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Students start new year with remote learning Province implementing phased-in approach for return to school

Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press The majority of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be back to school at home for a week. On Tuesday, Jan. 4, the Manitoba Government announced that remote learning will be implemented from Jan. 10 to 17, with some exceptions. “Our government’s number one priority is to protect the health and well-being of all Manitobans, especially our children, youth and most vulnerable citizens,” said premier Heather Stefanson. “We are announcing a slight adjustment for the return to classes to give schools additional time to implement enhanced protocols to ensure inperson learning for all students can continue under our pandemic plans and to give Public Health more time to learn about the Omicron variant’s effects in Manitoba. We know our children learn best in a classroom setting and it is our goal to ensure they can return to the classroom as quickly as possible.” Children of critical service workers from Kindergarten to Grade 6 will be able to attend school in person from Jan. 10,

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Manitoba Education Minister Cliff Cullen (pictured), along with premier Heather Stefanson and deputy chief public health officer Dr. Jazz Atwal announced back-to-school plans on Tuesday.

as well as high risk students and those with special learning needs from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The province also announced that schools will be moving to the Restricted (Orange) level on

Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System. The delay in returning to in-person classes is intended

to help school administration and staff prepare for the shift. E ducat ion m in ister Cl i f f Cullen stated that the province has been implementing more measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in schools. These measures include distributing 500,000 rapid tests to all schools for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6, as well as supplying at least five million more medical masks for both children and adults for use in the schools. Cullen also announced that the government will be investing up to $80 million in new funding for schools to help with some of the financial pressures associated with the pandemic, as well as teacher wages. “We know school divisions are facing financial pressures at this time and this investment will enable schools to continue providing high-quality learning for all Manitoba students,” said Cullen. “This investment today builds on other funding increases to ensure our system is supported, particularly during COVID-19 and as we move forward to implement the recommendations from Manitoba’s Commission on K to 12 Education.”

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2021 snowfall cleared in Neepawa in 2022 Several outlying factors contribute to delay in snow meridians removal

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snow piles would be done by Jan. 4 or 5, at the latest.

After an extended delay due to mechanical issues, Neepawa’s pr imary streets and roadways have been cleared of their snow meridians. T he pi les of snow had been in place along Mountain Avenue, Hamilton Street and a few other roads since a major storm passed through the region on Dec. 27. Just as impactful as the intial snow, however, was the severe cold temperatures t hat i m med i ately followed behind that major snowfall

Several other factors involved Chief administrative o f f i c e r fo r t h e Tow n of Nee pawa, Colleen Synchyshyn said that the snow clearing vehicles were, in fact, able to successfuly get out onto the streets between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. on Jan. 4. The majority of those snow piles were able to be cleared before mid-day. As for the delays to the removal of the snow over the holiday season, o several factors were cited, including the extreme cold putting some of the machinery at great risk, as well as a shortage of personnel and their contracted snow removers’ commitments to additional snow removal in rural areas. The snow removal contracts for the Town of Neepawa are operated through P. Baker Backhoe Services and Rob Smith & Son Backhoe & Trucking Ltd.

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An extreme cold spell Accord ing to the To w n’s s o c i a l m e d i a platforms, the extreme temperatures had caused issues with the hydraulics of the machinery for its P ubl ic Work s Depar tment and contractors. It was requesting patience from residents with the delays, as it anticipated that the removal of the

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The view from the sidewalk on Mountain Avenue in the Town of Neepawa on Tuesday, Jan. 4, after the snow piles had been cleared from the middle of the street. (top picture) and the same view of the road on Sunday, Jan. 2 with the accumulated snow pushed into the centre of the road, serving as a temporary meridian for the street. (bottom picture)

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Manitoba Ag Days postponed Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press The 2022 edition of Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon will not be going ahead as originally planned. Ag Days’ representatives announced on Dec. 28 that they would be postponing the event, which was originally scheduled for Jan. 18 to 20 at the Keystone Centre. The reasoning for the decision was based upon new COVID-19 public health orders issued by the Manitoba Government on Dec. 27. The new orders are limiting the capacity of indoor gatherings to 50 per cent or 250 people until further notice. “In light of [the Dec. 27] public health orders by the Manitoba Government fur-

ther restricting the capacity of indoor events to 50 per cent capacity with a maximum of 250 people per event, Manitoba Ag Days and its Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the 2022 show to a date yet to be determined,” stated Manitoba Ag Days team, via media release. The management team did add, however, that it was working with the Keystone Centre and service providers to come up with alternate dates. Further information will be provided as soon as possible. This is the second consecutive year that the event has been affected by the situation surrounding COVID-19. In 2021, Manitoba Ag Days in-person events were cancelled entirely, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

Kaleidoscope brings Sol James to the Roxy

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This is a great year for the Kaleidoscope Concerts Series and this show will soar! The Sol James show is sponsored by HyLife, who we gratefully acknowledge, as well as our season sponsor Rob Smith & Son Backhoe and Trucking, who are a big part of our amazing year of concerts! This Manitoban singersongwriter has a beautiful and powerful voice. She has a unique take on roots and blues music with a soulful feel. Audiences say she will leave you smiling, dancing and celebrating the great stuff in life. She is funny, too, and it has been reported that you can hear a Sol James audience laughing a mile away. Sol James has been performing for over a decade and has released two recordings. Beyond her busy performing career, she has been teaching the art of singing to students of all ages and stages through the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts, The University of Manitoba Preparatory Studies and privately. She can also be found sharing art, expression and joy

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Manitoba singer-songwriter Sol James is set to perform at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

in hospitals and long-term care environments as a performer and, more recently, as a Music Therapist. All Manitoba Health restrictions will be followed at the concert: proof of vaccination at the door, 50 per cent capacity, masks worn throughout the concert, plus there will be no intermission during the 90-minute show. Advance tickets are available at ArtsForward and

Home Hardware. Tickets are also available at the door of the Roxy before the show. Kaleidoscope encourages people to purchase a ticket in advance to reduce lineups in the cold on concert day. Don’t miss out on another

entertaining and fun evening at the Roxy. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Prepare to be entertained, dancing in your seat, and don’t forget your poof of vaccination card!

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Burning down the house I to get rid of the wasp nest

he new year is a time for reflection. It’s important to look back at where we have been, but more important to learn from the past and move forward based on experience, optimism and faith. I try to maintain a pace of reading at least one history book a month. I look forward to my bedtime reading each night and it’s amazing how much prairie history there is to learn. I say prairie history, as that is the segment of history that’s most important to us. It has shaped who we are and coupled with geography and economics, it continues to shape are experiences. The other two factors, optimism and faith, apply anywhere in the world, but geography is a bit like the first factor listed above, experience. We can’t change geography very much, we have to learn from it and adapt to it. Our experience is it is. It’s past and has shaped us, but it can’t be changed. Same with geography, the hills, the plains are what they are. Sure, people talk about climate change and certainly there has been some changes, but it’s more ebb and f low than major change. On the prairies, it has almost always been hot in summer, cold in winter and very windy all year round. Some winters have little snow, some have lots, same with rain in the spring and summer. Our geography and climate are pretty stable on the prairies. It is perhaps because we are so used to stability on the prairies that the jarring experience of COVID-19 has left everyone frustrated. It’s time to get rooted back into a more stable attitude and position. Last week, during a time when our office was closed, I put “pen to paper” and posted the following to our Facebook page. Judging by the neepawa

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Right in the Centre Ken Waddell online response and general agreement displayed, I would say it pretty much sums up the public’s collective response to C-19. Here’s what I wrote online last week: “Many people are simply ‘done’ with the never ending COVID-19 lockdowns and I am among those numbers. Initially, COVID-19 was being handled fairly well in Manitoba, but those days are gone. We did the lockdowns, a vast majority of people got one, two and now three shots. COVID-19 is a sickness that strikes at various levels. Some don’t know they are sick, some get sick and recover quite easily, some get sick and suffer. A few get sick and die. Almost all who die are either old (like me) or have one or more co-morbidities. There are a few exceptions, but very few. The way we are battling COVID-19 is like burning down the house to get rid of the wasp nest. The only ‘real’ problem we have is a low number of ICUs and the government has had nearly two years to fix that. Whatever it takes to increase ICU capacity, do it. Even still, there will be deaths. From the last figures I was given, one in four COVID-19 patients who go into ICU die and three in four survive. If we had the same number per capita of ICUs in Manitoba as North Dakota, we would have had many, many more ICUs to face this

and possible future problems. Fix the number of ICUs and one of the worst trouble spots is alleviated, not eliminated, but alleviated. Only five to six per cent of Manitobans contracted COVID-19 and of those numbers, 98 per cent recovered. Meanwhile over 10 per cent of Manitobans (150,000 people) are waiting to get surgery and treatments delayed by COVID-19 lockdowns. We are likely losing more people from the waiting list than we are from COVID-19, but those stats either aren’t being kept or aren’t being revealed. It should also be obvious that delaying procedures such as cancer prevention and heart surgeries will precipitate many more premature deaths in the next few years. Business and venue closures are not obtaining the desired effects. Surely 21 months of closures has proven that. Keep up the well known precautions, like hand washing and hand sanitizer, stay home if you are sick. Keep up the vaccinations, especially for the vulnerable and let’s move on with life and the economy. In other words, kill the wasps and move back into our house.” 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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t was while reading a collection of Nellie McClung’s columns that a phrase arrested my attention. Nellie has retired from most political passions and is nesting on Vancouver Island. She reflects on her goal to continue writing, expanding on “Clearing in the West”, recording some of the many firsts she had witnessed: “women’s struggle for political equality, the rise of women’s clubs, the heroic struggle to eliminate the liquor traffic and its disastrous sequel”. She wanted “to put into words what she knew of these women who had been too busy making history to write it.” She goes on to admit that she never wrote it, for the beauty of a West Coast spring rather than a prairie spring was drugging. “The anaesthesia of beauty had me in its clutches.” That was the phrase that caught me. I have knowingly been surrounding myself with things that make me smile. I have admitted, to friends and in public, that this pandemic is wearing, that my apathy is alike to a form of battle fatigue, that I am losing my desire to be good. That will not surprise those who know me well! So I need to attend to my thoughts and thought patterns. Having my eyes settle on items and photos that cause me to smile is a start. Not excelling at home design, I make little corners or shelves of collections. The one parlour table has several silvery containers, ribbed and glowing, a couple of tea candle holders that look like antique glass door knobs and in an ornate antique looking heavy picture frame, a three inch by three inch pen and water colour painting of a tea pot and tea cup, created by one of my daughters many years ago. That corner vignette makes me smile. Topping a sideboard is a collection of photos: a gardener hand supporting a bowl of freshly shelled peas – a gift from the gardener daughter; an icicle reflecting the old maple tree in the front yard of the acreage, photo taken by one who shared our hearth and home; bronze rocks surrounded by the softest blue water, a card sent from a studying friend; three heads of grain backed by a prairie sunset, a photo taken by a family member; a tall bare tree silhouetted in a night sky with just a trace of a moon, a card from a grandson; a set photos of a series of windmills on a dike, a postcard from Holland, a site through which we biked. All these photos are set in simple white frames and I see and feel the beauty of the seasons and all creation every time I glance at, or study them. My newest set of things that make me smile are flower pots. Not all of them have inhabitants yet, but their colours and shapes evoke smiles– tall, white ones with pink and blue flowers etched on them; a short, squat pink one, an elegant, floral mid-size one; and an antique looking floral one. More than ever, I seek to see the beauty in life and the living. I look for things that make me smile.

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Christmas cameos – Herod

f all the people prof iled in this series, none was as desperately wicked as Herod the Great, the man we meet in St. Matthew’s record of the visit of the Magi. Herod was one of the nastiest wretches to ever slither across the pages of Biblical history. Those he suspected of conspiring against him were hunted down and put to death immediately. He trusted no one, not even the members of his own family. As he grew older, Herod’s paranoia increased and so did the measures he took to put down any suspected plots against him. So when the Magi came to Jerusalem (see Matthew 2:1-12) and asked where they might find the one who had been born King of the Jews, Herod reacted as expected. He made sure he learned everything he could about this infant king and then recruited the Magi as his spies. He charged them to go to Bethlehem, find the child and then return and let him know where the child was.

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Neil Strohschein And, when the Magi didn’t return, Herod again reacted in a way that was consistent with his character. He sent his soldiers to find and kill every child in Bethlehem and vicinity that was two years of age and younger. He wasn’t taking any chances. What Herod didn’t know was that by the time his soldiers arrived in Bethlehem, Joseph had taken Mary and the baby Jesus into Egypt– the one place where Herod couldn’t get to him. They would stay in Egypt until the death of Herod. In every generation since the beginning of time, ruthless people have set themselves up as supreme rulers, demanded absolute loyalty and obedience from their subjects and exterminated anyone who dared to oppose them. Herod was

Observation By Addy Oberlin

New Year has started. Was it a good beginning? In our town we have had several funerals this last week. I also have seen some families and

friends who lost a loved one and are grieving. At the moment we suffer a bitter cold in most part of the prairies. Even my dog does not like to go out. Today a

just one in a long line of absolute rulers who showed no respect for any authority, including the authority of God. But God was not about to be mocked by Herod. This wicked king died a few years after the events recorded in Matthew 2 took place. History tells us that his kingdom was given to his sons. But before long, they were deposed. A new governor, sent from Rome with unquestioned loyalty to the Emperor, was put in their place. And he made Caesarea his capital city, because the coastal climate was more to his liking. That’s how the southern portion of ancient Israel would be governed until the Jerusalem temple was destroyed. Herod’s story teaches us a valuable lesson. It does friend had to make a mercy trip to the country to help a lonely person who had no heat to cook her food.. Snowdrifts needed to be cleaned first. What are your plans for this year.? I like to make plans. However, many times my plans changed, because they were not according to God’s plan. His plan was

not matter how evil people might be or how bad things might look, God is in control of all that happens in his creation. His Spirit is constantly at work, restraining the forces of evil and thus ensuring that humanity does not destroy itself. And, in his mercy and grace, God hovers over those who believe in him, giving them the strength they need to be strong, to survive and to thrive despite the prevalence of godlessness and wickedness in our society. I urge you to carry this confidence with you into this new year. We don’t know what lies ahead for any of us, but God does. In the past year, we have seen many examples of his faithfulness. We can expect that faithfulness to continue in the days ahead. He asks us to take life one day at a time and to focus on today’s tasks. His Spirit will continue to work as it always has– restraining the forces of evil, sustaining and strengthening people of faith and enabling us to survive and thrive, no matter what the future may bring.

much better and the Lord gave me strength when I waited on Him.This beautiful hymn has spoken to me this past year and I pray that we bring our plans before God this year before we we make any plans or decisions. God is good. Let’s follow His guidance this year and be blessed.

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A big thank you to Amanda and the staff at the Salvation Army thrift store for hosting my woodcraft show and sale again. Thank you to our local paper for good advertising and thank you to all who purchased wood items. All proceeds go to Compassion Canada Child Survival program, caring for children in needy countries. Fred Quist Neepawa, MB

A big thank you to Lee’s Village Restaurant for providing our take out Christmas Eve supper, and they went the extra distance with a nice Christmas Chocolate treat added in the package. Shopping at home pays to support our locals. Terry and Donna Smith Neepawa, MB

I would like to say a big thank you to Team Electronics, especially Dave and Neil. When I was still on the NACTV Board, I was in charge of the Business Campaign and it never failed when the word was out that the Business Campaign would be underway, I went to Team Electronics and a check was ready and Dave McIntosh was a great supporter for as long as I was doing the Business Campaign. And, Neil McNarland on a personal note, took our printer, cleaned it up, and let me know it was ready to be picked up. Their salespeople, Kevin and Arlene were always ready and willing to help with Bell MTS problems. Thanks for your many years of service. Jean Borchardt Neepawa, MB

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I was the Postmaster of the Arden Post in Manitoba. I am unvaccinated due to worries about it impacting a pre-existing medical condition as well as having common sense. On November 26, 2021, all employees with Canada Post were asked to “comply” and “attest” to their vaccination status or they would be put on LWOP (leave without pay.) Those legal terms didn’t sit well with me, so I never phoned the 1-800 number they provided and, on Nov. 27, I was told that I am no longer able to go to work and I was then put on administrative LWOP, so that means even if I did report to work, I would be working for free. I was able to get stress leave Nov. 17 and wasn’t to report back to work till Dec. 20. I informed my supervisor and his higher up that I would be attending work on Dec. 20. As well as providing them with a non-consent and notice of personal liability form. That day, I went to work as scheduled and got escorted out by a Neepawa police officer. They have locked me out of my office and have not only refused to let me work, but also shut down my office four days before Christmas Eve. I was upset to discover that me taking a stand for my rights impacted others in the small town of Arden. The officer informed me that my supervisor did, in fact, place the call for me to be escorted out of my workplace. To this date, I currently have the lease to the office, and I won’t “attest” and I do not wish to get this vaccine without any real information or studies proven to help me in any way. I am now expected to pay into my benefits I no longer can use as well. I am disappointed with my employer, my union (CPAA) and our government. It was my thought that I was still protected by my basic human rights, as well as PHIA (Personal health information act). I am now facing unemployment and discrimination, as well as confusion as to why I was last year’s “hero” working through a global pandemic without the experimental vaccine. Vaccinated or Unvaccinated. When did this get to be about the division of people and not everyone looking out for each other? Katelyne Morton Arden, MB Editor’s note: The COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are no longer considered experimental, as they passed the testing phase. They were given full Health Canada approval on September 16, 2021.

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Several days of quilting and some sweet potatoes that needed using left me looking for a recipe to allow more time to quilt. So, I adapted this recipe and put my slow cooker to work for a delicious solution to my busy schedule. Try this busy day recipe and enjoy the end results, as I did. Sweet potato chicken stew 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup apricot jam 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp. 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce powdered garlic 1 tsp. fresh minced ginger or 1/2 tsp. 2 stalks celery, sliced into 2 inch pieces ground ginger 3 carrots, sliced into 2 inch pieces 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 sweet pepper, diced Optional: 6-8 chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, 2 Tbsp. corn starch cubed 1/4 cup cold water In a slow cooker, layer the first six ingredients in the order given. Place chicken pieces on top of the vegetables. In a bowl, mix the apricot jam, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, ginger and pepper. Pour over the vegetables and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken is tender. If you desire the juices thicker, the last half hour of cooking, mix the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of water and add to the juices in the slow cooker. This stew goes well over cooked rice.

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During the week of Dec. 27 to Jan. 2, Spruce Plains RCMP dealt with 32 police activities. Dec. 27: RCMP responded to a commercial alarm in Neepawa that was discovered to have been pushed accidentally. Police attended and found nothing concerning. Police received a report of a disturbance at a residence in Neepawa. Police attended and were able to calm matters down. Dec. 28: RCMP conducted various traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Tickets were issued for speeding and disobeying traffic control devices. Dec. 29: RCMP received a report of a suspected impaired driver near Neepawa. Police located and stopped the vehicle, where t he d r iver passed a sobriety test. There were no other concerns. Police responded to a structure fire at a residence in the RM of North Cypress-Langford. The garage had a small chimney fire that was put out by the fire department; damages were minimal.  Dec. 30: RCMP responded to two commercial alarms, one in Neepawa and one in the Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone. Both were determined to be false. Police received a report of fraud in Neepawa; the matter is still under investigation. Dec. 31: RCMP conducted various traffic enforcement, engaging with several motorists. Numerous tickets were issued for speeding.

Jan. 1: RCMP responded to a residential alarm in Gladstone that was determined to be false. Jan. 2: RCMP received a report of identity fraud in Minnedosa, where there was insufficient evidence to proceed further. Police responded to a two vehicle collision in the RM of Minto-Odanah where one vehicle slid through a stop sign and struck another vehicle. One person was transported to the hospital to treat injuries and both vehicles were towed. A ticket was issued to the driver at fault. RCMP conducted 18 traffic enforcement actions during this reporting period. Public service announcement If you have any information about these crimes or any other crimes, please contact your local RCMP Office or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Due to the 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), 204-867-2751 (Minnedosa) or 911 to have a police officer respond to you promptly.

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Manitoba Public Insurance reveals top five auto insurance frauds of 2021

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Auto insurance fraud costs Manitoba Public Insurance ratepayers an estimated $50 yearly. A dedicated Special Investigation Unit (SIU) at MPI is committed to investigating suspicious claims and detecting fraudsters on behalf of honest ratepayers. “MPI releases its annual top five fraud list to raise awareness about the costs related to auto insurance fraud,” said Satvir Jatana, MPI’s Chief Customer Officer. “The list is compiled based on the unique circumstances of each fraud, financial savings to MPI ratepayers, and the investigative techniques used in confirming fraudulent activity.” Anyone with information about auto insurance fraud is encouraged to call the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS L ine: 204-985-8477 or toll-free 1-877-985-8477. All calls are anonymous. Last year the SIU closed about 1,000 investigations, resulting in a claims savings of about $14 million. No. 1: “Phony Kidnapping” After her badly damaged vehicle was recovered by police, the Winnipeg woma n told M PI her vehicle had been stolen out of her garage. She said the thieves messaged her via Facebook, demanding payment for returning the car. The woman admitted she did not call police, but agreed to meet the thieves, who she stated then kidnapped her, speed ing around the city for hours and eventually crashing the vehicle. Due to many gaps in the story, MPI’s SIU launched an investigation. An exam-

ination of the vehicle’s ignition and immobilizer system conducted by MPI’s Research and Training Department revealed that the vehicle would not run without a key inserted into the ignition. In her statement the owner confirmed that she had all keys in her possession. When presented with the f indings of the investigation, the vehicle owner admitted she had lied about the kidnapping. Truth was, she was in the vehicle driving around with a group of “friends” drinking and speeding around the city. They eventually crashed into another vehicle and immediately ran from the scene. The theft claim was denied, saving MPI an estimated $68,000.

No. 2: “The Fast & Furious” The 20-year-old driver told the MPI adjuster that he had been working a lot of overtime during the week and one night while driving home around midnight fell asleep and drove of f the road, crashing into half a dozen parked vehicles. The posted speed limit on the road was 50 KM, with the young driver saying he was travelling 55 KM/H at the time of the crash. However, the extent of the on-site damage contradicted the man’s

story. A download of the vehicle’s Data Crash Recorder indicated the vehicle was travel ling at nearly 140 KM/H at time of impact. The brake pedal was not applied and seatbelts were unbuckled. Surveillance footage was also taken from various locations on the travelled road, showing the vehicle was racing with another vehicle seconds before the crash. There was also an on-site investigation which confirmed there was a long, straight 1.6 km stretch of road where the racing took place. The road then makes a left curve which the one vehicle was unable to negotiate, causing it to leave the road and crash heavily into a number of parked vehicles. Based on the facts of this investigation, the collision claim was denied and MPI has begun a recovery of costs from the responsible driver. Cost savings to MPI estimated to be $150,000.

No. 3: “Truckin’ Along” A professional truck driver, the Winnipeg man was injured in a singlevehicle incident while hauling a load. Based on the extent of his injuries, he was entitled to receive Income Replacement Benef its and Personal Care Assistance payments. He told his MPI case manager that his injuries

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prevented him from lifting his arms above his shoulders, unable to lift heavy objects, physically unable to drive more than 15 minutes, could no longer take out the garbage and recycling bins, or work his regular job. After receiving informat ion t hat t he ma n was working while still collecting benef its, an investigation was opened, consisting of surveillance which conclusively showed the man was working, able to drive many hours a day and was seen carrying a number of objects, including heavy wooden crates. Based on the investigation, MPI contacted the man and informed him his benefits were being terminated. He was also charged with Fraud Over $5,000 and Make False Statement. Estimated savings to MPI was more than $700,000. No. 4: “Centre Stage” Two individuals opened separate collision claims, with one driver admitting he was responsible for the T-Bone collision at an intersection. The SIU investigator attended to the collision scene and noticed a sur veillance camera pointed in the

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direction of the collision intersection. The surveillance clearly showed both vehicles slowly travelling through the intersection several times prior to the collision. The surveillance also showed both vehicles were deliberately positioned in a T-Bone configuration, with one car accelerating into the other vehicle which was slowly entering the intersection. When presented with the facts, one owner admitted he and his friend planned this “staged” collision to writeoff their vehicles. Savings to MPI was $15,297.46. No. 5: “Canine Caper” The Winnipeg woman opened a collision claim, stating a dog ran onto the roadway, causing her to swerve and collide with a pole and large f lower pot located on the yard of a private residence. There was significant damage to both the woman’s 2020 Ford Explorer and items in the yard. The woman also pro-

vided the name of a thirdparty witness, who told the MPI adjuster that the vehicle did swerve to avoid a dog and the woman was driving. Based on statements received, MPI determined the driver was not at fault, resulting in no f inancial compensation from MPI to the owners of the property. When told of this decision, the owners of the property then provided MPI with video footage of the collision which clearly showed there was no dog running across the road, and the driver of the vehicle was a male. When presented with this new information, the woman admitted to lying to protect her boyfriend who was driving and did not hold a valid driver’s licence. The witness would later admit they had come across the crash after the fact, and did not see a dog. The collision claim was denied and MPI is seeking to recover costs from the unlicensed dr iver. Claims savings to MPI was $29,840.08.

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Looking Back

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2002: Youngster enjoys final stretch of winter

100 years ago, Friday, January 6, 1922 Dr. Margaret Paterson has been appointed woman police magistrate for Toronto at a salary of $3,500 per annum.

80 years ago, Tuesday, January 6, 1942 T he f iremen who answered the call Saturday might have had good intentions, but the same never materialized as they found upon their arrival at the fire station that the truck wouldn’t go. The chimney fire was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby and they succeeded in getting it out. The condenser in the fire truck was the cause of the truck failing to start. Mentmore: Pte. Rex Williamson, of 18th Recon, who was stationed at Camp Borden has been transferred to the Pacific Coast.

90 years ago, Friday, January 8, 1932 Prov incial police in Winnipeg put the wrong man on the train for deportation to Europe this week, while the original criminal escaped and is still at large.

70 years ago, Thursday, January 3, 1952 The first baby born in Neepawa District Memorial Hospital in 1952 was a 6lb 13oz daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, of Riding Mountain… The baby, who will receive

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110 years ago, Tuesday, January 9, 1912 Hugh Lee has sold his farm to Alex Fraser. The price paid was near the $21,000 mark. This deal was put through by the new real estate firm of Messrs. Brown & Norman.

the large number of valuable gifts donated by Neepawa business firms, has been named Judith Lynn by the proud parents. 60 years ago, Friday, January 12, 1962 Neepawa’s second militia survival training course got underway Monday with 51 recruits enrolled– identical number registered for the first course held in November and December. 50 years ago, Thursday, January 6, 1972 Tanya Diane Cameron, Neepawa’s New Year’s Baby, was born Jan. 3 at 2:20 a.m. She weighed exactly nine pounds, and was 20.4 inches long. Proud mother is Ivy Cameron of Neepawa. The men in the family, father Dave, who is employed at CCIL, and 20-month-old brother Darryn Bruce, are quite pleased about the event as well.

40 years ago, Thursday, January 7, 1982 George Windsor of Dauphin formerly of Riding Mountain, where he lived for many years, celebrated his 89th birthday Jan. 2, 1982. 30 years ago, Tuesday, January 7, 1992 Langruth: Gordon and Goodie McGinnis dropped in at Thordarsons en route to the 50th anniversary of Post’s on Dec. 27 in Plumas. 20 years ago, Monday, January 7, 2002 The first baby of the year was welcomed at Neepawa hospital Jan. 1, New Year’s Day at 8:50 a.m. Noah Alex Kleinsasser, son of Sammy and Thelma of Delta Colony, weighed in at 8lbs. 3oz. and was 20 inches long. Baby Noah is the couple’s fifth child.

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Gladstone pilot shares years of stories

Blaine Bjarnarson’s interest in planes all started when he was a young boy. Growing up in the Gladstone area, both his father and uncle Ronald were farmers as well as pilots. Those family ties provided the initial spark. Then, at the age of 10, Bjarnarson got his first taste of winged freedom. It was during that flight he knew he wanted a pilot’s license. However, it wasn’t until he was 18 years old that Bjarnarson made up his mind to fly commercially. That decision came after a conversation with his cousin Ed Rinn, who was a pilot in Manitoba’s north at the time. Bjarnarson has been flying ever since.

supplies and personnel to fly-in fishing and hunting camps, exploration camps, drill camps, f lying out trappers to their trap lines, flying tourists to specific locations, photo and video f lights, medi-vacs (calls at all times of the day for medical emergencies), hauling lumber and supplies for buildings, hunting charters for local First Nations peoples– landing where there are caribou for them to shoot from the aircraft;

and bringing canoers to remote locations so that they can set off for a six to eight week canoe trip in the farthest regions of Canada’s north. “There’s so many different things that you can do with a bush plane on floats or skis,” Bjarnarson expressed. Memories kept coming To date, Bjarnarson has been a pilot for 46 years

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Carberry Scotties chairperson, Rob Van Kommer, who is a former Curl Manitoba president and Honorary Life Member, said, “We were absolutely lucky with the pandemic and the weather. Our committee members did super jobs and our 220 volunteers were very committed. Eleven games were streamed online with 70,000 hits.” This was the first time in Manitoba for online streaming of games and Sporstnet covered the semifinal and final games. Rob added that they did well financially and donations from their progressive 5050s went to the Christmas Cheer Board ($2,900) and

Child Care Co-op ($1,900) and $1,000 went to Junior Curling from some raffles of a variety of autographed curling shirts. Their Scotties Committee final meeting is tentatively slated for January 17. •Twenty-four players attended the annual Tyler Plante-Brian Elder goaltender school in Carberry Dec. 29 and 30. There were 14 players on the waiting list. Dustin Fisher conducted the dryland sessions. “The school ran from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a lunch break provided,” stated organizers Jamie and Amy Smart. Plante is the Brandon Wheat Kings goalie coach.

The GCB Wildcats finished the 2021 season with a 9-4 decision over host Minnedosa-Erickson Chancellors Tuesday, Dec. 22 and lost a 4-3 shootout contest in Glenboro at the Christmas Classic Wednesday, Dec. 23. Peyton Elliot scored three times and added a helper for the GCB squad, who were ahead 6-3 after 40 minutes. Denting the twine once each were Carson Nakonechny, Kylan Aitken, Jaren Waldner, Landon Gudnason, Tyler Hood and Dylan Hood. Assists were collected by captain Deegan Campbell (3), Nathan Dyck (2), Preston Shearer, Carter Elliot (2), Gudnason and Nakonechny. Keagan Gaywish put three shots behind goalie Carson Mooney and Luke Gugin added one for the hosts. The visitors outshot the Chancellors 70-20. In the popular Christmas Classic, the period scores were 0-0, 2-2 and 3-3. Kyle O’Connor tied the game

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•Terri Wright and Betty Buurma are all smiles to mark their retirement from their Carberry Signs business in mid-December. Betty started in the business in January 2005 and Terri joined her in November 2006 with her artistic talents. They will have more time for golfing and curling. Carberry Signs has been sold to Cal & Shaunna Fedak and Michael Fedak & Shealee Smith. •Carberry can be very proud of their performance hosting the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. It required a great deal of planning and commitment for many people. Much of the infrastructure in the arena was purchased by Neepawa, who will host the 2023 Viterra Men’s Curling event. Mackenzie Zacharias (22), skip of the young talented rink who won the right to represent Manitoba at the national Scotties in Thunder Bay, stated that it was an “incredible experience.” “Greg Ewasko makes great ice. Small towns always put on a great show.” Their team had “awesome accommodations” at Glen and Aggie Buhler’s, a few miles outside of Carberry. In a telephone interview from Altona, Mackenzie said she started curling at six years of age with Rocks and Rings and was coached by her dad, Sheldon, and grandfather, Ken Penner. She hopes to complete her kinesiology degree this spring at the U of M and get a position in the health care field or become a personal trainer. She stated that her hair is naturally curly and their family, including three younger siblings, attend the Bergthaler Church. She is definitely a people person. Her third, Karlee Burgess (23), who hails from Truro, NS, has a fantastic record of three world curling crowns in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The girls met at Prince Albert at the nationals and decided to join forces and so Karlee moved west. She has graduated from Kinesiology and is

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MJHL Standings Western Division

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Dauphin Kings

30 23 7

Way Way Woverines

30 20 8

Virden Oil Capitals

30 14 14

Neepawa Titans

31 12 13

Swan Valley Stampeders 30 12 16

OCN Blizzard

30 11 16

Eastern Division

Steinbach Pistons

30 23 6

Winnipeg Blues

30 17 11

Winkler Flyers

30 17 11

Portage Terriers

30 13 14

Selkirk Steelers

31 12 15

Winnipeg Freeze

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Game results Tuesday, Jan. 4

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Neepawa 6-4 Selkirk

First Period 06:39 SEL H. Friesen (10 ASST: S. Alsip (1) 08:27 NPA B. Michalchuk (4) ASST: C. Trimble (5) 10:15 B. Stange (2) ASST: E. Callaghan (4), D. Birch (2) 16:59 NPA J. Lapointe (16) ASST: Unassited 19:58 SEL S. Howard (9) ASST: C. Tyhy (4), D. Ballarin (4) Second Period 06:19 SEL M. Catellier (11) ASST: C. Tyhy (5), J. Hughesman (15) 10:58 NPA C. Trimble (7) ASST: B. Michalchuk (9), K. Thiessen (3) 16:40 SEL C. Hibbert (4) SH ASST: L. Brennan (3) 19:14 NPA C. Gudnason (4) ASST: B. Stange (3), C. Brust (15) Third Period 18:56 NPA C. Gudnason (5) EN ASST: A. Clyne (6) Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP SEL 2 2 0 4 0/2 NPA 3 2 1 6 0/7 Goaltenders SEl H. Tarves - 19/24 saves NPA G. Renwick - 25/29 saves Attendance: 147 - Yellowhead Centre

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A Pts

E. Fawkes (WB) 18 30 J. Vanderhooft (WB) 19 27 J. Svenson (WKR) 18 26 B. Fischer (VDN) 19 24 B. Foreman (WB) 15 28

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R. Gudnason D. Wilton M. Thiessen

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Tiger Hills Hockey G W L East 1. Gladstone 10 8 1 2. Neepawa 9 7 0 3. Minnedosa 10 6 3

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Neepawa Titans start 2022 off right with well earned win over Selkirk Steelers By Eoin Devereux

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The Neepawa Titans have returned from the Christmas break with a solid 6-4 win over the Selkirk Steelers. The game, played on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the Yellowhead Centre, was the first of the new year for any clubs in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL). All the other teams will not play their first games of 2022 until the weekend. Cody Gudnason scored a pair of goals for the Titans on the night, including one late in the second period, which would end up being the go-ahead and game winning goal. Gudnason said it was good to get out there early in the new year and compete in a meaningful game. “The first couple of skates at practice [after the Christmas hiatus] were tough, but I thought we came out with

good legs and played hard for the 60 minutes and came away with the win,” stated Gudnason. “We like that fact, that we were able to get out there and play early in the year, as opposed to spending the first week just practicing. Now we can look forward to the rest of the week, just getting back into the routine and prepare ourselves for the weekend [game] in Selkirk and the grind ahead.” Other goal scorers for Neepawa included Brady Stange, Jaegar Lapointe, Brayden Michalchuk and Cameron Trimble Titans assistant coach Robby Moar said he was impressed with the team’s effort out on the ice. He singled out their performance during a two-man penalty kill mid-way through the third period, as a turning point. “I liked a lot of our game today. [The team]

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Neepawa Titans captain Austin Clyne (#8) looks to advance the puck into the Selkirk zone, as Steelers forward Cameron Hibbert (#19) attempts to knock the puck away.

was focused and came up with some plays when they needed them. Like, during the multiple penalty kills late, there were a couple huge shot blocks. They all just knew their jobs, stuck to the plan and executed. They clogged up the shooting lanes and [goaltender] Gavin Renwick was there

to make the saves when we needed them. We put in the hard work, put in the effort and got rewarded.” Next for Neepawa will be the return matchup with the Steelers in Selkirk on Saturday, Jan. 8. The Titans next home game will be Saturday, Jan. 15 against the Portage Terriers.

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Jaegar Lapointe plays 100th MJHL game

By Eoin Devereux

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10 10 0 11 7 2 11 6 5 10 5 4 11 5 6 12 3 9 11 2 8

0 2 0 1 0 0 1

20 16 12 11 10 6 5

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Jaegar Lapointe recently reached a notable milestone in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. The 20 -year-old, from Ste Rose du Lac has just played his 100th game of Junior “A” hockey. That achievement is even more impressive considering the circumstances of the last two years due to restrictions and cancellations related to COVID-19. To help celebrate his 100th game, Lapointe scored a goal, assisting the Titans to secure a 6-4 win over the Selkirk Steelers. After the game on Tuesday, Jan. 4, Lapointe told the Banner & Press it feels

fantastic to be able to do this in Neepawa, and to be a part of the teams’ steady improvement over the past few years. “I feels great, especially being one of the older guys on the team, leading the way,” noted Lapointe. “There’s a few memories that jump out for me in t hose 10 0 games. t he HyLife games always have a great energy to them. It’s a pretty fun time. Back in my rookie year, there was the Manilla Cup series with Waywayseecappo. that was also a good one. It was a packed house. Other than that, just focused on what’s ahead. We want to bring the play offs back to Neepawa and we’ll see how that is.”

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Jaegar Lapointe of the Neepawa Titans, has just reached 100 games played in the MJHL.

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1957 ~ 2021 After a very brief illness, Wendy Buhr (nee Bartlett) passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 64. Wendy Mae Bartlett was born on May 20, 1957 in Carman, Manitoba. She spent most of her childhood living in Treherne and then moved to Portage at age 12. At age 17, Wendy met Lawrence Buhr, and they were married on Sept 15, 1974. They were blessed with two sons, Gregory William in 1975, and Joe Andrew in 1978. Lawrence and Wendy raised their sons on the family farm in Plumas. Wendy accepted the Lord as her Saviour and was baptized in 1996. Lawrence and Wendy were blessed with six grandchildren, who were loved beyond measure. In 2007, Lawrence and Wendy were devastated by the death of their son Joe. Wendy loved farm life, and she spent long hours every harvest operating the combine and providing meals in the field. For many years, Wendy had a catering business and she also ran the Plumas café for a time. Wendy loved people and she definitely had the gift of hospitality. Wendy was an amazing cook, and blessed everyone in her life with her delicious meals. She always seemed to have a full course meal ready for everyone that walked through her door; at home, in Yuma, or at the campground. In later years, Lawrence and Wendy travelled extensively, and made friends wherever they went. Wendy leaves to mourn her beloved husband Lawrence, son Greg (Jody), grandchildren Ben & Jorja, her daughter-in-law Ainsley (Erin) grandchildren Brooklyn, Shane, Camryn & Nathan, as well as her brother Ted (Wendy), sisters Sharon (Glen), Debbie, Patricia (Albert), and Erlin (Sam), as well as a large extended family, nieces and nephews. Wendy was predeceased by her son Joe, her Mother, Father and brother-in law Ray. A celebration of Wendy's life was held on Sunday December 12, 2021 at the Plumas Community Hall. A private family commital service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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The Turtle River School Division Board wishes to invite the individual ratepayer, parents, individuals, or group, including parent councils and municipal officials to attend a pre-budget planning session on January 18, 2022 at 7:00PM This meeting will give the public the opportunity to present priorities in regards to enhancing the educational opportunities for Turtle River School Division students for consideration for the 2022/2023 operating budget. If you choose to make a written submission or to make a presentation at this meeting please contact the Secretary Treasurer –Shannon Desjardins by January 13, 2022. The Division will also be presenting their strategic plan. Any questions please feel free to call Shannon Desjardins Secretary Treasurer Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary MB. R0J 1B0 Telephone 204-835-2067 x 203 Fax 204-835-2426 Email shannon@trsd.ca

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In accordance with Section 36 of The Municipal Councils and School Boards Election Act (MCSBEA), the Municipality of North Cypress Langford Voters List is open for changes or revisions. • Any person who is eligible to vote in municipal elections in the Local Authority of the Municipality of North Cypress Langford can have his or her name added to the Voters List, or have any information about the voter on the Voters List corrected. • Any person can request to have his or her name and address obscured from the Voters List. A person whose name has been obscured will receive a Personal Security Certificate and identification number. In a civic election, that person may only vote by Sealed Envelope Ballot and cannot vote in person at the regular or advance voting places. To implement the above, a written request must be submitted to the Senior Election Official, in person, by e-mail, fax or mail to: Municipality of North Cypress Langford 316 Fourth Avenue PO Box 220 Carberry, MB R0K0H0 Phone: 204-834-6600 Fax: 204-834-6604 E-mail: ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca The next General Election takes place October 24, 2022 Cathy Drayson Senior Election Official

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Notice The Neepawa & Area Planning District is accepting applications for an additional position Building Inspector/Development Officer Summary: We are seeking for a full-time Building Inspector/ Development Officer to join our team! This is a fulltime position working 8 hours a day Monday to Friday. Opportunity to advance Responsibilities: • Review Development Proposals to determine compliance with the Development Plan, Zoning Bylaws, Building By-laws and By-laws of the Individual partners of the NAPD • Review building plans for conformity with requirements of the Manitoba Building Code, Plumbing Code, Building By-Law or any other relevant by-law or regulations • Issue permits such as building, plumbing, moving, occupancy, stop work orders, etc. • Perform necessary inspections to ensure compliance with the Manitoba Building Code (building, occupancy and plumbing) and maintain inspection reports • Monitor and enforce building and zoning by-laws for the respective municipalities • Assess and resolve Planning Issues • Review and process subdivision applications • Reports to the Senior Building Inspector/Development Officer Education Requirements: • Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent • Manitoba Building Officials Association certification or willing and capable of obtaining building inspector certification • Building Construction trades certificate or equivalent years of experience Skills, Abilities and Other Requirements: • Knowledge of building construction and materials, related building codes and legislation • Able to meet deadlines • Maintain confidentiality • Function well under pressure • Able to work as part of a team • Knowledge of Development Plan, Zoning By-Laws, The Planning Act, The Municipal Act and FIPPA would be an asset • Valid Class 5 Drivers License • May be required to use personal vehicle with approved compensation Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and wage expectation by January 20 at 4:00 pm to: Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton St. Box 1720, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 Attention: Jeff Braun Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

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Tender DRAYSON BROS. LTD. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals for the purchase of the shares of the Manitoba corporation Drayson Bros. Ltd. (the “Corporation”) will be received by the undersigned at 269 Hamilton St., Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 until 4:00 p.m. on February 10, 2022. Assets held by the Corporation include: 1. SE 1-14-16 WPM 2. SE 34-13-16 WPM 3. NW 21-13-16 WPM 4. Approximately $38,000.00 equity in the NeepawaGladstone Co-op. Terms and Conditions: 1. The proposal will include all the shares of the corporation. 2. All proposals for consideration shall be accompanied by a certified cheque or lawyer’s trust cheque payable to TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP for 10% of the amount proposed which deposit will be returned if the proposal is not accepted or forfeited to the vendor as liquidated damages if the proposal is accepted and the purchaser does not complete the purchase. 3. On acceptance of the proposal, the balance remaining will become payable on the Closing Date, which shall be Friday, April 1, 2022. 4. Only proposals in sealed envelopes marked “PROPOSAL” will be considered. 5. The successful proposal will be accepted on an “as is, where is” basis: that the purchaser relies solely upon its inspection of the Corporation and land; and no representation, warranty nor condition expressed can be implied as to description, zoning, use, condition, or size. 6. The highest or any proposal shall not necessarily be accepted. 7. Unsuccessful proposals shall be returned including the deposit to the address provided. 8. When a proposal is accepted, the proposal and these conditions of sale shall constitute a binding agreement of purchase and sale and the law of Manitoba shall apply to such agreement. Upon acceptance, the vendor and purchaser agree to formalize this Agreement by executing an agreement for the purchase and sale of shares. Taylor Law Patersons LLP 269 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Attention: Matthew B. Blunt (204) 727-2424

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If someone out there had their fingers crossed for a snow day, their wish was potentially granted on Jan. 5. After the snowy, windy conditions that began in the day and continued throuugh the night on Jan. 4, many outof-towners were likely to stay home. One such out-of-towner was Banner & Press staff member Kira Paterson, who braved the cold for a few minutes to take some pictures around the yard of the family farm. Left: The blown snow created some interesting and delicate drifts on the farm property. Above: These aren’t your mini-wheats, but they sure are frosted! The Patersons’ hay bales got a generous dusting of snow by the time the winter storm was over.

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Santa Claus tours Neepawa Old man walking By Ross McBride Submitted

Walking to another sultry summer dawn Gone are the days of energy and brawn These worn old feet hit the bedroom floor It’s mind over matter and out the door Passing on the trails of this beautiful plain Forever humbled by its massive domain Stretching for miles so endless and vast Alone with the ghosts of those that have passed There is subtle redemption in this great expanse Offering solace and mercy if given the chance Providing time to think in a positive way To push back the past and face the new day Every rise adds challenge to a walk Testing the will to gain the top And the first reward for dogged persistence Is seeing more hills in the now visible distance Mile after mile the same old song Where the downs are short and the ups are long And while it isn’t that obvious when racked with pain There’s pounds to lose and peace to gain

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

A couple days before Christmas, Santa took a tour of Neepawa in a fire truck with fire chief Yves Guillas. Father Christmas went down many of the streets in town, waving to families as he went by, with the siren announcing his arrival.

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