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To say that Neepawa was a hub of activity on Sunday, Sept. 15, feels like an understatement. Between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., there were several notable events that took place. Those festivities included: The annual Terry Fox Run, a wreath laying ceremony at the cenotaph for the start of National Legion Week, the inaugural Neepawa’s Got Pride event, the Walk with Us Fundraiser and the NACI Tigers football team’s home opener. All those event were covered by the Banner & Press and all of those details can be found inside this week’s edition.

Neepawa supports Terry Fox Run

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

No matter the distance. No matter the obstacles. No matter the journey

No matter the odds.

No Matter What…

It’s been 44 years since Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope inspired a nation. That powerful inspiration was still on full display in Neepawa on Sunday, Sept. 15, with an estimated 100 plus participants involved in the annual Terry Fox run.

Each year, in September, communities across Canada and around the world, assemble to raise money for cancer research and celebrate the memory of Fox and his Marathon of Hope. Since its inception, the Terry Fox Foundation has reported that the runs have raised a total of $900 million. Those contributions have led to innovations in care and collaborations among scientists working to find a cure for the disease.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘No Matter What.’, which captures the persistence and strength of character Terry himself showcased every single day, during his cross-country

journey. He proceeded forward one step at a time… No matter what.

Neepawa’s legacy of support lives on Local run coordinator Dr. Kelly Krzyzaniak said Neepawa should be very proud of its contribution to the cause. She said that over the years, a combined $200,000+ has been raised locally to support The Terry Fox Foundation.

“It’s awesome to see that people still keep coming out and supporting the run each year,” noted Dr. Krzyzaniak. “Cancer affects, basically every family. We’ve all felt its impact, and I believe that’s why the Terry Fox Run has such staying power.”

Neepawa’s Terry Fox Run began at 2:00 p.m. at the Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute (NACI) track. Among the crowd were cancer survivors, identified by their red shirts, and many runners, who dedicated their efforts to loved ones affected by the disease. Those in red shirts are given balloons to release just before the start of the event, to signify them overcoming their battles with cancer.

The setup for the Terry

Fox Run involved runners, walkers, and bikers beginning their 5k journey at the running track. After one complete lap around the track, they then travel to the DQ checkpoint before returning to the track to complete the day.

This year’s final tally for the Terry Fox Run in Neepawa was still being tabulated, but Dr. Krzyzaniak is optimistic about the level of support.

“I don’t have the final numbers just yet, but from the look of it, we have just over 100 participants. This has been a very good year, and we’re very optimistic about what the final numbers could be.”

Those results will appear in a future edition of the Banner & Press.

The annual Terry Fox Run is held in commemoration of Fox, who lost his leg to cancer at the age of 18, and set off in 1980 to run across the country and raise money for cancer research.

Fox ran an average of 42 kilometres daily for 143 days. He, however, had to cut the run short on Sept. 1, 1980 because the cancer returned in his lungs. In total, he had travelled 5,373 km. Fox died on June 28, 1981.

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Cancer survivors, and their families, friends and other loved ones participated in Neepawa’s Annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 15.

1974: Marr Fashions celebrates its grand opening

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, September 16, 1899

As foreshadowed in the Press on Wednesday, R. C. Ennis has sold his agricultural implement business to the Crawford company. The corner warehouse is included in the deal.

The watchmaker who located in the Rodgers block must have got weary waiting for something to turn up, for he got up and left yesterday, giving no intimation of his intentions for the future.

Brickwork on the new Union Bank building is completed and with the addition of the roof work on the interior will proceed speedily so that it may be occupied by Oct. 15.

100 years ago, Friday, September 19, 1924

McCreary: Did anybody hear about the fellow who went east to shoot ducks on Monday and after he got them to shore they proved to be fat mudhens.

Note: Mud hens, also known as pouldeua or the American

Coot, is a type of bird that is only distantly related to ducks. They are apparently known for getting mistaken as being ducks.

McCreary: Did everyone hear of the “reducing club” which starts Friday. All those over weight are prospective members. We expect a large membership to join up. All those that are very thin are requested to attend so that they may get fatter. It is a poor thing that don’t work both ways. The club is for ladies only– kind of one-sided.

McCreary: R. Burns again started a bakery in the building adjoining R. Doucett’s store. We were glad to see him start again and hope the trade in his line may be good.

Norgate: Another old and respected pioneer passed away last Monday morning in the person of Thos. Hills. Mr. Hills was in his 78th year and was active and strong up to a few months ago when rheumatism and other complications set in. He and family came to Norgate from Grand valley, Ont., about 22 years ago. Deceased was a great hunter and trapper years ago, but had made bee-keeping his hobby of

late years. Many friends and relatives attended the funeral held from the church on Wednesday afternoon. The remains were laid to rest in Kelwood.

Riding Mountain: The Blacksmith shop is not running for want of a blacksmith.

75 years ago, Thursday, September 22, 1949

With the crowded condition of the Collegiate this year, the Neepawa School Board decided they would have to remodel the ventilating system, which has not been working satisfactorily. The Board had Mr. E. Fitz Munn, the school architect, look over the building with a view to enlarging it by two additional rooms. This Mr. Fitz Munn estimated might cost $35,000.

The Board decided to proceed with plans for construction of a fourroom primary school and auditorium on the site already acquired immediately south of the present playgrounds, in Block 2…

The auditorium will be on the ground floor and of a size to take care of the needs of an additional six rooms at a time when the present Central School can no longer be used.

50 years ago, Thursday, September 19, 1974

The Manitoba Housing and Renewal Corporation has informed the administrative committee of the Yellowhead Manor that completion date of construction will be Oct.15.

Hainstock’s Men’s Wear was officially opened

Around this time in 1974, the grand opening of Marr Fashions (pictured) as well as Hainstock’s Men’s Wear were being celebrated. Those shown in the photo are Carole Stewart (manager), with clerks Arleigh Kasprick, Catherine Holmstrom and Ferle Ewen; Maurice Marr (proprietor) and mayor Fred Barker. Those conducting the ribbon cutting for Hainstock’s, in addition to mayor Barker, were Harvey Ebner (manager), Anne Lee (clerk) and Clay Hainstock.

Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

20 years ago, Monday, September 27, 2004

The site of the former Hamilton hotel may not go up for tax sale after all. Neepawa mayor Bob Durston, said while he doesn’t have definite confirmation, he’s heard a sale of the empty lot may be in the works.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is directly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

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Cops and Robbers was one of the feature films to be shown in September of 1974.

Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Just waiting for them to die!

It’s not uncommon to have to wait many months or even a year for a CT Scan or an MRI. Even an Ultrasound can take a long time.

In spite of all the valiant efforts of health care workers, doctors, nurses and specialists to provide timely diagnostics and treatment, the system is faltering and even failing.

The ultimate fall back position in health care in Manitoba seems to be “Just wait until they die.” And it’s happening. People are dying while waiting for timely diagnostics and treatment.

There’s lots of blame to spread around but it is mostly due to a hidebound system in Manitoba that clings to the idea that the government has to pay for, ration out and control all things health care. It isn’t that way in all provinces. In Manitoba you can’t “buy” a CT scan for example. That’s because the bureaucracy has the politicians convinced that privately paid for health care is in contravention of the Canada Health Act. That’s obviously bull—t but it seems no party or politician has the courage to step out and state the obvious. If you can buy privately provided diagnosis in Alberta (and dare I say Quebec), why can’t we do it in Manitoba?

So, what does it cost to get a CT Scanner like the one many are asking be put in Neepawa’s new Regional Hospital? Here’s what the Province of Manitoba said in a news release about the recently installed CT unit at Swan River. “The province provided more than $2 million in capital funding for the purchase and installation of the new CT scanner, as well as renovations of a space at the healthcare facility. This was matched by a contribution of more than $1 million from the Town of Swan River

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and surrounding communities. The province will also provide funding for the operating costs of the CT scanner, approximately $400,000 per year.” So $3 million for the unit?? It’s interesting to note that an internet search says you can buy a CT unit for $300,000. That makes sense, everything the government buys is at double or triple what it should cost.

Here’s another telling bit of information. Over 6,000 Canadian trained doctors work in the United States while only 800 US trained doctors work in Canada. That means Canada has paid for a share of the training of over 6,000 doctors but they all left and only 800 came in. That’s a bad deal that even a bureaucrat should be able to figure out.

The relatively newly elected NDP government says they are running short of money and that likely is true. They have cancelled some projects and certainly show no progress on diagnostics and treatment.

The answer is obvious and that is to open the big grey doors on those buildings that house the bureaucracy and let private investment build diagnostic and treatment capacity. Manitobans are driving to Grafton and Grand Forks, North Dakota and reportedly getting tests done in a week or less. Why can’t we do that in Manitoba. Because it’s easier to “Just wait for

them to die” than to break out of stupidly reasoned traditions. Manitoba is so hide-bound in mediocrity and tradition that it’s not only killing innovation, it’s killing people.

Let private investment for an MRI, CT Scan or any other equipment that will improve the health of our people.

Not only will people die with the “Just wait for them to die” method, the province and its healthcare system will die as well.

People have money, let them invest it. Many years ago, a man I knew was desperate to get his wife the back surgery she badly needed. They were told by their Manitoba specialist that she would be wheel-chair bound before she would get surgery in Manitoba. The man put a mattress in their mini-van, drove her to the Mayo Clinic and she had her surgery within three days. She recovered and went back to work in the family farming business. One neighbour noted that farmer usually bought a new combine every few years, but wouldn’t be able to do that now. The farmer’s answer was direct. He said, “ I don’t care if I never have another new combine, I have my wife back.”

Let’s turn to private investment, even if it’s just in diagnostics. We have nothing to lose but a few bureaucrats who will be proven wrong very quickly.

After apple picking...

This line is from a poem by that title written by Robert Frost, one of my all time favourite poets. I had not thought of his words, images and phrases for too long. As I processed countless apples from the tree in my back yard, processed with gratitude may I add, bits of this writing came to mind. Those thoughts niggled around until I went and found my copy of some of his works and sank deep into the cadence and meaning of ‘After Apple Picking’.

‘And there’s a barrel that I didn’t fill, beside it there may be two or three apples that I didn’t pick upon some bough’. The images of apple picking are paralleled to aging and death. Looking back I also see barrels unfilled and apples missed. I am thankful for all that I have and all that I am; there have been missed opportunities.

‘My instep arch not only keeps the ache, it keeps the pressure of the ladder-round’. I feel life. I carry the feel long after the event has passed, the pressure of life and living has formed aspects of my nature and personality. I feel the genes that formed me; industry, integrity, a thirst for knowledge, an awareness of the Creator and all creation and responsibility. Those are just some of the formative forces.

‘For I have had too much of apple-picking: I am overtired of the great harvest I myself desired. There were ten thousand fruits to touch, cherish in hand, lift down and not let fall. For all that struck the earth, no matter if not bruised or spiked with stubble, went surely to the ciderapple heap as of no worth.’ Amen. As careful as we are, as careful as I am, in living, there are slips and regrets; I wish no apple on the apple-cider heap.

These are the thoughts of the poet as he prepares for a night’s rest; recapping the day, reflecting and anticipating rest. ‘ One can see what will trouble this sleep of mine, whatever sleep it is. Were he not gone, the woodchuck could say whether it’s like his long sleep, as I describe it’s coming on, or just some human sleep.’

It’s the end of September, and if all goes as it should, October will follow. One year ago I bid farewell to a good man who loved me well, as I loved him, for six years. Ten years ago in October I bid farewell to a good man who loved me well, as I loved him, for forty years. I see the beauty of the autumn season. I see the changing of the landscapes, losing it’s lushness and preparing for a prolonged rest. I see and feel the impending winter even while adoring each day. I refer to September and October as my season of solemnity, not overly sad, more introspective and reflective. And thankful: so thankful for the abundant harvest of ‘apples’, experiences and happenings of ordinary living. Aware, always, of the bruised apples destined for apple cider. Ready for the long sleep but neither longing for, nor looking for it- the tree has more treasures.

Tips for teachers, Part III

One of my High School Science teachers posted a sign above the blackboard in his home room. It contained one word: “THIMK.” The spelling mistake was intentional. It got the students’ attention. It also conveyed a message they needed to hear.

I was privileged to take several classed from this teacher during my Junior High and High School years. What I remember most was how he encouraged us to think, to plan ahead, to consider the consequences of possible actions before making decisions and especially to learn how to recognize and solve potential problems before they became crises that threatened the health and well being of ourselves and others.

I will never forget one specific lesson in which he showed us how sound scientific research, careful thought and decisive action addressed the effects of one of the worst natural disasters western Canada has ever known.

He began by asking if any of us had heard of the

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“Dirty 30s.” Of course we all had. Most of our parents had been born and raised in those years and we were living with the frugalities they imposed on us-all intended, as they said, to help us save money so that we would have what we needed to see us through times of job loss, extended illness or other tragedy. While our teacher applauded those efforts, he wanted us to focus on something else. Over the next 2-3 weeks, we were introduced to concepts like crop rotation, green manure, using natural fertilizer (of which our cattle and pigs produced tons each year) and leaving straw on the land after harvest to assist in soil conservation and improve soil quality. We were also introduced to federal government programs like Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administra-

tion (PFRA) and others that were specifically set up to help prairie farmers rebuild their farms, their businesses and their lives.

I wasn’t aware of the impact these lessons had on my life until last week, when I was struggling to get a newly purchased piece of hardware to work on my computer. There was nothing wrong with the hardware itself. I plugged it in. The computer recognized it. The required driver was installed and it passed all diagnostic tests. But it wouldn’t work for one specific application; and I needed the hardware to work so the app would work properly.

The solution turned out to be quite simple. I was exceedingly happy to see how everything, once connected properly, worked properly. I was exceedingly unhappy when I learned that it took

Ame 4.5 hours to discover that simple, 15 second fix. Looking back, I wonder how much time I wasted because I didn’t take time to “THIMK” before I acted.

Today’s students face peer pressures, temptations and challenges that were unknown to my generation. But we share one thing in common with today’s students. Parents, grand parents, teachers and other caregivers are not omni-present. We cannot be everywhere at once. In fact, most of today’s students will have more unsupervised time at a far younger age than we ever did.

That’s why it is very important that they learn, as early in life as they can, to do what my Science teacher subtly taught us to do-to “THIMK”-actually to think before we act-to consider the possible consequences of our actions, and then decide if we want to adopt this attitude or engage in this activity. I had dedicated teachers who did this for me. I pray that today’s students will have dedicated teachers who will do the same thing for them.

Babies don’t keep

few weeks ago our eight month old hardly slept. We are talking every hour on the hour, screaming inconsolably.

The combination of sleep deprivation and desperation had my husband and I snapping at each other. Tears rolling down my cheeks I said to him, “I wish he would just grow out of this so we can sleep already!”

Well, low and behold, I very quickly ate my words because the very following week he began hitting milestone after milestone. Mastering new skills each day until my husband looked at me, wistfully watching him play. He said “Why does he look so big all of a sudden?”

My stomach sank as I thought back to the moments I wished away because exhaustion got the better of me.

I had wished him bigger, then I blinked and it was so. He was sleeping through the night, crawling on all

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fours instead of the sweet army crawl he had been sporting for months now. The odd babble that we had found so endearing was replaced by very specific sounds that mimicked his older brother’s chatter. He was pulling himself up on furniture and slowly teetering forward into the stepping motion that, before I know it, will inevitably turn into walking to keep up with three older brothers. I sat and watched him and this poem whispered across my heart. “Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up, we’ve learned to our sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.”

I looked around with tears filling my eyes, watching my four sons and realized once again just how true this was. Knowing that I would forget again just how quickly time goes by, I willed myself to sit in this moment.

I held my eight month old and looked him in the eyes as he looked up at me with such pure love. I soaked in my nine year old’s boyish features, his dimples that grew deeper every year that passed. My seven year old’s sweet gap tooth grin and blue eyes that still filled with wonder when his dad played tricks on him. My three year old’s floppy sun bleached hair, laughing in pure delight as his contagious toddler giggles filled

Thumbs up, thumbs down

A huge thumbs up to our local Neepawa RCMP detachment. Their efforts to support our facility and staff when requested speaks volumes to their commitment to our community and the people in it. Over the course of the last year, we have called on them a few times for various reasons, and their willingness to help is so much appreciated! They have gone above and beyond a few times, and it certainly doesn’t go unnoticed! From the staff at Neepawa Hospital.

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our home and brought us all to our knees gasping for breath!

My husband and I made the decision that day, to remind each other OFTEN how quickly our household will go from boys to men, from mama to mom, from crawling into the safety of our bed to handling it on their own, from us being their favourite people in the world to their horizons expanding past our home and to soak in every second we can with them while they are little.

If you have little ones at home, or teenagers, or inbetweeners or toddlers that make you want to pull your hair out.

The dishes will wait, your children will never be this age on this day again, they will only grow older and bigger.

So dishes be quiet, dust go to sleep. I am soaking in my babies, and babies don’t keep!

I just want to tell Mr. Waddell that when you live in the country on Rural Route Mail Service you do not have a choice. Many of us would have preferred to receive our mail in a box in town!! We could not do so because we were told there was not enough boxes in town for us and are for town people.

I just have another comment. It is too bad that there was two Walks for good causes on the same Sunday. Terry Fox Walk has been on that Sunday for many years. The Us Campaign is also a good cause, too bad people had to choose which way to walk. Bernice Baker Neepawa area, MB

I really appreciate the articles on two of the many events that are occurring Sunday, September 15. The “Walk With Us Campaign” and the local “Pride Celebration” are very worthy causes. Jim Krzyzaniak Neepawa, MB

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

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out of helen’s kitchen

Kids lunch pails

When I was a parent of school age children one of my challenges was to come up with nutritious lunch and snack ideas that were also delicious. The key word here is delicious. School lunches should contain about one third of the day’s nutrients and calories and be based on Canada’s food guide. If the kids lunch is boring they will trade it, garbage it or return it in the lunch box. Try these easy recipes for your children’s lunch boxes to make your student smile.

Raisin orange bars

These raisin bars have a simple crumb crust and are filled with a delightful raisin mixture.

Base:

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup flour

3/4 cup quick оаtmeal

Topping:

2 eggs

1 cup raisins, chopped

3/4 cup flaked coconut

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. orange juice

1 Tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. finely grated orange zest

In a bowl combine the topping ingredients until crumbly. Press into a 9x9 inch very lightly greased pan. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes. While the base is baking combine the topping layer. Beat the eggs until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients. Spread over the base and bake for 25 minutes or until the topping is firm. When completely cooled, cut into bars and enjoy.

Applesauce cookies

A perfectly spiced cookie these applesauce cookies are great for a lunch box.

1/2 cup butter, room temperature

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup thick applesauce

1 cup white flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

2 Tbsp. ground flax seed

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired

Add the butter and sugar together. Stir in the egg. Mix in the applesauce. In another bowl combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into applesauce mixture. Fold in the raisins and desired addition. Drop batter by spoonfuls (about the size of a golf ball) on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F for approximately 10-12 minutes until lightly golden and set in the middle. Cool on a wire rack.

Burnout Epidemic: The silent struggle in today’s workforce

Editor’s Note: Delsie Martin was a contributing columnist for the Banner & Press in 2022 and 2023. After a hiatus, Delsie will be returnig to write a column, focused on mental wellness, on a semi-regular basis. The Banner & Press welcomes Delsie back Delsie Martin (BA, MSW, RSW), is a Registered Social Worker working out of The Wellness Clinic in Brandon. She can be reached at dmartin@ wellnessclinicbrandon.ca.

Greetings everyone and I’m so happy to be back and writing again. The break that I took, although longer than expected, was necessary to prevent burnout, an important topic that doesn’t get enough attention. Burnout is a state of complete mental, emotional and physical exhaustion that is caused when we take on too much. Burnout is characterized by many symptoms such as chronic exhaustion, a lack of interest or detachment from your personal or work life and a chronic feeling of overwhelm. According to the Center for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) stress and burnout are related but present very differently. Stress presents as someone being overreactive and hyperactive whereas burnout presents as disengagement and a loss of motivation.

If you notice that you are experiencing symptoms of burnout, ask yourself the following questions:

1) Is there anything in my life that I can temporarily step away from?

2) Is there anything I can give up entirely?

3) Is there anything that I can do less than perfectly?

4) Is there anything that I can delegate?

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Delsie Martin

You will want to withdraw from the world, this is a normal feeling but is the last thing you should do. Reach out and seek connection. Make sure that you are socializing with your co-workers. It helps it feel less like you are isolated. Exercise is important to boost your mood. I’m not saying you must start a regular gym routine today but even a 15-minute walk on your break can make a huge difference. Make a list of what you like about your job. Review that list every morning before you go to work. Sometimes our brains only show us the negative things about our jobs, and we selectively forget what is good. Most importantly, seek out help from a qualified counsellor. They will help you to prioritize, minimize and put your mental health first. We want to feel like superheroes and take on everything. We don’t want to disappoint anyone. We want to live up to our fullest potential. These are things that maintain burnout. Society glorifies burnout. Imagine if you will someone coming home from work saying, “Man, I worked so hard today, I’m exhausted and I feel like I could drop”, this would be applauded by

others. We are increasingly connected to the world and because we have our emails on our phones and phones with us all the time, we don’t even get a break after work hours. Overtime is becoming common place, rather than a rarity. There are lots of things that maintain burnout in our society. What about switching the rhetoric and asking ourselves, “What did I do to take care of myself today?” or applauding someone saying, “I worked my day today and didn’t work myself to the point of exhaustion.” Let’s protect one another from burnout. Check in on your friends, check in on your loved ones. By fostering a culture of balance, self-care and open dialogue we can create environments where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

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A very happy birthday to you Annie

Country Meadows resident celebrates her 110th birthday

Annie Dobush reached a major milestone last weekend at Country Meadows Personal Care Home in Neepawa, as the former Polonia resident celebrated her 110th birthday.

A special celebration was held in Annie’s honour on Saturday, Sept. 14, which included cake, coffee and tea, as well as a musical interlude from singer Mary Costen of Altona. A large contingent of Country Meadows residents attended the festivities to commemorate this special occasion.

Born on Monday, Sept. 14, 1914, Annie has been a resident of Country Meadows since 2018, when she walked through the front doors at a still spry and active 104-years-of-age.

Siara Wareham of the Activities Department for Country Meadows, noted that while Annie is not quite as physically mobile

as she was then, she still maintains an energetic day to day routine with the staff of Country Meadows and fellow residents.

“When she came here in 2018, she walked right in.

She’s in a chair now, but other than that she’s doing great,” noted Wareham.

“And she’s very funny, actually. She’s funny with the staff. And, as well, when her son comes to visit, they’ll speak in, I believe Ukrainian or Polish, and they just talk for the entire visit.”

Annie’s son and grand children were unable to be in attendance for the Saturday festivities. They were, however, scheduled to visit on Sunday, Sept. 15 to celebrate the birthday in a slightly more low-key manner, with just family in attendance.

The Banner & Press was unable to sit down and have a private conversation with Annie on the day, but we do wish her a very happy birthday.

Touchwood Park 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Touchwood Park would like to thank the 152 golf participants and the following supporters whose generosity raised over $23,000.00 on July 29, 2024.

Angela Wilson Hairdresser Hid N Hollow Promo Time

Bamboo

BPO Elks Lodge #398 Jodi Baker Photography Rhythm Cycle Club

Camber Construction Karen & Katherine Catering Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa

Camo Cattle Company Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants

Mountain Equipment Canada Post - Neepawa KK Penner Tire Centre Rolling Spokes Ltd Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd Kulbacki AG

of North Cypress-Langford Chicken Chef - Neepawa Landon Cameron RM of Rosedale Christianson TDS Langford Recreational

Community Service Benefit Trust Meighen, Haddad LLP

Dairy Queen - Neepawa Middleton Enterprises Inc

Diamond Waterworks MNP LLP

Don & Susan Schmall Mountain Dental

Dr. D. Papegnies, Optometrist Napa Auto Parts

Dreger’s Plumbing & Heating Neepawa Banner & Press

DSV Northstar Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

Enns Brothers - Neepawa Neepawa Motel

Law Patersons LLP Farm Credit Canada Neepawa Tire Ltd

of Neepawa Friends of Touchwood Park Orv’s Appliance Sales & Service Ltd

Gardewine North P.

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Annie Dobush, formerly of Polonia, celebrated her 110th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Country Meadows Care Home in Neepawa. (Pictured) Here is Annie, along with a Country Meadows Care Worker, receiving her cake as part of the celebration festivities.

Creating small town vibrancy on a budget

Your Town Rising ‘unconsultants’ host seminar in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Leslie Fornier and Gregg McLachlan want you to know that when it comes to revitalizing your community’s downtown, it’s okay to start small.

The duo, who are business partners in ‘Your Town Rising’, held a seminar in Neepawa on Thursday, Sept. 12. Your Town Rising is a marketing initiative geared towards assisting small-towns that don’t have abundant resources to put into a strategic plan of action. In essence, they help communities’ with only a little money, make a big change for the better.

Touring the downtown consultation

Before the evening’s consulation began, however, the pair spent the day touring Neepawa, and speaking with several local business owners and citizens. They also took pictures of things we’re doing right in our downtown sector, as well as things we could be doing better.

This fact-finding trip through our community, led into the evening’s get-together, which was attended by around 20 municipal and business leaders.

Ideas aplenty for the downtown

The 90 minute session was broken down into two parts. First, Gregg McLachlan explained Your Town Risings’ previous experiences assisting other communities across Ontario and Manitoba. Next, he offered a few suggestions for building upon Neepawa’s existing strengths, primarily that of the HyLife Back Forty Bike Trail. McLachlan suggested cycling could be the anchor concept

for downtown businesses and buildings to express themselves.

As well, he said there is an excess of ‘grey’ in the downtown, in regard to blank concrete sidewalks and dull walls.

McLachlan said even a basic splash of colour on a doorway, or a flower planter in front of a local business, can create some contrast at a low cost.

The suggestion that garnered everyone’s attention for its outside the box thinking was connected to Neepawa’s new viewing towers. McLachlan stated something as simple as ‘The Neepawa Paper Airplane Championship,’ could be such a unique idea to the community, that it could generate interest from across Canada. It’s a concept that been done no where else in Canada, making it something that would make Neepawa stand out in the crowd.

After his portion of the presentation, the Banner & Press spoke with McLachlan on some of the ideas. He noted too many community’s get bogged down in doing things the way they’ve always been done.

“We have to see things differently, because we been conditioned over the years to think it’s about big consultants and big events that take a lot of time, money and planning. There are smaller, more affordable ways to so things and do it in a way that is unique,” said McLachlan. “All solutions aren’t expensive. You can create something on

a shoestring budget. And when we were touring Neepawa, we could see that, you get it. The artist’s benches and the mural project that you have are a tremendous start, but you have to ask ‘What’s step two, step three to making something even better?’ And that’s where we come up with just more activation around it and making it more.”

No need to overthink it

The second half of the session featured Leslie Fornier discussing easy ideas that every business can do at very little cost. She said it can be as simple as a few vibrant colours on a wall that’s currently just beige or grey.

As well, putting out a basic but colourful planter, updating signs in fun ways and adding seating where people can gather can make a difference and doesn’t have to be expensive. Fornier noted that using materials that are donated or already

available can be an easy, inexpensive way to add creativity.

Something even as basic as taking old real estate and political signs and painting and cutting into shapes to be turned into public display she said, “Can

look really neat and give your downtown instant public art.”

Fornier told the Banner & Press that all it take is just one business to see value in the concept and creating a space that stands out. She said when they do, it’s a positive for themselves and for their community, at large.

To go along with the physical changes to downtown businesses, Fornier and McLachlan stressed the importance of being an ambassador for Neepawa on social media. They cited posting something colourful or creative they see on Instagram. They specifically noted Instagram, as opposed to Facebook, because Instagram is a social media

platform that emphasizes photo and video sharing via its mobile app, while Facebook is structured as a more closed circle, whose messaging will not reach as broad of a collective.

No excuses

Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer

Marilyn Crewe noted that the session with Your Town Rising brought forward a lot of interesting ideas

“The ideas that they showed us, there is no excuse to not be able to take on some part of that. Whether it’s adding a flag to the front of the store, or adding some fall decor along your doorway. Something to make people feel welcome. It doesn’t have to be expensive or daunting. If every business does one little thing, it adds up pretty quickly,” said Crewe.

Additional details on Your Town Rising can be found on their website www. yourtownrising.com.

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Marilyn Crewe, Neepawa economic development officer; Gregg McLachlan and Leslie Fornier, Your Town Rising ‘unconsultants’.

An ‘amazing difference’

Former Neepawa resident Veronica Gingles speaks at Neepawa’s Got Pride

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s Got Pride was met with a warm welcome on Sept. 15 as LGBT+ community members, guests and allies gathered to enjoy the afternoon. Organized by Neepawa and Area Pride, this event is the first of its kind to be held in Neepawa.

Kicking off the afternoon festivities at 1:00 p.m. were a set of opening comments which marked the importance of the occasion.

“We are very excited and humbled by everyone being here today. Today is a milestone for Neepawa and the LGBT+ people of the community,” said Neepawa and Area Pride president Rhian Beever. “We are excited to have the opportunity to create an environment where all are welcome. And the effort of our allies is an invaluable part of that… Every little bit matters and, I guarantee, has had a positive impact on those who need it.”

Darryl Gerrard, on behalf of the Town of Neepawa, added, “It’s great to see our community on full display as being a safe and accepting place to be, and accepting all as they are meant to be. We hope this is an annual event with many more years to come.”

‘Change is good’

A particularly special portion of the opening ceremonies, however, was a speech from special guest Veronica Gingles. Gingles is a comedian, producer and public speaker who is currently from Winnipeg, but was formerly from Neepawa. Gingles lived in Neepawa for many years prior to beginning her journey of transitioning. During her speech, Gingles shared some of her personal experience. The following details are a portion of her presentation.

“It’s amazing the difference 10 years makes– wow! If we had Pride 10 years ago, I would still be a Neepawa resident, said Gingles.

“I came out to the world (as transgender) on Oct. 1, 2014. It went not bad, but I lost a lot of friends and I left town because I no longer felt welcome here and it’s nice to see a change like this. As Darryl said, I hope this is the first of many Pride events for Neepawa.”

Gingles explained that transgender people are “one of the most mis -

understood, ridiculed and oft-times hated groups of people on the planet” and that part of the purpose of her speech, in addition to sharing her story, was to explain why she left Neepawa. Gingles’s story begins when she was quite young, knowing at the age of three that she was transgender.

“I knew when I was three years old that the body I had was not the body I was supposed to have. I brought it up with my mother when I was about three and I was told ‘no, no no, don’t be silly, you’re a boy. Boys can’t be girls’,” Gingles explained. “Well, sex and gender are not the same thing. Your sex is your body parts, your gender is in your head. It’s a brain thing.”

Gingles added, “Most people, your brain and your body agree with each other… In trans people, our brains and our bodies don’t

agree with each other and I hid for 51 years, because I was scared of the reaction I was going to get… When I came out, it was a year and a half after my wife passed away and the feeling I got from people was ‘Poor guy, first he lost his wife and now he’s lost his mind’. I didn’t lose my mind. I’m finally expressing what was in my head. And like I said, I had to move. I didn’t feel welcome, I didn’t feel safe in this town. So this is exciting to see. Change is good. Change is really good.”

Newfound confidence

Internally, the difference for Gingles after beginning her transition was a significant positive.

“When I moved to the city, within a week, I got up on stage and tried stand-up comedy for the very first time. One of the first things transitioning gave me is self esteem. Something I’d never had in my life,” said Gingles. “It’s been an amazing change… One friend made me cry on a Facebook post. I’d posted an old picture of myself against a new picture of myself after I transitioned and she said seven words that brought me to tears. ‘The sadness in your eyes is gone.’ And that hit home.”

Gingles shared that she later came out to her mom again, who was 79 at the

time, and showed her some pictures from a photo album– both pre-transition and post-transition.

“She flipped through these pictures and then she flipped through them a second time and said, ‘those pictures tell me more than any words can say’. I said, ‘What do you mean?’ and she said ‘I’ve never seen you smile in a photograph. Ever.’,” said Gingles. “All the pictures now, I’m smiling. She said, ‘That. That explains it all.’, so I had the support of most of my family. I was worried– coming out is scary.”

Gingles added, “People say a lot of trans people regret their transition or they regret their surgeries. Nope, its about one per cent of trans people who will regret transitioning… Trans people don’t generally detransition and those that do– I know two who detransitioned– they detransitioned because of the hate they received from people and they couldn’t deal with it anymore. For myself, it’s the best thing I’ve done in my whole life. I’m so much happier now.”

Following her remarks, Gingles thanked Neepawa for the opportunity to share her story, and closed out the opening speeches with some comedy, sparking laughter and smiles. Then, with opening ceremonies done, the afternoon gave way to face painting, barbecued food, games and Drag performances by locals MX Dione and MillKiTah, as well as Flora Hex of Brandon. All were also welcome to enjoy a movie at the Roxy Theatre at 4:30 p.m., after the primary festivities for the day concluded.

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Rhian Beever, Neepawa and Area Pride president (left); with special guest Veronica Gingles (right).

A portion of the crowd who attended Neepawa’s Got Pride.

Home Hardware sponsors new trees in Neepawa

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

New trees are in the ground throughout Neepawa, thanks to the efforts of Tree Canada, the Town of Neepawa and our own local Home Hardware.

Around 60 trees, including a dozen along the pathway to the Park Lake Bird Sanctuary were planted on Monday, Sept. 17. They were purchased through a $3,800 grant provided by Home Hardware and are being installed by the Town’s maintenance and parks staff.

These trees were purchased through Tree Canada, who are a national non-profit organization dedicated to planting and nurturing trees in rural and urban environments. To date, the group, along with local community partners, have planted more than 85 million trees.

Ken Fosty, the representative from Tree Canada, was in Nee -

pawa for the tree planting and said they are happy to partner with Home Hardware and the Town on these types of endeavours.

“I am pleased to be here today to recognize a grant for $3,800 for tree planting efforts from Neepawa Home Hardware Building Centre,” stated Fosty.

“The trees we’re planting here today will provide multiple benefits, including shade, shelter, aesthetic beauty, wildlife habitat and clean air.

Representatives from the Town of Neepawa, Neepawa’s Home Hardware Building Centre and Tree Canada, combined to plant around 60 new trees throughout the community this year, including a dozen along the Park Lake pathway, leading to the Bird Santuary.

On behalf of Tree Canada, I would like to thank Neepawa Home Hardware and the Town of Neepawa for making this planting event possible.”

Fosty added that on a national level, Home Hardware has been a tremendous partner for over

27 years and that locally, Neepawa has also been extremely supportive for well over a decade.

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

As the good weather continues harvest progress continues across the prairies. While producers are busy wrapping up haying, combining and silaging, there was still an abundance of cattle to market this week. We sold 991 cattle through the ring and on a video sale in Gladstone on Sept. 17. When it comes to marketing cattle this time of year it takes volume to start assembling loads of similar cattle to start filling orders and pens in feedlots. The market this week was fairly active, although negative cattle futures had a bear-

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3-400 lbs. $4.75 to 5.37

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saw a variety of cattle, yearlings and wet nosed calves, with an ample supply of cows and bulls once again. Cows traded with plenty of strength from 165.00 to 185 with steady averages. Bulls traded with ease ranging between 210.00 to 224.25.

ers, tan heifers weighed 521 and traded for 373.00. Black heifers weighed 667 and brought 331.00. Crossbred heifers weighed 716 and brought 320.00. And a top notch set of mixes yearling heifers that weighed 823 and they brought 308.50.

Michelle Gerrard owner/ operator of the Neepawa Home Hardware Building Centre, noted that they are very proud to partner with Tree Canada and the Town of Neepawa in planting all these trees.

She added that this will be a benefit to the community for generations to come.

“It’s so easy for us to participate in the program, and Tree Canada is such a good partner. The Town [of Neepawa] as well has been such a good partner, assisting with planting for us,” said Gerrard.

As for future support, Gerrard noted that in

the 10+ years Neepawa Home Hardware has been involved in the program, it has focused primarily on Neepawa. She said next year, they would like to expand their reach.

“I think next year, we’re probably looking at outside of the Town of Neepawa. Perhaps giving another community an opportunity to replenish and create some tree cover. So, we’ll be looking at doing that in the future and helping in as many communities as we can.”

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ish impact on certain spots throughout the sale this week. Supply and demand is definitely supporting the cattle market. The market

All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted! Here are a few market highlights from the Sept. 17 sale, red steers weighed 464 and brought 515.00. Black steers weighed 618 and brought 403.00. Black steers weighed 761 and brought 359.00. And a set of black yearling steers weighed 890 and they traded for 336.75. Heif-

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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Sunny weather favoured a number of events in and around Neepawa this past Sunday. One of these many events was the fifth edition of the annual Walk With Us Campaign. This event has been organized each year by the Cox family, after Brandi and Will’s son, Logan, was born and diagnosed with Down Syndrome five years ago. Traditionally, it has been raising funds for the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society. This year, funds were more locally focused, with all donations going to Touchwood Park in support of the accessible playground.

This event has been well supported year over year, with 2024 being no exception. Out participating in the walk on the Langford Walking Trails were a grand total of approximately 90 adults and youth.

“Another year and another amazing turn out,” Brandi enthused. “Since day one, our community, family and friends have shown so much love and support for Logan, and it continues to show year after year. We are forever grateful!”

As of an official report from Brandi on the evening of Sept. 17, a grand total of funds raised was $4,922. Thanks is extended to all who helped make the day a success.

Love and support on the Langford Trail

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

The Langford Walking Trails were a hot spot of activity as approximately 90 people turned out to support the Walk With Us Campaign– many of whom can be seen in the group photo at the top of the page. Bottom photos: Members of the walking group enjoying the fresh air and scenery at various points throughout the afternoon walk.

Assiniboine College announces Alumni Awards

Three recipients named in Neepawa Banner & Press area

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Three individuals in the Neepawa Banner & Press coverage area will be honoured by Assiniboine College (formerly Assiniboine Community College) next month. Last week, the Assiniboine Alumni Association officially declared the recipients of its 2024 Alumni Awards via press release, with a total of four awards set to be presented at the college’s Advancement Dinner on Oct. 24. The area alumni named are primarily based in Neepawa (one) and Brandon (two), with the fourth recipient hailing from Virden.

Those named were:

•Brian McCannell – One to Watch Award. This award recognizes graduates who have ‘made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession and community since graduation’.

McCannell graduated from the Peters School of Business in 2008 and entered the field of financial services after serving as an intern with RBC while pursuing an education at Assiniboine College. McCannell has worked in a number of roles with RBC over the years and is currently a private banker. His work sees him working with a number of clients throughout Western Manitoba.

•Andrea Epp – Distinguished Alumni. This award ‘recognizes alumni who have excelled in their chosen professions and made significant contributions to their communities’.

Andrea Epp, LL.B, is a lawyer and the owner of Epp Law Office, which opened in 2020. Epp graduated with a Business Administration diploma in 1997 and, in addition to practicing law in Brandon and Carberry since 2009, has served on the board of the Manitoba Bar Association, YWCA, BRHC Foundation, Brandon and Area Community Foundation and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce throughout her years. Currently, she is a member of the Crime Stoppers board, The Phinney Legacy Foundation and is the chair of Helping Hands in Brandon.

•Danielle Tichit – Educator of the Year.

Tichit joined the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment in 2017. Since then, Tichit has mentored a number of former students and fellow instructors.Outside the classroom, she is a volunteer with the Prairie Certified

Crop Advisory board and Agriculture in the Classroom. Agriculture in the Classroom is a program in which Kindergarten to Grade 12 students learn more about the importance of agriculture, as well as where their food comes from.

•Robert Eslinger – Distinguished Alumni Award.

Robert Eslinger, CPA,

CGA and CFO of RFNow Inc. is a graduate of the 1985 class of the Business administration program. He received his professional accounting designation in 1999 and became involved with the Assiniboine Alumni Association in 2015.

Eslinger’s career has seen him serve in municipal administration as the CAO for

Virden, then to the Moston House Group of Companies. At the time he joined Moston House, it included Air Andrew Ltd., RFNow Inc., Andrew Agencies LTd. and Custom Software Solutions Inc.

Eslinger has also served as a member of the Prairie Innovation Centre Campaign Cabinet.

The Neepawa Banner

& Press extends congratulations to each of these recipients.

The Oct. 24 Advancement Dinner will be held at the Victoria Inn, with entry tickets available via contacting alumni relations coordinator Amanda Hamm by phone at 204725-8700 using extension 7124.

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Pictured here are the four Alumni Award recipients for 2024, who will be honoured at a banquet in October. From left to right: Andrea Epp (Brandon), Brian McCannell (Neepawa), Danielle Tichit (Brandon) and Robert Eslinger (Virden).

Saturday, Sept. 14

Portage 6-3 Neepawa

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02:10 NPA L. Paquette (3)

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03:52 POR R. Williamson (1) PP

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18:23 NPA C. Alexander (4)

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18:35 NPA C. Alexander (5)

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03:17 POR R. Langen (2)

ASST: N. Nenow (1), F. Titterson (1)

04:44 POR A. Johnston (1)

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Titans optimistic about upcoming MJHL season

Hockey club ready to battle in competitive West Division

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Titans are going into this year’s Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) season with certain expectations for themselves. The club, who start the regular season on Saturday, Sept. 21 with their home opener against the Portage Terriers, are hoping to build upon last year’s success.

In 2023-24, Neepawa made the playoffs for the first time in seven years, and accumulated its’ most regular season wins (28) and points (57) since the 2009-2010 campaign.

Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson said while all that was a great step forward for the franchise, he’s optimistic about the potential this year’s roster has within them.

“I think our returning players

put in the work in the off-season. You can see it in the difference in terms of their strength and skating. A lot of them have grown as players, and that’s what you like to see,” said Pearson. “On top of that is the mental approach to the game. It’s a lot better. The attitude is upbeat and our returning guys have done a very good job of integrating our young guys into the group and it’s been a fun group to work with, so far.”

The Titans are returning about 15 players from last year’s squad, with several more with some MJHL experience, who will definitely crack the line up on a full

Neepawa Figure Skating Club prepares for the winter

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Are you new to Canada? Are you interested in learning one of Canada’s favourite pastimes for our long winters? Canadians love to skate, both indoors and outdoors in the winter time! Neepawa is very lucky to have a wonderful facility, The Yellowhead Centre, where you can learn to skate! The Neepawa Figure Skating Club organizes and runs a program called CanSkate. The CanSkate program is Canada’s best and longest running Learn-to-Skate program. The well-organized and extensive curriculum as laid out by Skate Canada introduces a healthy, lifelong sport to kids at any age whether you want to start at 3-years-old or 12-years-old or whether you just want to just learn to skate or improve your skating skills. The curriculum

for this program is based on Sport Canada’s long term athlete development (LTAD) principles and was designed with all ice sports in mind.

Contrary to popular belief CanSkate is NOT a figure skating program, it is a learn-to-skate program. CanSkate teaches the foundation skills that all types of skaters need to be successful in their sport. Whether you want to be a hockey player, a ringette star, a speed skater, a figure skater or you just want to learn to skate, the CanSkate program teaches the basic skills one needs to learn in order to be able to skate. You learn to balance on your skates by falling down and getting up, doing slalom around pylons or learning proper forward and backward crossovers. You learn how to be in con-

time basis this season. Pearson believes that roster consistency will be a real positive for them forging ahead. He added that with the way the forward core is set up, this could be a very fast paced team, with an impressive talent depth down through all four lines.

Pearson also noted that the returning tandem of Mason Lobreau and K.C. Couckuyt in net will be a real positive. He stated the team in front of them will play with confidence, because they trust both those goaltenders to come up big whenever they’re needed.

As for what to expect in terms of the other teams in the MJHL’s

West Division, Pearson said it will be a challenge, but that he’s optimistic about what Neepawa brings to the ice.

“It’ll be tough. The Northern Manitoba Blizzard are going to be good with the group they’ve assembled. Every in-division game is going to be important, but I feel as though our group can compete with anyone else out there,” said Pearson. “Last year, making the playoffs was a nice first step, but this is a group that wants to make that next step. They know it’s not going to be an easy task, but they are looking forward to it.”

The Neepawa Titans will begin the MJHL season at home on Saturday, Sept. 21 , when they host the Portage Terriers. Start time at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 7:30 p.m.

NACI Tigers play their home opener versus Swan Valley

trol on your skates by skating backward, gliding on one or two feet and how to stop a variety of different ways. You also learn how to be agile on your feet! Whether you are doing a quick turn, a step turn, turning forward or backward or glide turns, any type of turn is vital in ice sports particularly hockey! If you are interested in giving CanSkate a try, come on out for a free session on Friday, Oct. 4 from 6:00 p.m - 6:40 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre. If you already know you want to join our CanSkate program, head over to the Neepawa Figure Skating Club’s Facebook page and register your child today! Deadline to register is Oct. 28!

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The Neepawa Tigers football team had its home opener on Sunday, Sept. 15 versus the Swan Valley Tigers. In this game, Swan Valley proved to be too strong and blanked Neepawa 59-0. The previous week, Neepawa opened its season on the road, against the Neelin Spartans, where they were bested 33-25. the Tigers’ next home game is scheduled for Sept. 29 versus the Transcona Nationals. Opening kickoff is at 1:00 p.m.

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Rotary celebrates National Day of Service

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

The Neepawa Rotary Club has recognized the “National Day of Service” for the past number of years. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, the club invited members of the local RCMP Detachment to recognize them and express thanks in keeping us safe.

Pictured (L-R) Cst. Justin Kafka, Cst. Terry Fehr. Cpl. Jason Peters, Cst. Joseph Pasloski, Cst. Dan Gaignard.

History and culture with Npa. Settlement

Young Japanese hockey player got start in Neepawa

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Tommy Yoshiyama of Japan lived with his parents Yama and Ana in Neepawa a few years back when his dad was working at HyLife. Tommy, loved hockey and began playing in Neepawa. Landon Cameron, a local Neepawa hockey coach said Tommy played two years in the Neepawa Minor Hockey program program and he coached him one of those seasons. When the Yoshiyama family lived in Neepawa, they were always at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa and were huge fans of the minor hockey and the Neepawa Titans Hockey Club. Tommy now plays in the Tokyo Metropolitan Selection U12 and the team recently travelled to Seoul, South Korea and played friendly matches with strong local teams. For many of the players it was their first time travelling out of Japan. It was a very valuable opportunity to compete and interact with strong Korean teams. Ana, Tommy’s Mom said. “Thank you to the Korean Ice Hockey Association and all the players involved in the tournament, and Tokyo Metropolitan selected players for their great help. Thank you HOCKEY TIME for the broadcast of the game again. We are very grateful to be able to watch the game from Tokyo.”

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Neepawa & Area Settlement Services hosted a presentation of Indigenous History, Culture, and Contemporary Realities on Monday, Sept. 16. Pictured: Settlement staff, speakers and community residents.

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Irene Ruth Besser

It is with heavy hearts but joyful celebration that we announce the passing of our mother (Irene Ruth Besser) (Nee Block). She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 98.

Mom was born on August 16, 1926, at Boulton, MB to Charlotte Frier. She grew up in Grass River on the Block family farm. After finishing school mom worked for a brief time in Winnipeg and came back to Grass River when her mother became sick. She met Edward Besser at church, and they were married on October 17, 1946. They were blessed with five children which they raised on the Besser family farm and remained there till 1999. In 1999 they moved to Plumas. After Dad’s passing, Mom moved to the Village View Lodge in Plumas and remained there till 2018 when she moved to Country Meadows in Neepawa. Mom loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They brightened her days more than anyone knew, and she was always proud to talk about them.

Mom and Dad worked hard at farming to provide for their family. Mom always had a big garden, preserved food for the winter and their door and table were open to all including hunters, all who worked on the farm and many large family dinners.

Mom also loved flower gardens and was well known for the brides coming for bouquets of gladiolas for their wedding as well as lilies which she would enter in the Lily Festival in Neepawa. Mom had a strong faith and was always very involved in her church. She taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School for many years. Mom was also a member of LWML-C. She served on the International Board of Directors in various positions of LWML-C. Mom was predeceased by her husband Edward, her parents Rudolph and Charlotte Block, and her brothers Richard and Ernie Block, as well as sisters in law and brothers in law.

Mom is survived by her children Melford Besser, Arlene (Glen) Wall, Deborah (Robert) Kitlar, Dale (Wendy) Besser and Howard (Jannette) Besser; her 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren as well as her nieces and nephews. Mom also leaves to mourn members of the Kleebaum family who she got to know and love in her later years.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 7pm at Clarke’s Funeral Home in Gladstone. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Plumas.

The family would like to express their thanks for the exceptional care at Country Meadows Care Home, as well as the wonderful spiritual care provided to Mom and her family by Reverend James Vosper.

Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Box 278 Plumas, MB R0J 1P0 or to a charity of your choice.

This service will be video recorded and available on September 20, 2024.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements. www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Loretta Merle Mayor

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our much beloved mother, Loretta Merle Mayor. Loretta passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2024 at the age of 86. Loretta was born on September 11, 1937 to Mary and Victor Moszynski and grew up in Winnipeg, Rapid City and Gladstone, where her parents ran Gladstone’s Bridge Café and she finished her schooling. Mom did a short stint as a school teacher after attending Normal School (for a teaching basis) and finished her formal education at Success Business College in Winnipeg.

Loretta met Raymond Mayor, fell in love and they married in 1957. They settled in the district of Palestine east of Gladstone, where they pursued life and happiness on the family farm while raising their five children. Raising a family was more than a full time job, but as the kids grew up, Mom worked at the Crawford Law Office, Dr. Cottrill’s medical office, and at the Seven Regions Hospital in Gladstone.

Mom enjoyed spending her time with family members, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved nothing better than preparing meals for them, visiting over a cup of tea, and chatting. A favorite pastime was winning cribbage games against her kids and grandkids which she did with ease and grace. When the family was young, much time was spent at various lakes where waterskiing and fishing were favorite pastimes. Mom held the high honor of being the only individual in the family to collect a Master Angler award.

Loretta loved to travel and had vacationed throughout Canada, the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Her travelling bug was shared with many family members. She enjoyed the arts, theatre, singing, and dancing.

Over the years, Loretta dedicated time to the United Church Board and UCW, the Rebekah’s, the Red Hatters group, TOPS, her bowling league, and the Royal Canadian Legion. She very much enjoyed playing cribbage at the Legion and at the Gladstone Senior Centre. Through these organizations and others, Mom was blessed with wonderful life-long friendships.

Loretta is survived by her sister Corinne Erb (Ken Ross); her children, Marlene Hamilton (Glenn), Grant Mayor (Heather Hemphill), Eileen Mayor-Masse, Joan Rapley (Alvin) and Brent Mayor; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Kyle (Ali, Hayden and Hudson), Layne (Randi), Gregg (Joanna), Bailey, Liam, Jasmine (Matt, Owen, Ellie), Alexis, Alex (Rhea, Frankie), Jordan (Michelle, Dallas, Dakota) and Jessica (Blake), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Loretta is predeceased by her husband Raymond, her parents, parents-in-law George and Olive Mayor, brother- and sister-in-law Fred and Lorraine Mayor, and brother-in-law Bob Erb.

Loretta was known as a kind, sweet, loving person who had a pretty darn good sense of humor. She will be missed by many. And more than that she will be cherished by many for the mark she left on their lives.

The family wishes to extend thanks to the Home Care staff that cared for Mom over the past few years. You made a huge difference in her life.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 28 at the Gladstone United Church at 1:00.

A luncheon will follow. To send condolences online, visit www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to: United Church Community Food Cupboard (Box 82, Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0) or to a charity of choice.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone/MacGregor in care of arrangements

Recreation

ATV’S, ATV’S, ATV’S. www. rodsatvs.com Best prices in Manitoba on New kids/ adult ATV’S, DIRTBIKES, DUNE BUGGIES, UTV’S, GOLF CARTS, SCOOTERS, MOBILITY SCOOTERS AND KIDS ELECTRIC RIDE ON TOYS $299. Kids ATV $1999, Kids Dirt Bike $1199. Kids Dune Buggy $1999. New 4 Seater Golf Cart $9475. Text or phone 204-7242438. Email rodsatvs@ hotmail.com

Personal

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

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 Don 204-856-9072 or Debbi 204352-4065

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

Minnedosa Handivan 204868-8164 Mon-Fri 9:00-3:30

In Memory

Donnie Sollner

February 19, 1944September 19, 2019

Beautiful memories, Silently kept, Of the one that I loved And will never forget. Loved and remembered always, Kim

Thank You

THANK YOU

To my guardian angel who found me on July 29 & phoned for the ambulance.

Thank-you for all the help also to Dr. Tariq all the nurses and nurses aids, for Father Volodymyr,who visited me and brought communion. All who gave for mass for my health, and all family and friends who visited and brought flowers, cards, and goodies.

- Bernice Soroka

A Heartfilled Thank you

We as a family would like to send appreciation and gratitude to so many people who cared for Blair at his time of need.

To our ambulance attendants – your prompt and caring attention was top notch and so appreciated.

To Dr. Desilets, nursing and aid staff, dietary staff a huge bouquet for taking such amazing care of our loved one. The compassion shown to Blair and our family was impeccable.

Mar y Ellen Clark and the palliative care department who was always close by and being sure we had anything we required to keep us comfortable. We are extremely grateful for your compassion.

Thank you to White's Funeral Home for their service of taking care of Blair.

We are so fortunate to have had such an amazing support system available in our community.

With Great Appreciation, Margie, Curtis, Megean Morrison and families

Neepawa Banner & Press is also online at: www.myWestman.ca

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

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

For Rent

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

Help Wanted

We are looking for 11 experienced (2-3 yrs), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 11 applicants from March 14 to November 14, 2025. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot and dusty, wet/ damp. $15.80-20.25/ hour for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Mike Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd, Box 1483, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0

Coming Events

Fall Craft Sale

A Margaret Laurence Home Fundraiser Saturday, September 28 Neepawa Legion Hall • 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Admission $2.00

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You are cordially invited to the West Region Child & Family Services Inc. 42nd ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

“Nanaandawi-adaa Gi-dabinoojii-minam dago Gi-dinawemaag-a-ninam Aabajitoowang Zhawenjigewin, Debwewin, dago Dibendaagoziwin”

“Healing our Children & Families with Compassion, Truth and Connection” Thursday September 26th, 2024 Minegoziibe Anishinabe Pine Creek First Nation Recreational Complex & Hall Pine Creek, MB

9:00 am – Meet & Greet

9:45 am – Entry of Dignitaries

10:00 am - Annual General Meeting ~EVERYONE WELCOME~ *NO VENDORS PERMITTED*

FOODS

Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)

Why join our team?

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.

The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking

• Company events And more!!!!

Your duties may include:

Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.

• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.

• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.

• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.

• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.

We are looking for people who are:

• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.

• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM

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

Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

H yL ife 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.

Be a part of the HyLife experience

– your journey starts here!

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

Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)

Why join our team?

Help Wanted

HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.

The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement

Quick Facts:

• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world

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

• 2500+ employees worldwide

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

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Wage

• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement

• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan

• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)

• PM Shift Premium

• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression

• Employee Referral program - $500!

• Free parking Company events And more!!!!

Your duties may include: Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing; Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;

• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.

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

• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting

• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience

• Able to effectively communicate in English

HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.

Ways to apply:

Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |

In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393

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.

Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!

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

Heritage Co-op is accepting applications for

AGRO DRIVERS

to join our Agro location in Minnedosa, MB.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

With over 500 Team Members, Heritage Co-op serves the communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.heritageco-op.crs

Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility

What you’ll do:

Duties to include, but not limited to, delivery of Anhydrous Ammonia, dry and/or liquid fertilizers.

Who you are:

• You have excellent Guest service skills and efficient organizational skills.

• You are mechanically inclined.

• You are highly motivated.

• You possess a Class 1 or Class 3 Driver’s License.

• Previous agriculture experience an asset.

• You have the ability to work independently without supervision.

What we offer:

A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package:

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.

Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases – Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing.

At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers-Join Our Team!

This position will be open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

LARGE WATERFRONT LOTS FOR SALE AT LAKE DAUPHIN

Only $59,900

• 75 minutes from Neepawa

• Great fishing

• Serviced flood-proof lots

• Central water system

• No building time limit OLD TOWN HARBOUR LTD www.oldtownharbour.ca

Call or text 204-402-0314

Gladstone Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110

Is looking for the following position: Part-time bartender/server

Must have or be able to obtain servers licence

Only suitable applicant will be called for interview.

Please send resume to:

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110 Box 132, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0 or email: lgnbr110@mymts.net

invites applications for the following positions for Hazel M. Kellington School in Neepawa: Nutrition Program Worker

One position; 2 hours per day

Lunch Supervisor

Two positions; 1.5 hours per day each

Adult Crossing Guard

Multiple positions; 0.25 – 1.0 hours per day

Deadline for Applications:

NOON, Monday, September 23rd, 2024

Applicants should forward their cover letter, resume, and a minimum of three references to:

Julie van Kommer

Coordinator of Student Services

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

FAX: (204) 476-3606

EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca

Successful candidates must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check. Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. All applicants are thanked for their interest in the Division.

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE

JOANNE COOPER-BROWN operating as at has applied for to serve liquor from: JUST JO’S COFFEE BAR

208 RAILWAY AVENUE

SANDY LAKE, MANITOBA ROJ 1XO GENERAL LIQUOR SERVICE LICENCE WITH PATIO AREA

Monday to Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M 1:00 P.M. to

Citizen and community input is an important part of the application process.

Please contact the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba at 204-927-5300 if you have questions about this application.

Please contact your municipality if you have questions about zoning bylaws and requirements.

If you want to make a formal objection to this application, please send us your objection in writing by 4:30 p.m. 14 DAYS FOLLOWING THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT

You can email, mail or fax your objection. Please include your contact information.

Email: objection@LGCAmb.ca

Mail: LGCA Objections 1055 Milt Stegall Drive Winnipeg, MB R3G 0Z6 Fax: 204-927-5385

• We Respond to all formal objections and will work to resolve objections before issuing a licence.

• A copy of the objection, including the name of the person who submits the objection, will be provided to the licence applicant.

• Each person who submits an objection will be advised in writing the outcome to the licence application.

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You can pick up the paper to get your weekly news, find a new recipe, look for jobs, go house hunting, even scout out upcoming events or sales in the area!

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3231-24 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 3184-18, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION:

Town Of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St, Neepawa, Manitoba

DATE & TIME:

October 1, 2024 at 7:05 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW 3231-24 :

To re-designate a portion of land from “AR-R” Agricultural Restricted-Residential Zone to “MH” Industrial Heavy Zone and “AR-C” Agricultural Restricted-Commercial Zone to “CH” Commercial Highway Zone. The amendment is required to accommodate growth and development in the Town of Neepawa.

AREA AFFECTED Part of the Northeast Quarter of Section Thirty-Two (32), in Township Fourteen (14) and Range Fifteen (15), West of the Principal Meridian, more precisely with Roll No 6400, Plan 56267 and eastern part of the main parcel A, fronting 5 Highway as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map below.

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Jeff Braun, Development Officer, Neepawa and Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba

Phone: 204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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PUBLIC NOTICE - BOARD OF REVISION

Public notice is hereby given that the 2025 Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 316 Fourth Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 and 43 of The Assessment Act:

APPLICATION FOR REVISION

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

(a) liability to taxation;

(b) amount of an assessed value;

(c) classification of property, or

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

Application Requirements

43(1) An application for revision must:

(a) be made in writing;

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

(c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and

(d) be filed by

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

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

The Board of Revision will sit on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council

Chambers of the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford to hear applications.

The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is Tuesday, October, 1 2024

Dated this 13th day of September 2024

Teresa Parker – Secretary Board of Revision

Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Box 220, Carberry, MB R0K 0H0 Ph. 204-834-6600 ext. 3

Help Wanted

Neepawa Dental is accepting applications for a Registered Dental Hygienist. Competitive wage with flexible schedule options, no evenings or weekends required! Email neepawadental@gmail.com for more info or call 204-476-2248.

PUBLIC NOTICE

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MINTO-ODANAH BOARD OF REVISION

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah has been delivered to the Municipal Office at 49 Main Street, Minnedosa, MB. and is open for inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Municipal Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION

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

a) liability to taxation;

b) amount of an assessed value;

c) classification of property;

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

43(1) An application for revision must:

a) be made in writing;

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

c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and

d) be filed by

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

ii) serving it upon the secretary,

at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice.

The Board of Revision will sit on October 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the council chambers of the Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah to hear applications.

Application for revision or complaints must be received by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2024, delivered or mailed to:

Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah 49 Main Street Box 1197

Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0

Aaren Robertson – Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 21st day of October, 2024, at the hour of 01:00 PM, at Rural Municipality of Rosedale, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number

Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale

54000 SP LOT 1 BLOCK 1 PLAN 7031 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN W 1/2 11-19-15 WPM - DESC 1 1 7031, KELWOOD

54100 SP LOT 2 BLOCK 1 PLAN 7031 NLTO SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN W 1/2 11-19-15 WPM - 85096 ROAD 110N, KELWOOD

62200 ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 12-15-15 WPM WHICH LIES SOUTH OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE MANITOBA AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY PLAN 296 NLTO - SW 12 15 15 W

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:

• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.

• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.

• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.

• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.

• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE as follows:

i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR

ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND

iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs. The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality

GST Declaration.

Dated this 4th day of September, 2024.

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Neepawa commemorates National Legion Week

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Ahead of National Legion Week, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 hosted a ceremony at the Beautiful Plains County Court Building in Neepawa.

The event, held on Sunday, Sept. 15, included the laying of wreaths in front of the Cenotaph by members of our local Legion, as well as the Ladies Auxillary. Agassiz. MLA Jodie Byram was also on hand and laid down a wreath out of respect for the organization and its significances to communities across Canada.

Started in 2023, National Legion Week returned this September and highlights the contributions of branches across Canada. It also underscores the Legion’s commitment to Veteran support and welcoming of new members.

Legion Week has been observed by individual provincial commands and branches since the 1980s, but last year was the first

national observance of the event.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23 president Kevin Paramor said the local chapter felt very passionate about participating in the festivities and showcases what they are all about.

“Let people know what the Legion does, how important it is to the community and get people more aware,” noted Paramor.

“We do lots of community service things and I don’t know if enough people really know what the Legion does, and what we do for communities.”

Ladies Auxillary member Nancy Syntak elaborated on Paramor’s remarks, noting they contributed a lot of time and finanical support locally in a wide array of ways.

“It’s a very diverse group, and one that is hardworking. We do a lot of fundraising for out communities and lots of donations to the community throughout the year. We’ve donated to the new lacrosse [club], Lake Irwin, to wildlife and the Museum

and Margaret Laurence House, plus two generous scholarships at [NACI]. We do a lot of work and we just want people to know what it goes to and what we’re all about.”stated Syntak.

National Legion Week runs this year from Sept. 15 to 21. Everyone is welcome to visit their local Legion to learn more.

Annual General Meeting

MEMBERS OF NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP LTD.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the annual meeting of the members of the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-operative Limited will be held at ArtsForward on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7 p.m. Agenda items will include: Report of the Board of Directors

Appointment of Auditors

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OPERATIVE

by order of the Board of Directors

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #23, the Legion Ladies Auxillary and Agassiz MLA Jodie Byram were on hand to commemorate the start of National Legion Week, on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Fueling good while supporting local initiatives

Co-op was celebrating Fuel Good Day on Sept. 17. Pictured here are some scenes from the Neepawa-Gladstone Coop gas bar location in Neepawa. The celebrations included a barbecue, members of the Neepawa Titans assisting with pumping gas and cleaning windows; and a 50/50 raffle. Funds raised from the day, including 10¢ from every litre of gas sold and $1 from the sale of select beverages, will benefit the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

Top left: A Neepawa Titan hard at work. The full team present that day can be seen at the far left.

Top right: Nothing beats a barbecue! Helping hands cooked up fresh food for all hungry patrons.

Left: One of the many Fuel Good Day patrons is seen here paying a visit to the 50/50 table.