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One of the fleet of 30 trucks operated by Gladstone Transfer Ltd. This family owned company has been in business for three generations.
By Ken Waddell Banner Staff Humble beginnings are the best way to describe the start of Gladstone Transfer Ltd. From one truck and one driver in 1952, the rural Manitoba company has grown to 30 trucks and 50 employees in 2018. The first generation member and founder of the company were John A. ( Jack) Kinley who started out in 1949 as
a partner with John Ross but bought out Ross in 1952. Back in the 1950s, the core business was hauling livestock to Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Stockyards and general freight back to Gladstone and some surrounding communities. Now 65 years later, Jack Kinley’s grandson Scott, explains from his office in the company headquarters in Gladstone, that hauling livestock and general freight is a thing of the past. As
livestock producers know, St. Boniface has been long closed, livestock is often hauled to local livestock marts nowadays by the owners and hauled away by trucking firms specializing in livestock hauling. “For general freight, most (retail) companies have their own trucks now,” said Kinley. Second generation The second generation, his dad, Tom is still very much involved in the business
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and his uncle Ken, was heavily involved for a number of years before establishing a local accounting firm. Sadly, Jack Kinley passed away in 1979. Operating out of a well-equipped office and wash/repair facility on the south side of Gladstone, the company has grown to be one of the largest employers in Gladstone. Continued on page two
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Suspect in RCMP officer shooting arrested
By Eoin Devereux
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The manhunt for a suspect connected to the shooting of an RCMP of f icer near Onanole came to a dramatic end in Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 30. At around 11:45 a.m., RCMP arrived at the scene, a home on 3rd Avenue. It was believed and later confirmed that the fourth suspect related to the overnight shooting near Onanole was inside. The three other suspects had already been arrested. Police closed off the area between Mill and Brydon Street near Hazel M. Kellington School for just over three and a half hours. The school was evacuated as a precaution with 15 staff members sent home. There were no children on the scene, as the school year has not yet started. An extremely heavy police presence surrounded the area for several hours, with armed tactical units
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Members of the RCMP and the RCMP’s tactical unit surround the suspect at the conclusion of the tense standoff in Neepawa on Thursday, Aug. 30.
and police dogs being called to the scene. Near the end of the standoff, an RCMP tactical armoured
vehicle arrived. Shortly after that vehicle’s arrival, what sounded like several f lash-bang grenades ap-
pear to have been set off. A few minutes later, the suspect was brought out by off icers and placed
under arrest. Additional pictures on page 8
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Murray Parrott seeking Neepawa’s top job Confirms bid to become Neepawa’s next mayor
By Eoin Devereux
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A current Neepawa town councillor is looking to shift seats this October, as Murray Parrott has confirmed he will be running for mayor. Parrott now joins incumbent Adrian de Groot on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election, which is scheduled for Oct. 24. De Groot confirmed his intentions to seek re-election back in May. Parrott noted that several citizens have approached him as of late, asking about his intentions and indicating their hope that he would run for the top position. Along with serving as a councillor and public works chairperson for the Town of Neepawa, Parrott is also a member of the Neepawa and District Medical Committee (NADCO); which has been the driving force behind the operation and expansion of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic. Prior volunteer positions also include serving on the board of directors for Prairie Mountain Health and as a marriage commissioner. Parrott said that this wide array of experience, along with his business back-
ence, that by ground, would being w i l ling be beneficial to to listen f irst, the job. others are more “My varied willing to share background of freely and to liseverything from ten more closely RCMP to farmto what words ing, teaching I may have to and building, say,” Pa r rot t has put me in a said. “I find that unique position there are many to be able to see ideas that people this communwillingly share, ity from many concerning the a n g le s . T h i s mu lt it ude of has given me a issues that occur strong underwhen people live standing of the together in a important ties community. Be and common it the regional streng ths behospital, future tween rural and PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX of our cemetery, urban lifestyles. What our com- Councillor Murray Parrott has confirmed his intention to run for mayor of conditions of our streets and sewer munity needs is the Town of Neepawa. lines. Even to strong co-oper“Over the course of the maintaining a long-term ative leadership. We need next four years, I would sustainable community the expansion of housing a council that is willing to encourage the council environment, culturally, with the inclusion of aslisten first, and be logical to plan for the next 20 economically and socially. sisted living for seniors. about their response. I years. Currently, we have This includes infrastruc- Each issue affects everyone, want to lead that council a very strong CAO [Col- ture, job opportunities, as just some more personally with integrity and passion.” leen Synchyshyn] who is well as planning activities than others. The task will looking forward and always that invite participation then be to move forward with suggestions and soluLong-term vision planning for the future. based on citizen interest.” In an interview with the Along with her staff, I will Parrott added that as tions that affect as many Banner & Press, Parrott take the time to confer with mayor, he would be re- people as possible in a stated that he felt as though citizens and council for sponding to the needs of positive way.” Parrott concluded the this will be a very signifi- their opinions and sugges- the town staff and citizens cant election, that will have tions,” noted Parrott. “As of the community at large discussion with the Banner & Press by noting that long-term ramifications on mayor and with the council, and above all listen. the community. we should be focused on “It has been my experi- ultimately, his goal is to
Neepawa man facing drug and weapons charges
By Eoin Devereux
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Winnipeg police seized a submachine-gun and over $2,0 0 0 wor t h of met h a mphet a m i ne from a Neepawa man on Saturday, Sept. 1. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested after of f icers responded to reports of a man driving around Wolseley Avenue a nd Maryland Street while armed with a weapon. He was located a short time later at a restaurant near Maryland Street and Portage Avenue, and placed into custody. Upon his arrest, officers found an M.P. 40 submachinegun, a loaded M.P. 40 magazine with additional ammunition and a .22 calibre revolver. The man also had a large hunting knife and methamphetamine
with an estimated street value of $2,250. Brent Travis Lehocky was charged with 12 firearms-related
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Kin Canada honours local man with Lifetime Achievement Award
By Amanda Naughton-Gale Submitted
From Aug. 15-18, 2018 members of Kin Canada gathered in Sarnia, Ontario for their National Convention. District two (Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Nunavut) had 19 delegates representing the district and local clubs, including representation from the Neepawa Kin Club and the Gladstone Kinsmen Club. National Convention is an opportunity for members to celebrate the past year, to make an impact in the local community, to learn, and of course for some fun and fellowship. Throughout the week, members participated in a day of service in the local community. Members picked garbage along the beach, entertained seniors, did some upkeep projects at community living residences, and helped at a local food bank. The National Speakers Competition saw 12 members from across the country compete for one of the most prestigious awards in Kin Canada. A full day of education touched on subjects such as Possibility Thinking, Social Media Strategies, Community Asset Building and Assessment, Diversity and Culture, Volunteer Screening and Emotional Intelligence. One of the highlights of the year is the celebration of the service that clubs do across the country. This year Kin Canada raised $20,082,012 for communities across the country. In doing so members put in 422,284 hours of service time. Clubs also raised $1,256,695 for their national partner Cystic Fibrosis Canada. District 2 contributions were $943,918 total service dollars raised, 31,048 service hours and $65,279 donated to Cystic Fibrosis specifically. At the Convention there was a fundraiser held for the Hal Rogers Endowment Fund. Over $30,000 was raised to help meet the goal of providing 100 bursaries to post secondary student in the 100th year of Kin in 2020 through the Kin Bursaries program.
Kin Canada also celebrates the successes over the past year through an Awards Gala. This year District 2 was awarded the Outstanding District Award to Governor Dave Roberts. This is the third year for District 2 winning this award, starting with Neepawa’s own Amanda NaughtonGale (now a member of the National Board of Directors) in 2015-16 and John DeBeer (a member of the Club Support Committee) in 2016-17. Gord Patterson of the Gladstone Kinsmen Club was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gord is a passionate and dedicated member of the Gladstone Kinsmen for 27 years. He was recently presented with his Life Membership to Kin Canada in June of this year. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a member who exemplifies what Kin Canada is about. Gord has taken on many leadership roles within the Association including being awarded the Outstanding Governor Award, has been on numerous National committees as well as serving on the National Board as well. He also has taken on many leadership roles within the Gladstone community. “I never set out in Kin just to get awards. I never ran for the positions I served in to get my name put on a chain of office or a plaque. I did it because I wanted to give back to an association that has given me so much. That there is the key. If you do the job for the right reason you will be paid back tenfold what you put in. Thank you Kin for a great 27 years so far. Who knows what is next. The possibilities are endless!” September is the start of a new Kin Year. If you are interested in becoming a part of the great things Kin Canada does in Neepawa or Gladstone, feel free to contact your local club. You can find contact information on www.kincanada.ca
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October 24 is coming soon
he Oct. 24 date is looming. It’s already Sept. 7, so in 47 days or so, it will be all over. The die will be cast as to who our councillors will be. The pattern of governing will be in place for the next four years. The group of people who will set the course for our towns and municipalities will be set in place. Those groups of people and the decisions they make will affect our daily lives as much, or more, than Pallister, Trudeau or Trump. What those three higher up guys do is important, but our daily lives will be more affected by our mayors, reeves and councillors. A re we going to get the councils we want? It has been often said that people get the governments they deserve, but do we get the governments we want? History has proven that the ones who often get to govern are the ones who simply show up. In 1917, the Russian revolution was lead, albeit in a haphazard manner, by a guy who had been living in exile. His name was Lenin and he worked hard to get back into Russia and he changed the world. He wasn’t the best, nor the smartest, certainly not the richest, but he was willing, available and ruthless. Russia has never really recovered from Lenin. So as we sit back and relax after harvest, gardening and camping and before hockey season or other activities capture our time and attention, where do we want to be as a communneepawa
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Ken Waddell ity in four years? Do we want to stay the same? Will we even be able to stay the same? Who will make our decisions for us? It has been said many times that if you don’t get involved in politics, you are doomed to be governed by those who do. Pierre Elliott Trudeau made a conscious decision to get involved. He and a few friends very deliberately took over the Liberal Party of Canada and set Canada on a course that some revere and others revile. Regardless, he changed the face of Canada and his son and his associates are still doing that. All that proves is that people make a difference. How about local examples? Rivers has a rec centre, a water treatment plant and a waste water treatment system, all less than 10 years old. Why? Because the councils of the day went after them. Every community, regardless of size, can shape their future. Kelwood is building a new rink. Neepawa a new wastewater treatment facility.
Neepawa’s medical clinic is expanding again. Minnedosa’s medical clinic is opening soon. Sometimes innovation is council driven, sometimes it is just council blessed. The point is, we all have responsibility to get off our butts and do more than complain. You can run for council, you can encourage a good person to run for council. You can donate a bit of money to a campaign. You could get out and pass out pamphlets. You could go out and vote, half don’t. What I have no patience with is complaining without some action on the part of the complainers. Check with your municipal office about nomination deadlines. Read the notices in the papers. All our communities are fragile, at the same time, being full of opportunity. We can sit back and watch them crumble or we can seize the opportunity that every day offers. It’s up to us really. Four years from now, don’t be moaning and grumbling about the outcome if you haven’t made any contribution to the process.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Seeing red
omewhere, I suspect there are pigs flying. The Manitoba carbon tax was supposed to come into effect last weekend, but the NDP has delayed its implementation. Yes, the NDP opposed a tax and in a letter to the editor, party leader Wab Kinew acknowledges the unexpectedness of the action, “I know some of you may be thinking, ‘The NDP giving us a tax break? What, is it going to snow today too?’” MY A s of f icia l PERSPECTIVE opposition, t he N DP can designate up to five bills to hold over from the Kate spring to the fall Jackman-Atkinson session. Bill 16: The Climate and Green Plan Implementation was one of the bills selected, which means the tax will be delayed until at least Dec. 1. Kinew said that delaying the bill four months is expected to save Manitobans $60 million. Under Bill 16, all Manitobans will pay a $25 per tonne carbon tax, except for the province’s largest emitters. At the end of July, the government announced they would exempt six companies from paying carbon taxes until they reach a certain benchmark, to be established on an individual basis by the province’s Climate and Energy Branch. Companies that exceed their benchmark can either pay $25 per tonne or purchase carbon credits from another company, which has earned them by falling below their benchmark. The province developed this plan to protect energy intensive industries, such as mining and fertilizer production, whose global competitors aren’t subject to carbon taxes. In delaying the bill, the NDP is appealing to the majority of Manitobans who oppose the tax. No matter the motivation, the carbon tax will be disastrous for Manitoba. When it was announced, I was supportive of the tax, provided it was actually helping Manitobans move to more energy efficient practices. I could have supported an initiative that used the revenue collected to, for example, help people replace inefficient furnaces, pay farmers for the ecological goods and services they provide, or give drivers of fuel efficient vehicles a break on their insurance or an incentive to purchase. But that’s not the case. The government has said that the money collected will be returned to Manitobans in the form of broad tax reductions, including lower income, sales and small business taxes. The carbon tax will apply to everyone and does little to support a move towards energy efficiency. This was also the position taken by the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), whose members will pay $50 million a year in carbon taxes. According to MTA data, the trucking industry accounts for 11 per cent of the province’s emissions, yet will be paying 20 per cent of the expected total tax revenue. MTA would have liked a portion of the carbon tax used to fund initiatives that would result in meaningful changes to the industry’s carbon footprint. Instead, all Manitobans will have is higher costs. That, and a competitive disadvantage compared to Saskatchewan, which is still holding out on a carbon tax and Alberta, which has said they will withdraw from the Canadian plan. It isn’t just the carbon tax that will hit Manitobans, there’s also the ongoing trade war. Manufacturing is Manitoba’s largest industry, accounting for 12 per cent of the province’s GDP, and it is already being hit hard by increased prices on vital inputs, such as steel, which has increased in price by about a third over the summer months. While these increases are being felt across the country, it’s one more cost being layered onto Manitobans. Whether it’s battling the extreme temperatures or covering the wide expanse of space, energy use is inescapable in Manitoba. We want to protect the environment, but a tax that doesn’t reward or recognize those emitting the least does nothing to achieve this goal. I wish the NDP luck in their efforts.
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Peer support made simple
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y final year of h igh school (1969) was not an easy one. Halfway through the year, our teachers went on strike. When the strike ended and we returned to class, many of my classmates were absent. They had transferred to a neighboring division, where they finished Grade 12. This was actually a blessing in disguise, as the smaller classes allowed for more “one-on-one” time with teachers. Since we had a lot of catching up to do (first semester departmental exams were less than a month away), this proved to be very advantageous. To graduate, I had to pass six of seven 30-level (Grade 12) courses in order to receive a Senior Matriculation diploma from the Province of Alberta. English, Social Studies and Math were required; as was one language—in my case, French. I also had to pass two of three science courses. My choices were Chemistry and Physics. I deliberately took extra
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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein electives in Grades 10 and 11, so that I could concentrate on my “Sr. Matric” courses in Grade 12. In those days, my final grade in each course was the grade I received on one final exam. The exam was put together by officials in the Alberta Department of Education (hence the name, “Departmental Exam”) and was to be written on the date and at the time set by them. So we worked very hard to ensure that we knew the course material well enough to get at least a passing grade (which, as I recall, was 60 per cent) on the final exam. We were fortunate to have teachers who were eager and who, except for one, were suitably equipped (in other words, they knew their stuff) to help us achieve this goal. The exception was our Physics teacher. He was familiar with the subject
matter, but he hadn’t taught a Physics class in years and, thanks to a terminal medical condition that no one (including him) knew about, his ability to communicate with a group of students in a classroom setting was significantly impaired. So we took matters into our own hands. We asked our Principal if we could get copies of the Alberta Correspondence Course for Physics 30. We would continue to attend classes and complete assignments; but we would use the Correspondence material as additional work which we would do on our own time. He agreed. The course packets arrived that week and the next day, our teacher found out what we had done. To his credit, he agreed to let us work through the correspondence material in
his class time. He graded the chapter quizzes and regular exams and was available to help us if we got into trouble. This proved to be a good arrangement for him (he was an excellent tutor) and for the six students who spent time in his class. In addition to learning the material ourselves, we spent a significant amount of time helping one of our number, Aaron (not his real name) master the material. He was a good friend and we desperately wanted him to succeed. Our efforts were rewarded. Aaron’s final grade was 68 per cent; which was better than anyone, including him, could have ever imagined. My high school didn’t have peer support groups in those days. We didn’t need them. We just saw a need and, with our teacher’s encouragement, did what we could to meet it. That’s peer support made simple. It works in the classroom, in the home, in the church and in the community. I’ll have more to say about it next week.
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t w il l come as no surprise to those that know me well- I once again share my home with grandkids. And I invited them. So we are multigenerational, four dogs, a cat, and three adults. Two big golden dogs and two small white ones. The cat is multicoloured. The other night my dogs needed out at 5:30. Usual. No problem. Yes, a problem! It was days after the incident in Neepawa and I had locked all the doors. Regular. This early morning as I stepped out into the garage and gently closed the door behind us, it locked. It has never done that before. It wasn’t until the dogs were comfortable and wanted back into the warm bed that I realised what had occurred. What to do? It was a Saturday morning, a sleep in morning. If I rang the door bell all four dogs
HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen would sound full alert. If I paused below the open window of the sleepers, it could startle them, all things considered. There were a couple of light covers in the garage, and a big old very uncomfortable chair. I tried tucking myself in but that was not going to work. I checked the car. Unlocked! But no keys. For if the keys had been in the car there would have been a house key available. Why wasn’t there one anyway you may ask. We had gone for an evening walk, locking all the doors, and on our return I did not replace the key in the safe place. My fault all the way
around. So, the dogs and I curled up in the back seat of the car and slipped into a not too bad sleep. Waking around seven, I pondered how to wake anyone in the house without panicking them. I would wait for seven thirty. A reasonable time even for a weekend. At my appointed time I re-entered the garage and tentatively knocked on the door. No one cared, not even the dogs. Knowing it was the last resort and would have immediate results, I rang my own doorbell. All four dogs at full voice woke everyone. Imagine the look on my granddaughters face
as she peeked around the corner to see who was at the door at such an hour, and saw me, cradling both my dogs trying to silence them. It would be safe to say that my actions were not construed as noble and self-sacrificing. Dumb and foolish was more like it. My logic fell on deaf ears. Now, if I had rung the bell or called under a w indow t hey would have appreciated my good intentions. Kind of like the day I wore shoes with no socks on a hot day. I did ask for a ride home, but the kids were out for lunch so I assured them I was fine. That day I simple took off the shoes- the blister was just beginning- and walked home barefoot. From their home on fourth to mine. Fine day for a lark. And that is how I see these events, as a lark, for as I age I believe I will have to hone my ‘laugh at myself’ skills!
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he month of August is gone, the school doors have opened again. For some it is back into the old routine only a different classroom, but the same friends. For others it might be a new school in a new town and it takes time to adjust. Then there are the young ones who will go for the first time in their life to school. The big door swings open and they are immersed in a sea of pupils and teachers. It is a new beginning. The same affects the college and university students who start a new schooling to start the basis for their future career. Our life can be like that too. When we decide how we are going to live our life and Who will have His way in our life, we might want to make some big adjustments and see what the Bible teaches us concerning our salvation. When we believe that while we were sinners that Jesus died for us (Romans 5:8), we can have peace, knowing that He will take care of us (1 Peter 5:7), no matter where we are, in school or at the workplace.
Letters
Follow your own policies
I am appalled at the destruction of the community green space at McGill Street and Adelaide Crescent. The Town of Neepawa council conducted the sale of this green space. We lived on Adelaide Crescent for many years. In 1999, we talked to the town CEO about purchasing part of the space to plant fruit trees. We were told that the lots were deemed as a green space for children to play. As well it was not a good space to build homes on due to the built-up hill above and the related water drainage problem. The need for a green space at that end of town was a solution to this piece of property. When we had family visiting it was a safe and enjoyable spot for the kids to play. The neighbours, the Watsons, kept the property in pristine condition so that it was a source of pride for the community. It is hard to believe that there were not fraudulent intentions to the property not being advertised, especially since the Town did not follow its own land policy sales resolution, just passed in 2017. It is easier to see that some members of the council may have multiple conflict of interests with the land developer who was sold the property well below its actual value and against the wishes of town residents (ie. Voters). If our town council does not follow its own policies and act in the best interest of the community it serves then it is time for, at the very least, a change of council, and at most, an external investigation into this sale. Either way, remember to choose your votes carefully this upcoming election. Helen Drysdale Neepawa, MB
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A.J.’s disappearance feeds Marvin & Maxine’s rumor mill As was usually the case in late September, leaves and temperatures were falling as the Good Folks of Lennox Valley woke on Wednesday morning. In a small town like ours, it was common to rise earlier than most of the residents in Springfield, 11 miles away. We had more than our share of farmers and folks who grew up on farms, so waking up early was just part of our DNA. A lot of folks missed hearing Raymond Cooper’s voice welcome them at “sign on” each morning on Talk Radio 88.3. The station still played “O Canada,” but with the election four weeks past, Cooper still hadn’t returned to the air. The stat ion carr ied most ly syndicated programming to fill the void. Valley residents were getting their fill of information about UFO sightings in England, political conspiracy theories and radio preachers. In an effort to appease his loyal listeners, Raymond asked Marvin Walsh to host “Renderings with Raymond” each afternoon until his return. Wednesday would mark Marvin’s first appearance as host of the show. Wednesday mornings were special in our town. That’s when the Lennox Valley Hometown News came out each week. You would think as small as our town was, everyone would already know any news before it came out in the local paper. Whether they did or not, the Valley depended on Iris Long, editor, to give them the facts each week and she held their faith as a sacred trust. Sure, there was the usual bickering about slanted reporting during the mayoral election
but that was history and just about everyone in the Valley woke up on Wednesday morning hoping to learn something new about A.J. Fryerson’s disappearance. Iris went back and forth at least a dozen times before settling on a headline. She had been a reporter and editor for longer than most Valley residents could remember and she felt the newspaper should report the news, not create it. After much deliberation, she settled on, “Press Conference Breeds More Questions Than Answers.” In essence, she described the eightminute conference from beginning to end. There were three persons present: Chief Dibble, Iris Long, and the newest member of the press, Marvin Walsh. She didn’t mention it in her story but Iris couldn’t help but note how excited Walsh was about being allowed into the conference. Apparently, A.J.’s disappearance wasn’t big news in Springfield and it was obvious Chief Dibble was disappointed in the turnout. The facts were straightforward. No one had seen Fryerson in three weeks. Dibble had obtained a warrant to search the home. Nothing was out of order. A.J. was not present but his car was in the driveway. Nothing seemed out of place or unusual in the home. There were no signs of foul play.
When it came time for questions, Long asked if the chief had contacted any friends or family. So far, Dibble had been unable to locate any friends or family of Fryerson. He seemed to be a loner. Knowing the history between Dibble and A.J., Marvin asked, “Did you kill him, Chief?” At that point, Iris was afraid she was going to have to break up a fight. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed. “No,” Dibble responded, “I did not.” Maxine Miller did not need a press conference to fill her popular column, “Rumor Has It,” with less inhibited observations about Marvin’s publicly announced suspicions. “Rumor has it,” she began, “Marvin Walsh caused quite the commotion at the Hoff brau on Tuesday when he named Chief Dibble his lead suspect in the disappearance of A.J. Fryerson.” Maxine loved to stir things up, and Iris had learned long ago readers expected a well-stirred pot. Long could only imagine what Walsh would have to say on his show at noon, but with all she knew about Marvin she wasn’t surprised by his opening words, “I smell a cover up!” Iris felt it best to keep her final letter from A.J. to herself for the moment. There was no telling what might happen if word of its contents got out. The Good Folks of Lennox Valley is a feature that previously appeared in the Neepawa Press and will run weekly in the Neepawa Banner & Press. Visit lennoxvalley.com to learn more about the good folks.
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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen
Tomatoes
It’s the beginning of September and I am dealing with super-prolific tomatoes and basil. Tomato and basil complement each other perfectly. So this is how I have been dealing with those red beauties and fragrant basil. Tomato sauce 25 large tomatoes, 1 tsp. salt skinned and chopped 1/2 tsp. pepper 5 cloves of garlic 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 small onion 1 large handful basil 1/4 cup of olive oil leaves, washed and 1 Tbsp. balsamic lightly chopped vinegar After chopping the tomatoes place them in a colander to drain of extra liquid. In a Dutch oven over medium heat add oil, garlic and onion and gently cook for several minutes. Add tomatoes, vinegar, salt, pepper and sugar. Cook for 12-15 minutes. Add the basil leaves and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Use as is for pasta or freeze in container for later. To thinly slice basil leaves, stack the leaves on top off one another and roll into a log. Thinly slice the basil log in strips. Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil 1 baguette, cut into 1” 3/4 tsp. salt pieces 1/2 tsp. pepper 4-5 tomatoes diced into 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2”pieces 1 Tbsp. balsamic 1/3 cup washed and vinegar sliced basil 1/4 cup grated 2 cloves garlic, minced Parmesan cheese In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, basil and garlic. Mix the salt, pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and cheese. Add to the tomatoes and mix in. Toast bread. This can be done either in the toaster or under the boiler. Serve the tomato mix on toasted bread slices.
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MB Beef Producers Neepawa Rotary Club honours McGillivray select new president
Submitted MB Beef Producers media release
Tom Teichroeb has been elected President of the Manitoba Beef Producers by the Manitoba Beef Producers Board of Directors during its meeting on Aug. 28. He had been serving at the helm on an interim basis since Aug. 7, when Ben Fox stepped down as President. Teichroeb remains the representative of District 8, and Fox will continue to serve on the Board as District 13 director. In other Board changes, District 1 representative Gord Adams is elected to serve as Vice-President, District 12’s Kris Kristjanson is the new Second Vice-President. With his new role, Kristjanson of Ochre River now joins the Board’s Executive Committee. The Manitoba Beef Producers Board of Directors offers congratulations to all serving in new roles within the organization. Manitoba Beef Producers is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. Our role and mission is to represent our beef producers through communication, research, advocacy and education. Manitoba Beef Producers represents 6,500 beef producers across the province.
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By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
N e e p a w a’s R o t a r y club honoured long time member Roy McGillivray on Wednesday, Aug. 29. McGillivray was awarded a certificate in recognition of the work he has done for the club, which was presented by club secretary Bob Durston. McGillivray has been a member of the Rotary club for fifty years, and has served as the club’s historian for what Durston estimates is twelve years. Nine binders of concentrated Rotarian history are the fruits of McGillivray’s historian labours. T he binders originally were a project for the club’s 60th anniversary, of which Durston stated with a smile, “McGillivray took upon himself to create”. “Roy spent a lot of his days working on the history of the club,” Durston elaborated. “He was pulling boxes of stuff together and sorting through it. For him, it was a real labour of love.” Since then, the historian
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Neepawa Rotary Club secretary Bob Durston (right) presents Roy McGillivray, the club’s historian, with the certificate in recognition of his work for the club in the Neepawa Archives.
had been adding more. Now the binders have been completed and made available to the public via the Neepawa Archives. The idea of donating the compiled history to the archives came from Norma Forsman, who said that they would love to have the information accessible there. The club promptly agreed.
“Instead of putting them in a box, storing them somewhere and somebody forgets,” said Durston. “Why not just store them in the archives?” Readers can expect to see a number of photos and newspaper clipping from boththeBannerandthePress in the binders McGillivray has put together. Durston also encouraged others to
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contribute pieces of history to the archives, and to take a look at the history that has been stored there. Durston described McGillivray as a community minded person with a varied career as a salesman, auctioneer, Town of Neepawa councillor and mayor, and a great guy to work with.
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Intense standoff with police ends with arrest Continued from page one This entire series of events started the night before when police were called to a home just outside Onanole for a break-andenter call at about 9:30 p.m. In a media release, RCMP assistant commissioner Scott Kolody said as officers got out of their vehicle, gunfire erupted [from the vicinity of the building] and an RCMP corporal was shot. In a press conference after the arrest of the fourth suspect, RCMP superintendent Scott McMurchy noted that the officers did not shoot back, as the uninjured officer was concerned about getting his partner, who had been struck by gunfire, immediate medical attention. After the shooting, the suspects fled and RCMP set up roadblocks and check-stops while they conducted the search. Three of the suspects were tracked down Thursday morning, but the fourth suspect was able to escape to a home in Neepawa.
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When the Banner & Press first arrived at the scene, RCMP officers were in the process of cordoning off the road.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF ERIN DEBOOY/THE BRANDON SUN
A family from a nearby home, including the baby, are removed from the area as a precaution.
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RCMP were heavily armed during the tense Members of the RCMP tactical unit arrive at A Winnipeg television crew attempt to get a closer look to the action from the back yard the scene of the standoff in Neepawa. afternoon standoff. of a nearby home.
Charges laid RCMP have laid 21 charges against the four men in connection with the shooting near Onanole. Police are alleging that 18-year-old
Therae Racette-Beaulieu of Sandy Bay First Nation was the one who pulled the trigger of the gun that wounded the RCMP officer. He has been charged with two
counts of attempted murder. The three other men connected to the incident are from Portage la Prairie. The other individuals have been identified as 21-year-old
Tommy Edward Beaulieu, 30-year-old Shane Donovan Beaulieu and 23-yearold Delaney Marcus Houle, 23. All four are charged with two counts each of
breaking and entering, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and weapons-related offences. All the suspect remain in custody.
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T he 2018 Man itoba Tourism Awards Gala is right around the corner. The event will take place on Thursday, September 13 at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre (The Met). Registration opens at 5:15 p.m. with the awards program commencing at 6:00pm. Nominees from the area are as follows: Partnership Award Skate The Lake and Minnedosa Minor Hockey
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Nearly 50 people participated in the Whitey’s Fitness and Body Shop Workout/ Fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 3. The event was put together to assist Lindylou Escabarte, who has been combating cancer. Initial estimates suggest that just over $1,100 was raised from the day. Expanded details and additional pictures from the fundraiser will appear in the Sept. 14 edition of the Banner & Press.
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NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member C from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms w reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a www.neepaw vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. “This is something the are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to help support the operations of the club. We’ve mailed out details As part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very im nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that w a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager M from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre r 2016 MJHL regular season, where the would important foroutlining the hockey reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of club Neepawa will receive a letter the Ha recognize its contributors andfamilies extend afor free gate concept. ad- connection to the region’s vest for Hockey is a project where local farm Hockey mission of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The area has a strong “This is something the team is very excited a are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to for Hockey farmers and farmingWe’ve families. Natives are the look help supportHarvest the operations of the club. mailed out Neepawa details to farms across re
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Training camp wrapped up for the Neepawa Natives on Saturday, Sept. 1.
By Eoin Devereux
Neepawa Banner & Press
Heading into the 2018 edition of the Neepawa Natives training camp, there were many questions that needed to be answered regarding the team’s roster for the upcoming season. At the end of the four-day camp, some of those questions have been answered. The rest will be answered over the next two weeks, over the course of six pre-season games. The junior “A” club wrapped up its annual fall camp on Saturday, Sept. 1, narrowing down the list of potential roster players from around 120 to 28, (5 goaltenders, 8 defence and 15 forwards). Natives head coach/general manager Dustin Howden said there are also four other potential roster options out there, who are still away at Western Hockey League camps. Howden said cutting the numbers down was a difficult process this year. “We had a very solid training camp. The amount of effort that was out there on display was very high and there were a lot of tough decisions that had to be made in order to get the roster down to 28. It’s going to be even harder to narrow it down from there,” noted Howden. “The players took their off-season training seriously and came into camp very well prepared. That’s great, but at the same time, that makes things difficult for [the coaching and scouting staff ], when it comes to making decisions on who stays and who goes.” A few decisions must still be made in regard to the final roster. Howden said that the six games that are a part of the exhibition schedule will go a long way towards deciding who sticks around for the regular season. “There are a few roster battles that’ll be going on, especially up front in the forward positions. We’re going into the exhibition schedule with the belief that these games will go a long way towards deciding who remains here around for the regular season. Now is not the time for these players to get complacent. I want to see guys compete.” Neepawa’s first exhibition game was played in Winkler on Tuesday, Sept. 4. The Natives were defeated by the score of 3-0. The team will next play a pair of road games in Waywayseecappo and Portage on Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 respectively. The final three games of the Neepawa’s exhibition schedule will all be played at the Yellowhead Centre between Sept 11-15.
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Obituary John Minshull Drysdale It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Minshull Drysdale on August 15, 2018 at the age of 90. John was born on February 1, 1928, the seventh son of a seventh son, to Philip and Clarice Drysdale. Raised on the original homestead about six miles east of Neepawa, the surviving seven boys grew up during the Depression and War years. Three of John’s brothers served in the war and it was his desire to join up as well. When he turned 18 in 1946, he travelled to Rivers to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was trained as an instrument technician working on fighter jets. He was small for his age and needed four sets of uniforms as he continued to grow over the next few years. He was stationed in Rivers, Tuktoyaktuk, Trenton and then Vancouver. While back in Manitoba on leave, he met the love of his life, Margaret Keachie. A whirlwind romance ensued and they were married on April 14, 1951. They moved to Vancouver where, shortly afterwards, John was posted to Churchill, Manitoba. Their oldest two sons, Brian and Cam, were born there. Another posting to MacDonald, Manitoba was celebrated with the birth of their only daughter, Dawn. Five years later John was posted to Zweibrücken, Germany. John and Marg made the most of the posting, travelling to many countries, exposing their young children to a variety of cultures and activities. Four years later John was posted to Montreal with different military responsibilities, ensuring the proper manufacturing of airplane instruments. Their third son Mark was born. After two years John was posted to Ottawa, where another son, James, was born. John and Marg bought a new house. John finished the basement, adding a bedroom, rumpus room and a bathroom. Later he used his carpentry skills to build a cottage on the shores of a small lake, using only hand tools. In 1970 John retired after 25 years of service and purchased a mixed farm in the Petrel district where they farmed until they moved to Carberry in 1995. John’s sight started failing in his early sixties, but that did not slow him down. He continued working on the farm helping his son Jamie. John was a man of many interests and talents. As a youngster, he played a lot of baseball in the summer and curled in the winter. He continued playing ball after joining up and continued to play until he was posted to Montreal. He enjoyed curling until his early eighties. When he lost his sight, he would depend on the verbal instructions of the skip. He was also involved in coaching and managing his boys’ hockey teams. He really enjoyed watching the boys play. Later, he could be seen pacing along the upper bleachers as he watched Jamie playing. He seemed to be able to follow the play with only his remaining peripheral vision. His intensity matched that of his son’s play. John was not afraid to tackle new tasks and was willing to attempt to fix just about anything. On a Scout canoeing trip someone backed over a fiberglass canoe, putting holes in the bottom of the canoe. The owner was going to garbage it. John took it , repaired it and it was subsequently used for several years at the cottage. He then used the canoe as a form to build a second fiberglass canoe. John was a member of the Legion, Mason’s and Eastern Star. He also was a member of the Presbyterian Church, serving in many capacities. In 2017, John and Marg moved into Country Meadows Estates. John passed away in the early morning of August 15, 2018 and was laid to rest in the Carberry Cemetery. John leaves to mourn his wife of 67 years, Margaret, children Brian (Jean), Cam (Kumja), Dawn (Garry), Mark (Lesley) and Jamie, fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as his brother Robert (Marjorie) and numerous relatives and friends. He was pre-deceased by his parents and six of his brothers.
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Edith Craig Edith Craig passed away August 22, 2018, at the age of 101. Thank you to the Minister Norma Windle and Ryan Raffray of the Sneath-Strichuk Funeral Services. Also thank you to the pall bearers and all those who attended. Gladys March
John Irvin Wiebe John Irvin Wiebe was born to Ben and Tina Wiebe at home on the farm near Edrans on December 17, 1951 with Dad's Aunt Helen Fehr acting as midwife. John was born with a smaller than normal brain. He developed slowly physically, but he did not get past about 3-5 years of age mentally. He lived at home with Mom and Dad until he was 28, at which time he was moved into a facility, now known as the Manitoba Developmental Center, in Portage la Prairie. After a few years in Portage, a group home, Pine Creek Residence, became available for John to move into. He was the first one to move into the PCR. He got to choose his own room. It was the one which overlooked the street and the driveway. He loved to see people coming and going. He would enjoy honks and four-way flashers as people came and went. PCR was his home for 30 plus years. He loved his place. He got to go to summer camp, to the Threshermen's Reunion, and on many outings. Life for him was good. The caring home atmosphere at PCR made him feel much accepted. One of his last outings that gave him a lot of enjoyment was the Classic Car Show on July 1, 2017 right in Austin. It was a pleasure to watch him examining the engines, ignitions, and door handles of the lineup of beautifully restored cars and trucks. He had a wonderful day. On Thanksgiving Monday of 2017, John had emergency surgery for a bowel blockage. The surgery did not go well, and as a result, he was mostly in hospital for the next 8 months with short times at his residence. On June 6, 2018 John was moved into the personal care home in Gladstone. He was there for just under three months before his passing on August 29, 2018 having reached the age of 66 years and 8 months. Thank you to the staff at Pine Creek Residence for caring for John over all the years he lived there. You were like a family to him. Thank you to all of John's friends and relatives who made his life enjoyable with visits, kind words, gifts, and rides around Austin, even if he had to ride in a FORD once in a while! Thank you to the staff at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone for the kindness you showed John even for the short time he spent there. Your compassion and caring for him and for us will not soon be forgotten. John was predeceased by baby brother David 1958, Dad 2003, Mom 2014, and by brother Alvin 2016. He is survived by his siblings and their families Diedrich and Helen Toews, Glen and Sharon Wiebe, sister-inlaw Sherryl Wiebe, Marg and Bill White, Ruby and Earl Caswell, George and Karen Wiebe, Barry and Darla Wiebe, Marvin and Lorna Wiebe, Bruce and Carol Wiebe, Phillip and Karen Wiebe, and Connie and Les Toney. John's life has certainly had an impact on the Wiebe family. We hope that in his own special way he has touched many of you as well. We will miss you, John. You have finished your course with courage and grace. God has taken you home to eternal joy where there is no more pain or sadness. We love you, John and we will see you again someday. Your Family Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Edrans Church with Interment in the Edrans Cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com
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Jan. 18, 1956 – Aug. 22, 2018 Peacefully at 12:12 am on August 22, 2018 at the age of 62, Annette went to be with the Lord, with her husband Eugene, her children and loved ones by her side. Annette lived most of her life in Thompson, MB working at Awasis Agency for 28 years, she later retired and moved to Kelwood, MB. Annette was known to many as a kind, loving person that always gave great advice, always had the right things to say, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Annette had 11 grandkids and 1 great grandson that she loved all so very much. Annette will be deeply missed by her husband of 38 years,Eugene, her daughters April (Lorensz) Ross, Crystal (Troy) Carlson and her son Clinton (Liz) Kinley. As well as by many other close friends and family. Funeral service was in Kelwood, MB on Aug. 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm. As well as a wake service in Cross Lake, MB, Aug. 25 – Aug 27, 2018. Cremation to follow. William Robb Ramsay William Robb Ramsay passed away in Country Meadows on August 24 at the age of 98. He was born November 21, 1919 on the Freeland Farm in the Langford area. He spent his boyhood years with his older brother John and younger sister Betty. Robb attended and completed Brookdale School at an early age. His early interest in farming preoccupied his time until he was called to service in 1941. He farmed in this area for more than 50 years both before and after he returned from overseas where he was stationed with the armed forces. He served with the Canadian Medical Corps in Sussex, England during WW 11 and made many lifelong friends. In 1946 he returned home; resumed farming and in 1949 married Addie Elmhirst. Joan and Mac completed their family. Robb dedicated his life to farming and was able to spend time near the end of his career farming with his son. He enjoyed life on the farm and participated in curling in his younger years. Robb also was well read and kept current with sports, local and world affairs up to and including his later years. Addie and he enjoyed travelling and would spend some time on the island in BC to shorten up the winters. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Robb and Addie moved to Brandon for their retirement. Robb was able to stay in his own home for several years and then relocated to Victoria Landing where the much appreciated assisted living and supports of Daughter On Call helped him to maintain his comfort and independence. This summer he moved to Country Meadows. Robb was predeceased by his parents, William and Elizabeth, son Malcolm, wife Addie and brother John. He will fondly be remembered by his sister Betty (California) sister in law Betty (Alberta) daughter Joan (Werner) granddaughter Lauren, Sharon (Jim) as well as many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service has taken place with interment in Riverside Cemetery. If friends so desire donations in memory of Robb may be made to Neepawa Palliative Care Box 1240 Neepawa MB, R0J 1H0 White’s Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements The family of Robb Ramsay wishes to express their thanks and appreciation for the many acts and words of kindness bestowed upon them during this difficult time.
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All are welcome to a Bridal Shower celebrating the Upcoming marriage of April MacDonald to Sandy Pottinger, Sunday, September 16th, 2pm, Brookdale DropIn Centre. April & Sandy are registered at Walmart. _____________________ Expressive Dance with Crystal. Dance classes for 2 yrs and up. Adult and boys classes offered. Contemporary, jazz/hiphop, tap, highland, Celtic Irish, theatrics, ballet, couples dance, stretch class, belly dance, itsy-bitsy yoga, jigging and the Charleston. Registration Monday, Sept. 10, 3:30-7:00 p.m. at the Tanner's Crossing School in Minnedosa. For registration info, call Crystal 204-8672446. _____________________ Franklin Flea Market to be held at the Franklin Memorial Hall on Sat., Sept. 15 from 11 am to 3 pm. Anybody wanting a table please contact Linda Fleger at 204-476-2689/ 204212-0711. Tables are $10.00 each. Lunch available.
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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc. Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.
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Thank You The Yerex and Nicholson families of our beloved Joan wish to thank all those who gave their support following our difficult loss. Be it through words of kindness and love, treasured stories, gifts of food and flowers, sentiments shared in the many cards, benevolent donations, or a simple tearful hug. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated more than words can say. Thank you to Rita Friesen and the United Church choir for a beautiful service, to the UCW team 1 for lunch, and to the staff of White’s Funeral Home for your support and guidance. A very special thank you to the paramedic teams, Dr. Poettker, and the doctors and nursing staff of both the Neepawa and Brandon hospitals. Your dedication to Joan’s care, your kindness and compassion towards her and her family went above and beyond, and from the bottom of our broken hearts we thank you for bestowing Joan such dignity in her final hours.
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Public notice is hereby given that the 2019 preliminary assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has been delivered to the Municipal Office in Alonsa, MB and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 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 revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and d) be filed by: (i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or (ii) serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The Board of Revision will sit on October 10, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. in the RM of Alonsa Council Chambers at 20 Railway Avenue, to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 24, 2018 at 4:30 P.M. Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Dauphin by phoning 1-866-282-0836. Dated at Alonsa, Manitoba this 4th day of September, 2018. Pamela Sul, Secretary Board of Revision Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Phone: (204) 767-2054 Fax: (204) 767-2044 Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca
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Nominations will be received for the following seven offices: Ward 1 (Langruth/Plumas) - One trustee Residents reside in: Municipality of Westlake-Gladstone Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Ward 3 (Austin/Sidney) - Two trustees Residents reside in: RM of North Cypress-Langford RM of Victoria Municipality of North Norfolk
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LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 114 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND L -$300 MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER NO. 46120 IN SW 1/4 B -$35,500 28-12-14 WPM - 19 LILY ST
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LOT 13 PLAN 24397 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS L -$2,300 SET FORTH IN TRANSFER NO. 86-3053 IN SW 1/4 28-12-14 WPM
$1,554.92
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LOTS 14 PLAN 24397 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS L -$2,200 SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 86-3053 IN SW 1/4 28-12-14 WPM - B -$19,900 110 RAILWAY AVE
$3,122.68
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LOTS 15 PLAN 24397 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS L -$2,200 SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 86-3053 IN SW 1/4 28-12-14 WPM
$1,502.30
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LOTS 16 PLAN 24397 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS L -$2,100 SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 86-3053 IN SW 1/4 28-12-14 WPM
$1,495.91
349550
THE NLY 1650 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 500 FEET PERP OF L -$24,100 THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29-13-16 WPM SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN
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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 2nd day of October, 2018, at the hour of 11:00 AM, at Municipality of North CypressLangford, 316-4th Avenue, Carberry, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:
Wed Sept 12th 4:00 PM
Nominations will be accepted in person, by an agent, or by fax at: Pine Creek School Division Office 25 Brown Street, Gladstone MB, Fax 204.385.2825 September 12 - 18, 2018 During regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Or at one of the following accessible locations:
Call for more information or to arrange viewing 204-768-3718 or 204-768-0169
NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD
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5 Bedroom Bungalow House, 2 Bathrooms, includes appliances. Could be divided for a multi-family dwelling. Insulated detached 2 door garage. Spacious yard including flower beds & fruit trees. 9 Lots total.
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 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 Municipality of North Cypress-Langford 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. • 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 or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. • The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, including the registration costs. Dated this 23rd day of August, 2018. Managed by: Sandra Jones Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Phone: (204) 834-6600 Fax: (204) 834-6604
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Notice NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE/LUD OF KELWOOD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th and 18th, 2018 between the hours of 8:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the following location: Rural Municipality of Rosedale office, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba I will receive nominations for the offices of: Reeve Councillor - Ward l Councillor - Ward 2 Councillor - Ward 3 Councillor - Ward 4 Councillor - Ward 5 Councillor - Ward 6 LUD of Kelwood Committee – Three Members of the aforesaid Local Authority. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 18th, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day. All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least 25 voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least two voters. Each nomination shall be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification.
Help Wanted Veterinary Assistant
required at Gladstone Veterinary Clinic.
This would be a full-time position which would involve assisting with appointments, surgeries, lab diagnostics, animal care, and client care. Successful applicants must be self motivated, enthusiastic, compassionate, and work with both animals and people. Experience with cattle and horses would be an asset. Please forward resume with references to gladvet@mymts.net
Kara Sylvester Senior Election Official Rural Municipality of Rosedale Telephone Number: 204-476-5414 Fax Number: 204-476-5431 Dated at the Town of Neepawa in the Province of Manitoba, this 20th day of August, 2018
Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah
Public Notice Board of Revision
Public Notice is hereby given that the 2019 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 11, 2018 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 25, 2018, delivered or mailed to: Rural Municipality of Minto-Odanah 49 Main Street Box 1197 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Aaren Robertson – Secretary
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FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company. As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you! Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world! • Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset
Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team. As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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NEEPAWA & AREA IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICES, Inc.
is looking for a motivated individual to provide settlement services to newcomers living in the Settlement Services catchment areas. This is a fulltime position. Candidates will: • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English • Provide presentations to groups of people • Have good working skills with Microsoft office, Excel, Power Point • Have experience in service delivery to clients • Work well as a team member • Be familiar with the communities of Neepawa, Gladstone, Minnedosa and surrounding municipalities • Must have a valid driver’s license and be prepared to travel occasionally • Be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural environment. Candidates may submit cover letters and resumes to Neepawa Settlement office at 342 Mountain Ave, 2nd floor Neepawa MB. Competition will close effective 4:30 p.m. on September 14, 2018. For more information contact the office at 204-476-2055.
Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for
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Full Time For Our Administration Office In Neepawa, MB Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will assist in the completion of the period end financial statements, conduct internal audit functions, assist in the preparation of the budget, assist in the preparation of periodic forecasts and assist in POS system implementation and reporting and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Strong software aptitude including MS Office, knowledge of POS systems considered an asset. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proven mathematical and organizational skills, ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail. • Ability to efficiently prioritize responsibilities within tight deadlines in a fast paced, team- oriented environment. • Ability to identify errors and fix and process information correctly and in a timely manner. • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in the accounting field. • Working towards Bachelor of Commerce or Business Admin with a major in accounting. • Must be bondable Applications Close: September 14, 2018 We offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/development opportunities. If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Administration Office or send a cover letter and resume to: Attn: Glenda Finkewich Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Or fill out an application form at any of our departments www.neepawagladstonecoop.com
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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Provincewide Classifieds FOR SALE Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s BlanketAdvertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR FALL? BACK TO SCHOOL...NEED NEW EMPLOYEES FOR THE FALL/ WINTER? HAVE AN EVENT OR SOMETHING TO SELL OR PROMOTE? PROVINCEWIDE CLASSIFIEDS work for you and reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW to place your ad or email classified@mcna. com for details. BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca Parts & full trailer repair, trailer safeties & Autopac Trailer Repair. Sales, Leasing & Financing of flat-deck, dumpbox, cargo, gooseneck & utility trailers & truck beds. Kaldeck Truck & Trailer, Hwy #1 MacGregor, MB. 1-888685-3127. LAND FOR SALE OR RENT Approximately 430 acres cultivated. RM of Prairie Lakes Belmont Area. Highest tender not necessarily accepted. Phone (204) 523-6366. LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 587-293-4008 or visit www.prairiesky.com/ Selling-Your-Royalties. Lakefront Property $39,900. Only 10 Lake Lots Left! Price reduced to sell. Sand beach, no building time restrictions. Established area with many cottages. Warren, Royal LePage 204-856-3076. www. lakelifemanitoba.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES MEDICALTRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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1978: Rossnagel family band entertains Glenella seniors By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, September 8, 1908 Lord Sackville, British diplomat, is dead. C a n a d a ’ s Thanksgiving Day has been fixed for October 19th. Thirty-two Russian mutineers heading for Canada are stranded in
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Seated from left to right are Charles, Alvin, and Ray Rossnagel playing their instruments at their performance at Glenella’s Senior Citizens Drop-in Centre in 1978.
London. Lt.-Col. Hosmer, of Virden, has been appointed to the a d v i s o r y b o a rd of the Manitoba agricultural college. T he town of Chisholm, in northeastern Minnesota, a place of 6,000 population, was almost completely wiped out by
fire on Saturday. Thousands of acres of agricultural and timber lands were also burned over and the property loss is estimated at $2,000,000. Ten thousand people are homeless. 100 years ago, Friday, September 6, 1918 An envoy of the Chinese government was assassinated at
Victoria, B.C. on Monday. I.W.W. leaders in Chicago are under arrest for causing an explosion that killed four and injured 75 persons. An attache of the British embassy at Petrograd was killed last Saturday and members of the Bolsheviki government are held to be individually responsible and regarded as
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outlaws by all civil governments. This has been a week of continuous s u c c e s s by t h e democratic armies i n Fr a n c e, t h e Ger mans being forced back daily with heavy losses in killed, wounded and prisoners. Canadians have been conspicuous in the operations. There is now very little of the territory over-run by the Germans last spring remaining in their possession. A memorial service will be held in Rosedale Presbyterian church onSundayafternoon next, Sept. 8, at 3 p.m., for the late Robert Edgar Jones, who was “killed in action” with the Canadian overseas army on Aug.10th last. 90 years ago, Friday, September 7, 1928 The Oceanic, now being built at Belfast for the White Star line, will be more than 1,000 feet long, and hence will exceed the length of the Majestic by over eighty-five feet. It will have a beam of 100 feet, and is expected to be ready for service four years hence. It will cost $30,000,000. A.E. Godfrey, of the Canadian A i r Fo rc e l e f t Ottawa Wednesday morning to fly to Vancouver, making his only overnight stop at Cormorant Lake, North of The Pas. 80 years ago, Tuesday, September 6, 1938 Anti-semitic measures to check Jewish influence have been started in Hungary. All Jewish schools andRomanCatholic parochial schools in Austria have been permanently closed.
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You and your health
advice for a healthier lifestyle
How to recognize if your child has a mental health problem By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor
Statistics from the Mental Health Commission of Canada show an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness—yet, less than 20 per cent will receive appropriate treatment. By age 25, approximately 20 per cent of Canadians will have developed a mental illness and 70 per cent of total adults with mental illness have their symptoms originating in their childhood. The most common childhood mental health disorders include: depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and schizophrenia.
With these staggering statistics it is important to be able to recognize and help your child overcome this common medical problem.
Something isn’t right Children, like adults, have their ups and downs in life. However, when children start showing changes in their overall behavior it can be due to underlying issues of mental illness. A parent always knows their child best and needs to recognize when their child’s behavior changes. This is sometimes hard when children spends the majority of their day away from home at day care or school so make sure you
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are communicating with teachers and child care providers about any concerns you may have.  Changes in mental health with kids can be of immediate onset or of a gradual onset.  Reasons for immediate onset include: divorce, death in the family, physical trauma, moving, changing schools, the addition of a new member to the family, and loss of a close friend. It is a lot easier in these situations to see if your child is having trouble coping after these quick changes occur in their lives. It is harder to spot when there is a gradual change in your child’s behavior. Parents
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might categorize their child as “shy�, “introverted�, “independent�, or “changed because they have gotten older�, when it really means that they are struggling with a mental illness. The onset of mental illness varies with the type of disorder. Infants can even show signs of early anxiety but often children show signs after the age of 7. Schizophrenia signs start to appear in the late teen and into the early twenties. What to look for Physical Changes: Children, more than adults, will complain of stomach aches or headaches rather than feelings of anxiety or
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depression. Extreme anxiety can cause a racing heart or increased rate of breathing. Loss of Appetite: When your child stops eating the usual amount, gets very picky with eating, or has un-
explained weight loss, it can be a sign they are struggling with anxiety, depression or an eating disorder. Continued on page 16
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Taking action for your child’s mental health Continued from page 15 Behav ioral Changes: Chi ldren w i l l star t to lash out or have fits of anger and often act with v iolence or t a l k a lot about hurting people or themselves. Often teachers will be phoning home and are concerned with their behaviour. Mood Changes: This is a very common symptom to look for and the child will have large mood swings or episodes of mood changes that last for more than 2 weeks. Often parents feel that they don’t know what kind of child will wake up in the morning. The child will also start to have trouble with friendships and at school. Physical Harm: Signs of self harm such as cutting, burning, or the use of drugs/alcohol can be a sign that your child is struggling w it h s e l f wor t h a n d purpose. Severe mental health issues can also lead the child to suicide attempts or thoughts of suicide. Intense Feelings: Anxiety and depression can cause a child to have extreme feelings of fear for simple things, or worries and fears that interfere with daily activities. Take action D o not i g nor e a ny concerns you may have of you r ch i ld h av i ng ment a l hea lt h i s sues . Somet imes parents w i l l blame t hemselves if their child has mental health problems and do not bring the child for
help. Some parents feel that the symptoms will just disappear but often they don’t. Statistics show that in Canada, only 20% of children with mental health problems receive treatment. Children with untreated mental illness are more likely to drop out of school, engage in cr imina l act iv it y, and abuse drugs and alcohol. Mental illness in children is serious, as suicide is the second most common cause of death in youth in Canada! There are many resources in the community. Start with your family health care provider and get direction on what to do and where to go. Activity fact: Exercise is proven to be more effective than conventional medication for mild depression and anxiety. Get out and get active!
Going back to “Normal”
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner & Press
Fred Larwood of McCreary dropped in to the Neepawa Banner & Press office this week to let us know he was planning to attend the 1952-53 Normal School reunion at Portage la Prairie on Sept. 11 and 12. The event will be held at the Canad Inns and Mr. Larwood said he is looking forward to meeting his classmates. He noted that Neepawa residents Ivan Traill and Evelyn McConnell were part of that class and he hoped to see them there. Normal School was the name given to the formal school teachers training program. Prospective and permit teachers could attend for training sessions as they worked their way towards furthering their education. PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN
Pictured is Fred Larwood as he appeared at the Banner & Press for his photo op on Sept. 4, sporting one of his favorite caps and a hearty smile.
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One of the fleet of 30 trucks operated by Gladstone Transfer Ltd. This family owned company has been in business for three generations.
By Ken Waddell Banner Staff Humble beginnings are the best way to describe the start of Gladstone Transfer Ltd. From one truck and one driver in 1952, the rural Manitoba company has grown to 30 trucks and 50 employees in 2018. The first generation member and founder of the company were John A. ( Jack) Kinley who started out in 1949 as
a partner with John Ross but bought out Ross in 1952. Back in the 1950s, the core business was hauling livestock to Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Stockyards and general freight back to Gladstone and some surrounding communities. Now 65 years later, Jack Kinley’s grandson Scott, explains from his office in the company headquarters in Gladstone, that hauling livestock and general freight is a thing of the past. As
livestock producers know, St. Boniface has been long closed, livestock is often hauled to local livestock marts nowadays by the owners and hauled away by trucking firms specializing in livestock hauling. “For general freight, most (retail) companies have their own trucks now,” said Kinley. Second generation The second generation, his dad, Tom is still very much involved in the business
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and his uncle Ken, was heavily involved for a number of years before establishing a local accounting firm. Sadly, Jack Kinley passed away in 1979. Operating out of a well-equipped office and wash/repair facility on the south side of Gladstone, the company has grown to be one of the largest employers in Gladstone. Continued on page two
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Celebrating the past, but looking to the future Continued from page one “We have had to diversify to being a commodity based company hauling grain, fertilizer, aggregate (sand, gravel, rock). The company hauls mostly across the prairie provinces but is licensed across Canada and can go into the United States. “Basically, we haul from Ontario to BC and everywhere in between,” Kinley noted. With over 50 people on the payroll, recruitment has expanded beyond the local area bringing drivers from overseas. Countries of origin include Moldova, Croatia, England, Scotland, Lithuania, Belgium, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Eritrea. The company has helped the local real estate market as many of the employees have naturally taken up residence in Gladstone. Challenges faced When asked what challenges are faced by the trucking industry Kinley said, “Today’s equipment reliability is only a fraction of what it used to be. We are now a 100 per cent SCR powered fleet now. There is no longer the black smoking diesel trucks.” But Kinley explained that also means there is a lot of sensors on board that can shut a truck down. “We end up towing a truck on average of once a week.” It’s a challenge that happens across the industry as the company uses four brands, Freightliner, Volvo, Western Star and Kenworth trucks. Kinley cited other challenges such as the weak Canadian dollar combined with the cost of trucks and truck repairs. Testing challenges Getting drivers tested is also a challenge at all times as MPIC (Autopac) are short of driver testing opportunities and there can be a wait time for tests of 8-12 weeks. The actual road testing sites are not all that conveniently located as they are as far away as Steinbach, Swan River and Thompson. The written exams are conducted at Portage, however more difficult by the day to get an appointment. Attracting young people into the trucking industry is something Kinley wishes was promoted more in the education system. He feels that when he was in school, trades and trucking were downplayed as career options and it is still that way. “A person can be paid quite well and be happy in the industry, maybe even happier than other occupations more promoted by the education system. As to success, Kinley noted. “We have been in business for 65 years in a rural Manitoba setting. The business, over the past five years has taken me all over the world (recruiting and learning). A lot of the work we do comes from outside of Canada. We have brought 15 new families to Gladstone and increased the property tax base in town. We have brought value to our community but finding affordable housing, a place to live is a challenge. The people we bring in help our community, our grocery store, gas station, the butcher shop, etc.” Expansion planned Looking to the future, he sees adding a second mechanic and more repair capacity to their shop. “Taking more repairs in-house will add five more jobs to the company.” Kinley thinks self-driving trucks may come but thinks electric trucks will come first. “Humidity and temperature extremes may hinder the electric truck idea.” He noted that as the company looks to the future the e-logs will make for better driver time utilization and that technology will only increase. “I don’t think it will hurt the bottom line.” Kinley is the third generation in the business but his family is very young so he doesn’t know if they will follow the family business path. However he did say he was happy in the trucking business so only time will tell.
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ers they operate to keep Manitoba moving. Not only is trucking important to Manitoba, the province is important to the industry nation-wide. Five of Canada’s top 50 carriers are based in Manitoba and while Manitobans account for 3 per cent of the Canadian population, the Manitoba trucking industry represents 5.1 per cent of the industry nation-wide.
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Whether it’s the Trans Canada Highway or a country road, the trucking industry is ever present— one thing is for certain, Manitoba moves by truck. Transportation has always been a vital part of the province and today, the highways passing through the “Heart of the Continent” are just another Moving forward step in the evolution of an industry that No industry can stand still, especially one began with the river systems used for trade based on moving forward. Operating in an by the First Nations. While the technology ever-changing environment, the industry has changed, the industry’s importance to is always looking at ways of improving efManitoba and its people has not. ficiency and safety. Fuel represents one third of the industry’s A vital link operating costs and technological advances PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER Manitobans might not give it much in terms of engine design and aerodynamics thought, but the trucking industry is respon- The impact of the trucking industry branches out to every variety of business, are helping trucking companies stay on top sible for keeping local economies moving from construction to agriculture and more. of these costs. However, with a provincial along. Almost every product bought and carbon tax set to come into effect, the 6.7 cent jump in sold in the province has spent some portion of its journey Business Development Manager at MTA. the price of diesel on Sept. 1 will hit the trucking industry to the end consumer on a truck. Manitoba Trucking AsBut the industry isn’t just important to consumers, it’s especially hard. MTA estimates that the tax will cost sociation (MTA) figures find that approximately 95 per an important employer in the province too. According heavy diesel vehicles an additional $50 million each year, cent of goods moved within Manitoba depend on trucks. to MTA data, for-hire trucking directly and indirectly on top of the $318 million in taxes already paid by the “Not only does trucking connect our rural communities employs 4.6 per cent of Manitoba’s labour force. Nationindustry. MTA said that the industry, which accounts with employment opportunities, the rural communities ally, over 268,000 Canadians are truck drivers, making it for less than 11 per cent of the province’s emissions, will rely on the industry for delivery of every day items. These one of the top occupations in the country. The trucking be paying about 20 per cent of the total taxes expected items would be anything from groceries, fuel, building industry contributes more than $2 billion to Manitoba’s to be collected. supplies and everything in between. Some northern GDP— the provincial economy depends on the over 500 Continued on page six communities rely solely on our industry to help connect for-hire trucking companies headquartered in Manitoba them to these everyday items,” said Don Stewart, Senior and the more than 15,000 power units and 20,000 trail-
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Drivers are the industry’s most valuable resource
Continued from page three When the carbon tax was announced, there was an expectation that the “Made in Manitoba” plan would be revenue neutral and tax revenues collected would be reinvested into environmental programming and energy reduction initiatives. As the carbon tax will have a big impact on its members, the MTA worked with the provincial government in the hopes of collaborating on a greenhouse gas reduction strategy for commercial vehicles and investment in the GrEEEner Trucking Efficiency Initiative. This program is a partnership between Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, the Manitoba Trucking Association, the Centre for Sustainable Transportation and University of Manitoba Transport Institute, which offers incentives to companies or owner-operators that install various technological improvements to reduce their environmental footprint. Unfortunately, in March, the MTA issued a release saying that wouldn’t be the case. Instead, the government has stated that carbon tax revenues will be directed towards income tax and other cuts and that more carbon tax would be collected, than returned to Manitobans. Stewart said they are still trying to work with the provincial government on a collaborative solution that will result in meaningful changes to the industry’s carbon footprint. He explained that they hope money can be made available to help with further implementation of fuel saving technologies, as well as reward the majority of
companies already using these technologies. What could have helped reduce the industry’s environmental impact will now just be an added cost of doing business, to be passed on to customers. In addition to technological advances to reduce fuel usage, new technology has been implemented with the goal of improving road safety. One such technology is electronic log devices (ELD). These devices replace paper log books and must be connected to the truck’s engine, allowing them to electronically log drivers’ hours of service, including when they are driving and when they are on-duty, but not driving. The requirement that trucks be equipped with ELDs came into effect this year in the United States and any Canadian-based truck working south of the border already has to be outfitted with a device. Stewart said that while there has been concern at first, feedback from drivers and companies has been positive. While they aren’t required in Canada yet, a Canadian ELD mandate is currently being developed and its expected they will be required by 2020. Most valuable resource The industry relies on its drivers, many of whom are getting older. The average age of a professional driver is 53 years and like many skilled trades, there is a shortage of young people entering the industry. A study commissioned by the Canadian Trucking Alliance predicts the industry will be short 48,000 drivers by 2024. Today,
the shortage is already being felt by companies looking to hire new drivers. To help train more professional drivers, the MTA has partnered with the provincial government on a driver training program. This program, which can be accessed through MTA, provides funding to those training as a Class 1 driver. The need for more drivers isn’t expected to go away any time soon. Goods will still need to be moved and while autonomous trucks are in the prototype phase, the expectation is that this technology will support drivers, instead of replacing them. In addition to getting new drivers into trucks, keeping the existing workforce healthy is also a priority. In order to reduce the approximately 1,100 occupational injuries experienced annually by those within the trucking industry, RPM, a trucking-specific workplace health and safety program was established. Now it its third year, Stewart says that the program is gaining lots of traction. “It’s really taking off,” he said. RPM is available to all members of the industry, not just MTA members, and provides training, education and advisory services targeted to the trucking industry and its unique working environments. In addition to its primary goal of helping to reduce injuries, participation in RPM can result in savings on WCB premiums. To date, Stewart said that the program has saved the industry over $600,000 in premiums. Continued on page seven
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Continued from page six Despite the challenges, the industry faces many opportunities. With an increased emphasis on just in time delivery, the demand for the flexible type of transportation provided by the for-hire trucking industry won’t be diminishing. Cutbacks and the decommissioning of rail lines has also created more demand for truck-based transportation. Given the integral role trucking plays in tying together buyers and sellers at all levels of the sup-
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