minnedosa Golf and Country Club featured competition in three different age categories (12-and-under, 14U and 16U). N e e p aw a ’s H ayd e n Delaloye participated in 16-and-under competition, which featured a match play for mat with seven head-to-head matches scheduled. In his matchup, Delaloye was able to defeat Foster Cou-
vier of Miniota. Delaloye was also attributed with the longest drive of the event. Unfortunately, the Banner & Press was unable to confirm the distance of the drive by the publication deadline. Other local golfers who competed in the 16U category were Ethan Laliberte and Richard Everett, both of Minnedosa. They were defeated by Foxx McColl, of Elkhorn and Zos Giordani-Gross from Brandon, respectively. In the 14-and-under category, Jaxon Jacobson of Brandon, was victorious, shooting a 5-over 77. Hunter Oakden, also of Brandon, won the 12U event with a round of 88.
The Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC) is primed and ready to soon welcome and challenge the province’s very best amateur golfers. The Nott Autocorp Men’s Amateur Championship is scheduled to take place in Neepawa from July 15 to 18. The tournament style format will see 120 players play on the first and second day of the event, with the field being cut down to 60 for the final two days of competition. Neepawa previously hosted the Men’s Amateur back in 2013. NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron said hosting an event of this caliber is a great chance to showcase both the course and the community.
He noted that a lot of work has been ongoing over the last few weeks to make sure Neepawa is ready to go. The preparations however, have not gone by without a few notable challenges. The first was all the uncertainty surrounding provincial COVID-19 restrictions. Cameron said that if the stringent provincial guidelines that had in place in May had remained, the tournament in its’ entirety could have been in jeopardy. “There was some uncertainty, but the loosening of the restrictions has allowed us to open things up and get back some kind of normal. It’ll allow us to golf in groups and that makes the scheduling of start times for the players a bit easier. I’m not sure if there was any possible way, under
the previous restrictions to operate [the Men’s Amateur], but has opened us up and enabled us to move ahead on this tournament,” said Cameron. Another concern over the last few weeks has been the hot, dry weather and its impact on the course itself. Cameron stated CGSA grounds superintendent Mark Krutkewich and the groundskeeping staff at the golf course have done an exceptional job, considering the weather conditions. “The dry conditions have made life a little bit more hectic for our maintenance crew. You can only irrigate what’s can be irrigated. Our sprinkler system is able to hit our fairways, greens and tees, so some of our roughs are a bit dry. Our guys, however, have done a great job of maintaining
what they can maintain. And, especially with some of the stuff we’re trying to grow in. There’s still repairs and upgrades being done to deal with the flood from last year and they’ve done an exceptional job to get it to where it needs to be,” Cameron stated. “We’ve had a couple representatives with Golf Manitoba here recently, who were just out for our Senior Tournament, just checking out the course and they raved about how good it was, after seeing pictures of how bad it was after the flood. Yeah, Mark Krutkewich and his crew have done an exceptional job getting it to where it is now. Golf Manitoba is feeling really good about where we’re at. They trust us to host events like this and we always try to put on a pretty good show for them.”
Troy Sambrook wins Neepawa Senior Open Championship Flight
First Flight
Second Flight
1st: Troy Sambrook. 74 2nd: Merv Spence. 75 3rd: Mike Berney 76
1st: Darren Blake 81 2nd: Mike Levandosky 81 3rd: Pat Angers 81
1st: Terry Szucki 86 CB 2nd: Jim White 86 CB 3rd: James Assiniboine 86 CB
Third Flight
Fourth Flight
Fifth Flight
1st: Jim McMunn 89 CB 2nd: Alvin Smoke 89 CB 3rd: Don Barilla 89 CB
1st: Dan Hackewich 93 CB 2nd: Shawn McCutcheon 93 CB 3rd: Gene Banks 93 CB
1st: Grant McKelvy 95 CB 2nd: Alex McIntosh 95 CB 3rd: Lynn Madsen 95 CB
Sixth Flight
Seventh Flight
Closest to the pin
1st: Leonard Birch 100 CB 2nd: Kevin Paramor 100 CB 3rd: Ernie Kuharski 100 CB
1st: Ted Wiebe 108 2nd: Andy Poulton 109 CB 3rd: Al Walker 109 CB
#4 Pat Angers (Hole-in-one) #8 Al McMannus 15” #12 Frank Porada 45”
Note: A “flight’ refers to the division of golfers within a tournament. Each “flight” consists of golfers of roughly a similar skill level and is determined by handicaps. CB indicates a Tie Breaker. Ties were broken by a) Lowest gross for back 9; b) Lowest gross score for 18th hole; c) Lowest gross score for holes 16,17,18; d) lowest gross score on last 6 holes.
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Carberry Collegiate academic awards By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press Carberry Collegiate under-graduate awards were presented June 25, 2021. Student of Distinction Awards Grade 5: Dawson Smart, Lucas Brauer, Blake MacNevin, Reegan Bjarnason, Calin Renwick, Charlie Unrau, Lucas Beiganski, Hudsyn Dickson, Hayden Reynolds, Jaycee Halliday. Grade 6: Bennett Menzies, Ethan Clark, Gage Balciunas, Emma Boyce, Isabella Pearce, Taeven McCutchin, Danica Elmhirst, Aurora Elmhirst, Rachel Barnstable, Ella Baker. Grade 7: Kayden Biehn, Quinton Elliott, Zander Campbell, Alexa Wright, Krister Boganes, Kacey McCorquodale, Kaiden Anderson, Van Anderson, Cooper Holland, Jesse Dockhorn, Corbin Knol. Grade 8: Avery Kendall, Madden Lavergne, Hannah Polasek, Reinhard Rempel, Sandra Rempel, Rylee Balciunas, Kally Baron, Natasha Bauche, Brayden Bobier, Ethan Downey. University of Waterloo Math Contest Grade 6-7: Keaton Snaith, Rachel Barnstable, Frank Sippel. Grade 8: Madden Lavergne, Brayden Bobier, Ethan Downey. Honour Roll (Average of 85% or higher) Grade 7: Kaiden Anderson, Elias Brauer, Jesse Dockhorn, Corbin Knol, Nolan Saunderson, Frank Sippel, Zander Cambpell, Quinton Elliott, Izzy Graham, Jackson McCutchin, Rhianna McMillan, Owen Unrau, Keaton Snaith, Lily Hume, Elliana Bird, Kacey McCorquodale, Cooper Holland. Grade 8: Kally Baron, Brayden Bobier, Tyler Knol, Reinhard Rempel, Sandra Rempel, Avery Kendall, Ella Verniest, Rylee Balciunas, Hannah Polasek, Natasha Bauche, Eva Bock, Ethan Downey, Madden Lavergne, Ryan
McCallum, Cole Smith. Grade 9: Ava Hamilton, Vera Liubkina, Paige Lozinsky, Jaxon Mueller, Aidan Renwick, Rowan Scott. Grade 10: Trey Dickson, Mallory Lockhart, Mia Lozinsky, Jaren Waldner. Grade 11: Natalie Clark, Amy Desrochers, Nevaeh Witherspoon. Principal’s Honour Roll (90% or higher) Grade 9: Sam Brauer, Nathan Dyck, Vanessa Falk, Kayla Margetts, Nathan Robson, Emma Saley, Lexi Unrau. Grade 10: Mia Amundsen, Rebecca Bird, Keegan Drysdale, Carson Nakonechny, Esther Sippel, Tynille Steen. Grade 11: Celia Boganes, Denisse Macapagal, Matthew Salyn, Annette Sippel, Carsen Unrau. Most Improved Student Grade 9: Kristen Desrochers. Grade 10: Mia Amundsen. Grade 11: Cooper Cupples. Achievement Awards Highest Average in Grade 9: Nathan Dyck, Emma Saley, Nate Robson. Highest Average in Grade 10: Rebecca Bird. Beautiful Plains Achievement Medals Art 30S: Natasha Vidnes. English Comprehensive Focus 30S/French 30S: Annette Sippel. Online History 30Sa: Victoria Anderson. Online History 30Sb: Johnathan Meyers. H i s t o r y 3 0 S / P hy s ics 30S/ Biology 30S/ Chemistry 30S/ English Comprehensive Focus 30S/ Jazz Band 30S/ Band 30S/ Pre Calculus 30S: Matthew Salyn. Applied Math 30S/ History 30S/ English Comprehensive Focus 30S/ Psychology40S: Celia Boganes. English Transactional Focus 30S: Amy Desrochers. Essential Math 30S: Carsen Unrau. Power Mechanics 30S: Colton Brown. CC Spirit Award: Mia Lozinsky.
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Erica Johnson, owner of Fashion Forty Six, a new clothing business that opened in Carberry on June 16.
By Gladwyn Scott Neepawa Banner & Press • The Carberry Sandhills Golf Course Men’s Open and Ladies’ Open were held June 26 and 27 with 51 men and 29 ladies participating. Men’s Championship Flight: Derek Samagalski (72), Ryan Robson (74), Shane McCullough (75). Men’s First Flight: Tom Adriaansen (84), Travis Saban (84), Tyler Unger (84). Men’s Second Flight: Brian Salt (89), Paycen Warkentin (90), Luke Robson (90). Men’s Third Flight: Tony Adriaansen (97), Troy Graham (99), Keith Gessner (100). Ladies’ Championship Flight: Ruth Loney (85), Erin Gessner (86), Becky Birch (89). Ladies First Flight: Trish Fraser (100), Lisa Whyte (101), Bev McDonald (101). Ladies’ Second Flight: Terri Wright (113), Kalena Green (115), Justine Adriaansen (115). The Junior Tournament held on June 29 had 45 participants. The low score for 11 and under was Dawson Smart and Brady Turko had the low score for 12-17. • Fashion Forty Six is a new clothing business located at 46 Main Street in Carberry, which opened June 16. Erica
(Kulbacki) Johnson and her assistant, Taryn Kearney, who both live in Carberry, are open for business Wednesday to Saturday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Erica is supported by her husband and three children. Drop by and say “hi.” • Carsen Unrau (16), Carberry honour roll student, has joined an elite club basketball team, “Dime Team Canada”, who will play in a two week tournament in Las Vegas, commencing July 12. In his final game during the Provincial Junior Varsity Championship at the Cougardome, Carsen fired 55 points during a one point win over Teulon Saints before the MHSAA shut down school sports March 12, 2020. • Kim Adriaansen reported that Griffin and Kees were the last of the Adriaansen grandchildren, who started kindergarten in 1989 (32 years ago), to graduate. Isla, the next generation, should start Kindergarten in 2024. • Former Reeve, Brad, and Brenda Wells have purchased 59 acres in southwest Carberry between 2nd Avenue and Higgins Drive. Twenty-five of the 90 lots will be developed in Phase 1. Lots vary in size from 85x150 ft. to 100x150 ft. and will be available by 2022. Green space of 34,000 sq. ft. will be donated to the Town for everyone’s enjoyment. This three phase development will have an economic spin off for insurance agencies, grocery stores, lumber, hardware, building, electrical and plumbing businesses, plus schools and hospitals. Further information is available from Brad Wells at 204-729-5558. • New Killarney-Turtle Mountain RM mayor is Merv Tweed, who earned 668 votes, while Matthew Reimer recorded 493. Tweed is very experienced as Conservative MLA in Turtle Mountain constituency, Brandon-Souris MP, and five years with OmniTRAX rail company in northern Manitoba. The campaign to replace 13 ½ year veteran Rick Pauls was very cleanly run, as both men have great respect for each other. • Baseball Manitoba has announced that ball games are back for the 2021 season as of July 5, with some restrictions.
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One year has passed since you had to leave. God called your name and you left willingly and in peace. Oh, you don’t know how much I miss you, things I wanted to ask and tell you, so I just tell you anyway and know you can hear me. I’m sure you are keeping an eye on me, as you always did. I come home and wish you were here - but everything is “quiet and still”, just as I had left it. God Bless you. Rest in peace. Love you always Margaret (Marg)
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Act, that the Auditors Financial Report for the year 2020, together with the related Financial Statements have been deposited in the office of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale and is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours, who at their own expense, may take a copy thereof or extracts therefrom.
Obituary RAY MARK MADILL
July 28th, 1938 - June 17th, 2021 It is with profound sadness that the land and establishing a purebred herd of cattle as well as a family announces the peaceful commercial herd. The farm had a menagerie of animals and passing of Ray at the Minnedosa poultry as well as whatever Dad found orphaned or needed Health Centre on June 17th, to be nursed back to health! In 1974, Ray purchased the only 2021 with his wife Joan at his remaining Bethany General Store and with the help of a few side. Bethany residents, it stayed open until 1979. During the year 1975, a federally and provincially inspected meat processing Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life, his wife plant was built on the farm and was in business for 35 plus of 59 years, Joan, his beloved years which employed many family, friends and neighbours. children Kimberley Burgess Meat cutting was added to his already busy day! During a (Glen McNabb), Nicole (Terry) couple of breaks from meat processing, he sold real estate McLenehan, Sean (Jodi) Madill and became a Coop Hail Adjuster. and Kelly (Deryk) Tufford. Grandchildren include Mitchell Music was a gift and passion for Ray. He loved to (Megan Usick) Burgess, Kaitlyn Burgess (Randy Loucks) entertain family and friends on the piano or organ as well as with singing. Ray played for a number of bands, the and their father Scott Burgess, Shay McLenehan, Ryan McLenehan (Samantha Pople), Aidan and Kieran Madill, last being with Gerald Pederson’s band from Newdale. He could always be found entertaining at many functions which Carson and Reese Tufford and Glen’s children Katie (Kyle and Finn) Schure, Jake McNabb (Marina Cewick) and Luke included legendary sing-a-longs. Ray’s community involvement was extensive. He was McNabb. Great grandchild is Mazey Burgess. He is also survived by his cherished sister Joy Stacey, sister-in-law a Boy Scout leader, baseball/hockey coach, 4-H leader, a Sharon Rudy, niece Lisa (Brent) Lowrie and their sons Colin Ducks Unlimited member and was a Rolling River School Trustee for 24 years. He was on the Minnedosa Recreation and Ian. Ray was predeceased by his parents William and Elvera Madill, in-laws Jack and Mary Rudy and brother-inBoard and was a member of the Bethany Community Centre Board of Directors for many years. He will also be law Jack Stacey. remembered for his 1959 Cadillac Convertible, which drove Ray was born at home on SE 10-16-17, R.M. of Minto on July 28th, 1938. He attended Bethany School for 11 years in many parades. As a family, we loved our summer trips to different and graduated from Minnedosa Crossley Collegiate. He furthered his education at Brandon College, receiving his Manitoba campgrounds, Manipogo being a family favourite. We graduated from six people in a truck camper to a fifth Teacher’s Certificate. His teaching career spanned 12 years wheel camper, which was a bit roomier, always hauling a – 1 year at Moline, 5 years at Grey School, Clanwilliam and 6 years as Principal at Alexander School. In each school he boat behind. In 1993, Dad and Mom purchased a cabin at Ditch Lake and we had many fun times there for the next taught at he showed such care and interest in each of his 25 years. Ray’s greatest joy was his family, who he loved students, mentoring them through coaching and activities. To this day, many former students kept in touch with him, unconditionally. He was so proud of everyone’s talents and accomplishments. He enjoyed nothing better than family which he greatly appreciated. He credited his life on the farm and the close connections gatherings, the more the merrier! In retirement, Ray and Joan moved to a farm overlooking of the Bethany community with moulding him into the person he became. He often commented how lucky he was to farm Minnedosa and the valley in 1999. Ray found time to slow down, reading incessantly about his many interests, alongside his grandfather Mark and his dad in his younger watching his favourite sports teams and spent many hours years. He was an avid outdoorsman, beginning with his own viewing the birds and wildlife outside his window. He found trapline at age 12, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and solace in his special conservation area known as “Grandpa’s taxidermy. He enjoyed his fishing excursions to northern Place”, a cabin built by him beside a serene marsh, where he Manitoba with many friends so much. His love and respect for nature was something admired by many. Sports was entered into an agreement with Manitoba Habitat Heritage to keep it under perpetual care for future generations. never far from Ray’s focus in his younger days, when he played baseball, hockey, curling, snowmobiling and college Ray was truly a “people person”. His smile and football. charismatic personality made everyone feel special and he In 1956 while attending Minnedosa Collegiate, Ray considered everyone a friend. Dad, you have left us with so met a cute, perky brunette named Joan Rudy. They were many wonderful memories and a legacy beyond measure. married in August of 1962 and made their first home at “See you on the trail.” the teacherage in Alexander, MB. In 1968, Ray and Joan Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held moved back to the family farm and for the next 31 years, at a later date. White’s Funeral Home of Minnedosa is in ran an ever-expanding mixed farm operation, adding more care of the arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION TOWN OF CARBERRY REVISED WASTEWATER RATES CARBERRY WASTEWATER UTILITY July 5, 2021 The Town of Carberry (Town) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised wastewater rates for Carberry Utility (Utility) as set out in By-law No. 9/2021, read the first time on May 11, 2021. Rates were last revised in 2020 in Board Order No. 63/18. The current and proposed rates are as follows:
Annual Wastewater Rates (per unit)
Current Rates
Proposed Rates
By-Law - 5/2016
By-Law 9/2021
$144.20
$148.53
Details of the Town’s application are available for review at the Town’s office or the Public Utilities Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the Town. If you have concerns/comments regarding the Town of Carberry’s application for wastewater, rates please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be forwarded to the Town. Questions or comments should be sent on or before August 4, 2021. The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The Board’s review process involves: • the Utility filing a rate application to the Board, • a public notification of proposed rate changes, • the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and • the issuance of an Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the rate application and the rates to be charged. The Manitoba Ombudsman has privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced. The Board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the Board will be considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT. Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca. Jennifer Dubois, CPA, CMA Assistant Associate Secretary Manitoba Public Utilities Board
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Help Wanted Home Assistance of Neepawa District (H.A.N.D.) Board is hiring a
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School Bus Driver
Route # 10 – Transports students to and from the Carberry schools from an area east of Carberry. Applicants must possess or be willing to attain a Class 2 License and a School Bus Operator’s Certificate. Duties to commence September 8, 2021. Successful applicants must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Applications, which are to include a copy of your driver’s abstract and references, will be received until NOON, Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 Direct all inquiries and applications to: Warren Rainka Transportation Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Tel: (204) 476-5009 Fax: (204) 476-5048 Email: wrainka@bpsd.mb.ca
Dr. Gendreau Memorial Personal Care Home Requires: • 1.0 EFT CRN Permanent Position • 1.0EFT LPN Mat Leave Position x 2 • 1.0 EFT HCA Term Positions x 2 • 0.8 EFT HCA Permanent Positions x 2 • 0.8 EFT HCA Term Position • 0.2 EFT HCA Term Position • Human Resource Assistant – Indefinite Term Position • Casual: RN’s, LPN’s and HCA’s • Casual: Administrative Assistant We invite all interested applicants to submit applications, including résumé and references to: Care Team Manager: Attention: Rosily Kochuvareed Dr. Gendreau P.C.H. P.O. Box 420, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba R0L 1S0 Phone: (204) 447-4370 or (204) 447-4372 FAX: (204) 629-3456 E-mail: RKochuvareed@pmh-mb.ca
Career Opportunity – Clinic Manager Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic Our expanding, vibrant and diverse Clinic is looking to hire for the newly created position of Clinic Manager The successful applicant will provide leadership, coordinate projects and transitions and manage clinic operations. He or she will report to the clinic Board of Directors. The BPCMC operates through a unique model of community ownership and involvement in order to successfully recruit and retain physicians. We currently have eight long-term dedicated doctors and eight staff. Your Role: - Leadership for both physicians and staff for operations - HR responsibilities, including hiring, scheduling, staff evaluations, remuneration, benefits - Executing communication in multiple dimensions - Preparing and overseeing financial documents Qualifications: - University degree in Accounting, Office Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or Healthcare Administration. Alternative relevant educational backgrounds may be considered. - Minimum of three years of management experience, preferably in a private healthcare setting. - Demonstrated experience in fostering innovation, initiating changes and improvements. Deadline of July 31, 2021. Suitable applicants received after the date may also be considered. Salary Range $60,000 - $80,000 per year Please submit resume to the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic Box 70, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or email Shockin@pmh-mb.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The overall purpose of the position is to coordinate Support Services that are available and accessible to seniors and disabled persons, which will assist them in maintaining their independent living status. Being accountable to the Board of HAND, the Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation and administration of programs and projects. Job duties include but is not limited to: assessing the needs of senior and disabled persons, recording the help already available in the community, bringing attention to any shortfalls in services, maintaining necessary records including strict confidentiality, community meal staff supervision, preparing briefs and letters to governments/ agencies and to administer HAND’s programs including records and staff supervision. We are looking for: strong leadership skills, ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with seniors, disabled persons, volunteers, the general public and others, possess good oral and written communication skills, computer experience in word processing and spreadsheets would be an asset. Must supply own car and have a valid driver’s license. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check and adult/child abuse registry. Minimum Grade 12 or GED is required. Application deadline is July 16/21 and apply at handsup@wcgwave.ca or mail to Home Assistance Neepawa & District Box 1852, Neepawa Mb. R0J 1H0 We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
LOE-BEE Honey Farms is looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals to fill two full-time, seasonal positions in our honey house extracting honey. Position is Monday-Friday 7am-4:00pm. Must have transportation to/from the farm (we are located 1 mile south of Rapid City off Hwy 10) and be available for fulltime work for the months of July & August. No experience necessary but must be eager to learn and able to work well in a team environment. If you are looking for a fun summer job with a great company this is the job for you! Please email resume to rtloewen@hotmail.com or call 204-408-5271.
TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for
Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.
MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY
This position is based in McCreary, Manitoba - a rural, agricultural community at the foothills of Riding Mountain National Park. McCreary has full recreational facilities, a K-12 school, available housing and is considered to be a positive living experience location. 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
SUPPORT WORKER
In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team. Starting Wage $14.43 to $15.43 following successful 6-month probation period with a benefit package included. Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net
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By Cpl. Jacob Stanton Spruce Plains RCMP During the week of June 28 to July 4, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 50 police activities. June 28: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police conducted various traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Tickets were issued for speeding and using a using a hand-operated electronic device while driving a vehicle. June 29: RCMP received a report of an e-transfer fraud that occurred in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. The victim was reporting for information purposes, as their bank would be continuing the investigation. Police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Minnedosa. One person was arrested and taken into custody to remain until sober. June 30: RCMP received a report of a vehicle vs deer collision in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. The deer fled and the vehicle had to be towed, as it was no longer driveable. Police assisted animal protection officials in Minnedosa with the seizure of an animal in distress. Police received report of a possible impaired driver in Minnedosa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed further with the matter. July 1: RCMP responded to a report of threats being uttered in Minnedosa. After investigation, it was determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Police were dispatched to a commercial alarm in Neepawa. Upon arrival, a contractor who had permission to be working inside the building was found to have tripped the alarm accidentally. July 2: RCMP received a report of fraud in Neepawa; the matter is still under investigation. Police responded to a vehicle fire in Neepawa. Upon arrival, it was discovered
that an animal transport semi-trailer was on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the flames and all animals on board were unharmed. July 3: RCMP conducted a check stop in Minnedosa targeting impaired driving. Police checked numerous vehicles and a mandatory alcohol screening device was used on several drivers; no impaired drivers were found. Police received a complaint of an erratic driver in the RM of MintoOdanah. Patrols were made, but the vehicle could not be located. July 4: RCMP conducted another check stop, this time in the RM of Rosedale, also targeting impaired drivers. Police checked numerous vehicles and administered mandatory alcohol screening tests; no impaired drivers were found. Police conducted a Covid compliance check in Neepawa. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. 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.
Letter: I call it vandalism
I have worn orange because I know one survivor of the residential schools– and a bit of her story. When the march happened in Winnipeg on July 1, I was watching and praying with the group, hoping they would be able to let people know how they were dealing with their grief– and what action might be needed. However!! Two statues were vandalized. Queen Victoria’s was painted red and pulled over in what can only be classed as pre-planned vandalism! The paint, the ropes, the people who would be needed to pull that statue over– were all ready– and carried out. That was not spur of the moment. That was not the result of stress. That was planned in advance. The head came off and was later
found near the river. Queen Elizabeth’s statue was pulled over as well, but thankfully, not painted. The young woman who stood near Queen Victoria’s statue shouted something to the effect that the government could allow them to topple a couple of statues because they had enough money to replace them! At that moment, the march was of no value. To me, it lost all credibility and lost my respect completely. I understand anger can be part of the grieving process– but most people work through it and take constructive steps to respond. In this case, the opportunity was lost to tell people about the schools and damage done. The opportunity to let people know how many children (and their ages) were
taken from their families. And, the chance to tell what the people felt needed to be done was lost completely, as the TV captured the actions of vandalism. This was no longer a demonstration of grieving friends and relatives– but rather was a chance to do damage and to get even! Our premier called it vandalism. Britain’s prime minister called it vandalism and a number of my relatives and I called it vandalism, as well. I sincerely hope that the police can now do their job– investigate, prosecute the main group who pulled over the statues and make them pay, one way or another, for a criminal act. Enough is enough! Bernice Campbell Brookdale, MB
Letter: ‘Stay on course with reconciling’ Continued from Page 5 On broadcasts of Canada Day from Ottawa, I have seen many Indigenous musicians performing on stage, and even a sacred drum ceremony on Parliament Hill, along with the colourful red coats of the marching guards accompanied by the bagpipes and drums. On a number of memorable occasions this has happened with members of the Royal family present , including our current Queen. Although things change over time, and I understand the importance changes can have, my hope is that we continue to sing “O Canada” and not something else! If images or statues are going to be taken down or moved to a museum or
other location, this should be done through our elected officials... It is their job to listen to and debate the issues in our society. The mob mentality and toppling of statues at our Legislative Building just doesn’t sit well with me! Moreover, I would hope that those who toppled the statues be held accountable, and if it is deemed appropriate, be charged with destruction of property and made to pay for them to be reinstalled and any repairs. One of the many wonderful things about Canada is our right to hold peaceful protests. We don’t do what our neighbours to the south do... storm the Capitol! Obviously, we as a nation have much to consider moving forward. We need to stay on course with reconciling our past in ways that are
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respectful, meaningful and tempered by forgiveness. Casting blame on people who weren’t even around 300 plus years ago, calling Indigenous people terrible and insulting names, or giving them bad looks on the streets, knocking over statues and covering them in paint and burning down churches... none of this helps! No good fruit will ever come from this. We need to educate one another, continue to dream about all that Canada can be, work tirelessly to overcome the extreme poverty that Indigenous people experience at higher numbers than the rest of the population, and make differences for the betterment of all Canadians. Mark Filips Neepawa, MB
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CCIB receives funds for history preservation By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The Carberry Communities in Bloom (CCIB) is receiving a funding boost. As part of the Manitoba Government’s Building Sustainable Communities Program, it was announced on June 18 via media release that a total of $3,317 would be given to the community improvement group. This funding is being put forward to help with the costs of constructing a storage unit for the train luggage cart located at the CPR Park in Carberry. The luggage cart is completely original and had been used at the CPR station after its establishment in the town after its selection as a site in 1882. “[The cart] was in the top of the museum. The fellas got it down for us, and that’s what we want to build– a garage to cover it,” said Mona Nelson,
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Something new at the Carberry CPR Park will accompany the shelter, which was built there in commemoration of the DeWinton (and later the Carberry) CPR line. The shelter (pictured above) will be joined by a garage for the train luggage cart that can also be found at that location.
representative for CCIB. “Because the suitcase, trunk and so on that we have on it is very much affected by the rain, and the baggage cart is affected as well. The
wood is deteriorating, so we want to protect it.” Nelson noted that the park, the shelter located there and the luggage cart are staples of the com-
munity. Both the shelter and the luggage cart have been widely used for grad pictures, pictures for a variety of other occasions, and numerous events.
“Every Wednesday evening, there’s a farmer’s market there. Now that things are opening up a bit, we’re going to be able to start having different organizations
holding barbecues along with the farmer’s market,” said Nelson. To preserve both the long-standing history the CPR Park alludes to in Manitoba’s only Heritage Town, and allow for continued use in events to come, is precisely why the CCIB chose the garage project. The grant provided to the CCIB will cover approximately half of the projected cost, which totals $6,200. “It really helps,” Nelson noted in her final thoughts. “A nd with COV ID-19 going on, we haven’t been able to have a meeting for a long time, so most of it has just been by phone. But the volunteers have just been wonderful– I can’t say enough to express how thankful I am for all they have done.” The Carberry CPR Park is located just east of Main Street’s south end, across from the town’s municipal office.
Poppies in Bloom
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While these poppies “sleep” early in the morning, once the sun is out, they are bright and blooming in community garden near the Rox y Theatre in Neepawa!
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