July 19, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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By Rrain Prior

JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

Well over a hundred area residents attended an open house in Carberry on Tuesday evening held by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the future of the intersection at PTH 1 and PTH 5. The event was hosted by Landmark Planning & Design Inc., who are managing the public engagement, along with WSP Canada, Inc., the engineering firm which prepared a safety report on the intersection.

That In-Service Road Safety Review released by Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure in January included recommendations for the three safest options to improve the intersection. This open house presented a condensed version of that report for attendees, and had several representatives on hand to listen to public feedback on the information presented and on the intersection in general.

“The intent of today is … just to listen,” said Dustin Booy, Executive Director of Highway Engineering Services with Manitoba Transportation. “We’re here at the first stage of this project really just to hear what users of the facility have to say, how they interact with the intersection, and any considerations that our design team should take into account when they’re developing options for a future stage of evaluation.”

While three medium-term options were identified in the

Carberry residents review plans for deadly intersection

A public forum was held in Carberry on Tuesday, July 16, to showcase some of the potential upgrade options for the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway #5. The intersection was the scene of a tragic auto accident last year that took the lives of 17 people. The province will continue to solicit feedback from area residents online for an unspecified period of time following the open house. The feedback form available at the open house can be found at www.surveymonkey.com/r/PTH1andPTH5improvements

report, including a widening of the median, a roundabout, or a restricted crossing u-turn (RCUT), Booy says that at this point all options are still on the table. The evaluation criteria for those options, he goes on, is more than just safety and includes cost, traffic operations, impacts to adjacent lands, and environmental

conditions.

While several attendees expressed that they had been expecting more of a public meeting and town hall discussion regarding the intersection rather than a drop-in type of information session. Booy says that the preferred mode is open-house “just because of the scheduling nature of trying

to get everyone in the room at the same time.”

Following this open house, the next stage of the process is to summarize the comments received and to compile those into a report which Booy expects will be available in the fall. Those options will be evaluated, and the third stage of the functional design

process is the presentation of the preferred option. Booy expects they will have a preferred option identified towards the end of 2024. The detailed design phase would then be in 2025, with the project likely to begin in the late fall with completion in 2026.

Additional pictures on Page 2

PHOTO BY RRAIN PRIOR

Free Fry Day raises around $40,000 for RMHC Manitoba

By Casper Wehrhahn NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

The potato is one of those versatile foods that can be enjoyed in a number of ways. On July 10, however, a number of communities in the Neepawa Banner & Press coverage area came together in celebration of one in particular. The ever beloved french fry! The occasion for the day was the annual McCain Foods Free Fry Day.

This drive-thru style event provides all who attend with a supply of free McCain Foods fries and/or potato patties. Even more important, however, is McCain Foods’s partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Manitoba. While product was going out, donations were coming in– supporting RMHC and their mission to support families dealing with childhood illness and/or injury. RMHC and

Free

RMHC Manitoba help families remain close to the medical care they need, as well as each other.

Events held in our area included Brandon, Glenboro and Carberry, with others taking place in Portage La Prairie and Carman. Carberry was the final stop for the day’s proceedings.

“It felt very appropriate to end in Carberry, since one of our teams is here,”

RCMH Manitoba CEO

here are a couple scenes from the Carberry

Day charity event in support of RMHC

members Rob

Wendy Galagan said that day. “And, of course, we have our teams in Portage and Brandon.”

She added, “One of the most inspiring things, in addition to the support from the community, is the support and generosity from McCain, the volunteers and our alumni families. It’s been a wonderful and inspiring day.”

Bart Witherspoon, Manitoba field manager for McCain Foods, pro-

Multiple options considered in overhaul of Carberry bus crash intersection

A large number of Carberry residents assembled at the Memorial Hall on Tuesday July 16 to look at the three options being examined for the intersection of the TransCanada Highway and Highway #5.

The intersection is where a June 15, 2023, collision between a semi and a bus full of seniors from the Dauphin area left 17 dead and eight others injured.

Another crash at the same intersection the following month also injured three people.

vided a similar statement in regards to the enthusiasm shown during an interview on July 15.

“It was an amazing day. We had great support from all the communities we went to,” said Witherspoon.

In terms of just how much support was received for the charity event that day, Witherspoon provided a look at how the final numbers were shaping up.

“Right now our total is just shy of $40,000 overall

and we’re still tallying up the final numbers,” Witherspoon shared. “This is all locations together– the three rural towns, plus Brandon and Portage.”

With such support exemplified from the aforementioned communities, perhaps those fries and patties will taste all the better! Gratitude was extended to all who helped make this event a success.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Pictured

edition of the McCain Foods

Fry

Manitoba. Left: Free Fry Day crew

Martin, Mark Morrison and Mike Elliott. Above: Free Fry Day crew member Sally Sylvester passes a box of fries to a patron.

PHOTOS BY RRAIN PRIOR

1974: Neepawa Elks set out for provincials

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, July 19, 1899

Goshen: Rev. Alex Dunlop, who bought out Wm. Watson some time ago, has now moved in. He is greatly pleased with the land of Goshen.

Bridge Creek: Blackwell Bros. are putting up an addition to their house.

P. Gosling has made arrangements with Stewart Bros. for a part of their stable and has resumed his livery business there. Mr. Gosling feels deeply indebted to Stewart Bros. for their kindness and trusts his former customers will call at his temporary abode until such a time as a permanent location is secured.

Some miscreant removed a plank from the platform over the ditch at D. Coulter’s place on the Eden road one day last week while Mr. Coulter was in town; and it was only by chance that a serious mishap was avoided on returning late in the evening. As the plank had been securely spiked down, it must have taken considerable effort to remove it; which indicates that it was mischief more than theft that actuated the culprit.

100 years ago, Friday, July 18, 1924

Glencairn: Two negroes passed through our burg on Saturday. They were begging for the blind. We do not know if they were in earnest or just a pair of fakes. They travelled on foot, keeping on the railway.

Do any readers recall Neepawa Photo/Holland Studio? This ad for the photo studio was in the July 18, 1974 edition of The Neepawa Press.

is the Neepawa Elks baseball team from 1974. In the July 18 edition of The Press for that year, it was announced that they won the “B” side of the Beaver Ball League tournament, defeating Gimli and Russell. This earned them a spot in the provincial playdowns

Brian Kitson, Gerald Parrott, Wayne Ernest, Scott Buchanan, Monte Ferguson, captain; Kevin Thorkellson, Brian Holmberg and Frank Reid, coach.

75 years ago, Thursday, July 21, 1949

About 100 gallons of Chlordan have been used in the rural municipality of Lansdowne for grasshopper control, it was reported by Councillors Ferguson, Anderson and Eveson at the rural council meeting July 5.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 18, 1974

Alicja Kietta Seaborn’s recital July 9 at Knox Presbyterian Church was a truly unique and exciting musical experience for the hundred people who attended.

Accompanied on piano by Remi Bouchard, of Neepawa, Mrs. Seaborn astounded and transfixed the audience with the power and beauty of her

coloratura soprano voice… Mrs. Seaborn is a native of Poland and when she lived there she was the soprano soloist with the Polish radio and television. As well as holding this position, she was a soloist with the Wrocaw Philharmonic Orchestra and also toured all of Europe and much of North America as a part of several opera companies…

Mrs. Seaborn has lived in Canada for three and a half years and teaches voice in Winnipeg.

20 years ago, Monday, July 19, 2004

Mark LeBoutillier is counting his blessing after

surviving a brush with flesh-eating disease…

LeBoutillier manages Neepawa’s K.K. Penner and Sons Ltd. tire shop. His ordeal began after he banged one of his knuckles with a hammer July 2.

In the space of a few hours, his left hand had swelled to the point where he could no longer even bend his fingers. He also developed flu-like symptoms, including a fever and chills…

His official diagnosis was the skin infection cellulitis, but doctors in Winnipeg also found traces of streptococcus bacteria in his blood stream. In its most virulent form, the bacteria

causes necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease…

Now back to work, LeBoutillier is still on a heavy dose of antibiotics in pill form…

LeBoutillier said he was lucky the bacteria didn’t do any serious harm. He returned home five pounds lighter, with digits intact.

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.

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

Colossians 2:9-10 (New International Version)

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

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at Winnipeg. Pictured from left to right are, front row: Jim Turner, Mark Blahitka, Darrell Bradley, George Cochrane (bat boy), Terry Spiess and Robbie Sikes. Back row: Shorty Turner, manager; John Reid,

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

It doesn’t make sense

Ihave been accumulating a number of things in my mind that don’t make sense. I am sure you could add many more to the list

A recent report notes that B.C. produces more wood pellets than any other Canadian province, and production is “dominated” by a U.K.based company Drax, which owns the world’s single-largest wood-burning facility. Drax also owns, or partially owns, eight of B.C’s 12 pellet mills and is responsible for 80 per cent of the province’s exports. Anther report noted that Drax gets paid a huge subsidy from the British government to burn these pellets to make steam to make electricity. Why? Because the government has decided that wood pellets are better than coal. Really? Britain produces coal so how can wood chips make more sense than coal when the trees have to be cut, the wood has to be chipped, then pelleted. The pellets have to be trucked to a railhead, shipped by rail to a seaport, shipped by sea to England, unloaded and then put into a huge furnace to make steam so an electrical generator can make electricity. Now please tell me why that makes sense?

It’s like a lot of other things that don’t make sense from a logical or governance view but it does make sense financially to businesses because of the government subsidies.

CBC doesn’t make any financial sense either except that the feds pay them $1.3 billion per year in subsidies. Left to their own resources, CBC would die in a year. Left to its own resources, Drax and the pellet industry would die in a year too.

Going back a little in time, why did the federal government shut down the Indian Head tree nursery?

Why did government shut down the prison farms? For decades prison-

KEN WADDELL RIGHT IN THE CENTRE

ers found reason and purpose in the barns and fields at the prison farms. Not anymore. I guess everyone can be rehabbed in a jail cell. Yeah, that makes sense, four walls, no windows, little fresh air, no real work or purpose in life. That should do the trick. When the prison farms were shut down, over 700 inmates were employed on the farms.

From a 2018 Free Press story came this quote, “A prisoner advocacy organization is hoping the reopening of two federal prison farms in Ontario has sewn the seeds for the re-blooming of the at Stony Mountain Institution.

The John Howard Society of Manitoba wants the Rockwood Institution farm, closed by former public safety minister Vic Toews in 2010, to reopen now that the federal government’s budget includes plans for opening two such operations at Kingston, Ont.

John Hutton, the society’s executive director, said the production of the prison farms helped reduce the amount of money spent on food in the facilities, while also helping inmates acquire the work ethic they would need once they were out on in society again”

And back to more recent times, the federal government is investing billions of dollars on EV car battery plants. Never mind that EV cars are more expensive, less reliable. heavier and therefore harder on the roads and basically, at least in rural areas, a pain

in the ass to use and recharge. I find that very maddening.

And while money at both levels of senior government is going into EV cars and battery plants and such, we are told there isn’t enough money to put a CT Scan into the hospital at Neepawa or a MRI machine into the new hospital at Portage la Prairie.

The collection of brain cells that run Manitoba health have obviously not accounted for the reduction in ambulance transfers that would be made. You know, those white little buses that move patients around the country in times of emergency. Oh, no, we have to plug their schedules with inter-hospital transfers. That’s so much better than having a CT Scan or a MRI closer to the patients. My wife laid in Neepawa hospital for three days waiting for an ambulance for a transfer to get a procedure that can only be done in Winnipeg. That made sense, right?

We have a problem in Canada, there are dozens of things that don’t make sense as bureaucrats bend over backwards to screw up our lives, our pocket books and in some cases our very safety.

Here’s a secret for bureaucrats and politicians. If you would just bloody think for a few minutes in your life, you would do the right thing and you would be lauded for your common sense

ITable talk…

t was a delightful dinner out. I was in the company of trusted friends and the conversation ran varied and deep - from laughter to introspection and reflection. One of the topics we covered, well, addressed, for the topic is also a deep one, was mental health. I mentioned that years ago one of the members of my extended family, on my father’s side (thank you Linda!) had researched a health genealogy of our family. There are a great many family members of every generation that lived with anxiety, depression or melancholy. I spoke of a great aunt that was bed ridden for decades. Great Aunt Ann held court from a bed in the living room, a delicately crocheted bed jacket around her slender shoulders. She was in her early fifties when she began a pen pal relationship with a fine gentleman from Smithers, British Columbia. The correspondence led to him coming out to Manitoba for a visit. The visit led to Great Aunt Ann, age 50, getting out of bed, getting married, and living a full and contented life! Had she felt left behind by the activities and growing families of her thirteen brothers and sisters? It might have been fourteen or fifteen! Any way I look at it, it appears that once she had purpose she had a reason to live. She always had faith. That is the most extreme example of anxiety, depression or melancholy that I can remember, but my life is filled with loved ones who live with mental health concerns. Out of this discussion- and I did not hog the table time! came the question ‘ did I miss, or overcome, such concerns because of my faith? To that I reply- I know and love people with a rock solid faith in God, who find it challenging to face each day. The conversation moved to consider how we of faith, find comfort and strength in our relationship with the Divine, and would some of the youth who appear to be without an anchor, find direction and purpose with an active, practicing faith? We know that my generation grew up with the Lord’s Prayer, the National Anthem and ‘God Save the Queen’ a daily part of our school routine. We know, too, the Lord’s Prayer has been defined as the perfect prayer- including praise, adoration, confession, petition and assurance of pardon. It’s a prayer that comforts, encourages, directs and protects. For many of our loved ones, when they no longer know their name, they speak these words with confidence.

So, we didn’t come to any conclusions. And who is responsible for introducing faith to others? Looking around, I know that all five of my children attended church regularly, several still do; only a few of my eight grandchildren do, and only a couple of my nine great grands know what the inside of a church looks like. I know that I have often said that I don’t know how someone without a faith faces trails and troubles, for my faith is my anchor.

After all that, I don’t believe that good mental health is dependent, or independent of an active faith. For those of us with faith, opening and welcoming divine influence or intervention may be a little easier. Even so, some challenges might not be overcome in our life time.

Fifty-five plus one more, Part II

The Fido Dog Food Company (not its real name) was holding its annual conference for its regional managers and sales people. A frustrated company President stood before them. The company’s performance had not been good and he wanted to know why.

In true pep rally fashion, he began. “Who has the best research department?” In unison the crowd shouted: “We do!” The dialogue continued. “Who uses the best ingredients?” “We do!” “Who has the most efficient manufacturing process?” “We do!!” “Who makes the most well-balanced dog food?” “We do!!” “Who has the best packaging?” “We do!!” “And who has the best trained and most motivated sales force?” “We do!!!”

After a short pause, the President looked at the crowd and asked: “Then why are we fourth out of five dog food companies in total sales?” A timid voice from the back of the room was heard to say:

“Because dogs don’t like it.” How sad. A company with the best of everything that fails in the area that matters most-their customers don’t like what they produce. We may laugh at the punch line of the above story, but it reveals a problem that exists in every facet of our societyfrom the highest levels of government to ordinary people like you and me. We love to play the “blaming” game. We believe that every problem we have is someone else’s fault. When things don’t go our way, we look for someone we can blame for our misfortune; when we should be asking ourselves what we have done to help create the dysfunction we see in our families, communities and country. At the beginning of time, in the Garden of

Eden, after Adam and Eve had picked and eaten fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, God met and asked each of them the same question: “What have you done?” He didn’t want excuses. He didn’t want them shifting the blame to others. He wanted them to take responsibility for what they had done. He asks the same of you, of me and of all people on earth.

In these “birthday” columns I am sharing some of the concerns I have for this country and its future. What I am addressing today is my biggest concern. I believe this country desperately needs a revival of accountability in government, in community leadership and in our personal lives. We need to be people who will not be afraid to step up and

say: “I’m sorry. I made mistakes. I didn’t listen to the people I was supposed to serve. I didn’t listen to those who warned me of the damage my actions would inflict on others. I apologize and I will do my best to regain the trust I have lost.”

I realize that the general public may not be all that forgiving. They may call on us to leave positions of leadership we hold. That is their right; and it must be respected.

But if, after taking responsibility for errors made, we have to step into the background for a while, we can leave with heads held high, knowing that we own the most valuable asset anyone can possess– a conscience void of offence between God and people.

And in the future, when people in our communities are looking for quality leaders, they will know where to find people who have learned from their mistakes and who will listen to them and work with them to make their communities better places for all who live there.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thank-you to everyone who came out to the Margaret Laurence Home yard to enjoy music on the porch this June and for your generosity which resulted in a donation to the Little Valley Jamboree of $836.

Kim and Blair Chapman Neepawa. MB

A big thumbs up and a thank you for the efforts made to improve PR 352 (Ridge Road) from the Yellowhead to 72 North. It is much appreciated.

Diedrich Toews

Edrans, MB

Thumbs up to Minnedosa 15U Provincial Tier 3 baseball organizing committee and all people involved. It was a fantastic weekend.

Roger Sheldon Ste Rose, MB

Multi thumbs down to all the bicycles and scooters using the sidewalks as a roadway. Pedestrians are stepping aside to make room for them. There is a bylaw regarding bicycles on the sidewalks.

Ann Nielsen Neepawa, MB

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com

‘Be a part of it, not apart’

An article in remembrance of the late Rev. Alvin Borchardt

The Banner & Press was saddened to hear of the loss of another long-time resident with the recent passing of Rev. Alvin Borchardt. Rev. Alvin can be described in many ways– husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather being a few among them. He was also a dedicated and well entrenched member of the community in Neepawa and area.

Rev. Alvin and wife Jean (nee Kulpa) moved from Ontario to Neepawa on Jan. 26, 1984. Here, he served at the Christ Lutheran of Neepawa and St. Paul’s of McCreary for many years.

Prior to serving congregations in the Neepawa Banner & Press coverage area,

Rev. Alvin had also served congregations in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Ontario. In total, his dedicated service to the ministry would span from 1959 to 1999, as he would retire from service after 15 years in Neepawa. After his retirement, he also served as assistant pastor at the Zion Lutheran Church in Plumas for a time before fully retiring.

ping down in 2017.

These years of service in those communities and groups are a testament to the adage by which he lived. According to Jean, Rev. Borchardt always said, “When you live in a community, you should be a part of it, not apart.”

Rev. Alvin’s dedication was honoured with a special service on Aug. 4, 2019, for the occasion of his 60th anniversary of service to the Pastoral Ministry. This honour included the presentation of a Certificate of Grateful Recognition.

Rev. Alvin is also noted for having been the pastor for the Neepawa Youth Justice Board. In addition to his role of service within the ministries, Rev. Alvin was also involved in the community and area in other capacities. A couple

of these include being a bowling scorekeeper for the mentally handicapped and a long serving member of the NACTV board.

Rev. Alvin was a board member for the local television station for a grand total of 33 years before step -

In addition to highlighting some of the ways in which Rev. Alvin was a dedicated member of the community, the Neepawa Banner & Press also wishes to share a fondly remembered story. This story was first shared on June 18, 1990 and then once more in reminiscence on Apr. 17, 2020.

This particular memory

is that of Rev. Alvin and Jean participating in a contest together. The contest in question was held by Flatt Implements and required a pair of individuals to cooperate in operating a tractor. The challenge? The driver was blindfolded! Jean was in the driver’s seat with Rev. Alvin standing behind her, acting as her guide. With hard work and collaboration, through trials and tribulations, the duo came out the other side as the team with the fewest faults and a score of 334, earning them the top prize! Rev. Alvin Borchardt is sure to be missed by many. The Neepawa Banner & Press extends its sincerest condolences to his friends and family, and hopes that all will join in his remembrance.

Banner Staff

Neepawa Banner & Press

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Left: The late Rev. Alvin Borchardt. Right: Jean and Rev. Alvin Borchardt at the Flatt Implements driving contest in 1990.

MB Ag Museum to host 68th annual Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede

One of the many scenes and sources of entertainment that could be found at the 2023 edition of the Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede. A part of the history of agriculture in motion!

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MB Ag Museum

Canada’s largest farm heritage festival returns for its 68th year, running Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, 2024. This year’s special activities include the world renowned RCMP Musical Ride, a Ride‘N’Roll Vintage Powersports Exhibit and enhanced heritage village demonstrations through the History Alive Initiative.

Thursday, July 25, 2024 @ 7pm, it is our extreme honour to have the RCMP Musical Ride performing for everyone! Don’t miss it! This precision horse troop of 16 riders (who are all RCMP Police Officers), will perform intricate formations and drills set to music, lasting about 30 minutes. These movements demand the utmost control, timing, and coordination. It is poetry in motion. The 2024 festival also includes the History Alive Initiative, a fantastic lineup of live demonstrations in the 26-building heritage village. From blacksmithing to wool spinning, arti-

sans will be showcasing the trade skills and tools necessary for farm families and rural communities to produce the crops and livestock needed to help feed the world. Period actors bring historical people to life and vintage kids crafts and activities will be throughout the village. Be sure to also taste the clay oven baked cinnamon buns and take a horse drawn wagon ride!

“This year’s lineup of events and displays are amazing, make sure that you don’t miss it. Take a drive out to Austin and enjoy a real Manitoba road trip to see the best that the MB Ag community has to offer,” says Angie Klym, President of the Manitoba Agricultural Museum. “Over 11,000 annual visitors attend this event each year. With over 100 acres of experiences and exhibits to enjoy there is something for everyone in the family.”

Come and see the vintage snowmobiles, allterrain vehicles and motorcycles, the Ride‘N’Roll Vintage Powersports Exhibit features the unique

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Pork mince

Ground pork is as tasty as it is versatile. Plus it is super economical, which is always something to consider when feeding a family. Here are a few recipes using ground pork to give you some inspiration on new ways to incorporate ground pork into your weekly meal plans. I use ground pork all the time in my stir fry, meatballs, soups, meatloaf and more.

Baking meatballs in the oven is super easy and the sauce is made so easy using mushroom soup. If I have fresh mushrooms I cook them up and add them to the mushroom soup gravy.

Pork meat balls in a mushroom gravy

Meatballs:

2 lbs. ground pork

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs or quick oatmeal

1 egg

2 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried thyme

1 tsp. dried sage

off-road vehicles Manitoba farmers and residents have relied on for decades to farm and/or enjoy the outdoors. The event includes a Manitoba Motorcycle Club sanctioned ride event to the festival on Saturday. For additional information, please visit https:// mbagmuseum.ca/reunionstampede/

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

For the mushroom soup gravy:

1 cup beef broth

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/3 cup sour cream (optional)

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. This makes cleanup much easier. In a large bowl, using clean hands, combine the ground pork and the remaining meatball ingredients together. Shape the mixture into meatballs of desired size. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake the meatballs until they are browned and cooked through, for about 10-15 minutes. Do not overcook as it will dry them up. While meatballs are cooking mix the cup of broth and mushroom soup together. Stir in the sour cream and Worcestershire sauce. When meatballs are finished baking add to the sauce and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 350°F or gently simmer for 10-15 minutes in a covered frying pan or pot. Serve over mashed potatoes or cooked noodles.

All the flavors we love in traditional cabbage rolls but in an easy to make pot of soup!

Pork cabbage roll soup

1 lb. ground pork

5 cups sliced cabbage

2 small carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)

1 rib celery (thinly sliced)

1 medium onion, finely diced

2 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp. Oregano or Dash

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp. black pepper

5 cups chicken or beef broth

1 can tomato soup

1 398 ml can diced tomatoes

2 Tbsp. ketchup

1 cup long grain rice

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the pork and cook just until browned. Drain off any fat if needed. Add in the remaining ingredients except the rice. Bring to a simmer over medium-high. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the rice and continue cooking until the rice is tender. (About 20 minutes). Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasonings as desired and if too thick add some water or broth. Enjoy!

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One last chance to say goodbye to the homestead

Campbell family return to Dormstrom Manor for family reunion

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Dormstrom Manor, in the R.M. of Rosedale, has been home to the Campbell family for generations. Because of that deeply ingrained connection, it’s quite understandable to see several of those generations return to Rosedale last weekend to give their childhood home a final farewell.

The stately house, which was first built back in 1895, has been owned by the Campbell clan since 1911. Hugh Campbell bought the building, barn and adjoining land that year from Paul Aitken Homer, for $15,000. It was Homer who had lived there from 1895 to 1910, and had named it ‘Dormstrom Manor’, in honour of the style of Manor houses seen back in England

After 113 years in the family, the Campbell’s choose to sell the buildings and acreage, due to circumstances beyond their control. The reason had to do with the ongoing erosion of a nearby riverbank, which has impacted the building’s structural integrity. Due to that, as well as many family now living in other parts of Canada, the decision was made to sell. It was also decided, however, amongst the Campbell family, that one last reunion needed to be held before the building was no more.

That gathering was held

Monthly RCMP report

By Sgt.David Taggart Neepawa RCMP

In the month of June, we had 390 occurrences. The occurrences we investigate include assaults, break and enters, drugs, thefts, vandalism, frauds, disturbances and other provincial statutes. There was a lot of traffic related occurrences this month.

We stopped three drivers whom received roadside suspensions for drinking and driving. We attended a fatal motor vehicle collision south of Gladstone with Fire and Paramedics. A 21 year old male was pronounced deceased at the scene, the investigation is still ongoing.

We investigated a theft of a gay pride flag. A 30 year old male was arrested and charged in the theft of the flag.

Speeder of the Month – In the month of June we stopped a 37 year old male from England travelling at 160 km in a 100 zone. The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and also charged with impaired driving.

Anti-Fraud Tip – Inheritance Scam – A scammer contacts you asking for help to transfer a large sum of money from one country to another. The requests often appear to come from a lawyer or legal entity. These requests can include fake inheritance letters, fake business proposals, and requests to help with an illegal activity like smuggling gold out of a foreign country. They advise you that you need to pay one or more fees before the money can be released. However, the money doesn’t exist and you never receive anything.

over the weekend and saw many Campbell’s return from across the country.

One of those individuals was George Connell, a cousin of the Campbell clan, who now calls Calgary home. George said the weekend was bittersweet reminder of simpler times.

“We wanted to go out and take a final tour of the place. A farewell, I suppose you could call it. Because a lot of members of the Campbell family, we played in that house growing up, all the cousins have memories of that,” stated Connell. “It

will be a kind of bittersweet thing, but it means a lot to our family. It’s always been a part of our family.”

Connell said when everyone was finally together, it was not a sad occasion, but a uplifting celebration of family. He added that type of bond will not change, even though the location of the next reunion will.

Editor’s note: Additional history from the Neepawa Press archive: History of Dormstrom Manor by Mary McLaughlin. Sept. 22, 1983 edition.

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Members of the Campbell family. A portion of the Dorstrom Manor, their longtime family homestead, can be seen behind them.

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The Dormstrom Manor brought English life style to Rosedale Municipaity.

Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club Achievement results

Submitted Neepawa 4 -H Beef Club

Judges: Cameron & Kaitlyn Nykoliation, Douglas, MB.

Senior Project Books:

1. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 2. Madisyn Robertson; 3. Keegan Dyke; 4. Carson Baker.

Intermediate Project Books: 1. Morgan Dyke; 2. Quinn Sawchuk; 3. Summer Sawchuk; 4. Averi Jury.

Junior Project Books: 1. Sadie Sawchuk; 2. Kooper Jury; 3. Rachelle Madill; 4. Mary Jane Wilson; 5. Ryder Muir.

Cloverbud Project Books: 1. Aspen Emerson; 2. Owen Marchant; 3. Hannah Tibbett; 4. Benny Wilson.

Senior Judging: 1. Carson Baker; 2. Keegan Dyke; 3. Madisyn Robertson; 4. Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Intermediate Judging: 1. Averi Jury; 2. Summer Sawchuk; 3. Morgan Dyke; 3. Quinn Sawchuk.

Junior Judging: 1. Rachelle Madill; 2. Sadie Sawchuk; 3. Mary Jane Wilson; 4. Kooper Jury; 5. Ryder Muir.

Cloverbud Judging: 1. Aspen Emerson; 2. Owen Marchant; 3. Hannah Tibbett; 4. Benny Wilson.

Overall Champion Judging: Carson Baker.

Senior Grooming Class: 1. Madisyn Robertson; 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 3. Carson Baker; 4. Keegan Dyke.

Intermediate Grooming Class: 1. Averi Jury; 2. Summer Sawchuk; 3. Quinn Sawchuk; 4. Morgan Dyke.

Junior Grooming Class: 1. Ryder Muir; 2. Kooper Jury; 3.

Cloverbud Grooming Class: 1. Aspen Emerson; 2. Owen Marchant; 3. Hannah Tibbett.

Overall Grooming Champion: Madisyn Robertson.

Senior Showmanship Class: 1. Madisyn Robertson; 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 3. Keegan Dyke; 4. Carson Baker.

Intermediate Showmanship Class: 1. Averi Jury; 2. Summer Sawchuk; 3. Morgan Dyke; 4. Quinn Sawchuk.

Junior Showmanship Class: 1. Mary Jane Wilson; 2. Sadie Sawchuk; 3. Kooper Jury; 4. Ryder Muir; 5. Rachelle Madill.

Cloverbud Showmanship Class: 1. Owen Marchant; 2. Aspen Emerson; 3. Hannah Tibbett.

These photos are from the 2024 edition of the Neepawa & Area 4-H Beef Club’s Achievement event. Many 4-H members participate in this event each year, working hard and putting their best foot forward as they showcase their skills. The individuals pictured here were a few of those who received top honours in their categories for the cattle they showed.

Top left: Averi Jury received recognition for Reserve Champion Female.

Top middle : Madisyn Robertson took home recognition for Supreme Female.

Top right: Reserve Champion Steer went to Quinn Sawchuk.

Left: Champion Steer recognition was brought home by Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Overall Showmanship Champion: Madisyn Robertson.

Beginning Beef Champion: Owen Marchant.

Reserve Champion: Hannah Tibbett

3. Benny Wilson; 4. Aspen Emerson.

Yearling Heifer Class

Split 1: 1. Averi Jury; 2. Ryder Muir; 3. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 4. Kooper Jury; 5. Mary Jane Wilson; 6. Morgan Dyke.

Yearling Heifer Class

Split 2: 1. Madisyn Robertson; 2. Carson Baker; 3. Summer Sawchuk; 4. Quinn Sawchuk; 5. Sadie Sawchuk.

Champion Yearling Heifer: Madisyn Robertson.

Reserve Champion

Yearling Heifer: Averi Jury.

Progeny Heifer Class Champion: Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Progeny Heifer Class Reserve Champion: Carson Baker.

Two-Year Old with calf at foot Champion: Quinn Sawchuk.

Two-Year Old with calf at foot Reserve Champion: Madisyn Robertson.

3. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 4. Ryder Muir

Supreme Champion Female: Madisyn Robertson.

Reserve Champion Female: Averi Jury.

Market Steer Split 1 (weights 1171 – 1328)

1. Quinn Sawchuk; 2. Madisyn Robertson; 3. Kooper Jury; 4. Keegan Dyke; 5. Ryder Muir; 6. Morgan Dyke; 7. Carson Baker.

Market Steer Split (weights 1369 – 1525)

1. Sveinna Bjarnarson; 2. Averi Jury; 3. Summer Sawchuk; 4. Sadie Sawchuk; 5. Rachelle Madill.

Champion Market Steer: Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Reserve Champion Market Steer: Quinn Sawchuk.

Correction:

The Neepawa Banner & Press apologizes that the headline on page 7 of the July 12 edition was incorrect. It should have read, “Neepawa 4-H Beef club champions declared.”

Champion Progeny Steer: Carson Baker.

Reserve Champion Progeny Steer: Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Overall Champion Steer: Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Quinn Sawchuk.

High Gainer Award: Morgan Dyke (3.50 ADG).

Best Family Pair of Calves:

Overall Senior Member: Sveinna Bjarnarson.

Overall Intermediate Member: Morgan Dyke.

Overall Junior Member: Sadie Sawchuk.

Overall Cloverbud Member: Aspen Emerson.

NEW PHYSICIAN

A new physician will be joining Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic fall of 2024.

Any residents needing a family doctor must register with Family Doctor Finder. All enrollment will be managed through the Family Doctor Finder program. Please refrain from calling the medical clinic. Individuals will be contacted directly to enroll in this physician’s practice. Registrants who already have a physician at the BPCMC will not be eligible to switch providers. manitoba.ca/familydoctorfinder 204-786-7111 (in Winnipeg) or Toll-free at 1-866-690-8260

Sveinna Bjarnarson.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DALYSE ROBERTSON

Neepawa organizations host first Philippine Consular Outreach event

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A first-time event held by Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services (NAISS) and FIL-CAN of Neepawa was well received recently. The occasion was that of the first Philippine Consular Outreach event, held on July 6 at the Neepawa United Anglican Church.

In addition to the Outreach Consular, there was a meet and greet at ArtsForward on July 5 with Toronto Honorary Consul Rodney Sumague and Winnipeg Honorary Consul Ronaldo Opina and delegates, as well as a Filipino Community meeting at St. Dominics Church on July 6.

According to a statement posted publicly by NAISS,

a total of 230 clients made use of services provided on the day of the event(s). These included Philippine passport renewal, notarial services, oath taking, Special Power of Attorney, dual citizenship and more.

“In our organization, we always provide assistance to our clients. And one of those is Philippine passport renewal. As we are all aware everyone is working on different shifts. They cannot file their leave of absence immediately. Hence, it is a challenge for them travelling to Winnipeg too,” said Laarni Santos, NAISS settlement worker.

“As a representative from the Neepawa and Area Immigrant Settlement Services, Inc. I am in constant communication from the office of the Philippine Honorary Consul in Win-

as part of the Philippine Consular Outreach event by hosted by NAISS and FIL-CAN of Neepawa.

nipeg (Honorary Consul Ronaldo Opina) whenever they have scheduled Philippine Consular Outreach in Winnipeg.”

Santos added, “Due to the massive number of clients who are needing

Rolling Barrage returning to Neepawa in August

A coast to coast motorcycle ride and fundraiser will once again roar its way down the streets of Neepawa. The Rolling Barrage is an annual event looking to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans and first responders.

The Barrage sees a group of riders that participate in making stops in communities all across Canada over the course of nearly three weeks.

For the fourth straight year, Neepawa will be one of those stops on Friday, Aug. 9. The caravan of riders will stay in Neepawa for the night, before departing in the morning on Saturday, Aug. 10.

For more information or to register for a leg of the ride, visit the Rolling Barrage’s Facebook page or website at therollingbarage.com.

our MP Honourable Dan Mazier my intention to invite the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto and delegates.”

Santos explained further that Mazier is the vice chair of the Canada-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, and that he had visited with the Philippine Consulate General to discuss a number of issues with consulate officials and consul general Angelica Escalona.

the Philippine Consular Outreach services. It came across my mind to invite the Consular delegates here in Neepawa. I’ve been working on this since 2019 but with no luck. Not until last year, I mentioned it to

“[He] also noted the presence of a large number of Filipinos in Manitoba and requested the Consulate’s assistance in bringing consular services closer to us,” said Santos. “On behalf of the Filipino community, we would like to extend our gratitude and thank you to our Honourable MP Dan Mazier this

consular outreach is a great success.”

Santos added, “We are elated due to the fact that we are able to reach out to nearby communities too– Onanole, Hamiota, Brandon, Russell, Plumas, Carman etc.”

With such a positive response, Santos told the Banner & Press that NAISS looks forward to hosting another similar event in the future.

“After the Philippine Consular Outreach services, We mentioned to the Honorary Consul of Toronto, Rodney Sumague and Honorary Consul of Winnipeg Ronaldo Opina that we are planning to invite them for the PCO next year,” said Santos. “Maybe on, or before, the Filipino Heritage Celebration.”

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A dual citizenship ceremony that was held

History of Roxy Theatre chronicled

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Every community has that one place… That one space which fills each and every local with fond memories of nostalgia. For Neepawa, it could be argued that the Roxy Theatre is that place.

A single-screen movie theatre and playhouse on one of the town’s main streets, it’s a location that’s been a fixture for many early childhood and adolescence recollections. The scene of countless movies, numerous plays and concerts and even the occasional awkward first date.

As the years’ progress, it’s important that gathering places such the Roxy are not forgotten. A new book by Rick Sparling does its part in ensuring the remarkable history of this Neepawa landmark is more than just a fading memory.

The new book, titled ‘Roxy’, looks back at the building and some of it’s amazing history and connection to Neepawa. This is author Rick Sparling’s latest book chronicling a portion of the communities’ legacy.

Sparling tells the Banner & Press that while research into the book started for him in the summer of 2023, it’s a subject he’s wanted to tackle for many years previous to that. He said it was a faithful visit back home in 2018 that cemented in his mind that the Roxy Theatre was worthy of its own publication.

“My friends and I drove out to Neepawa to tour the town about six or seven years ago, and part of it was a guided tour of the Roxy by Gail and Tubby Cathcart,” said Sparling. “When we walked in, the aroma was almost intoxicating and a couple of us commented on it. Sweet memories. Returning to the balcony was wonderful, even though for most of our early years, we were relegated to the first three or four rows and left with kinks in our necks. There’s many memories [like that] and many of them are in the book.”

A permanent documentation

Last year, Sparling reached out to the volunteer board of the Roxy The-

atre, regarding the book concept. Board member

Kate Jackman-Atkinson, speaking on behalf of the Roxy, said they were very excited about the idea and offered to help as best they could with Rick’s research.

“A few current and former board members shared personal information with him for the book, as well as some information from our archives, including some suggestions of people who should be interviewed.

Rick put in a huge amount of work putting the book together and we were happy to be able to support as needed,” said JackmanAtkinson. “The Roxy has been an integral part of Neepawa’s history and is beloved by current and former residents, we are so happy

to be able to permanently document some of this history for future generations to enjoy.”

Sparling noted that there have been a lot of people over the years that contributed a lot of time and effort to keeping the Theatre going. He added this book celebrates their dedication as well as the legacy of the Roxy.

With the book now completed and ready soon for distribution, Sparling stated that he can now look back at all this effort with his own sense of nostalgia, as the research stirred a few memories of his own.

“From when I started going to movies, which made [the research] that

much more interesting for me,” said Sparling. “My love of the topics I write about is my motivation, and my hometown of Neepawa provides those topics. I want to see the Roxy continue to provide an entertainment venue and I hope this book helps that goal.”

The cost of the book is $25.00 and all sales will go to support the continued operation of the Roxy. Preorders conclude on July 31, with the physical version of it set to arrive in Neepawa in August. Copies will be mailed out to purchasers outside of Neepawa, while those located in the community can pick it up at the Neepawa Banner & Press office.

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The Roxy Theatre in Neepawa, as it appears today. Rick Sparling’s latest book chronicles its history.

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Dave Williams, co-founder of Westman Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Association (on left),

Jeff Desender,

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Neepawa 13U/15U participate in Baseball Provincials

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

A pair of Neepawa minor ball clubs took part in the Baseball Manitoba Provincials last weekend, with one returning home with a silver medal.

Neepawa 15U Neepawa’s 15U squad travelled to Stonewall and Warren to play in the Tier 2 Provincial Championship. In the round robin portion of the event, Neepawa faced teams from Brandon, Winkler, Portage and Killarney/Boissevain.

In their first two games, played on Friday, July 12, Neepawa had mixed results. The opening contest saw them lose to Winkler 11-10, but they bounced back to defeat Killarney/ Boissevain in their next game, by the score of 12-3.

Championships last weekend in Stonewall.

On Saturday, July 13, Neepawa bested a pair of city clubs in impressive fashion. First, they conquered Portage, winning 12-1, and then would follow that up by blanking Brandon 12-0. That gave Neepawa a 3-1 record for the tournament and propelled them into the playoffs, as Pool B’s top seed. In the Championship bracket, Neepawa earned its spot in the final with a 9-5 win over Landmark. For that final game, however, Neepawa’s 15U club just could not better the

team from Rock Lake, and would ultimately fall by the score of 5-2. The team did, however, finish the weekend with the silver medal and should be very proud of the effort they put out there

versus some very impressive opposition.

Neepawa 13U

Meanwhile, Neepawa 13U were in Carberry over the weekend to take part

Cubs finish SCBL regular season strong

Neepawa secure first round bye with five game unbeaten streak

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

The Neepawa Cubs are cruising into the Santa Clara Baseball League’s post season on an impressive 5-game undefeated stretch. The Cubs closed out their regular season schedule with a dominant 12-3 victory over the Minnedosa Mavericks on Wednesday, July

10. Neepawa scored all 12 of their runs within the first four innings of play, which included six in the bottom of fourth inning. Brayden Kohlman was 1-for-3 at bat for the Cubs, though his lone hit fell just barely short of being a grand slam homer. Although it only turned into an impressive looking double, it still drove in a pair of runs for Neepawa.

Other standouts for Neepawa on the night included Cody Pasowisty 1-for-1, with three plate appearances and 2 RBI and pitcher Jordan Wickens, who earned the win on the mound, collecting four strikeouts.

For Minnedosa, Owen Kingdon (2-for-2, with 1 RBI) and Austin Taylor (2-for–4 and 1 RBI), stood out for the Mavs.

With the win, Neepawa locked down second place overall in the Santa Clara Baseball League regular season standings. The Cubs, along with the fi rst place Portage Padres earned themselves a fi rst round bye in the playoff s. The post season will open with the Plumas Pirates playing the Austin A’s and the Carberry Royals versus the Minnedosa Mavericks.

Plumas Pirates defeat the Portage Padres

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Of all the major sports, it could be argued that baseball is the one most clearly and closely tied with mathematics. If that is the case, it’s fair to say the numbers simply didn’t add up for the Plumas Pirates.

On Thursday, July 11, Plumas defeated the Portage Padres 11-2, in both club’s final game of the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) regular season. The victory moved

Plumas’ overall record of 10-5-0, while Portage dropped to 10-4-1. Despite having one more win than the Neepawa Cubs (10-5-0 vs. 9-4-2) and equal winning percentages (.667) on the season, the Cubs were able to claim second place overall and a first round bye in the playoffs. The reason Neepawa gets to rest, while Plumas will be back at it in the first round comes down to the head-to-head match-ups, as the Cubs won the season series 2-game-to-1.

Next up will be the post season. The Portage Padres and Neepawa Cubs will each get first round byes. As for the action on the field, it breaks down as follows:

(#3 seed) Plumas vs (#6) Austin A’s Game 1: Thursday July 18 in Plumas; Game 2: Wednesday July 24 in Austin; Game 3: Thursday July 25 in Plumas (If necessary) All games scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start.

(#4) Minnedosa vs (#5) Carberry Game 1: Wednesday July 17 in Minnedosa; Game 2: Wednesday July 24 in Carberry

Game 3: Friday July 26 in Minnedosa (If necessary) All games scheduled for a 7:00 p.m. start

in the Tier 3 Provincials. In their first game of the round robin, Neepawa beat Carman 10-8. They followed that up on Friday, July 12 with a 19-9 loss to Deloraine.

On Saturday, July 13, Neepawa played twice. The first was a 16-9 loss to Portage, followed by a 21-11 defeat to a team from Brandon. With a 1-3 record, Neepawa was shifted into a consolation game on Sunday, July 14 against Tri-Community. The 13U club would at least end the weekend on a positive note, as Neepawa won its final game 15-1.

As for the host club from Carberry, they finished first in Pool A, with a 4-0 record, but were bested in the semi-final by Brandon 3-2. A team from Manitou won the event, with a 9-8 victory over that same Brandon squad.

Congratulations to both Neepawa clubs on a tremendous effort and spectacular season overall.

PICTURE COURTESY OF NEEPAWA MINOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Neepawa’s 15U Baseball Club earned itself the silver medal at the Baseball Manitova Provincial

Delaloye earns top 10 finish at MB Junior Golf Championship

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Hayden Delaloye’s last year of eligibility in the Manitoba Junior Boys Golf Championship has seen him walk off the course with his best placing ever. The 18-yearold shot a combined total of 227 (+11) over the course of the three day event, which was held at the Niakwa Country Club, in Winnipeg.

Delaloye, who competes out of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club shot rounds of 75 on the first and second days of the tournament, before

closing out with a 77. That combined total is five shots better than his previous best outing last year in Teulon.

The three round total of 227 was also good enough for a top-8 finish within his age group and ninth overall for the entire event, which featured 65 competitors from across the province

The overall championship was won by Zostrianos Gross of the Shilo Country Club, who shot a three day total of 218 (69-71-78).

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Minnedosa hosts Baseball Manitoba

15U Tier 3 Provincial Championship

By Eoin Devereux NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS

Ten teams from across the province converged on Minnedosa last weekend for the 2024 Baseball Manitoba 15U Tier 3 Championship. The host club, the 15U Minnedosa Bisons, played out of Pool A, with Niverville, Glenboro, Altona and Notre Dame. Pool B, meanwhile, consisted of teams from Rivers, Winkler, Brandon, Ste. Rose and Deloraine/ Hartney.

In the round robin portion of the weekend, Minnedosa started things off on Friday, July 12 by beating Altona 16-6. The Bison’s late day game was against Notre Dame, and turned into a real slugfest. At the conclusion of play, it was Notre Dame, who were able to hold on to a 15-13 victory.

Neepawa Dolphins open their season in Manitou

11/12 girls

The Neepawa Dolphins opened up the summer swim competition at Manitou on Sunday, July 14. It was a beautiful morning at Manitou and the local club faired quite well against the likes of Winkler, Hamiota, Beausejour, Swan Valley, Treherne, Pilot Mound, and host Manitou. The final results from Manitou:

8 and under girls: Charlize Macsymic-1st place 25m back, and breast stroke.

9/10 girls

Norah-Grace Reid-1st 25m free, 50m fly, 100m free. 2nd 100m breast, and 3rd 50m breast. Rylee Wilson -1st 50m back, 100m back, 100m IM, and 50m free. 3rd 100m breast Julia Pollack-2nd 100m free, and 25m bk. 4th 50m bk., 50m free, and 25m free. Novalee Menzies-7th 50m breast. 10th 50m free and 25m free.

Rosie Frohwerk- 3rd 25m bk. 4th 50m bk. 6th 25m free. 8th 50m free. Madalyn Wahoski-2nd 50m breast. 8th 25m bk. 9th 25m free. 11th 50m bk.

13/14 girls

Anne Crosson-1st 50 bk, 50m free, 50m breast. 2nd 100m IM, 50m fly.

15-17 girls

Kammi Smith- 1st 50m free, 50m breast. 2nd 100m breast, 100m IM, 100m free. Aliyeh Jacobsen-1st 25m free. 2nd 25m bk. 3rd 50m bk and 100m fly. Clar Ann Howe -1st 25m breast. 2nd 25m fly. 3rd 25m free. 4th 50m breast.

9/10 Boys

Joey Smith-2nd 25m fly. 3rd 50m back and 50m free. 4th 100m breast.

13/14 Boys

Jacey Smith-1st 25m fly and 100m IM. 2nd 100m breast. 3rd 50 breast. 4th 50m free.

The 15U Minnedosa Bisons were the host club for the 2024 Baseball Manitoba Tier 3 Provincials.

For Saturday, July 13, Minnedosa once again split its pair of games. First, they beat Niverville by a 14-12 score, but then fell to Glenboro 6-5. The 2-2 weekend for the Bisons kept the host team out of the championship. Minnedosa still ended

the event on a positive note, with a 14-5 win over Brandon on Sunday. As for the Championship game, it was actually one of the team the Bisons had already beaten, who ended up winning the whole weekend. The Niverville Wildcats defeated Rivers in the final, 6-4, to claim the gold. Congratulations to Niverville on the win, and Minnedosa for putting together an exceptional weekend for all the players, coaches and families.

Once again, the Dolphins had stand out performances from Alyssa, Ashley, and Austin Nadeau. Any race they compete in forces the field to swim harder to keep up.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, they participate in the winter swim program with Brandon. Which means they are not able to officially capture a standing in the competition.

For more results and information go to https:// www.swimmanitoba.mb.ca/ summer-swim

This coming Sunday, the Neepawa Dolphins have an opportunity to compete at the Pan Am pool in Winnipeg. Start time is around 11:00 a.m.

And if anyone is interested, there is still time to join up for the season.

Just put on your swim suit and head on down to the swimming pool. Check for times and days of practice. The cost is decent.

Classifieds

Yard Sale

GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 20 th 9-3. Rain date Sunday, July 21st 9-3. 2514th St. SW Minnedosa.

Recreation

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adult ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS

$299. Kids ATV $1999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

Personal

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

Notice

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

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

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

Notice

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

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

For Sale or Rent

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

For Sale

Columbarium niche in Neepawa Cemetery $2000 not including name plaque or opening. For further information call 204-476-3094

Firearms for sale. 12 ga pump Winchester little use $450 firm; 12 ga S/A Winchester unfired $900; Savage model 93 heavy barrel, 22 WMR $550 firm. Potential buyers MUST have and provide poof of valid P.A.L. or no sale. Call 431-362-0067

Obituary

Donald Glover

Donald Glover of McCreary passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the McCreary Alonsa Personal Care Home at age 94 years.

A celebration of Donald's life was held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00 pm from Knox United Church, McCreary, MB. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Donald to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Manitoba and the Canadian Cancer Society.

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

Rev. Alvin Richard Borchardt

Rev. Alvin Richard Borchardt, aged 89 passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years Jean, sister Florence, his children Alvin, Brian (Lori), Pamela (Rick), Harold (Annette), Jim (Kelly), and Jeanette (Marshall). His 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Alvin and Anna, brothers Paul and Carl and great grandson Henryk. A man of faith and service, Rev. Borchardt touched countless lives with his compassion, wisdom and unwavering commitment to communities he served over the years. His contributions as a pastor and his kindness will forever be remembered by those who had the privilege of knowing him.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ Lutheran, Neepawa, Manitoba or The Lutheran Hour Ministries in Rev. Alvin Richard Borchardt's memory. Funeral service was held on Monday July 8, 2024 , 2:00 PM at the Christ Lutheran Church, Neepawa with interment at Riverside Cemetery.

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

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Auctions

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Tender

Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting two separate tenders for:

• The supply of bulk diesel fuel at Neepawa and Eden locations for the 2024/2025 school year.

The supply of diesel fuel for Carberry buses for the 2024/2025 school year.

See Division website for more details at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

Help Wanted

invites applications for the following positions: Route # 13 - Permanent School Bus Driver for the Eden Catchment Area

Casual School Bus Drivers for educational trips & filling in for routes

See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca Click on Job Postings.

PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Position: K-8 Teacher

Assignment: 1.0 FTE, Term School: Muller School (Bloomfield Colony) Start Date: September 3, 2024

Position: Assistant Mechanic Assignment: Permanent, 7.5 hrs/day

Location: PCSD Transportation - Austin, MB Start Date: August 5, 2024

Interested candidates are to submit a cover letter and resume, along with three (3) references by email on or before July 26, 2024 to:

Human Resources Pine Creek School Division Box 420 Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 Email: hr@pcsdonline.ca

Rolling

River School Division invites applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2024-2025 school year

Current Substitutes

Substitute teachers employed under a Substitute Teacher contract with Rolling River School Division in the 2023-2024 school year must call 204-867-2754, Ext 225 or email shyde@rrsd.mb.ca to reactivate employment status as a substitute teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

New Applicants New applicants must complete an application package. Applicants must possess a valid Manitoba Teachers Certificate. Application packages are available on our Website: www.rrsd.mb.ca (under link Employment then Substitute Teaching) or at our administration office: Rolling River School Division 36 Armitage Ave

Box 1170

Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Telephone: (204) 867-2754 Ext. 225

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S&C Newton Grain Farms Ltd. is looking for help this harvest season. We are a family farm located just outside of Neepawa. Machinery operator and grain truck driver will be main tasks. Valid class 5 license is required.

Experience around farm machinery and general crop production knowledge would be an asset. Willing to train the right candidate.

Looking for help approx. Aug 15 - Oct 15. Opportunity to extend employment if mutual interest. Will accept resumes until opportunity is filled. Email resume to scottnewton.nf@gmail.com or call/text 204-841-4727

The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for a

DIRECTOR OF RECREATION SERVICES

Post-secondary education degree/diploma in recreation, arts, administration, physical education, or other related field with municipal experience considered an asset.

Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” Certification. Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operators Certificate and Lifesaving and Water Safety training/instruction would be considered an asset.

Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week Monday to Friday). Must be able to work some evenings/weekends/holidays and have a valid Class 5 Drivers License. Applications, including Resume, accepted until 4:00 p.m. Monday July 29, 2024 @ Town of Neepawa, P.O. Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 E-Mail: cao@neepawa.ca

Visit www.neepawa.ca for more details.

The Town of Neepawa is accepting applications for a

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR

Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Public Works Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations & strategic management of the Public Works Department, including Parks and Cemetery

Grade 12, GED/Mature High School Diploma; Licensed Operator 2 in Wastewater Collection & Water Distribution; post-secondary education in civil engineering and business management is desirable; or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a related field. Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week Monday to Friday). Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License. Applications, including Resume, accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday August 2, 2024 @ Town of Neepawa, P.O. Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 E-Mail: operations@neepawa.ca

Visit www.neepawa.ca for more details.

CLERICAL OFFICE / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mechanical Contractor’s Office Neepawa, MB. Duties Include

• Providing support to management and employees, assisting in daily office & contract needs

• Answering phone calls, managing schedules and organizing files

Overseeing safety adminstration

Required Skills and Qualifications

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills / Microsoft Office program skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Effective in working in team environment

• Excellent Interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to Multi-task

• Clerical experience an asset

Preferred Skills and Qualifications (an asset but not mandatory)

• Experience in safety administration

• Experience in construction administration

• Social Media ( for website development, advertising)

• Experience in accounting procedures

Wages based on experience, excellent benefit package Please email resumes to: dphillips@nphltd.ca or mail to Neepawa Plumbing & Heating (1979) Ltd. Box 159 Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS FULL-TIME “ERICKSON”, MB

Are you wanting to secure your future? Looking for a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family? Life is short work somewhere awesome! Compass Credit Union is currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of a Full-Time Permanent Member Service Representatives (MSR) at our Erickson Branch. If you like to commute Erickson is approximately 45 minutes from Brandon. Monday-Friday

The Position Reporting to the Manager of Member Service and Administration, the successful applicant will be responsible for handling all cash and non-cash transactions. MSR will also provide a full range of member services such as processing withdrawals, deposits, responding to member inquiries and analyzing their needs to assist members to utilize the products and services that best meet their needs.

Experience/Education:

The successful applicant will possess a Grade 12 diploma. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office are an asset but willing to train. Previous credit union experience and CGI RFS 360 Banking Software would also be considered an asset, training is provided. Applicants with a combination of other equivalent education and work experience will be considered.

The Credit Union Compass Credit Union, formerly Crocus and Erickson Credit Union, have two branches in Brandon, one in Erickson as well as a majority interest in an insurance agency. We have a membership base of about 6500. Compass has a competitive salary and wage will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting at $19.00/hour For more information on this position, please call the below writer! Looking forward to hearing from you. Please send resume and covering letter, in confidence, to: Melanie Krauss-Wakely Manager of Member Service & Administration

Compass Credit Union Limited

24 Main Street P.O. Box 100

Erickson, Manitoba R0J 0P0 E-mail: Melanie.Krauss-Wakely@compasscu.ca

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

PM Shift

Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing. Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

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

• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

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

Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

FOODS

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.

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

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

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

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

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

PM Shift Premium

Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

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

• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

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

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

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

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

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

Ways to apply:

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

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

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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

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

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

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Carberry on Team Toba

By Jolene Balciunas Local Journalism Initiative

Lacrosse has become a popular sport for our local youth. After an exciting season playing mixed Lacrosse, these girls have enjoyed playing on an all female team this summer on Team Toba! Four Carberry girls tried out and were successful securing spots on the provincial under 13 lacrosse team.

Letti Allen, Tori Elliott, Isabelle McCutchin and Kinley Pearce have been practicing in Winnipeg three times a week preparing for the Prairie Cup in Regina this coming weekend.

Jodi Allen, one of the parents, says the

girls are enjoying being on Team Toba and the parents all share the driving. The girls’ excitement to play on this team is contagious, along with their passion for the game of lacrosse. They all expressed how much they enjoy and feel the need for the aggressive side of the sport to help them release the stresses of life. Team Toba has helped the girls develop their skills and learn more about the game. They look forward to returning to their home team and sharing what they have learned. These girls proudly represent Carberry on Team Toba and we are cheering them as they travel to Regina.

Perrett receives $2,000 Rotary Scholarship

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Sewer Service

Reilly’s Home Hardware

Rob Smith & Sons

Smart Electric

Spud City Food Mart

Spud Plains Farms Ltd.

Super Thrifty Pharmacy

TAC Ventures

Westoba Credit Union

Wurtz Bros

Equipment Donations

Enns Brothers Brandon

Back Road Transport

Manitoba Crop Diversification centre

Bailey Farms

Dickson Farm Ventures

Redfern Farm Services

Earl Baron

Scott & Meghan Baron

Midman Farms

Hood Farms

T & M Olmstead Farms

JOLENE BALCIUNAS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

Pictured are Letti Allen, Tori Elliott, Isabelle McCutchin and Kinley Pearce.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pictured is Team Toba.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Jillian Perrett was the recipient of the $2,000 Rotary Scholarship Award recently. Pictured here is Perrett receiving the award from Wayne Jacobsen, the president of the Neepawa Rotary Club.

Communities experience monster hail

A number of communities received tornado, severe thunderstorm and large hail warnings this past Saturday. While some communities ended up being in the clear, others saw the results of the large hail, such as the Firdale/Edrans areas. Pictured above and bottom right are some examples of the hail. The photo at the top right shows a field of corn that was severely damaged by the hail.

A perfect day to kayak!

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN Neepawa Area

Immigrant Settlement Services and its Settlement Workers in School program hosted kayaking sessions for youth of varying ages on July 17 and 18. Volunteers Muriel Gamey and Donna Huck guided the lessons. Seen here are some scenes from the July 17 sessions. Weather was favourable, with plenty of sun to boot!

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ROBERT SMITH