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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa Eats Healthy officially kicked off its latest initiative late last week. Representatives of the health group gathered at Neepawa Safeway and the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op food store for the launch of its Meal in 30 program. The program provides customers with a recipe card for free each month at those locations, indicating all the ingredients necessary and associated instructions.

“For [the Neepawa and Community Ministries Centre], it just makes sense to be a part of this initiative and to encourage people that food can be easy, cheap, fun, fast and that a great meal can be made in less than 40 minutes. And affordably,” said Amanda Naughton-Gale, NCMC’s director of ministries and Meal in 30 program partner.

Norma Holmes, senior manager of human relations for HyLife, which is also a program partner, added on behalf of the manufacturer, “We thought it was a really good initiative and that we could provide our employees and the wider community with some delicious tips and tricks.”

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‘Surprised and honoured’

Troy Brister named 2023 Neepawa Sportsperson of the Year

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

In a season filled with both team successes and individual accolades for his players, Troy Brister has recently received a little bit of well deserved acknowledgment of his own. On Friday, Mar. 3, the NACI Tigers hockey coach was named the 2023 Neepawa Sportsperson of the Year.

The award is handed out annually to a person or people who have had a positive impact to the sporting landscape in and around our community. The award recipient was unveiled during the Neepawa Area 15th Annual Sports Dinner, held at the Yellowhead Hall.

Interestingly enough, the announcement of this year’s winner had to be delayed ever so slightly, as Brister and the Tigers were on the other end of the building playing the deciding game of the first round series in the Westman High School Hockey League playoffs. Neepawa ended up winning that game and advancing to the next round of the Championship bracket.

After the game concluded, the players, parents and supporters of the team brought Brister over to the Hall for the announcement, which was a surprise to him. The team leadership group, which consists of Ward Brister, Jory Kulbacki, Rylan Sumner and Tarek Lapointe, made the announcement of Troy’s receipt of this year’s honour. In their prepared speech, they commended Brister for his dedication to the program and, more importantly, to bettering the players both as athletes and as people.

After receiving his award, Brister stated that he was completely blindsided by the acknowledgement and was at a loss for words. After gathering his thoughts, however, Brister did thank the team, his fellow coaches and the families for their support of the program throughout the years.

In speaking with the Banner & Press a few days after the award, Brister was able to expand upon his comments further.

“I was very surprised and honoured to be this years recipient of this award. It really means a lot to be nominated by such a great group of players and to hear them speak about what being part of this team means to them is very humbling. Coaching is really more than wins and losses and I try my best to instil this in the players I get to coach. It has always been my hope that any player I coach ends the year learning more than just hockey

skills,” said Brister. Brister, along with Kelvin Hollier and Dale Swanton, started the high school

hockey program in 1998. After a five year stint, Brister stepped away to focus on coaching his three

children through Neepawa Minor Hockey. Then in 2019, he returned to the high school program and has co-coached the team with Mike Adams. The coaching staff for this season consists of Brister, Adams and assistant coaches Chris Sitko and Chris Kulbacki.

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From left to right: Rylan Sumner, Tarek Lapointe, Jory Kulbacki, Troy Brister and Ward Brister at the Neepawa Area Annual Sports Dinner on Friday, Mar. 3.

1973: Martin rink wins Co-op Event at Pioneer ‘spiel

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, March 10, 1898

The Dufferin Leader, published at Carman, Man. by Jameson & Marshall is the latest addition to Manitoba journalism. It is a five column, eight page paper, brim full of local news and proclaims allegiance to Liberal principle. Such a paper should succeed.

A farmer who quit work in the bush to come to town last Friday to attend the Farmers’ institute, returned to his haunts in an uncomfortable frame of mind on Saturday. He called at the Court house shortly after the announced hour of meeting and seeing no signs of a meeting concluded to take in the carnival where he was much amused. When he heard afterwards of the speakers holding forth at the Cadillac

house he murmured.

100 years ago, Friday, March 9, 1923

Glencairn: Mrs. T. Mills was called to Neepawa last week to see her mother, Mrs. Hunter, Sr., who is ill and will remain there to nurse her through her illness.

Glencairn: Myke Malozdravigh has accepted the Massey-Harris agency and proposes building a warehouse this spring.

The auctioneer’s hockey club hereby challenge Kerr’s store players to a game for a sack of flower to the Neepawa General Hospital by the losers. (Signed) H. J. Dempsey, Manager.

75 years ago, Thursday, March 11, 1948

Neepawa bowlers gained some prominence in Winnipeg last week participating in the 33rd annual Ten-Pin Tournament, the largest ever held in the Province Unofficial figures just received show that Jack Boyle finished second in the C Singles with a well rolled 577. Leo Yecton was 12th in B Singles, J. G. White 16th in C. Singles, Wiseman’s 8th in C. Teams, Sam Levene and Leo Yecton, 12th in C. Doubles. Controls.

Vernon M. Johnson has recently taken over the management of the Neepawa Consumers Co-op Store Dept. Mr. Johnson, besides having years of general merchandising experience is interested in music– particularly band work amongst the boys and girls.

It seems that a number of people whose tongues are hinged in the middle and waggle at both ends have been casting hints that the reason for the Intermediates receiving such a shellacking at Portage last week was a generous bash of the grape before the game. Members of the hockey executive state that these rumors are without foundation. Remarks of this nature reflect more discredit upon those who utter them than they do upon those to whom they are directed.

50 years ago, Thursday, March 8, 1973

Tom Martin was the winner of the Co-op Event in the Pioneer Bonspiel in 1973, taking the honours from Morley Habkirk. George Lang is presenting the prizes to Tom Martin, Charley Carlin, Alf Yerex and Weldon Hunter. This photo appeared in the Mar. 8 edition of the paper for that year.

Jam Pail curling bonspiel for grades four, five and six. First place winners were Darlene Whelpton, skip, with Brenda Murray, Teresa Brandzin and Renee Fulford. Second place was won by Cindy Crabbe, Debbie Van Buskirk and Valerie Schmall. Third place was taken by Brenda Birch, Gwen Kotsky, Jackie Sylvester and Adele Hawkins.

Plumas: On Saturday, Feb. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kreutzer, of Plumas, were honoured on the occasion of their 50th anniversary and event of Feb. 7 by a family dinner in the Plumas C. E. Building, catered to by the U.C.W.

Proclamation of those sections of the Farm Machinery and Equipment Act dealing with the supply of emergency repair parts to purchasers of new farm equipment has been announced by Agriculture Minister Sam Uskiw.

Effective May 1, farm machinery dealers will be required to provide purchasers of new equipment with emergency repair parts

within 72 hours of request (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). Dealers are excused from this time limit only in the event of circumstances beyond their control.

Mrs. Mona Cross of Russell, Worthy Grand Matron or Manitoba Order of the Eastern Star, and Mr. Ian Hendry of Winnipeg, Worthy grand Patron, were welcomed to Naomi Chapter No. 11 on Feb. 27 on the occasion of their official visit.

20 years ago, Monday, March 10, 2003

Two of Neepawa’s long-time volunteers were recognized for their community contributions at the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce annual meeting last Friday.

The citizen of the year award, sponsored by Beautiful Plains Credit Union went to Darlene Gillies. Pat Nicholson received the Royal Bank’s Community Service Award of Merit.

The picture of a six

year old Erickson boy is emblazoned on more than one million DVDs found in General Mills cereals.

Mathias Gray, wearing a Team Canada Olympic hockey shirt and waving a Canadian flag at the end of a hockey stick, is being used in its free DVD promotion.

Gray’s DVD is on the front of one quarter of six million boxes of cereals, including Cheerios, French Toast Crunch and Oatmeal Crisp.

Glenella: Local broomballers captured top honours in the junior mixed provincials held at St. Claude Feb. 23.

Chosen to participate in

the nationals to be held Apr. 15 to 20 in Quebec are Aaron Dilk, Scott Boxall and Jerod Marohn on the boys team. Playing for the girls team will be Janelle Boxall, Heather Dayholos, Jessica Klassen, Erin Marohn and Jodi Marohn.

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.

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Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

It’s become personal!

The care of our elderly has a long history at Neepawa and I will endeavour to try to accurately outline the events over the past 50 or so years.

First though, let it be said that there are many, many very dedicated hard working people in the health care field who work far harder than many of us can or want to in order to bring daily, competent care to our elderly. That is a marvellous and wonderful thing that we all need to be thankful for.

What is frustrating is that there are many gaps that must be addressed. For whatever the reason, some of our care homes are under a lot of pressure and the trick is to identify the source. The unions and opposition parties would want us to believe that more money and a change of government would solve all our problems. They may have a partial grip on the truth but I think the problems aren’t about to be solved that simply. I believe that the various stances by the unions, in some cases, contribute to the problems.

We often hear about problems and gaps in elder care and it seems to be related to a number of factors such as money, questionable rules, shortage of staff and often, incompetent administration. I would say that incompetent or ill-trained administration, aided by multiple and unnecessary layers of bureaucracy lead to plain, ordinary, bad administration. That said, running a care home has to be one of the most challenging jobs there is, but we know that and therefore we need the most gifted administrators in those positions. Many things are going well in our care homes, but there is a huge need for improvement. If you don’t believe that, then talk to any

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care home worker at any level. Their frustration level is very high.

I apologize to readers from areas outside of Neepawa, that when it comes to history of the development of care homes, most of what I have to say next is Neepawa based. If possible, perhaps that experience can be applied elsewhere.

Here is where it becomes personal, but becoming personal doesn’t mean that my thoughts and experiences aren’t shared and felt by many other people. Personal, in that I am getting to an age where care home residency could be any time due to age, or if my health fails. Personal, in that my hometown of Neepawa has had to fight every step of the way to get needs recognized and served. Personal, in that as a 30 plus year publisher and two term mayor, I have invested thousands of hours into trying to advance the cause, so to speak. I lost an election in 2002 over care home issues at Neepawa.

In the 1960s, Neepawa (along with many other towns) didn’t have a care home. The need was identified in that era by the Neepawa and Area Development Corporation (NADCO). Surveys were done, a board formed from area reps, money raised, a CMHC mortgage obtained and Phase 1 of East View Lodge was built. The home was too small

almost as soon as it was built and a second phase brought the home to a 120 bed capacity. Later, the local hospital board and the EVL board combined. Still later, the government brought in regional health authorities and basically forced the local boards to give their facilities to the region. It started out as Marquette and evolved several times to what is now Prairie Mountain Regional Health Authority.

A common thread through all this transition has been the competency levels. RHA administration has ranged from completely incompetent, to highly competent. In my opinion and experience, current PMH CEO, Brian Schoonbaert is very competent. Some may disagree.

Today, Neepawa doesn’t have a 120 bed care home but 100 beds. The RHA says nine are closed due to staffing shortages but others tell me the number is a lot higher.

The bottom line is that elder care is personal to me and should be to us all. We owe our elderly and ourselves a better way of doing things. In order to improve conditions, change has to come. 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.

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Sleepless… in Neepawa

There was a popular, mushy movie, ‘Sleepless in Seattle’, leading us to believe in the possibility of some positive outcome to sleepless nights. It’s not working out that way for me…

Insomnia has long been a part of my vocab and my reality. The worst years, so far, were the years of menopause. I would drop into an exhausted sleep around midnight, waken at one thirty, fall back asleep around five or a bit later for extra fun, only to need to be up and ‘at em ‘ by seven. Night after sleepless night. And I functioned at home and at work, and I didn’t kill anyone!

I have stopped checking my fitbit app, which shows how much I sleep, how deeply I sleep and what the national average of sleep is for people my age; old people! On the national average I’m not comparing too badly, but the night’s rest, the average night’s rest, isn’t what I desire. Getting to sleep is a routine, like most folks. My pillow has to be my pillow, and perfectly fluffed and plumped. The blanket as to be just so, and then, after reading for a reasonable amount of time– reasonable takes into consideration the time I head to bed and the time I need to get up– so that is a variable. And then, the digital clock glows three-ish… Sometime around three I awaken. On a very good night, I use the washroom, get a drink of water and fall back asleep. Not often enough!! It is not unusual for me to get up, read a bit, check on facebook, derive comfort by the number of other accounts that are active that forsaken hour of the night, warm a glass of milk, play a few games and try to seduce sleep to be my companion. Some mornings, my eyes feel sand filled, and my limbs leaden, but a home brewed cup of coffee invigorates, stimulates and enables me to face the day!

I am aware I have lamented my sleep patterns, my lack of deep sleep, with you in previous columns. I do take comfort that it is possible our ancestors had these mid night waking hours as a part of their natural pattern, and only civilization and work weeks altered that, by necessity.

So, what have I learned from this life lesson? Sleep is highly overrated? Nope, I value it. I have learned to accept being awake. The more desperately I attempt to fall back asleep, the wider awake and frustrated I become! I have known for most of my life that I am not a numbers person, words are my strength. And so, I play word games on my hand held devices, yes, plural. There are several that I prefer, Canuckle– decidedly Canadian five letter words– Octordle and Sequence, both five letter scrabble type words, and Septle, creating the desired seven letter word, followed by a six letter word, and concluding with a five letter word. Truthfully, there are times when I resort to the Scrabble dictionary before I get the correct answers. With the hand held electronic devices, I can find many ways to maintain my sanity in the wee smalls...

One year later

Afew days ago, a small group of people gathered in Winnipeg

They stood outside in the cold weather, holding candles, in a vigil that commemorated the first anniversary of the Russian invasion that began the Russia-Ukraine war.

We may never know how long the two sides thought this war would continue.

In the past, Russian forces have invaded a country, overthrown its government, replaced it with a government loyal to Moscow and went home. But this war is different. The people of Ukraine have fought back; and fought back hard; leading some to suggest that one side may resort to nuclear weapons to end the conflict quickly. No one wants that.

As with any war, especially one that has gone on as long as this one, the media focus on the government leaders who sent their soldiers to war. In this case, much of the world’s focus has been on Russian President Vladimir Putin who, as his armies are fighting a war in

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Ukraine, is fighting for his political life back in Moscow.

Putin has made his demands regarding Ukraine very clear. He does not want Ukraine to forge closer ties with the European Union or NATO. He is prepared to do whatever it takes (including invading, conquering and annexing Ukraine into the Russian republic) to ensure that it stays out of both organizations. One year later, he still believes he is acting in the best interests of the Russian people, that the invasion of Ukraine is justified and that Russia will ultimately win the war. But at what cost to him and to the Russian people?

So far, the war in Ukraine has proven to be very costly.

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have

been killed in action. Civilian lives have also been lost, though no one knows exactly how many. The value of properties destroyed by bombs and shells now runs into millions of dollars. And we may never know the full value of the weapons of war, some of which possess the most sophisticated technology ever devised for military use, that have been destroyed in this conflict. And every day the war continues, the number of lives lost and the value of items destroyed continues to grow.

So why don’t the two sides sit down and negotiate a peace treaty? Because for that to happen, both belligerents must admit that this is a war neither side can win. Then they must put aside their personal agendas and

choose to sit at a table and negotiate a just and lasting peace, even if it puts their political futures in jeopardy.

Only one power in the universe is strong enough to convince leaders bent on waging war to choose to walk the way of peace. That power is the power of God’s Holy Spirit; and it is released by the prayers of God’s people. St. James (James 5:16) tells us that “the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective.”

This week I have a simple request for you. Would you take just five minutes each day to pray for peace in our world? You can pick the time that works for you. You may choose to repeat a prayer that someone else has written-like the “peace prayer” of St. Francis of Assisi. Or you may use your own words. Just pray that God will speak to the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and any other country currently fighting in a war, telling them that enough is enough! The time for war has ended. The time for peace has come.

God is with His Children

By Pastor Vlad Makyeyev First Baptist Church

In the book of Daniel (Old Testament in the Bible) 3:19-21 we read about the deadly punishment to three faithful Hebrew men who refused to worship the idol which had been made by the decree of Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar.

In verse 22 we read that even the executioners were burned up to death when they approached the fiery furnace with tied Jewish men. Then something supernatural and extraordinary happened.

Daniel 3:24-25, “Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astounded and stood up in haste; he said to his high

I cried today

I dictated this to my friend because I cried today: I cried today. My eyes were sore; I didn’t get my drops for glucoma.

I cried today, because I was given sweet juice instead of ice cold water.

I cried today because my face wasn’t washed.

I cried today because my back hurt from laying in it 24 hours.

I cried today because I messed my pants and I wasn’t changed for six hours.

I cried today because my supper was cold when it finally arrived.

I cried today because I said NO, but they still put the food in my mouth.

I cried today because I heard voices, but they were foreign to me.

I cried today because I didn’t get my eye drops.

I cried today because they can’t find my hearing aid.

I cried today because all I see is masks and no smiles I cried today because I can’t read lips anymore.

I cried today because I saw little children, but I couldn’t see their faces.

I cried today because I heard my friend being disrespected.

I cried today because I can’t see my friend for six months.

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officials, ‘Was it not three men we cast bound into the midst of the fire?’

They replied to the king, ‘Certainly, O king,’ He said, ‘Look! I see four men loosed and walking about in the midst of the fire without harm, and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of gods!”

The stunned and just shocked king asked the faithful men to step out of the fiery furnace. It was obvious for the king and his officials that the fire did not make any damage to the bodies of God’s faithful men.

The response to such a miracle, demonstration

of God’s power from king Nebuchadnezzar was just remarkable. Daniel 3:28, “…Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any other god except their own God”.

What is a lesson of this account in the Bible for us today? If you are already the child of God, believer in Creator God, God of the Bible you are on the victorious side. God expects you to remain faithful to Him regardless the cost.

In life and death, God of the Bible promises to be with

His followers. God values and rejoices in your faithfulness and devotion to Him.

Next time we will learn about another example of God’s presence and protection for another worshipper of His – Prophet Daniel in chapter 6.

At the end of Gospel of Matthew, we read these comforting words from Christ to His disciples over centuries: “…I am with you always, even to the end of this age” (Matthew 28:20b).

So, do not worry too much about what is going to happen next in your life in this world around you. Luke 21:28b, “…straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near”.

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Glory Years: Rev. Wm. Murdin

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Pictured is Rev. Wm. Murdin, who was the Baptist Church minister at Gladstone in the 1880s. This photo of Wm. Murdin appeared in the Gladstone’s Glory Years booklet series.

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Onion

Onions are a member of the allium family and are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, originating in central Asia. This pungent vegetable was regarded as important food and in several ancient civilizations they were bestowed with symbolic and spiritual meanings. In Egypt, onions with their layered circle-within-a-circle structure were symbols of eternity. Egyptians painted onions on the walls of their pyramids and tombs and onions were placed in the burial tombs of the Pharaohs who believed onions were a necessary item on their journey to the afterworld. The Egyptian labourers building the pyramids received rations of onions and garlic, as these vegetables were believed to keep the men fit and healthy for the hard work they did. In Caesars’s day, athletes were fed a breakfast of nothing but onions before they went into any competitive games. In the bible onions are mentioned in several places. One such place is when the Israelites, led by Moses, were tired of eating the manna God had provided and complained of their desert diet. “We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic.” The Greek armies were fed on onions to develop martial stamina and strength. It was said when the Greek army was advancing on their enemies, the smell of onions preceded the troops!

Because of all the benefits of onions, and them being easy to grow, dry and store, you can see why they became so popular. During the 15th and 16th century, the Europeans were dependent mainly on three vegetables as a major food source: onions, cabbages and beans. At that time, onions were used as currency in Europe, often exchanged for rent and other goods. It was also believed that the onion had powerful abilities as an aphrodisiac and were given to newlyweds as wedding gifts. By the 17th century, middle and upper class Anglo Saxon Europe began associating onions with the peasant population due to the effect onions and garlic had on the breath and sweat of the people who ate them. They refused to eat them, saying it was socially impolite and a sign of low class. They were used to predict the upcoming winter. “Onion’s skin very thin, mild winter coming in; onion’s skin thick and tough, coming winter cold and rough.”

Onions have impressive health and medical value. They are filled with vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, beta carotene, folate and are believed to help fight inflammation, cut triglycerides, lower cholesterol and help relieve pain. For many years they were used as an antiseptic for open wounds of soldiers wounded in battle. In my grandmothers’ day they were used to make poultices to relive cold, flu and congestion symptoms. A word of caution, onions are toxic to most animals, including dogs.

An onion’s pungency results from the level of sulfur-rich oils the onion contains. During slicing, the oil is released. The released oil is what causes eyes to water and burn when chopping an onion. I have never found a “magic way” to alleviate this problem and just suck it up and get the job done through my tears.

Several years ago a “myth” appeared on the internet that stated once an onion was sliced, the remaining unused onion was hotbed for bacteria and should be discarded and not used later. This is not true, as onions aren’t vulnerable to bacterial compounds; the sulfur compounds in them are a repellent to bacteria. As well bacteria like to grow on food with a high protein content and onions have a low protein content. When you handle onions, wash your hands first, use clean utensils and cutting boards, and avoid cross contamination with raw meats or eggs. Immediately wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or containers to prevent moisture loss and store in the refrigerator.

Onions add flavour to such dishes as stews, roasts, soups, and salads and are also served as a cooked vegetable. Here is a favorite of mine.

Baked onions

Creating shared meaning

JohnGottman, my personal guru of relationship therapy, talks about the importance of shared meaning and honoring goals in your romantic relationships. Shared meaning is the underlying values and ideals that individuals have when it comes to routines and rituals in the relationship. An example of this could be, what level of emotional expression is appropriate when someone is upset. Quite often, individuals in romantic relationships have differing values and ideals about aspects of the marriage. What these values are absolutely matters, but interestingly, what matters more is how these values are discussed and honored in the marriage. Differences in meaning can be more tangible concepts, like the importance of having dinner as a family, or can be more abstract, such as, ‘what is the meaning of love?’

There are three distinct entities in the romantic relationship: Person A, Person B and The Relationship Itself. Persons A and B have their own unique values that they are bringing to the table, but The Romantic Relationship itself can have its own unique set of values that are a hybrid of Persons A and B. I think that it’s important for us to acknowledge that our romantic relationship is not just two people coming together, but it’s also the creation of an entirely separate union with it’s own energy, it’s own rituals and it’s own way of behaving.

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but often people take the sacrifice of love too literally and give at the neglect of themselves. Studies show that women in particular feel that they are less entitled to pursuing dreams that are outside of the romantic relationship. We have a few roles to fill when considering our partners life dreams and I encourage you to fill whatever role or roles make the most sense for you:

• We are their biggest cheerleader! Even if we don’t have interest in our partner’s interest, what matters most is the interest that we show in their enthusiasm about their interest and actively making space for our partners to pursue their interests

• We are a validator. When times get tough for our partners while they are pursuing their goal, we are here to bear witness to their struggles and to validate and support the emotions they are having around those struggles.

• We are a check and balance. Often, our partners ask us to walk alongside them in their journey to meet a personal goal because they trust us to be rational when they need.

Signing up for a relationship doesn’t mean we sign up for complete agreement with everything our partner does nor does it mean that we don’t say something if our partner is doing something harmful

• We are their safe space. At the end of the day, after your partner has gone through a whirlwind of emotion and processes trying to meet their goals, when they are looking for comfort, a place to relax and be their true self, they are coming home to you. You can be their safe space, their space person. This can be a daunting role to fil,l but, if you feel able, it’s so, so vital to the mental well being of your partner and overall well being of the relationship.

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.

6 medium sweet onions

3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

3 Tbsp. oil

3 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 tsp. dried rosemary or parsley or Mrs. Dash

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1/4 cup water

Prepare the onions by washing them. Cut a thin slice off the root end to create a flat bottom. Cut as little as you possibly can. Cut the tops off of each onion, but leave most of the skins on the onion. Use a paring knife to cut a 1 inch deep cone into the top of the onion. Transfer the onions to a baking dish where they will fit fairly snugly. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar, rosemary, salt and pepper and then fill the one inch cones with this mixture. Pour the water in the bottom of the baking dish.

In a preheated 350°F oven bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 25-35 minutes or until the onions are tender. You can use a knife to see if they are done to your liking. Remove outer skins before serving. This goes well with any meat dish.

Creating shared meaning is also about honoring your partners life goals. Did you or your partner have the chance to pursue an interest or a goal that is completely autonomous of the relationship? Was their anything you feel you may have had to sacrifice for the relationship? Sacrificing for love is absolutely normal and is needed to an extent,

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Lions Journey for Sight report

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Neepawa Lions club

The Lions Journey for Sight is a provincial fundraising event. All of the 50+ Lions Clubs in Manitoba participate with the Birtle Lions Club, which acts as the host committee for the annual snowmobile fundraising events. In addition to the many snowmobile riders who choose one of several established routes, the host Lions Club also conducts a raffle with a brand new snowmobile as a grand prize. Raffle tickets are distributed to all Lions Clubs for sales in their local communities. All monies collected from the riders’ pledges, donations, raffle and contributions from several sponsors are sent to the Lions Eye Bank. This annual event started in 1986.

The Neepawa Lions Club acts as one of the host clubs for the snowmobile riders, whose ride route begins in Flin Flon, through Swan River, Dauphin, Strathclair, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Carberry and ending in Brandon. After leaving Strathclair on the morning of Jan. 21, the riders arrived in Neepawa for a short break, refuelling of their machines and a lunch at the Neepawa Dairy Queen. While in Neepawa, a number of donations were made to the riders. The Prairie Mountain Snowdrifters Club donated $200.

The Neepawa Gladstone Co-op donated a fuel credit voucher of $250 to the riders who use their snowmobiles for the ride and an additional donation of $250 to the Lions Eye Bank Foundation. A $50 donation in memory of Lion Arthur Harris was presented by his widow, Dorothy Smith Harris. The Neepawa Lions Club received 10 raffle books from the committee and Snowdrifters member Roy Globak sold all the

tickets, which resulted in a $500 contribution to the event. The Neepawa Lions Club set up a donation box at the Dairy Queen and received another $161.85 in donations from DQ customers. The Lions Club donated $200.

The Neepawa Dairy Queen has been involved as a lunch host for the riders for a number of years and, in recent years, had split the meal costs with the Neepawa Lions Club. For the 2023 event, manager Pam Brown decided, with the restaurant management and staff, to donate the entire bill for lunch meals to the Lions Journey for Sight.

In addition to this Lions fundraising event, the Neepawa Lions Club has set up five collection boxes for used eye glasses: Valley Optical, Murrays Optical, Neepawa Pharmacy, Harris Pharmacy and the Neepawa United Church. Approximately 600 to 700 pairs of glasses are collected annually. The glasses are taken to Manitoba Lions Eye Bank office in Winnipeg. They

are then sent to Calgary, where the prescriptions are recorded, glasses are repaired and ready to be distributed by Lions International to Third World countries. The Lions Clubs in these countries sponsor local eye examination clinics, where corrective eye surgeries may be performed and the correct prescription glasses are given free of charge to those in need.

The Lions International Eye Bank Foundation purchases surgical equipment

where needed.

In Manitoba, funds from the Lions Eye Bank are also to conduct professional

eye examination clinic for pre-school children free of charge to the families. These can be arranged by

contacting any Lions Club for information. Some costs for eye surgeries my also be covered by these funds.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Lions Club Journey for Sight fundraiser gained generous support again this year. Pictured left: Snowmobilers begin to pull out from the DQ parking lot in Neepawa. Right: A Journey for Sight representative thanks a supporter before the group’s journey continues.

Provincial government unveils budget details

Media Release

Manitoba Provincial Government

To help Manitobans make ends meet, Budget 2023 delivers an unprecedented $1.8 billion in affordability and tax measures while bolstering vital programs and services Manitobans most rely on with a record-setting investment of $2 billion, Premier Heather Stefanson and Finance Minister Cliff Cullen announced on Mar. 7.

“In the last year, the Manitoba economy emerged faster and stronger than anyone could have anticipated with more Manitobans working than ever before,’’ said Stefanson. “Budget 2023 reinvests every cent of new revenue to help Manitobans and our most vital services – all accomplished while keeping the province on track to eliminate the deficit.”

It is a budget that will leave more than $5,500 in the pockets of the average family by 2024 while delivering across-the-board funding increases in all 19 government departments. Budget 2023 projects a $363-million deficit, down $15 million from the current 2022-23 forecast of $378 million, the minister noted.

Budget 2023 includes the largest personal income tax reduction in Manitoba history. Changes to the Provincial Basic Personal Amount will ensure that Manitobans do not pay a cent of income tax on the first $15,000 they earn in 2023. This measure alone will save the average two-income family over $1,000 and will remove 47,400 low-income Manitobans from the tax rolls. Changes to tax bracket thresholds in 2024 will provide even greater savings for Manitobans.

“At a time when Manitobans need it most, Budget 2023 will help people across all areas of family and community life while we work hard to create economic opportunities,” Cullen said. “This budget is about doing everything possible for Manitobans at a time when they need it most.”

At the same time, the Manitoba government is redoubling efforts to help heal the health-care system, with the largest-ever investment of $7.9 billion. That is an increase of $668 million to help shorten wait times and rebuild the front lines. Budget 2023 also initiates a $1.2-billion multi-year

capital campaign that will add capacity to nine facilities including in rural hospitals, St. Boniface Hospital, Grace Hospital, CancerCare Manitoba and Health Sciences Centre, the minister said.

“Budget 2023 is making significant investments to heal health care in our province to help people get the care they need, when and where it’s needed,” Cullen said. “We’re making foundational investments to reduce diagnostic and surgical backlogs, hire more health professionals and support health infrastructure needs but we’re also expanding coverage for diabetes insulin pumps and glucose monitors, and creating a new hearing aid program for Manitobans.”

The budget provides an historic investment of more than $100 million to address the challenges of violent crime and homelessness across Manitoba.

“We all want to feel safe in our homes, on our streets and in our communities,’’ Cullen said. “Budget 2023 addresses the root causes of crime, with significant investments in homelessness, shelters and housing, addictions beds and enhanced services for mental health. There is also more for front-line police officers to fight violent crime.”

Budget 2023 reflects that a growing Manitoba starts with stronger communities and supports for affordable, quality services close to home.

Manitoba schools will benefit from historic funding– the largest increase in a quarter century– bringing funding for kindergarten to Grade 12 schools to $1.7 billion, up $100 million from last year. The Manitoba government is also well on its way to creating 23,000 affordable child-care spaces and will invest $76 million this year to introduce affordable child care three years ahead of plans in other provinces. Budget 2023 will provide more help than ever before for Manitobans with disabilities as funding increases to $640 million.

Budget 2023 contains an historic investment of $217 million in total municipal operating funding– $47 million more than last year and the largest increase in a decade. Millions more are earmarked for wastewater treatment, transit and other capital projects, the minister added.

“From additional municipal funding to investments in education, child care, disability service, arts, culture, parks and the environment, Budget 2023 delivers, building stronger communities to improve the quality of life for all Manitobans,” Cullen said.

Future growth depends on creating new opportunities and continuing to attract skilled workers, the minister said. Last year, Manitoba welcomed more than 21,000 newcomers including 14,000 people through the Provincial Nominee Program. Already, 85 per cent of these nominees have secured employment. As well, more than 17,500 Ukrainians who have presented at Manitoba’s reception centre will continue to receive the province’s unwavering support, the minister said.

This is important as Manitoba expects to have 114,000 new job openings over the next five years. Three in five of these jobs will require some form of university training. To meet this challenge head-on, Cullen said, Budget 2023 will invest $65 million more into post-secondary institutions and cap university tuition increases at 2.75 per cent.

This year’s budget assists small business growth and supports the creation of new made-in-Manitoba jobs by increasing investments in loans and guarantees by $27 million to incent private-sector investment in enterprises that can demonstrate significant, sustainable growth and job

creation. It also includes $15 million for the Community Economic Development Fund and $20 million to support economic development and investment attraction.

The Manitoba government recognizes the need for new investment opportunities. Budget 2023 doubles the funds dedicated to venture capital to $100 million and eliminates payroll taxes for an additional 150 employers. The payroll tax rate will be reduced for the first time in 25 years in 2024, if the economy continues to perform as it has this year. The minister noted this is an important first step to phasing out this tax.

To support growth, Budget 2023 invests a further $40 million to develop infrastructure to allow CentrePort South to expand and will invest $147.6 million over two years to improve the Hudson Bay rail line to the Port of Churchill.

“Our message to investors is simple –come grow in Manitoba,’’ Cullen said. “We are investing more than $2.5 billion in trade-enabling highway infrastructure over the next five years and making investments to spur economic development opportunities and generate well-paying jobs. Combined, the opportunities that lie ahead will support vital services, strengthen the government’s fiscal position and provide historic help for Manitobans.”

For more information on Budget 2023 and what it means to Manitobans, visit www.manitoba.ca.

‘An incredible experience’

Area locals attend Manitoba Special Olympics

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Special Olympics Manitoba Provincial Winter Games made a spectacular return from Feb. 24 to 26. Over 300 athletes, coaches and volunteers turned out to participate in the Winnipeg-hosted games– the first in four years. Typically held every two years, the last competition was held in 2019 and cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19. Among those in attendance were coach Jean Hachkowski, of Minnedosa, and head coach Natasha Moore, of Erickson.

“Everybody enjoyed it– they’ve really looked forward to it,” said Hachkowksi. “This was my second year attending the

provincials, too, with my first being in 2019.”

A retired nurse, Hachkowski got her start as a coach when she saw the Special Olympics was looking for helping hands. She took courses and completed background checks alongside her husband, Angus, who attended as a volunteer; and Trudy Adamson, head coach, in order to prepare for the role.

“[Angus and I] had two children that we followed with different sports and helped out in the past. My husband was coach of the youth bowling group and, being a nurse myself, I wasn’t available the same time every week. So I wasn’t able to get involved then,” said Hachkowksi, explaining what drew her to the coaching opportunity.

Hachkowski added, “He wasn’t part of my family, but I was raised with a fellow my age who was profoundly physically and mentally challenged. So I was used to being with somebody that was challenged. And, being a nurse as well… It was something to do in my retirement years.”

About Moore

While Hachkowksi has attended the games for a couple years, this was a first for Natasha Moore.

“I have to say, it was an incredible experience. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity,” said Moore. “I hope to continue coaching Special Olympics and attending competitions for as long as I am able.”

Moore added, “I am incredibly proud of [my

team]. Watching them cheer on their opponents was so amazing. New friends and new memories

were made... that’s what it’s all about.”

Moore is no stranger to coaching, however. The

practice has been a part of her life in some form or another since she was a teen.

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SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Coaches Jean Hachkowski and Natasha Moore had the opportunity to take teams of athletes to the Manitoba Special Olympics recently. Pictured left, from left to right: Laura Guscott, George Morfitt, Jason Camp and coach Jean Hachkowski of the Minnedosa Centurions. Pictured right: Head coach Natasha Moore, Lynn Walker, Sheena Johnson, Tracy Richardson, Dorothy Lyon prepare to enter the opening ceremonies.

The basics of regenerative agriculture

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Metro Creative Connection

Climate change poses a threat to various industries, not the least of which is the agricultural sector. Agricultural industry insiders recognize that the changing climate has been forcing farmers and agricultural organizations to adapt and adjust for decades, and that need to be flexible won’t change in the years to come.

One of the changes many farmers may consider in coming years, if they haven’t already, is a pivot to regenerative agriculture practices. Regenerative agriculture could have a profound impact on the world over the next half century, so now may be a great time to gain an understanding of the practice.

What is regenerative agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a production system that focuses on reducing water usage and other inputs as part of a larger attempt to prevent land degradation and deforestation.

According to the organization Green America®, regenerative agriculture is designed to harness the power of photosynthesis in plants to sequester carbon in the soil. The ability to do that can improve soil health, crop yields, water resilience, and nutrient density.

Why should people be interested?

GreenAmerica® notes that regenerative agriculture draws down atmospheric carbon dioxide. That’s a significant benefit, as

Climate.gov, which is a product of various departments within the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, reports that adding more carbon dioxide to the environment is causing global temperatures to rise. In fact, observations from the NOAA Global Monitoring Lab in 2021 revealed that carbon dioxide alone was responsible for about two-thirds of the total heating influence of all human-produced greenhouse gases. GreenAmerica® reports that, at scale, regenerative agriculture could help to reverse the climate crisis by drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Another reason to consider regenerative agriculture is its connection to topsoil. GreenAmerica® reports that the world is on the cusp of running out of topsoil, which is vital to growing food. Regenerative agriculture rebuilds topsoil, which can lead to greater food security across the globe.

What are some regenerative agriculture practices?

Regenerative agriculture practices include the usage of cover crops, a reduction in tilling, crop rotation, and spreading compost. GreenAmerica® notes that regenerative agriculture practitioners also avoid the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and factory farming. As the climate crisis continues to challenge the agricultural sector, regenerative agriculture could help farmers and the larger industry successfully confront those issues.

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Neepawa Titans present their year-end award

Junior “A” Hockey Club hosted their annual auction/year-end dinner on Friday, Mar. 3 at the Yellowhead Hall

Briley Wood Top Manitoba Born player 2022-2023. PHOTOS BY DIANE WARNER

Cody Gudnason The Coaches Choice Award 2022-2023.

John Blake The Unsung Hero Award 2022-2023.

Mary Ellen Clark was honoured for her 16 years of service as a billet and billet coordinator. The award was presented to her by Rylan Gudnason.

Briley Wood - Most Valuable Player 2022-2023 Award presented by head coach/GM Ken Pearson and assistant coaches Landon Cameron and Zak Hicks.

Tammy Dudenhoffer and Tara McCarty were named the 2022-2023 Gary Reidle Memorial Volunteer of the Year award.

Connor Thompson

Lionel Crowther Memorial Award 2022-2023.

Josh Romanyk Hardest Worker Award 2022-2023.

Hayden Stocks Rookie of the Year Award 2022-2023.

Ewan Poirier Most Improved Player Award 2022-2023.

Ewan Poirier Top Defenseman Award 2022-2023.

MJHL Standings

Not invited to the post season party

Neepawa Titans eliminated from playoff contention

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The seemingly inevitable has happened, as the Neepawa Titans have officially been eliminated from playoff contention with their recent loss to the Steinbach Pistons. The 7-6 defeat in regulation on Sunday, Mar. 5, ensured Neepawa would be unable to reach the fourth and final playoff position in the MJHL West Division standings.

With just four games remaining (As of Wednesday, Mar. 8) on their regular season schedule, the Titans are 11 points back of the Dauphin Kings (29-21-2-2), who are currently in fourth place.

A good effort against Steinbach

If there are any positives to be taken away from the loss to Steinbach, perhaps it could be that the Titans nearly pulled off the upset over one of the best teams in all of Junior “A” hockey.

Game results

Sunday, Mar. 5 Stienbach 7-6 Neepawa

First Period

02:47 STN K. Mullen (12)

ASST: B. Kaiser (10)

04:22 STN P. Jasper (2) PP

ASST: L. Chambers (20)

11:08 NPA P. Korman (12)

ASST: B. Michalchuk (16),G. MacDonald (1)

13:30 STN T. Hensrud (32)

ASST: I. Amsbaugh (35)

15:40 NPA H. Stocks (26) PP

ASST: B. Wood (31), E. Poirier (10)

18:50 STN P. Jasper (3) PP

ASST: K. Mullen (9), T. Paisley (33)

19:19 NPA C. McLeod (11) PP

ASST: B. Wood (32)

Second Period

01:01 NPA H. Stocks (27)

ASST: G. MacDonald (2)

07:10 STN K. Mullen (13) PP

ASST: P. Jasper (10), T. Paisley (34)

15:30 NPA C. Kasprick (7)

ASST: C. Trimble (15), M. Hartley (8)

15:52 NPA B. Wood (19)

ASST: H. Stocks (21), C. Smith (20)

Third Period

13:33 STN N. Mikan (15) PP

ASST: Unassited

18:55 STN T. Hensrud (33)

ASST: K. Mullen (10), T. Paisley (35)

Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP

STN 4 1 2 7 4/8

NPA 3 3 0 6 2/3

Goaltenders

STN C. Plowman - (W) 10/16 saves

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 25/32 saves

Attendance: 350- Yellowhead Centre

Club 55 Bowling

FEB 23/23:

Ladies’ High Single: Mur-

iel Porada 199. Ladies’

High Triple: Carole Le -

Boutillier 496. Men’s

High Single & Triple:

Darrell Gabler 199 & 512.

Other Scores to Note:

Judy Gabler 163, 175;

Len Pritchard 168: Calvin

Goetz 163, 177; Carole

LeBoutillier 169, 157, 170;

Frank Porada 172, 156;

Darrell Gabler 163, 150;

Ray Criddle 165, 171.

THHL Playoffs

East Division Semi Finals

#1 Gladstone vs. #4 Neepawa Gladstone win series 3-0

#2 Minnedosa vs. #3 Wawanesa Minnedosa win series 3-0

West Division Semi Finals

#1 Miniota/Elkhorn vs. #4 Rivers

Miniota/Elkhorn win series 3-0

#2 Killarney vs. #3 Virden Killarney

While the Pistons jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, Neepawa kept pressing their opponents, leading to a Parker Korman goal. The two teams then exchanged multiple goals to close out the first, with Hayden Stocks and Carter McLeod contributing for Neepawa.

For the second period, the Titans went off with three goals, including a second on the night for Stocks, which brought the rookie’s team leading total to 27 on the year. Cooper Kasprick and Briley Wood had the other goals for Neepawa, which put them up 6-5 after 40 minutes.

For the third, the Pistons pushed to find the equalizer, and would eventually get it on a power play. Then with

just 1:05 left in regulation, heartbreak for the hometown team and its fans, as Pistons’ points leader Travis Hensrud cashed in on a rebound to make it 7-6. The defeat in regulation snuffed out Neepawa’s hopes for spring hockey at the Yellowhead Centre.

A win over Niverville

Earlier in the week, Neepawa travelled to Niverville to face the MJHL’s newest franchise, the Niverville Nighthawks. In their first year of existence, the Nighthawks have been able to take advantage of a relatively weak group of clubs (with the obvious exceptions of Portage and Steinbach) in the Eastern Division, and carve out for themselves a comfortable place in fourth place for most of the year.

As for the game, Neepawa jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, off a pair of power-play goals from Briley Wood and a short handed marker from Cameron Trimble. Niverville replied back with two in the second, before the Titans’ Cody Gudnason picked up his eight goal of the year, to make it 4-2. For the final period Gudnason and Wood added one more apiece, while Niverville made it close with a pair of their own, making the final score 6-4 for Neepawa.

What’s next for Neepawa?

The Titans close out the season with three of their four final games on the road. The last home game will be on Friday, Mar. 17, when they host the Selkirk Steelers. Start time will be at 7:30 p.m.

Gladstone Lakers sweep Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The second round of the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) playoffs has followed the exact same playbook as the first, with the higher seeded teams bullying their overmatched opponents out of the postseason.

All four of the divisional semi-final series were 3-game-to-0 sweeps. In the West Division, it was the Miniota/Elkhorn CHawks (#1 seed) and the Killarney Shamrocks (#2) coasting to the next round, having yet to lose a single game in the post-season. As for the East, it was a similar

script, as the Gladstone Lakers (#1) and Minnedosa Bombers (#2) also cleared the round without a blemish to their records. For Gladstone, that success came at the expense of the Neepawa Farmers.

The third, and what would end up being the final game of the best-offive between the Lakers and Farmers, was played in Gladstone on Wednesday, Mar. 1. Jesse Toth opened up the scoring less than a minute into the game for Gladstone, to seemingly set the tone for the rest of the night. While Neepawa replied mid-way through the period with a Corbin Mariash goal, the Lakers’

Stephen Kleysen answered back just 47 seconds later. Toth would then score his second of the night a few minutes later, to make it 3-1 Gladstone after the first period.

In the second, Gladstone all but ended Neepawa’s season right then and there, by scoring four consecutive times. Both Kleysen and Toth ended up securing hat tricks, while Jory Geddes added one as well, just to change things up a little bit on the stat-line. Lennon Carr got one back for Neepawa late in the second.

Toth would score his fourth goal of the night and

seventh of the playoffs in the third, to give Gladstone a 8-2 advantage. Carr would get one more for Neepawa before the end of the game, but all that would do was make the final score 8-3 for the Lakers.

The East and West Division finals will both start on Friday, Mar. 10, with Gladstone to host Minnedosa and Miniota/Elkhorn having home ice advantage over Killarney. The Lakers/ Bombers game will begin in Gladstone at 8:30 p.m. Game two will follow the next night in Minnedosa with a 7:30 p.m. scheduled start.

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Neepawa Tigers advance in high school hockey playoffs

NACI Tigers win Zone 7 Basketball Championship JV Squad defeats Carberry in Zone Final 64-54

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A 14-point performance from Mico Cabacungan, helped propel the NACI Tigers to a 64-54 victory over the Carberry Cougars in the Zone-7 JV Boys Basketball Championship.

Most of Cabacungan’s scoring came in the first half, as he tallied 11 points early. He did, however add three more late in the fourth quarter, to help ensure the win.

The Neepawa Tigers were able to defeat the Birtle Falcons in the first round of the WHSHL playoffs, 2-games-to-1.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Tigers have emerged from the first round of the Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) with a well deserved series win over the Birtle Falcons. The Tigers had to earn it, however, as the Falcons gave everything they could in the short, but exciting three game series.

For the first game, played in Neepawa on Mar. 1, the Tigers needed to go into overtime to pick up the 7-6 decision. Myles Willerton played the hero on this night, collecting the OT winner after nearly 15 minutes of extra game played. Tarek Lapointe, who assisted on the game winner, closed out evening with an incredible 5-point performance (3 goals - 2 assists). Riley Davie, as well as Cohen and Jory Kulbacki, had the other goals for the Tigers.

The next game was in Birtle and didn’t go as planned for the Tigers, as they lost 5-2. Lapointe scored twice for Neepawa in the first period, but he and the rest of the team were shut down from there.

Colby Asselstine lead the way for the Falcons, with a pair of goals and an assist,

while his teammate Fred Hrycak came up huge in net, with a 43 save effort.

The deciding game was played at the Yellowhead Centre on Friday, Mar. 3, and saw Neepawa close out the series with a 7-4 win.

After surrendering the first goal of the game mid-way through the first, the Tigers came back with goals from Callan Denbow and Cohen Kulbacki, to make 2-1 at the first intermission.

The second period turned into a shooting gallery, with six goals registered, three for each club.

Tristan Friesen, Riley Davie and Jory Kulbacki all scored for the Tigers. For the third, Hayden Delaloye and Cohen Kulbacki contributed for NACI to ensure the game and series victory.

The Neepawa Tigers now move on to the championship brackets semifinals, where they will meet the top team in the WHSHL, the Killarney/ Wawanesa Raiders. Game one was played on Tuesday night at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney. In that game, Neepawa were defeated by the score of 8-5.

Game two will be in Neepawa on Friday, Mar. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Game three, if needed, will be in Killarney on Sunday, Mar. 12.

Though Mico was the leading scorer on the night, this victory was definitively a team effort, with Trent Tomoniko putting up a 10-point effort. Another notable part of the action saw Sammy Uyaivato came up with a big block near the

end of the second quarter, dampering a Carberry comeback heading into half-time.

Carberry, who held a

17-13 lead after the first quarter, were lead by the solid play of Alex Prodan and Owen Unrau. Congratulations to both Nee-

pawa and Carberry, who were far and away, the best team throughout the entire regular season.

JV Tigers Basketball thankful for support

By Grant ‘Hymie’ Hurrell Submitted

A very successful Junior Varsity boys basketball season culminated with a zone championship win, when the NACI Tigers had a narrow win over Carberry Cougars. We had a strong roster of 20 players who worked extremely hard and improved weekly. I run a developmental program and played all the players as evenly as possible, and I was really happy to see their improvement. We attended a provincial play-in tournament in Winnipeg and shortened the bench and fared very well, losing to the #1 seed by about 20 pts, and lost our second game in overtime; both to Winnipeg teams. A highlight was a tournament in Winkler, losing to the host team, Winnipeg vs Sanford and losing to Steinbach. The teacher in charge complimented the boys on their decorum and several of the refs took me aside and told me our boys were very respectful towards them; some of the best behaviour they have seen recently.

Thanks to the players: Sammy Uyaivato, Yves Ngolab, Yael Quilala, Yan Yana, Trent Tomoniko, Anson Aglangao, Mico Cabacungan, Christain Gamino, Iris Regala, Roberto Sarmiento, Omen Battad, Yuri Salta, Sid Morales, Cielo Darato, Juris Luna, Lance Macalindong, Crile Navarro, Lian Alvero, Nico Carlos, Mark Manjares and Phil Soltes.

Thanks for all your hard work and all the laughs we had. You guys are the reason I love coaching and can hardly wait till next season.

A big thanks to parents Cabacungan and Aglangao who provided meals-to-go on our trips to Winkler and Winnipeg. Tomoniko Farms who subsidized our Winkler accommodations. The biggest thanks goes to Sylvie Tomoniko, our teacher/ supervisor. This amazing lady put in countless hours: setting up our tournament, games, practices, transportation, basically everything. We couldn’t have a season without her.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The NACI Junior Varsity Boys basketball team celebrate their victory in the Zone 7 Championship on Mar. 1.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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October 7, 1988 - February 10, 2023

Age 34 years

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua Buchanan on February 10, 2023, at Stormville, New York.

Joshua will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his Dad Greg; Step Mom Diane; his sister Roxanne; niece Delilah; brother Joel; grandpa Macklin; grandma Irene(pre-deceased); uncles Myles(Cathy), Randy(Val), Neal (Brenda); aunt Kerry(Ken); as well as his cousins Shawn, Stacey, Shantel, Brianna, Brett, Jannelle, Erika and numerous family and friends.

Joshua-Shane was born in Ottawa, Ontario where he spent most of his life. Josh loved his family and friends, he would go out of his way to help them and anyone in need. I can recall several trips to the principal’s office because Josh stood up to some bullies picking on another kid. The short end of the stick usually went to Joshua, but that never stopped him from taking a stand against the bullies out there. He believed you could change anything for the better!

Joshua loved to joke around and have fun with family and friends. He loved music, reading, learning different languages and other cultures. He loved cars, travel and Josh enjoyed hiking, going for walks, canoeing, skiing and he loved to bowl just like his grandpa Mac! Joshua’s selfless nature will be deeply missed by all who knew him and I’m sure he is still helping others in need.

Psalm 100: 3-5

3. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

5 For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

Cremation will take place in Ottawa, Ontario. Final interment will occur late in spring at Sidney Cemetery in Sidney, Manitoba.

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For Josh’s Funeral Expenses or to Greg Buchanan, Box 22, Sidney, MB R0H 1L0

Cards and prayers are cherished!

David Garth Peter

1936 - 2023

David Garth Peter passed away at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, MB on February 27, 2023, at the age of 86 years.

Garth was born March 7, 1936, and received his education at Silver Stream School. Garth enjoyed hockey, curling and fastball in Mayfeld in his younger years. Garth loved working with his Cattle & Sheep, we will always remember his precious grin.

Garth was predeceased by his parents George & Annie Peter, and brothers George & Bob.

Garth is survived by his sister Betty Wickstead, one nephew Peter Wickstead of Neepawa, his niece Heather Feldbusch (Mark of Leduc), his great-niece Abby and nephews Liam and Owen , special cousins Alan and Bruce Gilchrist, and numerous other relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Doctors, Nurses & Staff who cared for

“At early afternoon when all was still, God gave his great command.

In silent peace he passed away, into the better land.”

Funeral Service was held on Friday March 3, 2023 at Clarke’s Funeral Chapel in Gladstone.

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

Byron Cowell Steen

Byron Cowell Steen passed away in the early morning of February 28th, 2023 at the Carberry Plains Health Centre. Byron was the son of Milton and Eva Steen of the Carberry area. Born and raised on the family farm, he attended the Stinson School, the Gregg School and Carberry Collegiate. In 1968 he married Betty Campbell and they took over the family farm near Gregg. They raised two sons Blaine and Blair. Byron was a charter member of the Carberry Elks and served as lodge president as well as a term as President of the Manitoba Elks. He was faithful member of the Carberry United Church and sang in the choir for many years. A long-term member of the Carberry Agricultural Society, he served as President for several years including the Carberry Centennial. Byron was a competitive curler for his entire adult life travelling to bonspiels, near and far.

Byron leaves to mourn wife Betty, son Blaine (Lisa), son Blair (Marla) and grandchildren Brodey, Miles, Grayson, Ellas. He was predeceased by all his brothers and sisters and their partners with the exceptions of Linda Steen and Pat Steen. He is also survived by his sister and brotherin-law, Bernice and Norman Campbell and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Carberry United Church or the Carberry and Area Foundation.

A funeral service will take place on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carberry United Church, Carberry, Manitoba. Interment to take place in the Carberry Plains Cemetery.

White’s Funeral Home (Neepawa-Minnedosa-Carberry) in care of arrangements.

United Church is seeking a Care Taker for 43 hours per month/average 10 hours weekly. Hours are flexible. Successful candidate will be able to work independently, take initiative and have the physical ability to perform all duties. Knowledge of WHMIS and Workplace Safety Standards an asset. For more information call 204-8672674. Closing Date: March 17, 2023. Apply to: Ministry & Personnel, Minnedosa United Church, Box 692, Minnedosa MB. R0J 1E0

Shur-Gro Farm Service is looking to add to the operations staff in Neepawa Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of operations of an Ag retail outlet including; Anhydrous Ammonia, Seed, Fertilizer and Crop Protection Products, while providing service to a growing customer base. Custom Application experience would be a bonus. Please apply by resume by Mar 31/2023.

Contact: Gary Rossnagel, Box 455, Neepawa, Mb R0J 1H0 Phone: 1-431-276-0386 email: garyrossnagel@shur-gro.com

Services

Bauman Construction. We do all types of cement work, barn stabling repairs, house foundation repairs, and some carpenter work. Call Bruce 204-466-3088 or 807-8611012.

Rolling River School Division

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

invites applications for a 1.0 FTE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL At MINNEDOSA Collegiate, commencing September 5, 2023. For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews 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 8 to August 25, 2023)

Mechanic Assistant/Detailer (7 weeks – July 17 to September 1, 2023)

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.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for Wood Working Technology Instructor

Full Time Term

September 5, 2023 –June 28, 2024

For more information

Contact Bev Szymesko

Submit letter of application and resume to: bevs@trsd.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 835-2067, Fax 835-2426

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Listen to Pastor James Preus “Christ for us” on 730 CKDM at 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mornings

Sponsored by Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Bethany MB.

In Memory

In Memoriam Nancy Ritchey

March 30, 1950 - March 10, 2014

As we continue to navigate life without you by our side

We cherish the beautiful memories you left behind.

We miss your smile, your laugh, your heart. Missing you today and always, Allan Kristy, Nat, Callan, Jayce, Adaline Jodi, James, Kodi, Letti, Orion

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

DR. GERARD MURRAY OPTOMETRIST

is still accepting resumes for a

RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT

Please email resumes to: gm@nvoptical.ca

Positions in a heavy truck auto body shop required. Full time Monday to Friday 8am-5pm Experience not necessary as we will train Familiarity with heavy trucks an asset.

1.Autobody Tech

2.Painter / sprayer

3.Sandblaster 4.Yard person – part time or full

Box 76, Site 520 RR#5, 30 Klondike Road, Brandon, MB. 204-725-0755 • info@morgancollision.ca

Agricultural Mechanic and/or Operator

• Grain Farm located in the Brookdale - Neepawa Area

• Ideal candidate would have experience in being an Agricultural/Truck Transport Technician and/or Agricultural Equipment Operator

• Class 1 license would be an asset

• Strong ability to work and manage their time individually

• Depending on experience duties could include machinery repair, truck transport repair, seeding, spraying, tillage, combining, trucking.

• Yard and Building Maintenance

• Previous experience is an asset but willing to train the correct individual.

• Possibility of completing apprenticeship hours Competitive compensation will be based on experience. A more comprehensive list of the job description available upon request.

Send Resume in confidence to chockin@live.ca

Business Opportunity

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Looking for an entrepreneur to lease a small commercial space in downtown Gladstone. Perfect opportunity to have your own office or business premises. Ideal location for a barber, masseuse or someone needing an office to work from.

Contact: Terry 204-522-5807 or Steve 204-871-2988 or email: bbsalesconsign@gmail.com

Help Wanted

JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS / PIPEFITTERS &/or APPRENTICES / HELPERS

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT opportunity in Brandon & Rural Manitoba area.

Mechanical Construction experience preferred.

Competitive Wages

Excellent Benefit Package

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Please forward resumes to:

Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 or Email: dphillips@nphltd.ca

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

CORRECTION

The following is a correction to the Access Credit Union legal notice which was published on March 3, 2023:

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

MEMBERS OF ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED (the “Credit Union”)

TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Annual General Meeting of the members of Access Credit Union will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. CDT via virtual means, for the following purposes:

1. 2022 Financial Statements

2. Board of Directors Report

3. Appointment of Auditors

4. Announcement of Patronage Allocation and Cash Redemptions

5. Director Elections

All eligible members wishing to participate in the Annual General Meeting are required to register online at www.accesscu.ca prior to April 18, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. CDT. More information about the virtual Annual General Meeting can be found at: www.accesscu.ca.

DATED this 10th day of March 2023

ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED

By Order of the Board of Directors

Help Wanted

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

École Laurier

French Immersion

Inscription à la maternelle Kindergarten Registration

L’inscription à la maternelle à temps plein aura lieu du 1 mars au 24 mars, 2023.

Tous les enfants qui sont nés avant le 31 décembre, 2018 sont admissibles. Veuillez apporter à l’école, votre carte d’immatriculation ainsi qu’un des suivants : le certificat de naissance de votre enfant, le certificat de baptême, une déclaration de naissance vivante ou une déclaration solennelle. Nous sommes une école d`immersion française, la pré-maternelle à la 8ième année, et nous offrons une excellente éducation dans les deux langues officielles.

Full Time French Immersion Kindergarten registration will take place from March 1 to March 24, 2023.

All children born on or before December 31, 2018 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring in your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. We are a Jr. K-8 French Immersion school and provide an excellent education in both official languages.

École Laurier Laurier, Manitoba 204-447-2068

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:

NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 122 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 108, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:

Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba

DATE & TIME:

March 20, 2023 at 7:30 P.M.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 122:

A map amendment to re-designate an area of land in the Town of Neepawa FROM: INDUSTRIAL AREA TO: RESIDENTIAL AREA

AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW No.: 122

A 1.72 acre area of land located west of P.T.H. No. 5 and north of P.T.H. No. 16 and located on the north side of Gill Drive in the Town of Neepawa more particularly described as being Lot 1, Blk. 2 Plan 6965 NLTO (Roll No.156400.000) in Pt. SE32-14-15WPM as shown on the map below.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Kindergarten

Registration

for the 2023 Fall Term

will be held during the regular school hours between March 1 and March 24, 2023 at the following schools:

Alonsa School Tele # 204-767-2168

Glenella School Tele # 204-352-4253

Ste. Rose School Tele # 204-447-2088

McCreary School Tele # 204-835-2083

We are once again proud to offer a Full-Time Kindergarten Program. All children born on or before December 31, 2018 are eligible to register. To register you will need to bring your child’s Manitoba Health PHIN# and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Baptismal certificate, Certificate of live birth, Health card or Statutory declaration. If you have any questions, please feel free to call your school today.

MORTGAGE SALE

One parcel of land in the Municipality of Indigenous and Northern Relations, in the Province of Manitoba, more particularly described below and as described in Certificate of Title No. 2822952/3 will be sold at auction on Wednesday, the 5th day of April, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The auction sale will be held by way of video or teleconference. There will be no in-person attendees at the auction. In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Dan Ransom at either 204-988-0443 or dransom@ tmlawyers.com. On the date of the auction, an email will be sent to all attendees at the email addresses provided. The attendees will need to follow the instructions in the email, which will include a video link or teleconference call-in information. The successful bidder shall have a period of 24 hours to provide the deposit in certified funds payable to Taylor McCaffrey LLP and sign the auction sale conditions.

Title No. 2822952/3

Land Description: THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 6-29-12

WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS RESERVED TO THE CROWN (MANITOBA)

UNDER THE CROWN LANDS ACT

Civic Address/Location: The property is located approximately 43km North of Eddystone on MB-481 South. Head North from Eddystone on MB-68 East toward MB-481 South for 2.2 km. Turn left onto MB-481 South (signs for Crane River); continue North on MB-481 South for approximately 41 km. The property will be on your left.

TO THE BEST of the Vendor’s knowledge, this parcel consists of approximately 160 acres of farmland. This parcel consists of a well/pump house, which is approximately 20 feet by 16 feet structure with an 8 feet by 8 feet lean, previously used as a bachelor suite with new metal clad exterior. There is a pole shed that is approximately 2970 square feet with an approximate 300 square feet attached structure that is lined and insulated with hydro and some plumbing roughed in. There is a holding tank, water well and empty cattle fountain situated in this parcel.

PRIOR ENCUMBRANCES: Old System Easement No. 81-131974/3

REALTY TAXES (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2021.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Mr. Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa & Area Planning District Office 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB Phone: 1-204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

A copy of the above proposal and supported material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

TERMS OF SALE: a deposit of $30,000.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Taylor McCaffrey LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneer’s address above prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $150,000.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 3rd day of March, 2023 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale. The maximum amount of cash that may be provided as part of the deposit is $7,500.00. The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca.

FURTHER information may be obtained from:

TAYLOR McCAFFREY LLP

2200 – 201 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3L3

ATTENTION: Daniel Ransom

Phone No.: 204-988-0443

File No.: 30080-308

PESTICIDE CONTROL  PROGRAM

Town of Neepawa intends to conduct the following Pes�cide Control Programs during the 2023 season:

 To control noxious weeds on streets, boulevards, parks and cemeteries:

Glyphosate & Par III  To control pests such as gophers, mosquitoes, pine scale and spider mite: AquaBac 200, BTK Biological Insec�cide, Ro�ul RT���ield Rodent Bait, Safers Insec�cidal Soap

Proposed dates of applica�on will be from May 1 to October 15. The public may send wri�en submissions or ob�ec�ons within 15 days of the publica�on of the no�ce to the department below.

MB Conserva�on & Climate

Environmental Approvals Branch

1007 Century St, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4

S�o� Boxa��, Pa��� S�pe����o� Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Ph (204) 476‐7600 ~ info@neepawa.ca

www.neepawa.ca

Tender

LAND FOR RENT

Ducks Unlimited Canada is offering land for rent in the RM of Oakview:

E ½ 9 & W ½ 3 – 15 – 22 W1 • 350 ACRES

SW 9 – 15 – 22 W1 • 60 ACRES

½ 9 – 15 – 19 W1 • 175 ACRES

W

This is a cash rent, one year agreement.

Producers wishing to submit a tender bid should provide in writing: name, phone number and price per acre. Lessee must submit a plan outlining crop type and weed control as part of the bid. Full payment for cash rent shall be JUNE 1, 2023.

Tenders close at NOON on MARCH 24th, 2023.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For a copy of the rental agreement and/or more specifics on the land(s) being rented, please contact Charlotte Crawley at the number below.

Please email or indicate “Land for Rent” on your envelope and email, or mail to:

Unit 2-545 Conservation Drive Brandon MB R7A 7L8

Phone: (204) 868-5599

email: c_crawley@ducks.ca

Painting Tender at Neepawa Collegiate

Sealed tenders to be received by Beautiful Plains School Division for Neepawa Collegiate in Neepawa MB.

Specifications and drawings are available from the office of the undersigned, Construction Association of Rural Manitoba, Winnipeg Construction Association and Condata.

A site visit is required.

Tenders close at NOON, Thursday, March 30th, 2023.

Tenders received by the undersigned must be clearly marked “Neepawa Collegiate Painting Tender.”

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Submit to:

Tyler Stewart

Maintenance Supervisor

Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

TEL: (204) 476-2388 • FAX: (204) 476-3606

Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca

Notice

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of MURRAY FRANK SLATER, late of the City of Winnipeg, in the Province of Manitoba, 21 October 2022 Deceased. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be filed with the undersigned at Box 310, Neepawa, Manitoba, R10J 1H0, within fifteen (15) days of the date of publication.

DATED at the Town of Neepawa, in the Province of Manitoba, this 1st day of March, 2023.

CHRISTIANSON TDS, Solicitors for the Administrator

Birnie Builders

Attention Farmers & Ranchers

Plan to attend the following BRED COW AND BRED HEIFER SALE

Saturday, March 18th at 1:00 p.m. Ashern Auction Mart

Herd reduction of Will and Nick Olszowka

200 mixed cows 60 percent black 30 percent red, 10 percent Chars

Bred to Black Angus and Simmental bulls

Turned out July 1st (April 9th start date)

Full health program: bovishield in fall, tasvax yearly, ivermectin, Scourguard

Bred heifers for Joel Lesann

40 Angus heifers

Bred to Black Angus bulls

Start calving in March

Full health program: Scourguard, Bovishield in spring

Complete dispersal sale of Glenn Gudmundson

20 mixed cows

Bred to Black Simmintal bulls

Start calving March 20th

Full health program

Bvd in the spring

Other consignments welcome

For further information contact:

Ashern Auction Mart – 204-768-2360

Buddy – 204-768-0018 • Kirk – 204-768-0019

Licence #1128

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING!

Birnie

Birnie

Letter: I thought my life would be better in a care home

Continued from Page 5

I cried today because I didn’t get my bath.

I cried today because I missed my hair appointment.

I cried today because I don’t know these people and they don’t want to know me.

I cried today because I’m 99 and I’m just a number.

I cried today because I miss my mom and family.

I cried today because no one hears me, I cannot talk.

I cried today because I didn’t get my eye drops.

I cried today because my answers are not what they want to hear, so they change the question ‘till they hear what they want.

I cried today because NO ONE CARES.

I cried today because my home is my prison and my helpers are my guards.

I cried today because my only friend has been over ridden, about my health.

I cried today when big pharma won, over my wishes.

I cried today because I thought I signed a paper,

only they read it to disrespect my wishes.

I cried today because I WISHED I WROTE EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED / EXPECTED for my last wishes, so there would be NO MISINTERPRETATIONS.

I cried today because I read the bill of rights, BUT IT MEANS NOTHING.

I cried today because I didn’t get my eye drops, which could be given even when I was asleep, because NO ONE CARES ABOUT ME, only their “power”.

I cried today for all the good staff that go above and beyond, but get no respect.

I cried today when I heard a good nurse left because she stood up to the crap.

I cried today, because I thought my life would be so much better IN A CARE HOME.

I cried today when I heard we have money for war, but not care.

I cried today for everyone who might end up here... There is no care in this care home.

Glory Years: George Minaker

I cried today because I helped build this home, but it is far from homey

I cried today because 20 beds sit empty, because management ran off many of the nice nurses.

I cried today because I heard my friends were sent to Hamiota and Carberry when we have so many empty rooms.

I cried today because i didn’t get my eye drops the Dr. said I needed for pain, but got the pills I don’t need.

I cried today because I’m sad, I’m lonely and I’m tired. God, please help me.

Dear God, please help me.

GOD, PLEASE HELP ME.

Ada Room C 108 Country Meadows Neepawa, MB

Meal in 30 to continue through April

Continued from Page 1

Holmes added, “Nutrition is important to everyone and this is quick, healthy, fresh… and it’s engagement with your family.”

Neepawa Eats Healthy committee member Mary Ann Marquez-Hunsdad concurred, stating, “It’s a win-win and it’s the right thing to do for the community. This idea actually came from our first meeting. Now, two years later, it’s brought to life.”

This month’s recipe, chicken quesadillas, is a

great first recipe according to Naughton-Gale.

“It’s very simple. And there’s so many ways you can adjust it, if you don’t like one of the ingredients or perhaps are vegetarian or have some leftover pork you want to use instead of chicken,” Naughton-Gale explained.

Neepawa Eats Healthy anticipates Meal In 30 will gain momentum as it goes on and is hopeful that some will even suggest recipes via their social media. As well, they’d like to incorporate area cultures later on.

“Hopefully this is a good start and we can incorporate Ukrainian recipes, for example,in the future,” said Marquez-Hunsdad. “People are already picking up the ingredients for this month’s recipe and our reusable Neepawa Eats Healthy bags.”

The Meal in 30 program is currently planned to continue for the months of May and April. Feedback can be provided, along with a chance to win a free grocery pack, by following the directions on the cards.

204-453-5372

Announcement

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pictured is George Pringle Minaker, who was editor for The Gladstone Age from Sept. 1, 1905 to Dec. 12, 1911. This photo of George Minaker was featured in the Gladstone’s Glory Years Booklet series.

Special Olympics athletes showed superb sportmanship

Continued from Page 9

Moore herself has coached alpine ski racing for 10 years and recreational gymnastics for a year.

“I really enjoy assisting with the learning process and watching an athlete master new skills,” Moore enthused. “Participation in sport is incredibly effective for not just physical fitness, but a number of other things such as learning to be a part of a team, focusing on a task, building character, social skills, setting goals, personal growth and more!”

Moore added, “I was drawn to Special Olympics through my family connections. My younger sister has competed in multiple sports back in Newfoundland for a number of years. My mom has been coaching for some time as well.”

An exciting weekend

Moore and Hachkowski were able to take four athletes and three athletes to the Special Olympics, respectively. Moore’s team was composed of Lynn Walker, Dorothy Lyon, Sheena Johnson and Tracy Richardson, all of Touchwood Park in Neepawa. Hachkowski’s team was Laura Guscott, George Morfitt and Jason Camp.

In addition to enjoying the athletes’ village, both teams took to the bowling lanes, competing against their own personal averages. Both coaches were highly impressed by their teams, providing words of commendation.

“While neither [of my team] made it to the podium, they have a lot to be proud of. Two of them played through illness and injury. One rolled her first strike of the season,” Moore noted. “They all exemplified superb sportsmanship and put their heart into it. It was a very exciting weekend.”

Hachkowski added, “One of my athletes, Laura, brought home a silver medal. She was 94 pins over her average– she did really really well. They all did really really well!”

As a final comment, Moore wished to emphasize the need for volunteers on behalf of the Special Olympics. Whether

it’s for specific events or coaching on a regular basis, Special Olympics Manitoba is always looking for volunteers.

“There is a need for bowling coaches in the Neepawa area– and for curling coaches to get a program running in Neepawa,” Moore stressed. “For a couple of hours a week, you can help provide an athlete with the ability to participate in sport. I can promise you it will be a fulfilling experience, where you’ll be appreciated beyond measure.”

Anyone wishing to get involved can contact the Manitoba Special Olympics at specialo.westman@gmail.com.

Seniors Condo For Sale

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Lynn Walker, Dorothy Lyon, Tracy Richardson (in front) and Sheena Johnson, all members of head coach Natasha Moore’s Special Olympics team, pose together after the conclusion of the Special Olympics provincials.

The team had fun among themselves, but also spread their joy to others by cheering on their fellow competitors. With such spirit, it is clear they contributed in making the event enjoyable for all.

NACI, William Morton Collegiate win Zone 7 Varsity Basketball banners

On left: The NACI Varsity Boys Basketball team won the Zone Seven Championship on Tuesday, Mar. 7, defeating the MacGregor Mustangs by the score of 57-47. Meanwhile, the William Morton Collegiate Varsity Girls team beat the NACI Tigers 55-44, to claim the Zone Seven championship, as well. Congratulations to both teams on their achievements this season. Expanded coverage and additional pictures from both games will appear in the next edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Neepawa Ballers hit the road

PROPERTY OF NCSA PORTAL

A collection of all-stars from the Neepawa Ballers Basketball League, recently travelled to Brandon to take part in the City League tournament. It’s the first time a group from the community have been asked to participate in the event. Additional pictures, as well as a story of the day, will appear in an upcoming edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Sales Cooling Down?