The Neepawa Titans’ parent/billet weekend has become an annual highlight event for the team. This year, weekend organizers Tammy Dudenhofer and Tara McCarty went all out and the results were outstanding. In total, 22 sets of parents and grandparents converged on Neepawa, joining forces with the billet families for a fun filled weekend.
Parents and grandparents of the players came from across Manitoba, the prairie provinces, Northwest Territories, as well as Michigan, Illinois andArizona.
The weekend kicked off with a reception at the Emperor’s Lounge at the Yellowhead Centre. The Emperor’s lounge was just built this year by the Titans. It has seen use as a birthday party spot and as a VIP space. The lounge will see extensive use by the Viterra Curling Bonspiel in February. The group attended the Friday night game and followed by a pizza and wings party at Neepawa’s Chicken Chef restaurant. Chicken Chef was packed and the players got a chance to introduce their parents and billets to everyone.
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PHOTO BY KEN WADDELL
A recent fire at a residence on Walker Avenue in Neepawa, unfortunately claimed the life of a 68-yearold.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & PressA 68-year-old man is dead after an early evening fire at a home in Neepawa. RCMP Sgt. Paul Manaigre said that emergency personnel received the report of a blaze in a private residence on Walker Avenue just after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.
When firefighters entered the house, they found the resident was already dead. The fire has been determined to be accidental. Neepawa RCMP, as well as the Office of the Fire Commissioner, are investigating the fatality.
The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal recently celebrated the 70th anniversary year of Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne, which began on Feb. 6. A total of 1,000 medals are being awarded, including 80 at a ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in Brandon. Some of the notable recipients from our region included from left to right :Jason Young - Neepawa, Joevine Beaulieu - Marius, Gordon Wilson - Glenella, Kelvin Bueckert - Gladstone, Ray Drayson – North Cypress Langford, Colin Wollmann (Springhill Colony) –Rosedale. Front Left: Agassiz MLA Eileen Clarke, Geraldine Mason - Bagot Marguerite Scott (On behalf of the late Gladwynn Scott) – Carberry, Don Walmsley – Neepawa and Brenda Tonn - Plumas.
The STARS helicopter attended the accident at Kelwood on Tuesday, Jan. 24 and the van driver was taken to HSC, Winnipeg.
By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Spruce Plains RCMP, along with Fire and EMS, responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a semi truck and cube truck on Highway #5 near the community of Kelwood. Driving conditions were described by people in the area as “white-out” with swirling snow on the highway when vehicles met. Preliminary investigation revealed that a North bound Semi truck was making a left turn when
a North bound cube truck collided with the rear of the Semi.
The turn off of Hwy. 5 into Kelwood doesn’t have a passing lane which may have been a partial cause of the accident.
The driver of the cube truck was taken by Stars Air Ambulance to Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre with serious injuries. The driver of the Semi was not injured. A Forensic Collision Analyst attended the scene. It is believed that road conditions were a factor in this collision. The investigation is ongoing.
It’s a problem the Town of Neepawa has experienced before; the improper disposal of products such as grease causing major issues in the sewer and drainage system. During a town council meeting held on Tuesday, Jan. 17, manager of operations Denis Saquet was asked to provide details on the issue happening in the far north
east corner of the community. Saquet reported that a grease plug was found in the system.
“It’s unfortunate. We’ve tried to express our concern with residents. You just can’t pour grease down the drain. There is far too much of it happening, [and] it is wreaking havoc with our system,” said Saquet.
When fat, oils and grease are poured into drains, the liquid cools and forms a
hardened mass in the sewer pipe, which over time can block sewage flow.
Saquet added that the Town has been spending an exorbitant amount to combat the issue.
Councillor Darryl Gerrard elaborated on Saquet’s point, adding that the pumper truck the Town purchased just eight years ago, is worn out and almost due for replacement. He
said that short of a lifespan for a vehicle like that is very unusual.
Over the years, Public Works crews have had to unclog many items from our system items that are not supposed to be flushed or drained. Residents are once again strongly advised to not pour grease down the sink or in the toilet and to not rinse grease down the sink.
110 years ago, Tuesday, January 28, 1913
Messrs. Avison and Moffat, representing the Grain Grower’s Grain Co., are in the district prosecuting their work. It is understood that an elevator is to be erected at Springhill.
100 years ago, Friday, January 26, 1923
Arden: After their house having been thoroughly renovated, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Manson have taken up residence on Mr. McMurchy’s farm “Maple Grove Glen” in the Glenholm district.
90 years ago, Friday, January 27, 1933
Eden: Wm. Smithson, aged 81 years, and a pioneer resident of Eden district passed away at his home yesterday.
80 years ago, Thursday, January 28, 1943
Arden: Congratulations to W. D. Ferg, of Brandon, who celebrates her 74th birthday on Thursday, Jan. 28.
Three men from Arden, Arnold W. Sealey, Ivan White and John E. Payne have enlisted in the Canadian active army at Winnipeg, military authorities announce. Mr. Sealey enlisted on Jan. 12. He was born at North Norfolk, Man., is 20 years old, worked on the family farm before he joined the army. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Sarah Sealey, of Arden. Mr. White and Mr. Payne enlisted on Jan. 15. Mr. White was born at Oberon, Man., is 20 years old. He worked on his parents’ farm prior to
enlistment. His next of kin is his father, John White, of Arden. Mr. Payne was born at Ochre River, Man. He is 19 years old, worked on the family farm before joining the army. His next of kin is his mother, Mrs. Edith Payne, of Arden.
70 years ago, Thursday, January 29, 1953
Birnie: Nineteen rinks entered the one day bonspiel held last Thursday when 10 local and nine rinks from Eden, Franklin, Arden, Riding Mountain, Neepawa and Kelwood participated.
60 years ago, Friday, January 25, 1963
A second place ribbon was awarded the young Black Labrador retriever owned and handled by David Murray, of Neepawa, at the informal field trial held Sunday at Tuxedo by the Manitoba Gun Dog Association.
The nine-month old pedigreed Labrador dog, ‘It’s Johnny Again’, trained by its young owner, placed second among the eight entries in the puppy stake. The Neepawa dog received only two points less than the winner in this class.
50 years ago, Thursday, January 25, 1973
The present constituencies of Marquette and Lisgar will be absorbed into the Brandon-Souris, Dauphin and Portage constituencies. The Town of Neepawa will be returned to Portage constituency, where it was before the last redistribution, but Minnedosa will become part of Brandon-Souris constituency.
Note: In this same edition, a few pages further than this story appeared, there were three full pages dedicated to printing
the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act in large print. This included notices related, all the rules involved and a description of the relevant electoral areas in Manitoba. An additional two pages were dedicated to maps.
40 years ago, Thursday, January 27, 1983
The next time members of the Neepawa Volunteer Fire Dept. respond to an emergency, they will be sporting a new look– brand new, two piece protective uniforms…
They are lightweight (six and a half pounds, compared to the old coats weighing 30 pounds), attractive, machine washable and completely fireproof. During a staged demonstration Jan. 22, a flame thrower bearing 80,000 BTU’s of heat was aimed at Clark, outside the front of the station house and he said he didn’t feel a thing.
Proposals for a gym at Arden school were accepted by representatives of the Building Project Committee of the Department of Education, who hope to make recommendations to the Public School Finance Board in favour of the project.
30 years ago, Tuesday, January 26, 1993
The Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce has paid off the debt on its tourist information centre, almost
four years after buying the $13,000 building.
Originally, the 16 by 24 foot cedar building had served as a tourist information centre in Riding Mountain National Park. It was moved to its present location on the corner of Broadway Ave. and Highway No. 4 in June, 1989.
20 years ago, Monday, January 27, 2003
Partnering with private enterprise has saved Arden’s Canadian Marketing Commodity Company after the venture failed as a cooperative.
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 (New International Version)
The project, which couldn’t get off the ground with local investors, is now up and running with financial backing from Benson Quinn, the organic arm of American grain giant Archer Daniels Midland.
Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
This item is a small portion of an ad for J. Brown & Son, featured in the Jan 28, 1913 edition of The Neepawa Press.
The world is in turmoil, both at home and far away. From economics to mental health to wars, there are plenty of things to worry about. It’s as if we are in a constant state of grief.
So what does one do? We have to carry on until our days are done. As I wrote a little while ago, it’s important to count our blessings. It’s important to know that no matter how tough life may be or seem to be, there is usually much to be thankful for. Dark times come from illness, death of a loved one or from financial stress, but the sadness becomes less and the sunshine of blessings can be found.
In dark times, I have some touchstones. I will share one with you. In the Netherlands during WWII, the ten Boom family were watchmakers. The dad, the mom and two daughters were all in the watch business. When Germany invaded Netherlands, their town came under the harsh German rule. They were Christians but hid some Jewish people in their home. I believe the hideaways were kept safe, but the family were imprisoned in a work camp. The parents died and after much mistreatment, so did one of the daughters. Her death was hastened by being beaten by one very nasty guard. But one daughter, Corrie ten Boom survived.
In 1947, she later wrote she was speaking in Germany to many different groups of very downtrodden defeated people. After one meeting, where she spoke on God’s forgiveness, a man came to the front to meet her and she recognized him as the guard who had beaten her sister. He said how wonderful it was to be forgiven by God but he
didn’t realize who was he speaking to. Corrie ten Boom had great difficulty forgiving the man but she said, “And so woodenly, mechanically, I thrust my hand into the one stretched out to me. And as I did, an incredible thing took place. The current started in my shoulder, raced down my arm, sprang into our joined hands. And then this healing warmth seemed to flood my whole being, bringing tears to my eyes. “I forgive you, brother!” I cried. “With all my heart!”
For a long moment, we grasped each other’s hands, the former guard and the former prisoner. I had never known God’s love so intensely as I did then.”
Corrie ten Boom could not forgive except by the grace and power of God flowing through her.
To me, that story is indeed a touchstone, a marker by which we can all stand. If God could give the badly abused Dutch watchmaker the strength to forgive the abuses
she saw and experienced, then surely God can give us the strength to forgive others and to carry on with the burdens of life.
There are two other touchstones in my life. One is my father taught me the importance of making people laugh. The other one, is to serve, my mother (aided by dad sometimes) taught me to serve. Find a way in the world to serve.
And lastly, there are millions of problems in the world thrown into our minds by media all the time. We now know instantly when tragedy or violence strikes. We can’t solve all the problems. We can solve some but not them all.
Forgive, laugh, serve others and God. Therein lies the key, not necessarily to happiness but to contentment.
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.
Well, older is a given, that’s calendar talk, but old is often a mindset. I have truly appreciated the gentle January we have just experienced. The ‘old’ part of me remembered the winter that the temperature never went above zero degrees (old temperature!!) day or night. My father was away, perhaps at university, perhaps teaching ( we lived near Graysville and his first full teaching year was at McCreary, so he made it home most weekends). As a farming family we had switched from cattle to sheep, easier for a young person to handle, keeping four or five Jersey cows for milk production. We had tried chickens, pigs, Black Angus cattle and stuck with the sheep for the longest. It was the chores that I recall distinctly. The water was already in the barn, it required filling troughs, not pail hauling it. The square bales were still stacked outside and needed to be lugged and hauled through slathers of snow. It was the warmth of the barn that was significant. From out of the cold, cold so deep it stiffened the hair in the nasal passage, into the moist atmosphere and safety of the barn. The noise upon entering was a cacophony of sheep baaing, cows mooing and the barn cats mewling. Each creature was eager to be fed and cared for. As the ewes settled down for their feed, the lambs rejoiced in their open play space, cavorting and stiff leg prancing with glee. The cows munched and crunched while the sound of milk filling the pail changed with the depth of the liquid. From the ping, ping, to the shush, shush, the froth and foam on the surface acting as a silencer. Even the cats, accepting a well directed stream of milk direct from the cow while waiting the bowl full, grew silent. I know the ‘old’ is romanticising the work!!
This week I have been engaged with thought provoking conversations. Has the younger generation lost the work ethic we so valued? And, if so, why? Perhaps we should be more realistic about the value of unrelenting hard work. Several of the proposals for marriage that I received were based on my ability to work hard! Yup, really that romantic! I believe that youth today will work devotedly when they have a purpose. The work (chores) assigned to me when I was a youth, benifted the family, the farm. The work was essential for the whole. And we knew that hard work brought results. We expected to own a vehicle, a home. It wasn’t unusual to expect to take vacations and toys. Some of these expectations are almost unrealistic today, simply because of the economy and the cost of living. This does feel like ‘old’ thinking.
The past was not always the good old days. There were my good old days for, more than surviving, I thrived. Thankfully, I have learned to embrace change. Move the furniture, change my coffee brand, present a new dish – knowing that I may refuse it, introduce new thoughts. That’s not ‘old’ thinking. I aim to be an old person, not an old thinking person!
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For a long moment, we grasped each other’s hands, the former guard and the former prisoner. I had never known God’s love so intensely as I did then.
It was another ordinary day in ancient Athens, Greece. Most of the city’s residents were going about their daily routinesworking at their jobs or visiting the markets to stock up on needed supplies. But as part of their daily routine, most Athenians stopped by the Areopagus to see which philosopher had come to town, to discover what “new thing” was being discussed and to take part in the debate.
On this day, they were in for a surprise. A man named Paul of Tarsus was being led into the crowd and asked to explain his “new teaching” that was filled with “things that sounded rather strange” to the cultured ears of the Athenians.
What they didn’t know was that Paul was way ahead of them. He had been walking around the city; taking in the sights and sounds of a place filled with people from all parts of the ancient Roman empire. As different groups of people moved into Athens, they brought their
religious beliefs with them and before long, temples and shrines to gods of all kinds could be found within the city’s walls.
One shrine caught Paul’s eye. It was dedicated to “An Unknown God.” The Athenians were very religious. They were also very superstitious. They knew what would happen if they offended a god whose name they knew. But they feared what might happen if they offended a god about whom they knew nothing. So they built a shrine and offered sacrifices to an unknown God; just to avoid offending it. That gave Paul the opening he needed to share the good news of Jesus Christ with these people.
He began by telling them what he had seen and then
made this incredible statement. “I am going to tell you about this unknown God. He is the God who ‘from one ancestor, made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him-though indeed he is not far from each one of us.’” (Acts 14:26-27)
Whenever I read those words, I am moved by their significance. They reveal a truth that has been discussed, argued, disputed and despised through the centuries. But nothing can change the fact they convey– that every person on this earth can trace his or her ancestry to one common
ancestor– to the first human pair about whom we read in the opening chapters of the book of Genesis.
How we got to where we are at this point in history is a long story, far too long to tell in a year’s worth of columns. And while that history is important and while it reveals some significant issues with which we must deal, it can never blind us to the fact that we all have a common ancestor, which means that “we are family.”
To me at least, the implications of those three words are staggering-so staggering that I plan to devote the next two or three columns to exploring what this means; and how it can change the way we interact with people whose countries of origin, backgrounds, customs, cultures and core beliefs differ from our own. As part of the same family, we owe it to ourselves and others to treat everyone we meet with the same dignity and respect we expect to receive from them. We will explore this idea further next week.
Often the work volunteers perform in a community does not get the recognition or positive feedback it deserves.
Thank you for everything this past weekend. Thank you for all your work to make everyone really feel part of the Neepawa Titans family. It was not only enjoyable, but important for my wife and I that parents, billets, players, board members and the community of Neepawa had the chance to connect. We definitely left with a greater feeling of Titan pride.
We want to especially acknowledge Tammy Dudenhofer and Tara McCarty. Wow, these two ladies did an amazing job! All the activities they planned and the time they dedicated to us this past weekend was so much appreciated. There was plenty of food, activity, conversation, exercise and laughter. Thank you again, for a very memorable weekend! Respectfully, The Kormans, Killarney, MB
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Thumbs Up to Pastor James and the church family at the Calvary Chapel Church for all the good they’re doing for the community.
Landa Jerome and Rennie Yochmans Neepawa, MB
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Shopping smart is very important for saving money at the grocery store. Use the grocery store flyers to plan your weekly menu around the items on sale in your grocery store and bring a grocery list. Buy larger bags of potatoes, carrots, apples and oranges as they are usually cheaper per pound. This goes for rice and pasta as well. The further you can stretch your food dollars these days, the better off you are.
With careful planning, a little imagination and a little work we can eat well while spending less. Here are some ideas that may help you “use it up” when you may be tempted to just throw it out.
Soft apples: chop them up to put in coleslaw or broccoli salad, make an apple crisp, dice and add to pancakes, dice and make apple muffins, make chunky apple sauce.
Bananas: with over ripe bananas make banana bread, mash and use in pancakes, make a baked banana desert, put them in a smoothie, make banana cookies, the possibilities are endless!
Celery, peppers or onions that need using up; if you do not need them immediately, wash, chop and freeze for soups, stews, stir fry etc.
Wilted greens; refresh in a bowl of cold ice water for several hours. The leaves will “drink” the water and refresh.
Leftover buttermilk or sour cream; freeze for later. Thaw and use for baking.
Ham; chop first and freeze in smaller amounts to use for Denvers, scrambled eggs, soups like potato soup, add to hash browns etc.
Bread crusts; freeze for dressings and bread puddings, make croutons or dry in the oven at 250°F to make bread crumbs.
Here is a budget friendly soup and served with a slice of bread and cheese your meal is complete. If you like tomatoes in your soup use the larger size can, if not use the smaller can of diced tomatoes.
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 tetra pack beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
4 small to medium potatoes, washed and diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 stalks celery
1-2 cups shredded cabbage 2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. dried parsley 1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper
In a Dutch oven brown the hamburger. Drain off any excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, turn the heat down and simmer gently for 30-45 until potatoes and carrots are tender. Stir occasionally. If the soup is too thick add extra broth or water. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve.
An appreciation is conveying your gratitude for a quality that someone has, or an act that they have done. Appreciations can be given by actions (giving a gift, helping with a task or physical touch) or verbally (compliments, showing care and concern). Logically, we know that if we say or do something nice for someone, it will make them feel good and can make us feel good, but, for some reason, we don’t do it nearly enough. And this is especially the case with our intimate partners. We tend to assume that our loved ones know that we appreciate them, or that the professionals who care for us know we appreciate them. We are kind of assuming that they can read our minds, they can’t. Let me let you in on a secret, even the most seemingly well adjusted person/professional struggles with self esteem and imposter syndrome from time to time.
people around us don’t need to hear appreciation, even for the small things. Saying, “Hey, I appreciate you” or “You are doing a great job” or “Your presence makes a positive difference in my life” doesn’t take a whole lot of our time but makes such a profound difference in the well being of others. Giving an appreciation may feel awkward at first if it’s not something that you are used to doing, you may feel like a total weirdo and others may respond like you are a total weirdo but I promise that it becomes easier and if you emanate positivity, positivity will eventually come to you.
often as you can and make giving affirmation part of your daily routine.
Here are some examples of affirmations if you are at a loss for words:
“I appreciate you when you do_______because it makes me feel ______”
“You are loved”
“You matter to me”
“I was thinking about you today and it made me feel_____”
‘I know I don’t reach out enough but I wanted you to know that you are important to me”
“You have made a positive difference in my life”
2 cups flour
2 Tbsp. ground flax seed
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 cups milk
1 medium to large apple peeled and grated
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, and milk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix gently until just barely combined. Gently fold in the grated apple. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the hot frying pan and pour the batter by 1/3 cup scoops onto the pan. Cook until there are bubbles across the surface of the pancake. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
The act of receiving an appreciation, even once, has a massive effect on the dopamine levels in the brain, our sense of well being and our perceived ability to succeed in life. Can you imagine the positive effect that this could have if we regularly received affirmation and appreciation from our loved ones? Can you imagine how much more effective professionals would be in their jobs or their feelings of well being at their work if they were regularly told what they were doing well or that they were making a difference? We absolutely cannot assume that the
Today, I have a challenge for you. Send a text or email to both a loved one and a professional that you love and tell them what you appreciate about them or how their presence in your life is significant. I promise that it will make them AND you feel great. I want to encourage you to repeat this exercise as
Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary. Anyone who may have feedback on the column or wish to have a question anonymously answered as part of the weekly column may reach Martin at delsiemartin@ trueyoutherapy.ca. Martin’s podcast, The Relationship Review, can be found on Apple, Amazon, Google and Spotify podcast platforms.
A new and improved version of a piglet weaning ramp at HyLife’s pork processing plant in Neepawa is receiving high praise on a global scale. The ramp was developed by HyLife’s inhouse team of engineers to make transporting piglets easier on both the animals and the employees.
In a media release discussing the innovation, the company stated that it designed the ramp in response to employee feedback. The workers expressed that picking up the piglets and bringing them to another employee performing vaccination placed a strain on both them and the animals.
The weaning ramp eliminates that stress by:
• Having the piglets enter the alleyway and move up the ramp in groups;
• Once up the ramp, a gate using a pulley system is lowered. Employees can easily begin picking the piglets from waist height to be vaccinated. The animals are then gently placed on a slide, depending on their sex.
• Gradual sloping slides, off each side of the station, bring the piglet back down slowly and safely to ground level.
“We knew there was a better way. We prioritize animal care and lean on our in-house experts and (Continuous Improvement) team to develop a creative solution. The result is a ramp that eliminates the need to pick up piglets. This means less stress and more safety for both our animals and employees,” said Lyle Loewen, senior vice president of farms division at HyLife.
This innovation has received notice across the industry, as the weaning
ramp recently won The Dr. F.X Ahern Prize for Innovative Pork Production at the 2023 Banff Pork Seminar. This award is given to those who create original solutions to pork production challenges in North America.
As well, the invention has been praised by a well regarded animal scientist.
Temple Grandin, a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, toured the Neepawa site during a recent visit to Canada. She said she was im-
pressed by the company’s animal handling practices and the new ramp.
“It gets rid of the backbreaking work. It’s also going to improve good treatment of the pigs as the job is so much easier. And you make a job easier, and people are going to like it a whole lot better. That is something the whole industry should have,” said Grandin, via press release.
HyLife is now investing into the installation of the ramps across all sow barns.
Farmers, suppliers and Agriculture industry supporters flooded the Keystone Centre in Brandon this past weekend as AgDays has come back stronger than ever. The facility had Ag displays in every corner, much to the delight of suppliers and customers alike. Ag Days was held from Jan. 18 to 20.
Pictured above and right: Students crowded around AgDays booths, including the University of Manitoba. Pictured below: The main arena was a hub of activity. In addition to government officials, there were numerous speakers on every topic imagineable.
Registration for the 2023 Fall Term
will be held during the regular school hours at the following schools: Hazel M. Kellington (Neepawa)
February 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 All Day
J. M. Young (Eden)
Feb 7 & 8 (Tues & Wed) Mornings only Brookdale
Feb 7 & 9 (Tues & Thurs) Afternoon only R. J. Waugh (Carberry) Feb 9 & 10 (Thurs & Fri) All Day
Please register at your school
• To be eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2023.
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate is required for their school file.
• For Newcomer Families, copies of your child’s passport and residency documentation are also required. If further assistance is needed you may contact Neepawa Settlement Services 204-476-2055.
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Saturday morning, a pancake breakfast was held at the Neepawa Curling Club and it was well attended. When you have hockey players and families gathered together, good food always attracts a crowd.
Dudenhofer and McCarty set up a car rally/ scavenger hunt that was a great success as well.
Some of the parents took part in the first Neepawa Titans Texas Hold-em poker tournament that was held at the Neepawa Curling Club as well. Tournament organizers Ryan Ford and Jamie Denbow both said the tournament was well attended with almost 50 players from near and far across Manitoba. Ford said “The poker players were very pleased and the poker players hope we can hold more tournaments.” Several poker players reported to The Neepawa Banner that the event was very well run. The team contracted a consultant to ensure that the tournament was professionally managed. The Neepawa Curling Club operated their popular bar and sales were reported to be brisk. The poker players had supper catered by Chicken Chef.
At the parent/billet Saturday supper hour at Brew’s Bros restaurant in downtown Neepawa the restaurant was filled to capacity for a leisurely and excellent dinner that was attended by many of the players, billets and parents.
Weekend visitors had a chance to participate in a Spin Cycle event on Sunday morning and had some time off through Sunday. Sunday dinner was at Boston Pizza and the team room was filled to capacity for the pre-game meal.
The Titans played a game Sunday at 6:30 and it was a Hylife Foods sponsored game with over 800 people attending. The crowd was loud and enthusiastic.
The weekend finale was a group photo taken at centre ice as parents, billets and players said their good-byes after what was reported to be a fun-filled weekend.
Western
Wayway Wolverines
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
First Period
No scoring
Second Period
01:06 NPA W. Highet (8)
ASST: P. Korman (15), B. Michalchuk (13)
10:10 WPF T. Bear (12)
ASST: B. Jowett (7) Third Period
1:47 WPF E. Stirling (4) PP
ASST: K. Stewart (9), N. Lenoski (9)
Scoring 1 2 3 Total PP
WPF 0 1 1 2 1/3
NPA 0 1 0 1 0/5
Goaltenders
WPF K. Gordon - (W) 37/38 saves NPA G. Renwick - (L) 16/18 saves
Despite the final result indicating otherwise, the Titans played much better than the Freeze for the majority of the evening, outshooting Winnipeg 3818 and also having significantly more quality scoring chances. The Freeze, were lead to victory, though, by a superb performance by goaltender Keegan Gordon. Will Highet had the only goal of the night for Neepawa, while Evan Stirling and Tristen Bear picked up goals for Winnipeg.
A few nights later, Neepawa faced a much tougher challenge in the Winkler Flyers, who are in third place in the East Division. The Titans on two separate occasions jumped out to a lead, with Parker Korman scoring for the Titans in the first period. After Winkler’s Dalton Andrew tied it up in the second, the Titans reclaimed the advantage, with an unassisted effort from Briley Wood. That gave the Titans a 2-1 lead going into the third.
An early goal in the third by Andrew once again tied things up and that’s how it would end in regulation. In overtime, Connor Jensen scored for the Flyers just 1:34 into the period, to give Winkler the win and the extra point in the standings. The win improved Winkler’s regular season record to 24-10-5-1, while Neepawa dropped to 1716-8-1.
These recent results have Neepawa sitting three points back of the final
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
playoffs spot in the MJHL’s highly competitive West Division. Next up for the Titans will be a pair of games against the Flyers; first on Friday, Jan. 27 in
Mixed results for Neepawa Tigers
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The other half dozen goals were all singles, as Riley Davie, Daniel Lisoway, Hayden Delaloye,
Cohen Kulbacki, Brody Pollock and Myles Willerton scored. Other notables included four assists for Clinton Mousseau and three assists respectively for Ward Brister, Jory Kulbacki and Callan Denbow. Austin Michaluk picked up the win in net for Neepawa.
A tougher go against the Raiders
In this contest, the Raiders had a bit more fight in them than Neepawa’s previous opponent, as Killarney would win 7-3. Brody Pollock, Jory Kulbacki and Tarek Lapointe all scored for the Tigers in the loss. Neepawa did have other chances at goals, including one shot that rang off the
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post and another chance that was swept out of the crease just millimetres from crossing the goal line.
These results now have Neepawa’s record in the Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) standing at 12-5-1-1, good enough for fifth place in the league standings.
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The competitive gymnastics season is underway for the Neepawa Novas. The local gymnastic club started off 2023 hosting an event at the Yellowhead Centre on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Neepawa Novas gymnastics coach Amanda LeBoutillier said that everyone involved with the club is very excited about getting out there and challenging themselves in this way.
“Everyone is eager to get the competitive season started. [The] majority of
our competitive team is in the first year of a new level and have been working incredibly hard the last couple of months on learning and perfecting their required skills. We are excited to see them perform and strive to accomplish their goals this season,” noted LeBoutillier.
This is the second competitive event the Novas have participated in this season, as they took part in competition in Winnipeg, back in December. On average, the team attends around seven competitions per season across Manitoba, as well as the Provincial
Championships, which are scheduled for April.
As for the club itself, the Novas has just recently started the second session of registered winter classes. In total, they have 183 gymnasts signed up for the second session, with 16 of those involved in the competitive aspects of gymnastics. The Novas also have eight recreational coaches and two competitive coaches.
To go along with the coaches, LeBoutillier noted that there were about 12 volunteers per session, who offered to assist with the
Grayson Steen and his friends were celebrating his birthday in the Neepawa Titans’ Emperor’s Lounge, in the Yellowhead Centre on Jan. 22 at the Titans game versus the Winkler Flyers.
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The Sunday, Jan. 21 game against the Neepawa Farmers was a huge one for Matt Saler and the rest of the Minnedosa Bombers. Not only did Minnedosa end the night with a dominant 9-0 win over their Yellowhead Highway rivals, but Saler set a notable milestone for his hometown team.
With his four point performance (1G - 3A), Saler set the record for most career points in Bombers’ team history.
As of Wednesday, Jan. 25, the website eliteprospects. com had Saler’s points total listed at 376 points* from a combined 186 games in the North Central and Tiger Hills Hockey League (NCHL - 63 games. 55 goals - 73 assists. 128 points.
Novas’ competitive event at the Yellowhead.
The Neepawa Gymnastics Club is a not-for-profit organization that provides preschool, recreational, pre-Competitive, competitive and wellness programs to Neepawa and surrounding communities. The Club began over 40 years ago, and provide an opportunity for kids of all ages and athletic abilities to participate in a gymnastics.
More information on the Novas can be found on their website www. neepawanovas.ca or their Facebook page.
Submitted Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club
Listed below are the results for each of the members of the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club from their recent competition at the Yellowhead Centre. Congratulations to not only these participants, but to all the clubs from across the province who took plart in the day:
Level 1
Eliena Pinette: VaultGold; Bars- Gold; BeamGold; Floor- Gold; All Around- Gold.
Avie Wilson: VaultGold; Bars- Silver; BeamSilver; Floor- Gold; All Around- Gold.
THHL - 123 game. 103 goals - 248 points).
The Bombers acknowledged and congratulated Matt on the milestone on their social media right after the game.
The win improves Minnedosa’s record to 10-6-0, while Neepawa falls to 6-10.
* Writer’s note: These numbers from EliteProspects.com may not include the most recently played games.
Zailee Sweetman : Vault- Gold; Bars- Silver; Beam- Gold; Floor- Gold; All Around- Silver.
Scarlett Watson : Vault- Silver; Bars- Silver; Beam- Silver; Floor- Silver.
Reagan Zalluski (Age Category 2013): Vault- 1st Place; Bars- 3rd Place; Beam- 2nd Place; Floor- 1st Place; All Around- Gold.
Kylie Reynolds (2013):Vault- 2nd Place; Bars- 5th Place; Beam- 1st
Place; Floor- 5th Place; All Around- Bronze.
Madyson Chandler (Age Category 20112012): Vault- 5th Place; Bars- 6th Place; Beam- 1st Place; Floor- 1st Place; All Around- Gold.
Ava Lang (2011-2012): Vault- 2nd Place; Bars2nd Place; Beam- 2nd Place; Floor- 2nd Place; All Around- Silver.
Chaelyn Skomorowski (2011-2012): Vault- 5th Place; Bars- 3rd Place; Beam- 4th Place; Floor4th Place; All Around- 4th Place.
Kyanna Speiss (20092010): Vault- 3rd Place; Bars- 3rd Place; Beam- 4th Place; Floor- 5th Place; All Around- Bronze.
Crysten Stevenson (2009-2010): Vault- 5th Place; Bars- 5th Place; Beam- 2nd Place; Floor3rd Place; All Around- 4th Place.
Level 3
Natalie Henton (Age Category 2011): Vault- 5th Place; Bars- 3rd Place; Beam- 4th Place; Floor7th Place; All Around- 4th Place.
Jayden Zalluski (2009): Bars- 2nd Place; Beam- 4th Place; Floor- 4th Place; All Around- 4th Place.
Level 4
Jane Winters (Age Category 2011-2012): Vault2nd Place; Bars- 4th Place; Beam- 4th Place; Floor- 3rd Place; All Around- 4th Place.
Kaitlyn Burgess (20092010): Vault- 1st Place; Bars- 3rd Place; Beam- 3rd Place; Floor- 2nd Place; All Around- Silver.
Level 6
Chayanne Cox: Vault1st Place; Bars- 1st Place; Beam- 2nd Place; Floor2nd Place; All AroundGold.
In the past few decades, the supply of paramedic services has evolved immensely.
In the 1950s in rural Manitoba, if an ambulance service existed, it was often run as a side business from the local funeral home. When an emergency call came in, if there was time, the sign on the station wagon might be changed, but everybody knew it was a hearse. One of the most famous ambulance/hearse combo units was the huge tail finned 1959 Cadillac station wagon. Such a vehicle today, in running condition is worth a lot of money as collector’s item.
Scharf’s Funeral Home in Holland, Manitoba had such an arrangement. The Holland facility was right across from the school I attended and we students would
ponder which task was ahead as the garage doors opened and the vehicle headed out. If it went really fast, we knew it was likely an ambulance call.
By the 1980s, most towns had a separate ambulance service and usually volunteer ambulance attendants. The system worked well for the expectations of the time. Volunteers were sometimes people with formal medical training but sometimes they may have just had some life saving courses. The services were privately owned and operated, usually financed by fees and a municipal or town financial contribution.
As the cost of ambulances and equipment increased and the demand increased for better training, the evolution of ambulance services steadily moved away from local ownership to being taken over by the regional health authorities. The transition was an arduous process.
EMS in the present
Nowadays, ambulances are owned by the provincial government and regulated and operated by Shared Health. There are many ambulance garages around the province in many towns with full-time paid paramedics. In an interview with The Banner & Press, Callum Melvin, who coordinates ambulance services, said there was an announcement in 2018 that a number of ambulance garages would be closed due to low call volumes. Eleven were on that list from western Manitoba. Melvin said, “some are very close to each other”. Melvin explained the trend today is towards full-time highly trained paramedic staff, “It’s a full time career job.” That is in contrast to trained volunteers which have been the practice in many communities. Melvin explained that many of those trained volunteers have or are retiring after 25-30 years of service. Due
to staffing shortages and low call volumes at some EMS stations, calls may no longer be answered by local stations but from a centralized, larger station.
According to Melvin, ambulance crews may be dispatched from one town to be on standby in or near another town if the one or two ambulances are already on a call. “We try to utilize ambulances and crews to keep waiting times as low as possible,” said Melvin. He added, “The level of critical care is higher than it used to be and crews may be answering a call within a wider range.
As to which EMS stations will be closed is still in process. Although call volumes were not released to The Banner & Press, it seems that there may be a few new stations built in strategic locations, there could well be a number that will close and vehicles and staff centralized.
Several Neepawa based non-profits are asking for a little support from the Town’s budget discussions for 2023.
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, representatives with the Margaret Lawrence Home, ArtsForward, NACTV and the Neepawa Titans, all made presentations and grant requests to council.
As part of the budget allocations, the Town will usually set aside grant money to assist several local organizations.
Last year, a little over $163,000 was set aside for grants which were split among 16 different local organizations.
The first presenter of the evening was Blair Chapman, who was speaking on behalf of Margaret Lawrence (ML) Home. He shared information on the year that was for ML Home and how 2022 was a good year for national and international travellers to visit. He encapsulated their value to Neepawa as a tourism draw and requested $2,500 in grant support.
ArtsForward was next, as Ron Nordstrom spoke for the arts and cultural learning centre. As part of his powerpoint presentation, he went over the history of the building and the array of activities that occur there.
He also shared details on the many capital projects they are attempting to make to the building, such as the furnace replacement and roof repair. Repairs to flood damaged portions of the building and a renovation of kitchen are also likely needed in the near future. Nordstrom put in a request for $22,000 in grant assistance to aid in those improvements.
The final presentation was a combined request from Neepawa Access Community Television (NACTV) and the Neepawa Titans Junior “A” Hockey Club. Rrain Pryor and Ken Waddell spoke on behalf of those two groups.
They put in a request for some degree of assistance on a $12,000 cost of constructing a new broadcast booth at centre ice of the Yellowhead Centre. The new booth would house NACTV, who broadcast all Titans’ home games, as well as out-of-town radio broadcasters that travel to Neepawa to broadcast games live. NACTV’s booth is currently located at the southeast corner of the arena, while radio broadcasts must still be in the bleachers alongside fans.
The NACTV/Titans noted that they have already raised $3,500 in material and labour commitments for this specific project. The other groups also noted that they are also pursuing other grant and
fund-raising opportunities to assist their ventures.
Council will take all these requests and review them as part of their budget deliberations. Details on the annual municipal budget are usually unveiled in the spring.
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Steers
3-400 lbs. $3.25 to 3.57
4-500 lbs. $3.15 to 3.55
5-600 lbs. $3.00 to 3.20
6-700 lbs. $2.70 to 2.89
7-800 lbs. $2.50 to 2.71 8-900 lbs. $2.40 to 2.63 900+ lbs. $2.12 to 2.36 Bulls $1.05 to 1.23
Heifers
3-400 lbs. $2.37 to 2.60 4-500 lbs. $2.64 to 2.84 5-600 lbs. $2.40 to 2.59 6-700 lbs. $2.25 to 2.42 7-800 lbs. $2.10 to 2.27 8-900 lbs. $1.95 to 2.10 900+ lbs. $1.87 to 1.98
Cows $0.82 to 0.93
959 head sold
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Dennis William McMillan
Dennis passed suddenly while on vacation in Daytona Beach, Florida on January 13, 2023 with family at his bed side. He had spent his last week golfing with friends, walking on the beach and enjoying dining out at their favorite spots.
Dennis was born in Portage la Prairie on December 26, 1948 to Florence and Bill McMillan. He was predeceased by an infant brother, Andrew Malcolm, and his parents, Bill and Florence. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, their children Nancy (Harry), Hugh (AC) and Marcie (Ibrahim), grandchildren Clara, Lucy and Anna, as well as his brother Robert (Linda); along with extended family and friends.
Dennis was born and raised in Portage la Prairie. He studied pharmacy at the University of Manitoba and graduated in 1970. He worked for Orville Wagner in Portage for ten years. His main wish was that he would own and operate a pharmacy in a small prairie town. This wish came true when he and Marilyn purchased the pharmacy in Carberry and successfully ran it from 1979 until 2007 as McMillan Pharmacy.
Dennis and Marilyn enjoyed travelling on holidays. Some of the places they enjoyed were Cozumel (10 years), New Zealand, Ireland, Germany and Florida. Dennis liked the cottage at Delta Beach that his parents purchased in 1957. He loved watching his three young children playing in the sand, water and then watching his three grandchildren enjoy it as much as the rest of the family.
A memorial service will take place on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 at Trinity United Church in Portage la Prairie, MB. The service will be live streamed a link will be provided on his obituary page at www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in Dennis’ memory to Central Plains Cancer Services, 318 Saskatchewan Ave. E., Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0K8 or RM of Portage la Prairie, 35 Tupper Street S Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1W7 for the marina at Delta. A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet boy Zander Gregory Campbell who left us on January 8, 2023 at the age of 14.
Zander was a kind, loving, outgoing, thoughtful soul who was wise beyond his years. He loved exploring and spending time in nature. He spent countless hours outside dirt biking, quadding, tobogganing, hiking, hunting, and building things in the bush. He was an incredibly hard worker who prided himself in a job well done.
Zander had many amazing groups of friends that he loved spending time with. He had a competitive spirit and loved sports including hockey, baseball, badminton, volleyball, junior rifle club, dirt biking, and track and field. He had a beautiful community of people surrounding him at Carberry Collegiate and he often came home with stories about his day and how great his teachers and friends were.
One of Zander’s favorite things was to share and listen to stories. He was a fantastic listener! When you spoke to him, he listened with his whole soul, and he could talk to anyone about anything. He was genuinely curious about life and the world around him. He fit more living and connection into his short 14 years than many do in a lifetime.
His bright smile, sparkling eyes and calm spirit will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him.
He was predeceased by his great grandparents, Earl Gregory, Jim Daniel, Colin Campbell, Albert Chacun and Elaine Krause.
He will forever be loved and remembered by his parents Cody and Leanne Campbell, his younger sister Ezmay and little brother Crozby; Grandparents Les and Myra Gregory, Reg and Angel Campbell; Aunts and Uncles Jody and Darren McKay, Sharlene and Ernie Clarke and Vicky Campbell, many cousins and Great Grandparents Betty Gregory, Jean Daniel, Audrey Campbell and Danny Krause.
White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements Neepawa – Minnedosa – Carberry www.whitesfh.ca
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Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002
Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call 204-368-2202
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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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419
Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone.
Alfred Fredrick Newton
October 20, 1920 – January 15, 2023
Alfred Newton passed away peacefully at Country Meadows, Neepawa, Manitoba at the age of 102.
Alfred Newton was born October 20, 1920 to Arthur and Ella Newton at Neepawa, Manitoba.
He grew up in a family of six. At the age of seven the family moved to Eden and it was there he received his formal education. The family made their living as farmers and although living through the depression was difficult Alfred had many cherished memories of a happy childhood. When his father Arthur died at a young age, Alfred and his brother Bob were there to take over and run the farm. Alfred had to forgo his education due to the necessity of running the farm but he remained intellectually curious and a lifelong learner. His family moved to Kelwood in 1938 and continued to farm.
During World War 2 he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He saw active service in South East Asia and is proud of the contribution that he made to our country’s freedom.
In 1952 he married Daisy McIntryre of Ochre River and they took up farming together close to Kelwood. During their time farming Alfred was very active in his community and Daisy taught in the local school. He served on the local United Church board for many years and then later the McCreary Gospel Church where he and Daisy were faithful members. He served on the local Pool Elevator board for 26 years and the Neepawa Gladstone Coop for 17 years. Curling was a passion of his and he was active in keeping curling and skating a vital part of the Kelwood community. Daisy and Alfred farmed till 1999 when they retired to Neepawa.
Alfred had a sharp wit and wonderful memory. He was always kind, gentle and thoughtful in his conversation and interactions with others. He remained dedicated to his church and his faith was a pillar of support throughout his entire life. He was predeceased by his wife Daisy, his parents Arthur and Ella, his brother Bob, sisters Grace, Ivadel and Betty. He will be deeply missed by his family; daughter Katherine and son in law Mervin, grand children Amber and Paul Young, brother Russ (Eileen) and nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Country Meadows here in Neepawa for the compassionate care they provided to Alfred at the end of his journey. Friends and family are invited to a service at Neepawa First Baptist Church at 11:00 am on January 20, 2023 with the Reverend Fred Quist officiating and White Funeral Home providing the funeral arrangements. All are welcome to attend a luncheon after the service and celebrate the life of Alfred.
White’s Funeral Home Neepawa in care of arrangements • www.whitesfh.ca
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Council of The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne will be accepting tenders for the purchase of NE24-15-14 wpm (80 acres)
Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders should be submitted to the municipal office at the following address by noon on Monday, February 6th, 2023.
Dated this 18th day of January 2023.
Wendy Wutzke, BSc, CMMA
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Box 10, Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Phone 204-352-4281 Fax 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca
Effie Szymesko, age 94, of Alonsa, Manitoba passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023 at the McCreary/ Alonsa Personal Care Home.
Effie was born September 6, 1928 in Alonsa, Manitoba.
She grew up on the farm in Alonsa and attended Iris School until grade 8. She worked on the farm all of her life. She met John Szymesko and they were married on September 28th, 1946. John and Effie worked together planting a garden and picking wild blueberries and cranberries. They were married for 68 years.
She was an active member of St. George’s Catholic Church in Alonsa for many years.
Effie loved her community and attending community events. She attended bingos on Friday’s, played cards at the Senior’s Centre, and barbecues at the museum.
Effie had a passion for curling. She loved to curl at the Alonsa Curling Club. Whether playing on the ice, watching behind the glass, or watching on tv, she loved the game.
Effie loved her family and friends. She would visit with them over a cup of tea at the farm or over the phone. She enjoyed socializing during family celebrations.
Effie was predeceased by her husband John. Parents John and Nellie. Sisters Victoria Zdan, Ellie Sul, Anne Zdan, Hattie Zdan, and her brothers Tom Zdan and Sam Zdan; sisters-in-law Sharon Zdan and Annie Zdan; and brothers-in-law Mike Senkowski, and Steve Sul.
Effie is survived by her siblings Pauline Senkowski, Edward (Sherian) Zdan, and Eleanor (Erle) Stone. Her daughter Levia (Clifford) Byer, sons Philip (Sandra), Roman (Gail), Larry (Bev), Richard (Marguerite), also ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
She received great care at the Alonsa/McCreary Personal Care Home and the family would like to thank the staff there. We are grateful for your care and kindness shown towards Effie.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Service for Effie was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 10:30 am in the Alonsa Community Centre, Alonsa, MB. Fr. Oleg Bodnarski officiated the service. Interment followed in St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish Cemetery.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Effie to St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Alonsa, MB
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Elks Manor is looking to update its waiting list
Heat, water and lights are included in the rent and free laundry facilities on each floor. Outdoor parking available with plug in for the winter. Meals can be ordered from the Yellowhead Manor and are delivered to the building. The building offers a large Multipurpose room for social gatherings with a full kitchen, pool table, shuffle board, piano and exercise equipment for tenants to use. The building is a smoke free building. All suites have balconies and mail is delivered to the building.
Call Jeff at 204-476-2112 or email nem@wcgwave.ca
It is with deep and heartfelt sadness that the family of Vivian Irene Wolaniuk share that she passed away unexpectedly on December 31 at the age of 90.
Born April 3, 1932, in Coronach, Saskatchewan, Vivian moved to Manitoba with her parents Harold and Gladys Goodwin at age six. She was the eldest of five siblings: Clarence (Anne, both deceased), Leora (Jim McKinney), Mervin (Heather), and George (Mickie). She attended several small rural schools and graduated from high school in Neepawa. From there she went on to teach in Foxwarren in the early 1950s.
In 1954, Vivian married William (Bill) Wolaniuk, a young farmer from Arden, who she’d spend the next 68 years loving and (lovingly) arguing with. She is already missed by her five children, Vallon (Nemie), Brian (Karen), Leeanna, Dale (Maureen), and Morgan (Pat), her 15 grandchildren and too-many-to-count greatgrandchildren, and a crowd of nieces, nephews, cousins and old friends.
She had other jobs over the years, including working at the Neepawa Press Office from 1973-1985. Bill and Vivian moved from the farm to Neepawa in 1993, where she lived the rest of her days. She always had a helping hand for anyone that needed it. She loved to shop and sure missed Sears when it closed. Nothing made her happier than to have as much family together as possible, except maybe when there were also Cadbury Mini Eggs. Vivian could cook for an army without breaking a sweat, and Bill says most of it was even good.
Vivian kept up with technology; she always had a new camera or video camera on hand, had Facebook before some of her grandkids, and wore out her first tablet playing Candy Crush. She’d listed her most recent occupation on Linked In as “Household Engineer”. She was an adventurous lady who liked to camp, to travel, and spent 20 winters as a snowbird with Bill in Donna and Weslaco, Texas. She was thrilled to fulfill a lifelong dream by visiting England in 2015, and worked in a quick stop to Paris, too.
She lived a full life, rich in what mattered. All those that loved her can only hope to do the same.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate it if you chose to donate to a charity of your choice in her memory.
White’s Funeral Home Neepawa in care of arrangements • www.whitesfh.ca
Full time position at Gladstone Bakery & Eatery handling day to day eatery operation. 8-4 Monday to Friday.
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Ask for Heather or Yvonne for more info or submit resume on site.
THE TOWN OF MINNEDOSA invites applications for the position of FINANCE MANAGER.
The Town of Minnedosa is seeking a team-oriented individual who under the direction of and reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) will be, as the Finance Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations Financial Administration and Management of financial transactions and procedures. To view the full ad and job description please visit www.minnedosa.com
Please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations to:
Stacy Andrews, ACAO
Town of Minnedosa Box 426, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Email: acao@minnedosa.com Phone: 204-867-2727
Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs
We are looking for:
Reporting to the Home Décor Manager, duties to include, but not limited to organization, co-ordination and direction of the Flooring Department; to achieve budgeted sales, margins and expense controls as outlined in the Budget; administrative duties and other duties as assigned. This is to be done through adherence to company programs. The Flooring Manager will provide leadership to all positions in the Flooring Department and will exemplify and promote the Co-op’s branding initiatives.
Qualifications:
• Excellent customer service and sales skills
• Highly motivated and ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to operate a Forklift (training will be available)
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, Monday to Saturday
• Will require heavy lifting and manual labour.
• Leadership experience preferred
• Previous Flooring (carpet, vinyl, LVP etc) experience an asset
Applications Close: February 1, 2023 or when position filled
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.fluker@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.
Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
RRSD invites applications for a Teacher
1.0 FTE at Forrest Elementary School K-8 Physical Education (other classroom subjects as required)
For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
in southwestern Manitoba, Canada near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.
Student Services Coordinator 0.8 FTE Student and Clinical Services Coordinator
0.2 FTE Colony and Small School Resource Teacher
For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Teaching Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow.
HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore!
As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world-class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between!
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
• Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing
• Harvest and package edible offal
• Process pork carcasses into primal cuts
• Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets
• Carry out other tasks related to the processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage
• Sanitation
People who will succeed as members of our team will:
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, stable, long-term work environment
• Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!
• Treat people with dignity and respect
• Open to working in colder/warmer environments
• Physically Fit
• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset
Current starting wage is $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus!
Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour
In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!
HyLife is here to support you in building an exciting career with our team!
If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.
We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
We have great opportunities available for BARTENDERS AND SERVERS who are 18 or over and who have availability to work at minimum during the daytime hours Monday to Friday. No experience necessary, on-the-job training provided. We are a fast paced fun and flexible employer and together we work to make memorable moments for our guests during their dining experiences with us.
Call Rio at 204-841-3281 with any questions Send resumes to dennisr@bostonpizza.com or drop off in person at the restaurant
BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING!
50,000 BATTERIES IN STOCK
*Auto *Farm *Marine
*Construction *ATV
*Motorcycle *Golf Carts
*Rechargeables *Tools *Phones *Computers
*Solar Systems & design
* Everything Else!
We are a progressive, service oriented ag retailer currently accepting applications for Seasonal Class 1 and Class 3 Drivers (with Air endorsement) for our NEEPAWA/MINNEDOSA retail location:
Qualifications:
• Valid minimum Class 3 (with air) driver’s license
• Mechanically inclined preferably with a farm background
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible work schedule with capability of working long hours
Duties and responsibilities:
• Short haul liquid fertilizer, NH3 and chemical
• Willing to be trained in and handle dangerous goods
Redfern Farm Services offers a competitive wage.
Interested applicants should submit resumes to the below address by February 24, 2023:
REDFERN FARM SERVICES 922 Douglas Street Brandon, MB R7A 7B2
Email: hr@redferns.ca
Successful applicants will be responsible for maintenance, upkeep and general labour within various Town parks, boulevards and the cemetery between the months of May and September. Resumes/Applica�ons should be marked: �Parks Posi�on�
Successful applicants are responsible for standard lifeguarding func�ons including swimming lesson instruc�on, general pool program instruc�on and some building, grounds and pool maintenance.
Mandatory �uali�ca�ons: Lifesaving Society �a�onal Lifeguard ��LS�, Swim for Life, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C. Applicants must have all quali�ca�ons prior to an interview.
Cover le�er, resume and copies of current cer��ca�on should be marked �Lifeguard/ �nstructor Posi�on�
Successful applicants will be responsible for the planning/implementa�on of summer recrea�on ac�vi�es, services and special events to meet the needs of local children.
Required: Valid Drivers License, RCMP clearances, First Aid/CPR/AED training, organi�a�onal � communica�on skills, able to work some evenings and Canada Day. Resumes/Applica�ons should be marked: �Day Camp Posi�on
In person: 275 Hamilton Street; Mail: Box 339, Neepawa R0J 1H0; Email: assistcao@neepawa.ca
�ob descrip�ons are available at the o�ce or neepawa.ca� Town ��ce�Employment �pportuni�es. �e thank you for your interest in these posi�ons� however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Neepawa is an equal opportunity employer, however, all applicants must read and speak fluent English.
THE BATTERY MAN 1390 St. James St. Winnipeg TF 1-877-775-8271 www.batteryman.ca
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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
Located at 77 Dennis St. Gladstone, MB is looking for a FULLTIME BUTCHER
Job duties:
- Slaughters animals
- Cuts, trims, grinds and prepares meat for sale to customers
- Receives and fulfills custom orders.
- Packages and displays meat
- Labels meat to indicate cut, grade, preparation date, best-by date, and other relevant information.
- Maintains the sharpness, cleanliness, and sterilization of knives and tools.
- Ensures preparation areas are kept clean.
- Closely follows all safety and sanitation procedures.
- Answers questions regarding types, cuts, and suggested preparation of meat.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Skills Requirements:
- 1-2 years’ experience in slaughtering and butchering animals.
- Education or food preparation or meat cutting experience.
- Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extended periods, lift heavy items and work in cold environments.
- Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.
- Task management and customer service skills.
- Knowledge of food safety.
Language of work: English
Wage range: starts at $15/hr to $18/hr
Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation days, Pension and Health insurance
Locations of work: Gladstone, Manitoba
Contact information: 204-385-2506
smilepinoyfoods@gmail.com
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2023-2024
Kindergarten Registration for the Rolling River School Division will be held during January 30th - February 3rd, 2023 from 9:00-11:30am and 1:30-3:00pm. Children who will be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2023 are eligible for Kindergarten.
Please register at the following catchment area schools:
SCHOOL PHONE NO.
Douglas Elementary 204-763-4480
Erickson Elementary 204-636-2266
Forrest Elementary 204-728-7674
Oak River Elementary 204-566-2167
Onanole Elementary Rapid City Elementary
Rivers Elementary
Tanner’s Crossing Elementary 204-867-2591
*Parents are required to present their child’s birth certificate and medical number at time of registration.
*Please contact the School Division Office (867-2754 Ext. 0) if unsure of your catchment area school.
MEMBERS OF ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED (the “Credit Union”)
TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION
VOTING FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TAKE NOTICE THAT voting for the Board of Directors is open to all members who have a share at any Access Credit Union branch. Voting will be done by electronic ballot and will be tallied electronically by a third party provider. Voting will be open from 9:00 am CDT on Monday, the 13th day of March, 2023 until 5:00 pm CDT on Friday, the 17th of March, 2023. Members of Access Credit Union are invited to vote online at www. accessvotes.ca. Each member may vote on a personal electronic device or should any member prefer, devices for the purpose of voting will be available at all branches of the Credit Union during operating hours. Voting results will be announced at the Annual General Meeting of Members held in April, 2023.
DATED this 27th day of January, 2023
ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED
By Order of the Board of Directors
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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Carberry’s Chamber of Commerce got a jumpstart to the new year at its 2023 Kick Off Meeting earlier this month. At this meeting, the Chamber reviewed the 2022 year and laid out plans for 2023.
Those in attendance elected Jeff Desender for president, Marie Bodnarchuk, vice president; Kristin Balciunas, secretary; and Don Forbes, treasurer.
Following elections, a couple of prestigious awards were presented to local residents. These were a pair of Honour 150 medals from Manitoba 150 and sponsor Canada Life. Honour 150 awards are given via nomination to people who give back to their communities and “enrich the places in which we live, work, play and come together in unity”. A small stipend, a framed certificate and video with congratulations from Manitoba 150 and a representative from the Health Sciences Centre Foundation were also presented.
The recipients for the Honour 150 awards that evening were Keith ‘Gopher’ Loney and Amy Smart.
Loney has been a part of the Kinsmen Club since 1983, serving as president from 2014 until the closure of the Carberry Chapter. Loney has also spent the past 30+ years volunteering for the Carberry/ North Cypress-Langford Fire Department, where he currently serves as chief.
“It’s important to keep the small clubs going. The community teams, hockey, soccer, curling, they all need money, and without the volunteers, it will be hard for them,” said Loney, acknowledging that it’s getting harder and harder to find volunteers. “People from the community are having to travel farther for their kids’ sports and
appointments, and they just don’t have the time to spare.”
Although Loney was surprised to find out about the nomination, the people of Carberyy hadn’t been. This is because, through all of Loney’s efforts, they have come to rely on him. Whether it’s putting ice into the local rinks, fundraising for the Carberry Youth Halloween Dance, or helping a neighbour move, Loney has been there to lend a hand.
For the past several years, Amy Smart has spearheaded fundraising efforts for Cancer Care Manitoba in the annual Potato Truck Pull. All donations received from this event are forwarded to Cancer Care Manitoba.
“The Potato Truck Pull at the annual Carberry Fair means so much more to the community than bragging rights,” said the Honour 150 report. “To our community and the Smart family, it marks another year passed after Amy and Jamie’s son, Dawson, became diagnosed with a Wilms tumour at 14 months old.”
The Potato Truck Pull, coined by Smart, celebrated its seventh competition last year, for a total of almost $900,000 raised todate in support of Pediatric Clinical Trials and Cancer Care Manitoba.
“They are so thankful for the support they received when Dawson was unwell, that they, in turn, want to contribute as much as they can for others,” said nominator Laine Wilson.
For those who don’t know, during the event, teams of 10 participants work together to pull a 26,000 pound potato truck 80 feet with the best time. The top prize is a gold spray-painted Mr. Potato Head.
“The emotional new tradition has become a cheerful addition to our community who we all know Amy for her contagious ability to turn a negative into a positive,” said the report.
In addition to Smart’s cancer research fundraising, she has also volunteered on the Carberry Child Care Co-op Board, Breakfast Club, is chair of the Atom Hometown Hockey tournament, cochair of the Provincial Atom Playoff Tournament
and for the Carberry Skating Club/Fundraising Committee.
Smart works alongside her husband at Smart Electrical Services Ltd., which is well known in Carberry for its incredible support.
The Carberry Chamber is moving forward with meetings set on every second Wednesday of the month, alternating between lunch and evening meetings in the hopes of
bringing in as many voices as possible from local businesses. An evaluation of this alternating schedule will be conducted in June.
Other items included: •Handbooks for members; •Pamphlets/booklets for distribution at tradeshows; •Window stickers have been made and are ready to be given out;
•Acceptance of a $1,232 (plus tax) quote for a new sign outside the Drop-in Centre;
•2022 financials are to be reviewed at the next meeting;
•Planning for the 2023 Homecoming event, set for Aug. 26.
The Moonlight Madness, Christmas Parade, Carberry Bucks and Holiday Train events in 2022 were all deemed a success.
Work on Highway #5 will continue this fall, with completion of bringing that road up to A-teck quality expected in 2025. Plans for new signage are also in motion.
Draw Times:
Wednesday, Feb. 8th - 8:30am, 12:15pm, 4:00pm, 8:15pm
Thursday, Feb. 9th - 8:30am, 12:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:45pm
Friday, Feb. 10th - 8:30am, 12:15pm, 4:00pm, 7:45pm
Saturday, Feb. 11th - 9:00am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 12th - 9:00am, 2:30pm
