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A fond farewell: Minnedosa says goodbye to District Arena

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Over the years, watching a hockey game inside the Minnedosa District Arena just always had a different feel to it. Whether it was the high wooden ceiling with the beams showing through; The patches of frost that would just randomly fall off the roof onto the ice, or sometimes, onto the fans sitting in the bleachers; or simply just that ‘old time hockey’ energy that radiated from the rafters.

After one last hockey game on Saturday Apr. 1, the District Arena is permanently melting its ice, as the community’s new recreation complex is still slated to open before next winter. This is a bittersweet moment for many residents whose children, and in some cases grandchildren/greatgrandchildren, grew up in and around the rink.

According to Minnedosa Valley Views: Minnedosa’s 100th Anniversary; which was published in 1982 for the Minnedosa Centennial Committee, a major project in 1947 was building a new skating and hockey rink.

According to the book, some $21,000 [$334,484 in modern currency] had to be raised for this project prior to and immediately after the war. A little later, a further $13,000 [$207,061] for the construction of the Arena was raised through a referendum.

Once the funding to cover costs was acquired, a recycled military building/ airplane hanger was moved to Minnedosa from CFB Portage. Over the course of five months that year, it was then converted into the Minnedosa District Arena. Originally a natural ice surface, and later converted to artificial ice, this Arena has

served faithfully as home to local skaters over the course of the last 76 years, despite a growing need for repairs.

With the passage of time, however, the need for a brand new regional recreation facility grew stronger, and in 2021 the decision was made to move forward with the design and construction of a new arena. The facility is located on the Agricultural Grounds on the northwest end of the town.

But while the new and improved arena will soon be the heart of winter activity for many Minnedosa residents, the memories of the old District Arena will not be forgotten.

The interior and exterior of the

as it appeared just a few hours before its final hockey game on Saturday, Apr. 1. Picture on left: Like many old style ice rinks, the District Arena had a few notable and unique quarks. One of which was the snow and frost that, at certain times during the winter/spring would fall from the ceiling onto the ice, and as pictured, the first few rows of seating. (Additional pictures of the arena’s final hockey game can be seen on page 19)

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Minnedosa District Arena (Top pictures)

1973: McCreary UGG manager honoured with award

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Thursday, April 7, 1898

Dauphin is seeking incorporation as a village.

100 years ago, Tuesday, April 3, 1923

Neepawa is not a boom town. Never was. But town property has been valued too high and is now approximating real values. For instance, a central business site that changed ownership about 18 years ago at $2,800 was bought seven years ago for $1,000 and last week was taken from the bargain counter at $500. That lot never was worth $2,800; nor is it worth $500 today as speculation. But it was worth $1,000 seven years ago when it was wanted for building purposes and it is worth that amount today for the same purpose.

Two business changes were consummated in Neepawa last week. The Crowe lumber company took over the DuttonWall lumber yard and W. E. N. King bought E. T. Walker’s stock of Brandram-Henderson paints and shipped it to Birtle.

Pre-war prices are now in effect at the opera house– children 10¢ and adults 25¢.

75 years ago, Thursday, April 1, 1948

James Murdock, one of the pioneer settlers in the Franklin district, died in Neepawa General Hospital

Mar. 25 after a short illness. Born in Renfrew County Ontario, June 14, 1855. He was in his 93rd year.

Mr. Murdock received his education in the schools of his birthplace and in June of 1880 married Jane Bruce. After eight years of farming in Ontario, he came west with his family and settled north of Franklin, where he built a home and went on to become one of the most successful and progressive farmers in the province…

Surviving are one son, R. H. Murdock, of Franklin; two daughters, Mrs. F. McWade, of Neepawa, and Mrs. Duncan Martin, of Calgary Alberta.

50 years ago, Thursday, April 5, 1973

The special committee of representatives from the Rural Municipalities of Langford, Lansdowne, Rosedale and the Town of Neepawa learned recently that their application for the establishment of a veterinary clinic in Neepawa had been turned down by the provincial Veterinary Services Commission.

The reason given for the refusal was that it would be a duplication of existing services in Gladstone and Minnedosa, which have recently acquired clinic buildings and veterinary staff.

Kelwood: Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Beddome (always known as ‘Lil’) celebrated her 100th birthday, Mar. 19, at Lions Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Borthistle,

Mrs. Beddome was born in Dauphin, Ireland on Mar. 19, 1873. She received her education there, coming to Manitoba in 1895.

At Minnedosa, she was a school teacher in the Hazelwood District for three years, before she married John S. Beddome, third son of pioneers in 1899.

20 years ago, Monday, April 7, 2003

A Neepawa company that exports almost half its products to the United States hasn’t felt the wrath of Americans angered by Ottawa’s decision not to join the U.S.-led coalition against Iraq.

But since its main selling season is just starting, that could still change, said Prairie Forest Products sales manager Merv Bohn…

Bohn said he’s always had good relations with his American customers, and he expects that to continue, despite political tensions between the two neighbours.

Economic growth in Canada will be lower than expected because of the uncertainties of the war, the Canadian Chambers of Commerce said last week.

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.

Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2 (New International Version)

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Mr. D. R. Glover (left), who was the United Grain Growers elevator manager at McCreary, was awarded a Top Ten Award from the company in 1973. Glover was presented the award by D. J. Burch, manager for the Eastern Region, for an outstanding general farm supplies sales record during the 1971-72 crop year.

Homebodies

By Chad Carpenter

Those problem people

Easter is a wonderful time of year. Spring is coming soon. Gardens will be planted, crops seeded, cattle will soon be out on the pasture. Summer awaits us all. Easter is when we are reminded that God made us all, the world and everything in it. Easter is when we are reminded that God sent Jesus as our Saviour. The Christian Church teaches that all people have sinned. That’s an old-fashioned word isn’t it? Sinned! It’s true, everyone has sinned, sinners don’t get to Heaven without being forgiven of their sin and Jesus died on a cross, was placed in a tomb and rose to life on the third day so that we might have that forgiveness. By Christ’s sacrifice, we can be forgiven and when life on earth is done, we can go to Heaven. It’s so simple that it can mystify a person. It mystifies me; I can’t fully explain it, but I do believe in Jesus.

Several times I have run across other peoples’ experiences with Jesus. When my father-in-law died a number of years ago, his grandson (our son) officiated at the funeral. He stated, “Grandpa said he didn’t have a problem with God, but he did have a problem with the church.” The problem with the church may have gone back a long time, as grandpa’s mother told my wife and I that when she was a young woman during WWl in Europe, the local church was in charge of food rationing and distribution. For some reason, her family wasn’t in favour with the local church and didn’t get much food compared to others. We have our suspicions as to why that was, but we don’t really know. To publicly say the reasons would be presuming, but we do have some theories that make sense.

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Google this…

After watching the news, and reading some newspapers, I decided I needed to rest my brain and entertain it for a while instead. I decided to google people I know and, to be honest, it is much easier to research a male person than a female person (from my younger years!) because I have no idea who my classmates married and what their current name may be.

I started with my father. I have no idea who selects the candidates for the collection of memorable Manitobans, but my father made the grade– pun intended!

Right in the Centre

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Grandpa’s mother said they were forced to reap barley early, when it was still green, and try to make a poor kind of bread from it. She would get a slice of green barley bread and half a walnut per day as her ration.

I know of a man in a community in Manitoba who, as a young boy, was accused by the church leaders of throwing stones through the church windows. He said, he was no angel but he didn’t break windows. He was beaten and found it hard to forgive the church leaders.

These two stories, now only foggy memories being re-told, show that while the message about Jesus is one thing, how Christians live out and practise their faith is quite another.

A student of Christianity once told me that, in spite of all the rules a group might try to enforce, the Christian faith stands on its own merit. That is true, or at least it should be true.

I recently heard that some people believe that Jesus is ok, but his wife is a problem. Jesus didn’t have a wife as such, but the whole Christian church is described as the “Bride of Christ”. I can see where people

might be ok with Jesus, but have a real problem with his wife. The Church, or the Bride of Christ, has done some wonderful things for sure, but the hurt and screwups brought on by Christians have caused a lot of deep-seated problems for sure.

One last story or lesson. When we let the problems caused by people come between us and God, we can only be sure of one thing. We can’t let the problem people, which happens to be us all at times, be closer to God than we are. Seeking God, accepting the sacrifice of Jesus, living for Him allows us to forgive the problem people and live in peace with God and others.

It’s not an easy road but it’s easier than fighting the problem people and being consumed by our experiences with them. It’s best to forgive and move on. Nobody needs the extra burden.

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.

Memorable Manitobans: Walter Abram “Walt” Toews (1923-2006) Farmer, educator. Born in Manitoba on Feb. 23, 1923, third child of Abram G. Toews (?-1962) and Agatha Bornn (1898-1988), he farmed for 40 years near Graysville. On Sept. 26, 1943, he married Rosabella “Rose” Groening (1922-1996) and they had four daughters. He returned to the classroom as an adult, earning his teaching accreditation and teaching at McCreary Collegiate (1963-1964) where he worked alongside his eldest daughter, also on the teaching staff. He went on to teach at Carman School (?-?) and Sanford School (?-?), and was Principal of Wingham School (19611962), Roland School (1966-1967) and Starbuck Collegiate / Starbuck Junior High School (1968-1972). He was also a Sunday School teacher, board member and lay preacher at the Carman Mennonite Church. He died at Carman on 10 September 2006 and was buried in the Graysville Mennonite Cemetery.

Accurate and concise. Selecting random individuals from my community, I researched Jack Murta. He was just a few years older than I and a contemporary of the Stowe brothers. Here is an excerpt from a newspaper article in 2013. “ Have you ever wondered how former politicians spend their time? The media often portrays retired politicians as simply living the good life on a gold-plated government pension.

Some retired politicians, however, put their time and energy into serving the Lord. David Kilgour and Jack Murta have occupied seats at the cabinet table, but now once a week at noon you can find them waiting on tables, serving the homeless at the Union Mission.

“I have made this my prayer,” Murta adds, “Lord, help me to love you more, because if I love you more, I will love others more. I need to live out that prayer wherever I go.”

Murta served as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for the Manitoba riding of Lisgar from 1970 to 1988. ”

Murta was also involved in the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.

Looked up John R Wiens, a classmate from grades two through twelve.

“John R. Wiens is dean emeritus at the faculty of education, University of Manitoba. A lifelong educator, he has served as a teacher, counsellor, work education co-ordinator, principal, school superintendent and university professor.” That is a very brief summation of his achievements!

And there is Wayne James Watt, two years older, close friend, worked on Math curriculum for the province. Vernon Begalke who went from high school to seminary, now a retired Lutheran minister. John Warms, an author. Doug Harrison, above average curler.

We were a small school in a small community. There are so many more achievers. We did well.

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“Grandpa said he didn’t have a problem with God, but he did have a problem with the church.”

No room...

Ihave always been puzzled by one part of the Palm Sunday narrative.

After Jesus rode into the city of Jerusalem and was acclaimed as “the one who has come in the name of the Lord,” he went into the temple and was confronted by a scene that unleashed feelings of righteous indignation. The outer court of the temple had been turned into a mini shopping mall.

On one side of the court were merchants selling the sacrificial animals, oil and meal the people used for their sacrifices. On the other side were the money changers, who exchanged Roman denarri for temple shekels; because all transactions conducted within the temple walls had to use temple currency.

On any other day, these people wouldn’t be there. But this was one of three annual Jewish festivals; and the rulers of the temple allowed them to set up shop in the outer court for the convenience of the worshippers– all for a percentage of the profits.

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That made Jesus angry enough. But what angered him more was that there was no room in the temple for those who needed its services most.

On any other day, people who wanted to learn more about the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, or who wanted to discover how the Law of Moses applied to specific situations in their lives, could come to the temple and find what they were looking for. But on this day, there was no room for them.

On any other day, people who wanted to spend some quiet moments in prayer and meditation could come to the temple and find a place to do that. But on this day, there was no room for them.

On any other day, the blind, the lame and others

like them could come into the outer court of the temple, join in the songs of praise and add their “Amens” to the prayers that were offered. But on this day, there was no room for them.

On any other day, Jesus Christ, the Son of God could go into the temple and help the people he met there find the hope, help and healing they desperately needed. But on this day, there was no room for the Son of God in his Father’s house.

So Jesus made room. He evicted the merchants and money changers from the temple property and welcomed those who needed his help. On this day, the outer court of the temple became the people’s court–the place where anyone could come and meet God.

The Jerusalem temple no longer exists. The Most High God no longer lives in a building of wood and stone made by human hands. Today, by His Spirit, he lives in the bodies of those who have turned from sin and put their faith in his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

This weekend, we commemorate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Is there room in our celebration for God, for those he loves and for those for whom he cares the most? Is there room for those who are hurting, those who are grieving, those who are lonely, those who are hungry or those who cannot afford a place to live or food to eat? They are God’s children too. Is there room for them in our lives?

On the day he died, Jesus let it be known, in no uncertain terms that there was room in his life and heart for us. I hope that, on this special weekend, we will make room for him.

A beneficial winter

Thank God that the weather doesn’t agree with what Malak Abas and others wrote or said about it on the front page of the WFP on Wed. March 29th. This year’s weather has been the most beneficial possible after the most disastrous winter weather on record in 2022 (especially for the whitetail deer population).

I repeat, in deference of Mr. Abas, this winter weather this year was the most beneficial immediately after the worst ever that was recorded.

I’m talking about the immigration of the white tail deer into Manitoba back in 1910 which us old timers mistakenly called “jumpers”. “Let’s all go jumper hunting today”, we used to say in the 1950’s and 60’s. Read what Herb Goldens, (a former biologist and past whitetail deer expert) wrote in his treatise or dissertation on the “history of white tail deer in Manitoba”. It will only take ten minutes of your time. He wrote this essay so people like Mr. Abas and others would love Manitoba for what it is, cold long winters, yet whitetail deer survived, thrived and flourished.

In closing, I know that in May and June of 2023 every whitetail doe in the Erickson area will have at least two fawns on average or more thanks to our good weather in this winter of 2022-23.

Sincerely,

Rudy Usick Erickson, MB

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Neepawa the way it was

Pictured here is an old photo of a portion of Neepawa, as it appeared in the late 50s.

On the left is the Neepawa Collegiate. At the top right is the hospital. Right below the hospital is the Osborne home for seniors, which was once Neepawa’s hospital before the “new” one was built. Then, directly below that, the building encircled by trees was the nurses residence. Both the Osborne Home and the nurses residence are structures that can no longer be found in the community.

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Helen Drysdale

out of helen’s kitchen

Hot cross buns

‘Hot cross buns, hot cross buns!

One ha’penny, two ha’penny, hot cross buns!

If you have no daughters, give them to your sons,

One ha’penny, two ha’penny, hot cross buns!’

It is said this rhyming cry was used by the English street vendors selling their sweet, spiced buns at Easter time. Hot cross buns have been associated with Easter since the 14th century. Anglican monk, Brother Thomas Rodcliffe, baked the buns at St Albans Abbey, marked them with a cross and distributed the buns to the poor on Good Friday. They soon gained popularity around England and they became a symbol of the Easter celebrations. For Christians, the cross on the bun represents the crucifixion of Jesus, the spices inside the buns symbolize the spices put on the body of Jesus after He died, and the lemon peel to reflect the bitterness of His time on the cross.

By the late 1500s, many English people believed the buns had magic or healing powers. Queen Elizabeth I passed a law restricting their sale to only Good Friday, Christmas, and funerals as they were simply too special to be eaten any other day. At that time most of the baking was done by bakers and sold. To get around this, the people baked the buns in their own homes. If they were caught baking them outside the allotted time, they were forced to give all the buns to the poor. Eventually the law was withdrawn due to the difficulty to enforce. It is believed that a hot cross bun shared with a friend will assure friendship for the coming year. So with that in mind, bake up some of these special buns and share them with your family and friends. Have a Blessed Easter weekend.

Hot cross buns

1 envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)

2 eggs

3/4 cup warm milk

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup sugar

3 1/4 - 4 cups of flour

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. cloves

1 cup raisins or currants

1/2 cup candied lemon or orange peel or a mixture of both

Glaze:

1 egg yolk

1 tbsp. milk

Icing for cross:

1 Tbsp. milk

1/3 cup icing sugar

Put the raisins to soak in hot water. When ready to use dry well on a paper towel. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir the 1 tsp. of sugar into the warm water until the sugar is dissolved; sprinkle in yeast. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes. In a stand mixer add the eggs, milk, butter and sugar and mix. Mix in the yeast mixture. In a small bowl add 2/1/2 cups of the flour, salt and spices. Add to the mixing bowl and beat with dough hooks for 5-7 minutes. Stir in part of the remaining flour gradually. Add enough to make a soft dough which leaves sides of bowl. Turn out dough onto lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle with raisin and lemon peel; knead to combine. Place in lightly greased bowl. Turn dough to grease top. Cover with a tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled about 60 to 90 minutes. Divide into about 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place 2” apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten balls slightly; cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Prepare the egg wash by whisking together the egg and milk. Brush over the buns. Bake in preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes; transfer directly to rack to cool completely. Make the icing. Spoon into piping bag fitted with large plain tip or resealable plastic bag with 1 corner cut off; pipe cross shape on top of each bun. Serve to your favourite people.

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Reading your partner

When you’ve spent a considerable amount of time with your intimate partner, you get to know how to read them. You can tell when they are stressed, relaxed or genuinely excited about something. Some of us are blessed with the gift of being empaths where we are naturally in tune with people’s energies and can pick up the energy of our loved one just by entering the room. For lots of people though, understanding how their partner is really feeling is like a giant puzzle. This is especially problematic when you have a partner who doesn’t share a lot. Today, I want to go through some basic tells that you can look for in your partner to give you an indication of how they are feeling or at least a place to start for you to ask more. Please know that these tells are not the same for everyone and are highly cultural so take what serves you from this article with the knowledge that this article is written from a western lens.

Does your partner’s body language match the words that they are saying? As an example: Someone might be saying, “Everything is fine” while their body language is closed. What this means is that their eyes are lowered, arms crossed, head down or making themself seem small. Creating this smallness with your body is an unconscious defense mechanism your body uses to appear less threatening and noticeable. If your partner is doing this, they might be fearful of you or the consequences of speaking or may be sending a strong message that they need to be alone. You could point out what you are noticing to encourage them to talk further, “You

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are saying you’re fine, but your eyes are down, your arms are crossed and you don’t seem OK”. People also use body language to make themselves feel more powerful in conversations. Some individuals will puff up their chests, stand taller, make more intense eye contact, make wide body movements and a loud voice. This gives them a larger presence in the conversation space, both physically and emotionally. This is a strategy often used by abusers in domestically violent relationships.

Other non-verbals that can indicate certain emotions in your partner are:

• For anxiety: Hand wringing, toe tapping, fidgeting, pacing, rapid breathing, eyes moving rapidly around, flushed face

• For anger or frustration: Sighing, pacing (as a regulation strategy for anger), red face, sweating, clenched fists, chest puffs outward

• For sadness: Monotone voice, slowed speech, red eyes, slumped posture, slow walking pace.

There are undoubtedly some things that can affect your ability to read your

partner like, those with insecure attachment styles or struggling with anxiety/ depression will read neutral body language as being negative. No matter how well you try and figure out your partner, the best way to know them is to ask them. Don’t be afraid to ask your partner clarifying questions about how they are feeling. A fun habit to build to emotionally connect with your partner is saying, “How are you today” and when your partner gives the inevitable unhelpful answer of “fine” see if you can get them to tell you more by projecting interest in their internal self and asking clarifying questions.

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.

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Area kids enjoy and participate in Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

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The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair was an enjoyable time for Carberry 4-H members to take in the sights, but also to participate in the events themselves.

Pictured above: All of the kids here attended the fair and showed cattle from the Carberry 4-H Beef Club. Above left: Alayna Bieganski winning the Donn Mitchell Memorial Showmanship Award for Champion Pee Wee Showmanship sponsored by Klondike Farms. Bottom left: Lucas Bieganski winning the Donn Mitchell Memorial Showmanship Award for Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship sponsored by Klondike Farms.

APRIL 15 & 16, 2023

McCreary, MB

Pancake breakfasts both days, entertainment both days, Old Time Dance Saturday night, National Canadian Film Day on Sunday, Sugar Bush tours both days. For full schedule visit www.mbmaplesyrupfest.com

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Erickson 4-H beef club report

By Chet Woychyshyn Neepawa Banner & Press

On Feb. 12, the club held their annual communications day at the Erickson legion. All the members did an amazing job delivering their speeches, congratulations to all!

Category winners:

•Meredith Erven– senior public speaking.

•Easton Patterson– intermediate public speaking.

•Caden Kostenchuk–cloverbud public speaking. Thank you again to Steve Brigden and Lesley Desjardins for judging this year. Thank you to the Erickson

legion for hosting and providing a hotdog lunch, as well as providing prizes to the category winners and tokens to all the presenters.

The much anticipated pie draw was done after the speeches were completed, and the lucky winners were Jacquie Gerrard and Dennis McNabb. Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser again this year and to Easton Patterson for making the delicious pies.

March was a busy month for the club. On the 13th, we had our monthly meeting as well as took some extra time for a project book workshop, and some fun and games.

May I hold that for you?

We did puzzles, races, balloon popping and had some treats.

On the 17th, the club had the pleasure of cooking and serving a chilli supper for the Erickson Legion St. Patrick’s Day meat draw in support of our club!

There was a great turn out and we hope everyone enjoyed the chili supper. Thank you to the Erickson Legion for the continued support of our club.

March 18th we did a weigh day, everyone’s steers are coming along nicely.

The club has a field day scheduled along with the next meeting on Apr. 15.

Carberry sets new goal: Discover, Grow, Belong

This item, originally featured in last week’s edition of the paper, had been brought in by Leona Kucher via an Our Canada Magazine. Neither the person who had submitted it to the magazine, nor their friends or Kucher, had any answers for what the item was. However, It appears one has been swiftly found.

The popular guess appears to be a holder for a grain bag. Banner & Press reader Marshall Thompson provided this detailed reply: “There were 224 Canadian patents issued on December 7, 1920. No drawings or descriptions are available online for this time period, so a few guesses from the brief patent names are: 206311 Bag Holder, 206368 Strap Tightener & 206391 Support or Bracket For Decorative Objects.”

The Banner & Press extends its thanks to all those who aided in identifying the item.

The Town of Carberry was promoting the town and tourism at their booth at the Brandon Winter. Carberry has re-branded under the Discover, Grow Belong slogan and a new Chamber of Commerce Business Directory has been printed. Economic Development Officer, Karra Burney helped staff the booth along with help from various town reps.

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If you’re reading me that means others are too! Place your ad here!

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Local cattle producer secures champion accolades at Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

Madisyn Robertson, of Neepawa, and her cattle had quite the time at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, securing some champion titled accolades. Pictured at left: Robertson poses with Champion Charolais X steer MRR Habanero at the Brandon Winter Fair. Habanero weighed 1,165 lbs on show day. There were 16 entries in the show. Robertson also won the Donn Mitchell Memorial Showmanship Competition with the same steer. Behind the steer are judges Cody Carson & Bobbie-Jo Foster, Rossburn who chose Robertson as the winner from among 81 entries.

Pictured at right: Robertson in the ring during the All-Breeds Heifer Show with her Grand Champion

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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The same winning tradition the Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks had established for themselves in the North Central Hockey League has followed them over to the Tiger Hills. The first year franchise capped off a near perfect season on Saturday, Apr. 1, defeating the Minnedosa Bombers 6-3, to claim the league title. With the win, the C-Hawks closed out the best-of-five Championship series 3-games to one. This season was the first for Miniota/Elkhorn in the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL), after transferring over from North Central in 2022. The C-Hawks had won the NCHL crown in the league’s final season, before it announced plans to take a one year hiatus to reorganize.

In the final game of the series, Curtis Gardham and Taylor Sanheim each scored twice and added an assist for the C-Hawks. Former Portage Terrier Brad Bowles, as well as Dustin Fisher, who played with the Carberry Plainsmen from 2006 to 2017, scored the other goals for the visitors. As for Minnedosa, Wes Lewis, Bryson WerbickiMallett and Shane Jury scored for the Bombers. Shots on goal for the game were 44-20 in favour of Miniota/Elkhorn.

After the game and the trophy presentation by league president Rodney White, the Banner & Press spoke with Devrin Stonehouse, team captain for the Miniota/Elkhorn CHawks. Stonehouse said it’s been an incredible year for the team in the Tiger Hills.

“We knew it was going to be a different level of

Brand new league, same old results

Miniota/Elkhorn wins championship in their first year in Tiger Hills Hockey League

competition and we wanted that challenge. We’re very proud that we are a local team, only have one import [player] and he’s married to a local. We’re a hometown team and really proud to represent the community. Everyone is playing for the hometown,” said Stone -

house. “Have to give it up for Minnedosa. We knew they were going to be hard to play against, and they pushed us, especially in their home rink. We knew we would have to battle and it was a good battle.”

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The Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks celebrate with the THHL Championship trophy after defeating the Minnedosa Bombers in Game 4 of the league final on Saturday, Apr. 1.

THHL postseason statistics

Best-of-five championship series

Mar. 24: Miniota/Elkhorn 6-3 Minnedosa

Mar. 25: Minnedosa 4-3 OT Miniota/Elkhorn

Mar. 31: Miniota/Elkhorn 6-0 Minnedosa

Apr. 1: Miniota/Elkhorn 6-3 Minnedosa

Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks wins series 3-games-to-1

Playoff scoring leaders (Top 5)

Name Team GP G A Pts

1. Jason Bowles Miniota/Elkhorn 12 9 22 31

2. Jory Geddes Gladstone 9 8 23 31

3. Taylor Sanheim Miniota/Elkhorn 12 16 12 28

4. Brad Bowles Miniota/Elkhorn 12 8 15 23

5. Shane Jury Minnedosa 13 13 8 21

Recent THHL Champions

2022-2023: Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks 3-1 Minnedosa Bombers

2021-2022: Boissevain Border Kings 3-0 Minnedosa Bombers

2020-2021: Season cancelled - COVID-19

2019-2020: Finals cancelled - COVID-19

2018-2019: Boissevain Border Kings 3-0 Gladstone Lakers

2017-2018: Gladstone Lakers 3-1 Killarney Shamrocks

2016-2017: Killarney Shamrocks 3-0 Carberry Plainsmen

2015-2016: Killarney Shamrocks 3-1 Carberry Plainsmen

2014-2015: Deloraine Royals 3-2 Gladstone Lakers

2013-2014: Deloraine Royals 3-1 Gladstone Lakers

2012-2013 : Souris Elks 3-0 Neepawa Farmers

2011-2012: Killarney Shamrocks 4-1 Carberry Plainsmen

2010-2011: Neepawa Farmers 4-0 Carberry Plainsmen

2009-2010: Swan Lake Cougars 4-0 Pilot Mound Pilots

2008-2009: Swan Lake Cougars 4-1 Pilot Mound Pilots

2007-2008: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-3 Gladstone Lakers

2006-2007: Gladstone Lakers 4-2 Swan Lake Cougars

2005-2006: Gladstone Lakers 4-0 Killarney Shamrocks

2004-2005: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-1 Gladstone Lakers

2003-2004: Pilot Mound Pilots 4-1 Notre Dame Hawks

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Another college commitment for Neepawa Titans alum

Submitted Neepawa Titans Press Release

The Neepawa Titans are proud to announce that defenseman John Blake has committed to the Concordia Cobbers for the 2023-24 season. The Cobbers are a Division III (NCAA) program in Moorhead, MN that competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC).

Titans head coach/general manager Ken Pearson had this to say about John Blake, “We are very happy that John has chosen to continue his playing career and begin his studies at Concordia. John was a great teammate and was a pleasure to have on our team the past two years. We as an organization wish him continued success at Concordia.”

John Blake had this to say about his time in Neepawa, “I am very grateful for my time in Neepawa. I was given a great opportunity to improve both on and off the ice and was surrounded by great people. I am also thankful for my coaches, teammates, billets, and the many other people I was fortunate enough to meet in my time in Neepawa. I am very excited to play at Concordia and continue

Club 55 Bowling

playing and begin my college education.”

Blake joined the Titans in 2021-22 and played in 60 regular season games accumulating four goals, 13 assists along with 49 penalty minutes. The entire Neepawa Titans organization would like to congratulate John and wish him all the best in Moorhead.

Player signing

A pair of prospects have signed letters of intent with the Neepawa Titans for the 2023-24 MJHL season.

First, 17-year-old right winger Logan Paquette has committed to the upcoming MJHL season. Paquette is from St. Albert, AB and had 16 goals and 28 assists in 34 games this past

season for the Cochrane AAA Generals.

In the press release confirming the signing, Neepawa Titans head coach/general manager Ken Pearson noted that “Logan will bring a strong work ethic, hockey IQ and finish around the net.”

Paquette on signing with the Titans, stated that “I am really excited to play in Neepawa this coming season while learning and growing as a player. Fans can expect to see my love for the game.”

The other signing saw Kyle Weisgarber of the Yorkton Maulers U18 AAA Hockey Club. Weisgarber is 18-years-old and had 10 goals and 31 assists in 44 games this past season to lead the Maulers in scoring.

Pearson said that he and the coaching staff believe

Kyle will bring playmaking ability to the team. Weisgarber noted that he is excited to improve as a player and as a person in Neepawa this coming season. These signings follow upon the announcement last week Yorkton based defenseman Jeffrey Stewart’s commitment to the Titans for the 2023-24 MJHL season.

Ladies’ High Single & Triple: Vivian Oswald 246 & 534. Men’s High Single: Len Pritchard 225. Men’s High Triple: Darrell Gabler 555. Other Scores to Note: Judy Gabler 159, 176,160; Len Pritchard 157, 164; Calvin Goetz 212; Vivian Oswald 156; Carole LeBoutillier 207, 157, 166; Lawrence Smith 184; Eleanor Scott 158, 162; Darrell Gabler 206, 219. March Bowlers of the Month: Bea Betts & Melvin Oswald.

Classifieds

Obituary

Ruby Alice Lenders (nee James)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ruby Alice Lenders (nee James) on March 19th, 2023 at the age of 87.

Ruby leaves behind her loving husband Andrew, daughter Darlene (Daryl) Nosko and their children Travis (Sarah) Nosko and Afton (Jordan) Goldsmith, son Dwayne (Tania) Lenders and their children London (Samantha) Lenders, Damon Lenders and Sonja Lenders and daughter-in-law Cynthia Lenders and her son Anthony Lenders. Ruby was also great grandma to Payton Goldsmith, Ava Nosko, Taylor Goldsmith and Wyatt Nosko. Ruby was predeceased by their son Dale on February 21st of this year also.

Ruby was born in Ogilvie and was currently living in Edmonton Alberta with her husband of 66 years. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

WAYNE SPARLING

April 5, 1935 – March 4, 2023

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Wayne, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother (in-law), uncle, and friend to many.

He was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Mary (nee Gibson), Son Troy, father and mother Art and Marjorie, sister Sherrill Carvey and her husband Murray, sisterin-law Barb Sparling, father and mother-in-law Bert and Madeline Gibson.

He is survived by daughter Karen (Brett) Mandryk, son Brent, brother Rick, along with brother and sister-inlaw Terry and Gale Gibson, and Carol and Bill Stadnyk, as well as his grandchildren Adam (Kelli) Moore, Hailie (Darren Everatt) Moore, Laine Brazeau, Michael, Krista, and Seanna Sparling, and great-grandchildren Sophie, Addison, PJ, Leah, Lachlan and Niece Caroline and; nephews Marty and Darcy.

Wayne was born in Wellwood, MB and at an early age moved to Neepawa. He was very active in sports and besides winning Neepawa Collegiate’s table tennis championship he also won the high school curling. He was on 4 minor hockey Manitoba Championship teams (48-49 BB’s, 49-50 AB’s, 50-51 Juveniles and the 5253 Juveniles) and was a pitcher for the Neepawa Cubs baseball team with whom he won several Neepawa District League Championships and many tournaments, and was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame before turning his attention to curling. He made many life long friends in hockey, and baseball and would meet many more in curling and golf. Wayne played in and won his share of many curling bonspiels throughout the Westman area. His passion besides his family and sports was singing. He was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church choir and with the Lions Manor choir. In his younger years in Minnedosa he was a member of the band The Merchants, playing the base guitar and singing.

In the early years, while in Neepawa, Wayne worked for his father at Sparling Electric and was responsible for most of the town’s TV antennas that stood above the town skyline on top of many stores along Mountain Avenue and Hamilton Street. After his father’s passing in 1957, he worked for Fenwick’s and the Conquergood’s before opening his own furniture store in Minnedosa.

From Minnedosa he went to work for Bottomley’s Furniture in downtown Brandon and eventually Mr. B’s Furniture and Appliance Warehouse. Defehr Furniture bought out Mr. B’s and Wayne became manager there and when Defehr’s sold out to Dufresne’s he managed that store until his retirement.

Wayne will be remembered for his quick wit, always making a joke. He had a special way with words and could produce a poem or rhyme on a dime, and would always be ready with a bedtime story for his grandkids.

At Wayne’s request he was cremated and there will be a grave-side service with family and friends in warmer weather.

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Coming Events

GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN

AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, Manitoba, Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall).

Admission $5, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 eight-foot tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts. Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show. Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-sell-trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690.

Notice

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

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

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

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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

Pets

To give away, 2 year old Pekingese Sheep dog. Neutered male. Good farm dog, full size. Located in Mtn Road. Call Alvin 204223-9836

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For Sale

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

2002 Ford E-350 Econoline, SD xl Ext passenger van. 8 cylinder, 5.4 L engine, 205,000 km. 2 captain seats, 3 bench seats, wheelchair lift out the back door. New battery, starter, ball joints, almost new tires. $7,500 Interested buyer will pay $1,500 for the wheelchair lift, if the purchaser wishes to part with it. 204-967-2612

Obituary

Tony Victor Kushner

June 12, 1943- March 27, 2023

Tony Victor Kushner peacefully passed away at the age of 79 years old in the Neepawa General Hospital. Tony is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Kushner, their three children, Tom (Audra), Miles (Bonnie), Shelley; grandchildren Justin(Bree), Hollie (Emilio), Cassidy (Kai) Jesse (Mykayla), Jordan (Ryan), Megan (Brenden), Katie (Eric); great grandchildren Deklan, Madison, Cooper, Bo; brothers Joe and David; brother and sister in laws Linda, Ted, Sid (Maureen), George, Sue (Mike), Donna, Merv(Barb) as well as numerous nieces and nephews by whom he will be remembered fondly.

Tony is predeceased by his parents Harry and Helen Kushner; brothers Frank and Stanley; In laws Edith and Robert Mathers; and brother and sister in laws Bill, Glenda, Russell, Myra, Shirley and Lorraine.

Tony was born in Glenella, Manitoba to the late Harry and Helen Kushner. He received his education at Goodland School. Tony enjoyed his life on the family farm north of Glenella and always took much pride in his community by serving as Reeve for the municipality of Glenella Lansdowne area and also driving bus for the Turtle River School Division.

A beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandfather (great) and friend, Tony was quickwitted, incredibly funny, always knew how to get his way, boisterous (and without a filter), and his energy drew you in because there was no other option.

His small town roots remained very important to him, and were always close to his heart. He was an avid hunter and passed along his passion to the generations below him. You could always find him out at a dance or attending a hockey game! He always loved cheering on his Winnipeg Jets. Most of all, Tony loved having a busy house with a lot of family and friends around. Even though he will always be with us, he will be greatly missed by many.

Thank you to the Neepawa Hospital Staff and everyone who spent time sitting with Tony.

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa-Minnedosa-Carberry

In care of arrangements • www.whitesfh.ca

For Sale

Safetied 2011 Honda Odyssey EX van. 29,000 Km. Excellent condition. $19,000. Senior, no longer driving. 204-867-5398.

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For Rent

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

For Sale or Rent

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

Auctions

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

Coming Events

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

Sponsored by Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Bethany MB.

Bridal Shower

You are invited to a bridal shower in honour of Jordyn

Duncan

Groom - Joel Baron

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Carberry Community Hall

1pm - 3pm

Come and Go Style Food and refreshments

Birthday

The Family of ELLA

JARVIS

would like to invite you to a Come & Go Tea In celebration of her 90th birthday.

Saturday, April 15th

2:00 – 4:00 pm

At the United Church CEC Building

No gifts please, just the pleasure of your company.

Help Wanted

Aspen Ridge Resort, Clear Lake is hiring housekeeping staff for our 2023 season. We are looking for enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our team. We pride ourselves on paying our employees top wages in the Clear Lake Community, start at $23.00/hour. Furthermore, we will provide a gas subsidy to cover travel expenses for those commuting outside of the Clear Lake/Onanole area.

Starting the beginning of May to the middle of October. Must be able to work weekends in July & August. Part time & Full time positions available. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a resume to aspenridgeresort@yahoo.ca

TENDER - MOWING OF GRASS

Beautiful Plains School Division invites tenders for the mowing of grass for the 2023 and 2024 seasons for the following schools.

J. M. Young School (Eden) Brookdale School

Carberry Schools (R. J. Waugh & Carberry Collegiate)

Neepawa Area Collegiate/Neepawa Middle School

Site verification is the responsibility of the contractor.

Details for Tender:

- Tenders are to be on a “per cut” basis for each site.

- Tenders to run May 1st to September 1st each year.

- Grass to be cut twice a month.

- Extra cuts if requested by the Division will be paid at the per cut rate.

- Prices to remain constant for 2 years.

- Tender price to include GST.

Tenders close 12:00 NOON, Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Direct inquiries and application to:

Tyler Stewart Maintenance Supervisor Beautiful Plains School Division Box 700 Neepawa, MB

R0J 1H0

Email: tstewart@bpsd.mb.ca

These details can be viewed on the Division website at www.beautifulplainssd.ca

Click on Job Postings Thank

EM PLOYMENT OPP ORTUNITY AS SE T MANAGEM ENT COORDINATOR

Working under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Manager of Operations, this is a full time, permanent position. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

A complete job description can be found on website www.neepawa.ca under Town, Employment, or by requesting a copy from the administration office.

Applications, including cover letter, will be accepted until 4:00 pm , April 14, 2023 to:

Colleen Synchyshyn, C.M.M.A., CAO Box 339, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa MB R0J 1H0 Ph (204) 476-7655 ~ cao@neepawa.ca

Thank you to all applicants for theirinterest,howeveronlythose under consideration will be contacted.

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines

Help Wanted

Rolling River School Division

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

SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS

Maintenance Worker Assistant (16 weeks - May 8 to August 25, 2023)

Maintenance Worker Assistant (8 weeks - July 3 to August 25, 2023)

Mechanic Assistant/Detailer

(7 weeks - July 17 to September 1, 2023)

Current Starting Rate of Pay - $14.69 per hour (under review – may increase)

Positions are based at division offices in Minnedosa, MB. For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca select Employment then Summer Student Positions. Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Hiring Summer Students

Three Public Works Positions

Three Day Cam Positions - full time Leader & 2 x part time day camp assistances Send resume to info@westlake-gladstone.ca by April 11, 2023

204-385-2332

We Are Hiring!

Dairy farm looking full time or part time help

FOODS

Production Worker

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our vision is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our team. HyLife creates limitless opportunities for passionate individuals, and we have an exciting new career opportunity located in Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

The current starting wage is $16.10/hour PLUS opportunities for pay increases and competitive bonuses.

Our wage bracket extends to $24.05 per hour

We Will Train the Right Candidate

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 4000+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

Competitive Wage

• Vacation

• Benefits package – dental coverage, vision care, extended health care, & more!

• Secure, stable, and permanent full-time employment

PM Shift Premium

Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

Employee Referral program - $500!

Multiple Shift Options

• Free parking

• Company events

• And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

• Slaughtering hogs (eviscerate, hide removal, etc.)

Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets

• Maintaining our sanitation program

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role

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

Open to working in colder/warmer environments

Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/

or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities.

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

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team.

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

Must work well with others but also be a reliable, independent worker when needed. Applicants should be punctual and be willing to learn with a strong work ethic. Looking for someone who is willing to work longer hours in the busy seasons including some weekends. Candidates must have some experience working with cattle and/or machinery and a valid driver’s license. Wages will be based on experience & duties. Located West of Gladstone, MB. Please email a resume.

Potential Positions

*duties are not limited to listed items*

Yard worker - Assorted yard work, field work, mechanical repair and maintenance, feeding cattle, bedding barns Barn/Livestock Worker - livestock work such as vaccinating, treating, checking cows, feeding calves, barn maintenance

Field worker - Hauling silage and other various seasonal field work

Email: happyrockholsteins@gmail.com

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY 2023 PESTICIDE CONTROL PROGRAM

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Municipality of McCreary intends to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2023:

1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Municipality of McCreary and on streets, sidewalks and boulevards from May 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023. The herbicides to be used include:

• 2.4-D amine 600

• Banvel VM

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

Public Hearing

2023 Financial Plan

Date: April 20, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

• Overdrive

• Navius Flex

• Glyphosate

2. To control rodents at the McCreary Waste Disposal Grounds, being Lot 1 Plan 7654 in Section 3-21-15W in the Municipality of McCreary at various times during the year using Contrac Grain Bait.

3. To control insect pests such as mosquitoes and grasshoppers within the Municipality of McCreary. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. The insecticides to be used include:

• Dimethoate • Malathion • Bacillus thuringiensis

The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below:

Environment and Climate

Environmental Approvals Branch

14 Fultz Boulevard (Box 35) Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 0L6

Location: Municipal Office (316 4th Ave, Carberry)

At this time the Council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford will present the 2023 Financial Plan for the municipality. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection.

Copies of the proposed financial plan are available on our website www.rmofnorthcypress.ca or upon request from the municipal office, 316 4th Avenue during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed by letter to our Chief Administrative Officer or through our email address at ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca

Trish Fraser

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford

April 5, 2023

(In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD

PUBLIC NOTICE

SPECIAL SERVICE PROPOSAL BY-LAW NO. 3/2023

SPECIAL SERVICE TAX FOR DUST CONTROL

Public notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 318(1) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has scheduled a public hearing on April 17, 2023 at 7:10 p.m. 316-4th Avenue (Municipal Office) Carberry, MB to present the following Special Service Proposal By-law No. 3/2023.

A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED SERVICE:

This Special Service Proposal By-law No. 3/2023 is a continuation of the previous Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Special Service Proposal By-law No. 01/2020 which was put in place to establish a special service tax for dust control (application of Magnesium Chloride) in three specific areas of the municipality. Council is proposing to continue with three special service areas indicated in the previous Special Service Proposal By-law No. 01/2020. This plan will be in place for an additional three years.

B. AREAS OF THE PROPOSED SPECIAL SERVICE:

The Special Service will be applied in three areas of the municipality:

Special Service Area No. 1 – the municipal road called Centennial Drive

Special Service Area No. 2 – the Community of Brookdale

Special Service Area No. 3 – Rd 89W (south of #16 HWY from Stoney Creek for 1900’)

All benefiting property owners within these three areas will be subject to the special service tax as described in Schedule “B” attached to the By-law. Vacant lots excluded.

C. ESTIMATED COST OF THE SPECIAL SERVICE

The estimated cost per year is calculated as chemical cost per linear ft @ 1 – 16ft passes X road length with a 5% increase applied consecutively. Special Service Area No.’s 1 (Centennial Drive), 2 (Community of Brookdale), will receive a one width pass of Magnesium Chloride once per year. Special Service Area no 3(Rd 89W, south of #16 HWY from Stoney Creek continuing south for 1900’) will receive a one width pass of Magnesium Chloride twice per year.

Special Service Area No. 1 (Centennial Drive) Special Service Area No. 2 (Community of Brookdale)

D. PROPOSED METHOD & RATE USED TO CALCULATE SPECIAL SERVICE TAX

Service Area No. 3

$4,788.00

The method of the special service tax will be an amount per parcel of land (assessment roll). Annual costs of dust control per resident in Special Service area 1 and 2 is calculated as: chemical cost per linear ft @ 1 - 16ft passes X road length / # of parcels contributing. Annual costs of dust control per resident in Special Service area 3 is calculated as : chemical cost per linear ft @ 2 – 16ft passes X road length / # of parcels contributing. The rates will be as follows:

Special Service Area No. 1 (Centennial Drive)

Special Service Area No. 2 (Community of Brookdale)

Special Service Area No. 3 (Rd 89W S of Stoney Creek)

2023 $1.14 X 2,380 / 21 = $129.20 $1.14 X 3,600 / 34 = $120.71 $2.28 X 1900 / 7 = $618.86

2024 $1.20 X 2,380 / 21 = $136.00 $1.20 X 3,600 / 34 = $127.06 $2.40 X 1900 / 7 = $651.43

2025 $1.26 X 2,380 / 21 = $142.80 $1.26 X 3,600 / 34 = $133.41 $2.52 X 1900 / 7 = $684.00

Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make representation, ask questions, or register an objection to By-law No. 3/2023. A written objection may be filed with the Chief Administrative Officer, at 316 Fourth Avenue, Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0, prior to the commencement of the hearing. At the hearing, Council will hear any potential taxpayer who wishes to make a presentation, ask questions or register an objection to the special services plan.

All objections, written or verbal, must be filed prior to the adjournment of the hearing and must include the name, address, and property description of the person filing the objection and the grounds of their objection.

Copies of Special Service Proposal No. 3/2023 are available at the municipal office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry. Dated at the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford this 28th day of March, 2023.

Trish Fraser

CAO

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (204) 834-6600 Ext. 3

Audrey Reta Jennie Harper (nee Patterson)

September 9, 1923 - March 28, 2023

Reta Harper, deeply beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Third Crossing Manor on March 28, 2023.

She was 99 years young.

Reta was known to be strong of will, fiercely independent, tenacious, capable, energetic, having an inquisitive mind, an incredible memory for detail and a beautiful smile.

Reta was born to parents Dave and Vera Patterson, in a log house in the Helston district of rural Manitoba. The third of twelve children, Reta grew up on the family farm working with her parents and siblings growing food and caring for livestock.

Through the great depression the family remained hard working and self sufficient, values that Reta would adhere to throughout her life.

Reta attended Bear Creek Elementary School. In spite of being absent from school a significant amount of time in order to help out at home, she was top of her class. After completing elementary school, Reta remained at home to work on the farm and care for her younger siblings. Her sense of responsibility, commitment and caring for others remained strong throughout her life.

Reta continued working thus throughout the Second World War. A rare treat during those difficult years was a dance. Reta loved to dance and at a dance at Sinclairville she met James (Jip) Harper. They married in 1944. Together they raised two children, Judith and James (Jim). Reta found leaving her family home difficult as she was very attached to her younger siblings for whom she had been so involved in providing care. Nevertheless, she threw herself into working with her husband on the Harper farm. In 1947, Jip became seriously ill with rheumatoid arthritis. As his health deteriorated, Jip was hospitalized for extended periods of time and was admitted to East View Lodge until his death in 1977.

Reta continued to operate the farm, caring for livestock, putting up hay, sowing crops and harvesting. Money was tight, so in 1962 Reta went to work as a waitress at the Vivian and Hamilton Hotels in Neepawa to supplement the farm income. In 1971, she became employed as a nurse’s aide at East View Lodge until she retired in 1987. Reta loved her cows and it was a particularly sad day for her when she sold them November 19, 2004.

In 1983, Reta met Ken Smith and they married November 10, 1984. They started their life together residing on Ken’s farm west of Arden. The farm was perfect with a well- established garden, and Reta was soon planting apple trees which were bountiful and produced the best apples for apple pie, for which Reta was renowned. During these years Reta derived much joy and satisfaction spending time and being involved in the care of her grandchildren, Shawna, Derek and twins Curtis and Janis.

In 2001, Reta and Ken purchased a home in Neepawa. Settled there they continued to visit the farm to cultivate apples, raspberries, vegetables and flowers. Both the house on the farm and the house in town could have been mistaken for grow ops with the number of seedlings nestled under grow lights. Reta maintained a perpetual enthusiasm for life and a determination to be active. At age 86, she took delight in telling how she stood on the top step of her stepladder to pick apples from the highest branches.

In later years, never one to sit idle, Reta enjoyed being active at the Yellowhead Seniors Club, where she and Ken participated in floor shuffle, crib tournaments and social events. Reta enjoyed many trips with Ken to visit friends and relatives in Ontario and Alberta.

Ken was admitted to Third Crossing Manor in 2010 and passed away in 2015. Reta continued to live in her home in Neepawa. She enjoyed the company of friends, neighbours and family. Reta loved telling stories about the past and was interested to learn about what she did not understand by reading, asking many questions and sharing her views.

Reta leaves behind her daughter, Judith Harper; stepgrandchildren Rhodes (Laura) Brown (and their children Callum and Noah), Noel (Ashley) Brown (and their children Hudson, Ellis and Oliver), Mya Brown; granddaughter Shawna Kelly (and her son James); grandson Derek Harper (Mary Elliott) (and their children Bodie and Lila); grandson Curtis Harper; granddaughter Janis (Derek McKelvy) (and their children Kara, Hayden and Riker); sisters Joyce Johnston, Norma Wiebe, Catherine Smith; brothers Alex (Elsie), Alan, Frank (partner Joan); brother-in-law John Uhrin; and many nieces and nephews.

Reta was predeceased by her father David and mother Vera, her husbands James Harper and Ken Smith, son Jim Harper, son-in-law Hart Brown, brother Robert (Esther), sister Alice (Grant) Harper, brother Donald (Lena), brothersin-law Bob Johnston, Bill Wiebe, sister Jean Uhrin, brotherin-law Grenville Smith, brother Jim (Jean), sister-in-law Joan Patterson, sister (infant) Linda Ruth.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, April 14, 2023 at Neepawa United Church, 475 Mountain Ave., Neepawa, Manitoba.

Interment will precede the service at 10:30 am at the Neepawa Cemetery.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. R. Poettcker, the staff at the Neepawa Hospital, the staff at Third Crossing Manor, Helen Drysdale and Mona Johnston for their care and support.

As an expression of sympathy, if you so choose, you may make a charitable donation to the Beautiful Plains Museum. Email money transfer: beautifulplainsmuseum@gmail. com, or by cheque payable to the Beautiful Plains Museum, Box 1732 Neepawa, Mb ROJ 1H0. Reta may your timeless spirit live on and propel us into the future. May you rest in peace.

White’s Funeral Home Neepawa in care of arrangements • www.whitesfh.ca

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Madeline Ferguson

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Madeline Ferguson who passed away peacefully on March 24,2023, at the age of 92. Her memory lives on in her family she leaves behind. Daughters

Caroline(Wally) Hepner and Mickey(Don) Ferguson, Sons Dwight Lavallee and Monty(Marina) Ferguson and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, her first great great grandchild, nieces, nephews and a large extended family as Madeline was a mother to all.

Madeline started her life in Flin Flon as the fifth child of 13 and has fond memories of growing up and playing with her siblings. At a young age she came to Winnipeg to start out on her own and completed her Safeway School. There was no work for her so she had to find what she could and moved to the farm for work where she met and later married Ralph Ferguson and expanded her family. After her husband passed away she needed to still take care of her family and moved to Neepawa and settled in her home. Her Safeway education came in handy and she worked a long and happy career with her Safeway family, getting to know the community and always being a positive part of peoples day.

Madeline went on to meet Bert and found her life dancing partner. Together they were very involved in the community and notably the Royal Canadian Legion #23.

Madeline also had a zest for life and and lived her life to the fullest. Madeline enjoyed travelling, to Germany to spend time with family, Alaska which was her favourite trip with Bert and proudly representing her Metis heritage as the Elder travelling with the Metis trek in 2005 in an open chuck wagon across the prairies at 75 years old. She always found a way to connect with everyone she met and was so eager to share a story, a song or laugh with anyone.

Madeline was truly an exceptionally talented painter which she took up in 1977 and has had her art make it all over the world. Her eye for the beauty in nature was incredible and she was always stopping to get that perfect picture to paint later. Madeline was also a cancer survivor and after she won her fight she used her unending strength and love to support those in difficult situations through a group she was very involved with.

Madeline leaves behind a legacy with all whose lives she touched, with her strength in character, her compassion, her love and loyalty for all of her family and acceptance of others. To celebrate her life the family will be holding prayers graveside at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Madeline’s name to Cancer Care Manitoba.

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The Minnedosa District Arena was near capacity for the final hockey game in the building on Saturday, Apr. 1, as the Minnedosa Bombers played the Miniota/Elkhorn C-Hawks in the Tiger Hills Hockey League championship final.

Meet Kevin Cook, HyLife Success Story

Kevin Cook Human Resources Manager

As Kevin Cook walks down the hallways at HyLife, he frequently gets stopped to chat about the local hockey team’s big win or to help answer an employee’s question. It is easy to see why the Human Resources Manager is well-liked and respected.

Right out of high school, Kevin started his HyLife journey (then Springhill Farms) on the production floor in packaging. Having experienced every position on that line, leadership noticed his connection with peers and offered him an HR manager role. He was up for the challenge and worked hard to balance both opportunity and family.

“I did an online certificate course in human resource management; it took a number of years. Then, of course, I had two little kids in hockey. So that usually tells you that the person is pretty busy - coaching hockey, coaching baseball, being involved with the MJHL team, Chamber of Commerce, and now adding school. It was tricky, but the support that HyLife and my boss at the time gave me got me through it,” shared Cook.

Thor Eiriksson, Executive Director of Operations, was another leader who became an important mentor to Kevin during his transition into the new role.

“Thor told me, ‘This is HyLife, they selected you, don’t go out there and change who you are, because who you are got you here.’ Those are words that have stayed with me forever. So, no matter what you’re going to do, it has to be a piece of who you are. Who you are got you to where you are today.”

Kevin fully embraced HyLife’s culture of being a community partner.

“I get satisfaction in knowing that Neepawa and everywhere that HyLife operates, they are involved and give back. Small towns like Neepawa often rely on corporate support for different things. So, our involvement in the community or fundraising makes a difference.”

If you are looking to grow in your role, like Kevin Cookour global company is always searching for new talent.

“‘This is HyLife, they selected you, don’t go out there and change who you are, because who you are got you here.’ Those are words that have stayed with me forever.”