March 29, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press

Busy year ahead for Beautiful Plains Museum

Representative Helen Drysdale provides update on projects in the works

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A turning of the seasons was welcomed this week with the official arrival of spring. And, with spring, the Beautiful Plains region will soon welcome yet another change of seasons–museum season!

Currently, the Beautiful Plains Museum is planning its annual reopening for the middle of May. While preparations for the opening are currently underway, there’s also been action and planning behind the scenes for a variety of projects.

“It’s going to be a very busy year for us. We’re always continuing renovations. January saw lights on the main floor completed. We have the majority of all our lights redone now,” said board chair Helen Drysdale. “The obsolete light fixtures are being replaced as we couldn’t

replace the bulbs anymore as you couldn’t buy them. Oh my, what an impact this new lighting has had on our museum. We can see all

the displays and pictures so much better now. We can see the dust better too!”

Drysdale added, “The new lights also help reduce

the potential of damage to the artifacts with the change to LED thus helping to preserve the artifacts for future generations. We

are very grateful to the Manitoba Government’s department of Sport, Culture and Heritage and Communities Museum

Project Support for the funds to replace the old light fixtures.”

Continued on Page 7

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

The beautiul Plains Museum looks quite fresh after having its bricks fully restored as one of its projects!

Time to vote for Manitoba’s worst roads

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Dealing with potholes and road repairs is as consistent a spring tradition in Manitoba as planting flowers and decorating Easter eggs. Another tradition, this one from CAA Manitoba, is all about tracking down the worst of the worst when it comes to roads.

Last week, CAA Manitoba launched its annual Worst Roads campaign, with voting now open to the public. The company’s manager of government relations, Ewald Friesen, said in a media release announcing the campaign “Research shows that 83 per cent of Manitobans vent their concerns about the state of roads either to their spouses, friends, co-workers or mechanics while very few express their frustrations with local government officials and decision makers. As we kick off another year of the CAA Worst Roads campaign, we are calling

on all Manitobans to vote for their Worst Roads and join the community of drivers, cyclists, transit riders and pedestrians committed to improving our roads and keeping our elected representatives accountable.”

According to CAA Manitoba, the damage to a vehicle from a pothole can range from $500 up to $2,000 depending upon the model of the vehicle.

The Worst Roads campaign has been running since 2012. You can cast your vote in the Worst Roads campaign online at www.caaworstroads.com

Manitoba’s Top 10 Worst Roads of 2023

1. Provincial Road 307;

2. 18th St, Brandon;

3. Hwy 34;

4. Goulet St, Winnipeg;

5. Leila Ave, Winnipeg;

6. Kenaston Bld, Winnipeg;

7. Highway 75, Morris;

8. Hwy 44;

9. Saskatchewan Ave, Winnipeg, and 10. Empress St, Winnipeg.

Neepawa preparing to deal with increase in potholes this spring

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

While the generally milder than usual weather was nice to have this winter, it has created a few issues that the Town of Neepawa must now deal with in the spring.

There have been a number of potholes reported to Town administration this spring. Potholes occur during freezing-thawing cycles, and Neepawa, like many other communities across the Province this winter (i.e., Winnipeg and Brandon), have been more prone to them because of the extreme weather changes.

In his report to Council on Tuesday, Mar. 19, Manager of Operations Denis Saquet said, “We do get calls about the potholes; we are well aware that there are potholes out there. Staff are doing everything they can to patch any of the streets [and] the potholes. Unfortunately, when we have a pothole filled with water, there is very little we can do with it.”

Saquet explained that they must basically wait for more consistency in the weather, because anything they try to do now, won’t last.”

“We might as well just throw gravel on it, because any cold mix just will not bind or bond to that hole. Because if there is ice frozen dew in [the pothole], or too much water, it’s just not friendly to us,” stated Saquet. “It’s just an unfriendly cycle right now, but

I assure you that staff are doing everything they can to make the streets a little more passable. We’re just as frustrated as the public. We have to drive around to.”

Some of the roads that are dealing with pothole problems are under the jurisdiction of Manitoba

Transportation and Infrastructure. Saquet said he has been in touch with the department on several locations that need to be addressed. The Town is also currently looking to bring in a contractor to fill the potholes as quickly as possible.

NOTICE OF STRIDE CREDIT UNION’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS

TO: ALL MEMBERS OF STRIDE CREDIT UNION

Take Notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of Stride Credit Union will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:00pm CDT via virtual means for the following purposes:

To approve the 2023 Financial Statements

To Appoint Auditors

To review results of Directors Elections

All eligible members wishing to participate in the General Meeting please visit stridecuagm ca/2024 prior to 5pm CDT on April 5, 2024.

More information about the virtual General Meeting can be found at www.stridecu.ca.

Dated this 21 day of March 2024.

STRIDE CREDIT UNION

By Order of the Board of Directors

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Neepawa

PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER Workers with Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure were recently in Neepawa putting some fill into the potholes located on Mountain Avenue. Because Mountain is a former provincial highway, the responsibility of repairs fall upon the Province.

1974: NACI students on tour of southern England

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, May 24, 1899

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

A curious account is given by a Paris correspondent of the discovery of an egg forger, whose false productions are purchased for scientific collections and by amateurs. The man was very clever. A visitor saw him make a penguin egg that could not be distinguished from the real one that served him for a model. He made the shell of plaster of paris, burned and glazed. The egg was intended for a man who furnished eggs for a foreign scientific collection. These imitations are not difficult, for among the real eggs of most species, there are so many varieties that even the most practised expert could not distinguish all of them.

100 years ago, Tuesday, March 25, 1924

Lebanon Encampment are holding a series of monthly dances. The first will take place in I.O.O.F. hall on Friday, Apr. 4, 1924. Popular music. Popular prices. Ladies 50¢. Gentlemen 50¢. Dancing from 9:00 to 12:30.

The National Council of Women has taken up the fight for oleomargarine.

Clarence was the Opera House’s advertised production in the Apr. 1, 1974 edition of The Neepawa Press.

Not that they want it for themselves. But the exclusion of oleomargarine is a measure of protection for the producers of butter. And the National Council of Women is apparently against that sort of thing, but not against protection for manufacturers, bankers, transportation companies and others.

Note: Oleomargarine is a fatty substance derived from beef fat that at one point was used in the production of margarine. These days, most margarines are made using vegetable oil.

75 years ago, Thursday, March 31, 1949

The “Darktown Follies” the Minstrel show with an all feminine cast played to a sell-out house at both afternoon and evening performances last Wednesday in the Roxy Theatre presented by the Neepawa Business and Professional Women’s Club as their first public entertainment venture, the show proved very popular with theatre-goers of the town and in the district.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 28, 1974

A group of NACI students, after raising their own funds, are touring South England and part of Wales, seeing many historic sights and being introduced to many important events of the past. They left Winnipeg International Airport on Thursday evening, Mar. 21 by 747 Jetliner after patiently waiting out about five hours delay. Some have already phoned home and report things going well and having the experience of a lifetime.

The role of the nurse practitioner is a new innovation in rural health services. However, it is a well

Cheryl Brydges, Joanne Huxley, Darcy Hockin, Terri Nahnybida, Alan Nadeau and Neil Turner. Back row: Donna Dagg, Tanis Benson, Linda Radford, Steve Benson, Wayne Husak, David Zeke, Tom Nebbs, Richard Munro, Darcy Parrott, Craig Fedorowich, Heather Parrott and Ross Jones.

established role in northern communities where it has worked extremely well.

20 years ago, Monday, March 29, 2004

The federal government has pledged $995-million to aid the country’s struggling cattle producers, hit hard by a single case of mad cow disease last year.

Most of us probably don’t spend too much time thinking about shadows, but for one Neepawa teen, seeing a shadow was a lifesaver– literally.

Seventeen-year-old Nathan McGillivray was leaving Neat Eh to Z and Quik Cash Advance around 5:30 p.m. during last Friday’s windstorm when a gust of wind blew part of the roof off the top of the building…

It didn’t take McGillivray long to realize that shadow was the roof lifting off

the building and coming toward him.

“It was kind of nerveracking,” he admits. McGillivray said he ran to a friend’s car for shelter, getting in just as the roof crumpled over the side of the building…

[Monty Simon’s] wasn’t the only business damaged by last Friday’s wind storm.

The Bay Hill sign on the motel west of Neepawa blew over, along with a letter from the Westward Ford sign.

Many homeowners also reported damage, with shingles and downed tree branches a common site in yards throughout Neepawa.

No one has objected to the proposed June closure of Amaranth School. Division board of trustees passed a notice of motion to close the school June 30 of this year.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly

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

But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. He is like a tree planted along a riverbank, with its roots reaching deep into the water—a tree not bothered by the heat nor worried by long months of drought. Its leaves stay green, and it goes right on producing all its luscious fruit.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 (The Living Bible)

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Pictured are a group of NACI students who were touring southern England in 1974– featured in the Mar. 28 edition of The Neepawa Press of that year. In the front row, left to right, are: Debbie Payjack, Lori McGillivray, Barbara Tinkler, Vicki Cameron, Debbie Twerdochlib, Debbie Dawson and Lloyd Cavers (teacher and trip coordinator). Middle row: Edith Martin (teacher), Marlene McKee,

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Perspectives

By Chad Carpenter

A newspaper review

As of the date of this issue, I have been around for 76 years. For almost half of those years, I have been in the newspaper business full time. For 58 of those years, I have been involved in writing and publishing and that dates long before the desktop or laptop computer.

Many people have asked me questions about the newspaper industry, people from seniors to farmers to sports figures to politicians, including premiers and prime minsters. They ask questions, lots of questions, and here’s a few examples.

Q. Why are you able to keep on giving away your papers?

A. Because we have loyal advertisers who need the pages of the local paper to get their message out to the people who are their customers. Advertisers include businesses, both big and small, local organizations, towns and municipalities. Without ads, there is no local paper

Q. How is the best way to support our local paper?

A. Buy ads and submit news stories and pictures.

Q. Is there any other way?

A. Yes there is! All newspapers used to have a subscription fee and some still do. However, it is somewhat simpler to set out our circulation area and service that area with papers in as many places as possible for free pick up. In return, grateful readers can make a donation to their local paper. Subscription fees are around $60 per year so if a person wants to make a donation they can send a check to this paper at the address shown at the bottom of page 4.

Q. Why do local papers matter?

A. Papers are usually filled with with news, ads and photos you won’t see anywhere else. They shouldn’t be

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

filled up with provincial, national or international news that you can find on TV or the internet hours or maybe even days before the weekly local paper hits the streets. Local papers are usually much more reliable than any other news source.

Q. Are there less local newspapers than there used to be?

A. Yes, many have disappeared. In the past few years local papers have ceased to exist in Melita, Reston, Deloraine, Souris, Brandon, Carberry and Altona. That’s only seven examples but about 20 papers are now gone across Manitoba. Across Canada, it’s in the 100s.

Q. Why have so many papers disappeared?

A. That’s a great question and it will take a little bit longer to explain. Almost all of the closed papers used to be locally owned and when the owners went to retire, they were bought up by large investment corporations. These corporations were run by shareholder boards and managed by CEOs who often had no local connection and who could care less about our local communities. The local papers were seen as a cash cow to feed the shareholders. To do that, staff numbers were slashed. Fewer staff, less news, fewer pictures, less ads sold. The brilliant minds at corporate headquarters in some faraway city decided they should cancel building leases or sell buildings

and lay off more staff. The CEOs kept squeezing more blood out of the papers until they died. In many cases, big corporations just walked away and left the few remaining staff, the buildings and equipment blowing in the wind.

Q. Can newspaper staff work off-site?

A. Yes, they can and sometimes do. It works as long as the jobs get done and the staff stay in close touch with their local community.

Q. Ken, you are well past retirement age, what happens when you can’t do this any more?

A. That question has been addressed in a couple of ways. We have excellent staff and they can do a lot without my presence or involvement. We have two sons and a grandson who stick pretty close by in case “the old man” can’t do the work any more. And, we have put that theory to the test a few times as I have been hospitalized for a week at a time on several occasions. Currently, I am in very good health and plan to work until the good Lord says to stop. Thank you and may God bless you and yours!

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.

Overrated?…

Iam not alone, in so many circumstances, well, actually in everything, but I’m referring to being among the sleepless masses. When a group, or gaggle, of sleep deprived individuals meet, the topic often touches on insomnia. We swap tales, injecting humour and often constructive tips and always sympathy or empathy.

There were gales of laughter the day we confessed the fear that a news release had revealed— insomnia can be a cause of Alzheimer’s. What are the chances that three educated, thinking women had all read the same article? We confessed the growing fear around forgetting things, never mind the fact that our minds and hearts are filled with countless people and we all have a myriad of commitments to family, work and community. Some thoughts will slip through the cracks! We didn’t need to now associate this trend with lack of sleep.

Want to lose weight— get more sleep. Want to feel more energized– get more sleep. Sleep appears to be a wonderful thing. I have a fit bit, a step counter that also records the amount of time I am asleep, how much time in light sleep, deep sleep, REM and time awake. The graph charts when one is awake, for how long and how often. It’s not great for my heart health to check it too often! A good night has me being in a deep sleep for the same length of time I have been awake. Frequently those numbers are around the one hour. That’s not a whole lot of deep sleep, the type that repairs and regenerates the mind…

I’m not coming at this concern as a novice. When I endured ‘the change’ I slept from about midnight till two, and then from about five thirty until the alarm sounded at seven. Truly. Now I start the routine around ten. Already have put away the electronic devices an hour earlier. (Mostly!) I get comfortable, knowing that I have not eaten after seven, have walked four to five miles during the day, am not overly agitated or angry; all systems in accordance to the manual. I read for a while, concentrate on the evening liturgy, and with trepidation, turn off the lights. And lay there. Wondering whether the left hand should be under the cover or above. Wondering if it’s accurate that sleeping on the right side leads to acid reflux and is that why some mornings my voice is croaky. Wondering how long before I actually fall asleep… Sometimes I do a complete do-over. Around two of the A.M. I use the washroom, brush my teeth– again– read a few pages and talk to the Shepherd. Sometimes I need to put on music, and then I worry that I won’t be asleep before the music stops! White noise does help, it battles the tinnitus, allowing me to stop fixating on the high pitched hum.

It’s not always quite that bad. I do use an evening tea, I have spoken to a pharmacist and there are evenings when I rely on medication, knowing that I have a busy day ahead that requires clear thinking. Bottom line? I have learned to use the night hours for reflection and study. The only way God can get my attention?

Kingdoms in conflict, Part IV

The confirmation came just as the sun was setting. Jesus of Nazareth, the prophet, the teacher, the miracle worker and a beloved friend, was dead. Reactions to the news were immediate; but mixed. No formal statements were made. But those who lived in Jerusalem and those who had come to celebrate Passover knew what the reactions would likely be.

Looks of smug relief could be seen on the faces of the leaders in the temple; relief because they had rid themselves of one they felt was a false prophet; and smugness because they had conned the Roman governor into helping them do it. As for the Romans, they were just glad that this day was over. But they knew that before long, they’d be dealing with another Jewish revolt. Rome’s impatience with the ancient Israelites was growing by the day.

The common people didn’t know what to think. Most couldn’t understand why their leaders would

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Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein

want to execute a man who, throughout his time on earth, had done nothing worthy of death. They loved Jesus and couldn’t understand why others wouldn’t love him too. And then there was Jesus’ mother and his closest disciple—a young man named John. Their hearts were broken by grief. She had lost her first born son. He had lost his best friend. But in the spirit world, the forces of evil (the Devil and his demons) were celebrating their latest victory. They had hassled Jesus all his life. They had tried every trick they could think of to get him to sin—and they had failed miserably. Their direct confrontations didn’t help either. Jesus simply told them to come out of

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those they had possessed and get lost.

But on this day, the forces of evil didn’t seem to be all that worried. Jesus was dead. His body was sealed in a tomb. He was out of their way. They had won-or so they thought.

There was just one thing they hadn’t considered. They thought Jesus was as human as every other person on earth. But he wasn’t. He was God revealed in human form. He had come to this earth for one reason-to give his life as an atoning sacrifice for the sins of all humanity. As he himself put it (John 10:18): “No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down and I have power to take it up again.”

And on the third day after his death, Jesus used that power. He emerged from his tomb-his spirit inhabiting a body that sin could not corrupt, sickness could not weaken, disease could not cripple and death could not destroy. The forces of evil could laugh no longer. They had lost the battle. Jesus had confronted them. He had met them head on. He had fought them on their own turf; and he had won. But there was much more to his story.

Thanks to his death and resurrection, Jesus has “been given authority over all people, to give eternal life to all whom the Father has given him.” (see John 17:2) Those to whom he gives that life are those who believe in him. The forces of evil aren’t partying now. They know they are defeated. What they don’t know is how many have believed in Jesus and been given eternal life. One day they will find out-and one day, so will we.

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Helen Drysdale

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Easter traditions

According to the Bible, Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection occurred at the time of the Jewish Passover, which was celebrated on the first full moon following the spring equinox. At the end of the secondcentury, some congregations celebrated Easter on the day of the Passover, while others celebrated it on the following Sunday. In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea established that Easter would be held on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox. The dates vary each year for different faiths that follow either the Old Julian Calendar or the New Gregorian Calendar.

For Christians, Easter marks the death and resurrection of Jesus and is celebrated all around the globe through special customs. In Greece, Easter, also known as Pascha, is the most significant religious celebration in the Greek Orthodox Church. Easter spiritual preparation starts with a fasting period that lasts for 40 days. That is followed by the Holy Week were the faithful participate in engaging litanies, singing, and the Saturday service of the Resurrection where each person holds a white candle that is only used for this service. On Sunday the traditional roast lamb meal and the “Tsoureki”, a braided sweet bread adorned with red dyed hard boiled eggs is enjoyed with family.

In Spain, Holy Week, known as “Semana Santa,” is the period leading up to Easter Sunday. An important part of their celebrations are mile long parades with large floats covered with flowers and candles and carrying religious sculptures that depict scenes from the bible. It is a time of devotion, and commemoration of the Passion of Christ. The entire family goes to Easter Mass on Easter Sunday morning. On arriving home the Mona de Pascua, a traditional sweet bread cake is eaten along with other traditional Easter foods.

In France during the seventh century the Church forbade the ringing of the bells in reverence to the death of Christ between Thursday and Easter Sunday. The legend goes that on Maundy Thursday, the bell’s chimes flee to Rome, where the Pope blesses them. In the morning of Easter Sunday the bells fly back to France loaded with sweet treats which they drop into gardens for the children to find. Once they are back in their steeples they then start ringing joyfully announcing the resurrection of Christ. French culinary traditions take centre stage during Easter and no feast is complete without the famed Osterlamm, a lamb-shaped cake that symbolizes Christ as the “Lamb of God”.

In the Philippines, the Easter week has numerous processions, Passion plays, the Way of the Cross and religious traditions make it the most spectacular week. The faithful take part in services that commemorate the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday wouldn’t be complete without a sumptuous feast. The Easter feast often features traditional Filipino dishes, such as lechon (roasted whole pig), Paella Filipina (saffron-infused rice) and various delectable sweets and desserts.

No matter how you celebrate Easter enjoy the celebration and the time spent with family and friends. Wishing you Easter blessings.

Angel food cake is the type of dessert that you can make ahead and is light enough to eat even after a big meal. Add some ice cream and fresh berries and be delighted.

Chocolate angel food cake

1 1/2 cups egg whites– about 10 large

1 cup flour

2 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup baking cocoa

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt

Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Cold egg whites do not beat up as high. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl sift flour and cocoa together. Add in one cup of the sugar. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla and salt and then add the remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high after each addition. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Gradually and gently fold in flour mixture in two additions.

Gently spoon in to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on lowest oven rack until top springs back when lightly touched and cracks feel dry, 40-50 minutes. Immediately invert pan; cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. Make the glaze and drizzle over the top and sides of the cake.

Glaze:

2 Tbsp. butter

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped

Addressing the need

Neepawa forms a local chapter of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Submitted Habitat for Humanity Neepawa

Neepawa has joined the international movement to help local families in need of safe, decent, affordable housing by forming a Neepawa Chapter of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba (Habitat Manitoba).

A steering committee has been formed and the local group is planning to build its first home commencing in the spring of 2025. Committee Chair, John Lavich is pleased to help launch the Neepawa Chapter which is part of an international community.

“It does more than just provide a house for a low income family. It creates a tremendous feeling to give back to your neighbour.” said John Lavich “People want to be involved in it. It’s very much a hands-on thing.”

The regional affiliate, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba, builds afford -

able housing in various communities across Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

“We are extremely pleased by the positive responses of communities to get involved with Habitat for Humanity Manitoba”, says Steve Krahn, Senior VP, Program Delivery of HFHM. “There is a need for affordable housing, not only in major centres, but also in smaller communities and this is our way of addressing the need.”

The next steps for the Neepawa Chapter steering

committee will be to find a family, find a buildable piece of land, raise funds and build partnerships within the community. If you would like to learn more about Habitat for Humanity and how to be involved, the Neepawa Chapter will host a Community Information meeting on Apr. 24 at 7p.m. at the Neepawa Library.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is a local affiliate of an international non‐profit registered charity committed to eliminating poverty housing and dedicated to making safe, decent and affordable housing for purchase by low‐income working families.

1 cup icing sugar, sifted

2 Tbsp. boiling water

Combine the butter and chocolate in a heavy bottomed pot over low heat and stir until melted. Take care to not overheat the chocolate. Stir the sifted confectioners’ sugar into the melted butter and chocolate. Beat the mixture, adding small amounts of boiling water until thinned as desired. If you happen to find it too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more hot water. The glaze will harden when it cools.

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Firefighting exhibit to open in June Amaranth RCMP respond to fatal collision

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Another project of significance to the area museum will be coming to a head right on the heels of its 2024 opening. This is the fire truck garage and display– an exhibit that has been culminating over the course of two years. This exhibit consists of items such as the Franklin Fire Wagon, the 1942 fire truck that was used by the Commonwealth Air Training Facility in Neepawa during World War II (and later by the town of Neepawa), as well as artifacts related to fire fighting.

“We’re currently planning the grand opening for June 14. We’ll be hosting a barbeque– maybe a few speeches and some entertainment,” said Drysdale.

Photos needed

Drysdale went on to note that more photos of benefit to this display are still currently being welcomed. The photos themselves can be retained by the donor, as

the museum can create a scanned copy.

“As we open a new fire station, we’d love to see communities such as Eden, Birnie, Brookdale, Arden, etcetera, have their fire department groups represented. We’d love to get some old pictures from those areas,” Drysdale enthused. “We want more pictures to complete the story, because Beautiful Plains is not just Neepawa.”

This invitation is also open for yet another up and coming exhibit, which will be housed in the rail car situated on the museum’s grounds. The rail car was originally a pay master’s car and is well over 100 years old.

“If you had a dad, uncle or grandpa who worked for C.N. or even C.P., if you have any lanterns or train related items to donate, or pictures, we’d love to have them. We really want pictures of Franklin, Riding Mountain, Eden, Birnie… all these little towns had a railway going

through,” said Drysdale. “We’re looking for railway station pictures or any of the men working on the railway. Stories would be nice to have as well.”

Drysdale added, “We’re very fortunate as well that two Westman area museums are going to be donating to our collection, too.”

For those who may not know, in January of 2018, on a cold winter’s night, the rail car was unfortunately broken into. During this incident, many items had been stolen. A multi-level security system has now been installed to enhance the safekeeping of all stored artifacts.

Additional work is also planned for the rail car, as a cleaning, repainting and installation of new doors are currently on the agenda for that particular exhibit.

“The [new doors] will be more like the original doors that were on it. So that’s exciting,” said Drysdale.

The Beautiful Plains Museum also has a longerterm project in the works.

With the completion of the building’s exterior brick work, the board is setting its sights on improving upon the grounds itself. In her final comments, Drysdale explained that the area around the museum includes some cement and tarmac that has been broken up over the years due to wear, tear and weathering.

“That’ll be taken out at some point in time and new level material put in,” said Drysdale. “We’d like to have an area with picnic tables and benches so people can come there and have lunch or a coffee break. A nice quiet spot to relax and enjoy yourself.”

Anyone who wishes to make donations towards the rail car or fire garage exhibit are asked to contact the Beautiful Plains Museum via Helen Drysdale by calling 204-476-2723 or sending an email to beautifulplainsmuseum@ gmail.com.

Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner & Press

One person is dead and several others sustained serious injuries over the weekend in a head-on auto accident near Amaranth.

RCMP have reported that on Saturday, March 23 at around 9:30 p.m., police received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 50 at Road 99 North in the R.M. of Westlake-Gladstone.

When officers arrived on scene, Emergency Medical Services were providing care to multiple patients. The investigation determined that a southbound car crossed into the northbound lane and struck an oncoming vehicle head on.

The driver of the northbound vehicle, a 35-yearold female from Sandy Bay First Nation, was pro -

nounced dead at the scene. Her passenger, a 36-yearold male from Langruth, was seriously injured and transported to hospital.

The 19-year-old male driver of the southbound car, from The Pas, received life-threatening injuries and was transported to Winnipeg hospital. He remains listed in critical condition.

As well, a two-yearold male passenger was belted into a carseat in the southbound vehicle and sustained minor injuries. He was transported to local hospital and has since been released. The investigation continues at this time.

MJHL Playoffs

Game results

Game 1: Friday, Mar 22

Virden 6-1 Neepawa

First Period

11:41 VDN R. Bazin (1) PP

ASST: J. Bielik (1), J. Lehto (1)

14:39 VDN E. Guthrie (1)

ASST: R. Bazin (1), E. Groening (1)

Second Period

03:16 NPA C. McLeod (1)

ASST: M. Hartley (1)

17:09 VDN N. Miller (1)

ASST: E. Guthrie (1), J. Lehto (2)

18:55 VDN E. Guthrie (2)

ASST: T. Hunt (1), N. Chastko (1)

Third Period

14:31 VDN T. Hunt (1) PP

ASST: C. Slobodian (1), N. Chastko (2)

17:30 VDN N. Chastko (1)

ASST: G. Lane (10

Goaltender

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 36/42 saves

VDN E. Reid - (W) 26/27 saves

Attendance: NA-Tundra Oil & Gas Place

Game results

Game 2: Sunday, Mar 24

Neepawa 3-2 OT2 Virden

First Period 07:19 NPA T. Tychonick (1)

ASST: K. Weisgarber (1), C. Bendtsen (1) 09:14 VDN J. Lehto (1) ASST: R. Bazin (2), T. Hunt (2)

ASST: Unassisted

NPA C. Kasprick (1)

ASST: E. Poirier (1), J. Larkins (1)

2

06:03 NPA C. Alexander (1)

ASST: M. Hartley (2), G. MacDonald (1)

Titans win in double overtime

Neepawa vs. Virden MJHL playoff series underway

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The energy inside the Yellowhead Centre was intense for game two of the Neepawa Titans opening round series against the Virden Oil Capitals on Sunday, Mar. 24. The hometown team itself matched the fans energy on that night by pulling off an amazing 3-2 win in double overtime. This was Neepawa’s first postseason victory since 2017, and tied their best-of-seven series at 1-1, after the Oil Caps picked up the game one win on Friday, Mar. 22 in Virden.

Claiming the win was not easy for the Titans, however, as the Oil Capitals held a 2-1 lead for the majority of the third period. Perhaps even more concerning was the fact that Virden’s blanketing neutral zone tactics had kept Neepawa from even registering a single shot on goal for just over 16 minutes of third period play.

Club 55 Bowling

March 21, 2024. Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Elsie Slimmon 214 & 585. Men’s High Single & Triple : Darrell Gabler 268 & 616 . Other Scores to Note: Len Pritchard 185, 180; Muriel Porada 161; Carole LeBoutil

182, 181,

Fortunately for the Titans and their home faithful, they’d find the back of the net on one of their first opportunities of the third, as Neepawa’s own Cooper Kasprick put away a rebound with just 3:39 left in regulation, tying things up at 2-2.

For the rest of the third, and the initial 10 minute overtime session, Neepawa just threw wave after wave of pressure onto Oil Caps goaltender Eric Reid and a visibly tired Virden roster.

Neepawa’s Connor Thompson (#10) lays a big hit into Virden’s Evan Groening in the first period of the Titans’ 3-2 OT win on Sunday, Mar. 24

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Titans, however could not find the game winner, and would need to play a second OT, after the ice was cleaned, allowing Virden a chance to catch their breath.

For the second overtime, Neepawa knew that they’d have to keep putting pressure on the Oil Caps, if they hoped to come out victorious. That pressure would eventually pay off, as Mason Hartley broke out of his own zone on a fast break and then slid a pass over to Colton Alexander, who onetimed the shot past Reid, for the win.

After the game, Alexander told the Banner & Press that he put everything he had left to give into that shot.

“I was out there [on my shift] a little long, and was a bit gassed, but we just

broke out on a chance and I raced up on it. The pass came over and I just put everything I had into it, and good things happen when you work hard, right,” said Alexander. “We worked hard throughout the game, and we knew we needed to bounce back from game one in Virden. It ended up working out, so now we just have to keep pushing.”

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said he really liked the effort out there from the team at the end of the game, and into the overtime. He noted everyone played ‘relentless’, and that translated into an important win.

Pearson also pointed out an improvement to the penalty-kill from one game to the other. In game one,

the Titans surrendered three goals all three times they were down a man. For game two, Neepawa didn’t give up a single goal on five Virden power-plays. Pearson noted that they still need to stay out of the box, but overall, the special teams gave the bench extra momentum when they got back to 5-on-5 play.

The other goal in game two for Neepawa was from Tim Tychonick in the first period. For game one, Carter McLeod scored the lone goal for the Titans in their 6-1 loss.

Game three of this bestof-seven series was played on Tuesday, Mar. 26 in Virden, just after the Banner & Press early Easter publication deadline. Further details on the series will be in the next issue of the newspaper.

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156; Janice Absteiter 177; Frank Porada 182; Elsie Slimmon 201, 170; Darrell Gabler 154, 194; Vivian Oswald 166; Heather Lewis 166; Laurie Kohinski 182; Calvin Goetz 152, 200, 179.

A season still worth celebrating

NACI Tigers bested by Vincent Massey in WHSHL Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

When it comes to sports, it’s all about what you do with your opportunities.

In the third and deciding game of the WHSHL Final, the Vincent Massey Vikings took advantage of theirs, while the Neepawa Tigers, unfortunately, could not. Despite a truly dominant effort out there on the ice, the Tigers were not rewarded for those efforts, falling 3-2 in the final game of the Championship series.

For the final game, Neepawa would score first on an amazing one man effort from Rylan Bray. In the first period, the 18-year-old collected the puck near his own blue line and raced it up the right side of the ice. He cruised past the two Vincent Massey defenders, while also holding off the pressure from a third player, who was right on his back the whole way down the ice. The Neepawa Titans’ prospect finished the play with an excellent flip shot past Vikings goaltender Casey Berry, to make it 1-0.

In the second, Vincent

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Massey were called for a few early period penalties, giving Neepawa a chance to add to their lead. NACI were unable, however, to do so and, in fact, paid a price for their aggressive efforts with the extra attacker. At the end of a bench minor to the Vikings for too many men, Chase Haynes would come out of the box just as the puck got pushed out into the neutral zone and

past the Tigers defence. Haynes moved in on the unexpected breakaway and scored the equalizer.

Just under one minute later, Neepawa had another bit of bad luck on a line change, as this time Nash Stone was behind the Tigers defenders and scored on the breakaway, making it 2-1 Vincent Massey.

Before the end of the

period, Neepawa replied as Tarek Lapointe was able slide a pass over to Daniel Lisoway, who one-timed it into the back of the goal, and tied things up at 2-2.

Shifting into the third, both teams were pressing early, hoping to retake the lead. It would not be until just past the midway point of the period, when the puck took an awkward bounce over the Neepawa stick and coasted into the Tigers’ zone. Vincent Massey’s Carter Dittmer then outmuscled the Neepawa defender and gained control of the puck. He then sent it out front to Theron McGregor, who backhanded it into the Neepawa

net, and gave the Vikings a 3-2 lead.

For the rest of the period, Neepawa relentlessly pressured, searching for a tying goal. No such opportunity was to be found, however, primarily due to Vincent Massey goaltender Casey Berry, would end the game making 47 saves. Berry’s play, not just in game three, but the entire series, was the key to Vincent Massey’s victory. After replacing their starting goaltender in the first game of the best-ofthree series, Berry stopped 119 of the 127 shots he faced in the rest of the series. Those number resulted in an impressive 0.937 save percentage.

Rylan Bray celebrates the first goal of the game for Neepawa in the third and deciding matchup between NACI and Vincent Massey in the WHSHL Championship Final.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Vincent Massey Vikings received the League Champions banner and trophy after their 3-2 win over the Neepawa Tigers on Wednesday, Mar. 20.

Classifieds

Coming Events

Computer classes at Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre start the week of April 8th.

Contact: Val Gawel in Rm

2 Minnedosa Collegiate 74 Armitage Ave. 204-867-2519

Expressive Dance with Crystal, The Fairy Tale Twist which features dancing and acting. 35th Dance Show 2023-2024

Fri., May 10, 7pm; Sat., May 11, 1 pm, Strathclair Bend Theatre. Advance tickets sales begin Friday, March 29, 8:30 am. Call 204-867-2446.

GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, Manitoba, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall). Admission $6, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 eight-foot tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts. Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show. Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-sell-trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690.

Notice

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

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

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

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

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

Obituary

Gary Clifford Chambers

On March 8, 2024, surrounded by his family, Gary Clifford Chambers, husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather traded in his spurs for wings. He was 76. He was born to Cliff and Alice Chambers in November 1947 and he grew up in both Holland and Austin, MB with his 6 siblings. In 1968, he married Rita Menard and they settled into life in Austin where they were blessed with two children, Todd and Michelle. In 1975 they bought their acreage east of Carberry, where they lived for 49 years. Dad loved country life and took great pride in his yard and could often be found sitting under his favorite oak tree, waving at people going by. Over the years, he had many animals, including goats, sheep, chickens, horses, cows and even a beefalo. Dad was a true cowboy and had his favorite horse Cochise for 30 years - riding him in parades and on trail rides in Sprucewoods Park were always highlights. He logged many miles on snowmobiles and quads over the years as well ,especially in the Firdale hills - just another way he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He worked at the potato plant in Carberry for over 40 years, where he was well known due to his love of people. He got great joy out of telling stories wherever he went.

He was blessed with four grandchildren: Kayla (Clayton) Dolding, Scott (Rhaelyn) Clement, Charlie Chambers & Kolby Chambers and two great grandchildren, Sage & Wyatt Clement.

He was predeceased by his parents, Cliff & Alice, brother Rick, sister Gayle Ham, and nephew Chris Chambers.

In addition to his wife Rita, his children, Todd (Barb) Chambers, Michelle Clement (John), grandchildren & great grandchildren, he leaves to mourn his brother Merlin (Deb) Chambers, sister Darlene (Ken) North, brother Doug (Melody) Chambers, sister Joann (Grant) Calvert, brother-in law Paul Ham, as well as many nieces, nephews,and cousins. He left us all with a lifetime of wonderful memories.

‘In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still, in our hearts we hold a place, that no one could ever fill’ ‘Oh the last goodbyes are the hardest ones to say, this is where the cowboy rides away’

Following a family graveside service, a memorial tea will be held on Friday May 10, 2024 at 2pm at the Carberry United Church Hall to celebrate his life. In lieu of giving flowers, those who wish, can make a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Friends of Sprucewoods, equestrian division: friendsofsprucewoods@gmail.com

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Personal

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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

Wanted

Looking for pasture for 30 or more cow/calf pairs. Phone 1-204-212-2393

For Rent

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

Two bedroom, one bathroom apartment at Stewart House in Minnedosa. The apartment is in a quiet 12-plex apartment block and is a 55+ building for a single or couple. The apartment includes AC, a plug-in parking stall, fridge, stove, in-buiding laundry, secure entrance into the building, storage room, deck and more. Rent is $1,060./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 Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Auctions

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Tuesday noon

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Obituary

Lorna Elaine Veale

Lorna Elaine Veale passed away peacefully Monday February 26, 2024 at the Neepawa & District Hospital at the age of 96.

Lorna was born January 8, 1928 in Brandon Mb to Gordon and Eva Eamer.

She was the eldest of three daughters. Lorna and her family lived in Souris, Brandon, Neepawa, Winnipeg and settled back in Brandon. In 1947 Lorna married Jack Veale from Neepawa and made Neepawa her home. They had two daughters, Stacey & Shannon.

When she moved to Neepawa she started to work at the Bank of Montreal. This turned into a 28 year long career. During this time she made many lasting friendships with co-workers and customers. During their retirement years Lorna and Jack enjoyed travelling, curling and spending time with family and friends.

Lorna was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Eva Eamer, beloved husband Jack Veale in 2014, daughters Stacey in 2017, Shannon in 1962. Mother in law Esther Crabbe, Sister Irma Truelove and brother in laws Al Truelove and Roy Graziano. She is survived by sister Marie Graziano of Surrey, BC along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lorna’s memory will forever be cherished and remembered by her sister Marie Graziano, grandchilden Cheryl (Darren) Ernest, Kerri (Shane) Williams and Kevin Brown. Great grandchildren Neil (Olga) Ernest, Michelle (Jeff) Ernest and Jennifer Williams and great great grandchildren Blake Ernest and Luke Ernest held a special place in Lorna’s heart. She always enjoyed a visit or phone call from her grandchildren.

Lorna lived independently until her 90th year. She then moved into Country Meadows Person Care Home where she enjoyed the company of the residents and workers.

Lorna’s family is grateful for the kindness and care she received while a resident at Country Meadows and would like to thank all the staff.

A private family interment in Neepawa will be held at a later date.

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Help Wanted

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 25 positions.

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

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

Help Wanted

Renegade Transport Ltd.

Is looking for a Class 1 driver Local loads only.

Super B experience Preferred. Drivers abstract required. Please call Gordon 204-476-6716

Austin Community Centre is accepting TENDERS for the following:

Austin Hall Caretaker

Tenders will be received no later than midnight April 8, 2024 Tenders can be mailed to:

Austin Community Centre, Box 105, Austin MB R0H 0C0

Interested parties can call Jon 204-871-4892 for further information

DR. GERARD MURRAY OPTOMETRIST is now hiring a RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT

Please send resumes to: Box 1750 Neepawa, R0J1H0 or email to: gm@nvoptical.ca

SERVICE TECHNICIANSMALL ENGINE AND LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT

We are looking for full-time service technician to start in April.

Duties include:

Perform basic diagnostics and determine what adjustments and repairs are needed.

Perform all service repairs and maintenance as required on lawn and garden equipment.

Set up and pre-delivery inspection of new lawn and garden equipment.

Required Skills:

Be mechanically inclined and apply that understanding in ways of inspection, troubleshoot and problem solve.

Experience is an asset though willing to train. Good customer service and interpersonal skills. Work well with team members.

The wage is dependent on qualifications and experience. Driver’s license is a must.

If you have the skills, the positive attitude and are ready to learn, apply today!

Resumes can be dropped off at our location at 21 Armitage Ave in Minnedosa or email fsrepair@mts.net

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

What we can offer you:

Competitive Wage

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

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

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

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

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

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

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

Ways to apply:

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

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities.

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!

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

Rolling River School Division

in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS

Maintenance Worker Assistant (16 weeks - May 6 to August 23, 2024)

Mechanic Assistant/Detailer (7 weeks - July 15 to August 30, 2024)

Current Starting Rate of Pay - $15.50 per hour (under review – may increase)

Positions are based at division offices in Minnedosa, MB. For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Summer Student Positions.

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

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne is accepting applications for Green Team Summer Student Positions in both Glenella & Arden

These are seasonal positions to start beginning of June and finish end of August.

The successful applicants will be between the ages of 16 and 24, with Class 5 license and be able to physically perform the duties as assigned.

Interested applicants may submit a resume with references by 12:00 Noon, Monday April 8

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne PO Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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URGENT PRESS RELEAS-

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Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

ERICKSON

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL is hiring a STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM WORKER

DUTIES:

• Prepare / provide daily healthy breakfast items

• Prepare / provide three healthy hot lunch meals per week

• Purchase food/ grocery shopping within a budget provided

• Collect, coordinate, tabulate and organize orders from classrooms

• Organize, maintain and clean the kitchen and food preparation space

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work cooperatively as a team member

• Have strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

• Be able to work unsupervised

• Be physically capable of performing grocery shopping, food preparation and serving

• Have completed a Safe Food Handlers certificate or be willing to complete (Employer will pay for this if required)

• Provide an acceptable Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check

• Have a valid Class 5 drivers license and vehicle to use for work is preferred

• Experience with food preparation, handling and service is an asset

RATE OF PAY: $15.50 per hour (under review – may increase)

ASSIGNMENT: 15 hours per week

TERM: April - June 2024 (Potential to extend for the 2024-2025 school year)

SCHEDULE: TO BE Determined

Applications will be reviewed on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, and accepted until the position is filled.

Please submit a resume and cover letter naming references to:

Attention: Sarah Woychyshyn Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

Rolling River School Division Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: (204) 867-2754 Ext 244

Fax: (204) 867-2037

Email: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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AGRICULTURE / FOR SALE

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The Rural Municipality of Alonsa PUBLIC NOTICE

REGARDING THE 2024 FINANCIAL PLAN

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alonsa intends to present its proposed

2024 Financial Plan for the municipality in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office located at 20 Railway Avenue in Alonsa, MB on April 24, 2024, at 1:15 PM.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed at the municipal office or online at www.rmofalonsa.com.

Questions and comments may also be directed to Tami Dumanske, Chief Administrative Officer at 204-767-2054 or by email to rmalonsa@inetlink.ca.

Dated this 15th day of March, A.D. 2024

Tami Dumanske, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer

Rural Municipality of Alonsa

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

TOWN OF CARBERRY BY-LAW NO. 1-2023

being an AMENDMENT to the

TOWN OF CARBERRY ZONING BY-LAW NO. 13-2022, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:

Town of Carberry Office, 44 Main Street, Carberry, MB

DATE & TIME: April 9th, 2024 at 7:05pm

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 1-2023

To amend the “MG”

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Rachel

Carberry, Manitoba

Phone: 204-834-6618

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Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne PUBLIC NOTICE

Regarding the 2024 Financial Plan

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act, that the council of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne intends to present its proposed 2024 financial plan for the municipality. The public hearing will be held in the Glenella Community Hall, 100 Ray Street, in Glenella on the 11th day of April, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided.

Copies of the proposed financial plan can be viewed online at www.glenella.ca

Questions and comments can also be directed to Wendy Wutzke, Chief Administrative Officer, or by email to rmofglen@inetlink.ca.

Dated this 15th day of March, A.D. 2024

Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne

PUBLIC HEARING

2024 Financial Plan

Date: April 15, 2024

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 44 Main Street, Carberry, MB

At the time, date, and location above, the Council of the Town of Carberry will present the 2024 Financial Plan. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.townofcarberry.ca, or upon request from the town office, 44 Main Street during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through email address: cao@townofcarberry.ca.

Consultation with our community is an important component of the Town’s budget process. Council encourages you to attend.

Grady Stephenson Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Carberry

March 31st (In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

ReVolution Trailers

RVs Reimagined

• Spring Readiness

• Service & Repair

• Parts & Sales

• Renovated RV Sales

• Custom Renovations

1480 Springeld Rd Winnipeg, MB

www.revolutiontrailers.ca

Classified ad deadline Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

Tender

The following items are for sale by tender at Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op.

#1 2003 Chevrolet 3500 1-ton truck 12 ‘ deck with sides, dual rear wheels, 5 spd Std Trans, 6.0L Vortec gas motor, 314,097 km, not safetied.

#2 2006 Chevrolet 2500 3/4ton truck 4x4, auto transmission, extended cab, 6.0L Vortec gas motor, 293,579 km, not safetied. Transmission is slipping.

#3 1982 Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Clarke 623, gas motor, hydrostatic drive. Motor runs fine, needs bearings on drive axles replaced.

#4 1987 IHC Tandem truck Cab & Chassis only. Nh3 Tanks/Skid will be removed 350hp Cummins Diesel motor, 15spd trans, Wet kit, not safetied, 1,335,097 km, runs well.

#5 Implement Trailers

16.5L - 16.1 SL Tires, 4 available, highest accepted tender will have 1st choice. Please indicate how many you would like to purchase on your tender bid.

#6 SS 4-Ton Fertilizer Spreader (Parts) Stainless Steel hopper, 4-ton, some parts and 2 tires missing.

#7 SS 4-Ton Fertilizer Spreaders Stainless Steel hoppers, 4-ton, Boxes good, frames need work, tarps included. 2 available, highest accepted tender will have 1st choice. Please indicate how many you would like to purchase on your tender bid

#8 Conveyall 45’ Conveyor Model TC1045, 12” belt, 27Hp Kohler gas motor, runs fine, needs complete bottom end replaced.

#9 Baldor 60Hp Electric Motor 60HP, 575 Volt 3-phase motor.

#10 Sprayer Tires / Rim 320 / 90R50 Sprayer Tires on Rims. Fit older Rogators. Set of 4. All items are sold as is where is, and must be removed by April 26th, 2024. Items are located at both Neepawa and Gladstone Agro locations.

For more information and/or viewing, please call 204-476-3431, and ask for Rob Melnyk.

Any bid, including the highest tendered bid, may not necessarily be accepted. Tender bids can be dropped off at either Neepawa or Gladstone Agro location or emailed in confidence, to: r.melnyk@neepawagladstonecoop.com.

Tender Closes: April 15th, 2024 4:00PM

SERVICES GUIDE

2024 Neepawa Ag Expo Auction Listing

The proceeds from this auction will go towards the Neepawa Titans Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club and 10% of auction proceeds will be donated to the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society. Convenient & easy bidding on the timed auction will be powered by DLMS Farmgate Timed Auctions

www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca Search: Neepawa Ag Expo

1 Porrok Repair Service $500 gift certificate to Porrok Repair Service

2 Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op 150 acres of custom spraying

3 GrainShark 1 year subscription to GrainShark marketing service

4 Western Canadian Aerial 60 acres of aerial application

5 DSV Northstar Seed (2) 25 kg bags of Premium Hay Max

6 Tonn Seeds $500 gift voucher towards any seed or service at Tonn Seeds

7 Bunge Voucher for one on farm pickup load of Canola delivered to Altona, T-Fal Deep Fryer and 17L of Canola

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24 Mar-Dee Enterprises (2) Pail of Duratran Tractor Hydraulic Fluid & (2) pails of Duron Ultra High Performance Synthetic 5W40 oil

25 Kulbacki Seeds (2) bags of P7211am corn seed

26 Rocky Mountain Equipment Kids electric Case IH ride-on tractor and trailer

27 ADM Fertilizer Benchmark - Dual Fuel Quiet Inverter Generator - 2300W

28 Richardson Pioneer & Valley View Ag Services 80 acres of dry floating

29 Bayer 1 case (80 acres) of Proline

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The Neepawa Titans and the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society would like to graciously say thank you to all the generous businesses and their donations to the Neepawa Ag Expo.

For questions or more information contact:

Matt Lowry 204-841-2389

17th annual Farm & Leisure Lotto well underway

Funds raised to support continued growth of Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Phone lines were hopping and pens and pencils scratching away in Neepawa last week. The Neepawa Banner & Press stopped in to the Neepawa Town Office on Mar. 21 to see the current goings on of the Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic’s 17th annual Farm & Leisure Lotto. The sight to behold was that of a well oiled machine. Farm & Leisure Lotto chair Mary Ellen Clark was on the scene, providing comment on the fundraiser’s uptake thus far.

“Sales are going extremely well. The community and surrounding areas are supporting us really well again this year

and we have three radio stations working with us, which is a major help with promoting the lottery,”

Clark enthused. “We’ve had a lot of online ticket sales so far this year, too.”

Clark added, “The

funds we raise are for the continued renovation of the medical clinic as we go forward alongside the

growing community– and we are looking forward to the residency program. We are also very lucky to

have eight doctors in our facility. As the community continues to grow, we need to keep expanding.”

Per the annual lotto tradition, a 50/50 is included in the prizes. As of that Thursday, the 50/50 for the 2024 draw was sitting at $47,090, which will continue to grow as sales continue.

More significant, however, is the total funds that have been raised through community and area support of this event throughout the course of its lifetime.

“Over the past 16 years, this event has fundraised a grand total of $1,881,885,” said Clark. “That’s incredible.”

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

A portion of the Neepawa Town Office has been hopping with activity for the 17th annual Farm & Leisure lotto lately (pictured above and below).