June 23, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

An evening of entertainment at NMS

Neepawa Kin Club hosts bike rodeo for kids

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The evening of June 14 was all about bike safety in Neepawa. On that day, a bike rodeo was put on by the Neepawa Kin Club at the Salvation Army parking lot for kids ages six to 10. The rodeo was put on in collaboration with Manitoba Public Insurance, which provided instructors to advise the young cyclists. The Kin club also partnered with Westman Settlement Services in order to reach more community members.

“This is, I believe, the first time the kin club hosted a bike rodeo,” said organizer Stephanie Kryschuk. “We decided to host the bike rodeo to have a project that focuses and benefits the youth of our community.”

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Middle School (NMS) was home to family fun on June 15. Starting at 6:30 p.m., everyone was invited to bring their family and friends to the greenspace behind NMS to enjoy entertainment such as face painting, balloon animals/items, jokes, riddles and musical performances

from the students and student council and a dance performance from the Bisdak Dance Group.

“I think we have a great turnout,” NMS principal Val Parayeski said that evening. “It is nice for families to come out and mingle and enjoy the entertainment.”

Parayeski added, “The event was organized by the student council with

assistance from the staff. Originally, we were going to do a movie night, but it takes quite a while to get dark enough to show one. This was plan b– it’s so nice to see people enjoying it.”

All of the entertainment was free, save for a raffle that was held in order to aid in funding the upcoming Grade 8 camping trip. The NMS extends thanks to all who came out and enjoyed the evening. Additionally, if anyone has any old Junior Tiger gear that has been outgrown, they are welcome to bring it to the school. Any gear received will be redistributed to current juniors.

Kryschuk told the Neepawa Banner & Press that she received some inspiration for the rodeo from the Cycle Without Age program that the Kin Club is supporting. Additionally, that Neepawa has a large number of people who use bikes as their main transportation.

“We wanted to provide a space to have people hear more about bike safety,” said Kryschuk. “We also really liked the idea of the MPI presentation because it had an instructional section and the practical portion that allowed children to practice what they have learned.”

After the instructors concluded the introductory course, which included important information such as how to properly wear a helmet, the kids were introduced to the practice track. The track was outlined with small pylons and included stop signs, a cross walk and a train track station.

“I believe that the event went well. We had officer Joe come out and support us and the MPI instructors noted that this is the first time they have presented in front of the parents,” said Kryschuk. “They liked

that they could reach more people with their information.”

Kryschuk added, “The timing of this presentation was nice because the children that missed the bike rodeos at school due to covid from the past years were able to participate in the rodeo that we put on.”

In her final comments, Kryschuk extended her gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the Salvation Army for letting us use the parking lot, DQ for providing treat coupons for the children, Westman Settlement services for helping us reach more families and the Town of Neepawa for providing us barricades to block off the parking lot. MPI put on a great presentation and were excellent with the children.”

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Pictured above: Members of the Bisdak Dance Group gave a live performance at the Neepawa Middle School’s Family Day on June 15.

This young individual was one of many who got their faces painted at the Family Night by a talented young artist/friend.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Young cyclists line up at the start of a paractice course to test their bike riding and safety knowledge on June 14.

1973: Rossburn man wins Neepawa Lions Parko

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, June 23, 1898

Glenallan: James Gerrie Jr. is busily engaged working on his house, which leads us to believe that the doings of the past week have made impressions which may be overcome in the near future.

Freeland: Quite a contract is to be let at the school here on Thursday evening. Carpenters who are not too busy will do well to attend.

Another death from measles is reported from the Galician colony in Hun’s Valley, but there is no destitution and now that they have more airy quarters, no further casualties are expected. As these people are known to have from $400 to $1,000 in cash each, they are not likely to be a burden to anybody.

Recent arrivals from the north country report the Dauphin railway being pushed ahead vigorously. It is now said the line will reach the Saskatchewan this fall.

100 years ago, Friday, June 22, 1923

The man who wrote that war is as disastrous to victor as vanquished told a great truth which should be an effective restraint on militarists for all time. A survery of world conditions today shows that there is as great unrest and want in Britain as in Germany, while conditions in Austria are more encouraging than they are in Italy.

Gypsy Encampment at the home of Mrs. Guinn this evening.

One week from tomorrow night and manager Brooker will close the picture show, after managing it for the past 11 years. Take advantage of the last week and see every picture, each and every program will be worth coming to see and, above all, do not miss the farewell matinee free, Saturday, June 30 at 3:30.

75 years ago, Thursday, June 24, 1948

The 56th anniversary of the building of the present Knox church will be

observed on Sunday, June 27 at special service 11 a.m.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 21, 1973

The Rev. Bruce Miles, B.A., D.D., of First Presbyterian Church, Winnipeg, is to be the guest preacher at Knox Church’s 91st anniversary service this Sunday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m.

June 27: Health and Social Development minister Rene E. Touplin has renewed an appeal to parents who have susceptible children between 12 months and 12 years of age against measles in order to stem an epidemic now spreading in the province.

20 years ago, Monday, June 23, 2003

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation handed out over $99,000 worth of grants last Tuesday, one of the largest amounts ever in the past seven years.

One of the reasons for the high number– Phase 2 of the Community Fund Challenge was completed earlier this year, adding an extra $50,000 to the grant pool.

Alonsa Conservation District and Ebb and Flow First Nation are among 10 organizations to be recognized with the 2003 Spirit and the Earth awards. The conservation district and first nation partnered to restore a historical ceremonial site and develop and interpretive sign project.

The Spirit and the Earth awards are presented by Manitoba Hydro to promote environmental awareness, while recognizing the culture and history of aboriginal people.

Pine Creek School Division board of trustees gave first reading to a bylaw providing religious instruction at elementary schools in Austin, Gladstone, MacGregor and Plumas for the 2003-04 year. A bylaw covering religious instruction must be passed annually.

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John Tokaryk, of Rossburn, was the lone winner of the $2,000 major prize at the Neepawa Lions Club Parko on June 21, 1973. The Parko had been held at the Yellowhead Centre Arena. Picured here, Tokaryk is being congratulated by Bud Hanson, who was the master of ceremonies for the event.

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A saint I ain’t…

Historical foundations

When we look back through the archived pages of our newspapers, we get a bird’s eye view of how things were done over 100 years ago. Some things really stand out.

Perhaps the first thing that jumps off the pages is the lack of what would today we call “political correctness”. Opinions and humour back in the day were pretty much unbridled. There was no filter on the editors’ typewriters 100 or more years ago. They said whatever was on their minds and sometimes their comments very bluntly called out politicians and citizens alike.

We should probably not go back the the almost vicious commentary that appeared in the old time newspapers. That’s best left to the internet and Twitter (satire intended). At least the very negative comments in papers from days of old could be attributed to a real person who could be tracked down and held accountable. That’s often not possible in the internet world and that is a very real problem. If you can’t be identified, you probably shouldn’t be saying it.

Also, 100 plus years ago, the newspaper was pretty much the only source and place for discussion. There were no phones or computers, few movie theatres and no radio or TV stations. No internet either.

As far as advertising went it was the newspaper, perhaps posters and the Eatons, Sears or Hudson Bay catalogues. The newspaper was king. I will be the first to admit that newspapers have a lot of competition today, but I would also maintain that a good community newspaper is still

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near the top of the heap for local news, ads and commentary. Newspapers are sadly missed when they disappear, just ask the 20 communities in Manitoba that have lost their papers in the past five years.

One very notable difference in comparing papers today with papers from the past is that the ads were much bigger and more creative. Admittedly, some the claims in the ads were outlandish and quite unbelievable. Also unlike today, there were very large ads for cigarettes and some cigarette companies even claimed to improve your health.

Because “building an ad” was quite expensive and labour intensive, ads were used over and over again. We still have a few of those old ads, cast in lead or an early version of plastic. They were nailed to a wooden block to be placed in a frame to go on the printing press.

A review of early history, and then a review of more recent history, clearly shows that the newspaper is still has an important role to fill. King is too lofty a title but leader might be an apt description.

I think people understand that a good newspaper has to be a leader in

local news, advertising and opinion pieces. But there’s a catch. Newspaper staff can’t be everywhere, all the time. The local newspapers that are left, cover many communities stretched out over many miles. Everybody knows the cost of gas and labour so it’s no surprise that a newspaper’s staff can’t be everywhere all the time.

The good news is that it has never been easier to submit news, photos, ads and opinion pieces to the local paper. Email is a Godsend. Great stuff can be posted on Facebook for example but few Facebook posts have the reach of the local paper. Facebook contacts run in the dozens or occasionally hundreds. Most local community papers reach thousands. If a local paper circulates 2,000 papers, the industry standard is 2.3 people reached per paper printed.

Papers have changed, electronic media has its place but the newspaper is still the information foundation. That said, everyone has to help strengthen that foundation.

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.

There are been a couple of conversations this past week that make me think that I am flying under false colours. The first one was triggered by my response to the standard question- ‘how are you?’. My answer is usually- ‘I am well, tried being good, and that doesn’t work for me!’. The individual to whom I made this half in jest remark, raised her eyebrows and commented that she couldn’t imagine being anything but good. And this from a woman I love and respect! I have learned, mostly, to bite my tongue rather than regret my words, and no regrets on learning that skill. Much of my learning has come from hard lessons. Way back in high school my classmates heeded my ill advice – feeling that being robbed of a promised spare class to get caught up in English, in late May, merited a boycott, everyone complied, and our beloved teacher recognised what was going on and left the classroom. What hurt most, was that when I apologised, he shrugged and simply stated that he knew it was me behind it….Ouch. Step-parenting certainly reinforced the need and reason to guard my words and actions, again a lesson I treasure even today.

Then, a few days later, in respond to much the same social question, my reply- ‘nothing to complain about!’, again furthered conversation. This, too, occurred with people who know me socially. I assure you that I can whine and complain! There are a trusted few who are my vents, and two of them live out of province so venting with them is safe! They know me well and love me anyway! Here, too, I have learned that complaining is usually an exercise in futility. When I project negative energy into my sphere, I become negative. That doesn’t mean I/we can’t voice an opinion, in public or private, that encourages change. I use my pen carefully but letters to the editor can bring results! As I look at the world around me, I am so blessed; I have enough and to share, or goods, time and energy. What more could I possibly desire?

Am I coasting on easy street? Sometimes. Do I bear scars? Absolutely. Have I learned from my mistakes? I hope to God I have! Part of my chosen, public, journey is this column, and my public speaking. I try always to be open and honest, seldom graphic and dramatic. There was another conversation this week that moved me deeply. Someone expressed their appreciation for me telling of parts of my life story, for in identifying with me, they drew strength and courage for their ‘each day’. That is one of the nicest compliments one can receive.

There, the truth is I still struggle with being good, and I still strive to remain positive and I am still encouraged by encouragers. I’d say that pretty much sums up the majority of people I know. I do love a quick quip, and a sharp comeback, but, please, only at my own expense… Heck reviewing even that last few days and I didn’t succeed with that one! A saint I ain’t- yet!

A sad day for all of us

Thursday, June 15, was a day I will never forget. I first heard sirens indicating that either ambulances or police were heading out of town. Then came the prolonged wailing of the siren from our fire hall.

I had heard that combination once before; following a crash on Highway 16 west of Neepawa. My first thought was that our First Responders were probably heading to a traffic accident with fatalities. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how tragic this accident really was. A small bus from Dauphin, carrying 25 people (mostly seniors), was hit by a semitrailer truck as it (the bus) was crossing the east bound lanes of Hwy 1 at Hwy 5 Pictures of the scene can be found on social media and in YouTube videos. A detailed report can be found elsewhere in this issue of The Banner and Press. This column is directed to those who either lost a family member in this tragedy; or who will be caring for someone who

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survived, but who is facing a lengthy recovery from serious injuries.

As I write these words, I have just finished watching an interview with Dauphin’s Mayor David Bosiak. In one sentence, he summarized the impact of this tragedy on his city. “Just about everyone in Dauphin,” he said, “knows someone who was on that bus.”

Those words personalize this tragedy better than any others I’ve heard. We are a small community in a region of small communities. What touches one community touches us all. Even if we may not know any of the victims personally, our close proximity to the Dauphin community makes June 15 a sad day for all of us.

I will be the first to admit

that I can’t explain why this accident happened. We have been assured that RCMP investigators will do all they can to provide victims’ families with as many answers as possible. I have no doubt that they will keep that promise; and that their final report, when released, will help bring closure and healing to the grieving families. And if investigators recommend changes that could improve safety at that intersection, I call on officials in Manitoba’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to take them seriously and act on them promptly.

But there is one other thing that we can, and must do. We cannot expect the people of Dauphin to carry this burden of grief and pain alone. We must stand with them and support them

with our prayers, our words of encouragement and any practical help we can offer. One creative person posted a simple logo on Facebook. It has two words: “Dauphin Strong.” People of Dauphin, we are standing with you. You are not alone.

I also wish to speak to the First Responders from our communities who were called to the accident scene and remained there until given permission to leave. We are very proud of you all. The courage you and professionalism you displayed on June 15 was second to hone. But nothing in your training prepared you for the shock you felt when you arrived and the painful memories that may still be embedded in your minds.

Please be assured that there are people with whom you can speak who will listen to you, cry with you, and walk with you on the path of healing. You don’t have to carry this burden alone. We love you, we are praying for you and we are ready to give you the help you need.

Pride goes before the fall

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

We live in the days when many people brag about something on a regular basis. Folks can boast of their business, academic, athletic achievements, anything that can come to the human mind.

None of us are immune from such a thing as bragging or boasting both adults and children. We have this tendency in us to compare ourselves with other people to look better in our own eyes. We seek the approval of other people. We want to be complimented and highly estimated by others.

As human beings we feed our pride with anything that comes to our disposal. The question comes up: why do we do that? What is the point of being proud and arrogant?

As a pastor of the church let me emphasize some clear things from the Bible. The

Deepest sympathies

Having been born in Winnipeg, I, like all Manitobans by birth and Canadians, express the very deepest of sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims of the Carberry bus/truck tragedy, as well as to the survivors for their sympathies. Plus the greatest of respects to the memory of those who were lost. Essentially tearing a big hole in the communities of Carberry, Dauphin, Winnipeg, and all over Manitoba. You will get through this. You must get through this and stay strong for helping those victims so that they and their families can remember forever those who were lost. As well as carry on as good citizens to rebuild and do good works/acts in their name. Deepest sympathy,

W. Wade Izzard

Edmonton, AB

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Scripture is God’s letter to the human race. It is the manual book how to live this life in this world.

It is necessary to mention here that Creator God, Author of the Bible hates pride. It is mentioned several times in both Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

God, who is love, hates the sin of pride. Lucifer (Satan, the devil) fell because of his pride. Many angels followed Satan in his open rebellion against Holy and Just God, Creator of the universe.

Many people in this world followed and follow the rebellion of Lucifer against God.

Let me quote here one passage from the Old Testament Proverbs 6:16-19 and then one verse from James 4 in the New Testament.

Proverbs 6:16-19 says, “There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to

Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devices wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers”.

James 4:6b, “…God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble”.

I would encourage you to ask yourself an honest question. Am I a proud person? If so, why? What or who makes me so proud? What are the results, the consequences of my pride?

The Bible is clear: proud, arrogant people will not inherit the kingdom of God, will not enter heaven. The fiery hell, as a place of eternal judgment and torture is kept for the proud, people who are in state of rebellion against God and His Word/ the Bible.

The Word of the Living God, the Bible gives us an excellent piece of advice in Jeremiah 9:24, “but let him who boasts, boast of

this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things”, declares the Lord”.

Psalm 20:7, “Some boast in chariots and some in horses, but we will boast in the name of the Lord, our God”.

1Corinthians 1:31, “Let Him who boasts, boast in the Lord”. So, the best boasting is if you know the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior and if He knows you as His follower.

Pride is not from God (1John 2:15-17). Pride keeps people away from finding Christ as their Savior and Master.

Repent of your pride and trust your life into Jesus Christ’s love and care. Ask Jesus to give you a new heart, a humble one to live the rest of your life for His glory.

This is meant to be constructive, but the sign board at the post office needs help! Signs need four tacks and you need to respect the spacing for others. Also, needs to be changed every 10 days or so, not so wise to use laminated signs that can’t be changed. We need to be proud of the space and able to read it.

Elizabeth Sumner Neepawa, MB

Correction/update

The Neepawa Banner & Press would like to make some corrections and provide a brief update in regards to the little BALLERS story from our June 9, 2023 edition.

Corrections: The little BALLERS program actually has seven locations. Owner and head coach Chad Celaire was an engineering student and opted not to complete his pursuit of an engineering degree since he felt it was not his forte. Dylan Holmberg’s mother, Sharon Soroka, works at HyLife and not the hospital.

We extend our sincere apologies for these errors, as well as thanks to Celaire for the received feedback so that they could be addressed.

Info update: In addition to the 500 kids who have gone through the little BALLERS program, another 500 have completed the free clinics Celaire’s program offers in various locations in both Winnipeg and surrounding areas! The Brandon expansion of little BALLERS is set to open in the fall, with University of Brandon student Brianna Doerksen as lead coach and Brandon coordinator.

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Salt well

Salt has been an important commodity since early civilization and people went to great lengths to acquire it. In Roman times the Legionnaires received part of their salary in salt. The Latin word for salt “sal” is where we get the word salary from and that makes sense of the expression, “not worth his salt.” In the Old Testament salt was precious and used as an offering to God. There are few recipes that do not have salt in them. Salt seasons food, preserves food and is an essential element in our diet for fluid balance and muscle and nerve activity.

In cakes and other sweet baking, salt is called for as it helps develop the flavour. Salt draws moisture out of food so when cooking roasts such as beef do not add salt prior to cooking for a more flavourful juicy end product. Add salt to the water for boiling vegetables as this enhances their natural flavour and you will not need to salt them when served at the table.

Did you know that Neepawa had a salt industry in town for many years? In the early 1900’s wells were dug in Neepawa with the intention of finding oil. The Manitoba government drilled 1,900 feet looking for oil only to find a salt lake. Canadian Industries Limited started mining salt in 1932 and produced 35 tons daily. A new plant was opened in 1941 where our Yellowhead Centre is now and taken over by Canadian Salt in 1951. The salt was pumped 1,500 feet from a seemingly inexhaustible lake of brine. Neepawa was the only natural salt brine plant in Canada and the operation involved evaporation of the brine to produce the salt.

June 1968 The Canadian Salt Company announces the salt plant in Neepawa would be closing down. They found it more economical to establish a new plant at Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. The Neepawa plant had a capacity of 90 tons per day with a staff of 60. Belle Plaine was expected to commence operations with 200 tons per day with a staff of 35 and a potential to reach 800 tons a day. The Belle Plaines plant would be using salt that was on top the ground from the potash mines. When the Neepawa plant closed in 1969 it was sold to a local community organization. They transformed the old plant into a hall and skating arena which was named the Yellowhead Centre just in time for Manitoba’s Centential celebrations.

Before refrigeration salt was a commonly used method of preserving food. It draws out the moisture that causes bacterial growth, either slowing down the growth or stopping it entirely. Salt is used to cure meat such as ham and bacon. Salt is used in layers with cabbage to make sauerkraut. Salt was and is still used dissolved in warm water to soak sprains with. We gargled with it to help cure sore throats and canker sores. When I was a kid on the farm, we kids licked the big block of salt that was put out for the cattle. We never licked the dirty part though, just the clean smooth part that the cows had licked clean with their tongues.

Feeding your family doesn’t get much easier than using ham as the meat. We no longer need the three weeks it took to make the ham from scratch. Ham is readily available at all our grocery stores to enjoy the ease of putting a meal together.

Hawaiian ham

3 cups cooked ham, cubed

1 medium onion, sliced

1 red pepper. Sliced in rings

1 398mL can pineapple tidbits

1/2 cup raisins

Fact and opinions: Pride

It seems that there are still questions as to why Pride month is important or why we are “still talking about it” or “why don’t we keep it to ourselves”. We fly flags and wear rainbows not because we want to advertise who we share a bed with, but because there is some young person out there who isn’t in an accepting community who believes their existence is invalid.

Yes, differing opinions are OK, but I think that we confuse opinion with fact. Here are the facts about Pride.

Fact: Suicide is the second leading cause of death amongst adolescents and young adults.

Fact: transgender and sexual minority youth are at increased risk of suicide. When you speak an opinion about your belief in the validity of the experience of sexual minorities you don’t know who is listening, who is vulnerable and who your words are putting at risk of suicide simply by invalidating their existence. One sentence of judgement could be enough to throw someone who is vulnerable into a serious mental health crisis.

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who you are at your core.

Fact: The world is becoming more accepting, the future is bright and overall people are good.

Fact: An estimated 1 million people in Canada have a sexual orientation other than what the mainstream deems is appropriate. Pride is valid, Pride is needed now more than ever. Sexuality is an essential and normal part of the human experience, to deny these conversations and to hide these things from the public sends a very concerning message to our young ones about how to be the healthiest and most authentic human possible. A human who is filled with love, charity and acceptance for all no matter how different.

starts a new day, waking up is expanding the mind. Woke culture has become such a negative connotation but I think it’s an awesome thing that’s indicative of a more open and peaceful world overall. Wake up, my friends, open your eyes and embrace love in ALL its forms.

Online links to cited sources:

https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/22/E767

https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/wp-content/ uploads/drupal/2019-05/ Sexual%20minorities%20 and%20suicide%20fact%20 sheet.pdf

Sauce:

2 Tbsp. dry mustard

1 Tbsp. soya sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Reserved pineapple juice and water to make 1 cup

1/3 cup vinegar

Place ham in a 2-3 quart casserole dish. Arrange onions and pepper rings on top. Add the pineapple cubes and sprinkle with raisins. Combine mustard, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small pot. Stir in pineapple juice, water and vinegar and cook until bubbly. Blend in soya sauce and Worcestershire sauce and pour over ham and veggies. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 45-50 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves four.

French ham bread

1 loaf of French bread, halved length wise

3/4 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp. honey

2-3 cups diced cooked ham

2 cups shredded cheese of your choice

2 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped

1 -2 tomatoes, sliced

Pickles or sliced red peppers if desired

Preheat oven to 375°. On a cookie sheet lay the bread cut side down on a cookie sheet. Meanwhile, in a bowl mix the mayo with the mustard and honey. Add in the diced ham. Remove the bread from the oven. Spread the mixture over each bread half. Spread the grated cheese over the filling. Put back on cookie sheet and bake for 6 - 8 minutes until cheese is melty. Spread the hot loaves with chopped lettuce and tomato slices. Slice into pieces using a sharp serrated knife.

Fact: our sexual preferences are not a choice, they are biology and are inherent in us just as our gender identity is. We fly Pride flags for those human beings who are questioning the validity of their existence so they know that they are beautiful and that their existence is valid. We march to show the world that love and tolerance for all people is the future and that intolerance and hate is absolutely outdated and has no place in the world I want my children to grow up in.

If you are reading this and you don’t have a community of supportive people in your life, we see you, the 2SLGBTTQ community sees you, and we love you for

This is not just a pushing of the “liberal agenda” or “woke culture” but a crisis of humanity and beautiful souls who are literally dying all over the world because of hate (and yes opinion can be hate). What’s wrong with being “woke”? Waking up

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary. Anyone who may have feedback on the column or wish to have a question anonymously answered as part of the weekly column may reach Martin at delsiemartin@ trueyoutherapy.ca. Martin’s podcast, The Relationship Review, can be found on Apple, Amazon, Google and Spotify podcast platforms.

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A journey to restoration in Ste Rose du Lac

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Following an inspection in 2016, the Ste. Rose Grotto was determined to be in desperate need of repairs. To accept the challenge of restoring this historic religious monument and to ensure the safety of the people frequenting the site, a committee representing various ethnic groups was formed in late December of that year.

The core members who remained with the project to its final completion are: Chairperson: Cynthia Maillard – Treasurer: Jean Stinson, Finance: Rene Maillard, Linda Bonin Recorders: Janet Delveaux, Paulette Delaurier, Eveline Delaurier, Dan & Pat Delaurier, , Denise Labelle, Alain Legall, Donna Parthenay, Debbie Pinette and Sharon Vandenbosch.

During a six-year period, numerous meetings were held to organize fund raising events such as bake

sales, 50/50 draws, sponsoring Sisters of the Holy Rock, Farmers Markets, Raffles, Calendar Sales, Craft Sales, Silent Auctions, Ste. Rose in Motion, Fun and Fitness Walk and many other functions.. The Committee appreciates our local Co-op, Super Thrifty, IGA and Prairie Mountain Health Unit for providing prizes for many of these events. The Grotto committee also collaborated with the local MMF

to celebrate Louis Riel Day in 2019 and 2020. With the assistance of Debbie Pinette’s “Forever Engraving” the sale of commemorative step plaques” has been an ongoing fundraiser .

The initial cost of restoration was estimated at over $130,000.00, not including sand blasting, restoration of the statues, reconstructing the staircases, electrical and landscaping.

Masonry work and

Neepawa Rotary Club acknowledges Plaid for Dad

started in 2019. This was undertaken by Michel Labelle (Western Restoration Ltd.), with Ste. Rose Concrete providing dry cement. There was no progress in 2020 & 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2022, Daryn & Elden of Coulthard Masonry completed and sealed the grouting. Prior to grouting Michael Verhaeghe sand blasted the ceiling in the altar area. During this period Brian Tucker of C.T.

Concrete re-constructed the new staircases.

The statues of St. Bernadette and Our Holy Mother were restored by Linda Bonin and Eveline Delaurier. The gates to the altar area were restored by Denis Maquet.

The Grotto Restoration project was favourably endorsed by the Ste. Rose Community with more that $192,000 received and expensed. This amount is comprised of $105,000 in

donations, $4,700 in-kind donations, $79,000 from fund raising events, and $4,130 in miscellaneous revenue.

These figures would have been much higher if not for the many volunteers who chiseled and removed the damaged grout, hauled in stones, provided meals and provided power washing equipment to clean the crevices.

In 2020, the Archdiocese transferred ownership of the property to the Municipality of Ste. Rose. The maintenance of the Grotto and grounds will be ongoing by the Municipality.

To celebrate the completion of this project we invite everyone to attend a “Pilgrimage of Hope” Mass, at 4pm, August 13th, 2023 at the Grotto site, Ste. Rose du Lac. Please bring a lawn chair. A cold plate meal, dessert and beverages to follow. (silver collection) RSVP to 204-447 -2484 before July 15.

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Neepawa Rotary Club recently showed their support for the Plaid for Dad initiative. The Friday before Father’s Day is identified as “Plaid for Dad” day where groups and individuals wear something Plaid to promote awareness of Prostate Cancer and the need for early detection. Since 2015, Plaid for Dad has raised $2.7 million for groundbreaking prostate cancer research.

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The completion of the Ste Rose du Lac Grotto will be celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 13.

Local cycling club spins for a cause

Rhythm Cycle to host spinathon for Dream Ride on June 25

By Casper Wehrhahn

Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Rhythm Cycle Club is prepared to spin for a cause this weekend. On June 25, the fitness group will be hosting a spinathon and barbecue in support of the 2023 Dream Ride. Weather permitting, the event will be held outdoors in the parking lot of the old Co-op building at 342 Mountain Ave. The barbecue portion will be available from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., while those who wish to participate in the spinathon can book a session for 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.

“It’ll be a lot of fun. People can come down, even if they aren’t spinning, for lunch and cheer on the spinners,” said local Dream Ride organizer Marsha Forgue.

“There will be a Dream Kid appearance as well.”

Anyone wishing to participate in a spinathon ses-

sion is able to book a session via the MINDBODY app, similar to booking a normal spin class with the Rhythm Cycle Club. Sign up is free, with a $20 donation being asked. All proceeds will go towards Dream Ride.

In addition to the spinathon and barbecue, Rhythm Cycle Neepawa had also been setting aside one dollar per rider from one day of classes every week this month for the purpose of donating it to the cause.

“We’re very thankful to Rhythm Cycle for partnering with us this year,” said Forgue. “Thank you to Kristin and Steve Jury and to their team of coaches. This event will be a lot of fun and it intertwines nicely with the biking portion of Dream Ride.”

Dream Ride 2023 update

The Dream Ride itself is still set to go forward on July 8, with sign ups still open.

And, as of June 16, the total

funds raised so far were just under $10,000.

“We have 51 people registered, which I believe will probably be the highest registered yet,” said Forgue.

The Dream Ride event

will take place at the Sportsman Park in Onanole. All are welcome to arrive at noon to enjoy lunch, as well as musical entertainment from Neepawa band Lunch Money, starting at

Neepawa-born woman in search of birth family

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A Neepawa-born woman is currently seeking assistance to find her birth parents. Joanne Ruskin was originally born here in February of 1967 under the name Brenda Leigh Hunter. She was then renamed Joanne upon her adoption.

Joanne currently resides in Kelowna B.C., conducting her search with the aid of her daughter, Amber.

“My mother is alive, healthy and well. She grew up with a loving family on a farm in Manitoba and now has two kids of her own and one grandchild,” Amber enthused. “She made a wonderful life with a very loving husband

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until we lost him just over a year ago.”

Amber added, “She isn’t looking for anything from her family– She’s just spent her whole life wondering where she came from and is in a place in her life now where she feels comfortable reaching out to them.”

At the moment, the information the pair currently have to go off of is that Joanne’s birth parents are believed to have been born in 1942 (mother) and 1944 (father). Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Amber directly via Abby-ruskin@hotmail.com.

don’t want to ride or walk, they can come to the patio party and celebrate the efforts of Dream Ride with everybody,” said Forgue. “Our Dream Kids will be in attendance with their families, as well as our Dream Kid from last year.”

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1:00 p.m on the patio. Prizes will also be available for the registered participants.

“And, for people who

Forgue added, “Kinsmen Kourts has signed up a virtual walking team and are accepting donations as well. They will be doing a walk in Neepawa on July 6. We’re really thankful for them jumping on board as well. And really, we’re just thankful for everybody in Neepawa and area for sponsoring, pledging and supporting Cain and Kendall’s dreams and the Dream Factory.”

If anyone has any questions, they are welcome to contact either Marsha or Gary Forgue via phone at 204-841-2051 and 204-7400166 respectively.

Beautiful Plains School Division Staff Recognition Event is once again virtual for 2023!

The Recognition video is on our website: beautifulplainssd.ca

As the 2022-2023 school year draws to a close, the Board would like to acknowledge employees who are leaving, celebrating milestones in their careers, as well as those who are retiring.

Teaching Staff Years of Service:

15 Years:

Scott Freeman, Marsha Pollock

20 Years:

Scott Brown, Kim Paetkau Chapman, Darcy Kendall, Shari Murray

25 Years:

Troy Brister, Michael Donais, Kelvin Hollier, Mark Rainka, Kim Smith, Dale Swanton

30 Years:

Kerry Turner

Support Staff Years of Service:

12 Years:

Thelma Maendel, Paul Natuk, Lynn Oshanyk, Christine Pedersen, Michael Stadnyk, Alesha Schuman, Beverly Walker, Darla Wilcox

15 Years:

Twyla Kopytko, Pam Rempel

18 Years:

Toni Ferguson, Nancy Rowley

21 Years:

Kolleen Mitchell

Staff Leaving Service: Michael Donais, Teacher - Carberry Collegiate

Pat Ernest, Secretary - Hazel M Kellington

Aubrey Frohwerk, Bus Driver/Custodian - Neepawa

Brad Hackewich, Teacher - Neepawa Area Collegiate

Kelvin Hollier, Principal - Neepawa Area Collegiate

Corinna Jasienczyk, Educational Assistant - Neepawa Area Collegiate

Randy MacDonald, Bus Driver - Carberry

Kolleen Mitchell, Secretary - Neepawa Area Collegiate

Brad Mummery, Bus Driver – Neepawa

Christine Pedersen, Secretary - Neepawa Area Collegiate

Cyclists at the Rhythm Cycle Club are gearing up for a Dream Ride fundraiser on June 25. Funds from some of Rhythm Cycle’s regular classes are also being donated.

Million dollar

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) has achieved a historic benchmark of giving that has been a quarter century in the making. With their donation of $60,544 this year to the Neepawa Health Centre, the BPCF surpassed a million dollars is total support for the local medical facility since 1998.

On top of that already impressive singular achievement, the endowment fund also distributed a combined $211,553 between 54 local groups and programs in 2023, one of their most successful campaigns ever. The support for Health Centre, as well as all the other deserving local endeavours, was presented on Thursday, June 15, at the annual BPCF Grants Presentation and Luncheon

Brent Sorenson, the board president for the BPCF, said this year’s grant total is the most they have been able to distribute to date. He added that the Foundation is honoured to be able to help locally in this way on an annual basis.

As for the accumulative amount given to the Neepawa Health Centre over the last 25 years, Sorenson stressed that it has been a

for BPCF

This year, 13 organizations received grants. The largest individual grants went to Brookdale Community Centre and Neepawa & District Wildlife Association, who each received $20,000 a piece. Franklin Memorial Hall and Touchwood Park, also received fair sized grants of $10,000 each.

privilege to aid in funding for items, such as some equipment purchases, that are not necessarily able to be funded through the RHA.

Wide swath of grants distributed

As an endowment fund, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation takes donations, which are then pooled and invested through the Winnipeg Foundation. The annual grants are then distributed from the interest earned on those investments. This year, grants

were given out in five different streams, which are:

• NACI Youth Advisory Committee;

• The Gaynor Vivian Flow Through Grants;

• Donor Advised Grants;

• Community Fund; and

• Designated Funds.

The NACI Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) grants totalled $3,150 and were split between eight organizations. Meanwhile, $10,000 was distributed by Gaynor Vivian, through his initiative. $5,500 went

to the Neepawa Salvation Army, $2,500 to Neepawa Middle School and $2,000 to NACI.

In total, $88,475 in Community Fund grants were then distributed. Not-for-

profits serving Neepawa, as well as surrounding R.M.s’ such as Rosedale, GlenellaLansdowne and portions of North Cypress-Langford can apply for these annual grants.

The Donor Advised Grants totalled $5,030 and were provided to the Dream Factory ($3,590) and Neepawa Fire Department ($1,440). For the Designated Fund Grants, 28 groups split $104,898. Aside from the Health Centre’s $60,544 grant, other notable supports were Country Meadows PCH ($9,294) and Beautiful Plains Museum ($6,200).

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation accepts donations all year long.

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In total, 54 local groups split a combined $211,553 in grant money from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation.

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The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 2022

2022-2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Brent Sorenson

Vice-president: Jeffrey Miner

Treasurer: Ashley McCaughan

Iris Kooting

Jack Falk

Marilyn Crewe

Sarah Fast

Colleen Taylor

Danny Guillas

Dan Free

Box 486, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

487 Walker Ave.

Phone/Fax: 476-2681

Email: info@beautifulplainscf.ca www.beautifulplainscf.ca

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT DECEMBER 31

Report of Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statement To the Community Members of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc.:

Opinion

The summary financial statement, which comprises the summary statement of financial position as at December 31, 2022, is derived from the audited financial statements of Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Inc. (the “Foundation”) for the year ended December 31, 2022.

In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statement is a fair summary of the audited financial statements, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Summary Financial Statement

The summary financial statement does not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statement and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon.

The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report Thereon

We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated May 8, 2023.

Management’s Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statement

Management is responsible for the preparation of the summary financial statement in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the summary financial statement is a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Yours truly,

MNP LLP

Neepawa, Manitoba May 8, 2023

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2022 saw another successful year for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation with the return of some of our more popular events with the winding down of many of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic. In saying that though the economic conditions that saw interests rates rise over the course of 2022 and subsequently the markets take a downward move did have an impact on our overall endowment funds as you will note in the accompanying financial statement information. We were able to finish the year with our overall endowment fund portfolio still exceeding $4.35 million.

Our land project was a success again in 2022, with the continued dedication of Jack Falk and Jamie Denbow, along with the many individuals and companies who have supported the project through the first 2 years of completion with the overall profit for the year being just shy of $11,000. While the growing conditions have continued to present challenges each year, with the help of our supporters and community members we have been able to have a very successful result each year.

In addition to the land project, 2022 saw the community foundation host a Jail ‘N Bail event in November, in conjunction with the giving challenge, with the Jail ‘N Bail raising in excess of $4,000. A huge thank you to those who volunteered to be placed into jail, without your participation this event doesn’t happen. The giving challenge itself saw BPCF raise over $40,000 during the week. Thank you to all who donated during this week, it is greatly appreciated by all of us on the board of directors as well as the community as a whole as your generosity will allow BPCF to grant more and more funds into the community for many years to come. We were once again the benefactor of the JC Lavich Construction Hard Hat Golf Tournament as well, which returned in 2022. A huge thank you goes out to John and Carolyn Lavich for their generosity and hard work with respect to this tournament.

With the relaxing of the COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions we were once again able to hold our annual Grant Luncheon in June of 2022, where we announced total grants in excess of $187,883. We are beyond pleased to have again been

2022 COMMUNITY FUND DONORS

Angela Morrisseau

Avonna Moffatt

Barrie & Bernice Baker

Barrie & Dorothy Brooking

Barrie Bohn

Barry Carver

Barry Hockin

Bernice Nelson

Bert Lowry

Beverley Davie

Blair & Marla Steen

Blair Graham

Bob & Sharon McCreath

Bob Durston

Brad & Joy Walker

Brenda Loewen

Brendan Monka

Brent & Michelle Sorenson

Brian & Jan Bailey

Cam & Kristen Tibbett

Cheryl Beaumont

Clayton Terin

Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson

Corral Communications

Dale & Norma Ready

Danny & Kathleen Guillas

Darlene Gillies

Darryl & Michelle Gerrard

Dave Cochrane

Dave Walker

Denis Saquet

Denise Campbell

Denise Kennedy

Dennis Magwood

Derek & Beatrice Betts

Diana Mae Evans

Don & Brenda Kryschuk

Don Denoon

Don & Susan Schmall

Doreen McLeod

Doris Kohinski

Dorothy M. Smith-Harris

Douglas & Jane McLaren

Dudley Lee

Elaine Scott

Enns Brothers - Provincial

Ernie Kuharski

Franklin Memorial Hall Association

Fred & Mina Laycock

Gail Maxwell

Gail & Garth White

able to provide grants to organizations, events, and projects throughout the RM of Glenella-Lansdowne, RM of Rosedale, Langford portion of the RM of North Cypress-Langford, and the Town of Neepawa.

June also saw the conclusion of terms on the board of directors for Keith Jury, Ian Thomson, and Ann Kuharski. We would like to thank each of them for their time and dedication to the community foundation over the years. Joining the board of directors in their places were Danny Guillas, Dan Free, and Colleen Taylor. It was a pleasure to be able to welcome each of them to the board of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation and we look forward to the continued contribution of each of them.

The Beautiful Plains Community Foundation would not be in the position it is without the continued guidance and hard work of our Executive Director, Brenda Kryschuk. We continue to rely on Brenda for her expertise and strong leadership and guidance in providing direction and assistance to the board of directors. Thank you for all you do Brenda.

Turning to 2023, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation hosted the first ever Dancing With the Stars fundraising event, with plans already started for the second rendition to take place in early 2024, as well we will be hosting a charity golf tournament in August and many other events leading up to and during the annual Giving Challenge Week in November. Please watch for more information on each of these as we get closer to the events.

On behalf of the board of directors of the foundation and the community as a whole, would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who have supported the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation over the course of the past year. Your continued generosity is appreciated more than words could ever express. We look forward to being able to continue to have a positive impact on the communities we serve thank you to your support of the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation.

Brent Sorenson President

Ginny Collins

Glen & Cindy Tibbett

Glen Cummings

Grace S. Buhr

Greg & Valerie Hutsal

Gwen McCaskill

Heather Todoruk

HyLife Foods Ltd.

Ian & Arleigh Wilson

Iris Kooting

J.M. Crosson

Jack Elliott

James Pollock

Janice Sumner

Janine Hargreaves

Janis Clark

Jason Zagula

Jesse & Ashley McCaughan

Jim & Lois Aitken

Jim Schmall

Joan Baker

Joan Elliott

John Nelson

Jolene LeSage

Josh McDonald

Judy Gabler

Judy Perrett

Judy Preston

Justin Pollock

Karla Hackewich

Kate Jackman- Atkinson

Katharina Enns

Kathryn Rannie

Kathy Jasienczyk

Ken & Christine Waddell

Ken Rogers

Kenneth & Susan Plett

Kerrilee Lapointe

Kevin L Paramor

Ladies Auxillary Canadian Legion 14

Lane Englund

Leona Kucher

Leonard Boychuk

Leonard Johnstone

Leonard & Anne Pritchard

Les Davie

Linda Boyle

Linda Crooks

Linda Hart

Linda Stinchombe

Lindsay Dayholos

Liz Sumner

Lois Hulme

Lois Leboutiller

Lori Gork

Lorraine Hockin

Lynda Lowry

Marie Huxley

Marilyn Crewe

Mark Perrett

Mary Weiss

MB Association of Education

Technology Leaders

Monique Vann

Mr. & Ms. Dale De Ath

Muriel Gamey

Murray & Lisa Davie

Murray & Donna Newton

NACI Safe Grad Committee

Neepawa Lionelles

Nelson & Wilma Shewfelt

New Hope Health Centre Ltd

Norma Somers

Olive Olsufka

Pat Evans

Patricia & Dave Dick

Paula Nabe

Poettcker Medical Corporation

Rayna P. Topham

Regan Carver

Rob & Trish James

Robert Bayes

Robert Cameron

Ronald & Raye Watt

Rudy & Isobel Jarema

Russell & Eileen Newton

Ruth Hanke

Sandra Kulbacki

Sheila Cook

Shelley Mitchell

Sherri Hollier

Stan Rainkie

Stephen & Jane Goudie

Stride Credit Union

Stride Credit Union - Staff

Donations

Susan Schmall

Terry & Katherine McIntosh

Terry Buechler

Terry Smith

Thomas & Joanne Bradley

Touchwood Park

Trevor Bennett

UCT Neepawa Council #923

Vanessa Matthews

Velma Paramor

Wayne Clark

Wayne & Jane Wilson

Wayne & Joanne Nelson

Wes Kolesar

White’s Funeral Home

William & Judith Martin

William A. Dunsmore

Yvonne Ferguson

Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson Family

Fund

Cliff & Eleanor Nicholson’s 60th

Anniversary

Eleanor Nicholson’s 80th Birthday

Huxley Family Fund

IHO Jim and Donna Schmall

IMO Wilma Gill

IMO Bud Birch

IMO Alan Gillies

IMO Arnie Suski

IMO Barrie Baker

IMO Barry McLachlan

IMO Bob McBain

IMO Darla Hanke

IMO Debbie Snitynsky

IMO Dennis Jakabowski

IMO Don McGillivary

IMO Dona Montgomery

IMO Donna Schmall

IMO Ed Salway

IMO Evelyn McConnell

IMO Evelyn McKee

IMO Floyd Bold

IMO Gary Willstrop

IMO Heather Caver

IMO HIlda McDonald

IMO Ivan Trail

IMO Jean Toniak

IMO Jerry Wahoski

IMO Jim Mitchell

IMO Jim Murray

IMO Joe Mitchell

IMO Larry Evans

IMO Lawrence Hargreaves

IMO Les Bohn

IMO Lloyd Reidle

IMO Lynn Elliot

IMO Mae Green

IMO Patrica Murray

IMO Raymond Smith

IMO Ron McGorman

IMO Ron Miller

IMO Ron Sauderson

IMO Royce Hollier

IMO Sylvia Kuharski

IMO Wayne Clark

IMO Wilma Gill

Jack & Dorothy Nicholson Family Fund

Lowry Family Fund

McCreath Family Fund

Mike & Evelyn Pasosky Family Fund

Stephen & Jane Goudie Family Fund

DESIGNATED FUND DONORS

Hector Swanson

Helen Mitchell

C. Enid Lawrence

Ken & Helen Mitchell

Arnold & Edna Single Family Foundation (2019)

Lynn Henderson

The Milligan Family

Ronald & Judith Plett

Nelson Robert and Nancy

McCreary School c/o Margaret Hayhurst

Gaynor Vivian

Donald Smith

Georgina Bielinski

Georgina Bielinski

James Hutton

John & Claudette Hutton

Nelson Robert and Nancy

Patrick Hutton

& Area Men’s Shed ...............................................$1,000

Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Housing .....................................$ 2,500

Neepawa Nursery School .....................................................$5,000

Polonia Community Hall .......................................................$5,765

Touchwood Park ..................................................................$14,000

Victoria’s Quilts - Neepawa Branch ......................................$2,500

Yellowhead Centre ..............................................................$10,000

Neepawa Middle School - Playground ...............................$20,000

Total Community Fund Grants .......................................$90,265

NACI YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE GRANTS

Margaret Laurence Home Committee.....................................$200

Neepawa Breakfast Club .........................................................$500

Neepawa Figure Skating Club .................................................$100

Neepawa Kin Club ...................................................................$500

Neepawa Kinsmen Senior Housing .........................................$100

Neepawa Public Swimming Pool .............................................$300

TNR Cat Rescue .......................................................................$400

Touchwood Park Association ...................................................$500

Yellowhead Centre ...................................................................$500

Total NACI Youth Advisory Committee Grants ................$3,100

TWO SMALL COINS - DONOR ADVISED FUND GRANT

Touchwood Park - Accessible Park Project ...........................$1.047

Total Donor Advised Fund Grants ....................................$1,047

DESIGNATED FUND GRANTS

IOOF & Rebekahs 4-H Club ...................................................$230

Arts Stabilization - Burrows Trail Art Council .......................$1,020

Arts Stabilization - ArtsForward ..............................................$530

Contact MB ‘95 Roxy Theatre ...............................................$250

Beautiful Plains Museum .......................................................$5,220

Brookdale Cemetery Fund .......................................................$425

Country Meadows PCH ........................................................$7,808

Country Meadows PCH Courtyard ..........................................$185

Touchwood Park ....................................................................$1,385

Margaret Laurence Home Committee.....................................$750

Neepawa Health Centre .....................................................$50,932

Naomi Chapter - Children’s Ward ............................................$220

IOOF & Rebekahs Neepawa Minor Ball ................................$625

Riverside Cemetery Fund ........................................................$245

Neepawa Farmers Baseball/Softball .......................................$235

NARTA Scholarship - William Morton ......................................$200

Hutton Family Memorial Scholarship - McCreary School .....$1,000

IOOF & Rebekahs NACI Band ............................................$1,120

Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship - NACI .........................$720

Whitmore Family Scholarship - NACI ...................................$2,245

Harvey Kuharski Memorial Scholarship NACI .......................$500

Owen-Sumner Memorial Scholarship NACI ..........................$630

Roy Lewis Memorial Scholarship NACI .................................$500

Mrs. A.K. & Joe Butcher Scholarship

- NACI & Carberry Collegiate ..............................................$5,470

Total Designated Fund Grants .......................................$83,471

GAYNOR VIVIAN FLOW THROUGH GRANTS

Robert Smith

Barb McLaughlin

Betty Hutton

Doris Smith

Sheila Chandler

Lorrraine McCannell

Brian McCannell

Kerrilee Lapoint

Neepawa Minor Hockey – First Shift ....................................$4,000

Food for Thought - HMK ......................................................$1,750

Food for Thought - Neepawa Middle School .......................$1,750

Food for Thought - Brookdale School .....................................$500

Salvation Army ......................................................................$2,000

Total Gaynor Vivian Grants  ...........................................$10,000

TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED............$187,883

Another dramatic win for Neepawa Cubs

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Cubs have made a habit this year of winning in thrilling fashion. Their 10-9 win over the Portage Padres on Friday, June 16 followed that same script, as it was Neepawa’s third walk-off win of the Santa Clara Baseball League season.

After giving up four runs in the top of first and trailing 5-1 after two innings, the Cubs slowing clawed back into the game. They did so with timely, precision hitting, which drove in seven runs in total, between the 3rd and 5th innings. Both clubs woulds score one in the sixth, before the Padres went off for three runs in the top of the seven, to make it a 9-9 tie. In the bottom of the 7th, a single from Craig Casto brought in the winning run for Neepawa, who improved their overall record to 3-5 on the year. Portage, meanwhile, dropped to 4-3 and third place in the league standings with the defeat. Cubs pitcher Shayne Froese was

credited with the win, going two innings and striking out three.

Elsewhere around the SCBL

A first inning grand slam from Jared Bridges helped power the Carberry Royals to a 15-2 win over the Minnedosa Mavericks. Cory Billeart picked up the win throwing five shutout innings. Carberry

improved to 5-4, while Minnedosa falls to 1-7 in their first season back in the Santa Clara League.

The other Friday, June 16

Hole in one!

game saw the Plumas Pirates remain perfect on the year, with an 11-5 over the Austin A’s. The Pirates are 8-0, while Austin are 4-5.

Congratulations to Marc Giroux, who on Tuesday, June 20

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A culture of exceptionalism in Neepawa Another spectacular season for NACI Tigers track & field team

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Over time, the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute’s (NACI) track & field team has established a tradition of excellence within the program that it looks to uphold each and every year. That tradition was definitely equaled, if not surpassed at some points by this year’s club.

The outdoor competition schedule began in May for NACI with three consecutive events. The first was in Brandon on May 10, followed by their home track meet on May 18 and finally one in Stonewall on May 23.

From there, the Tigers then turned their attention to the Zone 7 Track & Field Championships, where they successfully claimed first place overall with a total team score of 494 points. From that day, the Tigers captured 55 total medals (24 gold, 16 silver,

and 15 bronze).

Perhaps the most notable moment from the day saw Trynity Turner break the Senior Girls Javelin record, with a throw of 38.85 metres, surpassing benchmark that had been untouched for 39 year!

Next on the calendar was the Manitoba High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Provincial Championship. In total, 30 Neepawa based athletes advanced to Provincials in Brandon.

NACI continued its strong performances and ultimately won the AAA Track and Field title. This continues the legacy of NACI excellence, as it is the team’s third provincial title in the last four championships.

Some of the most notable NACI performances at the Provincial Championships include:

Junior Varsity

Jett Turner: bronze

medal - javelin, 10th place - discus;

Rhea Koshel: 5th400m;

Rhea Koshel, Taylor Terin, Emma Pollock and

Titan’s regular season scheduled announced

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Summer has barely begun, and we’re already thinking about our favourite winter sport. The Neepawa Titans and the Manitoba Junior Hockey League are as well, as they have announced their regular season schedule for the 2023-2024 season.

The MJHL’s opening weekend is set to begin on Friday, Sept 22, with five games scheduled. Part of that opening evening will feature the Titans on the road to Waywayseecappo, to face the Wolverines. Opening face-off at the Waywayseecappo Arena Complex is set for 7:30 p.m. Neepawa will then return home to the Yellowhead Centre for their own home opener the very next night, as they will take on the Portage Terriers. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m.

As for the complete season, the Titans, along with every other team in the MJHL, will play a 58-game schedule that concludes on Mar. 17 2024. The 2024 McMunn & Yates Turnbull Cup playoffs will begin Mar. 22. Neepawa will play 29 home games, with 28 of those at the Yellowhead Centre and one designated ‘home’ game at Seven Oaks Sportsplex on Oct. 25. That game is part of the annual MJHL Showcase, in which every clubs plays in Winnipeg in front of an array of college

and university, as well professional hockey club scouts

Of the 29 home dates for the Titans, 21 will have a 7:30 p.m. start time and five will begin at 6:30 p.m. The three remaining times are 2:00 p.m. for the MJHL Showcase game, a 5:00 p.m. Remembrance Day Matinee versus the Dauphin Kings and a 3:00 p.m. start time for Feb. 18 against the Winkler Flyers.

The complete listing of the regular season schedule for the Neepawa Titans is online at the MJHL website.

Chay Cox: Girls 4x100m Relay – 5th;

Trent Tomoniko: 6th400m;

Sammy Uyaivato: 6th - 800m;

Chay Cox: 7th - triple jump;

Paige Kaspick: 8thtriple jump;

Allison Beaumont: 10th - Pentathlon;

Varsity

Trynity Turner: gold medal - javelin, silver medal - triple jump, and 4th place - discus;

Jill Perrett: 5th - 400m, 8th - 800m;

Tarek Lapointe, Brody Pollock, Lincoln Murray and Rylan Bray: Boys 4x400m – 4th;

Hanna Kaspick, Kyra Kaspick, Katie Rae Byram and Jill Perrett (Brooke Allen): Girls 4x100m – 5th;

Cooper Kasprick, Lincoln Murray, Rylan Bray and Kenji Sarmiento: Boys

4x100m – 7th; Katie Rae Byram, Brooke Allen, Trynity Turner and Jill Perrett: Girls Distance Medley relay – 8th; Lincoln Murray, Brody Pollock, Rylan Bray and Tarek Lapointe: Boys Distance Medley relay – 9th; Lincoln Murray: 10thjavelin; and Tarek Lapointe: 11thjavelin.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Trynity Turner (pictured) won gold in varsity girls javelin with a throw of 37.41m at the Provinical Championship.

Carberry Collegiate

Landon Allen

Rebecca Bird

Mia Amundsen Emily Beales

Naomi Bock Jacob Boyce

Julia Glaser

Mallory Lockhart

Keegan Drysdale

Jasmine Downey

Trey Dickson

Elysia Julseth

Makenna Poitras

Carson Nakonechny

Jodie Meyers

Mia Lozinsky

Gavin Renwick

Samuel Prudnikov

Cameron Rohs

Kendrah Smith

Trevor Ross Esther Sippel

Dahlia Snaith Tynille Steen

Kolby Wiebe

Jaren Waldner

Classifieds

Notice

Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192

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

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

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Ken Waddell, publisher

Obituary

The family invites you to join them

In Celebrating the Life of FLORENCE HAYWOOD

March 28th, 1927 - November 9th, 2022

Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Bethany Community Centre Bethany, MB

Samuel Russell "Rusty" Sanderson

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, Russell Sanderson went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 15, 2023, at the age of 95 years.

Dad was born on November 21, 1927 as the youngest of 11 children to Frank and Louisa Sanderson in Reedy Creek Manitoba.

Dad married Mom (Mabel Asham) on October 5, 1957. They loved each other dearly and were each other's support, safety and soulmates. They were married for 65 years.

At the age of 11, Dad gave his heart to the Lord. Dad served his beloved Lakeview Chapel as a Board Member for 60+ years. He kept his lay papers current right up until his passing.

Dad loved Mom so deeply. He would tell her so right up until the end. He would tell us kids that he loved us and he was concerned about our personal walks with Jesus. As the days of his earthly life came to an end he never complained, he praised God through the pain. Even as age took his voice, he sang and praised the Lord until he could no longer speak.

Left to mourn his passing yet rejoice in his holy reunions are his beloved Mabel “Mickey”, Yvette (Lorne), Buck (Rachel), Lisa (Tom), Bev (Barry), Jeff (Tira), Tillou. Grandchildren Nikki (Cyrus), Channy (Moose), Corinna, Carrie Joy (Destiny), Katrina, Harley (Davis), Jared, Louisa (Josh), John Russell (Kim), Dawn (Dylan), Brianne (Jason), Brad, Lily, Lucy & Ava. Twenty-nine Great Grandchildren and nine Great Great Grandchildren, Brother-in-law Bobby Rodericks, Sisters-in-law Rose Sanderson & Bev McIntyre, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Thank you to Dr. Blais, Prairie Mountain Health Managed Care and Nurse Tammi Scott from Palliative Care. Through their support we were able to keep Dad at home where we provided tender loving care until his final breath. Special thanks to John Russell and Dad’s “butlers”.

A wake for Russell will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 beginning at 5:00pm from Lakeview Chapel, Kinosota, MB

Funeral Service and Celebration of Russell's life will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 1:00pm from Lakeview Chapel, Kinosota, MB Interment in the Lakeview Chapel Cemetery

If friends so desire donations in Dad’s memory may be made to Lakeview Chapel, General Delivery, Kinosota, MB R0H 0L0.

Sneath-Strilchuk -Ste. Rose Chapel 204-447-2444 • www.sneathstrilchuk.com

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Yard Sale

3 family yard sale. Name it we may have it! June 22 -23, 2pm - 6 pm, June 24, 9am - 3 pm. 294 Ellen St. 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

For Sale or Rent

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

For Sale

For Sale: Large supply of hobby and woodcraft wood material. Many species, various sizes, barn board, lathe turning pieces. Contact Fred at 204-476-3741 email: fquist@mts.net

For Sale: Norwood Classic 14ft aluminum boat, carpeted, live well, radio/tape deck, winch controlled anchor, large up front storage, steering wheel control, 2 paddles. Brand new Mercury 4 stroke “Pro Kicker” 9.9 hp. fishing motor with app. 10 hours. 2 deep cycle 12 volt batteries. Remote control trolling motor “Shore-Lander” trailer with hand winch. Very good condition- come and see it at 354 5th Ave. Neepawa. Price: $4000 Contact 204-476-3741

Thank you

The family of Pat Gawaziuk would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, prayer, love, and kindness with the passing our cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. We cannot even begin to express our appreciation for the flowers, food, cards, visits, donations, and phone calls. Thank you to Brian and staff at White’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary for serving the lunch at Pat’s funeral. We are cognizant of the impact Pat had with her involvement in the community. We hope her leadership, determination, and kindness will continue to echo in the community for years to come.

Ernie, Emil, Justin, Lesia, Lorena, and families

Obituary

Archie William Lach

Archie was called to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 4 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone at the age of 88. He was created by God through Emil and Frieda (Besser) Lach and born April 9, 1935. Archie was baptized into the Christ on June 30, 1935 at Zion Lutheran Church, Tupper, Manitoba. He grew up with siblings Edgar [Christa Schwandt], Alice [Gerry] Pyle, and Ruby [Jim deceased] Patrick. Archie confirmed his faith at Zion Lutheran Church, Tupper, Manitoba on September 4, 1949. He married Irma Schlamb on October 5, 1956 at Christ Lutheran Church, Waldersee, Manitoba. They had two children: Patricia [John Kreutzwieser] and Armin [Donna Finnson], and 4 grandchildren: Joel [Ayako Kawamura], Paige [Brandon Tenbult], Jeffrey [Kaitlin McNabb], and Eric [Janelle Vachon], and 2 great granddaughters: Lily and Scottie Tenbult. Also left to mourn are brother-in-law Oscar [Linda Krause] Schlamb and many nieces and nephews.

Archie worked for awhile in Winnipeg then farmed in the Plumas area. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas, serving as elder and chairman, among other positions. Archie served many years as school board trustee for Pine Creek School Division. Archie was also a member of the Plumas Lion’s Club.

Thank you to the staff at Third Crossing Manor for the loving care they gave Archie and the kindness they showed to his family during his stay. Thank you to Pastor James Vosper for his spiritual dedication to Archie and the family, and to Archie’s congregation for many prayers.

A funeral service was held at Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. James Vosper officiating.

Flowers are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Archie’s name may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas, Manitoba, or a charity of one’s choice.

We commit Archie to God’s care, trusting in the salvation purchased through Christ’s death and resurrection. We commend all family and friends to the loving care and peace of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements

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 Rent

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

For Rent

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

Livestock

Bulls for lease, black and red Angus, black and red Simmental, polled Herford, Speckle Park, 2 yrs old and up. Some good for heifers, low birth weights. Call Darcy Purdy 204-365-0066

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

Auctions

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

Thank You

We would like to thank everyone for their love, kindness, and support to us with the passing of our husband, Dad and Grandpa, David “Charlie” Single.

Thank you:

• to the paramedics, STARS, H.S.C. doctors & nurses, neighbours & family who were with us at the accident and hospital.

• for the food, messages, cards, flowers, gift certificates, visits, hugs, memorial donations, tributes, and phone calls; all are lovingly appreciated.

• to Wendy Denbow, Clarke’s Funeral Home, bagpiper Maureen, and Legion members from Plumas, Gladstone, Carberry, Portage and Brandon.

• to everyone who arranged and provided lunch for the service.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who attended from near & far.

We also want to thank our community, our family, and businesses that have come with support to keep our farm operating at this difficult time.

Marion, Tracy & Mark, Bradley & Courtney, Nancy & Corey & our grandchildren.

THANK YOU

We are incredibly grateful for the love and support that was received on May 27 at Kalena’s memorial walk/run. We want to extend our gratitude to the community of Carberry and surrounding areas for coming together on that day.

We were pleased to have so many people help honour her memory. The generosity of everyone truly means the world to us.

We could not have not accomplished what we did without the incredible support from Jenna and Braydon Cullen and Karis Beernaert, Westman Promotions (Kathryn Day), R.J. Waugh staff, Lisa Whyte for the balloon arch, Bart Witherspoon and Bryanna Manns with McCain Foods, Town of Carberry, Carberry Fire Department, Splash Park Committee, Sherree Strain with MCDC, and Spud City Food Mart.

We would also like to acknowledge the generous donations from Manitoba Starch, the Neepawa Hospital, Dickson’s Farm Ventures LTD, Gordon and Diane Schneider, Dari and David with Meyers Meat’s, and McCain Foods.

A special thank you to Danielle Pilatic for capturing the photos of the day and all of our family and friends who volunteered at the event.

We are sending our love and strength to everyone who has suffered from a loss of their own. Together, our community will be there to help support one another. Thank you again!

With love, The Greens

Congratulations

KINSMEN KOURTS II

Congratulations to our hardworking serving staff from your coworkers at Kinsmen Kourts II

Shane Adornado

Faith Caguia

Glen May Camasis

CK Diaz

Clarissa Malaluan Cordelia Smith

Coming Events

Beautiful Plains Museum

invites you to come explore the museum and see the new Royal Family display.

WE ARE OPEN

Tuesday to Saturday from 9-5

In July & August Sunday from 1-5 Open July 1st

Notice

NEEPAWA PHARMACY

A-225 Ellen St. Neepawa 204-476-2315

Harris Pharmacy

424 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

& Will be Closed July 3, 2023

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Pesticide Control Program

Public notice is being hereby given that Turtle River School Division intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Program.

1. Control of dandelions, broadleaf weeds and vegetation on the Running Track at Ste. Rose School (Ste. Rose du Lac, MB).

The herbicide to be used will be from the allowable list of herbicides as listed in Manitoba Regulation 286/2014

2. Control of rodents and insects on school grounds within the towns of Alonsa, Glenella, Laurier, McCreary and Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba. The Insecticides to be used include:

Contrac Blocks

Contrac Grain Bait

Dr. Doom Pyrathrin Insecticide Powder

Dr. Doom Residual Dragnet

Dr. Doom In & Out

The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from July 7, 2023 to October 31, 2023

Anyone likely to be affected by the above program, and who wishes to make representation either for or against the proposal, should contact Manitoba Conservation in writing within 15 days of the publication of this notice at the following address: Environment and Climate Environmental Approvals Branch 14 Fultz Boulevard (Box 35) Winnipeg, MB R3Y 0L6

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

Farm Labourer Wanted:

We are seeking a motivated full-time employee for our farm. Applicant must have the ability to work extensive hours including evenings and weekends in seeding and harvest time. The applicant also must have a positive attitude, mechanical knowledge, ability to work alone but also in a team environment. Valid class 5 is required, and class 1 would be an asset.

Duties include but not limited to: Operate and maintain large farm equipment for seeding, crop protection, harvest and land development.

Competitive wages are based on experience and capabilities.

We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Gladstone / Amaranth

Please send resume to westlakeventuresinc@gmail.com

Or call David Armstrong at 204-872-2685 for any more info

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

R Lewandoski Farms operates a modern grain farm and truck and trailer repair shop in Sandy Lake.

We are looking to hire for 2 positions:

• Mechanic or an individual with strong mechanic skills to work in shop

• Equipment Operator/General Farm Labourer with Class 1 (or willing to obtain)

Full time or part time opportunities.

Competitive wages based upon experience. Call 204-867-0371 or email lewandoskifarm@gmail.com

North 49 Foods is nearing completion on a 120,000 sq foot state of the art sow processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Located on the west edge of the city, the plant is well positioned for further growth and expansion. We have developed a solid working relationship with a well-organized sales and distribution company that has grown over the last 25 years. This relationship is well equipped to take our products to every market and location, locally and internationally.

North 49 Foods is now hiring for key management and hourly positions in several departments such as, fabrication/processing, harvest floor operations, maintenance, shipping, animal handling, warehouse/ shipping, Human Resources and administration. Full time work guaranteed, with plenty of growth opportunities, bonus incentive programs, benefits, dental, RRSPs, discounts on meat and much more. Come check out the city of Moose Jaw, which offers all the amenities and services of a large City that is a great affordable place to raise a family, grow your career and get in on the ground floor of an exciting and growing business.

A new career is a phone call away at North 49 Foods, come work for us!

Phone: (306) 518-1278 Ext. 4104 careers@north49foods.com

An area full of recreational opportunities, parks, lakes, cultural events, a sense of community and much more!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEEPAWA & CARBERRY Health Facilities

Cooks & Dietary Aides

Casual & Part-time positions

Licensed Practical Nurses & Registered Nurses

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Home Care Attendants & Health Care Aides

Casual & Part-time positions

Environmental Services (Housekeeping & Laundry)

Casual; Full-time & Part-time positions

Fifth Class Power Engineer (Neepawa)

Full-time positions

Occupational & Speech-Language Therapists (Neepawa)

Full-time & Part-time positions

Pharmacy Assistant (Neepawa)

Full-time position

Ward Clerk

Part-time & Casual positions

JOIN THE HEALTH CARE TEAM! APPLY TODAY! www.prairiemountainhealth.ca, click on Careers

An excellent health care benefit package that includes but limited to health & dental benefits, pension plan & a health spending account.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

These positions are subject to a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful applicant will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

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Minnedosa Library seeks the submission of proposals to supply and replace 8 desk top computers. What we require:

• 8 full computer systems, including tower, monitor, mouse, keyboard.

• Will require some programming and cyber security.

• Must be able to install and set up computers and link to other devices. For further information phone 204-867-2585. Submissions will be accepted until July 22, 2023. Email to mmr@mymts.net or fax to 204-867-6140.

Auction Sales

Meyers Online Auction

Closes June 28

Estates & Consignments, antiques, riding and push mowers, lawn ornaments and garden tools, furniture, electronics, tools, wide selection of items

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262 sell Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com

Help Wanted Services

LIVE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR LES CASE

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 AT 10 AM

SE of Portage La Pairie , from south port jct 240 and 331, east 6 mile till mile 30 west then 3 south on mile 30 and 3/4 east on mile 60 lunch available like the old days

Corral panels • lots of shop equipment • Ford 7740 FWA, W Allied loader, 7 ft bucket, tractor has 9000 hrs • 5 ft bucket with Grapple sells seperate • john Deere MX 10 Trailer type Rotary brush mower, this unit is excellent shape bring your truck and trailer loading assistance only on auction day owner Les Case 204-240-0625 or 204-857-2164

Bill Klassen Auctioneers

204-325-4433 • Cell 204-325-6230 www.billklassen.com

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Norm Sims, K.C. and Arthur J. Platt are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2023 Arthur will be joining the law firm of Sims & Company. Arthur will continue to practice out of his Erickson location at 36 Main St. Erickson, and out of the Minnedosa office of Sims & Company. To book an appointment with Arthur, clients should call Sims & Company at 204-867-2717. The staff of Sims & Company welcome Arthur to the firm and look forward to continuing to provide legal services to his clients.

An ‘exciting’ time for the Beautiful Plains Museum Neepawa museum board seeing to multiple projects

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa BaNNer & press

Board members of the Beautiful Plains Museum have been on the go lately. This is due to a few different projects, including one ongoing project from their 2022 plans regarding storage for some historic fire fighting equipment.

“We were very fortunate to receive a $25,000 grant from the provincial government,” said Helen Drysdale. “We had decided a couple years ago that we wanted to build a garage to house our 1942 fire truck and the 1904 Franklin fire wagon.”

The garage was built last year, while the funds just went through recently this year. The funds received covered half of the cost for the project.

The fire truck in question was originally used at the Common Wealth Air Training facility at the airport in Neepawa during World War II. The truck was later used by the town of Neepawa and eventually went to the Beautiful Plains Museum. As well, the 1905 fire wagon from Franklin and several pieces of old fire equipment are also being housed in the two-door garage. The Franklin fire wagon was housed in an addition which was added on to the museum. Since the Franklin fire wagon is now safely stored in the garage several capable

volunteers removed the existing addition.

“We’re very excited, because it helps restore the face of the CN station to more of its original historic front,” said Drysdale

Drysdale added, “It’s important that these historical vehicles be preserved for future generations so that they can understand the evolution of fire-fighting equipment. These artifacts are also going to be exhibited in community parades and other events so that they are available to view to community members who do not visit the museum.”

The new garage is wheelchair accessible, but is currently not open to the public. This is because the museum team is working on putting together some displays for the garage.

“But, hopefully, it will be open closer to the end of summer,” Drysdale shared. “If not, then it will be ready for a grand opening next year.”

Brickwork completion

Another project that has the museum board is in good spirits is the completion of the museum’s brickwork. Stiles Masonry, of Brandon, has been working to complete the delicate work associated with the restoration to Heritage building standards and practices.

“CN had painted the bricks, but when painted,

it doesn’t allow the bricks to breathe, and that can damage them,” Drysdale explained. “And the bricks are soft, so you can’t use a wire brush or pressure washer to get the paint off. When the paint removal is completed the bricks will be stained to match the rest of the exterior. So Stiles Masonry had just the expertise we needed.” The final session for this work was slated to take place on Monday, June 19.

For consideration

A final, prospective project is also being considered. Where an addition to the building used to stand (acting as temporary housing for the Franklin fire wagon), a warehouse door remains. While the museum board has yet to decide, they are putting out word to different artists this winter to get ideas for a potential mural. The mural would decorate the warehouse door.

“So it’s been a very exciting and busy time at the museum,” Drysdale enthused.

The Beautiful Plains Museum is open every summer and is home to a variety of exhibits. Additionally, it has extensive photo archives on a variety of subjects relevant to Neepawa and the area. It also has a library of history books that can be used to help facilitate research on your family tree.

Locally crafted benches to be painted at R.A.F.T

Gladstone Elks 50/50 winner

Bev Wilson of Gladstone, MB was the lucky winner of the Manitoba Elks Foundation 50/50 cash draw held in conjunction with the 2023 calendar sales. Gladstone Elks members Louis Booker, Ed Sklar, Herman Hofer, Guy Small and Dan Novak extended their congratulations to Wilson on her winnings of $5,530.

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Members of the Neepawa Men’s Shed delivered this bench to ArtsForward during the week of June 16. The bench was reserved for use during the R.A.F.T. event, which was scheduled for July 22. The arts centre has partnered with Brews Brothers Bistro to have the bench painted by a local artist that day, with it set to become a fixture for everyone to enjoy.

This bench is also just one of three to four that the Men’s Shed intends to build for the event. The additional benches will also be worked with under a similar agreement to the one pictured in order to “art bomb” the community.

The Neepawa Men’s Shed has made a large variety of projects for several community groups and events throughout its years.

MLH hosts used book sale

Real estate

FARMS FOR SALE

Forrest Ethelbert Brandon Shoal Lake SOLD Section of productive farm land with a tidy bungalow house.

Gilbert Plains SOLD Quarter section productive grainland with beautiful newer house.

PENDING SALE

Three quarters of grainland and pasture with good buildings and a 1,000 head feedlot.

16 quarters livestock operation with good bungalow house and cattle handling facilities.

80 acres 10 minutes south of Brandon.

Very nice newer house, workshop and cattle shelter  with corrals.

Brandon

80 acres five minutes south with good bungalow house and abundance of out buildings currently used as storage facilities.

For more info contact:

Reston Quarter section of grainland with good bungalow house and double detached garage.

Half section of productive grainland. Brandon Glenella

Quarter section of recreation property minutes south of town adjacent to Brandon hills walking trails, very scenic and secluded.

Henry Carels 204.573.5396

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80 acres of grain and hay land 15 minutes south of Brandon.

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PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN Avid readers had the opportunity to browse through an assortment of books at the Margaret Laurence Home’s used book sale on June 17..

Vibrant culture of Republika Ng Pilipinas highlighted in Neepawa

Dance, fashion and cultural dress made for an eye catching event on June 17 in celebration of Filipino History Month in Neepawa. The primary event for the day was the parade, which featured street dancing (top left) and floats and appearances such as the LGBTQ+ groups and pageant participants (top middle). Additionally, a variety of championship games for both basketball and volleyball were held. Bottom left: An excited crowd cheers!

Celebrate Canada Day: history facts

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The month of July is a time of great fanfare in Canada. Each July 1 Canadians celebrate Canada Day, formerly known as Dominion Day.

Canada Day commemorates July 1, 1867, when the colonies Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada (now called Ontario and Quebec) were united under the name Canada— a single dominion within the British Empire. The holiday officially was changed from Dominion Day to Canada Day in 1982, when Canada’s constitution became repatriated, which meant it could no longer be amended by Britain.

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The Canadian flag is an integral component of Canada Day celebrations. The red-and-white flag with a maple leaf prominently displayed can be seen waving from atop poles at municipal buildings and on private homes across the country.

Despite Canada’s birthday occurring in 1867, a national flag did not accompany the creation of the Canadian federation, with the Union Jack and other British flags still being seen as sufficient. The quest for a national flag gained steam in the early 20th century, but attempts to create a flag in both 1925 and 1946 didn’t see the light of day. A committee was formed in

the 1960s to receive submissions of new national flag designs. Eventually George Stanley’s design, consisting of panels of red and white

with a centered maple leaf, was chosen by a committee. The new Maple Leaf Flag became official by royal proclamation on February

15, 1965. The maple leaf already had emerged as a symbol of Canadian identity so it made sense that it should feature on the national flag.

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CANADA DAY 2023

Opening Ceremonies & Pow Wow Presentation

Presenters:

Mr. Richard's Magician/Ventriloquist Fun Show

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides

Children's Bouncy Inflatables

Children's Bubble Lab

Bubble Soccer

Face Painting

Reptile Gardens & more!

Canteen on Site for Frozen Treats & Cold Drinks ($$)

Music By Traxx Music w/ DJ Mike

Firework Display @ Dusk!!