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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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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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.