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A thunderous welcome to Neepawa Community comes out to support Rolling Barrage campaign
By Eoin Devereux
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The roar of motorcycle engines echoing through Neepawa over the weekend might have seemed a bit loud to some. That sound, however, was not nearly as thunderous as the applause and cheers that followed from local supporters for those on the bikes, once the engines stopped. About 75 motorcyclists made a brief stop at Riverbend Park in Neepawa on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the Rolling Barrage, an annual cross-Canada journey. Those riders were greeted by several hundred residents of Neepawa, who welcomed the convoy to the community with open arms. The purpose of the Barrage The Rolling Barrage features a group of motorcycle riders travelling from Halifax to Vancouver over the month of August. The trip is looking to create awareness, raise funds
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About 75 motorcyclists arrived in Neepawa on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the Rolling Barrage fundraiser for those dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Several hundred Neepawa residents would welcome those riders to Riverbend Park.
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Neepawa local to celebrate 100th birthday
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Olga Code, of Neepawa, will be celebrating a special occasion on Sept. 4. On that day, it will be Code’s 100th birthday. The celebration will be a come-and-go tea in the Christian Education building at the United Church that day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. that is open to the public. Not from Neepawa originally, Code told the Banner & Press that she was born in Beaver, Manitoba. Her father worked for the railroad at the time and they stayed there long enough for Code to attend the Beaver Creek School there for one year before the family moved away to Makinak. “That’s where I grew up before I went away to school and I started working,” said Code. “I was a teacher for about 40 years– so most of my adult life.” Code taught at country
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Olga Code, who will soon celebrate her 100th birthday, poses with the Walk On! award she won in 1991 for walking the furthest (nationwide).
schools in Grandview and south of Dauphin, to name a few, before teaching at Winnipeg. Then, Code
moved to McCreary with her husband and they lived there together on a farm of their own. Then, after 60 years
and her husband’s passing, she moved to Neepawa in the fall of 2008. “I had the opportunity to sell my house in McCreary, and my daughter lived in Neepawa at the time, so I moved here,” said Code. “[Now’s she’s in Eden and she visits me often], and I have a son near White City in Saskatchewan that phones me every day. I have three grandchildren, too. One in White City, one in Dartmouth in Nova Scotia and a grandson in the Czech Republic. He lives there and he has two little boys, twins, and they’re growing up and starting to go to school a bit– they’re two, now.” In her youth, Code was extensively active. Her pastimes ranged from a variety of activities, such as bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing and much more. She also had involvement in a few different groups, such as the United Church women’s group,
and was their treasurer for 15 years; the drop-in centre, the Heritage Club and the quilting club. “I was involved in an exercise group at one point, and there was a walking competition– Walk On!,” said Code. “I won a plaque for walking the most during the event. I had walked the most, nationwide.” Code has also done a significant amount of travelling all over the world. “I’ve been up mountains, under water and in the desert,” said Code. “I’ve been to the highest point on the Swiss Alps, Casablanca and the Great Barrier Reef, to name a few. I’ve even ridden
Olga Code and her big jack fish catch from July, 1969. She’d caught the fish at Turtle River, repor ting it was an easy one. Ins tead of swimming away, it swam towards her and made the reeling quite simple!
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what she will do. “For now, I’m just going to pay some bills and put the rest of the money away,” she said. “We’ll decide what to do with it later on.” Hulsman purchased her winning ticket at Elie Esso, located at Highway 1 & PTH 248 in Elie. She won her Extra prize by matching the last six digits of the Extra number drawn on June 7– 1851148.
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Cindy Hulsman needed to remind herself to breathe normally after checking her Daily Grand ticket for the June 7 draw and discovering she had won $100,000 on the Extra she added to her ticket. “I started hyperventilating,” she laughed when claiming her ticket at the Winnipeg prize office. “I had to check the ticket a few times and ask the retailer to check it again because I couldn’t get myself together to count how many zeroes there were.” “By the time I left the store, my mask was wet from all the hyperventilation!” she continued. “It was crazy.” The Gladstone local said she hasn’t made any plans for her winnings yet, and plans to take her time deciding
a camel!” These days, Code enjoys going for frequent walks, walking eight to 10 blocks each time, depending on how she feels and the weather conditions that day. As well, listening to TV programs such as the news, game shows, and the reading of the newspaper on NACTV. She also looks forward to being able to play more cribbage, bridge, and other group card games once COVID-19 restrictions allow for it. She has placed in some Neepawabased cribbage competitions in the past. From the Neepawa Banner & Press: Happy birthday, Olga Code!
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AUGUST 20, 2021
Inuit art exhibit travels to Neepawa Stride Credit Union hosts mobile art gallery
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press An impressive selection of significant Inuit art recently made its way to Neepawa. The travelling exhibit was a small sampling of displays from the recently opened Qaumajuq (kow-ma-yourk) Centre at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. This mobile art gallery was one of many Manitoba 150 events that had to be postponed until recently because of the COV I D -19 pandem ic. With the provincial changes to the guidelines, however, the exhibit has been able to proceed, giving people a chance to see this amazing Inuit artwork and to learn more about Inuit culture. As for the gallery itself, its wall-to-wall display cases hold a collection of 50 Inuit art pieces in total. The wheelchair-accessible, air-conditioned van that they have been transported in has travelled across Manitoba, showcasing the works in the parking lots of local credit unions. Credit
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Inside the traveling Inuit art gallery, over 50 pieces of traditional Inuit art are on display.
Union Central of Manitoba has helped to fund the initiative, while Birchwood Automotive Group donated and retrofitted the van. Unique art experience On Wednesday, Aug. 11, it was Stride Credit Union in Neepawa’s chance to showcase the extraordinary works of Inuit culture. Nancy Funk, the marketing manager with Stride Credit Union, said that they were very happy to be able to
team up with WAG in bringing this experience closer to home. “We felt that it was a great opportunity for [Stride CU] to be involved in a unique experience. With the restrictions being lifted, we’re welcoming the community back to our branches and this was just a great opportunity for people to do so and to check out a unique art experience,” stated Funk. Delaney O’Hara, an event assistant with Mani-
The mobile exhibit was located outside Stride Credit Union in Neepawa on Aug. 11.
toba 150, has been traveling across the province with the gallery. She told the Banner & Press that the response in communities that usually don’t have access to this type of art has been very encouraging. “It’s awesome to be able to bring [the exhibit] to communities that aren’t always able to see these particular types of displays, or can’t make it into Winnipeg. And especially with the Inuit artwork, a lot of people have not seen it before. So, it’s very special to be able to bring around the province and have people experience it,” O’Hara said. “The reaction so far has been really positive. People are interested in the different materials that are used, especially the felt and the soap stone. It’s just been great.” Qaumajuq is an Inuktitut word meaning “it is bright.”
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Its that time of the year again when gardeners are extra generous with their produce. I have personally been handed zucchini just walking by. Not sure what to do with it all? Zucchini is great sliced and sautéed, in stir fries, roasted, in soups and stews, raw, and in baking. It can be grated and/or chopped and placed in the freezer to use later. Try this easy zucchini recipe as an appetizer or snack. Baked Zucchini Sticks Ingredients: 1-2 zucchinis · 2 eggs · ½ cup water · ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese · 1 ½ cups bread crumbs · 1 tablespoon dry Italian herbs Directions: Cut zucchini into 3-inch-long sticks. Microwave zucchini for about 3 minutes. Pat dry with a paper towel. Mix eggs and water together in a small bowl. Mix cheese, crumbs and herbs together in another small bowl. Dip zucchini sticks first into egg mixture and then into the crumb mixture. Arrange zucchini in rows on a metal baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Broil zucchini sticks for about 12-15 minutes, turning once while cooking. Try with warm marinara sauce or ketchup. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Recipe from: www.foodhero.org
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Perspectives
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AUGUST 20, 2021
Homebodies
By Chad Carpenter
Rita Friesen
Not insomnia!
It’s really, really hard
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es, it is really, really hard to not descend into the profane, to crawl around in the gutter in choosing words to describe where we are as a country right now. With so many good things and so much to be thankful for, why are we ruining ourselves so quickly? Surely, compared to Afghanistan, we are very well off. Even compared to the United States, we are doing well. But, we are forcing ourselves through some turmoil and despair that we should not even consider, let alone embrace. The 2021 election is being called to satisfy the ego and career plans of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He doesn’t need an election, he had one less than two years ago and the parliament is working as a minority parliament. The government has to get the support of an opposition party to pass legislation. They don’t need an election. Trudeau needs an election to satisfy his needs. If he wins a majority, he will resign soon and go on to something that pays better and is less work. This prime minister is allergic to actual work, by the way. Maybe he will get on at the UN or some corporate boards, whatever. If he gets a minority, same story, he will move on. If he loses, he will move on. The only question in voters’ minds should be: do they want another Liberal government? The answer should be a resounding, “No.” The Liberals have dumped barrels of money into some very sketchy projects, often associated with companies like SNC Lavalin. Just about every big spending decision they have made has been associated with a benefit to SNC or Bombardier.
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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell The Liberals have crushed the oil industry, even though it finances a large part of the economy, and is still very much needed to transition Canada to its totally electric never-never land. I say transition, as it is doubtful if Canada, with its sparse population stretched over thousands of miles, will ever be able to go totally electric for heavy transport or air travel. T he L ib er a l s b ot c he d t he COVID-19 crisis. Too late on banning travel, too late in obtaining vaccines and way too late on protecting the vulnerable. We will never know how many people died months, or years, earlier than they would have otherwise died due to neglect. Canada does not have a national food and agricultural policy, a national transportation policy, no national housing strategy and certainly no policy to export our resources to countries that need them. In spite of all the good things that happen in Canada, the things that make us a place where the majority of the world’s population would love to immigrate to, we fall so far short of our potential and that it is very discouraging. We don’t take the concerns of our First Nations people seriously, never really have. We can’t even get proper water supplies located in a lot of com-
munities and health care is almost non-existent in some areas. Some say water and health care are too expensive, but if we matched our promises, our hopes, with our wasted money, we could do so much better than we do now. We do very well, but when you compare our performance with our potential, we fall sadly short. In a confederation, we expect great leadership based on integrity, honesty and hard work from our federal government. We aren’t getting it. With the track record of this government and previous Liberal governments, don’t expect it to change. It has been hard to write this column without descending into the profane. Maybe if the government would exercise the same restraint, Canada might reach its potential. The Conservative Party has made its share of stupid mistakes over the years, but their track record is better. It’s time to elect a conservative government to give Canada a chance at fulfilling its potential. Canada needs it and the world needs us and what we have to offer. 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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ith having the young adults home for several days came stimulating conversation and new ideas. The consensus is that I am a primitive sleeper. Oh, there are fancy words for it– not insomnia!– biphasic or segmented sleep. Quoting now from research, down one of those internet rabbit holes! “If we look back through history at the way our ancestors slept, we see many differences. One of the most obvious being that they very rarely slept in long chunks of time. Humans that were a part of civilized areas during the 1800s usually had biphasic sleep habits. They would sleep in two chunks. Breaking up these periods of sleep would usually result in a higher quality of rest, as well as longer periods of rest.” and “researchers, such as Roger Ekirch, point to evidence that segmented sleep patterns were common practice during the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. During this time period, it was considered a regular habit to have a first and second rest period during the night, while experiencing a peaceful wake time in between.” The conclusion was/is that I am, at heart, a hunter/ gatherer. The studies are intriguing. For some cultures, hunting or fishing at night was much more successful than in the daytime. For those living in colder climates, it was essential to wake in the night, get moving to get the blood circulating, and to stoke the fire. Wake up or freeze. And about that wake time in between that the researchers found– this time was used for socializing, playing games, setting the bread to rise, relaxing and resting while awake. My sleep patterns are not as troublesome as they were while I was experiencing menopause– and for some of us it is an experience! Those years– working full time, grandparenting , wifeing, gardening and contributing to my community– sleep was intense from midnight to 2:30 or 3, then illusive until 5 and longed for when the alarm sounded at 7. I would have been fine if I had known that I was a hunter/gatherer and should have used the time productively. Even now, as a senior, sleep is not always a reliable companion. And it is the hours of early morning, two to five, that prove to be the most troublesome. Another study showed that 3 am is optimal for meditation. I do my deep thinking from a prone position... It was the advent of the industrial revolution and the commonality of secondary light sources that changed the way, well, the times we sleep. Many of us have held jobs or managed careers that require us to be fully present from eight or nine in the morning to four or five in the afternoon. To be fully present, and capable of performing complex tasks, and interacting with others in a socially acceptable manner, we require rest, most commonly found by sleeping. It was one of those random conversations that started all this reflection. I found/find it comforting that there is a slot in which I fit. (Sarcasm!!) Truly, the fact-finding mission was interesting and informative, and comforting. Oh, and our most intense and interesting dreaming comes in that second half!
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AUGUST 20, 2021
There is always hope Faithfully L Yours ife on our family farm in the 1960s was always busy. But from mid-August to the end of September, we moved at a hectic pace. The usual farm chores (milking cows, feeding pigs and beef cattle) had to be done morning and night. My mother busied herself with the harvest from her garden and canning large amounts of fruit, vegetables and meat. But our major project for those six weeks was getting our grain crops harvested and into storage. It was hard work, but the results were well worth the effort. Some years were harder than others. In 1967, a hail storm hit our region just as the wheat crop was heading out. My father was worried that both the quantity and quality of the harvest would be significantly diminished. Like many of our neighbours, he put in a claim for hail insurance. As he did with all of our neighbours, the adjuster took his time coming by to assess the damage, which only added to my father’s anxiety.
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The adjuster, however, was far more optimistic than we expected him to be. Of all the plots he examined, only one qualified for a payment and that was minimal. His last words to my father were: “The crop you harvest this year is going to surprise you.” He was right. With the help of observant neighbours and friends, we watched our wheat crops rebound from the damage the hail had caused. New shoots appeared from the same roots. Four and five plants now stood where only one had been before. And the harvest we took in that year exceeded all our expectations. That experience taught us an important lesson. As a family, we never apologized for our faith in God. It en-
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ave you ever been totally surprised? Last week, my family decided it was time to have an early celebration for my birthday. Not everyone could come, but 34 people arrived, some with
trailers and some young people with tents. The pets were also invited and nine dogs, big and small joined the party. My daughter put her own little dog in the kennel, so she would not be traumatized. What
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abled us to face life’s challenges with courage and optimism. We had survived similar crises in the past. We knew that God would supply our needs. One hail storm did not change that belief. We knew that as long as there is a God in heaven who works miracles, there was hope all who had been touched by that storm. In the years since, the challenges have differed, but my hope in God has remained the same. True, it has been tested– sometimes almost to the breaking point, but I have never lost that hope. And these days, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal election, the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the many other changes happening in our world, that hope cona wonderful get-together it was. They all participated in making the meals and a beautiful cake was made by my daughter-in-law. We had a Sunday service where my granddaughter and her girls played and sang and I was asked to share something from my life. I still get teary-eyed. It made me think how Jesus brought many surprises. The one that comes
tinues to balance anxiety and despair. In the Old Testament book of First Kings, we read about a time when ancient Israel was governed by a king named Ahab– a man who, according to the historian of the day, did more to provoke God to anger than all of the kings of Israel who preceded him. But his wickedness and open rebellion against God did not stop God’s Spirit from working quietly, behind the scenes, to prepare them for the day when the prophet Elijah would come to tell them that, despite their rebellion, God had not abandoned them. That message wasn’t just for the people of Elijah’s day. It is for our day as well. Despite how it may appear at times, God has not abandoned us. He is the God in heaven who works miracles. He has not changed. He offers us the same hope he offered the people of ancient Israel. If we will turn to him in faith, confess our sins and seek his help, he will forgive us and heal our land. to mind is when Jesus came after Lazarus had been in the grave already for four days. Mary questioned Jesus and mentioned that if He would have been in time, Lazarus would be alive. Jesus waited to come to surprise them so that they would believe. Many believed after Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave. Read John 11.
Thumbs up, thumbs down Big thumbs down to Neepawa campground. This past weekend, my cousin’s family wanted to come camping for a few days, but they only have tents and were told it was unsanitary for tents, so they were not allowed in. They all have been fully COVID-19 vaccinated. They were, however, able to get into Minnedosa campground. I find this discriminatory to the low income families that can’t afford camping trailers. You can blame COVID-19, but how is it then that they allowed 100+ motorbikes to go through, drawing spectators in and using park facilities? Not so friendly promoting Neepawa Tourism to all! Susan Kilburn Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com
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Letters
A tribute to Leonard Paramor I, along with the Banner & Press staff, were very saddened to hear that Leonard Paramor passed this past weekend. Members of his family contacted me with the news. Leonard wrote more letters to the editor than any other person in the history of the Banner. Many people misunderstood the relationship that Leonard and I had. His letters often hit hard at me and conservative views in general. There were times where I think he was right and times where I think he was wrong. Nevertheless, I always valued his opinions and his friendship. We were friends for nearly 50 years and he will be missed. Just in the past year, Leonard wrote an extensive family history, which I had the privilege to read. He also told me he wanted to keep writing letters until he was 80 and he was 80 when he passed away. Our condolences to his wife, Cleo, and all his many family members. Ken Waddell, publisher Neepawa Banner & Press
Seniors, don’t be afraid to be vocal Well we have an election coming up and I just want to remind seniors to forcibly make their hopes and needs clear to the candidates when they come a-knockin’ at your door. Please, don’t just wish them well and send them on their way. Take the time to discuss seniors trying to manage on a fixed income with food prices rising, the high cost of running a car (some of us still have to doctor in Brandon, pick up our mail, etc.), the high cost of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, maintaining a home if not yet ready for senior housing, etc., etc. Even though working all our adult lives, prior earnings and savings did not keep up with the costs we are faced with today. Senior women are especially impacted, their wage level being far below that of men, affecting their CPP and other pensions, yet expenses are the same. There are many ways all levels of government (including local Chambers of Commerce) could give seniors a break. Seniors, please be vocal. We can be a force to be reckoned with. If the status quo gives you no satisfaction, don’t be afraid of change, whether it is federal, provincial or local. Don’t be shy about asking for a seniors discount at retail outlets, shop around if possible. Seniors don’t want to seem whiney, but there is not a whole lot of things they can give up to make ends meet. Research the various parties’ platforms and analyze which one best understands what seniors in 2021 are going through. Jackie Snider Neepawa, MB Additional letters can be seen on Page 18
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In our grandmothers’ day, they spent hours preserving a year’s supply of food. In today’s world, we have the luxury of preserving what we like. Each year, I love trying new recipes to preserve to use up excess garden and try new taste experiences. I tried these recipes and enjoyed the end results. I hope you do too. Beet relish 4 cups cooked, diced beets 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 cups chopped cabbage 1 Tbsp. mustard seed 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups white vinegar 2 Tbsp. prepared horseradish 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 tsp. pickling salt Combine all the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour into sterilized jars and seal immediately. You may process 250 ml jars for 10 minutes and 500 ml jars for 15 minutes, if desired. Maryanne’s cream chunks 8 large cucumbers 3 tsp. turmeric 4 large onions 2 1/2 cups vinegar 1/4 cup pickling salt 2 cups water 1/2 cup flour 1 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp. ground ginger Peel the cucumbers and cut into chunks. Peel and dice onion up into larger chunks. Sprinkle with the salt and let sit overnight. In the morning, drain and rinse. In a large pot, mix the flour with the spices. Add the vinegar and water slowly to the flour, stirring all the while. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring as the mix thickens. Add the vegetables and butter and cook for 12-15 minutes more. Add the sour cream and bring back to heat. Place in sterilized jars and seal immediately. You may process 250 ml jars for 10 minutes and 500 ml jars for 15 minutes, if desired. Piccalilli 4 cups chopped green tomatoes 3 cups vinegar 4 cups chopped green cabbage 2 cups brown sugar 2 medium diced green peppers 2 tsp. ground mustard 2 medium diced red peppers 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 large onions, diced 1 tsp ground cumin 1/3 cup pickling salt 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, if desired Place prepared vegetables in a large bowl and sprinkle on the salt. Let stand overnight. In the morning, drain well. Add the remaining ingredients, except the cornstarch to a large pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes. If you desire the sauce to be thicker, add the cornstarch to 2 Tbsp. water and mix in a cook for several minutes. Place into sterilized jars and seal immediately. You may process 250 ml jars for 10 minutes and 500 ml jars for 15 minutes, if desired.
A view into the past
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During the week of Aug. 9 to Aug. 15, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 54 police activities. Aug. 9: RCMP responded to a report of a person breaching a release order condition in the RM of North CypressLangford. Police arrested and charged one person as a result who was later released with a future court appearance. Police received a complaint of ongoing vandalism to a property in the RM of North Cypress-Langford; the matter is still under investigation. Police were dispatched to a commercial alarm in Minnedosa that was later determined to be false. Aug. 10: RCMP pulled over a vehicle in Minnedosa for driving without functioning tail lights. An alcohol screening dev ice was used on the driver, who failed. The dr iver was arrested, charged and later released with a future court appearance. Police received a report of a hit and run to a vehicle in Gladstone. There were no witnesses and therefore insufficient evidence to proceed further. Aug. 11: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in Neepawa. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police received a report of two dogs running on the highway in the RM of Rosedale. Police and animal control made patrols, but could not locate the dogs. Aug. 12: RCMP received a report of two youth causing a disturbance in Neepawa. The report was made for informational purposes only in case the behaviour escalates. Police received a report of a dangerous driver in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. Police made contact with the driver, who was warned for their driving actions. Aug. 13: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in the RM
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Class is back in session
Manitoba announces return to full-time, in-class learning By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press The summer holiday is coming to an end. As September draws nearer, students and schools will be preparing for a return to full-time, in-class learning. This news came from Manitoba’s PC government on Aug. 5, announcing that the province’s schools will be able to operate “near normal”. As outlined by the provincial government, students and local staff must still follow basics such as self-screening, hand hygiene and staying home when sick. Masks are recommended for all students, staff and visitors, but will not be required. Personal protective equipment and masks will be provided to schools. Jason Young, superintendent for the Beautiful Plains School Division (BPSD), has confirmed that all BPSD students will be making their return on Sept. 8. For the division, this means that students in Kindergarten to Grade 6 will be able to commence the year in cohorts; cohorting will be removed for Grades 7 to 12, as outlined by MB education; extra curricular activities, following public health guidance, will resume; all public health guidance will be followed, including physical distancing to the greatest extent possible; enhanced cleaning procedures will continue to be in place and bussing
will be in place with assigned seating. “Our goal is to keep our students and staff safe as we make our way out of the pandemic,” said Young. “Mask use continues to be recommended by public health so we are currently strongly encouraging this the same way. Our board of trustees plans to review and discuss this prior to the school year.” Contact tracing and notif ications of any cases related to schools in the BPSD are continuing, and COVID-19 level orange and red plans are in place. Technological updates made within the schools remain on standby in the event of remote learning being required by public health again. “Our staff are dedicated to keeping our learning environment safe for students and staff,” Young stated. “We prioritize students’ needs and will continue to work hard to be adaptable to whatever situation arises.” The PCs noted that immunization efforts will also be picking up inside educational facilities. Teams will be attending all schools with students aged 12 to 17 in order to provide first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine, starting in lower vaccine up-take areas to help reduce potential barriers to immunization. Similar planning is also underway for those aged five to 11, once vaccines are approved
Duane Lacoste, a man who has worn many hats
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On Sunday, Aug. the 8, members of Christ Lutheran gathered after their Sunday service with friends and family of to celebrate Duane LaCoste’s 80th birthday. Duane and his wife Jean have been blessed with four daughters. Duane was a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for many years, until he decided to “retire”, but only from the RCMP, as he decided sitting around twiddling his thumbs was not for him. He became the Treasurer for the Minnedosa School Division, Chairman for Christ Lutheran Church, served on the Town of Minnedosa council and became mayor. Duane also became president of the Royal Canadian Legion and he also worked
63rd anniversary celebration On Tuesday, Aug. 17, Rev. Alvin and I celebrated our 63rd wedding anniversary. Our son, Rev. Harold and his wife Annette were married on the same date in 1985. It’s unique, as this year they are celebrating their 36th anniversary and us our 63rd. This is what Al and I had engraved in our wedding rings:
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for use in those age groups. COVID-19 vaccine appointments, community-based pop-ups, medical clinics and pharmacies will continue to be options into the school year. In addition to COVID-19 vaccination, there will be opportunities for students to catch up on regular, important immunizations that may have been delayed due to the pandemic. These include vaccines for prevention of HPV, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease and tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Addressing mental health concerns Another focus in this return to school is the mental health of students as a result of COVID-19. Young told the Banner & Press that schools in the BPSD have a holistic approach to addressing student well-being that recognizes that student learning, social and emotional needs are all connected. “Our classroom teachers assess and address student well-being in a variety of ways through programming and lesson planning. Additionally, we have services across our division to assist with interven-
tions for students who may be struggling,” Young explained. “Working with our families, students, classroom teachers and school administration, additional needs and supports are identified and we respond accordingly.” As an additional support for schools in Manitoba, the province has allocated a total of $58 million for safe school funding. Of this, the BPSD has received $446,564. This funding will be used for a variety of things, such as staffing, cleaning protocols and mental health initiatives. “The bulk of the funding will be used directly to support student needs, both emotionally and academically, through additional staff ing support,” Young added. In his final thoughts, Young noted that the staff are excited to have everyone in the classroom again. “Having our students in our classrooms is the best place for them and we excited to welcome them back,” said Young. “Any questions that arise can be directed to our division office by phoning 204-476-2387 any time.”
Water Conservation vs. Industrial Production I helped with potato harvest in the fall of 1979, when I was a 20 year old and still very green to the ways of our world! It was not until 2009, at age 50 years, did I help with the potato harvest again, was no longer naive to the way our world operates. While there had been change to electric over hydraulic controls, cameras to monitor conveyors and GPS steering, the equipment had changed only a little! Lots of potato producers were still using 2 row windrowers, 2 or 3 row diggers as a backup to their fancy and new 4 row windrowers and diggers. Most of the old/old trucks were gone, the old gas powered units replaced by million kilometer hyway tractors. Frames had been stretched and 20 foot potato boxes installed. A lot of manufactured equipment was being used, the trucks were mainly 10 speeds, 15 speeds on a few and just the rare automatic transmission ! I go away for another 5 years, to come back to the same potato farm, wow, everything had changed! A complete new line of yellow equipment had replaced the red of 2009, well almost, the tractors were still all red! Technology in all aspects of potato production had improved, fertilizer was applied with precision, chemicals were applied by the farmer’s own high boy sprayer. Theses now very expensive inputs need to be placed with precision! But water used for irrigation was still applied as if it were free! So why, when all other inputs had improved placement, so dramatically, why is water application still over applied? Because the potato industrial processors encourage that!!! Is it time for water conservation by the potato industry? This ad is paid for by the area residents committee planning for a new reeve and mayor in 2022.
Looking Back
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1961: Oberon church hosts second double wedding
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, August 22, 1911 Several carloads of piles have arrived in the CNR yards for strengthening the bridge across Stoney Creek. 100 years ago, Friday, August 19, 1921 Franklin: A mistake was made last week when it was stated that a new cement sidewalk was to be made between McDermott’s and Freeman’s stores. There is going to be a cinder walk with a cement foundation. 90 years ago, Tuesday, August 18, 1931 Clashes between Orangemen and Hibernians are breaking out anew in A rmagh, Ireland. Saturday, the Orangmen broke up a Hibernian parade and wrecked a railway engine as a reprisal against the “Irish Republican Army”, which prevented Orangemen from holding a meeting at Cootehill, in the Free State last Wednesday. That the Norgate-Clear L a ke h ighway wou ld be finished this fall was promised by Hon. Thos. G. Murphy, minister of the interior, at a meeting with the board of trade on Thursday. The unfortunate decrease in the flow of water in the White Mud River has been the cause of the shutting off of the auxiliary stream at the swimming pool. All that awaits the going ahead with the development of the Neepawa salt mill is a Dominion charter, the application for which has been made, stated W. R. Belden, the promotor, on Friday before he left for Brandon. It is expected that the charter will be issued in about 10 days. The plans for the buildings have been drawn up and are in the hands of local contractors.
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80 years ago, Tuesday, August 19, 1941 Appl icat ions from Canadian women anxious to serve in the Auxiliary Corps of one of the three armed services now total 5,394. Mayor W. G. Pollock opened Neepawa’s new Regent Bowling alleys on Monday morning at 11 o’clock when he threw the first ball. In his address, the Mayor stated how fortunate Neepawa was to have such nice alleys and that many travellers had often enquired him why a town the size of Neepawa did not have bowling alleys. 70 years ago, Thursday, August 23, 1951 Peter McNabb, 50-yearold farm worker employed at the B. F. Davidson farm in the Osprey district, was attacked and mauled by a white Shorthorn bull on Friday afternoon. He sustained a broken collar bone and several fractured ribs in the attack which occurred in the pasture at the farm about 5 p.m. Friday. Rushed to Neepawa District Memorial Hospital, his condition Wednesday was reported to be improving. A collie dog, “Laddie”, that was with Mr. McNabb when the bull attacked, may have saved his life. Barking and snapping at the enraged animal’s legs, the dog finally succeeded in driving it away before any further injury could be sustained. It was reported that the bull had been dehorned, so this prevented more serious injury to Mr. McNabb. The stricken man was found by a hired man, Jack Novak, who summoned help. Dr. W. A. Howden was called and Mr. McNabb was taken to hospital.
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The incident marked the end of the rail for the bull, his owner, Bob Davidson, deciding to send the animal to a Winnipeg packing plant Tuesday. 60 years ago, Tuesday, August 22, 1961 A Brookdale High School student, Esther Mills, 17, has been awarded a $1,500 National Scholarship to attend McGill University in Montreal, The Press has been advised. The scholarship is renewable annually if the academic standing merits its renewal. E st her is t he elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mills of Brookdale School, with an average of 85 per cent in Grade Eleven this year. In addition to her academic standing, she has won many honors in music and participated in public speaking contests. The Oberon United Church was the setting for t he f i r s t d ouble wedding since 1903 and the second in its history when Mona Winnifred Martin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henry Martin, became the bride of Mr. Clifford Thomas Nelson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson of Carberry; and Linda Arlene McLaughlin, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Arthur McLaughlin of Neepawa, became the br ide of Mr. Vincent Thomas Martin, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin of Oberon… Linda McLaughlin was following the tradition laid down by both her parents and paternal grandparents, who were married in double wedding ceremonies. 50 years ago, Thursday, August 19, 1971 M r. a n d M r s . D. Mc Fa d yen , of E den , celebrated t heir 65t h wedding anniversary on Monday, Aug. 16. Mr. and Mrs. T. Kuriata, of Winnipeg, celebrated
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Oberon’s United Church hosted its second double wedding in history in 1961. On left are Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Martin. Pictured right: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nelson.
t heir 50t h wedd ing anniversary Aug. 15, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Byrka, of Winnipeg. Mr. and Mrs. Kuriata came to Canada in 1929 from Poland, farming at Alonsa for 29 years. They retired to McCreary, where they lived for 12 years, until moving to Winnipeg in 1970. They have two daughters and one son: Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Mary) Romaniuk, of Neepawa; Mr. and Mrs. Peter ( Kay) Byrka, of Winnipeg; and Walter, of Winnipeg. There are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Glenella Centennial Hall was the scene of a very pleasant celebration Saturday, Aug. 7, 1971 on the occasion of the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hacker, now of Brandon. 40 years ago, Thursday, August 20, 1981 A surgeon and general practitioner, Dr. David Chapman, joined t he five member team at the Neepawa Medical Clinic on Monday, Aug. 17. He is the third new physician to arrive in Neepawa this summer. The family of Bertha
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and Jeremie Caumartin entertained at a Come and Go tea in honor of their parents’ 40th anniversary on Aug. 8… The couple was married Jan. 12, 1941, at The Lady of the Nativity Roman Catholic Church, McCreary, by Rev. Father Desjardin. Osborne Home: Mr. Peter McNab celebrated his 80th birthday on Aug. 5, when many friends and relatives joined him for tea and birthday cake in the Sunroom at Osborne. 30 years ago, Monday, August 19, 1991 The Neepawa Farmers have resu med t hei r winning ways in the MSBL championship finals. As The Banner went to print, the Farmers were carrying a 4-2 lead in points for the final. On Thursday, the Farmers blasted the Riverside Canucks 15-8. The Neepawa & Area Recreation Commission held its second Beautiful
Plains Triathlon on July 27. This year, the event consisted of two races: 1. The mini-triathlon, with a 200 meter swim, a 10km bike and a 2km run. 2. The relay, where the three team members did either the 400 meter swim, the 20km bike or the 4km run. 20 years ago, Monday, August 20, 2001 At 4:02 p.m. on a hot a nd hum id Sat urday, E nv i ron ment Ca nada issued a severe weather watch for the Neepawa area. About 28 minutes later, Alfred and Lorraine Terin’s yard felt the fury of that storm. The Terin’s farm yard was hit by a tornado, heavy rain and hail in the Aug. 11 storm. Trees in their shelterbelt were snapped of f or uprooted, metal grain bins and augers destroyed, and crops in the vicinity completely destroyed. 21083GM1
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Dan Mazier begins re-election bid Maverick Party Conservative Party candidate pitches ‘Canada’s Recovery Plan’
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Dan Mazier is wasting no time snapping back into election mode, though he’d rather be still 100 per cent focused on the job the voters in Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa sent him to Ottawa to do only two years earlier. On Sunday, Aug. 15, Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon accepted prime minister Justin Trudeau’s request to dissolve Parliament. That decision has triggered a 36-day federal election campaign that will end on Sept. 20. Mazier, who received 64.5 per cent of the votes in the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa riding, back in 2019, is now running for re-election. He noted to the Banner & Press, however, that he is quite critical of the timing for a federal election, as Canada appears to be dealing with the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and other significant political issues. “Justin Trudeau has chosen to call an election at a time, for what reason, we don’t know. It’s an unnecessary election. There are so many things that need to be done in Canada to get the country back on track and get us back united and secure our future. And [Trudeau], I suppose would rather focus on an attempt
to grab onto more power,” said Mazier. “The only reason that Justin Trudeau called an early election is because he wants to win back a majority. He doesn’t care about your future; he only cares about his.” Going door to door Despite the belief that this may be an unnecessary election, Mazier noted that he was prepared to run a full-time campaign. That included knocking on hundreds of doors throughout his constituency, including in Neepawa on Tuesday, Aug. 17. Mazier will also be back in the community once again on Saturday, Aug. 21. Part of his time going door-to-door is focused upon pitching his party’s platform, which is called Canada’s Recovery Plan. Mazier explained the essence of the plan to the Banner & Press. “We’re the only party that has a plan. It’s composed of five overarching points to secure the future through jobs, accountability, mental health, the country, and the economy. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, we are still short one million jobs, in the very least. But bring those jobs back. We also need to focus on the industries that were missed. There were programs out there, but so many were left behind. Canadians deserve a plan
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Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa MP and Conservative Party of Canada candidate Dan Mazier was in Neepawa on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
for their future. That’s why I’ll be sharing Canada’s Recovery Plan with them over the duration of the campaign. People want to know what we will do if elected, and now they will,” Mazier noted. Paying attention to rural Canada Mazier added there needs to be more attention from Ottawa paid to the issues facing rural communities. He added that he genuinely believes that no Prime Min-
ister has ever neglected rural Canada as much as Justin Trudeau. “It’s like he doesn’t even know what goes on outside of the large urban centres” he said before mentioning various platform proposals for rural Canadians on issues from agriculture, firearms, tourism, small business support and cell phone service. Mazier concluded his time speaking with the Banner & Press, by saying this campaign is about securing the future for all Canadians.
The Maverick Party is joining the election campaign in the Banner & Press coverage area. They officially announced their candidate for the DauphinSwan River-Neepawa riding as Lori Falloon-Austin, of Foxwarren. The Maverick Party, formerly known as Wexit Canada, is new to the election race, with this year as their first campaign. They are focused primarily on western provinces, with no candidates in any ridings east of Manitoba. The party’s platform involves major changes for the west, aiming to either change the constitution for “fair and equal treatment of the West” or to separate the western provinces from the rest of Canada to become an independent nation. Local candidate FalloonAustin grew up on a farm in Foxwarren and has been involved in her community on municipal and school boards, as well as volunteering in multiple facets. She was inspired by the party’s platform and pro-
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Lori Falloon-Austin will be the candidate for the Maverick Party in the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa riding.
posed amendments to the constitution, which made her decide to step forward as the Dauphin-Swan RiverNeepawa candidate. “Lori is able to see the big picture and what she sees is alarming to her, not just in her home province of Manitoba, but Western Canada as a whole. Lori wants nothing but the best for the riding she lives in and hopes to represent,” stated a press release from the Maverick Party. “She is a big believer in open and honest communication with all levels of government and has every intention of using that mindset to bring us all nothing but the best advantages possible.”
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Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste Project moving forward By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press Project manager Wendy Bulloch outlines the Southwestern Zero Waste Project as a research and development prototype, not an off-the-shelf design done by someone else. The Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste Project originally began as an innovation initiative from the Southwest Regional Development Corporation (SRDC). The SRDC was the last regional development corporation left in rural Manitoba following cuts by the government in 2012. The drive behind this innovation initiative was the fact that many municipal corporations’ local landfills are nearing capacity. New landfills or expanding existing ones can be costly. Municipalities must construct a new site under strict government regulations or pay to transport household waste and other garbage to larger landfill facilities. Even with a relatively small site like Evergreen Environmental Technologies (EET), the mountain of waste gathered over 15 years or so of operation appears like a mountain on the prairies. Minto-Odanah Reeve Doug Dowsett said, “A new cell costs $900,000. The initial cost of EET was well over $1 million in the early 2000s when it was built. It was agreed that the financial and environmental benefits of a gasification system could positively affect communities and was a viable solution faced by most municipalities. For that reason, SRDC began to promote the Gasification Project in the fall of 2015.” On Aug. 12, a day after the gasifier was first turned on at EET, Brian Reynolds of Celtic Power & Machining explained the history and development of the gasifier. Reynolds explained, “We take unsorted waste into a primary system where it is initially ignited with propane gas. The gas is then turned off and the waste gasifies in an oxygen-starved system.”
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Above left: A load of waste going into the gasification system. Right: What comes out after the waste has gone through the gasification process.
Reynolds explained that the gasification project will take the rubber off a steel rim and leave the rim behind. A typical post-gasification pile of waste includes clean steel, aluminum, glass and a bit of other residue that can be used in pavement. The process gives off a lot of heat that could be used to heat a building, a greenhouse or a boiler to make electricity. Reynolds said, “We have also done tests with loads of waste wood that was mostly pallets and on little different setting, we get a beautiful batch of charcoal.” Charcoal has many commercial uses, but as Reynolds said, “It also works well in the barbecue.” The aim is to reduce waste and avoid long hauls of garbage. The gasification unit is built within a
shipping container and so is very portable. It could be used at more than one small landfill or multiple units can be placed at one larger site. The units do have to be shut down to cool off, be emptied and re-filled. Reynolds explained a facility would have to have a few units if there was a need for ongoing heat for a greenhouse, for example. “There is great interest from the greenhouse industry, as heat is their main cost.” The units would work especially well in rural or remote locations. In the northern shield areas, the rocky ground doesn’t allow for burning waste. The gasifier was being tested on Aug. 12 for emissions. Ironically, Manitoba doesn’t have emissions
standards for gasification systems, so Ontario standards are being used. Bulloch says, “The Province of Manitoba requires emissions testing to be conducted. Tests are being run to determine the Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” The Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste Committee trusts government will license the process so it can go forward to commercialization. The interest in this process is growing and municipalities want to be able to access the technology. The project is located at EET. The committee has applied to the Climate Change and Conservation Grant for funding to support the costs of the emissions testing and provide training for the staff at EET to operate the Pilot Prototype gasifier system. Celtic Power & Machining from Rapid City, Manitoba were engaged to build the project. The Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste Project committee is chaired by Reeve Doug Dowsett of the R.M. of Minto-Odanah. Other members include Jon Lewis, appointed commun-
ity member and past Chair of the South West Regional Development Corporation; Monty Peckover, councillor for RM of Minto-Odanah and Chair of the EET Board; Dave McDonald, manager of EET; Blake McCutcheon, mayor of Neepawa. Other ex-officio members include Dany Robidoux, of Eco-West; Aaren Robertson, CAO of Minto-Odanah; and Gavin Reynolds, Celtic Power & Machining, as well as Bulloch as project manager with Southwestern Manitoba Zero Waste Systems. From 2015 through to 2016, SRDC held numerous meetings with municipalities, Association of Manitoba Municipalities and government departments to share information on the project. Many RMs were very interested in this project, as they faced ongoing costs of transportation of their Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to Class 1 Landfill sites. Through connections with EET– a Class 1 Landfill site operated by the RM of Minto-Odanah, RM of North-Cypress-
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Langford and the Towns of Carberry, Minnedosa and Neepawa– the organization was granted an alternative license to allow the unit to be placed at the site. Ongoing searches for funding and meetings with various government departments resulted in zero results. In 2016, SRDC engaged Eco-West to begin working to fund a proposal through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. (FCM). In August of 2017, FCM granted the RM of Minto-Odanah $350,000 funding to build the Pilot Prototype Gasifier Unit. Additional funding support of $200,000 came from Evergreen Environmental Technologies and $50,000 from SRDC, a non profit that closed its doors in late fall of 2017. A committee representing the various players currently manages the project. Dillon Consulting from Ontario is conducting emissions testing of the Pilot Prototype Gasifier Unit. Following testing, the committee will wait for the compilation of emissions tests. The test results will be sent to the province to determine if the unit meets emissions standards. At that point, the machine concept should be approved to move forward to commercialization. The results and outcomes of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and other emissions tests will be sent to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in a final report by the end of September.
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Rolling Barrage hope to end the stigma of PTSD Continued from Page 1 Another important aspect is the raising of funds for programs that help military members, veterans, and First Responders, both serving and retired, get treatment to live with the mental injuries they received from their service. The initial ride in 2017 celebrated the 150th birthday of our nation and the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, where the ride derives its namesake. Canadians developed the “creeping barrage” tactic for artillery fire and it was the crucial component of the Vimy success. Paul Harman is the national executive chair for the Rolling Barrage. Still a serving member of the Air Force for 30 plus years, Harman said this is the first time the Barrage has passed through Neepawa and that the response was
extraordinary. “The initial response was a tingle up the spine. There were so many people along the roadside waving and cheering. It reminded me of the Highway to Heroes ride, out in Ontario, which I’ve participated in, as well. Seeing people lined up along the roadside, just paying honour and respect. This was honestly, a very touching moment to see the town of Neepawa put out those sort of response. I just want to thank every single citizen for their support. It’s just fantastic,” said Harman. As special as the day was to many riders, it perhaps had a touch more importance to Marcus Goldade. Formerly of Neepawa, Goldade now resides in Winnipeg and assisted with the coordination of the Manitoba portion of the event. Goldade said the arrival in Neepawa was something special.
“We’ve had nothing but great support so far, from the Winnipeg Police Service, the Manitoba RCMP and Neepawa. Just the initial impressions is just amazing. Seeing this turnout. This is the best we’ve seen so far [in Manitoba], in my opinion,” Goldade said. The stop in Neepawa featured more than just a simple lunch break and chance to top up the fuel tanks. Sgt. Mark Morehouse, of the Spruce Plains RCMP, also presented a cheque for $500 to the Rolling Barrage. Harman expressed his appreciation for Neepawa, adding that it’s these types of stops that have notable significances for the riders involved. “You see people, who have PTSD, coming out of their shell and talking. Discussing their situation, and probably more than they have with any of their counsellors. There is therapeutic value to this ride.”
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WHEN IN DOUBT… THROW IT OUT! If you are unsure— use the RECYCLEPEDIA app or visit the website by scanning the code above. ��ckers �like above� were included with the July water bills. If you receive your bill by email or wish to have more s�ckers, please visit our o�ce. The s�ckers should be placed on the recycling cart or somewhere visible to serve as a reminder of what can and cannot be recycled. Residents who illegally dump their garbage and recycling at the compost site, ditches or the receptacles at the campground and public works shop may be subject to public li�ering charges by the RCMP. Common myths: The same truck that picks up garbage picks up recycling so it is all contaminated. While the same truck may be used, pickups are on separate days and IF loads are co‐mingled they are sepa‐ rated in truck Glass is thrown in the garbage. Glass is stockpiled at Evergreen Environmental Technologies where it is crushed and used for road base and other projects. Recycling costs the Town money so there is no value to recycling. The Town receives grant money from Mul�‐Material �tewardship Manitoba—significantly o�se�ng costs. In order to make this program profitable, we need to keep our clean recycling numbers high, reduce garbage and avoid contamina�on. Poor recycling habits = increased costs = higher taxes.
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‘Ole Heie defied definition’ VLR seeks to raise funds in honour of young Minnedosa athlete
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press A very special event is taking place in the area this weekend. On Aug. 21, Richard Dupuis, Dave Ternier, Paul Archbutt and Tim Frykoda, board members of Valley Life Recreation Inc. (VLR) in Minnedosa; along with Rob, Ava and Leigh Heie; Chris Wolfden, of Dauphin; and Kevin Early, of Morden, will be gathering to complete a 172 km, single-day mountain bike ride. This ride is being undertaken in memory of Ole Heie, son of Rob and Leigh Heie, who lost his life too early at the age of 12 on July 10 this year. Officially dubbed Ride Like Ole, the bike ride is a fundraiser dedicated to gathering funding for the recently announced Squirrel Hills Trail Park. The park is now set to feature a
trail in honour of Ole and, as the VLR says, “the beautiful, life-changing story of Ole Heie will be enjoyed by those who share the trails and beyond.” “We will be working with Ole’s family, the VLR Board and our trail designer to come up with something that’ll ensure his legacy is well represented and that his story serves to inspire people of all ages that will come and experience the park,” said Dave Ternier, VLR board chair. VLR began taking donations for this cause on Aug. 10, with donations being accepted online via www.ValleyLifeRec.ca/ Ole . Details for cheque and transfer pledges can also be found at that web address. The fundraising goal for the upcoming ride is to raise $100 for each kilometre travelled– meaning a total of $17,200. The cyclists will
how remarkably big Ole’s world was, and while we are absolutely devastated, we couldn’t be more proud of the incredible person he became and the lives he has touched. He was only 12. The fact that he left such an impact on this group of riders that he had met once a year ago, and the fact that they want to dedicate a part of this trail system in his honour I think just speaks volumes to the kind of person he was, and he would truly be honoured.”
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Ole Heie, son of Rob and Leigh Heie, who passed away on July 10, 2021 at the age of 12. An event is being held this Saturday in his honour.
leave Minnedosa by 4:00 a.m. to start the ride at 6:30 a.m., beginning at the elevators at Inglis, Manitoba. The cycling path stretches across the Riding Mountain
Ole Heie, all decked out in his cycling gear, triuphantly raised his bike for this photo. While the weather was still cold at the time, as the readership can see, Ole didn’t mind one bit.
National Park to come to an end at the park’s east gate. It is expected to take between 10 to 12 hours. “We are extremely honoured that the Heie family has entrusted us to play a role in ensuring Ole’s legacy, story and perspective on life find a permanent place in the lives of all who hear about him,” said Ternier. “Ole, in many respects, defied definition. His dedication to what he loved, his accomplishments out on the trail– no matter what activity– and nature by which he completed them inspired so many people in his years. To be one small part of helping that inspiration continue long into the future, means so much to us.” Leigh Heie also provided comment to the Banner & Press on behalf of the family, saying, “Our family is deeply humbled– and Ole would be so honoured. We are just beginning to find out
About Ole Ole was an aspiring athlete, whose passion and drive became apparent when he was just two years old. At that age, he put on his first set of cross country skis and seemed a natural right from the start, getting right back up after any fall to keep on going with a beaming smile and face full of snow. He
went on to become a lifelong member of the Camrose Ski Club & Jr. Vikings, and quickly became well known in the Nordic running communities. Ole reached the milestone of 1,000 km in his first 54 days of the last ski season, made national news with his single day 100 km ski and completed his first 50 km marathon with an 1,800 metre elevation this past spring. According to the VLR, Ole’s smile, adventurous passion and positive spirit was infectious to all who had the honour of knowing him. His heart was set on becoming an Olypmian and, with the presence of the flag bearer from the Korean Olympics and former and present Olympians at his celebration of life, it appears as though he was already a part of Team Canada. Ole’s full story can be found on the VLR website.
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Sharing happiness with every sip Emotions n’ Tea bubble tea truck opens in Neepawa
By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Locals may have noticed a colourful new vehicle around Neepawa lately. The hard-to-miss food truck is a new local business called Emotions n’ Tea, selling bubble tea, a popular cold drink filled with chewy tapioca “bubbles”. Christine Saavedra, of Neepawa, is the one behind the new business and operating the truck has been a dream of hers. “I just dreamed of making people happy and never thought that it would reach this far,” she expressed. “Before I decided to go into business, I worked as a travel health worker, but then my mom suggested me to push through with my interest because she believes in my capabilities. That’s why, with the strong motivations of my family, I didn’t give up.” The truck has been in business for just over a month now and so far, the response has been very positive. “I never thought that it would blow up,” she said. “I really had reservations and just thought of raising the flag to see if anyone salutes it. With God’s blessings, it has received a massive embrace from the community.” She added, “Positive feedback from our customers have always been our motivation to incorporate more love and passion to our service of heaven and euphoria for the first and last sip.” Saavedra’s decision to open with a truck rather than a brick and mortar store has worked well for her, as well. “The COVID-19 pandemic has starkly highlighted the fragility of businesses. Rather than having
a store location, I think consumers crave for the ‘instant, to-go and dynamic’ concepts and so I thought of setting up a mobile food service for people who are always on-the-go,” she explained. To Saavedra, this business is more about making people happy than making money. “The bubble tea food truck is not conceived just for dollar-generation or profit-making. I want the people to always have the positive disposition and light mood to do and accomplish things, especially in these challenging times.” She added, “The truck was designed for everyone who seeks for instant refreshment and mood boosters.” For those unfamiliar with the drink, bubble tea is typically made with sweetened tea and milk, served cold with tapioca bubbles in the bottom. It can be made with SUBMITTED PHOTOS black tea or fruity teas, and fruit-f lavoured jelly can Above: The Emotions n’ Tea bubble tea truck has a cheery and colourful exterior. Saavedra explained replace the tapioca, de- that the design was inspired by a mixture of northern lights scenery and the infrastructure of Taiwan. She pending on one’s preference. added that the brightness of its design reflects her colourful personality. The drink originated in Taiwan and has become popular in North America in recent years. T he Emo t ions n’ Tea truck can usually be found in the parking lot of the former Co-op grocery store on Mountain Ave. on most weekdays. More information on their opening hours and products can be found on the business’s social media Chris tine Saavedra, owner and pages. operator of Emotions n’ Tea.
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Neepawa Minor Hockey confirms rebrand By Eoin Devereux
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The Neepawa M inor Hockey Association (NMHA) has followed the lead of the town’s Junior “A” Club and has decided to change the names of its teams. The Association confirmed last week, via social media, that it has decided to rebrand from the Neepawa Natives to the Neepawa Ti-
tans effective immediately. The decision was made back in June, following a motion brought forward and unanimously carried by the Executive Board. The NMHA consists of teams ranging in ages from seven to 18-years-old. Over the years, the teams have been known by an assortment of names, including Natives, Farmers and Hawks.
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dosa’, the name of Trudy Adamson was misspelled in the cutline. The Banner & Press apologizes for the mistake.
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Delaloye dominates course during NGCC’s Club Championship By Eoin Devereux
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I think we all expected to one day witness Hayden Delaloye claim the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s Championship. What might be surprising to some, however, is just how soon and in how dominant a fashion that day would arrive. The 15-year-old posted an impressive two day total of 142 (2-under par) over the weekend, a full eight shots clear of the second place competitor. Delaloye also won the Junior category, while Don Schmall would take the Senior Men’s title and Suzanne Nicholson was victorious in the Women’s division.
After the round, Delaloye told the Banner & Press that going into the weekend, he knew he had a chance to complete and was very happy to see it turn out the way it did. “I just stuck to my game out there. Tried to play it smart and made sure not to [attempt] any risky shots. I think a big part of that success out there was my wedges and chipping. It really helped on some important shots out on the course today,” stated Delaloye. Scott Davie finished second in the Men’s category with a two round total of +6, while Brandt Young and Mark Kerkowich were tied for third at +7.
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Hayden Delaloye lines up a shot during the second day of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club Championship.
Neepawa deals Dawson Green to Winnipeg Blues News and notes from around the Manitoba Junior Hockey League
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The construction of the Neepawa Titans’ roster has started to take shape. The team has announced that it has traded 20-year-old goaltender Dawson Green to the Winnipeg Blues in exchange for a second round pick in the 2023 MJHL Draft and future considerations. Green has spent two years with the team, starting a combined 27 games with the franchise. In his time with the team, he accumulated a 3.94 goals against average and save percentage of .888. New playoff format announced The MJHL has revealed its playoff format for the upcoming season. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on Friday, Mar. 18, 2022 and will see the top four teams from each division advance to the post-season. The divisional first round will be a best-of-seven series based on regular season points (1st vs. 4th; 2nd vs. 3rd). The first round winners from each division will then
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host its annual Fair Friday, Aug. 27 (7:00 pm – chuckwagon and chariot races) and Saturday, Aug. 28 (8:00-11:00 am – Breakfast and 4:30 pm – Races). •Congratulations to Minnedosa, who received a $3.7 million grant last month from the federal and provincial governments so they can go forward with a new $8 million recreation centre. Co-chairman, Jon Lewis, whose wife, Heather, grew up in Wellwood, will be very happy as he has promoted this project for many years. Premier Brian Pallister has announced that the new recreation centre will be named after his long-time friend and political colleague, Harold Gilleshammer. A former Minnedosa principal, Gilleshammer is a well-known educational leader, as he came to Souris Valley School Division in the 1970s to discuss the pros and cons of the semester system. After his visit, Souris and Wawanesa Schools switched to the semester system and Hartney tried the trimester system for a couple of years before converting to the semester system. •The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games recently ended with Canada winning 24 medals (7 gold, 6 silver, and 11
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Canada for the winners. Scott Beever whiffed 17 for host Rivers in a 5-0 victory over Deloraine Aug. 6. Ty Paddock smacked two doubles and Don Klemack clouted a first inning three run homer as host Oak River Dodgers defeated the Wawanesa Brewers 14-3 Aug. 8. Two circuit clouts were recorded by Derek McGregor for the visitors. Brady Waddell was the winning pitcher for host Hamiota Red Sox in a 9-6 win over Oak River, which included a bench clearing brawl. Baldur Regals finished their Border League schedule with a pair of decisive decisions over Clearwater (13-0) and Carman (15-3). No league play-offs will be held with either Border or South West Leagues, both nine team leagues. The Pembina Hills U13 baseball team has been busy lately, with play-offs starting soon. Local players include Tucker Forbes and Austin Dubyts (Glenboro), Kayden Biehn and Owen Unrau (Carberry), and Max Janz (Baldur). They lost a double header to Brandon (8-4, 8-6) in Carberry Aug. 8. In two more games, coach Chris Unrau’s guys lost 9-6 to Oil Dome and edged Brandon 9-8. •Carberry Ag Society will
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•Les Watts (502 Main St.) was selected as Communities in Bloom Yard of the Week. •Lindsay Michiels, recreation director, reported that about 200 participants received swimming lessons this summer. •Carberry Sandhills Golf Club had 28 foursomes tee off for their annual Big Hole Tour nament Saturday, Aug. 14. They also held a successful fish fry fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 13. •The Manitoba High School Athletic Association has announced that it will offer provincial competitions in all sports during 2020-21. •Conor Geekie (17) has just returned home after 10 days in Calgary with the Team Canada 18U training camp. He has not received the final results yet, but Canada will not send a team to the annual Ivan Hylinka-Wayne Gretzky tournament in Czechoslovakia for safety reasons. Conor will report to the Winnipeg Ice Sept. 7 for the WHL. He will take his two remaining school credits online and plans to graduate with his friends in Strathclair in June 2022. Noah Geekie (21) has returned to Strathclair after a summer of baseball in Okotoks, AB in an Alberta version of the Western Canada League. Okotoks Baseball Academy fielded two teams (Black and White). Morgan Geekie (23), who was drafted from the Carolina Hurricanes by the Seattle Kraken, was married to Emma Coulter of Hamiota Aug. 6. She is a good hockey player with the University of Regina and graduated in nursing. Morgan did play three years in Kennewick, Washington with the Tri-City Americans of the Western Hockey League. •As Senior AA baseball action wraps up for a shortened season, Ty Pringle struck out 10 for the host Boissevain Centennials (60) in a 5-1 win over the Rivers Comets Aug. 11. Two hits each were recorded by Tanner Clyne and Skylar
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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-Up 2021
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Despite a challenging two years of let downs and cancellations, including our second Round Up, participants at Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up have shown great resilience. It was with heavy hearts that the Round Up committee was forced to cancel our show for yet another year in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. However, with a little outward thinking and help from Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS), the committee was able to host our annual event virtually to be broadcasted and judged online. It was a great success with 42 juniors entered and a total of 80 livestock entries. Despite a totally different approach to the August long weekend our juniors know and love, juniors were still able to participate in open livestock confirmation classes as well as skill building competitions such as public speaking, marketing, photography, graphic design and judging. Participants were given guidelines of how to present their animal via video. Animals were presented in show condition and videos were uploaded for broad cast on DLMS. Overall it was an incredibly strong presentation of animals and projects, Juniors were applauded by the committee, peers and the general public for such adaptability and creativity despite a challenging circumstance. This is not just any cattle show, it is an all-around event to promote and educate youth to continue in the livestock industry. Our show would not happen without our dedicated sponsors , parents, Juniors and committee members who have stood behind this Junior All Breeds Show and helped to make it a success in past years. A huge thank you to everyone for their support and willingness to keep the Round Up spirit alive in our virtual show. Projects were on display on the DLMS website and the Manitoba Youth Beef Round Up Page from July 21 to Aug. 1. From there, the general public could view all projects and check out our junior’s hard work. Judging also took place during this time period and results were submitted to
DLMS. On Aug. Market steer show 695D Sour Patch 1 at 7pm, what Class 5A: Chase Airey, K id 122J. Rewould normally first; Jayci-Jo Best, second; serve champion be our banquet Carson Baker; third; AkHereferd heifer and award cerelen Abbey, fourth; Alayna calf was Teegan mon y, r e s u lt s Bieganski, fifth. Hyndman, with were announced Class 5B: Christin DixTEEG 27C Nikki live on a video ion, first; Kaitlyn Davey, 127J. broadcast on second; Jackson Best. third; Class 2 DLMS. All videos Lucas Bieganski, fourth; Hereferd bred and comments Sveinna Bjarnarson, fifth. hei fers: L ev i were featured in C l a s s 5C: Br ayden R imke, f irst; a f lawless manLucas Biegan- Steppler, f irst; Chance ner for juniors ski, second; Kylee Inglis, second; Grace Glovand the public to D i xon , t h i r d ; er, third; Emma Harms, find out in real L e v i R i m k e , fourth; Brady Wirgau, time who would fourth; Teegan f ifth; Easton Patterson, be crowned as Hyndman, fifth; sixth. our winners. This Class 5D: Brynn Steppler, Christin Dixon, presentation took first; Madisyn Robertson, sixth; Orianna SUBMITTED PHOTOS major effort and second; Blake Airey, third; Hyndman, sevc o o r d i n a t i o n The 2021 Manitoba Beef Round Up was a virtual event. Here is Chase enth. Rylee Patterson, fourthl Sifrom DLMS, and Airey via computer and his Charolais heifer and judges Greg and Amanda C h a m p i o n erra Inglis, fifth; Brooklyn we cannot thank Pugh in bottom corner. Hereferd Bred Wirgau, sixth. Mark and Joanne Champion market steer heifer was Levi Public speaking winner; Abbey Snowden, Rimke, with MAR 206E was Brynn Steppler, with Shologan enough for their division honourable mention. contribution! Azalea ET 7H. Reserve Henry. Reserve champion Senior: Christin Dixon, PeeWee: Paisley Baron, champion Hereferd bred market steer was Christin Judges for our virtual event included judges of winner; Kyleigh Magoti- winner; Brianna Snowden, heifer was Lucas Biegan- Dixon, with Fortnight. the conf irmation show, aux, honourable mention. honourable mention. Manitoba Youth Beef ski, with RSK 20C Miss Intermediate: Madisyn Greg and Amanda Pugh, Round Up would like to Xleona ET 99H. Charolais show of Pugh Farms in Edgerton, Robertson, winner; Caracknowledge and thank Class 3 Hereferd cow calf Class 1 Charolais heifer pair: Christin Dixon, first. our major sponsors for AB; our Livestock Judging son Baker, honourable calf: Paisley Baron, first; Competition judge Bevin mention. Champion Hereferd 2021: Enns Brothers, platJunior: Chase Airey, Chase Airey, second. Hamilton, of Vermilion, cow calf pair was Christin inum; Manitoba Charolais Champion Charolais Dixon, with Blair Athol Association, gold; KlonAB, our Public Speak- winner; Sveinna Bjarnarheifer calf: Paisley Baron, 124E and Applause 122G. dike Farms, Manitoba ing Judges Carson Cal- son, honourable mention. PeeWee: Blake Airey, with Hidden Lake My Grand champion Hereferd Angus Association and lum, General Manager of Manitoba Beef Produ- winner; Brianna Snowden, Moo 1J. Reserve champion female was Christin Dixon, Manitoba Simmental AsCharolais heifer calf: Chase with Blair Athol 124E and sociation, silver; DLMS, cers and Shannon Carvey honourable mention. Airey, with HTA Glitter Applause 122G. Reserve Manitoba Hereferd Associof Alexander, MB. Our Photography 124J. Photography Judge Jessy grand champion Hereferd ation and Manitoba Junior division Class 2 Charolais bred female was Levi Rimke, Hereferd Association, MB/ Milne-Smith of Douglas Senior: Kyleigh Magoti- heifers: Brynn Steppler, with MAR 206E Azalea SK Blonde D’Aquitaine MB. Our Graphic Design Judge Carson Callum. Our aux, winner; Christin Dix- first; Lukas Cavers, second; ET 7H. (in memory of Marcel Fischer Cavers, third; Marketing Judge Jackie on, honourable mention. Dufault), bronze; Manitoba Class 4 Hereferd bull Intermediate: Grace M a d i s y n R o b e r t s o n , calf: Christin Dixon, with Shorthorn Association and Cavers of LaRiviere, MB. Round-Up 2021 Com- Glover, winner; Emma fourth; Madisyn Rob- Blair Athol KD Talladega MB/SK Gelbvieh Associamittee: Lois McRae (Co- Harms, honourable men- ertson, f ifth; Brianna 48J. Champion Hereferd tion, industry. Snowden, sixth; Abbey bull calf was Christin Cha ir Person), L aura tion. Editor’s note: Due to lack Junior: Chase Airey, Snowden, seventh. Horner (Co-Chair Perof available page space, not all Dixon, with Blair Athol Champion Charolais KD Talladega 48J. son), Jake Rawluk, Rilla winner; Abbey Snowden, division results could be printed. bred heifer was Brynn and Travis Hunter, Blair honourable mention. PeeWee: Brynn Steppler, Steppler, with Steppler McRae, Andrea Bertholet, Samantha Rimke, Albert winner; Brogan Birming- Gabby. Reserve champion Charolais bred heifer was and Michelle Rimke, Jackie ham, honourable. Lukas Cavers, with Miss Cavers, Geoff Patterson, Prairie Cove 68H. Graphic design Megan Kemp, Taylor CarlClass 4 Charolais bull division son, Candace Abey, NanSenior: Christin Dixon, calves: Paisley Baron, first. ette Glover, Cody Carson, Champion Charolais Trevor Carlson, Monty winner. Intermediate: Grace bull calf was Paisley Baron, Thomson. Glover, winner; Madisyn with Hidden Lake Maui 4J. Robertson, honourable Grand champion CharoIndividual judging lais female was Brynn mention. division Junior: Lucas Bieganski, Steppler, with Steppler Senior: Kyleigh Magotiaux, w inner; Or ianna winner; Orla Duguid, hon- Gabby. Reserve grand champion Charolais feHyndman, honourable ourable mention. PeeWee: Blake Airey, male was Lukas Cavers, mention. with Miss Prairie Cove Intermediate: Grace winner. 68H. Glover, winner; Emma Marketing division Harms, honourable menHereferd show Senior: Orianna Hyntion. Class 1 heifer calves: Junior: Fischer Cavers, dman, winner. Intermediate: Madisyn Orianna Hyndman, first; winner; Lukas Cavers, Robertson, winner; Teegan Teegan Hyndman, second. honourable mention. Champion Hereferd PeeWee: Blake Airey, Hyndman, honourable SUBMITTED PHOTO heifer calf was Orianna The prize winning banners for the 2021 Manitoba winner; Brynn Steppler, mention. Junior: Chase Airey, Hyndman, with CRLY Youth Beef Round up. honourable mention.
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Alien invasion
We have been invaded by aliens. No, not green creatures from Area 51, but by plants and animals that don’t belong here. Take, for example, the common dandelion, which is not native to North America. European settlers brought dandelions here in the mid-1600s to enhance their gardens. Zebra Mussels are another example. They are not from here either, rather the species is native to the Black Sea region. Zebra Mussels were discovered in the Great Lakes in 1998 and have since spread like wildfire, including to other regions of the country. The little mollusk damages power plants, devours the food of local fish, and renders beaches unusable. One of the most striking examples of the damage done by an invasive species, and one that provides lessons for today, is the European wild rabbit in Australia. In 1859, a wealthy Australian had 13 rabbits sent over because he wanted to hunt. Within 50 years, wild rabbits had spread throughout the continent and now number over 200 million. They damage habitat, destroy crops, and have contributed to the decline of native plants and animals. What do dandelions, Zebra Mussels, and the Australian rabbit have in common? There is little hope of eliminating them from their adopted environments. Eradication needed to happen before they became entrenched.
question the introduction of a wild foreign species into Canada? In hindsight it was not the best of ideas, but at the time, it was genuinely believed that wild pigs would be confined by modern fencing and if they did escape, they would never survive the harsh prairie winter. They escaped, were deliberately released when prices declined, and not only survived winter, but they seemed to thrive on it. Wild pigs in Western Canada are a lot like those rabbits in Australia. Not because they are cute, but because they are prolific breeders that will eat just about anything. Did you know that a wild pig sow becomes sexually mature in less than a year and can produce two litters annually? It does not take a mathematical whiz to see the potential for exponential growth. Wild pigs can be disease reservoirs. Since September 2020, over 1,500 wild boar in Germany have died because of African Swine Fever (ASF). The disease has now made the jump to domestic pigs. Exports of German pork have been disrupted, and it will take signif icant time before Germany is declared ASF free and the negative hit on their farmers is lifted. Wild herds can also be repositories for diseases like PRRS (porcine reproductive and respirator y syndrome), PED (porcine epidemic diarrhea), and other infectious illnesses. We must do whatever we can to stop wild pigs from becoming a disease holding tank in Canada.
Genius, at the time Western Canada is currently in the middle of a similar alien invasion. During the late 1980s and early 1990s, Canadian farmers were suf fering through a significant income crisis. Diversification was embraced as a policy tool aimed at pulling the industry back from the financial brink. The time saw ostrich, deer, elk, and many more diversif ied farms spring up across the prairies. Included in the diversity basket was European wild boar. Why did no one stop to
What needs to be done? All Western provinces have programming aimed at addressing the wild pig problem, but each jurisdiction is approaching the issue a little differently. An effective wild pig eradication program should be coordinated across the region. Second, we need to commit federal, provincial and industry resources to targeted eradication programming. We can start by investing the time and funds needed to track, monitor and effectively identify the locations where groups
of wild pigs (or sounders) are living. Coordinated eradication can then follow. We need to move beyond passive efforts, such as unrestricted hunting, that have been shown to disperse the pigs and make the problem worse. Individuals can play an important role, too. If you see wild pigs, or signs that they have been on your property, report the sighting to your local conservation office. Indicate when, where and how many wild pigs were observed. Knowing where wild pigs are, and where they are moving to, will be helpful in eradication efforts. Wild pigs are not just an issue for the hog sector. They also destroy crops and pastures, degrade water supplies and damage native habitat. It is in everyone’s interest to push to eradicate this threat while we still have the opportunity.
We were in Neepawa recently and, as always when home, we visited the cemetery. Although I was warned there were changes, that information had not prepared me for the shock as I gazed upon the barren view of the once beautiful Neepawa Cemetery. What a sad, disappointing sight! I took a few pictures to share with other family members and they were equally shocked. What had once been a beautiful cemetery, the view of which invited visitors in to enjoy a peaceful, spiritual experience, had now become a mere “field of gravestones” as my brother called it. My 99-year-old aunt ironically called it a “dead place”. Gone were the attractive, colourful flowers and all of the beautifully manicured evergreens. Instead, in the huge centre area, there were long dirt rows and a few scrawny deciduous trees which had been planted, some of which were already dry and dying. I previously felt a proud, peaceful connection to the cemetery, but now, I am left, like the cemetery itself, with a feeling of being violated. A visit to the Neepawa cemetery was once a highlight. Whenever we had out-of-town visitors, we always insisted they make a trip to the cemetery and people were always amazed at the beauty of it. What a sad sight it is now! What had once been the pride and joy of Neepawa had become a
barren, sterile place. How disappointing! We invested in our final resting spots there in what used to be the “most beautiful cemetery in Manitoba”...sadly, no more. What had been one of Neepawa’s previously best assets had been destroyed. I was advised to visit the town administrative building to speak to Colleen Synchyshyn, a very pleasant town employee who has the unenviable job of trying to explain away the many complaints she is getting about the cemetery. She tried to explain the reason for the removal of those beautifully manicured evergreens, saying some of them were diseased. But why remove all of them immediately? The healthy ones could have been allowed to remain until, and if, they also started to fail. She asked that we give it five years and promised that it would look much better by then. In truth, anything would look better. We have no choice but to wait and see, but deciduous trees cannot replace the elegance of evergreens, especially the cultured ones which were in the cemetery. Perhaps, in five years, many people won’t remember the beauty of the cemetery we once had. Perhaps we will forget the allure and grace of those gorgeous evergreens which took decades to grow. How regretful! Candace Backman Midland, Ontario
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Re: The letter to the Editor by Philipp Bode of Murillo, Ontario from last week’s edition of the paper. You can tell the man has some common sense, as he holidays in Manitoba and reads the Banner ! Unfortunately for Mr. Bode, that is where his common sense ends and his Liberal Eastern (Upper Canada) attitude begins, that I find not only distasteful, but ignorant also. I am sorry, but I do not need a rich (stays at the most expensive campground in Manitoba) white man telling me about COVID-19!!! Our Manitoba Government, as has our Federal Government, stated as fact what is only an educated guess
at best and some so-called facts will in time be proven dead wrong, as statistics will show a sharp increase in the disease and death rate, somewhere between 5 to 10 years from COVID, but then it will be conveniently blamed on whatever as the irresponsible Profit Making Drug Makers take their billions and billions to offshore accounts! If you control some one’s housing , food supply and water… Then you control them!!!!! Just ask any Indigenous Leader. Robert F. Smith GP Candidate, 2016 Election Edrans, MB
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We, as a family, would like to thank friends and family who attended Kristine’s graveside service. A special thank-you to Rita Friesen for the wonderful words for Kristine and Bob. A special thank-you to Gladstone Treasure Chest for all the donations given to Kristine before and after her death. To all her friends, who gave her money and looked in on her to make her life a little more bearable. To Martha and Rhonda and Val, who looked after the lunch and anybody else who donated food and money for the lunch. To a very special friend, Paula, for being there. Kristine would have been thrilled. Thank you to everyone for the kind words in this most difficult time. And thank you to Clarke’s Funeral Home for the wonderful care. From Jesse, Isabelle & family.
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Father and son working in harmony Passed away May 2013 Ever lovingly remembered by his beloved wife, Frances; beloved son, Robert (co-worker on high buildings); and beloved daughter, Tammy (her inspirational trek down and up the Grand Canyon embodied the family love of climbing, heights and the canyon). At the time of his passing, we were working on a neon electrical sign museum, and already had a major donation of a neon spectacular sign from Sign Friends, and a 3 acre property for it. The family corporation, Inter City Neon Plastic Signs and Services was his pride and joy, working with his wife and son 24/7 for 25 years, plus daughter, Tammy, when available. We travelled all over Manitoba, east to Thunder Bay and simultaneously had a customer base in Winnipeg. We had memberships in the Sign Association of Canada, National Electric Sign, International Sign Association NALMCO (lighting contractors), developing friends throughout North America. He installed major signs at Portage and Main, as well as maintenance of them and other high rise buildings in Winnipeg, Regina and Calgary. From 1989, we travelled to the GTA annually in September, spending time with clients, suppliers and sign companies and colleagues. We enjoyed and appreciated their friendship and support over the next 20 years and more, which led us to establish a second home close to the GTA lakeshore. He enjoyed his sign colleagues, or as he would call them, his “work brothers” and son, Robert, became a fellow worker brother. He enjoyed working in the Neepawa, Gladstone & Minnedosa area. He loved the Lord and enjoyed attending with his family, a smaller church the last 5-6 years of his life and believed in doing special things for his community. Our home was full of love, music and laughter. Dick and our kids loved to sing and Robert and Tammy played several instruments between them, including piano. Robert had a high school rock band that he composed the music for and they practiced in our rec room regularly. Both Robert and Tammy had vocal lessons from Roy Petty when he returned to Winnipeg - having had his own TV show - he became a great friend to the four of us. At 47, he climbed to the top of the suspension bridge over a tributary of the Amazon while doing volunteer work in Equador. His favoured saying was “I’ve been everywhere, travelled each and every highway, flew in a helicopter beneath the rim of the magnificent Grand Canyon, white-water rafted in Alaska, hot air ballooned in Albuquerque, flew the Big Bird over Carpathian Mountains to visit three orphans we supported, rode horseback in the Black Hills, handling both his and his four year old daughter’s reins, cruised the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Alaska, enjoyed the night life of Paris and other major cities,” and favourite song was “Until Then I’ll Go On Singing.” Unfortunately, in September 2007, Dick had a medical emergency that affected the rest of his life. His grandparents always said he had a heart of gold, a total gem. He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Jenny (née Vandorp) Boon and eldest namesake brother in infancy. He loved to yodel at the top of the skyscrapers, a life much loved and well-lived.
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November 24, 1925 to August 10, 2021 From the farm land to the town and then the Third Crossing Manor, Uncle Eddie spent his life in Gladstone Manitoba to say goodbye just months short of his 96th year. Predeceased by his 7 brothers and 5 sisters and leaving behind numerous nieces and nephews. His nephew Jim Craik, of Winnipeg, continued to visit until the end and kept Eddie’s eye shining and memories alive by talking and laughing about the past antics of family. Leaving Uncle Eddie with that sly smile that no one could mistake. We would like to thank the staff of the Third Crossing Manor for the care they gave to Edwin Norman Craik an END OF A FAMILY ERA. Funeral Service was held on Sunday, August 15, 2021 2pm at Clarke's Funeral Home in Gladstone. Clarke's Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.
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Edward Barry Hood, of Carberry, died at the Carberry Plains Health Centre on Saturday, July 3, aged 85 years. Barry was born on November 29, 1935 in the Carberry Area. He went to Fairview School, Carberry High School and finished with a degree in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba. He worked on the family farm with his father and mother. In 1961, he married Peggy Gordon, of Neepawa. They bought a half section and together with the land willed to Barry from his Uncle Tom they farmed with his father Wallace and his brother Bruce. In 1962, Barry, father Wallace and neighbour Abie Brown had three of the first potato contracts with Carnation Foods for 50 acres each and priced at $1 per cwt of sound potatoes delivered to the plant. Barry followed in his father’s footsteps and was a Councillor for the Rural Municipality of North Cypress for many years. He was a member of the Summervile United Church, which later amalgamated with Carberry. He was an active member of the Carberry Agricultural Society, belonged to the first Potato Growers Association serving as secretary, and in latter years to the Agricultural Hall of Fame Committee. Barry passed his commitment to Community Service to his three children. Barry and Peggy sold the farm to their eldest son Mark in 1999 and moved to reside in Carberry. Barry was predeceased by his parents Grace Naylor Hood and Wallace Hood and by his daughter Margaret Kathleen Hood. Surviving are his wife Peggy, his three sons – Mark Leslie (Terri), David Wallace (Dominique), Thomas Andrew James (Caroline) - and four grandchildren (Éloïse, Amélie, Jérôme, Damien). Also surviving are his two brothers Gordon (Sandra) and Bruce and their families. A private graveside service will be held at a later date with interment in Carberry Cemetery. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Carberry Community Foundation.
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Obituary Almer “Bruce” Olson
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle, Almer “Bruce” Olson. Bruce was born June 18th, 1972 to parents Bob and Linda Olson. Bruce was raised in Gladstone, MB and attended Gladstone Elementary and WMCI, where he was involved in numerous sports. In his early 20s, Bruce played Fast Pitch with the Gladstone Whips. It was here that he inherited his forever nickname “9’s”. Bruce loved travelling and sports and was able to marry the two many times in his life. He travelled to Florida, Arizona and Vegas regularly to attend hockey games and football games. His most treasured trip will always be his trip to Philadelphia to watch his all time favourite, the Philadelphia Flyers. Bruce would always send us pictures of him and the many friends he made with a huge smile on his face. Throughout the years, Bruce worked at many places and he was never afraid to try new things. He had the gift of making people feel seen and settled on becoming a bus driver with Brandon Transit. Bruce always said his goal was to give each and every one of his riders a smile and a big hello. We are sure he made many people's days. Bruce was generous and kind. He had a charisma about him that made everybody feel special. He was sincere and he loved with his whole heart. Those who knew him knew how much he loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Bruce has left a huge hole in our family. His stories, big hugs and presence will be missed forever. Bruce is survived by his father, Bob Olson, brother Rob (Malinda) Olson, nephews Tyler and Bryce, sister Lindsae (Ed) Goertzen, nieces Rhea and Ani, Aunt Jeanette Baker, as well as many cousins and friends. Bruce was predeceased by his mother, Linda Olson. Donations in Bruce’s memory can be made to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1233 Rosser Ave, Brandon, MB, R7A 0M1. A private interment will take place at the Gladstone Cemetery. “When life separates us... I’ll know it is only your soul saying goodbye To your body. But your spirit will Be with us always” Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements.
There is a sad but sweet remembrance. There is a memory fond and true; There is a token of affection, mother, And a heartache still for you. Lovingly remembered by your family.
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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites tenders for Clear Diesel Fuel & Clear Gasoline Tenders for approximately 110,000 litres of clear diesel fuel to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. Tenders for approximately 140,000 litres of clear gasoline to be delivered to various Division owned tanks situated throughout the School Division. The duration of the Tender is from September 2021 through June 2022. Tenders will be accepted until 12:00 pm CDT Monday August 23, 2021. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send Tenders to: Shannon Desjardins, Acting Transportation Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 Fax: 204-835-2426 shannon@trsd.ca
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Public Works Supervisor is responsible for the provision of services and active management of the Public Works Department, including Parks and Cemetery. Focusing on strategic long-term asset management, the Public Works Supervisor will focus on the design and implementation of asset management related duties and work prioritization activities. Implementation and creation of asset management databases and tracking will characterize work priorities with consideration to budget constraints and progressive planning. Further details and a job description can be found at www.neepawa.ca under Town Office, Employment Opportunities. Applications, including Resume, will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. September 3, 2021 to: Denis Saquet, C.E.T., Manager of Operations Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ Fax (204) 476-7624 Email: operations@neepawa.ca Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.
NEEPAWA SETTLEMENT SERVICES
is looking for a full-time Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) employee. This position is being offered as an indefinite term position, with the potential to become permanent in the future. Applicants should have excellent English reading and writing skills. Along with the following: • Experience as an Education Assistant is preferred • A clear understanding of the Canadian school system and local school divisions is necessary • Good planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Ability to work with newcomer children, their families, and school professionals. Send cover letter and resume by e-mail to employment@neepawasettlement.com by Aug. 26, 2021.
Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.
Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com Heritage Co-op is Hiring!
Grocery Manager - Minnedosa Food Store Heritage Co-op is hiring a full time Grocery Manager at our Food Store in Minnedosa, MB. If you are interested in joining our team, visit our website and click on Careers-Join Our Team! www.heritagecoop.ca Process close date: September 3, 2021
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up to 35 Hours/week Duties include but not limited to: reception, sales, inventory, record keeping. Qualifications: - Organized, flexible, independent worker - Strong analytical & problem solving skills - Strong computer & customer service skills - Strong verbal communication skills - Excellent at record keeping-computerized and in paper form Training &/or experience an asset. Please submit resume to Box 250, Neepawa, MB ROJ 1HO or 123 Main Street or email: dftaylor@mts.net
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Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring
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at our AGRO CENTRE in GLADSTONE, MB. Who we are: Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs We are looking for: An individual with the following qualifications: - Excellent customer service and organizational skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, specifically, Excel, Work, and Outlook - Ability to learn new computer programs - Attention to detail - Strong communication skills, both orally and written with customers and staff - Capable of attaining high levels of production with minimum supervision - Must possess a minimum Class 5 Driver’s License Reporting directly to the Gladstone Agro Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; receptionist duties, customer service, inventory control, invoicing, cash-ups, deposits and other duties as assigned in accordance with the mission statement and policies or procedures of Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op. We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities. CLOSING DATE: August 27, 2021 Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information or scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.
FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow. HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore! As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long-term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world! • Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset
Current starting wage is $15.45/hour plus $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus! Wage scale extends to $23.05 per hour In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program! HyLife is here to support you on building an exciting career with our team! If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.
We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
is inviting applications for both Heart of House (Kitchen) and Front of House positions.
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Educational Assistant positions: 1) Full time (5.75 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School 2) Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Neepawa Middle School 3) Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Hazel M Kellington School (2 positions) 4) Full time (5.75 hours per day) at Rolling Acres Colony School 5) Part time (3.5 hours per day) at Carberry Collegiate 6) Part time (5.75 hours every other day) at J.M. Young School 7) Part time (2.875 hours per day) at Twilight Colony School Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume. Please indicate the position(s) being applied for. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 to: Rhonda Dickenson Student Services Coordinator Box 700, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest now. See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.
Hamiota Municipality is looking for an experienced Chief Administrative Ofcer (CAO) to manage daily Admin Operations. If you are highly efcient, a strategic thinker, and an organized natural leader, we want to meet you. Under the direction of Council, the CAO is responsible for the overall management of Municipal Operations including: Administration, Supervision of Staff & Human Resource Management, Senior Election Ofcial duties, Planning, Controlling, Reporting, providing updates and recommendations to Council and executing plans and programs in accordance with Council’s guidelines and relevant policies. Qualications: • CMMA Grad preferred • 3-5 years of direct experience in Municipal Administration • Strong computer skills, knowledge of Muniware preferred • Strong communications skills required. Dealing with the public, employees as well as external stakeholders Salary & Compensation: • Salary dependent upon qualications and experience (Range: $62,001 – $120,828) • An attractive benet package is also provided For a more information email info@hamiota.com or visit hamiota.com
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RM Clanwilliam-Erickson
NE 23-17-18 W SE 23-17-18 W Approx. 224 cultivated acres Ed: 204-636-2267 (home) or Laurie: 204-720-0852 (cell)
BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING! 50, 000 BATTERIES IN STOCK *Auto *Farm *Marine *Construction *ATV *Motorcycle *Golf Carts *Rechargeables *Tools *Phones *Computers *Solar Systems & design * Everything Else!
THE BATTERY MAN 1390 St. James St., WPG 1-877-775-8271 www.batteryman.ca
House for Sale $675,000 1585 Sq ft – 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home, with in ground swimming pool, Cent. Air, Gas Furnace, Finished basement, 2 Car garage attached. Mature trees, professionally landscaped yard with new wood fencing. Located in the City of Brandon.
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Notice
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MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA-LANSDOWNE
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOARD OF REVISION
TOWN OF CARBERRY
BOARD OF REVISION
Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Town of Carberry has been delivered to the Town Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to; (a) liability to taxation; (b) amount of an assessed value; (c) classification of property, or (d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 43(1) An application for revision must: (a) be made in writing; (b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought; (c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and (d) be filed by (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice. The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Town of Carberry to hear applications. The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:30 pm, Monday, September 27th, 2021. Dated at Carberry, MB, this 16th day of August 2021. Grady Stephenson, Secretary Board of Revision - Town of Carberry Box 130, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600
Public notice is hereby given that the 2022 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne will be delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB, on or before August 5, 2021 and will then be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The Board of Revision will sit on September 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4766. Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 26th day of July, 2021. Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10 Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 10th day of September, 2021, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at Rural Municipality of Rosedale, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number 1200
Description
THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA
Assessed Value
Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
IN FRANKLIN AND BEING: PARCEL 1: NLY 20 FEET LOT 6 AND L -$1,200 ALL LOT 7 BLOCK 2 PLAN 242 NLTO EXC THEREOUT ALL B -$80,700 MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SW 1/4 6-15-16 WPM PARCEL 2: LOT 6 BLOCK 2 PLAN 242 NLTO EXC NLY 20 FEET IN SW 1/4 6-15-16 WPM - 134 ROAD 95.5 W
$4,232.91
40700
LOT 2 BLOCK 1 SS PLAN 543 NLTO EXCEPTING THEREOUT L -$1,800 ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN SE 1/4 15-19-15 WPM - 51 ISABEL AVE
$5,527.65
124600
LOT 1 PLAN 7115 NLTO IN SE 1/4 23-16-16 WPM - 93030 ROAD L -$14,700 91W B -$69,800
$2,982.03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Estate of Walter Edwin Single, late of Gladstone, Manitoba, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration must be sent to the attention of: Erwin Single, 23 Portsmouth Blvd. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0V7 on or before the 23rd day of September, 2021. Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 17th day of August, 2021 Erwin Single 23 Portsmouth Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R3P0V7 Executor
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Application 2021-02 On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representation from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE under the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA ZONING BY-LAW 15-02 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO HEARING: The Alonsa Community Centre – The Rural Municipality of Alonsa’s Temporary Council Chambers, 12 PTH 50, Alonsa MB DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. APPLICANT: Eddystone Farm Joint Venture SITE LOCATION: SE 5-26-12 WPM PROPOSAL: To establish a pig operation of 31,500 weanling nursery (1,040 animal units) SUBJECT PROVISION: A large pig operation is a Conditional Use of Livestock Operation Application of 300 or more AU’s in the Rural Municipality of Alonsa Zoning By-Law 15-02 Table 5-2: AG-80 Use and Site Requirements (Conditional Uses). FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: The Rural Municipality of Alonsa Office: 204-767-2054 or rmalonsa@inetlink.ca The Technical Review Committee Report, The Conditional Use Application and other documents related to this matter are available for inspection at the Alonsa Municipal Office (20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa,MB) during regular office hours. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request. Dated at the Hamlet of Alonsa, Manitoba this 3rd day of August 2021. Tami Dumanske Chief Administrative Officer RM of Alonsa
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History: Neepawa waterworks PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Rosedale as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs. • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. Dated this 13th day of August, 2021. Managed by: Kara Sylvester Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Rosedale Phone: (204) 476-5414 Fax: (204) 476-5431
This photo, dated to 1912, depicts crews installing waterlines in Neepawa along Mountain Ave. The machine pictured here is identified as a trenching machine.
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Town Council questioned on specific tree removal By Eoin Devereux
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Neepawa Town Council is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the removal of a tree at the Riverside Cemetery that, perhaps, should not have been removed. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Cindy Kwiatkowski expressed her concern over a spruce tree taken out from her family’s burial plot. Kwiatkowski outlined the history of the tree and the very special connection to the family, as it was planted in honour of her 14-year-old brother Robbie, who passed away in 1981. She stated that family had received permission from then Neepawa mayor Homer Gill to plant it. The tree was removed from the plot between June 26 and July 6. Members of council indicated that it did not mean to place undue stress upon the family regarding the situation. They also noted, however, that there was, unfortunately, a lack of documentation kept regarding the agreement. Council promised to review the situation and work towards some type of mutually beneficial resolution. Council reports •Councilor Darren Pudlo indicated that Comfort Electric had submitted an application to the Town’s Storefront Improvement Program, which would be discussed later in the meeting. He then congratulated the organizers and volunteers connected with staging the Riverbend Maker’s Market, that was held on July 23 and 24. Pudlo noted that he had been hearing nothing but positive comments from vendors and patrons. All proceeds from the admissions will be given to the Neepawa Swimming Pool to assist with future upgrades. •Councilor Murray Parrott noted that due to the dry summer and strong winds recently, some broken branches have been falling from trees. He asked that individuals to please, when possible, pick up the branches from their residence instead of asking the Town employees to go around and
spending their time picking up all these branches. He also updated that sewer and water renewals are coming up, though scheduling can change due to unforeseen circumstances. As well, Parrott remind residents that they can not kill chickens in their backyards! He recently received a call from a resident, stating that neighbour was killing chickens in their backyard. That is not allowed within town limits. •Councilor Brian Hedley reported that Genie Barnaby of Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) will be retiring, as of Oct. 1, after 32 years. Several candidates have been interviewed to step up into the role, and Michelle Ferguson has been selected as the new resource coordinator. •Councilor Jason Nadeau updated council on Manitoba Regional Library Committee. He said that the existing director has resigned. As well, Nadeau indicated that he’s been hearing very positive reviews for the Neepawa and area section of the TransCanada Trail. Department reports •Manager of Operations Denis Saquet has reported that some storm sewer work near the Fire Hall has been recently on the go. There have also been several calls of late, related to driveway washout in Neepawa. The situation is being examined. Meanwhile, summer staff have been busy with the planting and maintenance of community trees. Misc. •The Town of Neepawa has decided to maintain the current amount on licensing fees for mobile homes for another year. •Comfort Electric has received support from the Town of Neepawa’s through the community’s Storefront Improvement Program. Comfort will receive $2,562 to assist with covering 50 per cent of the cost of new signage for its building. The storefront improvement program was created in 2019 to help businesses within the downtown with the cost of upgrades.
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