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By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The future of the Riverside Cemetery’s Perpetual Care program has been the talk of the town in Neepawa over the last month. On Tuesday, July 16, that talk left the local coffee shops and dining room tables and actually returned to the chamber of the Neepawa Town Council. During a council session on Tuesday evening, three members of the public spoke out on a proposal that had been announced in mid-June, which would discontinue the planting of flowers at 3,653 gravesites. Council came to the decision as a way of addressing costs that far exceeded the amount brought in from the annual sale of plots and the interest from the perpetual care trust fund. The remaining cost is covered by Neepawa taxpayers. What are the specific numbers? The first speaker was Darrell Gabler, who objected to the decision to halt the planting of flowers. Gabler expressed disappointment in the fact that the council has not been able to provide the public with the costs directly attributable to the planting and maintenance of those specific gravesites. Instead, the overall operational cost of Riverside was made available. Continued on Page A6

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The farmers’ market at ArtsForward in Neepawa on July 12 had a fresh variety of items on sale, as well as offering some family entertainment, including face painting. More from the farmers’ market on Page A3.

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exhibitors from Arden, Minnedosa, Carberry and, of course, Neepawa. “I think we usually have around 25 exhibitors and [from] those 25 exhibitors, we usually have around 600 entries,” Hunter noted. There are a number of different classes, or categories, that people can enter at the show. “There’s categories for fruit, vegetables, f lowers, arrangements, cut flowers, potted plants, there’s a photography class,” Hunter listed. Continued on page A19

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The Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society has officially been around for 50 years, with the very first meeting held on May 4, 1969. Since then, the Neepawa-based organization has been meeting monthly, hosting yearly flower shows and working to make the community of Neepawa and the surrounding area a more colourful place. The society started off its first year with garden competitions, encouraging rural and town residents to make their properties the most beautiful in the area. Now, they beautify the town with their own green thumbs, filling the planters around town and tending to the garden beside the Roxy Theatre. They also bring beauty from all over the area together in one place for one day, at their annual flower show, where exhibitors showcase all kinds of garden produce.

birthday. “It’s kind of our regular flower show with a little extra twist to it. We’re having cake and ice cream,” said Brent Hunter, one of the members of the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society. “We do have a class to help celebrate. It’s an arrangement [category], using bling and gold and whatnot,” he added. The annual flower show, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8 this year, takes entries from all over the area and displays them at the Legion Hall for the day. In recent years, they’ve had

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Last year’s show saw a vast number of arrangements, including many succulents, fruit and veggie creatures and a few cacti among the diverse display of flowers, fruits and veggies. 19073MC0

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Nothin’ quite like a farmers’ market! Watch and learn!

There’s nothing quite like a farmers’ market! Curious attendees s tar ted to arrive and browse the stands at ArtsForward, just shortly after they were set up. The farmers’ market was home to an assortment of homemade items– including pies, fudge and more– face painting, and fresh produce. The farmers’ market takes place at Ar tsFor ward every Thursday through the summer from 4 to 6 p.m.

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Parks Canada is advising t r ave l l e r s t h at s p r ay patching will take place on Highway 10 from the Riding Mountain National Park’s south entrance for 25 kilometres northbound. The work will be from July 17 to 19, weather depending. This project is part of the ongoing infrastructure work related to highway improvements in Riding Mountain National Park, aimed at ensuring a safe, high-quality traveling

experience for visitors. Public safety is a priority for Parks Canada. Visitors travelling through the park should be prepared for single-lane alternating traffic, speed reductions to 60 km/hour in the construction zone with traffic control personnel on site, and occasional delays of up to 20 minutes. Hours of work are from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Government of Canada is investing an unprecedented $3 billion in Parks Canada places to support infrastructure work

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Mon. Jul. 22 10:00 .......... Clear Lake Canada Day 1:20 .............. BPCF Grant Luncheon 1:55 ......Community Announcements 2:00 ............. Harry’s Classic Theatre 3:50 ......Community Announcements 4:00 .Kid’s Story-Time - Fairytales #1 4:30 ........................................ Rotary 5:30 .St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 100th 6:25 ......Community Announcements 7:00 .The Beverly Hillbillies - S01E28 7:30 .............. Swan River Centennial 9:40 .Movie: Brideless Groom (3 Stooges) 10:00 ....Community Announcements Tues. Jul. 23 10:00 ............MECCA Theatre Camp 10:40 .Salvation Army Building Demo 11:00 .Classic Cartoon - Tom & Jerry 12:15 .Tole Time: Summer at the Lake 2:25 ..................Working With Willow 3:00 .Neepawa Cubs Baseball Game 5:00 .......... Selkirk Aboriginal Church 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories 7:30 ........................Val’s Adventures 9:00 ..........................Today’s Church 10:00 ....Community Announcements Wed. Jul. 24 10:00 ........ Ambrose Brothers (2007) 11:30 ..........Story Behind the Stories 12:00 ........Zemovay - Prairie Crocus 02:00 ........... Prairie Alliance Church 3:15 .Clear Lake Canada Day (2019) 6:30 ..................................Herb Dock 7:00 ..............NAC TV BINGO - LIVE 8:00 .............................Town Council 9:00 .St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 100th 9:55 ......Community Announcements Thurs. Jul. 25 10:00 ......... Neepawa Cubs Baseball 12:00 .. Fascinating World of Animals 1:30 ................ Sherlock Holmes - #8 2:00 .......... Selkirk Aboriginal Church 4:00 ...90th Anniversary Franklin Hall 6:45 ......Community Announcements 7:00 ............Story Behind the Stories NACTV programming is done by volunteers and substitutions are sometimes necessary. Programming may also be seen livestreamed at www.nactv.tv/live .

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One has to wonder

iven how much sense it makes to develop Canadian oil resources, one has to wonder why it is taking, or has taken, so long to get the job done. Canada exports a lot of oil, but it imports a lot as well. Why? It doesn’t make any sense. Now, before we get too far along here, let it be said that electric heat and electric cars and trucks may well be the way everything will go someday. The key word is “someday”. We aren’t there yet, especially in rural and remote areas. Electric heat is well accepted, but gas heat is still more efficient and economical in most cases. Personal note: Our house has a 110 year old steam radiator heating system, fired by a gas boiler and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s clean, efficient and a great source of heat. It is quick and because it’s radiant, it warms the whole house and everything in it, including us. For vehicles, electric may be the way of the future, but it just isn’t feasible. Electric cars just won’t get us from western Manitoba to Winnipeg and back reliably without stopping for a re-charge. It’s just not efficient or convenient. We are told that electric trucks will also be the way of the future, but again, it’s just not there yet. So, that brings us back to oil resources. We will need oil for a long time to come and so will the rest of the world. That begs the question as to why we don’t develop more of our own oil and cut back on imports. I suspect there are some shady reasons. There are interests out there

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I also believe that many U.S. companies don’t want Canadian oil coming into the states, as it would undercut their markets.

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that would not prof it from more Canadian (read western Canadian) oil. The Irving oil companies are heavily invested in refineries, but I believe they are heavily invested in shipping oil from overseas countries. If western oil was pipelined to the Maritimes, it could be that Irving companies’ shipping investment would suffer. I also believe that many U.S. companies don’t want Canadian oil coming into the states, as it would undercut their markets. Internally, we have problems getting pipelines approved on an environmental basis. Instead, we risk transporting oil by train, which is way more risky. We bow down to every environmental group and to some First Nations communities to the extreme. Some FN communities want refineries and pipelines because it means economic growth. The

latter are the smart ones, those objecting communities, not so much. Pipelines, hydro lines, refineries and many other engines of economic development do not harm the environment. What does harm the environment is stagnated communities, ones without development and without hope, communities that can’t support themselves or their infrastructure. Governments need to grow a spine and set a sensible economic course. There are two elections this year that give us that opportunity. Disclaimer: The writer serves as a volunteer president of the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association. The views expressed in this column are the writer’s personal views and are not to be taken as being the view of the MCNA board or Banner & Press staff.

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n any statutory holiday, at any time of the day or night, I can make a few taps on my phone and buy just about anything I want. Unfortunately, I can’t do the same in person. The reason isn’t economics, or the availability of staff, and it isn’t the case across the board. The reason is a jumbled mess of provincial regulations that guide which types of business can be open on holidays and which can’t. Like the original legislation MY that restricted PERSPECTIVE Sunday shopping, mandatory holiday closures are well inten- Kate tioned— to enJackman-Atkinson sure that workers can enjoy a day of rest. Except that times have changed and exceptions were made. Some make sense, some don’t. For example, allowing restaurants, pharmacies, laundromats, boat and motor vehicle rental, repair and service shops and gas stations to open means that fewer people will find themselves stranded. But then the law was loosened to meet our recreational desires. In addition to necessities, businesses with educational, recreational or amusement purposes are allowed to be open, as are tourism and recreational facilities, including summer resorts. The times when most people aren’t working are when we most want these businesses to be open and exceptions were made. And then there are the questionable exceptions. For example, retailers selling only nursery stock, flowers, garden supplies and accessories can be open. As well as those selling just fresh fruit and vegetables. These are neither recreational opportunities nor necessities. How about businesses that sell liquor or cannabis? They too are allowed to be open. Finally, businesses that operate with four or less employees, including the owner, can be open. While municipal bylaws can allow retailers to open on Sundays and on Louis Riel Day, Victoria Day and Thanksgiving Day, businesses other than those with specific exemptions can’t be open on New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Canada Day, Labour Day or Christmas Day. The obvious problem is that many businesses can find themselves in a position where they must be closed, while their competitors don’t: a grocery store with a pharmacy must be closed, while a pharmacy that sells grocery items can be open. Legislation that was intended to help workers has in fact created different classes of workers. Most workers enjoy a paid day off on these statutory holidays and most people who work get paid time and a half, but that isn’t always the case. Employees who work at a gas station, hospital, hotel, restaurant, place of amusement, continuously operating business, climate-controlled agricultural business, seasonal industry (excluding construction), or as a domestic worker, can just be paid regular wages for work on the holiday, if they are provided with another day off with general holiday pay (regular wages for a day of work) within the 30 days following the holiday. In most of these fields, staff are entry level workers, usually working at lower wages and with fewer protections. They aren’t in a strong position to get the day off and aren’t even rewarded for their work by making more money. Not only has consumer behaviour changed— many Manitobans would like to shop on their holidays— so too has the nature of businesses themselves. Businesses are expanding into other markets and having different rules for different types of businesses no longer makes sense. It’s time to modernize our shopping laws to better reflect the reality of today’s retail climate. The convoluted laws don’t really help workers most in need of protection or the many workers who would like the opportunity to work for a higher wage on a statutory holiday. Scrapping the rules governing holidays shopping doesn’t mean that all businesses would be open— I suspect many would still close because of the higher costs— but all business would have the option to open, if it’s what they and their customers want.

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Change your focus

wice each year, my colleagues and I spend part of a day giving the yard around our workplace a major cleanup. My job is to remove dead growth, leaves and garbage from the fence line that runs along the east side of the property. It’s a labour intensive job and one that I thoroughly enjoy. Spring cleaning is the hardest, as it also requires pruning and cleaning around the many perennials that were planted there years ago. Now I will be the first to admit that while I am in better shape than I was at this time last year, I still have a long way to go before I can consider myself physically fit. So after a day of cleaning earlier this year, I had aches and pains in places I didn’t know one could get aches and pains. Getting to sleep that night was a bit of a challenge. By the next morning, the aches and pains were a distant memory. But what my colleagues and I achieved that day will be appreci-

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein ated by all who visit our office this summer. In this life, it is easy to focus on our aches and pains, on how tired we are after a full day’s work or on how much we still have to do in order to achieve our goals, complete our assignments or meet our sales targets. For some, the list can be quite daunting. For others, it can be downright depressing. Such is the nature of the lives we live. I’d like to suggest that we change our focus; that we take time each day to identify and celebrate the things we’ve achieved or the steps we’ve taken toward completing a major project or reaching a longterm goal. When we focus on these things, our aches won’t seem as achy, our pains won’t seem as pain-

ful and the list of things we still have to do won’t seem as daunting or depressing. No one understood this truth better than St. Paul. He suffered more physical pain than your or I ever will. He was constantly plagued by what he referred to as a “thorn in the flesh.” Scholars suggest he had problems with his eyes– either cataracts or glaucoma. They also suggest that he had crippling arthritis and that he was in constant pain thanks to the beatings and torture he received because he wouldn’t renounce his faith in Christ. Yet, whenever we read any of his letters, Paul doesn’t talk about these things. Instead, he talks about the joy he feels whenever he thinks about

the cities he visited and the thriving churches he established in each one. The believers in those cities– people who might never have come to faith in Christ had Paul not visited their towns– they are his spiritual children. They are his pride and joy. They make all his suffering worthwhile. The same is true for you and me. Most of us achieve far more in a day than we ever give ourselves credit for. The amount of work we do, the positive attitude we display and the faith that keeps us going forward when others have quit all help to add value to the lives of those we love and make our communities better places in which to live, work and raise our families. Every achievement, even if it is a small one, makes the aches and pains, the stress and the challenges we face each day worthwhile. Just for today, let’s focus on what we’ve done and thank God for all we’ve achieved.

Meddachschlop

id day sleep, afternoon nap, 40 winks, power snooze– by any name, it is a wonderful thing! When I was a child, I did not understand the magic of the afternoon nap. I don’t recall my parents taking time out on a week day, not on a regular basis, but Sunday afternoon was a given. The four of us girls would be restless, antsy, wanting to do something or go somewhere. Back in the 50’s– that seems a very long time ago!– farming families had a slow steady cycle to their days and seasons. In my rural community, Sundays were a day of rest and socializing. Friends or family would stop by for ‘faspa’, a meal that was neither the noon meal nor the evening meal, and once you faspa-ed there was no evening meal! Over coffee, cold meat, buns, cheese and baking, men would farm and women would

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen exchange news– not gossip! So waiting for parents to waken was trying. The next season of my life that made napping precious was when I had little ones. Getting them down for a nap was a wondrous thing. Not too late in the day to mar a good night’s sleep, not too long for the same reason, but long enough for me to catch my breath, read a chapter or three, or get some task accomplished. My first two babies were 15 months apart and the older one resisted resting to a challenging degree. The days when both were asleep at the same time was a gift of great treasure. And then,

the day when I knew that there would be no more meddachschlops for them, I knew mine were gone as well. Sad day. With envy and disbelief, I listened to other mothers explain how they were trying to teach their four-year-old to forgo their two hour nap before starting kindergarten! The next stage was as the busy working outside the home parent. And I saw the significance of that Sunday afternoon siesta. I have no idea if that quiet time affected my children, I slept! And understood why my parents had set aside. The days were busy and hectic, with many demands for my energy and ingenuity,

the need to recharge my battery was real. A nd now…t he meddachschlop is a dear friend. No longer reserved for Sundays, embraced whatever day and at almost whatever time. It is a gift, a friend, a sweet moment. The recliner calls after lunch. The goal is to rest my eyes, put up my feet and see how some folks escape to the country. Alas, too often I have no idea if the folks find a home in a rural setting that will suit their needs and lifestyle. I even miss a chunk of the next show. But I am refreshed, ready to foray fourth and fifth. Looking just a few years ahead, I anticipate a new pattern for snoozing. That is the era of any time and anywhere with no fear of the night’s rest being affected. I have witnessed this wonder. I am ready for this wonder!

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By Addy Oberlin

hen I moved in my cozy little home in Alberta, my landlord and his wife were healthy people. This was 10 months ago. I offered their girls that they could use the basement when they came up to visit their parents. When you are reading the paper, they are burying their mom. Their dad is in hospital, but dementia prevents him from going back to his room in the Lodge. The girls are overwhelmed. I knew when I moved here that I did not have to worry about maintenance outside. The lawns are kept, the snow is shoveled. However, there is this little strip in front of the house where people plant their favourite f lowers. I did not even bring a rake or a hoe. I have to weed it. About a dozen sunf lower seeds fell out of the bird feeder and are growing, sticking out above all the weeds. It really made me think about a life ending and new life starting. Are we prepared to face the changes we endure in our life? Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Are we ready?

Thumbs up, thumbs down Thumbs up to Aaron at Orv’s Appliance for his fast, competent service and excellent pricing on appliances. We did comparisons in Brandon and shopping local proved cheaper, with a faster delivery date. Marvin and Karen Beaumont Neepawa, MB Thumbs down to the Town rodent control on Highway 16 West, those little creatures have done nothing to human kind. They deserve to be free in their habitat. It’s not like there was anything there, it was just an open field with grass, so why poison them? There is completely no point in poisoning them and improving scenery. It looks way better with cute little Richardson Ground Squirrels dancing around and having fun. People are destroying the planet. Please make a difference, save them, and do it before it’s too late. Rhea Koshel Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to those who keep the Franklin Hall grounds manicured, which also contributes to showcasing the magnificent Franklin Memorial Hall. Beryl Parrott Franklin, MB I enjoy reading Homebodies, it’s so uplifting. “A perfect three-part day” had me ref lecting on how satisfying a day at home can be. We don’t have to be on the go every minute of the day to feel fulfilled. Thank you, Rita Friesen. Suzanne Rodrigues via Facebook Thumbs down to NACTV, who now charge $2 per day for Teledac public announcements to non-profit service events. Donald Phillips Neepawa, MB Would you like to send a thumbs up or thumbs down to an individual or group in the community? Please send it our way. Submissions must include a name and must be under 100 words. We want to hear from you! In person: 243 Hamilton St. Neepawa By fax: 204-476-5073 By email: news@neepawabanner.com

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Scotland is part of the UK, with 700 surrounding islands of the Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and the Inner and Outer Hebrides. This lush, beautiful country is bursting with green spaces, streams, forests, heather covered mountains, misty moors and vast lakes known as lochs. Loch Ness is the famous home to “Nessie,” the beast from the waters of the lake. Scotland has three officially recognised languages: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic. Scotland’s heart and soul are with traditions such as bagpipes and “Piping in of the Haggis” at a Rabbie Burns Supper, tartans, kilts and highland dancing. The two great bards of Scotland are Robert (Rabbie) Burns, who composed poems and song lyrics for every occasion, and Sir Walter Scott, who produced epic volumes of historical fiction and poetry. Scotland’s recorded history began with the arrival of the Roman Empire. Rome believed it had the right to rule the world. After conquering what is now Britain, they set their sights on Scotland, (Caledonia) in 79 AD. The Romans built many forts and two walls around the Scottish countryside to defend the northern border. They built the walls to protect themselves from the unfriendly, wild, rampaging Scottish clans that effectively harassed the Romans. The Scottish clan system was established in the Highlands. These clans of family members, ruled over by a clan chief, held a particular territory and clan members could be distinguished by the clothes they wore– the origins of the Scottish clan’s tartan! Periods of unrest continued into the next few centuries. The Act of Union, passed in 1707, created a political union between the countries of Scotland and England. In the words of Robert Burns, they (the Scottish MPs) were “bought and sold for English gold”. Scotland was directly governed from London for 292 years. In 1997, a referendum was called in Scotland and the people sanctioned the re-establishment of their own elected Parliament. The Scots are a nation of inventors and innovators and throughout the years, brought us advances that helped shape the modern world as we know it. The oldest encyclopedia in the English language was published in Edinburgh and the most famous Scottish inventor is likely Sir Alexander Fleming. He was the man the world can thank for Penicillin. To name just a few inventions, the Scots gave the world steam engines, hypodermic syringes, pedal bikes, the roller printer, fingerprinting, anaesthesia, radar, television, golf, ultrasound, the MRI machine, Dolly– the first cloned sheep and my favourite, the toaster. Scotland also claims the telephone. The inventor, Alexander Graham Bell, was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada with his family. He lived in the USA for a number of years, but returned to Canada and lived on Cape Breton Island until his passing. I think he is Canadian! When you think of Scottish food, one thinks of haggis, shortbread and oatmeal porridge. It is so much more and with unique/unusual names. From Aberdeen Angus beef, Cullen skink (a hearty soup made with smoked haddock), Arbroath Smokies, rosemary roasted leg of lamb, Cock-A-Leekie soup, Shetland salmon and shellfish, to Scottish whisky, ales, scones, Black Bun (very dark and rich fruit cake), not to forget Tipsy laird, the Scots version of trifle. The lochs and ocean provide a supply of seafood and Scotland’s soil is perfect for growing oats and barley, root vegetables and berries. The most famous Scottish dish is haggis: made with the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep, spices, onions and oatmeal, traditionally cooked in the animal’s stomach. I tried haggis in Scotland and I loved it. Served with haggis are neeps and tatties; neeps are turnips and tatties are potatoes. If you add butter and chives to the mix, you get clapshot. A granny sooker are peppermint sweets. You know, the candies that grannies sook? A jam sandwich a “ jeely piece.” Scots believe that Scottish Whisky is their gift to the world. In the local Gaelic language, whisky translates into “water of life.” And do remember “Dinnae marry fur money! – you can borrow it cheaper.” The Scots take credit for scones or “sgonnes” by their Gaelic name. 2 cups flour 1 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves

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Public shares opinions on potential perpetual care change Continued from Page A1 Gabler also indicated to council that he had enquired in writing for those exact numbers in late June and has not yet received an answer. As well, he asked for clarification on just how much money currently resides within the Cemetery Maintenance Reserve Fund. “Before t his by-law change goes any further, the council needs to provide accountability to this fund,” stated Gabler. Council responded by stating that there was around $1.5 million in the reserve, with between $25,000 to $30,000 generated in interest per year. Continue in good faith Next on the agenda was Perry Sneddon, who also objected to the end of the distribution of flowers. He stated the purchasers of this service paid, in good faith, and should continue to receive the agreed-upon service on a yearly basis. “Council cannot, in good conscience or good business practices, rescind or modify the services already sold to patrons and clients,” stated Sneddon. “You can stop providing this service to future clients, but not the past.” Sneddon also suggested that changing the by-law would be a “grievous disservice to our citizens, past and present, as it [pertains] to the flowers and care of flowers on individual plots or perpetual care at our beautiful Riverside Cemetery.” A no-win situation The third individual to speak on the by-law was Darryn Cameron, who expressed disappointment

in the decision, but understood that it was not fiscally responsible for this process to continue under its current form. “The current council, only in power since November, was put in a no-win situation regarding the subject. They either had to overspend or cut the program. I don’t feel it’s fair for the public to direct its anger and disappointment towards the current council when the fault clearly lies with the councils of the past,” stressed Cameron. “It’s naive to think that a one-time payment of $5 gets you flowers forever. And, how is it fair for taxpayers to supplement a program that they didn’t have any say in the implementation of?” These three individuals were the only ones to step forward and discuss the matter face-to-face with the council. The Town office has received some calls from people over the course of the month on the topic. A difficult, but necessary process After the completion of these presentations, council passed second reading on the proposed by-law change. A third reading must be brought forward at the next council meeting and approved before the changes to perpetual care can proceed. Neepawa mayor Blake McCutcheon said that in regard to the three presentations, he was impressed with what he heard.

“I thought it was a very respectful tone, a very professional approach everyone gave at this meeting,” said McCutcheon. “I guess the second part is, we knew that there were people who did not agree with our decision. We understand that, but, again, as elected officials, we have to move forward with what we think is best for all the citizens of Neepawa and the taxpayers.” What is “perpetual care”? The province’s cemetery act def ines “perpetual care” as, “the preservation, improvement, embellishment, and maintenance, in perpetuity and in a proper manner of lots, plots, tombs, monuments, or enclosures, in a cemetery or of compartments in a columbarium or mausoleum.” In Neepawa, however, a local bylaw created in 1955 expanded on that definition, stating that perpetual care could include an increased level of individual grave care and maintenance, including the annual planting and care of flowers, with the payment of a one time fee. That one-time fee was just $5.00 in 1955, which equals $48.23 in 2019 dollars. The cost was increased to $10 in 1957 and then $15 by 1961. It remained at that amount until 1987, when it was finally raised to $400. The most recent cost of the one-time fee was $1,500.

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Minnedosa holds Double Points Rodeo The Minnedosa Double Points Rodeo was held l a s t Fr i d a y, o n J u l y 12, at the Minnedosa Agricultural Grounds. T he rodeo was held in association with the Hear tland Rodeo Association and included events such as barrel racing, roping and bull riding. At the end of the event, the audience was asked if they would like for it to return. There was a resounding “yes”. It can thus be expected again next year. Pic t ured le f t: Q uinn Mullin competed in the barrel racing portion of the rodeo. Pictured below: Scott Peters quickly finishes securing a calf in the tie down roping event. PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Arden issues boil water advisory By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press Following a shut down of the water system in Arden, the Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne issued a precautionary boil water advisory on July 15. The water distribution system had been turned off on July 14 in order to address a problem at the plant. Until the water tests came back, those using water in Arden for drinking, making ice, cooking, cleaning food or brushing

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1979: A close call with a large, 81 year-old tree

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110 years ago, Friday, July 20, 1909 It is understood that the Grand Trunk railway company has bought out the Allan Steamship company. I nd i a n s c l a i m t he entire northern portion of British Columbia and demand a settlement by the government before further encroachments are made on their territory. Fifteen of the suffragettes, who in the course of the raid on the House of Commons on June 29, indulged in the breaking of windows with stones hidden in brown paper parcels, went to prison for a month rather than pay the fines inflicted by Sir Alfred Derutzen, the Bow Street Magistrate. Sir Alfred commented severely upon the lamentable spectacle of women in the dock on charges usually associated with juvenile hoodlums. A [Neepawa] man who sent a dollar for a potato bug killer received two blocks of wood with the following directions: “Take the block, which is No. 1 in the right hand, place the bug in No. 2 and press them together. Remove and proceed as before.” 100 years ago, Tuesday, July 15, 1919 Sgt. and Mrs. L. Braund arrived on Saturday from overseas and are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Arnold, Union. We have received from the Canadian Reconstruction Association a leaflet entitled “Bolshevism.” It contains twenty-nine paragraphs setting forth as many varieties of confiscation, disenfranchisement, etc., as any demoniacal mind could conceive. But the most important matter for Canadians is entirely omitted. The compiler of this long list of terrible things the Bolshevists may do has neglected to tell us that Bolshevism is a reprisal on the Autocracy which oppressed the working people of Russia for generations past, and the way to ward off Bolshevism is to check the aggression of Autocracy before it is too late. There is no fear of Bolshevism in Great Britain or France, where true Democracy prevails. 90 years ago, Tuesday, July 16, 1929 In Russia, Germany,

England, France and Italy, some families still plant trees when a child is born. In Switzerland, an apple tree is planted for a boy and a pear tree for a girl, and the people think that the health of the child will flourish or dwindle with that of the tree. The Orange celebration at Brandon on July 12 was admitted by all to be the greatest yet held in Manitoba. Some local members took advantage of attending a Ku Klux Klan meeting in the evening. Note: Yikes! For those who don’t know, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) are a white-supremacist/fascist hate group that originally formed in the United States by “Confederate veterans.” (The “Confederate States”– formed by 11 southern states– fought in the American Civil War in 1861-65 in favor of keeping slavery.) It was formed for the goal of “restoring white supremacy”, or “purifying American society.” Unfortunately, the group expanded into Canada around roughly the 1920’s. Historically, the group used terrorism and targeted predominantly people of colour, but also targeted people of Jewish faith. It is still active in the States. Whether or not it is still active in Canada, I am not sure. But there are other fascist groups that are.

80 years ago, Tuesday, July 18, 1939 It is believed that the next Nazi coup will take place in Hungary rather than Danzig, according to those watching the mysterious actions in the Italian Tyrol. The British Navy is calling up 12,000 retired officers and reservists for fleet exercises in August and September, a warning to the axis that Britain is ready to fight. 70 years ago, Thursday, July 14, 1949 Neepawa Ball club made its first appearance of the season at the Kinsmen Stadium, Brandon, Monday night and gave a good exhibition before losing to the formidable Greys, 114. It was the first time the majority of the local players had ever performed under the f loodlights and they experienced some difficulty in following the flight of the ball. 60 years ago, Friday, July 17, 1959 The innocent-looking thin plastic bag, a modern innovation which has been

a boon to householders, food handlers and dry-cleaning establishments, has already been responsible for 50 deaths by suffocation in North America alone. While accidents from other sources still occur, the public is more aware of the obvious dangers from matches, sharp knives and poisons… Immediate action is being taken to have printed on all thin plastic materials a message of warning parents of the dangers of mis-use of plastics. The plastic industry has already set aside a substantial fund for the preparation of materials publicizing the dangers of improper use of their products, as well as a public information campaign via radio, TV and newspaper.

50 years ago, Thursday, July 17, 1969 WhentheLunarExcursion Module (LEM) touches down on the moon’s dusty surface July 20, the jolt of the landing will be absorbed by four spidery telescopic compression legs– Canadian made, Basil Jackson reports in The Financial Post. The legs work on the same principle as shock absorbers on your car (except no oil is used), and they were made by Heroux Ltd., Montreal. The Montreal firm is a subcontractor for Grumman Aircraft Corp., Long Island, N.Y., one of the prime contractors for the National Aeronautics & Space Administration. “We were selected because of the high quality needed and on price and delivery,” Jesse Turner, president and owner of Heroux, told the Financial Post. 40 years ago, Thursday, July 19, 1979 Timber! There was hardly time for Mrs. Nick Morosky to look up before one-half of an 81 year-old black poplar came crashing to the ground in her garden on Wednesday, July 11. That evening, Mrs. Morosky had started to work in her garden on Railway St. in Neepawa, right beneath the tree’s branches. As the evening progressed, she moved from the corn and potatoes to the north side, to the raspberry bushes to the south side of the garden. At approximately 8:30 p.m. the Canadian Pacific train rambled over the tracks, which pass about 30 feet north of the garden fence and this poplar, according

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Nick Morosky sits atop a fallen tree in his garden while his wife attempts to put her arms around the trunk. This half of an 81 year-old tree toppled over in 1979 after a train had passed only 30 feet away some 15 minutes earlier. Examination of the interior showed the tree was beggining to rot.

to Mrs. Morosky. Fifteen minutes later there was a very loud rumbling sound as the tree began to fall… One tree was buried 16 inches in the ground from the force of the fall, according to Mrs. Morosky. The trunk of the fallen half of the tree measured eight feet around and the circumference of the whole tree trunk totalled 17 feet. The bark of the tree measured 1 ¼ inches thick. 30 years ago, Tuesday, July 18, 1989 Scientists are working on a

better way to protect chickens from disease by changing their genetic makeup rather than by using drugs. They have shown that a naturally-occurring virus produced by chickens reduces the number of eggs they lay. Researchers suspect that this endogenous virus may also affect the survival rate of chickens by making them more susceptible to disease. Genes that produce this serious of viruses reside permanently in the chicken’s genetic makeup and are found in all vertebrates, including humans.

20 years ago, Monday, July 19, 1999 Neepawa fire chief Lionel Dagg said firefighters were lucky a fire at Neepawa Food Processors last Monday wasn’t more serious. “We were surprised to find two chemicals being stored in the building,” said Dagg. Dagg said fumes were created by the two chemicals– formaldehyde and potassium permanganate– not only endangered firefighters, but could have endangered area homeowners as well.

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Yellowhead Roadrunners to host 19th annual Runway Drags

Lots of rubber was burned at last year’s Runway Drags. This year’s promises to be just as exciting, scheduled for Saturday, July 27.

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press Racers, start your engines! The Yellowhead Roadrunners Runway Drag races are set for Saturday, July 27, with a rain date set for the next day. The races, held annually at the Neepawa Airport runway, will start with time trials at 10:00 am, with the actual bracket races beginning at noon. Gary Salmon, the vice president of the Yellowhead Roadrunners Auto Club, said that the club is expecting around 50 to 60 drivers to sign up for the races this year. Salmon explained that in the morning, the racers will sign up, have their car inspected to make sure they meet the safety standards of the International Hot Rod Association rulebook and then start doing practice runs on

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the runway. “They’ll be allowed to run down the track basically as much as they want to for the morning, so that they can get an idea of how their car’s performing on that day– temperature and track conditions all make a difference,” Salmon said. The Runway Drag races are a bit different from a typical race. The competition is not based on the fastest time, but the most consistent times. “What the drivers will do is pick what they call a dial-in time. That’s their best estimation of the time they think their car will take to do the 1/8th mile,” Salmon said. During the bracket races in the afternoon, the drivers have to try their best to get as close to their dial-in time as possible.

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Continued from Page A9 “In the bracket racing, what happens is the cars will line up randomly. So you could have a car that would maybe do a very fast 1/8th mile... and there might be a car that’s a little bit slower,” noted Salmon. “And what happens is, the computer controls their green lights based on how fast the car is. So if the car is slower, the green light would turn on faster, sooner than a faster car. So if they’ve done everything perfectly, they get to the other end of the race at exactly the same time,” Salmon explained. “So it makes for really exciting racing, because it does mean we’re pretty close to photo finishes every time,” he added. Salmon explained that the bracket races will have eliminations until they’ve narrowed it down to the top two racers, who can run the 1/8th mile the closest to their dial-in times. There will be a live announcer at the event. “He’s a professional that comes out from Winnipeg [Speedway],” Salmon noted. They will have a sound system set up so that everyone can hear the announcer, who will be letting the crowd know any information they need, from race results, to car specifica-

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Gladstone Lakers perfect at provincials Baseball club dominant on its way to 15U baseball title

By Eoin Devereux

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It was a flawless weekend for the Gladstone Lakers at the 15U “AA” Provincial Baseball Championship. The Lakers went undefeated over the course of the tournament, which featured 15 teams and was held in East St. Paul, from July 12 to 14. Gladstone would cap off its impressive run towards the title with a 12-1 victory over the Winkler Rays in the championship game. Over the course of the weekend, Gladstone played six games and went a perfect 6-0 in those matchups. Even more impressive was the accumulative margin of victory, as the Lakers tallied a total of 67 runs in those half dozen games, while surrendering just 11. Dominant pitching Gladstone Lakers coach Keith Koncz said that the team’s performance,

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The 15U Gladstone Lakers. Back row, left to right: Head coach Keith Koncz, Carson Buydens, Rylan Single, Mateo Otto, Riley McBride, Owen Bily, Matthew Pearce, Liam Winters and assistant coach Bruce Rosling.

Front row, left to right: Nathan Braun, Sam Koncz, Alex Klassen, Brenden Birch-Hayden and Dean Rosling. especially on the mound over the weekend, was just remarkable. “They performed terrifically, it was just unbelievable. It was just a combina-

tion of great pitching and great defence throughout the weekend. That’s something we’ve been able to rely upon all year. Our [pitching] rotation has been solid

and a true strength for us. I could put any one of our pitchers up there for any situation and feel confident that they’d come through,” said Koncz.

Neepawa Cubs sweep Ebb and Flow Santa Clara Baseball League playoffs underway

By Eoin Devereux

On to the Western regionals Including the results from over the weekend, the Gladstone Lakers overall record over the summer

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The Neepawa Cubs have moved on to the next round in the Santa Clara Baseball League (SCBL) playoffs. Neepawa secured its spot in the semi-finals by sweeping the Ebb and Flow Lakers 2-games-to-0. In game one, played on Friday, July 12 in Neepawa, the Cubs claimed a 5-2 victory. Pitcher Garrett Rempel collected the win for Neepawa, with a complete game six-hitter. He had four strikeouts over the game and surrendered just two runs, both unearned. Other notable performances included Bryan Todoruk going 3-for-3 at the plate, with one stolen base. The Cubs would close out the best-of-three series on Monday, July 15, with a 12-5 win in Ebb and Flow. The box score details were unavailable before the publication deadline. The other first-round matchup featured the Carberry Royals facing the Austin A’s. In that

was an impressive 25-2-0. The next challenge for the Lakers will be at the Western Canada Baseball Association Regional Championships, set for Strathmore, A B, from Aug 16 to 18. That event will feature the provincial champions from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia; as well as the host club from Strathmore. Koncz said that his team is very much looking forward to this new challenge that the regional championship will provide them. “These are the very best teams from across western Canada, so this is going to be an incredible challenge for us, but one we’re looking forward to facing. It won’t be easy, but I’m confident in the boys we have here. They’ve played well all year and I know they’ll give everything they have.”

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Cody Pasowisty (7) receives a fist bump from teammate Kevin Levandosky (1) as he crosses the plate in a game against Ebb and Flow on Friday, July 12.

series, Carberry defeated Austin 2-games-to-0. With both opening round series now complete, the matchups are official for the SCBL semi-finals. The top-seeded Portage Padres will face the fourth place Carberry Royals, while the second ranked Plumas Pirates to take on the third seed, the Neepawa Cubs. The first two games for the Neepawa/Plumas series have been announced.

Game one will be played on Wednesday, July 24 in Neepawa. Game two will be

on Friday, July 26 and will take place in Plumas.

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Neepawa hosts Circles for Reconciliation meeting

By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press

Several groups and organizations from across the Westman area have shown interest in creating relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people within their community, to begin the process of reconciliation. Representatives from these communities attended a training meeting held by Circles for Reconciliation in Neepawa, on Tuesday, July 9. The meeting was facilitated by Neepawa resident Lyle Watson, who contacted different individuals and organizations around the area to raise some interest. Circles for Reconciliation advisory committee members Clayton Sandy and Raymond Currie, both of Winnipeg, led the meeting. Grassroots project Currie explained that Circles for Reconciliation is a grassroots project that started in Winnipeg, but now reaches communities all across Canada. The project facilitates meeting circles between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, in hopes of creating “mutually respectful relationships” to help with reconciliation between the two groups. “A circle is 10 people, five Indigenous, five nonIndigenous, who get together once a week for 10 weeks in a row. And they’re led by two trained facilitators, one Indigenous, one non-Indigenous,” Currie explained. “If you have the same people meeting 10 times, you’ve got the possibilities of a relationship forming. So that’s what we try to do.” Each circle meeting is on a different theme that has to do with Indigenous history or culture. These themes are put together by experts in their fields and the circle gets to choose from a wide range of themes to discuss at each meeting. The first meeting, however, is always on the theme of reconciliation, discussing what the word means and its significance to Indigenous individuals. “It’s such a simple model,” Currie said. “You get people together, you create a safe and respectful environment for sharing, you present some of the history of the atrocities, actually, the terrible behaviour of government and individual people toward Indigenous people...then we use the talking stick so that people can share around the circle.”

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On Tuesday, July 9, Circles for Reconciliation advisory committee members Raymond Currie and Clayton Sandy (on right) held a meeting at the Neepawa Drop In Centre for people and organizations in the Westman area who are interested in hosting a circle. The meeting provided information and training about what Circles for Reconciliation is and how to host a circle. During the meeting, Sandy and Currie split the group into two mock circles to give them a sense of how it works.

Tuesday’s meeting, however, was not a circle meeting. There were 18 people there, representing interest from a number of different communities and organizations, from different areas, including Neepawa, Brandon, Wawanesa, Clear Lake and Portage la Prairie. The purpose of this initial meeting was informational, for those interested in seeing how it would work if they wanted to create circles in their communities. “We just went through... procedure of the meetings, educating people on how to engage, how to run a circle, how to respond to the different issues that come up sometimes, how to be respectful and stuff like that,” Sandy noted. They also ran mock circles during the meeting, to give the attendees a sense of how a circle meeting might run. Hoping to establish a circle in Neepawa “[I have] hopes of setting up a circle of reconciliation here in Neepawa... I’m also hoping– and we have good

representation– that there will be circles formed throughout Westman from this meeting,” said Watson, who had arranged for Currie and Sandy to come lead the informational meeting. Watson noted that he was raised in a very multicultural community, which is what started his interest in Indigenous culture, as well as reconciliation. “I had the pleasure of going through high school getting to know, experiencing fellow classmates from all over Manitoba, from reserves and the Indigenous culture. Consequently, I got to know them and that’s what reconciliation is all about, is getting to know each other,” Watson explained. “And I’ve seen some of the impact of residential schools and things that have happened over the years.” After seeing a press conference with representatives from Circles for Reconciliation last winter, Watson contacted them to see how he could bring a circle to Neepawa. Continued on page 16

Charity golf event supports community foundation

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A charity golf day in Neepawa has very quickly become one of the must play events on the local summer calendar. On Friday, July 12, the Neepawa Golf and Country Club (NGCC) served as host for the second annual J.C. Lavich Construction Ltd. Hard Hat Tournament. The event was a fundraiser for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF), a non-profit organization which supports worthy endeavours in the Town of Neepawa, R.M.’s of Rosedale and GlenellaLansdowne, as well as the Langford portion of the R.M. of North CypressLangford. The day itself featured 83 golfers playing a round of 18 holes and bidding upon a wide array of donated prizes from local businesses. John

Lavich, the organizer of the fundraising event, as well as the owner and operator of J.C. Lavich Construction Ltd., told the Banner & Press that in total $9,874 was brought in from the combined festivities. “There were just some really impressive numbers from this year’s event. There were, I believe, 23 teams signed up for this year. That’s pretty much double the size [of the inaugural event], in terms of participants. As for our sponsorship numbers, they were on par with last year, but the variety and scale of the prizes were a little bit bigger, so it’s nice to see,” said Lavich. “I just like to thank everyone who came out to the event and also all the local businesses that donated to the tournament.” A dozen local businesses and organizations contributed prizes for the day. The most notable item up for

grabs this year was from Clinton Whiteway and Kitchi Island Outpost, who provided a fly in fishing trip for four at Mathieson Island. That prize was won by Matt Cambell.

Thankful for the support As the charity golf day drew to a close, Lavich was quick to share credit on the event’s success with others. He thanked Landon Cameron and the staff at the Neepawa Golf and Country Club for providing excellent service during the event and helping to keep everything running smoothly. Lav ich also thanked Brenda Kryschuk and Shelley Graham from the BPCF board for helping out during the day. As for the organization that will be the benefactor of the day, Beautiful Plains Community Foundation president Brad Walker

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The second annual J.C. Lavich Construction Ltd. Hard Hat Golf Tournament raised close to $10,000 for the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation. From left: BPCF president Brad Walker, BPCF board member Shelley Graham, BPCF executive director Brenda Kryschuk and John Lavich, of J.C. Lavich Construction, stand with some of the raffle prizes.

noted that they’re very grateful for the tremendous amount of support that Lavich and company offered them through this event.

“We are just so appreciative of the effort put forward by John and everyone else who are involved with putting together the day. It’s a lot of work and a lot of time

to organize something like this,” stated Walker. The inaugural charity golf day, held in 2018, was able to raise around $3,000 for the BPCF.

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After 97 years of a life lived with love and gratitude, our beloved Mom, Gramma and Great-gramma/Amma passed on to join her husband Ab; parents Ingo and Stefania (Hermanson) Dalman; son-inlaw Errol Ferguson; brothers Harold, Norman, Gordon, Frank, Arnold and sister Evelyn (Sis); s i b l i n g s - i n - law Sheila, Bette, Audrey and Gordon and many special aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. She is survived by her daughters Sharen (John) of Selkirk, Valerie (Richard) of Gladstone and Marcia (Jim) of Langruth and her son-in-law Greg of Gladstone; her grandchildren Travis (Janie), Shandra (Brent), Brad (Jennifer), Amberly (Shawn), Scott (Tasha) and Christopher; great-grandchildren Tyler, Clayton, Kara, Hannah, Madigan, Michael, Castleton and Aspen remain here to cherish memories and to remember the unconditional love and selfless support she gave and the lessons she quietly taught. Also left enriched by her life are her beloved sister Mabel; brother-in-law Les; sisterin-law Margaret; nieces and nephews. Corinne was born in Selkirk, MB on November 5, 1921 and enjoyed her youth on her Dad's dairy farm in the north end of Selkirk. She remembered her childhood fondly, including her time swimming in the Selkirk slough with siblings and friends, visits from Aunts in Winnipeg, and her Dad getting milk to those in town who needed, but couldn't afford it. Having grown up through the Depression, Corinne had a deep appreciation and strong sensibility that never left her. Nothing was wasted and everything possible was reused, whether wax paper, wrapping paper or otherwise. In 1946, Corinne married Ab, who she met after Ab and her brother Norman joined to serve in the Royal Canadian Engineers and before they were deployed to serve in Europe. Corinne and Ab then moved to the Woodside/Steelbridge area, where they farmed with Ab's brother Gordon, who was married to Corinne's sister Evelyn. Their daughter Sharen was born in 1949, followed by Valerie in 1953 and Marcia in 1955. Corinne enjoyed life on the farm, curling, playing cards, sewing, gardening and visits with extended family and many friends. After retirement, Corinne and Ab moved from the farm to Gladstone, where they both continued to be involved in the community. For Corinne, this included volunteering in the Royal Canadian Women’s Auxiliary (Life member), the United Church Women's and the Gladstone Hospital Aid, as well as helping others out

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in the community in countless ways. Shortly thereafter, she became a Gramma. Corinne continued to be devoted to her family and gave and received great joy from attending her grandchildren's activities, which included frequent trips to Winnipeg and Selkirk. After Ab passed on in 1985, Corinne never hesitated to jump in her car and continue these trips. Corinne also spent summers hosting family, which often included her grandchildren's friends, at her simple lakefront spot at Big Point Retreat on Lake Manitoba. Gramma would play countless games of Uno and crib and never said no when we asked for one more game. She also continued to spend months in Texas with her brothers Harold and Frank and their wives, curl in the winter and golf in the summer (the last of which continued into her 80s). Corinne enjoyed traveling, including family trips to visit relatives in North Dakota when she was young, a trip to England with Ab to visit the family Ab billeted with at Christmas during the war, sightseeing on Vancouver Island, multiple trips to California to visit Mabel and Les and many trips throughout Canada for military reunions with Norman and Bette and at age 88, a 4 generation trip to Iceland. She also appreciated the visits she received from nieces and nephews, who thought to stop in on their way through Gladstone. Corinne was proudly Canadian and very proud of her Icelandic heritage (and being hailed by many as the best vinatarta maker), proud of Ab's as well as her brothers Norman and Gordon’s service to Canada. She was most proud of her family. She loved our family holiday celebrations and our weekend gatherings around hotel pools. We will miss her quiet stubbornness and determination, her grace, her generous support, her interest in all we did and her infinite love, but as she would want, we will focus on being thankful for the time we had, the memories we made, the lessons we learned and the love we shared. And lastly, these words from the song “I Call You Names” by Tenille Arts: I paint you in the most beautiful light I call you (mama) Mom, my best friend My everything til the end I call you my angel I call you a saint In lieu of flowers, donations to Gladstone United Church or Seven Regions Palliative Care are gratefully appreciated. Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Gladstone United Church with Interment at the Gladstone Cemetery. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfunerahome.com

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Obituary Glen Ellis Bristow MSc, BSc Peacefully, on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the age of 93, at Markham-Stouffville Hospital. Husband for 54 years of the late Gladys Bristow (nee Munro). Beloved father of Bonnie (Michael Worrell), Robbie (Fernando Martins) and the late Kerry Bristow. Proud grandfather to Arden and Perri. Fondly remembered by the extended Bristow, Munro and Worrell families and many friends. Born in Kelwood, Manitoba, Glen enjoyed his rural prairie roots, raising his chickens and hiking through the Riding Mountains. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in Math and Physics and earned a scholarship to complete his Masters in Meteorology at the University of Toronto. Glen began his career as a climatologist with civilian and military-based positions, seconded to the Canadian Navy for two years on the aircraft carrier HMS Magnificent to engage in NATO exercises as the Senior Meteorological Officer. The ship sailed out of Halifax, where he met Gladys, who was working for the Department of Highways. They wed in 1957 in Quebec and began married life in Winnipeg, where their three children were born. Glen worked in various capacities at weather offices in Winnipeg, Montreal, Goose Bay, Labrador and Toronto, where he retired as Chief of Climatological Services, Environment Canada. He spent an additional year with the United States Air Force to research wind turbulence in the Colorado Rockies at Cheyenne Mountain NORAD base. After his retirement from the Federal Government, he accidentally began a second career in tax audits and worked at Toromont Cat in Concord, retiring as a Treasury Analyst. Happiest on a sunny weekend at the family cottage, working in the garden or on the road during vacations with his family, he was fascinated by science and nature and was the point person for facts and figures. Calculus and physics homework sessions were made easier with his patient teaching. A true do-it-yourselfer, he had every tool that Canadian Tire sold and could repair or build anything. As a keen gardener and past President of the Thornhill Horticultural Society, he single-handedly planted many trees in the Royal Orchard ravine for the pleasure of walkers-by. He will be remembered as a humble and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend with a keen wit, jovial laugh and a twinkle in his eye when telling “Dad jokes”. Special thanks for the wonderful care from Sunrise of Unionville, Chartwell Rouge Valley Retirement Residence and Markham Stouffville Hospital. Friends may visit at Jerrett Life Celebration Centre, 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill, on Thursday, July 18th from 5:309 pm. A funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 140 Brooke Street (Centre and Yonge), Thornhill, on Friday, July 19th at 11 a.m. Reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

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Notice MORTGAGE SALE

The land and building known as 480 Fourth Avenue, Neepawa, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2696861/5, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on August 7, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at the Westlake Employment Centre, 41 Main Street East, Neepawa, Manitoba. The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a one storey dwelling approximately 746 square feet, with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, full finished basement and single detached garage on a lot with frontage of approximately 66 feet. Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2017. Prior Charges: Nil. TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $20,000.00 by way of cash, certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view at the Auctioneer’s address above prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $159,000.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 12th day of July, 2019 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale. Further information may be obtained from: FILLMORE RILEY LLP Barristers and Solicitors 1700 - 360 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z3 File No. 400784-3281/MTU/sw (bra) Attention: Matthew T. Underwood Phone: 204-957-8382

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 BlanketAdvertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com.

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Notice PUBLIC NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 194 of the Municipal Act, that the Auditor’s Financial Report for the year 2018, together with the related financial Statements have been deposited in the office of the Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne, and is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours, who at his own expense, may take a copy thereof or extracts therefrom. Dated at Glenella, Manitoba this 9th day of July 2019. Wendy Wutzke, BSc., CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella-Lansdowne Box 10 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0

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‘Very happy to be part of what’s happening’

Continued from page A14 “As a volunteer, I’m just very happy to be part of what’s happening here,” Watson said of Tuesday’s meeting. “I look forward with optimism that in a timely fashion, we will have a circle for reconciliation here in Neepawa and maybe more than one or two in our Westman area from this meeting.” Watson explained that he’s hoping to get a circle started in Neepawa in the fall. There’s a

bit of work left to do before it can be made official, including finding a few more individuals to join the circle. If anyone is interested in joining a circle for reconciliation in Neepawa this fall, they can contact Lyle Watson at 204-857-3585 or call his wife, Judy’s cell phone, 204-2120202. More information about Circles for Reconciliation can also be found on their website, circlesforreconciliation.ca.

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Mortgage Sale ad

The buildings and land known as Various Lots in RM of Alonsa (43 total) as described will be sold at an auction, by a licensed auctioneer, on Tuesday, the 6th day of August, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Taylor Law Office, 269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB. The vendor is informed that the property consists of vacant lots with information as follows: Title No. 2364981/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO, Roll No. 235201 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 65.98 Feet TITLE NO. 2364982/3 LOT 2 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235202 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364983/3 LOT 3 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235203 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364984/3 LOT 4 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235204 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364985/3 LOT 5 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235205 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364986/3 LOT 6 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235206 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364990/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235210 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364992/3 LOT 3 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235212 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364993/3 LOT 4 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235213 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2364994/3 LOT 5 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235214 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 116.39 Feet TITLE NO. 2365006/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 3 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235226 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 37.87 Feet

TITLE NO. 2365008/3 LOT 3 BLOCK 3 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235228 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 111.55 Feet TITLE NO. 2365009/3 LOT 4 BLOCK 3 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235229 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 111.55 Feet TITLE NO. 2365016/3 LOT 11 BLOCK 3 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235236 Taxes paid to December 31, 2016 Lot size 113.64 Feet TITLE NO. 2365021/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235241 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365022/3 LOT 2 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235242 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365024/3 LOT 4 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235244 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365025/3 LOT 5 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235245 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365026/3 LOT 6 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48614 PLTO Roll No. 235246 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365133/3 LOT 7 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365134/3 LOT 8 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.208 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365135/3 LOT 9 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.209 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet

TITLE NO. 2365136/3 LOT 10 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.210 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365137/3 LOT 11 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.211 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 TITLE NO. 2365138/3 LOT 12 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.212 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365139/3 LOT 13 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.213 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365140/3 LOT 14 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.214 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365141/3 LOT 15 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.215 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365142/3 LOT 16 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.216 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365143/3 LOT 17 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.217 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 199.90 Feet TITLE NO. 2365089/3 LOT 9 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.109 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 71.44 Feet TITLE NO. 2365129/3 LOT 3 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48615 PLTO Roll No. 236200.203 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365220/3 LOT 6 BLOCK 2 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237119 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet

Prior Encumbrances: Caveat Nos. 1124126/3, 1135253/3, 1090309/3, Miscellaneous No. 33104/3 Taxes: Paid to December 31, 2015, with the exception of Title No. 2365016/3 - paid to December 31, 2016 Terms: Reserve Bid to be announced prior to the auction sale. Please note the properties are sold “as is where is” in accordance with Auction Sale Conditions. Properties will be sold as a “block” for full reserve bid and required deposit of $165,000.00. All deposit funds must be in form of bank draft, certified cheque and/or cash payable to Pitblado LLP and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale.

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TITLE NO. 2365235/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237134 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365236/3 LOT 2 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237135 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365240/3 LOT 5 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237138 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365242/3 LOT 7 BLOCK 4 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237140 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365259/3 LOT 8 BLOCK 5 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237157 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365200/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237100 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 27.40 Acres (confirmed Residential land by RM of Alonsa) TITLE NO. 2365201/3 LOT 2 BLOCK 1 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237101 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 114.83 Feet TITLE NO. 2365333/3 LOT 1 BLOCK 10 PLAN 48616 PLTO Roll No. 237214 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 240.71 Acres (confirmed Residential land by RM of Alonsa) TITLE NO. 2365837/3 PARCEL 1: PORTION OF SE 1/4 21-24-10 WPM PARCEL 2: THAT PORTION OF PARCEL E PLAN 28833 PLTO IN SE 1/4 21-24-10 WPM Roll No. 236201 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 23.36 Acres (confirmed Residential land by RM of Alonsa) TITLE NO. 2365846/3 PARCELS A, B C AND D PLAN 28833 PLTO Roll No. 236610 Taxes paid to December 31, 2015 Lot size 4.52 Acres

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For the 2019/2020 School Year Resume, Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Checks, Substitute Application Form and Grade 12 or equivalent is required. Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd.ca

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

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Why homeowners should add more exterior light to their properties

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSEDALE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is inviting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. Under the supervision and direction of the CAO, the Administrative Assistant will provide support to Management in the daily operations of the Rural Municipality of Rosedale, in accordance with statutory requirements, policies and objectives of Council. Duties include, but not limited to: • Data Entry • Assisting with the maintenance of tax and utility records • Cash receipting • Reception • Cemetery Record Maintenance • General clerical/office duties Qualifications include: • Minimum Grade XII Education • Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate/ diploma in a related field such as business administration/ accounting • Experience in an administrative or municipal environment • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) • Experience in cash receipting and reconciling as well as a good understanding of paper and electronic filing systems. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing and competing priorities • Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and experience with municipal software (Munisoft) would be an asset. • Must have the ability to work with, and maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

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Homeowners are increasingly realizing the benefits of improving the exteriors of their home, which can be just as valuable as improving the interior spaces. As individuals design picturesque garden beds and cultivate lavish lawns or revamp exteriors

with architectural features, they probably want to spotlight these improvements. This is where exterior lighting can be put to great use. Exterior illumination can cast a glow on various features, but there are many other reasons to increase lighting around the exterior of a home. Continued on Page A18

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More exterior lighting improves functionality and beauty

Continued from Page A17 • Safety: Trips and falls can occur at night when trying to traverse walkways and landscapes in the dark, as it can be difficult to see rocks, stairs and uneven pavement. Outdoor lighting can illuminate pathways, entryways and other areas for safer access for homeowners and their guests. • Extend outdoor entertaining: Ample lighting can increase the

amount of time one can use outdoor spaces and make them the perfect gathering spot. As autumn arrives, days become shorter. However, patios, porches and more can get extended use with lighting. • Safeguard security: A well-lit home may be less likely to be targeted by burglars than one swathed in darkness and shadows. Lights can remain on all evening or be motion-triggered. Setting lights on timers also ensures

that the home is illuminated, whether residents are home or not. • Create drama: Landscape lighting designers can establish focal points around the landscape and highlight the best features of a property. Uplighting in trees, silhouetting techniques to showcase plants and spotlights to show off architectural features are all options for homeowners to consider. • Add value: The experts at Par-

ker Homescape, a landscape design service, say that exterior lighting can add roughly 30 per cent to the value of a home. They also indicate that 50 per cent of all home buyers say that outdoor lighting is important when buying a home. If current residents are thinking about selling, now may be the time to invest in exterior lighting. Improving a home’s exterior may be as simple as adding more lighting to improve functionality and beauty.

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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS JULY 19, 2019 A19

By K. Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press This fall, Manitobans will be headed to the polls, but don’t expect an enumerator to come by your house in the next few months. Since Elections Manitoba has established a permanent list of voters, known as the Manitoba Voter Register, regular enumeration will no longer take place. Once a voter is registered, they will be on the voters list for future elections. From June 20 to 24, Elections Manitoba held seven in person voter registration sessions, with five of those occurring in Winnipeg, one in Brandon and one in Thompson. There are no other in-person opportunities for voters to get on the list, or change their information planned. For voters with internet access, they can go to the Elections Manitoba website and see if they are on the list, update their information if they’ve moved, and register themselves to vote, if not already registered. Voters who don’t have internet access can still register to vote when they go to cast their ballot. In order to do so, they need to provide one piece of government issued photo identification, or two other documents with their name, and sign an oath.

Students visit newspaper

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

On July 16, a group of students from Steve’s Early Education Program (SEEP) visited the Neepawa Banner & Press. The students met the staff and learned about what goes into making a newspaper. From left: Connor, Carlee, Madden, Steven, Rowan, Dylan, Jensen, Eve, Neepawa Banner & Press owner and publisher Ken Waddell, Neepawa Banner & Press managing editor Kate JackmanAtkinson and Evelyn.

Annual flower show includes categories for all gardeners

Continued from page A2 “And this year, we have added a pressed wildflowers and pressed weed collection. Some of our members no longer garden in a big way, so we thought it was something that they could do. We have a couple that actually live in condos, so they don’t have any space to grow anything, but they could go and press some weeds and identify them and place them on a piece of posterboard and display them!” There is a long list of categories, to give the show a beautiful variety of entries to see. For those who are interested in submitting an entry, there is information about the categories at Beyond the Garden Gate, the Agricultural Society office, the Neepawa Banner & Press office and from any member of the Horticultural Society. Tags can also be picked up from those same locations, to label your entries before you submit them. Entries can be brought to Legion Hall on Aug. 7 between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m., or on Aug. 8, between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. The show itself goes from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Aug. 8. All entries are judged and the winners of each category will receive prizes. For the green thumbed gardeners who would like to be involved with the Horticultural Society beyond the flower show, they have the option to become a member. “We’re

not a very big group, I think we have about 12 members. We’re kind of spread a little bit thin,” Hunter noted. “We’re always looking for new members. We do meet the second Monday of every month, except for October, that usually runs into Thanksgiving weekend so we don’t meet that month. We do meet in people’s yards in May, June, July and August,” he added. If people are interested in joining the Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society, they can contact Brent Hunter at his place of work, Beyond the Garden Gate, and he will give them details about the next meeting so they can attend.

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OF TINA KRIESER

Pre-Picked $18

Call or Text now to order your pre-picked berries.

We’d love feature pictures of local farms. If you have a photo you’d Sylvan like to share, please send it us at and Misti Klassen —to476-0052 news@neepawabanner.com

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OLD FASHIONED SMALL TOWN Carnival July 25, Neepawa 4-8 pm

Carnival games • Face Painting • Touch-a-Truck • More!

o t a w a p e e N n w o t n w o d o t e m o C s e s s e n i s u b d n a y l i m a f , s d n e i r f join ! n u f d n a d o for a time of fo

376B Mountain Ave.

Brews 376B Mountain Ave. Carnival Day Soups • Brothers Special • Soups Sandwiches • Pizza & Caesar Salad

• Sandwiches Specialty Coffee •

•$Specialty 15.95 Coffee

- Bistro -

(204) 841- 0439 • (204) 476- 6086 376B Mountain Ave,841- 3019 (204)

Neepawa 204-476-4279

Season tickets for sale

Stop by and enter to win a

Gift Basket

Ken Pearson

from:

Head Coach and General Manager

Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club

423 Mountain Ave. Neepawa, MB (in former Neepawa Press Building)

1-204-841-4552

Join us for some Carnival fun!

Come join us for the Carnival

in store specials

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5164 www.gianttiger.com

OPEN UNTIL 8PM

Free popcorn and balloons

NEEPAWA PHARMACY A-225 Ellen Street, Neepawa

204-476-2333

Items as low as $5!!

July 25 th; Surprise sales and promotions on spring and summer fashions, footwear and accessories. Fashions & Gifts

263 Hamilton Street, Neepawa 204-476-5986

204-476-2315

Come see and touch our tow truck!

Bean bag toss for extra discount on your purchase Seasonal clearance up to 45% off

268 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB

Basement Blow Out Sale

4U Home Décor and Consulting

Many in store specials throughout the day! 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. only

20% off everything in the store!

Your Parked downtown. Great photo opportunities! 204-476-3589 ~ Neepawa

With More

Locally Owned & Operated 247 Hamilton St. Neepawa, MB

204-476-5464

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• Congratulations to Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Pages B2-B5 • Visit Clear Lake And more!

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Locally owned and operated

Reaching for the sky

PHOTO BY DIANE WARNER

Meals in the Field is back this harvest season Enter today at any of the participating businesses for your chance at winning a meal in the field this fall while you harvest. Entry deadline is August 16th, 2019.

MEALS IN THE FIELDS IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY

Banner & Press

neepawa

The seeds are sown and that means harvest is on its way!

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Neepawa Agro grand opening Wednesday, July 24, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Neepawa Banner & Press join the businesses listed here in congratulating Neepawa Agro on the completion of their state of the art agro facility.

PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op’s new Agro Centre, east of Neepawa carries seeds, chemical, fertilizer and bulk fuels. It also offers fertilizer spraying and floating, as well as fuel delivery. The grand opening on Wednesday, July 24, will feature a ribbon cutting, tours of the new site, a barbecue lunch and door prizes. Head one mile east of Neepawa on Highway 16 to check it out.

Proud to be your Office Furniture supplier P1-B 800 Rosser Ave Brandon, MB

204-727-1423

www.christiesop.com

Congratulations to our local

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

on the opening of their new Ag. Centre

500 PTH #5, Neepawa, MB For Take Out or Delivery call:

204-704-5000 Pleased to take part in the construction of the new

Neepawa-Gladstone Agro Facility in Neepawa, MB.

Congratulations to

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op on the opening of their new facility

olling Acres eady Mix

Congratulations to Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op on the grand opening of your new ag facility

RM of North Cypress - Langford Carberry, MB 204-834-6600

Certified Batch Plant and Cement Trucks Concrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales Custom Hauling

Irvin 204-476-6236

Congratulations to

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op

on the Grand Opening of your new Neepawa Ag facility!

Residential Commercial Renovations

JOHN’S

J.C. LAVICH

476-3391 Neepawa

204-354-2144 204-729-6087

ELECTRIC LTD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Construction 2010 Ltd.

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See us for professional advice and installation. We’re in the business of making your house a home.

We are pleased to be able to serve all your commercial needs as well.

July 24th 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ribbon Cutting - Site tour BBQ Lunch for all, to follow • Door Prizes Everyone welcome to attend

Home and Farm Centre #300 - Highway #5 North Neepawa, MB

204-476-3456

139 Main St. West Neepawa, MB 204-476-3071

Neepawa Agro Highway 16 East, Neepawa, MB

Our company is proud to have been a part of this project ROB SMITH & SON BACKHOE & TRUCKING LTD. • Trenching • Water & Sewer • Road Building • Septic Fields & Tanks • Basement & Dugouts • Sand & Gravel • Shale & Black Earth • Ditching • Snow Removal • Horizontal Directional Drilling

Phone: 204-966-3463 Ryan: 204-476-0291

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New Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op facility now open Neepawa Agro to hold grand opening Wednesday, July 24

The office at Neepawa Agro has staff that are ready to help with all your seeding, fertilizing, agricultural equipment and bulk fuel needs. Don’t be afraid to stop in or give them a call. PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op’s new Neepawa Agro facility features lots of space for seed treatment and storage, among many other farming services. Manitoba Land Surveyors Ltd.

Professional Land Surveying Services SURVEYS: Altus Group 100 – 158 11th St Brandon 204.727.0651 geobrandon@altusgroup.com

• Legal Boundary Determination • Subdivision Design and Layout • Construction Staking • Oilfield and Industrial • Electric Power • Transportation / Infrastructure

• Topographic Surveys • 3D Laser Scanning • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles • 3D Smart Modeling • GIS & Mapping • Utility Locating

BC I ALTA I SASK I MAN I NS

altusgeomatics.com

NEEPAWA PLUMBING & HEATING (1979) LTD. Mechanical Contractors

DC SECURITY LTD Serving all your locking needs 115-10th Street NE Portage la Prairie

1-204-857-5515 office@dcsecurity.ca

1 FREE DC SECURITY KEY

wish to congratulate Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op on their new Ag Complex! Ph: 204-476-3466 Fax: 204-476-5359 145 Gill Drive Neepawa, MB. Perry Snedden Cellular 204-476-6445

There is a difference

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MAXIMIZE YOUR FARM’S STORAGE & HANDLING WITH MERIDIAN & CONVEY-ALL

Truck Load Augers

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augers@meridianmfg.com

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Bin Fill Conveyors

Truck Load Conveyors

Drive-Over Conveyors

conveyors@convey-all.com

Congratulations to Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op on your grand opening!

www.convey-all.com | (800) 418-9461

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A reunion 40 years in the making

Neepawa Area Collegiate Ins tituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Class of 1979 recently held a class reunion, 40 years after graduating. Bac k row, f rom le f t: Rick Bannerman, Brian Richardson, Keith Murray, Murray Tibbett, Pe t e r N i c h o l a s , B i l l Paramor, Wade Hunter, Kevin Simon, Bob Sykes, Darren Hargreaves, Br uce Mur r ay, Br yce McDougal. Middle row: Lorna Smithson Conway, James Kaspick, Darlene Whelpton Richardson, Brian Holmburg, Monty SUBMITTED PHOTO Ferguson, Susanne Speiss Smith, Dennie Snedden Phillips, Sharon Mayers MacDonald, Cindy Shevshanko Nicholls, Tammy Slezyk Masse, Donna Prawdzik Walker, Johnathon Toews, Bill Smith. Seated: Shannon Kaspick Hockin, Judy Bruce Maryniuk, Susan Myker Renwick, Kim Wenham Forsman, Kathy Jeffrey Chute, Tracey Bartz Anderson, Brenda Birch Madill. Floor: Lori Bold Levandosky, Ginny Hunter Collins. 19073MB0

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Life's better at the lake!

Beatrice and Bertha put best foot forward

On Friday, July 5, RMNP staff were busy providing ‘TLC’ to “Beatrice” and “Bertha”, two popular topiary bison, located on Ta-Wa-Pit Drive, Wasagaming. From left: Nancy, “Beatrice”, Della Popowich (Master Gardener at RMNP), Juliana, “Bertha” and Katarina.

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Kayaks, Bikes, & Repairs OPEN EVERY WEEKEND 130 Wasagaming Dr. Wasagaming, MB

204-848-2007

(Sportsmans Park Onanole MB)

204-727-2767 www.streamnwood.com

BOARDWALK ON CLEAR LAKE

Arrowhead family resort 116 Wasagaming Drive, Clear Lake, MB 204-848-2892 reservations@stayarrowhead.ca

stayarrowhead.ca

Ice Cream Wonderland (and great poutine too!) Currently 8am until 10pm July & August 8am until 11pm

One Stop Shopping Hardware, Plumbing and Electrical, Paint, Liquor & Lottery Vendor, Grocery & Meat

Onanole

204-848-4663

Boutique hotel & Ice Cream Shop Open 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Whole Food Smoothies • Ice Cream • Specialty Coffee 128 Wasagaming Drive, Clear Lake, MB 204-848-7366 staylakehouse.ca

Open daily thru October long

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IMPORTANT NEWS for members of Beautiful Plains Credit Union

Beautiful Plains and Stride credit unions are pleased and excited to ask their members to approve a proposal to amalgamate their operations. By amalgamating, we will build economies of scale in the areas of technology, regulatory compliance, products & services, and other core functions of our operations. We will increase our capacity to respond more quickly to the rapid changes in the financial services industry. And, above all, we will continue to provide you with excellent financial products, rates, and service. Both credit unions are business builders and community leaders. By amalgamating, we will be able to bring enhanced resources and dedication to those roles. Beautiful Plains and Stride credit unions adhere to the same values in terms of how we treat our members and

With this amalgamation:

employees, and how we respond to the needs of our communities. We have shared visions, philosophies and goals. Our branch networks are complimentary, bookended by major centres with diverse, growing economies and populations. Together, our new credit union would have 115 employees serving more than 20,000 members through a network of nine branches, and assets of $723 million. We are excited about the possibilities this amalgamation represents and sincerely hope you will share our excitement as you learn what it will mean for you, your credit union, and your community.

Members will continue to receive excellent service from the same friendly faces and retain local management and decision making. We will pass cost savings on to you through continued excellent rates and pricing. Employees will be guaranteed no job losses or reductions in salary or benefits, and have access to enhanced training, support and career opportunities. Your Community will enjoy the same or higher levels of support for community initiatives and no community will lose its branch as a result of this amalgamation.

Member Information Meetings 7:00 pm

Neepawa Royal Canadian Legion • 425 Brown Avenue Tuesday, August 6 Portage la Prairie William Glesby Centre • 11 - 2nd Street NE Wednesday, August 7 Gladstone District Community Centre • 79 - 5th Street SW Thursday, August 8

Members VOTE on Amalgamation Registration 6:30 pm Meetings begin 7:00 pm Beautiful Plains Credit Union members Neepawa Royal Canadian Legion • 425 Brown Avenue Wednesday, August 14 Stride Credit Union members Portage la Prairie William Glesby Centre • 11 - 2nd Street NE Thursday, August 15 Gladstone District Community Centre • 79 - 5th Street SW Thursday, August 15

More information is available from your branch or at www.stride-bp.ca