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HyLife donates to NCMC Life ‘under the sea’ at the Roxy Theatre

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

HyLife’s second annual company-wide Holiday Helpers food drive has been declared a success. Over the past month, employees from across HyLife operations contributed non-perishable food items for the purpose of donating to local food banks. In Neepawa, these donations are being made to the Neepawa and Community Ministries Centre. However, there was an extra holiday twist for 2022. This twist was presented after the food items was delivered to the NCMC on the morning of Dec. 12.

“We’re very pleased with the response [to the food drive] from our employees. And this year had a bonus, with $6,000 in monetary donations being made to the NCMC,” said Tyler Lazaruk, executive director of sales and business optimization for HyLife. “These funds are part of those left-over from the Fun Day that we hosted earlier this year.”

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Lisa Adams

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

NACI’s Major Production group were all deckedout in some spectacular costumes for their performance of The Little Mermaid Jr. last week. All of the actors and crew worked hard to put on a good show, entertaining the large crowd that attended to watch. Pictured: Flounder (Althea Paring), Ariel (Sheen Calamba) and their feathered friend Scuttle (Emma Gale) look on as Ariel dreams of life on land.

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Their dedication towards improving local health care will not be forgotten

Dr. George Ong and Arnie Suski honoured by Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A pair of individuals who dedicated themselves to the betterment of health care in Neepawa and area have received some well-deserved recognition. On Friday, Dec. 9, a pair of commemorative plaques were unveiled at the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic, honouring the efforts of Dr. George Ong and the late Arnie Suski.

Neepawa and District Community Medical Committee board member John Nelson, who served as the emcee, thanked those who attended the celebration. He said the support shown on this night for Dr. Ong and Suski, was tremendous, and proved just how much their commitments meant to the community.

Dr. George Ong: A community mentor

Nelson then introduced committee member and finance chair Murray Parrott, who was selected to speak about Dr. George Ong. Parrott noted that Dr. Ong’s drive and dedication to improved health care in the region has been an inspiration too many.

“[Dr. George Ong] has been a doctor for us, and he’s been a mentor for us. For the community, as well as all the other doctors. And, he’s been a community leader,” said Parrott.

“We can honestly say that Dr. George Ong, you are loved by this community. You have served your community faithfully and you have guided the community. But, better yet, what you have done is you have made sure that when you

turned over your accomplishments, you turned them over to ready and steady hands to carry it on forward. So, your legacy is here, your history is here and you will always be here in our hearts, and I thank you for your service.”

In his comments to those in attendance, Dr. Ong noted that he was thankful to all the members of the executive committee, who over the years, did everything they could to establish and improve the clinic. He said the work that has been done over the years, is not accomplished by just one person, but by a team.

“I always had this vision, that if we had a clinic that everybody can work in and work together, then we can maintain medical services here, and I think that has come true,” stated Dr. Ong. “Over the years we have done a lot, but there is still work to do. But, I think we have a good group of doc-

tors and people here that will carry on that work.”

Dr. Ong added that he is perhaps most proud of being able to get the community of Neepawa, the doctors and the region as a whole, working together on this important common goal.

Arnie Suski: A leader by example Committee member and lottery chairperson Mary

Ellen Clark was next to speak, and said a few words on Arnie Suski. She remembered the monthly 7:00 a.m. meetings every third Thursday of the month, and how Arnie would keep everyone on time and energized about the get-together.

“We didn’t always like the early morning meetings, but they sure worked for our committee. Everybody [came into the meetings] fresh, ideas were fresh

and it worked,” said Clark.

As well, Clark reminisced about all the times Arnie would rush to the building if there were any type of physical issues that needed to be fixed.

If something needed to get done, it was and it was usually Arnie who would take the lead to try and make it happen.

Clark concluded by thanking him for being so dedicated to the clinic and the community it serves.

“Arnie, you will be forever missed, but your love, dedication, energy, organizational skills, work ethic, kindness and the gentle-

man you were will never be forgotten.”

Arnie’s family members were in attendance, including his son Jamie. After the dedication Jamie spoke with the Banner & Press, and said his father “always put community and other people’s stuff ahead of his own. It was important for him to give back to the community,”

Jamie added that Arnie never did any of this for publicity, and that likely, if he were in attendance, he’d rather be working on fixing things than just standing around.

The two commemorative plaques for Dr. George Ong and Arnie Suski will now forever hang in the southern entranceway of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The commemorative plaques for Dr. George Ong and Arnie Suski will hang proudly on the walls of the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Members of the Suski family and Mary Ellen Clark.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Dr. George Ong and Murray Parrott.

1992: Fire levels Neepawa airport hangar

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Friday, December 13, 1912

Town nominations on Tuesday resulted in R. H. Fusee being elected mayor by acclamation, his nominators being S. Benson and F. L. Davis.

100 years ago, Friday, December 15, 1922

Brookdale: Our postmaster, A. L. Curtis, announces the departure of the first C. O. D. parcel. This is another milestone on the road of postal service progress.

Neepawa people will be interested in hearing that E. E. Reisberry has been elevated mayor of Rapid City by acclamation and that L. Woolcombe, also a former resident of Neepawa, is a candidate for the council.

90 years ago, Tuesday, December 13, 1932

Jos. Terlecki, of Mountain Road, was taken to Portage la Prairie jail on Friday to serve a three-months’ sentence for breach of the Lord’s Day Act. He was also remanded to the spring assizes to answer a charge of stealing gasoline at Polonia.

80 years ago, Thursday, December 17, 1942

The bitterness of war struck Neepawa again last week when word was received from the International Red Cross to the effect that two local boys had been killed at Dieppe, Jack Hunter and Carman Graham, privates in the Cameron Highlanders, lost their lives while displaying bravery and showing total disregard for their own safety, on the beaches of Dieppe last August.

70 years ago, Thursday, December 18, 1952

An estimated 5,000 people, most of them children, lined the streets of Neepawa on Saturday afternoon to watch the Santa Claus Parade.

Eden community was shocked with the sudden passing of Dr. E. E. Bugg

on Friday, Dec. 12.

Dr. Bugg was born in Wodham, Ont. in 1879. He taught school for a few years prior to taking his medical course at the Univ. of Man. He practiced in Moose Jaw, Sask., prior to coming to Eden in 1911.

Arden: Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. A. Moffat, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Dec. 19.

60 years ago, Friday, December 21, 1962

The committee in charge of the Bonanza days have come up with a solution to one of their most pressing problems.

So many tickets were given away in the promotion that they were unable to find a container large enough to hold them all. It was feared that the draw would have to be held in a building and the tickets dumped on the floor. However, the committee wanted to hold the draw at the intersection of Mountain and Hamilton Street, so they put their heads together and finally came up with a rather original solution. It has been decided to use Kozak’s cement truck for the draw. The tickets will be placed in the truck and can be mixed by rotating the barrel. Then the president of the Chamber of Commerce will draw the winning ticket for the $1,000 prize from the truck.

50 years ago, Thursday, December 4, 1972

Mrs. Margaret Hawkins, a faithful member of the Neepawa Salvation Army Corps since its beginning, did the honour of cutting the 85th birthday cake of the organization and the official opening of the new addition on Saturday evening, Dec. 9.

Mrs. Hawkins, who is 86, was a babe in arms at the official opening of the first church building when the Salvation Army work began in Neepawa in 1887.

The members of OspreyStoney Creek Women’s Institute celebrated their 25th anniversary on Monday, Nov. 27 in the banquet room of [the] Vivian Hotel.

40 years ago, Thursday, December 16, 1982

Arrangements are being made for celebrations on Sunday, Jan. 2 to kick off Neepawa’s centennial year.

30 years ago, Tuesday, December 15, 1992

A royal Christmas meat dish served in medieval days was the roasted peacock.

A spectacular fire that destroyed Neepawa’s 51-year-old landmark airport hangar last Thursday caused the evacuation of at least 10 businesses and as many homeowners along Highway 16.

20 years ago, Monday, December 16, 2002

Two hog barns located at the former Rivers air force base burned to the ground last week.

Disclaimer: The information gathered and used each week in the Looking Back feature is dir-

Firefighter Wade Misanchuk helped pull hoses to a safe distance when it became apparent there would be no saving the airport hangar. It went up in flames around this time last year.

ectly taken from the original print copy of the Neepawa Press and Neepawa Banner newspapers. Any errors or omissions from stories (Factually or otherwise) are the result of the original print and not the responsibility of the archivist for the current version of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

This ad for Beaver Lumber was printed in the Dec. 14, 1972 edition of The Neepawa Press.

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Perspectives

Tundra

By Chad Carpenter

Titles are important

Every one has a title. A title, while it may not be of the royal kind, is important. As I was trying to fall asleep one night recently, I whimsically started to think of some titles I have. To one long suffering woman, it is husband or occasionally love. To two men who are now edging into middle age, my title is dad. They may have other occasional titles for me but are polite enough to not utter them within my earshot. To four grandchildren who are all in their 20s, I am grandpa and to three little boys, I am greatgrandpa.

To some of my closer Filipino friends, I have been called Sir Ken. To a number of people, I am simply Mr. Waddell, but I am not sure why the mister part. To most people, I am simply Ken. To a few, I am Mr. Editor and I am sure to a few I am, “that idiot that writes in the paper.”

Titles can range from affectionate to reverent to frivolous but they are all descriptive and define how people are perceived.

As the Christmas season approaches, there is one title we should all desire and that is Child of God or Christ Follower. Jesus came to earth over 2,000 years ago as a baby, born in a manger at Bethlehem, the Son of God and born to the Virgin Mary.

It isn’t spoken of as often today but we are born into and live in a fallen world, a broken world. If ever it should be spoken of and be more obvious, we are in a fallen world today. We need only to look around our own little world, and then look afar, and see that brokenness is everywhere. It’s in my life, your life, our country, the world, the entertainment and media business. It’s everywhere.

Right in the Centre

Ken Waddell

That’s why the song says, “Go tell it on the mountain and everywhere that Jesus Christ is born”. Jesus is the answer to the brokenness. Wherever brokenness prevails, the answer is Jesus.

God made the world perfect. He created mankind and they were instructed to not break his one and only rule but they did. The results of our broken world is everywhere and we are under constant bombardment from it and in many cases, instead of resisting it, we openly embrace it. Not going to make a list here, everyone can make their own and they will likely be pretty accurate.

God didn’t just leave us to wallow, but we often do. He knew we needed to be saved and so he sent his only son, Jesus, as a baby, to be that Saviour.

Two thousand years ago, the Jews were looking for a political saviour and we wish we had one today. Alas, not many politicians have achieved that position. Some good leaders perhaps but few saviours. The Jews tried to make Jesus a political saviour, a king to lead them out of Roman bondage but that wasn’t his God-assigned role. Jesus role is best summed up in the Bible in John 3:16”, For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes

in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.

There are many books and chapters in the Bible that are both helpful and confusing but none are more clear than the quote above.

Scholars, churches, denominations and individuals have at times confused and twisted the many stories and accounts in the Bible. The words have been both interpreted and twisted to make rules, many of which made no sense and served no good purpose. On many occasions, traditions have developed but unless tradition shines a light on the truth, it is of no value.

The basic story about Christmas, Jesus born as a baby in a manger to be our Saviour, is a great tradition as it shines a light on the truth.

So, this Christmas, enjoy the traditions of the season but remember the main one. If you have accepted Jesus as your Saviour or if you do this season, then you will have received that most important title, Child of God or Christ Follower.

Merry Christmas and God’s blessing to you and yours.

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.

Homebodies

Rita Friesen

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Well, honestly, that look began to appear before Halloween! The look began in stores, and in some homes, long before I even felt like trying to get in the mood. I have come to a deeper understanding about the tree and lights going up and on so early. In the circle of people I love and care deeply about are those that dread the long dark days, and the glow of lights brightens their day, and their outlook. Most of them try to wait until the passing of Remembrance Day, and mostly they succeed. And if they don’t, that’s ok. I get it, too, that merchants need the success of this holiday season sales to keep on going, and we all want local merchants to continue to serve our community. We know they serve us well, and in a way that we really can not expect to be served in many large centres. I am going to truly digress and share an oft told story! Working local retail I was able to assist an elderly woman in the selection of the perfect fitting bra. Yup. I was in the dressing room, tucking and lifting until we found the perfect fir, and as I walked away, feeling accomplished, I heard her say, quietly, to her friend, ‘write down that number and I will pick it up in the city.’ Not too likely anyone in a larger, more economical outlet would have been as patient. I can laugh now, it took a day or two so, thank you all our local suppliers!

When we were raising the first five children the standing rule was that no decorations went up until the night before the First Sunday of Advent. I learned early that was early enough, for once the house was decked and be-decked, it stayed that way until the middle of January. And yes, the glowing lights on tree and doorway brightened many a winter night. Even with the grands around we stuck pretty much to the same schedule.

And now? Well, things are different on so many levels. There is no scheduled gathering of the clan at my home. There will be gatherings but not here. I truly am ok with that. For me hosting was work, hard work. Cleaning the home, preparing sleeping spaces for many, food for days of eating, and gifts to buy. Through in a few scheduled activities, some which were opportunity for service, cards and phone calls- well, for me, it was hard work. Rewarding for certain but I am not volunteering to repeat hosting. I will do a bit of baking, to give away. I have set up some decorations, not sure I need a tree, but I need the white ceramic country church- looks just like the old Norgate church!- with a nativity scene set out beside it. The lights glowing through the windows makes me smile.

As we get ever closer to Christmas I encourage everyone to drop the stuff that isn’t important any more, pick up a new custom, one that fits you now. Breathe deeply, inhale slowly and enjoy this season.

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Tired of waiting?

It’s a statement that we hear quite often. Most of the time, the statement comes from the Opposition benches in Parliament or the provincial Legislature. It goes something like this: “Canadians are tired of waiting for this social program to be put in place or for this piece of legislation to be passed. When will this government come to its senses, do the right thing and give Canadians what they want?”

Canadians aren’t the only ones to make such a statement. It is being made by people in every corner of the globe, just as it has been since the beginning of time.

In ancient history, when people got tired of waiting for a change in government, they took matters into their own hands. They gathered a group of supporters around them, plotted to overthrow the existing government and, at a specified time, put their plan into action. Sometimes they succeeded. More often than not they failed miserably.

In Jesus’ day, the Jewish

Faithfully Yours

Neil Strohschein

people were waiting for something that they could only hope for and dream about-the restoration of an independent kingdom of Israel, with a “Son of King David” sitting on the throne as its king. They had been waiting for more than 400 years. In that time, they had been conquered and reconquered by four successive world empires-Babylon, Medio-Persia, Greece and most recently, Rome.

Of the four, the Romans were, by far, the worst. Their first act, after taking control of the Greek empire, was to build a network of paved roads linking key cities and towns. The roads made it easy to transfer goods, services and people from one place to another; which was a huge benefit when Rome had

Observation

By Addy Oberlin

to move legions of soldiers from one place to another to put down a revolt or repel an enemy invasion.

Rome’s efficiency at crushing revolves was legendary. Revolutionaries were shown no mercy. They were arrested, tortured and then put to death using the Roman method of capital punishment-crucifixion.

Rome’s strategy regarding its colonies was simple-if they won’t respect us, we will make them be afraid of us. Either way, they will behave.

But that didn’t stop those Rome conquered from thinking about, hoping for, dreaming of and praying that the days of Roman domination would end soon. That’s what the people of ancient Israel were doing when John the Baptist introduced Jesus

as their Messiah.

He did not present Jesus as an earthly king. He told them that Jesus was “the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” The people gave him the title “Messiah” and identified him as the one who had come to set up God’s eternal kingdom on earth. And throughout his earthly ministry, they kept asking Jesus: “Is this the time when the kingdom will be restored to Israel? If not now, when? We are tired of waiting.”

But this wasn’t the time for Christ’s eternal kingdom. It would come later and today we are still waiting for Christ to return, for peace and justice to be restored to this earth, and for the answer to the words we pray every week-”Thy kingdom come.”

But there is one thing for which we do not have to wait. All who put their faith in Jesus Christ can receive instant forgiveness of sin, the assurance of eternal life and the power to live a life that pleases God. That is God’s gift to you today. Receive it with joy.

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.

Gladstone’s Glory Years: the Gladstone baseball team of 1919

Admirable, but unrealistic

In response to Ken Waddell’s “More rules doesn’t mean better results”

Mr. Waddell’s central argument rests on the premise that since “People intent on evil will get guns, legally or otherwise,” there is no point in having any gun restrictions. In other words: if we can’t prevent gun violence, there’s no point in having gun laws at all.

Why stop there? As the use of illegal drugs can’t be prevented, we might as well scrap those laws. We can’t prevent drunk d riving, or underage kids from drinking, so let’s get rid of the alcohol limits. We can’t prevent break-ins or muggings; no point in having a law against them either. And so on.

What is made clear amidst the rabbling, is Mr. Waddell’s fondness for violence. On a killing in Winnipeg: “Too bad that doesn’t happen more often.”

On hitting children: “Children should be afraid that they might get spanked.” On the women who were murdered at Ecole Polytechnique: “Isn’t it strange that [the shooter]... was able to convince the men to leave?”, heavily implying the women were perhaps a little too, what? Stubborn? Argumentative? to escape.

Mr. Waddell envisions a good-hearted but lawless society. An admirable dream, but unrealistic. The hope, as Mr. Waddell duly points out, is the manners and respect of Neepawa’s young people (even if they weren’t spanked). A shame the same standards are not held to his own generation, who, if Mr. Waddell is their model, are angry, confused, and afraid of change.

J.R. Patterson Gladstone, Manitoba

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Thumbs up, thumbs down

Thumbs up to the major production crew responsible for putting together the Little Mermaid this past weekend. It was an ambitious undertaking overcoming viruses, apathy and new circumstances. The production was amazing and offered a beacon of light, laughter and hope to our community. Thank you to the directors, actors, and everyone behind the scenes.

Kathleen Guillas

Eden, Manitoba

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This was Gladstone’s baseball team in 1919, which was highlighted in the Gladstone’s Glory Years booklet series. Back row: Robt. Wilson, Chas. Boyd, Lorne McNair, Cliff McCrea, Frank Morton, Basil McAlpine and Preston “Bud” Lobb. Centre: J. E. Greer, Sec.-Treas.; Harold Clayton, Art White, Pres.; Jimmy Mowat and Jos. Creamer, Mgr. Front row: Wendell Mustard, Bud White, mascot; and Jas. Grantham.

Phase II of lagoon project makes progress

Neepawa Town Council meeting - Dec. 6, 2022

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A company has been chosen to do the work on the Town of Neepawa’s next major upgrade to its lagoon system. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, council unanimously approved the recommendation from administration and the Manitoba Water Services Board to accept a bid of T.L. Penner Construction of Virden.

T.L. Penner will now be responsible for the Phase II improvements to the lagoon system, which include completion of the cell, implementation of the new aerial system and upgrading of the treatment systems. Phase I involved the rehabilitation of the first secondary lagoon cell and construction of a new wastewater treatment building with modern technological equipment

The Virden based company was one of five that put a tender in on the project and had the low bid of $5.6 million, plus GST. The cost of the improvement will be split between all three levels of government, with the federal government covering $2.283 million (40 per cent); the province

looking after $1.9 million (33.3 per cent); and the Town handling $1.5 million (26.67 per cent). Any additional costs related to project engineering and consultation would be borne by the Town.

Council reports

• Murray Parrott informed council that he recently attended a Planning Board meeting and noted that a new chairperson has been selected. The new chair of the Planning Board is Greg McConnell.

• Jason Nadeau offered an update on a regional Library Board meeting held in November. As well, he offered details from the recent board meeting of the Yellowhead Centre, held on Nov. 21. A big point of conversation at the meeting was the upcoming examination of maximizing effectiveness of the facility, as well as the preparation to be done for the Provincial Curling Championship.

• Yvonne Sisley added context on the Yellowhead board meeting mentioned by Nadeau with the Town of Neepawa on efficiencies and also reminded local organizations that the community grant applications are due on Dec. 31.

New Committee

The Environmental Health and Volunteerism committee has been established on a pilot project basis for one year. With Jason Nadeau as Chair and Brian Hedley as a committee member, the committee will engage with Neepawa residents on environmental stewardship related to the environmental health of the community.

Disaster Assistance claim

Neepawa Council has approved absorbing the costs related to assisting a nearby municipality in a time of emergency. In the spring of 2021, a massive wildfire swept across western Manitoba. The fire broke out in the CFB Shilo Range and Training Area and burned approximately 15,000 hectares. A fair sized portion of that damage was in the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford.

After the fire was contained, North Cypress-Langford officials filed a disaster assistance claim to the province to help cover the costs associated with stopping the blaze. The provincial government recently denied the claim and will not be assisting with reimbursement.

Officials with the Municipality of North

NCMC Christmas hampers to aid over 160 families

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa and Community Ministries Centre (NCMC) will have had a busy week as this paper goes out. Staff and volunteers were hard at work packing toys and gift cards for their annual Christmas hamper program on Dec. 14, with hampers being sent out for delivery on Dec. 15 and 16.

Amanda Naughton-Gale, NCMC director, told the Banner & Press on Monday, Dec. 12 that the program has already surpassed the number of clients that were assisted last year.

“We had around 151 families last year. Right now, we’re over 160 and we have still been receiving calls this morning, so we’ll probably have more by the end of the week,” said Naughton-Gale.

Although the deadline for additional 2022 toy donations will have passed, donations in other forms are always gratefully accepted.

“Monetary donations

are certainly welcome and the food bank is always running,” said NaughtonGale. “The need is always there, so we’re definitely always happy to accept those donations as well.”

Donations for the food bank program can be brought to the NCMC building, while monetary donations can be made via the ongoing Kettle Campaign.

“All the money from the Kettle Campaign stays in the community to help with our Christmas hampers and other community support programs,” said Naughton-Gale. “So it directly provides aid to those in our community who need it.”

The use of gift cards for the Christmas Hampers, as has also been done in recent years, instead of providing food directly gives clients more freedom when using the program.

“[Gift cards] allow our clients to select what they need, since not everyone does what’s considered

a traditional Canadian Christmas dinner– the turkey and all that,” Naughton-Gale explained. “So this gives our clients more autonomy and dignity. As well, there was an opportunity to access the foodbank earlier this month, so anyone who did need that support was able to get supplies through there as well.”

Although the NCMC was well covered in terms of assistance for packing and delivery of Christmas hampers, Naughton-Gale told the Banner & Press that more volunteers to help with the last shifts of the Kettle Campaign are needed. If anyone wishes to lend a hand, they are asked to call Leah Anderson, NCMC community and family services worker and 2022 kettle coordinator, via 431-759-5536.

Sharing a final comment, Naughton-Gale wished to extend her gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the general community for always being so gracious and supporting these cam-

paigns. Whenever there is a great need, we’ve found that they’ve always been great at stepping up to help out. With the need we have, any support will definitely help out this year.”

Cypress-Langford have since contacted the Town of Neepawa of the provincial decision and asked for a reversal of an invoice associated with the Neepawa Fire Department helping to contain the damage. The Town was previously informed during the emergency that the Municipality may not be able to reimburse them, if their claim was rejected. The cost absorbed is around $6,300, which included 63 hours of labour and usage of a water tankard and 63 hours of labour

Misc

• Council has approved the consulting firm Scatliff, Miller and Murray to proceed with design work on Phase II for Back Forty multi-use park trail. The maximum amount of the work is tagged at $48,900.

• The creation of new municipal roads near the new hospital have been approved. The east-west road will be an extension of Hamilton, while the other proposed northsouth road is currently unnamed, but will be up for discussion in the future. As well, a proposal on a traffic impact study for the new hospital project has been approved at a cost of $20,040, plus tax

Editors Note: Helen’s recipes will appear this week in the Banner & Press Christmas sections. Her weekly recipes will return to this page in the Friday, Dec. 23 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Much of the funds raised will be redistributed within the community. We also wish to thank the many individuals who participated in the bidding process. A successful auction has many people bidding on each item. Your participation has helped to make this a successful fundraiser.

Local angus breeders stage first sister sale

A birthday and a Bruins win, not a bad day all around

By Ken Waddell Neepawa Banner & Press

Beef producers gathered at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex at Neepawa to attend the first ever Sister Sale. The sale featured Angus heifers from local breeders Camo Cattle Company, JAS Red Angus and Madsen Angus.

Acting as spokesman for the breeder group, Cam Tibbett welcomed the buyers who attended in person and as on-line bidders. Attending buyers and supporters were treated to a beef-on-a-bun lunch and a reception after the sale.

Tibbett noted that the breeder group wanted to recognize their commercial customers by offering some of their heifers to open the sale. Commercial guest consigners were Bruce

Gladstone

Auction Mart

Cattle Market Report

Dec. 13

Steers

3-400 lbs. $ 3.05 to 3.27

4-500 lbs. $ 2.95 to 3.18

5-600 lbs. $ 2.75 to 2.95

6-700 lbs. $ 2.51 to 2.70

7-800 lbs. $ 2.35 to 2.47

8-900 lbs. $ 2.10 to 2.32

900+ lbs. $ 2.00 to 2.25

Bulls $1.00 to 1.21

Heifers

3-400 lbs. $ 2.34 to 2.56

4-500 lbs. $ 2.20 to 2.42

5-600 lbs. $ 2.08 to 2.29

6-700 lbs. $ 1.90 to 2.15

7-800 lbs. $ 1.87 to 2.16

8-900 lbs. $ 1.85 to 2.03

900+ lbs. $ 1.60 to 1.84

Cows $0.75 to 1.21 585 head sold

Rosling of Gladstone and Matthew and Jewel Kulbacki of Eden.

Many of the purebred heifers were sold as choice of two in the ring and the buyer got his pick of the two. The remaining heifer goes back home. “It shows how much confidence we have in our stock,” explained Tibbett. Starting off the sale line-up were several groups of three commercial heifers from various customers of the breeders’ group. The commercial heifers ranged in price from $2,500 to $3,600 each.

The purebred open and bred heifers followed in

rapid order.

Tibbett said, “ We were very happy with the first Sister Sale. We are planning for another one next year.” The group is also gearing up for their annual “Buy the Beef” sale in early April at the Beautiful Plains Ag Complex at Neepawa.

The high selling lot went for $6,100 and the sale average was $,3650.

Doug McLaren of JAS Red Angus said, “We thought the sale went really well. We were impressed by the local support and the on-line bidding. The auctioneer and staff did a great job.”

Fred Larwood celebrated his 90th birthday this Dec. 11 at the PCH facility in McCreary. He made history as the longest lived Larwood. He was joined by his niece Joyce Cook (née Bryan) from Ottawa who hadn’t seen him since 2000. The home was in lockdown, but they had a good visit by Skype with relatives in Australia and beyond. A good time was had by all and could only be made better if the Bruins, the NHL club that Fred roots for, won their game. Fortunately, Boston did its part in the festivities for Fred, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1

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PHOTO BY CHRISTINE WADDELL

Some of the cattle that were on display at Beautiful Plains Ag Complex in Neepawa.

Minnedosa celebrates with Christmas in the Valley

Minnedosa was eagerly getting into the holiday spirit on Dec. 10, when it held its annual Christmas in the Valley celebration. Pictured here are a few of the activities that went on that day.

Pictured top: Both kids and adults eagerly lined up for some sleigh rides through the valley.

Left: A Minnedosa Santa Parade participant, dressed quite appropriately in a box and festive wrapping paper, greeted sightseers. Another appearance that night was the Grinch, whose heart had thankfully already grown 10 sizes ahead of the event and gladly participated in all the cheer.

Bottom: This float was one of many featured in the Santa Parade.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Cecil Pittman, of Neepawa, was the lucky winner of NACTV’s bingo toonie pot recently. Pittman won a grand total of $3,224.

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

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The funds donated to the NCMC is part of a total of $50,000, which is being split and gifted to several non-profit organizations that work to “make the holidays brighter for their neighbours who may be struggling with food insecurity”.

The food donated to the NCMC weighed in at approximately 250 pounds.

“One of our core values is being a community partner– here and in all the communities we’re involved in,” Lazaruk enthused. “For myself, having a young family,

knowing that families are getting help like this over the holidays is great. Today is a really exciting day.”

Amanda NaughtonGale, director of ministries for NCMC, shared her reaction to both the food and funding donations with the Banner & Press on behalf of the organization.

“We were super surprised and super excited to receive these donations from the community and HyLife,” said NaughtonGale. “The need is great, so we really appreciate it.”

“This year, we’re expecting our Christmas

campaign to cost $20,000, with the kettle funds only covering about one third of that right now,” Naughton-Gale expanded, stressing just how important this announcement is for the NCMC.

“We really appreciate these kinds of donations, and any donations we receive.”

In her final comments, Naughton-Gale wished to extend an additional word of thanks, saying, “We’re so blessed to have a committed community and we’re so thankful for corporate donations such as HyLife’s.”

Farmers help feed families in need

Gym fundraiser supports breast cancer awareness

In October, Whitey’s Body Shop in Neepawa hosted a fundraiser workout in support of breast cancer awareness. Members of the club (inset photo) gave their time, money and energy to the cause. As a result, Sherrie Hockin, the owner and operator of Whitey’s was recently able to present $700 to RN Kristyn Wilson at the Neepawa Health Centre’s cancer care department.

December always feels like a special month, filled with holiday celebrations, work parties, connecting with friends and family, and most importantly, sharing meals with those we love. The holiday season is also an important time of year to consider supporting those around us who may need a little extra help.

Manitoba pork producers are committed to giving back to their communities year-round. By supporting local food banks like Harvest Manitoba, Southeast Helping Hands, the Salvation Army, and Agape Table, thousands of pounds of pork products are reaching hungry children, struggling adults and seniors, and the working poor across Manitoba.

Making a positive contribution to society is at

the heart of Manitoba hog sector’s sustainability focus. The passion to support the well-being of communities across the province, reflects our commitment to support those experiencing food insecurity, particularly during the holiday season.

Manitoba pork producers work hard to ensure a safe, affordable protein is available to all.

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Debra Kasprick (left), HyLife office manager; and Tyler Lasaruk (right), executive director of sales and business optimization for HyLife; delivered a donation of food and funding to the NCMC, which was accepted by NCMC ministries director Amanda Naughton-Gale.

NACI Major Production wows audience at Neepawa

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

NACI’s Major Production group stunned the audience with a spectacular performance and a variety of outstanding costumes last week when they got on stage for The Little Mermaid Jr. The scenes pictured above are just a few samples, from the show and a small portion of those behind the group effort.

‘The kids are so excited this has finally happened’

Neepawa Middle School hosts ribbon cutting for new play structure

PHOTOS BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Every class of the NMS eagerly gathered for the playstructure ribbon cutting on Dec. 8.

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Representatives of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC), Neepawa Middle School (NMS) students, teachers and Co-op representatives all donned winter gear on Dec. 8. The special occasion that day was the ribbon cutting for the brand new play-structure located

on the NMS grounds.

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op has been a primary sponsor of the structure, with many other groups pitching in as well.

“The kids are so excited this has finally happened,” said Valerie Parayeski, NMS principal. “They’re already out playing on it and using it on the weekends. It’s a great benefit not only to

the school, but to the community.”

Brian Hedley, general manager for Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, added, “It really is fantastic to see the kids of the Neepawa Middle School and the wider community enjoying it.”

Although the structure is ready for use, there are still some additions planned.

The final piece that has yet to be installed arrived last week, and will be installed in the spring. Other touchups to the space are also planned for that period, with a grand opening BBQ being planned before the end of the spring season.

Thanks is extended from the PAC and NMS to all of the sponsors that helped to make this project happen.

to celebrate this accomplishment. The joint effort of many made this possible!

In the meantime, we extend our sincerest “Thank You” to our many donors.

We look forward to seeing you at the spring Grand Opening!

Donor Appreciation Wall

Platinum $5,000+

Beautiful Plains Community Foundation

Harris Pharmacy

The Milligan Family

Neepawa Gladstone CO-OP RM of North Cypress-Langford

Rob Smith & Son Stella Jones Tim Hortons Town of Neepawa

Gold $1,000 - $4.999

Brenda & Larry Nicholson

John’s Electric Ltd.

Neepawa Dairy Queen

Neepawa Home Hardware & Building Centre

Neepawa Kin Club

Orv’s Appliance

RBC - Austin Clyne

Remple Backhoe & Gravel Ltd.

Rocky Mountain Equipment Rotary Club of Neepawa Safeway

Stride Credit Union TIC Parts & Service

Silver $500 - $999

Barry & Lorraine Hockin

JC Lavich Construction Nelson Jackson Pat Baker Backhoe RM of Rosedale

Royal Canadian Legion #23 Taylor Law Patersons LLP Office

Valley Optical Ltd. Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop Yellowhead Windows

Bronze $50- $499

Bev & Russell Papegnies

Century 21 Erin & Lawrence Warwaruk

Farmery Brewery

Genny & Michael Bagongon

Gerilyn Abe-Abe

Hillside Accounting

The excitement grew as Leisel Milligan, Parent Advisory Council (PAC) secretary; Val Parayeski, NMS principal; Brian Hedley, Neepawa mayor and Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op general manager; Sherri Hollier, NMS vice principal; and Heather Saquet, PAC treasurer began the ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Co-op was a key supporter of the playstructure project.

Pictured: Brian Hedley declares the new NMS playstructure open and begins cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

Jed’s Repair & Service

Karla & Derrick MacDiarmid

Lee’s Village Restaurant

Malcolm & Tracy Murray

Meighen Haddad LLP

The Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa Dental Neepawa Lion’s Club

Neepawa Pharmacy

Neepawa Titans

Provost Signs

The Saquet Family

TAC Ventures Inc. Tridekon Industries

Your Dollar Store with More

NMS also gratefully acknowledges the collaborative efforts of staff and students, parents, volunteers, and generous community donors. Thank you!

Aces hold off late surge from Dumaguete

They ended up winning by how many!?

NACI dominate Major Pratt in high school hockey action

It was lucky number 13 for the Neepawa Tigers on Wednesday, Dec. 7 against the Major Pratt Trojans in Westman High School Hockey League (WHSHL) action. Tarek Lapointe scored five times and Jory Kulbacki had a pair of goals and four assists for NACI, on the way to a decisive 13-3 victory.

A final push in the fourth quarter wasn’t enough for Dumaguete in their game against the Aces on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Neepawa Ballers Basketball League. The Aces were able to hold on for a 54-47 victory.

NFSC prepares for Christmas Showcase

Early on, it didn’t seem as though there would be offensive outburst from the Tigers, as they were held to just one goal, from Lapointe in the first period and trailed 3-1 at intermission. Things took a drastic turn in the second, however, as Neepawa scored five times in the period. Lapointe and Kulbacki each had a pair, while Tristen Friesen netted one of his own, to make it 6-3.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press Submitted Neepawa Figure Skating Club

The Neepawa Figure Skating Club is now in full swing and is getting ready for the upcoming Annual Christmas Ice Show.

This season we have 18 StarSkaters who skate Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with coach, Kim Smith. Many of the StarSkaters are hoping that the ice show will help them get the “jitters” out before all the competitions in the new year.

We also have 27 CanSkaters and five Senior CanSkaters, helped out by many of our StarSkaters and coached by Kim Smith. These tiny skaters are sure to put everyone into the Christmas spirit! The Annual Christmas Ice Show will be on Sunday, December 18th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Yellowhead. Admission is a silver collection and/or a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Salvation Army. NFSC is excited to perform for our many families, friends and community fans! Please come out and join us for some great skating!

Chiefs results

By Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press

The Yellowhead Chiefs hockey program had seven league games scheduled last weekend. Listed are some of the game results, as well as notable efforts from the Neepawa based players.

Male U-18 results: Dec. 9. Yellowhead 3-2 Wpg Thrashers (Rylan Bray 1 goal); Dec. 10. Wpg Bruins 4-1 Yellowhead; Dec. 11

Wpg Bruins 5-2 Yellowhead.

Female U-15 results: Dec. 10. Yellowhead 2-1 Norman (Brooklyn Boersma 1G - 1A, Emma Pollock 1G - 1A); Dec. 11. Yellowhead 6-1 Norman (Boersma 2G, Pollock 3A)

Male U-15 results: Dec. 10. Yellowhead 10-4 Interlake (Ethan Bray 1A, Nolan Kozak 1G - 3A, Harley Smith-Bellisle 13 saves, .765 save percentage); Yellowhead 3-1 Eastman (Kozak 1G).

In the third period, Neepawa seemed to find ways to score without even trying, as Major Pratt was unable to keep pace. A few of the Tigers’ seven goals in the third were simply the result from taking advantage of miscues from the Trojans, as it seemed they just started waiting for the game to end.

Lapointe added two more goals, while Friesen tallied another pair of his own. Riley Davie, Daniel Lisoway and Myles Willerton also scored for NACI, to make the final score 13-3. Jory Kulbacki ended the game with seven points (2G - 5A), while Tarek Lapointe had a six point effort (5G - 1A).

Tigers triumph over Raiders

The Neepawa Tigers hit the highway to Grandview for their next game on Saturday, Dec. 10, a showdown versus the Roblin/Grandview/Gilbert Plains (RGG) Raiders. In this match-up, the Tigers scored early and often, on the way to a 12-5 victory.

The first period was close between the two sides, with Neepawa just holding on to a 3-2 lead after 20 minutes. Jory Kulbacki scored the first two of the night for Neepawa, within the first seven minutes of play. The Raiders replied with one

The goals were plentiful for the Neepawa Tigers on Wednesday, Dec. 7 versus the Major Pratt Trojans. Neepawa ended up with 13 goals during this game and would follow up a few nights later with 12 in their game against the RGG Raiders.

of their own, before Brody Pollock put away one for the Tigers on a power-play. Just before the end of the period, RGG scored their second goal, to make it 3-2.

The second period would see both teams get goals in bunches, as Neepawa scored two in a row, followed by three straight from the Raiders, then another three by the Tigers. Jory Kulbacki added another two goals, while Ward Brister, Riley Davie and Cohen Kulbacki all notched singles, to make it 8-5.

For the final period, Neepawa was able to secure the victory with four powerplay goals. Ward Brister scored twice, while Jory and Cohen Kulbacki both added one more to the stats.

At the end of regulation, Jory had five goals and one assist, while Cohen had two goals and two assists. Brister was the other big name on the game sheet, with five points (3G - 2A).

What’s next?

These recent results for the Tigers have the team

sitting with a 7-3-0 record. Neepawa will play four more games before the Christmas break. The first was a home game on Wednesday, Dec. 14 against the BSR Falcons. The results to that game were finalized after the Banner & Press publication deadline. Neepawa’s other games include road trips to Virden and Dauphin and one last home game on Sunday, Dec. 18 against the GCB Wildcats. Start time at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 6:30 pm.

Neepawa Titans Junior “A” Hockey team

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

MJHL Standings

Western Division G W L OTL SOL Pts

Swan Valley Stampeders 30 18 9 2 1 39

OCN Blizzard 33 18 12 1 2 39

Wayway Wolverines 28 16 7 3 2 37

Dauphin Kings 31 17 12 2 0 36

Neepawa Titans 33 12 14 6 1 31

Virden Oil Capitals 30 14 15 1 0 29

Eastern Division G W L OTL SOL Pts

Steinbach Pistons 29 24 5 0 0 48

Winkler Flyers 30 19 5 5 1 44

Portage Terriers 28 20 6 1 1 42

Niverville Nighthawks 28 15 12 0 1 31

Winnipeg Blues 30 9 17 3 1 22

Selkirk Steelers 30 9 17 3 1 22

Winnipeg Freeze 26 2 22 2 0 6

Tiger Hills Hockey

Neepawa Titans earn three of possible six points during northern road trip

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Titans have returned home from their annual road trip to northern Manitoba were they faced the OCN Blizzard.

Neepawa played three games in three nights at the Gordon Lathlin Memorial Centre in The Pas. In their first game, the Titans may have been dealing with the wear and tear of a five and a half hour bus ride, as they were handily beaten, by a 4-0 margin.

After a nights rest, the Titans were much better out on the ice, taking OCN to overtime, before losing 3-2. Cam Trimble and Ewan Poirier each scored for Neepawa in regulation.

In the third and final game of their road trip, the two teams once again went into overtime. Fortunately this time

out, it was the Titans who would come away with the extra point, scoring the game winner just 38 seconds into the extra frame, to make the final score 4-3. Hayden Stocks collected the OT winner, while Briley Wood (2 goals) and Josh Romanyk scored during regulation.

Gavin Renwick picked up his third win of the year in net for Neepawa, making 26 saves. These results netted Neepawa three of a possible six points in the standings, making their record 12-14 -6-1 on the season, good enough for 31 points in the standings. The Titans will wrap up the 2022 portion of their season with three games, including a pair at home. On Friday, Dec. 16 they will play the Winnipeg Blues, while on Tuesday, Dec. 20 they will take on the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Both those games will have a start time of 7:30 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Swan Valley 3-2 OT Neepawa

First Period

08:31 OCN R. Monias (8)

ASST: B. Boyce (1), M. Bouvier (4)

13:22 NPA C. Trimble (2)

ASST: C. Gudnason (5)

Second Period

04:50 NPA E. Poirier (3)

ASST: B. Wood (15), C. Bendtsen (8)

Third Period

18:31 OCN A. Bernauer (12)

ASST: R. Zimmerman (20)

Overtime

02:16 OCN M. Hlady (9)

ASST: Unassisted Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP NPA 1 1 0 0 2 0/4 OCN 1 0 1 1 3 0/1

Goaltenders

NPA M. Lobreau - (L) 25/28 saves

OCN C. Hamm - (W) 32/34 saves

Attendance: 167 - Gordon Lathlin Centre

Second Period

02:06 NPA J. Romanyk (6) PP

ASST: C. McLeod (5), B. Wood (16)

05:59 NPA B. Wood (7) PP

ASST: H. Stocks (14), C. McLeod (6)

12:15 OCN S. Swan (4) PP

ASST: S. Hamming (14), R. Zimmerman (21)

14:04 OCN R. Monias (9)

ASST: M. Hlady (9), M. Bouvier (5)

Third Period

17:48 NPA B. Wood (8) SH

ASST: H. Stocks (15)

19:34 OCN A. Bernauer (13) PP

ASST: K. Cooke (15), A. Paul (19)

Overtime

00:38 NPA H. Stocks (13)

ASST: D. Noonan (4)

Scoring 1 2 3 OT Total PP NPA 0 2 1 1 4 2/8 OCN 0 2 1 0 3 2/3 Goaltenders

NPA G. Renwick (W) 26/29 saves OCN E. Farrow (L) 21/25 saves

Dec 8, 2022 Ladies’ High Single and Triple: Vivian Oswald 229 & 608. Men’s High Single: Merv Bohn 235. Men’s High

Road woes for Neepawa Farmers

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

It was a rough week for the Neepawa Farmers, as the team dropped a pair of road games on the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) schedule. First, the Farmers were bested by the Gladstone Lakers on Wednesday, Dec. 7, falling 12-5. The Lakers pretty much secured the win in the initial 20 minutes of play by scoring six times in just 20 minutes. Neepawa’s lone goal in the first was a power-play marker from Brad Marshall.

In the second, both teams collected a pair of goals, with Kyle McDonald and Corbin Mariash getting the goals for the Farmers. For

the third, Gladstone scored three straight, before Neepawa replied with markers from Shane Byram and Benoit Mowbray. In total, McDonald led the night for Neepawa with four points (1G - 3A), while Jesse Toth (3G - 2A), Sean Kubas (2G - 3A), and Jory Geddes (5A) all had five point performances. Jacy Kennedy was another notable contributor, getting three goals and one assist.

The next game was a little further down the road, as the Farmers had to travel all to way to Killarney to take on the Shamrocks. It would end up being another disappointing one for Neepawa, as they would lose 7-1. Killarney scored the first seven goals on the night,

before Neepawa ruined the shutout bid of Brian Archibald, as Kyle McDonald scored with just 15 seconds left in the final period.

These recent losses drop Neepawa back into fourth place in the Eastern Division, with a 4-7-0 record. The Farmers’ next home game will be Saturday, Dec. 17, when they play the Miniota/Elkhorn CHawks. Start time at the Yellowhead Centre is set for 7:30 p.m.

Gladstone keeps on winning

After besting the Farmers to Dec. 7, the Gladstone Lakers kept their impressive winning streak alive with a 9-5 decision over Wawanesa. After dropping

their first two games of the year, Gladstone has now won seven straight, and are atop of the East Division, tie with the Minnedosa Bombers with 14 points. The Lakers, however, currently hold the tie-breaker, having beaten the Bombers earlier this year.

Minnedosa beat Souris Elsewhere around the league, the Minnedosa (7-4-0. 14 points) defeated the Souris Elks 8-1. Bryson Werbicki-Mallett and Zane Sawyer each contributed a pair of goals and one assist for the Bombers. Victor Lamb (2G), Clay Bergeson (1G - 3A) and Tony Partridge (1G - 2A) also came up big for Minnedosa.

Nutrition Bite

Enjoy Holiday Eating!

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Neepawa Titans Junior “A” Hockey team

As you contribute, your memorial can be viewed in the window of Harris Pharmacy. The memory tree will be located at Mountain Ave. and Davidson St. downtown Neepawa, MB.

Drop off your contribution at one of these Neepawa locations:

Neepawa Hospital Home Hardware It’s Time Fashion and Gifts Neepawa Pharmacy The Neepawa Banner & Press Harris Pharmacy

How do I indulge without feeling bad about what I’m about to eat?

This feeling of dread is known as food guilt or food shame, and it’s common, especially around the holidays.

Here are some tips that may help you to not feel guilty while consuming your holiday favourites:

1) Be Mindful – Paying attention to hunger and fullness can empower you to make healthy choices and allow for more enjoyment and appreciation of what we eat. Be present with the food and take time to be with your family and friends.

2) Eat regularly throughout the day to maintain your body’s energy levels and to prevent extreme hunger later on in the day.

3) Choose nourishing food while allowing yourself to consume your favourite foods without guilt. We eat different foods for different reasons and that is okay.

4) Keep Moving – start by choosing an enjoyable activity, involving those in your household if you wish, and getting some fresh air.

Remember that dieting and restricting food intake can also lead to eating more than you had intended.

Be gentle with yourself as you navigate the endless messaging of needing to control your food intake.

Take time to enjoy all the flavours of the holiday season!

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Obituary

Jean Isabel McCurry

1923 - 2022

Peacefully on Friday December 9, 2022 Jean Isabel McCurry passed away at Gladstone Third Crossing Manor at the age of 99.

Jean was born on 23 June 1923 to parents John and Lillian (MacLean) Brown at Shoal Lake. She attended Wolfe Creek School, until her family moved to the Arden district in 1934, where she attended Winchester and Arden schools until grade 8. After school; she, like others, worked as a helper in the house in the Helston and Gladstone areas.

She met and married her husband Samuel McCurry on 15 March 1942.

In 1945 after Sam was released from the Army, they moved to Plumas and worked for the Parson family for a time, until they decided to farm for themselves. They first rented land until they bought their own. They farmed until Sam moved the family to Dauphin where he was working with highways dept. Jean remained living in Dauphin after Sam’s passing (2006) until recently.

Jean leaves to mourn her loss her Sons; Samuel Lawson (Lorraine) and family, Neil Gordon and family, and a Daughter; Vivian Brezden and family.

A private family graveside service will be held.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone – MacGregor in care of arrangements.

SHARON EILEEN BIRCH

Sept 8, 1946 – Dec 7, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Eileen Birch on Dec 7th, 2022, at the Assiniboine Centre, Brandon, MB at the age of 76. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jeany (Darryl), and grandkids, Trent and Tyler (Laura) and great-granddaughter, Novah; her son, Ray (Tammy), and grandkids, Richelle, Dylan and Amie; and her daughter, Janice (Mike) and grandkids, Logan and Taylor. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Mayford Grant, her husband, Arthur Birch, and partner, Raymond Haines.

She married at the young age of 16 years old to Art Birch and was widowed at the age of 40 years old. She was single for many years before meeting and sharing her life with Raymond Haines, who passed away in 2014.

During her working career, Sharon worked as an Insurance Agent at Way-Mor Agencies in Rivers, Ward Agencies in Virden and Mitrou Agencies in Brandon. Throughout her life, she lived in Riding Mountain, Birnie, Rivers, Virden, Brandon, Winnipeg and Neepawa.

Sharon, Art and the kids spent many of their weekends in the summer going camping and socialized frequently with family and friends. She loved to curl and when she no longer played, she would not miss out watching curling on TV. She loved to play bingo and go on casino bus trips with her friends. She had the opportunity to travel to western Canada, California, Cuba, Branson, Texas and Mexico and go on a Caribbean cruise. Her and Raymond, when not at their home in Neepawa, spent time at the cabin at Booster Lake, made a trip down to Texas and camped in their motor home.

Sharon had many close friends, family and the Birch family who were very near and dear to her. Relationships that she valued so.

A memorial service is being held on Thursday, Dec 15th, 2022 at 1pm at the Neepawa United-Anglican Church, followed by interment at Birnie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Avenue, Rm 1160, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0V9, 204-787-4143 or online at www.cancercarefdn.mb.ca.

Clarke’s Funeral Home Gladstone~MacGregor in care of arrangements.

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For rent: Available immediately. For the older market, large 2 bdm suite in newer 4-plex. Includes window treatments, all appliances, 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

For Sale or Rent

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

Real Estate

Farm For Sale:157.4 acresne 9-17-12W1 in the Westlake Gladstone Municipality. Contact: Ken Oswald 204386-2223

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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Come & go tea, 2-4pm Carberry United Church Hall

Thank You

WALKER

We wish to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends who were so kind in their expressions of sympathy during the sad passing of Ted, our dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We would like to thank those who sent the kind sentiments and cards and beautiful flowers, brought food to the house, made donations to organizations, visits, phone calls and posted on White’s Funeral Home tribute wall.

A special thank you to Dr. Poettcker, Tara and her staff during our three and a half weeks stay in hospital in the spring, Emma, OT, and Heather and her Home Care team. We are grateful for the excellent care Ted received from you all. Assistance from Brian and staff at White’s Funeral Home was very comforting. Everyone’s kindness and concern have been a comfort and very much appreciated. God bless you all.

Jan, Brad & Joy, Cam & Brigitte, Todd & Kristie, Rob & Louise, Tanis & Stephen, Bart & Meredith and families.

Thank you

I would like to thank all Doctors, nurses, lab and x-ray, paramedics and the Stars Team for helping my wife (Darla Hanke) in her time of need during her brief stay at the Neepawa Hospital.

Thank you to Brian and staff at Whites Funeral Home and thank you to Chad McCharles for doing an excellent job of Darla's celebration of life.

Thank you to everyone that helped put on Darla's Celebration of Life. We really appreciate everything so much.

Thank you to Ryan and Andrea, Rob and Cathy, and all the staff at Rob Smith & Son for all the support and all the good years that Darla spent with you.

Thank you for all the support and help at harvest from all our good friends and neighbours.

Thank you to all that attended Darla's Celebration of Life and for all the wonderful cards and for all the donations made to Encephalitis Research and to the Neepawa Hospital. Very much appreciated.

Hopefully they will be able to diagnose it faster and come up with better ways to treat HSV Encephalitis.

Thank you so much .

Harvey and family

For Sale: 10 Charlois cross cows. Mar/Apr calving. $1600 each OBO. Contact Norman Bauman Rd 85 N, 68122

Auctions

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Help Wanted

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Skills Requirements:

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HERITAGE CO-OP is accepting applications for a FULL TIME AGRICULTURE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC at our Brandon Agro location. Apply by visiting our job board at www.heritageco-op.crs

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We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Prairie Mountain Health however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. These positions are subject to a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful applicant will be responsible for any services charges incurred.

Please join us in celebrating the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Eleanor Burch

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

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Municipal Emergency Coordinator

The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the Municipal Emergency Coordinator to manage emergency services within the community.

The Municipal Emergency Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Preparation, maintenance and testing of the Municipal Emergency Plan

• Coordinating the response to emergencies within the municipality

• Attracting, managing, training & motivating volunteers

A detailed job description can be viewed on our website at www.rmrosedale.com

This position is open until filled.

Rural Municipality of Rosedale Box 100 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Phone: 204-476-5414

Fax: 204-476-5431

Email: rosedale@mymts.net Website: www.rmrosedale.com

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of: SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, and Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L1S0

Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of: HOUSE MANAGER

In our Community Living Disabilities Day Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Good Communication Skills, Good Inter-Personal Skills, and also Possess Good Supervisory and Leadership Skills.

Internal Applications will also be Accepted and Reviewed.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L1S0

Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

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

Job Description: Genetic Nucleus Swine Technicians

Location: Innova Canada, Near Plumas, Manitoba

Date Posted: November 2022

Position Summary

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. a world leader in swine genetics is looking for 10 permanent, full time Swine Technicians to work within their brand new, state of the art, high welfare, Genetic Nucleus facilities near Plumas, Manitoba

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensuring animal health and welfare

• Daily activities such as but not limited to; care and feeding, health checks and vaccinations, heat checking and AI, processing, moving and washing, data collection e.g. weighing, scanning, maintenance work and record keeping

• Positions available in breeding and gestation, farrowing, nursery and gilt finishing

• Working within the genetic production team to optimize production and maximize genetic improvement

• Ensure production of top notch quality of breeding stock for customers

• Follow and enforce all biosecurity, animal welfare and genetic protocols

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial experience in a swine production role. Nucleus or multiplication experience would be considered an asset

• Ability to work with respect as part of a team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with great attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture preferred but not essential

Salary: starting at $17.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and registered pension plan, plus production bonus program

If you want to be part of a progressive, world leader in swine genetics please forward your resume to:

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. Attention of Mike Shaw Fax: 1-204-489-3152 or email to job.applications@ topigsnorsvin.ca

Topigs Norsvin Canada 20 South Landing Drive, Unit 1 Oak Bluff, MB Canada R4G 0C4 Tel: 204-954-3820

ROSE INC.

Is now accepting applications for the position of:

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

In our Community Living Disabilities Program In Ste. Rose, Manitoba

Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate Good Organizational Skills, Be Self-Motivated, Possess Good Inter-Personal Skills, and Be Willing to Work as a Team.

Interested Applicants are invited to apply to: ROSE Inc., Attn: Stella Bramley, Box 28, Ste. Rose du Lac MB R0L1S0

Or Contact Stella Bramley, Program Manager at 204-447-3224 ext. 2 or by email: stellabramley@mymts.net

Notice

NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE

Notice is hereby given that the voters of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale will be taken to elect a Councillor – Ward 3 from the following duly nominated candidates: Jeff Henderson

Heath Murray Bruce Fleger Nathan Petch

VOTING PLACES

Voting place will be open for voting on Wednesday the 11th day of January, 2023 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at:

R.M. of Rosedale Municipal Office, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB

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 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 RM of Rosedale Municipal Office, 282 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba and will be open January 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th, 2023 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

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, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Official at Box 100, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 or Fax at 204-476-5431.

If applying in person, by mail or fax, a voter may apply between December 19th to December 23rd, 2022. A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.

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.

Kara Sylvester

Election Official

Senior

Rural Municipality of Rosedale

Email: rosedale@mymts.net Phone: 204-476-5414

Rolling River School Division

Invites applications for School Secretary Tanner’s Crossing, Minnedosa Permanent 10 months per year 5 hours per day

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.

NOTICES

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

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

Notice

THE SURVEYS ACT PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with Section 11 of the above Act notice is hereby given that the original monument establishing the Sections 2, 3 and 10-14-17 WPM has been lost. A new monument to perpetuate the original location has been planted by Timothy W. Longstaff, Manitoba Land Surveyor on April 26th and May 12th, 2022

Any person wishing particulars about the re-establishment of this monument is advised to contact the following:

Timothy Longstaff Manitoba Land Surveyor

Timothy.Longstaff@Geoverra.com

Geoverra Manitoba Land Surveys Unit C4 - 1711 Kirkcaldy Drive, Brandon Manitoba R7A 0B9

Examiner of Surveys

or

Brandon Land Titles Office 705 Princess Avenue Brandon MB R7A 7E4 Phone No. 204-726-6854 tim.cassan@teranet.ca

Any persons having any objection to or having any evidence which he desires to give against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is to submit any such objection or evidence in writing verified by affidavit to the Registrar-General within thirty days from the publication of this notice in the Neepawa Banner & Press.

Where no objection to or evidence against the confirmation of the re-establishment of this lost corner is received by the Registrar-General within thirty days after publication of this notice, or where any such objection is subsequently withdrawn in writing, the Registrar-General shall confirm the re-establishment of this lost corner.

Office of the Registrar General Registrar-General 1203-155 Carlton Street Winnipeg MB R3C 3H8

LAST

CHANCE

TO BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS ADS! Advertise NOW in the 32 Weekly Manitoba Community Newspapers to get your messaging to be seen all over the province! SEASONAL HIRING? Have a service to offer? Selling something? Grand Opening? Have an online store? Let people know in the Blanket Classifieds! Call THIS NEWSPAPER NOW or call MCNA at (204) 9471691 for more details or to book ads. MCNA - Manitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com RELIGION

If you do not know Jesus before you die, Heaven will not be your home. Paid Advertisement.

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Gladstone’s Glory Years: Keyes School class in 1944

These individuals were all attending classes at the Keyes School in 1944, taught by a Miss Bessie Payne. This photo appeared in the Gladstone’s Glory Years booklet series. All those pictured were listed in the booklet as follows:

Back row: Leslie Richardson, Jean Foster, Brian Darragh, Morley Younger, Ronald Radford and Gordon Moore. Second row: Trudy Richardson, Gilbert Evenson, Barrie Radford, Ross Foster, Molly Foster, Clare Rach and Keith Rach. Front row: Inez Rach, Marlene Richardson, Lawrence Richardson, Jeannine Bucksovich, Keith Radford and Lin Burnside. Absent from the photo was Hazel Moore.

By Jeremy Vogt

KK2 residents support their hometown team

Ford recently organized

Along with watching Neepawa’s

against the OCN Blizzard

Hockey TV, the residents participated in a shoot to win contest. The prize was the Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club’s recently published book, ‘The 30 year history of the Neepawa Natives: 1989-90 to 2019-20’, written by Rick Sparling. Olga Code (101 years old) ended up winning the book by shooting five pucks, with four going into the net. As well, supper was served in the activity room so that the residents didn’t miss a minute of the action! They all cheered on the Titans as they won in overtime!

Corrie

a Neepawa Titans night at Kinsmen Kourts 2.

game

live on

Neepawa Banner & Press declares Shop Hometown winners

BY EOIN DEVEREUX AND DIANE WARNER

There were plenty of names entered into the Banner & Press’s Shop Hometown draw, which was finalized on Dec. 12. Neepawa Banner & Press salesman Joel Asselstine aided in the drawing of the names, after posing with some of the bags returned to the paper by the businesses who supported the intiative (top right).

This paper is happy to announce the top three winners from the draw this week.

Top left: Joel Asselstine (right), presents Kayla Kostenchuk with her Shop Hometown winnings of $1,500 in Shop Hometown Bucks.

Below: Randy Gagné receives a prize of $1,000 in Shop Hometown Bucks from Joel Asselstine for being drawn second in the Shop Hometown draw. The prize for the third draw goes to Shelley Pasowisty, who will be pictured in next week’s edition of the Banner & Press.

PHOTOS

Harvey Hanke

Hwy #5 Neepawa 204-476-3809 ticparts.com

Highway 5 North, Neepawa, MB 204-476-5566 • www.kkpenner.com

Jean Erickson

Sharon MacDonald

Dr. Derek PaPegnies OPtOmetrist 204-476-2002 499 mOuntain ave

Jasmin Tuazon

Highway 5 North Neepawa, MB 204-476-5566 www.kkpenner.com

Manuel Basco

BellMTS - 341 Mountain Ave, Neepawa 204-476-3636

Sam Staples Corinna Jasienczyk Freda Woychyshyn Glenda Isaac

Neepawa Community Ministries Centre 342 Mountain Ave Neepawa MB

Margaret Fehr Sherri Jackson Brenda Harbour Donna Smith

Neepawa • 204-476-2345 www.gillandschmall.com Hayden Chabot

Terrance Smith Gail Poncsak

James Jackson Roy Globak

Vin Santos Jo Bradley Anna Pederson Martha Channon

Banner & Press neepawa

Merry Christmas

Diane Warner

Casper Wehrhahn

Christine Waddell

Ken Waddell

Eoin Devereux

Matthew Gagnon

Gloria Kerluke

Kay De’Ath

Sandra Unger

Joel Asselstine

Bernie Myker

Shannon Robertson

John Drinkwater

Rea Apita

Betty Pearson

Messages of holiday greetings

Eileen Clarke, MLA, Agassiz

The holiday season is a time for celebration with family and friends, its a time for reflection of the year past and a time for appreciation for the many great things we have in our country and our province of Manitoba.

As we continue to navigate through very difficult times in our world, please be reminded that a gift from the heart can make a difference in someone’s life, that can be one small gesture or a kind word that can make a big difference for someone.

It has been great to see the magic of the holiday spirit come to our communities with parades, craft sales, businesses filled with seasonal giftware’s and organizations hosting holiday events. Prosperity and spirit of Manitobans across our province is strong and encouraging.

Thank you to all the many Manitobans who live and or work in our province; you all make a difference and ad to the wonderful diversity of our great province.

From our house to yours I would like to wish you peace and joy this holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year ahead in 2023.

Mayor Brian Hedley, Town of Neepawa

Christmas means different things for each of us and as we look back over the last few years, we may feel a welcome appreciation for traditions of old.

blessings both great and small. Please be kind to one another especially those that may not have family near, the elderly and those who are alone during this time.

Dan Mazier, MP, Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa

Christmas is a time of year to spread joy and goodwill amongst our neighbours and communities. This holiday season, I encourage you to spend time with friends and family as we reflect on the year and look forward to the year ahead.

Christmas can also be a difficult time of year for many. I want to thank the hardworking volunteers, charities, and organizations who help those in need. In particular, I want to thank the small towns and rural communities who have always gone above and beyond, embracing the true rural community spirit. It is heartening to see these communities rally together and support those who are less fortunate year after year.

may be apart from their loved ones this season. Whether you are spending this holiday season away from home or enjoying the natural beauties of Manitoba with others, I encourage you to take some time to enjoy the season.

Mayor Ray Muirhead Town Of Carberry

On behalf of the Town of Carberry, greetings to all of our fine residents during this festive season! May the spirit of the Holiday Season bring many special moments as you spend time with family and friends. Don’t forget all the favorite holiday foods and snacks to be enjoyed!

Much appreciation to all of our Town employees and Staff for a job well done this past year!

Unplug and unwind for a while and return to the New Year safe, relaxed and ready to ensure that each day you have done your best!

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Many people found the changes to our holiday routines to be disappointing but found new recognition of the importance of family, friends, neighbours, and a community, as well as the beauty that surrounds us here.

It is my hope that we can regain that joy of the season as we see the lights, watch the children of the community dance/play and enjoy the daily

2022 has been an exciting year for our community as projects were completed but 2023 will bring new challenges as we position our community for growth in the future. Neepawa is a community that we can all be proud of.

On behalf of my wife Tanya, myself and our family, we extend wishes of peace, joy and happiness to all this Christmas season and a happy and healthy New Year.

Reeve Victor Baraniuk Clan William & Erickson

So, as we partake in the holiday festivities, let’s show kindness to our neighbours and reach out to those who

My wife Leigh and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of good health and prosperity.

Mayor Ken Cameron Town Of Minnedosa

As we celebrate this holiday season. It is my hope that we will be able to continue to spend time with family and friends. Let us use this time wisely to reflect and count our blessings. The greatest gift we could exchange this season is to help one another. May I ask you all make a special point to remember our friends and neighbours at this time of year. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all.

Reeve Tom Anderson RM of Alonsa

From myself, my family and the RM of Alonsa Council & Staff, I would like to take this opportunity to extend warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas. May your holiday gatherings with family and friends be the best ever! Wishing everyone a safe and prosperous New Year !

2022 was a challenging year for our community, with frequent snowstorms, flooding, and the weight of a pandemic continuing to hang over everything we do. Throughout all these challenges, our community has come together, helped each other, inspired one another, and emerged stronger than ever. On behalf of Council and staff of the Municipality of ClanwilliamErickson, I wish everyone a well-deserved Happy

Holidays and look forward to peace and prosperity in 2023.

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Easy to make and easy to take these walnut squares will be sure to please the guests at your special gathering.

Walnut squares

Crust:

3 cups flour

3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups butter

Filling:

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cups corn syrup

1/3 cup melted butter

1 tsp. Maple flavouring 4 eggs

1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

In a bowl combine flour, sugar and butter. Blend until crumbly. Reserve two loosely packed cups of crumbs for filling and topping. Press remaining crumbs in the bottom of an ungreased 10x15 inch pan. Bake at 400°F for ten minutes. While this is baking combine 1/4 cup of the reserved crumbs and all the filling ingredients except the walnuts in a bowl. Mix well and then stir in the walnuts. Pour this over the prebaked crust and return to the oven for ten minutes. After the ten minutes takeout of the oven and reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Sprinkle the remaining 1 3/4 cups of crumbs over the filling and bake for 20-25 minutes or until filling is set and crumbs are golden brown

Neepawa Immigrant Settlement Services is wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2nd Floor, 342 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB 204-476-2055

Merry Christmas

& HAPPY NEW YEAR 204-476-0712 p.baker@wcgwave.ca

- Marjorie Holmes

196 Airport Rd Neepawa 204-476-3589

“At Christmas, all roads lead home.”

Chocolate peanut oat bars

1

1

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup butter

1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup chopped peanuts

In a heavy bottomed pot, add the chips and butter. Stir occasionally and melt over medium low heat. When melted, remove from heat and add the condensed milk. Set aside. In a bowl combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and butter. With a pastry blender work the butter in until it resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1/3 cup of crumbs. To the remaining crumbs add the vanilla and egg. Pat the mixture down into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan. Add the chips and condensed milk mixture over this base. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs over the chip mixture. Sprinkle the peanut pieces over this. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.

Peppermint cookies

1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 eggs

1/2 tsp. peppermint flavouring

3 1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

candy canes

Crush the candy canes in a food processer, or place the candy canes in a heavy plastic bag and crush the canes with a rolling pin. Use candy canes with the peppermint flavour. Cream the butter and the sugars. Add the eggs and peppermint flavour and beat well. Stir the flour, salt, baking powder and soda together. Add to the creamed mixture in two batches. Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour and/or up to overnight. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Work with part of the dough at a time leaving the rest chilled. Roll into balls and flatten. (Not too flat!) Sprinkle candy cane pieces on top. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a golden colour. Let cool for several minutes on cookie sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy with your favourite cookie monsters.

These brownies are loaded with Skor Bar pieces and are definitely a brownie lover’s dream come true.

Skor bar brownies

Bar:

3/4 cup butter softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy 2/3 cup flour

1/2 tsp.salt

1 Skor bar, chopped

Icing:

2 Tbsp. soft butter

1 1⁄2 cups icing sugar

3 Tbsp. cocoa

1-2 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Topping:

1 Skor bar, sliced

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl stir together butter and sugar. Add the eggs, and vanilla and mix in. In a bowl mix the cocoa powder, flour and salt. Stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in chopped Skor bar. Spread batter evenly into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan or equivalent sized pan. Bake for 25-30 min, until edges show signs of pulling away from the sides of the pan and toothpick inserted into centre comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging. Do not overbake! Let cool on a wire rack. When cool make the icing and ice the brownies. Sink pieces of the Skor bar into the icing. Serve to your favourite chocolate lovers.

Never has there been a year that we’ve felt more grateful for our loyal customers and friends! Wishing you a safe cozy Christmas and a happy and healthy 2023

Fashion & Gifts 263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

Warmest greetings of this festive season and best wishes for Happiness in the New Year!

Municipality of McCreary

Box 338 - 432 First Avenue. McCreary, MB. R0J 1B0 Telephone: 204-835-2309 • Fax: 204-835-2649 Email: municipality@mccreary.ca

May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy.

Helen Drysdale

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Lemon poppy seed cake

1/2 cup poppy seeds

1 cup buttermilk or milk

3 cups flour

1/2 baking soda

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups white sugar

4 large eggs

2-3 Tbsp. grated lemon zest

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Glaze:

1/4 cup white sugar

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Icing drizzle: 1 cup icing sugar

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 to 2 Tbsp. milk or as much as needed

Stir the poppy seeds into the milk and set aside until needed. Set an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F (175° C). Spray a 10-inch Bundt pan and dust with flour. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl cream the butter and the sugar on medium speed until light yellow and fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well, then add the lemon zest and lemon juice. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture in two sessions beginning and ending with the flour. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden and a tooth pick comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for ten minutes on a rack. While the cake is cooling combine the sugar and lemon juice glaze in a small pot and bring to a boil. Take off the heat. Invert the warm cake onto the rack. Brush the hot glaze over the cake with a pastry brush, letting it soak in. Allow the cake to cool completely, about one hour. Place on a serving platter. Make the icing drizzle. This icing needs to be quite runny, so add milk as needed, about a spoonful at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. Drizzle over the cake. This cake freezes well. Freeze before you add the icing drizzle and do that step when it is thawed out.

Wishing you all a blissful and blessed Christmas season. We wish to thank everyone for patronizing Lola’s Bakery from day 1 to present. It’s our pleasure to serve you.

370 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB 204-476-5162

Wishing you and yours a dose of good cheer and a large measure of happiness this holiday season. We’re proud to care for people like you, and thank you for your trust in us.

From Nelson & Staff at Neepawa Pharmacy

Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Giving does not need to be connected with lots of purchased gifts. It is the thought that counts. So with that in mind, put on some Christmas carols, entice the kids into the kitchen and make this delightful loaf recipe for the special people in your lives. This recipe makes one large loaf or two small loaves of moist goodness. Double the recipe and enjoy one with the children.

Apple sauce loaf

1 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup oil

1 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 cup craisins or raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Crumb topping:

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup flour

1 Tbsp. soft butter

You can use the bought apple sauce or make your own by cooking apple slices with a little water until they are soft. If you are not a fan of walnuts just add one half more cup of craisins. Preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or two smaller loaf pans. Mix the topping ingredients together and set aside. In a bowl, combine the applesauce, eggs and brown sugar. Mix in the oil and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg together. Add the flour

to applesauce mixture; mix it in well but don’t over beat at this point. Stir in the craisins and walnuts. Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer. Add the crumb topping evenly over the batter. Press lightly into the top of the uncooked loaf. Bake on the middle rack for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before running a smooth-bladed knife along the sides of the pan and remove from the pan. Complete the cooling on the wire rack.

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have enriched the lives of Carberry and North Cypress-Langford residents through acts of philanthropy.

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Out of Helen’s Kitchen

Chocolate peanut fudge

1 2/3 cups white sugar

2/3 cup carnation milk

1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup of chopped peanuts

In a heavy bottomed pot add the sugar and milk. Bring to a slow boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add the peanut butter and marshmallows. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla and salt. Stir until smooth. Add the peanuts. Pour into a 9x9 inch square pan. Cut into squares when cool.

Maple walnut fudge

3 cups lightly packed brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup cream or evaporated milk

2 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp. maple flavoring

In a heavy bottomed pot add the sugars, scream and butter. Stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches a soft boil stage. That is 236° on a candy thermometer or when a little is dropped in cold water and it forms a soft ball. This will take about 5 minutes or more. Remove from heat and let cool till lukewarm. Beat until fudge loses its gloss. You can do this by hand or use your beater. Quickly stir in the nuts and flavoring. Pour into a lightly greased 9x9 inch pan. Cool and cut into squares. 300

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May the spiritual peace of this Christmas enter into your lives. It’s a time of joy... a time to wish everyone the happiness and contentment of the Holy Night long ago. Our sincere thanks to all.

Management and Staff TRAIL MEATS 1984 NEEPAWA

We know you’ve been really good, especially to all of us, and we wish you the very best this holiday season!

When did Christmas lights become so popular?

Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Holiday lights are now everywhere come the holiday season. Private homeowners tend to hang the holiday lights outside their homes around Thanksgiving weekend and keep them up through New Year’s Day. Though it might seem like a tradition without a deep history, decorating a Christmas tree with electric lights can be traced all the way back to the nineteenth century. In

1882, Edward Johnson, who was a friend and colleague of the man who invented light bulbs, Thomas Edison, replaced candles, which had traditionally been used to briefly light Christmas trees, with light bulbs. But at the time of Johnson’s innovation, the high cost and relative infancy of light bulbs ensured the idea did not catch on. And though United States President

Grover Cleveland used electric lights to illuminate a Christmas tree in the White House in 1895, it would be another eight years before General Electric would begin selling Christmas light kits. Those kits cost $12 in 1903, which equates to several hundred dollars today. The first outdoor Christmas light shows started to become popular in the 1920s, and this is the same time

when commercial sales of Christmas lights picked up. In the 1960s, GE’s decision to begin manufacturing Christmas lights overseas helped reduce the price of outdoor lights even further, thus paving the way for the tradition of decorating home exteriors with string lights during the holiday season to take a firm hold. And that tradition remains wildly popular today.

Have a Bright and Beautiful Holiday Season!

Have a Bright and Beautiful Holiday Season!

May your spirits soar and your dreams take wing this holiday season. Thanks for being a part of our life this past year.

May your spirits soar and your dreams take wing this holiday season. Thanks for being a part of our life this past year.

Wishing you a holiday that overflows with love, happiness, friendship and good fortune. Thanks for hanging in there with us this year. We truly appreciate your business!

Hope to see you again, soon.

Hope to see you again, soon.

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30 Gill Drive - Neepawa (North of Nick’s Repair Service on Hwy #16)

May Peace & Harmony Ring Throughout The Land

...And may the spirit of Christmas echo in your heart this holiday season.

Thanks for helping to make our year a resounding success!

Harris

Pharmacy & Harris Home Health

Supporting all your home health needs.

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How to make Christmas Eve special for kids

Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Christmas Eve is viewed differently by different people, even those who live under the same Santaready roof. Adults may see Christmas Eve as crunch time when they must prepare food for the next day or set up presents for their children to open in the morning. Children, on the other hand, are focused on Santa’s visit and little else.

Parents naturally want to make Christmastime as special as possible for their children, and that may involve ensuring that Christmas Eve is just as memorable as Christmas Day. The following are some ways to impart more magic into Christmas Eve celebrations.

Attend Mass at midnight

Practicing Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. On

Christmas Eve, churches often hold celebrations that may include late-evening or midnight masses that celebrate the birth of Christ when the calendar switches over to December 25. While it does make for a late night, it can be thought-provoking for kids and a unique experience unlike any other.

Bake fresh cookies

Children like to leave out a plate of cookies and a glass of milk for Santa. That makes Christmas Eve a perfect time to whip up a fresh batch of cookies. Explore different recipes to come up with a unique offering each year.

Read a Christmas story

Watching television or looking at a tablet or mobile phone before bed can be too stimulating when it’s time for children to wind down

for bed. Choose a holiday tale or tales that can be read as a Christmas Eve bedtime story. Reciting the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)” is a great way to set the Christmas Eve mood.

Make a batch of ‘reindeer dust’ Why should Santa’s reindeer be left out when it comes to receiving treats? Reindeer dust, made from a combination of oatmeal, rice cereal, dried fruits, and glitter (if desired), is purported to attract Santa’s reindeer and provide them

a nibble at the same time. Plus, it’s generally safe for other animals in the yard to eat.

Go caroling Caroling may not be the norm, but some families may want to revive it. Close-knit communities can organize family-centric caroling opportunities and roam the cul-de-sacs and other pedestrian-friendly areas singing popular songs.

Christmas Eve is a great time to embrace various traditions that help to make the season even more special.

Best wishes to you and your family as you welcome the peace and joy of the Christmas Season into your home. We look forward to serving you in the New Year!

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Wishing you all the best!

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Deck the halls with DIY decor

Submitted Metro Creative Connection

Decorating is one of the joys of the holiday season. Families often decorate together, and such traditions may include dressing the Christmas tree and hanging holiday lights around the house.

A day spent making homemade ornaments is another great way to decorate and spend quality time together as a family during the holiday season. Though families can let their imaginations run wild when making ornaments at home, the following are some great starting points that can serve as springboards for holiday crafting sessions.

• Snowmen: The holiday season simply wouldn’t be the same without snowmen. Homemade snowmen can be made out of ping pong balls, which are the ideal size when making ornaments for the Christmas

tree. Those who want to go a little bigger can glue wiffle balls or large polystyrene balls together or create their own papier mâché snowmen to display on mantles or on console tables in a foyer or hallway.

• Santa Claus: Another staple of holiday decor, Santa Claus has inspired many a DIY holiday ornament over the years. A paper plate Santa Claus with a cotton ball beard glued on can make for a fun Christmas craft, especially for young children who can’t wait for the big guy to appear on Christmas Eve.

• Penguins: Though they might not have a direct link to the holiday season, penguins evoke feelings of cold weather, making them an ideal addition to holiday decor schemes. Make your own penguin family using polystyrene craft balls in

assorted sizes and then hang them on the tree or place them around the house.

• Reindeer: Santa would not be able to get the job done each Christmas Eve without his trustworthy team of reindeer. Popsicle stick reindeer projects can be fun for kids of all ages and a great way for youngsters to recognize the efforts of Dasher, Dancer, Comet, Cupid, and, of course, Rudolph, among others.

• Cookie cutters: Family baking sessions are a holiday tradition for millions of people. Though that often leads to batches upon batch-

es of tasty cookies, it also means families tend to have a surplus of holiday cookie cutters around the house. Surplus cookie cutters tend to be discarded or relegated to the miscellaneous items drawer in kitchens, but a more awe-inspiring fate can await them. A coat of paint, some glitter and a little bit of string or twine is all families need to transform their extra cookie cutters into colorful tree ornaments.

Holiday decorating sessions can be made even more fun when families take time to craft some DIY decorations together.