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By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
The 17th edition of the Manitoba Youth Round-up was held at Neepawa’s Stride Exhibition Park at the Beautiful Plains Ag Society on Aug. 2, 3 and 4, 2024.
Just over 100 youth and over 120 head of cattle were on display. The cattle quality was amazing and the skill and talent of the youth was outstanding.
Over the three days, the young people participated in many phases of learning about the cattle industry. They learned more about feeding and caring for livestock, grooming and showmanship with lots of fun events thrown in.
The pee-wee and junior members had a special session Saturday afternoon with over 50 kids making “sales talks” before a panels of judges. In the livestock industry, sales is an important aspect and it was obvious that some of the very young people had already leaned some sales skills. Many knew that sales requires clear speaking, a nice smile, shaking hands and being willing to “make a deal”.
The Round-up has been held at Neepawa for all 17 years and a feature of the Saturday evening was the Steak cook-off. Teams of youngsters of mixed ages prepared a steak supper with all the trimmings, a decorated dining table and a wide array of costumes for the servers. Teams of two adults assess the overall quality of the meal and declared a winner.
The Round-up featured all the regular cattle classes one would expect at a larger cattle show at Brandon Fair or Agribition and the quality of cattle was equal to any of the bigger shows.
The Round-up has been a beef and youth success story since its inception and it happens each year thanks to the work of over 15 volunteer committee members.
Following the conclusion of their 2024 fundraiser golf tournament last month, Stride Credit Union presented STARS Ambulance with a donation of $25,000.
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Stride Credit Union is thrilled to announce that, as a result of our 2024 fundraising golf tournament, we were able to present STARS Air Ambulance with a cheque for $25,000.
“Several of our staff have been personally affected by the service that STARS provides. It was an easy choice to support STARS and their efforts in our province. We had a perfect day for golf and we are overwhelmed by the support of our corporate sponsors, golfers and volunteers. Events like these are at the heart of what Stride is about and we are very proud to support such a worthy cause.”– Brent Budz, CEO, Stride Credit Union.
On Thursday, July 18, Stride Credit Union hosted a fundraising golf tournament at the beautiful Neepawa Golf and Country Club. Various local businesses contributed greatly
to the fundraising efforts. Stride would like to acknowledge the generosity of our corporate sponsors. Thanks to their support, the day was a huge success.
Platinum Sponsor: Keystone Sports Excellence Portage la Prairie Platinum Sponsor: Rob Smith and Sons Backhoe & Trucking Ltd.
Cart Sponsor: New Ground Meal Sponsor: McLaughlin GM Media Sponsor: Goldenwest Radio.
Gold Sponsors: SolutionsIT, Pro Image Signs, White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa-Gladstone COOP, MNP and ChristiansonTDS.
This year’s golf tournament saw 124 golfers tee off and enjoy the picturesque, but challenging, Neepawa golf course. Thank you to all of our golfers for participating and to Landon Cameron and his staff at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club for their hard work.
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care to Manitobans and has proven to be a much needed resource for rural Manitobans. STARS is a charitable, non-profit organization that responds to community needs. They rely on a funding model that blends support from several sources, including events like our golf tournament.
“The contributions from the tournament not only help us equip our critical care crew with the tools they need, but it also funds vital training programs, and extends far beyond immediate medical care. Nobody that flies with STARS will ever receive a bill, thanks to our generous donors. Stride’s commitment to their communities is so inspiring and this tournament is a perfect example of that in motion.”– Angele Cuthbertson, Donor Relations & Development, MB Foundation, STARS.
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A new feature began taking shape at Neepawa’s Riverside Cemetery last week. This was the new Legion Memorial area. Seasonal staff were hard at work and, as of a public statement made by the Town of Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 1, a total of 400 stones had been laid for the commemorative area.
The stones being laid also hold significance, as they are repurposed, old markers that were used on the graves that had annual plantings.
“We are repurposing, recycling and keeping a bit of our history,” the statement said. The Town also reported that changes and additions made to Riverside, including this latest one, have been met with a warm welcome.
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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Wednesday, August 9, 1899
P.W. Lipke has added a second forge to his blacksmith shop on Mountain Avenue and secured the services of Horace Hoole, late of Winnipeg. Mr. Hoole was 14 years employed in the the railway shops in England and is therefore a reliable acquisition to Mr. Lipke’s shop.
Dr. Sharmon, dentist, who has been practicing his profession at the west end of the M. & N. W. railway, was drowned in Shoal Lake on Monday morning about 11 o’clock. The deceased was out in a small boat. He was heard to give one shout, fall over into the water and rose no more. His father and mother are residents of Rossburn.
A petition is being circulated to have the sidewalk widened from eight to twelve feet from the corner of Brown’s store to the
corner of Burley’s lumber yard. As this is really the busiest part of the town, especially on mail days, the scheme ought to meet with a hearty support.
A proposal to establish a parcel delivery in town is being discussed. Instead of each firm being under the expense of keeping independent horses and rigs one could be so employed as to meet the demands of all.
The Dauphin Press says one of the enterprising citizens of Ste. Rose du Lac recently started a duck farm.
100 years ago, Tuesday, August 5, 1924
Franklin: Perhaps it may be due to our altitude, but it is notable that excessive evaporation of gasoline is frequently reported by owners of automobiles. Some are unkind enough to hint that it leaks into cans.
Franklin: A collie pup nine months old is not supposed to be so fleet footed as a hound, but it ran down
a jack rabbit on the sport ground the other day.
75 years ago, Thursday, August 12, 1949
James Henry Monnington, well known citizen of Neepawa and one of the Dominion’s oldest Legion members, marked his 91st birthday at his home here yesterday. Mr. Monnington is a charter member of the Veteran’s Association and has participated in Legion Decoration Day Services here and in Winnipeg for many years…
Born on the Isle of Man. Aug. 10, 1858. Mr. Monnington arrived in Winnipeg in 1882. He helped build the first curb along Main Street and assisted in the construction of Ashdown’s Hardware Store.
The Riel Rebellion in 1883 saw him fighting Indians, in true pioneer fashion. He was with the 90th regiment– now the Royal Winnipeg Rifles–when he had joined the year before.
inflation in 1974? This graphic is part of a
ad from Safeway, featuring some ‘heros’ for that particular purpose! in the Aug. 8 edition of the Neepawa Press.
50 years ago, Thursday, August 8, 1974
Alonsa area residents and local officials are pleased with the results of a cleanup program organized to remove and clean up after an infestation of forest tent caterpillar in the Alonsa area late in June.
The cleanup program provided for the hiring of highschool students from Alonsa and district to wash walls and remove caterpillars and cocoons of pupating caterpillars from about 160 houses and yards in the Alonsa area. Through the Youth Secretariat 35 students aged 14 to 17 were hired. They worked during the first two weeks of July and were paid $2.15 an hour.
20 years ago, Monday, August 9, 2004
The explosion of a natural gas pipeline that forced the evacuation of 100 residents in the Brookdale area two
years ago could have been avoided, a new report says.
The report, released last week by the Transportation Safety Board, said cracks that caused the Apr. 14, 2002 pipeline blast could have been detected with more up-to-date equipment.
It also found natural gas was allowed to escape for eight minutes more than necessary because monitoring equipment used by TransCanada Pipelines didn’t alert company staff in Calgary control centre that a rupture had occurred.
The report said TransCanada Pipelines was aware the segment of pipe that ruptured was sus-
ceptible to stress cracks, but didn’t have the appropriate diagnostic tools that could have prevented them, and in turn, prevented the blast.
According to the report, TransCanada’s monitoring software wasn’t designed to alert the company’s control centre to serious problems as they occurred.
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.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
Proverbs 22:22 (The Living Bible)
By Chad Carpenter
The Town of Jasper is but the latest victim of a wildfire. The Jasper situation is really bad, with hundreds of homes burned and the whole town evacuated.
Many years ago, it was pointed out to the federal government that a national wild fire strategy was needed. How many more homes and businesses have to be destroyed before reality sets in and solutions come to the surface?
I could be way wrong, and would welcome being corrected, but it seems to me that Parks Canada’s efforts to do anything in a correct, pro-active and effective way is lacking in evidence.
I am told by people familiar with the Jasper situation that Parks Canada has been warned for years about how dangerous the dried out dead trees affected by the pine beetle are to the environment. Once the pine beetle has been in a stand of trees the only way to reduce the fire hazard is to harvest them for lumber, for biofuel or to clean burn the area. Clean burn takes out all the little bugs, birds and animals too, so that’s another problem. Some forest areas are almost impossible to access so that is admittedly another problem
From my observations, Parks Canada stumbles around under a burden of internal incompetence and on-going political interference. The politicians, who often don’t know much, are backed by bureaucrats who are more interested in hiring by quota than by competence. It’s a bad mix where citizens, residents and businesses are all seen as annoying hindrances to a political agenda dreamed up
by people who are not affected by the outcomes.
There’s also a misconception about Canadian forests, at least prairie forests. There are no “old growth” forests on the prairies. Well, very few anyway. When the buffalo roamed and the indigenous people hunted them, there were very few trees. Between lightning strikes and strayed campfires, the trees never got going very well. When European settlers came, the prairies were, well prairie, with few trees anywhere. Yearly wild fires didn’t mix well with log/sod cabins, fences and crops so vigorous fire control attempts were imminent. Fire guards were plowed, vigilant watch was kept and the dreaded prairie fires were largely controlled. Trees grew more readily, although a lot were cut down for lumber and firewood over the decades
I guess my point is that Parks Canada is chasing a myth, that is that everything has to be left to nature. I disagree. Trees need to be harvested or burned from time to time. Property needs to be protected. Lightning can’t be controlled but fire fighting could be more effective if the proper planning and resources were applied. It’s very costly to do fire control
but who is going to pay for the re cent disaster in Jasper. Individuals will bear a terrible emotional and financial load but so will taxpayers and the insurance buyers. You can bet that insurance rates will be higher for everyone after the Jasper disaster. I get very upset when I see how little leadership is provided by our governments. I see a lot of chasing around after some Zebra mussels or pretending that trees live forever as long as we close our eyes and minds. Perhaps the Canadian Forestry Service needs to be strengthened.
A good start to a national forestry policy would be a major house cleaning in the bureaucracies at PC and CFS as the forest isn’t the only place where there seems to be a lot of dead wood.But I think the big housecleaning that is required is the mentality of politicians. They are very reluctant to spend tens of millions of dollars to reduce forest fire risk in the future...but,... they are very happy to show up with cheques worth of hundreds of millions to give to communities impacted by a forest fire.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the newspaper staff.
Walking has always been an activity that relaxed and rejuvenated me. From childhood on being outdoors, walking with a purpose or aimlessly, is a part of my daily routine. Years ago, when the farm at Riding was home, a set of bachelor brothers would stop their beloved blue truck, roll down the window and ask if I was ok. I always assured them that I was just out walking. It became their habit to still stop, but after the window was open, to look me in the eye, chortle, and say- just walking…A concept that appeared to be foreign to them! The walk the other day included the loop around the Back Forty Bike Park. I was pleased to see riders out enjoying the trails. One young lad, under the guidance of an adult, attempted a steep incline. He didn’t quite make it, and needed a helping hand up. As I witnessed the care provided, and the new route carefully chosen, I wished for an opportunity to speak to them. The scene took me back to my early days of bike riding; borrowing a neighbour’s bike to learn. The soil in the area was sandy and therefore one needed strength and endurance to get anywhere. There was the summer we visited cousins living in Charleswood- back when it was almost rural- and my first experience riding on pavement, and down an incline! Let’s just say there was an inglorious dismount involved! Which was a practice run for the bike and barge tour that my friend and I enjoyed in Holland to celebrate my seventieth birthday. There was also an inglorious dismount involved- much to the consternation of the owners of the bike, and my co-riders. Not certain who was more worried at that point! It is safe to say that one bruises more easily as one ages, for I sported several magnificent blacks and blues.
The walk led me through an area of dried grasses. I could smell fall in the air. The golden rod and asters were reminders of the season as well. The chokecherries are beginning to turn, and the swallows assembling on the lines. I’m not quite ready for a change in seasons….. My favourite section of the trail is through the tall trees, just east of the cemetery. Miss Daisy and Henry Hoover (former beloved dogs) loved this area as well and would break into a run- up the hill preferably. Arie (current canine companion) doesn’t like the shaded trail at all. There is a contest of wills before we enter from the north, and her resistance continues until we hit the clearing. No amount of calm explanation calms her, obedience and a strong hand on the leash do win. I have no idea what causes her hesitancy. That is the only portion of the trail we walk that she doesn’t like.
The days slip away like pearls off a broken strand. Each one is precious and rare. It is time walking that allows me to meet the pressures of the days and weeks. It is time walking that allows me to take note of the changing scenes. It is time walking that allows me to continue to be me.
Ihave never been a huge fan of social media.
I recently closed my Facebook account (I still use Instagram) and have become very selective in the content I watch on YouTube.
I follow several “Do It Yourself” channels, hosted by wood and metal workers, and small farmers using sustainable practices to improve their soil, control weeds and conserve moisture. I have used some of their ideas in my flower gardens, with amazing results.
One of my favourite presenters visits communities throughout the United States, filming and then posting videos of small museums and other attractions. His programs are well researched, and show immense respect for the places he visits and the stories he tells. His videos enable me to visit more communities and see more attractions than I will ever be able to visit in person; which is why I like them so much.
Our family farm is just over three miles east of
the CN Rail main line between Calgary and Edmonton. My brothers and I would often watch freight trains and Dayliner passenger trains as they passed through my home town. I have been a rail fan ever since.
Today, thanks to minuteby-minute videos taken from the Engineers’ cabs on modern trains, I can travel through communities in Europe, the United States and Canada; seeing the natural beauty that train crews see every day, and experiencing some of the dangers they face as they move huge, heavy trains along their routes. If at all possible, I avoid posts that deal with politics, religion and endless debates over social, political and religious issues. I have no desire to listen to or watch people attack and
condemn those who do not share their political or religious views; or continue the endless debate on the best ways to deal with climate change, pandemics, etc.
These debates divide society into two groups. One group (about 10 per cent of the population) do the debating. As for the rest of us (the 90 per cent), the more we listen to those debates, the greater the chance that we will become people like St. Paul described in Ephesians 4; people who are “tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming.”
St. Paul offers us a way to avoid being taken in by people’s trickery and deceit: “(By) speaking the truth in love,” he says, “we must grow up in every way into him who is the head,
into Christ...” (Ephesians 4:14-15)
In today’s world, we no longer talk about absolute truth. We talk about “your” truth, “my” truth, or “his” truth, “her” truth, or “their truth.” If we don’t like what someone says, we say: “They just spoke ‘their’ truth.” So we can ignore it and move on; thinking what we want to think, saying what we want to say and living however we choose to live.
But God demands that we speak “the” truth. And “the” truth we must speak is that our world is filled with people whose thoughts, words and deeds have been corrupted by sin. And the only way to solve the problems our world faces is for us to turn from our sins, believe in Jesus Christ and let God, by his Spirit, change how we think, speak and live. You won’t see many people sharing that truth on social media. It’s not a popular truth. But it is “the” truth. It is the truth we need to hear-and the truth we need to heed.
Thumbs up to Terry Bradley for his thumbs down to the Town of Neepawa for not fixing the streets (Aug. 2 edition). Band-aids do not work and most sidewalks are just as bad. Kinsmen Kourts 1 Residents Neepawa, Mb
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In the back row: Mac Ramsay, Arnold May, Rod Baker, Larry Jakubowski, Bill Thorn, Gerry Thorn, Edwin May and Joey Jakubowski. Second: Eunice Mack, Phyllis Poole, Lorraine Martin, Sheila Alexander, Joan Ramsay, Anna May, Betty Byram and Pat Peace (teacher).
Third row: Roy Poole, Leslie May, Arlene Poole, Lois Baker, Lynne Byram, Kathy Baker, Lloyd Mack and Stewart Poole.
According to the Manitoba Historical Society, the Auburn School District was established in August of 1882. It operated its school (Auburn School No. 146) at three locations in the Rural Municipality of North Cypress through the years. First at NE2712-15W, then at SW27-12-15W and lastly, as of 1908, the village of Oberon. After the district dissolved in 1967, the building was moved to a farmyard in the municipality of North CypressLangford in 1977.
It is no secret that one of the most loved flavours is chocolate. Chocolate, derived from the seed of the cacao tree, was used by the Mayan culture, as early as the sixth century AD. The Mayans and Aztecs believed the cacao bean had magical, or even divine properties; a gift from the Gods. Cacao beans were considered valuable enough to be used as currency. Chocolate was originally a bitter drink as sugar was not added. Columbus was the person to introduce the bitter drink to Europe where it soon became a luxury item associated with wealth and status. Spain was the first country to consume cacao in a sweetened form, adding sugar or honey to taste.
The cacao tree produces large cacao pods, each containing 20-60 cacao beans surrounded by a sweet-tasting pulp. The cacao beans are fermented, dried, and roasted to develop the rich flavor. Once roasted, the beans are cracked open to remove the outer shell, revealing the kernel inside. The kernels are ground to form a pasty fluid chocolate liquor. To produce the chocolate bars which we are all familiar with, cocoa liquor is combined with extra cocoa butter, sugar, milk and stabilizers. Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids and cocoa butter, resulting in a more intense and bitter flavor. Milk chocolate contains added milk solids, giving it a creamier and sweeter taste. White chocolate, on the other hand, does not contain any cocoa solids and is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids, resulting in a milder and creamier flavor.
In 1828, a Dutch chemist named Coenraad Johannes van Houten invented a process to remove the bitter taste from cocoa powder. This process also resulted in the creation of cocoa butter, which could be used to make chocolate smoother and creamier. The first chocolate bar was created in 1847 in England by Joseph Fry, who discovered a way to mix cocoa powder, sugar, and cocoa butter to create a solid chocolate bar suitable for wide spread sale. By 1868, a company called Cadbury was making boxes of chocolate candies in England and in 1875 came the first Cadbury Easter egg. By the early 20th century, mass production was being carried out by major chocolate companies like Nestle, Cadbury, Mars and Hershey, which was churning out 33 million Hershey kisses per day by 1907.
The Cherry Blossom is a uniquely Canadian confection as is Mr. Big, Crispy Crunch, Coffee Crisp, Smarties, Wunderbar, Jersey Milk and Cadbury Caramilk to name a few. While we eat our Caramilk we pondering the Caramilk question, “How do they get that caramel inside?” Chocolate has even landed on the moon with the crew of the Apollo 15 mission in 1971.
Seeking a rich, moist chocolate cake? The cake mixes do not deliver that rich chocolate flavor that this homemade chocolate cake does. Delicious.
Chocolate cake
3 ounces unsweetened
Bakers chocolate
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2 1/4 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup boiling water
Preheat oven to 350°F /180° C. Melt chocolate in a small bowl over hot, not boiling water. Set aside until ready to use. Oil a 9X13 inch baking pan or oil and flour two 9 inch round pans for a layer cake. In a large bowl beat butter with electric mixer until soft. Add the brown sugar and eggs and beat on high speed until they are light and fluffy, about five minutes. Beat in vanilla and cooled melted chocolate. Stir the baking soda and salt into the flour. Stir in the flour alternatively with the sour cream ending with the flour. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin. Add to the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the centre springs back when lightly pressed. Cool completely on a wire rack and ice with your favourite icing.
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By Sgt David Taggart Spruce Plains RCMP
In the month of July, the Spruce Plains RCMP had 348 occurrences. We stopped two drivers whom received roadside suspensions for drinking and driving. We had a report of an impaired driver on a quad. The driver was stopped and found to be sober, but the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and a search incidental to arrest revealed he had stolen property on him. The quad driver was also charged with the theft.
We received a report from the Sheriffs of a man discharging a firearm outside the court office in Minnedosa, while court was in session. We quickly attended and located the man responsible. It turned out he was authorized to shoot crows within the Town limits.
When vehicles, property or firearms are reported as stolen to police, one of the main things they will ask you for is the serial number / vehicle identification number (VIN) of the item. The Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) is a database that Canadian Police agencies across the country use to record stolen items and can be used to return property to its rightful owner.
If you are purchasing an item and are worried the item may be stolen, you are able to check online: CPIC is available for the public to use and all you need is the serial number/VIN –this is especially useful to
check for big transactions like purchasing a car. You can access CPIC at: www. cpic-cipc.ca
Speeder of the Month:
In the month of July we stopped a 49 year old male driver from Winnipeg going 165 km in a 100 zone. The driver was served a serious offence notice which will put his drivers licence under review.
Anti-Fraud Tip – Romance: A scammer persuades you to enter a virtual, online relationship so the scammer can gain your trust and affection. This can occur through email messages and fake profiles on social media and dating sites. Eventually the scammer may ask you for money to join a business venture, invest in cryptocurrency, they might need money for travel or a medical emergency.
Look out for these red flags and be suspicious.
• When someone you haven’t met in person professes their love to you. - If the person
wants to quickly move to a private or different mode of communication.
• If they always have an excuse not to meet in person. If you receive poorly or oddly written messages, sometimes even addressing you by the wrong name.
• If the individual claims to live close to you but is working overseas.
• If they act distressed or angry to guilt you into sending money.
• If the individual discourages you from discussing them or their situation with your friends and family.
The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre is finding that they are commonly seeing the combination of the romance and investment scams. In these scams, victims are contacted on dating apps or social media by the fraudster. After trust is gained, the fraudster will claim that they have been a successful investor in cryptocurrency and can help the victim also make money and “get rich.”
Gabrielen Alvero
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa
Dr. Gabrielen Alvero’s medical journey to Neepawa has taken a few global twists and turns along the way. Born and raised in Port Coquitlam, B.C., Gabrielen is the child of Filipino immigrants. After spending her youth in this picturesque suburb to the City of Vancouver, Gabrielen’s first pursuit of a medical career took her 1,500 kilometres south to California. It was there that she earned a degree in Biology at Pacific Union College, while on a basketball scholarship.
After that, she once again had to put up some frequent flyer miles, as her next educational pursuit was over 11,000 km away in the Philippines. One of the programs Gabrielen was accepted into was the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Alvero would complete her tenure at this 4-year private college and return home to B.C…before immediately travelling 2,100 km east to Neepawa to begin her residency. That, of course is where the real complexities of this tale begin.
Even though Dr. Alvero is Canadian, she is technically classified as an International Medical Graduate (IMG), because of her schooling in a different country. In order to be able to practice medicine in Canada, Gabrielen had to take a QE 1 exam, which is an eight hour written test to assess critical medical knowledge. As well, she had to complete an in-person exam, where she spoke with a patient and performed a case, in front of a licensed physician.
On top of all that, Dr. Alvero, who is a born and raised Canadian was required to take an english exam… She passed. Now fully approved, Dr. Alvero, as an international graduate is required to “give back” two years of service in Canada, which should not be an issue.
As for how this long time resident of British Columbia found their way to Manitoba, Dr. Alvero said that as IMG, she was able to participate in what is known as the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMs).
“It offers opportunities for residents across the country, and I applied broadly. Every single province. Some of the matches I was able to get were for Queens, northern Ontario and Manitoba,” stated Dr. Alvero. “As for how it came down to Neepawa, I was able to have my interview with Dr. [Brian] Milligan. And it was just very easy to talk to him and he was very positive about Neepawa
and felt it would be very welcoming because of the strong local Filipino community. I was very happy to hear about that, because in Port Coquitlam, there were not many Filipinos. To hear that I would be able to be in a community where I can help other Filipinos, as well as the Neepawa community, I was so happy and I was very excited to come here.”
Over the first few weeks of the residency, Dr. Alvero has been quite happy with it so far. She said she’s starting to see how this could be an attractive location for doctors.
“Everyone here is very supportive, especially our preceptors, all the physicians are very supportive in our learning. That’s why I decided on Neepawa. And even if it’s in rural, I am not afraid to move. I’ve been to California, to the Philippines. Lived there for quite some time and I was never afraid to come over here.”
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Former resident of Neepawa doing residency at B.P. Med Clinic
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Though she and her family now call Brandon home, Dr. Emma Ball’s formative years were spent right here in Neepawa. It seems only appropriate then that the young physician has returned to that same community which, in some small way, helped shape her choices to pursue a career in medicine.
For just over a decade, Emma Ball’s family lived and worked right here in the Land of Plenty. When opportunities in Brandon came about, however, they moved to the city when she was 13 years old. It was at around 15-years-old, that Emma started thinking about medicine as a career option, as a museum visit with her grandfather on human biology piqued her interest.
“Just the more I saw, the more I was amazed by the whole complexity of the human body. It really gave me an appreciation of all these
interlocking systems that make us function. I wanted to learn about all of these systems, and that eventually turned into medicine,” she noted.
After graduating from Neelin High School in 2014, Emma chose to study biology at the University of Winnipeg. From there, she advanced to the University of Manitoba’s Medical School program. A few years later, when it came time to begin her work within the residency program, Dr. Ball saw a familiar community name amongst the list of location options.
“I applied to a couple of rural [residency] sites, and saw that Neepawa was one of the those available. This is their first year having a residency program, so it was just very fortunate timing,” said Dr. Ball. “I came here as a medical student, and I knew I liked the medicine here and I lived here when I was younger, so I knew the area and have positive memories of my time here.”
Dr. Ball’s focus in her studies is Family Medicine, a specialty that smaller rural settings such as Neepawa are definitely in need of. But her residence is more than just that, as she must still do a lot of other things, such as hospital and emergency shifts, and even some O.R. time. Dr. Ball said the residence in Neepawa is more than just choosing a familiar location. She noted it has all the tools to educate and shape her into the physician she needs to be.
“One of the things that’s been interesting in coming here is that it’s still Neepawa, but so much has changed here. There is an expansion you are seeing everywhere, and that goes for [Beautiful Plain Medical Clinic] as well. What you have here is comparable and maybe even surpasses other larger centres,” said Dr. Ball. “There are a lot of supports in place here from the administration, to the doctors and nurses. Everybody is so nice and so good with being patient as I learn. Yeah, just making things as easy as possible and putting [the resident doctors] in a position to succeed.”
A standard Family Medicine residency is two years in several different locations. For the first four months, Dr. Ball will be here in Neepawa, before shifting to Winnipeg for pediatrics and adult emergency. Following that, she will do obstetrics in either Brandon or Steinbach. Neepawa, however, is Dr. Ball’s home base, as around 50 per cent of her two-year residence will be done here.
Minnedosa Fun Fest features a wide array of activities across the community from Friday, Aug. 16 to 18. Seen at left is one of the activities that could be engaged in at the 2023 edition of the Minnedosa Fun Fest–wagon rides! For information on the acctivities taking place for the 2024 edition of Minnedosa Fun Fest, see the Town of Minnedosa ad on this page (pictured bottom right).
August 16 - 18, 2024
Thank you to all of our sponsors for their invaluable support and dedication to making Fun Fest a success. Your contributions not only make this event possible but also help in creating a vibrant, thriving community. We appreciate you!
FRIDAY - 16TH
The Ace (34 2nd Ave SW) 6:00pm Gala Fundraiser for Valley Life Youth Drop In Centre (Minnedosa Community Conference Centre) (63 Main St N) Tickets for Gala throughout Minnedosa 4:00 9:00 Minnedosa Bowl (15 &
Dusk Movie “MIGRATION” Tanners Park (Bring chair/blanket)
SATURDAY - 17TH
7:30 - 10:30 Lions Pancake Breakfast MCCC (63 Main St N) 10:00 - 3:00 Street Market (1st Ave SE - by the Tank) 10:00 - 3:00 UCT BBQ(by Street Market)
11:00 - 3:00 Family Fun in (Tanner’s Park)
11:00 - 3:00 Valley Cruizers Car Show (1st St SE)
11:00 - 3:00 Gelly Ball (Tanners Park)
11:00 - 11:45 Chamber Fun Fest Parade (Main Street)
11:30 - 1:00 United Church Luncheon (48 Main St. South)
11:30 - 2:00 Minnedosa Covenant Church BBQ (101 4th Ave SW)
12:00 - 1:00 Legion Ladies Auxiliary Lunch (Club room 34 2nd Ave SW)
12:00 - 6:00 Clanwilliam Hall Beer Gardens (By Minnedosa Library)
12:00 - 4:00 Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (by Tanner’s Park)
12:00 - 4:00 Book Sale Minnedosa Library (45 1st Ave SE)
- 6:00
SUNDAY - 18TH
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
blacksmithing and more will also be taking place.
“There will be Métis crafters on-site selling sashes, sweaters etc. also a wood carver, knitter, and leather working demonstration with items for sale,” Haywood added.
All museum buildings will also be open for perusal, Haywood noted.
The Minnedosa & District Museum (MDM) will be home to a whole host of activities and culture next week. On Sunday, Aug. 18, it will be hosting an event known as Heritage Day. This is an event that has been held annually by the Minnedosa-based museum for a number of years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2024 edition marks the second year it will be held post-pandemic.
An event such as this surely wouldn’t be complete without food. The concession will be open and the smell of fresh, deep fried bannock made by the local Métis will be wafting in the air.
The MDM has partnered with the Red River Metis for the festivities and thus will feature a variety of activities that share this vibrant Indigenous culture. This and much more, according to MDM representative Murray Haywood.
“The event will feature a plaque dedication by the Red River Métis acknowledging the local families. There will be speeches, of course. Tentatively, there will be a Métis fiddler and dance group performing,
the Manitoba Muzzle Loaders will be onsite, along with a Métis trapper demonstration,” said Haywood. “For the kids, we have a kids train, bean bag toss, bowling, face painting,
build a birdhouse (10 and under), critter dipping and free bubbles.”
In addition to these, other activities such as demonstrations of rope making, carding and spinning,
Three other notable groups will also be taking part in the celebrations. These are Victoria’s Quilts Neepawa, who will be putting on a quilt show and info session; the Minnedosa UCT with a 50/50 and Waves of Hope, who will be offering tickets to win a kayak.
All those wishing to take in the Heritage Day activities may do so at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Many class winners were declared at the 17th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up. Included in the winners’ circle for the Champion Commercial Cowcalf pair shown by Katie Rutten, assisted by Sophie Koshel. Presenting the banner was Emma Haines. These individuals are pictured here on the left.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The Minnedosa Mavericks have sent their semifinal series against the Portage Padres to a third and deciding game with a 12-8 win on Wednesday, July 31. After falling to the Padres 8-4 in game one of the bestof-three matchup, the Mavs needed a victory to stay alive in the Santa Clara Baseball League’s post-season.
Minnedosa would jump out in game two to an early 4-0 lead, before Portage replied back with four of their own in the top of fourth inning. The Mavericks then scored twice in the bottom of four, and then added six more in the 5th to secure a solid 12-4 lead. Though the Padres clawed back four of those runs in the final two innings, it wasn’t enough, as Minnedosa held on for the victory.
Pitcher Devin Foord won the game, throwing 5 and 2/3 innings, while Andrew Richards came in late to
secure the save for the Mavericks. Richards also helped by going 3-for-5 with two doubles and a pair of RBI, and 2 runs scored.
Also at the plate, Minnedosa’s Luc Gugin hit a home run, and added a pair of RBI. Josh McInnes also brought in three runs for the Mavs, as he was 1-for-3 with a double.
The third and deciding game was played on Wednesday Aug. 7, shortly after the Banner & Press publication deadline. Update results can be found online at http:// www.ballcharts.com/scbl
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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
For the third straight year, the Plumas Pirates are headed to the finals of the Santa Clara Baseball League. The Pirates punched their ticket to defending their league title, by defeating the Neepawa Cubs 2-games-to-0. Plumas will play the winner of the Portage Padres/Minnedosa Mavericks semi-final series.
Game 1:
Plumas 8-3 Neepawa
A few miscues in the field and on the base pads ended up costing the Neepawa Cubs dearly, and the Plumas Pirates took full advantage to the tune of an 8-3 win on Wednesday, July 31. It all began early for Neepawa as in the top of the first, a fielding error extended the inning for Plumas, which turned into three runs.
After trading runs, to make it 4-1 after two, things settled down a bit for the next three innings. There were chances, however especially for the Cubs. In the bottom of the 4th, a Neepawa runner was tagged out on third base on a very close play. Then in the fifth, Neepawa left a pair on players in scoring position. Finally a Neepawa runner was called out at
home, to snuff out a chance to climb back into the game.
In the top of the sixth and seventh innings, Plumas would score a pair of runs, while Neepawa countered with just one in the bottom of each of those same innings. Those results totalled out to an 8-3 final score.
Pitcher Riley McBride earned the victory for Plumas, as he gave up just four hits over six innings, while also striking out eight Cubs’ batters. Rylan Denbow, who came in as the relief pitcher for the Pirates, also contributed to the win by going 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and a run scored.
The Plumas Pirates sent the Neepawa Cubs home for the winter on Monday, Aug. 5 with a 6-2 win in game two of their best-of-three series.
Rylan Denbow collected the win by throwing 6 1/3 innings, surrendering just two runs on four hits while striking out five.
The Plumas Pirates will next play the winner of the Portage/Minnedosa series in Santa Clara Baseball League Championship. That best-of-five is expected to start on Friday, Aug. 9. The location remains to be determined as of the Banner & Press publication deadline.
on Wednesday, July 31.
To celebrate the contributions the trucking industry makes to our region, we are publishing a special
This feature will run in THREE papers this year.
Neepawa Banner & Press, Rivers Banner and Virden Empire-Advance reaching over 15,000 readers - more than any other rural weekly in Westman!
This is a great opportunity to thank those in the industry, or promote products or services aimed at professional drivers or transport companies.
Booking deadline: August 22, 2024 Full Page $1,399 • Half Page $859 1/4 Page $499 • 1/8 Page $289 • Double Business Card $229 • Business Card $119
To find out more or to book your space, contact Joel at 204-476-3401 or sales@neepawabanner.com
As part of our National Trucking Week feature, we want to showcase local trucks!
To have your rig included, please send a photo of your truck at work to news@neepawabanner.com by August 22
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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
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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
Ruby May Ursel
Mom passed away on August 7, 2023 at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa at the age of 97 years.
She was born on July 18, 1926 in Plumas area and was the third born of five children to Wilmot and Emma Love. She grew up on the family farm. On November 23, 1954, she married Albert Ursel of Tenby. They lived in Atikokan, Ontario where Dad was employed at Steep Rock Iron Mines. In 1956, they bought Mom’s grandparents farm near Plumas and took up residence there in 1960. After their move home, Mom began her community involvement. She volunteered at the United Church in Plumas, helping with teas, serving and preparing for fall suppers. She was involved with the Plumas Fair, and would do baking for the curling club and help in the kitchen. Mom was also the secretary for the Plumas Legion Auxiliary, attending zone meetings etc.
They moved to Neepawa in 1992 and took on the caretaking job at Bri-Mont Apartments. And of course, her community involvement continued as she transferred her membership to the Neepawa Legion. Mom was involved in the kitchen there and eventually went on to serve as Vice President, President, and Past President. She was very proud of her service to the Legion. Once in Neepawa, she also volunteered at East View Lodge, Neepawa Lily Festival, the Senior Drop-in Centre, and helped at the United Church. In 2005, She volunteered at the M.S.O.S Games when it was held in Neepawa.
Family History was also something very close to Mom’s heart. This was a legacy she wanted to leave behind. She went to great lengths to collect information about her roots and going forward. In her later years, with the help of modern technology, she was always pleased to hear updated news with regards to our relatives, especially of her nieces and nephews. We are very grateful for her efforts.
Mom was predeceased by Dad in 2008. Also, her parents, Wilmot and Emma Love, her sister Isabelle (and husband Bill), sister Violet (and her son Jim and Joan) brother Billy, and sister Ruth (and husband Murray). She is deeply missed by daughters Karen (Chris Farmer), Arlene, and sons Brian (Marj), Glen (Terry), Alan (Patti), as well as the grandchildren, Tyler, Kristen, Megan, Taylor, (and their partners), and the great grandchildren, Nowell, Eli and Ruby, and Natalie and Rose.
At Mom’s request, a private service was held at the Arden Cemetery, on August 12, 2023. Chad McCharles officiated a beautiful ceremony with music by Dean Gal.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who sent expressions of sympathy. We would also like to thank those who cared for Mom with kindness and compassion, while a resident at Country Meadows. And lastly, thank you to Chad for officiating, Dean for the music, and to White’s Funeral Home for their professional caring service.
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Come and go memorial tea for
Aug 16, 2024 1 - 3 pm McCreary Community Centre
Lillian Elizabeth Gillick
July 12, 1940 – February 1, 2024
Lillian will be returning to the prairies for her final rest. A graveside service will be held at Tupper Cemetery near Plumas, Manitoba on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1 pm.
We welcome those who knew Lillian to attend and reflect.
No after service gathering planned as requested by Lillian.
Melvin John Orr
Suddenly, on July 20, 2024, Melvin passed away at his home in Brandon. Born in Minnedosa in 1964, he was raised on the family farm in the Franklin district with his twin brother, Murray. After leaving home at 19 years of age, the boys moved to Brandon where Melvin quickly made many friends through his interest in classic cars, farming and other endeavors. He enjoyed a years-long career with CP Rail, retiring in 2021 as a Conductor. Predeceased by his brother Murray and his father Gerald, Melvin is survived by his mother Maxine, and many good friends in Franklin, Minnedosa and Brandon. In keeping with Mel's wishes, there will be no formal service. Cremation has taken place.
Murray Grant Millan
Nov. 30, 1941 - Sept. 30, 2023
Murray Millan beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Sept. 30, 2023 at the age of 81 years. He was born Nov. 30, 1941 to Mary and Steve Millan in McCreary, MB. Murray grew up in McCreary and upon graduating high school he became a carpenter. Murray worked as a carpenter in the McCreary/Neepawa area for 40 years before retiring. Murray married Darlene Law, May 19, 1967. They had two children, Tisha and Mitchell. Murray is survived by his wife Darlene (McCreary), his daughter Tisha and son-inlaw Bob and his grandchildren Paul and Breanna Gagnon (Brandon). As well as his grandchildren Grant (McCreary) and Kellie Millan (Alexander). He was predeceased by his son Mitchell (Dec. 30, 1975 - Mar. 8, 2020). He will be missed by all those who love him.
The family of Kris Servante would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the kindness shown to us at the time of Mom’s passing.
Thank you all for your friendship and support.
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invites applications for EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
To provide support to students under the direction of and within a program that has been developed by the school and divisional educational team.
10 Months • Days that school is in session. Douglas Elementary, Douglas, MB 6.0 hours per day
Onanole Elementary, Onanole, MB 5.8 hours per day
Rapid City Elementary, Rapid City, MB 5.5 hours per day
Rivers Collegiate, Rivers, MB 4.7 hours per day
Rivers Elementary, Rivers, MB 6.0 hours per day
Tanners Crossing School, Minnedosa, MB 5.0 hours per day
For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Positions link
invites applications for the following positions Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2024/2025 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
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Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@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
Invites Applications for the following positions: School Bus Driver Glenella Route #15
Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or are willing to obtain one through a Division provided training course.
Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation Supervisor.
Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date is when position is filled.
Collin Janzen Interim Transportation Supervisor
Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0
Phone: 204-835-2067 or Fax: 204-835-2426 cjanzen@trsd.ca
Turtle River welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be
Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.
The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!! Your duties may include:
• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.
• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.
• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets. Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.
• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.
• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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 150 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
• 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
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
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
Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Town of Carberry has been delivered to the Town Office at 44 Main Street, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12-1), Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act:
APPLICATION FOR REVISION
42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to;
(a) liability to taxation;
(b) amount of an assessed value;
(c) classification of property, or
(d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
43(1) An application for revision must:
(a) be made in writing;
(b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and
(d) be filed by
(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or
(ii) serving it upon the secretary at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in public notice.
The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00 pm. in the Council Chambers of the Town of Carberry at 44 Main Street, Carberry, to hear applications.
The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:30 pm, Monday, September 23rd, 2024.
Dated at Carberry, MB, this 1st day of August 2024. Grady Stephenson, Secretary Board of Revision - Town of Carberry Box 130, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0
Ph. 204-834-6628
Public notice is hereby given that the 2024 preliminary assessment roll for the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne has been delivered to the Municipal Office, in Glenella, MB and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act.
APPLICATION FOR REVISION:
42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:
a) liability to taxation;
b) amount of an assessed value;
c) classification of property; or
d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
43(1) An application for revision must:
a) be made in writing;
b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought;
c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and
d) be filed by:
(i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or
(ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.
The Board of Revision will sit on September 12,2024, at 1:15 p.m. at the Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, Glenella MB to hear applications.
The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is August 27, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Minnedosa by phoning 204-867-4760 or toll free 1-866401-8986.
Dated at Glenella, Manitoba, this 28th day of July, 2024.
Wendy Wutzke, Secretary Board of Revision Box 10
Glenella, Manitoba R0J 0V0
By Ken Waddell Neepawa BaNNer & press
Stride Credit Union is hosting an event in Neepawa for entrepreneurs 40 and under. It is one of three events being hosted by Stride CU across their area.
Kate Jackman-Atkinson from Stride’s Neepawa Branch said, “Stride Emerging Leaders committee is made up of seven staff members from across departments and branches. While most of our projects are aimed at Stride staff, this year, we have undertaken a series of networking events aimed at young professionals and entrepreneurs in our communities.”
The first event was in Portage this past April and in addition to the Neepawa event, they have one more planned for Portage La Prairie in September.
Jackman-Atkinson said, “The Neepawa event is open to all young professionals and entrepreneurs, regardless of whether or not they are Stride members.
The event is free, but preregistration is required. It promises to be a fun event aimed at connecting people within our community!”
Scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at Arts Forward, the evening promises a fun evening of networking, yard games and refreshments for young professionals and entrepreneurs under 40.
Participants are asked to pre-register at STRIDECUYOUNGLEADERS.CA
Town of Neepawa Economic Development Officer, Marilyn Crewe, said in an interview with the Neepawa Banner & Press, “This event is an opportunity for younger people to get together and network.” Crewe said that it also ties in with the “What’s the Big Idea?” event that she works with every year. “Either people who are planning to present at What’s the Big Idea or past presenters would benefit from the Stride event.”
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Scams come in many forms. Some can even appear as if they truly are official correspondences. In addition, new scams can come up fairly frequently. As such, these harmful ventures can catch people unaware, leaving them unsure of what to do and what to trust. Worse yet, they could potentially become a victim, having their funds and personal information stolen by the perpetrators.
Another such scam has cropped up. In this instance, the scam was attempted via text and was received by this very writer on Aug. 6. I was lucky, however, as I had doubts about the message received.
Below are some of the details coinciding with this attempted fraud so that readers know what to look out for.
A screenshot of the text has also been provided.
Scam details
The text message claims to be a package notification from Canada Post. It states that a package has arrived at a local distribution centre and that delivery was unable to be completed due to incomplete information. They then ask that you update your address using a provided link within the next 12 hours to ensure timely delivery. The link is made to look as though it would go to the Canada Post website.
The text includes a phone number (with the number’s text highlighted as a link). The number, at least in the shown text, was identical to Canada Post’s actual customer service number.
The bottom of the text also included what appeared to be a google maps link.
When I read the text, there were some important questions I asked myself:
1) Is this method of contact typical of the service provider?
2) Is the information provided legitimate?
3) Are there any spelling/ grammatical errors in the text?
4) Am I expecting any packages?
Another important thing at the top of my mind was to not click any links, as they could be malicious. Addition-
ally, clicking on the number linked in the text could likely dial an untrustworthy phone number, or perhaps cause harm in some other manner.
Upon answering these questions, my suspicions of the text were raised further.
To be sure, I confirmed the Canada Post customer service number via their official website and manually dialled the number I knew to be safe. After getting in touch with a service desk agent, they confirmed that the message was a scam. I blocked the number and deleted the message.
One of the recommended sources for information on scams is the Canadian AntiFraud Centre. The centre has services and information such as a list of known scams, details on how you can protect yourself, more information on fraud features and how to report a scam or fraud to the centre.
Additional resources with helpful information on scams also include the Competition Bureau Canada and the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency).
When receiving calls, texts or emails, it is highly recom-
Thousands of books, DVDs and puzzles were available at the 14th Annual August long weekend used book sale, held Aug. 3 to 4 in Wasagaming. All monies collected go to support Children’s Educational Programs organized by Friends of RMNP.
mended that the phone number or address with which you are being contacted is a correct and verified one. As well, that the method through which you are being contacted is typical for the claimed company or individual.
If there is any uncertainty, it is recommended that the individual receiving the communication hang up the call, or abstain from replying to the message, and look up the verified number for the company or individual contacting you. Then, call the company or individual for confirmation as to whether or not they were trying to reach you.
Scams can be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud centre either online via their website, or by calling their toll free number (1-888-4958501) from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
If you have been a victim of a scam/fraud, you are encouraged to also file a report with your local RCMP detachment.
To make a report to the Neepawa branch of the Spruce Plains RCMP, call the non-emergency line via 204-476-7340.
People were out biking and walking in support of the annual Dream Ride event recently. Those participating had their choice of a 50k ride, 15k ride or 15k walk. Funds raised by Dream Ride supports Dream Factory, which makes dreams come true for kids battling life threatening illnesses.
Gary Forgue, who is locally associated with Dream Ride, says two milestones were passed at the 2024 edition of this event. This is the first year they’ve had over 100 participants on the day of the ride and, additionally, they just passed $200,000 raised cumulatively over the past five years. Seen above: Dream Kid Evie (closest to the camera at right) at the lead of the 15k bike ride.
Jean Borchardt officially became a Canadian citizen on July 23 at 2:30 p.m. A celebration was held for her in the activity room at Kinsmen Kourts 2 on July 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. to mark the occasion. For part of the celebration a presentation of a certificate and a letter to Borchardt was made by Brenda Birch, on behalf of MP Dan Mazier.
This occasion was a long-time coming for Jean, as she has been living in Canada, and Neepawa itself, for an extensive period.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The fusion of art and nature has proven, once again, to be a beautiful combination for the Margaret Laurence Home and its’ Manawaka Garden pARTy. The event, held on Saturday, July 20, featured walking tours of several local gardens interspersed with a variety of beautiful and inspiring artwork. This is the third time an event of this nature has been organized and serves as a fundraiser for the Margaret Laurence Home (MLH) to assist with its ongoing operation.
MLH board member Blair Chapman confirmed to the Banner & Press that they were able to net $900 in admission fees and donations to the garden pARTy. Chapman added that they are extremely happy with those results, as well as the overall response from everyone involved.
“Universally positive feedback from the artists, the yard owners and gardeners and those who took the tour,” said Chapman. “The people who came to visit were wowed by the gardens, and the comments I received from the artists is that they really enjoyed the day. Some were selling their art, and some were just displaying. Some were creating art during the tours, so it was positive all around.”
The Manawaka garden pARTy included a tour of the yard and garden at the Margaret Laurence Home, as well as the gardens of Glenda and Joe MacPhee, Leanne and Randy Dowd and Colleen and David Taylor.
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As for the artwork, artists Elaine Rawlings, Kerri
Wilson, Mary Lowe, Donna Lach, Nicole Delichte, Wenona Babbitt, and Susan Phillips provided the added enchantment along
the trail. Melanie Burnett and Christa McKee also provided demonstrations along the way of spinning wool. A huge thanks to all
Wednesday, August 14 | 12:00-1:00pm
those individuals, as well as the many volunteers who aided in making the garden pARTy something to remember.
