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A unique program mixing sport and early childhood education is looking to expand into Neepawa. Dubbed ‘little BALLERS’, this program centres around basketball and follows a curriculum written by owner and coach Chad Celaire and his wife, Kim. It leads kids through the variety of movements associated with the sport and educates them on items such as literacy, numeracy and colour identification.

The program got its start in Winnipeg in 2022 and covers the age ranges of 10.5 months to 8 years. Currently, it has two locations and 31 staff. To date, approximately 500 kids have been put through the program.

“I was originally an engineer and I was feeling like it wasn’t my forte. That, ‘if I have to do this for the rest of my life, I’d probably go nuts!’,” Chad Celair confided. “When I got introduced into the world of coaching, it really brightened up my life–and my perspective, because

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Yvonne Sisley, brand new regional director and program co-ordinator for little BALLERS in Neepawa, poses with owner and coach Chad Celaire, of Winnipeg. Celaire is an experienced athlete and coach, and hopes little BALLERS will take up roots here.

I’d found something I could really see myself doing.”

Celaire himself has been

involved as an athlete and coach for over 30 years. He started early, in Grade 3

and since then has been on the Alberta provincial team in the Canada games, has

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Giving back to those who give back NACI Tigers Hockey donate to Victoria Quilts Canada

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

In a bit of a twist from the norm, it’s the local chapter of Victoria Quilts Canada who are the beneficiaries of some heartfelt generosity. The Neepawa branch of the volunteer support group recently received a cheque for $1,000 from the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) Tigers hockey team. The money was raised through the club’s annual fundraising drive and charity game, held in late January.

Victoria’s Quilts Canada provides handmade quilts to people living with a cancer diagnosis. By providing the quilts, they hope to bring physical and spiritual comfort to those affected, letting them and their families know that they are not alone in their struggle.

Audrey Heffell spoke on behalf of Victoria Quilts and thanked the hockey team for this tremendous amount of support “It’s just overwhelming.

We get wonderful donations from people across the Neepawa area. And, it’ll be a hundred dollars, here, 50 [dollars] there. Every donation adds up. But to receive an amount such as this at one time, is amazing for these young

men to have done this,” said Heffell.

The members of the Neepawa branch of Victoria Quilt Canada, are able to construct about 300 quilts every year to distribute. For 2023, they have, to date, put together just over 100 quilts for distribution.

NACI Tigers defenceman Ward Brister, along with several other graduating members of the team, presented the cheque to Victoria Quilts on Thurs -

day, June 1. Brister said this fundraising effort has become an important tradition for the players, coaches and other supporters of the squad.

“It means a lot for the team to be able to take part in a fundraising effort like this, that does everything it can to support local groups, like Victoria’s Quilts, that do so much for the community. Some of the players even have family members affected by that,” stated Brister. “My family has

been directly affected, as well. My mom was diagnosed with cancer and

one of the first thing she received was a quilt and she loves it. These types of gestures matter and we’re proud to help groups like Victoria Quilts in any way we can.”

Each year, the Neepawa Tigers and their supporters raise funds for local programs through a progressive 50/50, a puck toss, a 50/50 held at the game and the players making and selling candy bags for several weeks prior to the game. This year, all those efforts brought in an amazing $5,400, which will be given to a few programs that support cancer patients right here in Neepawa.

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The graduating players with the NACI hockey team delievered a cheque for $1,000 to the Neepawa chapter of Victoria Quilts Canada on Thursday, June 1. Front row from left to right: Rylan Sumner, Myles Willerton, Audrey Heffell, Jacqueline Olmstead, Tristan Friesen and Ward Brister. Back row from left to right: Gatyln Plett, Heather Davie, Melanie Burnett and Jory Kulbacki

1973: Over $5,000 raised by Yellowhead Centre concession

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, June 9, 1898

Hun’s Valley: The whole of the south half of township 17, range 16, will be settled by the Galicians recently dumped here by the railroad company. The clothing worn by them (the Galicians) attracts great attention; the material and embroidering are both excellent. They also seem to have plenty of funds.

Oakleaf: The cheese factory started operations on May 25.

100 years ago, Tuesday, June 5, 1923

The difference between the manner in which Danes and Canadians ship their bacon to the British market is that the Danes ship the sides in bales, whereas the usual Canadian custom is to pack in boxes. Some of the Canadian packing houses, however, have adopted the bale method and are finding it satisfactory.

Eden: Mr. Crowe, of the Crowe Lumber Co., paid a personal visit to our town and surrounding district last week and was very

pleased with the prospects of the lumber business in this district.

So many repairs are required to water mains and connections that reconstruction of the whole system out of taxation before the bonds mature appears to be a probability. And in granolithic sidewalk construction, similar conditions prevail. The walks are rebuilt before the bonds are paid.

Science shows that vegetables contain over 80 percent of water, but the Winnipeg Free Press hasn’t demanded government acting about it yet.

Whatever possessed the Birnie baseball players last evening in their ball game with Neepawa is beyond understanding. They started off well and with the score stood 1-0 in their favour when Neepawa went to bat in the last half of the third inning; but when that inning concluded, the figures stood 10-1 in favour of Neepawa. Final score 28-7.

75 years ago, Thursday, June 10, 1948

John Goddard Cliff, pioneer of Kelwood and Riding Mountain, passed away in his 94th year.

The concession at the Yellowhead Centre was declared very profitable in June of 1973, the statement being applied to the past season. The Yellowhead Ladies’ Auxilliary turned a total of $5,525 over to the Centennial Committee to help retire a bank loan. Pictured from left to right are: Eleanor Nicholson, treasurer; Joan Yerex, block captain; Orlie Johnson, Centennial Committee co-chairman; Ada Clark, president; Walter Zeke, co-chairman; Maureen Pittman, secretery; Gail Cathcart, block captain; Doreen Pearson, block captain; Dorothy Smith, purchasing agent; Joyce Kingdon, purchasing agent. Auxilliary officers missing from the photo were: Brenda Hodges, purchasing agent and Darlene Guillas, block captain.

Born in March 1845 in the state of Maine. He moved to Plumas, then to Kelwood in 1905, remaining there until two years ago when he moved to Riding Mountain with his son, Hudson, and Mrs. Cliff. His wife predeceased him in 1922.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 14, 1973

A versatile and functional hospital was officially opened in Neepawa on Saturday, June 9, with a large group of interested citizens and civic officials in attendance.

The completion of the renovation, which amounted to almost a new building, and the fact that medical services of the hospital were carried on during the whole time, is a tribute to all those involved in the program.

Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Potter attended the Commencement Exercises of the Winnipeg General Hospital School of Nursing. Their daughter, Phyllis

Doreen, was among the graduating class.

20 years ago, Monday, June 9, 2003

Just less than 900 burgers chowed down on burgers last Sunday, when the Neepawa and Area Development Corporation hosted a beef barbeque in support of Manitoba’s cattle producers… The event was arranged following the discovery of mad cow (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) in an Alberta cow May 20. The cow was destroyed, but the news closed the door to Canadian beef exports in a number of countries, including the United States… The move has crippled an industry estimated to be worth a total $30 billion to the Canadian economy annually.

Plumas: Another landmark hits the dust.

Folks watched as the Plumas Hotel was demolished starting Monday, June 2.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers.

Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Before the mountains were created, before the earth was formed, you are God without beginning or end.

Psalm 90:2,4 (The Living Bible)

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Barefoot…

There is nothing in the world

Like walking without shoes

Out of doors with natur

Will chase away your blues”

A missing service

Manitoba has a problem. Actually it has a lot of problems but proper cell phone and internet service is a glaring one.

Many years ago, as in about 150 years ago, Manitoba, as it is today, was a land of opportunity. Farming was starting to take hold, the fur trade was still a major thing and people with vision said, “Look at all that space, all that land.”

Roads weren’t really roads but illkept trails along the river banks. By way of the rivers or lakes, you could use a canoe or a small boat. There was regular steamboat service from Winnipeg to Brandon and even further west prior to the railways. If you couldn’t get from point A to point B by river, you could always walk or ride a horse.

Opportunity was endless but access to opportunities was very limited. Building roads was an obvious answer and to this day, we are still building and maintaining roads, albeit some of them are in pretty bad shape. By the 1890s, railroads were an option, but an extremely expensive one. From the 1880s to the 1920s, towns clamoured for rail connection, a lifeline to opportunity, markets and access into and out of communities. Some communities went bankrupt in the mad rush to get a railroad connection. Railroads, at huge cost, became very efficient transportation. In the early 1900s, a person could make it by train from Regina to Winnipeg overnight and sleep on the way.

Once cars and trucks achieved acceptance and durability, the railways faded somewhat, but unlike the steam boats, they didn’t disappear. Back in the day when governments

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and towns went to the brink of bankruptcy to get a railway, the planners of the day put tons of money into the railway companies totally unaware of the risk presented by automobiles. A large amount of the investment in railways has been unfortunately lost as 1000s of miles of railways are now gone. The planners can’t be blamed for not foreseeing cars as they weren’t even a thing when the railway boom was underway.

So today, we have many miles of (rough) roads and still many miles of railways. What we are missing is internet connections and cell phone service. While cell service is OK, it is very expensive compared to other countries and very spotty.

Cell calls frequently drop between towns. That’s unacceptable in terms of service and safety. There have been endless initiatives to get cell service and internet services to everyone. They have continued to fail. Even the latest and greatest new services are fraught with stories

of non-service, high rates and poor maintenance.

Government money has been poured into these initiatives for 25 years or more and there’s still no end in sight. There is huge pressure for a solution, one that gives everyone equal, fast, secure and complete access to cell and high speed internet service everywhere.

I don’t have the answer but hopefully we don’t make the same mistake as we did with railways, that is overbuild and then abandon.

And, just like railways were ambushed, so to speak, by cars, trucks and highways, is there a new technology out there awaiting us that will make current cell phone and internet connections obsolete. If readers have that answer, I would be pleased to hear from them.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

from Walking Barefoot in Red Dirt, composed by Marilyn Lott.

Walking barefoot is one of my favorite summer things to do. That goes way back, in my memory, to running barefoot everywhere! As a farm kid there certainly were hazards that added to the thrill of the sport. I recall bringing in the cows from the back pasture, watching for and avoiding as much as possible, the fresh patties that dotted the path. Rounding up the sheep involved running through scrub bushes, ducking and dodging and leaping over dead fall. Often this sport occurred after dusk, bringing them in for sorting and shipping, or penning them up overnight before shearing. Truthfully, running in the dark, along familiar paths was routine. With the help of a semi trained farm dog we prevented any errant ewes from missing the homecoming. Walking the trails habitually imprinted one to know exactly where a root protruded above the soil, and exactly where the track deepened or widened. Perhaps it is because I was young and lithe that these excursions provided enjoyment and entertainment, or perhaps my daily life was dull enough that the thrill of the chase won the moment!

Digging my toes into the fresh tilled earth, walking along the shore of a still body of water, paddling in a gentle creek, are all great memories. Any farm kid knows the hazard of stubble, canola fields aren’t fun, but mown patches of rag weed are deadly- one could puncture a foot as easily as not if one landed directly on a shorn stalk. I know.

Safety decreed that shoes be worn when operating farm vehicles, probably not a prerequisite for the generation above me. The most common footwear in summer was a pair of soft soled canvas sneakers, black and white, lace ups. The downside was that any footwear was beastly hot. Often at the end of work day there were water blisters on the soles of my feet, and never being one who could by pass a good itch- I would rub my feet of the edge of the concrete sidewalk until every blister had popped and everything hurt like heck! Only to repeat the agony a few days later…Walking on a prefect lawn is delightful. A soft, springy carpet that feels real. Not my lawn….yet.

My barefoot days have changed with my increasing age. I still love to pad around my home with no shoes on. The downside is that I have the best possible floor covering to hide debris, and with no shoes on crumbs crumble, but pebbles poke! Not even a pebble, simply a large grain of sand…. Reminds me to sweep occasionally, or put my shoes back on!

I do wonder what ritual there was with my shoes and socks when I was a wee one. To this day I can not abide a sock that slips or has a hole in it. I can not walk if my shoe is tied just the right amount tight, with the tongue correctly positioned. And socks can not collect in the toe of the shoe. Maybe my parents found it easier for me to simply live shoeless!

“While cell service is OK, it is very expensive compared to other countries and very spotty.

Dreams worth working (and praying) for, Part I

In 1963, American civil rights activist Martin Luther King stood atop the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. A crowd, estimated at 250,000 people, had come to Washington for a March for Jobs and Freedom.

One hundred years earlier, the man before whose memorial they stood had signed the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the United States. Now, people had come to Washington to President Kennedy to propose strong federal legislation that guaranteed civil and economic rights for African Americans; which he subsequently did.

King was the last person to speak at this rally. He spoke for 16 minutes. You can read a printed copy of his speech in less than 10. Using carefully crafted sentences, King outlined his vision of an American in which people of all races, colors and creeds could live in a land of “liberty and justice for all.” That wasn’t the case in 1963. King’s ideas weren’t popular in

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many segments of American society. But they were part of his dream– hence the title of his talk was “I have a dream.”

My dreams for Canada in 2023 aren’t nearly as grandiose as King’s 1963 dreams for America. But I have a few– and beginning this week, I will share a few with you.

I dream of a Canada in which ideals are balanced with common sense. We need to see a radical shift in the way leaders lead. Over the past 45 years, I have worked with some of the finest leaders anyone would ever want to meet.

They care deeply for those they are elected to serve. They believe in collaboration; in talking with people; in working together to find lasting, sustainable solutions to problems that just

won’t go away.

I have great faith in our ability, as Canadians, to solve any problem that comes our way. But we need to sit with each other, talk with each other and listen to what others have to say. God gave us two eyes and two ears– but only one tongue. He expects us to spend far more time listening to others and looking at their ideas than talking about our own.

Think for a moment of how this change of style could transform our society?

How many labor disputes could be avoided if representatives of workers and owners could sit across a table and say: “Look. These are the market conditions we face. The company needs to make a profit and the workers

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deserve a raise. How can we work together to do what is best for all of us?” This will take a lot of hard work and some major adjustments in attitude; but it can, and I believe it must happen.

Or suppose a government minister was to sit down with those who live near a dangerous intersection and asked them what changes they would suggest to improve its safety? Out of the many suggestions that would be given, one that is both sensible and cost effective could emerge that would satisfy all who use those roads.

It’s time we realized that our adversarial style of leadership (us against them– we are right they are wrong) has left us with a legacy of disgust, distrust and national debt from which it will be very difficult (some would say impossible) to recover.

But we are not without hope. God offers us his wisdom to help us work through the challenges we face. But we must ask for his advice. Then we must listen to what he says and obey.

The boys of summer

The Carberry U-9 boys baseball team may not have known for certain who won, but it was three cheers for the visiting Glenboro team at the end of their game on Thursday, May 31. The three run homer by Cayden Chandler at the end of the game had them as excited as any pennant winner.

The Margaret Laurence Home (MLH) is now officially open for the summer season. We have already had many visitors from Neepawa as well as around Manitoba, even as far away as Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. We have a busy summer planned, with our annual used book sale, our second annual Manawaka Garden pARTy in July, and a craft sale in the fall.

If you haven’t visited the Margaret Laurence Home in a while, we invite you to check out our new Somaliland display! Our latest display showcases African artifacts such as Gangre, which are shoes made from animal hide and Alool, local woven textile. These items were donated by Cabdi Jaamac, a big fan of Margaret Laurence, who grew up in Somaliland, and traveled all the way from Bristol, England to Neepawa last August.

Our used book sale is being held on Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This has been an annual fundraiser for us for several years, and it always has been a really popular event in town. We are accepting donations of gently used books up until June 15. We are open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It is best to use our back door when dropping off your donations.

Our second annual art in the garden event is being held on Saturday, July 15. The Manawaka Garden pARTy is a fun-filled event that features art from a variety of local artists, on display in different beautifully landscaped gardens in and around Neepawa. People in attendance will have a chance to tour all the gardens and admire the artwork throughout the day, starting at 9:00 a.m. up until 3:00 p.m. Garden passes will be available starting July 8 at our gift shop or on the day of the event, at the Margaret Laurence Home, until 2:00 p.m. The cost of the garden pass is $20.00. We currently have two locations confirmed and are looking for one more. If you have a backyard garden that you would like to celebrate with art work, please contact Brenda via email at mlaurencehome@gmail.com or give us a call at 204-476-3612. If you are an artist that would like to participate, please email us, and include four or five photos of your work.

Our third annual Fall Craft Sale is being held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Legion Hall. We are looking for vendors with handmade items, farmer’s market goods, as well as direct sales. If you are interested in booking a table, please email us and we will send you an application.

The purpose of these events is to raise funds to aid the continued maintenance of the historic building. For further inquiries or participation for said events, feel free to email the house at mlaurencehome@ gmail.com or give us a call us at 204-476-3612.

We welcome everyone to stop by for a visit and take a tour of the beautiful home constructed in 1895. We look forward to seeing you!

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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale

Forecasting the weather

Meteorologists forecast the weather by compiling measurable data about the current state of the atmosphere conditions from around the world using such things as earth orbiting satellites and pulse-Doppler radar. Long before we had meteorologists we had weather lore that were based on observation and often told in rhymes. “Evening red and morning gray, will set the traveler on his way; but evening gray and morning red, will bring down rain upon his head.” Other rhymes predicting the weather: When “windows won’t open, and the salt clogs the shaker, the weather will flavour the umbrella maker.” Halos around the sun or moon are caused by moisture in the air and generally mean rain or snow in the next day or two. That is how this rhyme came to be. “Circle round the moon, rain or snow soon.” Smoke from a fire that does not rise indicates a low pressure front moving in usually meaning wet weather so “When smoke descends, good weather ends.”

Humans have observed animal activities to predict weather for a long time. Animals are highly attuned to their surroundings and changes in air pressure affect them. These behavior changes can be a signal to the coming changes in the weather. Birds become quiet before a storm. The singing stops and they tend to gather together and roost in the trees. When spiders sense higher humidity, they are apt to stay put as high humidity causes their webs to absorb moisture and break. This leads to this rhyme, “If spiders are spinning their webs, look for dry weather ahead.” Flying insects such as butterflies, moths and bees don’t fare well in the atmosphere before a storm as the higher humidity causes moisture to condense on their wings and body hair making flight difficult. So before the rain appears they have already headed home. “When bees come out of the hive, it’s a good day to be alive.” Cows usually group together and lie down facing the same way in their pasture before a rainstorm. As well you will see them scratching their ears as the hairs in their ears respond to changes in the atmospheric pressure making their ears itchy.

Perhaps surprisingly, most of this “folk wisdom” is really quite accurate, and has a lot of science behind it. Weather clues are all around us. When I predict the weather, 50% of the time, I am right all the time! Whatever the weather may be we still have to make meals. This salad asparagus salad is good for you and plain just good. To make it a complete meal add some cooked ham or chicken. Enjoy!

Asparagus and pasta salad

3 cups uncooked Rotini pasta

1 lb. asparagus spears, washed and tough ends snapped off

1 large stalk celery, diced

1 small red pepper, diced

2 green onions, finely sliced

1/3 English cucumber, diced

Carberry RCMP locate missing dirt biker

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A missing dirt biker has been found safe after an intensive search by Carberry RCMP.

On Monday, June 5 at around 8:30 a.m., Police received a call related to a missing 61-year-old man in the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

In their media statement, RCMP said that the man went for a ride on the dirt bike trails surrounding his rural residence on the evening of Sunday, June 4 and that he had not returned home.

Police immediately set out to search the area on quads and a side-by-side.

Officers searched more than 30 square kilometres of trails and terrain when they noticed a tire path and followed it.

The missing dirt bike was found off the trail and police say it appeared to have been in a collision.

The driver of the dirt bike was found shortly after at 2:30 p.m. with significant, but non-lifethreatening injuries. He was carried from the trail and then transported for medical attention.

“We are so relieved that this ended well,” said Cpl. Grant Campbell of the Carberry RCMP. “He was out in the bush overnight with no food or water suffering from pretty serious injuries. We knew the urgency of the situation as soon as it was called in and worked hard to find him.

I am so glad that we were able to get to him in time, that he can go home and recuperate, and hopefully head out on the trails again soon.”

Dressing:

1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1 clove of garlic, minced

2 Tbsp. fresh chopped dill or basil

1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta according to directions, rinse with cold water, drain and add to a large bowl. Cook the asparagus in water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Dry the asparagus on a paper towel. Cut asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces on an angle and add to the bowl. Add the celery, pepper, onion and cucumber to the bowl. Blend together the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Neepawa HyLife serves up food on wheels

Season Tickets are on sale for $140 for the 28 home games. For a limited time, until Father’s Day on June 18, the purchase price includes a $40 coupon that can be used to purchase team hats, clothing and merchandise at the Team Store. Tickets can be purchased at the Titans Store at the Yellowhead, the Neepawa Banner & Press or by calling 1-431-351-2274

E-transfer will also be accepted by sending to neepawatitans@wcgwave.ca

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Top photo: Representatives from HyLife, along with Freshmart owner Manoj Zalavadiya collaborated on a community barbecue on Friday, June 2 in Neepawa. Bottom left:

of the eager families that showed up to order some freshly cooked food at the HyLife food truck. Bottom right: Order up! A HyLife staff member passes a

order through the window. Right: One of HyLife’s skilled grillers keeps a careful eye on the food as it cooks.

Memorable ways to celebrate

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Dads do a lot for their families, and Father’s Day is the perfect time to acknowledge those efforts. The days when dads would receive a colorful necktie for Father’s Day are largely (and, for fathers, thankfully) a relic of the past. Modern Father’s Day celebrations tend to involve more careful planning, and the following are some ways to make this year’s day for dads one to remember.

• Take Dad on a tour through his own history. The popularity of genealogy has skyrocketed over the last decade-plus, as various firms have made it easier than ever for individuals to trace their family histories. If Dad counts himself among the millions across the globe interested in their family histories, moms and kids can work together to create a virtual tour through that history. Present the history as a printed book or as a video, sharing interesting things you learned about Dad’s ancestors but also highlighting key moments in his life. This presentation can be accompanied by a subscription to a genealogy service and a tour of some of Dad’s childhood haunts before the family enjoys brunch or dinner

in the neighborhood where Dad grew up.

• Take to the great outdoors. Father’s Day is celebrated in mid-June, making the day a perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors (weather permitting). Plan a day around Dad’s favorite outdoor activity. If Dad is an avid fisherman, book a family outing on a charter boat so Dad can focus on catching fish and not navigating. If Dad loves being in natural settings, camp out the night before Father’s Day so he can wake up to the sound of birds chirping in the crisp morning air. If Dad has a favorite baseball team, take him out to the ballgame so he can soak up some Father’s Day sun.

• Appeal to Dad’s inner adventurer. Some Dads may just want to relax on Father’s Day, while others may prefer a more adventurous celebration.

If Dad falls into the latter group, book a fun and adventurous activity the whole family can enjoy together. A kayaking trip, a skydiving session, a

Dear dads, Thank you for reading the paper so religiously that it’s basically a stereotype!

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2023 MJHL Draft held in Winnipeg

Neepawa selects eight players

Carberry wins big in Neepawa

Late game grand slam seals the win for the Royals

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A grand slam home run from Phil Wells secured the 9-2 win for the Carberry Royals on Friday, June 2, against the Neepawa Cubs. The victory was Carberry’s second of the week, as they had also defeated the Minnedosa Mavericks 13-7 on May. 31. These recent results improved the Royals regular season record in the Santa Clara Baseball League to 2-3.

Last year’s league MVP Craig Casto, meanwhile, went 1-for-2 for the Neepawa Cubs during the game, drawing a walk, stealing a pair of bases.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Interlake Lightning forward Noah Oughton was the top pick in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s (MJHL) Bantam Draft on Sunday, June 5. The 15-year-old St. Laurent product was selected first overall by the Winnipeg Freeze.

As for the Neepawa Titans, they had the fourth pick in the first round and chose 16-year-old Jack Clark of the Southwest Cougars. Clark had 18 points (9 goals - 9 assists) for Southwest in 39 games last year.

To go along with the selection of Clark, seven other players were chosen by the Titans on Sunday. Those players were Aiden Laing of Brandon (15th overall), Pembina Valley’s Jaxon Hildebrand (18th), Chase Cochrane of Yellowhead (42nd), Shea Chornley of the Winnipeg Bruins (46th), Eastman’s Cameron Sylvester (58th), Connor Hoemson of the Westman Ice Bandits (71st) and Interlake’s Cole Swanson (74th). Of the eight elected players for Neepawa, six are forwards, while two play on defence.

Pair of Yellowhead Chiefs selected

It was a relatively quiet year for the U18 Yellowhead Chiefs on MJHL Draft Day, as just two players were selected. To go along with Neepawa’s pick of defenceman Chase Cochrane in the third round, forward Brad Brandon was taken in the sixth round by the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Chiefs forward Addison McIntosh of Neepawa, was auto-protected by the Titans the previous week, and was therefor not draft eligible.

Cody Pasowisty tracks down a ground ball, during Neepawa’s game against Carberry.

Portage 17-6 Neepawa

Earlier in the week, the Neepawa Cubs headed down the highway to Portage la Prairie, to face the Padres. While all of Portage’s bats seemed to be on point during the game, it was Tanner Boyle who had the most memorable outing. Boyle was a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate, while adding three RBIs. Teammate Joey Moffatt also had three runs batted in, and was 4-for-5 at bat.

As for Neepawa, Lincoln Murray had the best effort out there for the Cubs, going 2-for-3 at the plate with three runs and one RBI.

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GRAPHIC COURTESY OF THE MANITOBA JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

Cubs second baseman

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

A late game grand slam home run from Carberry’s Phil Wells secured the 9-2 win for the Royals over the Neepawa Cubs on Friday, June 2.

SCBL Batting Stats

Classifieds

Obituary

Detlef von Halle

May 1, 1960-May 27, 2023

Unexpectedly on Saturday May 27, 2023, Detlef von Halle, beloved husband of Lisa, passed away at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Donations in memory of Detlef may be made to the Brandon Humane Society 220017th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7M6 or Funds for Furry Friends, #208-740 Rosser Ave. Brandon, MB R7A 0K9.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com.

Arrangements with Memories Chapel, Brandon, 1-855-727-0330.

Violet Mary Anderson

Violet Mary Anderson passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. She was born May 12, 1931 in Birtle, Manitoba to John and Zoe Suddaby. She grew up on the family farm in Birtle during the depression. She furthered her education at the General Hospital in Winnipeg, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1952.

In 1952, Vi and her friend came to work at the Gladstone Health Center. Working as a nurse, she had a patient who had burnt his hands. The patient turned out to be Harvey Anderson, her future husband.

They were married on November 6th , 1954 in Birtle MB. Together they raised 4 children. Vi worked in many positions and places including, Public Health, Gladstone Health Center and Neepawa’s Eastview Lodge. The final 25 years of her career were in the position as Charge Nurse in Portage la Prairie’s Lion’s Prairie Manor. Here, she met many friends who continued to visit well after her retirement.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, walking, crossword puzzles and watching curling and Wheel of Fortune. She was also interested in world affairs and enjoyed playing bridge.

She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. A celebration of Vi’s life will be held at the United Church in Gladstone, Manitoba on Friday June 9th at 2 pm.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone – MacGregor in care of arrangements.

Fokko Peter Buurma

Born March 22, 1964 in Bunderhammrick Germany

Came to Canada with the Germany Military 1987 met his wife of 34 years in Nov 1987 and were married in March 1989. They remained in Canada living outside of Shilo, Fokko got out of the military and in 1993 they purchased Betty’s Parents place where they still reside. Also that year they had their first child Tess then in 1996 Thomas, 2000 Nicole.

He worked at Shilo Farms til 1996 then became an owner/ partner in Mid-Plains Implements where he remained until he retired Dec 31, 2022 (26 years) Fokko was a great community volunteer in many communities- Carberry & Area community Foundation, Carberry 4-H beef clubinvolved in building the new 4-H barn. Carberry Legion where he was currently President.

Brookdale Mens Curling Club and Community Centre involved in Building the new curling club and more.

Shilo Service Club member

Left to mourn wife Betty, children Tess (Matt) Granddaughter Braelynn, Thomas (Skylar), Nicole (Dustin) Sister in Germany Herma (Horst) Kathrin, Evelyn, Emma, Jason + Heiko.

In-laws Hank + Grace Loewen, Ed Loewen, Elaine +Brien Powles, Dave + Donna Loewen, Ken Loewen + Geneane Feland, Irv + Loi Loewen and many nieces and nephews.

Pre - deceased

Parents Fokko +Klasine Buurma

Parents in- law Henry +Katie Loewen

Sister-in-law Edna Loewen

Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday Noon

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

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

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

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

Yard Sale

3 Family Yard Sale, June 9 and 10. Friday 4-8 and Saturday 8-2. Lots of antiques. 12 Adams Ave. Neepawa.

Personal

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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 Notice

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

Obituary

Christopher Rogers

Christopher Rogers of Portage La Prairie, MB passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 53 years.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Chris' life will be held at the family farm at Silver Ridge, MB at a later date.

Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Chris to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba.

Sneath-Strilchuk -McCreary Chapel 204-835-2004 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

Barbara Mae Kushner

Barbara Mae Kushner (Bobbie) peacefully entered into rest at the age of 76 years old, at the Neepawa General Hospital with family by her side. Barbara is survived by her three children: Tom (Audra), Miles ( Bonnie), and Shelley. She had 7 grandchildren: Justin (Bree), Hollie (Emilio), Cassidy (Kai), Jordan (Ryan), Jesse (Mykayla), Megan (Brenden), Katie (Eric). She also had 4 great grandchildren: Deklan, Madison, Cooper and Bo. She is survived also by brothers and sister: Ted, Sid (Maureen), George, Sue (Mike) and brother and sister in laws: Linda, Donna, Merv (Barb), Joe and David as well as numerous nieces and nephews by whom she will be remembered fondly. Barb is predeceased by her late husband Tony Kushner, parents and in laws: Edith and Robert Mathers and Harry and Helen Kushner. She is also predeceased by brothers and sister: Bill, Russell, Glenda and brother and sister in laws: Frank, Stanley, Myra, Shirley and Lorraine.

Barb was born in Abbotsford, British Columbia to the late Edith and Robert Mathers. After receiving her high school diploma, Barb made a celebratory graduation trip to Manitoba to visit her Aunt which led to the meeting of her husband, Tony. They settled down on the family farm north of Glenella where they raised their three children. On October 9, 2022 Tony and Barb had been married for 57 joyful years!

Barb had many jobs in her life but her most notable job was at the Glenella School in the Turtle River School Division. She spent 26 years as the secretary and touched many lives along the way. She was well loved and continued substitute teaching after retirement in the surrounding schools and colonies. After many failed attempts, she was finally convinced to retire for good and her and Tony moved to a lovely condo in Neepawa.

Barb enjoyed gardening, crocheting, cooking/baking (we will miss her famous meatballs), bingo, and visits in the carport from friends and family near and far. The coffee was always on and she opened her heart and her home to anyone that stopped by.

One of the greatest joys in her life were her grandkids and great grandkids, whom she always loved to spoil in any way she could. Barb had patience and grace in whatever she did and she had love in her heart for everyone around her. Every conversation with her was a breathe of fresh air, a new perspective, and an encouraging pep talk. She always calmly knew the right thing to say to subside your worries. She was inspiring by her kindness, irreplaceable by her gentleness and a true gem in all our lives. Her memory and life’s greatest lessons will live on for generations to come. She will be missed deeply, as she has made the world a better place to many. We love you forever and always!

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

Notice

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

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 ––––––––––

Help Wanted

Slaughterhouse Butcher/ Labourer. Duties include cutting/packing/slaughter/deliveries. Experience an asset, but not required. Applicant needs to be physically fit, able to work in both warm and cool environment. Starting wage between 16 and 20/hr based on experience. Please apply to BJPACKERS@MTS.NET OR 204-268-3056.

Livestock

Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson. Minnedosa. 204-867-7315 or 204-867-2627

Polled red yearling simmental bulls. Semen Tested. Acomb Valley, Minnedosa 867-2203

For Rent

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

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.

On June 13 we would like to wish Rose Jones a Happy

95th Birthday!

The family of Marion Barber would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, kindness and support with the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Words alone cannot express the gratitude for all the food, cards, phone calls, texts, visits, donations and flowers. Thanks to Bob and staff at Clarke's Funeral Home, Rev. Chris Evetts, musician Bev Wolfe, Heart and Soul Balance for the amazing flowers and the United Church Ladies for serving the lunch. Also, special thanks to John and Audrey Bender for always being there for mom and our family.

“As we loved her, so will we miss her”.

Don Barber, Gerald, Gary, Michelle, Diane and families

Thank You

I would like to thank Dr. Milligan and the wonderful staff at the Neepawa Health Centre for the excellent care I received on my recent stay. To Dr. Raabe and his team of surgeons at the St. Boniface Hospital, you were amazing! To my family and friends for their love and support during my hospital say and since coming home. The cards, flowers, gifts, food brought to our home and phone calls, were much appreciated. The many frozen prepared dinners (Sharon) were delightful! Thanks to Diane Hobbs for the lift chair it is awesome! Blessings.

Bev Dinsdale Blake

For Sale

ATV’S, ATV’S, ATV’S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adults ATV’S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV’S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS

ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS

$299. Kids ATV $999, Kids dirt bike $1199, Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $8999. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

For Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Find

it

In loving memory of James (Jim) Gwyer who passed away June 10, 2022 1 year ago. Do not stand at my grave and weep For it is not there where I sleep I am a thousand winds that softly blow

I am the diamond's glint on freshly fallen snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain

I am the soft and gentle rain

When you wake in the early morning hush I am the soft and gentle rain

When you wake in the early morning hush

I am the softly uplifting rush of quiet song birds in circling flight I am the first star that shines in the night Do not stand at my grave and cry For I am not there, I did not die. Sadly missed and ever remembered by his wife.

Jarvis

Trucking Ltd,

Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

Maintenance Worker - PAINTER (Licensed Trades)

Full Time - Permanent - 12 months per year

The school division has a central maintenance shop in Minnedosa, MB with 6.0 FTE Maintenance Workers (Licensed Trades and Unlicensed Trades) who maintain 12 schools and Division office and shop buildings.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Staff Positions link.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

BOOKKEEPER/ FINANCIAL MANAGER IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanical Contractor’s Office Neepawa, MB

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Five years of experience in accounting I bookkeeping

• Experience in computerized accounting software

• Experience in reconciling various financial accounts

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills / Microsoft Office program skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP (general acceptable accounting procedures)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective in working in team environment

• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to Multi-task

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (an asset but not mandatory)

• Experience in leadership role

• Experience with Sage 300 (ACCPAC)

• Experience in job cost accounting

• Experience in construction accounting Wages based on experience, excellent benefit package

and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Please email resumes to: dphillips@nphltd.ca or mail to: Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

HAY FOR TENDER Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is offering hay for tender in the following municipalities:

NORTH ESTIMATED AC

Clanwilliam-Erickson

SW9-17-18 ............................................109

Harrison-Park

SE3-18-19 ...............................................88

SW13-19-22 ............................................62

W

½ 30-17-20 ........................................179

N ½ 12-18-21.........................................176

Minto-Odanah

SW5-14-17 ..............................................89

SW23-14-18 ............................................90

NW21-13-17 ..........................................120

N

½ 12-14-18.........................................161

SW2-14-18 ..............................................66

SW29-15-17 ............................................72

Oakview

SW16-15-19 ............................................32

NW8-14-22 ............................................103

SE1-14-20 ...............................................83

Riding Mountain West

NE12-19-27 .............................................32

NW16-19-27 ............................................76

SW24-19-27 ............................................64

Riverdale

SE26-12-20 .............................................87

Rossburn

W ½ of W31-19-23 ..................................93

SW16-20-24 ..........................................106

▪ Tenders close at noon on June 28, 2023. Tender to be made on a PER FIELD basis, based on a July 15th cutting date. Acres provided are an estimate only – bidders are urged to inspect the fields prior to bidding. Foot access only is permitted for field inspection.

▪ Bid sheets, special provisions and detailed ortho images of properties can be found at www.ducks.ca/resources/landowners or through the DUC office in Brandon. ▪ Producers wishing to submit a sealed bid or fax bid or email bid should complete the Bid Sheet and provide their name, phone number and price PER FIELD for the parcel(s) on which they are bidding. Please note: GST is to be included in your bid. Envelope, fax or email subject line should be marked “Tender”.

▪ Highest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Bids under $500.00 may not be accepted.

▪ Payment will be due upon notification of a successful bid. Field access will not be permitted until receipt of payment – NO EXCEPTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS

Phone: Cam OR Shannon at 204 285-9779

Fax: 204 727-6044 Toll-free: 1-866-251-3825

Email: du_brandon@ducks.ca

Unit 2, 545 Conservation Drive Brandon MB R7A 7L8

Help Wanted

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION CLEANER POSITIONS

PERMANENT 12-month

JobLocationHours per day Shift CleanerForrest,

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing

• Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current WHIMIS training and certification

• Prior work-related cleaning experience

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

The successful applicant will:

• work effectively under pressure, within defined timeframes and with a variety of people in a team environment

• work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information

• complete and maintain WHMIS certification

Training will be provided to the successful applicant.

Salary as per C.U.P.E. Collective Agreement: Cleaner $18.52 per hour

For further information please contact Mr. Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor at 204-867-2754 Ext. 239 fscott@rrsd.mb.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Applications will be reviewed on June 20, 2023.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following:

Sarah Woychyshyn

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: 867-2754 Fax: 867-2037

E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employment is conditional upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds

RURAL MUNICIPALITY

OF ALONSA

Zoning By-Law Amendments

Public Hearing - June 14, 2023 at 11AM

LOCATION CHANGE

New Location: Alonsa Community Centre #12 PTH 50 Alonsa, MB

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Help Wanted

FOODS

Production Worker

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our vision is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our team. HyLife creates limitless opportunities for passionate individuals, and we have an exciting new career opportunity located in Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour

PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 4000+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation

• Benefits package – dental coverage, vision care, extended health care, & more!

• Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

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

• Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. 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.

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

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

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location described below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect of the following matter: BYLAW NO. 17-2022 being a new Zoning By-Law for the Municipality of McCreary.

HEARING LOCATION:

Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers

432 First Avenue

McCreary, Manitoba

DATE & TIME:

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 1:00 P.M.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 17-2022

The intent of this By-Law is to adopt a Zoning By-Law for the amalgamated Municipality of McCreary. The proposed Zoning By-Law contains specific regulations governing all new buildings and structures, alterations, demolitions or relocations of existing buildings and structures. The Zoning By-Law will apply to all land located within the Municipality of McCreary.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Municipality of McCreary

Box 338 – 432 First Avenue

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 204-835-2309

A copy of the By-Law may be inspected at the office location noted above during regular office hours; Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 4:00pm. Copies will be made available upon request. Any person may make a representation regarding By-Law No. 17-2022 either in person or in writing at the public hearing. If you wish to attend the public hearing, please register in advance no later than Monday, June 12 by 4:00 pm. If you would like to submit written comments you may leave a paper copy at the Municipal Office or send via email to: municipality@mccrerary.ca

Help Wanted

invites applications for the permanent position of Full time Custodian at Neepawa Collegiate

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a full-time Custodial position at Neepawa Collegiate.

Duties include the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds under the direction of the Principal and/or Head Custodian.

Hours of work will be discussed and planned during the interview process.

The starting wage is $19.50 per hour. The Division offers a pension plan and other benefits.

Start date: Early July 2023, or as mutually agreed upon.

Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.

Applicants should state experience and include three references. Questions can be directed to the undersigned.

Deadline for application: NOON, Thursday, June 22, 2023

Send resumes marked “Neepawa Collegiate Custodian” to: Tyler Stewart

Maintenance Supervisor

Beautiful Plains School Division

Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Phone: (204) 476-2388 • Fax: (204) 476-3606

Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest.

Announcement

‘I never forgot that experience’

Continued from Page 1

While Celaire was at Rochester, he and his team took home second in the National Small Conference Athletic Association Championships.

It was during his off-season with the University of Regina in 1997, when Rough Riders chaplain and Athletes in Action Regina director Harold reached out to him. Through Athletes in Action, Celaire got his first taste of coaching.

“The experience of going to towns and small towns, seeing the impact of those programs in the community… that’s what did it for me,” Celaire shared. “I never forgot that experience.”

Celaire also worked as a youth minister in Winnipeg from 2002 to 2017, directing summer camps and local recreation activities, as well as mentoring youth with an emphasis on character development and leadership.

Beyond the city

After little BALLERS got it’s initial start last year, Celaire found himself once again looking at all of the towns in Manitoba. In them, he saw a need for younger kids to be able to learn about basketball.

“We had a feeling that the interest [in Neepawa] would be good for it. I’m aware of the Filipino community there, for example, and they have

such a great love of the sport,” Celaire enthused. “And, to my knowledge, there wasn’t a program like this that could be considered early childhood development for kids in those age ranges to participate in. That’s what led me to investigate a little further and see if there was a possibility of having a location there.”

Celaire was also encouraged by the mother of former Neepawa resident Dylan Holmberg. Dylan’s mother, Sharon, works at the Neepawa Hospital and has a daughter-in-law who works for little BALLERS. Celaire explained that Sharon had stopped by one of the clinics to visit and, upon seeing it in action, encouraged Celaire to pursue the program in Neepawa.

“That was the initial spark for me saying ‘Hm. Well, maybe I’ll go there,’” Celaire enthused. “And I’m glad I did, because the response has been really, really good.”

Celaire has been canvassing the community to gauge interest, collaborating with Neepawa’s Yvonne Sisley, who is now a coach, regional director and program coordinator for little BALLERS within the town.

“When Chad contacted me with hopes of bringing little BALLERS to Neepawa, I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it,” said Sisley. “It’s such a great program!”

Working together, Celaire and Sisley have organized a free day for

Aug. 12 at the gym in Hazel M. Kellington school. The day allows for parents to enroll their children and see the program at work first hand and decide if they’d like to register for the full program. Currently, the full program is being planned for the fall and would take place every Saturday at the same location.

Sisley will be aiding in the training of staff, with plans to step back afterwards and focus on her regional coordinator duties.

“Our goal is to hire maybe seven or eight coaches in Neepawa,” said Celaire. “We like to keep a high teacher-to-student ratio. So, generally, we have one teacher to five kids.”

Celaire added, “Our coaches also normally have an interest in childhood education, or have been a phys-ed teacher or a kinesiology major from university. So they’ve got a quality of coaching that is very good. We really stress the importance of encouragement, too.”

In the near future, Celaire also hopes to start up a location within Brandon.

Anyone interested in enrolling a child, learning more about the program, or to apply and become part of the coaching staff can do so via www.littleballersbasketball.com. Individuals are also welcome to reach out to Celaire via info@littleballersbasketball.com.

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as precious Neepawa Banner & Press in search of letters and photos for Remembrance Day

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Pictures are worth a thousand words, but those words are just as precious. That’s why, this year, the Neepawa Banner & Press would like to build this year’s Remembrance Day section on the theme “Letters to Home”. However, the assistance of those in our coverage area is needed.

If anyone has old letters from a family member, or family friend, who was enlisted overseas, or at home as an air trainer, etc., please bring them and any associated photos and background information to the Neepawa Banner & Press office at 423 Mountain Ave. Typed copies of letters and digital

copies of photos can also be received via newsroom@ neepawapress.com.

We would love to share and honour these stories. The deadline for hardcopy or scanned letters is Sept. 8, to allow for us to re-type them digitally. As well, to reach out to you if assistance with interpretation is needed. The deadline for pre-typed copies and photographs (physical or digital) is Oct. 6.

Note: A confirmation email will be sent to you upon receipt of any emailed materials. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please contact me at the Banner & Press office via 204-476-3401.

If a submission is unable to be used due to space restrictions, they will be saved for future use.