July 5, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press by Neepawa Banner&Press

Neepawa finalizes historic land deal

320 acres purchased for future housing, industrial development

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa has put pen to paper on a significant land purchase. Mayor Brian Hedley, along with council and administration, have confirmed the acquisition of 320 acres in the northwest portion of the community, near Manitoba Highway #5 (PTH 5). To put the size of this purchase into perspective, the amount of land bought by the Town is just over seven and a half times larger than the C.N. property deal made back in 2014. Those 42 acres are now home to Neepawa’s new Fire Hall, the RCMP headquarters, a large number of new houses and apartment complexes and a new hotel (in progress).

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Recent land purchase will have major impact on the future of Neepawa

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While the decision to consider the purchase of additional land has been contemplated by Council on several occasions over the last few years, the decision to actually proceed with the purchase of additional land was based on recommendations made within the Town’s recently completed Housing Study and Strategy documents. The document reviewed the suitability of the current housing market and identified potential areas of concern over the longterm. It made several suggestions to accommodate for future growth, the first of those being the acquisition of additional properties. Expanded details on the Housing Study can be found online at www. chooseneepawa.com.

The total cost of this newly announced deal will be a little over $2.6 million and is fully funded by the Town’s Building and Land Reserve. That reserve was first established in 2019 for the sole purpose of acquiring land to assist and manage local growth. That type of foresight has become very necessary due to Neepawa’s monumental population surge over the past decade.

Neepawa Titans support Beautiful Plains Agricultural Complex

Between 2016 and 2021, the community had a growth rate of 23.3 per cent. Combined with a 27 per cent population increase from 2011 to 2015, Neepawa has been among the fastest growing municipalities in all of Manitoba. While that is an overall positive for any community, local housing has failed to keep pace. A large part of that stagnation is related to a lack of available publicly owned land that could be sectioned off and sold for new housing start-ups. The purchase of the 320 acres should solve that obstacle.

In a press release announcing the land pur -

chase, Mayor Brian Hedley said this deal will have a generational impact on the community.

“The results of these actions will advance Neepawa’s vision for housing and provide a platform for meeting the various needs and demands of Neepawa for years to come.” said Hedley.

Housing, industrial useage considered

As for future plans for the property, current longterm vision suggests that the 320 acres could easily accommodate up to 460 new dwellings by 2028.

Those would be mixture of houses and apartment complexes. The exact specifics are still under consideration and would need to be worked out with potential developers. As well, the land’s proximity to the rail line, could allow for creation of a new industrial parcel.

This is the latest in the long line of major announcements for the Town of Neepawa over the last few years, which include the completion of a new Middle School, the current construction of a new regional hospital, and the planned build of a Vocational High School.

New business opening soon in Neepawa

Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson and Ag Expo co-chair Matt Lowry present Justin Cicholski of the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex (at centre) with a cheque for $2,731.50. The money was raised from the Titan’s annual Ag Expo Online Auction, which was held in April. Each year, the Titans give a portion of the proceeds from the auction to a worthy local organization. This year’s funding will go towards general upkeep and improvements to the Ag Complex’s roads and buildings.

A brand new shopping option is almost ready to go in Neepawa. Chuckie’s Liquidation is expected to open within the next couple weeks at 139 Main St. W, the former home of Chalet Flooring. The store will feature discounted items purchased from either wholesale stores or warehouse stores. Additional details on the new business will appear in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The view from Road 84N looking south towards the Town of Neepawa. By 2028, this open field could be home to up 460 new dwellings which would assist with the community’s population growth.

1974: RM of Rosedale celebrates 90th anniversary

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, July 3, 1899

The party of Galicians who disembarked here on Tuesday have nearly all gone out to the Riding Mountain to locate in the vicinity of Hun’s Valley. While in town, these Galicians were closely scrutinized and they are now freely criticized/ Everyone admits they are sadly lacking in decorum and most observers consider them both morally and intellectually inferior and not in any way a desirable class of settlers.

On the other hand, the most charitable view expressed is that after such a long journey, these immigrants could not be expected to present a prepossessing appearance, and their thrift and intelligence were evidenced in their purchasing of outfits. But time alone will decide the contentious points.

Geo. Dinwoody recently

BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

Up for a Saturday Matinee? This was the feature film at the Roxy for early July in 1974.

erected a shed along the east end of the Jubilee block to protect his machinery from the sunshine and the rain. But now he is acting on a better idea; he is advertising in the Press, so that the machinery may be sold so quickly as not to require shelter while in his possession.

A South Glendale farmer informs the Press that C.P.R. surveyors have finally located a branch line, running about half a mile north of the base line, and paid for the right of way as far west as 4-13-16, where a station is to be located. It is also learned that in all recent sales of C.P.R. lands in that district reservation was made of right of way and station privileges.

100 years ago, Friday, June 27, 1924

Eden: There will be a meeting of all the 1924 signers of Chautauqua in Coad’s Hall on Friday, June 27, at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Everyone is urged to be present as the committees will be appointed. Chautauqua week from July 23 to July 29.

75 years ago, Thursday, July 7, 1949

H. Hancock, former accountant at the Lands Titles Office and bandmaster for a number of years visited his old friends in Neepawa during the week. He was greatly impressed with the progress Neepawa is making.

Mr. Hancock headed the band in 1905 when Saskatchewan was formed as a province at Regina. He also operated the local theatre as a picture show and was organist of St. James Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Hancock now reside in Winnipeg.

Many roller skating fans

of town and district will be pleased to learn that the healthful sport of skating on wheels to lovely music orchestrated especially for that purpose will soon be a reality rather than just a dream. Walter Greenhaigh tells us the slight remodelling of the Arcade necessary to make alternate pleasure of skating and dancing possible will take place in the near future.

The 200 pairs of skates are on their way and will be the clamp on type used in other rinks of this kind. It is expected the hall will be open at least two nights per week for skating as well as for the regular dances.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 4, 1974

Walter Johnson’s retirement as maintenance engineer at the Carman Memorial Hospital as of the end of May climaxed 25 years of continuous service.

A special presentation May 25 featured the event with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson as honoured guests…

Walter Johnson was born in Neepawa and is a brother of Bill Johnson of Neepawa, also known for his Christmas time role of Santa Claus in many parades and parties over the years.

Mrs. Borga Jakobson of Neepawa has been chosen to officially represent the Icelandic tradition and heritage at the Icelandic Festival at Gimli, Manitoba, early in August.

This is the 84th annual celebration of the Icelandic Festival in Canada and the 50th year they have had a “Fjallkonan” which has been translated as “Maide of the Mountains”.

The weather was near perfect Sunday afternoon when about 900 persons of all ages descended the steep hills surrounding the Big Valley Park, one mile

Dr. Derek Papegnies

west of the Birnie corner on Highway 5, to take part in the 90th anniversary celebration of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale…

A long list of residents was read out by Mr. Stewart in recognition of being pioneers over 80 years of age and married more than 60 years.

The Arden team was winner of the Mosquito League.

20 years ago, Monday, July 5, 2004

Staff shortages have forced the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority to close the fifth floor at

Neepawa’s East View Lodge personal care home.

Jane Jardine was awarded the Governor General;s bronze medallion for obtaining the highest academic average as Neepawa Collegiate graduated its Class of 2004 Tuesday.

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.

For anyone who keeps his life for himself shall lose it; and anyone who loses his life for me shall find it again. Matthew 16:25 (The Living Bible)

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

Pioneer married couples were honoured at Rosedale’s 90th anniversary celebration at Big Valley in 1974. Pictured are: Mr. and Mrs. John Woloski, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Soroki, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. McLaughlin and Mrs. Ben Oakley (Mr. Oakley was unable to attend).

NEEPAWA

Perspectives

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

Some uncomfortable truths

Former US President Ronald Reagan said once, “The nine most feared words in the English language are, I’m here from the government and I’m here to help.”

How true that is. Generally speaking, when governments get involved, they screw things up. The modern day economy is littered with examples. While well intentioned, most government initiatives are inefficient, expensive and misguided. But as a wise friend of mine pointed out after reading this column, big businesses screw up badly too. Big tobacco companies as an example.

Now, I don’t blame anybody for installing government funded solar panels but if they are so great, should they not fund themselves. I see them popping up all over and they are indeed tempting but they are expensive to say the least.

Electric cars are, in my opinion, one of the biggest scams ever foisted on our modern society. They are expensive, heavy and in some cases very dangerous. And on the “green” front, what do you do with the old batteries?

In a similar vein, has anybody figured out what to do with spent wind turbine blades? Not that I know of. They are not recyclable, they are buried in a landfill somewhere. And I read somewhere that it takes many weeks on a ship to get the blades to North America, then they are shipped by train and finally by truck to the wind farm site. I think somebody burned a lot of diesel making that all happen.

On the social front, there is a major wave of pushback against many of the social plans of the so-called Woke movement. I am all for human rights, for equal pay for equal work,

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

for non-discrimination in the work place. God help anyone who tries to use or abuse my staff, my friends or my family. That said, rules need to be for everyone, not for special groups. Forced diversity is splitting our country wide open and it will blow up sooner or later.

Recent elections in France and South America are showing a major swing in the pendulum and it is largely because groups and governments have rammed some really goofy ideas down peoples’ throats.

You can blame the universities if you like or Hollywood or the media, blame whoever you want, but goofy changes in our society can only really be blamed on ourselves. Some of our most conservative groups don’t even vote and somehow take foolish pride in that stance.

In addition, 40 per cent of all people don’t vote but 100 per cent whine and complain. That makes sense doesn’t it?

But back to conservative stands. The United States looks like they are about to elect Donald Trump as president. Trump has a list of negative things as long as your arm but he has one thing going for him. Trump “claims” to speak for the common people, the citizens which governments have hammered and hectored and dismissed for decades. My wise

Rita Friesen Homebodies

Road trip!

Mfriend mentioned earlier also points out that Trump helped a lot of his

People want to be free in action, thought and word, they don’t want to be told what they have to do, what they have to think.

Trump has tapped into that vein of discontent and it appears that in spite of his age, his crazy ideas and his long list of faults that compared to the Democrats, he is the peoples’ choice.

The best thing that a government can do is less, but we are so far down the subsidy rabbit hole now that we may never get out.

And before anybody jumps on our family’s three newspapers and says. “Well, you take subsidies.” Yes, we do, but reluctantly. I have said publicly for many years that instead of subsidies, governments need to buy ads. Ads on TV, radio and newspapers, not subsidies.

But the problem is if the government bought ads, they would have to tell us what they are doing, and truth be told, governments don’t really want to tell the people what they are doing. That would be uncomfortable wouldn’t it?

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 newspaper staff.

y Sister the Younger had the misfortune to break her arm some time ago, and so I have tried to slip over to Carman every couple of weeks and have lunch with her. One week I decided to use different routes coming and going: see something different, check on crops and moisture conditions. I followed Highway 16 down to Highway 1 and continued south to St Claude rather than go through Portage. I would certainly nominate that section of road for the award of most potholes per mile in the province, perhaps the nation! So I slowed down and appreciated the scenery. It was wet. And the closer I got to sandier land the more I noted drifting soil right around water filled sloughs and low spots. No need for the irrigation system to be working. Turning west at St Claude I envisioned the worst of the road conditions behind me. Nope. Construction. Pilot vehicle. Flag people. All the standard Manitoba summer road conditions. No problem, I had given myself adequate travel time, my sister wouldn’t be worrying. Again, very wet fields, some hay wrapped and some silage started. Turning south at Elm Creek I was close to target time. Dang, a couple of miles out all travel was directed off the highway, an incident had required a detour. Again, no problem, I know the area. Okay, now you have all the transports, B trains, on a country gravel road. Dust enough to choke you, and slow travel as the semis with their loads maneuvered tight corners and carefully met each other, no one really wanting to take the soft shoulder. As the majority of the traffic headed back to the highway I continued a mile further south before returning to the pavement. Again, knowing the area gave me that confidence. Without the traffic and the dust I could crop and water watch. I was only 15 minutes late.

So, to return home I decided to head north from Carman to Highway One and then on to Carberry and home. Here again, timing was everything. The rail crossing in Headingly was under repair, so ALL east bound traffic on Highway One was re-routed at Oakville, Highway 13, travelling south to Elm Creek before going east to Winnipeg. So take ALL the traffic off of a main artery and funnel it down a two-lane highway, and there was mile after mile of end to end vehicles: campers, U Hauls, big rigs and the impatient ones. It was mind numbing. I was ever so thankful to be meeting them rather than trying to merge with them. The turn at the Elm Creek corner was painful to witness…

After that it was clear sailing. A little bit of construction just after entering the Trans Canada, but the traffic was orderly and considerate. And again, the fields were wet. Early crops, especially the fall sown crops, look ok, there may be spots that will yellow yet, but right now they look pretty good. As a farmer’s daughter, and a long time farmer’s wife, I’d say we have had enough rain for now, and don’t need blistering heat. I already know which route I’ll choose next time.

IDon’t panic-pray!

will be the first to admit that there are some times when I shake my head at some of the things our politicians, pundits, predictors and even (sadly so) preachers are saying about our world, its leaders and the global issues we are facing. I have never heard so many people, make so many exaggerated claims or predictions about so many things as I am hearing today. If we believed everything we are told, especially on social media, many of us would have lost hope by now and be waiting in fear for the end to come.

Unfortunately, there are many people in our world who are living with constant anxiety, worry, fear and depression. According to a November, 2021 article in Psychology Today, cases of anxiety and depression increased by 25 per cent in just one year, thanks in large part to the COVID pandemic. They continue to rise in Ukraine and the Middle East; thanks to current wars and the fear of escalation as outside nations increase their supply of

Neil Strohschein

guns, tanks, rockets, drones and other ammunition to the countries fighting the war.

And we will never know how many people around our world are living in fear of some major upheaval within their borders-an attack from a foreign power, a civil war or tribal conflict, an economic collapse, another pandemic, a natural disaster linked to climate change and numerous other possible problems.

The list of things that could go wrong on this planet is growing by the minute, as is the threat to human health, safety and security. None of these things should take us by surprise.

Jesus told us they were coming. In Luke 21:26, he spoke of a day when “people would faint from fear and foreboding of what

is coming upon the world...” Those conditions appeared shortly after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection and ascension-and they have been with us ever since.

In John 14, Jesus offers us his answer to the anxiety, depression and panic in our society. “Peace I leave with you,” he says. “My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” (John 14:27) The “peace the world gives” is based on treaties made, recorded on paper and signed by those negotiating them. It stands or falls on the integrity of those who signed the agreements.

The peace Jesus gives is different. It is an inner character quality; given to us by the Holy Spirit who lives within all those who

put their faith in Jesus. It enables us to face all of life’s challenges with dignity, courage and unlimited optimism.

St. Paul tells us how to release that quality when we desperately need it. “Do not worry about anything,” he says. “But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

In today’s world, with all its uncertainties, God’s message to us is “Don’t panic! Pray.” Pray for your country, its governments (federal, provincial and local) your community, those who live on your street, those with whom you work, your family, yourself, the church you attend and those who lead it. Your prayers will release God’s peace in you; and in those who, thanks to your example, also seek God’s help for their lives. So-don’t panic. Pray. Be at peace and live in peace.

Woodcraft mystery potentially solved

PHOTO COURTESY OF OLD CANADA SERIES

Pictured here is a scene in Neepawa which Old Canada Series lists as being dated between 19051910. You can see the iconic columns of one of the old banks! As well, some old cars and timely fashion.

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Corrections:

There was an error regarding the date for the Children’s Business Fair within the preview story last week. Please note that the correct date for the Children’s Business Fair, which is to be held in Neepawa, is Aug. 15, not Aug. 10! The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for this error.

The identity of this woodcraft item, originally featured in the June 7, 2024 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, had been brought in after being dicsovered by Victor Wutke and his dog while out walking around Tenby. Wutke did not know what the item may be or how old it was.

A response received from Drew Harper has now potentially solved the “what” of the item. Harper told the Bannver & Press that, to him, the piece of wood that Victor and his pup found looks like a First Nations cermonial axe.

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There was an error in the paper last week for the headline in regards to Sherry Hanna. The headline referred to “Big Grass Marsh”. The proper identification for the organization is Big Grass Community Foundation (BGCF). The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes for this error. As well, congrats once again to Sherry Hanna for being named the BGCF Citizen of the Year!

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Summer, company and breakfast

Summer time and extra company go together. Here are a few easy ideas for feeding company a breakfast that is a little more special than cold cereal and toast. Spruce up your breakfast with one of these delicious recipes.

Tasty no yeast cinnamon rolls that are quick and easy to make giving you cinnamon rolls in no time at all!

Baking powder cinnamon rolls

2 cups flour

3 Tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

4 tsp. baking powder

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup butter milk or milk with 1 tsp. vinegar

Filling:

3 Tbsp. softened butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. cinnamon ½ cup raisins

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender until you have small pea size pieces. Add the buttermilk and gently stir with a fork just until moistened. Pour out the dough on a floured surface and knead four or five times. Roll out to make a 10 by 15 inch rectangle. In another bowl add the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread over the dough. Sprinkle on the raisins. Roll up the dough into a log. Cut into 15 pieces. Place the rolls onto a greased 9 x 13 inch pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Carrot cake pancakes

Pancakes are a common breakfast food. This recipe brings pancakes to another level for a delicious breakfast special! The spices in these pancakes take you right to the flavours of a carrot cake.

2 cups flour

2 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/8 tsp. cloves

2 cups buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp. vinegar added

2 large eggs

2 Tbsp. oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups grated carrots

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins Extra oil for cooking

Combine the flour and the next seven ingredients together. Mix the buttermilk, eggs, oil and vanilla together. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, do not over mix. Fold in the carrots and nuts/raisins. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and spread over the surface of the pan. Spoon ¼ cup of the batter for every pancake in the pan. Cook for two minutes or until the tops are covered with bubbles. Carefully turn pancakes over and cook until the bottom is lightly browned. Repeat until all the batter is finished. Serve with your favourite toppings.

Sausage and Cheese Egg Boats

6-8 breakfast sausages

1 loaf French loaf, or other “boat-shaped” bread

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or shredded cheese of your choice

6 large eggs

1/4 cup cream or whole milk

1 tsp. salt (optional)

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, optional

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the sausages until browned. Drain any excess grease; cut into small pieces, set aside to cool slightly. Trim off the top layer of bread to expose the inside. Create a well for the fillings by removing some of the bread on the inside. (Leave 1 inch at least.) Place bread on the prepared baking sheet. Mix the eggs, cream, salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in cooked sausage, red pepper, green onions, and cheese; pour mixture into prepared bread loaf. Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 35 to 40 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size of your loaf. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

McCreary School awards

Submitted McCreary School

McCreary School Awards for the Kindergarten to Grade 11 students were held on Thursday, June 27 at 1:15 p.m. in the Gymnasium. The Kindergarten through Grade 6 students received certificates in recognition of a successful year.

The Dreda Ennis Award

(This award is presented to a student in Grade 6.)

Highest Academic Average: Alec Reimer. Most Improved: Rayla Zalizniak.

Academic Average Medals

(Gold 96-100 per cent, Silver 90-95 per cent, Bronze 80-89 per cent.)

Grade 7: Gold– Calleigh Duchart; Silver– Davida Prince, Bronze– Katherine Born, Dustin Roncin and Ethan Stuhm.

Grade 8: Gold– Karlee Kohlman; Silver– Hayden Billett, Noah Desjardins, and Yelim Jun; BronzeAlexa Desjardins, Axel Dunning and Allana Soucy.

Grade 9: Silver– Brody Buchanan, Tristan Reimer, Everett Smith, Kyanna Speiss and Jayden Zalluski; Bronze– Nolan Borody, and Keanne Zalizniak.

Grade 10: Gold– Alyssa Nadeau and Ashley Nadeau; Silver– Jazmyn Butterfield; Bronze– Samantha Born, Woosum Jun, Derek Reimer and Ashley Wilson.

Grade 11: Silver– Ffion Devonald; Bronze– Julie Grudeski and Hailey Roncin.

Grade 12 Course Awards

(Will also be acknowledged at Graduation 2025)

Applied Electrical Trades Technology 40S (Sponsored by RJ’s Electric) – Mayson Whyte.

Advanced Electrical Wiring Methods 40S (Sponsored by Ace Hardware) – Adam Stuhm.

Advanced Residential Wiring 40S (Sponsored by Lewis Blake Construction) – Adam Stuhm.

Applied Photography 40S (Sponsored by Mowat’s Diesel Repair)– Ffion Devonald.

Gr. 9-12

Athletic Awards (MVP-Most Valuable Player, MD- Most Dedicated, MIP- Most Improved Player)

Cross-Country: MVP– Ashley Nadeau; MD– Alyssa Nadeau; MIPDerek Reimer.

Soccer (Girls): MVP–Trystann Caumartin; MD– Alexa Borne; MIP–Claudia Jones.

Curling: MVP– Julie Grudeski; MD– Alexa Borne; MIP– Charlee-Jo Tereck.

Badminton: MVP–Kyle Gilmore and Trystann Caumartin; MD– Cameryn Dunning.

Track and Field: MVP– Ashley Nadeau; MD– Cameryn Dunning; MIP– Brody Fayant.

Volleyball (Girls): MVP– Trystann Caumartin; MD– Cameryn Dunning; MIP– Jazmyn Butterfield.

Athlete of the Year Awards

Junior Female: Karlee Kohlman and Faith Glover.

Junior Male: Hayden Billett and Noah Desjardins.

Junior Varsity Female: Alyssa Nadeau and

Ashley Nadeau.

Junior Varsity Male: Nolan Borody.

Senior Female: Trystann Caumartin (presented at graduation).

Senior Male: Kyle Gilmore (presented at graduation).

Maverick Achievement Awards

The Mavericks Points Program is intended to recognize students’ Maverick spirit and overall commitment to our school. This program helps encourage and build school climate by acknowledging students who have distinguished themselves in academics, athletics, leadership, school clubs, or the arts. Each student will be awarded points throughout the various areas through each school year.

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Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

2024 Scholarship, Bursary and Award winners

Governor General’s Bronze Medal

John Macatuno

John Philip Sousa Band Award Jon Kyle Barrientos

NACI Tiger’s Athlete(s) of the Year Award

Tarek Lapointe and Jillian Perrett

M.E. Osborne

Memorial Scholarship

Gabie Vicedo ($500)

Candy Brown Memorial Scholarship

Mark Lawrence Gallego ($1,000)

Stride Credit Union

Claire Nicholson ($1,000)

Stella-Jones Inc. NA ($1,000)

Pat and Marie Angers Scholarship

Madisyn Robertson ($2,000)

Owens-Sumner Memorial Scholarship

John Mabbayad ($900)

Apprenticeship Scholarship

Riess Raddysh ($1,000)

Keith Jordan Memorial Bursary Award NA ($500)

Roy Lewis Endowment Fund

Riess Raddysh ($1,700)

Joan and Ron Gray Scholarship for Caring and Service to Others

Amy McCharles ($500)

Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship

Jillian Perrett ($1,050)

Rosedale Centennial Scholarship

Brandon Kasprick ($500)

Community Donor Award

Sophie Ragandang ($500)

Dillan Neufeld Scholarship

Brandan Johnston ($500)

Yellowhead Roadrunners Scholarship

Julien Pollard ($300)

Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship

Claire Scheper ($1,200)

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Health Care Field Award

Omar Abdul ($1,200)

Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary Scholarship

John Macatuno ($1,500)

Neepawa Elks Scholarship Jasper Bacarro ($1,000)

HyLife Foods Academic Excellence Award

John Macatuno ($1,500)

Whitmore Family Scholarship Claire Nicholson ($1,375), Peyton McLaughlin ($1,375)

Mrs. A.K. and Inspector J. Butcher Scholarship

Katie-Rae Byram ($3,350)

Neepawa Kin Club Scholarship John Mabbayad ($1,000)

Neepawa Rotary Club Scholarship Jillian Perrett ($2,000)

Beautiful Plains Teachers Association: Teaching as a career

Claire Nicholson ($1,000)

Beautiful Plains Teachers Association Post Secondary Studies Scholarship

Amber Wahoski ($1,000)

Neepawa Lions Club Scholarship Jasper Bacarro ($200)

NACI Safe Grad Scholarship Riley Davie ($1,000), Ashley Dyke ($1,000)

Margaret Laurence Literary Scholarship Harmony Richard ($200)

Town of Neepawa Scholarship Cheska Kabigting ($500)

Rick EJ Evans Memorial Scholarship Brody Pollock ($300)

Brookdale Community Award of Merit

Davin Piwniuk ($500)

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Scholarship

Rylan Bray ($1,000)

Carl McGregor Bursary Fund Tarek Lapointe ($800)

Chown Centennial Scholarship Brody Pollock ($500)

Olive Cupiss Memorial Scholarship

Tarek Lapointe ($2,750)

Betty-Ann Bremner Memorial Scholarship

Aliza Sadiamona ($600)

Matthew McConnell Memorial Scholarship

Brody Pollock ($500)

St. James’ Anglican Church Scholarship

Maverick Jakubowski ($500), Kim Inocencio ($500)

Neepawa and Area Retired Teachers Association Bursary Award

NA ($500)

MNP LLP Scholarship

Joshua Orrica ($500)

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Youth Advisory Scholarship

Jillian Perrett ($500)

Eden Community Scholarship

Brandon Kasprick ($350)

Treylin Rainkie-Flaming Memorial Scholarship

Chance Parker ($500), Jordy Martin ($500), Carter McKinnon ($500)

Keegan Airey Memorial Scholarship

Lincoln Murray ($500), Lance Murray ($500), Peyton Mclaughlin ($500)

Prince of Wales Lodge #14 Scholarship

Carson Baker ($400)

Water Safety

From bottom to top: Rebecca Ellis, Keegan Dyke, Anastasiia Artiukh, Bronson Mutch, Amber Wahoski, Ella Koshel, Ashley Nadeau, Jessica Wither, Alyssa Nadeau, Kammi Smith, Jenna Beaumont, Allison Beaumont, Claire Beaumont and Jayden Hanke. Missing from the photo are: Rhea Koshel and Kendra Harris.

Left to right:Kayden Denton, Richard Laporte, Dylan Barnstable, Dahlia Snaith, Tynille Steen, Zoe Cupples, Quinn Thorn, Ella Baker and Maya Kendall. Missing from photo: Reegan Bjarnason and Nate Robson.

Back row, left to right: Nolan Buchanan and Ashton Delaurier. Front row left to right: Kristen Greigson, Kaitlyn Greigson, Austin Tucker Not Pictured: Brandon Scott

Top row, left to right: Kira Wiebe, Keira Reimer, Laci Buydens, Zac Howe, Morgan Campbell, Lily Stewart and Jackson McCutchin. Bottom row, left to right: Cora Baker, Ruby Adams, Peyton Campbell and. Taia Campbell. Missing from the photo is: Kendra Harris, Lauren Armstrong and Brooke Reimer

MAYkin a difference

SUBMITTED PHOTO

The Neepawa Kin Club presented Neepawa Handi-Van with a cheque for $1,105 as one of it’s MAYkin organizations the fundraiser supported this year.

BPCF supports community organizations

Cirque LuzDalia entertains at Neepawa

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

A series of donations were made to community oganizations at the Beautiful PLains Community Foundation Luncheon held last month. A few of these many donations were: To the Neepawa Swimming pool, $3,000 for an aquatic wheelchair (pictured above); Habitat for Humanity, $10,000 (pictured left); for building supplies to build a home and $5,000 for ArtsForward, for the Inidgenous Culture Day celebrations to be held on Sept. 27 this year.

PHOTOS

Amusement and wonder are quite synonymous with circuses! And it appears the Cirque LuzDalia was certainly no exception. The Cirque LuzDalia came to Neepawa recently had a variety of acts performing. Pictured here are just a couple of the acts from the June 28 performance.

Pictured above: Audrey Montiel, from the United States, performs her contortion act.

Pictured left: Aerialist Natalie Cedena from Mexico showcases her expertise on the “Flying Lyra”.

NEW PHYSICIAN

A new physician will be joining Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic fall of 2024.

Any residents needing a family doctor must register with Family Doctor Finder. All enrollment will be managed through the Family Doctor Finder program.

Please refrain from calling the medical clinic. Individuals will be contacted directly to enroll in this physician’s practice. Registrants who already have a physician at the BPCMC will not be eligible to switch providers. manitoba.ca/familydoctorfinder 204-786-7111 (in Winnipeg) or Toll-free at 1-866-690-8260

BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Plumas Pirates pummel Neepawa

Results from around the Santa Clara Baseball League

Rylan Denbow picked up his fourth win of the year for Plumas, as the Praires defeated Neepawa 14-1 on Wednesday, June 26.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a rough night for the Neepawa Cubs on Wednesday, June 26, as they were thoroughly thumped by the Plumas Pirates, by the score of 14-1. The game was all but over by the top of the third inning, as Plumas were able to score 12 runs before Neepawa even replied back with one of their own.

Plumas’ Zac Yandeau went 2-for-4 at the plate, and had three runs batted in (RBI). Rylan Denbow and DJ Meloney also went 2-for-4 on the night, and each knocked in a pair of RBI’s apiece. Along with his success at bat, Denbow also earned the victory as starting pitcher for the Pirates. Over five innings, he surrendered just one run on four hits and was able to strike out seven. Rylan Single collected the save for two innings on the mound, while surrendering no hits. With the win, the Plumas Pirates improved their regular season record to 8-3-0, and are just a half game out of first place. Plumas was able to gain some ground in the standings thanks to a bit of an upset, as the Carberry Royals bested the league’s top team, the Portage Padres (8-2-1) by the score of 4-2. Warren Birch got the win with a complete game. The victory improved Carberry’s record to 4-8, while Portage dropped to 8-2-1. Elsewhere around the

Hats off to you, graduates!

league, the Minnedosa Mavericks defeated the Austin A’s 9-4. Luke Gugin was the winning pitcher for the Mavs, striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings. Andrew Richards come in for the final four outs and picked up the save.

Josh McInnes had a huge night for the Mavericks, going 3-for-4 at the plate with a pair of doubles and two RBI. Meanwhile, John Hutton was 1-for-2 and added an additional three RBI for Minnedosa.

Pictured here are just a few of the many graduates who were at the ceremonies for the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute.

Those pictured here are:

•John Macatuno, who received the Governor General Bronze Medal from NACI Principal Mr. M. Rannie. Macatuno attained 40 credits and a group average of 97.9%.

• Graduate Ashley Dyke with Mike Rannie, Principal of NACI.

• Katie-Rae Byram with Principal Mr. M. Rannie.

For a full list of rewards received by those at NACI, please refer to Page 7 of this edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

McCreary School awards (cont’d)

Continued from Page 6

There are four different classes of Maverick Achievement Awards in which students can receive. Each class is based on the total amount of points received, at any given year end. Bronze = 45 points, Silver = 75 points, Gold = 100 points and Platinum = 130 points. Their names will go on a plaque for each achievement award along with the year in which they reached the total, which will be hung on the wall in the school for all to see.

Bronze Award:

Charlee-Jo Tereck (presented at graduation), Ashley Nadeau and Jayden Zalluski.

Gold Award: Jade Butterfield (presented at graduation), Cameryn Dunning (presented at graduation) and Kyle Gilmore (presented at graduation).

Matthew Sonnenberg Award

The Matthew Sonnenberg Award is presented to a student taking shops classes that excels in class expectations and responsibility. It goes to a student

who diplays respect for others, helping others, having a high degree of interest and ability in the shop.

This year the award is presented to: Derek Reimer

Citizenship Awards

The Citizenship Award is presented in recognition of demonstrating The Maverick Way of “Respect, Responsibility, & Co-operation.” Elementary K-6: Iyla Lussier.

Junior Gr. 7-8: Karlee Kohlman.

Senior: Alyssa Nadeau

Student of the Year Awards

The Student of the Year Award is based on a combination of academic abilities and the involvement of school activities.

Junior: Noah Desjardins.

Junior Varsity: Alyssa Nadeau.

Senior High: Jade Butterfield (presented at graduation).

Santa Clara Baseball

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Classifieds

Yard Sale

GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 20 th 9-3. Rain date Sunday, July 21st 9-3. 2514th St. SW Minnedosa.

Tender

Hay Tender Minto-Odanah

Tender Deadline: Don't miss out on this opportunity. Tenders close at the end of the business day (17:00) on July 9, 2024. Act now to secure your bid. Property Details: ¼ section with 70 acres of alfalfa timothy mix. ¼ section with 100 acres of alfalfa.¼ section with 100 acres of alfalfa. Note: The acreages provided are estimates.Contact Information: Bid sheets, special provisions, and drone photos of the properties can be obtained by emailing louisgwilson@gmail.com.

You can text or call Louis Wilson at 431-362-3042 for further details.

Recreation

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adult ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $1999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

Personal

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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

Obituary

William (Bill) John Werbiski

Notice

Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday Noon

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

• Please check your ad when first published the Neepawa Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by the Neepawa Banner & Press.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

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

Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

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

For Sale or Rent

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

For Sale

Columbarium niche in Neepawa Cemetery $2000 not including name plaque or opening. For further information call 204-476-3094

Notice

All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

For Rent

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

Auctions

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

NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION CERTIFICATION AND HEARING FOR SETTLEMENT APPROVAL

Regarding class actions for recovery of Children’s Special Allowances

If you were a child in the care of a Child and Family Services Agency in Manitoba between 2005 and 2019, your legal rights may be affected. Please read this Notice carefully.

What is this Notice About?

This Notice is being provided in relation to class proceedings commenced against the Government of Manitoba (“Manitoba”) in respect of Manitoba’s actions and policies relating to the administration of Children’s Special Allowance Benefits (“CSA Benefits”) paid for children in the care of Child and Family Services Agencies in Manitoba (the “CFS Agencies"), except the Metis Child, Family and Community Services Agency Inc. and Michif Child and Family Services Inc. (the “Métis Agencies”) between January 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019, inclusive (the “Flette/Lavallee Class Actions”). There is a separate but related class proceeding dealing with Manitoba’s actions and policies relating to the administration of CSA Benefits paid for children in the care of the Metis Agencies over the same period of time (the “Lafontaine Class Action”). This Notice was approved by the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba (the “Court”) to provide class members with notice that:

1) On December 13, 2023, the Court certified the Flette/Lavallee Class Actions as class proceedings and certified the classes as all persons, and the estates of those persons, who were in the care of the CFS Agencies, other than the Métis Agencies, at any time between January 1, 2005, and March 31, 2019 (the “Class Period”), and were deemed a provincial funding responsibility (the “Class”).

August 25, 1941 – June 24, 2024 Family is saddened to announce the passing of Bill. He is lovingly remembered by Myrna, his wife of 59 years, children Kim, Darrell (Cherrie), Dean (Sandi), and Karen (Shayne), grandchildren Jordan and Marco, Alexandra (Mathew) and Brett, Josh, Ethan and Ella, Quinton and Shelby, and great-grandchild, John. Bill was born in Portage la Prairie in 1941 and raised on the family farm in the Portage area. He received his schooling in Portage and later attained his Journeyman Plumbing Certificate. Myrna and he married in 1965 and lived in Portage 7 years, with 2 summers spent in the Yukon working for a gold miner. They started their family in 1966, with Kim, Darrell (1968) and Dean (1969) born in Portage. They built their home in the Carberry area and moved their family there in 1972, just before their youngest child, Karen, was born. Bill and Myrna have resided in that home on the farm for the last 52 years.

During his 32-year plumbing career, he operated his own business in the Carberry area and worked for the Manitoba Departments of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Government Services. While working as a plumber, Bill and family operated a farrow to finish hog farm. He retired from Government Services in 2002. Following his retirement, Bill enjoyed times with grandchildren, fabricating in his workshop, fishing, hunting, and riding his quad. With declining health, Bill spent many hours touring the neighbourhood in his Kubota, doing puzzles, listening to classic country music, and watching Blue Jays baseball.

Bill was a self-taught carpenter, electrician, mechanic, and welder. His drive for perfection often resulted in work that had the integrity of a skilled craftsman. Bill also had a passion for current events, the environment, and politics and in 1977, he ran in the Gladstone Constituency for the New Democratic Party, campaigning with the late Ed Schreyer. Bill very much believed in equality and access for everyone.Bill is survived by his sisters Vickie and Phyllis (Bob), and Brother Dan (Wilma). He is predeceased by his parents, Allen and Anne Werbiski, and brother Jim.

As tokens of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to: Interlake Cremation & Memorial Services

Tributes: www.interlakecremation.ca

2) The Plaintiffs in the Flette/Lavallee Class Actions have reached a settlement with Manitoba in the amount of $445,200,000 to be paid to the Class with a portion of those funds to be used to pay legal, the costs of administering the settlement, and for a charitable purpose if any funds remain after eligible claims are paid (the "Settlement"). For the purposes of facilitating the Settlement, the Claims Administrator will make application under section 76(3)(b) of The Child and Family Services Act, CCSM c C80 for access to confidential Class Member records which may be necessary to assist in determining and assessing entitlement. The Court will need to approve the Settlement. The Settlement Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 5 and 6, 2024 at the Court.

Who is a member of the Class?

If a person was a provincially funded child in the care of a CFS Agency, except the Métis Agencies, at any time between January 1, 2005, and March 31, 2019, that person is likely a member of the Class and likely entitled to compensation. A legal guardian of a Class Member, or a person legally responsible for the estate of a Class Member, is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the Class member with respect to the class actions, including opting out or making an objection. One other related class action has also been certified with a different class definition:

• The Lafontaine Class Action: All children in the care of either of the Metis Agencies between January 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019.

It is possible a person may be a member of more than one class and entitled to compensation from more than one class action. For example, if a person was in the care of one of the Métis Agencies for a certain period of time, and in the care of a different child and family service agency for another period of time, and both periods of time were between 2005 and 2019, that person may be a member of more than one class and is likely entitled to compensation from more than one class action.

If you believe you may be a member of more than one class action, please inquire with the Claims Administrator who can assist you, including by providing the contact information to class counsel for the Lafontaine Class Action and/or for the entity responsible for administering the settlement of the Lafontaine Class Action.

What happens if a Class member does not agree with the Settlement?

If a Class member disagrees with the proposed Settlement Agreement offering compensation to Class Members, or the legal fees sought by Class Counsel or other parties, the Class member can voice an objection to the Court by completing and submitting the Objection Form found at CSASettlement.com no later than August 26, 2024.

If a Class member does not want to participate in the Class actions, then they can formally “opt out” by completing and submitting the Opt Out Form found at CSASettlement.com no later than August 26, 2024. A member of the Class who opts out will not be entitled to participate in the Flette/Lavallee Class Actions, will not be bound by the Settlement once approved by the Court, and will not be eligible for any recovery in the Flette/Lavallee Class Actions. Who will represent Class members?

The Court has appointed the following law firms to represent class members as “Class Counsel”. Class members will not be charged for contacting these lawyers with questions:

Cochrane Saxberg LLP for the Lavallee Class Action

Email: CSA@cochranesaxberg.com

DD West LLP for the Flette/Lavallee Actions Email: CSA@ddwestllp.com

Important Dates

Deadline to Provide an Objection to Oppose the Proposed Settlement and/or Fees: August 26, 2024 Deadline to Opt-Out

Heritage Co-op is hiring a

GAS BAR/C-STORE MANAGER

at our 6th Street Gas Bar located in Brandon, MB. Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility

Who We Are Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

With over 500 Team Members, Heritage Co-op serves communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.heritageco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Business to Consumer Operations Manager, the Gas Bar/C-Store Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Gas Bar/C-Store and in achieving department goals. The successful candidate will possess brand characteristics and perform duties in accordance with our Values, Vision and Mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional Guest service to our Members and Guests, and living by our Brand expectations through our “You’re at Home Here” motto

• Lead the direction for Team Members in all areas including performance management, talent development, engagement, talent acquisition, orientation, and onboarding

• Responsible for overall safe, effective operations of the Gas Bar, which includes but is not limited to scheduling, ordering, Brand standards, etc.

• Accurate ordering and receiving of product

• Ensure high level of image and cleanliness in line with our Brand expectations

• Responsible for all aspects of the operations financial results including sales, margin, wage cost, expenses, and contribution

• Other projects and assignments as required

Who you are:

• You have excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

• You have previous Gas Bar or leadership experience

• You have highly efficient organizational skills

• You’re aligned with our Values

• You are available for a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends

What We Offer

A Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.

Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Professional Development: We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases –Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing. At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers-Join Our Team! Process close date: July 12, 2024

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Help Wanted

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

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

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

OUR TEAM IS GROWING!

Heritage Co-op is accepting applications for a

DELI MANAGER TRAINEE

to join our Food Team with Food Stores in Brandon, Minnedosa, Rivers, Sandy Lake, and Erickson

Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility

What you’ll do

The Deli Manager Trainee will perform a variety of responsibilities in the operation, ensuring alignment with our Core Values and Brand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding and following Heritage Co-op’s Safety and Health Program and promoting a Culture of Safety including all Food Safety standards

• Providing exceptional Guest service to our Members and Guests, and living by our Brand expectations through our “You’re at Home Here” motto

• Collaborate with Team Leaders on displays and store projects

• Work with department Team Leaders and Business to Consumer Operations Manager to learn day to day operations

• Production, packaging and merchandising of product

• Complete administrative duties for Food Stores as required

T his position requires the use of equipment, including knives, as well as heavy lifting of product.

Who You Are

• You have exceptional Guest service skills with a positive attitude

• You have strong attention to detail as well as interpersonal and organizational skills

• You have previous Guest Service or leadership experience

• You have the ability to work effectively with others

• You have excellent leadership skills

• You are available to work flexible hours, which will include days, evenings, and weekends

• You’re aligned with our Values

What We Offer

A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package:

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.

Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers-Join Our Team!

This position will remain open until filled.

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

Help Wanted

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant

• 2500+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.

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

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

HyL ife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com

In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.

Be a part of the HyLife experience

the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEASES - Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations?

Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

NEED STAFF? HAVING A PUBLIC MEETING OR ONLINE EVENT? SELLING SOMETHING? The classifieds work for you! Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31 Member

Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba. Now booking advertising for the remainder of 2024. Plan your success! Please Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW to book, or call MCNA at (204) 947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

FEED & SEED / AGRICULTURAL

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

Help Wanted

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. CLERICAL OFFICE / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE

– your journey starts here!

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

Mechanical Contractor’s Office Neepawa, MB.

Duties Include

• Providing support to management and employees, assisting in daily office & contract needs

• Answering phone calls, managing schedules and organizing files

• Overseeing safety adminstration

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills / Microsoft Office program skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective in working in team environment

• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to Multi-task

• Clerical experience an asset

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (an asset but not mandatory)

• Experience in safety administration

• Experience in construction administration

• Social Media ( for website development, advertising)

• Experience in accounting procedures

Wages based on experience, excellent benefit package Please email resumes to: dphillips@nphltd.ca or mail to Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Request for Proposal

Proposals will be received by the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford until 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 15, 2024 for the above noted project.

The Municipality is rehabilitating approximately 1200 feet for building up the road of Road 80N between Road 84W and Road 85W. Deadline for project completion is August 31, 2024. Penalty will apply to the awarded contractor at a rate of $500/per calendar day until the work is completed.

Specifications are as follows:

• Return road to Municipal specifications (24-foot top, crowned, approximate 4:1 Slope on shoulders) and compact to hold road shape, 18 inches of compact finished road and packed shoulders. Contractor to indicate material being placed on shoulders.

• Top road with 300 yards of A Base gravel

• Approximately 1200 feet of Geo Textile (non-woven) to be placed with a 6-foot overlap, with 6 ft overlap at ends.

• 2100 yards of screened gravel (1 inch) for road tops. Additional gravel required for shoulders

• Locates will be the responsibility of the contractors

• Gravel/Geotextile to be supplied by the contractor. Contractor to provide pit location.

The lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted, and the Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects, or to accept and offer which may be considered in the best interests of the Municipality. The Municipality, in its entire discretion may reject or accept all or any part of the proposal or any of the proposals submitted under this proposal call.

RFP is due by July 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

They can be dropped off in-person at 316 fourth avenue in Carberry or can be mailed or emailed to the address below. Any questions related to the specifications please contact the municipal foreman at 431-351-0688

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

Attention: Matt Kuyp Box 220 Carberry, MB R0K 0H0

Email: public.works@rmofnorthcypress.ca

Request for Proposal

Proposals will be received by the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford until 4:00 P.M. Friday, July 15, 2024 for the above noted project.

The Municipality is rehabilitating approximately 1550 feet for building up the road of Road 84W between TransCanada Highway 1 and Road 62N. Deadline for project completion is August 31, 2024. Penalty will apply to the awarded contractor at a rate of $500/per calendar day until the work is completed.

Specifications are as follows:

• Top road with 300 yards of A Base gravel

• Approximately 1550 feet of Geo Textile (non-woven) to be placed with a 6-foot overlap, with 6 ft overlap at ends.

• 2700 yards of screened gravel (1 inch) for road tops. Additional gravel required for shoulders

• 3 ft by 60 ft Culvert to be replaced.

• Locates will be the responsibility of the contractors

• Gravel/Geotextile/Culverts to be supplied by the contractor. Contractor to provide pit location. The lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted, and the Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects, or to accept and offer which may be considered in the best interests of the Municipality. The Municipality, in its entire discretion may reject or accept all or any part of the proposal or any of the proposals submitted under this proposal call.

RFP is due by July 15, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. They can be dropped of in person at 316 Fourth Avenue, mailed or emailed to the address below. Any questions related to the specifications please contact the municipal foreman at 431-351-0688

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

Attention: Matt Kuyp

Box 220 Carberry, MB

R0K 0H0

Email: public.works@rmofnorthcypress.ca

LUD of Kelwood

Looking for tenders for re-roof of Kelwood Community Hall (upper south half). Quote to include labour and materials.

Contact Joey Poncsak for more details. 204-841-2402 • 204-967-2602

Tender closes 1:00 PM July 19, 2024

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Please accept our invitation to submit a sealed, written tender for the respective property situated within the Town of Neepawa, 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: MATTHEW B. BLUNT

Telephone: 204-476-2336

Facsimile: 204-476-5783

mblunt@patersons.ca

Civic Address of the property is as follows:

333 Main Street, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 Title No. 3221109/5

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 3:30 PM on July 18, 2024.

3. Only Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “TENDER” will be considered.

4. Tenders must be accompanied by a twenty (20%) percent deposit by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Taylor Law Patersons LLP.

5. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. The Closing of any Purchase and Sale resulting from an acceptable Tender will take place on a mutually acceptable date for both parties (the “Closing Date”).

2. The bidder whose Tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering the terms and conditions 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 a 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. Possession will be provided to the Purchaser as of the Closing Date.

FOR FURTHER PROPERTY INFORMATION, AND TO SCHEDULE A VIEWING, PLEASE CONTACT THE VENDOR DIRECTLY AT (204) 212-2373.

Birnie

YARD WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024 • SOFT CLOSE AT 6:00 PM

For on-line bidding and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com No previewing available.

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Owl be seeing you around the farm

In his recent travels, photographer Rob Waddell came within six feet of what we believe to be a Great Grey Owl. The owl didn’t get agitated or annoyed, even in such close quarters with a human. If it is a Great Grey Owl, perhaps the old building in the background is his home. Is there a reader out there who can clearly identify this owl? Email us at news@ neepawabanner.com

Carberry Farmers Market updates

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

Carberry Farmers Markets have gone through some big changes lately. Last November, we grew into a pop up Christmas Store. Then we expanded into Main Street Market & Studio, a local collaborative artisan market and art studio at 211 Main Street.

For July and August, we will be continuing our weekly evening market at the CPR Park at the South End of Main Street from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Through July and August we will host our fundraising barbecues for local groups and organizations. The organizations being supported are: July 10 - Our New Daycare Group; July 17 - MADD; July 24 - Carberry United Church;

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July 31 - Carberry Museum; Aug 7 - Carberry Homecoming Festival; Aug 14 - Westman Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Assoc; Aug 21 - Carberry Ag society; Aug 28 - Total Freedom Church;

We always have room for more vendors to join in Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

PHOTO BY ROB WADDELL

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