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Salvation Army kettle campaign has begun By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Volunteers are now out and about ringing bells and collecting donations for the Salvation Army. The annual kettle fundraising campaign started last weekend to raise money for the Neepawa Community Ministries Centre’s (NCMC) work in the community. Community ministries director Amanda Naughton-Gale explained that a large portion of the money collected with the kettles is used for their Christmas hamper program, which provides supplies for a holiday meal and presents to families in the area. “Of course, any residual [money raised] also goes to any of our family services that we provide within the community– our yearround food bank, emergency services, all of that kind of stuff,” NaughtonGale added. The kettles will be out regularly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from now until Dec. 23, rotating locations throughout the community. NCMC has two kettles, which may be found at Tim Tom’s Asian

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Members of the Neepawa Belles, Beaux and Builders 4-H club were helping with the local Salvation Army kettle campaign on Nov. 27. Pictured from left to right are Allison, Cheryl and Claire Beaumont.

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the kettle set up indoors, while they will be outside of other places. While NCMC does have

some volunteers lined up, Naughton-Gale said that they are still looking for fully vaccinated people who can

offer an hour or two to cover a kettle shift this season. Continued on Page 2

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New additions to this ‘Tis the season for holiday displays year’s kettle campaign

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The Town of Neepawa’s tradition of the miniature Christmas village is back. Cecil Pittman and Joan Enns annually set it up in the front window of the Town office.

Neepawa Christmas Dinner cancelled for 2021 By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A local committee had to make some tough decisions recently. At their meeting held on Nov. 23, the board of the Neepawa Christmas Dinner event came to the conclusion that they would cancel the 2021 dinner. This decision was made based on a variety of factors, such as the recent COVID-19 breakouts in Neepawa and area, children not being vaccinated yet and that the event draws in people from all over the area. “It was a tough decision, but we wanted to keep all our guests and volunteers safe,” said board member Cheryl Beaumont. “Right now just wasn’t the right time.” Last year, the cancellation of the dinner had the committee seek a different avenue to provide cheer, through the making and distribution of “fellowship

bags”. While that concept will not be adopted again this year, the idea of providing fellowship is still very much staying the same. This year, the committee’s board is encouraging its members and volunteers to get involved with other local initiatives, such as Hugs for the Holidays and the Salvation Army’s Christmas hampers. “These campaigns will provide our volunteers with safer ways to still be involved in spreading cheer during the holiday season. As a committee, we are very much looking forward to supporting these initiatives,” said Beaumont. “We hope as well that, with people being fantastic in

regards to providing us with cash donations and donating door prizes in past years, that the community will turn that energy towards those initiatives this year.” The plan at the present moment is to postpone having a dinner until 2022, providing conditions regarding COVID-19 allow for the gathering and the committee deems it appropriate. “We’re really eager to hear from everyone again– to hear ever yone talking, laughing and eating together again in the future when it is safer to do so,” said Beaumont. “In the meantime, we would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season and we look forward to 2022.”

Continued from Page 1 While the Christmas kettles have been a longstanding tradition for Salvation Army branches all over North America, the campaign has continued to evolve to keep up with the times. Last year, the organization started offering Tiptap devices, which allow people to donate by tapping their credit or debit card, or a smart device with a digital payment app. NCMC had planned to use these devices during their kettle campaign last year, but due to technical difficulties, weren’t able to. “This year, we’ve tested it and it does work in the community, so yes, we will have the Tiptap option out there,” said NaughtonGale. “It definitely is more convenient. You can tap up to 10 times on any card or on your smart pay device.” She added that they have the options of $5, $10 or $20 per tap.

Getting businesses involved In addition to their Tiptap devices out with the kettles, Naughton-Gale noted that the NCMC has some countertop devices available for businesses who would like to help collect donations. “We’re hoping that local businesses will be a part of our Tiptap business campaign and look to host one of our counter displays– they’re nice little small displays– for a day or two and challenge another business to see who can raise the most money over the campaign,” she shared. “They can sign up for a day,

we will bring you a coin box and one of our countertop displays and then we will come and pick it up at the end of your business day and we can keep track of how much you’ve collected in taps and count your money and we will kind of put that [information] out of who the top grossing fundraisers are out there,” Naughton-Gale explained. “We’re hoping that the generosity of our business community can help us raise a little bit more funds with maybe some bragging rights and a little bit of social media buzz on who the top Tiptappers are in Neepawa.” Christmas hamper program Naughton-Gale noted that they typically have 25 to 30 families that NCMC helps year round with their variety of programs. During the Christmas season, however, the organization usually sees a rise in requests for assistance. “We’re antici-

pating that we’ll probably be at about 130 hampers, if not more,” Naughton-Gale said of this year’s numbers. In addition to that, coordinators in Gladstone organize Christmas hampers for the Westlake-Gladstone area on behalf of the NCMC and they typically give out 20 to 25 hampers. Applications for hampers officially closed on Dec. 1, however, Naughton-Gale said that they are extending that deadline to Dec. 10 to allow more time for anyone who didn’t get a chance to apply yet. “I just want to thank anybody who walks by a kettle and drops in a coin or a bill or taps their cards this year. It goes a long way and you really do give hope to families in need,” Naughton-Gale concluded. Anyone wanting to apply for a hamper, offer their services as a kettle bell ringer or host a Tiptap device at their business can contact Naughton-Gale at NCMC at 204-476-5869.

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Mountain General at Kelwood organizing Christmas market By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press ‘Tis the season for Christmas shopping and the Mountain General Store in Kelwood is adding one more option where people can find some gifts. On two upcoming Saturdays, Dec. 4 and 11, they will be holding a Christmas Market at the Kelwood school

building from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kalee Mund, coowner and operator of the Mountain General and market organizer, noted that they will have 17 vendors featured at the market. “We will have all the same vendors as in the summer [markets], with some new ones too,” she said. There will be a large variety of products available at the market, with lots of gift ideas, said Mund. Products will include Christmas decor, body products, food, knit-

Musical acts rush to secure spots at Rockin’ the Riverbend

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Well, that didn’t take long. Just two weeks after it was f irst announced, organizers of the Rockin’ the Riverbend musical showcase have confirmed that all of its performance slots have been filled. Jeff Desender, the owner and operator of Frozen Fire Studios, which has partnered with Neepawa Tourism and the Riverbend Makers’ Market on this

event, set for July 22 and 23, said everyone is shocked by the swift response. “We expected, due to holidays and everything else going on right now, that it would be mid-January before we could have everything in place,” stated Desender. “But after the recent [Manitoba Loud Music Awards], it was just, everyone wanted to be a part of whatever Frozen Fire was doing. So now we have bands booked for that and any other event we want to

put on in the next year.” Desender added that it is very exciting to see the positive early reaction to the event. Currently, Rockin’ the Riverbend has scheduled three separate 45-minute music performances for Friday, July 22 and five 45-minute sets on Saturday, July 23. It will feature a smaller, more intimate set-up with an array of acoustic artists on Friday. As for Saturday, once the Markers’ Market concludes in the afternoon,

the musical portion will expand and feature more rock oriented performers. The schedule for the musical acts is as follows: Friday, July 22: 5:00 p.m. - Mavis Rowe; 6:00 p.m. Mitch; 7:00 p.m. - D.B. & the Deadbeats. Saturday, July 23: 5:00 p.m. - Green Leafy Vegetable; 6:00 p.m. - Les Shanacappo Band; 7:00 p.m. - Lunch Money; 8:00 p.m. - Seventh String; 9:00 p.m. - Indigo.

Local businesses collecting donations for Salvation Army

By Kira Paterson

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Local organizations are always f inding ways to support local causes and Christmas is one of the busiest times for that. One way some businesses are helping the community is through toy drives, supporting the Salvation Army Christmas

hamper campaign. Coming up this weekend, Harris Pharmacy is teaming up with the Neepawa Titans to host a toy drive at the Titans game on Dec. 4. They will be collecting new, unwrapped toys to be donated to the Salvation Army. Another toy drive going on in town is happening at

Red Apple. They are collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at their store, with a goal of bringing in $2,500 worth in gifts. As of Monday, Nov. 29, they are almost halfway to their goal. Donations to their drive will be accepted until Dec. 11. In another endeavour to help fill the Christmas

hampers, the Neepawa Public Library has a mitten tree set up. They are taking donations of mittens, scarves, toques and slippers to be donated to the Salvation Army. Donations can be made during their opening hours, or dropped off in their book drop slot after hours.

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ting, leatherworks, antiques, jewelry, plants and even fresh flowers. Mund added that they will also be taking donations for a food basket to be donated to a local family. The markets may also feature live music through the Harvest Sun Music Festival.

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r ut h: Tr udeau c a n f ly to Glasgow to meet with 30,000 strangers from all over the world, but Parliament meets by Zoom. Consequences: Trudeau is being scorned by more and more Canadians. Truth: COVID-19 is a serious disease with serious results. Consequences: Less than five per cent of Manitobans got infected with C-19. The vast majority recovered with few effects. Some got really sick and about 1,300 died in the province over 20 months.That’s about 65 out of 1,029 deaths per month in Manitoba from all causes. Truth: 18,141 people in Canada died from C-19 over the age of 80. 11,100 in all other categories, including 6,086 in the 70-79 age group. 19 died in the 0-19 age group. Consequences: The focus of protection and control for C-19 has largely been misdirected. How to protect and treat older people should have had a far larger emphasis. Truth: The majority of cases and deaths have been in care homes. Consequences: Care homes have fought a good fight, but have lost a lot of people. The number of deaths shows how inadequately we have researched and funded the care for our elderly. Truth: Jan Legaros of the Long Term Care Association of Manitoba said in an interview with The Banner & Press, “Care homes have

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Ken Waddell been underfunded in Manitoba for 20 years.” Consequences: Two political parties, and now four premiers, have presided over this shortfall. The staffing levels, the research levels, the study of best practises across Manitoba or from other areas have been lacking. Nutrition standards at care homes are inadequate. As far as we know, supplementation with vitamins and minerals are lacking, if they exist at all, and if residents become dehydrated, IV f luids are not administered in care homes. They are not able or allowed to do so. Residents have to go hospital for that level of care. (Note: If that is incorrect, please let me know.) Truth: When C-19 broke out, the care homes were disallowed to utilize their best (and free) resource, namely family and volunteers. Consequences: Hundreds of residents suffered from neglect, loneliness, dehydration and a general lack of attention. In some cases, it was the fault of care home management, but in most cases, it was due to simply not

enough staff and banning volunteers. Truth: Many elderly people, with or without getting C-19, simply gave up when family and volunteers stopped coming to see them. Consequences: Many died early deaths and sometimes alone and afraid. Truth: The Canadian government actually owns many care homes and operates them on a for-profit basis. The federal government, through the crown corporation Public Sector Pension Investment Board, is the sole owner of Revera Inc.– and therefore the owner of Canada’s second-largest chain of for-profit long-term care facilities. Consequences: By taking a profit for their own pension fund, the Canadian government robs care homes of money that should go into more staffing and research. Let that sink in for bit and see if it doesn’t make you very angry. 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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fter we reach a certain age, we all have them– those joints and spots that ache when the weather is changing. Some of us started with our own forecasters at an earlier age than others, some of us have them due to injuries, and some of us have them genetically. I have two distinct predictors that I notice and rely on. My earliest indictor is my right hand thumb joint. Just looking at it, one can see the poor thing is enlarged and has lost a fair amount of mobility. I have always been a hand person, noticing others’ hands and criticizing my own. I loved Mary’s hands. They were age spotted and wrinkled, not gnarled or twisted, best at making brownies and playing guitar. They were dignified old hands. I love one of my daughter’s hands. The fingers are straight and slender, well proportioned and gifted at playing piano or guitar, and caring for others. So mine are mine, and there are days when I look at them and see the beauty of dignified old hands, and days when I see short stubby fingers with short uneven nails and a gnarled knuckle! I let my daughter know when I am having a “good hand” day. But why is the knuckle inf lamed and enlarged? When I was an early teen, the farm cow went visiting the neighbours and I was sent to retrieve her. Had the rope around her neck and was heading out of the corral when she decided that her visit had not accomplished all she desired, and with a quick turn, she wrapped my hand around a pole with the thumb twisted in an unnatural position. It wasn’t broken or really sprained, just badly bruised and sorely hurt. Cold weather aggravates the poor thing and there is a strong incentive to keep it warm. Incoming systems also trigger aches. The second barometer is more recent. Way back in 2002, I had surgery for a brain aneurism. The surgery went wonderfully well, with very few residual effects. I did have to re-learn, to a degree, how to read, going back to easy books I knew and loved to improve my speed and retention. Reading is still a chore rather than the devouring passion I had pre-surgery, but I can and do still read! The other result is a series of divots in the left front of my skull. There is a thumb size one and two much lesser ones at the points of entry for the operation. The larger one responds to the change in barometric pressure and if a system is coming in fast, I feel it. Heck, anyone brave enough to place his or her finger in the depression feels it! Those days, the dip is marked. (I sometimes think of making a wax impression to verify the change in depth, but resist, not wanting to remove hardened wax from my hair!) When this occurs, the skin on my scalp is tense and crawly, and then, when the weather stabilizes, so do I! Yep, many of us have built in weather forecasters, a part of active living, a reminder we are still alive and in tune with nature!

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n 21 days, Christians of many faith traditions will hold special services on Christmas Eve. As they have done in previous years, they will read, chant or recite the Christmas story as recorded in St. Luke’s gospel, Chapter 2. As these verses are read, we may close our eyes and imagine what it must have been like that night in the town where Jesus was born, out on the hillside as the angels announced his birth to the shepherds or around the manger as new parents and shepherds looked on a sleeping baby. It all seems so magical; but nothing could be further from the truth. The world into which Jesus came was filled with insurrection, rebellion, conspiracies and murder. After the death of Julius Caesar, two men– Marcus Antonius (Mark Anthony) and Octavian– went to war to decide who would succeed Julius as Rome’s head of state. Octavian won and the Roman Senate acclaimed him as their new leader. Octavian’s first priority

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Neil Strohschein was to ensure that all his borders were secure and that any rebellions anywhere in his jurisdiction were put down before they could cause serious problems. Then he decreed that for the time being at least, “Rome was big enough;” and that no expansionist wars would be fought for as long as he was in charge. Octavian was a very powerful leader. As his power grew, so did his ego and so did his determination to assume absolute power. The Senate, to keep him happy, voted him any title he wished to have. One of the titles they gave him was “Augustus,” which means “Enlightened One.” That is how he came to be known as “Emperor Augustus,” the title by which he is introduced to us in Luke 2:1.

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Once all of his borders were secure and Octavian realized just how big his empire really was, he commissioned a census. Residents were required to return to their ancestral towns, be registered by the census takers and pay a “head tax” (a specified fee per person) set by the Emperor. Dates for the census were set and everyone had to comply. St. Luke (Luke 2:2) tells us that this was the first census ever taken in the Roman empire; and ancient history verif ies Luke’s statement as fact. When he commissioned the census, Octavian had no idea that he was helping fulfill an ancient Old Testament prophecy. Hundreds of years before Octavian was born, the prophet Micah (see Micah 5:2) had predicted the birth of a king became an ice rink and the highway became an obstacle course. Since the temperature was below zero and the sun did not want to shine, it was difficult to move around. Maybe we try to be stronger and try to conquer nature, but the One who created the earth and all that it includes is in control and we use our common

whose kingdom would be larger and last far longer than Octavian’s empire. That king was to be born in the town of Bethlehem, just a few miles away from Jerusalem. But as the Christmas story begins, the one who is to give birth to this king is living in the town of Nazareth, in northern Israel. And she is so close to her due date that traveling to any location, even to visit a friend across town, is out of the question. But the emperor’s order had to be obeyed. So she and her husband Joseph packed their bags and went to Bethlehem, where, in fulfilment of Micah’s prophecy, her child Jesus was born. There are no limits to God’s power. Octavian did not acknowledge or worship God, yet God used him to help fulfill Micah’s prophecy. God can do the same today. He asks us to follow the examples of Mary and Joseph– to obey those in authority over us; and trust him to cause all things to work together for our good.

sense to adhere. Two of my grandchildren stayed home from work because of the ice in the big city. We need to stay safe and adhere to the law of our Lord and Saviour. “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” Genesis 1:1. Let’s honour His creation.

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Be aware of the risk

By now, most people know that fully vaccinated individuals can still contract and transmit the COVID-19 virus. In fact, as of Nov. 29, the majority of new cases in Manitoba are in fully vaccinated individuals.1 Despite the government and media admonishing us that this would all be over if everyone just got the vaccine, it appears that all the vaccine does is reduce– but not eliminate– the risk of developing severe symptoms. However, the “COVID-19 Immunization for Young People” page on the Province of Manitoba’s website still claims that “[the] vaccine... will help prevent people from getting the virus [or] passing it to others”2 despite this now being known to be false. For older people and those with compromised immune systems, the reduced risk alone is a good reason to get the vaccine. But for healthy younger people, who already have a very low risk of dying from COVID-19, the risks of the vaccines may outweigh the benefits. France, Germany, Sweden and Finland have all suspended use of the Moderna vaccine in people under 30 due to the risk of heart inflammation.3,4 But now, there is a push to vaccinate children as young as five, despite children having an infinitesimally low risk of serious outcomes from the virus.5 In fact, based on extrapolations of existing data about death rates from the virus and vaccine among those under 25, it is estimated that a child would be 117 times more likely to die from side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine than from contracting COVID-19 itself.6 I am sharing this because I want to make sure that people have as much information as possible and are aware of the potential risks before taking their children to be vaccinated. I took the Moderna vaccine earlier this year, but I had not been made aware of the risk of heart problems at the time. Vaccines are some of the best tools we have for fighting disease, but not all vaccines are created equal, and the COVID-19 vaccines may be more trouble than they’re worth for younger people. Jeremy Vogt Neepawa, Manitoba References: 1- https://manitoba.ca/covid19/ 2- https://archive.md/DjuEP 3- https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/11/10/ germany-france-restrict-modernas-covid-vaccine-for-under-30sover-rare-heart-risk-despite-surging-cases/ 4- https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/sweden-suspendsmoderna-vaccine-young-people-80432245 5- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/ S221475002100161X 6- https://stevekirsch.substack.com/p/we-will-kill-117-kids-tosave-one

Take your vitamins

I totally agree with Ken’s opinion in the Nov. 26 issue of the Banner & Press. None of the mainstream media is mentioning anything about our health as far as lacking key vitamins in our diet and body. I am 71 years old (young!) and take 1,000 international units of D3 daily from October until spring, when I can get more sunshine by being outside more. Also take 1,200 mcg of B12 daily. I have yet to get a serious cold, flu, etc. (touch wood) and can not remember when the last time was that I actually had the flu. It has to be over 20 years ago, if not longer. I know some people’s immune systems are different, but there has to be a correlation between keeping levels of D3 high in your body and not getting sick every time someone sneezes. Continued on Page 17

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1/4 cup of butter 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium potato, washed and diced 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp. salt

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In a heavy bottomed pot, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and sauté for several minutes. Add the carrot, potato, chicken broth, salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash and parsley. Simmer for 12-15 minutes or until veggies are almost tender. Mix the flour into milk, use the blender, if needed, as you want it well mixed with no flour lumps. Gradually add the milk to the pot, stirring all the while. Simmer and stir quite often until the mixture thickens. Stir in the cheese and voila– your meal is ready to serve.

Rolling River School Division custodial strike continues

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Custodial staff for Rolling River School Division have been out picketing in Minnedosa for the past month.

By Kira Paterson

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O ver a mont h ha s passed since the custodial staf f at Rolling River School Division (RRSD) began their strike and the union is saying they don’t see an end in sight. “The Rol l ing R iver School Division continues to dig in its heels against school custodians and cleaners,” stated David Jacks, CUPE media representative. The striking employees are looking for a fouryear deal equal to what other staff in the division and across the province received. “School custodians and cleaners are asking for parity with what teachers and other school support staff represented by CUPE across Mani-

toba received through fair negotiations,” Jacks said. “The Rolling River School Division continues to offer its school custodians and cleaners less than others, even though the government has now withdrawn its wage freeze legislation.” One of the employees strik ing in Minnedosa noted that they expect negotiations could last another month. The individual said that the school division’s refusal to offer them the deal they want equates to bullying, especially since the rest of the staff in RRSD received a raise. “The Division continues to use replacement workers (scabs), who are not fami l iar w it h schools, and are doing less than the bare minimum. The

Division is putting our schools and children at risk by not settling with school custodians and cleaners who are just asking for the same,” Jacks shared. “We thank all the parents and students who have voiced their support for these important workers. We urge the public to contact their elected school trustees and ask them to settle this deal with school cleaners and custodians now.” Jason Cline, interim superintendent for RRSD, said “The Rolling River School Division believes in and respects the collective bargaining process, and that bargaining is best done between the parties at the bargaining table. I am unable to provide any update on bargaining at this time.”

Spruce Plains RCMP report

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During the week of Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 60 police activities. Nov. 22: RCMP conducted a Covid compliance check at a residence in the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police received a classic report of cattle that had gotten out of their fence in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. The cattle had been retrieved by their owner prior to police arrival. The downed fence is sure to be “beefed” up to prevent further escape attempts. Police responded to a motor vehicle vs deer collision in the RM of Oakview. There were no injuries to the occupants of the vehicle. Nov. 23: RCMP received a report of t h reat s bei ng uttered in Minnedosa. After investigation, the complainant declined to proceed with further police action. Police conducted Covid compliance checks in the Municipality of WestlakeGladstone and in the RM of Rosedale. All person(s) were found complying with quarantine regulations. Police received a report of a suspicious person at a business in Neepawa; there was insufficient evidence to proceed. Nov. 24: RCMP assisted with keeping the peace in Minnedosa, where all parties cooperated peacefully and without issue. Police received a report of a vehicle theft in Minnedosa. After investigation, it was determined that the allegation was unfounded. Police received a complaint of a hit and run to a vehicle in Neepawa, where there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Nov. 25: RCMP were dispatched to a house fire in Rapid City. There were no injuries and the fire was believed to have been started by a heater in the garage. Police received a request to conduct a

wellbeing check in Rapid City; the matter is still under investigation. Nov. 26: RCMP responded to a report of fraud in Neepawa. The complainant was defrauded a substantial amount of money by illegitimate scam investment companies. The matter is still under investigation. Police received another report of fraud, this time in Minnedosa, where money was withdrawn fraudulently. The investigation is ongoing. Nov. 27: RCMP responded to a report of a domestic assault in Rapid City. Police attended and discovered the suspect had left but was located shortly after at another residence. One person was arrested, charged and released with a future court appearance. Police were dispatched to a commercial alarm in Minnedosa that was determined to have been set off accidentally. Nov. 28: RCMP conducted various proactive traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Several tickets for speeding were issued. Public service announcement If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Neepawa and Minnedosa RCMP detachments advise they will be limiting front counter services at the detachments until further notice. We request that you contact each detachment at 204-476-7340 (Neepawa) or 204-867-2916 (Minnedosa) to inquire about criminal record checks or to file a report. Leave a message if needed and it will be checked the following business day. Do not leave a message if you require immediate police assistance. You must dial 204-476-7338 (Neepawa), 204-8672751 (Minnedosa) or 911 to have a police officer respond to you promptly.

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• Rhayna Martens is the interim music teacher at Carberry Collegiate which includes Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Senior Band and Jazz Band. Martens, born in Yorkton, attended post-secondary at Briercrest College for three years and two years at Minot State University. She has taught at Deloraine and Elton in term positions and lives in Brandon. Her favourite instruments are clarinet and piano. The Senior Band has already performed at the annual Remembrance Day service. • Terry Ursel’s rink of Wanda Rainka (third), Kayla Hunter (second), Tracy Igonia (lead) and Chris Hamblin (fifth) of the Neepawa Curling Club, have qualified for the 2022 Scotties in Carberry. Ursel is a very experienced curler as she has skipped her rink to three Senior Championships and advanced to Nationals in 2017 in Fredericton, in 2019 in Chilliwack, and in 2020 (no nationals were held). She has also curled in half a dozen other provincial championships. “We know that the competition will be tough, but we’re looking forward to some good games and fun,” stated Ursel. • The 2022 Manitoba Scotties in Carberry will feature 12 rinks playing on three sheets created on the skating ice. Dec. 15 and 16 will feature four draws at 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 4:00 pm, and 8:00 pm. The opening ceremonies will be held Dec. 15 at 6:45 pm. The Sunday games will be televised. Sunday, Dec. 19 will feature the semi-finals at 9:00 am and the finals at 4:00 pm. The Manitoba

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women’s curling champion will advance to the national Scotties in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Fort William Gardens) Jan. 28 to Feb. 6. • The Carberry Minor Hockey Association will host a U15 Tournament of Champions Jan. 6 to 9. The winner will advance to the Tournament of Champions in Brandon. • Hockey Day in Carberry will be celebrated Saturday, Dec. 4. All minor teams will be in action. • The GCB Wildcats, who are off to a great start in the 18 team Westman High School Hockey League, have three sets of brothers on their roster. The Hoods, Tyler and Dylan, the Elliots, Carter and Peyton, and the Waldners, Jaren and Kaelan (AP), are all part of head coach Corey Forbes’s lineup. The Wildcats offer such values as teamwork, commitment, fun, skill development, and discipline, developed through early morning practices at 7:00 am most Tuesdays and Thursdays. “No practice, no play,” is the team motto. Trey Dickson scored

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Rhayna Martens, the new interim music teacher at Carberry Collegiate.

three times for the Wildcats in a 4 -1 decision over the Neepawa Tigers in Glenboro Wednesday, Nov. 24. Peyton Elliot sank a single for the hosts, who led 1-0 and 3-1 at the period breaks. Recording assists were Jaren Waldner, Johnny Meyers, Tyler Hood, Nathan Dyck, Landon Gudnason and Talen Graham. Tristen Friesen robbed goa lie Carson Mooney of a shutout. The Wildcats outshot the Tigers 27-20. In Birtle, Nov. 26, goal-

swered second period goals. Johnny Meyers dented the twine once and recorded two assists. Other assists were collected by Preston Shearer and Tyler Hood. The Wildcats host Reston-Elkhorn-Melita-Pierson in Glenboro Dec. 8 and then go on the road for five games at Souris, Killarney, Minnedosa, Hamiota and Reston. The popular Christmas Classic will be held in Glenboro Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 12:30 pm against the KillarneyWawanesa Raiders. • In Junior Varsity girls’ volleyball, at the Zone 7 tournament at Elton Nov. 22, the Cougars defeated Neepawa (25-12, 25-12), but lost to the hosts in a tight final match (21-25, 25-20, 15-12). This ended a good season for the JV squad – Jana Brauer, Avery Kendall, Paige Lozinsky, Eva Bock, Jordynn Gibb,

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Natasha Bauche, Ava Hamilton, Kally Baron, Lexi Unrau and Emma Saley. • The beautiful Minnewasta Golf and Country Club burned to the ground on the weekend, however, the pro shop was spared, so it will be golfing as usual in Morden in the spring. • Three point performances by Tanner Fluker, Jaden Johnson, Jory and Brady McMullin powered Cartwright Clippers as they blanked host Carberry Plainsmen 7-0 Friday, Nov. 26 in Tiger Hills Hockey League action. Netminder Troy Chandler recorded the shutout. Period scores were 1-0 and 5-0. Scoro winners were Kathy Adriaansen, Dave Meyers and Tanner Olmstead. A Cartwright fan took home the 50-50 and $200. The next Plainsmen home game is Friday, Dec. 3 at 8:00 pm versus the Gladstone Lakers.

Looking Back 1961: Former Neepawa woman Grey Cup princess

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, December 5, 1911 A petition has been sent to Ottawa asking that an experimental farm be established at Morden. A Winnipeg woman was fined $1,000 for selling a pint bottle of champagne and in default of payment will go to prison for two years. Scarcity of water here is already proving a serious h a nd ic a p t o C . N . R . operations. Engines have to frequently be taken to Hallboro. 100 years ago, Friday, December 2, 1921 Lord Mount Stephen, one of the promoters of the C.P.R., died at his home in England on Tuesday night. Eden: Nurse Webb is making her periodical inspection of the school from the standpoint of health of the scholars. A certain young man, who lives in the Valley, bought a farm and made a substantial deposit on the same. The parties from whom he purchased the farm forbade him removing this year’s crop, but he persisted and hauled the grain to market. They went over to his place and started in to beat him up, and he, fearing the attack of his assailants, pulled a revolver, firing, as he stated, to scare them. Now the law says you must not carry a revolver, but you must take your licking and then proceed in a regular manner. The youth got the minimum fine of $5 and costs. 90 years ago, Friday, December 4, 1931 Arden: Mr. Gibson, of Winnipeg, is expected to arrive today to take charge of the Lansdowne Hotel. Plumas: Margaret B e r l a n q u e t , a g e 17, formerly a resident here, passed away at her home in Brandon on Monday last. Most of the time during the last three years, she has been in Ninette Sanitorium, where for a time she greatly improved in health, but in the last six

months gradually declined. Among those attending the funeral of Margaret Berlanquet in Brandon were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baker, Mrs. Archibald, Roma Archibald, Alex McTavish, Helen Morrison, Rev. J. A. and Mrs. McLeod. A L o n d o n ( O n t .) businessman has invented a “rattler” crossing signal which the department of highways may install all over the province. On approach to a crossing, it makes a noise like a train hitting a truckload of tin cans.

80 years ago, Tuesday, December 2, 1941 Gunners of the artillery training center, Fort Garry, will take practice in firing their guns at Shilo Camp during the next three months. Kelwood: The Hydro power is beginning to come through. Several places were on the hook up Saturday for the first time and the street lights are a decided improvement to our town. Sg t.-Pilot Henr y Wesbrook Blackwell, of the R.C.A.F., was killed on active service Nov. 10. He was born in Winnipeg 28 years ago, and at an early age moved to Stoney Mountain, where his father was principal of the Stoney Mountain Collegiate… Prior to enlisting in Neepawa, Oct. 194 0, Sergeant-Pilot Blackwell was an insulating contractor. He received his wings Tuesday, May 13 at Brantford, Ont., and left for overseas in June of this year. 70 years ago, Thursday, December 6, 1951 Sophus Mikkelson, of Ingelow, aged 71, passed away Nov. 24 in Brandon General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in Horsens, Denmark, Apr. 23, 1880, he came to Canada in 1903, settling in the Oberon district. In 1909, he married Maria Mason. They moved to Ingelow in 1917, where he farmed until 1946, when he retired. Arden: Wing Commander C. G. Ruttan, nephew of J. G. McCamis,

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has been promoted to Group Captain in the R.C.A.F. and promoted to R.C.A.F. headquarters in Ottawa.

60 years ago, Friday, December 1, 1961 Wellwood: Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Wells, of Neepawa, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aitkenhead, of Carberry, were presented with Hostess Rocker Chairs by Doug Wells and Art Brownell at a special community club luncheon held last Thursday evening in the Community Hall. Dec. 6: METZ, France– The East won the Grey Cup again this year, at least as far as members of the RCAF’s NATO Air Division in Europe are concerned. The Grey Cup (Europe) game, the RCAF Division’s own version of the famed East-West classic back home, was won by the East for the second consecutive time last Saturday (Nov. 18) by a score of 28-13… One of the Miss Grey Cup princesses this year was Leading Airwoman Mar iam E . Shu lman, 22, daughter of Mr. and M r s . A le x Shu l m a n , 161 Ha m i lton St reet, Neepawa… LAW Shulman was born and educated at Neepawa. A member of the RCAF since February, 1960, she entered the pageant as “Miss 1 Fighter Wing West”. She was one of 12 airwomen from the RCAF Wings in France and Germany, its radar squadron and the Headquarters of the Air Division here in Metz, who participated in the Miss Grey Cup (Europe) contest. 50 years ago, Thursday, December 2, 1971 Visitors from many parts of Manitoba were present for the inaugural banquet and charter presentation of Neepawa Council 6319 Knights of Columbus, wh ich wa s held here Saturday, Nov. 27 in the Yellowhead Centre Hall. 40 years ago, Thursday, December 3, 1981 Manitoba Municipal A f fairs M inister, Pete Adams, soon will be asked

to respond to requests from Manitoba municipalities to start a refund system for liquor bottles.

30 years ago, Tuesday, December 3, 1991 A n over whel m i ngly positive response has given the Neepawa Elks club the impetus to proceed with the construction of a senior citizen’s housing complex. The Elks sold 40 one and two bedroom apartment units at an informational meeting last Wednesday. The other 10 units in the estimated $3.8 million complex have been designated for low-income tenants and will be filled by the provincial government. 20 years ago, Monday, December 3, 2001 M i n n e d o s a ’s J e a n Garbolinsky has qualified for the Manitoba senior women’s curling championship.

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Local options for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Now that the Pf izer COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children aged five and up, Manitoba is working to make as many appointments available as possible. In addition to the vaccine supersites, there will be several other locations where kids can get the shot in local areas. Many pharmacies across the province are offering the Pf izer pediatric vaccine. In the Banner & Press coverage area, this includes Harris Pharmacy in Neepawa and Gladstone Pharmacy. School vaccine clinics Possibly one of the most accessible ways to get children immunized will be through the schools. Many school divisions across the province have already held clinics for students aged 12 to 17, but now they are working to help the younger age group get access to the jab. “ We w ill be hav ing vaccination clinics in our elementar y schools in most cases, if the demand warrants it,” noted Beautiful Plains School Division superintendent Jason Young. “We are working with public health currently to determine which schools and what dates this will be arranged for.” Young noted that there are still some logistics to work through with the

plans, but they know that parental permission will be required for students and that they will have appointments available both during and after school hours. “Parents who wish to attend the vaccination with their child will be accomodated,” he added. The choice is up to the school divisions whether they want to host clinics at their schools or not, from there they work with Public Health to create a more detailed plan. “We will work with Public Health and each of our schools to assess what is best in their school setting and make decisions on that basis,” Young said. S u p e r i nt e nd e nt s of other divisions in the area noted that they’re in pretty much the same boat as BPSD. “Public Health has just begun planning dates within our schools and the division will continue to support our partners in public health as they do this important work for our communities,” added Jason Cline, interim superintendent for Rolling River School Division. Both Cline and Bev Szymesko, superintendent of Turtle River School Division, noted that once they have confirmed dates for school clinics, they will be publishing them on their respective divisional websites. Keith Murray, superintendent of Pine Creek School Division, noted that as of last Friday, they were still waiting to hear

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Community clinics The Regional Health Authorities are also working closely with Public Health to offer vaccine clinics for kids in many communities, similar to what they’ve been doing with adult immunization. As of publication date, Prairie Mountain Health only had dates confirmed up to Dec. 4 for upcoming clinics. In Brandon, the next available days for kids at the Keystone Centre vaccine site would be Dec. 2 and Dec. 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., respectively. Minnedosa was set to have a clinic for all eligible ages on Dec. 2 at the Community Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dauphin had a pair of dates set for Dec. 2 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Orthodox Hall. Anyone wanting to book vaccine appointments, either for themselves or for their children, can go to protectmb.ca or call the provincial line 1-844626-8222 (1-844-MANVACC). Alternatively, if there’s a clinic or pharmacy you’d like to book at, you can call them directly to see if they have appointments available.

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The Canadian Western Agribition was held recently from Nov. 22 to Nov. 27. Above: The Horner family, producers from the Neepawa Banner & Press coverage area, were showing Simmental cattle there on Nov. 24. The day resulted in a a number of class winners and a Senior Division Champion Bull with their red Simmental bull Mindgame 1005J (pictured). He qualified for the CN Supreme on that Saturday via his championship at Manitoba Ag Ex. They also topped the Simmental sale later that night with the sale of heifer calf HFL Rose 1035J for $42,000 to Longview Cattle Company. Left: Hunter Tibbett was intent on helping keep the cattle’s pens clean.

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Neepawa Farmers pummel Pilot Mound

By Eoin Devereux

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Trust me on this one; the Neepawa Farmers’ most recent game in the Tiger Hills Hockey League was even more one-sided than the final score would actually suggest. The Farmers simply dominated out on the ice at the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Nov. 27, ultimately upending the Pilot Mound Pilots by the score of 8-2. Neepawa scored the first seven goals of the night, with four in the first period and three in the second. Much of those goals were secured by recent arrivals to the roster from the former Neepawa Natives. Benoit

Mowbray had a hat-trick on the night, while Brad Marshall netted a pair. Fellow Natives alumnus Corbin Mariash added a goal and assist, while Braden Gillies also had a pair of assists. Neepawa Farmers veterans Matt Lowry and Lance Nugent also contributed with goals. Lowry also had a pair of assists, to make it a four point night, while Nugent also notched an assist. Goaltender Grant Graham made 33 saves on the night for Neepawa in the victory. The win keeps Neepawa perfect on the year at 5-0-0 record and in first place in the THHL’s Eastern Division. Next up for the Farmers is a game in Wawanesa on Friday, Dec. 3.

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Neepawa’s Clarke Rempel and Josh Van de Velde of Pilot Mound dropped the gloves in the second period of a THHL game at the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Nov. 27. While you could suggest that this tilt was a close one, the rest of the game was anything but close, as Neepawa cruised to an 8-2 victory.

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NACI Tigers 6-3 Virden Golden Bears A hat trick from Lennon Carr helped to lead the NACI Tigers to a 6-3 victory over the Virden Golden Bears on Friday, Nov. 26, in Westman High School Hockey play. Carr scored a par in the first period, then added one more late in the third. Brody Pollock, Tarek Lapointe and Callan Denbow also scored for the Tigers. Lapointe also added a pair of assists on the night, while Ryder Phinney earned the win in net for NACI with a 23

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It’s been a busy week for the NACI Tigers hockey team, playing four games in just a seven day span. The first of these contests was on Wednesday, Nov. 24 versus the GCB Wildcats. Trey Dickson scored three times for the Wildcats, to help propel GCB to a 4-1 win. Those were the 14th, 15th and 16th goals of the season for Dickson, who is currently second in league scoring with 29 points. Peyton Elliott scored the other goal for GCB in the game. As for NACI, Tristan Friesen scored the lone goal for the Tigers.

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The NACI Tigers hosted the Virden Golden Bears on Friday, Nov. 26 at the Yellowhead Centre.

M/S Mountaineers 7-3 NACI Tigers On Monday, Nov. 29, the NACI Tigers headed north to Ste. Rose du Lac to face the McCreary/Ste.

Rose Mountaineers. The Mountaineers would win this game, by the score of 7-3. The scoring details on the night were unavailable from the WHSHL webpage before the Banner & Press publication deadline.

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Steinbach 4-3 SO Neepawa

Steinbach 6-1 Neepawa

First Period 06:27 NPA J. Lapointe (8) ASST: J. Romanyk (6), C. Brust (12) PP 08:36 STN J. Rogers (10) ASST: C. Rice (11) Second Period No scoring Third Period 02:43 STN D. Griffin (3) ASST: J. Rogers (13), Z. Patrick (12) 10:30 STN D. Griffin (4) ASST: J. Rogers (14), C. Roce (12) PP 12:39 NPA C. Brust (6) ASST: R. Gudnason (9), W. Highet (8) 16:57 NPA J. Lapointe (9) ASST: C. Smith (5), J. Romanyk (7) Overtime No scoring Shootout NPA - K. Thiessen - Goal; D. Wilton - No goal; J. Lapointe - No goal; W. Highet No goal; R. Gudnason - No goal. STN - N. Goodbrandson - No goal; N. Kiemeney - Goal; J. Rogers - No goal; Ty Paisley - No goal; T. Hensrud - Goal. Scoring 1 2 3 OT SO Total PP NPA 1 0 2 0 0 3 1/2 STN 1 0 2 1 1 4 1/3 Goaltenders NPA E. Demers - 27/30 saves STN W. Hambley - 28/31 saves Attendance: 649 - T.G. Smith Centre

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First Period No scoring Second Period 09:43 STN T. Hensrud (9) ASST: N. Goodbrandson (10) 14:26 STN E. Johnson (2) ASST: N. Kiemeney (5), L. Kruggel (10) 14:55 NPA D. Wilton (6) ASST: J. Lapointe (7) 18:31 STN D. Griffin (5) ASST: J. Nelson (6) Third Period 03:37 STN D. Fry (7) ASST: N. Kiemeney (6), T. Hensrud (9) 06:51 STN D. Fry (8) ASST: N. Goodbrandson (11) 17:13 STN H. Degelman (3) ASST: B. Norris (4), N. Goodbrandson (12) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP STN 0 3 3 6 0/4 NPA 0 1 0 1 0/6 Goaltenders STN W. Hambley - 23/24 saves NPA E. Demers - 21/27 saves Attendance: 795 - Yellowhead Centre

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Titans looking for some consistancy in play before second half of season By Eoin Devereux

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The last two weeks have been a huge test of endurance, both physically and mentally, for the Neepawa Titans. The Junior “A” Club recently played six games against four different opponents in just a nine day interval. And while their results were not what they had hoped for (1-3-1-1. 4-pts) over the course of those games, Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said there are still a few positives that they can take away from this. “It was a bit of a different grind for them, going from two games every seven day to playing six games in nine day. It tested them mentally to see how they were able to hold up and perform. I think we had enough healthy bodies, for the most part, to continue to compete night in and night out,” stated Pearson. “[However], you could see some of the guys mentally were having a struggle. Just getting tired, but that’s kind of expected.

over the last two years the game has been a little bit different, but everyone goes through those challenges. For us, as a coaching staff, it was a good opportunity for us to see their response to things, as things get tough.”

The biggest battle is for consistancy Pearson did express his thoughts regarding the team’s inability this season to find consistency within its game. “For whatever reason, we haven’t been able to put two good games together backto-back. Our consistency is something that we’ve had to battle with since September. Why that is, I’m still not sure. We need to improve that and there’s still time to do so. We’re just three points out of third place [in the West Division standings]. If we can put together backto-back wins, it’ll launch us into a better position and build some confidence going into the second half of the season.” Pearson added that the potential return to the

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The Neepawa Titans had mixed results at the recent MJHL Showcase in Portage la Prairie. The titans won their first game against the Winnipeg Freeze 8-1, but fell to the Portage Terriers in overtime 3-2.

line-up of Austin Clyne and Cade Bendtsen, who have been out due to injuries, could bring some new energy on the ice. He’s hopeful that they will both be able to return before Christmas. Next on the schedule for

Neepawa is a pair of games against the Winnipeg Blues, who are currently second on the MJHL East Division. The next home game at the Yellowhead Centre will be on Saturday, Dec. 4, with a 7:30 pm start time.

NACI nominees revealed for RMFL Awards By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

The year-end award nominees for the Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) have been announced and a several NACI Tigers are up for recognition. Ward Brister is up for the RMFL’s Most Outstanding Player (MOP) - Offence. This past season, Brister had three games with over 200 yards in passing and two games with four plus passing touchdowns. As for the Most Outstanding Player - Defence, The Tigers will be represented by Colter Birnie, who had nine sack on the year. Other notable NACI

award nominees include: Myles Willerton - (MOP) Offensive Line; Angelo Verbo - Defensive Line and Special Teams; Brody Pollock - Rookie of the Year; Tarek Lapointe - The Norris Aitken Memorial Award; Dawson Jakubowski - The Parker Guy Memorial Award. As well, each season, the RMFL awards 11 all-star spots to each team. This year, the NACI Tigers are represented by: Jacob McCharles, Collin Maddever, Jason Whitlaw, Rylan Sumner, Ward Brister, Colter Birnie, Myles Willerton, Angelo Verbo, Brody Pollock, Tarek Lapointe and Dawson Jakubowski.

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STIHL Hedge Trimmer Enns Brothers Ltd. Whitemud Watershed Gift Pack Whitemud Watershed $50 Certificate for Rock’N Animal House Christianson TDS Law Office Credit for 3 DVDs NAC TV Creative Memories Album & Kit Karen Ferguson Bolle Sunglasses in Hard Case (Men’s) Valley Optical Neepawa Titans Tickets - 10 pack Neepawa Titans Hockey Club Echo SRM 225U Brushcutter Breaker 16 Equipment Rentals and Sales $40 Gift Certificate for Bamboo Garden Restaurant Bamboo Garden Restaurant $500 In Print or Advertising in The Banner The Neepawa Banner & Press Car Clean Package & Oil Changes Westward Ford Sales Ladies Purse & Assorted Items Neepawa Pharmacy $50 Gift Certificate - Neepawa FreshMart Neepawa FreshMart TaylorMade TM21 Flextech Golf Bag White’s Funeral Home Ladies Hair Cut and Products Angie’s Cutting Edge 12 Month Student Pass for Roxy Theatre Roxy Theatre $300 Optometrist Gift Certificate Dr. Gerard Murray $50 Credit Voucher - Neepawa Vet Clinic Neepawa Vet Clinic $120 Voucher Clean Conscience Duct & Carpet Cleaning $80 Gift Certificate - Performance Exhaust & Brake Performance Exhaust & Brake Service Home Safety Package Manitoba Hydro Fire Extinguisher & Carry Bag Manitoba Hydro Three $10 Gift Certificates Chicken Chef Three $10 Gift Certificates Chicken Chef Four $10 Gift Certificates Chicken Chef 20 Yards Screened Gravel P. Baker Backhoe Service STIHL Electric Chain Saw TIC Parts & Service $80 Gift Certificate - Performance Exhaust & Brake Performance Exhaust & Brake Service 40 acres Dry Floater Custom Application Redfern Farm Services 10 kg Northstar Instagreen Lawn Seed Northstar Seeds Lawn Care Package Shur-Gro Farm Services Lily Bulb Collection (18 bulbs) The Lily Nook Evans Lanes Maple Cutting Board Murray Newton Dinner for 4 Cut-Rite Meats/Fish Hut Milwaukee M18 Cordless Drill & Impact Driver SQ One Home Construction 20 Litres 0W-40 Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil Neepawa Gladstone Coop Bulk Fuel Gift Package Farm Credit Canada LEM 5 Pound Vertical Sausage Stuffer JC Lavich Construction (2010 Ltd) Two 10 Litre Roundup WeatherMax Neepawa Gladstone Co-op Ag-Petroleum $1000 Gift Card for Fuel Neepawa Gladstone Co-op & Stride Credit Union 1 Week Full Service Camping Town of Neepawa Jackets & Mugs Town of Neepawa & Neepawa Tourism 5x8 Area Rug Neepawa Gladstone Co-op/Chalet 10 Pilates Classes Stonehouse Physiotherapy Memorial Vase & Installation Guinn Brothers Memorials $250 Freight Voucher Gardewine North Chiropractic Pillow Neepawa Chiropractic Centre $500 Gift Certificate for Parts McLaughlin GM $25 Gift Certificate Herbs for Health Gift Basket Journey Wealth Box of Raman Noodles S Mart 4 Wheel Balance & Rotate Neepawa Tire Four Wheel Alignment Neepawa Tire Carlyle Tools CPL2410 Intelligent Battery Charger & Gift Pack NAPA Autoparts/MazerGroup Neepawa Mazergroup Neepawa NightRider FLOOD LIGHT 4 SQUARE” Bluetooth Speaker Tower Giant Tiger Gift Cards and Christmas Decorations Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd. Golf Bag CIBC Gift Pack Colleen Mutch - Inspired Creations/Epicure 2 Bags of Corn Seed Kulbacki Seeds $750 Voucher for Wood Products Stella Jones $50 Gift Certificate - It’s Time Christianson TDS Law Office 6 Sliding Shelves Installed This N That Manufacturing Gift Pack Bank of Montreal 10 Extra Value Meal Coupons McDonalds Restaurant Children’s Ride-on Tractor Rocky Mountain Equipment 2 Blizzard Cakes Neepawa Dairy Queen Single Will and Power of Attorney Taylor Law Patersons LLP Case of Pork Back Ribs Springhill Hutterite Colony Yellowhead Hall Rental Gift Certificate Yellowhead Center Couples Will & Power of Attorney Taylor Law Patersons LLP One Night Stay at Neepawa Motel Neepawa Motel Case of Pork Back Ribs Springhill Hutterite Colony $100 Gift Certificate for Tree Removal Middleton Enterprises Inc. $50 Gift Certificate for Orv’s Appliance Christianson TDS Law Office Concrete Delivered to Neepawa Rolling Acres Redi-Mix Concrete 12 Volt Deep Cycle Battery Mar Dee Enterprises $100 Certificate Towards Labour Ben’s Auto Repair Permatex Remote Controlled Race Car Ben’s Auto Repair Restaurant Tour in Neepawa Sutton Harrison Realty Haircut and Brow Wax Becky Jury - Hair Stylist Side of Beef Cut & Wrapped Mowat Livestock/Smile Pinoy Foods Gladstone Auction Mart $250 Certificate Booking in Cattle

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Voucher for Livestock Transportation Stoney Creek Transport Ice Fishing Package Neepawa Home Hardware Side of Beef Cut & Wrapped Mowat Livestock/Smile Pinoy Foods Basket of Jams & Jellies Helen Drysdale Zippered Tote Bag full of Goodies It’s Time 60 Acres of Aerial Application Western Canadian Aerial Wine Making Kit Diamond Waterworks Wellness Pack Step into Action Wheat Kings Tickets & Boston Pizza Gift Card Taylor Law Patersons LLP Air Fryer Eileen Clarke Gift Cards for Roxy Theatre & Brews Brothers Taylor Law Patersons LLP “Bushido” Folding Knife REMAX Prairie Mountain Wheat Kings Tickets & Boston Pizza Gift Card Taylor Law Patersons LLP Nick’s Repair Service $100 Gift Certificate Nick’s Repair Service Four Green Fees Neepawa Golf Club Travel Voucher Gill & Schmall Agencies/Harris Pharmacy/John’s Electric/HyLife Nick’s Repair Service $50 Gift Certificate Nick’s Repair Service Ping Heppler Anser 2 Right Handed Putter Landon Cameron Golf One Hour Massage Marijka’s Therapy Clinic & Day Spa Brews Brothers $100 Gift Certificate Brew’s Brothers Bistro QH10 LED Projector Team Electronics Certificate for 2 Large Pizzas Rotor’s Bakery n’ Pizzeria $100 Gift Certificate towards ArtsForward Rental ArtsForward 4 Gift Certificates for Haircuts Hymie the Haircutter 20 Litres 0W-40 Synthetic Diesel Motor Oil & LED Light Neepawa Gladstone Coop Bulk Fuel 10 kg Northstar Instagreen Lawn Seed Northstar Seeds Farmery Gift Pack 1 Farmery Brewery Farmery Gift Pack 2 Farmery Brewery 16 x 24 Photo on Canvas Print JB Photography Quilted Tote Bag and Purse Mary Murray 4 Quilted Place Mats Mary Murray Comfort Quilt 54 x 42 Mary Murray Basket of Jams & Jellies Helen Drysdale Drop in Center Membership Neepawa Drop in Center Milwaukee M12 Cordless Drill & Impact Driver Dreger’s Plumbing and Heating Gift Package Piston Ring Neepawa GE Stainless Steel Microwave Orv’s Appliance Sales & Service Credit on Accounting Services Kinley-Thompson Chartered Accountants Inc Credit on Tax Prep H&R Block Credit on Tax Prep H&R Block Drop in Center Membership Neepawa Drop in Center $50 Gift Certificate - Studio 1 Christianson TDS Law Office Dow VP480 Herbicide Alecki Tomoniko Cat Power Station Yellowhead Windows Manicure & Pedicure Leslee’s Esthetics Snowman Sign Gwen Baryla $50 Boston Pizza Certificate and Thermos Boston Pizza - Neepawa 5 Meal Tickets Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) 5 Meal Tickets Home Assistance Neepawa & District (HAND) $25 Gift Certificate Lola’s Bakery Gift Cards for Roxy Theatre & Chicken Chef Taylor Law Patersons LLP $50 Boston Pizza Certificate and Thermos Boston Pizza - Neepawa Haircut & Style with Sandra Studio 1 Haircut & Style with Jade Studio 1 $50 Credit Voucher - Neepawa Vet Clinic Neepawa Vet Clinic Murray Newton Evans Lanes Bench Gift Package A & L Get Active Medium Utility Tote Bag Kristy Sprik - 31 Gifts Consultant Thermal Tote Kristy Sprik - 31 Gifts Consultant Lunch Break Thermal Bag Kristy Sprik - 31 Gifts Consultant Northern Lights Canvas Print Jodi Baker Photography Pet Grooming & Pet Food Rock’N Animal House 2 Pillows with Covers & Chocolates Sista Thyme - Ginny Collins 50 Pound Bag of Potatoes Sprucewoods Colony

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Rotary Also Thanks the Following Cash Donors

RM of Rosedale $600 Penno Machining & Manufacturing $500 BEHLEN Industries $300 WFG Neepawa - Sheila Reger & Team $300 Beautiful Plains Community Medical Centre $200 MNP $200 Rob Smith & Son Trucking & Backhoe $150 FJ’s Building Maintenance and Repair $100 Nick’s Repair Service $100 Neepawa Banner & Press

Brydges & Taylor Vet Clinic Your Dollar Store With More RBC Royal Bank Mountain Dental Jed’s Repair TAC Ventures Cozee Cornucopia B & B Ken and Jo Rogers

In Kind Advertising

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For information updates and to see how to register and bid, visit our website at neepawarotary.weebly.com/

Proceeds to assist with the purchase of furnishings for Kinsmen Kourt 2 along with other community and international projects

December 3-9, 2021

To view items online and to register to bid on items go to https://neepawa.charity-auctions.ca/

Bidding starts at 8:00 am on Friday, December 3. Watch our live winning bids report on NACTV at 8:00 pm on December 8 & 9.

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Classifieds Obituary Larry Brian Kostenchuk

an only child June 2nd, 1949 – October 30, 2021 Passed away at Neepawa Memorial Hospital October 30 after lengthy illness. He was 72. Born and grew up in Mountain Road. Larry worked in construction most of his early years. Throughout his life he was a devoted member of St. John's Baptist Ukrainian Church. He was a councillor in the RM of Rosedale for four years. Larry was predeceased by his parents Paul and Jean, two sons Jason and Dean, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Left to are mourn his partner Linda Potaski, daughter Amanda and Kevin Yaremko, grandchildren Colten and Haily, an aunt Tillie and husband Len.

Robert (Bob) Harold Cleland

April 19, 1938 - November 23, 2021 With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bob on November 23, 2021 at the Grace Hospice in Winnipeg, after a brief illness. Bob is survived by his wife, Verla (nee Doble), children Michael (Kristie) and Marla, grandchildren Ana, Michelle and Cooper, and brother, Len (Merle) and nephew Ken. He is predeceased by his parents, Harold and Isabella, and sister Janet. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Winnipeg Harvest or your local food bank would be appreciated. Words of condolences may be left at www.thomsoninthepark.com. At Bob’s request, there will be no funeral service.

Dorothy Edwina Walmsley

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, Dorothy Walmsley, on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Carberry Health Centre. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Sidney. She is lovingly remembered by her sons Don (Michele) and Robin (Val); daughter Kerry Leigh (Matthew); as well as grandchildren Cheryl (Graham), Kelly (Kirk), Michael (Linda), Jeremy (Lin), Rebecca (Austin); great grandchildren Hayley (Cory), Airlyn, Elizabeth, Kathleen, Grayson and Ethan; great grandson Alex. Also mourning Mum are the nieces and nephews and the multitude of friends who were so special and close to her. We will all miss Mum’s smile, laughter and sparkling eyes. Mum was always active in the community; she was a Brownie Leader from 1953-54, and with Sid the co-founder of three amateur theatre groups: Virden Player in the ‘50s, Portage la Prairie Players in the ‘70s and Candlelight Productions in the ‘90s. Mum was an accomplished amateur actress and producer, acting in 24 plays between 1963-1992. Mum was also a businesswoman, co-owning the Treasure Chest with her good friend Lorraine Rae and then owner of the Copper Kettle. She also served as vice president of the Portage Chamber of Commerce. Mum volunteered in Portage with Palliative Care, the Army Cadets and the Children’s Wish Foundation. Any donations to either of these three charities would be greatly appreciated by Mum. Our Mother’s special gift was the ability to make everyone she met to feel welcomed, listen to and encouraged to be part of any activity she was part of, regardless of age or walk of life. Mum loved to entertain and was noted for her hostess prowess. Mum may no longer be physically with us but her spirit and the memories we have of our time with her will last in our hearts forever. Our family would like to thank the Southern Health Home Care staff, Portage and District Hospital, St. Boniface Cardiology and the Carberry Health Centre for their support and caring for Mum in her last days. A private family interment will take place at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, with a Celebration of Dorothy’s life to be held in the Spring of 2022. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com

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To place an ad:

Tuesday Noon

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Thank you to everyone who sent food, cards and well wishes at this time. Special thank you to the G Wing of Country Meadows for everything done for Barry. Barb, Shelaine, Jaydene and families.

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival research, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161

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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-0002 _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

Obituary Elsie Loreen Bell

Elsie Loreen Bell, of Neepawa, passed away in Neepawa on November 4, 2021. She was born September 5, 1927 on the family farm north of Eden, Manitoba. After high school, Elsie was hired by the Bank of Montreal in Neepawa, where she worked for 39 years until her retirement. She had a love of and passion for music, and played piano to the delight of so many. Elsie met and then married "Kelly" June 21, 1948, and together, they celebrated 73 years together. They enjoyed travelling and meeting people. Their retirement years were spent wintering in Mesa, Arizona, with summers spent at Clear Lake, Manitoba. Elsie is survived by husband James K. "Kelly" Bell, son Kelly G. Bell and Carolyn M. Bell (Kolesar), granddaughter Rhea D. Bell-Paziuk (Josh), and grandson James K. Bell. She was predeceased by her parents, father Donald Calder Denoon and mother Elsie Mae Denoon (Trickett), sister Lorna and brothers Norman, Vernon, Doug and Bill. She loved and was loved by many nieces and nephews. An interment service, guided and led by Rita Friesen, took place at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa on November 12, 2021.

Beverley Earl Slater

Beverley Earl Slater passed away with his family by his side at the Neepawa Hospital on Monday, November 22, 2021. Bev grew up in the small town of Ebor, Manitoba. He later moved and farmed in Glenella area and operated Glenella Transfer for several years. He enjoyed driving his trucks and meeting people during the years. Trucking was an important part of his life. Later, he and his family moved to Neepawa- there he drove and helped his son Jim with his trucking company. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Eleanor and son Jim. Also 5 sisters and 2 brothers and their families; 2 granddaughters Catherine (Lee) and Aimee (Dean) and son-in-law Mike; 1 sister-in-law and husband and family. Also 1 brother-in-law and wife and family, as well as nieces and nephews. Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to his doctors and staff at Neepawa Hospital for the care and compassion they showed. Family was very important to Bev and he loved us dearly. Bev was predeceased by his parents Harold & Helen Slater; father-in-law Donald & mother-in-law Janet Martin; his daughter Susan Ann Vermette; brother-in-law, 2 sisters & nephew. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Neepawa United Church with Wendy Denbow officiating. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. Donations may be made to Neepawa Health Centre Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 or Heart & Stroke Foundation Canada. Rest In Peace ~ We will always love you & your family. Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements.

Telephone: Fax: Email:

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JADE TRANSPORT HIRING CLASS 1 DRIVERS Full and Part-time Positions Dedicated lanes available Apply at www.jadetransport. com/careers

In Memory

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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8411425 _____________________ House for rent. 4 bdr, 2 bath, 5 appliances included. 4 miles north of Neepawa. $1200/ month including utilities. Contact 204-463-0149

House in Neepawa. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, main appliances. Available Jan. 1, 2022. Call 204-212-2331

For Sale or Rent Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

In Memory

Wayne Brugger

In Loving Memory of

July 4, 1957 – Dec. 5, 2020

Rob Kilborn

Wayne Brugger, son of the late Dorothy and Dick Brugger, passed away in his home in Saskatoon, SK on Dec. 5, 2020.

May 28, 1983 – Dec. 3, 2017 The hardest good-byes are the ones you don’t see coming. The ones you don’t plan or could ever imagine happening. We won’t forget the way you smiled or the things you used to say. The little things you did for us in your own and special way. Of all that life has given us and all that’s left to do, One of life’s greatest gifts are the years we had with you.

Beautiful memories are beautiful things. They always last till the longest day. Our memories never wear out or get lost, And can never ever be given away. To some, you may be forgotten To others you are a part of the past. But to us who loved and lost you Your memory will always live on. Sadly missed and always in our Hearts, Love from your Brothers and Sisters

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Love Always Mom & Randy, Michael, Patrick & families

Obituary Barry McLachlan

Barry McLachlan, of Neepawa, MB, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2021 in Country Meadows, with family at his side. Barry was born and grew up in Neepawa, the son of Frank and Dolly McLachlan with younger brothers Glen and Doug. He married his high school sweetheart Barbara Sinclair, to whom he was married 59 years. Barry was a teacher and coach. He was educated at Brandon University and taught his early years in Dauphin, Ochre River, Brandon, Carberry and Neepawa. He took a break from teaching to run Neepawa Florists and then moved the family to Mesa, AZ, where he owned a T-shirt business. He returned to complete his teaching career at ACC-Brandon, Sioux Valley, Neepawa and Sprucewood Colony. Students referred to Barry as their favourite teacher, appreciating his creative approach with handson projects and his specific attention to their individual needs. Along with the classroom, Barry loved sports. He ran track and field and played football in high school, enjoyed golfing, curling, bowling and baseball. He also loved coaching young people in baseball, hockey and soccer. In 1970 he led Neepawa’s age-13 boys’ baseball team to a silver medal in western Canada with the whole town cheering them on. Barry’s quick wit and trademark sense of humor were enjoyed by family, friends and caregivers. His fun-loving manner endeared him to many. Over the years, he and Barb enjoyed entertaining at their home. For twenty-eight years, they lived on acreage seven miles south of town where Barry enjoyed country living, walking with a trusted dog at his side. He loved Apollo, Lady, Cody and Autumn. Barry is survived by his loving wife Barb, daughters Shelaine (Bill) Strom of Abbotsford, BC, Jaydene (Al) Hefferland of Surrey, BC, brothers Doug (Ann) of Cranbrook, BC, Glen (Brenda) of Calgary, AB, sistersin-law Edna (Rod) Kleckner and Madeline Clark, grandsons Jesse, Taylor, Clark, Eric and Kaden, three great-grandsons Grayson, Theo and Austin, and nieces and nephews. Barry was predeceased by his parents Frank and Dolly, parents-in-law Jim and Ann Sinclair, and brother-in-law Maurice Clark. The family expresses their thanks for the staff at Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa, who cared for Barry in his last years. At Barry’s request, there will be no service. Donations may be given in Barry’s memory to Country Meadows or another charity of their choice. White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements. www.whitesfh.ca

Edward John Small

Edward Small passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone at the age of 94. Ed or Eddie, commonly known by both, was born March 23, 1927 in the Mekiwin District west of Gladstone. The family moved briefly to a farm in the Arden area and then back to another farm at Mekiwin. It was here that Eddie started school. After completing grade 9 in 1941, he began farming with his father. Eddie met Doreen Miller, of Binscarth, when she came to teach at the local school. They were married in Russell July 12, 1951. They farmed at Mekiwin and raised their two sons. Eddie drove a school bus for a number of years and for a period of four years, both Eddie and Doreen drove a bus. Their son Guy began farming with them in 1970. In younger years he liked to dance, sing and play the guitar a bit. He enjoyed curling, first at Helston and then at Gladstone and for a few seasons at both places. He also liked to golf. He was a trustee of the local Ayr school board, a member of both Curling Clubs, Gladstone Golf Club and Gladstone Legion #10. He was always interested in the grandchildren and their activities, attending high school and university graduations, hockey, football, soccer and curling games, music recitals and grandparents day at school. Eddie and Doreen retired from the farm to Gladstone in 2009. He continued to golf and watched curling and golf on TV. He never lost his love of music and would listen to a music channel for hours at a time. Eddie was predeceased by his wife Doreen, daughterin-law Lee Ann, sister Mary Campbell, brother-in-law Alvin Miller and Vic Parr and nephew Lyle Campbell. He is remembered by sons Guy of Gladstone and Brad of Winnipeg, grandchildren Leslie (Allan) of Winnipeg and Eric (Jess) of Lorette, sisters-in-law Thelma Parr and Hazel Miller and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lorne and Louise Miller. All of Russell and nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Nurse Practioner Rebecca Krause and all the caregivers for all the wonderful care that he received. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba. Private Graveside Service will be held. Interment will take place at Gladstone Cemetery with Wendy Denbow officiating. Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone ~ MacGregor in care of arrangements.

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Help Wanted 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

MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE

APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICE CLERK The Municipality of Ste. Rose is accepting applications for the position of Office Clerk. Written applications including resume and salary expected, will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including December 7, 2021, at 12:00 Noon. Applications not necessarily opened on closing date of December 7, 2021. For further information, please contact: Marlene Bouchard, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Ste. Rose P.O. Box 30, 722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, R0L 1S0 Telephone Number: 204 447-2229 Fax Number: 204 447-2875 E-Mail: sterose@sterose.ca We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted.

For Sale BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING!

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team. Starting Wage $14.43 to $15.43 following successful 6-month probation period with a benefit package included. Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB. R0L 1S0 Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Winter Road Haul 2022 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont.

(800) 665-4302 ext. 251 or email:

orderdesk@ penneroil.ca

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

Auction Sales We’re hiring a Full Time Travel Consultant! Are you excited about travel?

We are looking for an energetic, people person with strong computer and marketing skills to sell travel out of our Neepawa office.

2003 Honda Odyssey EX. high mileage at 420,000 km but well maintained. AC has been bypassed. For safety it needs one rear shock, two control arms bushings and some minor body work. Runs and drives well. Asking $2500. Call or text Ken at 204-476-6214

Trucks, Trailers, Truckbeds & Tires

• Full Repair & Safeties • Vehicle Parts, Tires & Wheels • Trailer Parts & Batteries • Sales, Financing, Leasing & Rentals EBY Aluminum: • Gooseneck and Bumper Pull Cattle & Equipment Trailers • Truck & Service Bodies • Generation Grain Trailers

KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC.

This is a full-time salaried position with potential for bonus.

Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB

1-888-685-3127

Training will be provided but preference given to applicants with previous travel experience.

www.kaldecktrailers.com

For Rent

Applicant may also get licensed to sell Autopac insurance. We are looking for a self motivated, full time position to join our team immediately in an

Please send resumes to: dschmall@gillandschmall.com

Available 1 Bedroom Life Lease suites in the Elks Manor.

Insurance Sales position Duties And Responsibilities: • Autopac and general insurance sales, policy administration and phone inquiries • Calculation and quoting of premiums for house, farm, tenants and autopac clients. • Collection of premiums and record keeping of payments • Computer skills are essential We will train the successful person for Autopac and Insurance. We provide: • Competitive Wages • Group RRSP Plan • Paid Vacation Starting Immediately • Group Health Plan If this sounds like a fit for you, please e-mail resume to dschmall@gillandschmall.com

invites applications for the following position of

Librarian - Educational Assistant Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (Grades 9-12; 425 students)

This is a full time position (7 hours) to commence on January 6th, 2022 or earlier depending upon availability. The skills we are seeking in a Librarian / Educational Assistant relate to the organization and operation of the library, as well as interpersonal interactions with students and staff. Some of the organizational/operational skills include familiarity with appropriate materials for various levels of readers; selecting, ordering and cataloguing materials; as well as overseeing the computerized circulation of materials and equipment. Some of the interpersonal skills include working with students; promoting a love of reading; and supporting staff in educational endeavors. Computer skills and some training in library operation will be considered an asset, but not essential. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kelvin Hollier, school principal at 204-476-3305 Interested applicants are requested to submit an application, which includes a resume and the names of three references by: NOON, Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 Rhonda Dickenson Student Services Coordinator Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 FAX: (204) 476-3606 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants are thanked for their interest in the position.

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

Livestock

BRED COW SALE

Gladstone Auction Mart

FRI. DECEMBER 10 AT 11:00 Cows must be pre-booked and delivered to mart by noon Thurs Dec 9 for preg checking. If you have cattle to consign please contact Gladstone Auction Mart at 204-385-2537 or Tyler Slawinski at 204-672-0450

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Patch rejuvenates search for the NPC All-Stars

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press A story from Oct. 7, 2016 has come full circle for the Neepawa Banner & Press. Recently, on Nov. 24, 2021, Neepawa resident Jackie Snider stopped in at the office with a historical piece. The piece was a patch depicting a maple leaf, containing the initials NPC. The patch had been found while Snider was sifting through family belongings in aid of the Neepawa Archives. Neither Snider nor the archives quite knew what the patch had relation to, so Snider made a bid online for help. What does this have to do with the 2016 Neepawa Banner & Press archives? Well, a friend of Snider’s– who currently lives in Brandon but is formerly from Neepawa– had recalled an article and photo submitted by Riding Mountain National Park (RMNP) from that date. The photo depicted a hockey team wearing jerseys bearing that same design and the article was a call for aid in identify-

ing those pictured. That team was the National Parks of Canada (NPC) AllStars.

fied– one of which being the aforementioned Broda. The remaining individuals have only their last names. The full team was: Mike Osmack (Osmak), Beatty, Abramson, Sweet, Nicholas (Nick) Brodach, Dinsdale, Galbraith, Johnson, Walter (Turk) Broda and Pickup.

Team origins During the dep re s s i o n i n t he 1930s, 10 government relief camps were set up in Riding Mountain National Park. Hundreds of men were stationed there during the winter Family months, receiving connection $5 per month, plus Jackie Snider’s room and board. family tie to this Projects requiring team was her fathwarmer weather, er, Geoff Pasquill. such as road buildReaders may recing and completion ognize that name of the golf course, from previous were conducted years, as he was PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN during the Sumfeatured in a photo mer months. Some The NPC patch that Jackie Snider found among the possessions of her on Mar. 29, 2019 local farmers were father, Geoff Pasquill. The initials stand for National Parks of Canada. and has made appearances in the hired at the camps as well, if they had a good Each camp also had All-stars were the very first Looking Back section as team and sleigh to haul its own hockey team. Parks of Canada Hockey Neepawa’s police chief. wood and stones. It was by Walter “Turk” Broda, a Team in the country, be- Snider says Pasquill had these men’s hands which goalie from Camp 1, even ing established in 1933. moved to Canada from much of the groundwork became a goalie for the After the picture of the England in approximately for Clear Lake’s town site, Toronto Maple Leafs and team was first printed in 1928. Pasquill was hired to beach and golf course were a five-time Stanley cup 2016, only three individ- work at the RMNP relief done. winner later on. The NPC uals had been fully identi- camps but, being 15 to 17

years old at the time and it being unclear to Snider if he was able to skate, was not a player on the team. However, due to clear sentimental value via possession of the patch, it is theorized that Pasquill still had some involvement with the All-Stars. Pasquill held a passion for all sports and, therefore, may have been an equipment manager or filled another role for the team while working there. Know a name? If anyone has information regarding the first names of the remaining individuals, they are urged to contact the Neepawa Banner & Press by email at newsroom@neepawapress.com or by phoning 204-476-3401. Thanks are extended to Jackie Snider for bringing in the patch, and to Fred Sheppard and Richard Dupuis, who had been working on the RMNP hockey project together, and provided valuable information in aid of this article.

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Above: A replica NPC sweater made by Keener Jerseys from Winnipeg, which was to be used during the Heritage Hockey game on Feb. 11 in 2017 at Clear Lake in RMNP. The original version of the sweater can be seen on the right. Right: Pictured are the National Parks of Canada (NPC) All-Stars. In the back row, from left to right, are: Mike Osmack (Osmak), Beatty, Abramson, Sweet, Nicholas (Nick) Brodach, Dinsdale and Galbraith. Front row: Johnson, Walter (Turk) Broda and Pickup.

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Breakfast Club returns to Neepawa

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After having to take a year long hiatus due to the enforcement of provincial COVID-19 restrictions, the Neepawa Breakfast Club is back. The volunteer run hockey skills program hit the ice once again on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Yellowhead Centre. It provides youth between the ages of 5 to 15 years a chance to improve their hockey skills and also enjoy a healthy breakfast before heading off to school. The on-ice activities are run by Landon Cameron, with an assist from members of the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club. Meanwhile, the work in preparing the breakfast is being done thanks to the volunteer efforts of individuals such as Stephane Lapointe, Ryan Smith, Chris Kulbacki and Kelly Evans. The program is free, thanks to the donations from local groups such as the Beautiful Plains Commun-

ity Foundation, who donated towards the cost of ice rental; and Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op, who have donated $500 towards the purchase of the food. Landon Cameron, who has been an important part of the Breakfast Club right from its inception, told the Banner & Press that everyone is feeling great about being able to get back out there. “It was super fun to be back out there. I love this program and just being able to see the kids that I don’t get to see much anymore or coach anymore coming back out, it was a lot of fun. I don’t think you could wipe the smile off my face,” exclaimed Cameron. “It was good watching the kids try some [skating and stick handling] drills and stuff like that. Just really looking forward to the year.” Cameron added that the organization of parents and volunteers has been incredibly easy, as there is a strong core of supporters

who don’t mind jumping in and helping out. He noted it’s awesome to see the amount of parents that will step up and help. The Neepawa Breakfast Club Program runs from November to February, every Wednesday morning, starting at around 7:00 a.m., at the Yellowhead Centre. Donations to help cover the program’s food cost are welcome.

The first Neepawa Breakfast Club for 2021 was held in Neepawa at t h e Ye l l o w h ea d Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 17. PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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