June 14, 2024 - Neepawa Banner & Press

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Drugs, weapons bust in Neepawa and North CypressLangford

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

‘Way to go, Kristin!’

Former area student gets U of M degree while beating cancer

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

A weekend raid has netted Spruce Plains RCMP a variety of bootleg drugs and weapons. On Saturday, June 8, local police officers, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team and Crime Reduction Unit executed warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Properties in the Town of Neepawa and the R.M. of North Cypress-Langford were searched and five people in total were arrested.

An area individual marked a mo mentous occasion recently. Kristin Wilson, currently from Winnipeg and formerly from Glenella and McCreary, has graduated from the University of Manitoba. Kristin comes away from her graduation with a bachelor of science in physical geography, with a focus on atmospheric and hydrological sciences, and a minor in soil science.

The Banner & Press had the op portunity to speak with Kristin on June 7, who noted that her interest in these particular fields stems from living on a farm outside of Glenella

Kristin Wilson, formerly from Glenella and McCreary, pictured as she appeared on her graduation day. Wilson recently graduated from University of Manitoba, while battling and ultimately defeating cancer,

Neepawa approves massive road repairs

Portions of Mill and Hamilton Street to be completely repaved

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Over $360,000 from Neepawa’s 2024 budget is being reallocated into road repairs. Town Council has approved shifting funds that had committed to other projects earlier this year, into repaving portions of Mill and Hamilton Street. This road work has been deemed more immediately essential to the community than the projects the money had previously been promised to within the financial plan. The redistribution of funding will go to a four inch resurfacing of the blocks of Mill and Hamilton, located between Mountain and First Avenue. The cost for the restoration of Mill will be $187,959, plus GST, while for Hamilton, it will be $175,429, plus GST. Zenith Paving has been hired to do the work. Currently there is no set schedule for the work to begin, though it is hoped to be started by the summer.

Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn noted that this work will be just focused on paving.

winter. A block on Hamilton Street will also be repaired.

“It will not take into account, as we have preached for years now, it’s nice when you pave a street to do all of the water and sewer infrastructure underneath. Because then you take away the risk of having to cut up the street afterwards to unblock a sewer or waterline or whatever the case may be,” said Synchyshyn. “[However] based upon the condition of those particular sections of the street in the commercial district,

we decided to just proceed with the paving. We hope it will be a very pleasing result when it is done.”

Extended pothole fill period

Along with approving the transfer of funds into the complete repaving of two roads, Council also acknowledged it has extended its summer schedule for pothole repairs. Normally Neepawa hires an outside

contractor to come in and fill the holes over the course of a week.

This year, however, due to the substantial increase in rough patches on many streets, the Town will rent the pothole patching truck for four weeks and do the work itself. Three Town of Neepawa staff have been trained in the use of the machinery and will be kept out for as long as possible to repair every pothole.

Filipino heritage honoured in Neepawa with flag raising

A flag raising in Neepawa helped to kick off the 126th Philippine Independence Day celebrations. A ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 12 at the former RCMP building on Mill Street, and featured a large contingent of Neepawa’s Filipino community, as well as local representatives from the Town and MLA Jodie Byram. Philippines Independence Day, also known as Araw ng Kalayaan (Day of Freedom) commemorates the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898.

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Last week, staff with the Town of Neepawa began the filling of potholes across the community. They will have access to the filling equipment for a total of four weeks.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

One block of Mill Street (pictured) will be completely repaved this summer, to deal with the excess of of potholes which developed over the mild

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

1974: Oslund received Cadet Achievement Award

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

125 years ago, Saturday, June 17, 1899

The baseball match between married and single men on Thursday evening attracted a couple of hundred people to the agricultural ground, where a good exhibition of the game was given and plenty of amusement afforded. When darkness intervened the single men had an inning to spare with the score at 10 to 8.

Lou Parsons, barber, was obliged to have his establishment removed several rods further north to make room for the new block to be put up by Simpson & Co.

100 years ago, Tuesday, June 10, 1924

Helen Thomson has completed her term at Brandon Normal and is home for the holidays with Miss Myrtle Dickson, of Killarney, and Miss Lind. of Oak Lake, as guests. Jos. Green returned home to Riding Mountain on Friday after seven months treatment in the Winnipeg general hospital. He feels confident of permanent recovery from his ailments due to war service.

Only three flags were hoisted in Neepawa in honour of the king’s birthday. On the postoffice, the land titles office and the county building. And the flag on the land titles office shows signs of long usage. Are we lacking in demonstrative loyalty, extremely economical or just indifferent?

75 years ago, Thursday, June 2, 1949

Mrs. Mary Cameron, of Neepawa, is another pioneer of Manitoba, having resided in this province for the past 80 years. Her husband, the late Charles Cameron, built the first fire hall in Winnipeg in 1885.

Mrs. Cameron attended the pioneer’s pageant at Portage la Prairie on May 24. Hon. D. L. Campbell, premier of Manitoba, in his address told the large crowd Mrs. Mary Cameron, one of the pioneers attending, was in Portage in 1869. Mrs. Cameron also plans to visit Winnipeg during the week of Manitoba’s capital’s 75th anniversary celebration.

Mrs. Cameron was born in Bruce County, Ont. and came west with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Little to Winnipeg at the age of nine years. The journey

to Winnipeg required 10 weeks. The family made the journey from Duluth, Minn. to Winnipeg by covered wagon drawn by ox-team, taking eight weeks to reach the present Manitoba capital. Mr. and Mrs. Little and their nine children, the eldest being 12 years old and the youngest three months, made the difficult trip west…

The living members of her family are a daughter, Mrs. N. Shuttleworth, residing at Minnedosa; and one son, Edwin, here. A sister, Mrs. Ed. Murray, resides in Minnedosa.

In the past few weeks there has been a mild outbreak of German Measles (Rubella) in the town and district of Neepawa. The disease has been very mild, characterised usually by symptoms of a common cold, a mild rash and enlarged neck glands. Unfortunately, it is often impossible for the parent to distinguish between German Measles and ordinary measles and although German Measles is usually a mild disease, ordinary measles can often be very serious.

50 years ago, Thursday, June 13, 1974

Mrs. Marjorie P. Ford, Eden, Manitoba, has been

appointed to the position of Director of Nursing at the Neepawa and District Memorial Hospital, effective June 1, 1974.

The Museum of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is embarking on a tour of rural Manitoba with a travelling exhibit. The exhibit is entitled “Taking Root in a New Land” and encompasses the story of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. It is composed of photography panels, artifacts and story cards which together portray the cultural development of Ukrainians…

The exhibit will be in Neepawa at the Holiday Festival of the Arts, July 1 to July 6.

Neepawa Cadet Squadron No. 9 held their banquet and presentation of awards on Tuesday, June 4 at the Legion Hall…

A number of presentations were made by senior officers of the armed forces.

20 years ago, Monday, June 14, 2004

Kelwood: A little bit of history came to light recently as a Military Cross that had been awarded to a heroic Canadian chaplain was put on the auction block in London, fetching the sum of £3,000 ($,370 Cdn.).

It was awarded to the chaplain for gallantry he showed in treating the wounded despite being under relentless Nazi fire during the Allies’ raid on Dieppe in 1942. He worked as a military orderly on the beach while carrying on until he was shot in the head, leaving him dazed.

Regaining his senses, he carried on, nearly missing the last of the boats to leave the beach. He was shot again in the leg as he

Warrant officer II Alan Oslund was one of the cadets who were presented with honours by a senior officer of the armed forces in June of 1974. He received the Air Cadet Achievement award from M. M. (Smitty) Asplin, chairman of the Neepawa Air Cadet Committee.

scrambled his way to the craft.

The name of this very heroic person was the Rev. James Porter Browne, a United Church minister who served the Kelwood charge from 1936-37.

Following that, he was at Dauphin United before joining up. He retired with the rank of deputy chaplain-general in 1963. He is now deceased. Rev. Browne was married to Jessie Wallwin.

Both buyer and seller of the cross remain anonymous.

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

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 (New International Version)

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The Sporting Earl was the feature show to be put on at the Neepawa Opera House following The Neepawa Press’ June 13, 1924 print date.

Perspectives

By Chad Carpenter Tundra

Crime needs to be curbed

Iam a regular reader of newspapers and news websites. No surprise there, I guess. When I scan the news, what does surprise me, and I am certain surprises others, is how much arson, theft, assault and murder takes place. It is even more surprising that often the culprits have very long records. Why are we subjected to the tyranny of highly active repeat offenders?

I have, in the past, questioned why chronic repeat violent sexual offenders are allowed to be out in the community. It’s insane, but I am aiming this discussion at “lesser” crimes I guess. How can there be multiple cases of arson per month in Winnipeg? Somebody even tried to set Brandon’s Walmart on fire last week. They burned up a bunch of plastic lawn chairs and damaged the front of the store. It could have taken out the whole store. Numerous buildings in Winnipeg are burned every month and some multiple times. Why is there so much theft, shop lifting and car break-ins?

Observers of the crime scene will say that poverty breeds crime and that may be partly true. It’s also a bad rap on poor people as the vast majority of poor people wouldn’t stoop so low as to commit crimes. The liberal minded people who are always jumping to the defence of criminals are just plain wrong. Most criminals know it’s wrong and most know that there are alternatives.

We have homeless shelters, food banks and we have numerous organizations dedicated to helping people. Before resorting to crime, maybe people should just ask for help.

Desperate people will resort to drugs and crime and that is a real thing and a real problem for the criminals and for everyone else. More has

Rita Friesen Homebodies

The grandparent deficit

L“ I also have little patience with people who continually make excuses for criminals and drug abusers.

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to be done, but it I contend that people who combine drugs and crime should be in an institution. They obviously can’t look after themselves and in falling short of that goal, they harm many other people along the way.

I have no patience with tough guy cops, but I also have little patience with people who continually make excuses for criminals and drug abusers.

Then there are the victimizing drug pushers. That’s a whole other problem. Anyone who sells or pushes illegal drugs and victimizes people by getting them started on drugs deserves little sympathy.

There is a steady stream of proposed solutions and it’s time progress was made. It may mean more police. Seems like the police don’t have time to even come out to shoplifting

crimes so obviously we need more police. Probably need more treatment centres, yes, even more jail cells. We certainly need a speeded up court system.

I am even willing to go along with safe injection, but has anyone figured out how many we would need? Will Winnipeg need 20 sites? Will every town need one? Just having the government set up one site in downtown Winnipeg won’t accomplish much. All of the above is just talk and that’s all I have the authority to do. We don’t need more talk, we need more action and we need it fast.

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

eafing through an older Reader’s Digest- not really old, 2020!, there were two articles that seemed related and both struck my fancy. One is ‘ New Rules For Spoiling Grandkids’ and the other ‘The Simple Truth About Older Parenting’. I could relate to both.

A highlighted sentence from the second article reads ‘One offshoot of delayed parenting is the so called “grandparent deficit”.’ The youngest member of my family arrived when I was 31 and her dad was 50. I know that I lacked the physical energy to keep up with a farming household, not really lacked, just considerably less than when I was 21! Concerned family and friends expressed the wisdom of having another child when dad was closer to retirement age. Ed was there for her highpoints- driver’s license, graduation from high school to university, and marriage. More importantly he was able to be fully present for her more than 35 years. A great set of memories. However, as the very youngest grandchild on the paternal side she did not get to know her grandparents. There are some memories of the maternal grandparents. In comparison, my early years were filled with two complete sets of grandparents and one complete set of great grands.

And many cousins!! I can understand that having children later in life may affect their knowing their grandparents.

The other article, I could expand upon. There is a difference in over-indulgence and acknowledging the specific gifts and interests of a grandchild. One of my grands has an interest in cooking and baking, so one day we shopped for an elaborate meal, including a floral centrepiece for the table. When all was done, to perfection I will add, the 12-year-old, looking at the receipts, said – and I guess that’s why we don’t do this often. Right. Another grand loved playing video games and I can’t count the number of nights we played long after the house was quiet, ‘just one more!” One liked to sew, another to play dress up and create games. My task was to supply ingredients and materials and applaud. Did I spoil them? Well, I certainly love them a whole lot! Another point in the writing that I agree with; ‘research shows that kids who are close to their grandparents have better mental health outcomes’. Heck yah, grandparents are able to provide a safe place to speak of fears and hopes, we can be supportive and nonjudgmental, skills we learned as parents, hopefully. One question posed was ‘ Are grandparents better off because of their grandchildren?. And again, a resounding Heck yah! One study showed that engaged grandparents live five years longer than their counterparts. Active grand parenting keeps one active and a sense of purpose, often lacking in an older person’s life.

Parenting was a privilege and a responsibility, and I did make mistakes. Grand parenting was much more fun! I could release the child in me and toboggan and fly kites with no raised eyebrows! And I made fewer mistakes. I am thrilled to be a great grandmother, to get to read “The Monster at the End of this Book’ in Oscars’ voice one more time, to play Legos…and make even fewer mistakes!

as of May 2024:

Ken Waddell Right in the Centre

Right where we’re supposed to be

At the close of class one afternoon, a Seminary student came up to the late Dr. Howard Hendricks and said: “Prof, I have a question that’s been troubling me for a long time. Why in the world did Jesus choose Judas as one of his disciples?” Hendricks paused, then replied: “Well, I have a question as well. Why did Jesus choose you?” He quickly added: “And I have a question that is even more puzzling– why did Jesus choose me?”

I have asked the same questions at times. I’ve often wondered why some of my college and seminary classmates went on to pastor high profile churches and were promoted to supervisory jobs in their denomination; while others spent their entire career serving small rural churches and had to have a second job just to make a living.

For me, the answer came one Sunday morning about 12 years ago. The person who welcomed me to a church where I was about to

Neil Strohschein

lead worship, spoke briefly of my travels and community service and then said: “Neil could be somewhere else today; but he’s right where he’s supposed to beright here in this church, with us.”

That’s when it all made sense. I have occasionally served on church boards and denominational committees. But I quit every one of them after less than two years– because serving effectively in those positions requires a “skill set” that I don’t have.

But for the last 23 years, I have found pure joy in traveling from small church to small church, meeting people where they are and encouraging them as they walk with and work for God in their communities. And whenever I go somewhere to

preach, those words come back and remind me that I am right where God wants me to be– in that community, serving that church, with that day’s congregation, whether large or small.

What’s true of me is true of you and of every other person on this earth. You and I are right where we are supposed to be. We are in the right time, at the right place, living on the right street in the right community and working with the people God has called us to work with so that together we may do his will and help fulfil his plans for all of us.

Those around us might not see the wisdom in God’s choices, but that doesn’t matter. Here is what St. Paul said about that: “God chose what is foolish in the

world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:27-29)

God never makes mistakes. He takes people whom the world considers underqualified for a task; equips them with all the abilities they need to do it and energizes them so that they do far more than anyone expects of them. God also calls people whom society considers to be highly skilled and qualified for any job, to serve him in remote areas and work with small groups; because God knows that is where they are needed most.

Don’t question God’s judgment. You and I are right where we’re supposed to be. God asks us to serve him faithfully until we have finished the work he has called us to do here; and he tells us it’s okay to move on.

Beautiful Plains Museum history: Separating cream the old way!

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLAINS MUSEUM

Separating fresh, whole milk into cream and skim milk is a process that has certainly changed with technological advancements throughout the years! The first mechanical cream separator appears to have been made by C.G. Laval of Sweden. The device utilized centrifugal force for the separation. Pictured at left is one example of someone using a cream separator.

Gladstone market report

By Tyler Slawinski Gladstone Auction

The weather is like a box of chocolates, just never know what you’re gonna get! From being cool and damp, rain, or gusting winds, it’s certainly been challenging for producers to get the crops in the ground in certain areas!

Although the grass doesn’t seem to mind the weather, there seems to be a decent amount of grass in pastures, hopefully it’s not too lush to stick to the ribs and gains are promising! Well, if it was easy everyone would want to farm or ranch!

When it comes to marketing cattle this time of year, quality generally starts to decline while varieties of cattle increase, making it tough to fill loads and orders. The market this week was fairly active, cattle fit for breeding or grass are bringing prices that we have never seen and cows and bulls seem to be bringing prices from another world!

Supply and demand is definitely supporting the cattle market. We sold 566 cattle though the ring in Gladstone on June 11. The market saw a variety of cattle; the market seemed stronger in most spots and if you compare that with the quantity and quality we are seeing this time of year, the market is very strong! The first cut cattle are becoming few and far between and are

still in high demand! Second and third cut cattle are now selling for all time highs! Cows and bulls traded with plenty of strength from 180.00 to 195.00 with sales to 205 with stronger averages Bulls traded with brute force ranging between 220.00 to 235.00 with sales to 241.00! All classes of cattle sold well! Plainer type cattle, are still being discounted!

Be sure to check out the updated schedule, as cattle numbers start to soften we have decided to skip every other week. This allows for more cattle sale day, and to accommodate our cattle buyer who need volume to create loads and fill orders! We will still be having a couple more sales before the summer break to clean up any cattle that are fit to market!

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D-Day parents let their kids go to war at 16+ age. Parents now feel the need to drive them to school when they are in walking/biking distance.

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out of helen’s kitchen Helen Drysdale Muffins

Cupcakes or muffins? What sets them apart? Is it just the icing? Cupcakes are essentially miniature cakes. They are usually sweeter, richer and decorated with icing. Muffins are usually less sweet, contain fruits, nuts, and whole grains, and they generally use oil rather than butter. Muffins are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts, a great way to get a midday energy snack or to serve as a dessert. Homemade muffins are usually better than the purchased ones that often are huge, loaded with oil and sugar and contain more calories and less nutrition than the homemade ones. When making homemade muffins you can use less added sugar and oil and add more fruits, nuts and whole grains, making them more nutritious for the family.

When it comes to making muffins, it’s important not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense muffins. Stir the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then gently fold them together until just combined. When adding berries, raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips give them a light dusting of flour before adding to help them stay put in the batter. I just save a tablespoon of flour from the flour called for in the recipe. Muffins keep well for several months in the freezer, making them handy for a quick breakfast or snack. To thaw one, just pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Now… to the recipes!

Peach Muffins

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/3 cup oil

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp. vinegar added

1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest

1 cup bran flakes cereal

1 398 ml can peaches, drained

Topping:

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup oatmeal

1/4 cup flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 cup butter, softened

Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly oil or line muffin tins with paper liners; set aside. To make the topping, combine sugar, oatmeal, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl, mix in the butter until crumbly. Set aside. Drain the juice from the peaches and cube the peaches and set them aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar and eggs. Add the buttermilk, lemon zest and bran cereal. Pour this mixture over dry ingredients and stir just until moist. Add peaches and gently toss to combine. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins. Sprinkle with topping. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand in tin for two minutes before removing muffins. Complete cooling on a wire rack.

Orange muffins

1 whole orange, including the peel

1/2 cup orange juice

1 large egg

1/4 cup oil

1 1/2 cups flour

(white or whole wheat)

2 Tbsp. wheat germ

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp. cloves

3/4 cup white sugar

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans or shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil or line muffin tins with paper liners; set aside. Cut the orange into pieces and remove the seeds. Put orange, orange juice, egg and oil into the blender and blend until pureed. Combine the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl, then add the blended orange mixture. Stir just to combine. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let stand in tins for two minutes before removing muffins. Complete cooling on a wire rack.

Whitemud Music Fest getting ready to rock

Submitted Whitemud Music Fest

The second annual Whitemud Music Festival is set to rock the banks of the Whitemud River in the beautiful Lansdowne Centennial Park in Arden on the weekend of Aug. 23 and 24, 2024.

Building off the success of the inaugural event in 2023, we are excited to add two additional acts to the weekend to have 10 amazing and diverse acts to entertain our festival goers.

Back by popular demand, our feature act for Friday night will be The Beast from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, who know how to keep the party rockin! A full day of music on Saturday, starting at noon with local musician Rob Waddell and his band Annabella Proper who you are not going to want to miss. We have three great tribute bands to finish

The B34st (or The Beast) performing at the 2023 edition of the Whitemud Music Festival.

off the festival on Saturday night, Damn the Torpedos ( a Tom Petty tribute), For Those About to Rock ( an ACDC tribute) and to close off the festival Rattlesnake Suitcase ( Guns and Roses Tribute) will be sure to leave us rocked out by the end of the night. Please look for us on social media and in future ads for more info.. Looking forward to seeing everyone out for the second annual Whitemud Music Festival.

Gladstone remembers: Royal Canadian Legion #110 hold 80th Anniversary D-Day ceremony

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The bravery and sacrifices on the beaches of Normandy in 1944 has not been forgotten, as members of the Royal Canadian Legion #110 held a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, on June 6.

The event brought together community members in a tribute to those who participated in Operation Neptune, the official codename of that portion of the invasion. Over 150,000 troops, 10,000 aircraft and 6,000 ships were involved in the storming of the beaches on that day.

The Canadian contingent lead the charge on Juno, one of the five codenames for beaches in the incursion (Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword and Utah).

Above picture: Members of the Royal Canadian Legion #110 marched from the Legion building to the Memorial Cenotaph, and laid wreaths (Picture on right) to show respect to those who fought for our freedom during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.

A respectful day

In Gladstone, members of the #110 marched from

In total, 14,000 Canadian troops from the 3rd Infantry Division, Royal Winnipeg Rifles and 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade stormed the beaches.

the Legion building to the Memorial Cenotaph to honour those heroes of the past. Once at the cenotaph, Garry Henderson, the Sargent at Arms

Waves of Hope Car Rally a

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Waves of Hope had people put on their thinking caps this past weekend. The dragon boat team hosted a car rally in Minnedosa on June 9, starting at 1:00 p.m. The rally and fundraiser provided participants with a list of directions and clues, bringing them to some of the beautiful vistas in the area. Everyone who participated was also welcome to enjoy fresh food and refreshments afterwards.

“Things ran fairly smoothly,” said Debby Lee, of Waves of Hope. “It was a nice day and it was the first time it’s been done in the area in a while, I believe. So everyone had fun! And they finished the day with chill on a bun!”

The Waves of Hope Car Rally had a total of 12 cars, with an approximated 30 people participating. A count of funds raised was not available, as it was still being calculated. Some of

day of fun

Fine weather and

the funds raised could go towards research, while some could go towards funding the club– such as for equipment.

“Each team had a name,” said Lee. “Our winner was Four Girls on the Hill and then we had a tie for second and third. These were the Hot rockets and the Sangotti’s.”

Note: Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team, based in Brandon, Manitoba, was formed in 1999 as Canada’s 12th team for breast cancer survivors. Waves of Hope meets to celebrate life and to pursue better health and fitness through sport, social events and outreach activities. More information about Waves of Hope can be found at www. wavesofhope.ca.

for Legion #110, read a speech prepared by Kathy McKerchar, on the day, Canada’s role in the action and its continued impact upon our freedom. As well,

the ceremony included the laying of wreaths, the playing of our nation anthem and God Save The King, as well as a moment of silence were all observed.

Editor’s note: Special thanks to Kathy McKerchar, the writer of the formal address read at the ceremony, for the additional details of the Canadian’s numbers related to the day.

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

warm smiles were shared during the Waves of Hope Car Rally in Minnedosa.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

A vision ‘coming to fruition’

Valley Life Recreation closes out first Squirrel Chaser Mountain Bike Race

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Neepawa wasn’t the only community that was ‘off to the races’ recently. Just down the road, our neighbors in Minnedosa had helmets on and bikes at the ready for Valley Life Recreation (VLR)’s Squirrel Chaser Mountain Bike

Race– yet another VLR first. The race was held on June 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and served as a qualifier for the Manitoba Summer Games, which will be held in Dauphin this summer.

According to communication chair Dominique Hampton, conditions that day were perfect. The recent high winds the area has been experiencing held off for the day and the temperature remained ideal for racers and spectators alike.

ible experience, not only for the racers, but also for the spectators who get to watch the racers come through the trailhead multiple times during the race,” said Ternier. “And, in some cases, multiple times on each individual lap.”

Some Top 3’s Shown below are a few of the Top 3 results, listed in order from first to third for each:

•U13, MB Games Qualifier: Jordy Loewen, 16:56.6; Graham Zagozewski, 17:07.3; and Dexton Scheepers, 18:36.3.

•U15 MB Games Qualifier: Tavyn Scheepers, 31:04.0; Nevin Howanyk, 31:05.8; and Cade Burley, 32.03.6.

Hampton expanded further on the day’s conditions, stating, “The trails were in incredible shape today due to the style of construction and how rapidly they dry off after rain events. Everybody commented on how the quality of these trails are some of the best that they have ever ridden.”

In addition, the VLR had a very welcome surprise in regards to registration.

“We were aiming for 50 registrants and ended up with over 100,” Hampton enthused. “Watching hundreds of people arrive at our soon-to-be-developed

trailhead was incredible.”

Hampton added, “Seeing the work we’ve put in over the past three years being enjoyed by so many is surreal. Knowing these people will go home and share their experiences makes it even more special. Our vision is finally coming to fruition, and we couldn’t be happier!”

Dream turned reality

Tim Frykoda, associated with Prairie Mountain Cycling, attested to VLR’s hard work and the culmination of the event.

“For me, this was a bit of a dream turned reality thing and made me appreciate that it is only possible because of the concerted efforts of a bunch of amazing people and another sign of

good things to come,” said Frykoda.

Riders in the race ranged from Kids (Under 7 up to Under 19) to Competitive and Expert/Elite and Sport.

While the races were exhilarating for the bikers, it was noted that there was plenty of interest on the part of the spectators. VLR chairperson Dave Ternier noted that the trailhead and its pathways, as well as surrounding landscape create a unique, intimate venue.

“This creates an incred-

•U17 Male and Female: Aubrey Allan, 43:49.8; Marcus Huebner, 44:32.2; and Lev Frykoda, 45:11.7. •Expert/Elite Male and Female: Garret Penner, 1:20:34.6; Ewan Dalling, 1:20:34.7; and Kyle Zorniak, 1:26:36.2.

Full results for all categories, including those above, can be found online at Zone4.ca.

Providing a closing comment, Hampton extended a word of gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the 291 Drum Group for performing at our opening ceremonies and to all of the participants, spectators, volunteers and organizers!”

PHOTO BY TRACEY GREGORASH

PHOTO BY SABINE CHORLEY

PHOTO BY SABINE CHORLEY

Over 100 energetic bikers were registered for Valley Life Recreation’s first Squirrel Chaser Mountain Bike Race at Minnedosa’s Squirrel Hills Trail Park on June 9. Pictured left: This young cyclist flashes a smile while racing past the camera. Pictured right: A pair of racers roll around the bend on one of the trails.

Bachelor’s degree a ‘bucket list item’

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Kristin added, “As I gained a deeper understanding on just how dynamic the atmosphere is, I later decided to add a soil science minor to my degree to better understand soil’s role in weather and climate.”

This graduation is extra special, however, as she received her degree with distinction and while undergoing nearly two and a half years of chemotherapy.

“We are so proud of everything she has accomplished,” said Nicole Wilson, Kristin’s sister. “Kristin’s hopeful to be done chemotherapy in August. Way to go, Kristin!” Kristin explained that she began her university education in 2018 and started to show symptoms of cancer in 2021. She was actively taking courses until February of 2022, when she was officially diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia–a type of cancer that affects one’s bone marrow and blood.

“I made the decision to drop my courses following my release from my six week inpatient treatment at HSC. Following recommendations from my doctor, I took an almost year long break from school— returning to classes on my 23rd birthday in January 2023. The degree took me five years, not including my break,” said Kristin. “I’m very grateful that I had the opportunity to return to my education following my diagnosis— not everyone is lucky enough to do that. Completing my Bachelors degree became a bucket list item for me and I’m so glad I got to check that off.”

Regaining a sense of normalcy

Reflecting on the journey to this point, Kristin shared that it certainly wasn’t without its challenges.

“I initially found difficulties adapting to city life and a university course load after spending my first 18 years living in Glenella and McCreary, but even-

tually adapted,” Kristin shared. “Things became more difficult for me again in spring 2021 after losing my uncle to Covid.”

Kristin expanded further, stating, “My family has been a great support since my diagnosis, with my mom taking a leave of absence from work to be by my side during the most intense portion of my treatment, lasting 11 months. Balancing chemotherapy and schoolwork occasionally had its challenges, but most professors and faculty staff were very understanding of my situation. Nearing the end of my treatment, I’ve been able to gain back my independence and some sense of normalcy.”

Thankful for support

With her degree in hand and a figurative feather in her cap, Kristin now plans to work for a couple years before once again furthering her education.

“This summer, [I’ll be working] as a student weather briefer/forecaster with Manitoba Wildfire Service,” said Kristin. “ I plan to later continue my studies going back for a Masters degree in either Atmospheric Science or Soil Science, along with eventually obtaining a PhD— pursuing a career in research. I hope to focus my research on agrometeorology and agroclimatology.”

In her final comments, Kristin wished to share both a word of encouragement and gratitude.

“During my treatment I have received multiple blood transfusions. With a blood product shortage currently happening in Canada, I encourage all those who are eligible to donate blood,” said Kristin. “Additionally, I would like to thank my sister, Nicole, for organizing a GoFundMe shortly after my diagnosis. I would also like to thank the community for their support and the donations I received.

The Neepawa Banner & Press extends congratulations to Kristin Wilson and wishes her the best of luck on her future endeavors.

Earth Fire Wind exhibit opening and fundraiser well received

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Local artist Brad Mummery had a full, busy day on Thursday, June 6. Mummery was at ArtsForward for much of the day for a lunchtime gala opening/ fundraiser as well as making presentations to Neepawa students.

Mummery’s presentations included a short airbrush demonstration and showing the progress of one of his paintings. Additionally, his exhibit titled Earth Fire Wind is on display in the gallery in order of progression.

“The main purpose is to help encourage the kids to stick with art– to not quit,” Mummery said that day. “There’s some kids who are doing digital art right now that were perhaps shy about it– and that, digital art, that counts!”

Mummery added, “I’m also trying to help them get over [any potential discouragement] they may have encountered. The response from the kids has been great.”

Mummery noted that each time he was up on stage and accepting inquiries, he was flooded with questions.

“I barely had time to get through them all,” Mummery shared. “So hopefully I’m encouraging them to pursue [art] to the fullest.”

While final results for funds raised by the noon hours gala opening/fundraiser were not available prior to the Banner & Press’s print date for this week, it was noted that the event was very well received. Funds raised from the event are to benefit NACI’s art program.

Spruce Plains RCMP May Report

By Sgt. David Taggart Spruce Plains RCMP

In the month of May we had 374 occurrences. We did 63 mandatory alcohol screening tests on drivers during vehicle stops. We picked up one impaired driver and there were two 72 hour road side suspensions with one of them being due to too high of levels of marihuana in their system. We served two cell phone tickets this month. Using a hand held electronic device while you’re driving will earn you a $672 fine and a 72 hour driving suspension. With summer arriving, we’re seeing more people on their bikes. Please use a bike lock to lock up your bikes. Persons under 18 are required to wear helmets under the Highway Traffic Act. There is a small fine for this that can be dealt with by doing an online course on bike safety if it is your first offence.

Speeder of the month: The speeder of the month was a 20 year old driver from Brandon, travelling 149km/hr in a 100 zone through the RM of North Cypress-Langford.

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One of the event’s early-arriving visitors admiring Brad Mummery’s portrait featuring Lucille Ball.

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

The Neepawa Tigers Hockey Team’s efforts off the ice are being commemorated this week, through a series of cheque presentations. Graduating members of the high school club, along with the coaching staff, presented four cheques, totalling $5,500 to worthy local cancer care programs on Monday, June 10. Those presentations included:

• $2,000 for the chemo unit at the Neepawa Health Centre (Memorial Hospital);

• $1,500 for Victoria’s Quilts Canada (Neepawa chapter);

• $1,000 for Central Plains Cancer Services; and

• $1,000 for the establishment of an NACI fund to support families with children battling cancer.

The $5,500 was raised through the teams’ annual Tigers Fight Cancer Fundraiser. The event is held every January and features a variety of fundraising efforts from the players, including a progressive 50/50, and a 50/50 during one of NACI’s home game. The team also wore special pink jerseys in that game. This is the fourth year the Tigers Fight Cancer event has been staged, and it has been able to raise a combined $14,650.

Local student-athletes give back NACI Hockey distributes money from its annual fundraiser

On Monday, June 10, the graduating members of the Neepawa

Cancer’ campaign. The money was given to an

Neepawa (Top

Central Plains Cancer Care

Proud to give back Tigers co-coach Troy Brister said the graduating players, and the entire team as a collective, are proud to be able to support the community and give back in this way.

“It’s awesome, and it’s something [the players, parents and team supporters] take great pride in. If they’re not willing to take on the organization and the running of the day, we don’t raise what we do. And the community,

fund

and

as well plays a big part. Showing up to the game and supporting the cause as well as they do, through 50/50 tickets and the puck toss. It’s appreciated,” said Brister. “It means something to these graduating players to be able to hand

it out. It’s pretty special.”

Shawna Gork-Levasseur, the Health Services Acute Manager for Neepawa Health Centre, said “Prairie Mountain Health and Neepawa Health Centre staff sincerely appreciate the generous donation

from the NACI hockey team. Thank you to all who assisted in making this contribution possible, which will greatly benefit patients at Neepawa Health Centre.”

Spring Fever Races 2024

Saturday, June 8 featured a day of races at the Back Forty Bike Trail in Neepawa for the Manitoba Summer Games Qualifier. A listing of the results and additional pictures will appear in the June 21 edition of the Banner & Press.

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Tigers Hockey Team distributed funds from their annual ‘Tigers Fight

NACI

to support families with children fighting cancer (Top left), Victoria’s Quilts

right),

(Bottom left)

the chemo unit of the Neepawa Health Centre (Bottom right).

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Multiple members of Neepawa Baseball picked to play at Manitoba Summer Games

Congratulations to Jayden Ford, Kellen Hockin and Jude Carr for being chosen to play on baseball teams representing the West at the Manitoba Summer Games being held in Dauphin from Aug 11 to 14 As well, congratulations to Everett Hamm from Plumas who was also chosen to represent the West at the Manitoba Summer Games! Everett plays with the Neepawa U13 team.

Santa Clara Baseball League results

Wednesday, June 5

Neepawa 16-3 Carberry

Plumas 21-9 Minnedosa

Austin 5-4 Portage

Friday, June 7

Neepawa 10-10 Portage

Minnedosa 16-9 Carberry

Plumas 6-0 Austin

Upcoming Neepawa Cubs Home games

Friday, June 14

Austin at Neepawa

7:00 p.m. start time

Monday, June 17

Minnedosa at Neepawa

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Gladstone Galaxy win silver

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Congratulations to our Gladstone Galaxy U11 squad for coming home with shiny new silver medals! After four hard fought games they secured a win in the semi finals vs Neepawa and lost out to the Ste. Rose Stingers in the gold medal game. They kept the score tight and were competitive right until the very end of a long day! Great job today Galaxy! And congrats to the Ste. Rose Stingers for a well deserved win

Carberry Cougars bring home banner

By Jolene Balciunas Neepawa Banner & Press

They did it! CSLR gave us an incredible game on Sunday, and our Cougars dug deep in the 4th quarter to bring home the provincial championship with an 8-5 win. A well-earned celebration with so many family and friends and a dedicated bus driver in attendance!

Goals came from Dylan Hood (2), Dayde Pearce (2), Jaxon Mueller, Jack Ramsay, Brayden Bobier, and Madden Lavergne. Aiden Renwick was a beast in net, supported by a great defensive showing.

Huge thanks to the staff and teachers of CCI for working to build a new high school sport. This banner will hang proudly because of your support!

Coaches Phill Pearce and Cory Lavergne earned this win with years of dedica-

tion to building lacrosse in Carberry and may have been as excited as the players to finish this season as Champs. We can’t thank them enough for their commitment to this team. Players, you gave us all a heart stopping Sunday afternoon, and we are so proud of the teamwork on the field. From last place last year, to first place this year. You should all be so proud of your improvement! Enjoy this moment. You’ve earned it!

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Obituary

Murray Van Buskirk

Murray was born near Hamiota on May 13, 1939 and died on May 8, 2024, 5 days short of his 85th birthday. He was raised on the farm at Crandall with his two brothers. His mom and dad supported their boys in participating in sports, hockey, baseball, curling, etc. They all worked hard on their mixed farm, raising various animals and grain production. He left school at 16, never was a big fan of school, and moved to Brandon to begin his work life at Western Motors. Murray often would reminisce about those days.

He married Blanche Leach in early 1960. They raised 4 children together, Russell, Debbie, Kim and Crystal. They lived in several places, moving to Neepawa in the early 70’s, when he was employed as a milkman, then worked at Murray’s garage after he upgraded to be a mechanic. He and Blanche divorced in 1986. He then worked for many years at Agassiz Equipment, when he began his career as a salesman. He finally found a career that suited his personality, he could sell ice to Eskimos! From then on he worked at Bayes equipment, then at PetroCan, retiring in 2000. Up until a few weeks before his death, he continued to sell tickets even when he couldn’t get around to visit in person, he did it by phone. He helped Marg in supporting ticket sales, pizza sales, stew etc etc. for various organizations.

In early 1984, he met Marg, they first lived in Neepawa, then bought their acreage near Arden, and married in 1988. Their time on the “farm” was filled with family events, grandchildren, friends and countless wiener roasts in the fire pit. They raised a few steers for a few years, and raised chickens and had huge gardens. He always wanted to plant enough potatoes that he could dig however many hills he needed to have the new baby potatoes as early in summer as possible. Murray and Marg moved to Neepawa to a suite in 2011, where they continued to live until his passing. They were able to travel during the winters to the south for many years, and in summers attended many Goldeyes baseball games in Winnipeg.

The last year and a half has been really difficult, with Murray’s health failing. He spent many months in hospital but was finally able to return home in October and remain at home with much help from our local home care services, until the last days, when he returned to hospital for care.

Murray was predeceased by his parents, Tom and Marj; brothers Garry and Wayne; in-laws Bert and Ettie Sutton; brother in law, Bill Wright and his wife Marlene; and a precious granddaughter Erin Dohan, and brothers in law, Cornie Furdievich and Obby Cavers.

He is survived by his wife Margaret;son Russell and his wife Mavis, grandson Andy, his wife Brooke and great grandkids Camry and Daly, and granddaughter Amy; daughter Debbie; daughter Kim, her husband Lorne, grandson Brett and his fiancé Kendra Meyer, and granddaughter Haley and husband Taylor Schettler and great grandson Lane; daughter Crystal; stepdaughter Terrie Sherb, partner Mike Coates, granddaughter Kelly and great grandson Luca, granddaughter Dayna and her husband Dustin Shand and their children Jackson and Parker; stepdaughter Melanie and her husband Bill Neuman and granddaughter Rosemary.

He is also survived by nieces, Kathy and Kerry Van Buskirk, in-laws, Edith Furdievich (Wayne Smith); Barb Cavers; Chris Wright (Bernadette); Irene Freynet(Real); Debbie Shurvell (Kelvin); and Rob Wright(Marla) and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family is very grateful to his doctor, Dr. Tariq; all hospital and Country Meadows staff, and home care staff, including nurses and health care aides, for all of his care.

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In Memory

In Memory

Dennis Jakubowski

July 11, 1958 - June 18, 2022

I’m missing you a little more

Each time I hear your name

I’ve cried so many tears

Yet my heart is broken just the same

I miss our times together

Things in common we could share

But nothing fills the emptiness

Now you’re no longer there

I’ve so many precious memories

To last my whole life through

Each one of them a reminder

Of how much

I’m missing you.

Love Always Sandy

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The family of Murray VanBuskirk would like to express their thanks for all the food, flowers, donations, along with cards and messages of condolence since Murray’s death. We also thank all the health professionals involved in his care since he got sick. Special thanks to Dr. Tariq, hospital, personal care, and home care staff.

Congratulations to Kristin Wilson!

Not only did Kristin receive her degree, she did so with distinction, and while undergoing nearly 2 and a half years of chemotherapy. Kristin was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic Leukemia in early 2022. We are so proud of everything she has accomplished. Kristin now has her bachelors of science in physical geography, with concentration in atmospheric and hydrological sciences and a minor in soil science from the University of Manitoba. Kristin is hopeful to be done chemotherapy this August. Way to go Kristin!

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New vacuum truck purchased

Neepawa Council meeting - June 4, 2024

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa BaNNer & press

It’s out with the old (and busted) and in with the new for the Town of Neepawa, and a much needed piece of machinery. On Tuesday, June 4, Town Council approved the purchase of a brand new vacuum truck from West-Vac Industrial Ltd., at a cost of $798,550, plus applicable taxes. The money needed for this acquisition was already accounted for within the 2024 financial plan.

These types of VAC trucks are used to suck water and other materials, (sludge, slurries and waste materials), allowing crews to work on sewer lines. They are also used for routine hydro-excavating and cleaning duties.

The newly purchased piece of equipment was needed due to ongoing mechanical issues with the existing Town truck. It has reached the point where buying new made more economic sense for Neepawa in the long term, as opposed to constantly repairing the vehicle that was here already.

“Based on the necessity of our current truck not having the ability to perform work for us, we’re quite under a time crunch,” said Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn. “We’ve had to spent a lot of repair money on that current unit over the last two years.”

Councillor Darrell Gerrard added to Synchyshyn’s point, noting that the Town had to spend money on the rental of similar equipment from contractors in order to bridge the gap while their vacuum truck was being repaired. The previous VAC truck for the Town of Neepawa had been purchased used. While it worked well for a good amount of time, it simply does not have the sustainable longevity a new model will have.

Some of the notable discussions and updates from the Council meeting included:

• Jason Nadeau told fellow councillors that the Neepawa Public Library has hired a new librarian. Caitlin Henderson is a fully trained and qualified librarian, currently based in The Pas. She is replacing Debbie Unger, who retired as the Branch Supervisor in Neepawa on May 24. Henderson will start their new position in Neepawa in mid-July.

• Murray Parrott informed council members and the community of the Town’s recent accolade from the Economic Development Association of Manitoba (EDAM). Neepawa was nominated for and won a province-wide award for best Economic Development Project over $100,000. The prize was for the retro-fit of the former RCMP building into a new up-to-date training centre, currently being used by Assiniboine Community College. Parrott commended administration, as well as other Town staff for their commitment throughout the process, with led to the project’s completion, and ultimately, this honour from EDAM. (Editor’s note: This council update occurred before the Banner & Press publication of this story in the June 7 edition)

• Yvonne Sisley provided an update on local recreation, as the Neepawa Swimming Pool is now open and season passes are still available. The Town Recreation Director Nicole Cooper has been notified of receipt of a grant from the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation for the purchase of a new water accessible wheelchair. It is a fully submergible chair which can assist people with limited mobility to enjoy water activities. The Neepawa Day Camps are currently at 60 per cent capacity for the majority of weeks. June is ParticipACTION month. A full list of local activities can be seen online at the Town’s website. As well, Sisley made a request volunteer for Neepawa’s Canada Day festivities. Anyone who would like to help can contact the Town office at 4767600 for further details.

Weekend drug bust investigation continues

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As for the five people who were arrested, only one has been publicly identified as facing charges at this time.

61-year-old James Radford has been charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule one substance. The accused is also charged with possession of proceeds of crime, possession of stolen property and unsafe storage of a firearm. All these charges have yet to be proven in a court of law Police continue to investigate and other charges may be pending.

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‘Diversity, inclusion and support for all’

By Casper Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

Minnedosa’s Valley Life Recreation (VLR) is set to debut a brand new event in support of community inclusivity next week. The non-profit recreational organization announced recently that June 22 will mark its first ever Trail Pride event. The event will take place at the Squirrel Hills Trail Park from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in celebration of Pride Month and all members of Minnedosa and area’s 2SLGBTQ+ community.

“Valley Life Recreation is now very proud to formally announce that we have secured a grant from the Manitoba Pride Alliance and planning is well underway for our first ever TRAIL PRIDE event,” VLR shared in its announcement. “Allies and queer community members alike are invited to come out on June 22 and use the space of trails to demonstrate diversity, inclusion and support for all.”

Manitoba Pride Alliance is an organization that encourages collaboration between rural, remote and grassroots Pride organizations across Manitoba. The grant VLR received from this initiative is to aid in Trail Pride’s funding, which will allow VLR to provide all Trail Pride activities to participants free of cost.

Gwen Usick, of Valley Life Recreation, provided further details and comments in a brief interview on June 11.

“There will be free activities and snacks for all. Come on out and explore the trails on your own or as a group. There are group hikes, runs and bike riding planned for all abilities to join,” said Usick. “The goal is just to promote Outdoors for Everyone and that this trail space is for all– Everyone is welcome on the trails. With this being our first ever Pride event we are keeping it simple and welcome all ages to participate.”

Usick added, “With the multi use trails, [Squirrel

Hills] is something for all types of activities. We want to send a clear message that Outdoors for Everyone includes everyone and no one feels alone or left out. With this, VLR and Town of Minnedosa are [also] hosting a Truth and Reconciliation event at Squirrel Hills Trail Park on Sept. 28.”

In addition to activities and snacks on June 22, it was noted that various local agencies and groups will also be on the scene with resource materials available.

It is not anticipated that any additional volunteers will be needed. However, Usick noted that if anyone wishes to help in any way with the event, they are welcome to reach out to her via gwenu@mymts.net. VLR also stated in its original announcement that if anyone wishes to organize an activity or contribute to Trail Pride in some way, they may also reach out to the VLR via valleyliferec@ gmail.com.

Neepawa Lacrosse players selected for Prairie Cup

By Banner Staff Neepawa Banner & Press

Several members of Neepawa Noize Box Lacrosse have been selected to represent Team Manitoba in the Prairie Cup

The Neepawa Lacrosse Association confirmed on its social media that Aspyn

Volunteers hard at work

Throughtout the town of Carberry this week, volunteers were busy cleaning up and planting flowers in greenspaces. Seen above: Some of the volunteers with their freshly planted flowers.

Neepawa and Area Choir supports local groups

Phinney, Kamryn Michaluk, Kylie Reynolds and Marley Wilson have been chosen for the U13 Female Box Lacrosse team.

As well, Kamryn Michaluk and Karlee Kohlman have been picked for the roster of the U15 Female club in the Prairie Cup and also represent Manitoba at

the Nationals, while Chay Cox will be a part of the U17 Female team.

The Prairie Cup is an annual competition, which features teams from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Congratulations to all the players on their selection

The Neepawa and Area Community Choir made a set of donations to Touchwood, NACI and the Knox Presbyterian church on May 30. These donations benefit the Touchwood Park Accessible Playground, NACI Chorale and the Knox Building Fund, and came from the funds raised at the joint choir performance with The Hims, The Choraliers and NACI Chorale that took place on May 9.

Pictured from left to right are: Susan Salmon, Gwen McCaskill, Blair Chapman, Gladys Anderson and Donna Huck.

PHOTOSBY JOLENE BALCIUNAS, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

PHOTO BY CASPER WEHRHAHN

Shane Hnidy to be inducted into Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

Former NHLer and Neepawa Minor Hockey alumni

Shane Hnidy is receiving a historic honour. The former Neepawa native has been announced as one of 2024 inductees into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.

Hnidy played 550 games over 12 years in the National Hockey League. He won the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in his final season as a pro. He currently serves as a Television Analyst for the Vegas Golden Knights.

Locally, Hnidy played with the Yellowhead Chiefs and had a short tenure with the Neepawa Natives during the 1990-91 hockey season, before moving on to the next level in the Western Hockey League, and eventually, the NHL.

The Manitoba Hockey

Hall of Fame and Museum is based in Winnipeg. Since 1985, it has recognized the accomplishments of Manitoba players, coaches, builders and teams at the international, national, provincial and local levels.

Along with Hnidy, some of the other notable member’s of this year’s class are:

• Russ Romaniuk (Winnipeg Jets),

• Brad Maxwell (Minnesota North Stars),

• Hal Winkler (Boston Bruins),

• Southeast Prairie Thunder (2011-12 Allan Cup champions);

• Cartwright Clippers (multiple SWHL championships 1986 to 1992).

• Wayne Deschouwer (coach and manager) and

• Kelly Moore (broadcaster, 680 CJOB).

Dan Mazier’s internet bill to become law

Bill C-288 will receive royal assent after passing final vote

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A private members bill first brought forward nearly two years ago by Dan Mazier is about to officially become the law of the land…and the internet.

Bill C-288 requires tech companies to include in their advertising, the average download and upload speeds of an internet plan and not just the maximum speeds. In essence, the bill ensures those companies are being honest with their customers about their internet service speeds. This is a bill that Mazier, the Member of Parliament for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa, has been working on since June 2022.

In a video shared across social media, Dan Mazier discussed the successful completion of this bill’s journey to law. He said this is a positive change for all Canadians.

“I’ve heard from so many Canadians, especially those who live in rural Canada about the

disconnect between the internet speeds they’re paying for versus the speeds they actually receive. This is because the government has allowed internet companies to advertise speeds that Canadians may never receive. Internet companies across Canada advertised maximum theoretical speeds instead of typical or expected speeds. Imagine going to fuel up your car and purchasing up to 50 litres of fuel only to receive 10 litres but still paying for 50 litres. This isn’t right,” said Mazier. “This transparent and factual information will help consumers make informed decisions, which will increase competition and more competition means

Dan Mazier, Member of Parliament for the Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa riding.

lower prices and better service for you. I want to thank everyone who’s helped push Bill C-288 across the finish line. There’s a lot more work to do to connect Canada. But today is a great day for Canadians.”

The bill now only needs royal assent, which is expected soon. After it becomes law, the CRTC would have to hold hearings with the public and industry on the new advertising standards.

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CongratulationsGraduates

THIS YEAR’S CEREMONIES

Minnedosa Collegiate

Friday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Minnedosa Community Centre

William Morton Collegiate Institute

Friday, June 21 at 1:30p.m. at William Morton Collegiate

Glenella School

Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m.

Alonsa School

Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m.

Alonsa School Gymnasium

McCreary School

Saturday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. at McCreary Hall

Erickson Collegiate

Monday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Erickson Collegiate

Neepawa Area Collegiate

Tuesday, June 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Yellowhead Centre

Carberry Collegiate

Wednesday, June 26 at 4:30 p.m. at Carberry Collegiate

Congratulations to the Class of

2024

Your high school diploma opens many doors — and one of them is ours.

See you in September, at Canada’s Finest Regional University.

Minnedosa Collegiate

Thomas-Maxime Hansen

Adam Bailey

Lachlan Christopher

Blair Hunter

Aidan Gergatz

Meredith Erven

Aiden Blais

Kayleigh Boake

Logan Clark Brooklyn Clarke

Adrian Doan Delgaty

Joshua Hume

Minnedosa Collegiate

Lizzy Little Keghan McFarlane

Parker Pinette

Sophia Maceda

Ashley Magnusson

Hudson McManus Talan Morrisseau

Jorja Olson

Jaden Trotz

William Morton Collegiate

Sydnie Houle

Jose Afuang

Infinity Blacksmith-Tacan

DJ Meloney

Patience Flett Paul

Matthew Elk

Reign Ballon

Jorja Beaulieu Laci Buydens Veronica Casigay

Arvin Conwi

Ashton Kelemen

William Morton Collegiate

Kendra Spence

John Iver Young Drake Starr Skylar Winters

Logan Pendl

Errich Pearl Nidoy

Daniella Nicolas Genzer Navalta

Scott Roulette Brayden Ross

Kleint Jasper Bacarro

Jude Marco Abanes

Blue Acaya

Layhon Banana

Asham

John Paul Arenas

Omar Abdul Reinheart Abuel

Jamyne Kim Adornado

Amelia Jane Andrew

Ken Apita

Carson Baker

Charise

Kira Crammond

Samantha Cargo

Elina Grace Borlaos

Karel Bunda

Tyler Cook

Vincent Casalla

Shovie Capangpangan

John Mar Chua

George Camasis

Allegra Cemetara

Rylan Bray Keisha Lynmore Buhawe

Katie-Rae Byram

Richard Cadelina

John Cadiz

Francis Carlos

Riley Davie

Jay Cheerine Dana

Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute

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Daniel Ens

Hayden Delaloye

John Allen Dionzon

Pauline Fernando

Adrielle Hermione Escobin

Daniel Angelo Embalsado

Edrianna Vian Estorco

Rebecca Ellis

Elaiza Mae Estabillo

Callan Denbow Sziane Dequito

Logan Dokken-Asham

Ashley Dyke

Charles Mikael Ejar

Kathleen Escobilla

Andrei Nikolai Fuego

Cassandra Frohwerk

Erika Harder

Gabriel Philip Fuego

Nicole Gatillo

Alyssa Kim Inocencio

Jayden Hanke

Paulo Gunda Maverick

Mark Gallego

Earl Gatillo

Zyanya Gendreau Gomez Althea Gerardo

Ivory

Ibanez

CONGRATULATIONS

Raven Mondero

Haylee McGhie

Daniel Lisoway

Samson Malaluan

Peyton McLaughlin

Ashton McDonald

John Mabbayad

John Macatuno

Kyle Andre Mandap

Mapacpac

Jordy Martin

Carter McKinnon

Reynard Moreno

Sean Mondido

Davin

Bianca Pagsanjan

Clinton Mousseau

Claire Nicholson

Martin

MJ Paraon

Janine Pacquing

Jillian

Joshua Orrica

Chance Parker

Lance Murray

Lincoln Murray

McLenn Noriega

Jehanne Obag

Erwin Jr. Ogoy

Ranzis Pangan

Pauleen Sanchez

Brody Pollock

Ken Ramos

Julianne Dimple Santos

James Benedict Sampayan

Alyza Sadiamona

Riess Raddysh

Sophie Ragandang

Chrisson Rellosa

Harmony Richard

Madisyn Robertson

Caesar John Santos

Jason Whitlaw

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Colleen Audrey Villafranca

Louise Frank Untalan

Amber Wahoski Laidel Tubelleja

Dan Soltes Czairon Isaac Sumbilla

Angelica Talledo

Charles Aaron Tasarra

Quinten Trites

Gabie Vicedo

Karl Viloria

Ste Rose School

THIS YEAR’S CEREMONIES

MacGregor

Jolie

Kyra Lefort-Lynx

Alexandra Anderson

Jaxson Bates

Mi Mai

Emersyn Kulyk

Drayton Follensbee

Cory (CJ) McLaughlin

Teanna Andres

Rebecca Bass

Hayden Bishop-McDonald Cayde Clark

Sarah Dupre

Ryott Lloyd

Autumn

Carberry Collegiate

You

Be proud of your accomplishments, you have earned your diplomas with diligence and hard work. Best of luck in your future endeavors

to you all. Congratulations Graduates for the Class of

Meegwan Little

Jaeda Gunn

Nick Altenburg

Samuel Brauer

Dawson Jackson

Brian Harripaul

Tabea Glaser

Dylan Hood

Arianna Emerson

Peter Hillman

Sarah Baron

Matthew Biehn

Megan Cooper-Brown Kristin Desrochers

Nathan Dyck

Ava Hamilton

Paige Lozinsky

Vera Liubkina

Carberry Collegiate

Lyle Young

Emma Saley

Kayla Margetts

Ashtyn Paluch

Anastasiia Yani-Striy

Miles Steen

Emileigh Ruchotzke

Hayden Wilcox

Nate Robson

Alexandra Unrau

Jaxon Mueller

Josten North

William Phillips Renee Ramsden-Wagener

Aidan Renwick

Rowan Scott

Ayanaquinn Kroeker

Ozymandis Atkinson

Sarah Forget

Devyn McKay

Anthony Houle

Ayla Hoogstraten

Chelsea Beaulieu

Maxwell Collyer

Emily Gabrielle

Samuel Gaywish

Emily Griffiths

Daniel McInnis

Erickson Collegiate

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Kai Norman

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Carly Braun Callie Wiebe

Clivia Wiebe

Hannah Hofer

Charlee Fox

Willie Beaulieu

Kolt Dobbin

Sebastien Chartrand

Cohen Crammond

Rachel Doerksen Jean Dyck

Leigham Fosseneuve

Rachel Hiebert

MacGregor Collegiate

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Matthew Schroeder

Sarah May Riley Moore

Gallagher Verniest

Sara Thiessen

Riley Reimer

Emily Vankoeveringe

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Liam Staples

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Gift ideas for high school graduates

The class of 2023 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads.

Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, some graduates may be ready to enter the workforce right away. No matter the direction, these gifts can treat graduates to something special.

Travel

accessories

Graduates may want to go on a trip before they take the next step in their lives. Quality travel gear is a worthy investment. Select luggage that won’t exceed airport carry-on limits so grads can cut the baggage check lines when they dart away to locales near or far. Carry-on bags also fit easily in bus cargo areas or in the trunks of cars. Pair the gifts with standard or digital luggage tags.

Streaming TV device

AppleTV or Roku are portable, which means they can be used at home, in a dorm room or on vacation.

Secured credit card

While it’s certainly possible to watch favorite shows or films on mobile devices, viewing is that much clearer on televisions. Rather than graduates having to invest in cable television wherever they go, streaming devices like

Individuals typically are eligible to apply for credit cards once they reach age 18, which is the age most students are when they graduate high school. Credit cards are one method of establishing solid credit, so it can be beneficial for a teen to have one. But it can be challenging for individuals with no credit histories to get approval. A secured

card, according to CapitalOne, is a credit card that requires money deposited with the credit card issuer in order to open the account. This security deposit is held by the issuer as long as the account is open. Often the security deposit is the same as the credit limit. Gift-givers can help establish secured cards for grads by providing the funds for the security deposits.

Wireless earbuds or headphones

Upgrade grads’ audio with the newest wireless earbuds or headphones. This way they can take them to the gym or use them to listen to shows or music while sharing spaces with others, including college roommates.

Smartphone wallet case

Teenagers are seldom without their phones. A smartphone wallet case enables graduates to stash IDs, credit or debit cards and some cash into specially designed pockets built into the phone cases. This keeps all essentials in one spot.

Framed memorabilia

Whether a graduate was a star athlete or a premier member of the marching band, gift-givers can provide special memories of time spent in school. Frame ticket stubs, sports jerseys, show programs, or other memorabilia that commemorates a graduate’s glory days at their alma mater.

How to land a job after graduation

Submitted

Metro Creative Connection

The road to graduation can be long and winding.

Graduation often is an exciting time in a person’s life. However, it also may spark some anxiety as newly minted grads prepare to look for jobs and begin their careers.

An unpredictable economic climate coupled with the rising cost of education can make soon-to-be graduates curious about what awaits them after graduation. According to the market data reporting firm Gitnux, 86 per cent of college graduates can expect to find jobs within six months of graduation. While the economy can affect how quickly new grads begin their careers, it’s not the only variable that affects where grads go after tossing their caps in the air. Students on the

cusp of graduation can employ various strategies to increase their chances of finding a job.

• Start while in school. It’s never too early to think about the hiring process and what can be done to improve your profile as a candidate. Maintain a grade point average that will impress employers, suggests Indeed. Also, part-time jobs and internships in your field will help you gain valuable experience and determine if working in a particular field is a good fit.

• Select an off-peak time to search for a job. Many people start searching and applying for jobs at the same time, typically after graduation ceremonies. That floods the market with applicants. Increase the chances your

résumé is read by staggering when you apply for jobs and sending out inquiries before you graduate.

• Streamline your résumé. Many companies receive thousands of applications per position, so it is essential to cater your résumé to the specific job to which you are applying. Include key words that match those in the job listing and will attract the attention of hiring managers. If you do not yet have experience, replace that section on the résumé with your accomplishments or special projects you have worked on.

• Network as much as possible. Many job openings are learned about through personal relationships. Employers may not advertise widely and hope that word of mouth will bring applicants to their doors, or through recommendations from

other employees. Reach out to academic advisors, former professors and colleagues in your academic department. Be sure to maintain these networking relationships.

• Consider growth-stage companies. The University of Missouri Career Center says growth-stage companies tend to hire entry level professionals who do not

necessarily have a lot of experience. These are fastgrowing companies looking to expand their operations and build company culture.

• Utilize networking social media apps. Indeed and LinkedIn enable people to network and make it easy to apply for jobs directly through their sites or apps. There’s even the option to

passively apply for jobs by having a résumé uploaded where companies can search and find you if your skills are a match.

Finding a job after graduation is a priority for graduates anxious to begin their careers. Various strategies can help new grads find work sooner rather than later.

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Carberry Fair & Races

Manitoba’s Largest Small Town Fair

5th

Gate opens at 5:00

10:00am: 4 - H Beef Show

6:30pm: Chariot Races

Chuckwagon Races

All Weekend

Tradeshow Displays

Inflatables

Concessions

Beer Garden

Baby Animal Display

The Lemonade Train Bingo

JULY JULY

6th

Gate opens at 8:00am

Legion Pancake Breakfast Parade

4-H Beef Show Resumes

Draft Horse Show

Captain Corbin the Magical Pirate

4-H Beef Sales

Chariot Races

Chuckwagon Races

Live Performance by “Better Than”

8:30 to 11:30

Fireworks at Dusk

Sponsored by Carberry Men’s Curling and Carberry Chamber of Commerce

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Gate opens at 8:00am

Carbery Splash Park Breakfast

Open Beef Show

First Lady Classic

Draft Horse Show

Chariot Races

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