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ArtsForward Cultural Centre receives $25,000 in provincial funding to renovate kitchen

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s ArtsForward received a pleasant surprise late last week. This was due to the announcement of the grant recipients for the Arts and Sport in Community Fund. The local arts and culture centre was among the 402 recipients and will be receiving a total of $25,000 for the purpose of renovating its kitchen.

Yvonne Sisley, administrator and director of programming for ArtsForward, told the Banner & Press on Mar. 20 that she truly felt shock and happiness when the announcement came down.

“We put this grant application in September of last year and, initially, it was supposed to be six weeks after the closure of the grant [to find out the results],” Sisley explained. “So it’s been kind of a ‘checking every couple of weeks to see if there’s been any word on it.’”

Sisley added, “We were pretty overjoyed. The kitchen has been needing some work and upgrading.”

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Yvonne Sisley, administrator and director of programming for ArtsForward in Neepawa, stands in the soon-to-be renovated kitchen at the facility.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

New owners for Neepawa’s Freshmart

Kitchen upgrades will elevate accessibility and inclusivity at ArtsForward

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The scope of the renovation is fairly extensive, with the renovation being significant to ArtsForward’s mission as well. This is because the main drive for the renovation was to make the kitchen wheelchair accessible.

adding wheelchair accessible countertop and an additional three compartment sink.

“So we’re moving things around, adding things and adding better ventilations as well,” said Sisley.

tractors have been arranged so that a game plan can be developed and the necessary items ordered.

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

A long standing Neepawa grocery store, Freshmart, is under new ownership. The new owners are Manoj Zalavadiya and his wife, Alpa Rudani. The couple have operated food related businesses in Minnedosa and Brandon, where they currently reside. Manoj said in an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press that they plan to buy a house as soon as possible in Neepawa. They have a son in Grade 8 and a daughter in Grade 4. Freshmart has operated under various

names over many decades, including Williams Tomboy and ShopEasy and, for the last little while, as Freshmart. In an August 2022 article in the Neepawa Banner & Press, it was reported that “the owners and operators of the business formerly known as Shop-Easy, recently celebrated their 25th year at their location at 250 Hamilton Street.” At that time, now former owner, Blake Roe told the Banner & Press that he was proud to have hit this notable milestone. Neepawa’s Freshmart is known for customer service and the new owners say they plan to build on that reputation. They also plan to retain the current staff.

“This is huge. We’re trying to make all of our programming inclusive and accessible for everyone, so to be able to add another layer of inclusivity and accessibility is big for us,” Sisley enthused. “For some of the programming that we have, even some of our children’s programming, there’s some students that I know would love to join if they were able to access the counters and different things like that [while] being in a wheelchair.”

The plans for the kitchen include the addition of another cooking area, which means the availability of an additional stove; replacement of all countertops,

The Addams Family comes to Strathclair

By Rowena Martin & Beccy Ardiel-Voth Strathclair Drama Club

If you have been around the Strathclair area over the past 39 years, you may look forward to the Strathclair Drama Club’s yearly announcement regarding their anticipated spring drama production. While the COVID-19 pandemic put the club’s production on a hiatus for two years, the club members were more than happy to get back to business in 2022 by finally bringing Mary Poppins to the Bend Theatre stage. Over the summer, a production team was formed and the search was on to find the perfect play for 2023. Without further adieu, the Strathclair Drama Club is thrilled to announce their 39th production, The Addams Family - A New Musical. Bringing back memorable characters from Charles Addams and the early cartoon

days, this production, by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, introduces the audience to new “normal” characters along with the macabre originals.

Since first hitting the broadway stage back in 2010, audiences have enjoyed the magic that

The Addams Family - A New Musical brings to the stage.

You won’t want to miss this production! A night at “The Bend” promises the charm of the beautiful Bend Theatre combined with the talent of a cast of 43 people from southwestern Manitoba. Mark your calendars, production dates for this

year’s show are Monday, Apr. 17 through Saturday, Apr. 22, with a 7:30 pm nightly start time. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, Mar. 25, from 10 am - 2 pm. Like last year, ticket sales will be by phone only, $20 main floor and $15 balcony. The contact number for the box office is (204) 365-2436 or (204) 365-7246.

But that’s not all. Another much welcome addition, in the form of an apartment sized washer and dryer, is being planned for.

“We don’t have anything in the building that we can wash aprons or anything, even just from our painting programs,” Sisley explained. “It will be very nice to have that, so that I’m not having to remember to take everything home to wash it, then bring it back.”

A timeline for the renovations is currently not available. However, plans to meet with the involved con-

“This way, as soon as everything is in, we can just get to it so that the kitchen isn’t down and out of use for too long,” Sisley explained.

As the kitchen at ArtsForward is a commercial kitchen, a representative of Public Health was also invited for a walkthrough of the changes and to provide recommendations on the upgrades to ensure the commercial kitchen status is maintained.

Other notable local projects getting support through the Arts, Culture and Sports in Community Fund include: Beautiful Plains Museum Inc. - $25,000 for construction of a fire truck garage.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Neepawa grocery store Freshmart now has new ownership.

1973: Viscount girls win consolation trophy

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, March 24, 1898

Oakleaf: After many enquiries, your correspondent concludes that the majority of settlers in this district desire the postoffice at Alex. Chandler’s; also that a bi-weekly mail be established. H. Bowes’ is too far for all of us, especially when the roads are bad in summer time. Many would have to wade for eight or ten miles.

Lawrence Robertson, of Selden, returned on Saturday from a trip to Scotland. While in the old land, Mr. Robertson did some effective work for the immigration department, persuading several families to try their fortunes in Western Canada. A brother and sister of Mr. Robertson accompanied him on the return journey and will probably remain in this district.

There is every indication that the Neepawa district will receive a fair share of the immigrants arriving in the province this year. Many residents report the arrival or prospective coming. Robt. Campbell, of Bridge Creek, is advised that three families will arrive from Bracebridge this week. This is positive proof that successful settlers are the best immigration agents; and prosperous settlers are concomitants of good government.

Neepawa is to enjoy several additional advantages from the Dominion Express Company. Mr. F. E. White is to open this week in the Ludlow block an office for the transaction of a money order business and reception of goods for shipment so that it will not be necessary for up-town people to go with the express company. A reduction of rates and a free delivery has also been instituted and it now costs only $1.25 per hundred from any residence in Neepawa to any address in

Winnipeg and vice versa. Heretofore the rate was $1.50 for delivery at the station here. Corresponding rates are made to other points besides the city. These are advantages that will no doubt be highly appreciated by Neepawa people as they are enjoyed in this province by only Winnipeg, Brandon and Portage la Prairie besides this place.

100 years ago, Friday, March 23, 1923

C. L. Thring has been appointed general agent of the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. for Neepawa and district. Mr. Thring has had 27 years western experience in insurance, banking and farming and offers prompt attention to the company’s business. This has been a favourable winter for curling, skating, the ice man and fuel dealers. Dances and other forms of amusement and entertainment have been nightly occurrences. But the profit “taker” has come short, while the profit “earner” is laying the foundation for perpetual prosperity. Fairly good conditions– don’t you think?

75 years ago, Thursday, March 24, 1948

Sinclairville: The children of Sinclairville school canvassed the district, obtaining the sum of $54.25 for the Children Relief Fund.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 22, 1973

A large number of Masons from the Second Masonic District of Manitoba turned out Tuesday night, Mar. 13 at Neepawa Masonic Temple to witness the presentation of a 70-year bar to William Whitelock by F. Hyde of Portage la Prairie, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge

The Viscount girls hockey team were winners of the consolation trophy in a sixteam junior girls tournament held in Neepawa in 1973. They lost a hard-fought game to Glenella (the eventual tournament champions), but had defeated the Brandon Central Community Club and the Erickson teams. Those pictured are, front row: Carol Pasiechnik. Second row: Yvonne Bremner, Lynn Reid, Cheryl Brydges and Lauri McGillvray. Third row:

of Manitoba, assisted by D. W. Anderson, Past Master of Neepawa Lodge. This was quite an occasion for Mr. Whitelock and the Neepawa Lodge because it is only the second time in the history of Freemasonry in Manitoba that a 70-year bar has been presented to one of its members.

20 years ago, Monday, March 24, 2003

A proposal to reopen emergency services at Gladstone’s Seven Regions Health Centre has been put on hold.

Central Manitoba Regional Health Authority spokesman Helmuth Klassen said Seven Regions had planned to bring in two new doctors from South Africa. However, he said problems in obtaining visas have scuttled the plan…

Meanwhile, a third South African doctor is going through with the immigration process, Klassen said. But that’s expected to take at least

six months.

Gladstone mayor Catherine Smith said she’s still hoping the doctor shortage will be resolved, but Westbourne reeve Ed Stroeder, who’s been lobbying for more doctors, is less optimistic…

Emergency services were supposed to be restored in February, after the province agreed to provide temporary funding.

Eileen Clarke of Gladstone is one of four Westman women to be named a Woman of Distinction by

the Brandon YWCA. Clarke operates one of the province’s largest gift stores, Clarke’s of Gladstone, in what is arguably one of its smaller towns.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

(New International Version)

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Leslie Evans, Suzanne Thomas, Audrey Owen and Barbara Tinkler.

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Texaco is another business from Neepawa’s past. This ad had been placed in the Mar.

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of The Neepawa Press.

By Chad Carpenter

Spring equinox…

Every parent has heard their kids state, “I’m bored!”

In my parents’ home and in ours, young people quickly learned to not say those two words. There was always another job awaiting idle hands and minds. There was always the dreaded job of cleaning out the chicken barn. Few families have that opportunity to offer children today but there is always furniture, shelves and floors to dust and clean. If a kid can’t do their own laundry by age 12, parents aren’t doing them any favours. Even I can do laundry but, I admit, my wife spoils me.

Many would say there aren’t the opportunities for people today to do useful chores and duties but, in addition to the above mentioned household tasks, there is always garbage and recycling to look after, lawns to mow, snow to shovel, neighbourhood cleanup to do, paper routes and many other tasks. If kids aren’t busy, then the parents are to blame.

But aside from tasks, a lot of people say there is nothing for the kids to do in this (fill in the name) town. Well, it seems to me that in addition to school studies, the schools have sports, crafts, fund-raising, school plays, music and a mountain of other activities.

Outside of the school and home, this past month across the area, there have been endless hockey games and tournaments, basketball games, dance recitals and many other events. 4-H clubs are approaching year end

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after a winter of activities. In some communities, there are gymnastics and Cubs, Scouts, Guides and many other activities. Playgrounds will be accessible soon. Soccer, baseball and swimming will be happening right away, along with camping.

While churches may not be as plentiful as they once were, many still have a Sunday School or youth program.

There is no excuse for anyone to be bored, at least not for a lack of work or activities. Money can be a limiting factor but a lot of activities are cheap or free.

The biggest limiting factor is attitude, be it the kids or parents. And if money is factor, kids can often find small jobs, it’s a time honoured method to find cash and beat boredom. For able bodied youth and adults, there is no shortage of jobs: Many employers

are begging for workers. And admittedly, some parents find they are short of cash and that may be true. But don’t complain about being short of cash if you drink multiple cups of take-out coffee a day, spend money on alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or gambling. Rare is the family budget that can’t be stretched a little bit towards a better lifestyle.

The whole point of the above rambling is that while there are some real roadblocks, in most cases, boredom and money shortages are not as big a problem as a lack of ambition and imagination.

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.

The breakfast conversation around spring equinox led to an investigation on where on earth is the tipping point. It is the equator, and the moment of the equinox can be defined right down to the minute. An imaginary line circling the earth determines the hour of equal daylight and no daylight hours. I truly don’t care who measures it, or where it is measured, I simply rejoice in the lengthening daylight hours! The other tidbit that came out of this investigation is that the actual sunrise and sunset are most rapid at the time of the equinoxes. That coincided with our observation last week about how brief a time there was between the sun setting and the sun being gone. Ha, how about that…

The lengthening daylight hours are so very meaningful to me. There is an increase in energy and willingness to get up earlier in the morning, and willingness to take a few extra steps on my walk, and, alas, a willingness to get to spring cleaning! That sunshine shows up the smudges and seems to highlight grunge…The room that received the brunt of my attention this week was the bathroom. The smallest, most inconvenient room to clean. There was a time when reaching behind the toilet was easy and, most times, this household basic is crammed into a corner. Oh, I got it done, down on my hands and my knees, reaching the furthest and farthest points. In my zeal, I removed the cover from the wall heating unit. Like, those flanges were dusty! I even got the vacuum cleaner with its pointy attachment to clean as deeply as possible. Reassembling the unit, I found that it had ceased to work, possible heat, but no fan. Considering my state of mind it was a miracle that I quietly once again removed the cover and left the room. (it’s working fine now- may have had the cover on too snuggly.) Tasks that once were little tasks are now chores!

I am getting the gardening itch. The geraniums that I stored away last fall have been watered, and the signs of growth are there, so they will come into the sunlight any day now. I am dreaming of gardens, flower and vegetable. There are very few plants that I even try to start, choosing to support the local green houses instead.

Just knowing that it isn’t dark at suppertime cheers me up. Breakfast is later in our home, so most mornings have not required lights on. Just the promise of another spring and summer have me more cheerful and optimistic!

* I want to thank all of you who have spoken to me about my musings. The one last week about MAID has elicited more comments than most columns. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions. Over the years people have frequently asked me how I can write so personally, and why. The answer is that I write about what I know for starters and, when dialogue begins the comfort of knowing that we are not alone steps in. When we speak, and listen, we learn we are not alone.

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There is no excuse for anyone to be bored. The biggest limiting factor is attitude.

Lessons learned too late

Last week’s column ended with Jesus’ words: “Do not worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.”

(Matthew 6:34)

There are some who, after reading these words, will think that Jesus is telling us just to coast along, taking life as it comes and letting fate determine how we will spend each day. That’s not how Jesus lived his life; and it’s not how we should be living ours.

Using these words as guidelines, and seeing how Jesus applied them in his own life, has helped me identify two important lessons I wish I had learned many years ago.

Lesson One: If you don’t set and enforce priorities for your life, others will do it for you.

No one understood this truth better than Jesus. From the moment his public ministry began, he had to deal with pressure to conform to the people’s idea of what a Messiah should be

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and do. Their demand was always the same. “If you are the Messiah, prove it!! Deliver us from slavery to Rome. Feed us when we are hungry. Heal us when we are sick. Keep our borders secure and protect us from outside interference in our affairs.”

That was all they wanted. But it was something Jesus could not give them. Whenever someone repeated one or more of these demands, Jesus’ answer was: “I have not come to do my own will; but the will of the one who sent me.” (John 6:38) That was Jesus’ priority. And he was not about to allow anything or anyone to change it.

Jesus was determined to glorify (bring honor to) his heavenly Father in everything that he thought, said

and did. That should be our priority as well. If we adopt this as our life’s goal, God by his Spirit, will show us how to achieve it in our personal lives, in our homes and families, on the job, in our community and in our churches. And he will alert us when others try to set priorities for us that will pressure us to do their willnot God’s.

Lesson Two: There is no substitute for consistent, personal self-care.

Jesus understood this truth better than most of us do. He was no superman. He could not go for hours at a time without pausing to eat, drink, sleep or spend relaxing moments away from the crowds who were constantly making demands of him.

His biographers tell us

of times when he went off by himself to pray; or when he took a nap in the stern of a fishing boat while his disciples sailed it across the Sea of Galilee. To do his work effectively, Jesus had to remain physically strong and mentally alert. He had to take good care of himself. And he would ask the same of you and me.

There is nothing wrong with saying “No” when asked to do things for which you do not have the time, the knowledge or the energy. Nor is there anything wrong with telling people that you need time away from work and other activities to get the uninterrupted rest that you need. We are responsible for our own self-care. If we don’t look after ourselves, no one else will-and we will pay the price for our negligence.

Please take these words to heart. I am still living with the consequences of my own negligence. I do not want anyone else to have to do the same.

Next week I will share some signs of emotional and spiritual burnout.

God is with his children even in the lions’ den

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

In chapter 6 of the book of Daniel in the Old Testament, God’s prophet refused to submit to King Darius’s decree to pray to him for a month instead of praying to the only true and living God of all creation.

The enemies of Daniel reported right away to King Darius that one of his top officials refused to obey the law of the king. As the result of his faithfulness to Jehovah (Creator God, God of the Bible) prophet Daniel was cast into the lions’ den.

It is necessary to note here that even King Darius himself believed that God of Daniel would deliver his faithful servant from the hungry lions (Daniel 6:16). The Persian King was not able to sleep that night. Then at the break of the day King Darius dashed to

Care of the elderly: My opinion

I am writing this letter to let the community and staff know how pleased I am with the care of my Mom. Yes, there have been times when I wasn’t pleased, but I took the due process road of making these concerns aware to the staff, manager and to the hierarchy of Prairie Mountain Health Region, when necessary.

For those unaware, there is a process of letting managers aware of concerns, so that your concerns can be rectified. And for every concern I had, I felt listened to and my concerns were handled in a professional and timely manner. As well, I received follow up feedback as to a plan how this was going to be done.

In a perfect world, there would not be a need to raise concerns. Sadly, we do not and never will live in a perfect world. We are only human. We will make mistakes, we validate our mistake and we try hard to learn from that mistake so that it doesn’t happen again.

With extreme staff shortages, the calling in of contract workers to fill these vacancies, I suppose some things may be overlooked.

But, I can sincerely and honestly say, that when I am visiting Mom, all I have seen or heard in the hallways, are how all staff, from cleaning, laundry , recreation etc., are willing to go the extra mile in giving the very best care they can, with what they have for staff.

Yes, I would like staff to regularly turn the TV on for Mom, because she gets confused as to how this is done. But if staff are needing to make a choice in turning the TV on or tending to someone who is bedridden and needs to have a changing of clothes or bed linens, I trust staff are going to make the right choices. And for this, I am thankful.

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the lions’ den to check up on Daniel.

In verse 20 the King cried out with a troubled voice, “Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you constantly serve, been able to deliver you from the lions?”

King Darius saw the faith of his servant Daniel. It was real and strong no matter what. Daniel’s response in verse 22 is just remarkable.

“My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me, inasmuch I was found innocent before Him; and also toward you, O king, I have committed no crime”.

The conspiracy against God’s prophet terrible failed.

The men of conspiracy, satraps of the Persian king were cast into the lions’ den to be chewed up by the starving

lions (verse 24).

What can we learn from this account in Daniel 6 in the Bible?

God has always had His people in this fallen world. True believers in God of the Bible do not compromise, they keep their faith in God by the power God has given them. It is a risky endeavour to go against all mighty God, His will, His Word and His people. God does not take it lightly.

Even Persian King Darius had to confess in verse 26, “… in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the

God of Daniel; for He is the living God and enduring forever, and His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, and His dominion will be forever. He delivers and rescues and performs signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, who has also delivered Daniel from the power of the lions”. Amen!

What is the chief end of man? It is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Repent of your sins and believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior while you still have time to do that. Jesus is coming back soon. Come, Lord Jesus!

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A big thumbs up to Nick Beavington for receiving the Community Service Award. I have known Nick for many years and he is a real community supporter in Gladstone. You deserved it Nick.

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Congratulations to Neepawa High School Hockey Team. What a great season, well done to the team and coaches. You made our town proud.

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Freezer meals

I’ve always been a big fan of freezer meals. When I am cooking I use the motto “cook once, eat twice.” If you are making the effort to cook, which usually make a mess, why not cook an extra meal for the freezer at the same time? One mess, two meals. This takes a bit of planning, but it helps you to eat better with less stress on the nights you do not have time to cook. This can save you from making additional trips to the grocery store, going out to eat, or running to get takeout.

Making and freezing simple meals with groceries on sale helps you succeed with your freezer meal cooking and stretching your monthly food budget. When lean ground beef or pork is on sale, I buy a large pack (or two). One time I will make the whole pack into meatballs. I put the raw meatballs on a lightly greased baking tray and bake them in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until they are just cooked, do not overcook. I freeze them and take out the amount I need and gently simmer them in my favorite sauce. I also made meat loafs when ground beef is on sale. Make several of them, use one for that day and freeze the remaining for later. Meatloaves can be frozen not cooked or cook, cool and freeze for later. Hamburger can be cooked in a roaster in the oven. Add one cup of water, stir and place in a 350°F oven to cook. Stir occasionally to make sure the hamburger crumbles. When cooked, drain any fat off and place the cooled hamburger in smaller containers/bags and freeze. Use the cooked hamburger for tacos, chili, spaghetti sauce etc.

It is important to label the container or bag that has been frozen for a later date along with any cooking instructions it may have. Cool precooked dishes as quickly as possible before they are placed in the freezer. For the fastest cooling, place the pan of hot food in a sink or large pan filled with ice water. If you’re cooling a soup, stew, or sauce, stir occasionally to help it cool evenly. Leave as little air as possible in the packages or containers. When freezing liquids in containers, allow a small amount of head room for expansion. If the recipe calls for you to thaw before cooking always thaw in the fridge as this is the safest way. You do have to plan ahead.

To freeze or not to freeze? While soups and stocks freeze tremendously well, anything with dairy runs the risk of curdling or separating. Any milk or cream-based gravy or sauces do not freeze well. Neither do sauces or gravies which contain cornstarch, these should be avoided in the freezer. Flour gravies do well in the freezer. Fresh potatoes do not freeze well, however, cooked potatoes are just fine to freeze and reheat. Any fruit and vegetable which contains a lot of water such as cucumber, melon or lettuce should not be frozen.

This delicious Taco Lasagna is the perfect weeknight meal that everyone will love! Make two and freeze one unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake lasagna as directed.

12 lasagna noodles

1 lb. hamburger

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small red pepper, diced

1 pack taco seasoning

Taco Lasagna

1 540mL can of diced tomatoes

1 418mL jar of salsa

1 540mL can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 398mL can of corn, drained

3 cups shredded Mexican Cheese Blend

Additional toppings of your choice: Sour cream, sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, olives, guacamole, cilantro

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a frying pan, brown hamburger. Add the diced onions halfway through the cooking and the garlic and peppers during the last two minutes. Drain off any fat. Save one cup of the diced tomatoes with juice. Stir the taco seasoning into the meat then add the remaining can of tomatoes and salsa. In another bowl mix the black beans and corn. In the prepared pan, layer in the following order: 2/3 cup of diced tomatoes with the juice, 4 lasagna noodles, one half of the meat sauce, then sprinkle on one half of the beans and corn, then sprinkle on one cup of the cheese. Repeat the layers using all the meat sauce and bean mix up and one more cup of cheese. Top with remaining noodles, remaining 1/3 cup of diced tomatoes and remaining cheese. Cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes. Remove foil, bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Let rest covered for 8-10 minutes before cutting. Serve with desired toppings.

When you think about romantic relationships, boundaries are often not the first things to come to your mind, but they are an essential component of maintaining a healthy romantic relationship. There are four main kinds of boundaries which are important to look at in your relationship.

The first are physical boundaries, those things that could interfere with our physical sense of self. A couple of examples of these are food-sharing and bed-sharing. Physical boundaries are especially important for trauma survivors. When someone has survived a trauma, they have had their physical and emotional space invaded without their permission repeatedly. This can take a toll on every aspect of their self, all the way to their core. Just because you consent to having an intimate relationship with a partner, this does not give your partner the right to unrestricted access to your body. Remind your partner that you aren’t rejecting them personally, nor are you rejecting intimate touch. It just needs to happen in a manner that is agreed upon by both of you, is pleasurable and is predictable for you.

Sexual boundaries are next. Sexual boundaries involve the physical boundaries of what kind of touch is OK during intercourse, but it also encompasses so much more. What parts of your sexual self do you share with your partner and what do you hold back? Please remember that boundaries can be renegotiated at any time. These boundaries should never feel like coercion. They need to be placed

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carefully, with much discussion and emotional validation.

Emotional boundaries are complicated, but equally as important as others. Emotional boundaries are very important and can help strengthen emotional connection. The act of being emotionally vulnerable, to say that you have a boundary and trust that your partner will not think less of you for having that boundary, is a very big deal. Accepting your past can be very helpful in setting emotional boundaries. Your past relationships undoubtedly shape the person you are now. It’s important to acknowledge when old stuff, old triggers bleed into your new relationships. Another question for emotional boundaries is how much of your private stuff you share with other people. Boundaries vary from person to person, and you might find yourself with someone who is easily trusting of others and share more about your intimate life than you are comfortable with. Showing our partners respect is knowing how much they share with others about their life and only sharing as much as they would feel comfortable with, not how much we feel comfortable sharing.

Financial boundaries are next. The concept of financial intimacy is how much of your financial life you are comfortable sharing with your partner. Do you have complete disclosure of financial information? Do you share or have

separate accounts? How you speak about financial matters is also very important. Those relationships that have more financial intimacy have more disclosure but are also able to talk about finances in a curious, problem solving and reasonable way. Setting financial boundaries with your partner can feel uncomfortable because it feels parental but it’s vital. Finally, time boundaries. How much time is appropriate to spend with one another in your relationship? How much time do you spend with extended family and friends? Everyone is going to come into their relationships with predetermined beliefs on what is appropriate and there is no right answer here. The right answer is what feels best for each member of the relationship. For more information on boundaries in relationships, please check out my podcast episode on boundary setting at https://shows.acast.com/ the-relationship-reviewwith-delsie-martin/episodes/boundary-settingin-intimate-relationships.

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary. Anyone who may have feedback on the column or wish to have a question anonymously answered as part of the weekly column may reach Martin at delsiemartin@ trueyoutherapy.ca. Martin’s podcast, The Relationship Review, can be found on Apple, Amazon, Google and Spotify podcast platforms.

Margaret Laurence Home to host Canada Reads in April

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Passionate thought and discussion are sure to be shared in the coming weeks as the 2023 edition of Canada Reads gets underway. The annual event, hosted at the end of March by CBC, highlights five different books being defended by five debaters. As the event goes on, a book is ‘eliminated’ until one remains. The books for this year are Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton, Greenwood by Michael Christie, Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.

Closer to home, Neepawa’s Margaret Laurence Home will once again be hosting it’s own version of the event on Apr. 17. The reading evening will take place at ArtsForward in Neepawa, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

“We held the event there last year and found that the venue just worked really well,” said board member Blair Chapman.

Chapman added, “While the CBC event will focus on debates, our version is more centred on generating discussion about the books. We’ve got five local readers who have been recruited to read [this year’s] books and do a short presentation as part of the evening.”

With the space and amenities available via ArtsForward, the evening will also include drinks and snacks, cheese and a glass of wine.

The readers the Margaret Laurence Home has selected are Don Walmsley, Nancy Hunter, Chad McCharles, Tani Major and Brenda Osmond.

About the books

Ducks is an autobiog-

raphy in the form of a graphic novel recounting Beaton’s time working in the Alberta oil sands. Intending to pay off her student loans, Beaton leaves her tight-knit seaside community in Nova-Scotia to head west, encountering harsh realities– including the everyday trauma that no one discusses.

Greenwood takes place in the year 2038, most of the world having suffered from an environmental collapse. However, there is a remote island with 1,000 year-old trees where Jake Greenwood works as a tour guide. The novel takes you back in time as you learn more about Jake, her family and how secrets can have an impact throughout generations.

Hotline is a novel about Muna Heddad, a widow and mother who has left behind a civil war in Lebanon and is living in Montreal in the 1980s. There, the only work she can find is as a hotline operator at a weight-loss centre, fielding calls from people respond-

ing to ads in magazines or on tv. These strangers share their challenges, from marriages gone bad to personal inadequacies. Although her life in Canada is filled with invisible barriers, Muna is privy to her clients’ deepest secrets.

Mexican Gothic is a gothic horror set in 1950s Mexico. It illustrates the story of a young woman, Noemí, who is called by her cousin to save her from doom in her mysterious

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and alluring countryside home known as High Place. Although Noemí doesn’t know much about the house, the region or her cousin’s mysterious new husband, she’s determined to solve the mystery and save her cousin, whatever it may take.

Station Eleven is a dysto -

pian novel set on an Earth that’s been undone by disease and follows the interconnected lives of several characters, both before and after the plague. Among them are actors, artists and those closest to them. One travels the wastelands performing Shakespearean plays with a troupe,

while another attempts to build a community at an abandoned airport and yet another amasses followers for a dangerous cause. Copies of each book will be available for purchase at the event, but can also be purchased ahead of time by contacting Chapman via phone at 204-476-2359.

PHOTOS FROM CBC’S CANADA READS

Those interested in attending the 2023 Canada Reads event in Neepawa can anticipate discussion about Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, Greenwood by Michael christie and Ducks by Kate Beaton. The books feature a variety of inspirations and settings.

Arden announces its Open Bonspiel winners

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Arden concluded its Open Bonspiel recently, declaring the above teams as its two winners. Pictured at left, from left to right, are the winners of the Co-op event: James Paramor, Jessy Doerksen, Denis Orton and Reg Kwiatkowski. Pictured at right: The winners of the NAPA Auto Parts event. The team members are Kevin Paramor, Ben Brodie, Pat Paramor and Ty Paramor.

Meet the Westbourne Open Bonspiel winners

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

The Westbourne Open Bonspiel concluded earlier this month, marked as a great success. Those involved extend their thanks to everyone who aided in the festivities to make it an entertaining night. Pictured here are the winners of the curling events.

Top left: South Paw Ag Services event– Heather Davey (skip), Sylvia Huyber, David Huyber and Brian Erickson.

Top right: Shur-Gro Farm Services event– Murray James (skip), Doug Kuhn, Gary Lehman and Jacki Morden.

Above: Richardson Pioneer event– Kaitlyn Davey (skip), Chas. Lambert, Paula Kolida and Sarah Belcher.

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Yellowhead Centre to stay frosty a while longer

Arena ice will remain for an extended period, Ice Cycles available for use

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

There were a couple items of note regarding Neepawa’s Yellowhead Community Rec Centre at the most recent council meeting. The first was the period of time the ice will remain in the arena. In general, the ice plant is turned off after the last weekend in March. However, the ice will remain until midApril. Lindsay Dayholos, director of operations for the Yellowhead Centre, explained in an interview on Mar. 20 that this change is due, in part, to a shift in scheduling.

“We have the Big Valley Bulls Tournament Mar. 30 to Apr. 2, the plant usually is turned off after this weekend, which is usually Titans Spring Camps,” said Dayholos. “The Titans Spring Camp got pushed back to the Apr. 14 to 15 weekend.”

Another factor in the decision to extend the in-ice period was the potential for extra revenue as the winter sport season winds down.

“The board wanted to see if keeping our ice in a few weeks longer would generate more ice rentals as other rinks are closing for the season,” Dayholos elaborated.

The second item discussed was the acquisition of insurance for their three Ice Cycles– bikes which have been modified for onice usage. The Yellowhead Centre board originally unveiled the recreational devices, which had been

purchased from Spark Rental Inc. in Winnipeg, on Feb. 24 of 2022.

With the finalization of this insurance, the Ice Cycles have been cleared for usage by the public.

“We’ve had a group come down and use them last week,” said Dayholos.

“During spring break, they

will be available Monday through Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone 10 years of age and up.”

Ice Cycle times and days can also be found on the Yellowhead Centre’s social media. Ice rental information can also be found on the centre’s website.

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A trio of Ice Cycles are now available for use at the Yellowhead Arena.

Making the hiring process more personal

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

An opportunity for both employers and prospective employees is coming to Neepawa. A job fair will be taking place at ArtsForward on Apr. 25 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is being put on in partnership between Neepawa Economic Development, Neepawa & Area Immigrant Settlement Services, Westlake Employment Skills & Services Centre and the Neepawa Chamber of Commerce.

“When I watch the job ads in the Banner & Press every week, I see there is a constant demand from all different sectors for employees,” said Marilyn Crewe, economic development officer. “The job fair allows all of those employers to be in one place and for the employees to meet them all and have a chance to talk to them.”

Don Walmsley, executive director at Settlement Services, added, “It helps make the whole hiring process become more personal. We were really pleased with the response last year, when we held a job fair in the fall, and we’re looking forward to another great one this year.”

According to Crewe, response to the upcoming job fair is also evident of the demand. While there are 20 spots available in total, Economic Development has already had 11 businesses sign up to attend as of Mar. 13. The deadline for businesses to apply is Apr. 17.

“So the demand is definitely there,” Crewe enthused. “It would be really great to fill every table at the job fair, so it would be great for businesses– even if they don’t know what to expect there or have never done a job fair before–to give me a call and I can provide supports for them to be putting their business in the right light at the job fair.”

For Westlake Employment and Neepawa Settlement Services, the fair also provides them with the opportunity to promote their services. Both Westlake Employment and Neepawa Settlement Services have employment officers who help prospective employees write a resume and cover letter and prepare for interviews. In relation to the job fair, these services will aid those attending to find a job in being prepared for the fair.

“Settlement Services also provides workshops covering a variety of topics, such as cultural differences in the workplace,” said Walmsley.

Crewe added, “I’d like to encourage anybody considering a new job to take advantage of the community services provided by Settlement and Westlake and to attend and see the types of jobs that are available locally. It’s open to all people in the community, including students.”

Businesses looking to apply can do so while spots remain by calling 204-476-7607. Those looking to utilize the services of Westlake Employment or Settlement Services can find both on the top floor of the old Co-op building, located at 342 Mountain Ave.

Despite loss in WHSHL Final, NACI Tigers showcase championship character A season to be proud of, both on and off the ice

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

While it didn’t have that sports movie style happy ending we had all hoped for, the 2023 playoff run of the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers is still something they, and the community in general, should look upon with great pride.

The incredible postseason for Neepawa came to an end on Sunday, Mar. 19, as they were bested by the Swan Valley Tigers in the Westman High School Hockey League Final. With the victory, Swan Valley swept the best-of-three final, 2 games to none.

Though defeated on home ice at the Yellowhead Arena, Neepawa still made it a memorable game to watch for the huge gathering of family and fans in the stands, as well as those who watched it broadcast live on NACTV.

Much like a movie script, the hometown heros fell behind early, with Swan Valley scoring the first two goals of the game. Neepawa battled back, however, as Riley Davie earned one less than a minute after Swan’s second goal, to make it 2-1. Just 2:13 later, Tristan Friesen scored, to tie things up at 2-2.

In the third, Swan Valley once again reclaimed the lead, on a power-play opportunity. For the rest of regulation, Neepawa would throw everything they had at the Swan Valley net, coming close on several occasions, including

Riley Davie scores the first goal of the night for Neepawa on Sunday, Mar. 19 during game two of the WHSHL Final. This game would ultimately end in overtime, with Swan Valley winning 4-3.

one puck that barely stayed out of the back of the net before being swept away

by a Swan Valley defender. Neepawa’s persistence eventually paid off, as Ward

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During the extra time, Swan Valley were called on a penalty. This chance with an extra attacker had the hometown faithful feeling optimistic about scoring what would be the game

winner. Unfortunately, Swan Valley was able to take advantage of a loose puck in the neutral zone creating a partial breakaway into the Neepawa zone. Swan Valley forward Kash Henkelman then put the game and series to rest, scoring his third of the night, to give his Tigers the championship.

After the series concluded, Neepawa co-coach

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Troy Brister said the players should look back at what they accomplished this season with a sense of pride.

“We are very proud of the run the boys went on this season. We gained a lot of confidence going to three games in the first round and carried that through to the finals. It was not the result we wanted losing to Swan in the finals, but as coaches we are very grateful for the commitment and passion these boys showed right from the first practice to the final whistle,” said Brister. “They came together as a team and stayed focused on their goal. These players have a lot to be proud of from this season both on ice and off. Hopefully when they look back on it they do so feeling proud of all they accomplished with not only finishing second in the league, but also what they were able to give back to the community in many different ways.”

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•Toapprovethe2022Financial Statements

•ToappointAuditors

•ToapproverecommendedBy-lawamendments

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All eligible members wishing to participate in the General Meeting are required to register by emailing agmregistration@stridecu.ca by 5pm CDTonApril 10, 2023.

More information about the virtual General Meeting can be found at www.stridecu.ca.

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Tarek Lapointe received the leading scorer award for the postseason in the championship bracket with 17 points in eight games.

Neepawa Ballers crown Junior and Senior Division Champs

Shipping 16 19 17 17 69

Sultans of Swish 18 14 15 12 59

Thanks for reading the Neepawa Banner & Press

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Shipping claimed the Neepawa Ballers Junior Division Championship by defeating the Sultans of Swish on Sunday, Mar. 19, by the score of 69-59.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Waray won the Neepawa Ballers Senior Division Championship on Sunday, Mar. 19, defeating Lakay 81-69.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

MJHL Standings

Season ends for Neepawa Titans with home and home against Selkirk Steelers

X = CLINCHED PLAYOFF POSITION Y = CLINCHED DIVISION Z = REGULAR SEASON CHAMPION

Game results

Year-end stats

Neepawa Titans top 5

Overall points

1. Briley Wood - 57 points

2. Hayden Stocks - 53 points

3. Carter McLeod - 33 points

4. Josh Romanyk - 30 points

5. Parker Korman - 29 points

Goals

1. Hayden Stocks - 31 goals

Minnedosa Bombers advance to THHL Final

Will face Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks in Championship series

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Third Period 07:44 NPA J. Blake (3) ASST: H. Stocks (22), B. Wood (36)

H. Tarves - (W) 28/30 saves NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 30/33 saves Attendance: NA - Yellowhead Arena

Saturday, Mar. 18

Selkirk 5-4 Neepawa

First Period

08:22 SEL O. Johnston (7) PP

ASST: E. Brown (23), B. Ambro zik (17)

Second Period

07:54 SEL R. Marchant (7)

ASST: J. Purdom (18), L. Gillson (14)

08:18 NPA C. Kasprick (8)

ASST: C. McLeod (19)

09:23 NPA B. Michalchuk (11)

ASST: P. Korman (17)

13:27 SEL E. Brown (14)

ASST: C. Hibbert (10), B. Ambrozik (18)

Third Period

02:29 SEL N. ANderson (2)

ASST: O. Weihs (13), E. Brown (24)

07:11 NPA J. Romanyk (11) PP

ASST: E. Poirier (12), B. Wood (37)

09:58 NPA H. Stocks (31)

ASST: B. Wood (38), C. McLeod (20)

15:59 SEL C. Cormier (19)

ASST: T. Smith (57), L. Brennan (43)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP

NPA 0 2 2 4 1/6

SEL 1 2 2 5 1/5

Goaltenders

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 26/31 saves

SEL H. Tarves - (W) 25/29 saves

Attendance: 445 - Selkirk Rec Complex

2. Briley Wood - 19 goals

3. Carter McLeod - 13 goals

4. Parker Korman - 12 goals

5. Josh Romanyk - 11 goals

Assists

1. Briley Wood - 38 assists

2. Hayden Stocks - 22 assists

3. Camden Smith - 21 assists

4. Carter McLeod - 20 assists

5. Josh Romanyk - 19 assists

Goaltenders

Mason Lobreau #30

GP-32; W-13; L-14; OTL-4

SV % - 0.902; GAA-3.16

2 Shutouts

Gavin Renwick #31

GP-23; W-8; L-10; OTL-3

SV % - 0.873; GAA-3.79

For the second straight year, the Minnedosa Bombers are moving on the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) championship series. And, for the second straight year, they appear to be up against the league’s most dominant franchise.

The Bombers earned their shot in the finals, by defeating the Gladstone Lakers in the East Division Final 3-games-to-1. The series winning game was played on Saturday Mar. 18, and saw Minnedosa collect a 3-1 decision. Gladstone claimed the lead early, off a Stephen Kleysen goal in the first period. Minnedosa tied it up in the second, off a power-play goal from Bryson Werbicki-Mallett. Just over mid-way through

the third, Matt Saler scored, giving the Bombers the lead. Saler would add an empty net goal with just 45 seconds left in the game to secure the game and series.

Minnedosa will face the top team in the Western Division, the Miniota/ Elkhorn C-Hawks in a bestof-five series starting on Friday, Mar. 24, in Miniota. Game two will be played in Minnedosa on Saturday, Mar. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

How’d we get here?

This year’s participants in the final match-up of the Tiger Hills Hockey League playoffs came to this point in fairly similar ways. The C-Hawks made it to the championship after defeating the Souris Elks 2-games-to-0 in the West quarter-final, then beating

the Rivers Jets 3-games-to 0 in the semi-final, and then sweeping the Killarney Shamrocks in West Division championship series. Miniota/Elkhorn has been dominant in that run, outscoring their opponents 60-13.

As for the Bombers, their route to the final was in a relatively similar fashion. First, they quickly got past in the Pilot Mound Pilots in a quarter final series, 2-games-to-0. After that, they bested the Wawanesa Jets 3-gamesto-0 in the semi-final.

Finally, Minnedosa would defeat the Gladstone Lakers 3-games-to-1 in the East final. Minnedosa’s goals for/goals against to reach

the final was 40-22.

For the Miniota/ Elkhorn C-Hawks, this will be the first time the club has advanced to the THHL Final since they moved over from the North Central Hockey League this season. Minnedosa, meanwhile have been a part of the Tiger Hills since 2015, when they jumped over from the North Central, as well.

The C-Hawks went 171-0 over the course of the regular season, while Minnedosa had a 12-60 record. Last year, the Bombers had to face the Boissevain Border Kings, who had gone undefeated during regular and post season play.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Titans’ forward Hayden Stocks closed out his first season in the MJHL with two points (1 goal - 1 assists) in two games against the Selkirk Steelers. Stocks ended the year with 53 points (31G - 22A), finishing second in team scoring, behind Briley Wood, who had 57 points in 39 games. (19G - 38A).

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Coming Events

Easter Bake Sale & Crafts. Minnedosa Ukranian Hall. Sunday March 26, 2023 1- 4 p.m. Display tables available for rent. Call 204-868-5777 ––––––––––

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002

Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202

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Obituary

Garnold “Gar” Donald Scott Garnold “Gar” Donald Scott passed away at Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa, Manitoba on March 2, 2023 at the age of 96 years.

Gar was the only son in a family of five born to Lewis and Marie (Sawchuk) Scott. He received his education at the Glenholm School and lived most of his life on the family farm. Gar’s life changed in 1941 at the age of 14 when he contracted polio and spent a year in the Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg. After returning home from the hospital with a “small disability” as he called it, Gar finished his education at Glenholm School. In his early 20’s, he thought that he would head out into the world so left the family farm and moved to Vancouver. There, he spent most the winter working in a donut factory which convinced him to return home to the farm in the spring! He always had a herd of cattle and of course, a dog by his side. Gar enjoyed farm life and remained on the farm until his semi-retirement in the mid 1980’s.

Gar married Eleanor Adamson on October 3, 1959. They spent the beginning of their honeymoon stranded on a highway in the big storm of ’59. They had two sons, Jerry and Brian. Gar was a 4-H Leader for many years and enjoyed bowling (for 34 years), curling and always looked forward to a game of cards! Gar and Eleanor both competed in many Manitoba Senior Games around the province, as well as four times at the Canadian Senior Games.

After retiring from the farm, Gar wrote his real estate exam and spent the next 20 years of semi-retirement selling properties for Big Valley Realty and Gill & Schmall Agencies, where he was know as “the man of the land” Gar and Eleanor loved travelling, spending 15 winters in Texas, Florida, Arizona and Nevada. They enjoyed a trip to Hawaii and spent many weekends in their camper.

After retiring for good, Gar and Eleanor moved to Neepawa, where they continued to be active in floor shuffling, cards and board games with friends and family. Gar spent his final two years in Country Meadows Personal Care Home.

Gar was predeceased by his son Jerry in 2009, his parents, his sisters Bernice Arbuckle and Connie Scott, as well as four brothers-in-law (Bruce Hudson, Ken Harley, Harold Goodridge and John Moir) and sister-inlaw, Shirley Goodridge.

He is survived by wife Eleanor, son Brian (Donna), grandchildren Crystal (Christopher), Morgan (Meagan), Braden (Kaytlin), Bryce (Amilee), Jordan (Amy) and greatgrandchildren Trey, Lionel, Alex, Audun, Karter, Marcus and Adelynn. He is also survived by sisters Maxine Harley and Verla Hudson, brother-in-law Bob Arbuckle, sister-inlaw Bertha Moir, and many nieces and nephews.

Those who knew Gar will miss his quick wit, his teasing and, of course, a “quick” game of cards. He leaves many cherished memories and will be truly missed. Donations in Gar’s Memory may be made to Neepawa Palliative Care or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life is planned for April 1, 2023 at the Neepawa United Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. RIP Gar.

White’s Funeral Home Neepawa in care of arrangements • www.whitesfh.ca

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Help Wanted

Mountain Dental is looking for a full time Dental Assistant to join our team in Neepawa. Must be professional, friendly and able to multi-task in a busy environment! Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4pm. Sometimes longer.

QUALIFICATIONS: Certificate in Dental Assisting preferred but not required. Excellent communication skills, dependable, energetic and motivated self starter. You can expect a working interview! Resumes can be emailed to: Attn: Jamie Ellis

Email: mtndentl@mymts.net

Shur-Gro Farm Service is looking to add to the operations staff in Neepawa Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of operations of an Ag retail outlet including; Anhydrous Ammonia, Seed, Fertilizer and Crop Protection Products, while providing service to a growing customer base. Custom Application experience would be a bonus. Please apply by resume by Mar 31/2023.

Contact: Gary Rossnagel, Box 455, Neepawa, Mb R0J

1H0 Phone: 1-431-276-0386 email: garyrossnagel@shurgro.com

Wanted truck driver with class 1 A license. Could start immediately. Anderson Sand & Gravel. 204-385-2997 or cell 204-857-1777

For Sale

2002 Ford E-350 Econoline, 5 Dyl Exd passenger van. 8 cylinder, 5.4 L engine, 205,000 km. 2 captain seats, 3 bench seats, wheelchair lift out the back door. New battery, starter, ball joints, almost new tires. $7,500 Interested buyer will pay $1,500 for the wheelchair lift, if the purchaser wishes to part with it. 204-967-2612

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For Rent

Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419

For Sale or Rent

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

Services

Bauman Construction. We do all types of cement work, barn stabling repairs, house foundation repairs, and some carpenter work. Call Bruce 204-466-3088 or 807-8611012.

Auctions

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

Obituary

Robert James Hobbs

March 17, 2023

Robert James Hobbs passed away peacefully at Neepawa Hospital. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Diane. Many thanks to the hospital staff and Mary Ellen Clark for making his stay comfortable.

Special thanks to Dr. Wiebe, Bev Dinsdale Blake, and Linda Wahoski for their kindness and care to both Robert and Diane. Longer obituary to follow through ethicaldeathcare.com

Rita Jackson

Rita Jackson of McCreary, MB passed away on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at the age of 81 years.

Rita was born on July 17, 1941 in McCreary, MB to parents Raoul and Anne Jackson (nee Dutour). She was raised on the family farm with her brothers Lionel (Pat), Albert, Lawrence (Pat) and her sisters Louise, Gloria and Jeannette (Fred). Rita received her education at McCreary and Laurier schools and took her nurse's training at St. Boniface Hospital.

Rita graduated as a R.N and worked in Inuvik, NWT, Fort Smith, NWT, Bella Bella, BC, McCreary, Ste. Rose du Lac and Dauphin.

She loved her flowers and enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting in her spare time.

Rita will be missed and remembered always by her daughter Liza and her grandson Zachary, her siblings and their spouses along with many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral Mass for Rita was celebrated on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 2:00 pm from Our Lady of the Nativity Roman Catholic Church, McCreary, MB

A private interment followed in the McCreary Catholic Cemetery, McCreary, MB

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Rita to CancerCare Manitoba Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Coming Events

Listen to Pastor James Preus “Christ for us” on 730 CKDM at 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Sponsored by Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Bethany MB.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone for the flowers, food, cards, messages, donations, and kind words during the loss of our beloved Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma, Maria (Mary) Spek. Thank you to Pastor Vosper, and all who attended her service. Thank you to her neighbor, Dave Johanson, for his caring and kindnesses, and many years of diligently tending to her flowers and yard.

Sincerely,

Joanne and Brad Doell and family

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

Full-time Technician Required

Successful applicants must be self motivated, outgoing and friendly with the general public. A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities include all types of automotive service including mobile tire repairs. Mechanical experience would be helpful but not necessary as we will provide complete on-the-job training. We also offer a company benefit plan.

Apply in person or phone for an application to:

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Attn: Neil Gillies Box 999, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5091

Announcement

Announcement

invites applications for the following positions:

Route # 13 - Permanent School Bus Driver for the Eden Catchment Area

Route # 24 – Permanent Bus Driver for the Brookdale/Neepawa Area

Route # 41 - Permanent School Bus Driver for the Neepawa Area

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

FULL TIME ACCOUNTING POSITION

We are looking for a self-motivated, full time person to join our team, to begin work immediately.

Duties to include:

• Payroll, accts. payable, accts. receivable, trust accts., financial statements

• Computer skills are essential

• Preference given to individuals with accounting experience

Apply in writing with references stating salary expectations to: PO Box 969, Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 or via email to mhutton@gillandschmall.com Only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

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Livestock

HBH Angus Bull Sale

Selling Purebred Yearling Black Angus Bulls Home of Brayden Heapy EST. 2022 Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:00 pm at The Farm, Oak River, MB 431-282-3085

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Help Wanted

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne is accepting applications for Green Team Summer Student Positions in both Glenella & Arden.

These are seasonal positions to start beginning of June and finish end of August.

The successful applicants will be between the ages of 16 and 24, with Class 5 license and be able to physically perform the duties as assigned.

Interested applicants may submit a resume with references by 12:00 Noon, Monday April 10

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne PO Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Help Wanted

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer & Water System Labourer. This position is full time seasonal and scheduled to start approximately May 1st, as weather permits. Duties to include operation of various municipal equipment and other general duties as assigned.

A Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset.

Please send resume with 3 references by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 30th, 2023.

Submit applications to:

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

Seasonal Equipment Operator/Laborer

49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Fax: (204) 867-1937

Email: mintoodanah@wcgwave.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE 2023 PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of Rosedale intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2023:

1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2023 to October 15, 2023. The herbicides to be used include:

• 2, 4-D Ester 700

• 2.4-D Amine 600

• Fiesta

Notice

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE

Regarding the 2023 Financial Plan

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the council of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne intends to present its proposed 2023 financial plan for the municipality. The public hearing will be held in the Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, in Glenella on the 13th day of April, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.

• Navius

• Tordon 22K

• Glyphosate

• Banvel vm

• Truvist

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below:

Environment and Climate

Environmental Approvals Branch

14 Fultz Boulevard (Box 35) Winnipeg MB R3Y 0L6

FOODS

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Your duties may include:

• Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

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We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

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We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

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EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES / JOBS WANTED

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Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.glenella.ca

Questions and comments can also be directed to Wendy Wutzke, Chief Administrative Officer, or by email to rmofglen@inetlink.ca.

Dated this 9th day of March, A.D. 2023

Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3220-23 being an AMENDMENT to the Town of Neepawa Zoning By-law No. 3184-18, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:

Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba

DATE & TIME: April 6th, 2023 at 7:05 P.M.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 3220-23:

1. Re-zone an area of land in the Town of Neepawa FROM: “ML” – Industrial Light Zone

TO: “RMH” - Residential Mobile/Modular Home Zone

2. Establish use and bulk requirements for low and medium density multiple unit dwellings in the “RMH” – Residential Mobile / Modular Home Zone AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW No.: 3220-23

A 1.72 acre parcel of land located west of P.T.H. No. 5 and north of P.T.H. No. 16 and located on the north side of Gill Drive in the Town of Neepawa more particularly described as being Lot 1, Blk. 2 Plan 6965 NLTO (Roll No. 156400.000) in Pt. SE32-14-15WPM as shown on the map below.

PUBLIC HEARING

2023 Financial Plan

Date: April 11, 2023

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 44 Main Street, Carberry, MB

At the time, date, and location above, the Council of the Town of Carberry will present the 2023 Financial Plan. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.townofcarberry.ca, or upon request from the town office, 44 Main Street during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through email address: cao@townofcarberry.ca.

Consultation with our community is an important component of the Town’s budget process. Council encourages you to attend.

Inte rested individuals are encouraged to register with the town office, 204-834-6628, for the hearing by April 7th.

Grady Stephenson

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Carberry

March 24th

(In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Please accept our invitation to submit a sealed, written tender for the respective property situated within the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne, in the Province of Manitoba, and described below to be received by:

TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP

Box 309, 269 Hamilton Street

Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Attention: SARAH J. FAST

Telephone: 204-476-2336 sfast@taylorlawpatersons.ca

Legal description of the property is as follows:

THE NE ¼ OF SECTION 3-15-13 WPM – 160 acres (140 cultivated acres) vacant grain land;

Title No. 2065404/5

CONDITIONS OF TENDER

1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection and knowledge of the property and not on any representations made by or on behalf of the Vendor.

2. Tenders must be received on or before 9:00 a.m. on April 6th, 2023.

3. Only Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” and referencing the legal description of the property, will be considered.

4. Tenders must be accompanied by a ten (10%) percent deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Taylor Law Patersons LLP. Deposits accompanying unacceptable bids will be refunded.

5. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. Possession date to be 30 days after acceptance of Tender.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa & Area Planning District Office 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

A copy of the above proposal and supported material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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Wanted old advertising: Dealership signs, service station, gas pumps, globes, oil cans, Red

Indian, White Rose, Buffalo, Husky, Ford, GM, Dodge, Tire signs, Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306221-5908 AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR LEASE / LAND FOR LEASE / LAND FOR RENT AGRICULTURAL LEASES BEAUDRY PROVINCIAL PARK. Sealed tenders for the right to cultivate agricultural land(s) within Beaudry Provincial Park will be received by Real Estate Services Branch, Crown Lands Act Dispositions, 308-25 Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, R1N 3K1 until 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 12th, 2023. Bids must be accompan-

ied by a deposit (money order, certified cheque or bank draft) of 10% of the bid amount (plus applicable GST) made payable to the Minister of Finance of Manitoba.

Agricultural lands available for lease for May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2028 inclusive, will include portions of River Lots 4 to 11 and 15 to 19 inclusive in the Parish of Saint François Xavier in the R.M. of Cartier. Tender forms, maps and information materials are available at the above address, online at http://resd.ca/ leases_and_permits/LPproperties.aspx or may be requested by telephoning 1-866-210-9589.

2. The bidder whose Tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering the terms and conditions of sale.

3. On acceptance of the successful Tender, the balance remaining will become payable on the Closing Date. If the balance of the accepted Tender is not paid as of the Closing Date, the Deposit will be forfeited as liquidated damages and not as a penalty.

4. If part of the Purchase Price is to be paid from the proceeds of a new Mortgage, payment of that amount may be delayed by the time required for registration of the Mortgage at Neepawa Land Titles Office and for reporting to the Mortgagee, and if so, that amount shall bear interest payable to the Vendor at the same rate as the new Mortgage until paid.

5. The Tenderer will pay the applicable GST or provide acceptable undertaking to self-assess.

6. The bidder whose tender is accepted will be responsible to pay all the 2023 property taxes.

7. Possession will be provided to the Purchaser as of the Closing Date.

8. All mines and minerals interests are excluded from the Tender and will not be sold.

9. Parties will be notified of the Acceptance or Rejection of the tender by April 10th, 2023.

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Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE of Municipal Pesticide use Permit

Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries). RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2023:

1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. The Herbicides to be used include:

· 2, 4-D Amine

· 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester

· 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba

· Aminopyralid

· Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl

· Dicamba

· Dichlorprop, 2 4-D

· Laceticacid

· Iron

· Glyphosate

· Difufenzopyrt Dicamba

· Clopyralid

· Triclopyr

· Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl

· Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron

· Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants)

2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. The insecticides that may be used include:

· Sevin XLR (Carbaryl)

· Vectobac (BTI)

· Eco Bran Bait (Carbaryl)

· Delta Gard (deitametherin)

The public may send written submissions or objections to specific programs within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Environment and Climate

Notice

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

FINANCIAL PLAN 2023

Public No�ce is hereby gi�en pursuant to subsec�on ��2(2) of The Municipal �ct that the Council of the Town of Neepawa intends to present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2023 at a public hearing: April 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers

275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa

Copies of the Financial Plan and addi�onal informa�on can be �iewed online at neepawa.ca under No�ces or at the office 275 Hamilton Street during regular office hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Dated this 24th day of March, 2023.

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A. Chief A�ministra��e O�cer Town of Neepawa

PESTICIDE CONTROL  PROGRAM

Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pes�cide Control Programs during the 2023 season:

 To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries: Glyphosate & Par III

 To control pests such as gophers, mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite: AquaBac 200, BTK Biological Insec�cide, Rozul RT��Field Rodent Bait, �afers Insec�cidal �oap Proposed dates of applica�on will be from May 1 to October 15. The public may send wri�en submissions or ob�ec�ons within 15 days of the publica�on of the no�ce to the department below.

Environment and Climate

Environmental Approvals Branch 14 Fultz Boulevard (Box 35)

Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0L6

S�o� Boxa��, Pa��� S�pe����o� Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476‐7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca www.neepawa.ca

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Letters: Overlooked and overworked staff doing the best they can under the circumstances

Letter continued from Page 5

Often, we are quick to ridicule, complain and yes, sometimes yell at staff for the quality of care given to our elderly. I have been there, and I am not proud of my behaviour. This process is usually done out of frustration.

We need to remind ourselves that staff are often limited in what they can physically and mentally accomplish in a shift or as often happens, a double shift.

So if something was overlooked, address it. But please do this in a way that you would like to be addressed. No one deserves to be verbally or physically addressed in an unhealthy manner. There are rules and regulations to account for this nature of bullying and they should be followed through.

In closing, I ask those who have a loved one in care, to follow that process when necessary, and to as well, take a moment to tell staff personally, or in a letter or card, or as I am doing, publicly, you have a very hard job, and I really appreciate the care you are giving to my loved one. And let’s work together to make the care home better for those in care and for those working in the care home.

The next generation, which I am one of, will one day be needing care. Staff are leaving the health care system in droves because of burnout. I hope the system gets turned around soon, so that there is someone there to care for me.

Brenda Nicholson Neepawa, MB

Letter to the editor: Dear Ada

It is with heart felt feelings that Ada may have some “I Cried” times at Neepawa Country Meadows (Letter to editor - Mar. 10 edition). I also feel that there is a 2 ply Kleenex for dry tears which I feel needs to be used for this instance, but

there is also 3-ply Kleenex which is used for wet tears. I had two Aunts who spent several years in Country Meadows, I am sure there was days when we saw 2 ply Kleenex used by them, but for all the time they spent, they got cared for well and

enjoyed their time there.

We have people who are waiting at other care homes to be transferred back to Country Meadows, our Hospital has people waiting for people to be transferred to Country Meadows and I am sure

Letter: PC Party of father and grandfather long gone

Just a little note to Mr. Fred Tait regarding his little note to the editor (published 17-March-23) . Mr. Tait, that was a real good letter! A pretty good “read” (pun intended) on the concept of “right in the centre”.

It is usually with great fascination that I read Mr. Waddell’s editorial pieces and wonder just how “far to the right” his “right in the centre” opinion piece will be this week. Mr. Waddell’s piece on Trudeau missing a “communication opportunity” was another example of being no where close to the centre.

If Mr. Waddell was “right in the centre” he would be classified as a “liberal”. I don’t believe that is where he wants to reside.

Mr. Tait’s letter was spot on. There is a large chunk of us that have nothing in common with the convoy, or whatever you wish to call it. It is a rather non-productive position to get into a discussion with someone who flies a F@#K Trudeau flag. There is certainly nothing in it for me. I, like Trudeau and Mr. Tait, choose to simply wander away and do something else.

The next few months,

here in Alberta, will be very interesting, to say the least. The convoy crew are most certainly capable of making a great deal of noise. I guess we will see if that noise will evolve into anything else, out here. One single thing that is 100 per cent fact is the Progressive Conservative party of my father, and grandfather is long gone.

Hoping the fine folks in Neepawa, and the surrounding communities, have a great spring.

Bob Olmstead Edmonton, Ab.

all these people would appreciate calling Neepawa Country Meadows their new home where the staff would provide comforting care and enjoyment.

Terry Smith Neepawa, MB

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4th - April 6th, 2023

2023 Neepawa Ag Expo Auction Listing

The proceeds from this auction will go towards the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club and 10% of auction proceeds will be donated to Miles for Mental Health and their local mental health initiatives. Convenient & easy bidding on the timed auction will be powered by DLMS Farmgate Timed Auctions

www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca Search: Neepawa Ag Expo

Brett Young Seeds2 bags of BY 6211TF canola seed treated with Helix Saltro & Fortenza Advanced Tonn Seeds$500 gift voucher towards any seed or service at Tonn Seeds

Richardson Pioneer & Valley View Ag Services

Rob Smith & Son

Backhoe & Trucking Ltd

80 acres of dry floating

$1000 worth of gravel delivered within 50 km radius of Neepawa

Pickseed 2 (25kg) bags of Instinct Alfalfa seed

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op 160 acres of custom spraying

RBC (2)Tampa Bay Lightning bar stools & 4 rounds of golf to NGCC

BASF 1 case Insure Cereal FX4 - cereal seed treatment1 case Sphaerex - Cereal Fungicide

Enns BrothersKids electric 12V ride on John Deere Gator XUV 550

MNP 1 free MNP Regional Farm Benchmark Service

Bunge Voucher for one on farm pickup load of Canola delivered to Altona, T-Fal Deep Fryer and 17L of Canola Oil

Shur-Gro Farm Services 160 acres of custom dry floating

Taurus Ag (2) 10L jugs of Stabalizer Plus nitrogen stabilizer

Covers & Co 1 free ton of Warm Season Cover Crop Seed

GrainShark1 year subscription to Grain Shark marketing service

Precision Land Solutions 160 acres of survery and design of tile drainage plan

ADM FertilizerMilwaukee & DeWalt hammer drill and impact driver combo pack plus batteries

E.K. Kostenchuk Ltd50 yards of gravel delivered to Neepawa and surrounding area

Mar-Dee Enterprises(2) Pails of Duratran hydraulic/trans oil & (2) pails of Duron synthetic 5W40 oil

Mazergroup Combine/Tractor wash and detailing Western Canadian Aerial 60 acres of aerial application

Bayer 1 jug of Proline Gold fungicide

T.I.C. Parts & Service160 acres rental of 46' Ag Shield Land Roller

DSV Northstar Seed (2) 25 kg bags of Premium Hay Max

Court Seeds 6 bags of Lalfix Start Spherical Soybean Inoculant

CAMO Cattle Co.1 case of TM Agriculture - BEST Farming Systems

FMC 1 case (80 ac) of Travallas herbicide

Taylor Law & Patersons LLP

Voucher for (2) written Wills & (2)Power of Attorney from Sarah Fast

Stride Credit Union $250 gift certificate for Kulbacki Ag Supply & $250 gift certificate for Kulbacki Seeds

Corteva 1 jug of Prospect herbicide (80 ac)

Kulbacki Seeds 1 bag of P505MSL Liberty Link canola seed

Nutrien 1 jug of Radiate Plant Rooting Hormone

Porrok Repair Service $500 Gift Certificate to Porrok Repair Service

Syngenta 1 case of Axial herbicide (40 ac)

Rocky Mountain Equipment 4 pails (18.9 L) of #1 15W40, 4 pails of HY-TRAN, 1 pail of 80/90

G3

Milwaukee M18 1/2inch Impact Wrench plus (2) batteries, charger and case

KK Penner $500 gift certificate to KK Penner Neepawa

Nelson Almey 1 hour flight in Cessna 182 up to 3 passengers

Redferns 6 fields of Soil Testing plus fertility planning

Big Thank You to HyLife & Neepawa Banner & Press for being cash sponsors!

The Neepawa Titans and Miles for Mental Health would like to graciously say thank you to all the generous businesses and their donations to the Neepawa Ag Expo.

For questions or more information contact:

Lowry 204-841-2389

Cam Tibbett 204-841-3060

Scott Newton 204-841-4727