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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
A much anticipated project is nearing completion in Neepawa. As readers take in this article, work continues and finishing touches are being made at the brand new Harris Pharmacy building at 366 Mountain Ave.
The Neepawa Banner & Press had the opportunity to speak with owner Heather Todoruk for an update on the morning of Aug. 27.
“Sept. 23 is our planned opening date,” said Todoruk. “Some inside finishing work is to be done and the front steps and accessibility ramp.”
Todoruk added, “Everyone on staff is helping to plan the move and we’ve had so many offers to help from the community. Everyone is very excited about the project and to see the final product when we open.”
Signage for the new location was originally scheduled to be put up on the week of the interview, but was delayed. As of the addition of this paragraph on Sept. 3, the new signage is now up. Continued on Page 8
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The Town of Neepawa is looking for answers after a fire hydrant was found in unusual condition on Aug. 29. Official details provided by the Town on Aug. 30 state that sometime before 9:40 p.m., a vehicle hopped the curb at Third Ave. and Ellen Street, hitting the hydrant and running it over, uprooting it and leaving it lying on its side in the aftermath.
The Town received the first report of the damages at 9:42 p.m. that evening.
“It’s confirmed that it was a semi-truck,” said manager of operation Denis Saquet. “White volvo is all we know at this time, with a full 52 to 53 foot trailer. Nobody has come forward with a company name or anything like that.”
Saquet added, “It appears the truck went northbound on Fourth Ave., then turned on Ellen and went southbound. Because they jumped the curb and almost– well, they crossed the driveway of a house on the corner of Fourth.”
The vehicles of the homeowner were reported to have not been damaged.
RCMP have been made aware of the incident and assigned it a case number. Anyone with information regarding this incident–including door-cam footage if possible– is asked to either call the Town of Neepawa or the RCMP. The town office can be reached via (204) 476-7600 and the local RCMP can be reached via their nonemergency line at 204476-7340.
As of the meeting with Saquet on Aug. 30, the extent of damages to the damaged hydrant was still being evaluated. Most fire hydrants are very difficult to knock over, as they are made from solid iron castings and weigh a couple of hundred pounds. Additionally, they are attached by a ring of bolts to a nine foot cast iron standpipe that goes eight feet below ground. The whole assembly, in some cases, can weigh close to a ton.
“It could be as little as
of Aug.
a couple thousand dollars and it could be, worst case, up to $20,000,” said Saquet.
Saquet noted that the hydrant assembly also includes breakaway flanges. If these flanges were able to work the way they were designed, it is expected it will be a low-end cost to fix. However, depending on if it was damaged further, that may not be the case.
“If the truck damaged the hydrant barrel further when they drove over
the broken hydrant and that whole barrel has to be changed, then we’re looking at a full hydrant replacement,” said Saquet.
What does this mean for tax payers? Firstly, Saquet noted that the Town must determine if it is worthwhile to file an insurance claim. If the damage is high end and a claim is able to be pursued, there would be edict costs associated with the process that taxpayers would need to pay. Alternatively, if the driver of the
truck were to file a claim with MPI, MPI would pay for damages done to the hydrant.
“Obviously there’s an increased lack of service if there was a fire,” Saquet added. “We do still have fire hydrants in the proximity, but it would be a little bit more work for the fire department if there was an accident. Staff time too… the repair will probably take us half a day to a day.”
The Town does have hydrant parts on hand to
aid with the fix.
Once again, if anyone has information about this incident. They are asked to come forward and reach out to either the Neepawa town Office at (204) 476-7600 or the Neepawa RCMP via their non-emergency line, 204476-7340.
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
125 years ago, Saturday, September 2, 1899
Arden: S. Nicholl expects to move into his large, new house in about three weeks.
100 years ago, Friday, September 5, 1924
Arden: The Women’s Welfare Club are holding a corn roast in the park on Wednesday evening, Sept. 10.
Franklin: A. Kemp is very busy these days repairing the gangway on the Blackburn & Mills elevator. Quite an improvement.
Sinclair: We hear of two young Indies being interested in pig farming. We all wish them the best of luck.
75 years ago, Thursday, September 8, 1949
The Neepawa Town council at the regular meeting last Friday night, discussed the selling of milk in Neepawa. Dr. W. Watt, of the local Health Unit; Mr. Williamson, representing the Wheat
from the Sept. 2, 1899 edition of The Press.
The community of McCreary was celebrating the official opening of its brand new, heated swimming pool in 1974. The story was featured in the Sept. 5 edition of The Press for that year.
Pictured above: A portion of the crowd that turned out for the festivities. In the background is also a portion of the new McCreary Senior Citizen’s Home. Both were located in Fletcher Park on the south side of town.
Pictured right: Mrs. Shirley Bennet of McCreary got a hug from mayor Albert Fletcher when she presented a cheque to him on behalf of the McCreary Red Cross Swim Class fund during the ceremony.
City Dairy and James Patterson, of Neepawa, interviewed the Council regarding the matter. It was stated that a letter had been received from The Mik Control Board of Manitoba by the Wheat City Dairy notifying them to cease selling milk and cream in the controlled area of Neepawa until the matter had been investigated, otherwise the license would be cancelled.
Hilltop: One of the district’s oldest pioneer farmers, Erik Koping, marked his 100th birthday, Sunday, Sept. 4 at his home in the Hilltop district approximately 28 miles north-west of Neepawa.
50 years ago, Thursday, September 5, 1974
A good number of people challenged the cold breeze and damp weather on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to attend the official opening of the new heated swimming pool, sponsored
by the McCreary Rotary Club. The Club has had a dream for four or five years that was publicized by the slogan “Let’s get in the swim”. The enthusiastic activities of the relatively small club and the support of the community resulted in a dream coming true.
The master of ceremonies for the occasion was J. A. Fletcher, Mayor of McCreary, and president of the McCreary Rotary Club. Special guests were introduced who brought greetings and congratulations. They were Kirk Reynolds, governor of District 555 of Rotary International; Dr. W. G. Ritchie, M.P. for Dauphin Constituency; Superintendent W. G. Buchanan, Officer Commanding RCMP Sub-Division, Dauphin; George Rochester, Superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park; Dave Dunning, Reeve of the Rural Municipality
of McCreary; Elwood Harris, past vice-president of the McCreary Rotary Club, now of Montreal, Que., and Mrs. Shirley Bennett of the Red Cross Water Safety Courses.
20 years ago, Monday, September 13, 2004
It promises to be an afternoon to remember. On May 8, 2005, the Roxy Theatre will be alive with the sound of music to mark the 60th anniversary of VE Day, which took place May 8, 1945.
The event, which will feature the big band music of the war era is being organized by local pianist and composer Remi Bouchard.
Ryan Horn of Dauphin has won the Rose Bowl golf championship for the third consecutive year.
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There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 (New International Version)
By Chad Carpenter
Twice a year, we can be assured that food and nutrition shortages are raising their ugly head in communities across Manitoba. Each Christmas season, we are reminded of an ever increasing need for food and money donations to the local food banks and hamper programs. Now that schools are back in session, we are reminded of an increasing number of students who go to school hungry. To both these situations, I say let’s wholeheartedly support them and make sure no one goes hungry. It’s just the right thing to do.
In a food exporting province, that scenario is a bit ironic. But it’s not the supply that is wanting, it’s the affordability that seems to be the problem. There is no doubt that food has become much more expensive.
However, while we are feeding the needy, it’s important that we look at the way family or individual budgets are not meeting the nutritional requirements.
Genuine shortages of money may be the problem but it’s not the whole answer. Let’s take a look at how these tough situations can be made better. Maybe “tough situation” is a wrong description, perhaps tough decisions might be a better response. Making financial decisions can be tough, but maybe not as tough as we think.
I believe there are a lot of kids’ situations that could be improved by families spending money a bit smarter. How many cups of take-out coffee are being bought, or take-out food for that matter? Is the grocery cart loaded with good food and ingredients to make good food? I truly hope that grocery carts for homes that need to have their kids fed by school programs and food banks,
don’t have bags of dog and cat food in them. Hopefully, there aren’t cases of bottled water, pop, cigarettes and alcohol in the shopping cart either. In addition, take a walk up and down the store shelves and make a list of what we can really use and it will likely be a lot shorter list than what is available.
While sitting around the kitchen table and pondering how to afford more and better food, is there an expensive vacation bill among the various bills and payments due. Are there two car payments or one. Are the chosen vehicles fancier and decked out beyond family needs.
On a side note, one of my sons says that he won’t take climate change people seriously until there’s clothes line being used regularly in every backyard. Using a clothesline would save a significant amount of electricity.
But back to the food chain. As we read this column, there are literally tonnes of apples falling on the ground that are not being made into canned apples sauce, pie filling or juice. There are likely more vegetables being left to rot in the ground than what are being harvested.
In towns and cities across Canada there are hundreds of thousands of 5-7 pound packages of meat strutting around our parks, lakes and fields.
They are called Canada Geese and it certainly can’t be argued that we are short of Canada Geese.
The same could be said about white-tail deer. Autopac could save some collision money by putting a bounty on harvested deer if they are delivered to a food bank.
Not everybody can or should raise chickens but it can be done and is being done by many families. Too bad small towns won’t let families have half a doxen laying hens. Oh, sorry, chickens smell bad.
If families could get rid of unproductive debt, there would be more money for food purchases, food preparation and even food production
How about farm yards, huge lawns and parks. Many of us older farm people can remember when front yards and gardens were small fenced areas and the horses, cows, sheep and pigs grazed the areas around a farm yard where we now grow and mow acres of grass. Those wide expanses of grassy areas are pretty but totally unproductive.
So what’s the point of all this? First, feed the kids, feed the poor, but for the sake of all of us in our communities let’s look at more economical, practical and productive ways of saving money, producing food and increasing economic and food security in all our homes.
The reality is that not many truly remember the regular use of an outdoor bathroom. I am truly feeling my age! There are those of you who recall the privy at the cottage, or one at a rest stop while traveling, but I’m thinking about the one that was used every day, many times a day, before indoor plumbing.
The descriptions of homes on the market these days often advertise two full baths, one and half bath at the more modest, right up to as many bathrooms as there are bedrooms. The full definition of privilege. I’m thinking about back when having a solid wooden structure in the back yard that had a door that could be latched-hook and eye or swivel block of wood- frequently a crescent shaped opening in the door, and a place to perch, fairly securely depending on the size of your bottom, and paper to finish up the procedure. A two seater, one hole child sized, was the deluxe model. My generation has countless tales to tell of outhouse adventures. Being locked in by a sibling, or a less than well thought out manoeuvre, being accompanied by flies and even worse, wasps, being scared to make the journey in the dark but it was summer and there was no other option!
Again, not even all of my generation lived with the outdoor biffy. Some of you were town kids. We have stories of outdoor toilets being tipped on Halloween, creating some smelly scenes. We recall the wonder of store bought toilet paper replacing torn up newspaper pages and the wonder of the soft green tissue used to wrap Christmas oranges as we called them. Always dreading them when one needed to resort to catalogue pages or smooth paper!
Couple of personal stories. I was under the age of eight, had just had mud bath and hair washed and I needed to use the bathroom, perhaps thirty yards from the house, near the tree line. As I was on my way, a swallow, protecting her nest, swooped down and used my head as her outhouse. Needless to say there were tears and shrieks of horror, and a repeat of the hair washing. One of my uncles was a rather strong willed gentleman, heck, a lot of them were! But this one decided one summer Saturday morning that, as was their custom, they (he and his wonderful wife) would be emptying the outhouse reservoir. He would be dipping and scooping and all she had to do was carry the buckets away, empty them and repeat the process. One problem, there was a wedding that afternoon that they were planning to attend. No problem for my uncle! They had time to get it done, bath and socialize. Did I mention it was a hot summer day? My aunt, bless her soul and spirit, complied, but all the bathing and additional fragrances could not completely mask the underlying odour. With that wonderful deep laugh of hers, she told, and retold that story for years.
So I have a three bedroom, one bath home, and every day I am thankful for the water running into the home, and out!
My years in public school concluded on June 30, 55 years ago. If you find that hard to believe, you’re in good company. So do I. But it’s the truth. Not believing it won’t change it.
I was blessed to have many teachers who made a huge impact on my life. But there were some whose teaching methods and poor enforcement of class discipline made learning difficult. I was glad when the term ended and I no longer had to deal with them.
Looking back on those years, I have identified four “tips” I would like to share with today’s teachers. I will deal with these, one at a time, over the next four weeks.
Here’s tip number one. Encourage curiosity and creativity in your students. You have access to technology that did not exist during my high school years. My largest foray into the use of media as a teaching tool was watching a National Film Board series on Canada at War. I am confident that you will continue to use the many modern teaching
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aids at your disposal to make learning exciting for everyone.
But don’t be afraid to encourage independent study when it will benefit your students.
In 1969, my Grade 12 Physics class faced a serious challenge. Our teacher had taught the course several times before. He knew the material. But thanks to a serious health problem that not even he knew about, he could not convey what he knew to our class. Something had to change. But in a small rural school (which ours was), we had very few options.
So we decided to ask our school’s Principal if we could buy copies of the Alberta Correspondence Course for Grade 12 Physics. We would attend classes, complete assignments and do all that our
teacher asked of us. But we would work through the correspondence material on our own time, using it as an additional learning resource.
Our principal agreed. We got the material and went to work. When our teacher found out what we were doing, he made us an offer that we couldn’t refuse. We could work through the Correspondence material during class time. He would follow our progress, grade our assignments and make sure that we covered all of the course material. And he would be there to help us understand and master material we found hard to comprehend. It was a “win-win” situation for all of us. Our teacher allowed us to work on our own at our own pace. His oversight ensured that we covered all the ma -
terial. We ended the year on a high note. Everyone passed the course with unbelievably high marks. We gained a new respect for our teacher and, I hope, our teacher gained a new respect for us.
The method we chose proved to be the best for all concerned. Today, correspondence courses are delivered on line. But a certified teacher is always available to give additional instruction as required. Modern technology is great; but it be a long time before it replaces the teacher in the classroom-if it ever does.
I am all for having computers in classrooms and for allowing students to use their smart phones, tablets or laptops as study aids. But they need to learn that these items are tools, not toys. They need to learn how to keep these tools from becoming distractions that will affect their perform ance and productivity once they leave school and enter the work force. I know of no better way to learn those skills than from a teacher in a classroom.
Wow! Four boys! You have your hands FULL”, something I hear almost every time I am in public, their faces a mix of fascination and shock! Sometimes there is pity in the mix, sometimes there is joy and happiness for me; and other times yet; my personal favourite. People ask if we had them all just to get a girl. So I muster up a smile and try to come up with a polite response that will satiate their curiosity about this one moment of my life.
So much of which they don’t see and never will. This is the iceberg effect.
People see you starting something new that you’ve never talked about before and are shocked and think you’re a completely different person than you were before, or see you road raging in your vehicle and think you’re unkind, they see you lose your cool on your kids and think you’re a bad
parent, or they see you with your four boys and wonder if you know how they are made and if you had that many simply to keep trying for a different gender. But what they don’t see is the hundreds of feet below the surface of the iceberg of your life. They don’t see that the choice you didn’t share until you made it, took countless months, prayers cried out, worrying and wondering and waiting for God to show you the right path for your family, they don’t see that maybe you just got off a phone call where you found out your loved one isn’t coming home from the hospital before you started driving and were angry,
they don’t see that you’re spouse works two weeks on and two weeks off and you’ve been a single parent for two weeks and you are at the end of your rope with your fighting kids, they don’t see that you’ve found out the gender of every baby you’ve had with brief moments of disappointment only to realise you can’t imagine your life with anything but boys and are blessed beyond
Thumbs DOWN to the Town of Neepawa for ignoring my pleas regarding the safety concerns of the painted parking spaces on Hamilton Street, between 1st & 2nd Avenues. I have reported this issue to the Town issue several times to be ignored or brushed off.
Catherine Sage, Neepawa, MB ( Calgary, AB)
Thumbs up to Mel Mulligan and Coulter for controlling the gopher and mole population throughout Arden at no charge to the RM.
Bryan McCutchin Arden, MB
Thumbs down to whoever decided to shut Mel and Coulter down. Most communities pay for pest control.
Bryan McCutchin Arden, MB
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We see one moment. We see a wave crashing over the surface that is the iceberg of someones life and we make a snap judgement based on that one wave. Without knowing the depth of the situation, the weight and strength of the undercur rents of life, threatening to pull us deeper.
We. See. One. Moment. I want to challenge you with this.
The next time you see someone’s ‘wave’ crash, remember all the below the surface experiences YOU have tread water through to get where you are, and choose in that moment to give grace upon grace as Jesus gave us.
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“Sharing the fruits of one’s labor with neighbors and friends is the heart of gardening.” My mom introduced me to gardening when I was young. As we gardened the stories she told of what her parents/ grandparents grew connected me to gardening and certain plants. There was some of the not-so-fun stuff too, like the weeding, which seemed never ending. That aspect seemed to be soon forgotten when you ate your first meal of fresh corn, tomatoes etc. People often say to me “why do you put so much work into gardening when you can buy the fruits and veggies at the store.” Well, gardening is a journey filled with challenges, surprises, fresh air, vitamin D, exercise, and connecting with nature every day. It’s about getting your hands dirty, nurturing life, and the satisfaction of growing your own fruits and vegetables that are chemical free. It’s about the pleasure I feel when I pick a ripe tomato or bite into a freshly harvested cucumber. When it comes to eating vegetables, your mom was right. They’re good for you. Vegetables are a staple food across the world and are an important part of agriculture. They’re low in calories, high in nutrients however no single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need every day. Variety in vegetables is the key.
Garden harvest casserole
3 cloves crushed garlic
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. salt
By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
The Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society, hosted in the Neepawa community under Charter No. 12, was formed in 1882. At that time, it was known as the Dauphin Agricultural Society. It was renamed to the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society sometime in 1886, when a reorganizational meeting for the group was held.
The Society accepted an offer from the Town of Neepawa in May of 1889 for land on SW 33-14-15 (behind the present curling rink) and, in March of 1890, plans and specifications were being discussed for an agricultural hall, which was to be 50’x60’.
This property and the society’s interests were sold to the C. N. R. in July of 1902 for $2,500. After
this, the Ag Society again approached the Town of Neepawa to obtain new grounds. In conjunction with this, the Minister of Interior was approached in regards to a free permit to cut timber for lumber for the construction of livestock barns for the Society’s use. The permit was granted on Feb. 25, 1903 to cut 100,000 feet of lumber. Around that same time, a motion as passed at a meeting to apply to the government for a letter of incorporation as a joint stock company under the name Neepawa Industrial and Agricultural Association of North Western Manitoba. Later, at an another meeting, another motion was passed for the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society to transfer assets to the North Western Agriculture and Arts Association.
Later, in 1905, the purchase of the current Ag grounds in Neepawa from a Mr. Coswell was made. For an unknown reason, in 1918, the Society changed its name back to the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society.
Note: This brief summary of some of the Society’s history was compiled with info from the Manitoba Historical Society and the Heritage Neepawa Land of Plenty 1883-1983.
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Dash or fresh herbs of choice like dill, basil or cilantro
Mix together in a large greased casserole dish your choice of vegetables: quartered potatoes, carrot pieces, pieces of prepared squash, onions, red peppers, cabbage wedges, zucchini slices, green beans, eggplant slices, celery sticks and turnip pieces. In a small pot add the garlic, broth, oil, and seasonings. Pour over vegetables. Cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for one hour or until tender. Stir once during cooking.
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small red pepper, diced
Vegetable stew
2 cups hot vegetable or chicken stock
1 tsp. fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried
1 tsp. fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried
398 mL can diced tomatoes
540 mL can kidney beans, drained
3 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 potatoes, washed and diced
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the other vegetables. Pour in the stock, basil and oregano, canned tomatoes; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle the vegetable stew with chopped parsley and serve.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
The rules of the road (and the sidewalks) apply to everyone and a large group of local seniors recently received a bit of a refresher course on those rules and how they apply to mobility scooters.
On Monday, Aug. 26, Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) conducted a mobility scooter safety demonstration. The hour long seminar was held at the Bell/MTS parking lot, next to Hamilton Street, and featured representatives from HAND, Brandon Mobility and the RCMP. To go along with the sharing of information, there was also a small driving course set up in the parking lot, for operators to use their scooters, and learn some safety tips.
Terry Smith assisted with the organization of the event. He told the Banner & Press that he felt a refresher on the importance of treating these types of vehicles, as vehicles, was important.
“I’ve had a scooter now for about five years, and I’m concerned about promoting safety,” said Smith. “I contacted Michelle [Kasprick] and I said ‘Michelle, I think we need something for seniors on safety and what they should be doing to operate these type of vehicles in a safe manner,
Just over 20 local seniors attended a mobility scotter seminar in Neepawa on Monday, Aug. 26. The one hour session featured presentations from Brandon Mobility and the Spruce Plains RCMP, as well as a drivers training course laid out in the Bell/MTS parking lot.
not just for themselves, but for everyone.”
Michelle Kasprick, the Seniors’ Resource Coordinator for HAND, was
instrumental in organizing the speakers. She said it was very important to update everyone who owns and operates these types of ma-
chines on more than just the basics of operation.
“This was, I believe, very important to do. I think it was a necessary event,
because I have noticed a lot more of these types of scooters being used around Neepawa. So some reassurance was needed, and I
think it’s always good to go over the rules and the safety features.”
Kasprick also added that there was valuable information shared related to the maintenance and care procedures for a scooter. As for the number of attendees, Kasprick noted that having 21 people take the time to come out to the seminar, indicates that it had tremendous local value.
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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Residents and visitors to Neepawa should prepare their stompin’ shoes this month. On Sept. 22, at 7:00 p.m., the Roxy Theatre will once again be host to the musical styling of The Scott Woods Band. Scott Woods is a veteran fiddler hailing from Fergus, Ontario and is credited with multiple national commendations and has made almost annual returns to Neepawa since approximately 2010.
The occasion of Scott Woods and co’s return in 2024 is that of their ‘Yee Haw’ tour.
Commenting on behalf of the band, Woods told the Banner & Press that the team is excited to come to Neepawa for this latest show.
“Neepawa is a very welcoming town. The “Friendly Manitoba” slogan on the license plates must have been because of the folks in Neepawa,” said Woods. “We always have such a great time and it is such a joy to play in the historic Roxy Theatre. There is a reverence that performers get on that stage which is exciting and adds an extra bit of adrenaline to the performance.”
Yee Haw is roughly based on a television show known as ‘Hee Haw’, which ran from 1969 to 1997. Woods explained that while they won’t try to recreate the actual tv show, Yee Haw will certainly draw from it. That, and more.
“We will lovingly remember some of the cast and the iconic comedic bits that happened throughout the show,” said Woods. “But we go a bit further and also recognize and remember some of the Canadian icons in Country music. Stompin’ Tom Connors, Tommy Hunter and fiddlers like Don Messer, Al Cherney and Graham Townsend.” Woods added, “We have a mix of fiddle tunes, step dancing and lots of Traditional Country Music. And of course some corny humour and silly costumes mixed in for good measure. We also have an inspirational story and several sincere and serious moments.”
Show welcomes new addition
The 2024 performance also sees the return of Woods’ sister, Kendra Norris, playing the piano, fiddle and singing; reigning two-time Canadian Step Dance champion Leo Stock on drums, fiddle, vocal and step dancing; and Steve Piticco on lead guitar. Piticco is described by Woods as a true guitar virtuoso with an ability to play rhythm, lead fills and even make his guitar sound like a pedal steel guitar.
The band is also welcoming a brand new addition for this show in the personage of Kurk Bernard, who will be filling out the band’s sound on bass and vocals.
“A true Canadian Legend… This is Kurk’s first tour with The Scott Woods Band, but I have toured Europe with him and Steve in the past and he lives up to all the hype,” said Woods. “Kurk sings from the heart and you feel the emotion in every song.”
Attendees can also expect
to see Woods’s signature trick fiddling routine.
“They call me the Flippin’ Fiddler, and I will be playing with a broom or coat hanger instead of a bow, playing behind my back and walking on a barrel and of course doing my famous front running flip (somersault),” said Woods.
Sharing a final comment, Woods stated, “We look forward to rolling into town with our big old bus. My dog Sandy still travels with us and although we work hard and perform almost every day (we have 59 shows in six provinces in 72 days on this tour), we feel so lucky to be among friends when we get to Neepawa!”
Tickets and a full tour schedule are available from The Scott Woods Band Office via 1-855-726-8896 or online at www.scottwoods. ca. Tickets can also be purchased locally at the Neepawa Banner & Press office at 423 Mountain Ave. in Neepawa– available with cash only.
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This build was first announced in the Feb. 24, 2023 edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press, with construction officially beginning in mid-2023. This newly constructed facility is estimated to be just under 6,000 sq. ft., approximately 800 sq. ft. larger than the existing location at 424 Mountain Ave.
In addition to the extra space, the new building is anticipated to have an improved flow of consumer
traffic and overall layout, new dispensary counters and shelving units, larger greeting card location and checkout space. Also of benefit to Harris Pharmacy at this location are its four private consultation/immunization rooms.
With the opening date drawing ever near, Todoruk shared her thoughts on the journey so far.
“It’s been a long process–I’m happy to see it come to a close and get the move happening. We’ve had a few hiccups, but with all the
great tradesmen and helpers I have had, we have worked our way through,” Todoruk enthused. “A huge thanks to my staff and all the trades that have worked on the project. There were days I was unsure we’d get to the end, but it looks like we’re going to make it.”
Further news in regards to a grand opening celebration for the 366 Mountain Ave. Harris Pharmacy location is expected to follow in a future edition of the Neepawa Banner & Press.
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
Mark Kerkowich has just etched his name onto the Neepawa Golf & Country Club’s (NGCC) Rosebowl trophy for a record breaking sixth time!
Kerkowich secured the victory in the Championship Flight of the club’s annual match play event on Monday, Sept. 2, by defeating Kolby Day. With this latest win, Mark surpasses the previous record of five wins, which he co-held with Westman golf legend Dwight Kearns of the Shilo Country Club.
This is the third win in the last four years for Mark, who also won three of four Rosebowl events between 2014 and 2017. The NGCC Rosebowl Tournament is played every year over the course of the Labour Day weekend, with this year’s being the 62nd edition of the prestigious Westman golf event.
The three day event uses the match play scoring system, which consists of individual holes won, halved or lost. On each hole, the most that can be gained is one point.
Six wins was on the mind
As for what the historic accomplishment means to him, Kerkowich told the Banner & Press right after his win that it was a pretty cool feeling.
“I have, obviously heard just how good Dwight [Kearns] was back in the day and how many he won. So, six was on my mind
and I was fortunate over the weekend and was able to pull out the win,” said Kerkowich. “As for the event itself, it was a lot of fun. This style of play creates a different type of challenge for all the golfers out there. I was just fortunate. There are some very good players from Brandon and obviously Neepawa and Minnedosa, who were out there this year. So, yeah, just pretty humbled that I was able to go out there and [win].”
Challenges over the weekend
Kerkowich’s journey to a sixth Rosebowl win was not an easy one, as he was paired against 2019 Champion Al Hart on the first day. Mark was able to claim the win and move forward to face Ross Sheard of Brandon on Saturday, Sept. 1. After defeating Sheard, Kerkowich would finish off the long weekend beating Kolby Day.
Kerkowich said there were a few moments out there over the weekend, where it all could have gone wrong, but that he was able to adjust and overcome the adversity.
“I’d say that the round on Sunday sticks out in my mind. I didn’t have the best of starts and it took some time to find [my game] out there. But I was able to putt well enough, and that made up for the fact I needed a few holes to find my swing. I managed the course as best I could.”
try Club general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron congratulated Kerkowich on this historic win. He also added that Mark’s golf skill, combined with his knowledge of the course, will ensure he’s likely the player to beat for years to come.
“Unreal actually what [Kerkowich] has been able to do. He’s a great golfer and he’s really tough to beat out here. He knows every blade of grass out there. And, on top of that, he’s a gamer, in that he gets up to play against skilled opponents,” stated Cameron. “To win six in just over a decade, in that short amount of time is unbelievable. The style of play for the Rosebowl, it’s an endurance test for a golfer, both physically and mentally. For Mark to win as convincingly as he did, just shows you how dominant Mark has been, and looks as though he’ll continue to be for years to come.”
Cameron also commended Mark, who is also
Submitted Neepawa Blue Dolphins
The meet in Neepawa was the final meet of the season. Held on Sunday Aug. 19. The Dolphins had a full team out for the finals. All participants swam hard in all races. Riley Wilson was the top swimmer for Neepawa with first firsts in all five of her races.
As well, Kammi Smith captured four gold out of five races. Anne Crosson ended up tied for top point getter for the season in the 13 and 14 girls. This came a few days later after some confusion concerning allowed races with Swim Manitoba. All in all it was a great season of sunny weather for the meets held outdoors.
There were many stand out performances from the Blue Dolphins and a great contingent of volunteers to bring the season to another successful end.
8 and under girls
Charlize Macsymic -1st 25m back. 2nd 25m fly. 3rd 25m breast and 50m breast.
9/10 girls
Julia Pollock-1st 25m fly, 50m fly, 25m free. 2nd 100m free. 4th 25m back.
Julia Ott -6th 25m back. 8th 25m breast. 9th 50m breast. 11th 25m free. 13th 50m free
Novalee Menzies- 5th 25m breast. 7th 25m free & 50m breast. 10th 50m free.
Rylee Wilson-1st 50m back, 100m back, 100m IM, 50m fly, & 100m free.
11/12 girls
Madalyn Wahoski -6th 50m breast. 7th 25m breast. 9th 25m back. 10th 25m free. 14th 50m free.
Neveah Lisoway-2nd 25m free, 25m back. 3rd 50m free. 10th 25m breast.
Sasha Acree-1st 25m breast. 3rd 50m breast. 4th 25m back. 7th 50m back. 12th 25m free.
Rosie Frohwerk-3rd 25m back. 5th 50m back. 6th 25m free. 7th 50m free.
Leanne Ott-2nd 25m breast. 5th 25m back. 9th 25m free & 50m breast.
13/14 girls
Anne Crosson-1st 50m back, 100m IM, & 50m breast. 2nd 50m free & 50m fly.
Kendra Ott-1st 100m back, 200m back, & 25m back.
2nd 50m back. 6th 50m breast.
Sydney Wolfe-1st 25m fly. 2nd 25m breast, & 25m back. 3rd 25m free & 50m breast.
Mya Gingras-1st 25m free & 100m free. 3rd 50m free, 100m IM, & 50m fly.
15 and over girls
Clar-Ann Houle-Howe-3rd 25m breast. 4th 25m fly & 50m breast. 5th 25m free. Kammi Smith-1st 50m free, 25m free, 200m breast, & 50m breast. 2nc 100m breast. Aliyeh Jacobsen-1st 25m breast & 25m back. 3rd 25m fly & 25m free.
9/10 boys
SumKing Chan-1st 25m breast. 3rd 50m breast. 4th 25m free. 5th 25m back. Tanner Gingras-4th 25m breast & 25m back. 7th 25m free.
11/12 boys
Joey Smith-1st 25m fly, 50m free, & 50m fly. 4th 100m breast, & 50m back.
13/14 boys
Jacey Smith-1st 50m back, 25m fly, & 200m IM. 3rd 100m breast & 50m fly.
Once again the Dolphins had sensational performances from Alyssa, Ashley, and Austin Nadeau, but as they participate in winter swim with Brandon, then their times, place, and team points do not count.
Other Neepawa participants whose placing did not count, as they were unable to participate in the previous three swim meets, were Felix & Charleigh Carefoot. and Benjamin Wahoski.
More positive local results from the recent Manitoba Summer Games in Dauphin, as Neepawa baseball players Kellen Hockin, Jude Carr and Jayden Ford were selected for Team West. Hockin (picture on far left) was part of West #1, who ended up claiming the silver medal in the tournament. Carr and Ford (centre and near left picture), meanwhile, played for the West #2 squad. Congratulations to these local players, as well as Kevin Elliot (Carberry), Dawson Smart (Carberry), Reid Klym (Minnedosa), Everett Yandeau (Plumas) and Jordan Knox (Carberry), for their selections and efforts over the course of the Summer Games.
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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com
Alanon meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa - Old Co-op Store. Tuesdays at 7 pm. Call 204-841-2192
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings currently being held at 342 Mountain Ave, Neepawa, Thursdays at 7 pm. Call 204841-0002
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Verna Baraniuk
August 15, 1934 – August 18, 2024
It’s with sadness that we announce the passing of Verna on August 18, 2024, just 3 days after celebrating her special 90th birthday with her family at her side in Winnipeg MB.
Verna was predeceased by her loving husband Steve, of 56 years, in 2012. We are sure, that they are sitting at Manipogo reminiscing cherished memories they made with so many friends over the years.
At Verna’s request, a private family graveside interment was held at Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa MB.
RIP Mom – We Love You!
Cheryl & James Mitchell & Rebecca (Ozzy)
Marty & Brooke
Peter B Klassen
Peter B Klassen, 94, lately of Arborg, MB was born March 15, 1930 to David K and Elizabeth G (Barkman) Klassen near Akron, MB.
He suffered a stroke on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 and passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Selkirk Regional Health Centre.
In his youth, he was baptized in the Kleinegemeinde Church. He was part of the Living Hope Church at Eden, MB, and was faithful to Jesus until his death.
He entered the bonds of Holy Matrimony with Lottie R Plett on October 13, 1962. They shared 60 years of life together before she succeeded him in death on May 10, 2023.
He will be missed by his five sons and one daughter, Darrell and Christina Klassen of Spencer, WI; Marvin and Barbara Klassen of Horndean, MB; Garry and Rachel Klassen of Arborg, MB; Elaine and Dennis Burkholder of Arborg, MB; Victor and Lydia Klassen of Polonia, MB; Kevin and Veronica Klassen of Riding Mountain, MB. He is survived by 25 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one sister, Lillian and Lorne Loewen.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Jacob and Jake; seven sisters, Agnes, Tina, Mary, Betty, Annie, Gertie, and Margaret; and one grandson, Kenneth Klassen.
In his earlier years, Dad enjoyed farming. During his retirement he knitted toques and helped Mom with the quilts that she made for the needy. The last 15 months of his life he spent with his children and we will always cherish the memories we made during that time. Viewing was held at the Neepawa First Baptist Church on August 29, 2024. Funeral services were held at the Neepawa Baptist Church at 2 pm on August 30, 2024. Burial followed at the Rosedale Cemetery. White’s Funeral Home ~ Neepawa in care of arrangements. (204) 476-2848 • www.whitesfh.ca
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We are looking for 11 experienced (2-3 yrs), seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB. 11 applicants from March 14 to November 14, 2025. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, queen rearing, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, maintain/ assemble equipment, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of walking, standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot and dusty, wet/ damp. $15.80-20.25/ hour for 30-65 hours/week. Benefits include: Workers comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to: Mike Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd, Box 1483, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0
Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-3852997 Gladstone
2015 Timpte Tri-Axle grain trailer, 45 ft, 3 hopper, power tarp, all aluminum wheels and stainless steel fenders. Low mileage, very good shape. Asking $65,000. Call Larry 204-496-2080
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Apartment for rent. Bri-Mont apartments, 331 Mountain Avenue. Phone 204-8414419
Dog training classes to begin on September 16th at the Ag Center in Minnedosa. Please email for more information. funfurrydogs@gmail.com
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Financial
Central Assiniboine Watershed District
The Central Assiniboine Watershed District is accepting applications for a Financial Administrator. The position is for 30 -40 hours/week with a full range of employee benefits after a six month probation. Start date to be determined.
invites applications for the following Educational Assistant positions - Full time term (5.75 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School in Carberry
- Two part-time term (5.5 hours per day) at R.J. Waugh School in Carberry
Previous applicants must submit a new cover letter and resume.
Please indicate the position(s) being applied for. Successful candidates must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry check.
Send resume/cover letter including 3 references by NOON, Monday, September 16th, 2024 to:
Julie Van Kommer
Student Services Coordinator Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 EMAIL: bpsd@bpsd.mb.ca
Only those selected for a short list will be contacted. Others are thanked for their interest now.
See Division website for more details on these positions at www.beautifulplainssd.ca
Click on Job Postings.
Online McSherry Auctions
Thank you to all attendees and those who sent their stories to CCI Class 74 50 yr. reunion. Special thanks to Carberry Legion for hosting, the team at Spud City Foods for a delicious meal, and Austin Bakery for a heavenly dessert. - Class 74 CCI
Mary Grace Burelle (nee McArthur)
October 5, 1925 - August 19, 2024
Mary was born in Toronto, Ontario, October 5, 1925. She moved to Winnipeg in 1953 where she met and married her husband Paul Burelle in 1954. They resided in Winnipeg for 2 years and Mary worked at Canadian General Electric. They moved to Paul's ranch at Meadow Portage, Manitoba in 1956,
They sold the ranch and retired and moved to Neepawa, Manitoba in 1981. Mary is survived by her daughter Valerie Burelle and grandson Justin Burelle of Brandon, Manitoba, as well as her great granddaughter Kenzie Harper Burelle of Gladstone, Manitoba.
She also leaves her sister-in-law Ann McArthur of Toronto, Ontario as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Paul (in June 2024) her parents Howard and Edna McArthur, her twin sisters Jean Harvey and Evelyn Stork, her brother Jack McArthur, brother-in-laws Paul Stork and Fred Harvey.
Paul andMary wintered in Majic Valley and Ranchero Park Texas for 29 years, before that they travelled all around the world.
A private burial service to follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Estate & Moving
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September 18 @ 7:00 PM Consignment Auction Equip, Tractor, Lathe, Tools September 19 @ 7:00 PM
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Duties & Qualifications: Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Administrator will be responsible for all aspects of financial administration, including detailed accounting, in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles and financial audit procedures. Additional responsibilities include payroll, T4 & T4A preparation, MEBP reports, preparation of budgets, preparation of tenders, inventory, public relations, recording meeting minutes, preparing financial reports, reception and other general office tasks.
The preferred applicant is required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and preferably be highly proficient with Simply Accounting Sage 50 and Excel as well as other Microsoft Office software, openness to working of a variety of tasks, experience with budgets and hold a diploma or degree in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicant should have some knowledge of Watershed programs and affairs.
For more information on the Watershed District please visit centralassiniboinewd.ca
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the specified qualifications (include 3 references) and expected salary range to:
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Central Assiniboine Watershed District P.O. Box 160, Baldur MB R0K 0B0 Or e-mail: centralassiniboinewd@gmail.com
Please no phone calls. Thank you to all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline for applications is September 15th.
We have a new opportunity to highlight:
Part Time, Regular
(hours can vary between 36.25 to 43.50 hours biweekly) Competition #23-24/25
Brandon, Manitoba
Salary: $51.47 to $65.68 hourly
The Manager Finance & Budgets – Advancement & External Relations research issues, analyses problems, determines approaches, compiles data and implements solutions as part of everyday functions, which include interfacing with and coordinating activities between various internal departments, work is generally of a critical and time sensitive nature.
For more information, please visit our careers website at www.assiniboine.net/careers.
Assiniboine welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada, including Indigenous peoples, persons of all abilities, members of visible minorities, all genders and sexual orientations, and all other groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
Assiniboine’s campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, and the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation.
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter with reference to Competition #23-24/25 to: careers@assiniboine.net
We thank you for your interest. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.
The Minnedosa 50+ Activity Centre is currently accepting applications for the position of Activity Coordinator to commence as soon as possible. The position is for 12 hours per week, but must be flexible when required.
The successful applicant will have the following skills and competencies:
Excellent communication, Social and approachable, Work independently and as part of a team, be Reliable, Trustworthy and have Computer experience (ie: Word, Excel, Email, Social Media, etc).
Resumes can be emailed to mdsasca@gmail.com, be mailed to Box 1002, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or dropped off in person during office hours.
Deadline for resumes will be Sept. 10, 2024 at 12 noon Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Heritage Co-op is accepting applications for a
at our Food Store location in Erickson, MB
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.
With over 500 Team Members, Heritage Co-op serves communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.heritageco-op.crs
Our core Values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the Food Store Manager, the Produce Manager will be responsible for providing strategic direction to their respective Team Members to ensure safe, effective operations and processes which align with the Values, Vision, Mission, and Brand of Heritage Co-op. This role will work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to determine current and future capabilities required for effective execution of merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets, talent development in addition to driving sales and profitability.
Key responsibilities include:
• Responsible for building strong Guest relationships and delivering solutions. Oversee and monitor Guest satisfaction levels and identify areas for improvement. Participate in the development of products and services to improve profit and increase Guest satisfaction.
• Providing exceptional Guest service to our Members and Guests, and living by our Brand expectations through our “You’re at Home Here” motto
• Lead the direction for Team Members in all areas including performance management, talent development, engagement, talent acquisition, orientation, and onboarding.
• Will work collaboratively with the Food Store Manager to support Team Members to equip them to be able to develop their Teams, themselves and build talent in their departments.
• Responsible for overall safe, effective operations of the Produce department, which includes but is not limited to scheduling, ordering. Promote and ensure adherence to brand standards, marketing efforts, image standards, safety, and asset protection.
• Follow up with Team Members to ensure they understand and follow Heritage Co-op’s Brand Image and Best Practice for the respective departments on a consistent basis.
• Collaborate with fellow Team Leaders on displays and store projects.
• Production, packaging and merchandising of product.
• Food preparation
• Accurate ordering and receiving of product.
• Ensure high level of image and cleanliness in line with our Brand expectations.
• Responsible for all aspects of the operations financial results including sales, margin, wage cost, expenses, and contribution.
• Other projects and assignments as required.
This position requires the use of equipment, including knives, as well as heavy lifting of product.
Who you are:
• You have exceptional Guest service skills.
• You have strong attention to detail as well as interpersonal and organizational skills.
• You have previous Guest Service or leadership experience.
• Produce experience is an asset.
• You have the ability to work effectively with others.
• You are available to work flexible hours, which will include days, evenings, and weekends.
• You’re aligned with our Values.
What We Offer
A competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental. and an employer-contributed pension plan, matched at 6% of salary.
Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.
Professional Development: We encourage our team members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, EFAP (Employee and Family Assistance Program), Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year towards health/fitness purchases – Heritage Co-op values Team Members’ wellbeing.
At Heritage Co-op, we strive to be an employer of choice by creating a culture our Team Members want to be a part of and supporting a healthy work-life balance.
If you are interested in this position, please visit www.heritageco-op.crs and click on Careers-Join Our Team!
Process fill date is September 13, 2024.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Industrial Plant Cleaner (NOC 65312)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 10 positions.
The current starting wage is $22.20/hour with incremental increases to $23.55/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Cleaning and sanitizing butcher and slaughter production areas and everything in between to ensure top-quality food safety standards.
• Operating cleaning equipment like high-pressure hoses to clean production equipment.
• Using cleaning chemicals with respect and following Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Ensuring all Quality Assurance checks are performed.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility.
• Collaborating as a team to meet tight deadlines, ensuring production floors operate on time.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role. Capable of bending, lifting, and climbing.
• Available to work an 8-hour Night Shift from MondayFriday, between 11:15 PM to 9:00 AM
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Capable of working in diverse environments, including exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and odors
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in sanitation, or industrial cleaning, or heavy-duty cleaning
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
• At least 18 years old to meet the minimum age requirement
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply: Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com | In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
H yL ife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience – your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
Is looking for the following position: Part-time bartender/server
Must have or be able to obtain servers licence
Only suitable applicant will be called for interview.
Please send resume to:
Royal Canadian Legion Branch #110
Box 132, Gladstone, MB, R0J 0T0 or email: lgnbr110@mymts.net
Industrial Butcher (NOC 94141)
Why join our team?
HyLife is a global leader in food processing, with a vision to be the best food company in the world. To achieve this, we are currently expanding our team and have exciting career opportunities at 623 Main St. Neepawa, MB. We are actively seeking to fill 150 positions.
The current starting wage is $16.45/hour with incremental increases to $24.60/hour based on tenure as per our Collective Agreement
Quick Facts:
• Culturally diverse – employ people from all over the world
• Fully integrated facility –Feed Mills, Barns, Transportation, and Production Plant
• 2500+ employees worldwide
• We Care about our employees, communities, customers, animals, and our environment
What we can offer you:
• Competitive Wage
• Vacation: 10 working days of paid vacation as per our collective bargaining agreement
• Comprehensive Benefits package – health coverage, dental plan, vision care, long-term disability, and pension plan
• Permanent full-time employment (74-80 hours per bi-weekly)
• PM Shift Premium
• Full training, with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program - $500!
• Free parking
• Company events
• And more!!!!
Your duties may include:
• Slaughter, eviscerate, and mark hogs for further processing;
• Debone edible parts and remove inedible organs for parts;
• Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further processing, cutting, or packaging for local, national, and international premium markets.
We are looking for people who are:
• Fit and capable of working in a physically demanding role
• Capable of repetitive manual tasks and standing for long periods of time
• Open to working in colder/warmer environments
• Minimum of one (1) to seven (7) months experience in meat cutting or slaughter or completed a program in Industrial Meat cutting
• Completion of Secondary school or equivalent experience
• Able to effectively communicate in English
HyLife is dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those who identify as a member of the following groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Older workers, Veterans, and Visible minorities.
Ways to apply:
Online at http://hylife.com/careers/ or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Fax to: 204.476.3791 | Email to: jobs@hylife.com |
In Person at 623 Main ST. E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
For inquiries contact: Phone: 204.476.3393
HyLife has an accommodation process for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation during your employment because of a disability, please contact Jobs@hylife.com. An HR representative will be in touch with you as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and our accommodation policy can be forwarded upon request.
Be a part of the HyLife experience
– your journey starts here!
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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Public Notice is hereby given that the 2025 General Assessment Roll of the Municipality of North Norfolk has been deposited with the Chief Administrative Officer and is open for public inspection at the Municipal Office at MacGregor, Manitoba during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be made in accordance with Sections 42 and 43 of the Assessment Act:
APPLICATION FOR REVISION
42 (1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under Section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to:
a) liability to taxation;
b) amount of an assessed value;
c) classification of property; or,
d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll, under Subsection 13(2).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
43 (1) An Application for Revision must:
a) be made in writing within 30 days after the mailing date of the supplementary tax notice;
b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;
c) set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters; and,
d) be filed by;
I) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the Municipal Office, 27 Hampton Street East, P.O. Box 190, MacGregor, Manitoba; or,
II) serving it upon the Chief Administrative Officer,
at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the Board as indicated below. The ratepayer is responsible to confirm that any appeals sent electronically are received by our office.
The Board of Revision of the Municipality of North Norfolk will sit to consider applications for revision of assessment at:
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT MACGREGOR, MANITOBA ON WEDNESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D. 2024, AT THE HOUR OF 9:30 A.M.
Dated at MacGregor, Manitoba, this 12th day of August 2024. Theresa Bergen, CMMA.
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of North Norfolk 27 Hampton Street East P.O. Box 190 MacGregor, Manitoba R0H 0R0
Email: office@northnorfolk.ca
NOTE: THE LAST DAY FOR RECEIVING COMPLAINTS AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
All claims against the Estate of WILLIAM ROBERT FERGUSON who died on or about July 17, 2024, late of the RM of North Cypress-Langford, in the Province of Manitoba, must be filed with the undersigned Solicitor for the Estate on or before the 4th day of October 2024, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims of which the Solicitor for the Estate then shall have notice.
Dated at Neepawa, Manitoba, this 28th day of August 2024.
MATTHEW B. BLUNT
TAYLOR LAW PATERSONS LLP
269 Hamilton Street, Box 309, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Solicitor for the Estate
Find it in the Classifieds
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 3rd day of October, 2024, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Town of Carberry, 44 Main Street, Carberry, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number
33800 LOTS 32, 33 AND 34 BLOCK 41 PLAN 44 BLTO EXC OUT OF SAID LOT 34, NLY 12.5 FEET IN SECTION 30-10-14 WPM - 33 MAIN STREET, TOWN OF CARBERRY L -$31,300 B
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:
• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.
• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the TOWN OF CARBERRY as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR
ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND
iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 14th day of August, 2024.
Managed by:
Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 9th day of October, 2024, at the hour of 11:00 AM, at Municipality of North Norfolk, 27 Hampton Street East, MacGregor, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number Description Assessed Value Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
133320 PARCEL C PLAN 1688 PLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 44502 PLTO IN 29-11-11 WPM199 MEMORY LANE, NORTH NORFOLK
135000 THE WLY 835 FEET PERP OF THE SLY 2087 FEET PERP IN THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 32-11-11 WPM - NORTH NORFOLK
164700 AT AUSTIN AND BEING SP LOT 25 PLAN 21938 PLTO IN S 1/2 29-11-11 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 35183 PLTO, AT AUSTIN AND BEING SP LOT 26 PLAN 21938 PLTO IN S 1/2 29-11-11 WPM EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER 35183 PLTO - 28 DIVISION ST, AUSTIN
-$40,800 B -$177,800 $9,094.55
-$3,500$3,183.04
Grady Stephenson Chief Administrative Officer
TOWN OF CARBERRY
Phone: (204) 834-6602
Fax: (204) 834-6604
212950 ALL THAT PORTION OF BLOCK B PLAN 212 PLTO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMENCING AT THE SW CORNER THENCE NLY ALONG THE WESTERN LIMIT 92 FEET; THENCE ELY PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERN LIMIT OF SAID BLOCK 212 FEET; THENCE SLY PARALLEL WITH SAID WESTERN LIMIT TO INTERSECT THE SOUTHERN LIMIT OF SAID BLOCK; THENCE WLY ALONG THE SOUTHERN LIMIT TO THE POINT OF COMMENCEMENT IN NW 1/4 5-11-12 WPM - 22 CURWEN ST, SIDNEY L -$3,700$11,749.15
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:
• The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any unpaid municipal utilities and any property taxes not yet due.
• The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs.
• If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction.
• The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold.
• The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH NORFOLK as follows:
i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR
ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $500.85 ($477 + GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.
• The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction.
• The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession.
• If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.
Dated this 28th day of August, 2024. Managed by:
By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press
It was back to the regular routine for the Town of Neepawa on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with the return of council meetings on every first and third Tuesday of the month. During the summer months of July and August, only one assembly of council is held each month.
In this first gathering of September, the agenda was relatively light, but still had enough notable item that will be impactful to the community, including:
• Yvonne Sisley informed fellow council members of the positive numbers registered from the 2024 Summer Day Camps. The eight week program just recently concluded and saw 553 participants for the season, with the majority of weeks being sold out.
As well, Sisley mentioned the closure of the Neepawa Swimming Pool for the season, as of Sunday, Sept. 1. The facility was consistently used throughout the summer, with the local swim club, Bronze Cross and Medallion courses, as well as lifeguard training. In total, 750 children received swim lessons.
The pavers around the pool were cemented this year, while the grassy area north of the water slide will be assessed in the near future. If that section does end up being paved over, the reason would be due to some issues with water flooding causing that area to get very muddy.
The water wheelchair purchased for the pool will also require the purchase of specialty lifejackets to go with it.
Four of the 12 bat houses that were recently built by Neepawa’s Men Shed are still available for sponsorship.
The consulting group ‘Your Town Rising’ will be making a presentation in Neepawa on Sept. 12. The gathering is open to the public and will be in the back room of the Public Library at 7:00 p.m. What’s the Big Idea is set for Oct. 17 at the Legion.
Sisley concluded her report by expressing gratitude to Nicole Cooper and her time as Neepawa’s Director of Recreation Services. Cooper has stepped down from the position, and is being replaced by Cassandra Groen.
• Jason Nadeau discussed the latest meeting of the board for Westlake Employment Skills and
Services. He notified council that the expectation is that funding they receive from the Province will not go up this year. Westlake has been lobbying for an increase to assist with inflationary expenditure increases. Westlake is requesting a letter of support from the Town, to aid with expressing the need to the Province.
• Lisa Pottinger attended the Yellowhead Centre board meeting and reported back to council that it is hoped that the ice could be ready for use by Sept. 11. For an older facility such as the Yellowhead, a specific process needs to be followed to ensure proper installation. The Yellowhead also expressed its appreciation to the Town on partnering with them on some of the summer programming that took place. Pottinger concluded by notifying council that the Yellowhead Centre is down one heating/cooling unit and that will be an notable expenditure the volunteer operated facility will need to deal with in the near future.
• Marijka Kostenchuk reported that the recent Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) barbecue was able to raise $1,523,
with a net profit of $1,048 after expenses. That funding helps with operation of the organization.
• The route of the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce Santa Parade was approved by Council. The route will begin at the Yellowhead Centre, then travel south along Mountain Avenue, before turning east at Davidson to Brown. From there, it will go from Brown to Hamilton. The parade is set for Nov. 23.
• Initial plans for the development of 320 acres of land in the northwest section of Neepawa have been approved. The Town has been speaking with consultants on the matter. Phase one will immediately target housing and include 47 acres west of the public works yard, as well as a further 11 acres that combine with that directly to the north.
Administration recommended to Council to hire Sison Blackburn Consulting (SBC) Inc, and Associated Engineering, a pair of firms based out of Winnipeg to aid with the overall planning and engineering work. Associated will be brought on at a cost of $86,534, while the SBC deal is
for $112,400. The SBC amount may be less, however, as certain assistance provided by the Town of Neepawa’s administration could be a factor. Council approved the recommendations.
A Ste. Rose area farmer is to be congratulated this week. The individual in question is Shelly Brunel, who had the honour of being declared the Manitoba winner of Lallemand Inc.’s 2024 Hometown Roots photo contest on Sept. 4. The contest was put on for select locations in Canada and the U.S.A., with Brunel being one of three Canadian winners declared–the others being from Alberta and Saskatchewan.
“Our son started the Court Project with his friend. They saw a need for a basketball court in the community,” said Brunel. “With this donation from Lallemand we are hoping to finish the final phase of adding lighting to the court to make it a safer space youth can use long after dark.”
Brunel added, “The youth in our town are very excited about it. Thank you Lallemand! This donation means a lot to our community.”
The Hometown Roots contest was conceptualized in 2021 and launched in 2022 by Lallemand in order to support rural
As reward for Brunel’s win, she was able to select any hometown organization of her choice to receive a $5,000 donation from the company. The project Brunel selected was one very close to the community, but her family as well. In statements provided within a press release provided by Lallemand, Brunel shared her excitement to give back.
communities via giving back to community-based organizations and projects. The contest welcomes participants from select locations within Canada and the U.S.A. each year. The participants are required to have a connection to commercial agriculture and be legally considered an adult in their province/state.
For 2024, it had evolved into a photography contest which invited each participant to ‘capture and share the true spirit of agriculture in their communities’.
The contest had opened in November of 2023 and ran through July 2024, with each participant able to submit one photo per week with a short description of how it makes their community, or farm, special. Since the Hometown
Press Release
Province of Manitoba
The Manitoba government is investing $475,000 through the Municipal Economic Development Infrastructure Program toward the construction of a new waste disposal site in the Municipality of Ste. Rose, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Ian Bushie announced on Friday, Aug. 30.
“This new piece of critical infrastructure will expand waste management operations for the area and benefit the whole community of residents and businesses,” said Bushie. “We’re proud to invest and support long-term economic growth for the Ste. Rose area.
The Manitoba government’s investment into the new site aligns with municipal plans and supports effective waste management to support environmental sustainability and future economic growth. Additional benefits future road construction to improve access to the main highway, and a regional recreation
centre to serve the local community and two neighbouring municipalities, the minister noted.
The project is currently in early development with design and tender details still to be determined.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
“We’re excited to see this important project move forward to provide a new modern site for solid waste management disposal for the Municipality of Ste. Rose,” said Mayor Robert Brunel, Municipality of Ste. Rose. “We’re currently working with an engineering firm to design and engineer an appropriate site and look forward to the
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Roots’ inception, Lallemand has awarded 20 participants in Canada and the U.S.A., resulting in a total of $100,000 in donations.
“As a family-owned business, this contest allows us to continue our tradition of giving back to the communities that have supported us,” said Anne Favre, Lallemand Plant Care’s strategic marketing director for U.S.A. and Canada. “We’re proud of this initiative and are thrilled to have selected a winner who truly captured the essence of what this photo contest was about.”
Note: Lallemand Plant Care (part of Lallemand Inc.) is a Canadian agricultural business that specializes in yeast and bacteria manufacturing.
next steps in this project”
The Municipal Economic Development Infrastructure Program is an application-based program designed to foster economic growth and opportunities for Manitoba municipalities through shared priority projects that address current and emerging infrastructure needs. The program supports immediate advancement and implementation of critical infrastructure projects under the key investment themes of economic development, renewal and innovation.
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By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
Semi-trucks are a very common sight on the roadways. However, some may not know how much of an impact the trucking industry has on their day to day lives, or the industry’s impact on the province as a whole.
The following details are facts culminated from the Manitoba Trucking Association, which help to paint the picture. Some are from a Manitoba-based perspective, while others provide a look at the industry on a national level.
For starters, five of Canada’s top 50 carriers are based in Manitoba. There are also approximately 475 for-hire trucking companies headquartered in Manitoba!
It has been stated before that much of the province moves by truck. But how much? According to the Manitoba Trucking Association, a whopping 95 per cent of goods within Manitoba depends on trucks!
On an economical level, for-hire trucking directly and indirectly contributes more than $2 billion to Manitoba’s GDP (gross domestic product). The for-hire trucking carriers themselves have a total gross expenditure impact on Canada as a whole of more than $3.07 billion.
With a massive demand for trucking services, the trucking industry directly and indirectly employs approximately 4.6 per cent of the Manitoba labour force.
In conjunction with
this,did you know that the Manitoba trucking industry operates more than 15,000 power units and 20,000 trailers? Or that Manitoba makes up three per cent of the Canadian population while the Manitoba trucking industry equals out to 5.1 per cent of the Canadian industry?
On a national scale, over 268,000 Canadians are truck drivers, which makes it one of the top occupations in the country!
According to figures collected by the Manitoba Trucking Association, for every 10 jobs created in the trucking industry, seven jobs are created elsewhere. For example, suppliers, service industries and road departments.
A typical tractor-trailer
also raises about $45,000 a year in federal/provincial taxes and fees.
When it comes to travel, approximately 400,000 commercial trucks cross the Manitoba-U.S.A. border each year. Additionally, $8.87 billion of Manitoba’s exports are to the U.S.A., while $12.46 billion of the province’s imports come from the U.S.A.
A total of 80 per cent of Manitoba’s merchandise trade with the U.S.A. is shipped by truck. On a national scale, Canada and the U.S.A. trade $662 billion in goods and services every year, with more than 75 per cent of the goods and services moving by truck.
To learn more about the Manitoba Trucking Association, visit trucking.mb.ca.
National Trucking Week has a long history in Canada. This annual event has been taking place since approximately the 1990s and was launched by the Canadian Trucking Association in conjunction with provincial associations.
This week long celebration begins on the first Sunday of September until the Saturday of the following weekend with the purpose of recognizing the contributions made by the approximately 400,000 individuals who keep Canada’s freight moving.
Jodie Byram
Member of Legislative Assembly
Electoral District of Agassiz
In recognition of National Truckers Week, I wish to personally thank each one of you for the incredible dedication and hard work you demonstrate every day. Your tireless efforts ensure that our shelves are stocked, our goods are delivered, and our economy keeps moving forward. I deeply appreciate the long hours, challenging conditions, and sacrifices you each make to keep Manitoba running smoothly. You are the backbone of our province, and your commitment does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.
Greg Nesbitt
Member of Legislative Assembly Electoral District of
Riding Mountain
The robust trucking industry in Manitoba is one of our province’s most important economic assets, and this sector is poised to become stronger. With advantages including its position at the geographic centre of North America and Winnipeg’s CentrePort Canada that stands as the continent’s largest inland port, truck transportation in Manitoba has the greatest share of total employment compared to all provinces in the country.
In 2021, approximately 41,200 people worked in transportation and warehousing in Manitoba, an increase of 2,000 from a year earlier and amounting to six per cent of the province’s total employment. Within this logistics sector, truck transportation is the largest employer with 18,400 people, amounting to 45 per cent of all workers in the industry as of that year.
As well, according to Trucknews.com, four of Canada’s top 100 for-hire trucking firms are in Manitoba, including the third-largest company, Bison Transport. The sector’s strength is seen on another economic level, too. The contribution of transportation and distribution to Manitoba’s GDP is $6.8 billion or approximately 10 per cent, the highest proportion in the nation.
The trucking industry in Manitoba has further advantages. In addition to CentrePort Canada’s status as the only inland trimodal port in Canada providing foreign trade zone benefits, Manitoba has rail access to all four gateways in North America and one of the country’s busiest air cargo facilities. The Emerson-Pembina border crossing is the fourth-largest Canada-U.S. border crossing measured by the dollar value of trade in both directions, and the largest in Western Canada. Winnipeg is one of two cities in Western Canada with access to three Class 1 railway companies. Though Manitoba is a globally recognized trade and transportation hub, the trucking sector in our province is facing challenges through labour shortages and infrastructure concerns. It’s up to the provincial government to work with the industry to harness Manitoba’s advantages with investments that improve our highway system, enhance trade corridors, strengthen supply chains and attract drivers and other workers through training opportunities. This action is needed to support the sector and maintain its momentum in the interests of our economy and to deliver prosperity to Manitobans.
The trailer seen here is just one example from the many unique trailers Truckers use on their jobs. Trailers differ depending what best suits the materials or items being hauled.
Manitoba’s reputation as an international hub for transportation and trade hinges in large part on the strength of its trucking industry. And the current power of trucking here as an economic driver is seen in Manitoba’s share of truck transportation employment, which is higher than that of all other provinces.
Four of Canada’s top 100 for-hire trucking companies are based in Manitoba and CentrePort Canada in Winnipeg is North America’s largest inland port. Our province’s location at the heart of North America, as well as the Port of Churchill, provide competitive advantages in attracting investments from around the world. But to capitalize on these advantages, maintain this global recognition and keep its trucking sector humming, Manitoba must commit to improving its transportation infrastructure. The roads that most Manitobans want smooth and safe for comfort and convenience are the same ones that carry the key elements of our economy, and every related infrastructure investment creates more opportunities for people across the province.
Strategic infrastructure was a priority for the previous Manitoba government, whose long-range plan included an annual investment of at least $500 million to improve provincial highways. This was a commitment to stable and predictable investment that would assist industry partners by developing national trade corridors and prioritize the efficiency and safety of Manitoba’s critical trade routes, including with an upgrade of Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway to freeway status based on the U.S. Interstate model.
At stake is Manitoba’s continued capacity for international trade amidst economic uncertainties stemming from rising inflation and supply chain disruptions. The provincial government owes it to Manitobans to talk to the trucking sector about its needs and concerns, and to combine our advantages with investments that secure Manitoba’s status as a global trade destination. The trucking industry deserves our thanks and support for keeping our economy moving and the products we need on
Listen, act and get the job done. For Manitoba’s trucking industry and our econ-
By Joel Asselstine Submitted
Author’s note: First off, I would like to acknowledge that I am by no means a trucker. The information below is a summarization of articles from Manitoba Trucking Association, Province of Manitoba – Gov.mb.ca and other like organizations.
Starting a trucking business in Manitoba can be an enticing opportunity for the entrepreneur but they should be prepared for the unique challenges and initial costs associated with launching their own company in a region like Manitoba that features a diverse landscape and a variety of freight demands.
The speed bumps of starting a trucking business in Manitoba
Establishing a trucking operation in Manitoba requires planning and understanding From my research here are six key things you
should plan for:
1. Crafting a Solid Business Plan: Business plan outlining service offerings, target markets, revenue projections, and expense management is crucial. In Manitoba’s trucking sector, the competition is fierce but opportunities abound—especially with the rich agricultural and resource sectors
2. Navigating Licensing and Permits : Manitoba trucking entrepreneurs must acquire essential licenses and permits from provincial and federal authorities. Key requirements include an Operating Authority (MC Number), and compliance with the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act. The provincial government also has specific requirements for hazardous materials and specialized freight.
3. Securing Adequate
Insurance: Insurance is non-negotiable in the trucking business. Manitoban operators must invest in liability, cargo, and potentially workers’ compensation insurance, with annual costs typically ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 or more, depending on coverage types and the scale of operations.
4. Attracting Custom -
ers: Building a client base in a competitive landscape poses a significant challenge. Manitoba’s trucking industry heavily relies on relationships with local industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and mining. Effective networking through industry associations, such as the Manitoba Trucking Association, can provide vital leads and contracts.
5. Understanding Financing Options: Access to financing can be crucial in a province where capital investment is significant.
Manitoba entrepreneurs often rely on banks, credit unions, or government grants specifically targeting small businesses in the transportation sector.
6. Keeping Up with Compliance: Maintaining records and ensuring compliance with the Manitoba Transportation and Government Services is vital. Many new operators may consider hiring a compliance consultant or accountant familiar with provincial regulations and industry standards.
You’ve done your research, but how much does it cost to start a trucking business in Manitoba
Starting a trucking venture in Manitoba involves significant expenses that potential owners should carefully consider:
New semi-trucks can range from $150,000 to $200,000 or more, de -
pending on specifications and features tailored for Manitoba’s diverse climate.
Used trucks can provide a more budget-friendly option, costing between $30,000 to $100,000, depending on age, condition, and mileage.
A budget of $10,000 to $20,000 annually for necessary insurance coverage is advisable for Manitoban operators who want to ensure they are fully protected.
Initial fees for obtaining essential licenses and permits may total between $5,000 and $10,000, taking into account specific requirements.
Registering a business name and navigating legal registrations could cost between $500 and $1,500, depending on the chosen structure.
Starting a trucking business in Manitoba presents a mixture of rewarding opportunities and notable challenges. A well-thought-out business strategy that considers local market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and cost management can pave the way for success. With the right preparation, aspiring truck operators can thrive in Manitoba’s dynamic transportation landscape and contribute to the vital supply chain that keeps the province moving forward.
Factors like fuel prices, which can fluctuate, based on market conditions, along with maintenance and tolls, can accumulate. It’s practical to budget several thousand dollars for operational sustainability, particularly given Manitoba’s long-haul routes.
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Canada’s professional truck drivers are the unsung heroes of the national economy. By delivering the critical goods and products Canadians rely on, these truck operators support the backbone of our social infrastructure. While they deserve our appreciation all yearround, National Trucking Week is where the industry, the public and elected officials can express their gratitude to those who keep Canada moving.
National Trucking Week was started by the Canadian Trucking Alliance in the 1990s as a way to embrace the ndustry and spotlight the contributions of the hundreds of thousands of people in the industry who keep the country’s freight moving, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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By Joel Asselstine Submitted
What has Summa Strategies, Lenova, Honda, Entertainment Software Canada, Associated Equipment Dealers, Medtech, John Deer and the CCGA (Canadian Canola Growers Association) have in common?
Lobbying the government on Bill C-244
Last Year, for Trucking Week, I did an article on the Proposed amendments of the Copy Right Act that will allow more freedom for consumers to repair their own equipment and vehicles.
Here is a very short recap
Bill C-244, introduced by the Canadian government, addresses consumer concerns regarding the right to repair various products, including electronics, appliances, and vehicles. The bill aims to empower consumers, particularly truck owners, by granting
them the ability to repair their vehicles independently or through local repair shops, rather than relying solely on authorized dealerships.
This initiative not only fosters greater flexibility and potentially lowers repair costs but also promotes sustainability by reducing the need for new products, encouraging durable product design, and supporting local repair businesses. Case studies from the farming industry and independent repair shops illustrate the positive impact of embracing the right to repair.
Since that articl,e Bill C-244 has been voted on twice both times with 100 per cent approval bringing the 100 per cent approval to three times, I would like to share the words from Ted Falk “Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House today to speak to this legislation, Bill C-244. This is a good day. It is not a super common day in the
House that all parties come together and, for the most part, agree on the generality or principles of a bill, but I think this happens to be one of those days. That is where Canadians are, and we are here to serve Canadians and to be their voice in getting things done. “ – October 3rd 2022.
BUT since then it has been stuck in limbo due to the active lobbyist. This turns instead of a simple amendment, (a) i n respect of a technological protection measure within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the definition technological protection measure, to descramble a scrambled work or computer program, or decrypt an encrypted work or computer program or to otherwise avoid, bypass, remove, deactivate or impair the technological protection measure, unless it is done with the authority of the copyright owner
To multiple case studies
(which have already been done), Multiple reviews to the ethics of the bill (This has already been done)
The number one statement I see from the lobbyist is quality control. If we allow anybody to repair, modify, or remove components of the product it can be hazardous to the product or to owner. Hence why there was an amendment stating the following
41 1 21 (1) Paragraph 41 1(1)(a) does not apply to a person who circumvents
a technological protection measure for the sole purpose of maintaining or repairing a product, including any related diagnosing, if the work, performer’s performance fixed in a sound recording or sound recording to which the technological protection measure controls access forms a part of the product.
For greater certainty
Non-application
(3) A person acting in the circumstances referred to in subsection (1) is not entitled to benefit from the exception under that subsection if the person does an act that constitutes an infringement of copyright.
It is with great hope that when parliament starts up again on September 16 that we will finally have the right to fix what we buy.
(2) For greater certainty, subsection (1) applies to a person who circumvents a technological protection measure in the circumstances referred to in that subsection for another person.
By Joel Asselstine Submitted
Across the nation, highways stretch for thousands of miles, with long-haul truckers traversing the vast landscape to deliver everything from food to fuel. While these unsung heroes keep the economy moving, a silent crisis is brewing—one that continues to affect their mental health and overall well-being.
Long-haul trucking has long been associated with high stress, isolation, and a demanding lifestyle. A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has illuminated the mental health challenges faced by truck drivers, revealing alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse among drivers.
The nature of the job often requires drivers to spend weeks away from home, leading to feelings of isolation and loneliness. According to the American Trucking Associations, about 70 per cent of truckers report feeling a sense of separation from their families and communities. This disconnection can breed anxiety and depression.
Many drivers do not have a support system in place while on the road, The long hours, limited human contact, create a perfect storm for mental health issues.
The pressures have driven some long-haul truckers to
seek alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances for solace. An estimated 25 per cent of truckers have reported using substances to manage their stress and fatigue. This can lead to a dangerous cycle, impairing judgment and increasing the risk of accidents on the road. Many fear losing their jobs or being seen as weak if they admit they are struggling.
As awareness of the mental health crisis among truckers grows, some companies and organizations are beginning to implement measures to support their drivers. Mental health hotlines, access to counselling services, and peer support programs are being introduced to provide a lifeline for those in need.
In a ground-breaking move, several major trucking companies have started to integrate mental health screenings into their wellness programs, recognizing the importance of mental health in promoting safety and productivity. These initiatives aim to create a culture where drivers feel safe discussing their mental health without fear of repercussions.
The road ahead
Experts argue that while increased support is essential, systemic changes are necessary to tackle the root causes of mental health issues in the trucking industry. Factors such as unrealistic delivery schedules, inadequate rest facilities, and the lack of mental health resources at truck stops contribute to the challenges drivers face.
Advocates are calling for industry-wide reforms, including improved working conditions, better pay, and a focus on driver well-being as a priority. “We need to change the narrative around trucking,” said Decker. “These drivers are not just cogs in the machine; they are human beings who deserve support and understanding.”
As the nation continues to rely on long-haul truckers to deliver goods, it is crucial to address the mental health crisis within this workforce.
Only by prioritizing mental well-being can we ensure a healthier future for those who keep our economy moving forward.
The first step is reaching out
If you or a loved one is struggling, whether or not they are driving a truck, call Manitoba’s 2-1-1 and they will help you find local assistance.
You are not alone, as a nation that has created its identity for braving harsh weather together, taking
inhospitable lands and building thriving cities and businesses, the next frontier is not outward bound, but inward. Check in on your friends and family. Staying safe on the roads starts with you.
