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By Destiny Maki Neepawa Banner & Press

On Thursday, Sept. 29, NMS and NACI students had the opportunity to at tend Indigenous Culture Day hosted by ArtsFor ward at the Neepawa Flats. The day was in support and awareness of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, com monly known as Orange Shirt Day, which is on Sept. 30.

Yvonne Sisley, admin istrator for ArtsForward, said, “When I started my position at ArtsForward last fall, I was determined to bring an Indigenous Culture day to Nee pawa. Especially after everything that came to light with the Residential Schools and the discovery of the unmarked graves. The Indigenous Culture is amazing and I’ve been very fortunate to be able to attend Pow Wows and get to experience that side of the culture. I knew I had to somehow bring that experience to the students here, and with ArtsForward being the Cultural Centre in this area, I felt it was our obligation to ensure we do it!”

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Two dancers, dressed in full Indigenious regalia, perform traditional dances for NMS and NACI students during the Pow Wow presentation

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Hamilton Street building vacated after being certified as health hazard

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A historic, downtown Neepawa building is empty today, due to the interven tion of Manitoba Health.

On Monday, Oct. 3, a writ ten notification was tacked up on the doors of 287 Hamilton Street, known to many locals as ‘The Kerr Building’. Within the notice, it explained that the premise had been vacated and that “further occupa tion of them is prohibited.”

While the storefronts of the building have been va cant for the past few years, there had been numerous tenants living in the apart ments upstairs. They were informed back in Septem ber that they would need to vacate the complex by Saturday, Oct. 1. As of Oct. 3, all those individuals had moved out of the building.

The Banner & Press requested further details from Manitoba Health on the reasons for the notice and the boarding up of the building. They replied via email and noted that the building no longer met the provincial requirements for numerous fire code and safety standards.

“On July 21, 2022, a

number of issues were identified with the premise located at 287 Hamilton St. in Neepawa. Subse quently, because multiple health and safety hazards have not been addressed in a timely manner, a health hazard order was issued for this premise. All items listed in the order, including fire, electrical and building code require ments, must be repaired in order to rectify the situa tion. The building must remain vacant until such time as the repairs are finished,” stated Manitoba Health.

Vehicle thefts on the increase in rural area

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The Spruce Plains RCMP have noted an increase in vehicle and property thefts in the rural area. One of the common themes is that ve hicles have been left unlocked with the keys located in or near the vehicle. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has noted that almost 90 per cent of all vehicles thefts involve the use of vehicles keys. MPI advises don’t make it easy to steal your car. Don’t leave keys in your car. Always remember to lock your vehicle; park your vehicle in a well-lit area; avoid hang ing your keys by the door and put the keys in a safer, out of sight place. The Spruce Plains RCMP are requesting prop erty owners remove keys from vehicles, lock up valuables and report suspicious activity in your area.

In the last few weeks we had two complaints of persons passing counterfeit bills in Minnedosa and Neepawa. In both cases, $50 US dollar bills were passed. It is common for persons to purchase gift cards with their counterfeit currency. In both instances, suspects were identified, charges are pending.

History of the Kerr Building

The Kerr Building is named after John Kerr, a successful local merchant, who along with Adney Gra ham, opened up a business on the premise. The store once held three floors of

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dry goods, clothing and groceries. In the 1930s the top floor was converted to apartments.

The founder’s grandson operated the store until 1982. In the intervening years since 1982, the Kerr Block has been home to the Royal Bank, a florist shop, a boxing gymnasium and many other enterprises The main floor has not been occupied for several years.

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Terry Fox Run results

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

This year’s Terry Fox Run in Neepawa was a huge success. The run took place on Sunday, Sept. 18, along with many other fundrais ers across the country.

“We had more than 115 participants and over $10,000 raised, both sig nificantly above average in the past,” shared Dr. Kelly Krzyzaniak, organizer of the Neepawa event. “[I] was very happy with the results and encouraged go ing forward.”

The Terry Fox Run is an annual event held throughout Canada to raise

The 2022 Terry Fox Run in Neepawa.

money for cancer research.

Terry Fox started the trad ition with his Marathon of Hope in 1980, after he lost one of his legs to cancer. Fox planned to run from the Atlantic coast to the

Pacific, but only made it as far as Ontario before he lost his battle to the disease. Since then, Canadians have raised more than $850 mil lion in his name for cancer research.

Neepawa Table Tennis Group raises funds for fire victims

The Neepawa Table Tennis Group held their “Saturday Smash Game for a Cause” fundraiser game on Sept. 17. Held at the Neepawa Junior Rifle Club (located on Fourth Ave. in Neepawa), a total of $406 was raised for those affected by the recent fire on Mill Street. This is after expenses were considered, which means that full amount has been received by the fire victims.

Perspectives

By Chad Carpenter

All about labels

There is a sweeping change across the world. In general, there is a shift to what some might call ‘the right.” In Alberta, it looks like Danielle Smith will become premier of Alberta and that is definitely what you might easily call a shift further right. The recent election of Pierre Poillievre as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is widely regarded as a shift to the right. Pierre crushed his opposition and the other parties, and Canada’s media are still wondering what happened. The Quebec election results gave the CAQ a huge win and that group is pretty hard line in op position to traditional liberal or left wing views.

All that said, I don’t particularly like the term left or right. I would prefer that we view parties as correct or in correct. The three political movements mentioned above are riding popular votes totals as they have picked paths that resonate with majority of voters in their particular constituency. I would call that the correct direction, rather than left or right.

If I were the federal Liberal party, I would be quite concerned that Justin Trudeau’s 2015 boast about “sunny days– sunny ways,” has been pretty much a disaster. Trudeau’s ability to screw things up spans a much wider range of topics than most politicians.

Remember when Trudeau loaded up his cabinet with women, some very competent people? He said, “It’s 2015”. Too bad he turfed two of the best women and they exited calling Trudeau a liar as they went out the door. He tried to help the environment, but ruined Alberta and other resource based provinces in the process. He pretty much screwed up the battle against COVID-19. In the pandemic aftermath, he maintained

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spotty mask and vaccine mandates long after science showed them no longer ne cessary. The Arrive Canada app, now abolished, never was any use. I would call that incorrect, not left or right.

On the international scene, Canada is being swept up in another “cor rect” movement. The protests in Iran, sparked by the death of a woman ac cused of not wearing her head covering

wanted to buy cheaper machinery from US manufacturers. While positions on trade and tariffs wandered all over the map for decades, it was the Conserva tives under Prime Minister Brian Mul roney that brought in the much fairer GST and the US/Canada Free Trade Agreement and opposition came from the Liberals. Opposition to the FTA and GST, along with a few other issues,

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Thanksgiving...

Athankful heart and mind are constant goals of mine. As many of you know, and some of you have deduced, I am a person of faith, a Christ follower– far from perfect– simply well started on a journey! Thankfulness is a huge part of my belief system, as it is for many faiths. Once ‘we’ grasp the power of thankfulness - of being thankful, it becomes a lifeline. Many of us begin and end our day reviewing the people and situations, and sometimes things, for which we are grateful. My list has some constants, some rare occur rences and some hoped fors.

A constant thanksgiving is for water; safe water to drink, an abundance of water for dishes and laundry and personal cleanliness. There was a time when we pumped water from the well, yes, the well that also provided water for the livestock, heated that water on the stove for all hot water needs and then carried that water back outside. In my lifetime, I remember the weekly bath in the galvanised tub. Washing dishes in less than pristine water because of the scarcity of the gift. Carrying two five-gallon pails of sloshing, slopping water out to the livestock. Melting snow for the best water to wash hair and clothing. And I recall very clearly, the ordeal of laundry day. It was a day of celebration when our home installed running water, a wringer washer in the basement, and a drainage system. How much easier that made life for my mother. Now, I casually toss a load in the machine, press some buttons and walk away. A constant thanksgiving for water. Extrapolate that into the thanksgiving for clean heat!

correctly, are turning Iran upside down. The sympathetic protest in Toronto was said to be attended by 50,000 people. I would say that is a correct direction, not left or right politics.

This whole left or right thing is a big problem, as the labelling become political catch phrases soon become a club to beat your opponents. If a per son studies Canadian political history, the founding party, the Conservative Party lead by John A. McDonald, ran on a protectionist policy with eastern Canadian industries being protected from their US competition by high tariffs. The Liberal Party stood for free, or freer, trade. That was more popular with western farmers, as they

defeated the Mulroney government. But, in hindsight, the FTA and GST are better policies than the previous arrangements.

The point is that political positions and the accompanying labels that get attached may or may not be correct. Left wing or right wing may or may not be correct. Correct is correct, and that can only be determined by a certain moral compass, much thought, discussion and much debate and may only become totally clear by looking at history.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the Banner & Press staff.

A thanksgiving for rare occurrences; that longed for phone call or visit, restored health for a loved one, energy and a good night’s sleep! Those last two are often synonymous! Perhaps I overestimate the value of a good night’s sleep. My sister, the younger, and I have contemplated our changing views of sleep deprivation as a means of torture! If I thought mid life insomnia was bad, in retrospect, it was an inconvenience! I would have to classify my observance of natural beauty as a rare occurrence, not because I use it so rarely, but because there is so very much beauty all around me that I miss. On my walk this week, the changing colours and the crunch of leaves beneath my feet drew me to a halt. Noting the drying fruit still hanging on the branches, the acorns, and the geese on the lagoon, thankfullness filled me– how many moments have I missed…

Ah, the hoped fors… We are asked to offer all our prayers and petitions with thanksgiving. And so I am thankful for hope. Thankful for this created world, hoping for sustainability and thoughtful care of resour ces– resources from people to fuels and everything in between, Thankful for my families– families of birth, families of choice, and families of faith, hoping for health and well being for every member. Thankful for each breath I draw, hoping for the ability to continue to breathe, and to learn and bless with each one of them.

Give thanks with a grateful heart.

“ This whole left or right thing is a big problem, as the labelling become political catch phrases soon become a club to beat your opponents.

Twelve MVLs - Part 6

never forget my first day of Grade 12. As I entered my homeroom for that year, one of my class mates called out: “Guess what, Neil. Two hundred school days! That’s all we have left!” I don’t know how he found that out, but I do know that he was right.

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That standard was set by Alberta’s Department of Education. Snow days (days when the busses couldn’t run because of a snowstorm) counted as instruction days; as long as the school was open and classes could be held. Closures for Teachers’ Convention, Professional Development days or holi days were not counted as instruction days. So we ac tually wound up with about 185 instruction days out of the required 200.

As a “farm boy,” I was entitled to 10 instruction days (two weeks) harvest leave. But I had to keep up with my class work or I’d be catching up when I got back. I usually chose to catch up when I got back, as did most of the farm boys who were

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in my class.

But in our Grade 12 year, we had to deal with a loss of instructional days that put our entire first semester in jeopardy. Our school division’s teachers went on strike four weeks before we were scheduled to write our Grade 12 Department of Education final exams. We were back in class two weeks before exams were written, but we knew we had a lot of work ahead of us to make sure we were ready to take those exams.

Our teachers did every thing they could to help us-and they helped a lot. But it was the help of two good friends that made the dif ference for me. They taught me the sixth of 12 Most Valuable Lessons I learned during my years in public

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

school-”When you choose your friends, choose quality over quantity.”

My two friends were as different as night and day. One understood concepts I couldn’t fully grasp and helped me master them. I in turn helped him in areas where he was weak. Our second friend was strug gling with everything in every course he was taking. We patiently coached him through the material and he was able to pass most of his finals. While helping him, we learned even more. It was a win-win situation for all of us.

Good friendships must be allowed to evolve over time. The two friendships I found so valuable in Grade 12 ac tually began in Grade 10. By the time we reached Grade

12, the respect and admira tion we had for each other was so well established that we could coach each other through our exam prepara tions without losing any of that admiration and respect. And when we got our final grades, we could take pride in what we had achieved by working together and help ing each other.

That lesson has served me well in the years since I graduated from high school. I don’t make friends easily. I am always suspicious of people who tell me they want to be my friend. I prefer to let friendships develop at their own pace. The ones I described above happened that way; and I will always treasure the impact they had on my life.

We went our separate ways after graduation. But memories of the friendship I had with those two class mates are as vivid today as they have ever been. And I hope that I can follow their example and be as good a friend to others as they were to me.

Addy Oberlin is taking some holidays for the next few weeks, so she will be taking a break from writing her Observation articles for the time being.

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Gladstone’s Glory Years: The Berton Group of 1910

This photo was featured in chapter 10 of the Gladstone’s Glory Years booklet series that was made by the Gladstone Age Press. The photo pictures members of the Berton Group from 1910. Unfortunately, no additional information regarding the group and what it did was included or able to be found.

The individuals pictured here are, from left to right, standing: Geo. Aldritt, Rev. Rottman, Gordon Lilly, Dr. Pollon, Mrs. J. Walker, Bert Shackleford, Harold Lobb, Fred Perkes and W. Kay. Seated: Mrs. Earl Sly, Mrs. Wesley Lobb, Mrs. Dobson and Hattie McLean. In front: Ted Perkes, Mrs. Bert Shcakleford, Mabel Shackleford and D. Cathcart.

out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale

Pumpkin season

The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air and we are on the eve of Thanksgiving. It’s time for fall desserts, which means sweets with pumpkin pie spice.

The Indigenous Peoples, in what is now Canada, lived here for thousands of years before the Europeans arrival. Their customs and celebrations reflected the various seasons. They honoured the fall harvest and held celebrations of thanksgiving to the Great Spirit for the crops and game that they had harvested. Their fall celebration included feasting, prayers of thanks, prayers for survival in the coming winter, dancing, and games.

The first European Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1578, by English explorer Martin Frobisher. Frobisher and his crew were searching for the Northwest Passage. The long journey had been plagued with many difficulties including freak storms which scattered the boats and the loss of one of his fifteen boats. When Frobisher and the other boats were reunited on the shores of what is now, Newfoundland, they held a service of communion and thanksgiving for their safe arrival. There was no turkey with trimmings, but a humble meal of ship’s rations of salt beef, biscuits and mushy peas. This is now accepted as the first “Canadian” Thanksgiving, forty-three years before the first “American” Thanksgiving.

In the 1860s, Protestant ministers in Canada asked the colonial government to create an official holiday to give thanks for the fall harvest and thanks for their ties to their British national identity. In 1879, it became a national holiday. On January 31, 1957, the second Monday in October was permanently declared the official date. As you gather with family and friends, may your hearts be filled with love and grateful thanks for all our Blessings.

The two recipes today call for pumpkin pie spice. Should you not have pumpkin pie spice you can make a substitute of 1 tsp. cinnamon, 3/4 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp. allspice and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg.

Eat cake instead of pie! This dessert has all of the flavors of pumpkin pie and is fast to put together!

Pumpkin pie dessert

1 796 mL can of pumpkin (not pie filling)

1 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. molasses

4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 354 mL can of evaporated milk

4 eggs lightly beaten

1 box yellow cake mix

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

2/3 cup melted butter3 cups flour

1/2 cup white sugar

Spray a 9” X 13” baking pan with cooking spray. Mix pumpkin, sugar, molasses and spice together in a large bowl. Add beaten eggs and evaporated milk and stir well. Pour pumpkin mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pumpkin mixture. Sprinkle the nuts and then the butter over the cake mix. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. This is great severed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream or dollop of whipped cream.

Pumpkin scones

1 Tbsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup cold butter

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 Tbsp. molasses

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

Gaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 to 3 tsp. milk or cream

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

In a bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spice. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Create a well in center. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, molasses, eggs, and milk together. Pour pumpkin mixture into the well and gently mix until a dough forms. Do not overmix! Divide dough in half and dump out on a flour-coated surface. Knead a couple of times if needed, and form each half into a 6-7 inch circle. Using a knife slice each circle into 6 wedges. Place the wedges onto a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20 to 22 minutes, or until they’re golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Make the glaze. Beat the powdered sugar, cream, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice together until smooth. Drizzle over warm or room temperature scones.

The mind reading fallacy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy gives us a principle called “mind reading”. What this says, is that people tend to assume that we know what other people are thinking.

How many times have you said, “I know that person X is thinking bad things about me”. This principle translates well to working with couples. In relationships we assume that we know what our part ner is thinking. We tend to neglect telling our partners we love them because we tell ourselves, “They know that I love them”. Well, yes, the commitment made to your relationship was made in life long love, but it doesn’t mean that your partner doesn’t want to be told that you love them. When you are communicat ing with your partner you are sending them a message in the form of words, but it’s left to them to interpret what you mean by those words. It’s left to them to determine the underlying emotion and message behind those words and that is not an easy thing for everyone to do. Often, we assume that our partner

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knows what we mean when we tell them something be cause “they should know me”. Sure, your partner knows you in a general way, especially if you have been together for awhile, but we cannot assume that they know EXACTLY what we are thinking. There fore, it’s so important to be as clear as possible when we are communicating, to leave less to interpretation.

Today, I encourage you to start telling your partner that you love them every time you feel it. Sure, it’s kind of cheesy, but love IS cheesy and that’s what makes it so great. Say ing these three simple words throughout your day and throughout the life of the rela tionship will help to keep that cheesy flair alive. Next time you tell your partner a story about your day, practice being more detailed by including your emotions, how you felt

during the day. This will add some extra emotional depth to a more mundane conversation and help to increase emotional intimacy in your relationship. Is emotional intimacy that important? Absolutely! Stud ies show repeatedly that one of the predicting factors for a relationship breakdown is decreased emotional intimacy. Emotional intimacy is also one of the most natural things to start building in a relationship, after all, it was emotional in timacy with our partner that helped us to fall in love and to maintain that love in the first place. Let’s strive for those Hallmark movie, W-channel, super cheesy romance books, sort of moments. Life is so very short and life was meant for love.

Delsie Martin (BA, BSW RSW, MSW candidate) is a masters of social work student with the University of Calgary.

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‘What can we do to bring in more physicians?’

Neepawa officials attend Rural Health Summit in Portage

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A recent health summit in Portage la Prairie hoped to spotlight the issues that all rural and northern communities in Manitoba are dealing with when it comes to attracting more physicians. Even more importantly, the summit hoped to perhaps come up with an actual solution or two to the problem.

Over 100 participants attended the event, held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, and organized by Doctors Manitoba and the Mani toba Chambers of Com merce. It included health care leaders and municipal officials from across the province. Neepawa was represented there as well, in the form of mayor Blake McCutcheon and council lor Murray Parrott. Upon returning from Portage, Parrott sat down with the Banner & Press and dis cussed the importance of the day and the valuable information it provided.

“I was sitting in a room with around 100 of the smartest people in Mani toba. We had the CEO from Shared Health, Adam Top, Brian Schoonbaert of Prai rie Mountain Health, three directors from [Association of Manitoba Municipal ities]. There were council lors, there were doctors from all over Manitoba. Rural Manitoba, northern Mani toba were well represented,” stated Parrott. “And the big thing was that everyone was on task with what can we do to bring in more physicians and retain them, without undermining the import ance of all the other staff required to run the health system.”

Parrott said that the day provided a lot of valuable information on the chal lenges many other com munities are facing and how they have worked to address them. He added that Neepawa is doing well

with its efforts attracting doctors, there is still more we can learn.

“We are in an excel lent position. We have a residency program and as soon as they arrive, they have a place to live, with residences in the [Beautiful Plains Community Medical Clinic] and we have com munity members who are introducing to the commun ity, showing them what our community has to offer and what it can be for them,” noted Parrott. “Even with all that, there is still more we can learn. There are so many communities that are offering houses. That is a huge asset and that’s just one example of what is going on elsewhere. We can learn from these other commun ities and perhaps adapt our plans. That’s what the day was about, hearing about the challenges that are out there and how they faced those challenges. Because, they are common challenges.”

As for what comes of the summit on a larger level, further consultations are planned over the next few weeks with additional med ical and economic develop ment professionals. A final report with recommenda tions to recruit and retain more physicians should be available by the end of Oc tober. It will be shared with the provincial government for consideration and then made available for public review.

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Cattle Market Report

Oct. 4, 2022

Steers

3-400 lbs. $3.15 to 3.40

lbs. $3.05 to 3.38

lbs. $2.65 to 2.81

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lbs. $2.40 to 2.56

lbs. $2.20 to 2.33

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$1.20 to 1.35

Rural Outlook

Neepawa Elks donate to local family affected by fire

Neepawa Elks Treasurer, Norma Reid (third from right), presented a $500 cheque to Ritchel Quezon (second from right) and her daughter Azaleah Quezon (far right) recently. Their home was destroyed by fire on Sept. 9 in Neepawa. This money comes from The Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children which is a National Charity of the Elks based in Regina, Sask. to assist children up to 19 years of age. Also pictured, from left to right; Back row: Jim Schmall, exalted ruler, Neepawa Elks #398; Gerald Buchanan, secretary; Bernice Nelson, sick and visiting and projects; Joan Kitson, membership. Front Row: Archie Smith, past exalted ruler.

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Heifers

3-400 lbs. $2.45 to 2.90

lbs. $2.40 to 2.70

lbs. $2.30 to 2.45

lbs. $2.15 to 2.26

lbs. $2.05 to 2.23

lbs. $1.87 to 2.19

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1992: Five generations of the Miller (Martin) family

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, October 8, 1912

T. K. Johnstone and Bert Rutledge returned from Winnipeg on Friday in a fine new 1913 model 32h.p. Hupmobile, which has been added to the garage on Hamilton Street and may any day be acquired by anybody who takes a fancy to it.

100 years ago, Friday, October 6, 1922

Franklin: Franklin is to lose yet another of its buildings; Mr. Csversko having purchased the building, formerly used as a workshop by Mr. Blatch, with the intention of moving it out to his farm at some future date.

Kelwood: O.D. Poole desires to express appreciation of the heroic and successful work of neighbours in saving his barn from destruction by fire.

90 years ago, Friday, October 7, 1932

McCreary: The flour mill belonging to Mr. Wm. Berry, of Sifton, was set afire about 4:00 a.m. last Sunday. Fortunately, the blaze was discovered before any great damage was done. Mr. Berry visited McCreary in the spring and thought of locating here, but did not do so.

C. T. Pedlar has purchased the property on which stands the rest room, Miss Phipp’s millinery shop and the old Press building, and as soon as convenient, he will tear down the present structures and erect thereon an up-to-date filling station embodying all the latest features of the best city establishments. They will include car washing, pressure greasing, polishing, etc. A rest room will be an added feature, as well as the latest facilities for handling gasoline, oils and greases.

80 years ago, Thursday, October 6, 1942

Jack Hunter, twenty yearold son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter of Neepawa, was awarded the Military Medal for bravery on the

field.

Jack was one of the first to land on the shore at Dieppe, and under heavy fire from all sides, exposed himself while cutting a hole through the heavy enemy wire. When the hole was out, Jack hauled his mortar onto the beach and laid down a smoke screen while his platoon went through and over the sea wall.

70 years ago, Thursday, October 9, 1952

William G. Pollock, well known resident of Neepawa, who served as mayor of the town for 17 years, observed his 92nd birthday yesterday, Oct. 8…

Mr. Pollock was born in County Lambton, Ont., 25 miles from Sarnia on Oct. 8, 1860.

Mr. Pollock has taken an active part in municipal affairs. While a resident of Langford, he was Reeve of the R. M. of Langford for a term of four years and a councillor of that Municipality for a term of four years and a councillor of that Municipality for five years.

During his residence in Neepawa, he operated an implement and automobile business here and later had a hardware store. He was the builder of the Rutledge Garage building here.

60 years ago, Friday, October 5, 1962

The proposed Neepawa chapter of Sweet Adelines Inc. met in the basement of the auditorium of the United Church Christian Education Building on Wednesday evening, Oct. 3…

Twelve members signed the application for a Charter.

50 years ago, Thursday, October 5, 1972

Rotarians will welcome Jack S. McMahon, the governor of this Rotary district, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, when he pays an official visit to Neepawa.

40 years ago, Thursday, October 7, 1982

A letter sent by the Association suggested Hallowe’en be changed from Sunday, to Saturday, Oct. 30 out of respect for

Sunday…

[Fr. Art Seaman] said that, while Saturday is a more appropriate day for tricks, Hallowe’en was originally a Catholic celebration, “All Hallowed Souls Day,” where the souls of the dead were prayed for in earlier times. He could hardly oppose this holiday regardless of the day it fell on, he said.

Note: The statement here by Fr. Seaman is technically true. However, Halloween’s origins do not start with any Christian faith. There were many pre-Christian holidays in history that later got appropriated by Christian faiths, such as the Catholic church.

Pagan traditions pre-date Christianity, and as Christianity began to spread, and attempted to spread to areas already populated by those of Pagan belief, Christian faiths found the existing traditions “difficult to overcome”. (Pagan traditions were not kindly looked upon by Christian religions.)

As such, the newer faith often absorbed or appropriated these holidays to make it easier to convert people in those areas.

The Holiday actually takes a lot from the annual Celtic Pagan festival known as Samhain (“SAH-wane”), and was appropriated by the early Catholic Church specifically. Even after the Romans conquered the Ancient Celts’ realm, they continued to survive and thrive in areas such as Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland and Wales. They still celebrated Samhain, which reflected their way of looking at the world– a division between light and dark (positive, lucky, fruitful values vs negative, threatening and destructive values).

For full context, the Celtic year began at sundown at the end of the Autumn harvest, continuing through the darkness of winter and the early spring into the summer growing season. The year concluding with the harvest. Samhain took place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 and was marked as a moment when the spiritual world became visible to humans, with the gods taking amusement in playing tricks on mortals and the spirits of the dead mingling with the living. Celts would gather all their harvests by Samhain so it would not be damaged by evil or mischievous spirits who well could return for the first evening of the dark half of the year. Offerings from some of the harvested food would also be provided to placate the spirits.

Halloween is what resulted

These folks gathered for a photo, capturing five generations of their family, in 1992. Pictured are: Tracy Miller (Martin) of Surrey, B.C.; her great grandmother, Catherine Jones of Brandon (99 years old); her grandmother, Helen Anderson of Melita; her mother, Eleanor Taylor of Winnipeg; and Tracy’s sons, Eric and Bryan (seven months old).

from the Catholic absorption of Samhain, with the church naming Nov. 1 as “All Hallow’s Day” (or “All Saints Day”), and Oct. 31 as “All Hallows Eve” (“Hallowe’en” for short) and Christians turning the original supernatual symbolisms and rituals of Samhain– such as pumpkin carving– into spooky fun.

30 years ago, Tuesday, October 6, 1992

Langruth: Rena Arksey, Jessie Yungkurt and May Tkatchyk attended the retirement party for Gwen Parker, secretary of Mani toba Women’s Institute for 26 years.

Langruth: Sept. 27, Rena

Arksey, Alice Strong and Freda Emberly attended the 50th anniversary of Les and Marg Irvin of Westbourne.

20 years ago, Monday, October 7, 2002

Construction has started on Cargill AgHorizons $1.5

million full-service crop input facility in Carberry.

In addition to Cargill’s existing products and ser vices, the new facility will carry a variety of seed and crop protection products, along with a full line of cus tom application equipment.

NOTICE OF HEARING OF THE BOARD OF REFERENCE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA

THE PARK WEST SCHOOL DIVISION and

THE ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

As required by Section 9 of The Public Schools Act (RSM 1987, c.P250), notice is hereby given that a public hearing of The Board of Reference, appointed as provided under Section 8 of The Public Schools Act, will be held as scheduled herein to hear any person or any person on his/her behalf in the matter of a request referred to The Board of Reference in accordance with Section 5 of The Public Schools Act

The hearing will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. to hear the request of Richard and Frances Walker and Laurence and Kristina Walker to transfer 160 acres located in the Southeast Quarter Section 35, Township 15, Range 21 West from The Park West School Division to The Rolling River School Division. Further information with respect to the virtual hearing, including how to join the virtual hearing, may be obtained through the office of the undersigned between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, September 29th, 2022.

Mikaela Brooks Secretary

of Reference

Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning

- 1181 Portage Avenue

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BANNER & PRESS ARCHIVES

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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The event was open to the public but held the day before was so the schools could be involved in the event as much as possible as it provided a great learning opportunity. After the small presentation the previ ous year, Myles Cathcart, NMS Grade 7 teacher, approached ArtsForward about creating a full day of cultural activities for the Grade 7’s to participate in. This year, the event con sisted of two Pow Wow pres entations, five new learning stations and 14 presenters from Ebb & Flow First Nation, Sandy Bay First

Nation and Tataskweyak Cree Nation. The stations included bannock making, beading, drums, regalia/ dancing, and story telling from an elder at the teepee.

Sisley said, “I applied for several grants to ensure we could have a full day experi ence for the entire com munity. Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, Building Sustainable Com munities, the Town of Nee pawa, Neepawa-Gladstone Coop, Salvation Army Nee pawa, Frozen Fire Studios, along with ArtsForwards, as well as many students from Beautiful Plains School Div ision are all to be thanked for making this day possible!”

Local Indigenous artist, Meaghan Peters, worked on a live art piece for the students to partake in by adding their own orange handprints.

Elder Stanley Mousseau, from Ebb & Flow First Nation, does storytelling for Grade 7 NMS students.

PHOTOS BY DESTINY MAKI

Above: Champion Pow Wow dancers.

From left: Joseph Levasseur (Ebb & Flow First Nation), Sam Jackson (Sioux Valley Dakota First Nation), Mikey Mentuck (Waywayseecappo First Nation)

Freshly made bannock for the students and public to taste.

Sam Jackson of Sioux Valley Dakota First Nations dances with NMS and NACI students.

Indigenious artists, Raylene Roulette and Julie Racette, were helping Shania Roulette teach NMS Grade 7 students how to bead a small item at the beading station.

Joseph Levasseur of Ebb & Flow First Nation dances in full tradtional regailia.

Making an impact in the communities where we work & play

HyLife Fun Days began as a weekend event for HyLife employees to come together, unwind, and celebrate our time with each other. After a few years, our communities and business partners became involved. Together, we’ve been able to raise nearly $1.6 million for local charities. Since the first event in 2011, we’ve grown. Our fully integrated operations have seen HyLife impact numerous communities where our employees live and play. To involve everyone, HyLife Fun Days has grown too. In 2022 we extended the opportunity to be a part of this special event to even more of our employees, communities, and partners. We’re happy to share the spirit of empowerment, volunteerism, and togetherness with you all.

Each 2022 charity received a $40,000 donation! Learn more about what they do, and see their reactions here:

“We are just blown away. $40,000 for us to do so many good things in our community, we are so blessed and so excited to see where this is going to lead us. We’ve got a couple of projects that we know that this is going to help them flourish. This is also great seed money to start something even bigger. We are super excited and so grateful for HyLife.”

Thank you to everyone for your generous support

‘They’re beacons of light’

Local art exhibit

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Stories of resilience, re building and of ‘becoming’, after hardship. This is the focus of ‘Rise’, the new exhibit making its home at ArtsForward, in Neepawa, for the month of October. Created by local artist Katy Martin, the show highlights and shares the personal stories of six individuals from the community. Each person featured had their name put forward via nomination and then was selected by Martin.

“We all have to weather our own storms and every once in a while you meet someone who not only sur vived theirs, but learned to dance in its unapologetic winds.” said Martin at the gala opening on Oct. 1. “Yet, when the wreckage cleared, they learned, they grew, they rebuilt, they were different. They somehow shone brighter. I am in awe of their strength, their stories and of their ability to turn their tragedies into something more, into onepart tears, two-parts gold.”

She added, “This show is about them and it’s about you. When you look at their portraits and read their stories, I hope they inspire you as much as they’ve inspired me. These people–they really are beacons of light in our town.”

Martin has painted ever since she was little, going on later in life to pursue a Fine Arts degree in Ontario. She then became the art teacher at Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute.

“I’ve always loved the arts and had an interest

in them,” said Martin. “Truthfully, I originally thought I wanted to be a doctor, but I changed my mind about that right in high school.”

Collaborative effort Martin’s painting process usually starts when an idea comes to her, or from a fig ure drawing that she uses as reference in addition to taking her own reference photos. However, for Rise, this process was a bit differ ent. Martin worked directly from portrait photos taken

of each of the six individ uals chosen to be featured. Referencing those, Martin made acrylic under-paint ings with oils on top.

These photos were pro vided by Jonna Mitton, who collaborated with Martin for the show. Mitton, a good friend of Martin’s, has been a photographer in Minnedosa for the past five to six years.

“I’d taken photos here and there, previously. But only started being more of a hobbyist when I had kids – even using old film

cameras,” said Mitton. “Then, when I’d moved to Minnedosa, I got into it as more than just a hobby.”

Mitton added, “Katy and I have worked on a couple projects before, on a personal level, so I was flattered when she asked me to provide headshots for Rise. But when she told me what the exhibit was about, I told her, ‘I have to do more than just headshots for this!’”

Mitton’s portrait photos accompany the paintings Martin made, taking their

place just above the stories for each featured individ ual.

Additionally, her own solo work is also featured at the gallery for the duration of Rise. Mitton specializes in photographing weddings and other similar events, but has also recently been exploring landscapes.

Tragedy to gold

Something that viewers of Rise are likely to notice is

the appearance of gold tree branches in each piece. This is a concept returning, albeit in a slightly different form, from a different art series Martin has done.

“After I lost my son, Beau, I did a show titled ‘Kintsu kuroi’,” Martin explained.

“The paintings involved large, abstract washes of colour with veins of gold throughout them.”

For those unaware, Kin tsukuroi (also known as Kintsugi) is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold – a metaphor for embracing flaws, imperfec tions and for healing.

“My hope with those paintings was that anyone who felt broken could look at those works and see the beauty and strength in repair,” Martin enthused.

“This show connects with that one. Gold branches – veins in their own right – accompanying people who have walked through fire and risen from the ashes, stronger, brighter and more colourful than before. People who turned their personal struggle or tragedy into gold, be it through raising awareness, creating something, helping others or just carrying on in their own way.”

Both Mitton and Martin hope that all who visit will enjoy the exhibit and be in spired by the stories shared.

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN, ART BY KATY MARTIN

Pictured above: Jonna Mitton (left) and Katy Martin (right) worked together to create the ‘Rise’ exhibit, which features six area community members. Right: A portrait of Aimee, one of the people featured in the show at ArtsForward. Her story and all the rest can be read at the gallery during its business hours.

Western Division

Game results

Friday, Sept. 30

Neepawa

First

ASST:

ASST

ASST:

Third

Sunday, Oct. 2

OCN 3-2 OT Neepawa

First Period

03:35 OCN M. Langdon (2)

ASST: S. Zagari (4), A. Bernauer (3)

14:08 NPA D. Birch (3)

ASST: B. Kohlman (1), K. Reynolds (2)

Second Period

No scoring Third Period

08:52 OCN S. Hamming (2)

ASST: S. Zagari (5), M. Landon (2)

13:25 NPA C. Gudnason (1)

ASST: Unassisted

Overtime

04:07 OCN R. Zimmerman (9)

ASST: A. Bernauer (4)

Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP

OCN 1 0 1 1 3 0/7

NPA 1 0 1 0 2 0/3

Goaltenders

OCN C. Hamm (W) - 12/14 saves

NPA M. Lobreau (OTL) - 35/38 saves

Attendance: 326 - Yellowhead Centre

Club 55 Bowling

High Single & Triple: Carole LeBoutillier 200 & 582. Men’s High Single & Triple: Len Pritchard 223 & 612. Other Scores to Note: Judy Gabler 172; Melvin Oswald 168, 152; Len Pritchard 216, 173; Janice Absteiter 167; Calvin Goetz 155; Vivian Oswald 177, 172, 178; Carole LeBou tillier 188, 194; Frank Porada 171, 156; Eleanor Scott 152; Darrell Gabler 157, 177, 161. September Bowlers of the Month: Vivian Oswald & Darrell Gabler.

Blizzard blankets Titans

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa’s penalty kill was put to the test over the weekend in a three game home stand against the OCN Blizzard. Unfortu nately, it was not able to withstand the relentless onslaught they encoun tered, ultimately resulting in the Titans dropping two of three. After collecting a 3-2 shootout victory on Friday, Sept. 30, the Titans were bested 4-1 on Satur day, followed by a 3-2 loss in overtime on Sunday, to close out the weekend.

In the first two games, the OCN Blizzard went 2-for-3 and 3-for-6 with the man advantage. For the final game, Neepawa did not sur render a single goal while on the penalty kill. While that might sound like a positive step forward, the downside was that the team was still called for seven penalties on the night.

After Sunday night’s game, Titans assistant coach Zak Hicks said penalties were definitely a factor in how the weekend played out.

“We wanted to focus on our penalty kill after giving up so many in the first two games. We have to clean up the discipline part. When you are in the [penalty] box all night, it makes it difficult to establish your own tempo of play,” stated Hicks. “It will give us some confidence moving forward that we didn’t surrender any goals [on Sunday night], but we’ll need to increase our discipline and not take those penalties to begin with.”

Another huge factor in OCN taking two of the three games, was their style of play; a smothering structure which provided the Titans with no time to think while possessing the puck. Hicks said that type of smart, aggressive style can wear

on you over the course of three games.

“The heavy fore-check and the heavy pressure the whole time just ran us down and we couldn’t generate the chances we’d like to have,” Hicks explained. “In division games are going to be tight this season. It looks as though there isn’t a single bad team here [in the MJHL’s Western Division].

As the season wears on, things will kind of open up a bit more, I’m sure.”

Random notes: For the third straight week, the Neepawa Titans have gone 1-1-1 on the schedule, making their overall record 3-3-3. OCN forward, Riley Zimmerman, scored his league leading ninth goal of the season in overtime on Sunday night. The 20-yearold leads the league in points with 13. With a pair

OCN defenceman Josh Tidgwell advances on Titans forward Josh Romanyk, during a game on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Yellowhead Centre. Neepawa would win on this evening, 3-2 in a shootout.

of goals this past weekend, Neepawa’s Dillon Birch, now has three points in just seven games. That already matches his total points for his rookie season in 2021-22,

over the course of 21 games.

Next game: Friday, Oct. 7 versus the Portage Terriers at the Yellowhead Centre.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

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

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

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

Neepawa Banner & Press offers full research and re-print services from our archives that go back to 1896. Additional copies of papers, $2 each depending on availability. Re-print of a page from past copies, $2 per page. Archival re search, $25 per hour with a $10 minimum. Individual photos on photo paper $5 depending if we have a suitable original in our digital, print or photo archives. Ken Waddell, publisher

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For Rent

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

FOR RENT Small two bed room house in Eden, Mani toba. Available for viewing immediately. Move in Nov ember 1st. Rent $700.00 per month plus $350.00 damage deposit. Call 204-841-1856.

For rent: Available Sept 1. Age 50+, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all ap pliances, washer and dryer, storage, snow removal, yard care and parking for 2 vehicles. No smoking, no pets. 220 Mountain Ave, Neepawa. $1,200 per month. Call 476-0678

Help Wanted

Wanted Baker for Filipino Bakery (full time position) Call: 431-338-0379 or 204951-5415

We are looking for 9 experi enced (2-3yrs.), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 9 applicants from February 1 to November 15, 2023. Must be able to work full time, including even ings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/wrap ping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc.

Positions are physically de manding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty, wet /damp. $14-18 /hr for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

May Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Newton) Shippam

January 6, 1926 - September 24, 2022

Betty passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years at the Manor Village Signature Park, Calgary AB.

Betty was born in Neepawa, MB. Following school, she worked for the Manitoba Telephone System as a switchboard operator in Swan River and Roblin.

In 1949, she married George Raymond Beckstead and moved to Winnipeg where they had twin boys. Betty went back to work as a receptionist for Manitoba Motor Vehicle Branchup until her retirement in 1988. In December of 1990, Betty married Stanley Foster Shippam and enjoyed 22 years together filled with much love, travelling and golf. After Stan passed, she moved to Calgary, taking up residence at Manor Village. Betty had a warm smile, quick wit and infectious laugh. She loved to talk about her favourite sports: hockey, baseball and curling. If you had the privilege of spending time with Betty, you could feel her warmth and love just by being in her presence.

She was predeceased by her husbands Ray Beckstead (1979) and Stanley Shippam (2012), her parents, Arthur and Ella, brother Robert and sisters Ivadel and Grace. Remaining to forever cherish her memory are her brothers Alf and Russ (Eileen). She will be deeply missed by her sons Desmond (Johanne) and Gary (Pat); grandchildren Carl (Kelly), Denise (Chris) Nicholas (Sarah) and Eric; and great-grandchildren Noah, Finley and Mackenzie. She will be missed by the Shippam family who were a big part of her life for many years. Betty was a compassionate and caring person and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Betty was a cherished Mom, Gramma and GreatGramma who spent her time travelling between visiting Desmond in Ottawa and Gary in Calgary and their families. She travelled as often as she could for special visits until her health could no longer allow it.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Manor Village for the exceptional care Betty received. She will be missed by her many friends at the Manor.

Family and friends were invited to a service celebrating her life at White's Funeral Home, 271 Mountain Ave. in Neepawa on Monday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM. Burial followed at the Riverside Cemetery, 1 Smith Drive, Neepawa with a reception following the burial at the Neepawa United-Anglican Shared Ministry, 475 Mountain Avenue, Neepawa. In honour of Betty's full and vibrant life, those who attended were encouraged to wear bright colours.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Betty's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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

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Auctions

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Coming Events

Plumas United Church Fall Supper

Sunday

October 16, 2022

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Adults: $17.00

8-12 yrs. of age: $10.00

7 & Under: FREE Held in the Plumas Community Hall

Polonia Fall Supper

October 16, 2022

4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Polonia Community Hall

Turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, perogies, cabbage rolls, veggies, desserts & more

Adults $20 • Children 6-12 $10 under 6 free

Thank You

We would like to send out a very special thank you to everyone that called, stopped in for a visit, sent flowers, food, gift certificates and text messages during the loss of our mom/wife Jean Toniak. Also a very sincere thank you to the Neepawa Hospital staff and all the doctors that cared for mom during her short stay there. Your care, compassion and professionalism did not go unrecognized.

To Rita Friesen for mom’s service – it was exceptionally beautiful and to White's Funeral Home for looking after mom's arrangements.

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Obituary

Celebration of Life Luncheon for Arnold “Arnie” Merle Suski

Born ~ October 10, 1945

RM of Minto, Manitoba Passed ~ September 26, 2022 Brandon, Manitoba

Arden Community Centre

Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ~ 3:00 p.m

No formal service

Arnie leaves behind his loving wife and best friend Sharon Suski.

His daughter Sherry (Dustin) and their children

Cole (Carla), Cassie (Graham), Nate, Jett and Zoë.

Great grandkids: Axel, Kash and Olivia.

His son Jamie (Lisa) and their children Rixon, Hannah and Abby.

July 10, 1946 – August 11, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear wife/mom/Grandma and Aunt. Jean was born on July 10, 1946 to parents John and Mary Twerdowski at Neepawa, MB. Mom started her schooling in Mountain Road until grade 8, after grade 8 she then went to finish school at Eden, MB. Once she was done school, she moved to Dauphin, MB to start her working career. When she wasn’t working, she would come home to visit with her family. After deciding that Dauphin was not the place she wanted to stay, Mom moved to Neepawa and started work at a local restaurant. Jean continued her education and became a hair dresser. Not long after becoming a hairdresser, she started up her own beauty salon in Neepawa where she served her clients for 35 years. Jean then decided she was going to retire from hair dressing and try something different. She started working at the local bakery in Neepawa and also worked at the Co-op cafeteria as a cook. She loved cooking so that was the perfect place for her to be. People always knew Jeanie for her famous pies. Jean met her husband Eric in Neepawa at a local dance when he was out from Poland visiting his sister Helen. They got married in October 1981, a very short while after meeting each other. Eric and Jean had two children, Monique and Derrick, both reside and work in Neepawa. Jean was very well known for her love of baking and cooking. Having a strong Ukrainian background, all the special dishes were made for all the holidays. Mom was also known for her love of flowers and gardening, and lots of canning from her garden harvest. Jean played a huge role in her grandchildren’s lives, she spent every chance she could with them.

Obituary Obituary

Mom had a heart of gold and was always known for that. Jean was predeceased by her parents, John and Mary and Grandma Annie. Left to mourn is her husband Eric of 41 years, her kids Monique (Blayne) and Derrick (Alicia), grandchildren Cadence, Anistyn, Kinsley, her brother Albert (Judi), sister in law Helen Cox and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family funeral was held at White’s Funeral Chapel in Neepawa on Monday, August 15, 2022 with Rita Friesen officiating. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, MB.

Donations may be made in Jean’s memory to: Neepawa District Palliative Care, Box 1240, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Rest in peace mom, we love and miss you so much. Eric, Derrick, Alicia and family, Monique and Blayne.

Eric, Derrick and Alicia Toniak Monique Toniak and Blayne Wareham

White’s Funeral Home, Neepawa in care of arrangements www.whitesfh.caJean Rose Toniak (nee Twerdowski)

Margaret Alice Isaak

Margaret Isaak died on the morning of Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 92. We will remember her wholehearted Christian faith, her love of family, her work and her home life.

She would pray for each of her children. She would have stories to share about each grandchild. Seeing her great grandchildren just brightened up her day.

Margaret was born in 1930 in Crossfield, AB and grew up on the family farm. She was the daughter of David and Susanna Goerzen and had four sisters and five brothers. On the farm, Margaret got her turn at doing all the jobs as she graduated into them, except jobs like haying because of her asthma. These included milking, tending chickens, gardening and canning. She had smaller hands so got to stand at the sink and clean jars. Marg also helped with the stooking, carrying water for household and garden use, herding cattle along the roads, helping her Dad make rope, fixing ailing harnesses and “helping” Dad in his workshop.

Much of her working life was devoted to nursing. After graduating from Rosthern Junior College in Saskatchewan in 1949, she trained at Calgary General Hospital. Her first jobs were in Bassano, Alberta and Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg. She worked at a Mennonite Central Committee unit in The Pas, Manitoba in 1954 where she met Peter Isaak. They were married in Alberta one year later. She studied for two years at the Canadian Mennonite Bible College. When they moved to Neepawa, Margaret was at home with children. She did a couple of years of casual nursing at the Neepawa Hospital during the time when the children were young. She then did part time nursing from 1969-1974, and increased to full time from 1974-1991. She alternated day shifts and night shifts, so that evenings could be at home with kids.

Mom liked crafts. She had a church group in Neepawa who met for Bible study and made wreaths, dried flower arrangements, tree decorations and decorated silk scarves. She took courses in stained glass and wheat weaving and did some nice work. She loved gardening and giving gardening advice. Between an early understanding of recycling, collecting craft supplies and being ready for some indoor gardening we tried not to push too hard against the large number of milk cartons, Kleenex boxes and pine cones that she did not want to part with.

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Above all, she showed devotion to God. She was a loving wife to Peter for 50 years. They were affiliated with the Mennonite Brethern Church at first and later with the Baptist Church in Neepawa. Their association with the Gideons also served to advance and promote knowledge of God by giving more people access to the Bible. Trips for church meetings would often be combined with visiting relatives and sightseeing. These trips could involve some nights camping in a tent trailer, and other nights appreciating family hospitality and accommodation. In later years Mom sometimes attended the First Presbyterian Church in Winnipeg.

Margaret was predeceased by husband Peter; sisters Susie and Mary; brothers David, Henry and Martin; and great grandson Matthew. She is survived by sisters Katherine and Elsie; and brothers Leonhard and Ernest; her children Earl (Kristin), Bruce (Calla), Amanda, Karl (Lissette), Karen; and grandchildren, Jordan (Clare), Daniel (Gabrielle), Elizabeth (Brandin), Graham (Sophie), Carly (Andrew), Reid (Deanna), Cory (Robin), Donalda and Tyson. She adored her great grandchildren Matthew (d.), Austin, Bryn, Kaden, Aspen and Leighton.

Her children and the rest of the family sincerely thank all of you who support us in so many ways. This summer we especially appreciated the continuing care of Dr. B. Sharkey, the staff at Seven Oaks and Victoria Hospitals, and the staff at St. Norbert and Bethania Mennonite Personal Care Homes. Her body will be buried in the Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa. A graveside ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 4th at 11:30 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at a later date.

A wife of noble character who can find?

She is worth far more than rubies.

Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family

She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed for a Manitoba winter. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Funeral Home, Neepawa in care of arrangements.

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Is currently looking for a full time Cleaner at Ste. Rose School.

This is a full time position, Monday – Friday, 8 hours daily.

Starting October 17, 2022

Further information regarding duties, wage, hours & qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Turtle River School Division Maintenance Supervisor.

Applications close when the position is filled.

All employees of Turtle River School Division must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Applications close on Wednesday October 12, 2022

Please forward all applications complete with 3 references to:

Stephen Oversby

Maintenance Supervisor

Turtle River School Division

Box 309

McCreary, Manitoba

R0J 1B0

Phone: (204) 835-2067 (extension 213)

Email: soversby@trsd.ca

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

FOODS

Meat Cutters/Production Personnel

HyLife is a global leader in food processing. Our mission is to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we need talented people to join our HyLife team as the company continues to grow. HyLife is committed to our employees and we have an exciting new career opportunity in the beautiful town of Neepawa, MB for you to explore!

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world-class product. Our positions range from working on our production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing

• Harvest and package edible offal Process pork carcasses into primal cuts Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value-added specifications for local, national, and international premium markets

• Carry out other tasks related to the processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage

• Sanitation

People who will succeed as members of our team will:

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, stable, long-term work environment

Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect

• Open to working in colder/warmer environments

• Physically Fit

• Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset Current starting wage is $15.75/hour plus a $1.00/hour perfect attendance bonus! Wage scale extends to $23.55 per hour

In addition to HyLife’s benefits, vacation time, and competitive salary our company also offers a $500 dollar employee referral bonus program!

HyLife is here to support you in building an exciting career with our team!

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

We want it to be YOU! Come join our HyLife team. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

Help Wanted

Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Gladstone, MB.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators

Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following positions: School Bus Driver (Temporary)

To start immediately – End date to be determined Glenella, MB. Route #20

Applicants require a current Manitoba Class 2 driver’s license and School Bus Operator’s Endorsement or willing to obtain through a Division provided training course.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Transportation Supervisor.

Applications including 3 references will be received by the undersigned. Closing date for this position is October 17, 2022.

Michael Johnson

Transportation Supervisor

Turtle River School Division

Box 309

McCreary, Manitoba

R0J 1B0

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426

mjohnson@trsd.ca

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Rolling River School Division

in southwestern Manitoba, Canada

near Riding Mountain National Park and Brandon.

RRSD invites applications for both: CASUAL and FULL TIME Educational Assistants

For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca

select Employment then Support Positions.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

TURTLE RIVER

SCHOOL DIVISION

Invites Applications for the following position: Cleaner at McCreary School

Starting immediately

Applications close at noon on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

This is a permanent position at 7 hours per day. The starting salary for this position is $15.44 per hour.

Further information regarding duties and qualifications may be obtained by contacting the Maintenance Supervisor.

All employees of the Division must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check.

Please forward all applications complete with 3 references to the undersigned.

Stephen Oversby Maintenance Supervisor

Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba

R0J 1B0

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is hiring FULL TIME DRIVER at our BULK PETROLEUM DEPARTMENT in NEEPAWA, MANITOBA.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs

We are looking for:

An individual with the following qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills

Highly motivated and ability to multitask Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Must be mechanically inclined and be able to perform heavy lifting

Valid Class 3 Driver’s license with Air Endorsement required

Petroleum knowledge would be an asset but not required

Must be able to provide a valid commercial driver’s abstract dated within 30 days at time of interview.

Reporting directly to the Petroleum Division Manager, duties will include, but not limited to; customer service, processing customer transactions, product knowledge, inventory control, merchandising, and general Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities.

W e offer career advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits package, company matched pension plan and learning/ development opportunities.

Application Deadline: Immediately

Apply online at www.neepawagladstoneco-op.crs or contact us at s.fluker@neepawagladstonecoop.com for more information.

Scan the QR Code to be directed to the job posting.

Agricultural Technician

T.I.C. Parts & Service is expanding our operations and now accepting applications for the position of Agricultural Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex agricultural equipment diagnostics and determine what repairs are needed.

• Prepare reports and forms required with work assignments.

• Complete set up and pre-delivery inspections of equipment.

Requirements

• Agricultural mechanic experience (Level 2-4)

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication skills.

• Computer knowledge.

• Valid drivers license.

We Offer

• Competitive hourly wages.

• Dental and Medical package.

• Company RRSP

• Product related training and development.

• New facility to work in.

For More Information Contact Darrell at 204-476-0716

Drop Off Resume

T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North, Neepawa, Manitoba

Mail Resume To T.I.C. Parts & Service Box 746, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J1H0

Email Resume To tic.admin@mymts.net

Phone: 835-2067 or Fax: 835-2426 soversby@trsd.ca

Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for a personal interview will be contacted.

Agricultural Sales Representative

Classified ad deadline

Tuesday noon

Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.

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

Full Time Service Desk Parts Person

Located in Neepawa Manitoba, we are an agricultural machinery sales and service and highway tractor and trailer repair facility. Our parts people play an important role on our team, they welcome customers in our store and on the phones. They are knowledgeable about the products and services we sell and find the right parts for our customers need. They work closely with the service technician and assist with getting the parts the technicians need.

Responsibilities

• Promptly assist customer needs both in person and on the phone.

• Look up and locate parts for service technicians.

• Maintain and enhance the work station by organizing and stocking parts.

• Help shipping/receiving department by distributing parts to the appropriate areas within the store.

• Monitor, maintain and update parts inventory by checking information on computer and physically verifying location and quantities. Participate in annual parts inventory.

Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment preferred.

• 1 Year experience in Parts/Service Department preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work extended hours.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Friendly and outgoing personality, someone who enjoys working with the public. They would also need to be organized and detail orientated.

• The job requires and employee to stand, climb ladders, operate forklift and other machinery and lift up to 75 pounds.

We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Wage Dependent Upon Experience.

• Company RRSP.

• Dental and Medical Package.

• Product Related Training and Development.

To apply for this position send a cover letter along with your resume to:

Attention: Val at tic.admin@mymts.net

T.I.C. Parts & Service in Neepawa is accepting applications for the position of Agricultural Sales Representative. We are committed to providing our community and the surrounding area with the best service and expertise available. We are looking for a Sales Representative that can add value to our Team and is as passionate about customer relations and customer support as our company is.

Responsibilities

• Promote Sales of machinery to existing customers and solicit new potential customers.

• Consult with customers and identify products to suit their needs.

• Invest in customer relationships through regular planned calls and visits.

• Consistently achieve sales and profitability targets.

• Provide after sales support.

• Be familiar with competitive brands and the differences.

• Complete all sales documentation required and follow sales processes.

• Maintain current incentive and financing programs.

and conduct new equipment field demos. Estimate costs of maintaining equipment and evaluate equipment trades.

Requirements Sales Experience in the Agricultural Field

• Agricultural Equipment/Farming Experience

• Well organized and self-motivated.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Computer knowledge.

• Valid drivers license.

to work flexible hours.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary.

• Dental and Medical package.

• Company RRSP

• Product related training and development.

For More Information Contact Darrell at 204-476-0716

Drop Off Resume

T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North, Neepawa, Manitoba

Mail Resume To T.I.C. Parts & Service Box 746, Neepawa, Manitoba, R0J1H0

Please check your ad when first published

The Banner & Press will not be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion

A 1/4 section of 160 total acres with approx 110 arable for sale, by tender - NE 25-16-17w

All offers to be forwarded to Sandy Donald at Royal LePage Martin Liberty, 633 18th Street, Brandon R7A 5B3 by email or sealed envelope.

All offers to be received by 1pm on October 21, 2021.

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Sealed, written tenders for the property will be received by:

Attention: Jamie Sellman,Box B3, Polonia, MB. R0J 1R0

Property:

163.45 Acres with 4 bedroom home and outbuildings in the R.M. of Rosedale, situated just West of beautiful Polonia valley. Approximately 140 cultivated acres.

SE-29-16-16-WPM

PARCEL ONE: EXC FIRSTLY: THE SLY 295.22 FEET

PERP OF THE WLY 417.38

FEET PERP AND SECONDLY: ROAD PLAN 7617

PARCEL TWO: THE SLY 295.22 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 417.38 FEET PERP

EXC: ROAD PLAN 7617

Exc all mines and minerals

For terms and conditions or viewing contact Jamie Sellman at 204-573-3792

Thank you for reading the Neepawa Banner & Press

Help Wanted

HERITAGE CO-OP is accepting applications for a FULL TIME ACCOUNTANT I

This position is based out of our Administration Office located in Minnedosa, MB.

Process close date: October 14, 2022

Apply by visiting our job board at www.heritageco-op.crs

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION CLEANER POSITIONS

PERMANENT 12-month positions

SaleFor Rent

Spacious Three Bedroom Apartment

AVAILABLE NOW FOR RENT.

This large three bedroom suite is located in a duplex on Mountain Ave. in Neepawa, MB Rent is $1250 per month plus hydro & water.

A one year lease is required.

Please phone or text 204-476-6019

Elks Manor is looking to update its 1 bedroom waiting list

Heat, water and lights are included in the rent and free laundry facilities on each floor. Outdoor parking available with plug in for the winter. Meals can be ordered from the Yellowhead Manor and are delivered to the building. The building offers a large Multipurpose room for social gatherings with a full kitchen, pool table, shuffle board, piano and exercise equipment for tenants to use. The building is a smoke free building. All suites have balconies and mail is delivered to the building.

Health

Private Sale

454 Elizabeth St Neepawa

4bdr, 2 bath, Split Level, 2 decks, 2 car garage, Large Lot, Recently Renovated Call 204-476-6248

BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING!

50,000 BATTERIES IN STOCK

*Auto *Farm *Marine

*Construction *ATV *Motorcycle *Golf Carts

*Rechargeables *Tools

*Phones *Computers

*Solar Systems & design

* Everything Else!

THE BATTERY MAN

1390 St. James St. Winnipeg

TF 1-877-775-8271 www.batteryman.ca

Trucks, Trailers, Truckbeds & Tires

• Full Repair & Safeties

Parts, Tires

Batteries

DANNY’S MOVING & DISPOSAL

• Local/Long Distance Winnipeg/Manitoba

Help Wanted

Job Location Hours per day Shift Approximate Shift Times (subject to change)

Cleaner Rivers, MB 8 Evening 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cleaner Forrest, MB 7 Evening 3:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Cleaner Minnedosa, MB 8 Evening 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Cleaner Erickson, MB 4 Evening 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• Ability to take initiative and work unsupervised

• Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively with people both orally and in writing

• Physically fit and capable of performing physically demanding work.

Qualifications Required:

• Current WHIMIS training and certification

• Prior work-related cleaning and/or building maintenance experience

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

The successful applicant will:

Salar

For further information

contact

Fred Scott, Maintenance Supervisor

fscott@rrsd.mb.ca

Announcement

Parts

Financing, Leasing

EBY Aluminum:

and Bumper Pull Cattle & Equipment Trailers

• Truck & Service Bodies

• Generation Grain Trailers KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC.

Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB 1-888-685-3127 www.kaldecktrailers.com

Notice

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne

Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne will be taken to elect Reeve and Councillor for Ward Four from the following duly nominated candidates:

For the Office of Reeve: Paramor, Kevin Funk, Richard

For the Office of Councillor for Ward Four: McCutchin, Bryan Paramor, James

Please note the following candidates were acclaimed: Greg McConnell as Councillor for Ward One Jayce Muir as Councillor for Ward Two Don Boxall as Councillor for Ward Three Damian Dempsey as Councillor for Ward Five John Pottinger as Councillor for Ward Six VOTING PLACES

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday, the 26th day of October, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Poll #1

Glenella Community Hall 100 Ray Street, Glenella, MB

Electors from Wards 1, 2 and 3 vote here for Reeve Poll #2

Arden Community Centre 411 Saskatchewan Avenue, Arden, MB Electors from Wards 4, 5 and 6 vote here for Reeve and Ward Four Councillor.

IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Arden Municipal Office and will be open on Monday, the 17th day of October, 2022, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE

Any voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by email to the senior election official at Box 10, Glenella, MB, R0J 0V0, Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca . If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 28th, 2022 and October 23rd, 2022.

298-7578

Public Notice is hereby given that the 2023 Assessment Roll for the Town of Neepawa will be delivered to the Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St., Neepawa, MB, on or before October 10, 2022 and will be open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act.

APPLICATION FOR REVISION SECTION 42(1) Any 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. refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under Section 13(2)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SECTION 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 the revision is sought; c.state the grounds on which the application is based; and d. be filed by:

• delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2) or; • serving it upon the CAO, at le ast 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board, as indicated in the public notice.

Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, the

value, or the classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch: Minnedosa, (204) 867-4760. Appeal forms can be found at neepawa.ca under Residents, Property Tax or 275 Hamilton St.

DatedatTheTown ofNeepawa,this7th day of October,2022.

Applicants are requested to submit a

comprehensive resume, addressing the stated qualifications and naming three work related references to the following:

Sarah Woychyshyn

Administrative Assistant, Human Resources

Rolling River School Division PO Box 1170, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Phone: 867-2754 • Fax: 867-2037

E-Mail: swoychyshyn@rrsd.mb.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Rolling River School Division. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon an acceptable Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check. Rolling River School Division welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

*A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail or email**, a voter may apply between September 28th, 2022 and October 23rd, 2022.

**a voter applying by mail or email will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official.

Wendy Wutzke, Senior Election Official

of Glenella - Lansdowne

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

NOTICE OF ACCLAMATION

Notice is hereby given that the following offices have been acclaimed for the Rural Municipality of Rosedale:

For the office of Reeve: Karl Snezyk

For the office of Councillor – Ward 1: Ernie Schure

For the office of Councillor – Ward 2: Robert Scott

For the office of Councillor – Ward 3: VACANT

For the office of Councillor – Ward 4: Ron Kostenchuk

Kara Sylvester

Senior Election Official

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

204-476-5414

NOTICE OF SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION

Turtle River School Division

Notice is hereby given that the following Wards were declared filled by acclamations:

WARD 1 – EDDYSTONE

WARD

WARD

WARD 4 – ALONSA / AMARANTH

CAROL SENKOWSKI

DATED at the Municipality of McCreary in the Province of Manitoba, this 22nd day of September, 2022.

Shannon Desjardins; Senior Election Official Turtle River School Division

Neepawa campaign raises over $3,500 for Manitoba Down Syndrome Society

Submitted Neepawa BaNNer & press

A Walk-With-Us Campaign for the Mani toba Down Syndrome Society was held on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Langford Recreational Trails, six miles east and three miles south of Neepawa.

For those who don`t know, Down Syn drome is a genetic condition caused by an extra chromosome. It occurs in one in 700 to 900 live births of children. The Manitoba Down Syndrome Society (MDSS) is a nonprofit organization operated by volunteers. MDSS provides support, information and opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome, parents, professionals and other interested persons.

The Langford Recreational Trails was the perfect spot for this event. Walkers of all ages (and even some four-legged walkers) enjoyed the trails. There were interesting facts about the area posted along the trails so it was also an opportunity for walkers to learn more about this spot...all-the-while enjoying the fall colours of the trees on a beautiful day. Thanks to the Langford Recreational Trails Committee for providing support and the perfect venue for this awareness event.

Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF NEEPAWA

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 November, 2022, at the hour of 2:00 PM, at Town of Neepawa Council Chambers, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties:

Roll Number Description

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

22900 LOT 1 PLAN 41232 NLTO IN NW 1/4 28-14-15 WPM - 546 MOUNTAIN AVE L -$40,000 B -$125,000 $8,436.57

32400 AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOT 2 PLAN 21586 NLTO IN SW 1/4 33-14-15 WPM - 153 MILL ST L -$39,700 B -$162,400 $11,769.47

100600 AT NEEPAWA AND BEING: LOTS 17 AND 18 BLOCK 3 PLAN 425 NLTO IN NW 1/4 28-14-15 WPM - 574 FOURTH AVE L -$34,900 B -$86,900 $7,315.26

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

• Roll 100600 - The Purchaser, at their sole expense, must obtain permit(s) for and remove the building(s) on this parcel, backfill any excavation(s) and put the property into a safe state.

• 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 Town of Neepawa as follows:

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

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

A fee in the amount $367.50 ($350 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be

for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.

• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.

• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.

• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

Dated this 7th day of October, 2022.

Managed by:

Colleen Synchyshyn

Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Neepawa

Phone: (204) 476-7603

Fax: (204) 476-7624

These individuals are just a portion of the large group that showed up to support the Walk-With-Us campaign near Neepawa on Sept. 25.

At the end of the walk, all hungry partici pants enjoyed hotdogs barbequed and served by the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Many thanks to Neepawa-Gladstone Coop, Neepawa Safeway and Giant Tiger for donating all the food for the event. It was so appreciated.

This is the third year this annual fundraiser has been held in the Neepawa area. Ap

proximately 90 walkers of all ages came out to support the walk. A total of $3,510 was raised. All funds were donated to the MDSS. Brandi and Will Cox, whose son, Logan, was born with Down Syndrome, organized the event and would like to extend a huge thank-you to everyone who helped to make the day so successful!

Notice

N O T I C E O F E L E C T I O N

F O R T H E O F F I C E O F M A Y O R HEDLEY, Brian – ACCLAIMED

F O R T H E O F F I C E O F C O U N C I L L O R

Notice is hereby given that a vote of The Town of Neepawa will be taken to elect six (6) Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:

DIETRICH, Dean ELGERT, Brian GERRARD, Darryl KOSTENCHUK, Marijka NADEAU, Jason MARQUEZ-HUNSTAD, Mary Ann PARROTT, Murray POTTINGER, Lisa SISLEY (DOBLE), Yvonne

V O T I N G P L A C E S

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 26th day of October, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Yellowhead Centre Hall, 175 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, MB.

I D E N T I F I C A T I O N M A Y B E R E Q U I R E D B E F O R E B E I N G A L L O W E D T O V O T E

A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

A D V A N C E V O T I N G

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Town of Neepawa Civic Administration Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, and will be open October 12, 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

M O B I L E V O T I N G

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility or one of the identified locations below, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following facilities and locations on Election Day:

Elks Manor 12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m.

Country Meadows PCH 1:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Neepawa Hospital 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Yellowhead Manor 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Kinsmen Kourts (1 & 2) 5:45 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

A P P L I C A T I O N T O V O T E B Y S E A L E D E N V E L O P E

A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the senior election official at Box 339, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0, fax (204) 476-7624

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between September 28, 2022 and October 23, 2022.

* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application. If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between September 28, 2018 and October 23, 2022.

** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Colleen Synchyshyn, Senior Election Official Town of Neepawa, Phone (204) 476-7603 • cao@neepawa.ca

SUBMITTED PHOTO

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone will be taken to elect Mayor and Councillors from the following duly nominated candidates:

For the office of Mayor:

1. Meloney, Darcy

Shipman, Daryl

For the offices of Councillor:

Bueckert, Kelvin

Bjarnarson, Randy

Callander, Richard

Douglas, Tyler

Fehr, Jeff

Ferguson, Mark

Lambert, Chas

8. McKinley, Robert

Poschenrieder, Doug

Pubben, Frank

Sellers, Nicole

12. Stanley, Darrin

Waldner-Redekopp, Amy

Wilson, Melanie

VOTING PLACES

Voting places will be open for voting on Wednesday the 26th day of October 2022 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at:

Plumas Senior Centre

102 White Street East, Plumas, MB for residents or landowners north of Road 85 N between west municipal boundary and West side of Road 61W Langruth Community Hall

102 Main Street North, Langruth, MB for residents or landowners north of Road 85N between east municipal boundary and East side of Road 61W Gladstone Stride Hall

79- 5th Street, Gladstone, MB for residents or landowners south of 85N

IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTING

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at 14 Dennis St. East at the Municipal Office and will be open during the day of October 18th and between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

MOBILE VOTING

For the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but reside at a health care facility, a mobile voting station will be set up at the following health care facilities on the following day Monday October 17, 2022:

1. Gladstone Health Clinic

2. Third Crossing Manor

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE

A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person or in writing, to the senior election official at Box 150, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0

If applying in person*, a voter may apply between October 17th and October 21st, 2022

* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

If applying by mail, a voter may apply between October 17th and October 21st, 2022

** A voter applying by mail will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the senior election official.

Sheri-lyn Gregoire

PH:

Senior Election

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone

NOTICE IN RESPECT OF AN AMALGAMATION TO MEMBERS OF ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED (the “Credit Union”) TO: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CREDIT UNION

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Directors of the Credit Union have, in accordance with the Act, resolved at its September 28, 2022 meeting to approve the Amalgamation Agreement and unchanged Articles and Bylaws for a proposed amalgamation of the Credit Union with Amaranth Credit Union Limited (“Amaranth”). Amaranth’s members will have the opportunity to vote on this proposed amalgamation at a Special Meeting called by its Board of Directors. Access' members will not have the opportunity to vote on this proposed amalgamation because the assets of Access, as valued at the end of its most recent fiscal year, represent 90% or more of the total assets of the proposed amalgamated credit union.

Questions from members regarding the amalgamation resolution can be submitted to Myrna Wiebe, Corporate Secretary at myrna.wiebe@accesscu.ca.

BOARD-APPROVED SPECIAL RESOLUTION

The following Special Resolution was approved by the Board of Directors of Access on September 28, 2022:

"WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Credit Union has recommended that the Credit Union amalgamate with Amaranth Credit Union Limited (“Amaranth”) in accordance with the provisions of the Amalgamation Agreement made between the Credit Union and Amaranth, dated September 28, 2022 (the “Amalgamation Agreement”);

AND WHEREAS it is in the Credit Union’s best interests to enter into the Amalgamation Agreement and to amalgamate with Amaranth on the terms and conditions set out therein;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION OF THE CREDIT UNION THAT:

1. The execution of the Amalgamation Agreement by the Credit Union be and it is hereby ratified and confirmed;

2. The amalgamation of the Credit Union with Amaranth on the terms and conditions set out in the Amalgamation Agreement be and it is hereby approved."

SUMMARY OF THE AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT

An Amalgamation Agreement, dated September 28, 2022, has been approved by the Boards of Directors of the Credit Union and Amaranth. The agreement provides for the amalgamation of the Credit Union and Amaranth into one credit union, to be effective on January 1, 2023. The credit union resulting from the amalgamation will be called Access Credit Union Limited and will have its registered office in the Rural Municipality of Stanley, Manitoba.

Following amalgamation, all members of the Credit Union and Amaranth will be members of the amalgamated credit union and all deposits and shares of or loans owing to either of the predecessor credit unions will be deposits or shares of or loans owing to the amalgamated credit union. The common shares and surplus shares of each of the Credit Union and Amaranth will become the common shares and surplus shares of the amalgamated credit union on a one for one basis.

RIGHT OF DISSENT

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT, under the provisions of Section 127 of The Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act, members have the right to dissent to the proposed amalgamation. To dissent, a written objection to the amalgamation must be submitted to the Registrar (Financial Institutions Regulation Branch) within 15 days following this notice.

DATED this 7th day of October, 2022

ACCESS CREDIT UNION LIMITED

By Order of the Board of Directors

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Clyde McCallum

My name is Clyde McCallum and I am running for Reeve for the Municipality of North Cypress - Langford. I have lived in the area all my life. I have been a councillor on 2 Different terms for a total of 6.5 years I enjoy hockey, motorcycling, fishing, and hunting. My wife and I enjoy the rural lifestyle in this municipality.

If elected I will make sure to preserve the relationships we have with the towns of Carberry, Neepawa and the communities within the municipality. We share many 50/50 funded items with Carberry that is important to keep as it saves on tax dollars. We also have agreements with Neepawa for service items that we want to continue. Also, if elected I will continue to try keep our public works and roads in the best condition possible working with our Forman and the road committee to provide safe roads for our residents. I will also keep transparent communications with all councillors and residents. I am a councillor currently so if you have any questions, please feel free to communicate on my Cell number which is available on the website or by calling the municipal office.

Jimmie Krzyzaniak

My name is Jimmie Krzyzaniak and I am running for Reeve for the Municipality of North Cypress - Langford.

I am a mixed farmer in the municipality who calves out 90 cows. I have been on numerous boards, but not on Municipal Council. One of the many things that people want is “some new blood” on council. It doesn’t get any newer than running for reeve with no rm experience. It is well documented that there is a shortage of candidates in most areas of the province. Among other things, one of the reasons for this is that people sometimes find it discouraging to run against members who are seemingly permanent fixtures. I plan on remaining for only one term and I believe that if you have been on council for well over a decade or before Justin became leader, then it is time to find a hobby.

Ray Drayson

My name is Ray Drayson and I am running for Reeve for the Municipality of North CypressLangford.

I have been born and raised in the Municipality of North Cypress – Langford and have farmed in the Municipality, I have currently retired from farming and am living on the farm owned by the Drayson Family for over 100 years.

As Reeve I am committed to going to ALL council meetings, and willing to listen to and be the voice for all people in our Municipality.

I am willing to work with the people! Please Vote October 26, 2022

Don Hockin

Don Hockin has submitted his name for Councilor for Ward 6 in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

I have been keenly interested in Municipal affairs most of my life. I work casual at Manitoba Agricultural Services Corp. so I have time to commit to serve as your councilor. I am committed to maintaining infrastructure and improving it such as road, bridges and equipment. I believe in maintaining current tax rates with only minimal increases. Please come out and vote on October 26th at the Yellowhead Hall in Neepawa

Malcolm Murray

Malcolm Murray has submitted his name for Councilor for Ward 6 in the Municipality of North Cypress – Langford

Hello and good day. I’ve been a resident of the Municipality of North Cypress – Langford my entire life. Raised on a mixed cattle and grain farm in the Mentmore area and currently farm in the Hallboro and Mentmore areas of our municipality for some 25+ years.

I repair bikes for area children as well as for my “Keep ‘em Rolling” bike day and Facebook page. I am also a member of the Langford Community Pasture patron advisory committee.

I am seeking a second term as a ward 6 councilor to represent our area at the council table and help assist to make your voice heard.

Municipal ElEction 2022 REMEMbER to votE octobER 26, 2022

Details of the Town’s application are available for review at the Town’s office or the Public Utilities Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation of the Utility, should be sent directly to the Town.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

TOWN OF NEEPAWA REVISED WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES NEEPAWA UTILITY

October 3, 2022

The Town of Neepawa (Town) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water and wastewater rates for Neepawa Utility (Utility) as set out in By-law No. 3217-22 read the first time on June 7, 2022, and the second time on September 6, 2022. Rates were last approved in 2017 in Board Order No. 15/17, with current rates coming into effect July 1, 2019.

The current and proposed rates are as follows:

If you have concerns/comments regarding the Town of Neepawa’s application for water and wastewater, rates please go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be forwarded to the Town.

Questions or comments should be sent on or before November 17, 2022. The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The Board’s review process involves:

• the Utility filing a rate application to the Board,

• a public notification of proposed rate changes,

• the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, and

• the issuance of an Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the rate application and the rates to be charged.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

The Board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the Board will be considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT.

Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are available at www.pubmanitoba.ca

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Neepawa Novas proud to support and celebrate National Gymnastics Week

Submitted Neepawa Novas

It’s National Gymnastics Week from Oct. 2 to 8. and we need to celebrate our local gymnasts.

Novas Gymnastics Club

been in operation

over 40 years and has seen thousands of children come through our pro gram. We have gymnasts come from over 25 dif ferent communities and travel over 45 minutes to participate and train with our club every week.

This year, we are back in the gym with over 220 recreational gymnasts in 12 different programs, ranging in age from walk ing to 14 years old. With COVID-19 in the past, we are finally able to move 15 girls up into our PreCompetitive program. Pre-Competitive is great preparation for our Com petitive program, which has almost doubled in gymnasts from 10 to 16 gymnasts this season com peting in levels one to six.

Our competitive team travelled all over the prov ince and Saskatchewan last season, bringing home 20 gold medals, nine silver, five bronze medals and 13, Top-eight placings in six separate competitions. Provincials were held in April 2022, and our girls brought home two Provin cial gold medals, a bronze medal, two sixth place finishes and a seventh and eighth place finish in the province.

The girls train six to nine

hours a week from Septem ber through to April and then attend weekend camps during the summer held all across the province. This is all on top of being multisport athletes, who train and work out on their own outside the gym, hold down jobs and are exceptional students and volunteers around their communities.

We would not be able to do this without our tremendous head coach, Amanda LeBoutillier, who puts in countless hours for our club. Planning and leading rec programs, organizing coaching and Coach In Training (CIT)

staff, equipment set-up and take down, equipment upgrades, grant applica tions and all the behindthe-scenes workings of our great gymnastics program.

Amanda sets the highest bars for her coaches and brings out the best in every athlete so they can reach their goals within gymnas tics and life.

So, here’s to our gym nasts and all gymnasts in Canada, as they celebrate The True Sport Principles this week and always. Let’s go for it, play fair, respect others, keep it fun, stay healthy, include everyone and give back!

Neepawa Titans commemorate Truth and Reconciliation Day

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation Chief Trevor Prince presided over the ceremonial puck drop during the Friday, Sept. 30 game between the Neepawa Titans and the OCN Blizzard.

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Some of the coaching staff and the team members for the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club.

Banner & Pressneepawa

Recognizing our area firefighters

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STE. ROSE

Left to right are: Daryl Vandenbosch (Fire Chief), Cade Robinet, Guy Pinette (Deputy Chief), Nicole Dupre, Kaitlin St Germain, Leland Dupre, Jason Dupre, Tyler Olafson.

Mark McCarthy, Noel Labelle, Bryan Deslauriers, James Klassen, Kristy Klassen, John Williams, Manual Vasquez, Alejandro Vasquez-Ahmo, Marc Brunel, Robert Assailly, Kaitlyn Assailly, Tim Pinette, Robert Lachowski, Justin Gamache, Sally Labelle (secretary/treasurer)

PLUMAS

Left to right-Gordon Coutts, Armin Lach, Greg Smith, Eric Lach, Alex Kunzelman, Jeremy Kreutzer, Taylor Schettler, Matt Dayholos(Fire Chief), Ryley Dayholos, Carter Schettler, Brandon Smith(Dep. Chief), Billy Rempel, Kevin Klatt(Asst. Chief), Keith Koncz(Dep. Chief), Nolan Tonn.  Missing- Tom Coutts, John Heide

Matt Duffy (Fire Chief), James Taylor (Deputy Fire Chief), Cory Taylor, Patricia Taylor, Brock Warrener, Andre Wigston, Blake Tremblay, Daniel Warrener, Keith Warrener, Dana Warrener, Nick Bray, Austin Malcolm

Fire Chief Charles McMillan, Deputy Chief Wayne Horn, Deputy Chief Sean Frey, Captain Pat Rousseau, Captain Kevin Bachewich , Bob Reside, Candice McMackin, Christian Tremblay, Clay Bergeson, Darcy Yakimishen, Les Campbell, Liam Bachewich, Murray Wiebe, Paul Goldstone, Perry Au, Randy Jennings, Rob Collen, Scott Bryer, Shannon Landels, Tim Sallows , Tim Town

FIRE SAFETY

Renters Insurance more valuable than you may think

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

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AMARANTH

Perhaps one of the most overlooked aspects of rent ing a home or apartment might be the purchasing of renters insurance. In a re cent survey (January 2022) of 491 respondents across Canada by TD Insurance, the percentage of renters with insurance was less than half, at just 46 per cent. For many of those surveyed, they cited concerns over the cost, a feeling as if they don’t have much personally to insure, or believing they’ll be cov ered under their landlord’s policy, as reasons why they are without it.

Mitch Hutton, the busi ness manager for Gill & Schmall Agencies in Nee pawa, said that many renters are unaware that this type of insurance covers much more than your personal belongings.

“Renters Insurance cov ers both your contents that you own in the property, but another big part of it is lia bility. If you were to cause a fire within the property that you’re renting, [The prop erty owners] may charge you for those damages,” said Hutton.

While this type of insur ance is not a legal require ment for renters in Canada, Hutton said without it, rent ers could be held personally responsible for damage and face steep repair expenses.

Hutton also noted that for some, they express concern

over the cost of buying and maintaining the insurance. He said even the most basic of packages gives you some effective protection.

“Cost wise in most cases, and it depends on the amount of items you have. But, cost wise most basic [insurance] packages will cover $20,000 to $30,000 [for personal loss] and with a million dollar third party liability, you’re probably only looking at $150 to $200 per year,” indicated Hutton.

In a growing renters market such as Neepawa, Hutton added that this is something that has gone under the radar for far too many local tenants. He said people should consider sit ting down with an insurance agency and finding out for themselves.

“With any new client, we have a questionnaire we go through with them and we figure out what rate is best for you. It just takes 20, maybe 30 minutes, and we can determine your risk factor and provide you with that little bit of piece of mind, Hutton said. “Be cause if you live in a large apartment, these proper ties can be worth millions of dollars. If you were [for example] to leave a tap on and ended up flooding multiple stories, you could hit will the bill for hundreds of thousands that, for the sake of less than a couple hundred dollars a year you can provide a lot of piece of mind.”

Back row: Chad Beaulieu, Ray Beaulieu, Johnny Beaulieu, Donald Toms, Ted Pauwells. Third row: Derek Racette Jr, Josh Lee, Dylan Dayholos, Terry Dayholos, Desmond Mousseau, Kathleen McIvor, Crystal White. Second row: Micky Whitford, Max Beaulieu, John Flett, Logan Dumanske, Bobby Parsons. Front row: Germaine Beaulieu, Archie Whitford. Missing from photo: Josh Beaulieu, Karl Beaulieu, Kevin Beaulieu, Amber Elk, Dylan Taylor, William Lukianchuk, Tyler Lee, Keelan Levasseur, Brian Mousseau, Gabriel Beaulieu and Tim Elke.

Back Row: David Senkowski, Ken Zalluski, Travis Turko, Kevin Finnbogason, Donald Toms-Chief, Tim Stott, Wiley Edwards, Shawn Gurke.

Front Row: Justin Gamble, Ken Sul, Conrad Anderson, Kevin Cherpin. Missing: Dean Capp, Duane Caumartin, Dennis Thompson, Bev Napper and Doug Sanderson

FIRE SAFETY

Signs of electrical problems in a home

greatly lower the risk of house fires. House fires pose a significant threat, as the Electrical Safety Foundation

know that all sorts of issues can affect a home. Issues can run the gamut from the merely annoying to the unsafe. Electrical issues fall into the latter category, posing a significant safety hazard if left unchecked.

According to the home safety experts at UL (formerly known as Underwriters Laboratories), learning to rec ognize warning signs of electrical wiring issues can

notes that electrical malfunctions cause more than 50,000 house fires each year. UL indicates that the majority of those house fires can be prevented, and learning to recognize signs of a electrical problems in a home is a key component of home fire prevention.

Dimming or flickering lights: The UL notes that light fixtures do not typically draw a substantial amount of power, so dimming or flickering lights is not

often indicative of an issue with a fixture. Dimming or flickering lights could indicate that the circuit the lights are on is overburdened, most likely by large ap pliances sharing the circuit with the lights. If dimming and flickering lights are a problem, homeowners can speak to an electrician about moving the fixtures to another circuit or installing a new line specifically for major appliances.

Odors: Odor emanating from an outlet, fuse box or breaker panel should be reported to an electrician immediately. The odor, which some homeowners indi cate smells like fish, could be a result of an overheated circuit. Odor coming from an outlet, fuse box or breaker panel could indicate a significant electrical issue, so homeowners should not hesitate to report this problem to an electrician. Odors can sometimes travel through HVAC systems as well, so homeowners should take note and call an electrician even if their outlets do not smell.

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Frequently blown fuses or tripped breakers: According to UL, circuit breakers and fuses have a built-in fail-safe that is designed to prevent overloading. Sometimes a tripped breaker is a result of an aging ap pliance. One way to detect that is to plug in the product to more than one outlet in the house. If each breaker trips, then the appliance is likely to blame. However, if using the same outlet continues to trip the breaker regardless of whatÕs plugged into it, then the circuit requires the attention of an electrician.

Electrical issues increase the risk for home fires. For tunately, such issues are generally preventable and often easily remedied by a qualified electrician.

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Municipality of McCreary

Tereck, Keith Buchanan, Glen Dunning, Bart Grudeski, Brian Roncin, Garey Tereck, Rick Duggan.

Mutch, Travis Ledoux, Jarvis Whyte, Bill Roncin (Chief), Marc Pelletier, Shawn Buchanan.

Duggan, Augest Marcq, Wyatt Tereck, Dylan Lockhart.