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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa-Gladstone Coop has some big plans for its operations in Gladstone. During a public meeting on Thursday, Apr. 20 at Stride Hall, management with the Cooperative outlined its options for the community and surrounding region to nearly 230 attendees.

The presentation, which was lead by Co-op general manager Brian Hedley, highlighted a proposed construction of an 18,000 square foot “Travel Centre”. This facility would be built on and around the land where the current gas bar is located. That property was initially purchased by the Co-op back in 2000.

This new proposed facility would combine the Food, Home and Building Centres on one location, and extend its service hours until 11:00 p.m., seven days a week. Other highlights of the proposal included:

• Parking for up to 100 vehicles;

• Room for 30 semi trucks;

• An RV Dumping Station;

• Securing a National Fast Food partner;

• Upgraded gas pumps and card-lock stations; and

• A possible Beer Store and Motel.

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Co-op planning massive expansion in Gladstone

The location of the Gas-Bar in Gladstone, along with the adjoining property in the area, could be home to a major food,

and building centre in the future, as the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op begins to plan for a major upgrade.

includes 18,000 sq ft travel centre & expanded services to be built at current Gas-Bar location

Weathering the storm

USED BOOK SALE

May

at former chalet carpets location 139 Main St. W, Neepawa

Donations can be placed in book drop off bins at:

•Gill & Schmall Insurance

•ArtsForward

•Coop Grocery

•Coop Lumber

Despite the conditions present during last week’s April snow storm, animals of different kinds were still out and about. The busy critters enduring the storm included these birds, which were photographed by Banner & Press photographer Diane Warner.

These photos were taken in the Glenella-Lansdowne area, north of Neepawa.

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1973: The smallest bowler in the Squirt League

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, April 28, 1898

J. J. McEwen, who undertook to construct a dam, gateway and bridge at “Park Lake” and maintain the same for five years but who has not demonstrated his ability to build one which will hold water at all, wired the Register stating that “the flume and bridge is as strong as when it was put up”. Nobody disputes that. The trouble is it was not put up solidly.

Mr. McEwen says those who went to Park Lake on Sunday to see the wreck were disappointed, as there was no wreck to be seen. This is rather severe on the Register itself, which states rather meekly in another column that “a pass” had “washed thro” which kept Mr. Ewen busy “making repairs”.

Mr. McEwen further states that he will keep the gate and flume there for five years as agreed. But what about the water? The ratepayers of the town have

paid for a lake– a pleasure resort. A dam that won’t hold water doesn’t fill the bill. The most unsatisfactory part of the town’s agreement with Mr. McEwen is that which gives him control of the gate. Even if the dam held water, the lake could not be depended on as “the boss” could raise them at any time and let the water away.

Now, if Mr. McEwen is prepared to purchase the town’s interest in the Lake (as he says he is) by all means let him have it. Mr. McEwen might make a success for himself, but he and the town council are certainly an unsatisfactory partnership.

Plumas: Mr. Hodgins, confectioner, sold his property to Mr. Beek, of Neepawa, who is located here and is kept busily engaged in the shoe repairing line.

Plumas: Jno. Birch, who put up the first store in Plumas and carried on business as hardware merchant, sold out to Williams Bros., of Gladstone, which large and enterprising firm now carry on business both at Gladstone and Plumas.

Mr. Butchart, the tinsmith in William Bros’ shop at Gladstone, has been installed as manager of the Plumas branch of the Williams Bros. business here.

Mountain View: The settlers in this vicinity would like to see bicyclists have their lamps lit when out riding at night. One farmer reports nearly running over three of them on his way home on Saturday night.

In some unaccountable way, fire started in the cemetery on Saturday afternoon last and the ground was swiftly swept of all the grass and brush.

Constable Campbell, who was speedily on the scene, had some difficulty in

saving the caretaker’s tool house. Many of the wooden railings and slabs were also burned and tombstones discoloured with smoke, the scene at present being most unsightly. There seems no ground for believing that Dan Reece is responsible for the fire. He was engaged in the cemetery in the forenoon and did not return there until evening when the fire had almost spent its fury. Possibly some rambler carelessly threw away a cigar stub or an ignited match.

100 years ago, Friday, April 27, 1923

Franklin: The absence of a doctor is keenly felt in this district at all times, but particularly so this time of year, when traffic on roads is almost out of the question. Quite a number of the little folk are on the sick list, but hope to see them around fit again soon.

75 years ago, Thursday, April 29, 1948

Miss Beth Shore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shore of Neepawa, placed fourth in the junior contralto section at the Manitoba Musical Festival held in Holy Trinity Church, Winnipeg, last week. Rose Leaves are Falling by Mozart was the selection chosen by Miss Shore.

William Whitlock Jr., Kelwood’s enterprising

manufacturer of cedar chests, has been attracting a good deal of attention in recent months through his operation of amateur radio station VE4FE. Although bitten by the radio bug when very young, it was not until last December that Bill got his license to operate, getting his station on the air in February.

50 years ago, Thursday, April 26, 1973

Approximately 50 people sat down to a family dinner in the Legion Hall on Friday, Apr. 20, the occasion being the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Drysdale of Neepawa.

20 years ago, Monday, April 28, 2003

Kelwood: The pool tournament was held at the Kelwood Legion on Apr. 11 and 12 had 20 participants all reporting a great time.

Placing first was Reg Grudeski. His prize was $120 and a pool cue.

The chairman of the Tourism Association of Neepawa and Area (TANA) wants to clarify the former association’s funding.

Pat Traill said TANA received its funding through the Neepawa Area Development Corporation (NADCO), not directly from the town of Neepawa as was stated in last week’s

story on the disbanding of TANA. NADCO receives its funding from the town… TANA was formed in 1996 to promote area tourism and disbanded earlier this month.

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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Sandra Johnson, age six, was the smallest bowler in the Squirt League, which was held at Evans Lanes in 1973. Pictured here, Sandra proudly holds her trophies, as she was also a member of the winning team.

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Hutchings & Bemrose is another business from Neepawa’s past. They had this ad placed in the Apr. 28, 1898 edition of The Neepawa Press.

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

Sheep Shearing…

Making choices

In just about every graduation ceremonies speech the distinguished guest speaker encourages the students to “follow your dream” and “you can be anything you want to be”. There is some wisdom and truth in both those admonishments but there needs to be discernment. On my graduation day there was no ceremony or speeches but had I been encouraged that I could be anything I wanted to be it would have been foolish to take it at face value. For example, no matter how much I might have wanted to be an Olympic pole vaulter, with my height and stocky build it was never going to happen. At one time, I wanted to be boxer but that notion ended in Grade 8 or 9 when a fellow student punched me so hard that I likely, in retrospect, suffered a concussion. Alvin Solinski, where are you now?

I thought maybe I could be a United Church minister and there was some provision being put into place by the local minister to make that happen. I might have been able to do that task but my mother said I didn’t have the patience for the calling. Given how difficult the church’s path has been over the past forty years, she was likely right. Had I had to face the twisting and turning that has beset the churches, including the United Church, instead of ministering, I might have taken up the boxing option on occasion.

It is good to follow your dream but no, you can’t always “be what you want to be.”

One of the major changes that has taken place since my decades ago graduation is the way the meaning of words has evolved and not always for the better. I find it annoying that gay has come to mean homosexual. I fail to see the connection between gay and homosexual but it’s unlikely

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

that my opinion on that or any other issue matters a lot. What does matter is that the English speaking world is so divided on almost every issue. Just by mentioning the word “gay” I run the risk of making people angry with me or with each other. Anger is the wrong reaction. Informed discussion should be the correct reaction whenever possible. In every case, there should be a willingness to agree to disagree and not to disagree in a disagreeable (read nasty) fashion.

Just as an aside about words, I filled out a survey last week that was required of me in my work. Two questions I objected to (my age and gender) seemed to be silly. My age has nothing to do with my opinion and my age is nobody’s business. The gender thing is also nobody’s business. Both questions were of no value to the survey and of no value the discussion of any issue.

The United States is being torn apart by the abortion issue. Here again, the meaning of words is being twisted and distorted. Pro-choice is supposed to mean that a woman has the right to an abortion. There needs to be a different word as while a woman may want, need or have the choice to seek and abortion, the baby never gets a choice. Abortion results in death to the baby, no choice involved.

Pro-life needs examination as well. A person can be as opposed to abor-

tion as they wish to be but I have rolled this issue around in my mind for many years and always come to the same conclusion. There are cases where abortion may be the only way to save a pregnant woman’s life. I can attest to that from our own family history. Also, few rational people will insist that a rape or incest victim should have to carry a pregnancy. If someone can find a better explanation, I would be happy to hear it and publish it if the writer is willing.

We have many choices and opportunities. We have many rights. One wise friend says we need to have the Bill of Rights (brought in by Progressive Conservative prime minister John Diefenbaker) but it should be titled the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. The 1982 version, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,(brought in by Liberal prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau) also failed to address the “Responsibilities” part.

Yes, we have many rights but unless we handle them responsibly, the grasping for rights quickly dissolves into chaos. Out of chaos comes anarchy and if you listen to the misuse of words, rights, freedoms and responsibilities swirling about today, anarchy may not be far away.

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.

You see these pictures of sheep being shorn- a clean and tidy sheep propped up with a brawny set of arms smoothly moving the shears systematically and perfectly across the fleece. To quote a line from the old Fibber McGee and Molly show- ‘that ain’t the way I heared it’. For a period of time my parents were sheep famers. It started when my father decided to return to high school, the same one my sisters and I attended, and continue his education to become a teacher. He sold off his herd of Black Angus and invested in sheep. I was early teens then and left in charge of the farm when he was away to school, and sheep were easier for me to wrangle than cattle. His thoughts. The flock, at one time, was two hundred ewes. That’s a lot of sheep, lambs and wool. After dad paid a team to come and clip, he deduced that he would be just as capable doing the job. Again, he was a weekend farmer, so the heavy work was done on Saturday, holidays, and sometimes a Sunday. We had adequate barns and corrals for the holding, which helped. You needed a catcher, the truly athletically thrilling job, to tackle a ewe and bring her to the shearer. It took a few minutes for a sheep to sheared, enough to bundle and tie the fleece from the sheep before this one. It was back breaking work for both the catcher and the clipper. Standing bent over for hours with a greasy sheep wedged between your legs wasn’t fun. Neither was the gallop and grab, bundle and tie task. Our sheep never came to the occasion fresh from a bath. They had shitty tags, matted areas, thistles and thorns hidden in the heavy wool. The lanolin- the smell and the slickness- was carried into the house at day’s end. For a break, when the pile of tied fleeces grew high, you stomp them into burlap bags. Monster bags- 40 by 90 inches, help thirty to thirty five fleeces. That’s a big bag. In an ideal situation the bag would be suspended in a way that the wool would be dropped into it, and packed from the top down. We did not have the ideal set up. To be fair, many the years dad had a neighbour lad help with the clipping, taking turns with the catching and clipping. They moved among the neighbours, for many had only a few sheep- not enough to call in a professional. One of the lads, Donald, and my dad became so proficient at the job that they entered a competition in Carman Fair, winning, and gaining a spot in the Brandon Fair competition. With Mennonite humility they declined. (Really, I don’t think either had the time or money to go.) I appreciate these memories, being a part of a working farm. There came a time when wool was almost worthless, making shearing a non profit endeavour. Our mother would regularly choose a fairly clean fleece, wash, pluck and card it and create the warmest blankets ever. All it took was one photo, and I was down memory lane!

Unlikely candidates

Iwill never forget the day when, during a Leadership class session, the instructor asked me a question I never expected to hear. We were talking about the types of “power” people exert in churches and charities. “Some have ‘positional power,’” he said. “They are the elected leaders–Board members, officers, etc. People with ‘positional power’ are easy to identify because of the positions they hold. They may be strong leaders or weak, good leaders or bad, but at least you know who they are.”

“Then,” he said, “there are people who hold ‘personal power.’ They don’t hold elected office. They work quietly, behind the scenes. They work through one or two elected leaders (usually the weak ones) who will listen to them and vote as they say on every issue; whether or not what they support is in the best interests of the members of the organization. You may never know precisely who these leaders are (in fact, you probably won’t), but you will always see the results of

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein

their influence.”

After saying that, the instructor turned to face me. “Neil,” he said, “there is one person in the church you pastor who has a lot of personal power. Do you know who that person is?”

I told him I didn’t. He gave me a name-but it was the name of a person who, by the time I became pastor of that church, had been sidelined by extremely ill health.

Since then, I have always looked for two groups of people in organizations with whom I work. First, I look for “the powers behind the throne”; those who work behind the scenes to shape the organization into their idea of what it should be. Most of those I identified used their personal power for the good of all. Sadly, one or two of them didn’t.

The second group I look for are those with leadership qualities who, with training and support from the rest of the group, will become exceptional Board members, elected officers and other leaders in churches, service clubs and charitable organizations.

The qualities of these leaders fall into three categories. Some lead by their strength of character. They are committed to following the words written by the prophet Micah: “to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8) They have clearly defined standards of “right and wrong.” They live by these standards themselves, and expect those they lead (even if it is just in their home and family) to do the same. They will not back down when asked to compromise

Letters

on those standards. They will do what they believe is right and “leave the results to come out as they may.”

Others lead by virtue of their education and experience. They have learned much by reading, taking classes and being with people who have shown them how to work “smarter” instead of working “harder.”

The third group leads by example. They come to us and say: “I don’t know everything; but I will teach you what I know. Follow me, do what I do and let’s learn from each other.” These are the support people no elected leader can do without.

In the coming weeks, we are going to look at several people from Biblical history whom I would identify as unlikely candidates for leadership. We will look for qualities that made them good leaders. We will see how they dealt with adversity, how they recovered after serious setbacks and discover things that current leaders can learn from their lives

Beautiful Plains Museum mystery:

Who are these builders?

The irony of punishment

I will agree that smoking will probably cause cancer. My comment though is about the irony of punishing smokers through prices of cigarettes and being banned from smoking in nearly all places, even many outdoor places.

However, my question is why are many drugs that are even as much or more so dangerous now not only being accepted, and even enabled to make users safer. Needle and safe areas made available for them. Now Narcan available for when they overdose.

I would argue drug users are going to die much quicker than a cigarette smoker will. So which is more dangerous for people to choose? The hypocrisy of allowing drugs but not cigarettes is evident.

Sharon Beaulieu

Ste Rose du Lac, MB

Editor’s note: This submitted letter is in relation to the letter printed in the Apr. 21 edition of the Banner & Press (The life you long for...)

Park burning makes no sense

To: Riding Mountain National Park superintendent, Scott Bryer, and anyone else involved with setting needless fires in the Park.

I am 72 years old. I have lived next to the Park my whole life and my parents before me. I value the Park and all the wildlife in it and consider myself fortunate to have such a beautiful place to live.

However, recently, I became outraged to learn that the Park plans once again to deliberately set fires in several different areas of the Park and once again needlessly burn thousands upon thousands of acres of beautiful green natural forests and grasslands. The reasons you give for setting these fires appear extremely vague and weak and will do far more harm than good!

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These individuals were photographed at the Neepawa Airport while some construction was ongoing. The men pictured here were involved in building the structure they are photographed at. A day and year were not available, nor were any names.

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Neepawa picking up the tab for RCMP pay increase

Municipalities across Canada forced to cover Ottawa’s deal

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Like many municipalities across Canada, the Town of Neepawa has been left paying a police bill handed down to them from the federal government. Last spring, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police signed a new collective agreement that included a backpay raise of 1.75 per cent for each year from 2017 to 2023. That deal has left municipalities on the hook for the additional $145 million, as Ottawa has said it will not absorb the additional cost. For Neepawa, their portion

of the bill will come out to an extra $110,000 to cover within its budget.

While the Town has no issue with the fair compensation of RCMP members, it has expressed concern over how the situation was handled by the federal government. What’s at issue is the fact that municipalities were never consulted by Ottawa while it negotiated with the RCMP’s union for a pay raise. They are also unhappy with the decision from the feds to not simply forgive within its own budget, which was announced back in March.

On Tuesday, Apr. 18,

Helen Drysdale

out of helen’s kitchen

Homemade granola

This homemade granola is packed with flavours of cinnamon and honey. It’s a delicious accompaniment to yogurt for one hearty, filling breakfast! Crunchy, good for you granola makes a satisfying after school or hiking snack. When making granola use a pan that is big enough to make a thin layer so it toasts evenly in the oven. Dark pans do not bake the granola properly so line your pan with tinfoil. Always add the dried fruit after baking or they will become hard pellets if they are baked in the oven.

Cinnamon granola

5 cups large flake rolled oats

Neepawa Council approved adding its name to a complaint being lodged on the matter by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The resolution calls on the federal government to reconsider its approach and absorb the one-time costs.

Everything must go!

1 tsp. salt

1 cup wheat bran

1/2 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup crushed flax seed

1 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup sunflower Seeds

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

2/3 cup honey

1/2 cup canola oil

1/4 cup water

2 tsp. vanilla

1-2 cups dried fruit such as cranberries, apples, raisins, apricots, chopped as needed

Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly grease or spray a large baking sheet or two smaller ones and set aside. In a large bowl combine the first 10 ingredients; set aside. If the honey is hard, soften it in the microwave in a microwave safe container until softened. In a small bowl combine the honey, oil, water and vanilla. Pour this over oat mixture and mix thoroughly. Spread on the baking sheets and bake for about an hour stirring every 15 minutes. The granola should be golden brown and crunchy. Allow to cool and add the dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

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• Some older print shop equipment including a numbering machine and paper jogger • Dishes • vases • ornaments • Some very nice pieces of framed artwork

• Some very good store fixtures

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Gladstone Chamber of Commerce optimistic about Trade Show/Expo

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Thanks to the Gladstone & Area Chamber of Commerce, a lot of local businesses, organizations and non-profits have a chance to interact with new clients and create some better brand awareness. It’s those same types of lessons the Chamber itself took to heart to turn around its own fortunes in recent years.

A large and varied contingent of vendors have committed to participate in the Chamber’s Trade Show/Community Expo, set for Saturday, May. 6, at Stride Hall. Interest has been so strong, in fact that an additional venue, the Norma Moore Gladstone & District Arena, has been booked to handle the overflow. The Gladstone Curling Club could also be added, if demand requires.

Chamber vice-president Melanie White said this event is a big deal because it’s the first of its kind for the community in well over a decade.

“[The Chamber membership] is very connected, and sees the value of working together on project

such as the Trade Show and Expo. We’re so excited to see all the different businesses and community groups together in this way. The larger displays we’ll have showcased in the Arena, while the booths will be located in the Hall. It’s something that hasn’t been in Gladstone for quite some time, so we are looking forward to putting this all together,” said White.

The number of businesses based in the area has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic. That has inspired the chamber to expand its reach to include many communities surrounding Gladstone, including Westbourne, Plumas, Langruth, Lakeland and Woodside.

White also noted that the Trade Show is just the latest example of how Gladstone & Area CC has been able to change course over the past few years.

Back in 2017, the Chamber was on the cusp of shutting down, as participation had fallen to historic lows. Fortunately, a group of local entrepreneurs and business owners took it upon themselves to commit to, not only main -

Stride Credit Union reviews 2022-23 year

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

taining the Chamber, but revitalizing it. And while that wasn’t an easy task over the last few years, the Gladstone & Area Chamber of Commerce has been able to achieve those lofty goals.

White said, in its own way, this upcoming Trade Show and Expo parallels, the Chambers return to relevance.

“[A few years ago] our Chamber of Commerce was running with just a handful of members, but we’ve been able to turn it around and turn it into a great way to network. We’re hoping the Trade Show and Expo will be to build off of that, as well.”

The event will feature what is being called silver collection entry, and will have all donations used to off-set the costs of event and toward initiatives hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

The Gladstone and Area Chamber of Commerce Trade Show and Expo will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 6. The final deadline for display registration is due by Apr. 30. Additional details can be found on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Stride Credit Union held its digital Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 2022-23 year on Apr. 12, 2023. A total of 75 members and five guests attended the proceedings.

Three board positions were available, to which the following were successfully nominated: Keith Jury, Verna Otto and Gerald Plaisier. MNP was voted to remain as Stride’s auditor for the 2023-24 season. A variety of by-law changes were also proposed at this AGM, the full extent of which can be reviewed by the public via the AGM package available on their website.

In the report made by CEO Brent Budz, he reflected on the 2022 year, stating, “digital service updates will be done by enhancing member engagement and experience through the digital channels. Journey Wealth had a successful year. Journey offers products that we were unable to offer before. We will continue to have pro-active conversations with our members.”

Stride’s asset report for the year states that members’ loans were up by 12 per cent and total assets by 3.29 per cent compared to 2021. The 2022 numbers for these, respectively, are $793,370,362 and $932,281,196.

Liabilities and equity have members’

savings and deposits at $853,001,219, an increase of 2.55 per cent, while members’ shares went down by 3.61 per cent to create a total of $6,940,330. Stride’s ‘retained and contributed surplus’ increased by 9.93 per cent for a total of $64,346,105.

Stride’s financial income for the year, accounting for a patronage refund of $700,000, was listed at $5,812,279. This is up by $806,653 from 2021.

Looking forward to the future, Stride said that it wishes to “invest in the member experience” by: utilizing streamlined, updated statements; updated and modernized online banking; a new phone system with expanded capabilities; expanding its communications via adding text and chat options for members; and introducing CARE+, which it defines as an enhanced member experience using digital and phone offerings.

Statistics provided by Credit Union Dynamics shows that 88 per cent of Manitobans conduct their banking via mobile app or via web browser.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Stride announced that Surplus Share Buy Back for members 71 years of age and older, as of Dec. 31, 2022 is $242,015. With this, plus the aforementioned member patronage refund of $700,000 Stride states this means over $942,000 is going back to its members.

Glory Years: Dr. Edwin Rose

Parks Canada planning prescribed fires in Riding Mountain National Park

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Citing wildfire risk reduction, grassland restoration and maintenance, Parks Canada is planning prescribed fires between April 24 and May 31, 2023, in three areas of Riding Mountain National Park, weather permitting.

The burn areas that are targeted for spring 2023 will be a 263 hectare area located along the western shores of Clear Lake within boundaries along RR 354, and Frith Road, Lake Katherine 100 hectare area along Bogey Creek between Highway 10 and Grey Owl Trail (Figure 2) and a Menzie Prescribed Fire of 11,000 hectare area surrounding Whitewater Lake, Menzie Lake, and Peden Prairie.

The prescribed fires are being conducted to improve the ecological condition of fire-dependent forest and grassland communities, and to

reduce the risk of severe fire occurring in Riding Mountain National Park. Parks Canada takes wildfire preparedness including risk reduction activities seriously. Through safe and effective fire management, we are reducing the danger of wildfire to the public, infrastructure, and neighbouring lands, while improving the ecological health of the forests and grasslands.

There will be periodic trail, back country campsite and road closures during the burns that may affect visitors in the areas. Temporary closures including South Lake Trail, Frith Beach Road, Grey Owl Trail, Kinosao Trail, Brule Trail, Whitewater and Gunn Lake back country campsites, Central Trail from Gunn

Creek to Long Lake junction, and Baldy Lake Trail are expected at various times. These closures will be lifted as soon as it is safe to do so to minimize the disruption to park visitors.

The safety of the public, fire crews, and neighbouring lands is a top priority for Parks Canada. Local landowners, stakeholders and nearby communities may see smoke.

More information about Parks Canada’s Fire Management Program can be found at:

https://parkscanada.ca/nature/ science/conservation/few-fire

See the Letters to the Editor on Page 5 for a local person’s objections to burning within RMNP.

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SUBMITTED PHOTO

This is Dr. Edwin W. Rose, M.D. this photo was taken in an unspecified year. This photo of Dr. Rose was featured in the Gladstone’s Glory Years booklet series.

‘I’ve taught in every kind of situation’ JUNO winner and teacher Jewel Casselman reflects on her 34 year career

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

It isn’t every day that someone from your community, previously or currently, wins an award at the JUNOs. In the Mar. 31 edition of this paper, the Banner & Press shared the news that Jewel Casselman (BEd MEd and music specialist at Winnipeg’s Lakewood School) received the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year award recently. This week, readers have the opportunity to get to know Casselman a little more personally.

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Born in the hospital at Hamiota, Casselman is originally from Rivers. Her family later moved to Winnipeg, where she went through Grades 1 and 2, before moving to Neepawa for Grades 3 to 11. This move was due to her father being the administrator of the old East View Lodge senior housing development.

Back in those days, music programs weren’t available in elementary schools. Instead, there was an activity from CBC radio that came on over the PA system accompanied by a couple people coming into the classroom to assist students on the recorder or ukelele.

“That was it. We didn’t have a music room there when I was growing up, so we didn’t really start music until junior high,” said Casselman. “But I studied violin in Brandon and did piano lessons in one of the back rooms of Hazel M. Kellington school.”

After her time in Neepawa, her family moved to Winnipeg for a second time.

Caselman completed Grades 11 and 12 there, then went on to Red River

Community College where she completed a health record technician course. After completing her education, she worked in the Health Sciences Centre for seven years. In 1985, Casselman left that position to attend the University of Winnipeg and obtain an education degree with a major in music and complete her Orff levels.

“After working at the hospital for a long time, I was looking for something different. And I kept coming back to music,” Casselman enthused. “My family was very musical– I’ve worked with choirs with my mom and I’ve always liked to work with kids”

Casselman added, “I’ve been teaching in Winnipeg ever since. I’ve taught in four different divisions in the city here, too. St. Vital, St. Boniface, River East Transcona and I’ve been in St. James Assiniboia for the last 17 years. I’ve taught everything from three year olds to Grade 8, but most of my focus has been from Kindergarten to Grade 5.”

Casselman has also taught at the University of Manitoba in the past, from 1989 to 2014, and has returned there to teach throughout the years during the summer.

A rewarding career

Looking back on her

career, Casselman said she’s very proud of what she’s done over the years.

“I’ve taught in every kind of situation. I’ve taught in very needy schools and spent a lot of time in core area schools where children were very financially needy and/ or socially needy,” Casselman explained. “Just being able to put that love of music into their lives and

expose them to different styles and kinds of music is really fulfilling.”

Strengthening that fulfilment are the occasions on which Casselman happens to meet with former students. Although Casselman may not recognize the individual due to how much they’ve grown and changed, they recognize and approach Casselman to share memories from

decades past of things they enjoyed and appreciated while in her class. And, on top of that, discover who they’ve become in the present– whether they be a professional musician, a member of a singing group/corp, doctor, lawyer or stay at home mom.

“You have the full gambit of what they can be– it’s not how successful they are, it’s just that they’re still really good human beings,” Casselman said fondly.

After 34 years as an educator, Casselman has learned a lot from her students, too.

“My kids teach me stuff all the time, too. And I think, as a teacher, you have to be open to listening to them, because they’ll look at something and they’ll see it in a way that you don’t, because it’s through a different set of eyes,” Casselman explained. “They’ll look at [the material being presented] and go ‘well, why couldn’t it be this?’ and I say, ‘there’s absolutely no reason it couldn’t be that’.”

Casselman added, “That’s what I love about the Orff approach, which I teach mostly, is that they get to be the creators. And, really, there isn’t a wrong answer. Music is so freeing and creative that they can put their own spin on it and it’s really fun to watch that and watch them develop

that and build confidence in themselves to be able to do that.”

A busy retirement

Casselman is retiring from her position at Lakewood School at the end of the current school year.

“It’s going to be hard for me to leave [the school], because I love the school,” Casselman confided. “I love the staff. They are amazing and we work so well as a team. And the kids are great.”

After her retirement, Casselman plans to continue working with the school on occasion to do volunteering and substitute teaching and visiting the kids every other Friday to clean the fish tank. In addition to these activities, Casselman aims to focus her time supporting the variety of committees she sits on, singing in choirs and performing in quartets, making use of her extensive quilting material stash, potentially writing a method book for teaching the recorder and travelling.

I really want to go to Iceland,” Casselman enthused. “I’ve never been there– and Europe, I’ve never been to Europe.”

Casselman also hopes to get more involved with MusiCounts, whom she has written articles and reviewed curriculums for in the past.

In her final comments, Casselman stated, “A huge thank you to MusiCounts, who supported my nomination. They are an amazing organization for getting instruments into the hands of children across Canada.”

Jewel Casselman took a moment to pose next to the JUNOs sign on awards night.

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Winnipeg teacher Jewel Casselman pictured with her JUNO award. Casselman was formerly from both Rivers and Neepawa.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op officially opens new cardlock and dry fertilizer facilities

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A healthy crowd turned out to the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op’s official opening of the brand new cardlock and dry fertilizer facilities on Apr. 25. Petroleum division manager Tracy Wehrhahn and agro division manager Rob Melnyk extended their thanks to all those who were able to attend and provided the opening speeches.

“Both of these facilities have been a while in the planning and construction, but today we’re very happy to announce that they are both up and running to better serve the community and surrounding areas of Neepawa,” said Wehrhahn. “We hope that you enjoy the option of this 24-hour cardlock facility.”

Regular, dyed gas, premium, dyed premium, clear and dyed diesel, along with Def, are all available at the cardlock. There are also two high-speed diesel

pumps with satellite pumps to enable faster filling of semis and larger equipment.

“When we started planning the [dry fertilizer] facility, one of our main goals was to increase our loading speeds,” said Melnyk. “As farm equipment gets big-

ger and time egts tighter, especially at seeding, we wanted to make sure our farm customers can get their fertilizer loaded and get back out to the fields as fast as possible.”

In accordance with this desire, the fertilizer facility is equipped with extra bins

for storing basic products as well as specialty products such as Super U, MST and ESN; twin loadout hoppers,

300 ton per hour blending and more.

“We look forward to you ‘trying out’ our new system

this spring,” said Melnyk. “By far the fastest loading fertilizer plant in our marketplace.”

A true variety show at Scott Woods concert

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“COVID-19 was a real punch in the stomach to musicians across the country! But it’s time now to get back out there,” says touring entertainer, Scott Woods from Fergus, Ontario. The veteran fiddler had tours with his travelling show-band booked in 2020 across Canada, the USA and Europe. “All of that changed with the global pandemic.”

“The biggest challenge,” says Woods “is to get those folks back in the habit of doing things. After being told to stay home and do nothing for so long, many people have just become complacent and don’t even look for social activities. But as a society, we need that interaction – especially the seniors. Our show is the perfect fit.”

Scott Woods is a multiple winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest, the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition and

was named Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. In 2018, he was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association.

Scott’s shows encompass the values of yesteryear with the technology of today using state of the art sound and stage lighting with GoPro cameras and big-screen projection. A true variety show, not unlike Don Messer’s Jubilee, the Tommy Hunter Show or HeeHaw, the Scott Woods Band brings Canadian fiddle music, traditional country, gospel, dancing and lots of family-friendly humour to the stage. Costumes and antics including Scott’s famous trick fiddling, where he walks on a barrel and does a running somersault all while playing his fiddle.

Joining Scott on his brand new 2023 tour, is his sister, Kendra Norris. She is also a champion fiddler, plays accordion, piano and sings. Kendra is known for doing her tribute to ‘Cousin

Minnie Pearl.’

Playing drums, fiddle, singing and dancing is 18year old Leo Stock. Known as “Good Ole Spaghetti Legs,” Leo recently won the Canadian Open Step Dancing Championship and his feet go about a hundred miles-per-hour. Just watching Leo dance, is worth the price of admission! And you can see it all on the big screen, no matter where your seats are!

Backing everyone up is another champion fiddler, Germain Leduc. From Valleyfield, Quebec, Leduc not only plays fiddle but accompanies on piano and bass.

The show features lots of Canadian old time fiddle

tunes in the style of Don Messer, Al Cherny, and Graham Townsend but also Country music, including the Leroy Van Dyke hit – the Auctioneer. “You certainly don’t have to be a fiddle or country music fan to enjoy the show,” says Woods. “I try to build the show so there is always something different to see and hear and your emotions will vary from excited, happy and fun to serious, and even sad.”

The name of the new show for 2023 is Old Fashioned Hoedown, taken from the Gene Autry song by the same name. In the lyrics, it says “When lady luck gives you the throw down, and old-man worry

starts to mow down, there’s nothing like a good oldfashioned hoedown, to chase your blues away.” This was a fitting line for a show coming out of a 3-year global pandemic and lockdown. “The little things like going out for an evening of fun and entertainment is what we have been longing for and now is the time to get back out there and do it.”

Be sure to come and

enjoy some talented musicians playing real music on real instruments!

Most of the Scott Woods Shows are fundraising events for churches, charities and local community service organizations. Check out the tour schedule at scottwoods.ca or call toll free 1-855-ScottWoods (1855-726-8896) for more information and to reserve your tickets today!

Above: Ian Hockin (Neepawa Agro manager), Rob Melnyk (Agro Div. Manager), Tracy Wehrhahn( Petroleum Div. Manager) Murray Watson ( Propane and Lubricant Salesman) and Myles Boyce (Controller) cut the ribbon for the new cardlock at Neepawa.

Right: Ian Hockin, Rob Melnyk and Braden Koroscil officially open the new dry fertilizer plant at Neepawa.

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PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Manitoba enhances initiatives to protect water resources

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

The Manitoba government is advancing protection and support for water resources through a number of initiatives including enhancing the Lake Friendly Initiative and expanding watershed districts.

In collaboration with municipal partners, the Manitoba government is expanding its Watershed Districts Program to help enhance protections for Manitoba’s waterways and help further the goals of the new water management strategy, including the improvement of co-ordinated water management and governance across watersheds, basins and aquifers.

The Manitoba government has increased core funding by $265,000 to three watershed district expansions including:

• Northeast Red Watershed District to include the rural municipalities (RM) of St. Clements, Lac du Bonnet and Reynolds and expand the included area in the RMs of Brokenhead, Ste. Anne, Tache, and Springfield;

• Pembina Valley Watershed District to include portions of the RM of Roland; and

• Redboine Watershed District to include portions of the RMs of Roland and Macdonald. Watershed districts are partnerships between the Manitoba government and

Canada and Manitoba sign five year strategic agricultural initiative

local municipalities to protect, restore and manage water resources. Fourteen watershed districts are established under the authority of the Watershed Districts Act and are charged with developing and implementing programming to improve watershed health.

To read more about the Watershed Districts Program, visit www.manitobawatersheds.ca.

For more information on the Manitoba government’s new water management strategy, visit www.manitoba. ca/water.

Shawn Cabak is a Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist based out of Portage la Prairie. You can contact him at shawn. cabak@gov.mb.ca. or by phone: (204) 239-3353.

Be at peace with a lease

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

The federal Agriculture and Agri-Food and Manitoba Agriculture ministers announced $221 million for strategic agricultural initiatives in Manitoba under the new the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).

The Sustainable CAP is a five-year, $3.5-billion investment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that supports Canada’s agri-food and agriproducts sectors. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment that is cost-shared 60 per cent federally and 40 per cent provincially/territorially for programs that are designed and delivered by provinces and territories.

The Manitoba government has launched a suite of programs under the Sustainable CAP framework that will help the sector reach its full potential by expanding business opportunities, investing in sustain-

able practices throughout the sector, and strengthening resiliency of the entire food chain. These programs were developed through significant consultation with industry partners, who highlighted a number of priority areas, including research, innovation and market development, emergency preparedness and technology advancement.

The new Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program supports ecological goods and services by funding on-farm projects that remove carbon from the atmosphere to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible applicants include community pastures, agricultural Crown land forage lease-holders, First Nations and Métis communities and farmers outside of watershed district boundaries. The Sustainable CAP comes into effect April 1, and replaces the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Shawn Cabak is a Livestock and Forage Extension Specialist based out of Portage la Prairie. You can contact him at shawn.cabak@gov.mb.ca. or by phone: (204) 239-3353.

Understanding Canadian farmland rental rates

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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released an analysis of the rent-toprice ratio for cultivated farmland in Canada. The rent-to-price ratio is obtained by crossing cash rental rates and the Farmland Values Report data. A ratio trending lower suggests that cash rental rates are appreciating at a slower pace than land values. Conversely, an increase in the ratio indicates that rental rates are increasing faster than land values. This information can help producers make decisions around buying versus renting land.

The national rent-toprice ratio in 2022 was 2.55 per cent, compared to 2.5 per cent in 2021. In Saskatchewan and Alberta, there were slight year-over-year increases. The RP ratio increased to 3.1 per cent and 2.6 per cent respectively, while all other provinces saw decreases.

“There are several economic conditions that impact the cost of renting land in Canada. Land values, the availability of land and its quality can all drive the price to rent,” explains J.P. Gervais, FCC’s chief economist.

There is provincial fluctuation in cash rental rates and land values which creates a significant range in the minimum and maximum ratios for each province. The highend rent-to-price ratio is typically for land with the lowest value per acre in the province.

Around 40 per cent of Canadian farmland is

rented. Typically, renting is less expensive than purchasing and the lower the ratio, the better the renting option becomes. For young farmers and new entrants, renting is seen as a viable option to free up capital that would otherwise be tied up in purchasing and instead can be put towards financing options for other needs like machinery or inputs.

Another important consideration when deciding whether to buy or rent is understanding the relationship between rental rates and cropland revenues. Rental rates as a proportion of crop gross

revenues have declined since 2020, but crop input costs have increased significantly, putting pressures on profitability.

“Deciding whether to buy or rent is a strategic decision unique to each producer,” said Gervais. “There is a lot to consider, including interest rates, yields, commodity prices and input costs. Open communication and collaboration between landowners and renters

creates a quality, long-term relationship. Matched with a risk management plan and business strategy, producers have the building blocks for success.”

Understanding the rentto-price ratio can be a useful tool in helping producers plan, consider the economic conditions in their area and ultimately make calculated decisions for their operations.

By sharing agriculture economic knowledge and

forecasts, FCC provides solid insights and expertise to help those in the business of agriculture and food achieve their goals. For more economic insights and analysis, visit FCC Economics at fcc.ca/ Economics.

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Pictured is the average provincial rent-to-price ratio 2022 and 2021. British Columbia did not have enough lease data to produce a confident ratio

Invasive Species Awareness Week takes place in Manitoba

The Province of Manitoba has declared the last full week of April as Invasive Species Awareness Week. The Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association (MWSA) recognizes this week by highlighting just a few of the invasive plants considered to be a significant threat to the landscape of our province. Many of these invasive species are mistaken for wildflowers, but unlike native wildflowers, these species threaten agricultural productivity of both cultivated and non-cultivated land, as well as waterways and natural areas.

Tall Waterhemp

Waterhemp is native to the U.S. but was not considered a major agronomic problem until the 1980’s. Herbicide resistance and changing production systems, including more corn and soybean, reduced tillage and more reliance on herbicides for weed control, favored the “weediness” of this plant. This member of the pigweed (Amaranth) family can rapidly take over crop land and significantly decrease yields. The native habitat of waterhemp is wet, low-lying areas, but it

grows well in drier areas. It thrives in reduced tillage and no-till environments. Watch for patches to pop up along field edges or near field entrances, along ditches and waterways. The plant typically grows to 5-6 feet tall, with glossy, hairless and more elongated leaves compared to redroot or smooth pigweed. Waterhemp is well-adapted to warm growing temperatures and intense sunlight and is capable of producing up to a million seeds per plant that can germinate over the whole summer. Waterhemp has very tiny seed, (similar to red root pigweed seed), so it is easily transported in equipment, with water and by wildlife, and can be a contaminant in seed lots.

Removing small patches of waterhemp prior to seed set, and destroying the plants, is one of the most effective strategies to eradicate this weed. Tall waterhemp populations can be resistant to multiple herbicide groups, making it very hard to control this weed in field crops. Waterhemp samples in Manitoba have been tested and confirmed resistant to 3 herbicide groups. This has serious implications for local producers.

New populations have been discovered since it was first

detected in Manitoba in 2019, with confirmed presence in 16 municipalities as of 2022

Palmer’s Amaranth

Palmer’s Amaranth is an aggressive, invasive weed native to the desert regions of the southwest US and northern Mexico. It was accidentally introduced to other areas and has devastated crops in the South and Midwest US as it rapidly became herbicide resistant. With the ability to emerge all season, grow 2-3 inches per day and set seed over the entire season this highly invasive weed can drastically reduce crop yield. Infestations have slowly moved north through contaminated seed, equipment, animal feed and bedding and the digestive tract of wild birds. Palmer’s amaranth was first detected in North Dakota in 2018, and is spreading throughout the state. Considered to be the #1 weed in the US, this plant can grow at least 6-8 feet tall and produce one million seeds and heavy infestations can reduce soybean and corn yields by approximately 80-90%.

A member of the Amaranth family like redroot pigweed and tall waterhemp, Palmer’s amaranth can be difficult to distin-

guish from its cousins. Smoothstemmed like tall waterhemp, its leaves are a little wider, more like redroot pigweed, but can be distinguished by the long petiole (stem-like structure that attaches the leaf to the main stem). Petioles of Palmer amaranth are longer than the leaves, while its cousins have shorter petioles. Long, snaky seed heads that can be up to 2 feet long are a distinctive feature of Palmer’s amaranth. Identification is crucial, and removal of individual plants and small patches is critical to prevent this weed from establishing in our province. Two plants were found in Manitoba in 2021. A single plant was found in 2022 in the same area

Nodding thistle

Nodding thistle is an invasive species accidently introduced to Manitoba over 100 years ago as contaminant in forage seed. Nodding thistle grows as a biennial (two-year growth cycle), invading dry areas such as heavily grazed rangeland, coarse soils, etc. Its stalks and leaves have strong sharp spines which can injure livestock. Animals will avoid it and graze elsewhere, giving the plant a competitive advantage. Nodding thistle reproduces

only by seed. The first year the seedling will develop into a large flat rosette and will need to overwinter, then continue to grow to maturity the following growing season.

Usually, the rosettes require adequate snow cover to survive the winter, that’s why nodding thistle patches are generally found in ravines or bluffs within a pasture.

As seed is its only means of spread, the first step is to cut down the flowering stalks and destroy the seed heads. Later in the fall, once the rosettes have established, (late September) apply a broadleaf herbicide to prevent maturation and seed set the following year. Continue checking for and spraying new rosettes as they develop throughout the fall. This will provide you a head start on control for next year, but it’s still important in the spring to look for and treat any more rosettes that you may find before they start to form flowering stalks.

Nodding thistle is found primarily in Southwestern MB.

Editor’s note: the original article had to be edited to fit alotted space.

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Neepawa Lacrosse is up and running

New indoor league established to promote the sport to local youth

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Canada’s national sport has officially arrived in Neepawa. The newly established Neepawa Lacrosse Association (NLA) held a practice inside the Yellowhead Arena on Sunday. Apr. 23. In total, 54 players have registered for the youth (ages 4 to 15) program, which will teach and promote the national sport on a local level. In recent years, similar programs have also begun in Carberry and Brandon.

There are two styles of lacrosse most commonly played; Field (outdoor) and Box (indoor) Lacrosse. Neepawa Lacrosse will be focusing its program on the indoor style of play, which originated in Canada in the 1930s, and has become the most popular variation of the sport. It features two teams of five players and one goalie and is traditionally played on a hockey rink after the ice has been removed or covered.

Marla Boyd Steen is one of the facilitators for Neepawa Lacrosse. She said the idea of creating the program grew from her and other local family’s participation with Carberry’s Association.

“Last season, Whitney Gilbertson and I took our kids to Carberry to play. Our kids both loved it and we thought this would be a great addition to Neepawa. Last summer, we hosted three drop-in events, where people could try lacrosse, many for the first time. Fast forward a few months, [and] I contacted Manitoba Lacrosse in early January to see

what would be involved with starting our own association in Neepawa.” said Steen.

Steen added that the provincial governing body

was very receptive in helping Neepawa get its program up and running. She also thanked organizers in both Carberry and Brandon for help guiding

them through the process of starting something up close to home. As for the local response,

Steen said many families have been intrigued by the sport and asking questions about things such as equip -

ment requirements, rules of play and other basics of the sport.

Moving ahead, Steen said the next phrase of development would involve gradually working up to playing some exhibition games against teams from the Carberry and Brandon Associations.

A delegation from Neepawa has also been already been invited to a tournament in Winnipeg, set for May and a jamboree in Moosomin, SK that is scheduled for June.

Closer to home, Neepawa Lacrosse is looking into the purchase of additional required game equipment, such as a shot clock, for example.

Anyone interested in learning more about the sport or the local association can contact neepawalacrosse@outlook.com.

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The newly established Neepawa Lacrosse Association held a practice at the Yellowhead Arena on Sunday, Apr. 23. The program is for youth between the ages of 4 and 15 years old.

Sadie McIntosh wins silver at Fittest in Manitoba Crossfit competition

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Sadie McIntosh is one of the fittest in Manitoba and she has the medals and the muscles to prove it. The 21-year-old recently competed in the Fittest in Manitoba Circuit Training competition in Winnipeg. This CrossFit inspired event is a competition for athletes of all different skill levels (Novice, Intermediate, Rx and Masters 40+), which involves a variety of functional movements performed at high intensity.

McIntosh competed in the Intermediate (Women) Division and finished in second place overall for the category. Despite this being her first solo event, Sadie was just barely beaten by a competitor with three event wins and six top-5 finishes on their CrossFit resume.

Challenging yourself

Having focused on more team oriented circuit training competition previously, Mc-

Intosh was looking forward to seeing how she’d fare in an individual event. She told the Banner & Press she went into the competition with modest expectations.

“Really, there were no expectations from me on how things would play out. I just wanted to test myself, and that’s really what this sport is about,” stated McIntosh. “I wanted to see what potential I had, but it’s not really about you versus someone else. It’s you challenging yourself and I feel as though I was able to perform at a high level. I’m proud of what I was able to accomplish.”

McIntosh added that she likely will participate in solo events again in the future, though her focus right now is back to the team aspect of circuit training. She, along with other athletes from Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop will be competing in a CrossFit style event during the first weekend of May.

Neepawa’s Sadie McIntosh finished second overall in the Fittest In Manitoba Circuit Training Event, held in Winnipeg on Saturday, Apr. 22 and Sunday, Apr. 23

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Sadie McIntosh (on right) finished second overall in the Intermediate (Women) Division at the Fittest in Manitoba Circuit Training Competition in Winnipeg.

Carberry & Area Community Foundation hosts donor appreciation and grant presentation evening

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On Wednesday, April 12, Carberry & Area Community Foundation (CACF) invited their donors and spring 2023 grant recipients to a wine and cheese event at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 153 in Carberry.

At 7:15pm, a short program began, with an introduction of the board of directors, and expressions of appreciation to Community Foundation donors. Organizations who received grants from CACF this spring were presented with grant cheques, while saying a few words about their upcoming projects. The presentation also allowed time for CACF board members to share various ways to support the community through gift giving.

WCG-TV Carberry was in attendance for the program, and a recording

will be available to WCG central region subscribers.

Following the presentations, donors, grant recipients and the board of dir-

ectors enjoyed an evening of conversation and idea sharing.

Congratulations to the CACF spring grant re -

cipients: Brookdale Community Centre ~ Kitchen Dishware ~ $2,740.00

Carberry Collegiate

Check and mate!

Neepawa local takes first place at chess tournament

Lacrosse ~ High School Lacrosse Jerseys & Equipment ~ $1,500.00

Carberry North Cypress Public Library ~ Public

Water Bottle Filling Station ~ $2,825.00

Carberry North Cypress Public Library ~ Carberry Community Seed Library Cabinet ~ $350.00

Carberry Minor Ball ~ Equipment Upgrades ~ $2,000.00

Carberry Royals ~ Electronic Scoreboard in memory of Gladwyn Scott ~ $5,000.00

Carberry Plains Community Centre Pool ~ Lifeguard Chair ~ $1,333.00

The Seton Centre ~ Little Seton Park Walkway Repair ~ $1,290.00

Zipline Fundraising Committee ~ Safety Base Installation Costs ~ $3,000.00

To learn more about Carberry & Area Community Foundation, please visit our website carberrycommunityfoundation. com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @carberrycommunityfoundation

Gus Martin’s drill press

PHOTO COURTESY OF JON LUIGI PIDO

Neepawa’s Martin Josh Pido (pictured above) recently showcased his chessboard skills versus some impressive competition. Pido finished in first place in the Junior Division at the Spring King Chess Tournament in Brandon, MB. Congratulations to Pido on the victory. Pictured right: A close-up of the first place trophy.

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Representatives of Brookdale Community Centre, Carberry Collegiate LaCrosse, Carberry North Cypress Public Library, Carberry Minor Ball, the Carberry Royals, Carberry Plains Community Centre Pool, Seton Centre and Zipline Fundraising Committee were honoured by the receipt of grant funds from the CACF on Apr. 12.

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Pictured is Gus Martin standing beside an “Automatic Drill Press” he invented. The photo was taken at the C.N.R. roundhouse in Neepawa, circa 1927.

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34th Dance Show 2022-2023

Fri., May 5, 7pm; Sat., May 6, 1 pm, Strathclair Bend Theatre. Advance tickets sales begin Friday, March 31, 8:30 am. Call 204-867-2446.

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For Sale

2 Jeeps for sale $2,200 for 00' Cherokee, $1,500 91' Cherokee. Both Run, drive and has 4WD. Sold as is. 204-967-2515

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

For rent: Available May 1. Quiet Adults, No Children or pets, large modern open concept 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. Call 476-0678

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For Rent

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

For Sale or Rent

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

Obituary

Alice Unger

Alice Unger aka “Jackie” of Kelwood, Manitoba passed away March 8, 2023 at age 67 after a long battle with dementia. She died in Neepawa hospital surrounded by her friends and family.

Alice was born to parents Jake Kuip and Laurette Gauthier in St. Rose du lac, MB on March 15, 1955 and was raised on a dairy farm with her siblings Roland and Renée. At the tender age of 16 Alice graduated from Kelwood Collegiate in 1971 and completed her nursing diploma from Red River college in 1973 – one of the youngest people to graduate from the program.

Shawn George Willis (Smiley)

On April 21, 2023, in Brandon hospital, Shawn passed peacefully with his family surrounding him, holding his hand and admiring his strength.

Shawn was born February 17, 1959 in The Pas, Manitoba, 2nd born to Robert & Georgina Willis.

Shawn was predeceased by his Father Robert. He is survived by his Mother Georgina, Brothers Rob (Pat), Cam (Maxine), Sisters Margie (Barry) & Jen. Along with many Nieces and Nephews.

Shawn also leaves behind his Wife/Best Friend & Love of over 30 years Tracy (Bialas) Willis. His children, Sons Cory (Triss), Brennan (April) & Daughter Logan (Mike).

He was so very proud of all his grandchildren Harper, Rylee, Rylan, Harlee & Lachlan.

Shawn was a 4th Class Power Engineer and retired in September, 2020 from Neepawa Hospital/Country Meadows Personal Care Home. He was also General Manager of the Triple Leaf Alfalfa Plant here in Minnedosa for many years.

Shawn developed a love for the outdoors at a young age and passed that love on to his children. He was an avid fisherman and was always ready to tell you a fishing story. Shawn & Tracy had the most memorable sunflowers in town & a garden that showed their pride and joy for the outdoors. Their backyard is a beautiful haven for all types of songbirds and a perfect place for their beloved pets over the years. As well a welcoming space for all their family and friends.

Shawn was known as “Smiley” to all that knew him and could most certainly bring a smile to the face of anyone he talked to. He was a true friend to so many & his light will be truly missed.

As per Shawn’s wishes there will be no funeral service. A private family graveside gathering will be held at a later date.

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Livestock

Polled Hereford yearling bulls. Vern Kartanson. Minnedosa. 204-867-7315 or 204-867-2627

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.

Coming Events Wedding Announcement

Please join us for a bridal shower honoring Monique Toniak bride elect of Blayne Wareham on May 6, 23 at 2:00 - 4:00 at the Arts Forward building 293 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, MB. We ask that you please bring Monique your favorite recipe.

Thank you

Thank You

We would like to thank everyone for all the cards, letters, and phone calls after Alice’s passing. Thank you to palliative care for their caring and their generous support. Thank you to Country Meadows and Neepawa Hospital for their care and compassionate understanding. A special thank you to Rita Friesen for her daily visits and prayers. And a thank you for the baking received and for those visiting and sitting with Alice.

David and Roland

FRESH HOME BAKING

Every Saturday 9 am – 7 pm • starting May 13 Fresh Produce in Season

Prairie Home Selections (General Store)

2 km N. of hwy 16 on hwy 260

YOU’VE WRITTEN A WILL, BUT ARE YOUR DUCKS ALL IN A ROW?

Free Presentation by Joy Bowman May 1, 2023 at 1:00pm

Neepawa Library Mtg. Room PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Phone or text Bev: 204-841-0186

Sponsored by NARTA

Help Wanted

Alice nursed at McCreary hospital for over 20 years, and later in her career created and managed a professional care retirement centre. Although brief, her retirement consisted of shepherding a flock of sheep, fondly known as “her babies”. Alice was married to Dwayne Unger (now deceased) for 17 years and is survived by her two children Darren, Tanya and her grandson Ashton. She is also survived by her spouse and business partner David Koszman.

Comments from friends and family:

“Alice was a kind and gentle soul, who loved life, people and animals”.

“She was a strong, kind and independent woman that loved to reach out and help you with whatever you needed. She had lots of lessons to teach each of us and to know her was an amazing experience”.

“Alice was a brilliant, hardworking, caring person who cherished her family and her friendships. She was a beautiful person inside and out”.

Memorial for Alice to be held this summer, her ashes will be laid to rest in Riding Mountain cemetery.

Thank you

The family of Len Tyerman wish to express their deep appreciation to those who attended his celebration of life. Thanks for all the hugs, phone calls, cards, flowers, food to our homes and messages on the Tribute wall, they all mean so much. To those who made donations to his chosen charities, thank you. To Wendy Denbow and Donna Cymbalist for the beautiful service commemorating Len's life as he wished, thank you. To the Plumas Inn for serving Len's favorite meal and to Clarke's Funeral Home for their help and guidance, thank you. To Dr. G. Ong, the Neepawa and Gladstone Hospitals, Third Crossing Manor for their care, concern, friendship and compassion over the past three years, thank you all. God bless.

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

Office Assistant

Part-time/Casual Agassiz MLA Constituency Office - Gladstone

The part-time/casual office assistant will be responsible for general office duties, communicating with Agassiz constituents, directing inquiries, assist with organizing of constituency events and presentations, other duties may be assigned.

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Kelwood Legion on Saturday, April 22 to help us celebrate Ab. Thanks to all who gave us cards and memorial donations. Special thanks to the Legion staff to Anne and her staff at Cafe 37 and to Amanda and Mercedes Wiebe. You all helped us make it a perfect day, Ab would have loved it.

Kathy, Karol and families

1640 Quilts!!

Victoria’s Quilts, Neepawa would like to thank our donors in 2022 for enabling us to reach out to cancer patients in Manitoba. Since the Neepawa chapter’s inception in 2014, we have delivered more than 1640 quilts to help people in their journey with this disease. Without the support of these generous donors we would not be able to provide this service.

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation

• Big Grass Community Foundation • Brandon Area Community Foundation

Minnedosa Community Foundation

Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Royal Canadian Legion Carberry

• Winnipeg Community Foundation

• Rotary Club of Neepawa • Holland United Church • Rosie’s Pizza

• Royal Canadian Legion Neepawa • Minnedosa Order of the Eastern Star

Kinnette Club of Treherne • Plumas Lions Club • Gladstone Elks Club

Donations can be made to: Victoria’s Quilts Canada, Box 285, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0

“As communities we are blessed to have organizations like the Victoria’s Quilters that provide spiritual comfort and compassion to cancer patients.” – a quilt recipient and cancer survivor

For further information please contact: Jodie at 1-204-385-2469

To apply, please provide cover letter and resume by May 5, 2023, to:

Eileen Clarke, MLA for Agassiz Attn: Jodie P.O. Box 25, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 or Fax: 1-204-385-2477 or Email: agassizmla@outlook.com

Rolling River School Division

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

Maintenance Worker Plumber (Licensed Trades)

Full Time - Permanent

12 months per year

The school division has a central maintenance shop in Minnedosa, MB with 6.0 FTE Maintenance Workers (Licensed Trades and Unlicensed Trades) who maintain 12 schools and Division office and shop buildings.

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Support Staff Positions.

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

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

Starting wage is $16.43 with an increase following a successful 6-month probation period and benefit package included.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L 1S0

Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

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

Help Wanted Vehicles

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

The Rural Municipality of Lakeshore invites applications for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. This is a full-time position with duties to commence as soon as possible.

The Rural Municipality of Lakeshore is located within Manitoba’s scenic Parkland Region. Nestled between Riding Mountain National Park and Lake Manitoba, and along the shores of Lake Dauphin, this area is the perfect destination for outdoor adventure. With a population of 1,186, we have the villages of Ochre River and Rorketon within our boundaries as well as several beach communities located on the shores of Dauphin Lake and Lake Manitoba.

Under the direction of the CAO, the ACAO is responsible for the day-to-day operations in respect to overseeing finances, office staff, project implementation and delivery of services. We are a two-office municipality, and as such, some travel between the two may be required.

Candidates with the following credentials and skills will be given precedence:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a municipal office

• A CMMA designation or willingness to enroll in the program

• Strong financial and accounting knowledge including A/P, A/R and payroll

• Strong understanding of computers and Microsoft Office

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently but with a consultative, teamwork approach

The right candidate can expect a comprehensive salary and benefits package.

Applications should be forwarded to the CAO in person or by email to cao@rmoflakeshore.ca and will be accepted until noon, April 28, 2023.

Kevin Drewniak CMMA Chief Administrative Officer RM of Lakeshore

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a friendly and professional Receptionist to join our insurance office. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients, so excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. As a Receptionist, you will provide administrative support to our team and ensure that our office runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome clients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

• Answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate department or person.

• Maintain a clean and organized reception area.

• Process and manage client inquiries and requests.

• Provide administrative support to other staff members as needed.

• Receive and sort mail and deliveries.

• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience as a receptionist or in a customer service role.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other common office software.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.

If you are a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a supportive work environment. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. Position to start immediately.

Please submit resumes to Mitch Hutton at mhutton@gillandschmall.com

Land For Sale

In R.M of Alonsa

NE20-21-12w, NW20-21-12w, SE20-21-12w, NE17-21-12w

Pasture land with Fence around all four quarters in one block. For more information call 204-647-1880. Serious inquires only.

Notice

DUST CONTROL

Services

The Municipality of North Cypress-Langford will spray for dust control in front of residences starting at 200ft for a fee of $456.00 or $2.28/linear ft. Please phone 204-834-6600 to confirm your application and have payment submitted by May 12, 2023.

Include your name, legal description of land, and linear feet requested.

We reserve the right to grade through dust control sites if necessary

DUST CONTROL WILL NOT BE APPLIED UNLESS PAYMENT RECEIVED PRIOR TO APPLICATION

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

Keep up to date with our website at www.rmofnorthcypress.ca or Facebook page at Municipality Of North Cypress Langford

CYPRESS PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 77 being an AMENDMENT to the CYPRESS PLANNING DISTRICT

DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 67, as amended

HEARING LOCATION:

Cypress Planning District Office

122 Main Street, Carberry, Manitoba.

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Discover it in the classifieds!

invites applications for the position of Mechanic

The Beautiful Plains School Division is accepting applications for a licensed mechanic. The Division will require the successful applicant to become a certified school bus driver. This is a twelve month eight hours per day position. The Division offers a competitive wage rate, a pension plan and three weeks annual holidays to start. Applications outlining previous work experience, qualifications and three references are to be submitted by Noon, Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume and a minimum of three professional references to:

Warren Rainka

Transportation Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Tel: (204) 476-5009

Fax: (204) 476-5048

Email: wrainka@bpsd.mb.ca

See Division website for details on this position at www.beautifulplainssd.ca

Click on Job Postings or email bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca for a detailed ad.

Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.

The Division thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

DATE & TIME:

Thursday May 11th, 2023 at 7:15 pm

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 77:

A map amendment to re-designate an area of land in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

FROM: “AGRICUTURAL AREA”

TO: “RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA”

AREA AFFECTED BY BY-LAW NO. 77:

The map amendment is to apply to a 21.6 acre parcel of land along located PR 351 and south of PTH 1, east of Carberry in the District designated as AGRICULTURAL AREA and the map amendment is limited to the NE 1-11-13WPM

COMPOST PICKUP

The Town of Neepawa Public Works staff will begin spring compost pickup—leaves and yard waste in COMPOSTABLE (PAPER) BAGS ONLY and small/short bundles of branches.

Pickup will be Monday, May 1, 8 & 15, Tuesday, May 23 and Monday, May 29.

Please place your compost in a neat pile on the boulevard at the front of your property. You may take your own compost to the compost site, located on Hurrell Road, North of the cemetery and follow signage. Residents are reminded that household garbage is not allowed at the compost site and violators will be fined.

As per By‐Law No. 3166‐16, no person shall sweep, dump or otherwise deposit leaves, grass clippings, branches or any other li�er into any gu�er, boulevard, street, or other public place.

�enis Sa�ue�, C.E.T., Mana�e� of Ope�a�ons Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Ph. 204‐476‐7600 info@neepawa.ca | www.neepawa.ca

Tire

Coke, Pepsi etc. Call 306-221-5908

Tender

The Kelwood Village committee is tendering the position of Household Garbage and Recycling Pick Up

Pick up is required to be done once a week, preferably on Monday. Applicant must use their own vehicle. Pick up includes all private residences, all businesses, campground, mail shelter building and Lions Club gazebo.

The successful applicant is responsible to work with the landfill manager. Applications to be sent to:

Joey Poncsak, Box 68, Kelwood, MB. R0J 0Y0 Tender closes 15 May 2023.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites tenders for GRASS CUTTING for the 2023 season

Tenders will be received for grass cutting at the following locations:

Alonsa School Glenella School McCreary School École Laurier Ste. Rose School McCreary Bus Garage

Please tender separately for each location. Tenders are to be made on a per cut basis, including cut and trim per location. Please include a list of equipment that will be used, in your submittal. A performance bond may be required.

For further information regarding yard size and areas to be cut, contact the undersigned.

Tenders close: Noon Monday, May 8, 2023

Mark envelopes: GRASS CUTTING TENDER

Please send tenders to:

Stephen Oversby, Maintenance Supervisor

Turtle River School Division Box 309

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Phone: 204-835-2067(ext. 213)

Email: soversby@trsd.ca

*** The lowest, or any tender not necessarily accepted. ***

Auction Sales

DITCH MOWING TENDER

The Town of Neepawa invites tenders for  the mowing of ditches, right of ways and  various vacant proper�es for ���3.

Mowing’s to occur in the spring & fall  with �ming to be mutually agreed upon  between the successful contractor and the  Town of Neepawa. �t is an�cipated that  each complete mowing will take approx. 3  days.

Contractors must provide their own  equipment, fuel and are responsible for  their own repair and maintenance.  The  successful bidder will require proof of a  minimum of $1 million liability insurance.   Bidders must use the appropriate bid  sheet, which, along with a map of areas to  be mowed, can be viewed at neepawa.ca  under Town Office, Tenders, or can be  picked up at the Town of Neepawa  �dministra�on Office.

Sealed tenders must be received at the �own �dministra�on ��ce, 2�� �amilton Street in Neepawa, no later than Monday, May 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Denis Saquet, C.E.T., Mana�e� �� O�e�a��ns ����� �������� � ��e�a��ns�nee�a�a.�a

Classified ad deadline Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

Announcement

Letter: ‘Where is your conscience?’

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Do you not consider or care about all the various birds, the nests full of eggs, the young birds already hatched, the multitude of young animals (squirrels, rabbits,lynx,martins, etc), the deer, the elk, the moose calves that are going to be burned alive? Where is your conscience? How can you live with yourselves?

All your big fancy words such as “ecological conditions and grassland communities” are very empty and hollow when you picture the fire sweeping over all these defenceless birds and animals.

You people who are making these decisions and carrying them out appear to not have an ounce of common sense. What happened to “Help prevent forest fires, keep our forests green”? It would be much better for the Park and everything in it if you would just leave it alone. Nature has done a pretty good job for the past thousand years of taking care of the Park and will continue to do so in the future without your so-called help!

I expect a reply.

Very sincerely, Robert McRae Kelwood, MB

BP Museum history: The Neepawa Press

ONLINE

RANCH RETIREMENT AUCTION

#1 FOR WILFRED AND MARIE PAULE BRETECHER

EDDYSTONE, MB • SOFT CLOSE WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

First auction sale for well-established ranch and feedlot operation; also see on-line info for Auction #2 in mid-June. See preview dates in listing.

TRACTORS AND VEHICLES: 2010 JD 9530 4wd tractor, lots of options, exc cond; JD 2130 tractor w/loader, bucket, grapple, etc; Versatile 875 tractor, new motor/transmission, dual wheels, quad hydraulics; JD 1120 tractor, needs batteries; Flextrac Nodwell FN20, Ford 300 motor; 1988 Int S2600 truck, 16’ box, running cond; FARM, HAYING AND LIVESTOCK

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MB

From Ste Rose, MB- 17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet Road 2¼ miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595

For Sale Health

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595

EQUIPMENT: Wishek 36’ tandem disk, 26” smooth blades front/back; 40’ CCIL 204 deep tillers with mounted harrows; Rome hd 12’ breaking disc, tandem offset, 28” notched blades; 30’ Bourgault 5710 air drill, vg cond; 45’ Degelman 7645 land packer; LuckNow XLR 2820 feed wagon/shredder; Wilmar 500 fertilizer spreader, retractable roof; JD 568 round baler, wide pickup, 1000 pto; Vermeer 605 round baler, DCF wide pickup, net wrap, good cond; Sitrex 3-wheel rake; Salford/Valmar 8611 broadcaster/floater, etc; Schulte RS320 stone picker; quantity of grain bins with hopper bottoms; fuel tanks; LIVESTOCK, FENCING, ETC: quantities of heavy duty 30’x6’ corral panels and feed bunks 30’x44” with stem frame, belting; bale feeders; 12’ portable loading chute; quad-pull calf hauler; Tuff Livestock maternity pen; 250-bu creep feeder, walk-in panels; treated posts, multiple new rolls barbed wire, and much more!

FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/

loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker •

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler •

660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler •

18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big

18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big

See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call 2213 for more information on the equipment

See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call 2213 for more information on the equipment

Auction Service

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PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3

Phone (204) 629-2583 garton@inetlink.ca

543

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648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

An interior photo of the Neepawa Press, taken around 1912. The people named in this photo are Ross Robinson (lower left) and Alexander Dunlop, Neepawa Press founder (right). Alexander Dunlop was the publisher of the paper since its founding until 1930. Alexander Blake Dunlop took over as publisher after him, remaining in that position until 1946.

Thank

Feasibility studies to be started for new Gladstone Co-op expansion

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As for the choice of location, it was stated during the presentation that all other avenues were exhausted before coming upon the Gas-Bar property. It was also noted that there were no other feasible locations for a facility of this size to be built within the town limits.

Due to the facility being moved further away for the heart of Gladstone’s downtown, the Co-op would look at implementing a transportation shuttle to pick up those who are unable to drive.

Neepawa currently has a similar service for its food store located on Main Street East/Highway 16.

Feasibility studies will be started to determine the final square foot -

age, design plan and exterior finishings.

If this proposal does proceed, it would be one of the most expensive projects in the NeepawaGladstone Co-op’s history, with an estimated $10 million in total investment.

In his prepared statement to the community on the proposal, Co-op

general manager

Brian Hedley said

“We know Gladstone has been waiting their turn to see some improvement, especially with the grocery side of things, and we appreciate the patience and now hope that with the new shared information you understand the reason

why it’s taken some time.” Moving ahead, there was no timeline confirmed for any physical work to begin. The hope, however, is to get moving on the project as quickly as possible, once the proper pre-build consultations and required paperwork are looked after.

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A difficult road ahead for Neepawa’s budget

Tough decisions made related to road repair spending

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

When it comes to deciding what the priorities should be in budget spending, municipal leaders face some difficult choices each and every year. It’s a fine balance between spending what’s needed for maintenance/repairs and being able to actually afford it without passing an excessive tax increase down to the local ratepayer.

For Neepawa, that delicate balancing act in this year’s budget can be seen in our roads. The winter has been a rough one on many streets, as potholes and ruts are something many in the community are talking about. In the recently released financial plan, road construction (maintenance & new construction) has been cited as one of the “Planned development & purchase priorities for 2023.”

Neepawa’s general operating fund this year will be $19.2 million, a $2.3 million increase from 2022. The largest single bump in spending will be seen in Transportation Services, as it is growing from $6.1 million to $11.2 million. The reason for this nearly 84 per cent increase is partially related to roads upgrades and installation, primarily on the land surrounding the town’s new Health Centre.

Mayor Brian Hedley said there will have to be a heavy emphasis on the new roads, as opposed to the existing ones.

“There’ll be a few improvements in town [on existing streets]. But, unfortunately for the next few years, it’s not going to be as much as we’ve had in the past. We have over $6 million between ourselves and our partners to come up with for the hospital. So it’s not as fun budgeting when you have such a large amount of money to put away.”

Hedley added that he has heard from many citizens on the repair of existing

roads. He noted that for many of these streets, it’s not just as simple as a basic resurfacing.

“The problem is, that you can go and just resurface a road, no problem. But, we’re trying to improve water and sewer underneath, as we go. All we’d be doing is digging up a newly paved street, so the process is to try to

do the streets, do water and sewer [as one]. But, at $400,000 per block, there just isn’t enough money to go around for everything,” Hedley stated. “I know that there’s concern from the community. It can be done, but that means raising taxes a lot more and not everybody can handle that in this day and age.”

McPHAIL TRAVEL

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Carberry Drop -In Centre 132 Main Street at 4:30 p.m.

Let us help you plan your next Cruise, Sun, Escorted, Exclusive Holiday Free Admission • Refreshments • Door Prizes

Our Exciting lineup for 2023 & 2024 includes: Australia & New Zealand, River, Alaska & European cruises, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, New York, & New Orleans & Nashville Getaways, Long Stay Spain & Portugal & MORE.

To register email at info@travelmcphail.com or call 204-834-2114 or 1-800-442-0611

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Some temporary road repairs has started on many streets throughout Neepawa. More long term solutions, however, may be a ways away.

Asham Stompers entertain at Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival

Popular dance group, the Asham Stompers, performed at the McCreary Community Centre, during the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival on Apr. 15. In this photo, the Asham Stompers are performing jig and square dance routines.

A Special Evening In The Greenhouse

Friday, May 5 6 pm - 9 pm

We are excited to invite you to a special evening at Dalrymple’s Greenhouse!

Please join us for complimentary wine and cheese, coffee, juice, and tasty treats!

Relax and enjoy the flowers!

Come and see what’s new and get ideas. Staff will be here to help you with all your garden plans and questions.

We hope you enjoy this peaceful experience.

Regular hours commence Saturday May 6th, 2023 • 9am-7pm, (7 days a week) Customer appreciation day will be Saturday May 13, 2023 .

April 26 has been proclaimed Community Foundation

Day!

This annual day of celebration recognizes community foundations’ impact on community well-being, and the generosity of Manitobans.

North Norfolk Foundation

MacGregor, Manitoba

Helping keep new parents in the community by supporting the creation of a daycare centre.

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation

Neepawa, Manitoba

Creating community events and fostering connections with new Canadians.

Selkirk & District Community Foundation

Selkirk, Manitoba

Helping restore Netley Marsh and protect water quality for future generations.

These are just three of the 100s of projects supported annually by Manitoba’s community foundations. Our 57 community foundations are built by community, for community. Learn more: EndowMB.org

Endow Manitoba is an initiative of The Winnipeg Foundation.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER