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out as far a 60 feet from the shore,” noted Martineau.
In his 42 years on the lake, Minnedosa’s Brian Martineau has never witnessed a weed threat as prominent as has been seen this year. Over the past few months, large sections of Minnedosa Lake have dealt with vegetation growing out of the lake bed. The worst sections appeared to be situated along the northern end of the lake and along the west shore. Martineau said the weed situation has figuratively, and literally, grown out of proportion. “I’ll just use the dock located near my home as an example of how out of control the situation has become. About two years ago, there were no real noticeable clusters of weeds out there. Last year, [the weeds] were pushing out from the shore about halfway down the dock, which is around 40-45 feet. This year, the weed beds have just exploded out there. They’re maybe stretching
Save our lake The issues with the lake are something that Martineau and many others have been keeping a close eye on over the last few years. The collective formed a committee named Save Our Lake Friends of Lake Minnedosa, in an effort to voice concerns about erratic water levels over the past few years. In the past, the group has called for action on the receding water line and silting of the lake. The weed infestation, however, has dramatically spiked as of late and has become a problem that must be addressed quickly. “I don’t see it getting any better, unless some dramatic action is done. We need an [Aquatic Weed Harvester] to come in here to take them out. You just can’t cut the weeds and leave them at the bottom of the lake. If you take them out mechanically, you’ll be able to starve them of the nutrients for regrowth.” Continued on Page A2
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Neepawa’s Kennedy Baker participates in inaugural women’s welding program Neepawa Natives laun By Kira Paterson Neepawa Banner & Press
A Neepawa resident who’s been running her own business part time for the past few years is now exploring new art forms and the possibility of a new career. Kennedy Baker, a 19-year-old artist who runs her business, XK10 Designs, where she creates a variety of custom painted items and designs logos, has now started to learn welding. The Canadian Welding Board (CWB) launched a new program this year called “Women of Steel: Forging New Opportunities.” This Introduction to Welding Program was funded completely by the CWB Welding Foundation and the Government of Canada’s Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program, to offer women the opportunity to take this 30 hour course free of charge. “The program included the week long course, instructor, industry weld test, certification, as well as most gear required– all in a duffle bag, which included my gloves, welding mask, protective jacket, safety goggles, ear plugs, wire brush, chipping hammer and a soapstone.
NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member C from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms w reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of Neepawa will receive a www.neepaw vest for Hockey is a project where local farm families for Hockey concept. are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the help support the operations of the club. We’ve mailed out details As part of the donation, all participating farmers and Neepawa and surrounding their immediate families would be recognized on sig- community, so it’s very im nage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the plore options for making team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning said Tibbett. NEEPAWA, MB. Aug 19, 2015 - A new initiative Natives board member Cam Tibbett said that w a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 2015Team general manager M from the Neepawa Natives junior ‘A’ hockey club is the next few days, farms within a 20 kilometre r 2016 MJHL regular season, where the would important foroutlining the hockey reaching out to the region’s agricultural industry. Har- of club Neepawa will receive a letter the Ha recognize its contributors andfamilies extend afor free gate concept. ad- connection to the region’s vest for Hockey is a project where local farm Hockey mission of up to six tickets to all of the participating “The area has a strong are being asked to donate a portion of their crop to “This is something the team is very excited a for Hockey farmers and farmingWe’ve families. Natives are the look mailed out Neepawa details to farms across re help supportHarvest the operations of the club.
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As part of the donation, all participating farmers and their immediate families would be recognized on signage at the Yellowhead Arena, as well as online on the team website. The Neepawa Natives are also planning a Harvest for Hockey game night early in the 20152016 MJHL regular season, where the club would recognize its contributors and extend a free gate admission of up to six tickets to all of the participating Harvest for Hockey farmers and farming families.
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Kennedy Baker, of Neepawa, recently participated in a Introduction to Welding program funded by the Canadian Welding Board. Pictured left: Baker is pictured here (front row, centre) with her fellow welders at the inaugural women’s welding program. Pictured right: With safety gear on, Baker exercises her knowledge of metalworking to perform a weld.
All at no cost to me,” Baker expressed. The students got to keep all the equipment provided for them to use if they decide to pursue the trade further. The program was set to take place in six different colleges across Canada, with the closest one to Manitoba held at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Regina, from Aug. 19 to 23. “I saw a post on Facebook about the program,” Baker noted. “I looked into it
further and thought it was a great opportunity to learn a new skill.” She continued, “I’ve always been interested in trades, and welding is another art medium, so when I heard about this, I knew I had to apply!” Baker explained that the course included teaching safety regulations, the science of welding and allowed students to try some basic welds first-hand. “The experience was amazing; I met a lot of people from
varied backgrounds who wanted to learn a new skill set. I had an amazing instructor, who was passionate about welding and teaching– so that made the experience 10 times better!” she relayed. Baker added that she also learned she was pretty good at the skill for a beginner and she now knows that she really enjoys welding. Students in the program earned a welding ticket at the end of the course. “It’s
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Neepawa and surrounding area has a vibrant far community, so it’s NEEPAWA very important for the team PRESS plore options for making partnerships with farm R0011063026 said Tibbett. Team general manager Myles Cathcart said it’s important for the hockey team to establish a str connection to the region’s agricultural base. “The area has a strong farming heritage an Neepawa Natives are looking forward to making
representation needs to be involved in order to get this moving forward. Martineau said Minnedosa mayor Pat Skatch and several members of town council have been alerted to the situation and that the dialogue seems to headed in the right direction. “We’re not expecting to
pass the buck to the town on this. [The committee] is prepared to do some heavy lifting in this process. Just the two sides working together on this, with a collective voice, would do wonders on getting this solved. If we work on it, we can turn things around, but it takes time and money.”
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Neepawa daycare organization Budz ‘N Bloom is making progress, as their two new projects are nearing occupancy. Staff and board members have been busy raising funds, since the new centre on the Neepawa Middle School grounds, Seedz ‘N Sprouts, was announced last year. With the addition of their new school age program in the former Co-op building as well, they’ve been busier than ever. A local business in Neepawa has stepped up to help Budz raise money, with their annual fundraising campaign. Tim Hortons in Neepawa supports a different local organization every year with the annual Smile Cookie Campaign. This year’s campaign, set for Sept. 16 to 22, is going to benefit Budz ‘N Bloom and Seedz ‘N Sprouts, to help fund their new developments. Giving back to the community With the Smile Cookie Campaign, all of the proceeds from every cookie
sold is added to the total that will be donated to the recipient. Lilieth Bowen, store manager for the Neepawa Tim Hortons, noted that Budz ‘N Bloom came to them, requesting support, which gave her the idea to support them with the Smile Cookie Campaign this year. After running the idea past franchise ow ner Greg Crisanti, the decision was made official. “What we try to do is give back to the community as much as we can within our budget,” Bowen noted. “We know [Budz] is a good cause and it’s difficult for kids to find [daycare] places here in Neepawa.” She added that they have a goal to sell at least 6,000 cookies, which would equate to $6,000 for Budz ‘N Bloom. Last year, they raised over $4,900 for the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic expansion and Bowen noted that they try to out-do their sales every year. “We just want to ask people to come out, because the more cookies people buy, the more money goes to Budz ‘N Bloom,” Bowen expressed. Continued on Page A6
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The Kaleidoscope Concert series this year is bigger and better. This year all our concerts are sponsored by Rob Smith & Son Backhoe and Trucking. They’re our gold sponsor. We have more concerts to offer this year, five in total to choose from or attend all five! The 2019 -2020 season is set to be our best one yet! Our first concert is a Woody Holler and his Orchestra. It’s on Friday Oct. 11 and scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start at the Roxy. Woody plays Western swing, mixed with “ jazz from the saddle.” It feels like a 1940s radio show and promises to be a lot of visual fun as well! Our sponsors for this concert our Taylor Law Office, Herbs for Health and Cozee Cornucopia. The next concert is a special feature at the Neepawa Legion on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30. Our show is sponsored by Hylife Foods. It features Derina Harvey: The Derina Harvey Band. They’re a Celtic rock group with lots of traditional folk songs too. This is a high energy show! There will be dancing! MTC travelling production returns Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is sponsoring the Manitoba Theatre Production this year; The New Canadian Curling Club, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m., at the Roxy. This story hits close to home; a town with only one Tim Hortons, new Canadians learning the game of curling. Hurry hard to the theatre for this great performance. Monday, Feb. 10, is Chris Funk, The Wonderist. He has performed world wide and is world class! He puts on a fun and amazing show, combining intuition, influence and illusion with side splitting comedy. Show sponsor is Harris Pharmacy.
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ext week, Manitobans go to the polls for a provincial election. Here’s a few things I have observed about the quick fall election. •The PCs have run some very annoying ads about NDP leader Wab Kinew that I don’t think should have been aired. Wab Kinew may well have done some nasty things in his past, but, as far as I know, he has apologized, changed and moved on. Perhaps the man deserves some forgiveness. Nevertheless, it is unwise of the PCs to keep hammering this issue. People are weary of it and the PCs, as well as other political parties, don’t seem to get the fact that opponent bashing is not appreciated by voters. Voters want to know what parties and leaders stand for. •I rather like Wab Kinew, but that isn’t why I raised the above point. Liking, or not liking, doesn’t really matter, the NDP policies, for the most part are not to my liking. The NDP nearly bankrupted Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro with illfounded policies and to get my vote, Kinew would have to do a lot of talking to disentangle himself from that mess. •The PCs announced this week that they will gradually eliminate the school taxes on property. It’s high time. I put that out there in 2006, when I ran for the leadership of the PC Party of Manitoba. It is something property owners have been pleading for for decades. Property taxes should fund services to land, such as water, sewer, roads, bridges and such. They should not be used to fund
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Ken Waddell education. The whole idea of school taxes on property came about before income tax was a thing. Back in pioneer days, and into the early part of the 1900s, school taxes on property made some sense. Just about every quarter or half section farm had kids attending school. So did most of the town and village homes. In fact, many business establishments had families living in back or upstairs. It made sense to tax property. But that all changed with larger farms, less homes having school kids and fewer people living in their business building. With the establishment of income tax (was it 1917 or so?) the province had a more uniform and fair source of school tax revenue. Education is a service to people, all people, be they students or recipients and beneficiaries of education. We all benefit from an educated population. •The age of some candidates is amazing. There are some young ones, but of particular note, there are some very old ones, even older than me! •L ong ago, t here shou ld have been a major shake-up in politics in Manitoba. The conservative view is fairly well represented by the PCs. The
Liberals should have dissolved a few years back. They have not formed government in 60 years and I think have only been official opposition once in that time. The NDP need to kick out their screwy, mandated union involvement. The unions should free their people to vote as they see fit, rather than bullying them all the time to vote NDP. The NDP are faltering in a lot of places across Canada. Quite frankly, in Manitoba, the sooner we get to a Conservative party and a Green party, the better off we will be. The current NDP, Liberal and Green parties can’t really be taken seriously as they now stand, but a re-alignment as a young, modernized, unionfree party, Green might bring some good policies to the public debate. I have always been impressed with Green Party leader, James Beddome. It would be nice if he had a stronger place to stand. 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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his week, we put out one of my favourite features, our National Trucking Week issue. The transportation industry is vital to our area, not just because it brings everything rural residents, their farms and businesses need, but also because it’s a significant local employer. Each year, we do an update on the industry and this year, the industry has a bit of a hiccup to MY work through— mandatory entry PERSPECTIVE level t ra in ing (MELT). At the end of March, the prov- Kate incial govern- Jackman-Atkinson ment announced that anyone seeking to schedule a Class 1 road test after Sept. 1 has to have completed a MELT course. MELT is 121.5 hours of standardized training, broken down into 40.5 hours in class, 40 hours in yard and 41 hours in cab. There are currently 11 training schools approved to offer the course. The majority are in Winnipeg, though a few operate in Brandon, Winkler, Steinbach and Portage la Prairie. Across the country, there has been a push towards mandatory entry level training, following a 2018 crash between a bus carrying members of the Humbolt Broncos hockey team and a semi. The driver of the semi, in his second week driving this type of truck by himself, went through a stop sign, causing the accident that killed 16 people. During his sentencing for 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, the driver said he was distracted by the flapping tarp on his load of sod and didn’t see the stop sign, or preceding warning signs. It was the first time he had driven a tarped load and he had already stopped once to fix a portion that had come loose. As potential Class 1 license holders rushed to apply under the old rules, MPI’s call centre was flooded and by early summer, there were no available Class 1 road test spaces before September. MPI reported that the volume of calls was up 300 per cent. Most occupations require some sort of mandatory education and training, including when people come to Canada with education and work experience in their home country. There’s no reason why driving a truck should be any different— Not only are professional drivers hauling valuable cargo, as the largest vehicles on the road, an untrained driver presents a huge risk. Ensuring that everyone who wants to obtain a Class 1 license has a base level of training is important. The problem seems to be in its implementation. The unprecedented demand for road tests over the summer has left many drivers sitting. The industry had only five months to prepare to meet an expanded demand for training. The licensed training schools also offer the 244 hour Professional Truck Driving training and there is expected to be a backlog of people seeking MELT training spaces, as schools expand capacity to fill this new need. Keystone Agricultural Producers, which has been lobbying on behalf of the agricultural industry, wants to make sure the training schools make the less expensive and shorter MELT spaces available. The key remaining question is just how accessible training will be, especially for rural residents and agricultural producers. For many Manitobans, training isn’t available close to home. The ag sector is still in discussions about how MELT will work with their industry— heavy trucks are an important part of most farms and agriculture is unique in that many of the drivers seeking to obtain a Class 1 license have experience driving farm equipment as large and complicated as a semi and trailer. For many who need a Class 1 as part of their job, but not as their job, to take three weeks off work, either on or off the farm, to travel to larger centre to complete training just might not be feasible. It’s in no one’s interest to see inexperienced drivers on the road, but that doesn’t mean this change will be without some short term challenges.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
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Back to school month - part 1 Observation
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he second last week of July was a crazy week for Kathryn and me. It was filled with medical appointments, trips to Brandon, some shopping and a long list of housekeeping things that needed to be done. By Friday, all of our “to-dos” had been completed– some with positive results, others with results that were disappointing. Then, to top it all off, I had a very bad reaction to something I ate for lunch that Friday. I spent that weekend battling intense abdominal pain and dealing with a few other things I’d just as soon not mention. Now don’t feel too sorry for me. I have only myself to blame for what happened. Some foods contain additives which trigger violent reactions in my body. Over time, I’ve been able to identify those foods and avoid them. I didn’t watch what I was eating that day, and I paid the price for my lack of diligence. There was, however, a
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think that every time this season rolls around, I am astounded! Fall, already? Where did summer go? I used to think that summers flew by because we tried to jam work and play, friends and family, all into the two months that the children were off school. A little travel, a little hosting, a few bonfires and hikes, and summer was gone. I love fall, the scents and the colours, the feeling of contentment with a harvest garnered. It was a bonus year when the crops were in the bin and the field work completed before the school year started– could mean that we took a break for the September long weekend. Like the year we piled seven kids into the 13 passenger van and headed off to the Black Hills. The other evening, my walk took me past the lagoon and down the trail.
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FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein positive side to this experience. Since I wasn’t well enough to do any of my usual daily activities, like reading, watching videos, listening to podcasts or writing, I spent a lot of time on the recliner in our living room– just being “in the moment.” And I discovered that I actually enjoyed the experience. Sometimes, it takes serious illness to help us see what we’ve been missing by being so busy all the time. That’s def initely what happened with me. The experience of being “in the moment” is one I hope to repeat many times in the future, without the inconvenience caused by a reaction to something I ate or drank. So this month, I am going back to school. Nine
months ago, I began a journey of self-improvement. Step one on that journey was losing some weight. I haven’t reached my goal weight yet, but I am close. Step two is buying a whole new wardrobe– because the clothes that were too small for me last December are now way too big. This step will be costly, but it will also be a lot of fun; and I plan to enjoy every moment of it. Step three will be the hardest. I will have to make some significant lifestyle changes. It’s taken me 68 years to realize that there is a huge difference between “getting” better and “being” better. Getting better is something we do after we’ve been sick. Being better is something we do to maintain good health and
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HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen Geese were gathering, gaggles of geese, practicing take offs and landings before setting out. There were a few dried berries on the bushes, a musty red, and some of the vines were revealing their presence with scarlet flames. This is a trail for all seasons, though I do avoid it for tick season! The dogs and I met the largest beaver I have ever seen. He was busy dragging a willow tree from the north side of the path, down to the river. I saw him before my dogs did and before he saw me. I was perplexed when he dropped the long limb and headed straight for us. I backed away, up the hillside, noti-
cing I was too close to his exit slide. He moved fairly quickly and gave the water a resounding slap when he reached his safe place. The ordinary garden snake is not my favourite creation, and the sly and subtle movement always catches my eye and I exert my right as leader of the pack to forbid any further investigation. The season does feel different. At my age, I no longer desire to process crates of fruit, nor freeze 40 two-cup bags of corn, or bake two dozen apple pies. I appreciate the produce I grow to graze and the share, but not to process. I have no pictures of the rows of
keep from getting sick. For me, being better means changing how I think, how I speak and how I live. It means eating the proper foods, getting daily amounts of exercise and balancing work hours with relaxation, rest and other leisure activities. So I will be taking the time this fall to read up on these topics and seek the advice of my family doctor and other professionals whose advice I know I can trust. This is my gift to me, to my family and to my God. I share this story with you for a very important reason. We need to remember that our bodies are our homes for the duration of our time on this earth. But we are not their sole occupants. St. Paul tells us that we share them with the God who created and gifted them to us. He expects us to look after them in such a way that they, and we, will enjoy many happy and productive years on this earth. We should settle for nothing less.
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ugust is finished and students all over the world are getting ready to start school. It is hard to believe that some of my great grandchildren are starting school. It seems yesterday that they were born. Now they’re starting a new routine and different rules than what they are used to at home. Some of the older students are getting ready to attend college or university. A totally new environment is awaiting them. The rules and deadlines are stricter than at home and certain commands they have to adhere to. Often, it is away from the familiar surroundings of home. The school environment can bring with it temptations and many parents will be in prayer daily for the safety of their children, young and old. Looking in the Bible, we see only one command and a second like it. The first commandment is “thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37). “And the second is like unto it, Thou shall love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). Take these Bible verses with you wherever you go.
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I was very disappointed with the letter in last week’s Banner, “Go ahead, build it”. The writer, Val Wilson, is very uninformed. Myself and five other citizens (Heather Todoruk, Paul Koshel, Landon Cameron, Mark Pollock and Susan Kohinski) are volunteering on the Regional Steering Committee. Others are the Neepawa CAO, the Recreation Services Manager, a councilor or the reeve from Rosedale Municipality (depending who can make it to our meetings) a councilor from North Cypress-Langford and Neepawa councilor Darrell Gerrard, who is our chairman. We have been doing a lot of work in the areas you mentioned. Continued on Page A7
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sealers filled with jewels of saskatoons, raspberries or crab apples ( I still long for a true Trail crab apple!), or the rows of pickles that would be devoured by spring. The little deep freeze would be filled with carrots, peas and corn. The potato bin would be overflowing. I don’t have photos that I can hold in my hand, but I certainly have clear images in my mind and heart. And so, as I witness my 73rd fall, I wonder how many I have truly noticed. The golden rod, the bull rushes, the rustling dried out corn stocks, the gradual disappearance of the song birds, the gathering of the geese, the splendour of harvested fields and the rows of bales. As I count my blessings, may my eyes continue to be open and opened to the wonders of each season.
A thumbs up to Kathy Levandowski and all her volunteers who put on a truly great quilt show in Kelwood on Aug. 17. A lot of hard work for them, but a joy for us to see. A thumbs up to the gardeners at Calvary Chapel for their floral display. Such a delight to walk by every day. Diane Henderson Neepawa, MB A thumbs up to a couple of young ladies that spent time painting dozens of small rocks and hiding them all over Riverbend Park, last week. My little granddaughter and a couple of friends had a blast hunting for them. Lots of running around and shrieks of joy when one of them found one. Good job, girls! Helen Didur Neepawa, MB Thumbs up to Helen Drysdale, I enjoy her column on the different countries that include a description of the culture and country. The recipes look interesting too. Neil Cameron Minnedosa, MB A huge thumbs up to the person responsible for the clean-up in front of the old Co-op building/Access 2 Books last week ! Huge improvement! Thumbs up for the addition of the two blue “Handicap parking” spots at The Legion! Much needed for our Veterans/ persons needing assistance. Shelley Allen Neepawa, MB
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Mix flour and salt together, then cut in shortening until the mixture is pea size. Stir the water in, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together when you gather it into a ball. Pat it evenly into a 10 inch pie pan. Bake in a 400ºF oven for 5-6 minutes. Place all the custard ingredients, except the coconut, into a blender and blend. Place coconut into bottom of warm shell. Pour custard over coconut. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes, then lower oven temperature down to 350ºF and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Send your photos, stories, thumbs ups and opinions to news@neepawabanner.com!
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age program and Seedz ‘N Sprouts. “One centre doesn’t benef it more than the others,” Tibbett noted. The money that goes to the new centres will help with furnishing the insides of the new centres and the money will also go to buy new toys for all three
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Continued from Page A3 Kristen Tibbett, the Budz ‘N Bloom board member who contacted Tim Hortons, said that the proceeds will be split equally between their three childcare centres, the current one on Hamilton Street, the new school-
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Belize is located in eastern Central America and shares borders with Mexico and Guatemala. To the east, The Caribbean Sea with the Belize Barrier Reef system, spanning the entire length of the country, part of the second-largest barrier reef system in the world. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the reef is an ideal place for fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and sailing. Coral islands, called cayes, covered with stands of mangrove trees, dot the coast. In 1971, marine biologist Jacques Cousteau discovered the “Great Blue Hole”, the world’s largest sea sinkhole and a paradise for deep sea divers. Belize was an important part in the great Mayan Empire, with many ruins to visit. Unlike most ruins, many of those in Belize can still be climbed and explored. Belize has the only jaguar reserve in the world, known as Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary. This reserve is dedicated to preserving half a dozen great cats, including jaguars and pumas that are indigenous to Belize and Central America. In this tiny country, adventure awaits. First inhabited by the Mayans, European contact began in 1502, when Columbus sailed along the coast. Over the next 150 years, English settlements were established on the coast. The Spanish claimed the area in the 16th century and tried to convert the Mayans to Christianity, but with little success. Both Spain and Britain lay claim to the land, until Britain defeated the Spanish in 1798. In 1862, British Honduras was formally declared a British Colony. Internal self-government was granted in 1964. In 1973, the country changed its name to Belize and in 1981, achieved independence, but retained its link with the United Kingdom. Belize is the only Central American Country where English is the official language. There are many recognized regional languages, such as Kriol, Spanish, Garifuna and Mayan. A large part of the economy of Belize is agriculture, tourism and cocaine. Belize exports agricultural products, such as raw sugar, bananas, papayas, habanero peppers and oranges. The growth in tourism has positively affected Belize, with the nation welcoming up to one million tourists each year. They do a great job of welcoming, as Belizeans are universally renowned for their amiability and hospitality. Their other export is cocaine, controlled by the South-American mafia cartel. Inhabited by the Maya for centuries, colonized by the English and Spanish who brought in African slaves, Belize has never really developed a national cuisine. The society is multicultural, consisting of African-European Creoles, Spanish-Indian Mestizos, African-Indian Garinagus, Mayan Indians and a few Europeans, Mennonites and Asians. Like many of its neighbours, corn tortillas, rice, beans and chicken are staple foods. One can enjoy spicy Creole-style stews, barbecued chicken, beef, and pork; English corned beef and meat pies; Mayan tamales (cornmeal with a chicken or vegetable stuffing steamed in banana leaves); Garifuna dishes, such as hudut, (mashed green plantains in a fish stew, steeped in coconut milk). Fresh coconuts, dragon fruit, mangoes, oranges, grapefruits, coconuts, pineapples, papayas, bananas and more are readily available. Rice is grown on farms in the Belize River valley, while corn, roots and tubers, red kidney beans and vegetables are raised throughout the country. Belize cocoa is a fine flavoured cocoa and chocolate makers are eager the world over to buy Belize cocoa beans. Much of the cocoa is grown by smallholder farmers, thus it can provide them a decent living. There are no fast food chains, like McDonalds, Burger King, or KFC, in Belize. A traditional Mayan meal can be an adventure. One can indulge in the Mayan delicacy of stewed gibnut (a large nocturnal rodent). In 1985, when Queen Elizabeth II visited the newly independent nation, gibnut was served to her Majesty! The British press objected to gibnut being served to the Queen, so now Belizeans refer to this rodent as the “royal rat.” With cow foot soup (the name says it all), there is no mystery in this slow cooked hearty soup with veggies. Usually served with corn tortillas, white rice and habanero pepper sauce for more heat, this is a signature Belize dish. A famous hot sauce in Belize is Marie Sharp’s, made from the very potent local habanero pepper. Coconut tarts, flans and pies are very popular and this pie bakes up beautifully.
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Development of bike park a no-brainer Continued from page A5 We h a d a s u r v e y completed by 287 respondents in Neepawa a nd t he su r rou nd i ng municipalities. This survey was administered by a top notch consulting f irm. The top three recreational activities, as named by the survey, were walking, basketball and bicycling. The new multi-use trail park was announced on the front page of the June 7, 2019 edition of the Banner. It was designed by a professional trail designer and it will be for both beginners and advanced riders alike. This park, as noted in the Banner, came to fruition almost by accident, because $90,000 was budgeted by t he construction of the Town’s new sewage lagoon for rehabbing the land, already owned by the Town, that provided the clay for the new lagoon. That land was required to be returned to its original condition. So instead of making it back into a field again, it was a no-brainer to spend that money, combined with a rec grant from the federal government and our rural municipalities using their heavy equipment to shape the park in lieu of a money grant from them. So basically, we got a bike park for virtually free. There is a large number of biking enthusiasts and clubs who travel throughout the province and they are salivating at the idea of a park in Neepawa. So your summation of the bike plan is totally off-base. We didn’t have to fund raise, we do have a plan, the park has a road to it, we can get a biffy, like at Park Lake, and we know what the end costs will be. Now, let’s examine the other 11 points you brought up. 1. Dog park– the folks who are going to build it
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have everything ready to roll. It might get a change of location at their request. 2. Skateboarders are a thing of the past and for the cost of a good skateboard park, we could build a couple of basketball courts and tennis/pickleball courts that would accommodate a lot more people. 3. Splash park is currently being looked at by our committee. 4. Hockey rink– we have a good one that the Yellowhead board has had some many great upgrades in the past three years and has a lot of life left. 5. Tennis and 6. Basketball– when the new middle school/ daycare took those courts away, we did get caught by surprise, but we are working on a solution. We did get one outdoor court built this summer. Again, it was in the Banner. Thanks to Gill & Schmall Agencies, who donated a cement pad and our Recreation Services Manager, who procured the grant for the baskets. 7. Artists– don’t the fine folks at ArtsForward look after this area? 8. Cowgirls/cowboys– they have a good facility that, I think, is very busy due to the great volunteers at the Ag Society. 9. Archers– same as above, only it’s the Neepawa Archery Club doing the great work there. 10. Ball players– same again, with the heavy lifting done by the volunteers at Neepawa Minor Baseball and the Cubs/Farmers group. 11. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides– sorry, I have no idea where they meet. But the Air Cadets do have a home at the Legion. So, in closing, our town has a long term plan in place that can be seen at the Town Office. The money you said was blown on retaining walls and walkways that went nowhere was money from a grant from the feds to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. It was given to the
town and had to be used for that purpose. We can’t get government grants for one thing and direct them to another project, or you
won’t get another one. If you would like to join our committee, we would welcome your input and you could see how the process
works. But, as a man I have tremendous respect for, Mr. Dudley Lee, once told me: “It’s far easier to snipe from the bushes than to lead the
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Looking Back
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
1969: The first Cabin built at Eden
By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
110 years ago, Tuesday, September, 1909 Our undershirts and drawers are cut on nature’s lines, which insures you absolute com for t a nd perfect fitting garments. Two piece suits $1 to $7, combinations $6 to $1.50. Oak Hall. Construction of the Y in the C.P.R. yards here is now being proceeded with, and there need be no more backing up of engines out of here. 100 years ago, Friday, September 6, 1919 The Main Street grade is connected with the Stony Creek embankment and the first motor car passed over this portion of the highway No. 4 on Thursday. We are gradually being lifted out of the doldrums whether we like it or not. 90 years ago, Friday, September 6, 1929 Dad Quick, Vancouver, aged 109, is rated as the oldest man in Canada. 80 years ago, Tuesday, September 5, 1939 Friday– Ger many attacked Pol a nd at 5:45 a .m. along [the] border and began to bomb cit ies including capital Warsaw. Poland officially charged aggressions. M a r t i a l l aw [ i s] proclaimed throughout Germany. Ger many declared Danzig united with [the] Reich. Hitler told [the] Reichstag he would force a Polish settlement or die fighting in the uniform he wore. Br it a i n e st abl i s he d censorship of communications in and out of the country. Chamberlain accused Hitler of plunging the world into misery in order to serve his own senseless ambitions. Saturday– Martial law [is] declared in Holland. N o r w a y, S w e d e n , Denmark, Finland and Iceland declared neutrality in German-Polish war.
Ger man command a n nounced t hat Na zi armies smashing deep into Poland “with complete supremacy.” Nazis insisted that invasion was not war but punitive action against Poland. Canada appointed a censor at Ottawa and 12 other regional censors will likely be chosen. Sunday– Br itain a nd Fr a nce dec l a red war on Germany after H it ler r ejec ted t hei r f i na l u lt i mat u m t hat he immed iately cease hostilities against Poland and withdraw his troops. Britain was officially at war at 11 a.m., 4 a.m. CST, the time limit for the German reply. France’s entry into the war came at 5 p.m., 10 a.m. CST. The war starts exactly 25 years and 30 days after the beginning of the Great War. Ja pa n w i l l r em a i n neutral, Tokyo announced. Hitler claims that the Jews are responsible for “whipping the British up into a declaration of war against Germany.” Pole s c h a r g e Na z i warplanes raided c om mu n it ie s w i ht out regard of whether they were military objectives or not. “I trust I may see the day when Hitlerism has been destroyed,” declared Prime Minister Chamberlain in an address to the Empire. Monday– British bombers f lew to Germany and dropped leaf lets informing the people that England and France were not fighting the German populace, but the Nazi regime which had dragged them to war on a senseless excuse.
70 years ago, Thursday, September 8, 1949 George Pede, a wellknown Neepawa resident, recently was retired by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company after 43 years of service. Except for 5 years as a pile driver engineer on the B. and B. gang, Mr. Pede served as a pump man with the company... M r. P e d e i s n o w devoting all his time to the Maple Leaf Groceteria business, of which he is the proprietor. His son Gordon is the manager of the store. Another son, Jim, is employed as a
fireman with the C.P.R. in Winnipeg. A daughter, Mrs. Stanley Norman, resides in Winnipeg.
60 years ago, Tuesday, September 1, 1959 Canada’s population includes people of about 45 different racial origins and, including the many language groups into which the Eskimo and Indian population divided, there are about 75 dif ferent l a n g u a g e s s p oken i n Canada. –Quick Canadian Facts Note: “Eskimo and Indian” refers to, in this excerpt, the Indigenous populations of Canada. It is particularly important to note that “eskimo” is a derogatory term for the Inuit population and should not be used in any instance. The term is an exonym– a name given by one group of people to another group of people– that perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Though the standard, and proper name for the group is “Inuit”, many non-Inuit people continue to use the derogatory term, or slur. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, “the reason for this persistence may be benign ignorance, or indifference to the implied cultural superiority and disrespect exhibited by its use.” Did you know? A proper “Inuit kiss”, known as a “kunik” in Inuktitut, isn’t actually a kiss– nor is it considered a kiss. The kunik is a greeting or expression of platonic affection which involves softly pressing one’s nose to the cheek of another and slowly breathing in the receiver’s scent. The kunik is most commonly done among family, and with babies or small children. 50 years ago, Thursday, September 4, 1969 Over 90 guests attended an “at home” for Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Beecher, given by their children in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary, Saturday, Aug. 30... 40 years ago, Thursday, September 6, 1979 The family of John and Margaret Kolesar honoured their parents at a Come and Go Tea at the Christian Education Building, Neepawa, on Saturday, Aug. 4, 1979. John and Margaret (Wieks) were married Aug.
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This log cabin is no longer in existence. It was the first building ever erected in the village of Eden. It was built by Jim Honeyman in 1877. At the time this photo appeared in the paper, it was located across from citizen Olive Coad’s residence. The photo of this cabin appeared in the Banner & Press’ 1969 archives.
10, 1929, in Winnipeg. They farmed in the Springhill district for 37 years, retiring to Neepawa in 1996. They have six children, Helen Smerek of Edmonton, Murray of Wi n n ipeg, Sh i rley Kerkow ich of A rden, Dennis of Calgary, and Nina Birnie of Neepawa. All attended except Helen, husband and boys. They also have 15 grandchildren. 30 years ago, Tuesday, September 5, 1989 Three films about the town of Neepawa are now stored in the provincial archives in Winnipeg. The three films will also be transferred to VHS format and stored at the town office. The f i lms depict Neepawa’s 75th anniversar y, the 1976 Manitoba Summer Games, whichwereheldinNeepawa, and a documentary on the Neepawa Salt Works. The salt plant had been one of the town’s major employers until its closing in the early 1970s. A fourth film, on the church fire at Mountain Road, is also included in the collection. 20 years ago, Monday, September, 1999 The Town of Neepawa is flexing its muscle under the new Municipal Act– cleaning up a Mountain Ave. apartment building after the owner refused to do so. The eight suite
apartment is owned by Ken Stonehouse, of Wellwood… L ocated beside t he Evergreen apartments, Stonehouse had remodelled his block several years ago. But in t he process, exterior stucco work was never completed. Under the new municipal act, local councils have greater powers. One of those allows them to force
property owners to keep their buildings in good repair. Stonehouse’s apartment is the first in Neepawa to come under an order from council. Although the Town has hired a contractor to do the work, Stonehouse will be left footing the bill when he gets his next tax notice.
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The Neepawa Banner & Press has asked the area’s candidates their thoughts on several significant topics impacting their constituency. This week, the Dauphin and Spruce Woods constituencies will be covered. Due to space constraints, some candidates’ responses have been abridged. To see the full responses to all the questions, visit www.mywestman.ca. What we asked the candidates: 1. What was the specific issue that inspired you to put your name on the ballot? 2. Why do you want to represent this constituency? And why do you want to represent your party? 3. What do you think is the biggest issue facing your constituency? 4. We’re teaching kids, are we teaching them what they need to know to be functioning members of society? 5. Manitoba is a diverse population, yet some groups (LGBTQ+, First Nations, immigrants, etc.) aren’t discussed. Do you think more of focus needs to be put on education that is more inclusive of our province’s citizens? 6. How do you see rural health services changing over the next decade? 7. The perception in many rural communities is that they are left out when it comes to development. How do you define rural development and how would you support it? 8. What role can the province play in helping to address the rising cost of living facing those from the middle class down?
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Brad Michaelski PC Party
Darcy Scheller NDP
Dauphin candidates Brad Michaelski and Darcy Scheller did not submit responses before the Banner & Press’s print deadline.
About the candidate: Living in Ste. Rose-du-Lac since 2001. A Nurse Practitioner, providing primary health care services in Ste. Rose-du-Lac. Responses: 1. As a Nurse Practitioner, I have Cathy Scofieldseen, at ground level, all of the drastic Singh health care and economic cuts created Liberal Party by the current government, and the impact that has made in the lives of rural Manitobans. We need stabilized funding and innovative plans to improve health care for rural and northern Manitobans. 2. The Manitoba Liberal party has developed a new way forward and has innovative plans to improve our economy, while ensuring strong health care and education, adequate child care and addressing poverty to improve the lives for all Manitobans, including northern and rural Manitobans... I found that Liberal stance about a new way forward for all Manitobans and their plans resonated with me. The Liberal party addresses many issues facing rural Manitobans... 3. The Dauphin riding is facing multiple issues... Health care access is intertwined with access to mental health, which in turn is intertwined with addictions. With the rise in addictions comes a rise in crime, which affects all Manitobans. We need to take a holistic look at all factors which can improve our lives, including education, proper housing, the opportunity for employment, etc. 4. I don’t want to speak negatively about the education provided by our children’s educators, as they are doing an excellent job with what they have and with the curriculum they must adhere to. The Liberal party has announced plans that can make a positive impact for students, teachers and families in providing the best education to students of all ages. In a world where our children will be increasingly facing issues like climate change, it
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is important that children help us with solutions which can be a win for all of us... 5. As a Nurse Practitioner, I do address issues facing the Indigenous population, newcomers, LGBTQ2 population and other minorities. Part of reconciliation is about making everyone aware about issues that are faced by those who may be different from you... We all deserve respect no matter how different we are. 6. We need new, innovative ideas to increase access to health care in rural Manitoba. The Liberal party has outlined numerous innovative ways that will bring health care back to our home communities and not left just within the larger urban areas. One of the Liberal commitments is to put psychological therapy under Manitoba Health and to deliver these therapies province-wide. 7. Rural development is about growing and developing communities outside of Winnipeg’s perimeter. It is about encouraging the development of the rural economy so that communities, residents, farmers will be able to grow and be economically viable. The Manitoba Liberal party has announced a plan for growth and development of Manitoba’s economy, which includes a non-partisan Manitoba Business Development Bank, which will encourage growth at the grass root level. 8. I am personally in the middle class income and have seen my buying power decrease substantially during the last couple of years. According to Stats Canada, in 2017, Canadians owed $1.71 for every $1.00 that they earned. Also, we are an aging population. Retirement should be a potential for everyone, yet with our current debt load, it is becoming an unrealistic goal... The province can help by growing the economy, which would improve everyone’s economic base... Then we would be able to deal with the rising costs of living and be able to prepare for our retirement. Manitoba Liberals have put forward a bold plan to address poverty... to help improve their lives while improving our economy.
About the candidate: I currently live in Glenboro but I was raised on a beef/ grain farm near Wawanesa. I am the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. 1. There were numerous issues, broadly it was a desire Cliff Cullen to serve the community and PC Party to make the government more responsible to its citizens. 2. I believe my experience can help continue to move government to where people of Spruce Woods would like it to be. This is to provide quality services and provide value for their tax dollars. The PC Party stands for those goals. 3. It’s hard to pick just one. In the big picture, it is about creating a positive frame work for the future. Jobs for our kids and quality services for the future, there is so many pieces to the puzzle. 4. Our basic test results have been at the bottom when compared with other Provinces. Justin Shannon Gordon Beddome Jennifer Harcus That is why we have initiated the K-12 review, NDP Green Party Liberal Party aimed at improving outcomes for kids. We look Spruce Woods candidates Justin Shannon, Gordon Beddome and Jennifer forward to receiving those recommendations. 5. I believe we have made progress on that Harcus did not submit responses before the Banner & Press’s print deadline.
front. I also look forward to the outcome of the K-12 review as it pertains to that issue. We should be open to learning at any age. 6. Change can be difficult. But we have to embrace change to provide better outcomes for patients. Health care is very dynamic, with changes in technology, medicine and delivery techniques. We can learn best practices from other jurisdictions. 7. Rural development means different things to different people and varies from community to community. It is important to grow the economy to help us out of the fiscal mess we inherited. It is important to create a sound foundation to allow communities to grow their economic development. Our Provincial economic development plan has a rural component that will specifically engage rural Manitobans. 8. We are focusing on reducing taxes Manitobans face. We promised to reduce the PST and increase the level where Manitobans start to pay taxes. We have done that and will move on a number of fronts to further reduce the Provincial Tax burden, while still maintaining the services Manitobans expect.
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The former medical clinic in Minnedosa, at 192 2nd Ave., is set to become a new early learning centre.
Valley Life Beginnings Inc. is excited to announce our plans for a new childcare centre in Minnedosa. As more young families have chosen to settle in town, the need for childcare spaces has increased drastically. Our group has been inspired to be part of the solution to this growing issue! Together with Copperwood Enterprise Ltd., we plan to renovate the old Medical Clinic building, located at 129 2nd Ave.
SW into a quality early learning centre. Through this process, we hope to provide Minnedosa with 32 more childcare spaces. In order to make this dream a reality, we will be diligently fundraising over the next few months. We look forward to working with the community to make this happen and hope to see everyone at our upcoming events! Please note that at this time, we will not have a wait list for children. Stay tuned for information regarding this in the coming months!
Rotary welcomes back Explore French exchange students (From left) Mikhayla Lavasseur and Bailey Mitchler presented details of their experience at the Explore French program in Moncton, New Brunswick to Neepawa Rotary on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at ArtsForward. The Explore French program is a three week French immersion program that runs during the summer. The Rotary Club had given the two students bursaries to help cover the costs of the exchange program. The girls made a presentation at the club’s regular meeting to share some highlights of their time in Moncton. PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER
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NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS SEPTEMBER 6, 2019 A11
Memories of Neepawa’s Central School
RRSD new school year 2019-2020
By Rick Sparling
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Ed Fearns, one of the grade three students who only got to spend three or four months at Central in 1953, remembers being slightly intimidated by some of the older boys attending. He recalls that it might have been Freddy Piett (grade eight) who was one of the older boys playing baseball and he launched one so high that it broke a third floor window. At 8-years-old, it was difficult for Ed to imagine having that kind of batting power. Keit h Windus, who thinks he may have been in grade one at the time, remembers one of his classmates being a real brat; always acting up. One day, the teacher (who will go unnamed...even though the statute of limitations has expired), took this student over her knee and gave him a good old-fashioned spanking. Something that was likely and sadly missing on the home front. Can you even start to imagine that in this day and age? I’m also not going to mention the brat’s name for fear of retribution...only that his first name started with...one of the letters of the alphabet. Talking to Lorne Kines, who recalls that he spent a couple of years at Central School and enjoyed the place, as well as all of the “happenings” in Neepawa. Being the only town in Manitoba to have its own hot springs, at the Salt Plant. He remembers walking from Central to West Park School on the last day of Central’s existance. Lorne is another one of the Neepawans who says there couldn’t have been a better place to grow up in. Lorne did recall that someone acting up in class was thrown into the clothes closet and spent some time there settling down. Bill Nicholson recalls the old brick school with buttresses on each side to hold the walls up, the long, winding staircases. He remembers Ms. Dalgliesh and Ms. Bruce. He remembers the view from the south window on the 3rd f loor and the small
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Back row (left to right): Steven Dyck, Shaelyn Rawluk, Mark Geekie, Nicole Wruth, Logan Fogg and Baka Ngeleka. Front row (left to right): Cally Brown, Tina Cochrane Monroy, Zoe Ushey, Jodi McCaughan and Rebecca Gray. Missing: Nick Martins.
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Central School in Neepawa was built in 1898 and was torn down in 1954. It was located on the current location of the Safeway lot.
gym in the basement and used that with the other farm kids for a play room in inclement weather. There were lots of tumbling mats and also washrooms in the gym area. Of course, most people remember the outdoor rink, where all of the school hockey programs started. In the summers, there was lots of dodgeball during recesses and during PT. Bill particularly remebers class-mate Ron Pilkey, who was a good friend and athletic. He seemed to be
able to run and skate faster/ better than most of us. Also, cousins Shirley and Linda Summer, who in my mind, seemed prettier than most others. In the next issue, we’ll have a bit more of Bill’s memories along with a photo that will be a real “blast from the past.” If you have memories of Central School and would like to share them with our readers, please contact Rick Sparling at 1-204-668-6074 or at rickbarb@shaw.ca
On behalf of the Rolling River School Division (RRSD) Board of Trustees and Senior Administration, we warmly welcome all students and staff for another great school year. We hope you have all had the opportunity to refuel over the summer and are ready to do the important work we all do. As a community of learners, the activities we engage in are aligned with our RRSD Strategic Plan in the following four priority areas: 1. Mental Health and Well Being, 2. Cultural Proficiency, 3.
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Neepawa Al Hart wins 2019 Rosebowl Blue Dolphins Golf Championship host swim meet By Eoin Devereux
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By Eoin Devereux
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The Neepawa Blue Dolphins Swim Club closed out their competitive season on a positive note, as the team hosted its annual Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 25. The event featured clubs from seven different communities. After the 38 different competitive events were completed, the Winkler Barracudas proved to be the top squad, accumulating 479 combined points, while Neepawa finished second with 330.5 points. The Dolphins individual results are as follows: Girls results: Girls 8 and under 100 metre Breaststroke: Teylar Jacobsen - 1st place (2:26.85); Girls 11-12 100m Breaststroke: Ella Koshel - 1st place (1:47.25); Kammi Smith - 2nd place (1:52.15); Siri Warwaruk - 8th place (2:13.50); Cianna Larsen tenth place (2:16.70). Girls 13-14 100m Breaststroke: Amber Wahoski 5th place (1:49.61); Kassidy Smith - 9th place (2:48.05). Girls 15 & over 100m Breaststroke: Erica Bray 1st place (1:56.50). Girls 8 & under 50m Backstroke: Katiya Anderson - 7th place (1:28.13). Girls 9-10 50m Backstroke: Ava Wahoski - 1st place (52.50); Clar-ann Howe - 9th place (1:18.75). Girls 11-12 50m Backstroke: Alyx Delaloye - 2nd place (51.24); Lena Stadnyk - 6th place (55.58); Rhea Koshel - 8th place (1:01.27); Addison Atkey - 10th place (1:06.85); Cianna Larsen - eleventh place (1:09.76). Girls 13-14 50 Meter Backstroke: Veronica Casigay - 1st place (44.67); Amber Wahoski - 3rd place (45.62). Girls 11-12 200m Freestyle: Anastasiia Artiukh - 2nd place (3:39.48); Aliyeh Jacobsen - 3rd place (4:19.52). Girls 13-14 200m Freestyle: Greta Wiebe - 1st place (3:30.62). Girls 9-10 25m Butterfly:
Carleigh Carefoot - 4th place (31.91). Girls 11-12 25m Butterfly: Macey Kilburn - 2nd place (24.78) Girls 13-14 100m Backstroke: Veronica Casigay - 2nd place (1:36.88); Greta Wiebe - 4th place (1:48.15); Kassidy Smith - 6th place (2:27.84). Girls 8 & under 50m Freestyle: Teylar Jacobsen - 1st place (48.04); Chaelyn Skomorowski - 6th place (1:41.28). Girls 9-10 50m Freestyle: Ava Wahoski - 2nd place (45.42). Girls 11-12 50m Freestyle: Alyx Delaloye - 2nd place (38.08); Ashley Bray - 5th place (42.77); Paige Kaspick - 8th place (44.82); Siri Warwaruk - 11th place (48.04); Macey Kilburn 15th place (52.40); Lena Stadnyk - 16th place (52.50); Cianna Larsen - 17th place (57.20); Addison Atkey 20th place (1:05.55). Girls 13-14 50m Freestyle: Amber Wahoski - 2nd place (39.50); Katie-Rae Byram - 7th place (40.81). Girls 11-12 100m Butterfly: Allison Beaumont - 2nd place (1:56.39); Anastasiia Artiukh - 3rd place (1:57.02). Girls 15 & over 100m Butterfly: Erica Bray - 1st place (1:37.31). Girls 8 & under 25m Breaststroke: Katiya Anderson - 3rd place (58.92). Girls 9-10 25m Breaststroke: Carleigh Carefoot - 1st place (25.97); Paisley Roels - 7th place (51.92). Girls 11-12 25m Breaststroke: Paige Kaspick - 1st place (24.66). Girls 13-14 200m Backstroke: Veronica Casigay 2nd place (3:38.53); Kassidy Smith - 4th place (5:07.91). Girls 11-12 100m IM: Kammi Smith - 1st place (1:38.25); Allison Beaumont - 3rd place (1;46.27); Siri Warwaruk - 7th place (1:59.40); Rhea Koshel - 8th place (2:03.15); Aliyeh Jacobsen - 11th place (2;13.95); Lena Stadnyk - 12th place (2:16.78). Continued on Page A13
This year’s edition of the Neepawa Golf and Country Club’s Rosebowl Championship proved to be a perfect example of perseverance eventually paying off. Al Hart, who was competing in his eighth Rosebowl, was able to defeat Scott Davie on the final day of the event on Monday, Sept. 2 to claim top prize. This is the first time Hart, who is from Neepawa originally, but now resides in Brandon has been able to win the championship flight. This year was the 57th edition of the Rosebowl Tournament, which is played under the match play scoring system, which consists of individual holes won, halved or lost. On each hole, the most that can be gained is one point. Hart advanced to the final by beating Grant Jacobsen on day one and then upending Mark Kerkowich
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NGCC general manager and CPGA golf pro Landon Cameron (on left) presents the Rosebowl Championship trophy to Al Hart of the Wheat City Golf Course.
on day two. In the final against Davie, Hart was able to come back from an early deficit to secure the win with a birdie on the 16th hole. With just two holes to go, that birdie put him up by three points. After the final round, Hart remained modest about the victory,
Rosebowl Championship flight results Championship flight 1st place: Al Hart 2nd place: Scott Davie Consolation 1st place: Derek Cameron 2nd place: Taylor Fletcher First flight 1st place: Austin Gwilt 2nd place: Derek Benson Consolation 1st place: Ryan McLean 2nd place: Shane Jury Second flight 1st place: Dustin Sas 2nd place: Mike Evenson Consolation 1st place: Brad McConnell 2nd place: Brad Hackewich Third flight 1st place: Ben Rainka 2nd place: Wes Lewis Consolation 1st place: Braden Adamyk 2nd place: Preston James Fourth flight 1st place: Darren Pennell 2nd place. Jim White Consolation 1st place: Jeff Ejercito 2nd place: Blayne Wells Fifth flight 1st place: Shawn Fletcher 2nd place Dan Moran
Consolation 1st place: James Cameron 2nd place: Matt Saler Sixth flight 1st place: Ian Kerkowich 2nd place. Gary Barber Consolation 1st place: Rich Nicholson 2nd place: Scott Feeman Seventh flight 1st place: Dave McIntosh 2nd place Rob Hartle Consolation 1st place: Barry Kerkowich 2nd place: Jason Hartle
Eighth flight 1st place: Blair McLaughlin 2nd place; Don Palmer Consolation 1st place: Kevin Paramor 2nd place: Preston Jarema
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simply chalking it up to a bit of luck out on the course throughout the weekend. “Part of it was just getting the right bounces at the right time. a few lucky breaks out there on the course and taking advantage of a few opportunities when they presented them-
selves,” stated Hart. “The putting for me throughout the weekend was here and there, but overall, I played good enough to win.” Hart added that despite some hit and miss weather over the weekend, the Rosebowl still proved to be a tremendous event.
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The Rural Manitoba Football League (RMFL) has announced its 2019 regular season schedule. The eight team circuit will have a seven week schedule, beginning on Friday, Sept. 6, and running until Sunday, Oct. 20. The playoffs will then begin on Oct. 26 with the semi-finals and conclude on Nov. 2 with the finals weekend. All eight teams will advance to the playoffs, but will be compete
for two trophies. The top four clubs will compete for the Doug Steeves Trophy, while the bottom four will battle for the Murray Black Cup. 2019 RMFL regular season schedule (NACI Tigers): Sept. 6: Neepawa at SouthWest; Sept. 13: Swan Valley at Neepawa; Sept. 20: Neepawa at Moosomin; Sept. 27: Virden at Neepawa; Oct. 4: Interlake at Neepawa; Oct. 11: Neepawa at ParkWest; Oct. 18: Neepawa at Dauphin
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Neepawa Natives’ training camp proves to be competitive By Eoin Devereux
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There was an unmistakable feeling of added intensity out on the ice last weekend at the Yellowhead Arena, during the Neepawa Natives training camp. T he player s, whet her they were new arrivals or returning veterans, all seemed to understand that there were no guarantees when it came to securing a roster spot for the upcoming MJHL season. Nat ives head coach a nd genera l ma nager Ken Pearson said that definitely ramped up the level of effort that was seen over the course of the three days. “From the initial practices to the scrimmages and
on to the Founders Cup game, it was nice to see the level of effort they put out there. The guys were really excited and paid attention. Overall, we were really happy with the way everyone competed. Really, no one took a shift off in the games and it was just good to see that competition over the weekend,” said Pearson.
excellent and well attended. The pancake breakfast saw even higher numbers than that. Merchandise sales were g reat t hroughout the weekend, so we are very, very happy with the way things went,” said Waddell. “There is a real positive feeling out here, right now.”
Exhibition Season Next up for NeePHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX Off-ice pawa will be the The Neepawa Natives training camp was held at the Yellowhead optimism exhibition schedule, Arena Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 While there was as the team will play a lot of intensity on the Ken Waddell said it was “[There was] a tremen- a total of six games over the ice, the feeling off of it a feeling that permeated dous energy throughout next two weeks. Pearson was something a little bit the Yellowhead Centre’s the weekend. Ticket sales said the coaching staff will different; one of optimism. concourse throughout the were good. The fish fry use this time to try a few difNatives board president weekend. [held on Aug. 29] was ferent roster combinations
with a mix of rookies and returning veterans. The first exhibition matchup was played on Wednesday, Sept. 4 in Waywayseecappo. The final score in that game was unavailable before the Banner & Press publication deadline. The first home exhibition game will be played on Saturday, Sept. 7 versus the Dauphin Kings. The pre-season will conclude with Neepawa hosting the Portage Terriers on Saturday, Sept. 14. As for the beginning of the regular season, The Natives will have their home opener on Friday, Sept 20, when they host the Waywayseecappo Wolverines. Start time is scheduled for 7:30 pm at the Yellowhead Arena.
Neepawa Blue Dolphins Swim Club Grand Prix - Sunday Aug. 25 Continued from Page A12 Girls 13-14 100m IM: Amber Wahoski - 1st place (1:40.69); Greta Wiebe - 2nd place (1:51.28); Katie-Rae Byram - 5th place (1:53.30); Kassidy Smith - 6th place (2:43.54). Girls 15 & over 100m IM: Erica Bray - 2nd place (1:42.19). Girls 8 & under 25m Freestyle: Katiya Anderson - 5th place (36.97); Chaelyn Skomorowski 6th place (50.48). Girls 9-10 25m Freestyle: Ava Wahoski - 2nd place (20.18); Carleigh Carefoot - 4t h place (23.26); Kira Koshel 11th place (32.39); Paisley Roels - 12th place (33.28); Clar-ann Howe - 13th place (38.24). Girls 11-12 25m Freestyle: Paige Kaspick - 3rd place (20.85); Addison Atkey - 7th place (27.64). G i r l s 11-12 2 0 0 m Breaststroke: Ella Koshel - 1st place (3:47.54); Allison Beaumont - 2nd place (4:01.80); Anastasiia Artiukh - 5th place (4:25.68). Girls 11-12 50m Butterfly: Ashley Bray - 3rd place (52.74); Rhea Koshel - 5th place (1:06.77). Girls 13-14 50m Butterf ly: Katie-Rae Byram - 3rd place (54.26). Girls 11-12 100m Freestyle: Kammi Smith 1st place (1:25.20); Alyx
Dela loye - 4t h place (1:31.49); Ashley Bray - 6th place (1:37.70); Aliyeh Jacobsen - 11th place (2:15.93). Girls 13-14 100m Freestyle: Greta Wiebe - 6th place (1:37.56) Girls 15 & over 100 Meter Freestyle: Erica Bray - 2nd place (1;25.69). Girls 9-10 50m Breaststroke: Carleigh Carefoot - 2nd place (58.44). Girls 11-12 50 Meter BreaststrokeElla Koshel - 1st place (51.60); Alyx Delaloye - 3rd place (55.00); Rhea Koshel - 6th place (56.98); Macey Kilburn - 9th place (58.57); Paige Kaspick - 11th place (58.80); Cianna Larsen - 13th place (1:03.99); Lena Stadnyk - 17th place (1:14.42). Girls 13-14 50m Breaststroke: Katie-Rae Byram - 10th place (1:03.15). Girls 11-12 200m IM: Kammi Smith - 1st place (3:38.85); Ella Koshel - 2nd place (3:57.85); Allison Beaumont - 4th place (4:02.45); Anastasiia Ar-
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tiukh - 5th place (4:11.68); Aliyeh Jacobsen - 7th place (5:15.50). Girls 8 & under 25m Backstroke: Teylar Jacobsen - 5th place (35.90); Katıya Anderson - 6th place (36.95); Chaelyn Skomorowski - 7th place (41.75). Girls 9-10 25m Backstroke: Ava Wahoski - 1st place (22.52); Clar-ann Howe - 6th place (33.30); Paisley Roels - 8th place (33.87); Kira Koshel - 9th place (34.09). Girls 11-12 25m Backstroke: Siri Warwaruk 4th place (26.60); Addison Atkey - 5th place (29.40); Macey Kilburn - 6th place (30.15). Girls 13-14 25m Backstroke: Veronica Casigay - 1st place (21.27). Boys results Boys 8 & under 25m Backstroke: Boys 13-14 100m Breaststroke: Jayden Hanke - 2nd place (1:53.90); Tavon Demey - 3rd place (1:58.90).
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The family of John Peech would like to thank everyone for the love and support given to our Dad and our family during this very difficult time. Dad appreciated all the visits and we would like to extend a sincere thank-you to George Kostenchuk and Ed Levandoski, who visited him every evening. Thank-you for the many calls, texts, food, flowers, cards and prayers. A special thank-you to Dr. Wiebe and the staff at the Neepawa District Health Centre. Also thank-you to White's Funeral Home for their care and compassion. To Father Emil Kardasinec, Father Mark Filips and Father Art Seaman, thank-you for the beautiful service. Thank-you to all our families, friends and neighbours for charitable donations and mass intentions.
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directors of MAWA, as well as a term as chairperson. She was an active member of the Art Gallery of Western Manitoba and was involved with several art groups through the years, including currently “Drawn Together.” Throughout her travels and her life, she was making art, teaching art, or attending art shows. Cheryl also loved to garden and share her produce with friends and family alike or to use the produce in her catering endeavors or harvest lunches. As well, Cheryl had a special love for cats; any stray was never turned away. On June 8, 2007, she married her former school classmate, Bruce Hood and Cheryl took on a new role – that of a grandmother to Bruce’s grandchildren. This was a role that she relished and it gave her great joy. Cheryl was diagnosed with ALS in 2016 and faced this with incredible courage, dignity and determination. She read everything she could about the disease. She participated in studies that had them making seven trips to Montreal to further research on ALS. Despite the hardships she faced with ALS, with the help of her family and friends, she published a cookbook sharing some of her favourite recipes. This was particularly challenging, as typing required a small dot on her nose that acted as a mouse on a computer screen allowing her to type. The recipe book has sold 550+ copies, with the net proceeds going to ALS Society of Manitoba. This effort earned her the 2019 Rural ALS Volunteer of the year. She was predeceased by her father, Max, in 2002, and leaves to mourn husband Bruce and his family Lisa Pedlow (Scott) and Kevin (Erin), and grandchildren Caden, Dustin, Tyler and Dylan. Also to mourn her loss, her mother and best friend Jean Orr, her siblings Gerald (Linda), Brenda Nelson (Greg), Ben (Kim) and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins. In her cookbook, we all have a tangible memory of Cheryl. And for those who loved her, there will always be a place in their hearts reserved for Cheryl. We are thankful that she is at peace. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Home Care and the Carberry Hospital doctors and nurses for the amazing care Cheryl received. The effort they took in making her comfortable, painting her nails, styling her hair and making her laugh will never be forgotten.
The family of Emil Marciski would like to thank everyone for attending Dad’s & Gege’s memorial service on August 24, 2019, and for your phone calls, cards, food and visits over the last few weeks, and thanks to everyone that travelled a distance to attend the service. Thank you is extended to the United Church Women for preparing the wonderful lunch after the service. Thanks to Ryan and his staff from Sneath Strilchuk for the preparation of Dad’s service and funeral arrangements. A big thank you to Norma Windle for officiating at Dad’s Memorial Service and at the graveside memorial. A special thank you to the Ste. Rose Ambulance Staff, Dr. Blais and the nursing & health care staff at the Ste. Rose Hospital for your care and concern for our Dad/Gege during his stay. Our Dad/Gege always had a soft spot for anyone working at the hospital, since he worked at the Alonsa/McCreary Health Centre for many years. There were many people that were very special to Dad/ Gege in his extended family, his friends, neighbours and the staff and residents of the McCreary Alpine Manor, where he spent the last five years. Your support to the family is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, The Family of Emil Marciski
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Obituary Cheryl Elaine Orr-Hood passed away peacefully on July 31, 2019, at Carberry Hospital, with her family by her side. Cheryl was the first of four children, born Aug. 20, 1944, to Max and Jean Orr. As a child, she was involved in the 4-H Calf Club, CGIT, music lessons, student council, horses, and in grade 12, was a United Nations delegate to New York. After high school, she attended U of M, earning a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Upon graduation, she moved to Brandon, where she was employed with the Children’s Aid Society, and then served as the Home Economist for the Brandon area. She returned to Winnipeg, where she worked for the New Careers Program, followed by a move to Churchill. She returned to the U of M to take her masters in Urban Planning, and then to Toronto to finish her Thesis. It was there, by baking and catering on the side to earn a living, she found her true niche. This took priority, so she purchased a building on Ossington Avenue and started her own bakery “Sweet n’ Savoury Foods Inc.”. This quickly expanded into her opening a deli and bakery retail location just around the corner, on Queens St. In the bakery, everything was made from scratch, and as the business expanded, an 8 hour day became almost like a “day off”. In 1999, she moved back to Carberry, where she worked as a dietary aid at the hospital and continued to cater events. Whatever she did, she did with passion and energy. Cheryl immersed herself in the community in Carberry: working tirelessly to access grants for the Seton Centre, helping to produce the building addition, the native garden area and the wolf sculpture. She also accessed grants for improvements to the old municipal office. She served as a board member for The Friends of Spruce Woods. She was instrumental in the founding of the Carberry Heritage Festival. These accomplishments resulted in her designation as 2015 Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year.” Art was a huge part of her life. She served on the board of
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August 13, 1921 to August 21, 2019 It is with great sorrow that our family announces the peaceful passing of their dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, John Peech, at age 98, on August 21, 2019, with his family by his side. He passed away at the Neepawa District Health Centre. Dad was born at Seech, Manitoba to Peter and Martha Peech. He was the seventh child and was the last surviving member of 11 siblings. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Alice, of 71 years, daughters Olia (Ron) Jesson, Glennis (Murray) Black, David and (Joanne) Peech, Darlene (Robert) Zurbyk. Also, survived by grandchildren Terah (Mike) McClain, Leah (Glenn) Miller, Alicia (Trevor) Dowd, Tom (Carissa) Black, Braden Zurbyk, Jonathan (Erin) Peech, Reiss Zurbyk, Kayla (Tyson) Gillis. He is also fondly remembered by eight great grandchildren, Cole Miller, Jaidyn McClain, Greg Miller, Evan McClain, Brielle Dowd, Miles Miller, Jasper McClain and Jase Peech. Dad’s childhood came with hardships and many responsibilities. When he was six years old, he did start school, however, he only made it to the seventh grade before he had to quit. His father passed away at an early age, leaving Baba Martha responsible for a family and business during the difficult 1930’s, when life was impoverished and very difficult. Fortunately, Dad, as well as all his siblings, had a gift for music. At age 15, he started his own orchestra with two brothers. He played the fiddle. The small amount they received for playing at three day Ukrainian weddings and barn dances helped supplement the family income. It was at Seech where he met his soul mate, Alice Hrytsak. She was a permit teacher and boarded at the Peech residence that year. They were married on July 17, 1948. They first farmed on the Peech homestead at Seech and later moved to the Hrytsak homestead, at Oakburn, where they operated a mixed farm until 1988. Upon retirement, they moved to Neepawa. Dad was a man of many talents. He was self taught, an avid reader, a musician, a carpenter, a plumber, a mechanic and electrician. He was frugal. Everything was saved and recycled. Nothing was thrown out. His greatest accomplishment was the building of 4 sets of Tsymbaly, a grandfather clock and a baby cradle. Dad was a man of incredible faith, which he instilled in his children. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his entire family. His greatest joy was to have everyone at their home eating, playing music and visiting. Funeral service was held August 26, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Neepawa, MB. Officiating were Fr. Emil Kardasinec, Fr. Mark Filips and Fr. Art Seamon with interment at Neepawa Riverside Cemetery. Alice Peech and family.
Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the matter of the Estate of Mike Rubatzuk, late of Neepawa, Manitoba, Deceased. All claims against the above estate, supported by Statutory Declaration, must be sent to the attention of: Morgan Supleve, Acting Estates Officer, at 155 Carlton St., Suite 500, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 5R9 on or before the 21st day of October, 2019. Dated at Winnipeg, Manitoba, this 19th Day of August, 2019. DOUGLAS R. BROWN The Public Guardian and Trustee of Manitoba Administrator
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Neepawa Middle School/Neepawa Collegiate NEW BUS LOOP Please be advised that the new BUS LOOP IS A FIRE LANE and must be clear of vehicles at all times. In order to minimize traffic congestion, we ask parents to use Commerce Street (beside the Yellowhead parking lot) to drop off and pick up students rather than Hospital Street (in front of the school). Thank you.
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Rural Municipality of Alonsa BOARD OF REVISION
Public notice is hereby given that the 2020 preliminary assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Alonsa has been delivered to the Municipal Office in Alonsa, MB and is open for public inspection during regular business hours. Applications for revision may be in accordance with sections 42 & 43 of the Assessment Act. APPLICATION FOR REVISION: 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of the Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: a) liability to taxation; b) amount of an assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) a refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2). APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 43(1) An application for revision must: a) be made in writing; b) set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which revision is sought; c) state the grounds on which the application is based; and be filed by: i. delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), or ii. serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as indicated in the public notice. The Board of Revision will sit on October 9, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in the RM of Alonsa Council Chambers at 20 Railway Avenue, to hear applications. The final date on which applications must be received by the Secretary of the Board is September 23, 2019 at 4:30 P.M. Prior to filing a complaint against the liability to taxation, amount of an assessed value or classification of property, you are encouraged to discuss the matter with the Provincial Municipal Assessment Branch in Dauphin by phoning 1-866-282-0836. Dated at Alonsa, Manitoba this 26th day of August, 2019. Pamela Sul, Secretary, Board of Revision Box 127 Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0 Phone: (204) 767-2054 , Fax: (204) 767-2044, Email: rmalonsa@inetlink.ca
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follow up and see who picked up the material. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@mcna.com for details. www.mcna.com FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned,
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STEEL BUILDINGS FOR SALE STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “SUPER SAVINGS SALE - FALLING PRICES!” 20X23 $6,080. 25X27 $6,640. 28X27 $7,462. 32X35 $10,336. 35X35 $12,576. One End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca
HEALTH GET UP TO $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL MANITOBABENEFITS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH CYPRESS-LANGFORD Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 2nd day of October, 2019, at the hour of 11:00 AM, at Municipality of North Cypress-Langford, 316-4th Avenue, Carberry, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Roll Number
Description
Assessed Value
Amount of Arrears & Costs for Which Property May be Offered for Sale
61922
LOT 12 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$46,300
$2,403.15
61924
LOT 13 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$43,800
$2,334.06
61926
LOT 14 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$41,700
$2,276.84
61928
LOT 15 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$43,100
$2,315.24
61930
LOT 16 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$42,600
$2,301.16
61932
LOT 17 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$40,400
$2,240.87
61934
LOT 18 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$40,400
$2,240.87
61936
LOT 19 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$41,200
$2,262.71
61938
LOT 20 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$40,600
$2,246.21
61940
LOT 21 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$37,700
$2,166.93
61944
LOT 23 PLAN 58787 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN DEED 98161 IN SW 1/4 1-11-13 WPM
L -$37,100
$2,150.50
108250
LOT 1 PLAN 57949 BLTO IN NW 1/4 27-11-15 WPM
L -$21,500 B -$102,900
$2,407.80
169600
LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 114 BLTO EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN TRANSFER NO. 46120 IN SW 1/4 28- L -$300 12-14 WPM - 19 LILY STREET B -$35,500
$2,504.02
187300
PARCEL ONE: NW 1/4 35-12-15 WPM
L -$130,300
$3,135.11
187550
PARCEL TWO: SW 1/4 35-12-15 WPM EXC SLY 1320 FEET PERP
L -$176,300
$3,808.53
313900
PARCEL 2: NW 1/4 30-13-14 WPM
L -$226,500
$5,450.03
314200
PARCEL 1: SW 1/4 30-13-14 WPM SUBJECT TO SPECIAL RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS L -$147,800 AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN
$3,999.46
327600
THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 23-13-15 WPM EXC FIRSTLY: THE SLY 660 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 660 FEET PERP AND L -$255,300 SECONDLY: ALL MINES AND MINERALS IN TRANSFERS 90839 AND 114370 NLTO B -$303,700
$14,007.72
349550
THE NLY 1650 FEET PERP OF THE WLY 500 FEET PERP OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 29-13-16 WPM SUBJECT TO SPECIAL L -$24,100 RESERVATIONS AS TO MINES MINERALS AND OTHER MATTERS AS PARTICULARLY DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN
$2,605.55
The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of North Cypress-Langford as follows: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $295 for preparation of the transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs. • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. Dated this 6th day of September, 2019. Managed by:
Sandra Jones Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of North Cypress-Langford Phone: (204) 834-6600 Fax: (204) 834-6604
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MCNA Province-wide Classifieds Continued from Page A15 ANNOUNCEMENTS “Hurry, Worry, Bury” has been the epitaph suggested for many people in this century. The increasing number of patients taking drugs; the rising incidents of stress disease; the frequency of attempted suicide; reflect sadly on our modern society and demand an answer. I have no doubt that a proper regard for the Lord’s Day would help improve these problems. Speaking as a physician there are good reasons physically, mentally and spiritually why we should set aside the first day of the week as a special day unto the Lord. Professor V. Wright
Help Wanted Full-time Technician Required
Successful applicants must be self motivated, outgoing and friendly with the general public. A valid driver’s license is required. Responsibilities include all types of automotive service including mobile tire repairs. Mechanical experience would be helpful but not necessary as we will provide complete on-the-job training. We also offer a company benefit plan. Apply in person or phone for an application to:
NEEPAWA TIRE LTD.
Attn: Neil Gillies Box 999, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-5091
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 $14.85/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $22.10 per 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
Help Wanted Rural Municipality of Rosedale
Jarvis Trucking Ltd, Gladstone, MB.
Class 1 drivers & Owner Operators Operating super B grain hoppers, prairie provinces only. Contact Steve, 204-385-3048 or 204-871-5139 Email kjarvisfarms@gmail.com
Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently inviting applications for
ASSISTANT GAS BAR/ C-STORE MANAGER
Public Works Foreman
The Rural Municipality of Rosedale is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills for the position of Public Works Foreman. This is a permanent, full-time management opportunity with duties performed in office and at various outdoor locations within the RM of Rosedale. Wage is competitive in keeping with experience, knowledge and abilities. An attractive benefit package is available, including a municipal employee’s pension plan. A detailed job description including function and responsibilities as well as the skills and abilities is available to applicants upon request or can be viewed on our website at www.rmrosedale.com
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For our Gladstone Gas Bar and C-Store Duties to include, but not limited to, assisting the manager with the day to day operations of the Gas Bar/C-Store, customer service, processing customer transactions, ordering/receiving, merchandising, stocking, general housekeeping duties, staff training and supervision. Qualifications: • Excellent customer service skills • Effective communication and interpersonal skills • Highly efficient organizational skills • Strong leadership skills • Gas Bar/C-Store and/or supervisory experience • Computer Skills are an asset • Highly motivated • Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends Closing date: when position is filled If you would like to work with an established and progressive company, send a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Glenda Finkewich – Human Resource/Health & Safety Manager Email: g.finkewich@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstonecoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Auctions Ranch Retirement Auction for Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut Saturday May 5th - 10:30am - Rorketon MOVING AUCTION FOR BILL DUBNICKMB FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR MARVIN & BRENDA KORMAN Ranch Retirement Auction for SATURDAY, 2019#276,Magnet at 10:30 am Road 2¼ SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019, 10:30 AM. From Ste Rose, MB- 17SEPTEMBER miles N on7,PTH Greg & Ruth Zamyrkut Location: 326 Bridge Winnipegosis, MB. Location: 4 miles east of Gilbert Plains, MB, on Hwy #5, miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MBSt,Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ Saturday May 5th -north, 10:30am Rorketon MB 1.5 miles ¼ mile- west E, ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N 99°29'W TRACTORS, OTHER EQUIPMENT: Massey 180 diesel w/AC FEL, good rubber; TEA 20 From Ste Rose, MB17 miles N on PTH #276,Magnet 2¼ TRACTORS: JD 3010 c/w 3020 motor, decent rubber, Cancade loader; MH TwinRoad Power 102S Ferguson tractor, tires rough; 3pt 6’ cultivator; 4’ FK finishing mower; NH 3pt hitch 7’ sickle NH 8870 FWA tractor • 2005 FORD NH TL100 FWA tractor c/w BUHLER 2595 miles NE.Or From Rorketon, MB Corner on 276, 2 miles S, 1½ Junior, Live Hydraulic; TE Ferguson tractor, valves redone, new clutch and rear tires, 3pt hitch, mower; MF 7’ trailing sickle mower; 3pt potato puller,etc; VEHICLES: 1994 GMC Sierra FEL • David Brown tractor • DEUTZ tractor • CAT 931 good tin; EQUIPMENTE, & TRAILER: Hay processor; flatdeck gooseneck trailer, tandem ½ S. GPS: 51°32 N18’99°29'W 1/2 ton, reg cab, long 885 box (not safetied); 1954DX160 1-ton Dodge B&H-runs; 1962crawler/ 3-ton Mercury, loader • FARMALL MD tractorand • INLAND HAYLINER 122007 baleSuzuki double Texaco tank; other older vehicles parts; RECREATIONAL: 4x4arm quadpicker (cons);• 660 • PINTLE small1990 crawler • VICON 1050 9 and 1995NH 2x4baler Magnum liquid 4 Hitch stroke;tri-axel Yamahatrailer moto 4forquad; Yamaha 340; fibreglass wheel hayboats rakeand • MORRIS MH310 drills c/w riding SA/FA • Fertilizer fiberglass V aluminum motors, etc; LAWNhoe & GARDEN: lawn mower; roto tiller; 4’ lawn tank • Inland 60’mower; field sprayer c/w 500 galANTIQUES plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w sweep; 3.5 lawn qty of garden tools; AND COLLECTIBLES: McClary harrows “207” • 2000 (using), NH 1441 14’rocking disk bine NH688 rdkids baler • CCIL 96003-wheel PT renoun wood cookstove VGC; chair;• big-wheel wagon; Owatona tricycle; variety othermix antique FIREARMS – POL/PAL Model•1240 Stevens combine • 357of NH mill items; • 18’ 400 Versatile swatherRequired: c/w plu reels 6’ steel shotgun;roller Model 94 Winchester 7” 30-30; 22grain Bingham Esquire; 410 3-shot13hp shotgun; Stevens 12 swath • WESTFIELD X 36’ auger c/w HONDA motor • gauge pump, model 8208; 8” decoys; FARMauger ITEMS: splitter; 28” wood stove;box gas trailer motor; WESTFIELD W series x41’ grain ptolog • 75bu 2 wheel hopper building wire, and other TOOLS and 4x4 SHOP ITEMS: 225 Lincoln c/w hydsupplies, chute • YAMAHA 97-99items; – 350 Big Bear quad • YAMAHA 350 welder, Big drills/drill press, grinders, hand saws, jack-alls, levels, clamps, wrenches-pipe, crescent, etc; Bear 4x4 • See full listing and pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! Call HOUSEHOLD: 27 cu ft freezer, VGC; Teak table w/6 chairs, dresser, arm chair, metal trunk, Greg directly at (204) 732-2213 for more information on the equipment plus much more. For full listing and pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com
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axle; 3pt 5’ one-way disc; 3pt 7’ Ferguson cultivator c/w mulchers; NH side-delivery rake and
square baler; stone picker;• JD 7’ mower; grain auger; drill;c/w baleBUHLER elevator; harrows NH 8870 FWA tractor 2005 FORDpencil NH TL100 FWAseed tractor 2595 w/bar; RECREATIONAL & CAMPING: Grizzly 600 4x4 Yamaha quad; 2-wheel tilt trailer; FEL • David Brown 885 tractor • DEUTZ DX160 tractor • CAT 931 crawler/ generators; electric winch; sunflower heaters; Coleman lantern; propane BBQ; Infra-red BBQ; loader • FARMALL MD tractor • INLAND HAYLINER 12 bale double arm picker • other camping supplies including awning, RV sewer tank, propane fridge, cooler, etc. LAWN/ 660 NH baler • PINTLE Hitch tri-axel trailer for small crawler • VICON 1050 9 GARDEN: JD 300 riding lawnmower, 42”deck; JD 212 riding deck c/w tiller & snowblower; wheel • MORRIS MH310 hoe other drills lawn c/w SA/FA Fertilizer fiberglass V garden hay tiller;rake electric wood chipper/multcher; mowers,• snowblower; garden décor, tank • Inland 60’ field sprayer c/w 500 gal plastic tank • 27’ CCIL deep tiller c/w furniture, tools, etc. SHOP TOOLS and EQUIPMENT: work stands, benches, Lincoln AC/DC harrows “207” •grinders, 2000 NH 1441 diskofbine • NH688 rd baler CCIL LIVESTOCK 9600 PT welder 225/125, saws, lge14’ variety wrenches, air tools, other• items; combine • 357 NH mix millpanels, • 18’ 400 swather plu reels steeltarps, & FARM-RELATED: Corral gates,Versatile bale feeders, waterc/w bowls, calving• 6’ scale, swath rollerlog• WESTFIELD X 36’ grain c/w HONDA 13hp items motorand • more; etc; electric splitter (NEW), 7” overhead chain auger hoist, variety of tires, safety COLLECTIBLES ANTIQUES: Coke auger chest-type McClary wood WESTFIELD W and series 8” x41’ grain pto •dbl-sided 75bu 2 store wheelcooler; hopper box trailer stove; variety boxes,97-99 barrels, cream scythes,350 decorative c/w hyd chuteof•signs, YAMAHA – 350 Bigcans, Beartins, 4x4crocks, quad •saw, YAMAHA Big wheels, Royal Victoria dishes, etc; Freezers, metal frame glass-top Bear 4x4 • See full listing and HOUSEHOLD: pictures @ www.gartonsauction.com !!! table, Call hiddendirectly leaf, 6 chairs; other 732-2213 household and plus much full listing and Greg at (204) forgarden more items, information onmore. the For equipment pictures, visit www.gartonsauction.com
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By Dr. Mark Perrett BSCs DC Chiropractor Can your mental health be linked to your back pain? This is starting to be a topic that is being investigated by many researchers, as chronic back/neck pain affects one in 10 people in the world and mental health problems are directly linked. Global burden of disease studies are showing this direct linkage to back pain and mental health problems. Research is showing that in order to help someone with chronic back/neck pain, you also need to address their mental health.
What the research is telling us A 2016 study in the General Hospital Psychiatry Journal used information from the World Health Survey (set up by the WHO) and looked at health statistics for 43 low to middle level income countries, including India, China, Brazil, Russia, Ghana, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines and Kenya. The survey included over 190,500 participants from around the globe and looked at what health problems are occurring in
these populations. The study found that there was an average prevalence of 35.1 per cent for back pain and 6.9 per cent for chronic back pain. Some countries had a back pain prevalence of over 50 per cent, including Brazil, Bangladesh and Nepal. The study found that there were links to an increased risk in back pain, including smoking, alcohol consumption, older age, female sex, low education, low income and living in an urban setting. The most striking statistic was the relationship between mental health and back pain. If patients had any type of depression or psychosis, anxiety, or sleeping problems, there was a much higher prevalence of some form of back pain or chronic back pain. In fact, all types of mental ailments were associated with more than two times higher odds for developing some type of back pain. The higher a person rated their stress, the stronger correlation to back pain What can be done? It is very apparent that a practitioner must address a patient’s mental health along with back and neck
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pain. This is especially important when dealing with disabling or chronic back pain. However, there are lots of tools that the patient can use to help their own fight against mental health and associated pain.
The spine Back/neck (combined) pain affects slightly over 80 per cent of the population at some time in their life. It is the number one cause of time off work and contributes to the greatest cause of disability in the world. Chronic pain naturally makes a person want to be sedentary. Often, people have fear that using their back joints and muscles will cause further damage and disability. In the vast majority of cases, this is not true. The body has an amazing ability to heal itself to ensure the nervous system, encased by the spine, is safe from harm. Treatment guidelines from the Canadian Chiropractic Association for chronic low back pain, and chronic low back pain with sciatica, states that the most effective treatments include conservative care, including home exercises and stretching. Gone are the
days of prescribing bed rest for back pain. Chronic pain can cause a negative cycle where the patient is fearful of exercise, this causes further weakening of the spine, which in turn causes more pain. The best treatment is to find a health care provider that can start you on the correct path of exercises to help combat your chronic pain.
Your mental health By age 40, about 50 per cent of the Canadian population will have or have had a mental illness. Everyone knows someone who has been affected by this. Being active is the number one thing you can do to change your overall health and it is no surprise that it helps your mental health too. Many studies have shown that simple activities, such as walking, are more effective in treating depression and anxiety than taking conventional medications. Amazing chemical changes occur in our brain when we exercise. Physical activity immediately boosts the brain’s dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin levels– all of which affect focus and attention, improve
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mood and brain circulation. In this way, exercise works in much the same way as medications, such as anti-depressants, relaxants, Ritalin and Adderall. Exercise helps balance out these neurotransmitters and give us an overall improved positive attitude. Exercise also promotes improved circulation and chemical changes in the brain that promote growth of nerve cells. This has direct impact for people with ADHD, due to improved memory, mental clarity and overall mood. Studies suggest that a tough workout increases levels of a brain-derived protein (known as BDNF) in the
body, believed to help with decision making, higher thinking and learning. Conclusion Chronic back pain and mental illness are directly linked and need to be comanaged together when treatment occurs. Find a health care provider, like a chiropractor, that can provide you with professional advice on treatment of your spinal pain. The next step is to get active! Keep your spine strong and your mind clear with regular exercise. Activity Fact: Neepawa hosts the Miles for Mental Health run every year to raise money for local support groups and to raise awareness for mental health.
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This two bedroom, two bathroom home is located on 2nd Ave., Neepawa, just west of NACI. The home was built in 1996 by the current owner and sits on 7,500 sq. ft. of land. The property includes a fully finished basement, an attached garage and two extra parking spaces accessible by the back lane.
210 Jordan St., Plumas. MLS# 1915981, $188,000 3 bdr, 2 bath. Bungalow on a large lot, with attached garage
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Another stop on the campaign trail
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Touchwood Park Association in Neepawa, reached out to the Agassiz candidates running for the provincial election this year to ask if they would come to Neepawa and make a presentation to their clients. These presentations were part of the services Touchwood provides to help their clients make an informed decision on what party they would like to support when they head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 10. PC candidate and current Agassiz MLA, Eileen Clarke, as well as the Green Party candidate, Liz Clayton, both came to make presentations at the Touchwood office last week. Above left: On Tuesday, Aug. 27, Clarke made a presentation at Touchwood Park, explaining the PC Party platform, her goals for this constituency and what she’s been doing on the campaign trail. Above right: Clayton visited the Touchwood office on Thursday, Aug. 29. She spoke about her background, why she decided to represent the Green Party and some of the policies the Green Party supports and wants to implement.
Ice and paint job finished at Yellowhead arena
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The installation of the ice at the Yellowhead Arena in Neepawa has been completed. The process began on Friday, Aug. 16 and was finalized with the painting of the centre ice logo and advertisements on Thursday, Aug. 22. The rink has already seen its first bit of on-ice action for the season, with the Neepawa Natives training camp taking place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
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Main Street in Minnedosa was a hive of activity on Aug. 30 as roadwork got underway. Originally scheduled to start in July, crews reduced traffic to single lanes either side of the meridian, having previously removed the top layer of the old pavement. The resurfacing is expected to be completed by the end of September. Pictured above: Construction workers direct traffic along Minnedosa’s Main Street, as they prepare to resurface the roadway.
This photo, by Onanole based photographer Campbell Moss, captures a pine marten with a duck egg. What a mouthful! The marten was spotted with the egg in Moss’ back yard. Gill & Schmall This photograph was on display at the Wasagaming Agencies Community Arts (WCA) gallery for their latest exhibit, which ran from Aug. 16 to Sept. 3. The theme of Moss’ photography is “Wildlife Reflections.” Moss was amazed by the abundance and diversity of wildlife BEST RATE in the Onanole area, making it the subject of his photography.
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Students from across Manitoba recently gathered in Neepawa to receive their $700 scholarships, which were awarded through the May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund. The fund helps UCT members and their children and grandchildren with college educations. A total of 18 students from the Manitoba-Saskatchewan region received scholarships this year! There were 11 UCT scholarships received by students, who were children or grandchildren of Neepawa members. (Pictured) Back row: Jodi Anderson (for Brooke Anderson), Nathan Braun, Chelsea Dearley, Kennedy McCracken, Melrose McIntosh (for Erica McIntosh), Lori McIntosh (for Sadie McIntosh) and Andrew Power. Front row: Brooke and Erin Roeges, Nikki and Reanna Turner. Nice job!
Correction: In the Friday, Aug. 30 edition of the Banner & Press, a portion of the students pictured in the UCT Neepawa 924 cheque presentation were not identified in the cutline. The picture has been republished with the correct information. The Banner & Press aplogize for the error.
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Above: Steven Wollmann sent us a photo of this truck, owned by Springhill Pallet.
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Jeremiah Wollmann, of Quality Processors, sent us this picture of his truck.
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Above: Al Lepp, of Redline Transport, sent us this photo of one of his trucks in action.
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Trucks play an important role in the agricultural sector, including transporting feed.
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Trucks sit as drivers wait for training System overloaded by tight deadline
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press
rush of applicants seeking to obtain their licenses under the previous rules.
A program aimed at making Manitoba roads safer is creating some short term pain for new commercial drivers in Manitoba. On Sept. 1, 2019, new regulations came into effect requiring drivers to complete an approved Class 1 Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) course before they can book their Class 1 road test. Approved MELT courses are 121 hours and must be taught by an approved training provider, of which, there are eight in the province. MELT consists of a minimum 121.5 hours of training: 40.5 hours in class, 40 hours in yard and 41 hours in cab. A Class 1 license is required to drive a truck with more than two axles and is required by all drivers operating semi trailer trucks. Under the previous rules, drivers would write their Class 1 knowledge test. If they received a passing grade, they could then book their Class 1 road test. The new rules were announced in March and created a
High demand As the Sept. 1 deadline closed in, Brian Smiley, MPI’s Media Relations coordinator, explained that the Corporation experienced an unprecedented demand for Class 1 road tests. “Analysis of MPI Contact Call Centre data reported that over a 10 month period (May, 2018 to Feb, 2019) the Corporation experienced a 299 per cent increase (from 50,616 to 201,880) in the number of driver test appointment bookings when compared to the same period in the year prior,” he said. This volume of calls overloaded
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the system, resulting in customers receiving a busy signal when they called the Contact Centre. With the Sept. 1 deadline passed, Smiley said they aren’t expecting as high a demand for road test booking. Moving forward, there will be about 80 appointments offered each week, including 67 at rural/mobile locations. Though he added, “MPI continues to open Class 1 road tests. MPI will be actively monitoring test appointment dates and making adjustments moving forward.” As of Aug. 28, the soonest available road test slot in Winnipeg was Sept. 30 and in Westman, Brandon had an appointment available on Sept. 18. Continued on Page B4
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Trucking– a sophisticated business Despite challenges, industry keeps rolling forward
By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press It’s an industry that’s always moving. Whether it’s transporting vital goods– such as food, fuel and equipment– from point A to point B in Manitoba or across Canada, or advancements in technology, the trucking industry keeps going forward. The Manitoba Trucking Association’s (MTA) executive director, Terry Shaw, provided the latest details regarding this crucial industry. “There are a number of projects we are involved in, or pursuing, that involve a range of tech,” Shaw relayed. “Trucking is a sophisticated business. Whether it’s actual hardware on the truck, such as aerodynamic fairings, drivetrain or axle tech, or software such as collision avoidance, adaptive cruise or roll stability, we have members using it and we are seeking ways to educate, incent and promote tech use.” The MTA has also been seeing increased pressures from their partners in the supply chain regarding location– and other information– in real time. “We have members using a host of telematic, not only internally for fuel or safety management, but externally as well to provide a range of on demand information,” said Shaw. “We have also heard, finally, from the federal government regarding the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate. We’re looking forward to hearing from our next Provincial Government what their
position on mandating the use of ELDs for dustry is well organized and well represented. The MTA is also part of the Canadian heavy commercial vehicles.” Trucking Alliance– which has members from BC to the Atlantic provinces. That What do these technologies do? The technologies that are in use, or be- particular partnership provides the MTA’s ing pursued, are ultimately there to support Manitoban members with the benefit of those doing the work. Much of the in-truck collective expertise and advocacy actions. systems are what the MTA refers to as However, there are some challenges. Continued on page B6 “ADAS”– short for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. “The job of truck driver is challenging enough, increases in technology are being used to support our drivers administratively, so they can communicate easier or, most importantly, so they can be safer,” Shaw explained. Shaw added, “As well, fuel economy is critical to the trucking industry and always has been. Being fuel efficient means being financially responsible. It also has the added benefit of being environmentally positive as well. It is for this reason we continue to press the provincial government on environmental programming and regulatory reform.” The MTA executive director noted that the last provincial government had a clear mandate on red tape reduction. While the MTA supports that, they saw that very little of it applied to the trucking industry. Particularly regarding current regulations that limit efficiency technologies.
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Fuel economy is critical to the trucking industry ... Being fuel efficient means being financially responsible. –Terry Shaw, Manitoba Trucking Association
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The industry overall Overall, the trucking industry has been doing well. According to the MTA, the in-
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MELT: On the road Mandatory Entry Level Training blocking truckers’ road to expansion
into effect Sept. 1 and the system is flooded with applicants, meaning drivers now have to wait until at least the end of October to apply. Crawford says that Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Mandatory Entry Level Training, or MELT, is a wellintentioned Province of Manitoba and Manitoba Public came to Canada expecting to make a living. “After the 90 Insurance Corporation (MPIC) program, according to many days, under the former system, the TFW drivers could be people in the trucking industry. The program is designed to tested, but all that is changed now the MELT program is so make sure every new truck driver has the skills and ability overloaded.” Crawford said, “With TFW work permits, the drivers can only work to move one of those as drivers and only for big rigs from Point A to The unfortunate response [from the the company listed on Point B, without causprovincial government]was that we their permit.” ing harm to people, would just have to weather the storm. He says their comproduct or equipment. pany has 11 drivers The trucking indus–– Ken Crawford, Gladstone Transfer Ltd. caught up in the systry has a long history of training drivers and with considerable success. Although tem who can’t drive, but can’t even work in the company at spoken of in hushed and reverent tones, the increased em- other jobs while they wait out the delays under the MELT phasis on training has been brought about partly in reaction program. The drivers are faced with $1,600 in licensing cost and a to one of the worst trucking accidents in Canadian history, the tragic death of 16 and injuring 13 in April 2018, when $7,000 bill for the MELT program. “How does a TFW pay the Humboldt Bronco’s junior hockey team bus was struck that?” asks Crawford. Drivers from some counties can convert their foreign licenses to a Canadian Class 5 license, so they at an intersection by a semi-trailer and truck. No matter how well intentioned, the MELT program can at least drive a car or light truck, but drivers from some is causing a huge headache for some trucking companies. countries aren’t even allowed to do that. Exasperated, Crawford said, “How can we support a governGladstone Transfer, a 65 plus year, old family owned rural trucking company is among the firms adversely affected. ment that doesn’t support trucking? After several attempts to Ken Crawford, Senior Manager of Operations at Gladstone engage the MLA for Agassiz, with the hopes that this would be Transfer Ltd., explained that the program requires new driv- taken to the highest levels of decision makers, the unfortunate ers to take 121.5 hours of training at an approved driving response was that we would just have to weather the storm. As a long term member of the Manitoba Trucking Associaschool. “They can’t keep up,” said Crawford. Crawford explained that Gladstone Transfer has always tion, we are disappointed beyond belief that the voice of the trained their drivers and in many ways, their program exceeds MTA and a 67 year old rural Manitoba trucking company the MELT standards. They bring drivers in from around the has been passed aside by our government with the hopes of world and have run their own training program, which consists sunny skies another day, likely into next year.” Gladstone Transfer says they have invested heavily in the of two days in class, plus one week “in-cab” training, plus one week of shadow driving, where a new driver is followed industry and creating jobs in the Gladstone- Westbourne by an experienced driver. “They are trained how to drive, area, but feel the MELT program, while well-intentioned, turn, back up, unload properly, everything about handling a has been completely mismanaged. semi,” added Crawford. The irony of the MELT program is that drivers new to the country can drive for 90 days on their existing licences from their home country. After 90 days, they must relinquish that license and need to have taken the MELT training before being eligible to take a road test to obtain a Class 1 Manitoba license. But now the system is backlogged. MELT came
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Agricultural deferral available for some drivers Continued from Page B2 As for Class 1 drivers new to Manitoba, there are different requirements depending on where the driver is coming from. If they obtained a Class 1 in a MELT jurisdiction, they are eligible to obtain a Class 1 license in Manitoba. For drivers coming from non-MELT provinces or the United States, if they have held their license for more than two years, they can receive a Manitoba Class 1 license. If they have held their license between 12 months and two years, they don’t have to complete MELT, but must take a Class 1 road test. All other drivers, including those from outside the U.S. or Canada must complete MELT before being eligible to take the road test and obtain their Class 1 license. Anyone coming to Manitoba can drive on their out-of-province license for up to 90 days.
Impact on agriculture The addition of MELT is also creating concerns within the agricultural industry, where heavy trucks play a major role in getting product to and from the farm. A temporary deferral has been created for drivers looking to operate farmregistered vehicles: After Sept. 1, 2019, agricultural workers can request an agricultural deferral and take the Class 1 road test without completing MELT. If they pass the road test, they will be given a conditional Class 1 license, called a Class 1F, which will allow them to drive farm-registered Class 1 vehicles in Manitoba, until Aug. 31, 2020. The specifics of how the MELT requirements will work with the agricultural industry are still under negotiations. “The deferral is expected to end in one year, at which time final rules for agricultural workers will be determined by government,” said Smiley. Keystone Agricultural Producers, a farm lobby group representing farmers across commodity groups, has been meeting the provincial government and MPI to advocate for the needs of farmers. Vice president Jill Verwey said the big challenge was accessibility of road test spots. With many of the road test spots being booked in blocks by driving schools, she has two family members who have been unable to schedule a road test, keeping two drivers out of the cab during the middle of harvest on her family’s mixed farm. As KAP meets with the government, Verwey said one
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We hope to continue to have discussion with MTI and MPI over the next year and see if there’s room for modifications or changes. –– Jill Verwey, Vice president, KAP
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of their major issues will be access, both to MELT training and testing close to home. The MELT course is less intensive than the 244-hour Professional Truck Driver Training offered by most schools and KAP wants to ensure that there are MELT spaces available. There are currently three accredited programs operating outside of Winnipeg, offering training in Portage la Prairie, Steinbach, Winkler and Brandon. Additionally, while MPI operates rural testing, many of these spaces are also booked in blocks by driving schools based in Winnipeg. While acknowledging that MPI is trying to make the best use of resources, Verwey said, “There should be some priority for local individuals.” With harvest in full swing and a provincial election underway, Verwey said they don’t expect much more progress on the file until this winter. “We hope to continue to have discussion with MTI and MPI over the next year and see if there’s room for modifications or changes,” she said. Verwey also noted that most often, consultation processes take place during seeding or harvest, making it hard for farmers to make their needs and voices heard. “It’s hard for agricultural [producers] to take part when they’re all in the field,” she said.
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New to Manitoba? Depending on where a driver is coming from, their out of province Class 1 license can be converted to a Manitoba Class 1. • A driver who obtained a Class 1 licence in a MELT jurisdiction (Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan) will be eligible to receive a Class 1 licence in Manitoba, subject to meeting residency and other existing requirements. • As of September 1, 2019, Class 1 drivers who move to Manitoba from a province without MELT, or from the U.S.: • Drivers with a minimum of 24 months of Class 1 experience can receive a Manitoba Class 1 licence and do not require MELT. • Drivers with 12 to 24 months (less one day) of Class 1 experience do not require MELT if they successfully complete the Class 1 road test within 12 months and two attempts. • Drivers with less than 12 months of Class 1 experience must take MELT and successfully complete the Manitoba Class 1 knowledge and road test. • There is no commercial licence reciprocity for drivers moving from anywhere outside of Canada and the U.S.
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National Trucking Week
MELT: On the road Mandatory Entry Level Training blocking truckers’ road to expansion
into effect Sept. 1 and the system is flooded with applicants, meaning drivers now have to wait until at least the end of October to apply. Crawford says that Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) Mandatory Entry Level Training, or MELT, is a wellintentioned Province of Manitoba and Manitoba Public came to Canada expecting to make a living. “After the 90 Insurance Corporation (MPIC) program, according to many days, under the former system, the TFW drivers could be people in the trucking industry. The program is designed to tested, but all that is changed now the MELT program is so make sure every new truck driver has the skills and ability overloaded.” Crawford said, “With TFW work permits, the drivers can only work to move one of those as drivers and only for big rigs from Point A to The unfortunate response [from the the company listed on Point B, without causprovincial government]was that we their permit.” ing harm to people, would just have to weather the storm. He says their comproduct or equipment. pany has 11 drivers The trucking indus–– Ken Crawford, Gladstone Transfer Ltd. caught up in the systry has a long history of training drivers and with considerable success. Although tem who can’t drive, but can’t even work in the company at spoken of in hushed and reverent tones, the increased em- other jobs while they wait out the delays under the MELT phasis on training has been brought about partly in reaction program. The drivers are faced with $1,600 in licensing cost and a to one of the worst trucking accidents in Canadian history, the tragic death of 16 and injuring 13 in April 2018, when $7,000 bill for the MELT program. “How does a TFW pay the Humboldt Bronco’s junior hockey team bus was struck that?” asks Crawford. Drivers from some counties can convert their foreign licenses to a Canadian Class 5 license, so they at an intersection by a semi-trailer and truck. No matter how well intentioned, the MELT program can at least drive a car or light truck, but drivers from some is causing a huge headache for some trucking companies. countries aren’t even allowed to do that. Exasperated, Crawford said, “How can we support a governGladstone Transfer, a 65 plus year, old family owned rural trucking company is among the firms adversely affected. ment that doesn’t support trucking? After several attempts to Ken Crawford, Senior Manager of Operations at Gladstone engage the MLA for Agassiz, with the hopes that this would be Transfer Ltd., explained that the program requires new driv- taken to the highest levels of decision makers, the unfortunate ers to take 121.5 hours of training at an approved driving response was that we would just have to weather the storm. As a long term member of the Manitoba Trucking Associaschool. “They can’t keep up,” said Crawford. Crawford explained that Gladstone Transfer has always tion, we are disappointed beyond belief that the voice of the trained their drivers and in many ways, their program exceeds MTA and a 67 year old rural Manitoba trucking company the MELT standards. They bring drivers in from around the has been passed aside by our government with the hopes of world and have run their own training program, which consists sunny skies another day, likely into next year.” Gladstone Transfer says they have invested heavily in the of two days in class, plus one week “in-cab” training, plus one week of shadow driving, where a new driver is followed industry and creating jobs in the Gladstone- Westbourne by an experienced driver. “They are trained how to drive, area, but feel the MELT program, while well-intentioned, turn, back up, unload properly, everything about handling a has been completely mismanaged. semi,” added Crawford. The irony of the MELT program is that drivers new to the country can drive for 90 days on their existing licences from their home country. After 90 days, they must relinquish that license and need to have taken the MELT training before being eligible to take a road test to obtain a Class 1 Manitoba license. But now the system is backlogged. MELT came
By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner
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”
National Trucking Week
Agricultural deferral available for some drivers Continued from Page B2 As for Class 1 drivers new to Manitoba, there are different requirements depending on where the driver is coming from. If they obtained a Class 1 in a MELT jurisdiction, they are eligible to obtain a Class 1 license in Manitoba. For drivers coming from non-MELT provinces or the United States, if they have held their license for more than two years, they can receive a Manitoba Class 1 license. If they have held their license between 12 months and two years, they don’t have to complete MELT, but must take a Class 1 road test. All other drivers, including those from outside the U.S. or Canada must complete MELT before being eligible to take the road test and obtain their Class 1 license. Anyone coming to Manitoba can drive on their out-of-province license for up to 90 days.
Impact on agriculture The addition of MELT is also creating concerns within the agricultural industry, where heavy trucks play a major role in getting product to and from the farm. A temporary deferral has been created for drivers looking to operate farmregistered vehicles: After Sept. 1, 2019, agricultural workers can request an agricultural deferral and take the Class 1 road test without completing MELT. If they pass the road test, they will be given a conditional Class 1 license, called a Class 1F, which will allow them to drive farm-registered Class 1 vehicles in Manitoba, until Aug. 31, 2020. The specifics of how the MELT requirements will work with the agricultural industry are still under negotiations. “The deferral is expected to end in one year, at which time final rules for agricultural workers will be determined by government,” said Smiley. Keystone Agricultural Producers, a farm lobby group representing farmers across commodity groups, has been meeting the provincial government and MPI to advocate for the needs of farmers. Vice president Jill Verwey said the big challenge was accessibility of road test spots. With many of the road test spots being booked in blocks by driving schools, she has two family members who have been unable to schedule a road test, keeping two drivers out of the cab during the middle of harvest on her family’s mixed farm. As KAP meets with the government, Verwey said one
Thanks to everyone in the industry that keeps the country rolling.
Proud to be part of Canada’s Trucking Industry Whatever you bought, a truck probably brought!
Renegade Transport Ltd. Custom Hauling Grain, Dry & Liquid Fertilizer
Move With A Star!
Let us put you in the driver seat!
Gordon Coutts
Box 189, Plumas, MB R0J 1P0 Cell 204 476 6716 Office & Fax 204 386 2244 renegadeltd@mts.net
We are looking for a few good company drivers who can go to the United States and have a good driving abstract. Please fax resume to: 204-239-0150 or email dyacucha@dallastransport.com
Dallas Transport Ltd. Box 1087 • Portage la Prairie, MB • R1N 3C5
Specializing in transportation of dry bulk commodities
Phone: 204-724-6870 Email: alepp@redlinetransport.ca
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“
We hope to continue to have discussion with MTI and MPI over the next year and see if there’s room for modifications or changes. –– Jill Verwey, Vice president, KAP
”
of their major issues will be access, both to MELT training and testing close to home. The MELT course is less intensive than the 244-hour Professional Truck Driver Training offered by most schools and KAP wants to ensure that there are MELT spaces available. There are currently three accredited programs operating outside of Winnipeg, offering training in Portage la Prairie, Steinbach, Winkler and Brandon. Additionally, while MPI operates rural testing, many of these spaces are also booked in blocks by driving schools based in Winnipeg. While acknowledging that MPI is trying to make the best use of resources, Verwey said, “There should be some priority for local individuals.” With harvest in full swing and a provincial election underway, Verwey said they don’t expect much more progress on the file until this winter. “We hope to continue to have discussion with MTI and MPI over the next year and see if there’s room for modifications or changes,” she said. Verwey also noted that most often, consultation processes take place during seeding or harvest, making it hard for farmers to make their needs and voices heard. “It’s hard for agricultural [producers] to take part when they’re all in the field,” she said.
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New to Manitoba? Depending on where a driver is coming from, their out of province Class 1 license can be converted to a Manitoba Class 1. • A driver who obtained a Class 1 licence in a MELT jurisdiction (Ontario, Alberta or Saskatchewan) will be eligible to receive a Class 1 licence in Manitoba, subject to meeting residency and other existing requirements. • As of September 1, 2019, Class 1 drivers who move to Manitoba from a province without MELT, or from the U.S.: • Drivers with a minimum of 24 months of Class 1 experience can receive a Manitoba Class 1 licence and do not require MELT. • Drivers with 12 to 24 months (less one day) of Class 1 experience do not require MELT if they successfully complete the Class 1 road test within 12 months and two attempts. • Drivers with less than 12 months of Class 1 experience must take MELT and successfully complete the Manitoba Class 1 knowledge and road test. • There is no commercial licence reciprocity for drivers moving from anywhere outside of Canada and the U.S.
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‘It makes sense for our industry’ Continued from B3 “I am hearing there is some economic uncertainty,” Shaw explained. “China’s ban on canola and pork, tariffs and other trade situations are disrupting traditional freight flows... We will get through it, trucking is a critical service, but until then these situations have made the job of trucking even more challenging lately.”
Then, there’s the carbon tax “The federal carbon tax and its associated reporting programs are frankly ridiculous. Outside of being absolutely ineffective, they are an unnecessary cost and administrative burden. Not only to our industry, but to everyone we serve,” Shaw expressed. “Our members are not opposed to environ-
mental programming, frankly, as mentioned previously, it makes great sense for our industry. That’s why we’re so displeased with the approach taken federally. Our industry is large, therefore we have a large carbon footprint.” Shaw added, “It isn’t because we’re wasteful or utilizing a lesser technology than one that is available. Our industry uses the most ad-
vanced technology available in the market, or allowable under current regulations. Despite this ,we are still being handed a punishing tax, [as] opposed to being engaged in genuine discussion on how we can develop tomorrow’s technologies and fuels quicker than will be recognized without a strategy specific to our industry.”
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‘What purpose is there if only a few people see them’ Popular Facebook page chronicles four decades on the road
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press Since 1978, Winnipeg-based professional driver Steve Goddard has travelled the highways with a camera beside him. Today, he’s sharing those images with the world, through his Facebook page, Steve Goddard Truck Photos. Goddard got his start taking photos with his dad’s 35mm camera and when he hit the road, he took a camera with him. “It’s [always] been sitting on the floor beside me,” he said of a camera. Over the years, he’s amassed a collection of close to 2,000 film photos and countless digital ones. While he always enjoyed showing people his albums, he didn’t initially plan to share them with the world. Then two things happened.
as they were talking, the driver offered to show him some vintage truck photos. As the two were looking through them, Goddard realized that many were his. “I was ticked off,” he said of finding his uncredited photos. Though hesitant to post his photos on the internet, Goddard remembered an exchange in the shop with friend, Earl Sauder, that took place years earlier. Goddard explained that Sauder was trying to take something apart and it was held fast. He asked for the penetrating oil and proceeded to thoroughly douse the piece. When Goddard remarked about the quantity of oil used, Sauder replied, “It isn't doing any good in the can”. Thinking about his pictures, Goddard said, “If I died tomorrow, my sons wouldn’t do anything with the images…What purpose is
there if only a few people see them?” He decided that the photos weren’t doing any good “in the can” and it was time to look at posting them online. While he could have included his photos in one of the existing sites, he wanted to retain control over them and ensure they didn’t get buried as part of a larger collection. While initially looking at a website, one of his sons convinced him to use Facebook and two years after its creation, the page has over 800 followers. “It seems people enjoy the old pictures,” he said. Each Friday, Goddard posts a photo, or few, from his collection. “I started trying to limit [the text], so you didn’t have to push ‘See More’,” he explained of his original plan. Continued on page B8
‘Not doing any good in the can’ Goddard explained that there are a couple of Facebook pages dedicated to vintage and Canadian truck photos and he sent a few of his pictures to be shared on these pages. One day, he met up with another driver in the Sioux and
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Continued from page B7 However, as he talked to old friends to gather information, the explanations grew, including information about the truck, the driver and often times, the circumstances around which the photo was taken. “If nothing else, it has forced me to phone people out of the blue, I haven’t spoken with in 20 or 30 years,” he said. While sometimes he’ll find out something sad, like a cancer diagnosis, overall, he’s enjoyed catching up. The people he contacts have been happy to share too. “Most guys have been really forthcoming… It brings up good memories for them,” he explained. Goddard doesn’t really follow a specific strategy in deciding which pictures to post. Sometimes, a memory or a song will take him back and he’ll seek out a particular picture. Other times, he’ll just start looking through his albums until he picks one to post. While Goddard has an extensive collection, there is one type of picture he doesn’t post. “One thing I really set my mind to was to never print anything negative,” he explained and stays away from stories or photos of accidents, unless the driver okays it. “I don’t want to put anybody in a bad light,” he said. ‘The photos carry so much value’ Goddard doesn’t know how long he’ll carry on with the site, “Until I run out of photos or interest,” he said, adding, “There’s
only so many pictures.” In an era where photos had to be shot on film and then developed, Goddard explains, “The photos carry so much value… You didn’t take 12 photos [of one thing.]” He’s also held back some of his favourites. “I’m trying to pace myself,” he said. While Goddard has a large collection, he has some regrets over the pictures he didn’t get. Most of the ones he took in the early years were of his friends and people he knew. “You didn’t want to get caught as the nerd with the camera,” he said of the attitude in the late ’70s and early ‘80s. He also avoided taking pictures of trucks that were dirty or muddy. “I think of all the opportunities I missed,” he said. While he still thinks about the shots that got away, he’s thankful for the ones he does have, “I spoke with a guy who drove for 25 years and he doesn’t have one picture.” While Goddard thought there was an interest in vintage truck photos, he’s surprised by just how much support and positive feedback he’s received. “I’m shocked at how it took off… It boggles the mind,” he said. Goddard said he get stopped all over by people, of all ages, who tell him they enjoy his pictures. “Guys comment that they can’t wait for Friday,” he explained, adding, one follower said his wife laughs at him because he spends Friday evenings glued to his phone, waiting for that week’s post. “It’s been rewarding,” said Goddard.
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Sometimes, a song will trigger Steve Goddard to look for a specific picture to post. Last summer, Tom Cochrane’s song “Big Leagues” came on the radio, prompting him to think about his sons. His eldest, Wayne, always loved the trucks and was sitting on his knee from about 3 years of age. Of this picture, taken when Wayne was about 10, Steve explained that he took the picture from the passenger door. “He looks like he’s just getting instructions,” said Steve of Wayne in the photo. Wayne has since followed his father into the business.
Right: The photos Steve Goddard posts include more than just information about the trucks, but also a taste of life on the road and the people he’s met along the way. This photo was taken in the fall of 2003, when Goddard and Dale Kirton were loading cattle by Langruth, headed to Alberta. An early, heavy snow and then melt meant they had to be towed to and from the chute by tractor.
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