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It feels as though simply saying that Neepawa’s Halli Krzyzaniak has had an eventful year is severally underselling her recent achievements. The 24-yearold defensemen has received several individual accolades over the course of her rookie season with the Calgary Inferno of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), including a selection as a league all-star. But, the pinnacle for Krzyzaniak was a prize a little more team oriented, as she and the Inferno recently won the Clarkson Cup with a 5-2 win over Les Canadiennes de Montreal.

The Clarkson Cup, which was played on Sunday, Mar. 24 in Toronto, is the CWHL’s version of the Stanley Cup. Krzyzaniak scored a goal for Calgary in the game, helping to secure the team’s second league title since the CWHL first began in 2007. Over the past 12 years, the CWHL has developed into the pre-

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A great accomplishment In an interview with the Banner & Press, Krzyzaniak noted that the significance of just what the Inferno have been able to do is still sinking in for her.

“It’s been a pretty great experience, overall. I’m very happy with how the year has gone and this was a goal that our team had for ourselves.

We had a solid regular season (a 23-4-1 record and first overall in the league) and followed that up with a great run through the post-season.

So to be able to accomplish that and to end the season on top, it feels really great,” said Krzyzaniak.

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Halli Krz yzaniak celebrates with the Clarkson Cup, after the Calgary Inferno won the CWHL Championship on Sunday, Mar. 24.

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A historical time for Neepawa’s RCMP

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

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It’s a historical time for Neepawa’s police force. Back in 1884, when the sidewalks were constructed from wood and Neepawa’s population amounted to 308, a local police force was formed.

The force consisted of one man in office as constable, which would later become two, with one officer as a nighttime shift constable in 1932. Then, an expansion to four officers after 1951.

In 1969, exactly 85 years after the establishment of the force, the Town of Neepawa made the switch over to policing by the RCMP. The decision to make the switch was something the town council in those times had been considering for several years. However, no RCMP officers were available until that year. Fifty years after the switch, and the RCMP is not only still present and serving Neepawa and area, but the town is now the headquarters of the Spruce Plains Region.

“We have four members just dedicated to Neepawa, but also if we have a nearby rural guy and something comes up, they can come help out in Neepawa as well

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for any calls to service,” explained RCMP Staff Sgt. Mark Morehouse. “Neepawa itself, with the area we do have, we cover all the area with all the members.

So Neepawa does pay for four [RCMP officers] but they do get the service of more than four.”

Morehouse added, “I think [the community has] been served well. I keep contact with the town office on a regular basis. Out in the community, I’ve heard lots of positives. The members like working here themselves as

well. I really enjoy it, that’s why I think this is probably going to be home to me when I’m done.”

The RCMP isn’t all business, though. This year, in partnership with the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF), the RCMP is bringing back their Gala Ball to celebrate this milestone. Held on Sept. 21, all current and former officers, including those now serving in different provinces, and members of the general public ,are invited to attend. Two of the original four Neepawa

RCMP officers are also set to attend.

“We’re always here to help out. I think any contributions we can gain from that would help. It’ll go back into the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation, which will help all the communities around the area,” Morehouse expressed. “It’s always worth showing that we’re here to help and they see us in a different perspective– that we’re not just here to arrest people and take them away.”

At the end of the day, Morehouse stressed that

the RCMP aims to be approachable.

“If people want to talk to us, please come and talk to us, approach us. We want to be approachable,” Morehouse explained. “And I hope that anybody who is thinking otherwise will see this and make more of a conscientious effort, from not only them, but our members too, to see the people outside of work. So it will be great for everybody all the way around.”

Morehouse added, “The RCMP is always forthwith to the community, and ap-

preciates everything the community has done for the RCMP. I know when we’ve had some tragedies in the RCMP that the people are overwhelming in coming to the office and dropping stuff off and giving their condolences to us. It really went a long way for the members, and I think that’s where the members really showed that the community cared for us.”

Approachability is especially important to Morehouse due to the area’s diverse population. “We have a lot of new people in the town, coming from different nationalities and in their country, policing might have been a bit different,” Morehouse relayed.

“But we want to show that atmosphere of ‘we’re here for them’ and that they can approach us for anything.”

Staff Sgt. Morehouse hopes that all those in the area take the opportunity to go out and enjoy the Gala later this year and enjoy conversation and music, provided by a military band.

Morehouse added that he, and the RCMP, are looking forward to getting out and helping surrounding communities and Neepawa itself in this way.

Water woes at bird sanctuary

By Cassandra Wehrhahn

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T he Nee paw a Bi r d Sanctuary has a challenge on their hands. Last fall, after all the animals were put into the shelter of the barn, it was discovered that their well had run dry. Town staff swung by and pumped a load of water into the well, but by the next day, it had all drained out. At this point in time, it was too late in the season to attempt any repairs.

Hooked up to an aboveground town water line throughout the summer and until the pipes start to freeze, the well is the sanctuary’s only source of water for the winter months. In this time of need, the Town of Neepawa stepped in to help the best they could. “ We wa nt to say a big t ha n k you to t he Town crew, because they have been going down there every couple weeks [throughout the winter] and f illing a big tote that we moved into the

barn, so that we have constant water supply for the birds,” said core committee member Brenda Ferguson. “It’s been made very clear to us that the process that’s happening right now can’t continue indef initely, and that’s fair, but we really appreciate what they’ve been doing for us.”

Now t hat war mer mont hs are com ing around again for 2019, the sanctuary has a few possible solutions to consider.

On the less expensive side, and the option the sanctuary will tackle first, is to “vacuum out” the well to remove any sand and other undesirable materials. The second option, with an estimated cost of $10,000, is trenching from Park Lake into the well. The third option is to hook up to the Town water supply. That endeavor, however, comes with a costly $25,000 price tag.

As a result, the Neepawa Bird Sanctuary will be focussing more effort on fundraising this year,

with a few events already planned out.

“The f irst event will be a turkey shoot at the r if le range. It’l l be a joint fundraiser with the Junior Rif le Club. Anybody who knows how to handle a gun, you come down, you challenge your neighbour, and closest to the bullseye in each of the age categories will win a prize,” Ferguson relayed.

“The weekend of the fair, we’re going to be doing tours. Probably Saturday afternoon. We’ll ask for a small donation to have the privilege of going in and having a look around.”

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Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon (on left) accepts the Manitoba Good Roads Association (MGRA) award for Urban Beautification (population 2,0017,500) on Mar. 12.

By Tyler Paramor Neepawa Banner & Press Neepawa is a beautiful town and we have the certificate to prove it. The community recently received praise and recognition for its beauty at the annual Manitoba Good Roads Association (MGRA) award ceremony in Winnipeg on Mar. 12.

The MGRA is a longstanding non-prof it organization that recognizes achievement in road construction and maintenance.

The awards are split into divisions and given out for different achievements, not all necessarily to do with roads. The Town of Neepawa was recognized as the winner of the Urban Beautification Competition, for towns with a population between 2,001 and 7,500.

Neepawa Mayor Blake McCutcheon, along with Councillor Murray Parrott, were in attendance to receive

the award on behalf of the community. Parrot noted to The Banner & Press that this wasn’t the first time the town has received this kind of recognition, saying, “I believe the name was on there three to four times before.” The town has won the award 12 times since it was introduced in 1939, most recently in 2016.

When asked about why the award is important, he commented, “The urban beautification award is a feeling that the people get both visually and aesthetically when we’re entering the

town.” Parrott also pointed out the sense of pride the town may take from this award, as “it includes what they’re seeing, but also the reaction they’re getting from local residents.”

Parrott suggested that the award may also be helpful in making Neepawa attractive to new businesses, “When you portray yourself as a very friendly and beautiful environment, it bodes well for attracting entities that are wanting to have a good community for their workers and their professionals.

So, if we’re trying to attract anything worldwide, one of the things that they want to make sure is that their employees are going to be living in a good community.

This is just another way of showing that we are.”

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Life was harder, but simpler

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eventy-one years ago today (March 29), I was born at Holland, Manitoba. A lot has changed in the intervening years.

Some of the events and methods of that era would shock people today.

For example, while I wasn’t born at home, I was born at what was called a nursing home. It was a private house across the street from the doctor’s office. The doctor’s office was in the front few rooms of a private home as well. The nursing home had three or four beds and they might be occupied with the sick, the elderly in need of care or expectant mothers just like mine.

Being late March and it being a late spring, dad took mom to town a few days before I was born and then headed back home to do the farm chores and look after my two brothers, aged 10 and 15. I will have to ask my brother how they got to school each day, as walking wasn’t the method, as we lived five miles from town. At times, even in 1948, school vans on sleighs would be hauled by horse power to get the students to school. In the late ‘40s, students went to school in cars or in the backs of trucks.

When I was born, it was the tried and true method to have mother and child stay in the hospital for several days of recovery and adjustment. I am told my dad wanted mom and me home, so he borrowed a closed in cutter from the neighbours, a covered sleigh drawn by horses, and brought me home as soon as possible and in some bad weather.

The farmhouse was heated by a wood-fired cookstove and a wood fired furnace. The food was cooked on the cook stove, which also served to heat the water for cooking and washing. By today’s standards, life was harsh and consisted of a lot of hard work. The house had no neepawa

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Ken Waddell electricity, it may have had a phone, I will have to ask. The house was often cold in the winter and hot in the summer. Our generation mostly survived, in spite of living conditions that wouldn’t be tolerated by most people in rural Manitoba today.

Actually, I am not sure how my parents survived. I know they always kept food on the table. They had their own beef and pork, usually. The hen flock kept the house in eggs and sometimes there were a few to sell. They milked a cow or two or three. Not sure about when I was born, but the milk from the cows was separated and the cream picked up by truck to be made into butter at the Treherne creamery.

I was told that profound sadness struck one day when the cream truck driver ran over our dog, a favourite pet of my mom’s.

I can remember my mother anxiously awaiting the baby bonus monthly cheque, a few dollars that could be put towards food or clothing. She also knew how to pinch pennies and would go over the grocery list ahead of time and pare it down as far as possible. Groceries were often charged on account at Kliman’s general store. Mother would pore over her grocery bill to make sure it had been added up correctly. If it was over, it was drawn to the clerk’s attention, even if it was just a penny.

Our little town counted their blessings. There was one doctor,

who was also an army trained surgeon. There was the nursing home, as mentioned earlier, but no care home or hospital. The nearest hospital was many miles away and due to road conditions, not always accessible. There was a grades 1-12 school, three grocery stores and an egg grading and feed store.

There were at least three garages and two car dealers that doubled as machinery dealers. There was, and still is, a municipal office, but there was no police presence that I can remember, nor was there a lawyer or accountant. Maybe there wasn’t much need for legal work and perhaps not enough money to need an accountant.

As a matter of perspective, life seemed a lot simpler then, harder, but simpler, and we adapted and survived. We can’t go back, but hopefully, the memory and experiences our generation holds will be helpful so that now three and more generations later, our young people can adapt and survive.

Come to think of it, it is now five generations since my parents, as now we are enjoying our little great grandchildren.

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hat constitutes agriculture? I wondered that last week when a press release came across my desk. In April 2018, the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) was launched to support the country’s agriculture and agri-foods sectors. It’s a $3 billion program, with $1 billion coming from the federal government and $2 billion to be cost shared by federal, provincial and territorial governments.

The announcement of MY CA P was met with strong sup- PERSPECTIVE port from the country’s agricultural sector, which was eager Kate to see a new program to replace Jackman-Atkinson Grow ing Forward II. It comes at an important time for the industry— every sector is facing challenges, such as environmental conditions, tariffs, rising costs and the opening or closing of markets. The program has three main goals: growing trade and expanding markets; advancing science, innovation and sustainable growth; and better reflecting the diversity of communities and securing public trust.

The government has clearly made innovation and scientific advancement a priority, earmarking $690 million to help accelerate the pace of innovation, support pre-commercialization and help get innovative projects to market. These types of activities are vital if the Canadian agricultural sector is to remain strong in a competitive global economy.

In Manitoba, the program is called Ag Action and offers funding and support to farmers, agri-processors, industry organizations, researchers and industry service providers. The federal government is planning to invest $176 million to help Manitoba’s agriculture and agri-foods sectors innovate, grow and prosper. The funding is to support a sustainable, profitable and environmentally responsible agricultural sector.

The program is to focus on six main areas: science, research and innovation; markets and trade; environmental sustainability and climate change; value-added agriculture and agri-food processing; public trust; and risk management. Given these program goals, I was somewhat surprised to see an announcement towards the end of March that the Provincial Exhibition was receiving $20,000 from CAP. The surprise wasn’t that they were receiving money, but what they were receiving funding for— the 2019 and 2020 Manitoba Cup equestrian competition at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair.

In making the announcement, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Marie-Claude Bibeau, said, “Our government is proud to support initiatives that help educate and raise awareness on Canada’s agricultural sector. This event showcases equestrian excellence and demonstrates the diversity and economic importance of our agricultural industry.”

I have often competed at the Winter Fair horse show and it’s a valuable event, worthy of support. I just don’t think it’s an agricultural event. I don’t think Ag Action money should be used for prize money in a class at a horse show where few competitors are from Manitoba, let alone farmers. In the announcement, government officials talked about the agricultural sector, but under the province’s own tax laws, horses aren’t even considered “agricultural”.

Unlike cattle, they they don’t enjoy PST exemptions on their sale, purchase or keep.

Programs like CAP always run out of money and when individual farmers have to complete environmental farm plans and jump through hoops to access funding for legitimate farm investments, I just don’t see how this support is in line with the program’s goals.

The funding announcement for the Provincial Ex also included $10,000 for the Royal Farm Yard, which allows the general public to interact with farm animals, get a first hand look at some crops and talk to producers— a valuable outreach and public education event for the ag industry. The horse show is certainly worthy of funding and support, but under the marquee of tourism or economic development, not agriculture. When the Provincial Ex has other events that actually involve Manitoba farmers and farm operations, this seemed a strange event to support.

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MARCH 29, 2019

Removing the stains

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or over 10 years, a piece of antique silverware has been sitting in a secluded corner of our kitchen cupboards.

I know it’s silverware because up until a few days ago, it was badly tarnished.

I am guessing that it is probably silver-plate, not solid silver. There are marks on the underside of the piece that identify the manufacturer, the place where it was made, the year it was made and help an appraiser determine its value.

A few weeks ago, I decided to do something about the tarnish on that piece. Out came newspapers, rubber gloves, a grubby shirt, some very strong cleaning fluid and some rags which I made out of a t-shirt that had long outlived its usefulness.

Two hours later, most of the tarnish had been removed and a shiny piece of freshly polished silverware sat on my kitchen cupboard for my wife and family to admire.

It was my f irst such

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein project and I learned a few things while doing it.

The first was that this is not a project to be done on a kitchen counter or table. The stains left on the counter took longer to get off than the oxidation on the piece. So the next time I do a restoration project, it will be done on a workbench, which I will build in my basement.

The second thing I learned was that this piece will require annual treatments to retain its beauty and brilliance. I also noticed that while the majority of its surface looks good, some secluded areas are still tarnished. And while it is shining quite nicely now, I am wondering how much better it would look if it was buffed with a wool buffing wheel and some polishing

compound specially formulated for this purpose.

As I ref lected on this experience, I thought about how similar the life of this piece of silverware is to the lives that you and I live. I didn’t have to do anything for that piece to turn an ugly brown thanks to surface oxidation. It did that all on its own.

The same is true in life.

We don’t have to do anything to be captured and snared by evil thoughts, foul language, bad attitudes or deeds that hurt ourselves and others. Just let life unfold and react in a selfish, self-centered way to events that happen during the day. That is quite easy because that’s how our human nature moves us to react.

But keeping evil thoughts,

foul language, bad attitudes or hurtful deeds from taking us captive and holding us in their grip will take a lot of work and a lot of faith. We have to believe that God, by his spirit, will speak to us at the moment those ideas enter our mind so that we can deal with them immediately. Then we have to seek his help to not only suppress them, but remove them from our minds completely before they emerge in hurtful words and harmful deeds.

This is not a one-time exercise. It must happen ever y day; sometimes, many times a day. The temptation to react selfishly to the challenges of life will always be there. But we will never have to face it alone.

God is always with us. His spirit is always alert to the things that are happening around us and is ready to warn us when thoughts, ideas and attitudes begin to stray from God’s ideals. He is ready to help us. He will speak to us when we are in danger. We must be ready to listen and obey.

Habits, breaking and making

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ad habits are difficult to break, however, good ones slip away from me too easily.

I am not up to forgetting to brush my teeth, but it could happen. I gave up walking this winter.

Never saw that coming. It was too cold, even for the dogs. I have this fantastic winter (minus 40!) jacket that keeps me warm in a blizzard. It doesn’t cover my dogs. The thought of walking without them crossed my mind, brief ly.

And then we all became couch potatoes. I set aside my step counter – I didn’t want to see the reality of how little I was walking.

It’s spring! And I have resumed my outside activities. I am not walking as far, yet. And I do get w i nded. Not fa m i l ia r with that at all! We were walking just after sunset, for by then, the mush was frozen and the dogs

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen didn’t get as dirty. Then we were walking in the day, trying to stay on dry streets. It is discouraging to have to sink bath both dogs after every outing. We are getting used to it. They know when I walk into the house and leave them in the garage, the sink will be filled and the towel on the counter. They continue to come when called!

This morning, I decided to walk before the sun was fully up. Needed a jacket and a pair of light gloves, but it was pleasant. The walk was brisk. We headed up to the cemetery, part of our usual circuit. Slight puddles were ringed with

frost, the pavement dampish. Dampish enough to get eight little feet wet and dirty. I give up. We will walk when I want to and bathe Henry Hoover and Miss Daisy on a daily basis.

The walk was refreshing. The call of the crow was music I had missed.

The sunrise was gentle and promising. The breeze was just a tease. I have truly missed noting the change of the scenes and the change in the lighting of the day times. On the more pleasant winter days, we did load the dogs into the car and take them out for a run. That was good– for all of us. This morning was

different. I had no agenda.

When the dogs wanted to pause and investigate, I was good with that. We didn’t make the steps we could have, but we enjoyed each step we took.

I missed that this winter. Simply being outside because I wanted to be there. It was a hurry from the house to the car, from the car to my destination, and then a repeat to get back to the warmth of my home. I grew tired of mitts and boots and scarves and jackets and I was not alone! I missed the wonder of the star-filled night, the dance of the Northern Lights, the howl of the coyotes. I recognised that I missed these wonders.

And so, I have the opportunity to resume a habit I cherish. I shall walk, morning, noon or night. I shall breathe deeply and walk and wonder.

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Observation

By Addy Oberlin

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t is with sadness that I read the names of so many young adults who disobeyed the law and now have to carry the consequences. Their lives are blacklisted for a long time.

I am reading in the Old Testament, how God dealt with the people who disobeyed the laws that He laid out before they could enter the Promised Land. It was very drastic.

However, then God sent His son to this earth to take the punishment for our sins. He paid it all once and for all. If we want to surrender our life to the Lord Jesus Christ, we need to come to Him, confess our sins , repent and He will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1John 1:9). Jesus also gave us the biggest law there is, that we have to “love God with all our heart, all our soul and mind and our neighbor as ourselves” (Matthew 22;7,9 ). This includes how we need to live our life to please God.

Letters

Government not suing firefighters or municipality Recent media reports of a lawsuit against volunteer firefighters and the Town of The Pas by the Manitoba government have caused concern among firefighters, citizens and municipalities in my constituency.

The Government of Manitoba is not suing individual firefighters or the Town of The Pas regarding the Town Centre Hotel fire in that northern community.

Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries (MBLL) was unaware of the Statement of Claim filed with the court.

MBLL received insurance payment for their losses due to the fire and there is no reason for MBLL to be included on the claim.

To the best of their knowledge, this is a claim filed by the insurance company that insured MBLL’s losses.

Again, the Government of Manitoba is not suing volunteer firefighters.

As a resident of a rural community and a volunteer firefighter myself for 15 years, I appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of our citizens who volunteer to protect our communities.

Greg Nesbitt MLA, Riding Mountain

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Support following fire ‘overwhelming’ ‘The more people I talk to, the luckier I feel we are’

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

Neepawa Banner & Press

In the early hours of Mar. 2, the Kulbacki family could do nothing but watch their house burn, as fire fighters battled the blaze. Despite the complete loss of their home, Chris Kulbacki says things could have been much worse for himself and his family. In the aftermath, Chris says, “We are safe, somewhat happy.”

At around 2 a.m., when most people are deep in sleep, Chris’ wife Sharon woke up to find a fire in their house, located about 15 km north of Neepawa.

She and Chris woke their two sons, ages 11 and 13, and the family went outside to await the fire department. Fortunately, they had enough time to get dressed and grab their phones, saving about five years of videos and contacts.

‘Everything you get back is a win’ As the family sifts through the rubble, they have found some mementos they assumed had been lost. The first came at Chris’ parents’ house, where they had 8x10 school photos framed on the wall. “They [my parents] had just put new ones in front of old ones— we have school pictures [of our children] from kindergarten,” he said of this unexpected discovery.

Back at the site where their home once sat, Chris and Sharon found more irreplaceable mementos of their children’s early years. In a cupboard, in the kitchen, was a collection of videos documenting family milestones. During the fire, Chris tried to go back in and save these, but was forced back by smoke.

When they had a backhoe digging around to push down any potential hot spots following the fire, Chris asked if they could look in that area. Everything in the area was destroyed, but the operator lifted some debris and the disks were there.

They didn’t look scratched or warped. “It was the biggest prize…We tried one and everything was okay,” said Chris. “When you think you’ve lost everything, everything you get back is a win.”

Having a little bit of time allowed the family to grab their most valuable possessions. Chris said he was walking up to his par-

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

On Mar. 21, members of the Neepawa Elks and Royal Purple presented the Kulbacki family with a cheque, following the loss of their home to fire on March 2. In addition to providing financial assistance to meet the medical needs of children with hearing and speech disorders, the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children provides financial compensation to children who have lost their homes in a fire. Local Elks lodges contribute to the fund, primarily through sales of their annual cash calendar. Individuals can also contribute to the fund and receive a charitable donation receipt. Jim Schmall, Exalted Ruler of the Neepawa lodge and past president of Manitoba Elks, said that they were happy to be able to trigger this funding and bring some national money back into the local community. From left: Ron Petch, Neepawa lodge chair of the Elks & Royal Purple Fund for Children; Jim Schmall, exalter ruler of the Neepawa lodge; Jory Kulbacki; Royal Purple member Bernice Nelson; Cohen Kulbacki; Royal Purple member Joan Kitson; Chris Kulbacki and Elks member Ross Howard.

ents’ house feeling upset he wasn’t able to get back in for the most memorable of his children's belongings— one had a blanket and one a stuffed animal they had had from birth. When he told his wife about this, she said these were the belongings the kids had grabbed on their way out. “They lost their childhood,” he said of the fire.

‘We have tools’ As they deal with everything they have lost, the family is trying to keep things in perspective. Chris explained that when they met with their insurers, one of them reminded him how fortunate they were, saying, “It’s pretty big that we’re here talking to you, not about you. You’re not planning a funeral or going to a burn ward.”

Chris added that when he feels sad about something their children made that was lost in the fire, he and Sharon remember that it was special because the kids made it, “They’re the only reason it was special.”

While they lost their house, Chris says they were lucky because none of the other buildings on their farm, including the shop or the office for their farmbased business, were damaged. Though the -30°C night was cold, fortunately, there was little wind to spread the fire beyond the house. All of their financial and business records, as well as insurance policies, were in the office. “We’re not sifting

though ashes to rebuild our business,” said Chris, “You hear about people who are given things [after a fire] and they don’t even have a screw driver to put them together.

We have tools.”

Overwhelming support While the family waits on the outcome of their insurance claim, they plan to stay in their office, which has a kitchenette, bathroom and boardroom. “We’re not in a motel. When the kids look outside, they see home…

We are trying to keep their world normal,” said Chris, adding that his parents live across the road.

The Kulbacki family are very thankful to all those who helped them. “The biggest thing I want to say is ‘Thank you’ to the Eden, Neepawa and Springhill fire departments and everyone involved. The support of friends, family and the community as a whole was

the most overwhelming part. Maybe more so than what we lost,” said Chris.

Adding that at times, the support was overwhelming, “At one point, I looked and there was almost a caravan coming up the road.” They received calls and offers of help, including homes to stay in, from all over, including many unexpected offers and messages of support from people they didn’t know well.

“It’s overwhelming, stunning,” he said of the community’s response, “We are grateful beyond grateful.”

As he reflects on the events of the weekend, Chris says, “In so many ways, it could have been worse. We got our keys, our phones and our pants… We were 10 minutes away from [that happening],” he said of being outside, in frigid temperatures, with nothing— no phones, or keys or clothes— watching the house burn. “It gives perspective on things,” he added.

Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen

Ukraine

Most of Ukraine consists of fertile plains (steppes), plateaus and mountains. It shares borders with several countries, including a long stretch with Russia. Over the years, Ukraine has been under the rule of various other nations, who have dominated the country and its people.

Ukrainian people have had to overcome numerous obstacles in order to survive and retain their distinct identity, traditions and culture. With the collapse of Communism and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine once more became independent. However, the transition from socialism to capitalism was a painful one. They are quite young as a country, but quite old as a nation and a culture.

Ukrainian folk songs, poetry, dances and costumes are among the most distinctive cultural features of Ukrainians as a people. Many significant Ukrainian holidays and events are based on the old Julian calendar. These include Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter, all of which are highly important to Ukrainian people. We have all seen Pysanka: a Ukrainian Easter egg decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax resist method.

These are truly a beautiful art form. In Ukraine, it’s so popular that there is even a pysanka museum in the city of Kolomyia.

Ukrainians are extremely hard working, generous and hospitable. When a guest comes into a Ukrainian house, he can count that the best food will be taken out. Ukrainian cuisine is as varied as the country is large. Borscht soup, a huge range of breads, perogy, holubtsi, poppy seed cakes, kasha and mushrooms all evolved around the basic staples of their homeland. The majority of Ukrainians are fond of salo, cured slabs of pork fatback, consumed both raw and cooked. Seeing that Easter is around the corner, today’s recipe will feature a traditional sweet bread that Ukrainians bake for Easter and take to church in baskets to be blessed.

Baba 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. dry yeast 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp salt

2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp lemon peel (zest) 1 tsp. cardamom 2 2/3 cups flour, more or less 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit

Measure into large bowl the warm water, sugar and yeast. Stir and let stand for 10 minutes.

As yeast rises, warm milk to luke-warm. To the milk, add the oil, sugar and salt, then stir. Add beaten eggs, lemon zest, cardamom and 1 cup of flour. Stir well. Add to yeast. Beat until smooth. Stir in more flour to make a soft dough. If using a mixer, beat with dough-hooks for 7 to 8 minutes so kneading is not required. Turn out on a lightly floured surface and knead in almonds, raisins and fruit. Place into a greased bowl, grease the top of the dough. Cover and let rise one hour. Divide dough in half.

On a floured surface, form into a ball. Press dough into a well-greased, large tomato juice can. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour). Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from cans and cool on wire racks. When cool, frost tops with icing sugar frosting and colored sprinkles.

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Looking Back

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MARCH 29, 2019

1989: Neepawa and District Drop-in Centre now debt free

By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press

110 years ago, Tuesday, March 30, 1909 The suffragettes are to hold a conference in London in April.

100 years ago, Friday, March 28, 1919 Canad ian sold iers in France now number 56,000.

Jews are being massacred wholesale in Buenos Aires.

Legislation has been introduced at Ottawa, establishing a federal Department of Health.

There’s nothing doing on the Hudson Bay railroad this year. It is a Laurier undertak ing and must be killed— just like the Grand Trunk Pacific, the Canadian Northern, the Canadian Navy and the Militia act.

The German has thrown away his Iron Cross, now that he has a heavier one to bear.

90 years ago, Friday, March 29, 1929 It’s a comfort to believe in evolution and assume that man isn’t finished yet.— Fountain Inn Tribune.

Parliamentary elections in Italy were overwhelmingly favorable to Fascism.

Did you know?— “Toronto” is an Indian word, meaning “place of meeting.”

A German Zeppelin sailed over Jerusalem Tuesday and started widespread gesticulation.

Did you know?— Marco Polo was a Venetian.

80 years ago, Tuesday, March 28, 1939 Poland is secretly mobilizing 1,000,000 men in reply to Hitler’s aggressive moves.

Poland has rejected a British invitation to join in a four-power anti-aggression declaration aimed at Hitler.

Germany is exerting pressure to bring Japan into a military alliance, and it is believed that such a pact will be concluded.

Because J. P. Morgan will take a Mediterranean cruise this spring, it is taken as a sign that there will be no war at present.

The Iceland government has refused the German Lufthansa airline permission to open service between Germany and Iceland.

Romania has definitely given Germany sweeping control of her trade, industry and commerce. Under the agreement, there can be no question of cooperation with the western democracies or with Russia.

Germany has announced that German citizens residing abroad and born in 1920 may be drafted into the labor service of Germany from April 1, 1940.

They may also be drafted into the Army as from Oct. 1, 1940. German consuls abroad were directed to see the execution of this order in the spring of 1939.

A so-called German scientif ic expedition to Iceland is arousing deep suspicions. The country is being mapped from one end to the other and the harbors also surveyed and depths sounded. The Nazi soldiers march through the streets unmolested as Iceland has no military force to withstand them, and German arms have been smuggled in to the Nazi sympathizers.

70 years ago, Thursday, March 31, 1949 Two young farmers, one from Manitoba and one from Alberta, are Canada’s champion growers of malting barley in 1948. In the two competitions of the National Barley Contest, sponsored by the Brewing and Malting Industries, Edward W. Bradley, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, won the $1,000 grand prize in the Farmer’s competition which called for a

minimum carlot entry of 1,667 bushels. C. R. Carlyle, Blackfalds, Alberta, won the grand prize, also $1,000, in the Seed Grower’s Competition which called for a minimum entry of 500 bushels.

60 years ago, Tuesday, March 31, 1959 A cheque for $1,471.71 was received by Mrs. Nan Murphy on behalf of the Man itoba Societ y for Crippled Children and Adults in a brief ceremony Wednesday night. The presentation was made by Gordon Fraser, who was in charge of this year’s March of Dimes campaign for the Neepawa IOOF and Rebekah Lodges, and the amount represents the money raised in the local campaign.

50 years ago, Friday, March 28, 1969 Mrs. Donna Nicholson’s rink defeated Mrs. Irene Burton’s Minnedosa ladies in the Wally’s Jewelry event final as the Neepawa Ladies’ 1969 bonspiel was completed Tuesday afternoon.

40 years ago, Thursday, March 29, 1979 Neepawa’s oldest resident, Howard Thomas Seaborn, passed away at his home in Osborne Home last Thursday, March 22, only 15 weeks after the occasion of his becoming a century old.

30 years ago, Tuesday, March 28, 1989 Cooperation is the key factor to the Neepawa & District Drop-in Centre

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“Up in smoke.” In this case, in a good way. Last week on March 20, 1989, the Neepawa and District Drop-in Centre building debt was paid off. Pictured here, from left, are Roy Kilburn, Myrtle Griffith, Heinz Neumann and Lloyd Sirett burning the mortgage papers for the centre.

reaching its debt free goal.

On March 20, 1989 the Drop-in Centre celebrated a big milestone in its history, when a mortgage burning ceremony took place and the new facility was declared debt free, just two short years after the official opening in March, 1987…

The mortgage burning ceremony was carr ied out by the three original members of the building committee, Heinz Neuman, Lloyd Sirett and Roy Kilburn, assisted by Myrtle Griffiths who represented the women. The fire burned so fiercely, it set off all the fire alarms in the building which proved they are in good working order. This surprise event caused lots of good natured bantering and Charlie Mayer rose to the occasion

promptly, and owing to his height was able to plug off the alarms.

Mayor Homer Gill of Neepawa brought warm greetings and sincere congratulations and remarked it was very hard to be humble if you came from Neepawa. Glen Cummings, MLA for Ste. Rose, spoke of the speed at which the facility was rendered debt free and offered best wishes for many happy future occasions to be spent here.

20 years ago, Monday, March 29, 1999 At the age of three, Merrill Leoppky of Riding Mountain lost his arm in a farm accident.

Now 15, he tells his story in Spot the Danger, a new half hour video by The

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Leoppky is joined by 13 other Champs (child amputees), who have all lost limbs through accidents with everyday household and farm machinery.

War Amps CEO Cliff Chadderton said the video was designed to appeal to children, while providing a lesson that would stay with them.

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Making waves for 20 years

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Every week in summer, 20 or so women grab their paddles and launch Kindred Spirit, their 41 ft. dragon boat into Minnedosa Lake. The women are breast cancer survivors and members of Waves of Hope, a dragon boat team that has spent the last 20 years supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer and raising awareness about the disease.

The team has members from all over western Manitoba, including Erickson, Minnedosa, Neepawa and Onanole. “Waves of Hope reaches out to others with a message of early detection, hope, courage and vitality, while offering encouragement and support after diagnosis of breast cancer,” explained Edna Verhelst, of Brandon, one of the original members of the team, since 1999.

The team’s purpose Waves of Hope means something different to all of its members, but at its core are providing support and education. Carmen McPhee, of Neepawa, has been a

member of the team since 2015. She explained that one of the most important things that Waves of Hope does is raise awareness. “A lot of people just don’t understand a lot about [breast cancer].

I mean, how many people even do their checks? A lot of them don’t, or not as often as they should. That’s our number one goal, is to inform,” McPhee stressed.

Betty Stewart, a Brandon member since 1999, added, “When I was diagnosed 32 years ago, people did not talk about breast cancer and there was little information or support available. Thankfully, things have changed! The Waves of Hope [team] is part of that change.”

Michelle Gerrard, from Neepawa, who has been a member for 15 years, referred to a more personal impact of the team. “The main part of it is just support,” Gerrard said. “It’s a group of like-minded people who have gone through similar experiences, not all the same experiences, but similar experiences, so we can help each other out. We can help out women who have been newly diagnosed, or have been previously diagnosed,

through any issues they have and they don’t necessarily have to paddle with us to provide some outreach and support for them, because not everybody wants to paddle.

It allows us to be a little bit of a beacon of hope.”

The team’s newest member, Marlene Porteous, of Sandy Lake, agreed with Gerrard. “It means hope to me,” Porteous said. “We are all in the same ‘boat’, facing or have faced the challenges of surviving breast cancer and the team is always there for you,” she continued.

In addition to offering support at a personal level, Waves of Hope has also provided funding to cancer wards in western Manitoba, to help them purchase needed equipment. Waves of Hope has donated to the Dauphin Community Cancer program, Deloraine Cancer Care and Hamiota Cancer Care, as well as making a donation to the Neepawa Hospital’s chemotherapy unit and purchasing an ultrasound machine for the Brandon Cancer Care unit. They also participate in fundraisers, such as the CIBC run for the cure and attend different fairs and

events to sell raffle tickets for fundraising and to spread their message of awareness.

Keeps everyone moving In addition to the moral support, Waves of Hope also helps team members physically. “It’s made me more fit, for sure,” noted Gerrard.

“It’s really good upper body exercise for someone who’s been through surgeries and treatments and everything that we’ve gone through.

And exercise for middle-aged women is very important anyway, so it’s made me really aware of that.”

McPhee added, “It’s helpful because– I haven’t had that problem, but– a lot of people develop lymphedema.” She explained that when breast cancer patients get their lymph nodes removed, it can cause a buildup of fluid, which can cause problems with their arms.

Research has shown that exercising after having fully recovered from a surgery can reduce the chance of developing lymphedema, which is one of the reasons breast cancer dragon boat teams came into being.

Fun and fellowship Waves of Hope isn’t just about exercise and outreach, beyond that, it’s an opportunity for fun and friendship.

McPhee expressed, “I’ve made a lot of friends through Waves of Hope. The fun part, of course, is going to [dragon boat] festivals... You get to really know people that you would have never even known.” She noted that travelling together and staying in hotels with her teammates when they go to festivals is one of the ways they become so close knit. Every year, the team goes to several festivals throughout Canada, including Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Edmonton.

“A lot of people are intimidated when they hear about the exercise part of it, or they’re afraid of the water, or things like that. But we laugh a lot, we eat a lot and we share everybody’s experiences,” Gerrard explained. “And I enjoy the friendships and the opportunities to travel the world. Because there’s an international breast cancer paddlers commission... that gives us the opportunity to go to international breast cancer dragon boat festivals.” Most

recently, Gerrard and a few of her teammates traveled to Italy for the 2018 international festival.

Celebrating a milestone For its 20th year, the team is busy planning its celebrations. “Our 20th anniversary activities are based around opportunities to get together with present and past members for visiting and getting to know one another better,” Verhelst noted, adding that the team has planned several luncheons and get togethers, including a gala dinner in October. They are also spreading pink throughout Brandon in celebration of the milestone. “City Hall and their greenhouse manager have been contacted. They will be featuring pink as the main colour in the [flower] beds and baskets around city hall this summer. Members of Waves of Hope will be joining them on planting day,” explained Verhelst.

McPhee added that their annual fashion show fundraiser will use the 20th anniversary as its feature theme.

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Clothing • Groceries • Fresh Produce Professionals

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Locations at:

Brandon, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Carberry, Rivers, Virden, Souris, Shoal Lake, Hamiota, Hartney and Kenton

Rebuilt Concaves

Farming over 3,500 acres?

Contact us for rates on a specialized farm coverage package

Plasma Table Cutting Rebuilt Combine Table Augers • Rebuild Hydraulic Cylinders Roller Mills Regrooved • MFWD Housings Rebuilt Steel and Aluminum Welding • Machine Shop Service

Line Boring and Welding

Gill & Schmall Agencies

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Neepawa McCreary 204-476-2345 204-835-2501 Toll Free: 1-877-476-2345 www.gillandschmall.com

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Sports

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MARCH 29, 2019

Krzyzaniak, Inferno Chartrand wins volunteer coaching award win CWHL title

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

Continued from page 1 “It may take a while for me to be able to say exactly where this definitively ranks for accomplishments. But, it’s up there near the top. Over the past four years, everything I’ve done has meant a lot. There have been a few runner up results and silver medals at big tournaments so to finally play in a final and win, that’s going to be up there for sure.”

Interest is on the increase To go along with the team accomplishment, Krzyzaniak was also excited about the expansion of media interest as of late in the CWHL. Along with being broadcast live across Canada on SportsNet, the championship game was also televised to the United States, for the first time on the NHL Network. Krzyzaniak said that this is really a special time for women’s hockey and to be a part of women’s hockey.

“The growth that’s been seen in the sport the past couple of years is encouraging. And the continued growth of the CWHL is giving players an opportunity.

It’s attracting more attention, more fans. The league is developing into a tremendous development option for players. I think for girls growing up and getting into the game, to be able to see women play on this level, will motivate them and will encourage them,” Krzyzaniak said.

As for a little closer to home, Krzyzaniak said she’s very thankful for her family’s support throughout her playing career. She also added playfully that her sister Abby’s recent success at the University of Alberta (Mar. 8 edition - Abby Krzyzaniak headed to national university hockey championship) has pushed her hard as of late. She was quick to add that she hopes the future will include the Krzyzaniak sisters as either teammates, or even as good natured rivals within the CWHL.

Cynthia Chartrand’s coaching career with the Neepawa Figure Skating Club (NFSC) has ended on a high note, as she has been selected the Skate Canada Manitoba Volunteer Coach of the Year. Chartrand, along with several other award recipients from across the province, will be honoured at Skate Canada Manitoba’s annual Awards Gala on Saturday, Apr. 27 in Winnipeg.

For Chartrand, who first started coaching synchronized skating in 2011 due to her daughter Brooklyn’s involvement, this recognition was very unexpected.

“Brooklyn was the reason I got back on the ice in the first place. So I want to thank her for all of this.

The award; the many, many friendships that developed because of coaching, in the end, it is all because of her,” noted Chartrand. “As for the award itself, I was shocked when I heard that I’d been singled out, just

because there are so many exceptional coaches in the sport in Winnipeg, Brandon and so many other communities. So for a rural coach to receive an award like this, it’s really just something I did not ever imagine. I’m just speechless.”

While reflecting on this recognition, Chartrand said that there is additional meaning for her, due to how synchronized skating has grown over the years.

“The synchro program is very special to me, because when we first started we only had one team, and actually before that, they only had a team with a combination of skaters from here and Carberry. There wasn’t enough [skaters] to have a stand-alone team in Neepawa. But now, we’ve grown.

We’ve had four teams in the past and three consistent teams for the past few years.

That’s huge and it speaks to the commitment, both on and off the ice. We’ve had exceptional skaters. I mean, really, they have made me look good. I have just been so fortunate to have such

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Cynthia Chartrand (centre) has been a coach with the Neepawa Figure Skating Club since 2011.

hard-working groups of skaters to work with over the years. It’s made my job easier, for sure.”

A team effort Making the receipt of the award even more special for Chartrand was her decision earlier this year that this past season would be her final one as a coach with NFSC. She said she’s proud of the effort that not just herself, but everyone involved has put in to elevate the program over the last eight years.

“I’m very proud of the

work in Neepawa. The parents are exceptionally supportive of the club. A great recent example of that is [the Crocus Invitational] and the amount of support we received, in terms of volunteers,” Chartrand said. “So to have a club that has been able to become so successful as we have. It’s the people around you that make the difference and I have been blessed with some amazing people who have been involved. They deserve the honour just as much as I do, for sure.”

Sports Neepawa Natives hold spring prospects camp

MARCH 29, 2019

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

A talented crop of players looking to make a lasting impression with the management and scouting staff of the Neepawa Natives hit the ice over the weekend for the annual spring evaluation camp.

The event, held at the Yellowhead Arena Mar. 22 to 24, featured a combination of draft-eligible players, members of the club’s protected list and several walk-on prospects. For the Neepawa Natives new head coach/general manager, Ken Pearson, this was his first opportunity to see up close the level of talent that has been assembled by the organization. He told the Banner & Press that his first impressions were positive.

“It was a good camp. I was pleased to see just what was out there. I think that Byron [Billett] and the rest of the scouting staff have done a tremendous job in recruiting some quality kids for the camp. It was good to see them competing. The scrimmage games were close.

There was a good intensity out there on the ice. For the most part, we were happy with it. The majority of our [protected] list kids were here. Those who weren’t were playing at provincials,

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MJHL playoffs

Semi-final - Best of 7

Portage (1) vs. Virden (5) Mar. 23: Portage 4-1 Virden Mar. 24: Portage 5-2 Virden Mar. 26: Portage 3-2 OT Virden Mar. 28: Portage at Virden **Mar. 30: Virden at Portage **Apr. 1: Portage at Virden **Apr. 3: Virden at Portage Portage lead series 3-0

Semi-final - Best of 7

Swan Valley (2) vs. Steinbach (3) Mar. 22: Steinbach 3-2 Swan Valley Mar. 23: Swan Valley 3-2 OT Steinbach *Mar. 27: Swan Valley at Steinbach Mar. 28: Swan Valley at Steinbach Mar. 30: Steinbach at Swan Valley **Apr. 1: Swan Valley at Steinbach **Apr. 3: Steinbach at Swan Valley Series tied 1-1

(#) Indicates regular season seeding. *-Played after publication deadline. **- If necessary

THHL playoffs

Club 55 Friday League

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

New Neepawa Natives head coach/general manager Ken Pearson discusses a practice drill with the young prospects at the spring camp on Friday, Mar. 22.

so overall, we were happy.

We got a real good look at everyone,” stated Pearson.

Meeting the veterans Pearson added that the camp was also his first opportunity to have a face-to-face with the core of last year’s returning roster.

“We had 13 veterans out there, skating in camp too.

It was a good opportunity to get to know them a little bit better and see what they needed to work on. I had the chance to sit down with them and explain what we were trying to do moving forward. So just overall, it was a great weekend,” explained

Pearson. “After talking with them, with their families, I think we all want the same thing and they want to see some improvement, both on and off the ice. We just told [the players] that going forward, the time that they put in this summer is going to determine what happens in the fall. If they don’t put the time in to get better in the summer, they may get left behind by some of the other guys who come back and are better prepared to play at the main camp in August and September and into the pre-season. So, the message was pretty clear. Make sure you work hard this off-season and don’t show up to camp

expecting things to be the way they were.”

skilled and not to knock them but as a team game, it wasn’t like the series with Killarney, that’s for sure.”

Next for Boissevain will be the Hockey Manitoba’s Provincial Senior “A” Championship, which takes place Mar. 28 to 31

and Apr. 5-6. That event features the champions from the Tiger Hills, South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League, Carillon Senior Hockey League and the North Central Hockey League.

More work to do Though the spring camp has come to a close, things will remain very hectic for the hockey club over the next few weeks, as they go through their notes and make a few decisions on who they’d like to get another look at. Pearson said preparations are also ongoing for the upcoming MJHL Bantam Draft, where the Neepawa Natives will be selecting first overall. The exact date for the draft has not yet been announced, but it usually occurs in late June or early July.

Mar. 22/19:Ladies’ High Single: Phyllis Mauthe 218.

Ladies’ High Triple: Gail McGregor 548. Men’s High Single: Don Denoon 272. Men’s High Triple: Len Pritchard 660. Other Scores to Note: Eleanor Scott 153; Len Pritchard 206, 229, 225; Ray Criddle 181, 172; Norm Kendall 225, 174, 153; Pauline Hailstone 174; Darrell Gabler 177, 183, 173; Lawrence Smith 204, 178; Bev Chapski 175, 168, 176; Frank Porada 238, 192, 190; Gordon Levandoski 177, 150; Bob Lychak 194; Muriel Porada 177, 169; Don Denoon 170; Doug Pettigrew 201, 155, 229; Melvin Oswald 221; Vivian Oswald 197, 157; Jim King 215; Judy Gabler 161; Alan Tarn 175, 229, 202; Gail McGregor 194, 184, 170; Phyllis Mauthe 169; Marion Single 155; Robert Hendry 186.

League Final - Best of 5

Gladstone (E4) vs. Boissevain (W2)

Mar. 16: Boissevain 8-3 Gladstone

Mar. 20: Boissevain 5-4 OT Gladstone

Mar. 23: Boissevain 8-1 Gladstone Boissevain win series 3-0

Recent THHL champions

2018-2019: Boissevain Border Kings 2017-2018: Gladstone Lakers 2016-2017: Killarney Shamrocks 2015-2016: Killarney Shamrocks 2014-2015: Deloraine Royals 2013-2014: Deloraine Royals 2012-2013: Souris Elks 2011-2012: Killarney Shamrocks 2010-2011: Neepawa Farmers 2009-2010: Swan Lake Cougars 2008-2009: Swan Lake Cougars 2007-2008: Pilot Mound Pilots 2006-2007: Gladstone Lakers 2005-2006: Gladstone Lakers 2004-2005: Pilot Mound Pilots 2003-2004: Pilot Mound Pilots

Senior Curling Championship Team Ursel (Terry Ursel, Tracy Igonia, Brenda Walker Wanda Rainka and coach John Cversko) of the Arden/Landsdowne Curling Club are representing Manitoba at the 2019 Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championship in Chilliwack, B.C.

Round Robin results

Mar. 22: Draw 2 -Manitoba 7-5 Newfoundland and Labrador. Mar. 23: Draw 4 - Prince Edward Island 9-1 Manitoba. Draw 5: Manitoba 6-5 Nova Scotia Mar. 24: Draw 7 - Manitoba 5-2 Yukon. Draw 9 - Manitoba 6-5 Prince Edward Island. Mar. 25: Draw 10 - Manitoba 7-0 New Brunswick. Mar. 26: Draw 13 - Manitoba 4-2 Northern Ontario. Draw 15 - Saskatchewan 7-4 Manitoba.

Manitoba’s record to Wednesday, Mar. 27, before publication deadline.

6-2. Second place in Pool B.

Boissevain is the king of the hill

By Eoin Devereux

Neepawa Banner & Press

For the first time since joining the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) nearly a decade ago, the Boissevain Border Kings are league champions.

The Kings closed out the championship with an 8-1 win over the Gladstone Lakers on Saturday, Mar. 23 in Boissevain. The victory allowed Boissevain to sweep the best-of-five final three games to none.

In the other two games of this series, the Border Kings defeated the Lakers 8-3 in game one and 5-4 in overtime in game two.

In an interview with CJRB radio immediately after game three, Bois-

sevain defenceman Travis Mealy noted this victory means a lot, because of the adversity they’ve faced against perennial rivals, the Killarney Shamrocks.

“We lost a couple of tough [games] to Killarney and honestly, that was the series that we were focused on the most, getting past them. Personally, I lost to them five years in a row. For being 90 per cent local, that team is pretty unbelievable.

You don’t come across that too often in senior hockey and hats off to them. We had a good series against them. That was a big personal feat for myself, beating them and moving forward near the end of my career. Gladstone was a good team...individually

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Classifieds –––––––––– Thank You

A sincere thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers, Mass Offerings, phone calls, get well cards, visits and various gifts of food. Thank you to the health care teams in Neepawa Hospital and Brandon Hospital. All these acts of caring, kindness and support certainly help to keep me buoyant as I continue my journey to restored health.

Patricia Gawaziuk _____________________ I would like to thank everyone for all the gifts that I received at my bridal shower in Plumas on March 23. Thank you to all those who attended, from near and far. Your support and generosity was overwhelming. Special thanks to all the hostesses that organized the shower and supplied all the delicious food. It was a day I will always remember.

Dale and I appreciate all your love and support. Ashley Fischer and Dale Lambier

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Gently Used Sale at Neepawa United Church, CEC building. Apr. 5, 11 am - 6 pm, Apr. 6, 9 am - 2 pm. _____________________ GIGANTIC ANNUAL GUN AND HOBBY SHOW in Dauphin, Manitoba, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 304 Whitmore Avenue (8 Avenue Hall).

Admission $5, under 12 free with adult. Approximately 80 eight-foot tables. May contain guns and related items, military items, hobbies, crafts, antiques, hockey cards, Indian artifacts. Something of interest for everyone. This is a buying, selling, trading show.

Bring your guns and collectibles. Buy-sell-trade or have appraised. For information phone (204) 444-4690. _____________________ Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s computer courses start the week of April 8th.

Contact: Val Gawel at 131 Main St. South 204-867-2519

Obituary BAMLETT, Edith

1925 – 2019 Mrs. Edith Lillian Bamlett (nee Howard), beloved wife of Mr. George Bamlett of Red Deer, Alberta, passed away peacefully at Points West Living, Red Deer, on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the age of 93 years. Edith was born in the Arthur Nunn House in Riding Mountain, Manitoba.

She moved with her parents, Percy and Florence Howard, as a young child, to Keewatin, Ontario. After living there for eleven years, the family returned to Riding Mountain.

After her schooling in 1943, Edith moved to the ‘big city’ of Winnipeg, where she worked at MacDonald Brothers Aircraft, then at Eaton’s Mail Order and at Henderson Directories. After the war ended, Edith married the love of her life, George Bamlett, on September 27, 1947.

They had five children and Edith worked hard at raising them, while helping on the farm and doing the books for George’s Electrical Business. In 1969, they moved into Neepawa, where the business expanded. In 1975, they moved to Eden and were semi-retired. Then in 1988/89, they moved to Calgary, Alberta. When they sold their home in Calgary, they moved into Victoria Park in Red Deer, Alberta, which is an Assisted Living Residence.

When health issues arose, they moved into Points West Living, a care home in Red Deer, where George still resides. Edith had lots of work to do and always helped out others in need. She had few hobbies, but was an avid reader, loved to swim and do crosswords. The family as a whole had a lot to do with Calvary Chapel. All of us attended weekly and mum was a Sunday School teacher, as well as helping out with whatever was happening at the time. She opened her home to bible studies and also to piano lessons being taught at our home. Edith will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband of seventy-one years, George Bamlett; her children, Ronald Bamlett, Diane Frank, John (Yvonne) Bamlett, Elaine (Don) Sangster and David Bamlett. She will also be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. She will also be fondly remembered by her sister, Dorothy Grudeski, her brother, Bill (Genny) Howard, and her sister-in-law, Irma Howard. Edith was predeceased by her parents, Percy and Florence Howard, a brother, Cyril Howard, and a brother-in-law, Leonard Grudeski. A Celebration of Edith’s Life will be held at Parkland Funeral Home, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta, on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. If desired, Memorial Donations in Edith’s honor may be made directly to the CrossRoads Church, 38105 Range Road 275, Red Deer County, Alberta, T4S 2N4 or www.crossroadschurch.ca. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome.com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040 or 1.800.481.7421.

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Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Polonia Hall, cap 173. Perfect for smaller weddings, socials, anniversaries, etc.

Call Cathy 966-3365 or Janice 476-0516.

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Obituary Gordon Stanley Preisentanz Passed away at Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

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MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call or text 476-4077

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Mary May (McCracken) Buchanan Passed away peacefully at Ville Marie Covenant Care Home in Red Deer, Alta. on March 11, 2019, at the age of 90 years.

She is survived by her daughter Joanne (Randy) Kuharski, of Red Deer, and Howie (Jan) Buchanan and son in law Al Frankowski, also of Red Deer, as well as 8 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Mary May was pre-deceased by her daughter, Judy Frankowski, in 2004, and her husband, Merv, in 2013.

“For you will bend and tell me that you love me And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me!”

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Thank You

The Neepawa Chapter of Victoria’s Quilts Canada Thanks You! Thank you to everyone who participated in our Stew Fundraising Luncheon held on March 14th. In order to make the event a success, we required local support and as usual we were not disappointed with Neepawa’s participation.

Thank you to all who attended. Thank you to the many businesses who encouraged staff participation or who organized take out lunches for their staff.

Thank you to the following community minded organizations for their monetary support: Portage Mutual Insurance, Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Neepawa Safeway, Neepawa Shop Easy, Neepawa Giant Tiger, Neepawa McDonald’s, Beyond the Garden Gate and Chicken Corral. Thank you to The Neepawa Legion for supplying the venue.

Thank you to the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary for their expertise in stew preparation and for their tireless energy. Thank you to Ron Nordstrom for his musical talents.

We would like to thank Father Mark Filips for the wonderful funeral service he did for our mother. A special thank you for the Dutch song, he sang and played.

Thank you to Olia Jesson who played for the mass.

A special thank you to the ladies of the C.W.L. for the beautiful lunch served after the funeral mass.

A special thank you too Norma Kerowich for her love and assistance.

A special thanks to Daughters On Call who assisted our mother, and a special thank you to Rosanne Shipman and Donna Rink, who sat with our mother for many hours and brought her comfort. You will never be forgotten.

Cremation has taken place and a family burial will be held at a later date.

A special thank you to all staff, nurses, and doctors at Third Crossing Personal Care Home in Gladstone for mom's wonderful care. It was greatly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central Plains Cancer Services.

A big thank you to Clarke's Funeral Home for their compassion and wonderful care.

Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

(PL#116061)

GLADSTONE AUCTION MART

PEN OF 3 OR 5 OPEN REPLACEMENT HEIFER SALE TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2019 In conjunction with our regular feeder sale Pens must be pre-booked, hfrs will be vet checked Monday afternoon (for pregnancies or free martens)

License # 1108

Felice Rocco “Felix” Carbone

Felix is survived by his partner Ina; brothers Loranzo of Winnipeg, and Andre of Belgium; sister Josephine of Winnipeg as well as two older sisters in Belgium.

For a catalogue or more information, contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006.

McSherry Auction

For more information please contact Tara at 204-385-2537 or 204-870-9524

On behalf of the Reiner/Oswald families, we would like to thank everyone who visited, dropped by, sent cards, food, emails, texts, and flowers.

Felix was born in Montello, Italy on August 15, 1934.

He came to Canada in 1959, to Montreal, and then later moved to Winnipeg. In the 80s he came to Gladstone, before purchasing the service station and café at Arden Ridge.

Cattle Capital Bull Sale Monday April 8th, 1:00 pm at the Ste. Rose Auction Mart, St. Rose du Lac, MB.

White’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements www.whitesfh.ca 204-476-2848

Passed away at the Neepawa Hospital on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the age of 84 years.

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Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at Tupper Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Plumas or to Seven Regions Health Foundation (to go towards Third Crossing Manor Activity Fund).

204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 204-476-5073 ads@neepawabanner.com

The Reiner/Oswald family

Gladstone Auction Mart Ltd

SPRING HORSE SALE Thursday May 2 at 6 p.m.

RECEIVING 9AM – 4PM PLEASE HAVE EID PAPERS FILLED OUT NO TACK SOLD BY AUCTION DESIGNATED AREA PROVIDED FOR PRIVATE TREATY TAILGATE TACK SALES

For more info call Tara Fulton manager at the mart 204-385-2537 Licence #1108

ESTATE AUCTION FOR THE LATE PHIL BARTSCH & CONSIGNOR Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m.

39 Division St. Austin, MB

1968 650 BSA Motorcyle • Fordson Major diesel Tractor • 93 Dodge D250 Cummins diesel saftied • 86 Chev 1500 reg cab 305/4 spd 4x4 saftied • Club Car RTV 1550 XRT diesel 4x4 • 200 Honda 3 wheeler • 300 Yamaha 4 wheeler racks& winch • 261 Craftsman Riding Mower • 5x24 Cub Cadet Snowblower • 15hp APS 4 stroke outboard • Boats & trailers • 1990 5th wheel camper • 16ft car Hauler • 20 ft double D saw Mill • Guns Shotguns • reloading equip • Shop equip • Chain saws • Solar Panels • Tools & Tool boxes • household and much more Check website for full listing www.nickelauctions.com

Sale Conducted By

NICKEL AUCTIONS LTD

Dave Nickel, Auctioneer Ph: 204-637-3393 cell: 204-856-6900 email: nickelauctions@mts.net

Member of MMA & AA of C

www.mywestman.ca

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Help Wanted Jarvis Trucking Ltd,

Help Wanted

Treasurer

Part time position for the Gladstone United Church

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for

SEASONAL AGRO HELP

For the upcoming 2019 season for our Neepawa location.

TANDEM TRUCK DRIVERS

Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License.

Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months.

Application deadline: when position filled Excellent compensation for a few months of work!

If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, please complete an application form at our Agro location or send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company.

As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you!

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world!

• Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset

Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive!

Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour We believe that our success is founded on the strength of our team.

As such, we place a great deal of emphasis on attracting, developing and retaining good people, and consider every one of our employees to be a highly-valued member of the HyLife family. To that end, we are committed to providing a working environment that not only fosters personal growth, but also recognizes our employees’ contributions towards the common goal of our company’s success because of this HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

For further details and to forward letters of interest, please contact Wilmot Milne at 204-385-2486 or by email wmilne40@gmail.com

ValleyView Ag is seeking equipment operators and truck drivers for this upcoming spring.

Requirements: - previous floater experience - Class 1 licence - able to work long hours and weekends - have strong customer relation skills - leadership and time management skills - able to work unsupervised This position will start early April and could be full time for the right applicant. We offer competitive wages.

204-867-7113

Boyd Farms requires labourer/equipment operator for the up coming season. This position can be part time or full time year round work. Applicant must have previous experience operating farm equipment, posses a class 1 license or be willing to obtain one.

Duties will include but not limited to - spraying - picking stones - harrow/tractor operater - hauling grain/fertilizer - equipment maintenance - hauling water We offer competitive wages and benefits.

204-867-7113

Heritage Co-op is presently inviting applications for a

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR

Gladstone, MB.

Wealth Management Specialist Minnedosa Credit Union and Beautiful Plains Credit Union are looking for looking for an energetic professional for the permanent full-time position of Wealth Management Specialist Work Location: Work location is divided between Minnedosa and Neepawa.

Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Lending & Wealth Management, the Wealth Management Specialist position is responsible for delivering a wide array of investment options to new and existing Credit Union members. This position entails assessing member needs, determining the appropriate type of investments and delivering these services. The candidate will be assigned an established mutual fund portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for business development and will actively communicate with Credit Union members to provide expert advice and quality service.

Requirements • The successful candidate should have two years postsecondary education plus one to three years job related experience or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

• Candidate will require a current mutual funds certification in good standing; • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation (completed or in the process of completing) is a definite asset; • Demonstrated ability in analyzing an investor’s needs and effectively applying solutions and appropriate financial products is essential; • Superior interpersonal abilities and a commitment to service For additional information visit www.minnedosacu.mb.ca or www.bpcu.mb.ca Please forward your cover letter and resume by April 15, 2019 to: Terry McLenehan Manager of Lending & Wealth Management Minnedosa Credit Union Box 459 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 tmclenehan@minnedosacu.mb.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

(16 month term position) For our Administration Department located in Minnedosa, MB

Neepawa & Area Planning District

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Payroll and Benefits Administrator will be responsible for the overall management of the payroll and benefits program at Heritage Co-op. Duties to include, but not limited to; auditing timecards and assisting the management team with adjustments to ensure accuracy, balancing payroll and reconciling accounts, processing all hiring and termination related documentation, providing high end customer service to employees regarding their pay and benefit inquiries, participate in other activities and projects as required.

For 14-21 hrs per week as determined by the NAPD Board and may lead to full time depended on ability of applicant and growth of the Planning District.

Qualifications: • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent customer service and organizational abilities • Advanced computer skills with a knowledge of Miscrosoft Excel • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment • Strong communication skills including written, oral and listening • Ability to meet strict deadlines • Able to handle challenging situations in a confidential and timely manner • Must be bondable We offer great advancement opportunities within our organization and the Co-operative Retailing System, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, a company matched pension plan and excellent training opportunities Our core values are Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential.

Please apply online at http://hylife.com/current-opportunities/ or email to jobs@hylife.com or mail to PO Box 10,000, 623 Main St E, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0.

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your cover letter and resume to: hradmin@heritagecoop.ca Or mail to: Box 1050, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Attn: Jordan Jacobsen, Human Resources Advisor Phone: (204) 867-2295

We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted

www.heritagecoop.ca

Process Close Date: April 10th, 2019 We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Invite applications to fill the part time position of

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper

Ideal Candidate: • Provide excellent customer service in person and on the phone • Ability to multitask • Strong organizational skills • Effective written and oral communication skills • Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook • Familiar with payroll, accounts payable and year-end financial statements • Valid Class 5 Drivers License The following attributes will also be considered assets: • General knowledge of local Municipalities, Towns & overall geographical area.

• Preferred but not required; general knowledge of the local Development Plan, Municipal by-laws, Building & Development Permits Desirable qualities include: self-starter, initiative, flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be responsible for office procedures, minute taking, maintaining records/ statistics and submitting reports, adhering to policies and procedures, greeting the general public, providing general information on local planning initiatives and Building & Development Permits, and performing all bookkeeping duties such as payroll, remittances, bank reconciliations, year-end financial reporting, audit preparations, and mandatory attendance at monthly Board meetings which are held outside of regular work hours.

Please submit cover letter and resume along with salary expectations by April 15, 2019 to: Neepawa & Area Planning District Jeff Braun Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com Fax: 204-476-7624 Drop off at 275 Hamilton Street We thank those who take the time to apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only.

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

CARGILL PLUMAS

Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2019 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com

Mountain View School Division

1.0 INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER

Goose Lake High School Roblin, Manitoba Start Date: September 3/19 End Date: PERMANENT Posting # 2019-TCH-304R

1.0 INDUSTRIAL ARTS TEACHER

Winnipegosis Elementary School Winnipegosis, Manitoba Start Date: September 3/19 End Date: PERMANENT Posting # 2019-TCH-305R Application Deadline (Both Positions): Monday April 8, 2019 at NOON **Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with three references** SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO: 1. hrmanager@mvsd.ca 2. MVSDHuman Resources Box 715 Dauphin, MB R7N 3B3 3. Fax: 204-638-7250 Complete job details at www.mvsd.ca/hr

When disaster strikes in your community, you CAN help, and we can show you how.

VOLUNTEER WITH THE RED CROSS TODAY! Email: vmb@redcross.ca Phone: 204-982-7634

Financial

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• We Loan • Easy application • Approval with collateral • Title Loans • No Credit Check • We service ALL of Manitoba Call Dan Devloo (204) 526-7093 CAI Financial Unit K - 2151 Portage Ave. Winnipeg MB

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Real Estate

House for sale in Neepawa

Private sale at $145,000 361 William Street This home is ideal for a small family. Spacious, eatin kitchen includes fridge and stove, nice sunny living room and side room that could make a child’s bedroom. Three piece main floor bathroom. Large loft style bedroom upstairs that is divided into two sections.

Large double lot (66’) and single car garage with good back lane access. Partially finished basement with a family room. Gas forced air heat, upgraded wiring and 100 amp electrical panel. Located very close to high school, Yellowhead Centre and the new day care.

Phone Ken at 204-476-6214 or Christine at 204-476-0420 to view the home.

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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds

Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Gladstone Golf and Country Club located in the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone intends to conduct the following Pesticide Program for 2019.

1. To control noxious weeds on the Golf Course.

The herbicides to be used are: MecoProp, 2-4-D & Glyphosate 2. To control soil borne diseases on the Golf Course. The fungicides to be used are: Heritage Maxx, Iprodione, Instrata & Daconil The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

The Public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication notice to the Department below: Manitoba Conservation and water Stewardship Pesticide and Hazardous Waste Section Suite 160 -- 123 Main Street Winnipeg , MB R3C 1A5

MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY 2019 FINANCIAL PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Municipality of McCreary will present its 2019 Financial Plan at a Public Hearing in its Council Chambers on Monday, the 15th day of April, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make representation, ask questions or register an objection to its Financial Plan.

Copies of the 2019 Financial Plan will be available for review by any person by visiting the Municipality of McCreary Office, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba during regular office hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DATED this 18th day of March, A.D. 2019.

Wendy L. Turko, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309

NOTICES Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater

information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY that needs to go out? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right

hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. We also do Media Monitoring, if you would like to follow up and see who picked up the material. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@mcna.com for details. www.mcna.com

construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca

FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm,

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Notice UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

On the date and at the times and location shown below, PUBLIC HEARINGS will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matters: 1) THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONA BY-LAW NO. 1521 being an AMENDMENT TO THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW 15-01.

2) THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA BY-LAW NO. 1524 being an AMENDMENT TO THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 15-02.

HEARING LOCATION: R.M. of ALONSA Council Office, 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, Manitoba DATE & TIME: 1) The R.M. of Alonsa DPA Hearing – May 8th, 2019 at 10:30 am 2) The R.M. of Alonsa Zoning Hearing – May 8th, 2019 at 10:45am GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO.: 1521 To re-designate an area within the R.M. of Alonsa from “Limited Agriculture” to “Lakeside Settlement”.

AREA AFFECTED: PT. MHS 13/14-21-10W – Lot 2 PLAN 51778P

2. To control the following insect pests including grasshoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The insecticides that may be used include: · Malathion · Sevin XLR (Carbaryl) · Vectobac (BTI) · Eco Bran Bait (Carbaryl) · Delta Gard (deitametherin) The public may send written submissions or objections to specific programs within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Pesticide/Fertilizer Section, 123 Main Street, Suite 160, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1A5

AUCTIONS FABRICATION FACILITY – Battleford, SK. Ritchie Bros.

Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 8 in Saskatoon.

11.1+/- Title Acres, 43,821+/Sq Ft Fabrication Facility.

Ed Truelove: 306.441.0525; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros.

Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / HELP WANTED Dream Job! Live in caregiver/ housekeeper. Summers in Winnipeg and winters in the tropics. Call 204-997-4629 Seasonal work in Churchill, MB. Mechanic needed to work on buses and passenger vehicles. Welding experience an asset.

Transportation to Churchill supplied. Contact Paul at yyqpounder@outlook.com or phone (204) 348 - 7444.

LIVESTOCK FOR SALE 2 Year Old Black Angus Bulls slowly developed rather than fattened. Semen tested and guaranteed breeders. Free delivery. $4000 call 306577-9141.

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Restrictions in daily activities?

$2,500 Tax Credit $40,000 refund cheque/ rebates Disability Tax Credit.

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

of Municipal Pesticide use Permit

1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The Herbicides to be used include: · 2, 4-D Amine · 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester · 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba · Aminopyralid · Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl · Dicamba · Dichlorprop, 2 4-D · Laceticacid · Iron · Glyphosate · Difufenzopyrt Dicamba · Clopyralid · Triclopyr · Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl · Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron · Gateway & Hasten NT (Surfactants)

COMING EVENTS ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE SALE! Huge spring event!

Largest of the season. Over 220 tables! Friday, April 5, 4pm-9pm and Saturday,

April 6, 10am-4pm, $7 per person. Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Great selection, door prizes and FREE PARKING. Ph: 204-478-1057

Trouble Walking?

Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club and all subdivision within the municipal boundaries).

RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intent to conduct the following Pesticide Control Programs during 2019:

WANTED WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition.

CALL Toll – Free 1-800947-0393

Health

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO.: 1524 To re-zone an area within the R.M. of Alonsa from “Limited Agriculture” to “Lakeside Settlement”.

AREA AFFECTED: PT. MHS 13/14-21-10W – Lot 2 PLAN 51778P

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT BY-LAW NO. 110 being an AMENDMENT to the NEEPAWA AND AREA PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 108, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB DATE & TIME: April 17, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.

GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW No. 110: Map Amendment intended to allow for the development of a residential unit.

AREA AFFECTED: Map Amendment affects only specified area of the Town of Neepawa on Lots 9-11 & 18-20, Block 103, Plan 348 NLTO in the Town of Neepawa, located on Pt. 33-14-15 WPM. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District 275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba Phone: 204-476-3277 • Email: jeff@neepawaareaplanning.com

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Pamela Sul, C.A.O. R.M. of Alonsa, 204-767-2054

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected by contacting the R.M. of Alonsa.

Copies may be made and extracts taken there from.

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

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SERVICES GUIDE Electrical Mountain Road ElEctRic Supply & SERvicE JaSon SElby 204-841-4682 jasonselby454@gmail.com • Box 66, Eden, MB. R0J 0M0

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• Seeding • 54’ air drill • 10” spacing • 3” openers • single shoot

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Black Steel, Stainless Steel & Aluminum Mig, Tig & Stick Welding Machining, Steel, Stainless Steel, Alum, Brass Custom Pre Cutting Steel, 6 ft. Shear Shop Manager – Dave Wollman Jr. Ph: 204-476-5784 ext 223 Cell: 204-841-4666 • Fax: 204-476-5784

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P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding

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Phone 476-0002 for more information

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Waves of Hope fashion show set for April Continued from page 9 “I’m doing the decorating... Every year, you have to kind of think about what the theme’s going to be, but this year was easy.”

Verhelst noted some of the ways the fashion show will be celebrating the 20 year mark, saying, “Present members, alumni, daughters and granddaughters will be modelling. Team t-shirts and attire from the present and past will be featured as well.”

The fashion show features clothes from several Brandon businesses, as well as It’s Time Fashion & Gifts, located in Neepawa.

The 17th annual show is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 at the UCT Pavillion in the Brandon Keystone Centre. Tickets are available from the team members. The fashion show is one of Waves of Hope’s main fundraisers and the proceeds go to help fund the team’s outreach projects and the maintenance of the team’s boat.

Once the season starts up, the team meets in Minnedosa every Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. “We usually get on the lake in Minnedosa as soon as the dock’s in, so it’s around May long weekend, depending on whenever the dock can go in,” Michelle noted. Anyone interested in joining the team is encouraged to come and try their paddling sessions. The season runs from about mid-May to September.

Preparing for the worst

Continued from page 2 A car rally/scavenger hunt is also in the works for the end of June or early July, something that Ferguson hasn’t seen around Neepawa.

“I’ve organized them in other communities before, and I’ve cleared it with the RCMP so we know we’re good to do the planning,” Ferguson laughed.

The sanctuary’s efforts will then make use of the Neepawa Legion Hall on Saturday, Sept. 14, for a craft sale. Any crafters wanting more information regarding this event are to contact Brenda Ferguson at 204-476-3787. All of this fundraising work will contribute funds for work on the well, in addition to regular upkeep.

Sharing the sanctuary’s hopes, Ferguson expressed that the committee is keeping their fingers crossed that the winter’s snow, in addition to the possibility of a rainy spring and summer, will resolve their issues with the well but are preparing for the worst.

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HyLife promotes livelihood

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Hylife promoted community livelihood on Mar. 23 by donating to several organizations, including Steinbach Community Outreach, local food banks, Budz ‘N Bloom Daycare Centre, Killarney Ag and Les P’Tits Brisous. Budz ‘N Bloom received over $30,000, while the other groups got $43,750 each.

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The Happy Rock Horseshoes 4-H Club held their reorganization meeting on Nov. 10, with 12 students registering. Elections were held with Kaitlyn Davey– President, Regan Teichroeb – Vice President, Jodie Davis– Secretary, Madison Teichroeb– Treasurer, Landen Nelson– Banner Scanner and Mia Smith– News Reporter. Discussion/plans were held for a weekend away to work on books, communi-

cation nights, Christmas Party, Horse Clinic at Thunderbird Ranch in June or July. On Nov. 14, Club members catered to the Manitoba Beef Producers meeting in Arden. A Christmas party was held on Dec. 30 at the Westbourne Community Centre, where members enjoyed games, skating and family potluck.

The Clubs 4-H Communications Night was held Feb. 18 at the Gladstone United Church, with 12 members presenting speeches and visual presentations. All members did a fantastic job, with judges

Ken Lewis and Krystal Nichols providing members with tips and comments.

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A little more whimsy

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ArtsForward’s March-long exhibit is spending its last couple days in the gallery this week, providing just a bit more whimsy to the community before the end of the month. The diverse display consists of works of a variety of mediums made by Barbara Widger, an emerging Virden artist. The colourful showcase at ArtsForward is the second time Widger has displayed her works in a gallery.

Bringing in the books

The end of the March exhibit will give way to April, a month of newcomers. ArtsForward invites all those who were not raised in Neepawa to contribute a piece to the show with anything, from painting and woodworking, to Ukrainian eggs and beyond. The deadline for submissions is the end of March, but entries will also be accepted on the first day of the Newcomer Exhibit, which will be announced on ArtsForward’s Facebook page. ArtsForward and Neepawa’s Settlement Services are working together for the coming show.

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On Tuesday, Mar. 19, Bob Finlayson, of the Neepawa Rotary Club, was out and about picking up books donated for the Rotary Used Book Sale. Donation bins are located at Home Hardware (pictured), Gill & Schmall Agencies, RBC Neepawa, ArtsForward and Neepawa Co-op grocery store. Rotary members check the bins regularly and take them to one member’s home to be sorted into categories before the sale.

The book sale will be held at the Neepawa United Church CEC from Apr. 10 to 13.

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Neepawa Figure Skating Club wraps up busy season Submitted Neepawa Figure Skating

Olivia Koscielny, Dimitri Smith, Ashley Bray, Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Nadeau and Makenna Sumner.

The Neepawa Figure Skating Club had an excellent showing at the Skate Manitoba Provincial Championships held in Winkler on Mar. 9 and 10.

In the Star 2 event, Ashley Bray, Makenna Sumner, Olivia Koscielny and Dimitri Smith each came home with a silver ribbon, while Ashley and Alyssa Nadeau came home with a bronze ribbon. In the Star 4 category, Hayley Lindsay earned a bronze medal. In

Having fun and raising funds

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Over 40 people went down to the Neepawa Curling Club on Sunday, Mar. 25 to try curling for the first time. The new curlers, many of whom were youths, received on-ice instruction from volunteers and spent their time practicing sweeping and throwing rocks.

Doubling as a fundraiser for the Budz ’N Bloom Daycare, an estimated total of $322 was raised in support of the daycare being constructed near NACI. Marla Steen, of Budz ’N Bloom, noted that many attendees asked if the event could be held again next year.

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the Star 5 category, Karissa Ellis came home as the provincial champion, when she won the gold medal. In the Star 6 category, Kara Ellis placed 7th and in the pre-juvenile category, Cordelia Smith tied for 4th place. In the intro pairs event, Olivia Koscielny and Dimitri Smith won the silver medal. These skaters are all coached by Kim Smith.

NFSC hosted the Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating Championships on Mar. 16. The Mini Ice Prec*Ice Beginner 2 team, consisting of Althea Caberte, Jayden Dafoe, Alyssa Latag, Bailee Podruski, Anneke Scheper, Dimitri Smith, Carlee Strelczik, Haven Villanueva, Ava Wahoski and Sydney Wolfe, earned a silver ribbon. The Lil’ Ice Prec*Ice Pre-Juvenile team, consisting of Ashley Bray, Ivory Gerring, Alyssa Nadeau, Ashley Nadeau, Claire Nicholson, Claire Scheper, Makenna Sumner and Amber Wahoski, won the gold medal. Our Pre-Novice team, consisting of Claire Beaumont, Jenna Beaumont, Brooklyn Chartrand, Kara Ellis, Karissa Ellis, Hayley Lindsay, Cordelia Smith, Caitlin Stevenson and Kyla Wahoski, placed 5th, with a personal best skate.

Coach Cynthia Chartrand has decided to retire from coaching. NFSC would like to thank coach Chartrand for her dedication to our

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On Mar. 17, NFSC held their year end ice show “Colors of the Rainbow”.

CanSkate awards were handed out at the end of the event. Most improved CanSkaters went to Asher Lund and Marley Wilson, while CanSkater of the

year went to Samantha Dalaodao. Also at the end of the evening, NFSC club president, Jamie Ellis, and coach, Kim Smith, made a special presentation to our graduating skaters, Kara Ellis and Hayley Lindsay.

Until next season!

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