August 25, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa gets funding increase for public safety

August meeting - Neepawa Town Council

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Town of Neepawa has received some positive news from Manitoba Justice, in relation to provincial funding. Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn has informed Council of a letter the municipality received in late July from the Provincial government department.

Manitoba Justice has told them that for 2023-2024, the amount of funding municipalities receive will increase. The Town of Neepawa will get an additional $299,937, a jump of 28 per cent. That brings Neepawa’s total funding to $818,120.

The money is distributed each year to communities to aid in their public safety strategy.

Synchyshyn said this unexpected increase will take some pressure off the Town, as it had to assist with the funding of new body cameras for officers and other equipment.

Boarding kennel suggested

A local citizen has asked Council about the establishment of a boarding kennel in the community. Blair Ferguson noted there is interest from many local pet owners on the establishment of a business that could look after their animals when they are away for extended periods. He noted other communities, such as Minnedosa and Erikson for example, already have a kennel in place.

Ferguson then asked council whether or not, that is something a municipality would pursue themselves and, if not, something they could assist a potential owner/operator in setting up.

Council noted the actual operation of that type of private enterprise does not fall under their scope of governance. They did, however, say that they would be open to working with anyone interested in opening that type of business to ensure they meet all the proper zoning and licensing requirements.

tenchuk reported the results of the Home Assistance and District (HAND) barbecue fundraiser, held on Monday, Aug. 14. The event was able to raise $1,981 from the sale of hotdogs and donations, while the 50/50 brought in $2,860 total, which was equally divided ($1,430) between HAND and the prize winner. All the proceeds from the barbecue go towards assisting with covering the costs of operation for HAND, which provides support services to seniors 55+ and persons with disabilities in their own homes as long as physically possible.

• Councillor Murray Parrott offered an update on meeting between the CAO and Neepawa and Area Planning District reviewed the North CypressLangford zoning by-laws. This review will impact Neepawa, as the town is enclosed on three sides by the R.M. Parrott stated there are about six pages of concerns were created in regard to compatibility in the zoning by-laws. He added this is something that is being worked on jointly to ensure it works out nicely, for both the Town and R.M. On a separate note, Parrott commended EDO Marilyn Crewe on the recently held Neepawa Children’s Business Fair.

• Councilor Yvonne Sisley commented on the tremendous success of the Glow Swim event at the Neepawa Swimming Pool. She stated well attended, as 170 children took part. The recreation barbecue was

little BALLERS program debuts in Neepawa

held on Aug. 1. Upcoming events include ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ on Oct. 12 and a babysitting course on Oct. 3 and the Co-op Fuel Good Day on Sept. 19, in support of Handi-Van.

• Councillor Jason Nadeau attended a board meeting for the Yellowhead Centre. He updated that the board has decided to maintain operation of the canteen. They had been examining leasing it to a third party to operate the service.

• Councillor Darryl Gerrard offered insight into some emergency repairs needed at the Beautiful Plains County Court House. He said there are concerns with one of the three air conditioner vents in the building. They are also looking into some short term fixes for heat, specifically the boiler system. Discussion are also underway on the 2024 budget for the building.

Manager of Operations

Denis Saquet informed council that progress is positive on conversion of the old RCMP building into a training centre for the Assiniboine Community College nursing program. Patching of the roads across the town is also on the go. As for the restoration of Park Lake, it is moving along. Residents are warned that this is a construction site and is dangerous for walking through. You are warned not to travel into the area where this work is being done.

The little BALLERS basketball program made its debut in Neepawa on Aug. 12 at 9:15 a.m. with a set of free sessions. The sessions were held at HMK and covered the age ranges from 10 months to 8 years. Top: One of the session participants is ready for action, paying careful attention in her one-on-one with owner and operator Chad Celaire. Above: Members of the little BALLERS crew. Owner Chad Celaire is pictured in the middle.

PHOTOS BY JON LUIGI PIDO

1973: Neepawa couple honoured before departure

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, August 24, 1898

Stewart Bros. have their new stable roofed and commenced business on Saturday.

100 years ago, Friday, August 24, 1923

Franklin: Freeman Bros. are again at work on their store at Springhill and expect to be open for business in the near future.

75 years ago, Thursday, August 26, 1948

The thundering echoes of a wild, roaring crowd which packed the Neepawa Sports Arena last July 31 are still dinning in the ears of Tony Evans, former provincial heavyweight wrestling champion and local promoter of boxing and wrestling.

The echoes have demanded a rematch between the two terrific heavyweight wrestlers from Winnipeg, Ole (Badma) Olend and rough, tough Len Edwards.

To silence the echoes, Tony announced Wednesday that he has signed the two bruisers for another wild struggle Sept. 18.

At least two families of Neepawa and district may look back upon Friday, Aug. 13 as their lucky day, having escaped serious injury or even death from the violent electric and rain storm which began in the wee hours of the morning and continued fitfully throughout the day.

Lightning cleaved in half the radio antenna on the home of Mr. and Mrs. Boxer Hole of Neepawa, sending its high voltage

down the lead wire, which was entirely consumed with the insulating rubber melted…

Ruby, wife of Alan Campbell, who farms between Neepawa and Franklin, has a slightly more personal acquaintanceship with lightning.

About to switch on the electric light, a sudden blinding blue flash and a twisting, numbing shock up the full length of her arm was Mrs. Campbell’s unpleasant experience. Her injuries were not serious, however.

50 years ago, Thursday, August 23, 1973

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Drysdale, Neepawa, received top honours in the fourth annual Flower and Vegetable Show sponsored by the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society.

McCreary: Mrs. Ethel Rinn of Portage passed away in the Portage hospital on Aug. 12, 1973. Mrs. Rinn taught school in McCreary for many years and a great number of our young men and women will have many happy memories of her.

About 150 people turned out to a farewell and social evening Monday, Aug. 13 in the Yellowhead Centre to honour Mr. and Mrs. Wally Millan, who are leaving Neepawa to make their home in Winnipeg. Mr. Millan was former owner of the Hamilton Hotel here and was an active member of the Neepawa and District Centennial Committee, the Lions Club and the Knights of Columbus, as well as devoting his time and energy to a number of other activities.

20 years ago, Monday, August 25, 2003

Laid-off workers at

Neepawa’s Springhill Farms hog processing plant may be back on the job next month.Gladstone’s airport has been renamed in honour of the man who helped spearhead its creation.

Galloway Field is named after George “Jordy” Galloway, who died at the age of 69 in 1981.

Born and raised in Gladstone, Galloway developed the airstrip in 1959 after receiving flight training in Portage la Prairie.

Eventually, hangars were constructed and the Gladstone Flying Club took flight in 1978. The club is still active today.

Amaranth School will remain open for at least another year, after Manitoba Education minister Ron Lemieux refused to waive the notice period for school closings.

Turtle River School Division already announced the closure of the Kindergarten to Grade 6 school, which was to take effect this fall.

Disclaimer: The information

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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.

Yet day by day the Lord also pours out his steadfast love upon me, and through the night I sing his songs and pray to God who gives me life.

Psalm 42:8 (The Living Bible)

Let the games begin!

The Neepawa Drop In Center at 310 Davidson St. is a great

Our Floor Curling & Floor Shuffle leagues start the week of September 11

To register for league play call

Monday Floor Curling-Rick Sanford at 476-5595

Tuesday Shuffle-Gayle Johnston at 841-3351

Wednesday Shuffle-Kay Kristjanson at 476-2842

Thursday Shuffle-Lil Haynes at 799-5454

Membership Fee - $30/year

Other questions call Loretta Free at 204 476-2666

Body was a vehicle services shop in Neepawa at one point. This ad had been placed in the Aug. 23, 1973 edition of The Press.

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and Mrs. Wally Millan were honoured on Aug. 13, 1973 before their departure to Winnipeg, where they sought to make a new home. Gerald Murray (right) presented them with an engraved silver tray on behalf of the Centennial Committee and Cecil Pittman, vice president of the Lions Club, also made a presentation. Music was provided by Walter, John and David Zeke, Victor Murray, Don Sawchuk and Elsie Bell.

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By Chad Carpenter

Starting the clean up…

Recipe for sustainable growth

It’s a well known fact that if something isn’t growing, it’s dying. It’s true for people, animals, businesses, organizations, cities, towns and municipalities. People and animals all eventually die, so that is a whole different discussion for another time and place. I am thinking this week more about businesses, organizations, cities, towns and municipalities.

I have lived a fair amount of rural Manitoba history and studied a lot more. Sustainable growth is essential or else decline and decay set in. The most common example is towns and villages. An old map of Manitoba will show countless numbers of towns and villages that no longer exist. Hundreds of old farms and farmsteads have also disappeared.

So, is there a solution?

I believe there is. In spite of the constraints that are placed on sustainable growth, there are a great many things that we can do. To not do them is both sad and a dereliction of duty, not to mention squandered opportunities.

But first let’s look at the things we can’t do much about. When it comes to banking, the credit institutions have always been lacking in enthusiasm for rural life, businesses and farms. Better now than decades ago, but still lacking in vision or willingness towards supporting sustainable growth.

Every family has a story or two about Great-grandpa going to the bank to borrow $200 for a new plow or mower and being turned down. My wife’s Dad was turned down by one or two banks but did eventually get a loan from the Bank of Nova Scotia in Virden. He became a loyal customer for 60 years and my wife is still a customer. Unfortunately, not too many Bank of Nova Scotia branches are in rural Manitoba to help rural folks with their aspira -

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tions.

Banks are one thing but governments and corporations are another. In many cases, corporations are rural Canada’s worst enemies. Some corporations are Ok, but most have only one goal in mind; that is to pay shareholders as large a dividend as possible and every quarter. Never mind if they have to distort their original purpose or screw over a small town, they often refuse to acknowledge their mission and needs.

Farm equipment and automobile companies come to mind, as many towns used to have dealerships but no longer. There is a huge move to centralization with companies and it’s blatant in government as well. Many little towns used to have Ag Department offices, full service hospitals and medical clinics but few remain.

So in spite of all the smothering of incentives by governments, corporations and banks, what can be done?

Towns, villages and municipalities need a plan and many don’t have one.

They all want to maintain or grow their populations and services but if you ask what the plan is, you may be met with scarce details or silence.

The first step is for the community and elected officials to take is realistically list the advantages. Most places will say they have friendly people, a rich history and great scenery. While those are all nice attributes, does the area have ample and good quality water. Is

there piped water available to land along with sewage services? Does the town or RM have a plan for development or do they even want development? Is there decent cell service and internet?

Once a plan, or at least a wellworded hope list, is in place, does the community have a way of approaching banks, developers and local residents about encouraging development. One thing for certain is that projects almost always cost more money and take way longer than expected.

All that said, every town, village and municipality should be looking at how to develop more housing. I have heard dozens of stories from people who want to move out of higher priced and congested areas to have a home that is in a quieter, more rural setting that is hopefully safer than a city.

There are hundreds of undeveloped lots in rural Manitoba and many unused farm houses and farmsteads that are begging for a new family to live there. How to bridge the gap between demand and completed home or acreage is a challenge that can’t be met by any one person but perhaps it can be reached by vision and planning.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

There are parts of the garden that are done for this season, and so I have started to tidy their spaces. This clean up does not compare with the task of reclaiming one’s life after a fire or a flood, and so I am certainly not complaining. What I am working at is simply preparing the soil for next year’s crops. I am a farmer, always believing in next year miracles!

Our yard and garden were affected by the summer hailstorm. The potatoes, exposed tomatoes, sand cherries and baskets of flowers looked pitiful in the days following the ice bath. The flowers took a deep breath and carried on, outdoing any early expectations. The vegetables, all soft vines, did not. Oh, we are harvesting produce from all these plants, but many are bruised and prone to rot. The apple tree which every years produces more apples than I can use or share, will have some apples, enough for a crisp or two, providing I cut out pock marks.

This late summer I have been struggling with accepting that even though there is less garden produce than I expected, I have enough to share. The green peppers, the cucumbers and tomatoes grow more than we can use. The peas- after I blocked the rabbit- produced an abundance of pods. We enjoyed several meals from the small patch, froze several cups of the green jewels, and I can’t count the number of times the patch was raided by grands and great grands! As were the berry patches. The golden raspberries have proven to be the favourite, but the reds disappeared totally as well. We had raspberries for desserts, for evening snacks, for sitting in the back yard and several pints made it into the freezer. The strawberries were entertainment, finding a few at every hunt, never enough to worry about, certainly enough to smile about.

The cabbage butterflies found my kohlrabi, however I got enough to satisfy my desires. The green beans were prolific, at one point getting away from me. We enjoyed several steamed beans with several meals and some got into the freezer as well. Beets were good, radishes spotty, and carrots slow. Corn and melons still in the queue!

I have removed the net from the raspberries, any fruit left can feed the birds. I have removed the cobbled together fence from around the pea patch, the rabbits can feast in peace. Corners of the yard have been trimmed and tidied.

When I think of the limited space I have in which to plant vegetables, I am truly grateful for all the fresh produce we enjoy, and share. It is with thankfulness that I slowly clean one patch and recognize that that soil will rest till spring. Today it was hauling the bean plants, some potato tops and sundry past their prime plants to the compost. My compost bin is close to full, the recipient of kitchen waste and some grass clippings, with a dosage of wood ashes. Every second year I supplement one raised bed with the product of that black bin.

It feels like fall, and it feels like fall has come early…

Strength in adversity, Part I

In every generation, someone somewhere has had to grapple with a serious and potentially life-threatening question: “How does one respond to a leader who has an overly inflated view of his or her own significance?” That question confronted the Old Testament prophet Daniel and three of his friends.

Each of the leaders with whom they had to deal was the most powerful person in his lifetime. First of the two was Nebuchadnezzar, King (actually Emperor) of ancient Babylonia. From his capital city (Babylon), he marched his armies westward from the Persian Gulf to the headwaters of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Then he turned to the south. He overran the ancient Assyrian Empire and obliterated its once powerful capital city of Nineveh; leaving nothing of value behind.

From there, Nebuchadnezzar and his armies marched to their real target-what was left of the kingdom of ancient Israel. He came prepared. He knew that Israel’s armies had soundly defeated ar-

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mies many times larger than they were; and this Babylonian king, whose ego was as big as his empire, was determined not to lose to a country whose people and whose God he considered to be vastly inferior to his own. And he didn’t.

Nebuchadnezzar won; but not because he had a superior army or a better military strategy than those who had previously attacked Jerusalem and lost. He won because Israel’s God had withdrawn his hand of protection from them and allowed the Babylonians to conquer them as punishment for their sins. Nebuchadnezzar would learn soon enough that he wasn’t nearly as big, strong or important as he thought he was. And those God used to help teach him that lesson were Daniel and his three friends.

Nebuchadnezzar was

no dummy. Whenever he conquered a nation, he captured young men in whom he saw unlimited potential and took them back to Babylon. They were given Babylon’s finest accommodation, fed the best food (the same as the king ate) and enrolled in the finest Babylonian university. Once their training was complete, they would assume prominent leadership roles in the empire.

But to do that, they would have to renounce all previous loyalties to their families, to their country and to their gods. That test came after one of Nebuchadnezzar’s many prophetic visions. It foretold the coming of five great world empires; of which Babylon was the first. It would not last forever; and that upset Nebuchadnezzar.

So he ordered that a huge golden image of (guess who) himself be produced.

The ladies of the diamond

Then he summoned all of his government officials to come to its dedication. They came. They were told that when the band started playing music, they were to bow down and worship the statue. All but three did as ordered. They were Daniel’s three friends.

They understood, probably better than Nebuchadnezzar himself, that the real issue wasn’t whether or not these officials were loyal to Nebuchadnezzar. They were. But were they prepared to acknowledge this king as their supreme being (god)? And were they prepared to adopt his vision for Babylonia as their vision; even if it meant that they also had to forsake their god, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and worship this king who had made himself a god and demanded their worship and allegiance?

That was the real issue; and when confronted with that question, Daniel’s three friends said: “No, we are not.” Next week, we will explore this issue further and see how faith in God gives people the strength they need to face all forms of adversity.

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A special thank you to the teachers who gave up part of their summer to foster music, drama and good fun at the ArtsForward summer arts camp. Also thanks to the 25 students who provided the community with a great musical production on the last day. We laughed, we cried and we all came away happy.

Kathleen Guillas

Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community?

Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073

What is Neepawa’s premium on water safety?

I was recently made aware of a letter penned by the staff of the Neepawa Pool. The letter requested that the Town of Neepawa consider increasing their wages, as the Neepawa lifeguards are some of the lowest paid in the province. The letter highlighted that when Manitoba’s minimum wage increases in October, Neepawa’s lifeguards will make a mere 47 cents above minimum wage. I write this letter to ask the citizens of Neepawa, is this the premium we put on life? Do you think that a person who is legally responsible for the safety and well-being of your child, who has taken several hours of training on rescue and resuscitation techniques, is worth only 47 cents more than someone working an unskilled job? I was once a competitive swimmer and travelled to both indoor and outdoor pools across several provinces and not once did I see a staff with more concern about cleanliness, dedication and work ethic than those in Neepawa. Yet, the Town fails to compensate these lifeguards for their dedication, professionalism and most importantly, their lifesaving knowledge. The pool staff are young students; however, they take on far more responsibility than their peers. I ask, if the premium for the challenges faced by lifeguards is only 47 cents, where is the incentive for other young people to take on such responsibility?

As students, many on the pool staff face the enormous tuition bills that come with post-secondary enrollment. The current wages paid by the Town, come nowhere close to what is needed to cover tuition costs, even with additional government funding. I was a lifeguard in Neepawa for three summers, and in 2021, I resigned. I am compensated far greater working part-time elsewhere, than full-time at the pool. The Neepawa pool staff are smart, and dedicated individuals; they are highly employable and carry many transferable skills and could easily gain employment elsewhere. If the Town fails to compensate them appropriately, there will come a day when Neepawa will not have enough lifeguards to sustain the operation of the pool. Families will be forced to commute over 70 km (round trip) for swimming lessons, campground reservations will severely decline, as many reservations involve children using the pool for lessons and public swim; and Neepawa will see a significant decrease in visitors during the summer months.

If the Town of Neepawa can budget for a new water slide, and build new tennis courts, but lacks the funds to pay their lifeguards what they’re worth, the Town of Neepawa won’t be able to point to unwillingness to work, or lack of aspiring young people when there is no one employed at the pool. The Mayor and Council will learn that the premium on responsibility, water

far greater than 47 cents.

Bryce Kwiatkowski Arden, MB

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PHOTO COURTESY OF RICK SPARLING

This picture, submitted by Rick Sparling, features the 1967 Wellwood Pats ladies softball team. The players were from the Brookdale/Wellwood area. Back row: Margaret Grant (Ferns), Kay McPhess, Anne McIntosh (Strain), Muriel McInnon (Thorn) and Anne Schick (McBurney). Front row: Olive Titus, Winnie Titus (Lee), Jean Caldwell (Vopni-Thomas), Norma Humeston (Cork) and Ilene Graham (Currie). Special thanks to Teresa Parker of the R.M. of North Cypress-Langford for the assistance in confirming the year.

out of helen’s kitchen

Helen Drysdale RCMP Report: Grandparent scam starting to make a comeback

Repeats

Today’s first four recipes are repeats that people have asked to be reprinted, as they misplaced the one that they had cut out of the paper. These recipes will help with the excess produce from the gardens. The fifth recipe is a unique “Faux Pineapple.” It is good to eat straight out of the jar as fruit or use as a substitute for pineapple in pineapple recipes.

Frozen cucumber salad

2 cups sugar (I used only 1 1/4 cups)

1 cup white vinegar

2 tsp. pickling salt

2 tsp. celery seed

7 cups sliced peeled cucumbers

1 cup sliced onions

1 red pepper, thinly sliced

In a large bowl combine sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed. Stir in the vegetables. Let stand overnight. Put the vegetables and brine in freezer containers and freeze. Thaw in the fridge for several hours or overnight before serving.

Sharon’s absolutely delicious refrigerator beet pickles

12 cups cooked sliced beets

1 cup sliced onions

3 cups white sugar

2 cups vinegar

2 Tbsp. pickling salt

2 tsp. celery seed

2 tsp. mustard seeds

2 tsp. turmeric

2 tsp. dry mustard

Place vegetables in an ice cream pail. Combine the remaining ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Pour hot syrup over sliced vegetables. Cool and keep in the refrigerator. This recipe keeps well all winter if they should last that long.

Baked apple slices

Submitted Scruce Plains RCMP

The Spruce Plains RCMP have been seeing an increase in the number of fraud related occurrences. There are people who are looking to scam you out of your hard earned money. Quite frequently these people are preying on the older community members. To protect yourself from falling victim to these scams, we encourage everyone to go on line to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

The Grandparent Scam

ably a scam. If someone is sending you thousands of dollars and asking you to convert it into another type of currency, it’s likely you are laundering money that was stolen in a crime. If you feel like you’re being scammed please call the Police. The Neepawa RCMP Detachment non emergency line is 204476-7340. This line is for non emergencies and will be answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For all emergencies please call 911 or 204-476-7338.

Speeder of the month

Last week, we received a report of a man uttering threats and pointing a firearm. We arrested the suspect and obtained a search warrant for his property and seized three firearms.

On Aug. 11, the Spruce Plains RCMP were advised of a stolen vehicle involved in an armed robbery in Amaranth. Officers spotted the suspect vehicle in the R.M. of GlenellaLansdowne. A pursuit was initiated travelling 18 miles before apprehending the two suspects.

6-7 medium apples

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

Peel and slice apples. Combine apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; stir until the apples are fully coated. Place in a casserole dish with a cover. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Remove the cover and stir the mixture. Bake, uncovered, until the apples are tender and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Not only do they taste amazing, this recipe transforms tomatoes into the perfect side dish.

Baked cheesy tomatoes

4 tomatoes, cut in halves, crosswise

1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper

1 clove garlic, minced

1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

4 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on a baking pan that has been lightly greased. Salt and pepper the tops. Sprinkle minced garlic, onion and parsley evenly over the tomatoes. Sprinkle the cheese over the tomatoes. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for about 15 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned. Remove from baking dish and sprinkle fresh basil over the tomatoes. Serve.

2 Tbsp. finely diced onion

What is more abundant than zucchini at this time of the year? Especially those zucchinis that became giant overnight! Canning zucchini in pineapple juice is a unique way to preserve zucchini. To safely can this zucchini make sure to use all the amount of lemon juice. You must use canned, unsweetened pineapple juice and not juice made from frozen concentrate, and you must use bottled lemon juice and not freshly squeezed. The added acidity in this recipes makes it safe for water bath canning. I have made several batches and it keeps its shape in the liquid and the zucchini absorbed the pineapple taste. Very delicious.

Zucchini pineapple

16 cups cubed or shredded zucchini

6 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice

3 cups sugar or less to taste

Sterilize 8-9 pint jars. Peel zucchini, remove the seeds and either cut into 1 inch cubes or shred. I prefer mine cut into cubes and I used less sugar and it tastes fine. In a large stainless steel pot combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. While the zucchini is simmering put your canner on to heat with the water. When zucchini has cooked its 20 minutes, fill jars with hot mixture and cooking liquid leaving a 1/2” headspace. Remove air bubbles using a butter knife. Wipe jar rims clean with a wet paper towel. Put the lids and rings on the filled jars and tighten. Place the jars in the hot water in the canner making sure that the water covers each of the jars by 2 inches. Put the lid on the canner and bring to a boil over high heat. Start your timer once the water is back to a hard boil. It must remain at a rolling boil during the entire processing time of 20 minutes. Remove the jars and place them on the tea towel and cover with another tea towel and leave overnight to cool. Store in a cool place.

These frauds involve vulnerable elderly persons being exploited for cash when falling victim to anonymous phone calls claiming their grandchildren were in police custody and required bail money. Essentially, someone posing as a lawyer is calling seniors stating that their grandchild or child has been arrested and requires bail money. They request thousands of dollars. The victim is instructed not to speak to anyone as there is a publication ban on the file. Some basic rules you could follow to protect yourself. If something sounds too good to be true it likely is. If someone you never met before is asking you to send thousands of dollars to them, it’s prob -

On July 29, a resident of Winnipeg was pulled over on Highway 16 in the R.M. of North CypressLangford speeding 172km/ hr. The fine for that is $992. When persons are speeding at such high rates of speed a serious offence notice is issued. This notice compels the person to have a Hearing with MPI Driver Fitness who will determine if your licence is Suspended or cancelled.

During the month of July, we responded to 434 occurrences in the Spruce Plains Area. The last few weeks we took four impaired drivers off the road. One of which was during a check-stop by Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa.

Did you know that the Police have the authority to put everyone on a roadside screening device?

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On Aug. 15, the Spruce Plains RCMP received information that Robert Johnson (45) was released from Jail on Bail with various conditions.

Robert Johnson was involved in a pursuit a week earlier where his vehicle tires were spiked just outside of the Town of Neepawa. Not long after that we received the information that he was back in Neepawa. The Spruce Plains RCMP found Johnson breaching his court ordered conditions, he was arrested and sent back to Jail.

Kelwood Fair Light Horse show results

By Allison Gilmore

Submitted

At the Kelwood Fair on Aug. 19, there was a much larger number of horses this year, with 65 horses registered for the day. The show began at 9:00 a.m. with the showmanship classes.

1a Senior showmanship

1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Leana Unger.

1b Junior showmanship 13-18 yrs

1st Makenna Sumner, 2nd Shirley Johnson, 3rd Meadow Parthenay, 4th Lola Parthenay.

1c Junior showmanship 12 and under

1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Lucy Lee Panarowski, 3rd Jessie Clark, 4th Ryder Lee Muir.

1d Junior showmanship 8 and under

1st Mya Clark, 2nd Harper Dunning, 3rd Kinsley Skubovius.

Yearling and 2 year old filly, gelding or stallion

1st Geralea DeJaegher, 2nd Danica Poettcker.

Registered Welsh pony mare, gelding or stallion

1st Shirley Johnson, 2nd Makayla Allan, 3rd Ryder Lee Muir, 4th Taylor Allan .

Miniature Horse, mare, gelding or stallion, any age

1st Mary Lou Klassen, 2nd Quinn Dunning, 3rd Jessie Clark, 4th Mya Clark.

Registered Quarter Horse mare, gelding or stallion

1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Meadow Parthenay, 3rd Geralea DeJaegher, 4th Lisa Coffey.

Mare or gelding over 14.2

1st Lola Parthenay, 2nd Charleigh Carefoot, 3rd Sandi Barschewsky, 4th Ava Raddysh.

Pony mare or gelding under 14.2

1st Lucy Lee Penarowski, 2nd Shirley Johnson, 3rd Kadee Barschewsky, 4th Skyla Birss.

Lead Line (7 & under)

1st Harper Dunning, 2nd Karen Clark, 3rd Timothy Clark, 4th Taylor Jury.

Walk and Trot (pony ridden by child 10 & under)

1st Quinn Dunning, 2nd Laine Jury.

Best Boy/Girl Rider $ 100 CJ Stewart Memorial Award 12 & under, Sponsored by Don and Wendy Thiessen

1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Lucy Lee Penarowski, 3rd Ryder Lee Muir, 4th Kierston MacCarthy.

Fern Stewart Memorial

Costume Class (16 & under)

Sponsored by Duane Stewart

1st Kendra Ott, 2nd Kadee Barschewsky, 3rd Taylor and Brooklyn Jury, 4th Laine Jury.

Saddle pony 14.2/under English tack

1st Kadee Barschewsky 2nd Taylor Allan 3rd Kierston MacCarthy

Saddle horse over 14.2

English tack

1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Sydney Gerelus, 3rd Kendra Ott, 4th Sandi Barschewsky.

Saddle pony under 14.2

Western tack

1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Ryder Lee Muir, 3rd Shirley Johnson 4th Meadow Parthenay.

Saddle horse, over 14.2

Western tack

There were 18 competitors is this class

1st Geralea DeJaegher, 2nd Brandi Matheson, 3rd Sidney Gerelus, 4th Lynn Coffey.

4-H Stock seat, Junior, 13 & under

1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Charleigh Carefoot, 3rd Mya Clark, 4th Ryder Lee Muir.

4-H Stock seat, Senior 14 & over

1st Makenna Sumner, 2nd Sydney Gerelus, 3rd Shirley Johnson.

Western Pleasure Stake

(Sponsored by Dave Benson/ Dave’s Septic Service)

15 competitors in this class: 1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Geralea DeJaegher, 3rd Lynn Coffey, 4th Sandi Barschewsky.

Matched Pairs (horses or ponies, English or Western)

1st Lola & Meadow Parthenay, 2nd Taylor & Makayla Allan 3rd Skyla Briss & Hallee Scott, 4th Kadee & Sandi Barschewsky.

Family Riding (two or more members of a family)

1st Josie Paradis, Lola & Meadow Parthenay, 2nd Taylor & Makayla Allan 3rd Kadee & Sandi Barschewsky

4th Harper, Quinn & Wayne Dunning.

MGRA EVENTS

Western Pleasure Pee Wee

12 competitors. 1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Hallee Scott, 3rd Ava Raddysh 4th Esme Pinette.

Western Pleasure Junior

8 competitors. 1st Sydney Gerelus, 2nd Mackenna Sumner, 3rd Lola Parthenay, 4th Josie Paradis.

Western Pleasure Senior

1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Lynn Coffey, 3rd Sandi Barschewsky, 4th Geralea DeJaegher.

Reining: Pee Wee

1st Kadee Barschewsky, 2nd Rebekah Thiessen, 3rd Hallee Scott.

Reining: Junior

1st Meadow Parthenay, 2nd Sydney Gerelus, 3rd Lola Parthenay.

Reining: Senior

1st Brandi Matheson, 2nd Geralea DeJaegher, 3rd Sandi Barschewsky, 4th Geralea DeJaegher (second horse).

Pole Bending: Pee Wee 17 competitors. 1st Rebekah Thiessen, 2nd Ava Raddysh, 3rd Kadee Barschewsky, 4th Esme Pinette.

Pole Bending: Junior 12 competitors. 1st Maizy Scott, 2nd Lola Parthenay, 3rd Sydney Gerelus, 4th Emily Thiessen.

Pole Bending: Senior

1st Lisa Coffey, 2nd Brandi Matheson, 3rd Geralea DeJaegher, 4th Geralea DeJaegher (2nd horse).

Barrel Racing: Pee Wee 18 competitors. 1st Rebekah Thiessen, 2nd Ryder Lee Muir, 3rd Kadee Barschewsky, 4th Macey Rank

Barrel Racing: Junior

1st Meadow Parthenay, 2nd Sydney Gerelus, 3rd Lola Parthenay, 4th Skyla Birss.

Barrel Racing: Senior 1st Geralea DeJaegher, 2nd Brandi Matheson, 3rd Lisa Coffey, 4th Geralea DeJaegher (2nd horse).

Kelwood Ag Society Barrel Racing Stake $300 & Entry fees paid out: 19 competitors

1st Lola Parthenay, 2nd Rebekah Thiessen, 3rd Maizy Scott, 4th Geralea DeJaegher.

Pictures from the Kelwood Fair, as well as the Harvest Sun Music Fest can be seen on Page 9.

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Maker’s Market makes its mark

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The results are in for this year’s edition of the Riverbend Maker’s Market in Neepawa. Organizers of the annual artisan showcase, report that there were just over 500 attendees for the 2023 event, which was staged on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.

Of that number, 34 per cent of the total shoppers who attended over the course of the two days identified as being from outside of Neepawa and the surrounding area. As well, 6.6 per cent of people who attended the Market stated they were from out of province.

Co-organizer and Neepawa Tourism board mem-

ber Jaclyn Farough said that they are happy with the variety these results showcase, as the Market’s main goal is to bring in new people, and thus new spending into the community.

As for the response from shoppers and vendors, Farough said it’s been a lot of positive comments.

“People were happy with the variety of vendors this year, there were not a lot of similar products. It was easy to shop and people were able to spend more time at each vendor. Food trucks are something people would like to see more of,” noted Farough. “As for new merchants, they enjoyed their experience and the sense of community we created within the event, and this was also a comment from

Neepawa DQ serves up ice cream and miracles

some returning vendors as well. More vendors in attendance was another comment, and we definitely plan on increasing our vendor reach for 2024.

Next for the organizers of the Maker’s Market will be finalizing the financial results from the weekend. Money is brought in from admissions, with a portion going towards a notable community based project or program. For the first two years, a combined $8,500 has been raised and donated to the Town of Neepawa’s Community Pool upgrades. For this year, Neepawa Tourism has selected the ArtsForward Cultural Centre as its beneficiary of all the admission proceeds.

Another Miracle Treat day has come and gone! Always a particularly busy time of year for the Neepawa Dairy Queen, it was a typical “all hands on deck” scenario, with staff hard at work serving up ice cream to supportive customers for a worthy cause. Proceeds raised support the Children’s Miracle Network. Staff had a goal to raise $14,000. This year’s total came to $14,260.16, with approximately 40 businesses participating alongside the community.

Pictured: A group shot of some of the Dairy Queen team on Miracle Treat Day.

Gee, I sure could use a vacation!

PHOTO BY MINERO STUDIOS

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Theatre camp students at ArtsForward put all their skills on display last week Friday for their half hour performance entitled “I Need a Vacation!”. The performance included singing, dancing and acting. A full crowd was present to enjoy their performance. Teachers for the class were Sylvie Tominiko, Angie Weisgerber, Allison Bailey and Meaghan Peters Studio.

A fun day in Kelwood at the Agricultural Fair

It was a full day of activities at the annual Kelwood Agricultural Fair on Aug. 19. There were a variety of agricultural events at the fair, such as those pictured here, as well as a parade. Pictured top right: One of a selection of flower arrangements that were on display during the fair. Bottom right: One of the parade entries, decorated with gold and blue tinsel and streamers. Results for the events can be found on Page 7

Musical magic at Harvest Sun

The Harvest Sun Music Festival was a place to be on Aug. 19 and 20.

Above:Alana Levandoski (Mediatrix) of Kelwood held the world debut of her new collection of songs titled Cianalas Tãsknoto, which means longing or homesick. Levandoski and her accompanying band received a standing ovation for the enchanting performance.

Pictured right: Jillian O’Donnell’s daughter Lennon Coronado is just three years old but she gleefully enjoyed Al Simmons show at Harvest Sun Music Festival. Top right: These bluegrass artists from Winnipeg (the Stanley Country Cut-ups) had the Harvest Sun Music Festival audience toes tapping. Bottom right: Oliver and Francis Porteous, of Kelwood, were among the many featured musical talents at the festival.

PHOTOS BY DIANE WARNER

PHOTO BY KEN WADDELL

PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

PHOTO BY KEN WADDELL

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

PHOTO BY KEN WADDELL

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Canadian Cattle Markets

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

In early August Canfax reported deferred cattle sales for the fall based off of internet and satellite sales of over $4.00 per pound. Steer calves in Alberta weighing 490 lb were priced at $4.10/ lb for September delivery while steers weighing 475 lb reached $4.25/lb for October. Saskatchewan steers weighing 625 lb for October delivery hit $3.71/ lb. in the most recent report 550 lb steers in Alberta sold for $3.97/lb for September delivery.

Even though calves most likely won’t be this high on average when the peak run occurs in the fall (affected by grain prices, cattle futures, Cdn $, cattle inventory, truck availability etc) it is positive to see these strong prices at this time of year. For one deferred delivery

Alberta/Saskatchewan cattle on feed

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

option check out the TEAM website. teamauctionsales. com/about.aspx Commissions are comparable to auction marts and there is no fee for passing cattle that don’t sell.

Canfax is projecting yearling steers in the fall in Alberta weighing 850 lb could be worth $3.32-$3.40/ lb based off of US feeder futures around $2.52-2.54, a Canadian dollar at $0.75 and a basis ranging from minus eight to plus two cents/lb. Fats have backed off of earlier highs (part of the summer slump) and are in the $2.33-2.34/lb range. Alberta cull cows are also down but are still $1.47 for D2’s and $1.31 for D3’s

For more information contact the Manitoba Agriculture office in Portage at 204-239-3353 or shawn.cabak@gov. mb.ca

The August cattle on feed report is less positive for the cattle feeding sector in western Canada. Cattle on feed inventories are seasonally declining but at a much slower rate than normal due to elevated drought placements. August first cattle on feed inventories were reported at 848,000 head, five percent lower than last year. During the third quarter, packers usually add additional Saturday shifts to the work week schedule, however that has not been the case this year. Fed cattle marketings were one percent lower than last year and is the smallest July marketing volume since 2018. Dry conditions across parts of the Prairies continue to move cattle into feedlots earlier than normal. In some of the worst areas, calves are already being weaned off the cow and sent to market.

U.S. cattle herd at a 52 year low

By Shawn Cabak Manitoba Agriculture

U.S. farmers are raising the fewest beef cows since at least 1971, government data released recently showed as drought conditions shrank herds, likely boosting costs for meatpackers that slaughter the animals into steak and hamburgers.

There were 29.4 million beef cows as of July 1, down 2.6 per cent from a year earlier, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a biannual report. It was the smallest herd for that date since the government began keeping the records 52 years ago and reflected a fifth year of declining beef cow numbers.

Annual records of the herd size as of Jan. 1 go back farther, and the number of beef cows at the start of this year was the lowest since 1962 at 28.9 million head. Ranchers have increasingly sent cows to slaughter as dry weather reduced the amount of pasture available for grazing.

Tight supplies mean meat processors like Tyson Foods, Cargill and JBS will pay elevated prices for cattle until producers start the lengthy process of rebuilding the herd.

The USDA, in a separate report, said producers

placed 1.68 million cattle in feedlots in June to fatten them for slaughter, up three per cent from 2022. Analysts, on average, had expected placements to decline 1.6 per cent from last year.

Moisture has been spotty and feed/ forage prices have advanced back to levels seen in 2021 out west. With record high feeder cattle prices and feed grain prices strengthening in July, some smaller feedlots that would normally retain their grass cattle and finish them have

opted to sell them. Feedlot placements for the month of July totaled just over 95,000 head, 56 per cent larger than last year. For the month of July placements of calves and light weight stockers less than 700 lbs were 32 per cent larger than last year, while heavier placements over 700

lbs were up 61 per cent. Fed cattle prices historically rally towards the end of the year. With a rather large jump in heavier weight feedlot placements over the past couple of months this could take some of the shine off the December fed market.

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Historic Newton barn soon to be replaced

By Ken Waddell Farmers’ Advocate

The old Ontario style barn on the Newton farm has a long history. According to Murray Newton, who is the second of four generations to have now lived on the farm located just south of Hwy. 16, “The farm was originally owned by George Little and we believe he built the house in 1908 and the barn in 1912.”

The Newton family came to the Neepawa area in 1957 from Kelwood. It was owned by Jim Sinclair when Murray’s Dad, Robert (Bob) purchased the farm in 1957. According to Murray, “The lumber and posts for the barn came from the Riding Mountains. We understand that the carpenter that built the barn hewed the timbers in the winter and when the barn was

raised in the summer only one timber did not fit. The structure was all post and beam construction and was held together using 1 inch diameter wood pins.

The story of the barn raising was related to Robert Newton by Pedin Connell who lived two miles east of the farm. Connell rode the timbers up as the barn was raised and apparently lost a finger at some point in the barn raising. Murray said, “We have often speculated on how the structure was actually raised and put together but we don’t have a definitive answer to that question.” As can be seen now, the stone wall on the west side was nearly two feet thick, 10 feet high and nearly 125 feet long as it extended to the south of the barn into the hill. The stones would have been brought to the barn by horse drawn wagons. The

mortar would have been mixed by hand and all the stones placed by hand as well. The basement of the house was also constructed of stone. “We assume the hill for the barn was cut back using horses and a dump bucket. The loft floor was at ground level on the west side, making it possible drive to a team and wagon directly into the loft.”

Robert Newton and sons Murray and Weldon transformed the barn by seasons and stages from housing cows and horses to just cows and some pigs and then to all pigs.

Murray said his Dad would sit in the barn for hours figuring out how to transform the old barn to work more effectively for livestock. There once was an auger feed system installed and an overhead piped water system. To improve water quality

and supply, a well was drilled about a mile away and a pipeline put in that yielded ample, good quality water. Murray and Weldon added more barns onto the original floor plan and raised pigs farrow-to-finish. A few years back, the manure handling regulations became so overbearing that the hog operation was closed down and now the farm, under the guiding hand of Murray’s son Scott, grows grain. The fourth generation took up residence when Scott and his wife Candace had a baby boy, Tommy.

The barn roof is leaking and the structure, though still straight and strong is starting to wear out and will soon be turn down. Replacing it will be another building better designed for the needs of a modern grain farm.

Above picture: The Newton home and barn, as it appeared in 1959. Picture on left: The Newton barn loft beams as they appear today

Neepawa officer medals at World Police and Fire Games

Nothing nicer than a fresh coat of paint

Yellowhead Centre installs and paints arena ice

Yellowhead Centre maintenance manager Tom Lisoway, as well as other building staff and a few volunteers recently installed and hand painted the ice, logos and markings at the Arena, for the upcoming hockey and skating season. This year’s look has a classic feel to it, with the centre ice stripe taking inspiration from the style used in the old Montreal Forum. The logos are old school as well, using two separate smaller logos, as opposed to the one massive centre ice marking, that have become a bit of a boring standard for all clubs across the NHL.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Cst. Devin Drury finished third in his age category, earning himself a bronze medal at the World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg earlier this month.

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Neepawa Banner & Press

A Neepawa based RCMP officer made it to the podium at the World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg. Constable (Cst.) Devin Drury competed in the half Marathon at the Olympicstyle competition, which was held in Winnipeg from July 28 to Aug. 6. Drury set a personal best time for the 21.1 km of 1:31:45 and placed third in his age category, winning the Bronze Medal.

The World Police and

A magical run to championship glory

Fire Games are an opportunity for First Responders from around the world to compete head to head in a variety of athletic events. This year’s event in Winnipeg involved 8,500 participants from more than 70 countries. Canada lead all countries in the medal count, with 204 Gold, 178 Silver, and 130 Bronze.

Congratulations to Cst. Drury and all the other competitors on their participation at the event, and thanks to all the active, as well as retired first responders for their service.

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499 Mountain Ave.

Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic

For appointment please call: 204-476-2002

Several local players played a big part in the success of the U17 Westman Magic at the Western Canadian Softball Championships in Winkler. The Magic closed out the event with a 12-4 win over the Smitty’s Terminators, on Sunday, Aug. 20, to lay claim to the title. The squad previously defeated the Abbotsford Outlaws 5-2 and the Lloydminster Liners 13-6 in the play-offs, prior to meeting Smitty’s in the championship game. Neepawa’s Madisyn Robertson and Minnedosa’s Naaeh Stinson are part of this championship club.

Back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Tim Whitecloud, Sioux Valley; Coach Faron Asham, Brandon; Naomi McKay, Waywayseecappo; Leah Bunio, Winnipeg; Madison Lyburn, Winnipeg; Sienna McMillan, Brandon; Jessie Henry, Virden; Anna Forbes, Glenboro; Navaeh Stinson, Minnedosa; Ally Neufeld, Boissevain; Marlie Rutherford, Glenboro and Assistant Coach Joel Charles, Virden

Front row, left to right: Kylan Solomon, Shoal Lake; Kendall Charles, Virden; Ella Young, Brandon; Kamryn Boden, Russell; Janae Russell, Winnipeg and Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa.

Congratulations to the Westman Magic on their impressive run to the crown!

PHOTO BY DEREK PEARSON

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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Neepawa Golf & Country Club wins Irish Titan Invitational

Congratulations to the Neepawa Golf & Country Club (NGCC), as it has triumphed at the 2nd annual Irish Titan Invitational. The interpromotional club event was first started last year and features a pair of teams, one representing Neepawa and the other representing the Killarney Lakeside Golf Club (KLGC). The teams played a round of golf at both courses, and determined the winner through a hybrid style of match play. This year, Neepawa Golf & Country was able to claim victory. That evens up the historic results, as Killarney won the inaugural event.

Dramatic end to NGCC

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

This year’s edition of the Neepawa Golf & Country Club Championship had itself a very dramatic ending.

In the Men’s category, two-time defending champion Hayden Delaloye found himself trailing by as many as seven shots on the second day of the event. Going into the back nine, Delaloye said he had no expectations of being able to make up that deficit, so he decided to just go for it out there on the course with his club and shot selection and see what happened.

“When I got to [the 13th hole], I was about seven back and had just, really

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been playing it safe out there. I thought ‘Might as well start playing aggressively,’. So, I started hitting the driver on 13 and 14, as opposed to a five iron or hybrid. And, it just started to pay off. I got a couple of lucky breaks out there and started to gain...and it’s golf, you know. Anything can happen,” said Delaloye.

And anything did happen, as a combination of aggressive shot selection, combined with a few bogeys on the back nine for the competitors he was trying to catch, combined for an unbelieveable finish.

“I couldn’t believe it, to be honest...That I had been able to climb back into it. That’s just the un-

predictability of it all,” said Delaloye.

As for the Ladies’ category, Suzanne Nicholson once again etched her name atop the leaderboard. This the second time in the

last three years, in which Nicholson was able to claim bragging rights around the clubhouse.

For the Senior Men’s category, Danny Guillas was victorious, shooting a 77.

NGCC Men’s results

1st: Hayden Delaloye

2nd: Mark Kerkowich (1 shot behind)

3rd: Austin Gwilt (3 shots behind)

4th: Scott Davie (4 shots behind)

NGCC Ladies’

1st Suzanne Nicholson

2nd Lynne Curtis

3rd Loretta Free

NGCC Senior Men’s

1st: Danny Guillas

2nd: Jim White (3 shots behind)

3rd: Dave McIntosh (6 shots behind)

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Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up show results

Aug. 4 to 6, 2023

Ag Challenge (Sponsored by Mazergroup)

1. Team 12 – Fischer Cavers, Ella Sellman, Reid Duguid, Lakelyn Brown, Morgan Turner

Photography

Pee-Wee: 1. Breelee Bootsman;

2. Britton Canart; Junior: 1. Blake Airey; 2. Kate Hinsburg; Intermediate: 1. Kendra Hinsburg; 2. Sophie Koshel; Senior: 1. Cora Baker; 2. Allie Lavich.

Graphic Design

Pee-Wee: 1. Reid Duguid; 2. Britton Canart; Junior: 1. Cohen Canart; 2. Brianna Snowden; Intermediate: 1. Keira Duguid;

2. Kendra Hinsburg; Senior: 1. Allie Lavich; 2. Cora Baker.

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Pee-Wee: 1. Britton Canart;

2. Reid Duguid/Khloe Stocki; Junior: 1. Lukas Cavers; 2. Orla Duguid; Intermediate: 1. Madisyn Robertson; 2. Sveinna Bjarnarson; Senior: 1. Cora Baker; 2. Allie Lavich.

Scrapbook

Pee-Wee: 1. Khloe Stocki;

2. Breelee Bootsman; Junior: 1. Brooklyn Holliday; 2. Lukas Cavers; Intermediate: 1. Lillian Seward; 2. Laura Seward; Senior: 1. Allie Lavich; 2. Emily Speers.

Cookoff (Sponsored by Enns Brothers Ltd.)

1. Team 10 - Sveinna Bjarnarson, Laura Seward, Cohen Canart, Lukas Cavers, Sierra McColl;

2. Team 1 - Cora Baker, Averi Jury, Ellie Nolan, Brooke Collins, Brianna Snowden; Benson Bootsman; Paisley Baron.

Round-Up

Scholarship Winners

$1,000 – Lainie Muir, Glenella; $500 – Emily Speers, Alexander; $500 – Allie Lavich, Carberry

All-Star Team

Team 4 – Eric Schultz, Rhett Sigurdson, Cooper Lafreniere, Thomas Boulton, Zane Finlay, Brooklyn Holliday.

Herdsman

Competition

(Sponsored by Gordon Peters)

Brooke & Hayden Collins; Bob Gordon Memorial Award (Bob Gordon Memorial Award for Outstanding Overall Top Judge presented in memory of Bob Gordon on behalf of the Gordon family. Bob was a strong

• Beautiful Plains Ag Society, Neepawa, MB

supporter of all junior programs): Allie Lavich; Young Handlers Award (members are judged throughout the day Sunday, during conformation classes, on their showing ability. The individual that shows team work, sportsmanship and developed showmanship skills will be awarded the Young Handlers Award): Sophie Koshel; Digger Award (the Digger Award will be awarded to the individual that is continuously working hard, helping others and overall having a good time throughout the weekend. This will be judged by the Round-up Committee): William Keen; Aggregate Awards (points are tabulated for placings in all competitions, excluding cook-off and conformation, and entrants given 1 point per animal entry).

(Sponsored by Enns Brothers Ltd.)

Pee Wee Aggregate: Khloe Stocki; Junior Aggregate: Blake Airey; Intermediate Aggregate: Madisyn Robertson; Senior Aggregate: Allie Lavich.

Showmanship

(Sponsored by Neepawa Vet Clinic Ltd.)

Senior Showmanship Champion: Allie Lavich; Reserve Senior Showmanship Champion: Cora Baker; Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Madisyn Robertson; Reserve Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Sophie Koshel; Junior Showmanship

Champion: Rhett Sigurdson; Reserve Junior Showmanship

Champion: Cohen Canart; Pee

Wee Showmanship Champion: Khloe Stocki; Reserve Pee Wee Showmanship Champion: Breelee Bootsman.

Individual Judging

(Sponsored by Mazergroup)

Senior Individual Judging

Champion: Allie Lavich; Reserve

Senior Individual Judging Champion: Eric Schultz; Intermediate

Individual Judging Champion: Madisyn Robertson; Reserve

Intermediate Individual Judging

Champion: Keira Duguid; Junior

Individual Judging Champion: Blake Airey; Reserve Junior

Individual Judging Champion: Kolbie McColl

Team Judging/Sales Talk

(Sponsored by Manitoba Beef Producers)

Senior Champion Team Judging: Allie Lavich & Emily Speers; Reserve Senior Champion Team

Judging: Cora Baker & Emily Speers; Intermediate Champion Team Judging: Fischer Cavers & Emily Murray; Reserve Intermediate Champion Team Judging: Madisyn Robertson & Sigga Vigfusson; Junior Champion Sales Talk: Blake Airey; Reserve Junior Champion Sales Talk: Brooke Collins; Pee-Wee Champion Sales Talk: Reid Duguid; Reserve Pee-Wee Champion Sales Talk: Khloe Stocki.

Team Grooming

(Sponsored by JP Cattle Co.)

1. Team 11 – Madisyn Robertson, Grace Keen, Otto Veldhuis, Kolbie McColl, Harley McCauley, Britton Canart, Jack Fraser;

2. Team 6 – Brock Sigurdson, Sophie Koshel, Orla Duguid, Bailey Holliday, William Boulton.

Conformation Show

Sunday, Aug. 6 • Judges: Darren Ippolito & Owen Legaarden. Announcer: Jake Rawluk

Champion Angus Heifer Calf Greenbush Princess 3L; Carson Baker, Neepawa.

Angus Yearling Heifer

Split 1: 1. KCH Rose 205K, Kate Hinsburg, Rapid City; 2. NCC Zara Lisa 13K, Benson Bootsman, Rapid City; 3. KCH Tip Top 221K, Breelee Bootsman, Rapid City; 4. Greenbush Lady Pride 5K, Carson Baker, Neepawa

Split 2: 1. KCH Beauty 214K, Kendra Hinsburg, Rapid City;

2. Jaymarandy Georgina 202K, Sophie Koshel, Oxdrift, ON; 3. NCC Black Lucy 3K, Ellie Nolan, Cypress River.

Champion Angus Yearling

Heifer: KCH Beauty 214K, Kendra Hinsburg; Reserve Champion Angus Yearling Heifer: KCH Rose 205K, Kate Hinsburg; Champion Mature Angus Female: Greenbush Princess 5J with Greenbush Princess 3L, Carson Baker; Grand Champion Angus Female: Greenbush Princess 5J with Greenbush Princess 3L, Carson Baker;

Reserve Grand Champion Angus Female: KCH Beauty 214K, Kendra Hinsburg.

Charolais Yearling Heifer

Split 1: 1. DRD 765K, Allie Lavich, Carberry; 2. C2 Kourtney

9K, Fischer Cavers, La Riviere;

3. Hidden Lake Beth 8K, Paisley Baron, Carberry; 4. RAMM

Kinsleigh 20K, Ella Sellman, McCreary; 5. DRD Kaylee 35K, Bryden Sellman, McCreary

Split 2: 1. KCH Sugar N’

Spice 228K, Kendra Hinsburg;

2. JMB Kirsten 212K, Madisyn Robertson, Neepawa; 3. JMB

Krissy 211K, Madisyn Robertson

Champion Yearling Charolais

Heifer: KCH Sugar N’ Spice 228K, Kendra Hinsburg; Reserve Champion Yearling

Charolais Heifer: JMB Kirsten 212K, Madisyn Robertson; Champion Two-Year Old

Charolais Female with 2023

Natural Calf at foot: C2 Kate

Grace 6J with C2 Lonnie 12L, Grace Keen; Champion Mature Charolais

Female with 2023 Natural Calf at foot: EMB Mirabelle 5D with C2

Luxx 30L, Fischer Cavers; Grand Champion Charolais

Female: EMB Mirabelle 5D with C2 Luxx 30L, Fischer Cavers; Reserve Grand Champion

Charolais Female: C2 Kate Grace

6J with C2 Lonnie 12L, Grace Keen.

Champion Simmental Heifer

Calf: Oakview Layla 148L; Brooke Collins, Darlingford; Reserve Champion Simmental

Heifer Calf: KSC Lily 55L, Keira

Duguid, Arnes

Simmental

Yearling Heifer

Split 1: 1. Kona, Brock Sigurdson, MacGregor; 2. Oakview Karen 51K, Hayden Collins, Darlingford; 3. Oakview Karma 62K, Brooke Collins; 4. Kylie, Cooper Lafreniere; Labroquerie

Split 2: 1. Triple T Lady Kemora 346K, Carmen Thorgilsson, Lundar; 2. Willow, Kolbie McColl, Redvers, SK; 3. Reece, Sierra McColl, Redvers, SK; 4. KCH Kiss This 302K, Kate Hinsburg.

Champion Simmental Yearling

Female: Kona, Brock Sigurdson

Reserve Champion Simmental Yearling Female: Triple T Lady Kemora 346K, Carmen Thorgilsson.

Champion Mature Simmental

Simmental Female with 2023 Natural Calf at Foot: CHIC Julia 7J with KSC Lily 55L, Keira Duguid.

Grand Champion Simmental Female: Oakview Jayda 159J with Oakview Layla 148L, Brooke Collins.

Reserve Grand Champion Simmental Female: Kona, Brock Sigurdson.

Champion Mixed Breed Heifer Calf: Sinnibar’s 401G Pixie 109L, Madeline McCauley, Russell.

Mixed Breed Yearling Heifer Split 1: 1. GRH 15H Mystic 48L, Khloe Stocki, Fischer Branch; 2. Calico Creek Kat Kall 110K, Keira Duguid; 3. KTCT 18F Kay 4K, William Keen, Manitou; 4. Birdtail Doris 19K, Sveinna Bjarnarson, Gladstone; 5. KTCT 18F Kate 27K, Ivy Allen, Roblin; 6. Square-D Catrina 625K, Sigga Vigfusson Split 2: 1. RPY Paynes Kassidy 144K ET, Madisyn Robertson; 2. Amaglen Kelly Jo, Laura Seward; 3. Amaglen Kahlua 50K, Lillian Seward; 4. Rosie, Lukas Cavers, La Riviere; 5. Sinnibar’s 401G Rasalea 120K, Harley McCauley; 6. RSK 91H Miss Tamara 65K, Thomas Allen, Roblin Champion Mixed Breeds Yearling Female: RPY Paynes Kassidy 144K ET, Madisyn Robertson. Reserve Champion Mixed Breeds Yearling Female: GRH 15H Mystic 48L, Khloe Stocki. Grand Champion Mixed Breeds Female: RPY Paynes Kassidy 144K ET, Madisyn Robertson.

Reserve Grand Champion Mixed Breeds Female: GRH 15H Mystic 48L, Khloe Stocki.

Champion Commercial Heifer Calf: Spade, Zane Finlay, Rapid City.

Champion Charolais Heifer Calf: C2 Lonnie 12L; Grace Keen, Manitou

Female with 2023 Natural Calf at Foot: Oakview Jayda 159J with Oakview Layla 148L, Brooke Collins.

Reserve Champion Mature

Commercial Yearling Heifer Split 1: 1. Paisley, Rhett Sigurdson, MacGregor; 2. Millie 252K, Hanley Fehr; 3. JK Katana 145K, Sigga Vigfusson, Lundar Split 2: 1. Kelsey, Orla Duguid, Arnes; 2. Kenzie, Keira Duguid; 3., Kahlua, Sveinna Bjarnarson; 4. Bella, Brooklyn Holliday; 5. JK Kanga 23K, Steina Vigfusson Split 3: 1. Kylie, Quinn Sawchuk; 2. Kameron, Sadie Sawchuk; 3. Maddy, Eric Schultz; 4. Katie, Summer Sawchuk, 5. Dixie, Iyla Lussier

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CLASSIFIEDS

TO PLACE AN AD:

Telephone: 204-476-3401 • Email: ads@neepawabanner.com

All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing

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Coming Events

Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up. Adult and boys classes offered. Itsy Bitsy Yoga (infant up to toddler), Jazz/Hip Hop, Tap, Contemporary, Highland, Celtic Irish, Theatrics, Ballet, Couples Dance, Stretch Class, Belly dance, Jigging and the Charleston. Fall registration starts Saturday, Sept. 9, 14 pm, at MREC (new event center in Minnedosa). For further info contact Crystal, cell 204-867-2446 or home 204-867-3561.

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Coming Events

Mountain Road Craft Sale: Monday, Sept 4, 2023, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Hwy 357.

Lunch available. Contact 204-966-3829

Notice

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

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

Classified Ad Deadline: Tuesday Noon

• Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

• Please check your ad when first published the Neepawa Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion.

• All copy is subject to approval by the Neepawa Banner & Press.

• We reserve the right to edit copy or to refuse to publish any advertisement we deem illegal, libelous, misleading or offensive

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Notice

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

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

Ken Waddell, publisher

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Personal

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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

Help Wanted

Dickson Farms Ventures Ltd. Seasonal Work. Sorters/ Pickers needed for 2023 Potato Harvest. We are located 5 minutes from the Town of Carberry. Harvest to start tentatively Sept. 11/23, for approximately 3-4 weeks. Please contact Pat for more details. 204-834-2534 or 204-476-0487.

Thank You Obituary

Bernice Syryk (Kuharski)

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Aunt and Great Aunt Bernice of Neepawa, Manitoba, who entered into rest on August 17, 2023 at the Glenboro Hospital at the age of 91 years. She was born on May 26, 1932 in the R.M. of Rosedale, Manitoba.

Bernice moved to Winnipeg with her husband, Don where they worked for many years.

She also enjoyed travelling, going to dances, and coming back to Neepawa to help with the farming. After retirement they moved back to Neepawa. Where she enjoyed farming with her husband, and family.

Bernice also enjoyed gardening and spending time with family and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her husband and best friend, Don. Her parents and in-laws, and brothers Edmund and Harvey.

She is survived by her nieces and nephew, cousins and many dear friends.

A Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Dominics Roman Catholic Church, Neepawa, Manitoba with interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba White’s Funeral Home Neepawa, MB whitesfh.ca in care of arrangements, 204-476-2848

Kathleen Grant (nee Bennett)

Kathy passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023 in Minnedosa, Mb at the age of 74, following a brief illness.

Kathy worked many years as a nurse in Winnipeg, Gladstone and Minnedosa and was happily able to enjoy many years of retirement in Minnedosa Mb and Yuma Az. Kathy leaves to remember her, her devoted husband Greg, her children Jennifer and Sean (Johanna), and honorary daughter and special friend Remilyn (Greg) grandchildren Sam, Olivia, Maxim and Sophie. Kathy will also be remembered fondly by her siblings Eileen (Russell), Brenda (Ken), Jean (Barry) and James (Kelly), many nieces and nephews and many many cherished friendships. She was predeceased by her parents John and Iris Bennett.

If there was one thing Kathy was good at it was helping others and always being there for friends and family. Kathy had many passions. She was an impressive gardener, her personal gardens were artwork and she volunteered many years with the Minnedosa Communities in Bloom and was often called on for her amazing cake making and decorating skills for many special events. She loved animals of all kinds and they loved her.

A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Thank you

The family of Irene Mauthe would like to thank friends and neighbors for the kindness and support shown at the loss of our wife, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma.

Your attendance at the funeral service, the cards, flowers, food, phone calls and visits all mean so much to us at this difficult time.

Arnold, Terri, Karen, Craig & families

Help Wanted

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

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

Rolling River School Division

invites applications for Educational Assistant Positions School Hours per day

Cool Spring Colony 5.0

Douglas Elementary 4.5

Erickson Elementary 5.5

Erickson Collegiate 5.5

Minnedosa Collegiate 5.6

Rivers Elementary 6.0

Help Wanted

PIANIST REQUIRED –Minnedosa United Church is seeking a PIANIST for Sunday morning services, 10:00 am to Noon, September to June. Monthly salary. To provide keyboard accompaniment for congregation & choir. May include hymns, anthems, special music, prelude, postlude selections. Organ available. For more information call: 204-8672674, Minnedosa United Church, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday to Friday.

Auctions

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

For Sale

For sale: Neepawa Cemetery Plot, Lot 14, Block 10, Range 28. Asking $600. 204-8418020.

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For Rent

For Rent

For Sale

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

ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS

$299. Kids ATV $999, Kids dirt bike $1199, Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $8999. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

For sale: 3 plots in Neepawa Riverside Cemetery. I am asking $1,100 per plot. The value of a plot is $1,375 if purchased directly from the cemetery. If interested to buy one or more call Brenda at 1-204-841-3787.

Help Wanted

Rolling River School Division

is recruiting qualified and trainee School Bus Drivers.

A Bus Driver training program is planned in Fall 2023 for candidates selected as spare drivers and as Bus Drivers for anticipated route vacancies in the 2023-2024 school year.

Daily Regular Route Positions

• Minnedosa area

• Part-time, split shift (before and after school hours)

• 10-month position (September to June on school days)

• Benefit plans apply

Spare Bus Drivers throughout the school division: FORREST/DOUGLAS OAK RIVER/RIVERS/RAPID CITY MINNEDOSA ERICKSON/ONANOLE

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Valid Province of Manitoba School Bus Operator’s Certificate (training provided)

• Valid Province of Manitoba Class 2 Driver’s License (training provided)

• Good driving record

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and administration

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work as effectively with others as a member of a team

• Ability to problem-solve

Preferred Qualifications for School Bus Driver

Trainees:

• Completion of Grade 12

• A working knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics

• Manitoba Class 1 or 3 Drivers License

The Division will train suitable candidates without the stated training to enable them to obtain a Class 2 Drivers license and a School Bus Operators Certificate. A $800 training allowance will be paid upon completion of the training and one route or spare bus driver shift. Must work well independently, be flexible, adjust to changing work assignments and deal with and maintain confidential information.

Successful applicants are subject to Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Driver Abstract checks. For further information please contact Cam Woodcock, Transportation Supervisor at 867-2754 Ext. 235

Applications will be reviewed on Friday, September 15, 2023, and accepted until the positions are filled.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter with a comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to:

Sarah Woychyshyn

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

For rent: Quiet 55 plus 1200 sq. ft. apartment at 236 Mountain in Neepawa. Includes fridge & stove, parking and snow removal. No pets. Available Sept. 204-9672157 or cell 204-476-4682.

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.

Help Wanted

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:

lieu

In leu of flowers, donations can be made to Minnedosa Communities in Bloom, Minnedosa Palliative Care or the Minnedosa food bank.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff and doctors at the Minnedosa Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion and to everyone involved in her and our care and support during this time.

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

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division.

those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170 Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Phone: 867-2754 Ext 244 Fax: 867-2037 E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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

House for rent in Gladstone.

Available Sept 1.

3 bed 1 bath, 2 car garage, large lot, garden and deck. $1200 per month + utilities.

Viewing by appt on Sat Aug 26.

Phone 204-795-4609

NEW APARTMENT FOR RENT

2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, appliances includes dishwasher, fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Utilities are not included. Damage deposit and references are required. No pets. Non-smoking. Price is $1,333 or a 1 bedroom is $1,153. Neepawa, MB. • Call 204-476-0012 or email neepawaapartments@gmail.com

OUTSIDE STORAGE AVAILABLE

Year round outside parking & storage available for campers, boats, trailers, vehicles, etc. in fenced, locked compound located in Neepawa, MB at 615 Dominion Road (1/4 mi south of Tim Hortons)

Yearly Rate - $225 (GST included)

Contact Garth or Gail White 204-476-6085 or 204-476-0126 or email gab5877@hotmail.com

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE Request for Proposal

The Rural Municipality of Rosedale will receive proposals until 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 06, 2023 for the project noted below.

This is a joint project between the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford and the Rural Municipality of Rosedale to rehabilitate approximately 1 mile of boundary Road 84N between Roads 88W & 90W.

Specifications are as follows:

• One - 18 inch, (50 feet) full length culvert and one – 24 inch (50 feet) full length culvert to be sourced and replaced by contractor.

• Road top to be 24’ wide with a 4:1 slope, shoulders to be compacted

• 4500 feet of Geo Textile to be placed, (approx. 6- foot overlap) must be 18” compacted when complete (30% compaction) when complete with foreman’s approval

• Up to 8,000 yards of gravel supplied by the RM of Rosedale

• Top road with up to 600 yards of A Base gravel supplied by the RM of Rosedale Locates including MTS, Gas, Hydro, Cable, Oil, etc. are the contractors responsibility

• All approaches to be leveled with the road after project is complete.

• Price of gravel hauling etc are to be specified in the proposal and will be the responsibility of the contractor

• Completion Date: November 3, 2023 unless otherwise agreed to by the Municipality

The l owest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted and the Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive defects, or to accept and offer which may be considered in the best interests of the Municipality. The Municipality, in its entire discretion may reject or accept all or any part of the proposal or any of the proposals submitted under this proposal call.

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY

Municipal Public Works Operations Foreman

The Municipality of McCreary is inviting applications for the position of Municipal Public Works Operations Foreman. This position is under the direction of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer and the Public Works Operations Foreman is responsible for active management, administration and delivery of all municipal works, programs and services related to the Public Works Department (including the water treatment plant).

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence as a minimum;

• At least five years of previous work experience supervising and managing work activities;

• Knowledge and experience in a municipality or related environment;

• Be mechanically inclined and have knowledge of operation and maintenance of motor graders, tractors, mowers and other equipment;

Knowledge of rural and urban road maintenance, waste disposal grounds management and water utility facilities;

• Class 1 Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certificate or willingness to obtain;

• Aptitude using computer software (Microsoft word and excel) would be an asset;

• Ability to keep accurate records, prepare reports and complete online applications as required;

• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills;

• Additional training/safety certificates will be considered an asset.

We offer a benefit package following successful completion of a probationary period of employment; salary to commensurate with previous experience and qualifications. The full job description is available upon request.

Please submit resume with three work-related references and a copy of Manitoba Driver’s Licence to the address set out below.

This position commences as soon as possible and applications will be accepted until position is filled. We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Municipality of McCreary

Attention: Lorilee Ryzner, CAO

Box 338 – 432 First Avenue

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Telephone: (204) 835-2309

Fax: (204) 835-2649

Email: municipality@mccreary.ca

ASK

FOR SALE BY TENDER

NW 1-14-10WPM, SE 11-14-10WPM and SW 12-14-10WPM.

In the RM of Westlake-Gladstone, Rd 55W along PTH 16, approximately 390 cultivated acres. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closing date for sale to be December 15, 2023.

Mail tenders to:

David Huyber P.O. Box 190, Langruth, MB R0H 0N0 Inquires can be made at 204-445-2285

Tenders must be received on or before Sept. 22, 2023.

NOTICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such ad -

vertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

URGENT PRESS RELEASES - Have a newsworthy item

to announce? An exciting change in operations? Announcing a scholarship? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information. See www.mcna.com under the “Types of Advertising” tab for more details.

HIRING? REGISTERING

RFP is due by September 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. They can be mailed, emailed or faxed to the address below. Any questions related to the specifications please contact the municipal office at 204-476-5414.

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Attention: Melissa McDonald

Box 100, Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0

Email: admin@rmrosedale.com

Fax: 204-476-5431

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of McCreary has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba, and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42(1) and 43(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act:

APPLICATION FOR REVISION:

42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:

a) Liability to taxation;

b) Amount of an assessed value;

c) Classification of property; or

d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

43(1) An application for revision must:

a) Be made in writing;

b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;

c) State the grounds on which the application is based; and

d) Be filed by:

i) Delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or

ii) Serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit to hear applications on September 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipality of McCreary.

The deadline for receipt of applications by the Secretary of the Board is 4:00 p.m. on September 5, 2023 at the address given below.

DATED this 8th day of August 2023.

Lorilee Ryzner, Secretary Board of Revision – Municipality of McCreary

Box 338 - 432 First Avenue

McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0

Telephone 204-835-2309

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BUSINESS SERVICES / FINANCIAL SERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done. Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

Manitoba Youth Beef Round-up

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Champion Commercial Yearling Heifer: Paisley, Rhett Sigurdson; Reserve Champion Commercial Yearling Heifer: Orla Duguid; Champion Mature Commercial Female with 2023 Natural Calf at foot: Moonshine 6240 with Burnt Spark Plug 6240, Emily Speers, Alexander; Reserve Champion Mature Commercial Female with 2023 Natural Calf at foot: Ace with Spade, Zane Finlay; Grand Champion Com-

mercial Female: Paisley, Rhett Sigurdson; Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Female: Moonshine 6240 with Burnt Spark Plug 6240, Emily Speers, Alexander.

Champion Bull Calf: C2 Luxx 30L, Fischer Cavers (Charolais); Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Burnt Spark Plug 6240, Emily Speers (Commercial)

Grand Champion Fat Steer: Ace, Brock Sigurdson;

Reserve Grand Champion Fat Steer: Cookie Monster, Britton Canart, Elkhorn

Supreme Champion Female (all 4-H Champion Yearling Heifers and Champion Females from the Angus, Charolais, Commercial, Mixed Breed and Simmental divisions), judged by Owen Legaarden, Darren Ippolito and Jessy MilneSmith: Oakview Jayda 159J with Oakview Layla 148L, Brooke Collins.

History: Westpark School

SUBMITTED PHOTO

This photo, submitted by Rick Sparling, features Scrub Baseball members from Westpark School in 1955.

Back row: Bob Mercer, Ron Kleven, Murray Warnock, George Hilton, Earl Middleton, Terry Kulbacki, Ben Scherpenese and Nelson Gutoski. Front Row: Lawrence Pollachuck, Jerry Waslyk, (unknown), Rick Sparling, Ray Crabbe, Keith Windus, Gerry Kozak and Eddy Sereda.

Letter to the editor - Carbon policy misguided

A federal government climate change program that focuses upon collecting a carbon tax and then refunding the tax to the tax payer offers nothing but the appearance of doing something while doing nothing. There are many alternatives available, such as investing carbon tax revenues in the twinning and electrifying both the CNR and CPR main lines and introducing open running rights, creating a significant improvement in the efficiency of railway movement of both commodities and people. There would be a resulting reduction of truck traffic and highway maintenance costs and a significant reduction of fuel consumption. A companion part of the plan would be an offer to use carbon tax revenue to assist farmers in constructing strategically located 50 car spot rail sidings and producer car loading

facilities. Such as an investment would shorten the movement of grain by truck and avoid grain terminal elevation charges of approximately $1.00 per bushel. The Canadian Grain Commission would establish grade at the time of loading. Carbon tax revenue would be used to restore public plant breeding focused upon expanding nitrogen fixation. Varieties developed would be exempted from the application of technology use agreements. Producers would enjoy a reduction in fertilizer use and reduction in seed costs on specific crops that currently fall in the range of $75 to $110 per acre. This reduction and fertilizer cost would be used to off-set the restoration of the education levy on farm land, restoring local input in education. Short line rail systems and the Churchill line would also be supported by

Letter to the editor:

Canadian news media is in online lockout

Notice to our dedicated NACTV viewers.

In a recent turn of events, Bill C-18 has caused a bit of disruption in news and media in online platforms, which has in turn restricted the distribution of news in Canada through social media platforms. Like many other community news distribution services throughout the country, NACTV has been affected with its social media platforms announcing news, events, and even general postings. As of Jan 2023, statistics show the internet was the leading media outlet used by Canadians for news, with 77 per cent going online for news on a typical weekday compared to just 42 percent reading news in print publications. Further, 59 per cent of Canadian consumers use the internet to get the news at least once daily.

To briefly explain Bill C-18 further, it is the introduction of a new bargaining framework intended to support news businesses to secure fair compensation when their news content is made available by dominant digital news intermediaries and generates economic gain. Otherwise called “the Online News Act”, this bill received royal assent on June 22,2023 and is now considered law. Unfortunately, the bargaining agreement between parties affected are so far apart that drastic measures have been put in place until a resolution can be made. Distribution outlets have responded to the Act by removing weblinks to media content in Canada, making it more difficult for Canadians to lookup newsworthy items. In layman’s terms, the communication has broken down to the point where a lockout has taken place. While government works to an agreement with social media platforms, the response has been one to affect anyone who attempts to distribute news or related content in Canada.

Through discussions with CRTC and others involved in the television/radio industry, this is a situation that many feel will not be resolved anytime soon. Some even

feel the situation will get worse before it gets better. While our social media accounts are not necessarily affected directly, the posts on social media have been restricted. For those who rely on social media news, this has become a direct impact. Fortunately, NACTV has been delivering our programming to thousands of homes each night through MTS (channel 30/1030) Westman Communications (channel 592) online via our website (www.nactv.tv) as well as other popular video streams like YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ NeepawaTV)

While we may not be able to alert you through social media of new programming, this does not affect our ability to provide the content to you. With every challenge comes opportunity for those who seek to overcome. As we progress, we will continue to develop other methods of providing the quality entertainment to our viewers that has us maintaining a top 15 per cent ranking out of over 600 channels broadcast throughout Manitoba. Should you wish to continue to receive media coverage online, I would suggest one or more of the following:

• Bookmark your favorite media channel’s website and go direct to the source for local news content.

• Call your local media outlet and request to subscribe to their distribution list.

• Watch for your local news coverage on television or read about it in your local paper.

I also invite you all for comments and questions. Should you wish you can email or write to NACTV at

Email: nactv@wcgwave.ca

Mail: Box 1657, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0

I will review all correspondence received regarding this matter and look forward to your responses. Thank you all for your continued dedication to our community channel!

Bill Syrik President, NAC-TV

carbon tax revenue. Rapid transit systems in major cities would be developed. All new housing would be equipped with Geothermal heating and cooling systems. Unfortunately trade agreements make the implementation of many of the above suggestions impossible. Elected governments are prohibited from taking any action that would have a negative impact upon a corporations profits. The accepted alternative to public action is for governments to collect tax revenue and turn it over to the corporations to seek solutions to the problems that corporations have created. It is the corporations interest to never find solutions, while duplicating the appeal of TV Evangelists. “If you want to be saved send us money”. Our two main political parties know this and divert our attention to

the issue of imposing a refundable carbon tax or abolishing it. The planned outcome from both policies is the same. Nothing meaningful will ever be done.

Meanwhile the grass in my pasture crunches underfoot, neighbours crops are wilting, smoke from forest fires in Alberta and British Columbia fill the air. Daily news reports provide coverage of weather extremes from afar. My MP, Dan Mazier responded to the growing evidence of climate change by mailing out a pamphlet to his constituents, promising to cut our taxes and save our guns. He obviously believes tax cuts and guns are a solution to combating the growing evidence of climate change.

Fred Tait Rosendale, MB

Banner & Press neepawa Real estate

Farms For Sale

Glenella

471 acres of grain/pasture land with good buildings and a 1,000 head feedlot

Ethelbert

PENDING SALE

2458 acres livestock operation with cattle handling facilities and good bungalow house

Forrest SOLD

Section of productive farm land with a tidy bungalow house

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

Reston

155 acres, grainland with good bungalow house and double detached garage

Brandon

80 acres, 10 minutes south of Brandon. Very nice newer house, workshop and cattle shelter with corrals

Pine River

4513 acres, excellent grain land w/storage and new drying system.

Kelwood

1273 acres, livestock & grain farm. Tidy bungalow house

Sifton SOLD 2065 acres, livestock & grain farm, centrally located yard site

Clanwilliam 80 acres, livestock and feed lot. Well maintained house & cattle handling facilites

Brandon 106 acres productive grainland w/extensively renovated bungalow

Fun & games at Minnedosa Fun Fest

It was a weekend full of entertainment in Minnedosa, during Fun Fest, which ran from Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday Aug. 20. The event featured a classic car display, as well as children’s entertainment, a variety of vendors and horse and buggy, and so much more!

Fire Safety 2023 Lets say thanks to our Volunteers

On October 6th, we are thrilled to once again publish our Fire Safety feature. This addition to our Newspaper is designed to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary Fire Departments and the brave individuals who selflessly devote their lives and time for our safety, and shielding our homes, during times of crisis. Join us as we pay homage to these unsung heroes and express our heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering commitment to protecting our community.

Lets Make it Bigger and Better!

Whether you are looking to promote your business, or spread awareness with a public service announcement. Your contribution can help us make it bigger and better! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something impactful and meaningful. Let's create something extraordinary together.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Eleanor Rose Memorial Outdoor Quilt Show

The Eleanor Rose Memorial Outdoor Quilt Show was held August 19 in Kelwood on the same weekend as the Harvest Sun Music Festival and Kelwood Fair. Featured quilter was Christine Waddell of Neepawa (photo on lower right) and the other photos are examples of her work.The quilt held by Waddell has been replicated in one of the many “barn quilts” on display in Kelwood. A barn quilt is a plywood painted replica of a quilt pattern. This particular barn quit was produced by Shannon Desjardins of Neepawa.

Full page $1,399 Half page $859

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PHOTOS BY CHRIS WADDELL, JOHN DRINKWATER AND KEN WADDELL