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Fishing Derby reels em’ in at Lake Irwin

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Anglers of all ages were in Neepawa over the weekend for the 11th Annual Lake Irwin Classic. The fishing derby is

staged each year by the Neepawa Wildlife Association (NWA), and has turned into a favourite winter tradition for many in the area.

This year’s Lake Irwin Classic was another huge success, with 139 individuals out on the ice on

Saturday, Mar. 2, including 22 youth anglers. All of the youth who participated went home with brand new fishing rods and reels.

As for the official results of the day, an impressive 98 northern

Pictured: Al Pickard of Neepawa caught this impressive 76 cm Northern Pike during the 11th annual Lake Irwin Classic, near Neepawa on Saturday, Mar. 2.

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pike were caught over the course of the four hour derby. This year’s winners for the largest catch were as follows:

1st place: Terry Speiss - 83 cm;

2nd: Shannon Plett - 81 cm;

3rd: Jessie Whitlaw - 80 cm;

4th: Kate Black - 80 cm; and

5th: Bryce Koscielny-78.5 cm

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Neepawa Wildlife Association host 11th Annual Lake Irwin Classic

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The Terry Kolesar Memorial Prize was also presented. This recognition is for the largest fish caught from a youth brother and sister tandem. This year’s recipients were:

1st - Dustin Friesen - 70 cm; and

2nd - Danika Friesen - 67.5 cm.

The hidden length and time winners:

Length #1, McKenzie Dillon - 55 cm; and

Length #2, Pam Edwards - 75 cm.

Time #1, Ryan Miller -

10:17 a.m. and Time #2, Daphne Vasconcelos - 1:07 p.m.

The Smallest Fish Award was presented to James Wood for a hefty 21.5 cm pike.

In their social media message after the derby had concluded, the Wildlife Association thanked everyone that braved the cold and participated in this year’s Lake Irwin Classic. They also acknowledged all the club dedicated members that volunteered their time to make the event a success, as well as their local business sponsors. A listing of all the sponsors can be found on the Wildlife Association’s Facebook page.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE NEEPAWA WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION AND EOIN DEVEREUX

The 2024 edition of the Lake Irwin Classic featured 139 participants on the ice on Saturday, Mar. 2, including 22 youth anglers. The youth who participated all went home with brand new fishing rods and reels. In total, 98 northern pike were caught over the course of the four hour derby.

1974: Trail Blazers donate $2,500 to Lake Irwin dock

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, May 24, 1899

W. T. Kerr arrived from Winnipeg on Tuesday to take a position with R. Winning.

Note: The section for March through early May is absent from the hard-copy archives of this year. As such, an excerpt from late-may has been selected for this week.

100 years ago, Friday, March 7, 1924

Riding Mountain Christian endeavor society had the pleasure of meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Buchanan. After a thorough discussion of

the topic, the young people enjoyed a social hour and received an invitation to come again.

75 years ago, Thursday, March 10, 1949

Mrs. T. K. Johnstone was hostess at an afternoon tea Mar. 3 in honour of Mrs. D. McMillan, who celebrated her 88th birthday. Some 20 ladies who reside on Vivian Street were present.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 7, 1974

Ken Woods, of Justice, past master of Union Lodge 108 Brookdale, and William Bee, past master, of Brookdale, presented two chairs on behalf of the lodge to Neepawa

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and District Memorial Hospital Monday. They were accepted by hospital administrator Eugene Dutchak.

Bruce Clark was awarded a trophy by Steve Baraniuk for raising the most money in the recent snowmobile-athon sponsored by the Trail Blazers Club in aid of the Lake Irwin dock project. Mr. Clark raised $243.

20 years ago, Monday, March 8, 2004

The man who introduced a motion calling for the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce to take a year’s hiatus is its new president.

Monty Simon was acclaimed to the position after withdrawing the motion at last Friday’s annual general meeting.

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These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 (New International Version)

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

We are constantly bombarded with government “commandments” that make little sense. Actually, they aren’t commandments, but they are strong suggestions backed up with a mixture of propaganda and incentives.

Of particular note are electric cars. They sound wonderful, most look pretty and they make so much sense.

No they don’t make sense except for very short-run travel and isolated circumstances. Electric cars or trucks don’t make sense, at least not yet, for long distance travel, for remote locations and for heavy hauling. Some day, likely yes, but EVs don’t work for our area if you are planning long drives. Some electric cars can make it from Winnipeg to Brandon and back on one charge, but it’s dicey.

I went online and asked how long it take to re-charge an electric vehicle. Here’s the answer I got: “The time it takes to charge an electric car can be as little as 30 minutes or more than 12 hours. This depends on the size of the battery and the speed of the charging point. A typical electric car (60kWh battery) takes just under 8 hours to charge from empty-to-full with a 7kW charging point.”

Then I asked, ‘how much does it cost to re-charge an electric vehicle?’ Here’s that answer: “The cost of fast charging an electric car depends on several factors, including the type of charging station, the cost of electricity in your area, and the capacity of your electric cars battery. On average, fast charging an electric car can cost between $10 and $50, depending on the aforementioned factors.”

Manitobans can get a $5,000 federal rebate when buying an EV. I resent that fact very much. Why

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should I be forced to pay for a rebate on an EV. In addition, to replace an EV battery costs between $5,000 and $20,000 after 100,000 miles of use.

The government will argue that we are saving the planet with electric cars. I doubt that as it costs valuable money and energy to generate electricity. The extra mining costs for minerals going into batteries is significant and has deep environmental and social effects.

As we have sadly come to realize, governments go off on tangents and when people don’t buy in easily, the government applies incentives, regulations and laws to force the issue. EVs are a classic case of a government tangent that one day may work out but if and when it does, the adoption should make economic sense, not just be badgered by a sense of political destiny.

I have also pondered why countries, especially the USA, are so fixated with landing people on the moon. I didn’t think it was a good idea 50 years ago and I think it’s a worse idea now. We have so many issues begging for solutions in our world, not the least of which is keeping nations from killing each other. Spending time, money, resources and political will on getting people on the moon seems a total waste. Perhaps we should send the politicians on a one way trip to the moon and see how they feel about that.

People will argue that a lot of research has come out of the space program and that is true. We now have better communications and better plastics, but how much has that really benefitted our world? Do we really need to have instant communications anywhere on the planet and every person’s eyes glued to a cell phone? And speaking of better plastics, how much more plastic does the planet need? Oh yes, it’s made from oil, so if we have electric cars, we can have more oil to make more plastics so we can fill more landfills.

Hmm?? How is that working out for us?

Let’s take a break from this foolishness and realize that while we have enough food in the world for now, we can’t always get it to where it’s needed. Distribution may be hampered by price, wars or other issues but we still have hungry people in the world. Hunger still stalks some of our lands.

We can have 100s of different kinds of toothpaste, facial creams and weight loss drugs but no cure yet for cancer and many other diseases. We are Hell-bent to get electric cars and going to the moon but there are much greater needs begging to be addressed. Food distribution, disease control, housing, drug addiction all rank higher in my books than electric cars or going to the moon. Let me know what you think

Boils… Carbuncles

This could also be entitled ‘knowing when not to laugh’, but let me explain. I was having coffee with a friend, and as is quite common when you reach a certain age, the topic examined in detail was our health care system. We are thankful for every health care provider, try to understand why on occasion there are lengthy waits, and remember the old days. They were not always the ‘good old days’. We spoke of the years gone by when doctors made house calls, often to deliver a baby. We spoke of folks relying on home remedies more often than going to a doctor. Whereas I don’t recommend biting on a clove for a toothache, or placing a tea bag or poultice on a boil, those methods did seem to work. And those two are easy examples, never mind the application of coal oil to body parts!

It was the reference to the boils that triggered the don’t laugh memory. My father was an excellent person, an above average teacher, but a mediocre farmer. The move to the farm as an independent was challenging. The barn of the property was half log structure and half timber construction. The old part didn’t have partitions, no real door and with a low ceiling to start with, it was half filled with old manure. Not ideal, but a shelter for the sheep. There was the winter day that dad engaged my help in catching a ewe, in the old barn, among the frozen clods, and him with a boil the size of an orange right below his knee. See where this is heading? As dad leaped and plunged at the racing sheep, me blocking the escape route, he lunged and missed and landed directly on the inflamed knee. Even now, as I write this, a little smile slips out. It was, to a teenager who didn’t want to be working the sheep, hilarious. Oh, it wasn’t funny but it sure looked like it was. There was that moment, when you don’t dare make eye contact lest emotion betray you. And just like that I was back to being a good daughter, ensuring that he got up and got to the house safely. Needless to say, the boil no longer needed draining…

Fast forward twenty years and I was married to Ed, who worked in hospitals between harvest and seeding, loving both occupations. He had been troubled as a youth with boils and had learned that for him, eating a cup or three of raisins cured the infection. When Ed shared this information with my dad, he was sceptical , but I learned later that he had tried it, with success.

On the plus side, eating raisins, even in abundance, isn’t detrimental to one’s overall health. A handy little book ‘Wives’ Tales and Elbow Grease’ compiled by the Anemone Rebekah Lodge, offers remedies like- “for arthritis- break two eggs and place in a jar. Shake up. Then add 1 cup vinegar and 1 cup turpentine. Shake well. Set on kitchen cupboard. Shake bottle each time you pass by- very often for a week. Rub on joints that are aching.” Yikes!

Kingdoms in conflict, Part I

Never, in all of human history, has the world seen such a conflict. It wasn’t a military battle. No swords were unsheathed. No spears were thrown. No lives were lost. No property was confiscated or burned to the ground. But on this day, 2000 years ago, in Jerusalem, the religious and cultural home of the ancient Israelites, one segment of the population was dancing in the streets; but the tension elsewhere was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

The celebration honored Jesus of Nazareth. On this day, the common people gave him an enthusiastic welcome. He came into the city riding on a donkey’s colt, just as the ancient prophets had predicted. No trumpet blasts announced his arrival. None were needed. The roar of the crowd let everyone know he was coming. No army accompanied him. No body guards kept people from getting close to him. Again, none were needed. Jesus wanted to be among

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the people as much as they wanted him to be among them.

This huge outpouring of support angered the priests and their associates who were looking on from their balconies high above the outer courtyard of the Jewish temple. They had already passed judgment on Jesus. To them, he was a heretic, a fake, a fraud, a false Messiah. He didn’t do what, in their view, a Messiah was supposed to do. He didn’t recruit an army. He didn’t reveal any plans to expel the Roman authorities from Jerusalem and establish a kingdom in which he, as king, would be subject to them.

But on this day, at the end of his ride, he marched into the temple property and threw out the merchants selling sacrificial animals

at inflated prices; and the money changers who traded common currency for “temple shekels” at exorbitant rates of exchange. That was the last straw. These religious leaders looked at each other and said: “Jesus is one of our people. If we don’t get rid of him, the Romans will; and then they will come after us.”

One of them, a priest (in fact, the high priest that year) named Caiphas, put it this way. Looking at the other members of the temple’s ruling council, he said: “You know nothing at all. It is better for one man to die for the people than for the whole nation to be destroyed.” (John 11:50) As later events would prove, Caiphas would be the one who “knew nothing at all;” because what he predicted

was precisely what Jesus would do.

Two kingdoms emerge from this story. One was a religious empire, with multiple levels of leadership, established rituals, litanies, customs, beliefs and hundreds of rules which every adherent was expected to know and obey. All other authorities were to be subject to them and obey their decrees. But there was no love in what these people did. Their goal was simpledo whatever it takes to cling to power and get more of it.

The other kingdom had just one king– Jesus. He had no hierarchy, no staff, no seat of government and only one rule: “Love and serve others as I have loved and served you.”

But on this day, the people have no idea of how much loving and servicing them will cost Jesus. They will soon find out; and so will we as we follow Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane, where two foes that have been at war since the beginning of time will face each other in a battle of wits-with Jesus caught in the middle.

BP Museum: Eden Baseball Club

Letters

Abandoned rail ties a hazard

I wonder how many more years it will take Canadian Pacific Kansas City to clean up the ties that it has had stacked along the tracks on the north side of Neepawa? I believe it is three years since they piled the ties there. They certainly pose a potential significant environmental hazard from rainfall washing the creosote off the ties and into surface runoff or into the soil. More of a danger would be if they were to catch fire. I suspect the toxic smoke might necessitate the evacuation of a substantial part of the town, including the schools and the hospital if there was a north wind or a significant atmospheric air inversion. They may also be home to a substantial population of rats and other vermin. I would have expected that CPKN would have had a plan to dispose of these used ties when it developed its work plan to do the maintenance work on their rail line. Surely it wasn’t to stack them and leave them there forever.

Its time Canadian Pacific Kansas City showed some corporate responsibility. Unfortunately, this continues to enhance their past record of doing what ever they want that enhances their financial position and the consequences to the rest of society does not matter.

Weldon Newton, Neepawa, MB

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Note: Gladstone market report

Due to the weather conditions present this week/ this past weekend, the Gladstone Auction Mart’s sale scheduled for Mar. 5 was cancelled. As such, there is no report for this week.

Helen Drysdale

out of helen’s kitchen

Ginger is a spice we are all familiar with. It flavors gingerbread houses, pumpkin pies and ginger snaps. It is a staple in our spice rack. The rhizome (underground part of the stem) of ginger has been cultivated in India and China since before historical records began. From there, it gradually spread around the world. The Portuguese introduced it to Africa, the Spanish took it to West Indies, and by the 1500s the Spanish had a flourishing ginger trade with Europe. Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) is given the credit for the now famous ginger bread men eaten at Christmas time. Fond of ginger, she asked her bakers to create gingerbread men in the forms of visiting diplomats and dignitaries, decorated with candies and real gold leaf.

Fresh gingerroot is used to its full potential in Asian cooking where it is used in meat, fish and vegetable dishes. Chopped, crushed, or thinly sliced the pleasant spicy “kick” from the root of the ginger plant adds to many Asian meals. Ginger root also makes ginger ale, ginger tea, candies and candied (crystalized) ginger. Ginger was used as a medicine since ancient times. It was the Pepto-Bismol of the day used for upset stomachs, constipation, colic and more. It comes highly recommended for people suffering from acid reflux. I love pieces of candied ginger finely chopped and folded into the muffin, loaf, or cookie batter as they add bursts of gingery flavor.

Unpeeled ginger should be stored in the vegetable crisper section of the refrigerator. Wrapped in a paper bag, it will last for up to a week. For longer storage, tightly wrap in a plastic bag and the ginger will last for up to one month. A sign of freshness when buying ginger root is firm flesh. The length of the root is a sign of maturity and longer roots will be hotter and more fibrous. Ground ginger is best in baking and fresh ginger in cooking.

I do not buy the prepackaged ginger tea anymore. I make the fresh, fuss-free version. Steeping ginger tea from fresh ginger root will surprise you with how easy it is to make.

Take a two inch piece of fresh ginger, peel it and cut it into thin slices. Put the slices in a teapot. Pour in 3-4 cups of boiling water. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, to taste. Let the ginger steep for at least 10 minutes. Enjoy.

Stir fry ginger chicken

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 1/4 cups chicken broth

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

3 Tbsp. canola oil, divided

1 1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 small package fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 cups snow peas

2 stalks celery, sliced into 3 inch pieces

1 small red pepper, cut into strips

2 tsps. grated gingerroot

1/2 of a medium sized onion, sliced 3/4 cup salted cashews (optional)

Mix first three ingredients until smooth. In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; stir fry chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir fry mushrooms, celery, pepper, ginger and onion until vegetables are crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. Add the broth mixture, bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir the chicken back in and add the cashews; heat through. Serve over rice.

Triple Ginger Cookies are irresistibly flavorful with three kinds of ginger.

Ginger cookies

2/3 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup molasses

1 large egg, room temperature

1 tsp. fresh minced fresh gingerroot

2 cups flour

BP Museum history: Martin family

Above: Gus Martin and his granddaughters, pictured at Vancouver, B.C. in 1948. The names of his granddaughters were not available in the album. Below: A portion of a scenic shot of that was also found in the Gus Martin collection.

1-1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

1/4 cup sugar for rolling

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and fresh ginger. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, ground ginger and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in crystallized ginger. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350° F (175°C). Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. This fruit salad works nicely with other fruit such as papaya, pears and orange pieces.

Fruit salad with ginger

Syrup:

2 cups sugar

1 cup water

1 lemon, thinly sliced

2-3 inch piece of a cinnamon stick

6 quarter sized pieces of fresh ginger, slightly crushed

Fruit:

1 small can pineapple pieces, drained or fresh pineapple

2 mangoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

2 bananas

3 kiwis, peeled and cut into wedges

1 Tbsp. finely chopped candied ginger (optional)

In a pot add the sugar, water, lemon, cinnamon stick and ginger. Cook over low heat stirring occasionally for 8- 10 minutes. Let the syrup cool, then drain and discard the solids. Chill until ready to use. In a bowl combine the fruits and pour I cup of the syrup over and gently stir. Served chilled with a dollop of ice cream over. Delicious!

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

Pictured here are a couple more photos from the Gus Martin collection at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa.

Westbourne Open Bonspiel results

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The Westbourne Open Curling Bonspiel was held March 1-3rd and was a great success despite storm warnings

for most of the weekend! A huge thank you goes out to the planning committee, volunteers, curlers, and spectators who came out for the weekend to enjoy all the festivities. Lots of laughs were had and memories made from the great food,

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“Rhinestone Cowboy” costume contest, to the overall great curling. Winners of the curling bonspiel were:

• South Paw Ag Services A Event–Joe Leslie (skip), Morgan Manns, Craig Manns and Michelle Leslie.

• Shur-Gro Farm Services B Event–Wade Duchak (skip), Tim Davey, Kyle Duchak and Clark Murray.

•Richardson Pioneer C Event– Jason Heaman (skip), Keith Maxwell, Cassandra Clark and Eryn Butterfield.

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Pictured here are the A, B and C event winners for the Westbourne Open Bonspiel that took place Mar. 1 to 3. Pictured left: Joe Leslie (skip), Morgan Manns, Craig Manns and Michelle Leslie. Pictured right: Wade Duchak (skip), Tim Davey, Kyle Duchak and Clark Murray. Pictured bottom left: Jason Heaman (skip), Keith Maxwell, Cassandra Clark and Eryn Butterfield.

Neepawa Middle School science fair

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on Feb. 28. That day, the Middle

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in Neepawa since 2019 and featured 63 Grade 5 projects and 14 Grade 8 projects. The projects were reviewed by a series of judges–some of which were school staff, while others were high school students. The top projects also earned the opporunity to move onto the Western Manitoba Science Fair.

Above right: Grade 5 student Mitchell Wiebe and his experiment, “The orbeez operation!”. Wiebe’s was one of the handful of projects to receive a gold medal.

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The Neepawa Middle School

full of scientific exploration

School students gathered in the gym and multipurpose room to showcase their own experiments as part of a science fair. This was

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Top photo: Grade 5 Teacher Ms. Johnston (left) checking in with grade 8 students Vaishvee Patel (middle) and Princess Dela Cruz (right).

Above left: Grade 5 student Andrei Rosales with his project, “The power of Molding.”

Far right: Grade 8 student Vinzor Juaneza (pictured) was making adjustments as she and her colleagues Yuwie Cemetara and Raphael Gonzales explored the illuminating power of potatoes.

Below: A portion of the jam-packed science fair area. Many rows of presentations were available for perusal.

Auto insurance runaround frustrates Neepawa driver

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

When an automobile insurance company and a customer don’t see eye to eye, more often than not, it’s the driver that ends up feeling frustrated at the end of the day. That’s exactly what Henry Reimer of Neepawa appears to be feeling right now, as he waits, and waits….and waits for some type of resolution to his auto accident claim.

In mid November, Reimer states that he had a run in, literally, with nature as he said a deer struck the passenger side of his truck, a 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor. The accident occurred just a few kilometres east of town. After taking several pictures of the damaged vehicle and the animal that he states struck it, Reimer put in a claim with Manitoba Public Insurance. He said since that initial contact with the insurer, almost immediately after the accident, it’s been a slow process.

“I tried [to speak with someone] that same day. On hold, on hold,

on hold…I couldn’t get through. The next day, it took four hours to get through,” said Reimer.

After finally speaking with someone to open a claim, Reimer forwarded the pictures of the accident, and received a claim number. A week later, he said he received a call with an unfortunate update.

“A week later, they call me and said that they couldn’t give me insurance on it right now. They could give me insurance if I took the fault, because they didn’t think [the cause of the damage] was a deer.”

From there began a back and forth between the two sides that has continued to this day. Reimer told the Banner & Press another frustrating part of the process has been that all of this has been handled through telephone conversations, as opposed to having a claims adjuster actually look at the vehicle.

“They’d just look at the pictures, and everything else and then phone back for another interview,” stated Reimer. “Then, the middle of January, another interview. More questions and I explained it again.

And once again, it was the same response ‘We’ll get back to you’”

This process has now almost hit the four month mark, with no clear resolution.

“I’ve got to get out there. We’re all having problems collecting insurance. There is dishonest people [trying to work the system], I understand where the insurer is coming from, but with the time and place and the pictures and the details provided, it shouldn’t be like this.”

Reimer concluded that he’s hoping for some action because the vehicle is on a lease, so at this point in time, he’s paying for something he can’t drive.

“I can’t go get it fixed because they haven’t settled. I could get it repaired, but it would go against my licence. But I said it’s a deer. I don’t want marks on my Drivers,” said Reimer. “I did everything I was supposed to. My vehicle just continues to sit with nobody doing anything. It just feels as though this just keeps getting pushed down the road.”

Great day for pancakes in Kelwood!

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On Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Kelwood Playground and Wellness Committee served up a delicious Pancake Breakfast. The event was hosted as part of continuing efforts to raise funds for the construction of new washrooms, complete with an RV waste station, at the Kelwood Campground.

It was a great turnout!

Over 60 tickets were sold, each came with three pancakes, three sausages, fresh oranges slices, juice, coffee or tea. Thanks to Neepawa Co-op for donating the tasty oranges! Customers loved the breakfast, and it was a great way to spend the afternoon on a most beautiful winter day. How often can you get a great tasting breakfast for just $10!? The best part of the whole day

was seeing the community gather with smiling faces in support of the project which will benefit the town, as well as visitors to the area.

The Kelwood Playground and Wellness Committee both hosted and cooked the breakfast, at the Kelwood Community Centre; Lynn Wetherill, President, Alexis Dyck, VP, Jodi Fraser, Treasurer, and Andrea Haynes, Secretary. Also, a huge thank you to the event volunteers, Esther Engbrecht, Bob & Kathy

Angst, Neil Fraser, and Doug Wood. The Kelwood Playground and Wellness Community is ramping up fundraising with a plan to get the project underway as soon as possible. The next event on the committee’s calendar is a Spaghetti Dinner on April 6th. To keep track of the project and future fundraising events, please follow the group’s page on Facebook. Thanks to all who came out for breakfast and for the donations made in support!

Pictures of Henry Reimer’s damaged truck and the deer he says was the cause of damage

Carberry represented at 2024 Skate Manitoba

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

Carberry skaters traveled to Altona this past weekend to participate in the 2024 Skate Manitoba Provincial Championship. Ella Baker walked away as the Provincial Champion. Congratulations on all your hard work. Skaters listed below in order they skated.

•Briar Renwick: Silver ribbon in star 1 elements.

•Letti Allen: Silver ribbon in star

2 elements and silver ribbon in star 2 free skate.

•Kinley Smart: Silver ribbon in star 2 elements and gold ribbon in star 2 free skate.

•Jahseena Llewellyn: Silver ribbon in star 2 elements, Silver ribbon in star 2 free skate and Silver ribbon in creative improv.

•Riley Eligh: Silver ribbon in star 3 elements and Silver ribbon in star 3 free skate.

•Jaedon Wiebe: Silver ribbon in star 3 elements and Silver ribbon in

star 3 free skate.

•Abby Reynolds: Bronze ribbon in star 3 elements and Silver ribbon in star 3 free skate.

•Kacie Burtt: Bronze ribbon in star 3 free skate.

•Ella Baker: Gold Medal for Star 5 Freeskate Provincial Champion. Ella Baker and Kally Baron also received a silver medal for their synchro “Blades United” team. They competed in Star 8 Synchro.

Carberry Garden Club seeks to establish Seed Library

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

The Carberry Garden Club was started last spring and hosted speakers on no till gardening and vermicomposting. A Carberry and Area Community Foundation grant was awarded in the spring of 2023 to purchase a cabinet to start a Seed Library. A Seed Library is a community effort to offer no cost seeds to those starting out gardening or for seasoned gardeners to share seeds and introduce new varieties. Borrowing from the Seed Library is free and easy to use, and open to all members of the public. Learning to save seeds through the garden club, books or

online to save on gardening expenses and offers a way to help the community by donating back to the Seed Library. When you save seeds you develop seed stock perfectly suited to your growing conditions, preserve heritage and save money. By contributing to the community Seed Library you help create a culture of sustainability and self-reliance in our community. The Carberry Garden Club offers education and an opportunity to chat about gardening during our long winters. The Seed Library was started by Jolene Balciunas and Laurie MacNevin as a way to connect gardeners in our community. The next Garden Club is March 16 at the Carberry North Cypress Library from 1 to 3 pm all are welcome.

Neepawa host AAA Provincial Basketball Qualifier

Neepawa Area Collegiate hosted the MHSAA AAA Provincial Basketball Qualifier Mar. 1 and 2. The tournament featured eight clubs from around the province. In Neepawa’s opening matchup, they were bested by the Neelin Spartans 85-50. That placed the Tigers in the Consolation bracket, were they were defeated by St. John’s-Ravenscourt 58-48. Due to the incoming weekend storm, the Championship final between Neelin and the Churchill Bulldogs had to be suspended. Remaining games will be played out as directed by the MHSAA.

Carberry curler Kelsey Rocque

Rocque and her team.

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

Carberry has deep roots in the sport of Curling and has celebrated many local curlers. During big bonspiels many of the town’s residents are glued to their TVs and the talk around town is all about the latest curling scores and matches. During last weekend’s Scotties we were proud to be cheering on one of our newest community members. Kelsey Rocque met Braden Calvert at the World Juniors and moved out to join him in Carberry two years ago. Kelsey grew up in Fort Saskatchewan Alberta and started curling at 13. Curling became a passion for her at a young age, the sport has brought her many rewards and a close knit community. Kelsey, two time World Jr Champion Skip was picked up by Team Cameron for the 2024 Scott Tournament of Hearts in Calgary to replace expecting second Taylor McDonald. Rocque, who plays third for Assiniboine’s Beth Peterson was called to fill in. Rocque, a former skip out of Alberta who used to play with McDonald, after a 9-8

loss to Kaitlyn Lawes in the provincial final Kelsey was eager for the opportunity. Kelsey is currently practicing out of Winnipeg and joins Braden in mixed doubles here in Carberry. She is enjoying curling locally at the Carberry Curling Rink for our women’s curling team and has plans to become involved with our junior curlers. Kelsey and Braden will be wed here in Carberry in June and she is looking forward to their upcoming social. Welcome to Carberry Kelsey, we hope to be cheering you on for many years to come!

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Pharmacy Appreciation Month

Safely manage multiple medications

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Individuals who are 60 and older are accustomed to making routine trips to the pharmacy to fill prescriptions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that roughly 84 per cent of adults between the ages of 60 and 79 use one or more prescription medications. Prescription medications prolong individuals’ lives and can make their daily lives more comfortable and manageable. As individuals age, their doctors may recommend various prescriptions, some of which they may need to take long-term. Managing multiple medications at once can be difficult, as it can be easy to lose track of which medications have been taken when individuals are prescribed more than one. In recognition of that difficulty, the National Institutes of Health offers the following tips to help

individuals safely manage multiple medications.

• Maintain an updated list of all medications you take. The NIH notes a medication list should include both prescription and over-thecounter medications. OTC medicines include vitamins, supplements and herbal products.

• Share your medication list with family or close friends. A medication list should be accessible, and seniors can even share it with close family members, who can then advise medical professionals like EMTs, nurses and emergency room doctors which medicines you are taking in emergency situations when you may not be conscious.

• Routinely review your medicine list with health care providers and pharmacists. The NIH recommends individuals discuss their medicines with their physicians during each appointment. Ask if all medicines still need to be taken and if

dosages should be changed. When visiting specialists, be sure to provide a list of all medications you are currently taking.

• Ask questions about newly prescribed medications. Drug interactions can be dangerous, so it’s important to ask if and how any newly prescribed medications may interact with drugs,

vitamins or supplements you are already taking.

• Alert health care providers to any new side effects. Immediately contact your physician if any new side effects present. The NIH recommends individuals continue to take their medications unless their doctor says otherwise.

• Use a pill organizer. A pill

organizer makes it easy to manage multiple medications and can help individuals remember which pills they have taken.

Millions of individuals 60 and older take more than one medicine each day. Some simple strategies can ensure seniors safely manage their medications.

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New ownership announced for Neepawa Pharmacy

Heather Saquet partners with Super Thrifty Drugs in deal

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Over the last 19 years, Heather Saquet has had a goal of providing outstanding pharmacy care and support. But now, she is adding a new goal; that of being the owner and manager of a business which maintains that same type of community commitment.

Effective Mar. 29, Saquet will be taking over the day-to-day operations of Neepawa Pharmacy, located at 225 Ellen Street. The store will be closed for three days over the Easter weekend to allow for some cosmetic changes, including new signage and restock of products, before reopening on Apr. 1 under new ownership and with a new name — Super Thrifty Neepawa Pharmacy.

Super Thrifty was first started in Brandon in 1977 by John Allen and a partnership of local shareholders. It began with stores in Brandon, Hamiota and Rivers, but expanded over the years to Virden, Dauphin, Ste. Rose du Lac, The Pas, Morris, Selkirk and Melita.

To this day, Super Thrifty Drugs Canada employs over 200 people and remains amongst only a handful of independently owned pharmacy chains left in Canada. Its mandate remains that of not only serving their communities, but being an active and positive partner within those communities.

Supporting patients in a new way

As for Heather Saquet and her partnership with Super Thrifty on this new endeavour in Neepawa, she told the Banner & Press there was a lot of thought that went into this monumental decision.

“I was flattered to be approached to act as manager of the new Super Thrifty Neepawa Pharmacy location. After considering my professional goals and how I wanted to continue to work in the Neepawa area, I chose to accept the offer,” said Saquet. “I struggled to decide between pushing myself professionally and enjoying the places I had worked. Ultimately, I found I would live with regret if I didn’t give this opportunity a chance. So that’s when I accepted the offer. It gives me the ability to be more available to my family and create a pharmacy space that I can be proud of.”

Making connections

Saquet enters into this new challenge with a wealth of experience. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Saquet has also been practicing community-based pharmacy for 19 years, with 17 of those in Neepawa and surrounding area.

She has continued to advance her knowledge over those years, training for administering injections, prescribing for self-limiting

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operation of Neepawa Pharmacy.

conditions, mental health, first-aid training, and much more. In the spring, Saquet will also be taking an exam to become a registered Canadian Diabetes Educator.

As for what this change means to Saquet on a personal level, it ensures that she can maintain the connection that’s been so well established between her and local patients for over all those years.

“I wouldn’t say I left school with the goal of managing a pharmacy. But as I have worked in this profession, I have come to love interacting with patients and making connections.

It is rewarding to watch patients face adversity

and become healthier with pharmacy support,” noted Saquet. “Super Thrifty is allowing me to choose how I want to continue to support

patients as an accessible part of the healthcare team. I will have the opportunity to stay in one place and concentrate on my patients.

Right now, I am setting a goal for myself to build a pharmacy that makes our community stronger and of which I can be proud.”

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Saquet, in partnership with Super Thrifty Drugs Canada Ltd., will take over the

‘We need a smashing success’

Neepawa Titans Cash Lottery underway

Spring is lottery season and this year is no exception. The Neepawa Titans Junior “A” Hockey Club Lottery is underway. Ticket sales are moving along pretty well and the ticket purchase deadline is March 22. The annual team lottery is the single largest fund-raiser for the team. The grand prize is $20,000 with five prizes of $1000 and a 50/50 draw.

Titans team president Jamie Denbow said, “The Titans are proud to be operating in our 35th season in Neepawa and looking forward to next year’s 36th playing season, but we need this lottery to be a smashing success in order to do so. Covid, followed by inflation, have increased the costs to run a team dramatically making this lottery the most critical lottery ever.”

Denbow noted, “Our sincere thanks to those that have already purchased and our invitation to those who have yet to do so to get out there and buy your ticket-it’s a great way to support your team while giving yourself a good chance to win some significant cash!”

ity. Over the last 10 years alone, the Titans have paid between $300,000 and $350,000 in ice rental to the Yellowhead Arena making the Titans the largest team ice rental at Neepawa’s

Yellowhead arena.The Titans games account for a high percentage of all sales at the Red Line Grill, the arena’s restaurant and a very large percentage of the sales at the Blue Line Bar.

Beautiful Plains Museum: Curling equipment

This photo provides a look at early curling equipment. Two variations of early curling ‘stones’ can be seen here– wood (seen left) and something closer to more modern stones (on top of the chest). Wooden ‘stones’ were used predominantly in upper Canada until the more conventional stones were available. Behind the stones rests a pair of curling brooms, which are quite different from the brooms used in modern day curling that have been specialized for the sport. The wood trunk perfectly fits two curling stones for (somewhat) easier transport. This equipment is part of a sports display at the Beautiful Plains Museum in Neepawa.

Board members, staff and players have been selling tickets in person and by phone calls. Team players started making calls last week and the team office received some very positive feedback. A couple of customers noted that the players doing the phoning were a bit shy about making cold calls. The customers really appreciated getting a personal call. Said one customer, “It’s a great opportunity for the players to make these kinds of calls. It’s good that the team gives them that experience.”

Fund raising is an essential part of a junior hockey team’s income as, traditionally, 25 per cent or less of a team’s income comes from admission and season ticket sales. The Neepawa Titans generates between $2.5-3 million in economic activity each year in the commun-

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Jamie Denbow, Neepawa Titans team president, poses with a Titans Cash Lottery form.

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Ken Pearson wins 600th MJHL game

Only fourth head coach in league history

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Ken Pearson achieved a very rare and historic coaching milestone over the weekend, winning his 600th regular season game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. With a 4-1 win over Swan Valley on Friday, Mar. 1, the Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager became only the fourth coach in MJHL history to hit that milestone, along with Don MacGillivray, Doug Stokes and Blake Spiller.

After concluding his playing career with the Neepawa Natives back in 1994, Pearson immediately transitioned into a role behind the bench, as an assistant coach with the club for the next two years, before taking over the same role with the Winkler Flyers in 1996.

As a head coach, Pearson’s career has included tenures in Winkler (19972002) (2011-2018), Winnipeg (2004-2008), and Neepawa (2019-present). He has also been a coach in both the Alberta and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Leagues, as well as an assistant coach and scout in the Western Hockey League. His greatest successes, though, have been in Manitoba.

Something truly special

Reflecting back on this incredible achievement, Pearson noted that hitting that number with the organization he started his junior career with, made the moment just that much more special.

As for reaching the 600 win mark, Pearson was quick to acknowledge the three coaches he’s joined in this exclusive club.

“It is very humbling and

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exciting to be able to join those three men. Doug Stokes I played against when I was in Neepawa, then had the chance to coach against and with him. Blake is the all time winningest coach, who has a ton of championships and always makes you work and be on top of your game when you play Portage. Don MacGillvray, well, he is a man who I owe everything I have been able to accomplish as a coach. He was my coach in Neepawa when I was 20, then the next year he gave me the chance to stay with the organization as an assistant coach. He is a great mentor and friend who to this day always checks in to see how things are going, even while he is busy with his own club in Calgary,” stated Pearson.

Looking ahead to 601

As for what continues to energize Pearson after all the years and has him looking ahead to win 601 and beyond, he said what motivates him is the players.

“They help keep you young and as I tell them, junior hockey is the best time of their lives. The fire and desire to win that next game still burns, so as long as that is still happening, I will continue to coach.”

Ken Pearson’s MJHL win totals

Winkler - 370 wins Winnipeg - 149 wins Neepawa - 81 wins

A combined 600 career MJHL wins!

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With the Neepawa Titans’ 4-1 victory over the Swan Valley Stampeders on Friday, Mar. 1, Ken Pearson won his 600th career game in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League as a head coach. Pearson is only the fourth person in the history of the MJHL to achieve this honour.

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Saturday,

Mar 2

Virden 4-2 Neepawa

First Period

17:17 VDN N. Englot (10)

ASST: T. Hunt (23), B. Sabel (14)

Second Period

00:23 VDN T. Hunt (14)

ASST: E. Groening (16), N. Chastko (20)

05:41 NPA T. Schell (7)

ASST: C. Hegarty (11), T. Tychonick (19)

12:36 VDN R. Bazin (16)

ASST: J. Bielik (18)

13:41 NPA T. Tychonick (15) SH

ASST: Unassisted

Third Period

12:09 VDN E. Groening (10)

ASST: N. Chastko (21), N. Wallace (8)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP

NPA 0 2 0 2 0/3

VDN 1 2 1 4 0/1

Goaltender

NPA KC Couckuyt - (L) 33/37 saves

VDN L. Bechthold - (W) 22/24 saves

Attendance: 794 - Tundra Oil & Gas Place

MJHL Player stats

Neepawa Titans and

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Club

Feb. 22, 2024 - Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Vivian Oswald 235 & 611. Men’s High Singles & Triples: Len Pritchard & Darrell Gabler 198 & 478. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 159; Muriel Porada 175; Carole LeBoutillier 185; Frank Porada 179; Judy Gabler 152; Elsie Slimmon 172, 212, 166; Vivian Oswald 169, 207; Heather Lewis 155; Laurie Kohinski 161; Melvin Oswald 176; Eleanor Scott 152; Calvin Goetz 157.

Feb. 29, 2024 - : Ladies’ High Single: Muriel Porada 197. Ladies’ High Triple: Elsie Slimmon 545. Men’s High Single & Triple: Calvin Goetz 189 & 513. Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 167, 159; Muriel Porada 156, 156; Carole LeBoutillier 179; Frank Porada 156; Judy Gabler 158; Darrell Gabler 162, 179, 160; Vivian Oswald 183; Heather Lewis 150, 162; Laurie Kohinski 167; Calvin Goetz 188.

As for Tuesday, Mar. 5, the Titans had played 52 of their 58 games, and had a 25-26-1 record. The team played a game in Portage la Prairie on Wednesday, Mar. 6, just after the Banner & Press publication deadline, which gave them just five more on the schedule. The rest of the schedule includes difficult opponents in the form of the Steinbach Pistons, Winkler Flyers, Dauphin Kings and OCN Blizzard. The only ‘easy’ game on the schedule is in Winnipeg, versus the Blues, though in the MJHL, no team is a guaranteed win anymore.

Hot on the heels of Neepawa in the standings are the Waywayseecappo Wolverines (22-26-1-3. 48 points), who are just three points back in the standings, with six games remaining. Their schedule includes a pair versus Steinbach, as well as single

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against Virden, OCN and Swan Valley. The Wolverines also have one makeup game with the Selkirk Steelers.

From a points perspective, Neepawa still has its own destiny in its hands, but will most definitely have to finish strong to assure postseason play.

Split the weekend

Neepawa was able to help itself with a 4-1 home win over the Swan Valley Stampeders on Friday, Mar. 1. The game, for the most part, was an impressive team effort for the Titans, who dominated the major-

ity of the evening.

Neepawa opened the scoring with their very first shot of the game as Carter McLeod was fed a pass from behind the net and put away his 13th goal of the season. Then in the second, Caden Hegarty and Ty Schell each contributed to the lead, to give the one side a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes of play.

Logan Paquette would add one more 3:21 into the third period, to make it 4-0 for the Titans. Swan Valley fought back with a late game power-play goal from Darius Makse, but that was not enough as the Neepawa Titans earned their 25th win of the year,

in a 4-1 final.

The next evening, Neepawa travelled down the Trans-Canada to Virden to face the Oil Capitals (3710-3-3. 80 points). Though the Titans have paired up very well against the Oil Caps over the course of the season, it was Virden who proved to be the stronger squad in this night, winning 4-2. Ty Schell and Tim Tychonick scored for Neepawa on this night.

The final two home games for Neepawa include a showdown with the Dauphin Kings on Friday, Mar. 8, and the last game of the season on Mar. 17 versus the OCN Blizzard.

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Gladstone Lakers upset Minnedosa in THHL playoffs

Win final two games of series to knockout higher seeded Bombers

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Gladstone Lakers staged an impressive comeback to win their best-of-five playoff matchup against the Minnedosa Bombers over the weekend. The Lakers won the final two games of the series, including a 5-3 result in Minnedosa on Saturday, Mar. 2.

After falling by identical 6-2 scores to the Bombers in games two and three, the Lakers started their climb back into the series with a 6-2 win of their own, at home on Mar. 1. Kobe Campbell and Connor Grunsten both scored in the early portion of the opening period, to make it 2-0. Then, a few minutes into the second, Gladstone’s Jesse Toth contributed with one more, which would eventually turn out to be the game winner for the home side. Wes Lewis replied for Minnedosa

with an unassisted goal just 28 seconds later, but Jory Geddes returned the Lakers’ lead to three close to the halfway mark of the period.

For the third, Campbell scored once again, as did Jacy Kennedy, to provide Gladstone with a comfortable 6-1 lead. Patrick Kondratiew would score late for Minnedosa, but that would be all for the night, as the Lakers were victorious, by a 6-2 score.

The fifth and deciding game in this series would be staged in Minnedosa on Saturday, Mar. 2. In this win or go home scenario, a massive offensive effort in the second period pushed Gladstone to the eventual 5-3 win. The Lakers scored four of the five goals in the middle frame, including

Neepawa Figure Skating Club results

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The Neepawa Figure Skating Club (NFSC) has had a successful year of competitions. Some of our skaters attended the Virden Fun Skate in January. In the Star 2 event, Sophie brought home a silver ribbon while Sydney Wolfe earned a bronze ribbon. In the Star 3 event, Leighton Syslak earned a bronze

In the Star 4 event over 13 Flight A, Ava Wahoski placed seventh while in Flight B, Makenna Sumner placed fourth and Ivory Gerring placed seventh. Amber Wahoski won the silver medal in the Gold Artistic Event!

NFSC’s skaters attended the Skate Manitoba Winter Blast in February. In Star 3 Free Skate, Bailee Podruski earned a bronze ribbon.

In the Star 4 Free Skate over 13 event Flight A, Ava Wahoski won a silver medal. In the Star 4 Free Skate Over 13 Flight B, Makenna Sumner placed fourth while Ivory Gerring placed seventh. Makenna Sumner won the bronze medal in Star 5 Artistic and Amber Wahoski won bronze in the Gold Artistic.

At Provincials in Morden in March, Alyssa Nadeau earned a fourth

place finish in the Star 5 Artistic. In the Star 4 Over 13 event, Ashley Nadeau placed fourth, while Alyssa Nadeau placed sixth NFSC members, Jayden Dafoe, Bailee Podruski, and Anneke Scheper, skate on the Blades United Synchro team. This team won a gold medal at Virden Fun Skate and silver medals at Winter Blast and Provincials.

The Neepawa Figure Skating Club is now preparing for the annual year end ice show. This year’s theme is “The NFSC TS Eras Show” and will include skates from CanSkate, Senior CanSkate, StarSkaters, with special guests, Blades United Synchro Team.

The March Ice Show will be held on Friday, Mar. 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre. Admission will be a silver collection and a food donation to the local Salvation Army.

Our skaters are super excited to perform all their Taylor Swift programs so come on out to support them!

a pair just 20 seconds apart in the final 35 seconds of the period.

Earlier in the game, Minnedosa opened the scoring, as Shane Jury made it 1-0 for the home team in the first period. Gladstone’s Jesse Toth and Lyndon Soper both scored in the second, before Tyler Jury replied for the Bombers, and made it 2-2. It seemed as though that’s what the score would be heading into the third period, before Connor Grunsten scored on a last minute chance for Gladstone. Before Minnedosa was even able to emotionally register this goal, the Lakers scored again, as Sean Kubas notched one with 15 seconds remaining until intermission. This quick reversal of fortune had Gladstone feeling confident heading into the

last 20 minutes of regulation.

Jacy Kennedy would add another for the Lakers only 1:29 into the period, off of a power-play chance, to make it a 5-2 score. Wes Lewis picked up a goal on the power-play for Minnedosa with 5:18 left in the game, but that would not be enough, as the Lakers stunned the Minnedosa faithful with the game and series victory.

Gladstone now moves on to challenge the East Division’s top-seeded club, the Killarney Shamrocks. Game one has been scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 7 in Killarney. As for game two, it will be played in Gladstone on Saturday, Mar. 9. Opening faceoff in Gladstone is set for 8:00 p.m.

Meanwhile in the Western Division, the Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks will take on the Virden Oil Kings. The C-Hawks advanced with a 3-0 series win over Hartney, while Virden needed a full five game series before besting the Rivers Jets.

Neepawa Darts compete at Provincials

The Manitoba Provincials Youth Darts Championship saw Zone 3 assert their dominance. Thanks to Sports Manitoba and MLL for contributing to the triumph of this event, which took place at West Kildonan Legion Winnipeg on Feb. 25.  Results: Senior Boys: Ethan Orvis - Champion, from Kinosota; Hunter Oleschack -

the upcoming Youth Canadian National Darts Championships, which this year will be held from May 16 to 19 in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec.

Silver, from Alonsa; & Jermain Maglantay-Bronze from Neepawa. Junior Boys: Jason Maglantay - Bronze from Neepawa; & Nkosa Antoine - Bronze from Neepawa. Senior Girls: Karel Bunda - Champion from Neepawa; Keisha Bunda- Silver from Neepawa. Good Luck to

Photo from left to right: Karen Bunda-Coach, Jermain MaglantayBronze, Jason Maglantay-Bronze, Ethan Orbis- Gold, Hunter Oleschack-Silver, Nkosa Antoine- Bronze, Keisha Bunda -Silver, Karel Bunda-Gold, Arnel Bunda -Youth Director Manitoba Darts Association Inc

ribbon.

NACI Tigers sweep first round series

Neepawa defeat GCB Wildcats 2-games-to-0 in WHSHL playoffs

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Tigers made quick work of their first round playoff opponents in the Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL), sweeping the GCB Wildcats 2-gamesto-0.

The Tigers started the series off strong at home on Feb. 28, winning 7-1. The scoring for Neepawa was a genuine team effort, as seven different players collected goals. Riley Davie and Lincoln Murray started it all off in the first period with goals for NACI, while Cohen Kulbacki was the lone scorer in the second. The Tigers had several other chances to add to their lead, but were stopped by Wildcats goaltender Sawyer Wiebe, who ended up making 43 saves in the game.

In the third, GCB had some hope as they scored 4:48 into the final period.

Griffin Anderson put away that opportunity for the evicting Wildcats, to make it a 3-1 score. They were only able to hold off Neepawa’s scoring surge for so long, as the Tigers would put away four goals in the final 9:59 of the period, to make it a 7-1 final. Hayden Delaloye, Carson Baker, Brody Pollock and Rylan Bray all notched goals for the Tigers.

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The Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers were presented with the Presidents’ Award banner just before their playoff game versus the GCB Wildcats. The banner is in recognition of Neepawa having the best record in the regular season.

Finish the series in style

Neepawa would close out the first round with a

dominant effort in Carberry on Mar. 1, shutting out the GCB Wildcats 8-0. The Tigers scored, what would eventually be, the game winning goals just 54

seconds into the first period off a Riley Davie opportunity. Davie would score

his second of the night and third of the post-season a little later in the first, to make it a 2-0 score.

Neepawa had itself another quick goal in the second, as Brody Pollock took advantage of a chance only 22 seconds into the period. A few minutes later, Rylan Bray added to Neepawa’s lead, and it would be a 4-0 score heading into the final period.

For the last 20 minutes of play, the Tigers would add

four more goals, with three of those on a power-play.

Tarek Lapointe, Lincoln Murray and Lance Murray all scored in succession with the extra attacker.

Daniel Lisoway closed out the scoring with one more even strength marker, to make it an 8-0 final score.

Harley Smith-Bellisle registered the shutout for NACI, with 23 saves in net. The Neepawa Tigers advance to the WHSHL semi-finals, where they will next face the Dauphin Clippers. In the regular season, these two teams played one another twice, with the Tigers winning both times. One of those games, however, was a close one with Neepawa winning in a shootout. As for the other semi-final, Vincent Massey was face the H/R/E/S Huskies.

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Neepawa’s Rylan Bray was named the top defencemen in the WHSHL for 2023-24. Bray closed out the regular season with 58 points (24 goals - 34 assists). This is the second year in a row that a member of NACI earned the honour, as Ward Brister won the award last season.

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Lillian Elizabeth Gillick (nee Wutke)

July 12 1940 – Feb. 01 2024

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Lillian at age 83 in Coquitlam, British Columbia after a brief illness. Lillian is survived by son Greg (Laurie), son Gary and daughter Karen, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, sister Edith (Ron) and niece Tracey (Bruce). Predeceased by parents Pauline and Ed Wutke, sister Sharon Darlene, grandson Blaise Aron and granddaughter Heather Loreen. Lillian was born and raised in the small farming community of Plumas, Manitoba; enjoying friends, baseball, school and a prairie upbringing. She married Henry Gillich in 1960 and they had three children in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Early fall of 1966 they decided to move to Surrey, British Columbia. Lillian worked at Woodwards until sadly it closed and she then continued on with the Hudson Bay Company until her retirement. She made many friends at her work and was honored by the HBC for her long, dedicated work career. Lillian enjoyed meeting friends for coffee at Timmy’s, looking through antique stores, collecting Depression glass, anything John Deere. She loved to read; especially John Grisham, she joined a curling team for a couple years in Cloverdale. She was known to drop a few coins in the one armed bandits at her local casino in Cloverdale. She loved the Vancouver Canucks…even if they weren’t so good some years…she stayed on the Canucks bandwagon! In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a local charity. Her love of the prairies never left her and she will be laid to rest beside her sister Sharon Darlene at Tupper Cemetery near Plumas, Manitoba to be together again. A very big thank you to the wonderful staff at The Madison in Coquitlam for treating Lillian with great dignity, respect and tenderness in her time of leaving. We will be celebrating Lillian at Milner Chapel 6716 – 216th. Street, Langley on March 23rd at 12:00pm and we will be honored to have those who knew her to attend and reflect.

Reverend Father Victor John Yakowchuk

Victor was born on May 15, 1931 in Mountain Road MB to Michael Yakowchuk and Adelka Stephaniuk. The family moved to Transcona in 1937. In 1952, Victor signed up as medical assistant with the Royal Canadian Airforce. Over the next 30 years he upgraded his education in Canada and in Europe and was the recipient of numerous medals and decorations. By the end of his career, Victor was an instructor for medical evacuation trainers and nurses. He retired from the Forces with the rank of Warrant Officer in 1981.

Victor spent one year with St. John Ambulance as instructor before receiving his new calling to the ordained Diaconate. He served 5 years as Rev. Deacon of The Pas Ukrainian Catholic Church before studying to become a priest at St. Paul University in Ontario. On June 12, 1994 he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Transcona, MB.

Rev. Fr. Yakowchuk received his Bi-ritual Indult from the Holy See (Pope) and was named as a civilian officiating Clergyman, Roman Catholic, at Canadian Forces Base Shilo, MB on June 19, 2001 where he proudly served the faithful of the Military Ordinariate of Canada Chancery. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 72 years.

Fr. Victor suffered a severe stroke in early October 2003 and was confined to personal care for over 20 years. He died February 17, 2024 at Holy Family P.C.H. in Winnipeg.

Left to mourn are his beloved son Ken Yakowchuk and special family friends, Velda, Michelle and Brad Bradley. Special thanks to all medical personnel who serve the needs of others as well as all support staff. Your smiles brightened Fr. Vic’s time in confinement.

Funeral was held February 23, 2024. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of MB.

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

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

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Notice

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

Real Estate

188 acres for sale near Langruth MB. SE 20-16- 9 west, NE 20-16-9 west, 170 cultivated. Call Tony at 204-509-1963 for more information.

Obituary

Kenneth William “Ken” Sarvis

November 20, 1949 – February 24, 2024

Ken was born on November 20, 1949, in Dryden, Ontario and grew up in the Dryden/ Minnitaki area until moving to Manitoba at a very early age. He passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre after a courageous, determined fight against lung cancer and other health conditions.

Ken enjoyed living on the farm with his mother and brother, attending school in Minnitaki and Dryden. He worked briefly at the pulp and paper mill in Dryden. After settling in Manitoba, he worked on a dairy farm outside of Hartney, MB, making many friends in the area. He loved the couple he worked for; they included Ken as one of their own. He then got a job with Superior Cheese in Souris, MB. Ken then moved to Brandon and was employed as driver for Manco Dairies. When Manco was sold, he got his Class 1 driver’s license and had an extensive short and long-haul semi-truck driving career with Trans X, I. Peters Transport, Hunterline Trucking, Boyd Trucking, L & R Transport, Loyalty Transport, Redline Transport, Conquest Trucking, & Jarvis Trucking, retiring in 2018.

Ken belonged to a snowmobile club, and played old timers’ hockey in his spare time, and loved the time he spent at his cabin at Otter Lake.

After purchasing a home in Gladstone in 2010, Ken joined the Royal Canadian Legion. He enjoyed the friendships he made there, cribbage, and of course, the meat draws.

Ken had a lifelong passion for hockey, his favorite team being the Montreal Canadiens. He loved to travel whether for working or for pleasure seeing most of the provinces and states, and his favorite places in the Caribbean. He enjoyed photography, and camping, sitting around the campfire in the quiet with a beer.

Ken is survived by his loving partner Marilyn Sheridan; son Gregory (wife Alicia, daughters Alayna and Jordyn) from Outlook SK; Marilyn’s daughter Jennifer Sheridan Westdal (husband Paul deceased, children Robertson and Veronica) from Winnipeg MB; daughter Monique, (sons William and Christopher); Greg & Monique’s mother Edna of Brandon MB; sister Ruth Gamble (Hugh, deceased) of Mesa, AZ, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothersin-law, and many close friends.

Ken was predeceased by his father Ross, mother Lila, and brother Ross.

A Graveside Service in memory of Ken will take place on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Brandon Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Ken may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Kenaston Blvd., Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2T5 or Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Ave. West, Suite 300 Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7.

The family would like to thank Dr. H. Benning, Dr. R. Benning, Dr. E. Saltel, HSC, Dr. D. Kristjanson, Dr. B. Anderson, ER Doctors and nurses, and the wonderful nurses at Cancer Care Brandon, for their care of Ken during this past year.

Condolences: www.memorieschapel.com

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For Rent

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,050./month plus hydro. Water is included with the rent. No smokers or pets. A one-year lease is necessary and references required. For more information or to book a viewing call 204-826-2184.

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For Rent

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

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For Sale or Rent

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

In Memory

Nancy Ritchey

March 30, 1950 - March 10, 2014 Ten.

Ten years have passed since we sat by your side and held your hand as you left this world. It feels like a lifetime ago, and yet also like yesterday. We see your quiet humour in the kids –and we enjoy when a silly joke comes to mind, knowing that it came from you. We miss you always.

Allan

Kristy, Nat, Callan, Jayce, Adaline Jodi, James, Kodi, Letti, Orion.

Obituary

Eric Stanzeleit

On Monday, February 26, 2024 Eric Stanzeleit passed away peacefully at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 83. Eric was perhaps best known as the radio voice that interpreted and reported the weather forecasts from Brandon’s Weather Office for over two decades starting in 1970. During that time, Eric also proudly provided weather briefings to the pilots flying into and out of the Brandon Municipal Airport as well as teaching the weather component at Brandon’s flight school.

But to those who survive Eric, he was best known as a husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His surviving immediate family include his children and their spouses; Bill (Melissa), Cheri (Adam), Wendi (Komnino), John (Molisa), his second wife, Bernice Bertram, two stepchildren, Ken and Christie (Gary), ten grandchildren, one step grandchild and nine great-grandchildren. Eric was predeceased by his first wife, Doris in 2008 and his grandson, Mark in 2018.

In his younger years, Eric and Doris were busy parents and active members at the Westridge Community Centre and the UCT. Eric managed multiple sports teams, umpired endless baseball games and generously offered his numerous practical skills to his community. He loved to curl and garden and was a steely eyed card player.

In his later years, Eric and Bernice spent many happy years “knocking about” (their words!). Together, they wintered in Palm Springs and enjoyed an Alaskan cruise.

Eric was an exceptional self-taught handyman. His carpentry skills were often retained by friends and neighbours and family members to install, fix or create furniture. Most notably, Eric independently designed and built the family cottage on the outskirts of Riding Mountain National Park.

Thanks to compassionate care provided by Drs. Sykes, Fourie, Klippenstein, Christianson and Barron and the nursing staff and caregivers at Brandon General Hospital and the Assiniboine Centre. And, thanks to Wendi and Christie who were lovingly present over the more difficult months.

At Eric’s request, no funeral service will be held. Rest peacefully Eric, you served your family and community well.

Arrangements are in care of

Brockie Donovan Funeral & Cremation Services (204)-727-0694

invites applications for the following positions:

Route # 17 – Permanent School Bus Driver for the Arden Area

Route # 2 – Permanent Bus Driver for the Neepawa Area

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

Click on Job Postings.

R.M. of Minto-Odanah

Water Treatment Plant/Equipment Operator

The Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah is accepting applications for a Full Time Water Treatment Plant/ Equipment Operator. This position is full time and scheduled to start immediately. Duties to include operation and maintenance of a Class I Water Treatment Plant and Class I Water Distribution System, operation of municipal equipment and Labourer and other general duties as assigned.

Applicant should have Class I Water Treatment and Class I Water Distribution Designation or be willing to obtain them

Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 driver’s license would be an asset. Be mechanically inclined

This opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Please send resume with 3 references to:

R.M. of Minto-Odanah – Water Treatment Plant Operator

49 Main St., Box 1197, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: (204) 867-3282

Fax: (204) 867-1937

Email: admin@mintoodanah.ca

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the positions of: Spare School Bus Driver (Alonsa, Glenella, Laurier, McCreary, Ste Rose)

*We are now offering a training incentive of $1,000 for any individual that obtains their Manitoba School Bus Operator’s Endorsement & Class II Drivers Licence* Training will be provided by Turtle River School Division.

Applicants must obtain a valid Class II Drivers Licence, a School Bus Drivers Certificate and pass a Medical Test.

Applicants are required to supply a clear criminal record check and submit to a child abuse registry check as well as have a clean driver’s abstract.

Send resumes and appropriate documentation to: Michael Johnson

Transportation Supervisor

Turtle River School Division Box 309

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426

mjohnson@trsd.ca

“Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. All applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check”

Municipality of

Public Works Seasonal Labourers

The Municipality is looking for

2 Seasonal Labourers for the 2024 season.

Positions commencing April 17, 2024

ending October 31, 2024

To apply or for further information please visit www.westlake-gladstone.ca/p/employment-opportunities-

Deadline to apply is March 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm

MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS

FULL-TIME “ERICKSON”, MB

Are you wanting to secure your future? Looking for a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family? Life is short work somewhere awesome!

Compass Credit Union is currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of a Full-Time Permanent Member Service Representatives (MSR) at our Erickson Branch. If you like to commute Erickson is approximately 50 minutes from Brandon. Monday-Friday.

The Position

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

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 25 positions.

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

Reporting to the Manager of Member Service and Administration, the successful applicant will be responsible for handling all cash and non-cash transactions. MSR will also provide a full range of member services such as processing withdrawals, deposits, responding to member inquiries and analyzing their needs to assist members to utilize the products and services that best meet their needs.

Experience/Education:

The successful applicant will possess a Grade 12 diploma. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office are an asset but willing to train. Previous credit union experience and CGI RFS 360 Banking Software would also be considered an asset, training is provided. Applicants with a combination of other equivalent education and work experience will be considered.

The Credit Union

Compass Credit Union, formerly Crocus and Erickson Credit Union, have two branches in Brandon, one in Erickson as well as a majority interest in an insurance agency. We have a membership base of about 6500.

AD PROOF & ESTIMATE

• 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 – your journey starts here!

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

Compass has a competitive salary and wage will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting at $19.00/hour For more information on this position, please call the below writer! Looking forward to hearing from you.

Please send resume and covering letter, in confidence, to:

Melanie Krauss-Wakely

Manager of Member Service & Administration

Compass Credit Union Limited

24 Main Street

P.O. Box 100

Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0

E-mail: Melanie.Krauss-Wakely@compasscu.ca

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. Training will be provided.

Please apply by resume by March 15, 2024

Contact:

Gary Rossnagel

Box 455, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Phone: 1-431-276-0386

Email: garyrossnagel@shur-gro.com

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and be willing to work as a team.

Starting wage is $18.75 with an increase following a successful 6-month probation period and benefit package included.

Prepared by the HR ADWORKS Service Team

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE INC. Box 28, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0

Or Contact Program Manager - Diana White at 204-447-3224 EXT. 3

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

École Laurier

French Immersion

Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration

L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 1 mars au 22 mars, 2024.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2019 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle. Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from March 1 to March 22, 2024.

REP. DESIGNER

All children born on or before December 31, 2019 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages.

École Laurier

Laurier, Manitoba

204-447-2068

TOTAL PRICE

Various Instructor(s), Peters School of Business

Various Part Time and Full Time

4 Month Terms (April/May – August 2024)

Brandon, Manitoba Competition # 117-23/24

Salary: $62,187 to $92,384 annually ($32.99 to $49.01 hourly) (Educational Supplement: Masters $1.52/hour; PhD $3.03/hour)

The Peters School of Business has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader who can bring industry knowledge to the classroom and help shape the business leaders of tomorrow. The candidate will have the opportunity to share their extensive knowledge and experience in our hands-on learning environment. Our current needs span a wide variety of business areas, ranging from finance and accounting to marketing, HR Management and general business practices. Does this sound like you? We welcome you to apply and join us as an instructor. In

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Join us in our mission to cultivate a new generation of business leaders who will drive positive change in the global marketplace. Together, let’s shape the future of business education and empower students to reach their fullest potential.

This competition will remain open until the positions are filled.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to:

Competition #117-23/24

careers@assiniboine.net.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Kindergarten Registration for the 2024 Fall Term

will be held during the regular school hours between March 1 and March 22, 2024 at the following schools:

Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168

Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253

Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088

McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083

We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2019 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following:

Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VARIATION ORDER

01-MOV-24

The R.M. of Minto-Odanah, under the authority of The Planning Act, will hold a PUBLIC HEARING at the MINNEDOSA COMMUNITY CONFERENCE CENTRE - 63 MAIN STREET NORTH, MINNEDOSA on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20TH 2024, at 7:00 P.M., at which Council will receive representations from the applicant and any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following application under the R.M. of Minto-Odanah Zoning By-Law No. 4/20.

WHERE: NE 12-15-18W; Lot: “E” Plan: 5016

PROPERTY OWNER: Hugh, John, Leslie & James Weir

APPLICANT: Aaron Dubois

PROPOSAL: To REDUCE the minimum required SITE AREA from 2 acres to 0.23 acres, and; To REDUCE the minimum required SITE WIDTH to LESS THAN 200 feet for each lot to allow for the development of a new 20-lot residential subdivision.

ZONING: Rural Residential (“RR”)

AREA: West side of P.R. 262, approximately 1 km North of Minnedosa Beach.

Notice

The Heritage Resources Act (Section 26) Form 12

Municipal Notice of Intent TAKE NOTICE that on February 21, 2024

the council of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone gave first reading to By-law No. 2024-01

to designate as a municipal heritage site under The Heritage Resources Act, the lands and premises commonly known as Walter Arksey Military Cairn, located in the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone along Highway 50 on the east side between Roads 90N and 91N in the Province of Manitoba. The land is described in Certificate of Title No. 1487050/3 as follows

SW1/4 5-16-9 WPM INCLUDING ALL IN RLY RIGHT-OFWAY PLAN 374 PLTO EXC

1STLY: ROAD PLANS 290 PLTO, 808 PLTO, 979 PLTO AND 2296 PLTO

2NDLY: ALL MINES AND MINERALS

A copy of the proposed By-law can be inspected at 14 Dennis St. E, Municipal office, Gladstone, MB.

A public hearing will be held at 14 Dennis St. E on April 17, 2024 at 9:15 a.m.

At that time, any person may submit an objection or other representation on the proposal. If there is no objection, council may resolve to adopt the proposed By-law, or not to proceed with it.

Dated at Gladstone on February 22, 2024.

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

Per: Cindy Marzoff, CMMA, CAO

Featuring Over 200 Lots! ; Case IH 110 MFWA Cab

3PH with FEL 3462hrs, 1950 Chev 1434 Step Side

1 Ton w/ Hoist – Restored, MF 35 3PH -FEL, MF 50

3PH, JD R Dsl., JD BR, JD D, McCormick 15-30, Plus 6

More Old Tractors on Steel, Antique Equip., Stationary Engine, 3PH Equip., Kubota RTU900 Dsl. Side by Side, Double Bob Passenger Sleigh, Parade Floats, Trailers, 2022 25’ Windmill

FOR SALE BY OWNER

The SW 1/4 of section 18-15-12 WPM in the RM of WestLake-Gladstone

Approximately 164 acres

Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted

Tenders to be sent to:

Box 1995 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Tenders close April 26, 2024

Tender in writing accompanied by a deposit certified cheque or draft for $5000.

If tender is accepted deposit will be deducted from purchase price

Unaccepted bids and deposits will be returned

Successful bidder will have notification mailed by May 1st Purchase will pay the 2024 property taxes

Purchaser will pay applicable GST

Tenderer shall be deemed to have relied on their own inspection and knowledge of the land and not on the above or any other particulars or representations made by or on behalf of the seller.

The bidder whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering terms and conditions of sale

Possession upon completion of transaction and transfer of title as per lawyer

TENDER LAND FOR SALE

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

Details & Full Listing Online McSherryauction.com 204-467-1858 & mcsherryltd@gmail.com

Legal description of the property is as follows:

Title No. 3059878/5

NE ¼ 22-17-13 WPM - 160 acres – pasture land.

Title No. 3059879/5

NW ¼ 22-17-13 WPM – 160 acres – pasture land with approximately 25 acres of cultivated grain land.

Title No. 2858541/5

The NE ¼ of Section 21-17-13 WPM Exc Firstly: The Nly 401.591 Metres Perp and Secondly: Road Plan 4978 NLTO – 77 acres – pasture land.

The

Title No. 2858542/5

The Nly 401.591 Metres Perp of the NE ¼ of Section 21-17-13 WPM Exc: Road Plan 4978 and 5177 NLTO – 69.67 acres. This property has a 2011 20 x 76 ft. modular home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a garage located on it.

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 4:00 p.m. on March 11, 2024.

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 90 days after acceptance of Tender.

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 half of the 2024 property taxes.

7. Parties will be notified of the Acceptance or Rejection of the tender by March 15, 2024.

Opinion: Hard to be green while

Cam Dahl Manitoba Pork Council

I did not come up with the line “hard to be green while in the red”, but I wish I had. It is a succinct phrase describing one of the most challenging policy aspects of sustainability. It is difficult, or even impossible, to change farming practices aimed at improving environmental sustainability when experiencing negative margins. The idea applies to every business.

Even though this policy truism seems obvious, it is not always recognized by governments. Governments most frequent policy tool is regulation. Imposing costly restrictions and penalties on businesses is often the default action. It should not be.

Take the carbon tax for example. The stated policy objective is to reduce

carbon emissions by discouraging the use of fossil fuels. This may work when the use of fossil fuels is a discretionary expense, but heating a hog barn in winter is not discretionary. For hog farmers, energy costs are the second highest operating expense after feed. At a time when farmers’ margins are written in red ink, the carbon tax is making it more expensive to raise pigs. This is antithetical to the policy objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions because farmers are more likely to take on innovative business practices when their operation is profitable. The carbon tax has become a barrier to adoption of innovation that could improve environmental sustainability.

The carbon tax is also making Canadian hog farmers less competitive internationally. Manitoba

exports 90 per cent of the pigs raised in the province every year, either as live animals exported to the United States or as packages of pork exported around the world. Canadian farmers are competing against producers in other countries who do not face the added cost of the carbon tax. The reduction in our competitiveness impacts jobs in both urban and rural areas, which in Manitoba equals 22,000 jobs across the province, and discourages investment in every link of the industry’s value chain.

So, to summarize, when applied to the energy requirements for raising pigs, the carbon tax does not achieve its policy goals and it inhibits the adoption of alternative business practices that may improve sustainability, all while decreasing the competitiveness of Canadian farmers in

world markets.

The cost and ineffectiveness of the carbon tax when applied to farming operations was recognized by the Member of Parlia-

ment (MP) who introduced bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. This legislation, which is supported by a majority

the red

of MPs, would remove the carbon tax from essential agricultural operations like heating a barn in winter.

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association

Pictured here are the A (top photos) and B event (above photos)

at top left are: Women’s A winner, Team Newton; Men’s A winner, Team Forsyth; Women’s B winner, Team Kulbacki; and Men’s B winner, Team Paramor.

Enjoying a winter treat

Neepawa locals compete at Irish dance champs

On Feb. 17 to 19, Charleigh and Felix Carefoot travelled to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to compete in the CRN North American Open Irish Dance Championships. Charleigh and Felix danced very well, placing in many of their individual dances. On Feb. 18, Felix danced in the Bunghrad Award and placed first, receiving the title of CRN National Award Winner!

Felix is pictured here with his instructors, Shayleen McConnell-Finucan and Mary-Margaret Magyar.

Charleigh and Felix have been dancing for 10 years with the McConnell School of Irish Dance in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Unfortunately, the Senate has disagreed and amended the legislation, removing the reference to barn heating. How much will this change cost Canadian farmers? The Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates this cost to be $910 million annually.

There is a better way. Not all government policy objectives need to be met using a regulatory hammer as is being done with the carbon tax. Instead, governments should be adopting an incentive-based approach. The alternative policy approach is one that is rooted in collaboration with farmers and accepting that financial sustainability for producers must be at the foundation of any strategy.

The collaborative approach may not appear to be the easy path to take for those who are charged with implementing government policy. Canada is a large, diverse country, and

innovative practices that drive fiscal and environmental sustainability in Quebec or the Maritimes or British Columbia may not work on the Prairies. There must be enough flexibility in approach to account for differences in climate, soils, and ecosystems across Canada. Provincial and local governments need to be engaged when determining which new practices and technology will work in a specific region. While this may sound messy and complicated when compared to a one-size-fits-all regulation, in the long run, incentives and collaboration, instead of costly regulations, will deliver meaningful results.

The federal carbon tax is set to increase again on Apr. 1. If this happens Canadian farmers will be a little less competitive internationally and see a little bit more red ink on the bottom line. It does not have to be this way.

PHOTOS

The black capped chickadees were enjoying a snack at a bird feeder in the Rural Municipality of GlenellaLansdowne recently.