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News- Page 2 Daycare beginning to bloom
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With rural Manitoba facing an uncertain future when it comes to medical access, Neepawa-based physician Dr. George Ong and his colleagues knew something had to be done. From that realization sprung the vision of a local partnership between doctor s, cit i zens a nd community leaders. And while it has taken decades to reach that initial vision, it has recently been achieved and the region is all the better for it. Over the winter, the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic underwent a massive expansion with the construction of a 1,920 sq. ft addition. The addon includes eight new examination rooms, a soundproof office space, expanded storage area for medical supplies and new basement suites for medical students. This is the third major expansion of the clinic since Neepawa & A rea Development Corporation (NADCO)
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The new expansion to the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic in Neepawa (top picture), features 1,920 sq. ft. of additional space, including new examination rooms (above left) and basement suite (above right).
purchased it in 2008. The organization consists of a partnership between the Town of Neepawa
and Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, GlenellaLansdowne and North Cypress-Langford. As for
the clinic itself, it is run by the Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic committee, which consists of
councillors and community members. Continued on page 19
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Ch i ldcare ser v ices rema i n on a posit ive track in Neepawa. The Budz ‘N Bloom daycare development on NACI g r ou nd s r e m a i n s on scheduletoopenitsdoorsthis September. Furnishings, such as appliances and other required items for the space, are currently being purchased and a director, Crystal Murray, has been hired to run it. As of Thursday, Apr. 4, a total of $148,510.50 was received in committed funding, following the Ag Expo in Neepawa. “We have been advised that we will be receiving over $2,500 from the Ag Expo,” relayed Marla Steen, chair of the Budz ‘N Bloom board. “We are grateful that they approached us to help with the event.” This means that roughly 59 per cent of funds needed for the the project, estimated at $250,000 in startup costs, have been raised. However, this isn’t the only good news for Budz ‘N Bloom, and in turn, the community. The daycare group announced to the Banner & Press last
Steen. “We have applied for several grants- both locally and provincially- and sent requests to businesses and service groups in our area.” Budz ‘N Bloom has a number of fundraising campaigns in mind already, with one just around the corner. These campaigns include the Legion Ladies’ roast beef supper, to be held Apr. 26 in the Neepawa Legion; Fundscrip, a gift card fundraiser to be done in November; and the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign in the fall. Tickets for the Legion Ladies Supper are available at the Neepawa Legion or from any Budz ‘N Bloom board member. “We [also] continue to gladly accept any donation and can issue tax receipts for any amounts over $250,” Steen conveyed. In closing, Steen ex pressed t han k s and elat ion, st at i ng, “ We continue to be overwhelmed by the support from our community. We are very excited to be working on these projects that will help so many families in Neepawa and area.”
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Above are blueprints detailing the plans for the space to be occupied by the Budz ‘N Bloom school age program on the second floor of the former Co-op building.
week that their school age program will be expanding and relocating for this fall. “We have just signed a lease agreement with Zen Developments Inc. to lease the ‘old gym’ space located on the second floor of the old Co-op building on Mountain Avenue,” Steen explained. “This relocation will allow us to expand our
program to a minimum of 30 school age children for the fall of 2019, with [the potential to expand to over 50 spaces] if demand and staffing permits.” Steen added, “This is such great news for us, as we have been working towards a long-term solution to the shortage of school age spots for several years.”
Bud z ‘ N B lo om i s responsible for covering the costs of the renovations for the leased space. The cost for this program expansion and relocation is estimated at $125,000, which will be used to renovate the area. The required renovation will include building four washrooms, replacing ceiling tiles, repairs to the
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Members of the Boys Mentorship Club. Back row (from left): Conner, Conner, Macleod, Munro, Tony Cargill (feature presenter). Front row: Rhogan, Cearan, Murdoch, Cullen, Lachlan.
By Crystal Scott Submitted The Boys Mentorship Program hosted a fantastic workshop for Manitoba Highland Dance Association members on Sunday, Mar. 24. The event was held at the Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg at Portage Place Mall. Dancers had the opportunity to
sign up for different workshop options; vision boards, ball rolling body massage techniques, mental health and a costume exchange opportunity. The feature presenter, Tony Cargill, a four time World Highland Dance champion, held dance workshops for prePremier, Premier dancers and the Boys Mentorship club.
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The cast of this year’s NACI major production, Once On This Island, were hard at work on Sunday, Apr. 7. They have been rehearsing at the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa for the past few weeks, getting ready for the performances on May 9, 10 and 11. Tickets for the production are available at ArtsForward.
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know that things are done differently in the United States. The level of intensity for sports, even at the high school level is way beyond what we Canadians experience. Sports at all levels take on a whole new perspective when even high school football and hockey games can have thousands of fans in attendance. Last weekend, my wife and I took a three day holiday to Grand Forks to be part of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League U.S. Identification Camp. High school hockey players from across North Dakota and Minnesota, with some from much further away than that, attended the camp. It was held at the famous Ralph Engelstad Arena. We worked the hallways for two days, talking to players and parents, telling them about the Neepawa Natives Junior “A” Hockey Club, about Neepawa and Manitoba and the MJHL. There were over 80 players attending and all of them were interested in taking a serious look at playing in Canada. The MJHL allows for six American players per team, so there are theoretically 66 spots up for grabs any given year. The level of interest isn’t surprising, as Canada is still considered a world leader in hockey development. The gap is closing, obviously, as U.S. hockey players are developing in larger numbers every year. One of the reasons the gap is closing is that U.S. hockey fans and supporters are willing to put tons more money, enthusiasm and effort into building their programs. There are eight ice surfaces in Grand Forks and the population is 57,000 people.
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One of the reasons the gap is closing is that U.S. hockey fans and supporters are willing to put tons more money, enthusiasm and effort into building their programs.
Brandon has 48,000 people and they have four ice surfaces, that I know about. Both are university towns, but the level of commitment to facilities is astoundingly different. It is likely unfair to compare the Ralph Engelstad Arena to the Keystone Centre in Brandon, but there are still lessons that can be learned. The “Ralph” is considered one of the finest arenas in North America. It was totally financed and given by Ralph and Betty Engelstad to UND Grand Forks. It has been called the Taj Mahal of arenas and it is stunningly beautiful and very user friendly. It also cost $100 million and is leased to UND for a dollar per year. To say the Engelstads were philanthropic would be an understatement. But aside from the obvious level of enthusiasm and financial commitment, there are lessons we Manitobans can learn. The U.S. facilities are just built better than many of ours. Before anyone gets defensive about that concept, understand that the population of
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North Dakota is quite a bit less than Manitoba, but the sports facilities are better, the roads are way better. It is very obvious. I suspect the difference is largely in attitude. Canadians, and, it seems, Manitobans, in particular, are willing to accept lower standards. Manitobans tend to sit back and wait for the government to do everything for us. Our hockey program is somewhat stronger (so far), but when it comes to training, facilities and enthusiasm, the North Dakotans have us eating their dust. It is my firm belief that we could do better and should do better in terms of facilities, training, coaching and maybe, most of all, in attitude. There are lessons to be learned from our nearest American neighbours. 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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very four years or so, Canadians go to the polls to pick the representative they’ll send to Ottawa. Once there, voters expect their MPs will represent the constituency as part of either government or opposition. We’re usually happiest when our representative is part of government, hoping they’ll be even more effective at taking care of our needs. The problem is that’s not entirely how it works in practice. We elect an MP to serve us, MY but in effect, they PERSPECTIVE serve the party. That’s because our parties are whipped, meaning that except Kate for on rare occa- Jackman-Atkinson sions, representatives must vote with the party. This means that policy is effectively decided by the party leader and their, usually small, group of advisors. The powers-that-be say this must be the case; in order to remain as government, a leader must keep the confidence of the majority of members of parliament. The easiest way to do this is to require members to vote with the party. If we didn’t have whipped votes, we would see more turn over in our governments. At each vote, we see this played out, but there was a high profile example last week of just how far party discipline extends. On Apr. 2, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ejected two dissenting MPs from the Liberal Party. Cabinet ministers until recently, Jody WilsonRaybould and Jane Philpott had been vocal in their opposition to the prime minister’s handling of the SNC-Lavalin affair. They were already out of cabinet, but being kicked out of the caucus means that they no longer represent the Liberal Party and can’t run under its banner in future elections, even if the Liberal riding association they represent wants them to. But does it have to be this way? In a recent Winnipeg Free Press column, Royce Koop, head of the Political Studies department at the University of Manitoba, explained that Canada is unique among parliamentary democratic states in its rigid adherence to party discipline and punishment for those who go against the leader. He explained that in Australia, unlike Canada, it’s the party caucus that keeps the prime minister on a short leash. Since 2015, the governing Liberal Party of Australia has been through three prime ministers; Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull led their parties to victory, yet were ousted by their MPs while sitting as Prime Minister. In the United Kingdom, eight government ministers recently voted against Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, yet remain in cabinet. Is it a quirk of our Canadian politeness? We don’t want to rock the boat, so we’re okay with a system in which few party leaders are challenged, unless they have led the party to disastrous election results or are the subject of major scandals? Maybe we would benefit from prime minsters or premiers who feel less certain of their futures. Maybe parties too would benefit. After all, many parties find themselves ousted when voters feel they have become too stale and a shake up of leadership could go a long way towards keeping a party responsive to the voters. A less disciplined party system would also help better develop talent within a party. If MPs could vote based on their constituents’ wishes, they would have more incentive to understand complex issues and make connections with those outside the party. Not only would this result in policies more reflective of Canadians’ wishes, but it would also help MPs build the leadership skills and connections that would help them move towards leadership positions. If prime ministers actually had to work to retain the confidence of their MPs, we would have less top down governments– a charge levelled against Canadian governments of all stripes. Sometimes, conflict is good ,and in this case, our overly polite country could well benefit from a bit more civilized debate and disagreement.
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t’s mid-week. We are half-way through the weekly plan we made on Monday. So it’s time to review what was planned and see what progress we have made in achieving the goals and completing the assignments listed on Monday. Her e a r e t he fou r questions we should ask every Wednesday. First, have we kept all scheduled commitments and appointments? If not, why not? If a commitment couldn’t be kept or an appointment had to be missed, were those we were scheduled to meet informed of the change that had to be made and were we able to schedule t he a p p oi nt me nt for another time? Note your answer in your schedule. Second, is required work on long-term projects up to date? For example, if one of your goals is to reduce your weight by one half pound this week, have you done what you need to do in order to achieve that goal? Have you been eating a balanced diet and
FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein getting the exercise you need to get? If not, why not; and does this reveal a habit that may need to be corrected? Again, record your answers on your schedule. Third, what unplanned events have happened so far this week? No two weeks are ever the same for any one of us. We may have been asked to work an extra shift. One of our children or grandchildren may have become ill and we were asked to help care for him or her. A home appliance may have broken down. Our vehicle may have required emergency repairs. Or some other unexpected event may have occurred that required us to change our priorities and our schedule for the week. Four t h, what future
impact could the unexpected events have on the rest of this week and on the weeks to come? Illnesses don’t heal overnight. Car repairs can take time to complete. A death in the family may mean travel to another community for a funeral. If additions to your schedule or task list need to be made, make them here. Rank them in order of priority and then complete the most important ones first. Mid-week checkups help us make wise use of our time. If we see that we’ve been a little lazy and let things slip, we still have time to do the work we need to do in order to catch up. But if we have been unable to do some things or keep some commitments because of other events that had to
be dealt with immediately, we can look at the “No” answers without feeling any guilt at all. God doesn’t expect us to be everywhere at once or to be all things to all people. He is the only one who is able to do that and be that. All he expects of us is to be faithful– to fulfill the duties and obligations that are part of our daily lives and to be faithful, loving and kind to our families, our employers and colleagues at work, our neighbours and those who live in our communities. He has not given us an infinite amount of time and energ y. W hen we woke up this morning, we all received the same two things– 24 hours of time and the energy we need to do what needs to be done today. These are God’s gifts to us. He asks us to use them wisely by serving and helping others in God’s name, by the help of God’s Spirit and for God’s glory. What we do with the gifts God gives is our gift to God and to his world.
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t was a day trip, out to visit my sister, my only remaining sister-in-law and a high school friend I had not conversed with for decades. A lovely day, for I enjoy driving and listening to the radio. For years, the station of choice when travelling has been CBC and I was not disappointed. I caught the interview with Max Eisen, a Holocaust survivor, and his defender, Ziya Tong, a science journalist, as they spoke on their reactions to being the winners of this year’s Canada Reads. Out of five books chosen as “one book to move you”, this one won. Max Eisen was 15 when he was interred at Auschwitz and not much older when he last saw his father and uncle as they were ‘selected’ as not work worthy. His last contact with his father was through a guarded fence, and the last words he heard from him was to not let this
HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen truth be lost. This truth, the reality of the mass execution of Jewish people by a Nazi regime. Now in his 90s, Mr. Eisner is moved by the support he receives from students when he is a guest in their schools, and now, by the wonder of being this year’s winner, knowing that now thousands more will seek his writings. I have often been adverse to explore the dark side of humanity, there appears to be so much of it. I do not like man’s inhumanity to man, and see those horrific war years as some of history’s worst. I have attempted to read books by survivors. I read ‘The Diary of Ann Frank’ years ago, and not
certain that I could comfortably re-read it now that I have visited her childhood home and walked the streets she played on as a young child and watched in the darkness as a youth. Friends have offered me books, some of which I have wanted to read, but mostly have not. I may or may not read By Chance Alone, now that I have walked the streets of Auschwitz. I have seen the fences; I have felt a portion of the darkness of that camp. The wonder that anyone survived and lived a productive life, contributing positive energy to this world, is a mystery. And I wonder. How far
are we from having this scenario repeated? How deep is the separation and supremacy theory? Could atrocities happen here in Canada? I know that this wondrous world of ours is filled with pockets of despair and distress, and yes, exterminations of nations ongoing. Genocide. It breaks my heart. How did it start and why did hate grow? Historians have many answers. It boils down to good people remaining silent when bad things begin to happen. I recall, way back in high school, my teachers labelled me an instigator. I recall addressing a teacher who spoke unfairly to a classmate and I was in elementary school. I recall starting a signed petition against a school policy when I was in high school. Girls wear dresses to school! Farm girls, in winter! Not on my watch! May I ever be so.
By Addy Oberlin ven a little road trip in Alberta and B.C. takes preparation and time. Commitments have to be taken care of. Laundry has to be done and suitcase needs to be packed. We could get beautiful weather, but also rain and snow. We need to be prepared. My dog is not able to come with, so she needs to be dropped off at the kennel, where she will be well taken care of. Oh yes and I better make sure all my plants are watered. What if I have time to spare? Well I would not travel without some wool and a crochet needle. People can always use slippers. I also have plenty of books to read on my Kindle. Probably will not have time for either of them when we visit my family. One thing I will definitely not forget is my Bible and devotional book. It gives a great start to the day. Just opening my Bible, my eye falls on an underlined verse in Psalm 68, where David tells us, “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” A good way to start the day.
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Regulations! We all love to complain about them. We firmly believe they exist only to thwart our plans and dreams. A couple of weeks ago, a lady inquired as to why her friend was having so much trouble subdividing a piece of land for a rural home. Regulations. Good ones. Without food, we die. Farming is mankind's most important industry. But modern farming is noisy, dusty, and stinky. Urban people who build homes in the middle of farmland sometimes forget this, leading to serious friction over perfectly normal farm operations. All too often, the farmer is outnumbered and the farmer is driven out of business. So we make regulations. The farmer is not allowed to build a feedlot or hog barn at the corner of Hamilton St. and Mountain Ave. For the same reason, we severely limit non farm dwellings on farmland. And then along comes Mr. Waddell, complaining because Minnedosa required an Environmental permit before placing several tonnes of plastic play structure in their lake. Ken has often boasted that he never listens to the major news networks because they are too socialist. Presumably he gets his world information from Fox News and the Neepawa Banner & Press. As the ostrich is reputed to do, he buries his head in the sand to avoid seeing danger. We can safely assume that Ken has never heard of the English-Wabigoon river system, contaminated by waste mercury about 60 years ago. It's been crippling and killing people who live near it ever since. It is worth mentioning the dead whales that wash up on beaches, their stomachs so packed with plastic that the animals starved to death. Plastic is a man made chemical. Nature does not have means to dispose of it. Polythene, Polyethelene, Polystyrene, Styrofoam, Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlouro Flouro Carbons and a hundred other man made chemical acombinations which I don't even pretend to understand. But scientists studying the Great Lakes tell us that plastics break down into molecular size particles which fish absorb through their gills and intestines with the plastic particles becoming permanently a part of the fishes muscle tissue. Yes, eat a Lake Erie fish and get your daily requirement of plastic? Congratulations to Minnedosa for supplying recreational needs. Hopefully, the study proved that the plastic will not destroy aquatic life from Minnedosa to York Factory. As for Ken, pull your head out of the sand and become aware of the big beautiful world we call home, and you can help us keep it that way. While you're at it, check your sandbox. I suspect Fox News has been doing nasty things in there. Leonard Paramor Arden, MB
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Helen Drysdale out of helen’s kitchen
Italy
Italy, a boot-shaped peninsula with enviable beauty, is surrounded by the sea. Mountains and ranges crisscross the interior, dividing it into regions. In the south are hot, dry coastlands and fertile plains, where olives, almonds and figs are grown. In the north, the mountain range of the Alps separates Italy from the other European countries of France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Italy has two larger islands, Sicily and Sardegna, and many smaller islands. Italy is also home to Vatican City. There are 24 national parks in Italy and more UNESCO World Heritage sites than in any other country. Italians are famous for their inventions and discoveries. The Italian explorers Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci and John Cabot (Zuan Caboto) made important land discoveries. Leonardo da Vinci was a scientist and artist, who was the first to prove the world is round and not f lat. The battery, piano, violin, nitroglycerin, wireless telegraphy, barometers, parachutes, typewriters, eye glasses and Jacuzzi tubs are among a few of their inventions. For Italians, food isn’t just nourishment, it is life and presented with love and pride. Pasta is at the heart of Italian cuisine. Pasta comes in a wide range of shapes, widths and lengths, including penne, spaghetti, linguine, fusilli and lasagna. In the northern regions, pasta is served with cream, while in the south, they prefer to garnish it with tomato sauce. Pizza, their national dish, has become one of the most popular food sensations and is famous all over the world. We think all Italian food is spaghetti and pizza, which originates from central Italy. In northern Italy, the most used ingredients are fish, potatoes, rice, sausages, pasta, pork and different types of cheeses. In the south, tomatoes and other fresh vegetables are plentiful and they are either served fresh or cooked into sauce. Pani ca meusa is a dish we are not familiar with. It is the spleen of a veal, which is boiled, then sliced and fried in lard. Once cooked, it’s layered between two pieces of soft, white bun and topped with ricotta or cacciocavallo cheese. These two simple Italian dishes are more to my liking. Enjoy.
Shooting for the Bird Sanctuary Neepawa’s Bird Sanctuary and Junior Rifle Club hosted a turkey shoot fundraiser on Apr. 5, benefitting the sanctuary. The event raised just over $200, which will be put towards repairs and regular upkeep of the bird sanctuary. The sanctuary committee thanks the Neepawa Co-op and Neepawa Rotary Club for providing the prize money for the event. Pictured (from left): Jim Helliwell, Rachel McClay, Allen MacDonald and Hunter Ellis, who each won their age category. McClay also won the top spot in the all-around category. PHOTO BY CASSANDRA WEHRHAHN
Indoor yard sale delivers the goods
On Saturday, Apr. 6, the Neepawa Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosted their Vendor, Craft & Giant Indoor Yard Sale at the Legion Hall. The sale had a number of vendors, selling a range of products, such as clothing, baking, knickknacks and toys. One of the vendors was Helen Drysdale (pictured left), who was selling a few bits and bobs, as well as copies of her newest cookbook. PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON
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Speedy solution sought in trade dispute Region’s canola farmers left in limbo
By K. Jackman-Atkinson Neepawa Banner & Press
As prairie farmers anxiously wait to begin seeding, they’re also looking to Ottawa for a solution to an ongoing trade dispute over canola. The troubles for Canadian canola seed began in early March, when the Chinese government issued non-compliance notifications and suspended the licenses of Richardson International Ltd., Viterra Inc. and a third un-named company, shutting down most of the trade to that country. The move is widely
believed to be in response to the Canadian government’s arrest of Meng Wanzhou, a senior executive at Chinese tech giant, Huawei, at the request of the United States government. On Apr. 2, Robert Sopuck, MP for Dauphin-Swan River-Neepawa took part in two meetings aimed at helping the federal government better understand both the impact this dispute is having on Canadian producers and the work currently being undertaken by government to come to a solution. The first was a meeting of the Agriculture Committee,
where witnesses included representatives from the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Richardson International Limited and Viterra. The second was the International Trade Committee, where the Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau, minister of Agriculture and AgriFood and the Hon. Jim Carr, minister of International Trade Diversification, appeared alongside government officials. Pessimism running rampant Of the Agriculture com-
R.M.’s rec levy repeal tabled By Eoin Devereux
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The potential repeal of a special levy in the Municipality of North CypressLangford has been postponed. On Monday, Apr. 8, the RM council chose to table their discussions of by-law 1/2019, which would abolish a special by-law enabling a levy for recreation support services for the five local recreation districts. The reason council is considering the removal of the levy is related to an unexpected side effect. Since
the by-law was established in 2018, the RM has noticed a drastic reduction in funding for a couple of districts due to provincial exemptions from special levies for certain industries. It mainly relates to land that has rail lines or pipelines upon it, are exempt from special services levies. The only way to restore the historical funding levels was to cancel the special levies and return to funding the rec boards from the general taxes. The removal of the levy was the focus of a public meeting held on Thursday, Apr. 4 in Brookdale, which
saw just over 20 people in attendance to share their views on the matter. The majority of speakers expressed some concern that the elimination of the special levy would create uncertainty about the amount of financial support local recreation committees would receive on an annual basis. The council and administration took those concerns into consideration in their decision to table the repeal. The RM will further study their options and speak with the province on the issue before returning to this plan.
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mittee meeting, Sopuck said, “It was about the nuts and bolts of what this means to the industry and producers.” China is the dominant export market for the canola seed grown on the Canadian prairies— 40 per cent of the country’s canola exports are destined for China, trade worth about $2.7 billion annually. The price is currently down and Sopuck said that industry representatives stressed the fact that most producers have already made their growing decision for 2019 and contracted their inputs. For growers, said Sopuck, “The timing couldn’t be worse.” The message from industry, explained Sopuck, emphasized the need for a quick resolution. “Across the board, [industry stressed] that this has to be dealt with urgently,” he said. The impact of a prolonged dispute will be felt across the prairies. “Canola is the backbone of the industry… It keep farms going, pays property taxes and keeps small businesses open. The ripple effect goes beyond the farm gate,” he explained. Sopuck explained that 10 million tonnes of canola is currently stored in the country. It’s now expected
that 4.5 million tonnes will be left in storage at the end of summer, when the new crop comes off the field. The expectation is that a large portion of that will be dumped on the market. “Pessimism is running rampant,” said Sopuck. Science-based During the second meeting, Sopuck explained that discussion focused on the need for science-based decision making to prove Canadian exports are compliant with China’s regulations. MPs were also given the chance to listen to and question representatives from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), who talked about the different methodologies used to test canola. A scientist by training, Sopuck said it was interesting to learn that testing isn’t the same in all countries. “It allows China to play games,” he said. A long term loss of the Chinese market would be disastrous for the Canadian canola and agriculture industries. The second largest export market for Canadian canola seed is the European Union, which accounts for only about $200 million in exports. Sopuck explained
that while new markets can be developed, the importing country must have the crushing capacity to process canola seed, something many countries don’t have. As for what will happen next, Sopuck said it’s hard to say. “The Chinese play their cards close,” he said, adding that while Chinese consumers want Canadian canola oil, the leadership has strong control over the market. For the time being, the Chinese market remains open to Canadian canola oil, but Canada doesn’t have enough crushing capacity to process all of the canola seed which has historically exported to China. According to industry, the hope is for a speedy solution.
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Looking Back 1969: Minnedosa team winners of all-new trophy 8 NEEPAWA BANNER & PRESS
100 years ago, Tuesday, April 15, 1919 Japan’s claim for racial equality was rejected by the peace conference. The Doukhobors have declined to give up their lands to returned soldiers, and, of course, there is a howl against the Douks. But please remember that it was Sir Clifford Sifton who induced these people to come to Canada— and that they are industrious people. In the matter of a memorial to Canadian soldiers who participated in the World War, an exchange has elicited opinions enough to satisfy it that the returned men prefer a utility building, while the next of kin of fallen heroes incline to monuments. Now the problem is to meet the views of both. No building would suffice without being distinctly emblematic. Brigadier General Hugh Dyer returns home to Minnedosa today via the CPR train ,which passes here at 11:55, farmer’s time. P. Rasmussen returned on Friday from military service overseas. Clarence and Hewitt Kerr went to Winnipeg yesterday to meet their brother, Fred, who is returning from overseas military service. Clifford Thompson returned on Saturday from military services overseas. C. W. Hart, E. Veale and J. Walker, returned soldiers, are due to arrive in Neepawa today. 90 years ago, Friday, April 12, 1929 The unsanitary practice of kissing the bible has been stopped in Winnipeg police court. 80 years ago, Tuesday, April 11, 1939 A drive has been launched to rid England of German agents. Germany spends $100,000,000 a year on propaganda at home and
70 years ago, Thursday, April 14, 1949 Windsor, Ont. (CP)– A smoldering firecracker in his pocket generated so much heat it set fire to four-yearold Robert Barker’s clothes and sent him to hospital with body burns. 60 years ago, Friday, April 10, 1959 Some 150 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elgin McGorman during the afternoon and evening on Tuesday, Apr. 7, the 50th wedding anniversary of the honoured couple. In addition to extending congratulations, gifts were presented and hours spent in happy reminiscence. Mrs. McGorman, for-
merly Blanche Butterfield, was born at West Melton, Yorkshire, England, in 1887, coming to Canada with her parents the following year. Mr. McGorman was born in the Glenholm district near Arden, also in 1887.
50 years ago, Thursday, April 10, 1969 The first winners of the “All-D Trophy,” donated by Dr. Del Dawson, in the Neepawa ladies’ Pick-a-Day bonspiel, were Freda Edwards’ Minnedosa curlers. In the final of the A event, the Edwards rink shaded Doreen Brawn’s Brandon foursome 8-7 in an extra end game. Miniature trophies also went to the winning rink. Maurice Gaulthier, of St. Boniface, Man., was a guest of the Neepawa Lions Club at their regular meeting in the Bamboo Rose Room last Wednesday and addressed the members, presenting the French Canadian viewpoint of biculturalism and bilingualism. Mr. Gaulthier, who had just returned from a trip to Paris, France, said that “what we lack most in this country is better communication between people– we all have a vital role to play in bringing about national unity.” He felt that the main ingredient which was essential for unity was the recognition of the rights of others and the respect for one another’s culture and language. 40 years ago, Thursday, April 12, 1979 The rapid changes which have taken place in the last decade have had a profound effect on the lives of rural women. The myth that rural life is stable and unchanging
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has been exploded. 30 years ago, Tuesday, April 11, 1989 An organizer of a Gladstone protest two weeks ago, in which five people donned hoods and carried torches, says while the protest created a furor, it also got Gladstone to say “no” to parallel parking. “The protest may have been misguided,” said Jay Boschman, a Gladstone
pharmacist. “But council now says they’re not in favour of parallel parking, which is what we wanted to hear.”… Boschman said the demonstrators have apologized for the form of the demonstration. He said they never expected their actions to be associated with the Ku Klux Klan. “This is all going to pass and blow over,” said Boschman. “I don’t think horrible damage has been done to Gladstone’s reputa-
tion.” But Gladstone mayor Stephanie Karaz said the town’s reputation has already been hurt. 20 years ago, Monday, April 12, 1999 A real Brandon Winter Fair, highways all closed Saturday evening [due to winter storms]. But not as bad as two years ago, when you couldn’t get out until Monday.
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abroad. Muslims resent the Italian invasion of Albania, as four fifths of the people of the state are of that faith. British officials declined to discuss yesterday whether the government had given Greece a guarantee of Greek independence. The Bucharest government has informed Britain that Romania is willing in principle to join the AngloFrench Halt-Hitler bloc. The capture of Albania is another step nearer Mussolini’s ambition to dominate the Mediterranean Sea, Britain’s vital artery. Franco has joined Germany, Italy and Japan in a pact against Bolshevism. He will also place all Spanish ports at the dictators’ disposal in event of war. Returned men of the Arden district will be interested to learn that it is proposed to form a Branch of the Canadian Legion of the B.E.S.L. at Arden.
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Happenings in Minnedosa
PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER
Pictured left: Alan and Barb Dalrymple prepare plants at their Minnedosa greenhouse business. Pictured right: Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce chair, Dr. Beth Melendy, with Chuck Davison, President and CEO of Manitoba Chamber of Commerce. Davidson was the guest speaker at the recent Minnedosa Chamber AGM, held on Mar. 28.
Gladstone 4-H Handi-Workers spring update
By Morgan Campbell Gladstone 4-H Club
Amazing! The Gladstone 4-H Handi-Workers’ second annual curling bonspiel was a fun experience. It was held on Jan. 27 at the Gladstone Curling Rink. The day started with practice time for new and inexperienced curlers. The first draw started at 10:00 a.m. and the day ended around 3:00 p.m. A total of nine teams took part in the Bonspiel, including two teams from Neepawa Beef, two from Happy Rock Horseshoes and five from Gladstone Handi-Workers. Each team had the chance to enjoy two draws of four ends of curling. The weather outside that day made it hard for some to attend, but those who attended enjoyed hotchocolate, soup, hotdogs, taco in a bag, fresh fruit cups and veggies with dip. The non-curlers were able to play board games and/or cheer on family and friends. Each curler entered their name in a draw, hoping to win a basket of goodies; and Skylar Winters won the draw. Our club is currently applying for funding to hold a funspiel again next year! Theclubcommunications was held on Feb. 24. five presenters represented the club well: Lainey Pollard, James Yorke-A shman, Onyx Halashewski, Rachel Loomis and Ridge Wilson. The Gladstone 4 -H mont h ly meet ing was held at the United Church Annex on Feb. 25 at 6:30
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These folks gave curling a whirl at the Gladstone 4-H Handi Workers’ annual curling bonspiel on Jan. 27.
p.m. Those in attendance discussed fundraising, such as the first-aids kits recently sold for the first year by our club. Currently, pay-as-you-pull tickets are
being sold. We enjoyed a visual presentation on chess by a clover-bud member, Joshua Yorke-Ashman, who was unable to attend the communications event.
Area communications event was held Mar. 9 at the St. Claude school at 10:00 a.m. All members involved entered their name in a
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Ag-ceptional response to Neepawa Ag Expo By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press The most recent edition of the Neepawa Ag Expo has proven to be an outstanding showcase for the region’s farming sector. The third annual event took place on Thursday, Apr. 4, at the Yellowhead Centre Hall, and featured members of the agriculture industry coming together for a day of networking and learning. The concept of the Expo was first developed in 2017 by Matt Lowry, Scott Newton and Cam Tibbett, who envisioned it as a way to raise some extra cash for the Neepawa Natives Hockey Club. While the fundraising portion remains an important part of the festivities, Matt Lowry noted to the Banner & Press that it has quickly evolved into something much more than that. “It’s a great opportunity for local producers to have a chance to speak with many industry related vendors on a wide range of topics.
will also beneWe wanted this f it. For this to become the year, Budz’ type of event N Bloom Daythat allows the care facility leaders of the in Neepawa farming sector will receive from Neepawa 10 per cent of and the surauction prorounding area ceeds, which to get together w il l equa l and have a net$2,582.50. working day,” Neepawa stated Lowry. Natives board Co-coordinpresident Ken ator Cam TibPHOTOS BY CHRISTINE WADDELL Waddell said bet t echoed Kelsey Abel and Neil Miller of Richardson Pioneer donated $25,000 to Reeve the team, as similar remarks Micheal Porrck and Kara Sylvester, CAO at RM of Rosedale for the Kelwood well as everyto those of Lowrink project. one else inry’s, adding that volved with each year, more farmers are viewing the from them on this is very $25,825, a slight increase the Ag Expo, are very happy from the amount raised the to support Budz ‘N Bloom Expo as an important date positive,” said Tibbett. previous year. in this manner. on their calendars. The fundraising While the majority of the “We were thrilled that “It seems as though more feature net proceeds will go to the the auction went so well, the and more farmers are comAlong with the business Neepawa Natives hockey number of people attending ing through the door [each year]. They’re seeing the displays, the Expo also fea- team, another organization was a bit higher and the value of having a large group tured several guest speakers of ag related businesses and a beef-on-a-bun supper. together in one room. And The highlight of the day, having it happen so close however, was the fundraisto home, means they don’t ing auction, which included have to travel far. Most of 41 donated items and serthe response we’re hearing vices. In total, it brought in Pam Levandosky of RBC presented a donation of $1,000 to Crystal Murray of Budz ’N Bloom Daycare to help cover some of the costs associated with the new daycare centre under construction.
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While it’s usually the athletes on the track for Prairie Storm Athletics that receive the accolades, the individual who prepared them for that moment is finally receiving his recognition. Recently, Bryce Koscielny was announced as a nominee for the Sport Manitoba Peter Wi l l iamson Memor ia l Award. Koscielny is one of 10 coaches from across the province who have been
nominated for significant contributions to their athletes and their sport. Upon learning about being selected as a nominee, Koscielny noted that it was very rewarding to be considered for this award. “I’m thankful that someone took the time to nominate me and humbled to be included in this fantastic group of coaches,” stated Koscielny. The Peter Williamson Memorial Award is one of several awards that will be handed out on Satur-
Neepawa Natives were very pleased to partner with Budz ‘N Bloom day care. The day care committee members were a huge help with the meal and the desserts. We will be presenting a cheque to the daycare committee for $2,582.50, which is 10 per cent of the auction proceeds.” Additional cheque presentations were also made during the Ag Expo. Budz ‘N Bloom received $1,000 from RBC and The RM of Rosedale received $25,000 from Richardson Pioneer for the Kelwood rink. As for the future of the Ag Expo, plans are already in the works for next year, as the committee remains optimistic this will establish itself as a tremendous local showcase for the farming industry.
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There were some solid recent results for the Neepawa Novas Gymnastics Club at a pair of competitions. The first event was held in Swan Valley on Mar. 9 and saw the club come away with four allaround gold medals and three silver medal finishes. The Novas followed that up with their fifth competition of the season, hosted by the Morden Magics on Mar. 23 and 24. The Novas were able to bring home the third place women’s team trophy. As for indivdual results, they included one gold medal, five silver medals and two bronze medals. The notable top five results from this pair of events include: Swan Valley JO1 gymnasts: Kyanna Speiss, Chaelyn Skomorowski and Amaya Cox (Silver medal, all-around). JO2 - age 7/8: Jane Winters (Gold all-around).
JO2 - age 10: Chayanne Cox (Gold all-around). JO2 - age 11/12: Alyx Delaloye (Gold all-around). JO3 - age 11: Annalyn Quesnel (Gold all-around). JO3 - age 12+: Kyra Kaspick (4th all-around). JO4 - age 11+: Breean Walker (4th all-around). Morden JO1 gymnasts: Kaitlyn Burgess, Jayden Zalluski, Shay Nemetchek, Charleigh Carefoot (Silver medal, all-around). Anja Mitton (Bronze allaround). JO2 - 2010/2011: Jane Winters (4th all-around). JO2 - 2008, Group A: Chayanne Cox (Gold allaround), Madisen Trites (Bronze all-around), Regan Winters (5th all-around). JO2 - 2007: Alyx Delaloye (Silver all-around). JO3 - 2007 Group B: Annalyn Quesnel (4th allaround). Congratulations to the entire Neepawa Novas club on their efforts at these pair of events.
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The Boissevain Border Kings represented the Tiger Hills Hockey League (THHL) at the 2019 Provincial Senior ‘A’ Hockey Championship. The othet team who competed at the event are the Ste. Anne Aces (CSHL), Miniota-Elkhorn C-Hawks (NCHL) and Morden Redskins (SEMHL). Boissevain and Ste. Anne ended the round robin with the best records and faced one another in the final on Saturday, Apr. 6 in Winnipeg. In that game, Ste. Anne was able to defeat Boissevain 7-4, claiming the Senior A Provincial Championship.
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Classifieds Thank You On behalf of the family of Pauline Prawdzik, we would like to thank everyone who sent cards, food, phone calls and made donations. We would like to thank Father Chris and St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church for the wonderful service. Thank you to Father Mark for his visits to the hospital. Thank you to those who prepared the lunch. Thank you to the nurses and doctors at the hospital for the great care given to mom in her two week struggle. Thank you to palliative care for the support and care. Thank you to Country Meadows, where mom called home for the last three years, where everyone made her feel comfortable and cared for. Thanks to everyone who went to visit and brightened her day. Also a huge thank you to White’s Funeral Home for your compassion and professional service. The families of Pauline Prawdzik.
Obituary Pauline Prawdzik Some of you know Pauline Prawdzik as mom, great grandma, auntie, cousin, friend, golfing partner, and to me and 12 other grandchildren, she was grandma. Peacefully, on March 26, 2019, Pauline Prawdzik passed away at the Neepawa Memorial Hospital, with her family by her side. Grandma's parents, John and Mary Makowaychuk, were born in the Ukraine, moved to Canada and had 11 children. Grandma was born in 1925 in Minnedosa, and moved to Mountain Road shortly after, where she grew up. On October 4, 1947, grandma married Stanley Prawdzik at St. Mary's Church in Mountain Road. Then they moved to Toronto, where grandma worked in a sports factory, honing her sewing skills. Grandma and grandpa later returned to Manitoba and settled into their house on Highway 5, in Neepawa, where grandma worked at the drive-in movie theater, Edson Industries, and eventually opened up her own business in her basement, Neepawa Drapery. Grandma and grandpa had five children, Terry, John, Wayne, Debbie, Jacquie and a foster daughter Velma, who lived with them for many years. Grandma spent countless hours either in the garden, on the lake fishing, or out on the golf course. Many of us grandkids have fond memories of grandma taking us golfing, being her caddy, driving her golf cart around, and going for ice cream while spending time at the cabin at Clear Lake. It seemed the kitchen at grandma's house was something that brought us all together. Christmas and Easter dinners every year, it would be pretty hard to estimate how many perogies and cabbage rolls were made and eaten in grandma's kitchen over the years, the many cassette tapes of polka music that were played, or the buckets of golf balls that were hit into that field beside her house (or the many many hours spent searching for them afterwards). It was widely known that if you turned down dessert, grandma would give you two desserts instead. Even on a busy perogy making day, every inch of the house would be covered in perogy trays, grandma would always make sure her grandkids were able to get a new batch of perogies for lunch, followed by a fresh bowl of raspberries with cream. Another thing we will always remember is how much grandma liked to give smooches when you were leaving and her phrase “I'll love you and leave you”. Even though some of her grandchildren lived in other parts of the country, they still remember going golfing with grandma and spending time with her during summer vacations. In 2005, grandma moved into Kinsmen Court, where she kept up with the odd round of golf, and trips out west to see her sister Margaret and son John in BC. Then in 2015, grandma moved into Country Meadows Care home, where she spent her remaining years. Grandma leaves to mourn son Terry and his wife Rosalie, and their children Sean, his wife Anita and their child Paige, Samantha, son John and his wife Joanne, and their children Matthew, Luke, and Joshua. Grandchildren Michael, Steven, and Rachel, and her husband Ryan, daughter Debbie and her husband Keith, and children Jody, Kerry, and Kevin, his wife Becky, and their children Averi, Kooper, and Oaklyn, daughter Jacquie and her husband Graham, and their children Jesse and his wife Aydra, Katharyn and Eric. Grandma is predeceased by her husband Stanley and son Wayne, his wife Angie, and numerous other family members. Grandma was a founding member of the St. Dominic's CWL and a devout member of St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church.
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Obituary Kenneth Arthur Smyth Dec.13, 1945 - April 3, 2019
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ken Smyth on April 3/19. Ken was predeceased by his parents Bill and Alice and is lovingly remembered by his wife Sharon, sister Pat (Don), brother Bill (Trudy), brother-in-laws Garry (Maria) and Brian (Roberta), sister-in-law Debra and loving nieces and nephews. Ken was born in Virden and started his life in Elkhorn ,before moving to Dauphin and eventually settling in Winnipeg as a young boy. He often returned to his roots in the country, hunting with his brother and visiting his aunts and uncles in Hamiota and Kenton. Growing up, he played hockey and baseball and summers were spent at Clear Lake delivering papers, working at the grocery store, stables, bowling alley and the roller rink. In high school, he became the drummer for The Squires and enjoyed the relationships he formed with fellow band members. After a long hiatus from drumming, he went back to it in the ‘90s and enjoyed playing for many years with the house band at a local Winnipeg restaurant. Ken worked as a manager for financial institutions in Winnipeg for 35 years before retiring. During those years ,he belonged to the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club and was a member at many golf courses in the province. He also loved to curl and skipped many teams at various curling clubs in Winnipeg. He was very proud of attaining his black belt in martial arts. When he was younger, winters were spent on the slopes at ski hills in the US and Canada. Ken retired to the cottage at Clear Lake, where he enjoyed golfing and happy hour with the neighbours. After Sharon retired, they enjoyed many happy winters in Arizona. Ken and Sharon moved to Neepawa in 2007 and when no longer able to travel, they enjoyed spending time with their many friends in Neepawa. Ken enjoyed his coffee group in the morning and playing snooker in the afternoon. Family was very important to Ken and he took an interest in all his niece’s and nephew’s lives.
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Engagement Roberta Templeton and Jared Watson of Qualicum Beach, BC along with their parents Carolyn and Byron Templeton of Eastend, SK & Ron and Lynn Watson of Gladstone MB are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on July 6, 2019 on Jared's family farm. At Roberta's request, gifts will be gratefully declined at her shower, with donations instead going to two local charities. This meet and greet charity shower will be on April 20th from 2-4pm at the Gladstone Community Center. A social evening will follow from 9-1. Come and help them celebrate this happy event! Ken and Belinda Stewart of Neepawa are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Tyler to Amanda, daughter of Wayne and Gwen Ginter of Carroll, MB. Tyler and Amanda will be married on July 20, 2019 in Neepawa. A social is being held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Royal Canadian Legion. A wedding shower will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the ArtsForward building from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Please accept this as your invitation.
William (Jim) James Lang With deepest sorrow, we announce that William (Jim) James Lang, age 62, beloved father, son, brother and friend passed suddenly on February 26, 2019 at his home in Brandon, Manitoba. Jim attended Orange Ridge School, J.M.Young School, Neepawa Area Collegiate and Assiniboine Community College. Jim was predeceased by his father, James Gordon Lang, uncle Dean and aunt Dorothy Babcock, uncle Hugh Fergusson. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Derek, Trevor (Meghan) and granddaughters, Ava and Georgia. His mother, Gaye, sisters, Lorna (Larry), Arlene (Robert), Laurie (Tom), brothers Glen (Deanna), Duane (Lisa), aunt Myrtle Fergusson and uncle Lloyd Lang and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Many thanks are extended to family and friends for their visits, messages, cards and phone calls. Thank you to White's Funeral Home for care of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, if friends wish to do so, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0V6.
"Remember me in your hearts, your thoughts and the memories of times we loved, the times we cried, the battle I fought and the times we laughed. For if you think of me, I will have not gone".
A service to celebrate Ken’s life will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m. at the Neepawa United Church. White’s Funeral Home Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848 www.whitesfh.ca
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2. To control algae in ponds at the McCreary Golf and Country Club at NW 1-21-16W. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2019- November 30, 2019 by use of: Cutrine Plus 3. To control insect pests at the McCreary Golf and Country Club at NW1-21-16W. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019 by use of: Malathion. 4. The duration of each program will vary within this time period, depending on weather conditions and pest population levels. The public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of the publication of this notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Environmental Approvals Branch Suite 160-123 Main Street WINNIPEG, MB R3C 1A5
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or email wilbert@wghomes.ca Ste Anne, MB
Notice You are invited to attend
The Municipality Of Westlake-Gladstone 2019 Financial Plan Public Hearing
Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Council Chambers At this time the Council will present the proposed 2019 Financial Plan. The presentation will provide an overview of the proposed financial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection. Copies of the proposed financial plan are available upon request at the municipal office, 14 Dennis St. East in Gladstone, MB during regular business hours. Questions and remarks may also be directed in writing to Coralie Smith, Chief Administrative Officer or through email at info@westlake-gladstone.ca. Consultation with our community is an important component of the Municipality’s budget process. Council encourages you to attend. (In accordance with subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act)
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Glenella School Automotive Technology Instructor
Half-Time Term September 3, 2019 – June 30, 2020 Applicants must possess a valid Red Seal Journeyperson Automotive Certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with Vocational Teacher Certificate, or willingness to work towards certification. All employees at the Division must provide a satisfactory criminal record and child abuse registry check Applications close at noon on Thursday, April 25, 2019. For more information Contact Bev Szymesko (204) 835-2067 Submit letter application and resume to: bevs@trsd.ca or Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309, McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone 204-835-2067, Fax 204-835-2426 Although all applications are appreciated, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
FOODS Meat Cutters/Production Personnel Our people, perseverance, integrity, and exceptional partnerships have led HyLife to becoming Canada’s leading pork producer and global exporter of high quality pork products. The growing demand for our pork in Japan and China means we need exceptional people to help deliver our company vision. We have expanded our Neepawa facility to increase our overall production by 15% and in turn created new jobs throughout the company. As a Meat Cutter/Production Personnel you will be a critical member of our team in the creation of our world class product. Our positions range from working on our slaughter production floor to shipping the final packaged product, with everything in between! With our wide variety of jobs, excellent people, and our drive for innovation you will certainly find a job that suits you! Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter and eviscerate hogs for further processing • Harvest and package edible offal • Process pork carcasses into primal cuts • Butcher and package pork primal cuts into value added specifications for local, national and international premium markets • Carry out other tasks related to processing of meat for shipping to customers or storage • Sanitation People who will succeed as members of our team will: • Enjoy working in a fast paced, stable long term work environment • Appreciate working in a culturally diverse workplace. We employ people from all over the world! • Treat people with dignity and respect • Open to working in colder/warmer environments • Physically Fit • Experience as an industrial butcher or trimmer is an asset
Turtle River School Division is proud to offer FREE Junior Kindergarten programs commencing September 2019.
Current starting wage is $14.50/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! Wage scale extends to $21.55/hour
All children born on or before December 31, 2015 are eligible to register. Please register at your earliest convenience between April and August 2019 at the Turtle River School Division Office. Registration packages can also be dropped off at École Laurier for the French program or at Glenella School for the English program for the 2019/2020 school year. Registration packages are available at the Turtle River School Division office or on the Turtle River School Division website (trsd.ca).
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.
Please forward or drop off the completed registration package to: Turtle River School Division Box 309, 808 Burrows Rd McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Mon.-Fri. 8:00 am-3:30 pm Ph: 204-835-2067
École Laurier Box 100, 159 Fosberry St Laurier, MB R0J 1A0 Ph: 204-447-2068
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
Glenella School Box 59 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Ph: 204.352.4253
Classified Ad Deadline Tuesday Noon
Cancellations and corrections only within business hours and corresponding deadlines.
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
CARGILL PLUMAS
Cargill is presently recruiting seasonal yard workers for the upcoming 2019 Spring season. Applicants must posses a Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with air would be an asset but not necessary. Contact Gary at 204-386-2075 or email resume to gary_rossnagel@cargill.com The Association of Manitoba Community Pastures (AMCP) is an organization led by an elected Board comprised of members from its patron’s. The AMCP is responsible for custom grazing cattle at numerous locations in the province of Manitoba. Its head office and this position are located in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Our company is seeking a positive, self motivated individual to become a member of our team as an
Administrative Assistant
to provide human resource, administrative and clerical support. Duties to include but not limited to: • providing office support ie answering phones, mail/ email, data entry, etc.; • responsible for payroll for up to 50 staff, balancing payroll and reconciling accounts, processing all hiring and termination related documents; • providing day to day support to the General Manager; • assisting pasture managers, other staff and the public with inquiries; • providing support to the Board of Directors, taking minutes at meetings, etc.; • providing assistance in accounts payable and receivable. The successful candidate should have two years postsecondary education ie Business Administration; or equivalent of one to three years job related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For more information please visit our website www.pastures.ca Please email Resume, including references & cover letter to amcp@pastures.ca by April 26, 2019. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Wealth Management Specialist Minnedosa Credit Union and Beautiful Plains Credit Union are looking for looking for an energetic professional for the permanent full-time position of Wealth Management Specialist Work Location: Work location is divided between Minnedosa and Neepawa. Responsibilities Reporting to the Manager of Lending & Wealth Management, the Wealth Management Specialist position is responsible for delivering a wide array of investment options to new and existing Credit Union members. This position entails assessing member needs, determining the appropriate type of investments and delivering these services. The candidate will be assigned an established mutual fund portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for business development and will actively communicate with Credit Union members to provide expert advice and quality service. Requirements • The successful candidate should have two years postsecondary education plus one to three years job related experience or an equivalent combination or education and experience. • Candidate will require a current mutual funds certification in good standing; • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designation (completed or in the process of completing) is a definite asset; • Demonstrated ability in analyzing an investor’s needs and effectively applying solutions and appropriate financial products is essential; • Superior interpersonal abilities and a commitment to service For additional information visit www.minnedosacu.mb.ca or www.bpcu.mb.ca Please forward your cover letter and resume by April 15, 2019 to: Terry McLenehan Manager of Lending & Wealth Management Minnedosa Credit Union Box 459 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0 tmclenehan@minnedosacu.mb.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds NOTICES Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. Do you have a PRESS RELEASE / MEDIA ADVISORY? Let us help you with that! Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the information into the right hands for ONLY $35.00 + GST/HST. We also do Media Monitoring, if you would like to follow up and see who picked up the material. Call MCNA (204) 947-1691 for more information, or email classified@ mcna.com for details. www. mcna.com FOR SALE BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Automotive, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, com-
Feed & Seed Seed Grain For Sale Registered & Certified Summit Oats
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puters etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 www.batteryman.ca
Arden mixed bonspiel wraps up curling season
Caught you looking! Reach over 413,000 Manitoba homes weekly. Spring is here! Book your Spring Announcements, Events, Sales, Employment Opportunities, Auctions, Wanted Ads, For Rent, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. People rely on these classifieds to find what they need. Catch them looking at your material in our 48 Weekly Community Newspapers. Call this newspaper NOW or email classified@mcna. com for details. MCNA (204) 947-1691. www.mcna.com SUBMITTED PHOTOS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Dream Job! Live in caregiver/ housekeeper. Summers in Winnipeg and winters in the tropics. Call 204-997-4629
Last weekend, the Arden Curling Club wrapped up their season with a mixed bonspiel. Three events were featured; each event’s winning rink is pictured. Above left: First event, sponsored by Plett Construction; skip Mathew Kulbacki, Susan Kohinski, Rob Buchanan and Tara McCarty. Above right: Second event, sponsored by Thunder Seeds; skip Jack Kulbacki, Michelle Brydon, Christine Pedersen and Darla Hanke. Left: Third event, sponsored by Neepawa Golf & Country Club and Rocky Mountain Equipment; skip Grant Babcock, Natalie Babcock, Wanda Rainka and Gary Auctions Forgue.
FEED AND SEED FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.
Auctions McSherry Auction 12 Patterson Dr. Stonewall, MB
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Wilmot Milne Equipment Auction 204-385-2486 Sun Apr 28 @ 10:00 AM Gladstone, MB Consignments Welcome! Cell: 204-212-0531 Booking Spring Farm Auctions!
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FARM AUCTION FOR LIZ AND THE LATE RAE GRAHAM
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Drayson Brothers Retirement Farm Auction Sat. Apr. 20 at 10:30am Neepawa, MB
Directions: Visit our website Featured: 2011 CaseIH 125 Puma FWA, 420/85R28 front rubber, 520/85R38 rear rubber, w/ rear wheel weights, 6 hyd., 3 pt., 540 & 1000 PTO, shuttle shift, powershift, approx. 5000hrs. 125HP engine, 105HP PTO, ; w/ CaseIH L760 loader, 8’ bucket & grapple s/n ZABL42891; 2008 CaseIH 8010 AFX combine, 520/85R42 duals, 28L26 rears, w/ loss meter, yield manager, moisture tester, bushel counter, AFS Pro 600 monitor system, 1902 engine hrs. s/n HAJ203503; 2002 RoGator 854 HC sprayer, 100’ booms, stainless 800 gal. tank, 2 sets of tires (narrows & floaters), narrows 32/90R46, cummins engine, crop dividers, triple nozzle w/ 5,10,12 gal. nozzle options, boom lift, 4483 hrs. s/n VCEXL0359ABA 2002 IH 9200 Eagle semi, 11R24.5 rubber, 800,651 miles showing, w/ Cat C12 engine, 15 spd. Eaton trans., sleeper, safetied until Aug. 2019, VIN# 2HSCEAXR92C041853; 2010 Dakota Aluminum grain trailer, 40’, 2 bottom hopper, 11R24.5 rubber, safetied until Aug. 2019, s/n 1D9AH3821AY554362; Flexi-coil 7500 slim air seeder, 10” spacings w/ 2340 FC tank, 300-400 bus., 50’, cult. s/n 7000-096351-99, tank s/n 2340-102806-00 Friends: A quality sale of medium sized equipment. For full list and pictures visit our website www.wrightauction.ca or call Warren 204-534-7997 or Kelly 204-305-0284. For inquiries email w.wright@mymts.net. Now offering online bidding options. Wanting to have an auction? Contact us for your farm, antique, toy, household, coin sale needs.
COUBROUGH FARMS LTD KEVIN AND BEV FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION April 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Portage la prairie Manitoba from hwy 1 and 16 jct 4 mile west on hwy 1 yard # 47145 Auction has very few small items we will be selling grain bins and machinery by 10:30 am •2012 Case IH Steiger 450 four wheel drive 800/70/38 duals, 4 remote, zero pressure seeder line, 16 high speed power shift, buddy seat, Pro 700 Omni Star unlock, 372 bubble monitor, factory auto steer 2010 hrs serial #7BF128569 • 2009 Case IH Magnum 245 FWA, 480/80R/46 duals, 3pth, 4 remote, 18 speed power shift, Pro 600 Omni Star unlock monitor, 540 and 1000 pto w/ factory auto steer, front weight package, 380/85/34 front tires 2550 hrs, one owner • IHC model 86 diesel , hydro drive 3 pth, 540 pto, complete w/ IHC 2250 front end loader 6038 hrs • 2008 Case IH model 2588 AFS combine. 2015 pickup head w/ Swath Master pickup. Reverser. Hopper topper, Elmers screened feeder house, and elevators, 30.5 x 32 tires, light package, etc Red lighted after 2018 harvest. 2025 and 1635 hrs. • 2002 Prairie star 4952 swather 25ft, 972 Macdon head w/ pickup reel dual knife drive • 2003 Peterbuilt tandem C-12 Cat 425hp, 10 speed fuller, 1,630,000 km 22.5 rubber air ride w/ 2012 Loadline box 20’x8.5 w/ roll tarp. Saftied • 1994 Freightliner grain truck 3176 Cat engine 10 speed, air ride, newer Cancade box saftied • Other trucks and van • Farm Fan Grain dryer AB 12B digital gauges, 2777 hrs w/ loading auger • Grain bins sell at beginning of auction • John Deere 7200 vacuum planter setup for 12×36” rows. Have 4 rows to set up for 16×30” semi mount pull • New Holland Flexicoil SD 440, air seeder 46ft 10” space 500lb trip, double chute • 1999 Flexicoil 6000 Air Seeder with 3450 tow between cart (variable rate); double shoot, Barton openers, 40’ wide, 7.5” spacing • 2012 Summers 42 ft chisel plow , 750 lb, trip • Summers 72 ft Mid harrow • 2013 New Holland Flexicoil S1070 120ft high boy pull type sprayer, 1350 imperial gal tank 480/80R38 tires, induction tank etc, triple nozzle, joy stick control, fenders, runs off tractor monitor
Wright’s Auction service Ltd.
This is a partial listing, check out www.billklassen.com for online Bidding and selling order
Boissevain & Melita, MB 204-534-7997 or 204 534-2502 www.wrightauction.ca w.wright@mymts.net
Immaculate farm equipment auction, call the owners if you want to take part in this one, 204 857 2318 cell or 204 252 2248 house
Conducting Auctions the Wright Way since 1959!
2013 Ford F150 Ford crew cab XTR 4x4 5 litre eng 119455 klm saftied • 2014 Polaris Ranger XP900 4x4 EPS EFI 7804 miles frt Winch Tractors 1989 - 2555 John Deere cab mfwd 3 pth 245 JD Loader PTO 5624 hrs 18.4x30 - 12.4x24frt • 1977 - 4430 John Deere 2 hyds PTO 20.8x38 10,000 hrs • 1973 - 4230 John Deere 2 hyds fact 3 PTH PTO 20.8x34 - 9495 hrs • 1966 - 656 International Western Special 18.4x34 TA clock reads 3811hrs 2 hyds pto • consigned 1978 2-105 White 18.x38 fact duals 2 hyds pto 5983 hrs Haying & Tillage Equip 1431 NH Disc Bine (shedded) • 8465 Case IH Rd Baler automatic (shedded) • 18ft - 400 Versatile swather • 56 NH side delivery Rake • 7ft Allis Trailer type sickle mower • Farm King wagon w 16ft metal Bale Rack • 16ft MF Tandem Disc • 10ft Deep Tiller • 14ft Wilrich Cult • 12ft - 246 Cockshutt Deep Tiller • 5-14 Case Plow • 3 pth type Grass seeder • 550 International manure spreader • Schultz XH600 3 pth brush mower • Schulte SDX840 3 pth Snowblower (used very little) • 6ft Inland 3 pth Rotovator • 12ft bumper hitch Cattle Trailer • SK 705 Stor King Hopper Bin approx 255 bu • 1650 bu Westeel Grain Bin • 635 Brandt Auger w Honda eng • 2 - 300 gal Fuel Tanks & Stands • JD Farm Wagon • 1/2 ton type utility Trailer • Cattle Chute w palpation cage • numerous Rd Bale Feeders & metal feed troughes • numerous Corral Panels • Western Saddle & Bridle • John Deere Sulky Plow • 5ft John Deere Sickle Mowe • 6 Sleigh Bells Shop 2 Air compressors • Karcher Pressure Washer • Stihl Chain saw • Combination Wrench sets • Socket Sets • extention Cords • Fencing supplies • Be on time very little small selling Terms Cash or Cheque Lunch served Subject to additions and deletions Not responsible for any errors in description GST & PST will be charged where applicable Everything Sells AS IS Where Is All sales Final Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising Owners and auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site
Sale Conducted By
NICKEL AUCTIONS LTD
Dave Nickel, Auctioneer Ph: 204-637-3393 cell: 204-856-6900 email: nickelauctions@mts.net
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Breakfast is served at the RMWF ‘Tis the season to buy some bulls
Left: On Apr. 6, Transcon Livestock Corp. held their annual Cattle Country Simmental Bull Sale at the Neepawa Ag Complex. Twelve consignors from all over Manitoba had bulls for sale, including Creekside Cattle Co. of Eden and Tri-Star Cattle Co. of Arden.
To kick off the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, a breakfast was held bright and early on Monday, Mar. 25 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon. Lorne Zacharias (pictured), general manager of Heritage Co-op, was one of the many volunteers present, helping it run smoothly.
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P. BAKER BACKHOE SERVICE Trenching • Ditching • Water & Sewer Dugouts • Demolition • Brushing Trucking • Sand & Gravel Snow Removal • Winter Parking Lot Sanding
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• Excavations • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Laser Ditching • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing
Matt Rempel Birnie, MB
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• Fertilizer Banding • NH3 or dry • Sectional on NH3 • 12” spacing • 3/4” openers
• Seeding • 54’ air drill • 10” spacing • 3” openers • single shoot
Ken Lindsay
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Above: On Apr. 2, JAS Red Angus held their annual Buy the Beef Bull Sale, in conjunction with Camo Cattle Co. Over 50 purebred angus bulls were up for auction (one of which is pictured above), as well as several heifers.
Plumas UCW March meeting
Submitted Plumas United Church Women
We met on Mar. 21, with all members present. The minutes were read and accepted by Laura. Thanks were expressed to Wendy and all who participated in the World Day of Prayer service; to Lindsay and Koreen and families, regarding the Pancake Supper; to Norma, regarding her many years of convening – Shelly Y. will be joining this group when her work allows. If anyone is planning to attend the UCW Rally, our UCW will pay the registration fee. News from Prairie to Pines Region 5 was shared, containing multiple pages for members to read. Soup and pie netted $496 (pretty average) and the pancake supper $435, which is given to M & S. Church treasurer will look after sending UCW funds to charitable donors – funds will be turned over from our account to cover these givings. A motion was made by Wendy and Laura that funds necessary to cover our charitable donations be turned over to the church treasurer for the issuing of cheques. Pollyanna reported on the month's activity and reported a balance of $167.75. The meeting was adjourned by Laura and closed with the Mizpah benediction. Upcoming dates: Palm Sunday – April 14; Good Friday – Apr. 19; and Easter Sunday – Apr. 21. May 11 will be the date of our Spring, Mother's Day Tea and Bake sale, starting at 11:30 a.m. – plans will be made at our May meeting, scheduled for May 18.
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Who are these World War I veterans?
By Cassandra Wehrhahn Neepawa Banner & Press
These World War One veterans enjoyed each other’s company and reminisced about their heroics and the sad times at a banquet and reception on Monday, Apr. 23, 1979 in the Neepawa Legion Hall. Two films on both World Wars and a display of wall pictures, old diaries, a machine gun and some old equipment were featured at the event. About 35 men gathered there from Gladstone, Carberry, Minnedosa, Shoal Lake, Strathclair and Neepawa.
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Who are these veterans? Contact the Banner & Press at news@neepawabanner.com if you have any tips! Pictured above, front row, centre: Frank Wareham, 95, of East View Lodge, Neepawa was one of the oldest WWI vets to attend the reunion. P i c t u r e d a b o v e l e f t : Wo r l d Wa r I f l y e r J a c k S t i t t , 8 6 , o f N e e p a w a ( r i g h t ) s h o w s a w a r c o m r a d e t h e G e r m a n Q Q I p l a n e w h i c h w a s s i m i l a r t o t h e k i n d S t i t t f l e w.
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Submitted Metro Creative Connection Credit scores are important factors when lenders determine if individuals applying for credit or loans are worthy borrowers. Credit is used when purchasing a new home, buying a car, opening a business, or applying for new credit cards. A credit score is a three-digit number that corresponds to a certain range. The standards were established by FICO®, and the higher the score, the better (scores start at 300 and move upward to 850). Various things can impact credit score, and some weigh more heavily toward the final score than others.
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142 Main ST NW, Newdale, Manitoba MLS#: 1902826 • $34,900 Check out this cozy two bedroom home with wrap around deck in the quiet town of Newdale. Well kept with many upgrades including updated electrical panel, newer high efficiency furnace and new kitchen counter tops. Much cheaper than rent. A great starter home close to Minnedosa and Shoal Lake.
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216 3rd AVE SW, Minnedosa, Manitoba MLS#: 1903672 • $165,000 2 bedroom bungalow on a large lot featuring a 830 sq. feet close to downtown with many upgrades including newer windows upstairs, new basement windows in 2014, recent shingles, siding and beautiful landscaped deck. This property has a very private back yard with a view. Has a 12 x 20 detached block garage.
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MLS:1906021 NEW LISTING 77091 Road 80N, Neepawa. MLS#1907906 1474 sf bungalow, 9 acre property. Peace & quiet w/ room to roam!
105 McKenzie St, Plumas. MLS#1905144, $39,500 Cute bungalow, recent updates. Large lot, quiet neighborhood.
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421 Fourth Ave, Neepawa. MLS# 1905206 Affordable, economical. 2 bdrm family, retirement or revenue.
53-Seventh St, Gladstone. MLS#1903436, $234,000 Immaculate 2 yr old bungalow. 1229 sf, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, heated garage.
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Optimism for Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic’s future Continued from page 1 For Dr. George Ong, who first arrived in Neepawa in 1977 and has been one of the leaders of this effort from the onset, this type of cooperative effort on the clinic has achieved more than he ever thought was possible. “I think what we have here now, is better than I ever hoped we would accomplish. It’s been well over 15 years in the making, when we started organizing and getting the town involved. We had meetings with the Town, the municipalities to try and develop a community single clinic. Because the main reason was recruiting and retaining doctors. [The doctors] understood that a facility like this would be very important in that effort,” noted Dr. Ong. “This building was originally built, I believe in 1970. I arrived in 1977 and over the years, it has stayed a clinic and now we are where we want to be. The future, I think, is very good. It’s very bright, because we have been able to recruit a group of very young and enthusiastic Canadian doctors here, who want to keep this going. And so, we’ve achieved what we wanted to achieve and in fact, we’ve done better than I had hoped we would have done.”
A sense of accomplishment For many years, the expansion process seemed to be stalled. Fortunately, some new individuals, with new perspectives on the matter, got involved around 2008. Over the next decade, those people, such as Arnie Suski, Murray Parrott and John Nelson, just to name a few, helped to get things rolling again. Suski said that now that they’ve reached this point in the process, there is a real sense of accomplishment on behalf of the committee. Parrott agreed and added that the recent expansion has also turned Neepawa into a very attractive location for medical training. “ T he Un iver sit y of Manitoba has seen the value of this and they have gone ahead and booked the [accommodations for med students] for a year at a time. Before the recent
expansion, they booked it as needed. Now, there’s a commitment for a year and Dauphin as well, they have a residency program there. They also send students here,” Parrott stated. As for those students who have already used the facilities, John Nelson said the response, so far, has been nothing but positive. “The students utilizing the suites have been happy with the accommodations,” indicated Nelson. “There are several things that have turned the tide for us. First of all, we have some doctors, both veteran and newer doctors, who are willing to take young [medical] students. And that’s not always easy. Sometimes it’s inconvenient. It’s extra work, but that’s the first thing. We have a medical practice that’s open to bringing in students. Secondly, the advantage we have of having the suites so that students can actually live on site here. So, they’re very close to all the action. They can be in the suite, but they can get a call to the hospital, and they can travel there and zoom back here, without issue. That provides a real practical
and real experience. I think those young students really appreciate that.” Better care for patients The current configuration of the clinic can allow for 10 doctors. At present, it’s home to eight. Dr. Sandra Wiebe, who is one of them and has had a practice in Neepawa since 2013, noted that while the expansion offers many advantages for the physicians, the positives it will create for the patients will be even more significant. “Making this building more accessible and comfortable for patients is very important. Having our own [examination rooms] just enables us to work as smoothly as possible. So with this current expansion, we are up to 20 rooms and it includes a procedural room, which allows for building for the future; because it is bigger,” said Dr. Wiebe. “This allows [the doctors] the ability to serve the patients in a way that not many rural community clinics can.” The next phase As for what’s next, Arnie Suski said that their next 19042AA1
PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX
From left to right: Dr. George Ong, Murray Parrott, Arnie Suski and Dr. Sandra Wiebe sit around the table in the Medical Clinic’s new boardroom.
project is going to be the parking lot. “When we started this project, the big issue seems to be the parking for a lot of the clients, so we made an effort to try to accommodate staff and patients. We’ve been able to expand the amount of available parking and we’re looking ahead to paving it and making it a whole lot cleaner,” said Suski. No matter what the future may hold for the
Beautiful Plains Medical Clinic, Dr. Ong remains very optimistic about being able to tackle it and doing so as a community. “We need community, reg ional [ leaders] and physicians working together, supporting the whole concept of this and we’ve done that too. The regional health authority has been helpful, but without the community support, we’d have never got it done. Fortunately, we’ve had a
group of people who saw the bigger picture, saw the value a facility like this creates and acted on making it happen.” Though the expanded facilities are already in full use, an official grand opening ceremony for the general public has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The time of the ribbon cutting ceremony will be announced in the near future.
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Kelly Bell: ‘All said, I have had a good go’ A senior’s story
By Wayne Hildebrand For Neepawa Banner & Press What was it like to go from being a teenager on a Manitoba farm to serving on a naval warship fighting submarines on the rough North Atlantic Ocean? Eddy and Rhea Bell moved from Winnipeg to Neepawa around 1918. Eddy was the new engineer for the Canadian Northern Railway, working the Hallboro to Beulah line and the Neepawa to Russell line. Aside from being a train engineer, Eddy wanted to be a farmer, so he bought farmland eight miles south of Neepawa. Eddy and Rhea had seven children: Hugh, Don, Jean, Ted, Kelly, Roy and Allen. Able Seaman Kelly Bell was born in Neepawa on Mar. 17, 1926. Kelly attended Neepawa Central School; a monument by the current Safeway store marks the location of the school. “My claim to fame was being a classmate of Peggy Wemyss,” said Kelly. “I dated Peggy (Margaret Laurence) once. We went to the Roxy Theatre to see a movie.” SUBMITTED PHOTOS
‘Is this a bad omen?’ Last summer, Kelly and Elsie Bell celebrated their 70th anniversary at Clear Lake. They took pictures at the “In my teenage years, I worked on the farm,” said Kelly. same location where they were married. “World War II was on and my older brothers Don and Ted had enlisted in the Air Force. I was 17 ½ years old but the spray does. Ice would cover the ship from the huge the rail line through our farm to wave as my father Eddy when I decided to join the service. Jack Veale and I drove squalls and the guns would be encased. Everyone was Bell was taking his last run as train engineer on the Beulah to Winnipeg and enlisted. I joined the Royal Canadian needed to chip off the ice. We had to be on the watch, day run. I returned to Charlottetown, PEI, where we sailed Navy. After training for six months in Cornwallis, On- and night. The worst watch was from 12 am to 4 am. We the HMCS Victoriaville to Halifax before sailing to fight tario, I was posted to the HMCS Victoriaville warship in were dressed with all of our sailor gear on and then we put the war in the Pacific. But world events changed fast when Halifax.” It was a brand new frigate built in Quebec and on a rubber suit and big mitts. Looking like the Michelin atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki man, we stood watch on the cold upper deck in the pitch on Aug. 6 and 9, 1945. Japan formally surrendered on was launched in June, 1944. black with binoculars. You couldn’t Sept. 2, 1945, ending WWII. Our mission on the HMCS “We took the new warship to Bereven have a cigarette, as it might Victoriaville changed. I was assigned to an air craft carmuda for maneuvers and training,” give away our location.” rier that was retrofitted to bring soldiers back to Canada. Kelly recalled. “One foggy day, we The Battle of the Atlantic was the I mustered out of the Navy in 1946.” nearly collided with an American only battle of the Second World War “I returned to the farm south of Neepawa and worked warship, and I thought, oh no, is that was waged close to Canadian with my father and brother Hugh,” Kelly said. “Eventuthis a bad omen?” soil. On Apr. 16, 1945, German ally, I took over the farm. A friend introduced me to Elsie The Battle of the North Atlantic U-boat 190 sank the HMCS Es- Denoon from Eden, and we were married at Clear Lake was critical to winning World War quimalt warship within sight of the on June 21, 1948. I managed to take my new bride on a II. German submarines, called Halifax coastline, with heavy loss honeymoon to Winnipeg with $40 dollars in my pocket. U- boats (short for undersea boats), of life. Two weeks later, Germany We have one son, Kelly Bell (1952), married to Carolyn tried to cut the supply of war materisurrendered, on May 8, 1945. The (Kolesar), and two wonderful grandchildren, Rhea and als (equipment, ammunition, food, U-boats were ordered by Germany James.” fuel, arms) to the United Kingdom. to surrender. “I remember it was “I am now 93 years old,” said Kelly. “I was fortunate As an island, the United Kingdom a tense situation as we sailed the to return home from WWII. I never forget the many that required more than one million HMCS Victoriaville up to take didn’t. Elsie and I have been blessed with a good martons of imported war supplies and surrender of U-boat 190,” Kelly riage. We spent 21 wonderful winters in Mesa, Arizona. equipment per week in order to recalled. “We took German prison- We celebrated our 70th wedding anniversary last year at survive WWII. ers on board and some of our sailors Clear Lake and we look forward to our 71st. All said, I “The HMCS Victoriaville was boarded the submarine before we have had a good go.” used for antisubmarine warfare,” SUBMITTED PHOTO said Kelly. “We were primarily a Able Seaman Kelly Bell joined the Royal escorted U-boat 190 back to Bay Bulls, Newfoundland.” convoy escort warship. Together Canadian Navy in April 1944. with corvettes and destroyers, we ‘Our mission changed’ would protect the merchant ship convoys from wolf pack VE day marked the end of WWII in Europe. “The U-boat attacks. It was a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The U-boats had sub-surface invisibility, torpedoes and captain gave everyone on the ship a tot of rum to celebrate mine setting capability. We had big guns, hedgehog bombs VE day,” Kelly recalled, “even though I was still a minor.” and depth charges.” Over 3,500 merchant ships and 175 The war in Japan raged on. “The Navy gave me 60 days warships were sunk in the Battle of the Atlantic, killing leave when Germany surrendered on the condition that I would return to fight the war in the Pacific,” said Kelly. 36,200 sailors and 36,000 merchant seamen. “The North Atlantic is well known for its extreme “I spent my time off in Neepawa. During this time, I was weather,” relayed Kelly. “Ocean salt water doesn’t freeze, very fortunate to be able to stand with my entire family on Kelly Bell was posted to the HMCS Victoriaville. The ship was used in the Battle of the North Atlantic, protec ting merchant ships from German U-boats. “It was a dangerous game of cat and mouse,” said Bell. SUBMITTED PHOTO