July 7, 2023 - Neepawa Banner & Press

New hotel in Neepawa starting to proceed

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

One of Neepawa’s biggest and most anticipated new business ventures is about to make some real progress.

Last year, the big sign went up and some preliminary landwork was done for the proposed Best Western Plus Hotel, planned for the south end of the former C.N. Property. Since then, area residents have been keeping an eye on the site just north of the junction of Hwy. 16 and 5 for clues about the projects’ progress.

Now, according to Marvin Beaumont, the spokesperson for the investment group spearheading the project “The tenders are out now and permits have been or are being obtained.” More groundwork is expected to be done in the next couple of weeks according to Beaumont.

“We hope to have the foundation work done by winter,” said Beaumont.

The new hotel is eagerly awaited by local groups, especially sports teams, as it will provide accommodation for events over and above the capacity of the three current motels.

An ‘awesome’ day in support of Dream Ride Fundraiser spinathon and barbeque generates

Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre dons new mural

Dream Ride and Rhythm Cycle Club had a pleasant afternoon at their joint fundraiser on June 25. Pictured above: Event Organizers for Dream Ride and representatives of Neepawa’s Rhythm Cycle Club pose together with the Burgess and Walker families. Cain Burgess and Kendall Walker are the 2023 Dream Kids.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The numbers are in for the spinathon and barbecue held on June 25. The event was a collaborative effort between Dream Ride Organizers Gary and Marsha Forgue and Rhythm Cycle Club staff Tara McCarty and managers Steve and Kristin Jury. Altogether, the team raised a total of just over $2,500, benefiting the upcoming 2023 Dream Ride.

“It was a great day. We had 56 spinners altogether for the four sessions and we had a great turnout for the barbecue,” said Gary Forgue. “The [dream kids] and their families came… It was pretty awesome.”

Studio owner Kaitlyn Nichol expanded on the spinathon participation, adding, “We had 14 bikes in each of the four sessions, so all of the bikes were sold out that day! Our team at RCC was so honoured that we could be part of this and help support this event which helps bring dreams to kids within the area who are facing life threatening illnesses.”

The Rhythm Cycle Club has also been working alongside Gary and Marsha for a month-long fundraiser known as Dream Days.

Dream Days were held every Thursday throughout June, with one dollar per bike booked throughout the day being donated to Dream Ride. The total from this particular fundraising initiative was not yet available at the time of print.

Providing a final comment on the June 25 proceedings, Nichol extended a note of gratitude, stating, “Thanks again Gary and Marsha for including RCC on this great event, and thank you to the community of Neepawa for your sold out attendance in support of the Dream Ride.”

A natural fit

Due to Rhythm Cycle’s exercise medium, it was a natural fit as a partner

for 2023. The spin club opened its first location in Killarney in 2020, later opening a franchise location in Notre Dame, MB. The Neepawa location was opened in October of 2022 on the main floor of 342 Mountain Ave.

Spin is a cycling-based cardiovascular exercise that focuses on strength and endurance with a low impact on the body’s joints.

“We love group fitness and there are so many positives to participating in a group fitness exercise program,” Nichol enthused. “It can keep you motivated, empower you and build new friendships with others.”

Nichol added, “Our team of instructors are all local to the area, too, along

with our location managers Steve and Kristin Jury. We love to have new clients join us– everyone is welcome to attend.”

Anyone interested in the Rhythm Cycle Club can find its monthly schedule via the Mindbody App and selecting the Neepawa location, or by emailing rhythm.cycle.club@gmail. com. Kristin Jury is also available via call or text at 204-841-0913.

Anyone wishing to support the 2023 Dream Ride are to be reminded that the event will take place on Saturday, July 8. All are invited to the Sportsman Park in Onanole for noon in order to enjoy lunch prior to the cycling/walking, as well as musical entertainment starting at 1:00 p.m.

The Outdoor Gallery is a collaborative effort between the students at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute and Neepawa tourism. Two new murals are painted each year, with each first being rendered in a photo format before students translate it to a painted format.

The goalie net featured here was first photographed by Jodi Baker and then painted by students JC Dana, Sheen Calamba, Layhon Banana, Nigel Vinluan, Kevin Luna, Rich Famin, Hazel Posadas, Cha Borganio, Rhilee Jones, Brooke Chemerika and Zyany Gomez.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Spinners supported Dream Ride via charity spin sessions.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The newest addition to Neepawa’s growing Outdoor Gallery now makes its home at the Yellowhead Recreation Centre.

2003: Neepawa local inducted into Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Wednesday, July 6, 1898

Clanwilliam council has agreed to pay half the cost of opening up four miles of road on the range line between that municipality and Rosedale, provided the cost does not exceed $70.

100 years ago, Tuesday, July 3, 1923

A coincidence and a suspicious circumstance–like twins– are sometimes difficult to distinguish from each other. If the opera house had been destroyed by fire on Saturday, the last day of leasehold by C. G. Brooker, there would have been very general suspicion that the fire was of incendiary origin. Yet escape from calamity was due entirely to the lessee’s thorough-going methods and generous instincts. Had there been no matinee on Saturday, the opera house would in all probability be in ruins today…

Mr. Brooker had just completed the work of darkening the building when he noticed a flickering light which could not come form outside. Investigation revealed a short circuit, the sparks from which were coming in close contact with inflammable material. A temporary adjustment was made and all danger removed. In explanation [it] is to be stated that the interior was in process of rewiring and work thereon had been stopped in order that the performance might proceed.

75 years ago, Thursday, July 1, 1948

Mrs. E. A. Coutts (The Hut), west St. Paul, and Mrs. John Thorliefson entertained at tea on Saturday, June 19, 1948, in honour of their aunt Mrs. Agnes Coutts, who celebrated her 90th birthday on that day.

Riding Mountain: Work has begun on the new two room school. Wm. Wiley of

Neepawa is the contractor.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 5, 1973

A fire in the Mountain Road district destroyed the house, two granaries, a barn and 3,000 feet of lumber on the Peter Wonsul farm, approximately one mile north of Mountain Road, Monday afternoon.

Joanne Elliot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Elliot of Eden, graduated from the Misericordia General Hospital School of Nursing in Winnipeg on Sunday, June 24. The exercises were held in the Centennial Concert Hall. She will be working at the Health Science Centre, Winnipeg.

Neepawa Cubs garnered first money of $100 in the BPAS Fair Day Senior Baseball Tournament Saturday, when they registered a 7-4 win over the Plumas Pirates in the final game of the six-team event.

20 years ago, Monday, June 23, 2003

Duane Yerex, of Neepawa, was officially inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in Morden earlier this month.

“It was a proud moment for me, that;s for sure,” said Yerex, a spry 73 year-old who was one of 16 former players inducted at the seventh annual ceremony…

He pitched from the mid-1940s to mid-1950s with teams in Eden and Springhill before moving to Winnipeg, where he managed the St. Avila Royals.

Returning to Neepawa in 1970, Yerex managed the Neepawa Farmers for four years and the Neepawa Cubs for one.

With the Farmers, he was once named manager of the year in the Yellowhead League and led the team to gold and silver in provincial play.

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.

Duane Yerex, of Neepawa, was inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame in January of 2003. Yerex had a long career related to the sport with both Neepawa and other teams from the surrounding area.

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Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

Proverbs 14:34 (King James Version)

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Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Two pails of strawberries…

Gotta have a meal!

Our slightly changing work and life patterns have taken us on many road trips this year.

We travel every week to Rivers to deliver papers and we have had several trips to follow our great grandsons’ very young sports careers.

All our trips have been day trips and that means eating on the road. If I don’t mention a particular food establishment in this column, it’s not meant as a slight, it just means we haven’t been there yet. Throughout the readership area of the Rivers Banner and the Neepawa Banner&Press, we have had some awesome breakfasts, lunches and dinners. If anyone has noticed my physical profile, you will realize that my wife is a pretty good cook and baker, so I know good food when I see it.

On some of our sports jaunts, we travel to Glenboro. The little Glenboro Drive-in serves up an excellent selection of food. It’s easy to find and has lots of parking, right off Hwy. 2. Great milkshakes too. On another sporting jaunt, we ate at the Summer Shack at Carberry. Very good food and ice cream there as well. Earlier this year, while out with friends on a road tour, we stopped for ice cream at the Lickety Splits Drive-in at Gladstone. It was too early to eat a meal but it’s never too early for ice cream. Judging by the traffic that is usually there, the meals are pretty good.

In Rivers, we make a stop every week at The Honeyhouse Restaurant and Bakery. It’s the place to go for the “coffee crowd” and they serve very good meals, a great cup of hot chocolate and my personal favourite is the Philly Steak and Cheese sandwich. The Honeyhouse is large by rural standards and has an excellent bakery and a small gift shop.

Speaking of bakeries, the Gladstone Bakery and Eatery, in addition to great bread, buns and donuts,

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

The invitation to join a friend and go pick strawberries was irresistible. This year our little patch suffered from the winter so, while we will graze, there will not be enough fruit to stash away in the freezer. The field was within easy driving distance, the rows clear from weeds, the berries plentiful, and tasty. I had taken three pails along, thinking to perhaps fill them all. However, I had taken enough cash along for two pails! And so it was that within a very short period of time, I had two heaping pails of juicy red berries. And I felt little regret at heaping my pails! I did note, that as I walked them back to the car, and it wasn’t a long walk, that the pails were heavier than I remembered, actually feeling a slight strain by the time I popped the trunk. Then again, to be fair, it has been many years since I have gone to a U-pick farm.

serves up a good breakfast.

On a family visiting trip, we stopped at the Brierwood in Kenton. Really good food served in a nicely fixed up historical building.

Heading north out of Neepawa takes you to the Farmer’s Daughter restaurant located in the Kelwood Barn. It’s a great place to slow down, catch your breath, visit a bit and enjoy the beautiful view to the west of Riding Mountain. The food is very good and I especially like the Fish and Chips.

At home in Neepawa, we haven’t had a chance to try every restaurant this year but we have enjoyed meals at Lees Restaurant, the Bamboo, Brew’s Bros., Boston Pizza, Chicken Chef, Uncle Tom’s and the Neepawa Golf Course club house. The NGCC, with possibly the exception of the Farmer’s Daughter at Kelwood has the best view.

By reading the above words, you might assume that all we do is drive and eat. As I said, life and work changes. With great-grandchildren to watch in sports and with spending

more time on the road for work, we cover a lot of ground, mostly half-day trips. The restaurants and drive-ins we have mentioned are all good and deserve our patronage.

By the way, our work pattern has changed as we, and our staff, deliver our newspapers to most of our communities directly now. We do direct delivery wherever possible and we see a lot of country and a lot of miles in all kinds of weather.

I have been involved with small towns all my life. I was raised at Holland, Manitoba and, except for five years of my life, have always lived in or near a small town. The localized service that you get can’t be beat. So whether you are traveling for work or pleasure (to me work is pleasure), be sure to patronize the small town businesses. You stopping by means a lot to them. Times are good in many ways but times are also tough. Be sure to look after the people around you.

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.

They looked lovely sitting on the counter. Experience has proved that it would be best if they were processed quite quickly. My grands love freezer jam (strawberry sugar!) as much as my children did. Back in the day, when there were five children at the table, the aim was to have at least fifty -two cup tubs of various jams in the freezer for the year. Mostly strawberry but some raspberry, and the rule was that not more than one container a week could be retrieved from the freezer. I know that sounds like a lot of sugar, but the household totalled seven with many guests, and toast and jam was often a meal end or bedtime snack. Faced with two pails, simply two pails of berries looked daunting! I got two batches of freezer jam processed and then slipped into freezing the rest, some in glass jars and some in bags. It took much more energy, and time, to prepare the fruit and get it into containers. It felt that the clean up was endless. Remembering that in the day, jam making was slipped in the day between three sound meals, chores, laundry, partnering and parenting! Now it is a days’ achievement…

Being half tech savy, I sent the grands a snap of the glistening red jam jars. Their response was encouraging, and rewarding. Made the hard work of picking and preparing worthwhile.

Too often I reflect how much work I got done in a day, or a week, along with all the other responsibilities I embraced. That is a discouraging path for me to wander down. I don’t always need to look in the mirror to be reminded that I am 77 and a half! It is more advantageous to remind myself of all that I am able to accomplish. In the month of June I treated the deck boards, repainted a living room wall that I inadvertently splashed with wood stain. (Always cover the lid of a paint or stain can before tapping it with a hammer!) I am keeping up the yard and garden, and the house is liveable. I’ll take those as wins.

“Throughout the readership area of the Rivers Banner and Neepawa Banner & Press, we have had some awesome breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Dreams worth working (and praying) for, Part IV

As a child, I was taught that one always showed respect for the privacy and property of others. I was taught that we should never borrow some thing belonging to someone else without their permission; and that we were always to return it promptly and in as good (or better) condition than it was when we borrowed it.

Another law (in our house at least) was that in the summer, you did not cut across people’s property to get from one place to another-not even if there was an old wagon trail that many others used for that purpose. And in the winter, you did not hunt wild game or go snowmobiling on someone else’s land without permission. The privacy and property rights of our neighbors were to be respected at all times.

Those who lived in the 1950s and 60s followed those rules quite well. The record of descendants has not been so good. In communities throughout our world, respect for people,

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property and possessions has been on a steady decline. Vandalism, property crime and violence have increased. The values of our pioneers have been abandoned. We have become a people committed to “looking out for number one– me;” as the old song says. We want to make names for ourselves; and we will do that even if it means resorting to immoral or illegal activities.

Evidence of this attitude is not hard to find.

It is seen in small acts of vandalism– like tipping over large flower pots or garbage containers found on a town’s main street. It is seen in something as simple as the theft of a candy bar from a convenience store, or the pilfering of a decoration from the exterior of a

private residence.

It is seen in the spray painting of offensive graffiti on houses of worship and the desecration or destruction of public monuments or memorials. It is seen in acts of arson, major theft and violent acts that severely damage the emotional or physical well-being of another person. It is seen in the misuse and abuse of the vulnerable in our world-children, seniors, the poor, the handicapped and others.

It is most visibly seen in a callous disregard for human life; whether it is one person taking the life of another, or one country invading, conquering and subjugating people whose only fault is living in a different country, being part of a different racial or cultural

MLH to host Garden pARTy

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group, following a different religion or worshipping a different God.

The actions listed above are committed by people who, for reasons known only to them, think they have the right to take what God has given to others and use it to further their own selfish goals, ambitions or desires.

When we adopt this “looking out for number one” attitude, we bring sorrow and pain on ourselves. By refusing to turn from this attitude, we help bring about the ultimate destruction of our society. As St. Paul reminds us, we always reap what we sow. Sow to the flesh, reap destruction. Sow to the Spirit, reap life.

We need to replace this attitude with the love that Jesus spoke of when he said: “Love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.”

Can we see an infusion of this love in our society? I believe we can. Will it happen in my lifetime? I don’t know. But it is a dream worth working (and praying) for.

Gladstone’s Glory Years: Glad. School’s Grade 1 class of 1920

The Margaret Laurence Home Committee is excited about our upcoming Manawaka Garden pARTy, a fundraiser, happening on Saturday, July 15. It runs from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This second annual art in the garden event provides you with opportunity to tour four local gardens and see artists at work. Simply pick up your Garden Pass at the Margaret Laurence Home and then you may tour the gardens at your leisure. You do need to show your Garden Pass at each site, so be sure to stop by the Margaret Laurence Home first. The passes will be available for purchase at the museum starting July 8 , at a cost of $20 each, and may also be purchased up until 2:00 p.m. the day of the event. You can start your tour at the museum where, quilter, Heather Cummings, will be displaying her beautiful art quilts. Then you have the choice of three yards, that of Iris Kooting and Keith Orr, Glenda and Joe MacPhee, and Debbie and Colin McNairnay. The other artists displaying their work are Shannon Desjardins, Charsi Magwood, Louise Jones, Clemente Villamayor, Glenda MacPhee, Brad Mummery and Ellen Snedden. You will have the opportunity to see many of these artists passionately working on a new piece of art.

Another fundraiser we have on the go is a raffle. We recently acquired a copy of Margaret’s book “The Olden Days Coat”, a charming Christmas story about the magic of an old coat. It will make a wonderful gift for that special child in your life. Tickets will be available for purchase soon at a cost of $2 each. They may be purchased at the Margaret Laurence Home, at our craft sale on Sept. 23, or simply send us an etransfer to mlaurencehome@ gmail.com and we will purchase your tickets for you. We hope to see you on July15. Any questions, please give us a call at 204-476-3612.

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This is the Grade 1 class of the Gladstone School from 1920. This photo appeared in the Gladstone’s glory Years booklet series.

Back row: George Glen, Jamie Adamson and Billy Wilson. Third row: Roy McBride, Muriel Rusk, Tommy McMillan, Winnie Holmes, Margaret Rose, Mary Glen, Lucy Grantham, Jean Stout, Isabel Wilson and Annie Holmes. Second row: Mabel Ash, Mary Sokolski, Darlene Sheridan, Blanche Bruce, Grace Schooley, Isabel Page, Nataline Smith, Roberta McLennan, Thelma Carefoot, Jessie Kemp, Edna Muirhead, Jimmy Holmes and Gilman Watson. Front: Henry Wilson, Jack McLeod, Allan Collins, Bert Boyd, Billy Craik, Brock Fahrni, Billy Pritchett, Billy Glen, Gerry McMillan, Alec Holder, Johnny Black, Roy Stokes, Lorne Jessop, Borden Grant, Russel Tink, Aubrey Crowder, (unknown) and Bobbie Craik. Their teacher was Minnie Schooley and the photo was taken beside Gladstone’s old Baptist church.

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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Sexual wellness starts here

Purity cookbook

For a wedding shower in 1973 gift I received a Purity cookbook. It was my go-to cookbook. From this cookbook I learned to make dumplings, Dutch apple pie and butterscotch brownies. I now have my mother-in-law, Doris’s old Purity cookbook which I believe is from the early 1930s. Several pages are so covered with food splashes you can barely read them anymore! The coupons in the back page state that for 20 cents and the filled-in coupon they would send you one of their cookbooks. On the coupon page it says that “The wise house wife uses and delights her family and guests with light, flaky pastry, delicious rolls breads and cakes using Purity flour.” Purity Flour named after the “pure white” flour they produced that was first milled during Canada’s “wheat boom” in 1905 by the Western Canada Flour Mills Company. To help promote their flour they published the Purity Cook Book which featured a variety of recipes using Purity flour as well as hundreds of other recipes for the housewives of the day. Over the years the cookbook was revised to include more modern cooking techniques. The 1945, the cookbook was revised to reflect simpler, economic fare appropriate for war-time ration cooking.

Chiffon cakes all started with Harry Baker, from California in the 1920s. He worked as an insurance salesman during the day and as a caterer in the evening. Experimenting with cake recipes he came up with the recipe for chiffon cakes. He used vegetable oil instead of solid shortening or butter in his recipe. Classic chiffon cake combines the cloud-like texture of angel food cake with the use of egg whites but has a far richer flavour provided by egg yolks and oil. Later Baker sold his recipe to General Mills and the recipe was released under the name chiffon cake to the public in a Betty Crocker pamphlet published in 1948. Better Homes and Garden Magazine advertised the cake as “The first really new cake in 100 years.”

From my Purity cookbook my favourite recipe was chiffon cakes. These sound hard to make but are not. First, ensure that the egg whites contain no egg yolk as they will not beat up fluffy should they contain even small traces of yolk. I separate each white into a small bowl and if the yolk did not break empty the white into the mixing bowl. Eggs containing yolk are set aside for breakfast fare. The other trick is to learn how to fold the egg whites into the batter. Folding with care to ensuring that air bubbles in the lighter egg white mixture are not burst by the heavier batter. Carefully cut through the mixture with the edge of the spoon or spatula, working in a gentle figure eight and moving the bowl as you go to ensure that the folding is evenly distributed. Do not stir!

Vanilla chiffon cake

2 cups Purity all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup vegetable oil

7 egg yolks

3/4 cup water

1 tsp. vanilla

7 egg whites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 350°F. Select a 10” tube pan and make sure it is free of grease. In a bowl blend together the flour, sugar, baking powder and the salt. In another bowl mix the oil, egg yolks, water and vanilla. Make a well in the flour mix and add the egg yolk mixture and beat with a spoon until smooth or a mixer for 1-2 minutes. Measure into a mixing bowl the egg whites and beat until frothy. Sprinkle with the cream of tartar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Do not under beat. Gradually and gently fold batter into egg whites. Turn batter into the tube pan. Bake in a preheated oven with a rack in the bottom third for 55-65 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Invert cake immediately upon removal from the oven. Leave suspended until cold. Loosen with a knife and carefully shake cake from the pan.

Variations:

Orange chiffon; Prepare as for chiffon cake, replacing the 3/4 cup water with 1/2 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup water. Add 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest.

Lemon; Prepare as for chiffon cake, substituting 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest for the vanilla. Replace 2 tablespoons of the water with lemon juice.

Cherry chiffon; Prepare as for chiffon cake, replacing 1/2 cup of the water with juice from the maraschino cherries. Add 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries to the batter.

Maple walnut; Prepare as for chiffon cake, replacing the vanilla with 2 tsp. maple flavoring and 1/2 cup of the white sugar with brown sugar. Add 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts to the batter.

We recently lost an icon. Sue Johanson, host of the Sunday Night Sex Show, wasn’t simply the host of a TV show, but a pioneer in sexual health education. She provided the world with a candid and detailed education in the world of sexual health in a time when talking about sexuality was taboo. SHE, and other pioneers like her, are the reason that we in the academic field can openly study sexual health. There are still massive amounts of sexual stigmas in today’s world even though sexuality is a fundamental part of being a human being and an essential part of a healthy relationship.

The sexual health education that we receive is inadequate at best. Studies have linked poor sexual wellness to depression, anxiety and difficulty in maintaining healthy relationships. You see, our sexual wellness and mental wellness are inextricably linked. Sexual wellness is not limited to what occurs in the bedroom, but also encompasses your relationship with your own body, your relationship with your gender identity and orientation and your relationship with other’s expression of their own sexual wellness. Every person is deserving of a non-judgmental, thorough and evidence based sexual health education. If your personal mental wellness isn’t enough to understand why it’s important, here are some other reasons:

• Because there is someone out there who feels disgusted by their own body and doesn’t realize that every body is different, and every body is perfect in its own right.

• Because every person

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is deserving of pleasure.

Pleasure is not deviant.

Pleasure is also an essential part of the human experience.

• Because there is a couple out there who love each other with everything they have but feel that they are failing one another sexually. In fact, difficulty in the bedroom is often directly linked to feelings of anxiety and inadequacy which is caused by a societal stigma that we are undeserving of pleasure, that sex for anything other than childbearing is deviant and an atrocious lack of knowledge about giving and receiving pleasure.

• Because if our young people understand what brings them pleasure, they can ask for it in their own intimate relationships and reduce the risk of being sexually traumatized.

• Because we shield our young ones from adequate sexual health education and expect them to magically be able to navigate an adult sexual relationship when they reach the age of majority.

So, thank you Sue and thank you to all the other sexual health educators out there who are fighting to de-stigmatize an essential area of human wellness.

There are some amazing resources that can help you to take sexual health education into your own hands. The Sexuality Education Resource Center (SERC) in Manitoba has an amazing website that provides education right at your fingertips, visit them at https://serc.mb.ca/ , you can also phone them at the Brandon office (I’ve spoken with them, and they are super friendly and helpful). Sexual wellness is so important. It began years ago with people like Sue and continues today with YOU.

Resources: https://www. cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/suejohanson-daughter-1.6892910 https://serc.mb.ca/

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW, MSW, RSW) is a a Registered Social Worker, private practice therapist, and business owner of True You Therapy and Wellness Services. Visit her at www.trueyoutherapy.ca. 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 with Delsie Martin can be found on Acast, Apple, Amazon, Google and Spotify podcast platforms

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Neepawa opens its new water slide

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Phase one of the Neepawa Swimming Pool’s highly anticipated upgrade has been completed, as the new water slide is up and operational. To mark the occasion, representatives with Neepawa’s Recreational Services Nicole Cooper and Heidi Nugent held the official ribbon cutting, or in this case, a pool noodle cutting, on Tuesday, June 28.

The water slide is just part of the planned improvements for the pool, which includes an extended pool deck, new entry and park plazas and an expanded parking lot. Director for Recreational Services Nugent said that seeing a part of these very ambitious plans come to fruition has been fantastic.

“It’s awesome. It’s a great addition to our pool and it’s going to be hugely popular,” stressed Nugent. “There are many people who are excited about the slide. They’ve been coming up and asking ‘When is it going

Above left picture: Kamryn Michaluk was the first person to give the new water slide at the Neepawa Swimming Pool a test run. The slide (above right) is a major part of the planned Pool upgrade . Bottom right picture : Nicole Cooper and Heidi Nugent, along with Kohen and Quade Cooper performed the official ribbon cutting, or in this case, pool noodle cutting, on Tuesday, June 28.

to open?’, and we’re pleased to see it’ll be open to the public for the Canada Day weekend. It was important

for us to have it get it done here and it’s very exciting.” Cooper, who has been away this year on maternity

leave, but has been a significant part of the planning from the very beginning, noted that seeing the final

Animals killed at Neepawa Bird Sanctuary

product in place has special significance. She said that seeing the faces of the families when they experience it for the first time, will just add to that significance.

“Honestly, like seeing it on a piece of paper is like ‘Oh, cool.’ It’s exciting, but and then actually having it here and for opening weekend on Canada Day, and the excitement on the kid’s faces and just like everybody was so excited to have something new and something you know, they don’t have to drive somewhere else to use.”

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

An unfortunate discovery on Wednesday, July 5 for volunteers at the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary, as several of their animals were found dead. It appears that a pair of dogs were able to gain access into the Sanctuary overnight and are thought to have killed every free roaming animal. Bird Sanctuary volunteers confirmed, via their social media, that the deceased animals discovered include an entire Silkie chicken family and their babies. As well, six young adult chickens, a bantam hen with a baby chick, another hen that just hatched out a peahen and a fluffy lop rabbit passed away. There are also two young cats that frequent the area that remain missing, as of July 5.

Total cost of all the improvements when it was first announced was estimated at just under $590,000. Half of that amount was covered through funding from the Province’s Building Sustainable Communities grant. The remaining amount will looked after by the Town. www.myWestman.ca

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Water safety

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Missing: Ella Koshel

Neepawa Carberry

from left: Rebecca Ellis, Jess Wither, Kendra Harris, Jo Kidd, Claire Beaumont, Jayden Hanke, Ashley Nadeau, Anastasia Artiukh.

WALK SLOWLY IN THE POOL AREA. DON’T RUN.

51 Main St. East, Neepawa, MB 204-476-5653

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McCreary

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SAFETY IN THE POOL IS THE BEST WAY TO STAY COOL!

Municipality of McCreary

KNOW YOUR LIMITS, SWIM SAFE!

PERFORMANCE EXHAUST

WISHING YOU A SAFE FUN SUMMER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE CARBERRY PLAINS COMMUNITY CENTRE POOL! TOWN OF CARBERRY

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD CARBERRY, MANITOBA 204-834-6620 WWW.TOWNOFCARBERRY.CA

Glad stone

WEAR A LIFEJACKET WHEN BOATING

Harris Pharmacy

424 Mountain Ave., Neepawa 204-476-2888 or 204-476-3157

ALWAYS USE YOUR LIFE JACKET

500 PTH #5, Neepawa, MB For Take Out or Delivery call: 204-704-5000

DON’T SWIM ALONE SWIM IN DESIGNATED AREAS SUPERVISED BY LIFEGUARDS Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

Back row, from left: Morgan Campbell, Rhea Goertzen, Keira Reimer, Laci Buydens, Brooke Reimer, Cora Baker, Lily Stewart, Kira Wiebe, Lauren Armstrong.

Front row, from left:Taia Campbell, Ruby Adams, Veronica Casigay. Missing from photo: Kendra Harris and Jorden Haubrick.

Head Guard: Kelsey Mutch. Guards: MyKayla Kohlman, Kayden Caumartin, Kaitlyn Greigson Hallie Scott Ashley Scott.

Front Desk: Charlee Jo Tereck, Cyan Bradford, Kristen Greigson.

Back row, from left: Amber Wahoski, Jenna Beaumont, Allison Beaumont, Erica Bray, Kyla Wahoski, Rhea Koshel, Alyssa Nadeau, Bronson Mutch.

row,

From left: Zoe Cupples, Lexi Unrau, Tynille Steen, Aidan Town, Dylan Barnstable, Dayde Pearce, Liam Denton, Casey McCorquodale. Missing from photo: Brayden Knox, Dahlia Snaith, Nate Robson.

Briley Wood attends Colorado Avalanche Development Camp

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

This week, Neepawa Titans forward Briley Wood has done something every aspiring hockey player dreams of; Showcase their skills in front of NHL scouts and coaches.

On July 2, the Colorado Avalanche announced the 20-year-old Rivers product

is one of the prospects they invited to their player development camp. The camp was held in Denver from July 3 to 5 and features a young crop of Avalanche draft picks, free agent signings and invites. The majority of the camp consisted of on-ice sessions, culminating with the burgundy vs. white 4-on-4 game.

Neepawa Cubs lose twice in SCBL

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a rough week for the Neepawa Cubs, as they dropped a pair of games on the Santa Clara Baseball League schedule. First, the Cubs found themselves figuratively handcuffed at the plate by A’s pitcher Alex Klassen, which lead to a 3-1 loss in Austin on June 28. Klassen picked up the complete game victory, by allowing just four hits over seven innings. He also struck out 11 Neepawa batters, on the way to the win.

A few nights later, a late game come-back fell just a little bit short for the Cubs, as they were defeated 10-9 by the Carberry Royals. In this game, the Royals jumped out to a seemingly insurmountable 10-1 lead, after 3-and-a-half innings

Jett Turner headed to duel Provincials

of action. The Cubs slowly climbed back into it, however, with a pair of runs in the bottom of the 4th, one more in the 5th and then an impressive five in the bottom of the 7th. The Royals finally were able to put an end to the near meltdown, and pick up the more dramatic than they expected victory.

These losses dropped the Cubs (4-9-0) into a tie for fifth place in the Santa Clara standing with the Minnedosa Mavericks. Neepawa close out its regular season with a road game versus the Portage Padres (That game was played just after the Banner

& Press publication deadline, on Wednesday, July 5). The final home game of the Cub’s regular season is set for Friday, July 7 against the Plumas Pirates (8-3-0) with a start time of 7:00 p.m. at the Agricultural Grounds. OPTOMETRISTS DR

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Neepawa’s Jett Turner will be one of the athletes representing Manitoba later this month at the Duel Provincial Championships in Regina, SK.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The exceptional track & field season for Neepawa’s Jett Turner has been extended, thanks to an invitation to a premier event in Saskatchewan later this month.

Turner, who competes in javelin, discus, hammer and shot put for NACI, has been chosen to compete at the U16 & U18 Duel Province Championship, scheduled for Regina from July 21 to 23. This is the second consecutive year where Jett will represent Team Manitoba,

as in 2022, she was a part of the U16 squad and won gold in javelin. For this year, she will compete in the U18 category.

Along with Turner, several members of William Morton Collegiate (WMCI) will also be participating in that competition (See that story in the June 30 edition of the Banner & Press). But before Jett heads west, she’ll have a chance to prepare for the competition, by taking part in the Legion Youth Track and Field Championships taking place in Selkirk on July 7 and 8.

Classifieds

Notice

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

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

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

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

Obituary

The family invites you to join them

In Celebrating the Life of FLORENCE HAYWOOD

March 28th, 1927 - November 9th, 2022

Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Bethany Community Centre Bethany, MB

In Memory

In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Jim McMurray, who passed away July 9, 2022. What would we not give to clasp his hand, His dear, sweet face to see, To hear his voice, to see his smile that meant so much to us. You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincere. We never did, nor ever will Forget my husband and father dear. Always remembered by Effie and Family

Personal

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

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

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

For Sale

For Rent

Wanted

PARKPARK

60 year old male widower seeking single female Filipina 40-55 year old for companionship and future commitment. Reply to Jacon PO Box 54 Minnedosa, MB ROJ 1E0. Enclose a photo if possible.

Crisis Pregnancy Centre

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

Auctions

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

For Sale or Rent

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

100 acres of tame hay available for 2024, repeat 2024. Check this year before 1st cut. South of Erickson. 204-210-0743

ATV'S, ATV'S, ATV'S. www.rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/adults ATV'S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV'S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $999, Kids dirt bike $1199, Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $8999. Text or phone 204-724-2438. Email rodsatvs@hotmail.com

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

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

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TuesdAy noon

Coming Events

Notice of Annual General Meeting of The Shareholders

Tuesday July 11, 2023 at 8pm Meeting will be held at 36 Morris Ave, Gladstone MB

Thank You

In Loving Memory of a very special Husband, Terry Strain

When God was making husband as far as I can see. He made a special soulmate, especially for me. He made a perfect gentleman, compassionate and kind. With more love and affection than you could ever wish to find.

He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold. He gave me wonderful memories, only my heart can hold. He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace, He was someone I could laugh with Till tears ran down my face. Next time we meet, will be at heaven’s door, When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore. I’ll put my arms around you, And kiss your smiling face, Then the pieces of my broken heart Will fall back into place.

Miss you so much Terry.

Love Sherree

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day. Missing you is the heartache, That will never go away.

Auction Sales

Call

Auction Sales

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Featuring; Sawmill, Haying + Grain Equip., Tractors, Vehicles, Trailer, Farm Misc, Lumber, Metal Lathe, Yard +

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FRIDAY JULY 7 AT 7PM Yard Machines Riding Mower • Scroll Saws • Surveyors Level • Cement & Plywood Cutout Lawn Onaments • Garden Furniture • Garden Tools • Furniture: Tables And Chairs, Beds, Wall Units • Reclining Chairs • Sofas, Love Seats, Hide A Beds • Queen Size Bed Frame W/ Headboard & Footboard, Chest Of Drawers & 2 End Tables • Mechanics Shop Tools - Wrenches, Screwdrivers, Plyers • Battery Chargers • Antique Items; Stoneware Crocks, Collector Magazines, Sports Memorabilia, John Deere And Other Repair Manuals, Postcards • Ham Radio Equipment , Stereos And Vcr’s Etc

• Bicycles • Computer Monitors And Equipment • Camping Gear, Cast Iron Frying Pans, Much More

Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-476-6262 sell

The family of Jennifer Schmidt would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the love, prayers, and support with the passing of our cherished daughter and sister. We are so grateful for all the phone calls, visits, cards, flowers and donations. Thank you to Pastor James Vosper for the beautiful service and the spiritual guidance you provided Jennifer during her illness. Thank you to Clarke’s Funeral home for their compassion and the Zion Lutheran Church social committee for serving the lunch after the service. We would also like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Boniface Hospital Palliative Care department, Grace Hospital Cancer Care and Health Science Centre Cancer Care.

Louise, Aaron and Krista Schmidt

Thank You

The Franklin Memorial Hall Board would like to sincerely thank the Business’s, Companies and People who generously donated food, cash and or prizes to our fish fry supper on June 3rd, 2023.  Special Thanks to  the Neepawa Wildlife Association for cooking all the fish, fries, plus looking after the coleslaw, to everyone who volunteered their time helping with serving, set up and clean up and to those who purchased tickets which helped make our day a huge success.  All proceeds go to the Franklin Memorial Hall to continue with upkeep and repairs so future generations are able to enjoy our 103 year old heritage building.

Notice

Norm Sims, K.C. and Arthur J. Platt are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2023

Arthur will be joining the law firm of Sims & Company. Arthur will continue to practice out of his Erickson location at 36 Main St. Erickson, and out of the Minnedosa office of Sims & Company. To book an appointment with Arthur, clients should call Sims & Company at 204-867-2717. The staff of Sims & Company welcome Arthur to the firm and look forward to continuing to provide legal services to his clients.

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TuesdAy noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

ONLINE ONLY AUCTION

JULY CONSIGNMENT 2-DAY SALE

DAUPHIN,

DAY#1 – LARGE ITEMS

CLOSE MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 AT 7:00 PM

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

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

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

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

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

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

NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595 FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler

LARGE EQUIPMENT, TRACTORS, ETC: 2009 Hitachi 270LC Zaxis track hoe, 6900hrs; td14 crawler; 580B Case backhoe w/bucket; JD 4520 and JD 3020 diesel tractors; Intl 784 tractor with 2250 loader, 65” bucket; many other tractors; loaders, buckets, forks; conveyor for moving beans; VEHICLES-AUTO/RECREATIONAL, TRAILERS, ETC: variety of cars, trucks incl 2015 VW Tiguan 2.0, 4Motion, AWD, saftied; 2017 RAM 2500 hd truck, turbo diesel, new tires, 302,765km, etc; 2019 Harley Davidson Fatboy, 6445 kms; other motorcycles, equipment/gear; Sprinter 14’ aluminum boat/ trailer; Go Kart/ Dune buggy; 2014 Blue Hills stock trailer 6.5’x16’,vg cond; other trailers, car haulers, etc; FARM, HAYING, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 1982 White 5542 SP combine, other combines; swathers, tillers, harrows, grain cleaners, bins, augers, etc; JD square baler, rakes, mowers, bale mover; post pounder; livestock chute systems, panels, feed troughs, etc; BUILDINGS, MATERIALS: biotech 40’x72’ for pony wall; pipe frame 10’x20’, no cover; 48’ Sea Can, 8’6” wide; 34’ steel beams, qty steel tubing, various lengths; cinder blocks, patio bricks; 25’ cedar poles; tires, etc; LIVESTOCK, OTHER: Quarter horse/ Welsh riding mare, 11 yrs old, hens, roosters, piglets; horse-drawn covered wagon, caboose/sleigh; electric scooter; walk-in 8’x8’ freezer, cooler, 60qt Hobart H800 mixer and much more!

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

• PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake

DAY#2 – SMALLER ITEMS (600+)

CLOSE TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 AT 5:00 PM

YARD, GARDEN, RECREATION: 2018 Honda Foreman 4x4 quad, 190 hrs, 1840 km; 2021 Go Kart; small garden equipment and tools; small trailers; sports, camping, fishing gear; auto accessories, rain gear, gloves, etc; TOOLS, SHOP, BUILDING MATERIALS: Lincoln MIG welder 225v; drill press; motors, air chisels, sanders, etc; variety of small tools; lumber, cedar, tires, rims, etc; HOUSEHOLD, VINTAGE: houseware, small appliances; vintage tools, Acme caboose stove, copper boiler, equipment manuals and much more!

• MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 wheel hay rake • MORRIS MH310 hoe drills c/w SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w harrows “207” • 2000 NH 1441 14’ disk bine • NH688 rd baler • CCIL 9600 PT combine • 357 NH mix mill • 18’ 400 Versatile swather c/w plu reels • 6’ steel swath roller • WESTFIELD 7” X 36’ grain auger c/w HONDA 13hp motor • WESTFIELD W series 8” x41’ grain auger pto • 75bu 2 wheel hopper box trailer c/w hyd chute • YAMAHA 97-99 – 350 Big Bear 4x4 quad • YAMAHA 350 Big Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call Greg directly at (204) 732 -2213 for more information on the equipment

BID NOW AT WWW.GARTONSAUCTION.COM

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SERVING

PO BOX 543 DAUPHIN, MB R7N 2V3

Phone (204) 629-2583

Cell: (204) 648-4541 www.gartonsauction.com

Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut

MUNICIPALITY OF STE. ROSE APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCE OFFICER

The Municipality of Ste. Rose is accepting applications for the position of Finance Officer.

Written applications including resume and salary expected, will be accepted by the undersigned up to and including July 17, 2023, at 12:00 Noon.

Applications not necessarily opened on closing date of July 17, 2023.

For further information, please contact:

Marlene Bouchard, CMMA

Chief Administrative Officer

Municipality of Ste. Rose

P.O. Box 30

722 Central Avenue Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba

R0L 1S0

Telephone Number: 204 447-2229

Fax Number: 204 447-2875

E-Mail: sterose@sterose.ca

We thank all applicants but only those considered 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

HERITAGE CO-OP is Hiring!

Human Resources Coordinator

Heritage Co-op is seeking to fill a full time Human Resources Coordinator position at our Administration Office located in Minnedosa, MB.

If you are interested in joining our Team, visit our website and click on Careers-Join Our Team! www.heritageco-op.crs

Process close date: July 12, 2023

Change Begins

At Home!

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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

MAR-DEE ENTERPRISES Marketer of PETRO-CANADA PRODUCTS

THE YELLOWHEAD CENTRE is seeking tender for the OPERATION OF THE CANTEEN FOR THE 2023/2024 HOCKEY SEASON for an 8–9-month term. All applications must clearly indicate the following:

• Proposed hours of operations of the canteen

• Commitment to general liability insurance to a minimum of $2,000,000.00 liability insurance

Neepawa  Brandon  Hartney  Portage   Austin  Virden  Reston  Melita

Mar-Dee Enterprises in Neepawa is presently inviting applications for a FULL TIME FUEL TRUCK DRIVER

• TO START IMMEDIATELY •

Must:

• Be open for all hockey games and ice shows

Primary responsibilities will include delivery of bulk fuel.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Highly motivated

• FLAMAN RENTALS • Junction Highway #5 & #16 Neepawa

• Paperwork including E-log

• Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement

• Must obtain their own health permit • Responsible for staffing, ordering, maintaining and pay for appropriate inventory for the canteen

• Utility expenses will be the responsibility of the Yellowhead Centre

Phone: (204) 476-2348

Salary dependant on experience and qualifications. A benefits package is available.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Petro-Pass • Tires • Propane

Mar-Dee Enterprises Box 1120, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0 rob@mardee.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any question, please contact lindsay 204-476-5880 or ycrcdirector@outlook.com Or Wayne at 204-841-8224 or jacobsen@mymts.net

Accepting applications till July 28th at 4:00

Announcement

For Sale

North 49 Foods is nearing completion on a 120,000 sq foot state of the art sow processing facility in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Located on the west edge of the city, the plant is well positioned for further growth and expansion. We have developed a solid working relationship with a well-organized sales and distribution company that has grown over the last 25 years. This relationship is well equipped to take our products to every market and location, locally and internationally.

North 49 Foods is now hiring for key management and hourly positions in several departments such as, fabrication/processing, harvest floor operations, maintenance, shipping, animal handling, warehouse/ shipping, Human Resources and administration. Full time work guaranteed, with plenty of growth opportunities, bonus incentive programs, benefits, dental, RRSPs, discounts on meat and much more. Come check out the city of Moose Jaw, which offers all the amenities and services of a large City that is a great affordable place to raise a family, grow your career and get in on the ground floor of an exciting and growing business.

A new career is a phone call away at North 49 Foods, come work for us!

Phone: (306) 518-1278 Ext. 4104 careers@north49foods.com

You can call The Neepawa Banner at any time!

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Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

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

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MPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / HELP WANTED ROCKY MOUNTAIN

EQUIPMENT IS HIRING:

Parts Technicians, Service Managers, Agriculture & Heavy Equipment TechsJourneyman, Apprentices and Sales roles. View Open Roles www.rockymtn.com/ careers . Possible Relocation and Signing Bonus Offered.

BUSINESS SERVICES / FINANCIAL SERVICES

Private mortgage lender. All real estate types considered. No credit checks done.

Deal direct with lender and get quick approval. Toll free 1-866-405-1228 www.

firstandsecondmortgages.ca

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY / BUSINESS FOR SALE

For Sale: Successful, popular print publication with large, well-established western Canada readership. Small production team required. Ideal for owner-operators or integrating into existing print media operations. Serious inquiries only. Contact: erin@ mbacpa.ca

Ashley McCaughan 204-212-0232

Colton Spraggs 204-868-8090

Carberry 2023 scholarship announcements

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Neepawa BaNNer & press

The following are the scholarship announcments for the Carberry Collegiate’s 2023 graduates:

•Rebecca Bird– Governor General Award ($3,500), Edith Alice Stevens Education Assistance Award ($3,000), Guild Insurance Group Lend a Hand Scholarship ($500).

•Keegan Drysdale– Chown Scholarship ($1,000), Edith Alice Stevens Education Assistance Award ($3,000), McCains Scholarship ($1,000), Hi Tech Installations Scholarship ($500), Carberry Legion Branch 153 Bursary ($500).

•Mia Lozinsky– CC Staff/Carberry and Area Community Foundation Award ($3,000), Joyce Robinson Memorial Burasry for Medicine ($500), Town of Carberry Scholarship ($500).

•Tynille Steen– CC Medal and Scholarship ($3,000), Super Thrifty Pharmacy Health Sciences Scholarship ($1,500), CC Spirit Award – Westoba Credit Union ($500), Dr. Morgen W.V. Burke Memorial Scholarship ($1,000).

•Dahlia Snaith– T. Roy and Edith Bailey Memorial Scholarship ($3,000), Carberry Curling Club Scholarship ($1,500), BPTA Scholarship ($1,000).

•Jacob Boyce– One to Watch Scholarship

NACI proficiency awards for 2023

($1,000.), The Carberry Masonic Lodge #29 Award ($3,000).

•Trey Dickson– Sandhills Electrical and Mechanical Scholarship ($1,000), McCains ($1,000).

•Carson Nakonechny– Applied Arts, Trades and Technology Award ($3,000), Heritage Co-op Scholarship ($500).

•Mallory Lockhart– Mrs. A.K. Inspector Butcher Scholarship ($1612.50), Quenton Meyers Gauthier Memorial Award ($500), Jack Lupton Memorial Scholarship ($750).

•Kolby Wiebe– McCains Scholarship ($1,000), Carberry/North Cypress Firefighters Scholarship ($500).

•Jaren Waldner– Yellowhead Roadrunners’ Scholarship ($300).

•Mia Amundsen– Mrs. A.K. Inspector Butcher Scholarship ($1612.50), Dale Jerome Memorial Scholarship ($200).

•Sam Prudnikov– RM North Cypress/ Langford ($1,000).

•Emily Beales– Carberry Arts Council Scholarship ($300), Jack Lupton Memorail Scholarship ($800).

•Makenna Poitras– Kalena Green Memorial Scholarship ($1,000), BPTA Scholarship ($1,000).

•Kendrah Smith– Don and Ruth Forbes Education Assistance ($800).

•Jodie Meyers– Hayden Pearson Memorial Award ($500).

Submitted

Neepawa BaNNer & press

Proficiency awards are given to recognize those students in Grade 12 who have achieved the highest mark in Senior 4 courses. Grades like these don’t come easily to most people, and this award is meant to recognize diligent application to the task at hand – to get an education.

•Essentials Mathematics 40S (Ms. Dawn Birch)–Claire Beaumont.

•Applied Mathematics 40S (Mr. Troy Brister)– Nathan Mallari.

•Pre-Calculus 40S (Ms. Dawn Birch)– Cordelia Smith.

•Calculus 45S (Mr. Troy Brister)– Cordelia Smith.

•Advanced Math 45S (Mr. Troy Brister)–Brooke Allen and Cordelia Smith.

•Choral 40S (Mr. Blair Chapman) Emma Gale and Shane Adornado.

•Drama 40S (Ms. Meaghan Peters)– Gena Dowd.

•English Literary Focus40S (Mrs. Courtney Chandler)– Cordelia Smith.

•English Comprehensive 40S (Ms. Brittani Joye)– Cordelia Smith.

•English Transactional Focus 40S (Ms. Brittani Joye)– Brooke Allen And Cordelia Smith.

•Power Mechanics 40G (Mrs. Sarah Keuhn)– Rylan Sumner.

•Metalwork 40G (Mrs. Sarah Keuhn)–Myles Willerton.

•Woods 40S (Mr. Eric Gaudet)– Tavon De May.

•Physics 40S (Mr. Ross Acree)– Cordelia Smith.

•Chemistry 40S (Mr. Ross Acree)– Cordelia Smith And Kiera Major.

•Biology 40s (Ms. Jana Scott)– Cordelia Smith and Kiera Major.

•Foods & Nutrition (Mrs. C. Christison)–Jan Pido.

•Band 40S (Ms. A. Alambra)–Emma Gale.

•Jazz Band 40S (Ms. A. Alambra)– Emma Gale.

•LWT40S (Mr. Bryce Koscielny)– Evelynn Foster, Emma Gale, Kennedy Strelczik, Hanna Kaspick, Cordelia Smith and Kyra Kaspick.

•Global Issues (Mrs. Michelle Young)–Brooke Allen and Hanna Kaspick.

•Family Studies 40S (Mrs. C. Christison)–Hanna Kaspick and Trynity Turner.

•Accounting 40S (Ms. Emma Salmon)–Nathan Mallari.

•Art 40S (Mrs. Katy Martin)– Gena Dowd.

•Law 40s (Mr. Mike Adams)– Wendy Bernardo.

2023 NACI bursary and award winners

• Joan and Ron Gray Scholarship for Caring and Service to Others: Cordelia Smith ($500);

Scholarship: Gena Dowd ($3,225);

• Neepawa Kin Club Scholarship: Brooke Allen ($1,000);

• Olive Cupiss Memorial Scholarship: Quennie Escrupolo ($2,700);

• Governor General’s Bronze Medal: Cordelia Smith;

• John Philip Sousa Band Award: Emma Gale;

• NACI Tigers Athlete of the Year Award: Male recipent Ward Brister; Female recipents (tie) Brooke Allen and Trynity Turner:

•M.E. Osborne Memorial Scholarship: Deanne Cadaba ($500);

•Candy Brown Memorial Scholarship: Claire Beaumont ($1,000);

• Stride Credit Union: Ward Brister ($1,000);

• Pat and Marie Angers Scholarship: Trynity Turner ($2,000);

•Owens-SumnerMemorial Scholarship: Raven Verano ($800);

• Apprenticeship Scholarship: Gatlyn Plett ($600);

•Keith Jordan Memorial Bursary Award: Owne Guilbert ($500);

• Jeff McCannell Memorial Scholarship: Trynity Turner ($925);

• Rosedale Centennial Scholarship: Jo Kidd ($500);

• Community Donor Award: C.K. Diaz ($500);

• Dillan Neufeld Scholarship: Ward Brister ($500);

• Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship: Evelyn Foster ($1,200);

• Legion Ladies Auxiliary Health Care Field Award: Kennedy Strelczik ($1,200):

• Neepawa Area Health Auxiliary Scholarship: Cordelia Smith ($1,000);

• Neepawa Elks Scholarship: Hanna Kaspick ($1,000);

• HyLife Foods Academic Excellence Award: Cordelia Smith ($1,000);

• Whitmore Family Scholarship: Emma Gale ($1,325) and Maeriel Malaba ($1,325);

• Mrs. A.K. And Inspector J. Butcher

• Neepawa Rotary Club Scholarship: Kiera Major ($2,000);

• Beautiful Plains Teachers AssociationTeaching as a career: Emma Gale ($1,000);

• Beautiful Plains Teachers Association Post Secondary Studies Scholarship: Brooke Allen ($1,000);

• Neepawa Lions Club Scholarship: Cordelia Smith ($200);

• NACI Safe Grad Scholarship: Kyra Kaspick ($1,000) and Nathan Mallari ($1,000);

• Margaret Laurence Literary Scholarship: Kiera Major ($200);

• Town of Neepawa Scholarship: Shane Adornado ($500);

• Rick EJ Evans Memorial Scholarship: Rylan Sumner ($300);

• Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Scholarship: Rylan Sumner ($1,000);

• Chown Centennial Scholarship: Maeriel Malaba ($1,000);

Beautiful Plains Museum history: Scenes at Neepawa’s CPR station

• Betty-Ann Bremner Memorial Scholarship: Emma Gale ($600);

• Matthew McConnell Memorial Scholarship: Gatlyn Plett ($500);

• Royce Hollier Memorial Bursary Award: Brooke Allen ($1,000);

• St. James’ Anglican Church Trades Scholarship: Collin Maddever ($1,000);

• Neepawa and Area Retired Teacher’s Association Bursary Award: Pia Bokingkito ($500);

• MNP LLP Scholarship: Deanne Cadaba ($500);

• Beautiful Plains Community Foundation Youth Advisory Scholarship: Cooper Kasprickl ($500);

• Eden Community Scholarship: Avery Scott ($400).

Camper stolen in Neepawa, recovered in Rivers

On July 1, Rivers Police Service (RPS) received a report of a possible stolen camper trailer located at a residence in the Town of Rivers. The investigation that followed revealed the trailer was stolen from a storage facility in Neepawa on June 23.

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1936 a new CPR Semistreamlined Train pulled into Neepawa’s CPR station. The occassion was a big one, with a crowd appearing in large numbers to take in the sight.

Top left: A full view of the train on the tracks, lined on both sides by curious citizens. The CPR station building (now the Beautiful Plains Museum) can be seen in the background.

Top right: A view from another angle also provides a glimpse of the vehicles being driven at the time.

Left: A portion of a photo showing an up close and personal view of the curious crowd.

Members of RPS attended the residence and located a male and female in the trailer. Both were subsequently arrested for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. Further investigation determined that the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were either damaged or completely removed.

A 41-year-old male and

a 28-year-old female from Brandon MB, were released with an Appearance Notice to attend Court at a later date.

The Rivers Police Services would like to thank the members of the public that aided the police in the recovery of the stolen trailer.

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Celebrating Canada Day in Neepawa

Pictured are some of the activities that were available to enjoy during the Canada Day Celebrations at Riverbend Park in Neepawa on July 1.

Top left: A handler for the reptile garden poses for the camera with one of the snakes that were available for viewing. The reptile garden had a wide assortment of animals on display.

Bottom left: After posing for the camera, the handler introduces some of the curious youth in attendance to the reptile.

Above: Kids were also eager to take part in the inflatable entertainment available, lining up alongside their parents as they waited for a turn.

Left: Just one of the many fireworks that lit up the sky during the evening. Fireworks are an annual Danada Day tradition.

OFFICE OF DAN MAZIER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency with technology and the Microsoft Office Suite

Willingness to work independently in either Neepawa or Dauphin, MB

Knowledge of federal politics/government will be considered an asset

To meet the demands of the position, extended hours and travel may be required

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning and scheduling meetings/events

Assisting constituents with federal services

Attending events/meetings with the Member

Submitting and organizing financial claims

Completing administrative duties to support office operations

PAY AND BENIFITS

Interested applicants should send their questions, resume and cover letter to dan.mazier@parl.gc.ca by July 28, 2023

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX AND JOHN DRINKWATER

Frozen Fire donates to Miles for Mental Health

Recent sober social raises $625 for health & wellness program

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

For Miles for Mental Health, every single dollar that’s donated to them matters; perhaps more than most of us actually realize. So when a local business steps up to support that non-profit group, every dollar given is another chance to break the stigma surrounding mental wellness.

On Thursday, June 29, Frozen Fire Studios donated $625 to Miles for Mental Health, whose aim is to raise awareness about the connection between mental wellness and physical activity. The local record label/production studio raised the cash through its’ All Ages Sober Social, held on June 9 at the ArtsForward Cultural Centre.

Jeff Desender, the owner and operator of Frozen Fire, said the business and all its employees are honoured and privileged

to have the means to give back in the ways that they do. He added local endeavours, such as Miles for Mental Health, provide a wonderful outlet of support.

“What Miles for Mental Health portrays is exactly what we try to portray to people,” stated Desender. “[As well] they deal in a community minded standpoint. The work that’s done, the programs that they offer benefit the people in the community that may or may not be able to have that strength to come forward, and they understand that,” said Desender.

Miles for Mental Health president Diane Martin thanked Frozen Fire for their support, adding that it was very meaningful to them. She also noted that the non-profit is completely funded without any type of government grants, so this type of donations keeps them operational.

“All the donations for

Miles for Mental Health go towards projects and events that are local, that stay in this commun -

Highway #5 North Neepawa, Manitoba

ity. We’re not a government organization and not funded by them. We’re a charitable organization, so

every penny counts. We’re all volunteers and we’re here because we believe in what we are trying to

accomplish in reducing the stigma around mental health,” Martin emphasized.

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PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

From left to right: Jeff Desender, Melissa Payette, Diane Martin and Melissa Parayeski. Desender, Payette and Parayeski, representing the Frozen Fire Studios Sober Social Committee, handed a $625 cheque to Martin of Miles for Mental Health.