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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Town of Neepawa has unveiled its new budget. For 2015, Council has allocated $6,718,130.27 to the general operating fund and $3,078,319.65 to the utility operating fund. For residential and commercial property owners, the tax impact will b e t h e It’s a responsible l o w e s t budget, as far as they’ve e x p e r i - the municipality enced in is concerned the past – Adrian de Groot five years, as the mill Mayor, rate will Town of Neepawa rise by only 0.87 per cent. For a home with an assessed value of $200,000, that’ll mean ratepayers will pay an additional $18.90 in taxes for the year, while on a commercial property with a value of $500,000, the increase will be $68.25. Continued on page 2
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Town budget ‘responsible’ Continued from page 1 Mayor Adrian de Groot said this should be a budget that most people in the community will be pleased with. “I think that it’s a responsible budget. There are a number of opportunities that [Town council] will be looking at throughout the next year. Some of them are administrative in focus. Some are political in focus. So we thought, ‘Let’s strike a fair budget, making sure we maintain the status quo’,” said de Groot. “Making contributions to our reserves. Making sure that our infrastructure dollars are going to the right project. It’s a responsible
budget, as far as the municipality is concerned.” As part of the budget allocations, $133,795.95 has been set aside for grants to organizations, including $70,000 to the Yellowhead Centre, $10,000 for the Viscount Cultural Centre and $5,000 to assist with the operating costs at NACTV. Other organization of note receiving support include the Neepawa Natives ($5000); Neepawa Minor Ball for upkeep of the washrooms ($4000); and the operation of the Margaret Laurence Home ($4000). De Groot noted that there was only so much financial support the Town could provide and
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Members of the Neepawa Town Council as well as several local ratepayers examine an overview of the 2015 budget. some difficult decisions had to be made when it came to that distribution of funds. The five year capital expenditure program was also revealed as part of
the budget, outlining the spending priorities for the near future. Money will be set aside over the next five years for public works equipment, a new fire hall and equipment,
water and sewer renewals, water treatment plant and lagoon upgrades and the improvements to the RCMP building. First reading of the 2015 budget was given on Tues-
day, Apr. 21. Second and third reading will likely occur at the next council meeting on Tuesday, May. 5. The complete budget details can be seen at www. mywestman.ca
Speed and noise on Highway 16 a cause for concern By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner Over the years, a number of local citizens have expressed serious concerns about Neepawa’s Main Street, Hwy. 16. The most common complaints are about speed and noise. A recent list of concerns about the busy thoroughfare brought to the Neepawa Banner by a concerned citizen triggered this article. The concerned citizen said that the speed of traffic and the roughness of the surface conditions, along with the liberal use of air brakes or engine retarder brakes, causes the dishes to rattle in the cupboards in their kitchen. But rattling dishes is the person’s smallest concern, it’s the safety of children, other pedestrians and vehicle occupants as well. The street is an accident waiting to happen and unfortunately, there have been a number of accidents in the past few years. Few have been life threatening but it’s only a matter of time until someone is killed on thats stretch of road, In mid-2014, Neepawa council started to address the problem. Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Synchyshyn informed council that there is a heavy traffic flow with HyLife employees and the growth of the town is creating more demand in the area. Synchyshyn advised the Town of Neepawa council that they needed to send a signed resolution outlining the request for speed reduction on the highway east of the bridge. Synchyshyn also advised that if the request sent to the province, the Highway Board will request a speed study and recommendations from MIT's Traffic Engineering Branch before placing the request to go to a hearing.
Council passed the following resolution in June 2014. “WHEREAS the speed limit on the P.T.H. No. 16 on the eastern boundary of the Town of Neepawa currently changes from 50 km/hr., in the restricted speed area, to a modified speed zone of 80 km/hr. for a length of 450 metres easterly; AND WHEREAS, the Town of Neepawa has (and will) benefit from commercial and industrial expansion and development on the east side of Neepawa, thus having significant impact on traffic patterns and the speed of traffic in relation to accessing services along P.T.H. No. 16 directly east of Town; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town of Neepawa make application to the Highway Traffic Board to extend the 80 km/hr speed zone on that portion of P.T.H. No. 16 east of the Town of Neepawa to include the length of highway that extends past the industrial park to the road allowance on the east side of NW 26-14-15W and SW 35-14-15W.” As of this date, there’s been no response from the province. What the resolution asks for is a 80 km/hr speed zone to extend to the east side of Hylife. In recent years, traffic to and from Hylife has increased. The concerned citizen said they have observed a lot more than Hylife trucks and submitted a long list of trucks that looks like the “Who’s
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who” of the local and provincial trucking world. It’s no secret that truck traffic on Hwy. 16 is extremely heavy. The 50 km/h limit seems to extend far further west than it does to the east. On Neepawa’s east side, the traffic is heavier than on the west side and is increasing. Obviously, more trucks and staff traffic are going to and from Hylife, but the new Hydro building is also increasing traffic and will do so in the future. The new Rocky Mountain Equipment building is generating more traffic as well. Sgt. Mark Morehouse of the Spruce Plains RCMP said that from the beginning of 2013 to April 2015 there were 74 speeders caught on Hwy. 16 within the town limits of Neepawa. Of those, 44 were charged and most of the rest got warnings. He said there were three impaired drivers caught in that same period. The Citizens on Patrol in November 2014 spent three days checking speeds and out of 1,810 vehicle observed, there were only three that were more than 10 km/hr over the speed limit.
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Carberry festival receives $2,300 grant Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Carberry Heritage Festival is pleased to announce it has received a grant for $2,300 from Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage, a branch of Canadian Heritage. This Local Festivals grant from the federal government will help the festival expand its roster of local artisans and performers as well as aid in promoting the twoday festival, to be held on Aug. 7 and 8. “This is our first federal government grant and the board is very happy to receive the encouragement. It’ll help broaden the
activities at the 2015 festival,” said Cathy Drayson, president of the Carberry Heritage Festival. The 2015 all-ages, alcohol-free festival showcases Carberry's built and human heritage with two days of demonstrations, performances, tours and artisans’ displays. This year the Red Coats of the North West, a North West Mounted Police reenactment troupe, will demonstrate life circa 1885 when Carberry was founded. This year's festival celebrates the 155th birthday of naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton
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at The Seton Centre. A festival tradition is our Friday night old-time dance with Mark Morisseau, a local fiddler whose style echoes his Métis forebears of a hundred years ago. As more artisans, performers and events are
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s this column is being written Tuesday morning, the federal government is scheduled to introduce the budget. Also scheduled for Tuesday night is the introduction of the Town of Neepawa budget. Both will generate a bit of interest but not nearly as much as they should. Federal and provincial budgets generate a fair bit of buzz but municipal budgets often pass without a word of public input. That’s a sad situation, Budgets (and elections) should generate a lot of interest but in Canada, and in many of the First World countries, elections, budgets and politics generate little interest. The level of passivity is appalling. In Neepawa, there will be a by-election this year. There should be two, three or even four people willing to run for council but it’s unlikely there will be that level of participation. Many of our municipal council seats are filled by acclamation. All the Town of Neepawa councillors went in last year by acclamation. Complacency ran so rampant in North-CypressLangford they had to appoint two councillors. Why do budgets, politics and elections generate such a low level of interest? In contrast, in countries where voters have to walk past armed soldiers, and in some case armed rebels, to cast a ballot, the voter turnout is 80 per cent or even higher. We are lucky to get 50 per cent turnout. We should be ashamed of ourselves. For one thing, Canadians are spoiled, spoiled absolutely rotten. We are self-satisfied, willing to accept the mediocre when we could achieve excellence.
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Ken Waddell We don’t work hard enough or smart enough at our work, certainly don’t work hard enough at schools and university and don’t demand enough of ourselves, our politicians and civil service. Some of our businesses reflects the same attitude. Pardon me for picking on the banks for a minute, but when was the last time you phoned a local bank branch and actually talked to a local bank staffer. When you phone a bank, you get an answering machine even during business hours. If you finally wade your way through voice mail purgatory, you get a call centre in New Brunswick or Calgary and they don’t have a hot clue what you want or need. I’m not talking about credit card call centres, but about day to-day banking needs. Sorry bankers, but I could cite many other business situations where the complacency, arrogance and laziness of politics have permeated businesses as well. Canadians think about politics about seven seconds a week. It’s been proven in surveys. Some people are very actively engaged but the majority of people aren’t. Half of the electorate don’t even vote and that is shameful, absolutely shameful. The main reason people don’t
vote is that they think it isn’t going to change anything. That’s simply not true. Votes change the course of history and can cost millions of lives. Remember Hitler was elected. Former Canadian prime minister, Pierre Trudeau is credited with saying that if you don’t get involved in politics, you will be controlled by those who do. That is so true. There is another reason people don’t get involved in municipal politics and that is there’s lot of criticism and very low pay. More importantly, there’s a ton of criticism, occasionally from an electorate that couldn’t be bothered to vote or run but more often criticism is from within. When you get a group of politicians together, you have a room full of egos. It’s not an easy environment. Even still, the answer is to get involved, be informed and don’t just sit there, do something. Become knowledgable, ask questions, demand excellence, run for office or support someone who will run. Change is possible and excellence can be achieved. It’s there for the asking and to be embraced. You can survive without the fluffy diversions of life long enough to make a difference in your community.
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In the late 1800s, waves of immigrants flowed into western Canada in the hopes of a better life. In 1872, the Dominion Lands Act came into effect and it granted a quarter section of land to any settler 21 years of age or older who met some basic criteria. In 1872, Canada was home to about 3,754,000 people and by 1902, that number had grown to 5,494,000. Millions of immigrants from across Europe were drawn to this offer of free land– they dreamt of owning their own MY land, somePERSPECTIVE thing nearly impossible as tenant farmers and manual labourers in ate Europe. Canadian agriculackman tkinson ture was built on the dream of land ownership. Fast forward to today and the reality is reversing, but maybe not in Saskatchewan. On April 13, the Province of Saskatchewan announced that while it is reviewing provincial farmland ownership rules, institutional investors, such as pension plans and trusts, will not be able to purchase farm land in the province. Saskatchewan’s farmland ownership rules are already the country’s most restrictive and depending on the ongoing consultations, may become more so. The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act restricts foreign buyers from owning more than 10 acres of farmland, meaning that all farmland is owned by either individual Canadians or 100 per cent Canadian-owned corporations. The debate over who can buy Saskatchewan’s farmland is raging and depending on where you sit, opening the market to large investors is either the cause of, or the solution to the challenges facing the province’s farmers. The demographic and financial changes in the agricultural sector show an industry characterized by fewer, larger farms and more operators over 55 years of age than under. As many producers look to retire, they want to sell their land and with fewer farm operators, the pool of potential buyers is shrinking. The pool of buyers is further reduced by rising land values– the challenge becomes finding not just a buyer, but one with access to the capital needed to buy additional land. Across Canada, the value of Canadian farmland is increasing and nowhere have the gains been as dramatic as in Saskatchewan. Last year, the value of Canadian farmland increased by 14.3 per cent, according to Farm Credit Canada. Saskatchewan led those gains, with the value of farmland increasing by 18.7 per cent. Last year’s gains weren’t isolated, they came after three years of double digit growth, averaging 24 per cent a year, in the province. These rising prices have attracted the attention of larger investors looking for stable returns in a time of low interest rates. Canadian farmland is attractive, it’s a stable asset with reliable cash flows and an appreciating value. In 2013, the issue came to the forefront when the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) purchased 115,000 acres for $128 million. While pension plans aren’t permitted to buy Saskatchewan farmland, CPPIB manages the contributions of the 18 million Canadians that support the Canada Pension Plan and a legal opinion ruled that its structure was unique and the sale complied with the law. While another buyer, especially a well financed investment fund, is good for sellers, there are also advantages for those looking for more land to farm. Corporate ownership of farmland allows operators to expand their operation using rented land, which is preferable for some operators. The land purchased by CPPIB is rented to about 100 farmers, many of them younger. CPPIB says that they can partner with young farmers to reduce the debt they carry from land ownership. They argue that they have been met with little resistance from farmers. For a country that was built on the promise of land ownership for all, the prospect of farming for large corporate owners is a bit unsettling. But it may prove to be the only viable solution. The reality is that many farmers will want to retire in the coming years and many want to sell, not keep their land and rent it to others. Unless some mechanism can be established to make rental arrangements between individual retiring farmers and renters more attractive, the only solution might be corporate land ownership.
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A lesson in adapting to adversity Look at the facts
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he flu hit my home last week. It hit me early Wednesday morning, which just happened to be first day of my spring vacation. It came with the usual symptoms—coughs, aches and pains, the inability to sleep, etc. I looked miserable, I felt miserable, I acted miserable, I was miserable. Despite this inconvenience, Kathryn and I left for Winnipeg as planned Wednesday afternoon. We spent Wednesday through Friday socializing and shopping; then returned home. That’s when the other boot dropped for me. My body, for reasons known only to it, decided that I needed some time in solitary confinement—in the washroom. Four trips later, my body had expelled just about every last trace of the meals I had eaten that day. As I write these words (the Monday after our trip) my solid food intake has been minimal. While this may make a positive contribution to
FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein my weight loss goals, it’s not a dietary method that I would recommend. Th en a n ot h er b oot dropped. My wife started coughing on, of all days, the day of our wedding anniversary. When she started coughing, she looked at me and said: “You did this to me. I am not impressed.” One of her friends suggested that flowers, jewelry or a nice dinner out would have been a much more appropriate anniversary gift. We all got a good laugh out of that one. That laugh was one step in the process of adapting to this adversity. Like most of my readers, I do not have the luxury of paid sick days from work. If I am called in to work, and I call in sick, I don’t get paid. Someone else picks up those hours. That’s how it is in Manitoba. So unless
I’m seriously ill, when work calls, I need to report for duty. Like you, I also have responsibilities at home. Errands need to be run. Appointments need to be kept. Groceries and the mail need to be picked up. Bills need to be paid. The dog needs to be fed and other chores need to be done. They don’t take sick days. Neither can I. Neither can you. We all face adversities in life. Some, like my bout with the flu, are relatively minor. In a week, the symptoms will be gone and life will be back to normal. At least I hope that will be the case. Your adversities may be far more serious. You may be dealing with the after effects of a heart attack or stroke. Maybe you are facing your second or third
bout with cancer. Perhaps you have lost a high-paying job, surrendered to a broken marriage or had to file for bankruptcy. The pain you may feel is intense—and we both know it won’t be going away any time soon. We can respond to adversity in one of two ways. We can be victims or victors. Victims focus on how bad things are. They are defined and controlled by their adversity. Victors see the positive side of every situation. They face every day with dignity, courage and optimism. They acknowledge and embrace their weaknesses. But they know that God’s power is more than adequate to compensate for them. So they live each day in faith—knowing that God is able to help them survive and thrive no matter what life sends their way. Victors take St. Paul’s words (Philippians 4:1213) as their life’s motto, “I have learned to be content in whatever state I am. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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t began innocently. The day had been deliberately set aside as a “do nothing” day. The week past had been productively busy, the week ahead much the same. It was time for rest and relaxation. Smell the springtime, enjoy the coffee. Then I wandered past the single car garage. Some time ago one wheel had slipped out of the track for the garage door. It could still be opened and closed. But it looked a little sad, like a lopsided smile. How difficult could getting it back on track be? Not very, if you know what you’re doing and have the correct tools. Pry bar, hammer and a bit of determination. Actually I had to relocate a mess of winter debris before I could properly access the area. That garage gets the flotsam and jetsam of the winter, so there
HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen was the recyclable heap, extra boards that match my home woodwork, and a melee of garden tools. The door once again ran smoothly up and down, n’er a grimace to its face. But then the stuff that had been moved begged for attention. Extra house parts out to the granary. Recycles to the ‘curb’ (bags fit for the trunk of the car!) and then the garden tools. Well, it would make sense to pound in a few nails and get them hung, up off the concrete floor. But, now that the space is tidy, perhaps I could improve on it further. I have long
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raveling can be a wonderful experience, especially when you visit children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Back and forth I traveled between the two towns in Alberta and interacted with family as much as possible. The end of my visit came quickly because it was so enjoyable and a bus ride through the night was awaiting me. It was great to be away, but it was wonderful looking
desired to become more comfortable working with wood. Why not turn this space into my space? Indeed, why not? Shelf brackets? On the shelf. Shelving boards? Stacked by the door. Nails or screws? Logic called for screws, and they too, were already in the garage. I could recall were I had last used the drill. Readjusting the front door in fall. And so my “do nothing” day progressed. The shelf was relatively level, accounting for a slight incline to allow moisture to run off, at least that’s what I told myself. Mounted a peg board above
that and searched out pegs for the said board. Not bad. Now a series of trips to the big shed. The electric sander is mine, a requested anniversary gift. So is the jig saw. And the mitre saw – a gift from a like minded friend. Deep down I know that all the tools in the shop are mine now, but it doesn’t feel right to take some of them out their forever home. They are shop tools, not play with wood tools. There is also a table saw, I think is mine, but may be needed for an upcoming shop project. Shelf up, peg board mounted, equipment hung and the floor swept. Looks good. Now I hope that the first project I undertake will be a success, or I will have to dismantle and retrace all my steps!
forward to being home again and into a daily routine. Our life is a trip from conception until death in this world. It might not always be a happy trip. Our daily routine might be interrupted by sickness and other problems in life may overtake us, but there is a future awaiting us if we know Jesus personally. Then we can say, “I'm looking forward to going Home.” Matthew 18:3 and 4 tell us that we need to “be converted and become as little children” and “shall humble himself as a little child.” Then we can attain the security of going to Heaven after our life on earth is done.
I have to challenge the allegations made by John Fefchak in his letter to the editor in the April 17 Banner. He has been a long time critic of the hog industry and most of the time we just ignore his rants. However, sometimes, he has to be challenged and I asked the editor, “Were you hard up for something to fill space in your paper last week?” He does not appear to have any professional or practical expertise in agriculture, hog production or nutrient management. “Just a hate for hog producers.” He cites 2006 and over 9 million animals and in 2009, herds were culled because South Korea no longer imported hogs from Canada and governments subsidized the meat exporting industry at taxpayers’ expense. Now, not enough hogs. He then says that Manitoba has over 100,000 lakes and seems to try to insinuate that the hog industry somehow pollutes all of them. He also says that the hog factories hide under the skirts of farming and are not industry regulated. Excess, untreated waste manure eventually finds its way into water sources and we can shamefully boast of having Lake Winnipeg as the World’s More Polluted Lake. While his numbers for 2006 may be close, the rest of his allegations closely resemble what comes from the back end of a pig. Let’s look at the real facts The nine million pigs is the total production for the year and at any one time, there were about 3 million actually on farm in Manitoba. The Jan. 1, 2015 Statistics Canada Livestock on Farms shows 2,980,000 pigs on farms in Manitoba. The reason barns were shut down was because of feed costs and reduced market prices because of H1N1 flu, which unfortunately many in the media called “swine flu” and pork market collapsed, leaving producers with huge financial losses. Production actually peaked at 9,450,000 head in 2007. The numbers of pig farms has declined from 14,200 in 1971 to 1,710 in 2001 and 550 on July 1, 2014. These farms are operated by 267 producers or production companies. Hog barns are the most highly regulated agricultural operations in Manitoba. The Manitoba regulations are the most onerous in Canada. Most small producers closed their operations after 2010 because of the impending regulations contained in Gary Doer and Greg Selinger’s ill-conceived Save Lake Winnipeg Act. This act mandated that any expanding operation or new barns must use anaerobic digesters or equivalent technologies for manure management and storage. The equivalent technlogies were never defined. A year or more ago, Manitoba Pork Council negotiated a potential solution with the Minister of Conservation that would allow the use of two-cell, earthen storage structures instead of biodigestors. However, Premier Greg Selinger apparently would have nothing to do with that solution and we are back to biodigestors. Nobody has made a biodigestor work for hog manure in Manitoba. They require more heat than they can generate and cost about $1 million to build. I believe this production mandate was developed by somebody in his party who mistakenly believed that a biodigestor would reduce the nutrient content of the hog manure. Of course, they don’t reduce the nitrogen, phosphorous or sulphur content of the manure at all. However, it appears that Selinger is unable to admit his and his party have made a mistake and is quite happy to have forced all smaller family farms out of business and prevented anybody from expanding or replacing an existing barn, or allowed new producers to enter the industry. We are now in a situation where the Maple Lead plant in Brandon is short 20,000 hogs per week, or one million per year. They can’t operate profitably unless they have 90,000 to 105,000 hogs per week. This is the largest and newest pork processing plant in Canada. Michael McCain told the Manitoba Pork Council meeting last week that there needs to be 20 to 30 large barns built per year to replace older barns and bring production capacity up to match the plant processing capacity. Only four have been built from 2008 to 2013. Continued on page 8
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Federal budget offers benefits aimed at seniors, families value of farmland across the country, this will be of benefit to many farmers as they retire.
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On April 21, federal Finance minister Joe Oliver laced up a new pair of running shoes and presented the government’s 2015 budget. Six months before a federal election, the balanced budget offers a lot to Canadians. “Economic Action Plan 2015 will create jobs, growth and long-term prosperity. It is a balanced budget, just as we promised, and it cuts taxes for hard-working individuals and families. It is a prudent and principled plan that will see Canadians more prosperous, more secure, and even more confident in our country’s place in the world. Canadians can rest assured that under the strong leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada’s fiscal house is in order,” said Finance minister Joe Oliver. In addition to a balanced budget, Economic Action Plan 2015 includes a projected surplus of $1.4 billion for 2015–16 as well as a contingency fund. The budget also included the introduction of balanced budget legislation. Goodies for families and seniors Much of the budget focused on benefits to families and seniors. Earlier this year, the government announced a family tax cut, also known as income splitting, and improvements to the universal child-care benefit. Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette member of parliament Robert Sopuck said, “This will benefit every family in the region.” Income splitting allows couples to transfer up to $50,000 in income from a high earning spouse to a lower-earning spouse to a maximum tax savings of $2,000. Seniors will benefit from a reduction in the minimum withdrawals from Registered Retirement Income Funds. This means that seniors can keep keep their money in the market and earning income if they choose. The budget will also offer up to $1,500 in tax credits for seniors and persons with disabilities to make their homes more accessible. “We’re doing what we can to keep [seniors and people with disabilities] in their own homes, to make it easier,” said Sopuck.
Goodies for communities The budget also included some components to help area communities. One new program will be called Canada 150, which Sopuck explains is similar to the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, which was announced in Budget 2012. Sopuck said that many local communities benefited from CIIF and he’s really excited about the new program. It will comes small scale infrastructure renewal such as walking trails and new roofs for community centres. He notes that it’s about small projects, “ones that make [communities] good places to live”. One of which is some support to help market the region in the United States. Goodies for small business and farmers The budget also offered some benefits to farmers and small business owners. The small business tax rate will be reduced to 9 per cent by 2019. The move is estimated to save the country’s small business owners an estimated $2.7 billion in taxes. Sopuck said, “I’m really pleased about the cut to the small business tax rate… It’s a strong recognition of how important small business are.” He noted that the money will allow businesses to do things like re-invest in their business or hire more staff. The budget also increases the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption for $1 million for farms and small businesses. With the rising
Response Opposition parties criticized how the government was able to balance the budget, by cutting back on the contingency reserve and collecting more Employment Insurance premiums that needed. For the next three years, the government will set aside $1 billion per year for the contingency fund, down from $3 billion per year. Additionally, the budget shows that in 2015-2016, the EI account will be in a surplus and the next year, that surplus will grow to $5.5 billion. The government says that they will reduce premiums in 2017-2018. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business came out strongly in support of the budget, notably, the reduction in the small business corporate tax rate. “CFIB applauds the government for lowering the tax burden on Canada’s small businesses now that the budget has been balanced,” said Dan Kelly, president of CFIB. “Reducing the small business corporate tax rate was viewed by CFIB members as the most effective measure the federal government could take to strengthen the performance of small firms. We are especially pleased that government intends to legislate the full small business tax cut plan before the election… This is a terrific budget for small business.” Other highlights include: • Providing manufacturers with a 10-year accelerated
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capital cost allowance to encourage productivityenhancing investment in machinery and equipment. • Improving access to financing for Canadian small businesses through the Canada Small Business Financing Program. • Expanding the services offered through the Business Development Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada to help small and medium-sized businesses. • Providing $14 million over two years to Futurpreneur Canada in support of young entrepreneurs. • Supporting the Action Plan for Women Entrepreneurs to help women business owners succeed. • Helping innovative companies grow and create jobs through the Venture Capital Action Plan. Supporting provinces and territories to facilitate the harmonization of apprenticeship training and certification requirements in targeted Red Seal trades. • Increasing the TaxFree Savings Account annual contribution limit to $10,000, effective for 2015 and subsequent years. • Enhancing access to postsecondary education by expanding the eligibility for Low- and Middle-Income Canada Student Grants to students in short-duration programs. • Making the Canada Student Loans Program work for families by reducing the expected parental contribution under the needs assessment process.
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• Supporting the most vulnerable in our communities by providing $150 million over four years, starting in 2016–17, to support social housing in Canada by allowing social housing providers to prepay their long-term, non-renewable mortgages without penalty. • Improving access to print materials for the visually impaired. • Investing in world-class research and development by providing over $1.5 billion in funding over five years to advance the Government’s renewed science, technology and innovation strategy. • Continuing to provide $5.35 billion per year on average for provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure under the New Building Canada Plan. • Investing $750 million over two years starting in 2017–18, and $1 billion per year thereafter, for a new Public Transit Fund aimed at building new public transit infrastructure to reduce congestion and fight gridlock in large cities. • Increasing the TaxFree Savings Account annual contribution limit to $10,000, effective for 2015 and subsequent years. • Providing $5.7 million over five years to help secure new market access for Canadian seal products. • Ensuring veterans and their families receive the support they need by: providing a new Retirement Income Security Benefit to moderately to severely dis-
abled veterans; expanding access to the Permanent Impairment Allowance for disabled veterans; enhancing the Earnings Loss Benefit for disabled part-time Reserve Force veterans; creating a new tax-free Family Caregiver Relief Benefit to recognize caregivers; and increasing the level of individualized support to veterans. • Extending Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits from six weeks to six months to better support Canadians caring for gravely ill and dying family members. • Increasing National Defence funding by providing the Canadian Armed Forces with close to $12 billion over 10 years, thus ensuring that Canada can continue to field a combatcapable military ready to serve at home and abroad. • Supporting the deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces by providing National Defence with up to $360 million in 2015–16 in order to counter ISIS. • Countering terrorism by providing additional resources to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the Canada Border Services Agency. • Enhancing Canada’s capacity to gather foreign intelligence. • Protecting the integrity of our borders and facilitating legitimate travel to Canada for low-risk travellers from select visa-required countries.
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On Sunday, April 19, the Neepawa Choraliers (top photo) presented a concert at the Viscount Cultural Centre. Special guests were award winners of the 2015 Neepawa Fine Arts festival, who impressed the audience. Of particular interest was the humorous song performed by Declan Smith, called “Computer Cat”, about a cat who swallowed a computer mouse. A total of $475 was raised from the concert and proceeds will be donated to the VCC. Above: 2015 Neepawa Fine Arts Festival winners (from left): Dasha Chekhovskaya, Emma Gale, Vicky Elgert, Kaylynne MacDiarmid, Graeme Chapman, Declan Smith, Samantha Salmon, Austin Teichrib, Mathew Teichrib, Emma Salmon. Foreground (from left) Frances Bonafe, Greta Wiebe and Claire Tomoniko.
Neepawa Fine Arts Festival award winners Submitted The Neepawa Banner Piano Grade Trophies • Grade 1: Emma Gale • Grade 2: Claire Tominiko • Grade 3: Bryce Kwiatkowski • Grade 4: Talia Iwanchysko • Grade 5: Toni Koshowski • Grade 6: Sam Kerkowich • Grade 7: Oksana Iwanchysko • Grade 8: Brooklyn Otto • Grade 10: Graeme Chapman Piano trophy, medallion and scholarship awards. • Inner Wheel trophy, medallion and scholarship, Grade 1-3: Emma Gale • Beta Sigma Phi scholarship, Grade 1 – 3: Claire Tomoniko
• Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ medallion and scholarship, Canadian composer, Grade 1 – 3: Greta Wiebe • Royal Purple trophy, medallion and Elks’ Scholarship, Grade 4 – 6: Talia Iwanchysko • United Commercial Travelers’ scholarship, Grade 4 – 6: Dasha Chekhovskaya • Royal Canadian Legion Ladies’ medallion and scholarship, Canadian Composer, Grade 4 - 6: Matthew Teichrib • Elks’ scholarship, Grade 1 – 6: Frances Bonafe • Rotary trophy, medallion and scholarship, Grade 7 - 9: Oksana Iwanchysko
• Royal Canadian Legion scholarship, Grade 7 – 9: Brooklyn Otto • Lionelle and Festival medallion and scholarship Grade 10: Graeme Chapman Vocal trophies • 10 and under: Sidney Poettcker • 12 and under: Declan Smith • 14 and under: Elizabeth Dobson • 16 and under: Kaylynne MacDiarmid • 18 and under: Samantha Salmon
Vocal trophies, medallions and scholarships • Clem And Robert Turner Memorial trophy, medallion and scholarship, 10 to 14 years: Declan Smith • Durston Scholarship, 10 to 14 years: Vicky Elgert • Lioins’ Rose Bowl, medallion and scholarship, 15 to 18 years: Samantha Salmon • Ruth Whelan Memorial scholarship. 15 to 18 years: Emma Salmon • Drayson Family scholarship, 10 to 18 years: Austin Teichrib • Choraliers’ scholarship, 10 to 18 years: Kaylynne MacDiarmid.
April 22, 2015 Missing you always... 1925-2005 (Sketch by grandson Scott Henderson)
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How to pull out a ‘A safe friend’ wins provincial award calf in seven steps Submitted The Neepawa Banner
By Cora Baker Neepawa 4-H Beef Club On Monday, March 2, 2015 the Neepawa 4-H Beef Club held their annual March meeting. Tim Baker showed us how to pull out a calf in steps easy steps. Step 1: Observe what stage of birth the cow is in. A female that is in her first stages of birth will be pacing around, getting up and lying down repeatedly. When she is very close, you will see a water sac hanging down from her vulva. Step 2: Restrain the cow only if necessary. If your cow is lying down on the ground and is tame then you should have no problems assisting the cow in delivery where she is laying. However, if the cow is not tame or you feel you require her in a head-gate, place her in one so you are able to easily and quickly assist her in delivery. Step 3: Clean your hands and arms from shoulders down, if you have shoulder gloves on hand, then you should put those on. After you have put some lubricant on the gloves, reach inside the cow or heifer through the vagina or birth canal and see what position the calf is in.
Step 4: If the calf is in a normal position or in a position where you can pull from, put a set of calving chains on the front legs of the calf. Use a double half-hitch knot to put the chains on: one loop on the fetlock, the other just below the knee. Pull out and down when the cow is straining and rest when the cow is not straining. Step 5: Once the calf is out you must get it breathing right away, clean out the calf’s nose with your fingers to get all the amniotic fluid out. Tickle its nose with a clean piece of straw or hay; put some water in its ears to make it shake its head. Step 6: Once the calf gives signals that it is breathing or alive drag it into a pen of clean straw and let the mother cow out to go and be with her baby. Step 7: Leave the mother cow and her calf alone for a while to allow the mother to get use to the calf and let the calf drink for the first time. Our next meeting is secluded for April 6, 2015.
Hog industry used as political pawn Continued from page 5 The financial reality is that it will probably cost about $2 million to build a new barn and the associated infrastructure. That means a long-term financial and management commitment. The province has agreed to allow a very limited number of barns to be built, but each one must meet 11 new conductions before they can be constructed. The earliest that can occur is probably 2016. Producers and financial institutions must have the confidence that the provincial government will not continue to use the hog industry as a political pawn to gain favour with the non-farming voters in Manitoba. While I still believe that in the long-term there is good potential for the hog industry in Manitoba, it will still take several years to overcome the political hurdles that Selinger has developed. He must also give a very strong statement that the existing barrier he has erected will be dismantled and common sense and good science will be used in the future, not political opportunism. Sounds like a dream but that is reality as I see it. Weldon Newton Neepawa, Man
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Last Saturday, local grade six student Claire Tomoniko won the Manitoba Provincial 4-H Junior Public Speaking award for her speech, “A Safe Friend”. The speech offers and important message to those of any age. A Safe Friend So, there’s that kid again- The one who’s standing alone with her head drooping down. Have you ever thought that maybe it’s time to do something about it? Good evening, Madame Chairperson, ladies and gentlemen, honorable judges and fellow 4-Hers. Tonight I am going to talk to you about what it means to be a safe friend. At my age, it can be tough to be different. Some kids expect others to think and act like them. But we’re not all the same. There are the kids who have trouble in school. Maybe they don’t learn as fast as everyone else or they can’t find the words to tell you what they mean. There’s that kid in gym class who is always last or can’t hit the ball. There’s that kid, who, no matter how hard they try, can’t find a partner for a project or someone to play with them at recess. It’s not supposed to be like that. Kids are told that to be themselves and stand up for what they believe in. That can be hard to do, especially if you feel alone. When it comes to picking friends, it is important to choose safe friends. What is a safe friend? A safe friend is someone who will treat you the same every time you are with them. It doesn’t matter who else is around or what you are doing. Have you ever had a friend who can be really nice to you when it’s just the two of you, and then change the way they treat you when there is another person there? That person is not a safe friend. To be a safe friend, you need to treat others with kindness, compassion and respect at all times. Kindness can be a simple hi to someone who is standing alone on the playground-or maybe cheering them on after trying hard in a competition. Kindness can be sharing something you have or inviting someone to sit with you at lunch. Compassion means trying to understand where your friend is coming from. Everyone has stuff
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Claire Tomoniko’s speech “A Safe Friend” won the Manitoba Provincial 4-H Junior Public Speaking award . that goes on in their lives which other people might not know about. A sympathetic shoulder can make people feel better. Respect is a big one. It means treat others the way you want to be treated. If you treat your friends with respect, you don’t listen to gossip about them and, if you can, you stand up for them and put a stop to it. Probably, at some point in your life, you have been that kid… the one who doesn’t fit in or hangs around the edge of a group, never sure if you should take the chance to join in. Try and make a difference to the kids who are lonely or sad. Choose your friends carefully and remember most of all to be a safe friend who others can trust. By Claire Tomoniko
BPCU has steady year
By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner Keeping it simple and staying the course seemed to be the main message at the Beautiful Plains Credit Union Annual General meeting last week. Judging by past meetings, the AGM supper was predictable with a beef supper, door prizes and an election by acclamation and oh, yes, a financial statement. The statements presented by Manager Gord Sylvester showed a profit of over half a million dollars on assets that have now climbed to almost $104 million.
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Keith Jury and Ron Jesson were re-elected by acclamation to another term on the board of directors. Guest speaker was Cst. Robert Mitton of the Spruce Plains RCMP. Mitton, who works out of Minnedosa, has had extensive pre-RCMP experience in banking and finance. He spoke to the CU members about fraud prevention. He opened by asking how many people carried their SIN number with them or their passport, their birth certificate or even blank cheques. He suggested that those items should be kept in a safe place because if any of those items fell into a crook’s hands, it could
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amounted to hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mitton suggested that a person ask enough questions so that they know who they are really talking to and to not send money. At the AGM long time employee Carol Turko who is Office Manager at the Glenella branch was given a 40 year service award and Donna Huck is retiring after 26 years at credit union.
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3-400 lbs. 4-500 lbs. 5-600 lbs. 6-700 lbs. 7-800 lbs. 8-900 lbs. Bulls
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$3.10 - $3.40 $3.20 - $3.475 $ 3.10 - $3.44 $2.90 - $3.11 $2.50 - $2.86 $2.10 - $2.435 $1.56-$1.6625
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Automotive
APRIL 24, 2015
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A revolution in a sedentary segment
By Neils Mack The Neepawa Banner
W
hen we think of all the ways the government gets involved in our lives, it doesn’t take long to realize that almost every aspect of what we own, how we live at home and how we work are all significantly impacted by one governing body or another. While we all have opinions about this – the foundation of it all is our well-being, the well-being of the people around us and the well-being of the planet. This is why smokers can’t smoke in buildings anymore and the RCMP will step in if you’re being unlawful. We do have some freedoms, like speech and who we choose to marry, etc. You’d think you’d have the right to go out and purchase the biggest vehicle you can get your hands on and burn through copious amounts of fuel just for the fun of it. However, when it comes to new vehicles, there are actually incredibly complex formulas on what fuel economy they need to achieve. Basically, it boils down to the “footprint” of a vehicle – this is why a GMC Yukon isn’t held to the same standard as a Volkswagen Golf. These fuel economy standards are always tightened and currently, automakers are working towards 2016 standards.
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The 2015 Ford F150 has made some revolutionary changes in order to meet strict new fuel economy regulations. This year, a half-ton truck needs to be able to return an average of 11 litres per 100 km across all of its available engine choices. This is a pretty tall order seeing as most family sedans from only five to 10 years ago achieved this. For this auto review, thanks to Lyle at Westward Ford here in Neepawa, I was able to test Ford’s brand new 2015 F150 that is set up to achieve these new mandated standards. In the often sedentary truck segment, what Ford has done to work towards these government mandated fuel economy standards is very logical, but in comparison to other manufacturers, is quite revolutionary. To gain fuel economy, the best thing to do is lose
weight and use a smaller engine. Because of the weight loss, the smaller engine actually has the same hp/tonne ratio, and the tow rating can actually increase. For models with the larger engines, it’s all icing! The all new 2015 Ford F150 sheds 700 lbs by using aluminum in the body panels – aluminum is pretty much completely corrosion resistant, an added bonus. The frame is still made with high strength steel though, so what needs to be strong is still built heavy duty. The engine line up has four offerings. Two are carry overs from the previous model – the 3.5 litre EcoBoost (365 hp 420 lb/ft)
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Swamp Gas entertains at Beer Fest Looking for VE day memories By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner May 8 will mark the 70th anniversary of the Victory in Europe Day, known as VE Day. It was the day the Allied forces accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany’s armed forces to end World War II in Europe. With the 70th anniversary approaching, we are looking for readers to share their VE Day stories and memories. Where were you when you heard that the war in Europe was over? Were you overseas or at home? What were you doing? Please share your stories with us by phone at 204476-3401 or by email at news@neepawabanner.com or in person a 243 Hamilton St, Neepawa. Please contact us by May 1.
Spend Mothers' Day at Elkhorn Resort This year’s Heart and Stroke campaign a success By Jean Borchardt Submitted On March 18, Pauline Zygadlo and myself met with Catherine Newham, coordinator for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, to give our report on this year’s successful Heart & Stroke Campaign. We raised $3,790.70. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Grocery store and Harris Pharmacy for allowing us to set up a table in your store. A special thank you to all of the people who volunteered to sit at our table and canvassed for donations at local residences. Thanks also to those who sold “hearts” in support of our campaign. Without everyone who gave of their time and were so generous, this campaign could not have been so successful. Somehow thank you doesn't seem enough, but thank you. A question that keeps coming to mind in my contacts with people: “Why do they keep sending out the packages of cards and other items - save the money and use it for research.” Catherine explained that they have corporations who do this for them to say “Thank you” for supporting the foundation. It costs the HSF nothing – so please enjoy the gifts. Catherine also explained what wonderful researchers we have working out of St. Boniface Hospital. One such researcher is Laurie Kirschenbaum who is a world class researcher, tops in his field. He works closely with the Stollery
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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Preparations for the 2015-2016 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season, both on and off the ice, are in full swing for the Neepawa Natives. The executive board for the team held a planning meeting on Saturday, Apr. 18, in the boardroom at the HyLife Foods building, just east of town. It provided an update on several topics, ranging from the financial state of the club to the current search for a new head coach. Board member Trevor Lizotte just completed his first full year with the team and said they’re in a better situation now, than the club found itself facing at this same time in 2014. “I’ve been on the board for a year and right now, it’s really exciting. I think from the hockey side, there are some positive things happening. We have a good player list built through our general manager Myles Cathcart. We’ve received many strong applications for the head coaching position and we are in the process of interviewing right now. The hockey side of things is moving in the right direction,” said Lizotte. “We’ve had some challenging years. To the casual observer, they would probably say ‘This doesn’t feel like we’re heading in the right direction.’ But I believe we are. It’s a process that requires patience. Finding the right person to step in as coach will be very important. That’s the person who will install that winning culture. It’s the same from a financial perspective. We’re in a better position than we were this time last year. We still have a long way to go but I think we’ve put down the foundation. We’re putting the right people in place to be able to build a structure for the future.” From a fiscal standpoint, the Natives have made gradual gains. Basic numbers provided during the planning meeting indicated that the club will spend about $263,000 for the financial year, which ends on May. 31, while generating $265,000 in total revenue to cover those expenditures. No additional debt was accumulated during the season. Board member Darian Major noted that the Natives work within one of the leanest budgets of any team associated in the MJHL. Major said that for next season, they are exploring several new revenue options. “We’re looking at a few potentially new and interesting ideas. Possibly a new third jersey. Something a little bit different from our current brand but still familiar. A
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The Neepawa Natives executive board along with several members of the community g a t h e r e d o n S a t u r d a y, A p r. 1 8 , t o d i s c u s s t h e l o n g t e r m p l a n s f o r t h e M J H L c l u b . bit of a nod to the local teams from the 1940s and 50s. [We are] still finalizing some details for a third jersey sponsorship but if it moves forward, it should be very exciting,” said Major. “In addition, we’re examining a new systems for tickets. Perhaps a special builders club ticket package that offered some special extras to season ticket holders. We’re working with some members of the community on special fundraising efforts. A cabin build and potentially a crop project for the upcoming year. We’re taking a proactive approach to examining new earning streams for revenue.” General manager Myles Cathcart said the on-ice preparations are underway. He revealed that 36 people have applied for the head-coaching position and that number has been worn down to several qualified individuals. “It’s definitely a process. It doesn’t happen overnight,” said Cathcart. “From the coaching standpoint, we have about a half dozen individuals interviewed. We’re going through the process still and have a few more people
that we’d still like to interview. We’re optimistic that we will make our selection by early May.” Cathcart added that the upcoming MJHL draft is also quickly approaching and they’re ready to go. “With our scouting staff and our director of player personnel Byron Billett, we have all the draft and all of that stuff under control. We’re in good shape that way. We’ve been out there, watching some players with great interest,” said Cathcart. As the meeting drew to a close, Trevor Lizotte stressed that there is a positive feeling growing around the executive board table, but that they must work hard to maintain momentum. “This year, one of the big focuses for the board is to drive season ticket revenues, drive up the value for our corporate sponsors and engage the community,” said Lizotte.“We’re continuing to look at new concepts to get people interested in supporting the team and maintaining their loyalty for years to come.”
Boxe Neepawa demonstration scheduled for Saturday May 2 By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner World class boxing will be on display on Saturday, May. 2 at the Neepawa Curling Club, as the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club has scheduled a fundraising night. Derek Pearson, the founder of Boxe Neepawa, said there are a variety of reasons the club decided to put together this event. “One being, just to assist with the day-to-day costs of running the club. Keeping it open, paying for the maintenance and whatnot of the building,” said Pearson. “Also, we need some more equipment for our members, especially for our kid’s class. We need new gloves. We need systems to pay for our affiliation fees for Wrestling and Boxing Manitoba. We also just decided
that we wanted to get more involved locally. More out there in the community and let people know that we are out here.” Pearson said the evening will feature live demonstrations and offer an opportunity for people to see firsthand what Boxe Neepawa is all about. “They’ll have a chance to check out what we do. A chance to try out boxing if they’ve never tried boxing before. They’ll see some video of what we do here at the club aside from boxing. Some of the other classes that we offer and they’ll see some of our current members showing off the skills that they’ve learned since they began training here,” noted Pearson. As well, live boxing from Las Vegas will be showcased on the big screen. Tickets for the evening are priced at $10.00.
Anyone interested in more information can call (204) 841-4200 or drop in to the club at 287 Hamilton Street in Neepawa. Pearson added that if anyone has questions, they can also email him at boxe. neepawa@gmail.com or message him at the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club Facebook page. Pearson noted that it should be a very entertaining night for fans of the sweet science. “The doors will open at 8:00 pm at the Curling Club. The demos will likely begin around 8:30. There will be refreshments there,” said Pearson. “You’ll get a chance to see some of the demonstration videos, we’ll let everyone try their hand at it and then the fights to cap off what should be a great evening.”
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Owner and coach of the Boxe Neepawa Combat Sports and Fitness Club Derek Pearson.
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Local athletes go to Brandon for Festivus Games By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Crossfit enthusiasts from across western Manitoba recently gathered in Brandon for a festivus for the rest of us. Nine members of Whitey’s Fitness Body Shop in Neepawa took up the challenge of the Festivus Games, a functional-fitness event geared towards novice and intermediate athletes. The first Festivus competition was held in the
United States on Apr. 30, 2011 and has grown to an international concept, allowing the 95th percentile of athlete to have a competition designed specifically for their skill level. In the intermediate competition, Michelle Tibbett finished first while Mavis Kulbacki placed second. Alanna Ford ended the day with a third place finish. In the novice division, Brenda Hofer finished first with Rachel McClay following close behind in second place. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Front row: Michelle Tibbett, Tara McCarty, Ashley McCaughan. Middle row: Mavis Kulbacki, Sherrie Hockin, Rachel McClay, Jennifer Enns, Brenda Hofer. Back row: Leanne Chubey, Alanna Ford.
Strong Neepawa connection to upcoming 55 Plus Games By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Neepawa and the surrounding area should be well represented at the 2015 Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries 55 Plus Games, scheduled for June 16-18 in Beausejour. Games Ambassador Lyle Watson said our community will compete as part of team Westman, which is one of 14 regions in the province involved. Watson noted that Neepawa served as host to the event last year and featured a large number of participants both on and off the field. “Last year in Neepawa, we had 988 competitors. This year, the projection is for about a thousand people from across the province who will be participating in Beausejour,” said Watson. “As for volunteers, there is a lot of work that goes into the prep-
arations for the games, so around 300 people are needed to get things going. That’s during the games themselves, but there is also a lot of time and effort put in place throughout the year, leading up to the games. A lot of planning by the host committee. It’s a full year’s work for sure and those people are such an important factor in the 55 plus games.” The games feature a wide array of competitions, ranging from golf, slopitch and track to bowling, cribbage and horseshoes. Watson said they are able to accommodate all skill levels. “I believe that there’s a sport or event that, no matter what your physical ability is, you can participate in. And we see it, we witness it every year. People in wheelchairs are playing cards. We have people have difficulty walking, but who participate in the
swimming competitions,” said Watson. “The beauty of the 55 plus games is that it doesn’t matter what level of skill you are in your sport, because that’s not the biggest part of participating. It’s all about the physical, mental and emotional benefits that it can provide. It also brings a bit of self confidence to someone who is able to attend and participate, mix with people from across the province. It’s just a tremendous benefit.” Watson noted that the most important aspect of the events is that it’s more about the camaraderie than the competition. “A lady from Arborg, who came to the games in Neepawa last year sent us a note of appreciation. In quoting her words, she said ‘I came to Neepawa to participate in the 55 plus games and went home feeling younger than 55 because of all the fun and
fellowship I enjoyed.’ We hear that many times and it’s really reassuring to hear that it’s having that type of effect,” said Watson. “Sometimes, people who are 55 or older are a little reluctant to participate because they feel that maybe they’re not good enough. If there is a message that I could get out there, it’s that these games are not about the level you compete in, they’re about simply getting out there and participating. If can do that, you’ll reap all the benefits.” Anyone interested in learning more can contact the Westman regional games representatives Lyle Watson at (204) 476-3585 or Keith Chute at (204) 717-3989 or online at www. alcoamb.org. The deadline for applications in the individual events is May 8th. For slopitch teams, the deadline is until May 15th.
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Club 55+ Year-end Awards (Minnedosa) Submitted The Neepawa Banner LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: The Aces – Melvin Oswald, Josie Chemerika, Vernita Potrebka, Len Pritchard ROLL OFF CHAMPIONS: The Fire Crackers – Don Denoon, Gladys Gork, Wilbert Kroeker, Pauline Hailstone BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Ladies – Myrnie Kroeker +63; Men – Wilfred Walker +65 MOST IMPROVED BOWLER: Ladies – Vernita Potrebka +27; Men – Norman Kendall +27 LADIES HIGH SINGLE – Vivian Oswald 267 MEN’s HIGH SINGLE – Norman Kendall 318 LADIES HIGH TRIPLE -- Vivian Oswald 673 MEN’S HIGH TRIPLE – Don Denoon 729 LADIES HIGH AVERAGE – Vivian Oswald 179 MEN’s HIGH AVERAGE – Norman Kendall 186 PERFECT ATTENDANCE (75 Games): Pauline Hailstone, Myrnie Kroeker, Muriel Porada, Melvin Oswald, Vivian Oswald.
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Arden Ladies Cashspiel Arden Ladies Cashspiel was held the weekend of Feb. 21 to 22. Saturday evening was a time to sit back and relax and let the games begin. Thank you to Sharla Magwood for taking the time in preparing the games, your imagination always brings everyone
together for great laughs. Thank you to Terry Buechler and the volunteers who helped prepare the delicious supper, and to those who donated their time to help run this Bonspiel. It's all about community working together.
First event winners (from left): Skip Marg Goodwill, Joan Paramor, Terry Buechler, Chrissy Lampert.
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Second event winners (from left): Skip Kayla Hunter, Nicole Pottinger, Bailey Wiebe, Synnova Hunter.
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Third event winners (from left): Skip Sydney Magwood, Ashley Hanke, Holly Madsen, Kayla Hanke
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Plumas Mixed Bonspiel was held on March 6 to 8. Bonspiel organizers were very please with 18 teams entered, including a showing of many young curlers, the youngest being Grade 5 students Sam Koncz and Rylan Single.
Plumas Legion First Event winners: Morley Walker, Brenda Walker, Armin Lach, Donna Lach. Secon was Bill Schettler, Lynn Ferguson, Guy Schmall, Bev Davie, Karen Ferguson
Plumas Stop & Shop Second Event winners: Brian Scott, Donna Scott, Wanda Rainka and Warren Rainka. In second were Allison Dayholos, Ryley Dayholos, Matt Dayholos and Randy Dayholos.
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Plumas Lion’s Club Third Event winners: Wayne Schettler, Diane Mauthe, Les Mauthe and Sharni Schettler I n s e c o n d w e r e B r y c e C i s y k , Ty l e r Grumpelt, Dallas DeJaegher and Bill Banyard
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First event winners (sponsored by Neepawa Shop Easy) Grant Babcock, Wanda R a i n k a , Wa r r e n R a i n k a , M i c h e l l e B a b c o c k
Arden’s Mixed Bonspiel It was Arden's Mixed Bonspiel April 2 to 4. They had 20 teams participating this year. It was so nice to see a lot of family rinks. Thank you to all our volunteers who continue to help make these bonspiels possible. Thanks to Terry Buechler and everyone who helped in
First event winners (sponsored by Tridekon), from left: Skip Dave Clark, Donna Scott, Carrie Baker and Danielle Clark
Second event winners (sponsored by RBC): Jack Kulbacki, Michelle Brydon, Dave Soroka and Dave Sawchuk
Third Event winners (sponsored by AgWest Equipment): Ian Cook, Nicole Free, Drew Tibbett and Laura Harrison.
preparing the meal and of course the clean up crew. The spectators saw a great performance of curling on Friday morning when the team of Alan Paramor, Joan Paramor, Glen Ursel, Terry Ursel had scored an 8 ender. Congratulations! Also the Club Championship game was played and the winners were Darla Hanke, Michelle Brydon, Chris
Pedersen, Andrea Smith. Congratulations! Thank you to all our sponsors for their donations. The first event winners were the team of Dave Clark defeating Kevin Paramor team. The second event was won by Ron Kulbacki's team defeating Kayla Hunter's team. The third event was won by Brian Scott's team defeating Murray James team.
Second Event winners (sponsored by Thunderseeds), from left: Skip Ron Kulbacki, Lisa Davie, Neil Turner and Sheila Douglas
Third event winners (sponsored by CO-OP), from left: Skip Brian Scott, Bryce Scott, Jordan Twerdun and Amy Clark.
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THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA
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REGARDING THE 2015 FINANCIAL PLAN Public notice is hereby given pursuant to subsection 162(2) of The Municipal Act that Council of the Rural Municipality of Alonsa intends to present its proposed 2015 financial plan for the municipality. The public hearing will be held at the Rural Municipality of Alonsa Council Chambers located at 20 Railway Avenue in Alonsa on the 13th day of May, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Council will hear any person who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the financial plan, as provided. Copies of the proposed financial plan are available for review and may be examined by any person during the regular business hours of the Municipal Office located at 20 Railway Avenue in Alonsa, Manitoba. Dated this 20th day of April, 2015. PAMELA SUL, Chief Administrative Officer Rural Municipality of Alonsa
Telephone: 204-476-3401/ 888-436-4242 Fax: 204-476-5073 Email: ads@neepawabanner.com All word classifieds must be prepaid before printing
–––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– –––––––––– Business For Sale Vehicles Help Wanted Opportunity Burial Niche for sale, Niche Budget Tire Co. We buy and Bay Hill Inn & Suites, 160 Main Improve your health and your wealth get involved with an exciting company selling the Chi Machine. C+O=E~ Circulation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information
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Tenders for caretaker of the Plumas Community Hall will be received until May 1, 2015. For a full list of duties, contact Todd at 204-386-2206 or Gail at 204-386-2071. Please submit tenders to Box 325, Plumas. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
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4 bedroom, 1 1/2 story (1136 sq. ft.) country home to be sold and moved, with many upgrades. Windows 2003, vinyl siding 2000, shingles, 2005, kitchen 2009 with oak cupboards and new countertops with tiled back splash, under lighting on cabinets. Remodeled bathroom-utility room 2009. Electric baseboards. Appliances include: fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer. Ideal cottage or starter home. Contact Plumas 386-2223.
13, south columbarium, west presentation. Riverside Cemetery, Town of Neepawa. Call 476-2183 $800 _____________________ ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. "Your Local Sawmill" 476-6798 or 476-6349
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1 bedroom apartment downtown Neepawa. Call 204476-3230 _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298 _____________________ TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989
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Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.
sell good used tires. 7268199, Brandon
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For Sale: 33 Massey Harris tractor 204-966-3379
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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.
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Custom bush clearing. Call Vic Klassen 204-476-0090 _____________________ Odd jobs to be done? Painting, siding, tinning. Call Leo 204-872-1358
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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com_
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Notice MUNICIPALITY OF GLENELLA - LANSDOWNE
To place an ad:
Tuesday Noon
Church Worship Times Prepared by the Neepawa Ministerial St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m. First Baptist 11:00 a.m. Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m. Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m. Roman Catholic Sat. 7 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m. Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second Sunday Neepawa United Church 11:00 a.m. Brookdale United 9:30 a.m. Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m. Filipino Church 1:30 p.m. Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer
St W, P.O. Box 2250, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/ hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recruitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca. _____________________ Part time or full time person with Class 1A license to haul gravel. Also excavator and/or loader operator or someone who could operate both. Wages negotiable. Contact Roy at Anderson Sand and Gravel, 204-385-2685 Gladstone _____________________ Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/ hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca
Tender BROOKDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE invites tenders for grass cutting and trimming of the Community Centre grounds from June 1- September 1, 2015. Please quote on a per cut basis. Any or lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Forward tenders to: Kelly Evans Box 71 Brookdale, MB R0K 0G0 by closing date May 15, 2015.
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS
MUNICIPALITY of McCREARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: May 6, 7, 8, 11 and 12, 2015 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the following location: Municipality of McCreary Administration Office 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba I will receive nominations for the office of: ONE COUNCILLOR for the RURAL WARD of the aforesaid Local Authority. The nomination deadline is May 12, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Nominations cannot be accepted after this day and time. All nominations shall be made in writing and shall be signed by at least twenty-five voters, or NOT less than 1% of the voters (whichever is the lesser) of the authority or ward (as the case may be), but in all cases by at least five voters. Each nomination shall also be accompanied by the candidate’s declaration of qualification. Nominations may be filed in person at the above location, on the date and hours specified, by an agent, or by fax. To obtain a nomination paper, and/or candidate’s declaration of qualification, contact the S.E.O. at the telephone number listed below. Nomination papers not accompanied by the required documents and not properly filed shall be rejected. DATED at McCreary, Manitoba on April 20, 2015. MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Reba Keele, Senior Election Official (SEO) Telephone: 204 835-2309 Facsimile: 204 835-2649
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McCreary Fundraising Bingo Sunday, May 3, 2015
McCreary Community Centre Doors Open at 5 p.m. Grand Opening Star Game at 6:30 - $200 if star #, $150 to go 10 Page $50 Quick Games $100 Regular Games - $150 Special Games Bonanza Blackout - $300 in 52 # or $200 to go Jackpot Blackout - $1,000 in 52 # or $500 to go Lunch Available. All Proceeds go to the McCreary Recreational Facilities Licence # LGA 588-BI
Feed & Seed SEED GRAIN FOR SALE
Certified Carberry Wheat and Certified Summit Oats Certified Tradition Barley
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Wilmot Milne 204-385-2486 Gladstone, MB Cell: 204-212-0531
TONN SEEDS Plumas, MB
WHEAT: AC Brandon, AC Carberry BARLEY: Austenson, Desperado OATS: AC Summit, Big Brown CANOLA: Invigor, Brett Young, Nexera CORN: Pickseed, Elite FORAGES: Brett Young, Pickseed OTHER: Radish, Turnip, Millet
Todd 204-386-2206 Darren 204-386-2072
FORAGE SEED FOR SALE • Hyland corn seed • Alfalfas • Clovers • Bromegrass • Fescues • Timothy • Ryegrasses • Orchard grass • Millets • Wheatgrasses • Native grasses • Lawn seed • Full line of forages
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• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience. Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.
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Pine Creek School Division
Invites applications for the following
School Administrative Assistant position:
Permanent, 5 hours per day during the school year At Austin Elementary
For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca
Agriculture, remote, country, rural. Est 15 Years. Guaranteed Service, Customized Memberships, Thorough Screening Process.
Invites applications for the following Term teaching position:
Full Time – High School Math September 8, 2015 to June 30, 2016 At William Morton Collegiate For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca
Elk Ranch Livestock Services
Seasonal, full time class 1 driver is needed for the spring pasture cattle hauling in May/June. This position will be part-time through July/August/ September. Full-time position will be needed again in October/November/December and will include flexible extended hours. Shorter commitments will be considered. Driver must be active and willing to work responsibly with cattle. Previous livestock experience is an asset. All applications will be considered. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Please submit resume to: Fax: (204) 966-3464 Email: clair.heidi@gmail.com
Elkhorn Resort is looking to fill the following positions: Front Desk Agent Servers Prep Cooks Cocktailers Line Cooks Hosts Dishwasher These are seasonal OR year-round positions. Full-time and part-time available. Full job descriptions can be found on www.elkhornresort.mb.ca Interested applicants may fax their cover letter & resume to 204.848.2109 or email Stephanie Picard (stephanie@elkhornresort.mb.ca)
GLADSTONE TRANSFER LIMITED is currently taking applications for the following position:
Seasonal Pay Loader Operator Operate and drive a pay loader on site in The R.M. of Rosedale, loading gravel into aggregate trailers.
Duration May – September Monday-Friday with some weekend work. We offer competitive wages. Pay loader experience is necessary. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work as a team. Please forward your resume to: Danny Jackson Gladstone Transfer Ltd Box 64 Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0 Phone: 204-385-2947 Fax: 204-385-3465 Email: gtl@mymts.net
GLADSTONE TRANSFER LIMITED is currently taking applications for the following position:
Seasonal Class 1 Center Dump Driver Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and center dump trailer.
Duration May-September, 2015 Monday-Friday, some weekends, local dispatch from R.M. of Rosedale, MB to R.M. of WestlakeGladstone, MB
All you need is a clean abstract with minimum of 2 years of experience, a positive attitude and the ability to work in a team environment. Please forward your resume, copy of driver's license and abstract to: Danny Jackson Gladstone Transfer Ltd Box 64 Gladstone, Manitoba R0J 0T0 Phone: 204-385-2947 Fax: 204-385-3465 Email: gtl@mymts.net
Help Wanted
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Prairie Forest Products
Advertise your job title and location in the classified section of 130 newspapers across Saskatchewan and Manitoba (950,000 Circulation) Have the position referred to www. firstnationsjobsonline.com and your company website for the full job description. Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information
is now accepting applications for the following position:
Labourers
Applications available at the Production Office or fax resume. Prairie Forest Products #205 Highway 16 West Box 279 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Phone: 204-476-7700 Fax: 204-476-2212
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Deadline to apply is April 30, 2015
We offer, competitive wages and assigned late model equipment.
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PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION
Pine Creek School Division
Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op is presently recruiting for
SEASONAL AGRO HELP
For the upcoming season for both our Gladstone Agro Department
TRUCK DRIVERS
Applicants must possess a Class 3 w/Air Driver’s License. Length of employment may vary from 2-6 months. Excellent compensation for a few months of work! If you would like to join our team, please complete an application form at our Agro location OR send a cover letter and resume to: Email: a.haywood@neepawagladstonecoop.com Or mail to: Box 879, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 www.neepawagladstoneco-op.com We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
RM of North Cypress-Langford (NCL) Offer of Seasonal Employment
Looking for an individual who is a self starter and who has: - Current Pesticide applicators license - Mower experience - Mechanical experience Majority of the work will be done in the Northern part of the Municipality and the candidate would report to the NCL shop in Neepawa. Wage to be set according to the Union agreement. Resumes with 3 reference to be mailed to: RM of North Cypress-Langford Attention: Sandra Jones Box 130 Carberry MB R0K 0H0 Or email: ncl@rmofnorthcypress.ca Deadline for applications is May 1, 2015 For more information please call 204-834-6600
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Manitoba Community Newspaper Association Province-wide Classifieds EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
At Sleep Country Canada /Dormez-Vous? We are crazy about sleep! Don’t believe us!? We happen to be Canada’s #1 specialty retailer with over 200 stores nationwide and growing. We are hiring Sales Associates in Manitoba! Visit www. sleepcountry.ca for more details! (Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.) Employment Opportunity Marine Engineering Officers required for various civilian positions with the Department of National Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online applications only through the Public Service Commission of Canada website, Reference# DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process# 14-DNDEA-ESQ-386803, Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications listed and complete the application. ***http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm ***** Occasion d’ emploi Le ministère de la Défense nationale recherche des agents de la mécanique navale pour combler divers postes civils à Victoria et Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Nous acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de référence DND14J-008698-000051, numéro du processus de sélection 14-DNDEA-ESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le formulaire de demande et posséder toutes les qualifications essentielles énumérées. ***http://jobsemplois.gc.ca/index-fra.htm MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-athome positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep. ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today! Powell Concrete Construction Specialists NOW HIRINGForeman, Carpenters, Skilled Labourers. Resumes to: info@powellconstruction.ca www.powellconstruction.ca
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on Location In Your Area. Sell-
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CAREER TRAINING
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 w w w. c a n s c r i b e . c o m . info@canscribe.com.
COMING EVENTS
Join the fight against Prostate Cancer. The 7th annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad happens Saturday May 30, 10:00 AM, Earl’ s Polo Park Shopping Centre. You can register or make a pledge by visiting www.ridefordad.ca/ manitoba Proceeds stay in Manitoba for Prostate Cancer research and education.
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Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the ad; Manitoba Community Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such ad. For greater information on ad conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.mcna.com. BATTERIES FOR EVERYTHING. Auto, farm, construction, ATV, marine, motorcycle, golf carts, phones, tools, radios, computers etc. Reconditioned, obsolete and hard-to-find batteries. SOLAR equipment. The Battery Man. Winnipeg. 1.877.775.8271 w w w. b a t t e r y m a n . c a PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 400,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or email classifieds@ mcna.com for details. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca. SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. SAVE! NEW! WRAPPED!
Queen Pillow-Top Bed Set $395 (Double set $375)! 8-piece solid wood Bedroom Suite including Queen bed, dresser, mirror, chest & 2 night stands $2,295. 12 Drawer Queen Storage Bed $595! 5 piece 42” round drop leaf set $595. 3 piece 36” drop leaf table set $299 (expresso or maple). Power Reclining, black, leather set including sofa, loveseat, center console & chair $2,295. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.
MANUFACTURED HOMES
TWO SHOWHOMES NOW READY FOR VIEWING. 1584 & 1638 sq.ft. Custom builds also available. W.Giesbrecht Homes. Serving Manitoba & Saskatchewan for over 35 years. For floorplans and pictures visit www.wgiesbrechthomes. ca Phone 204-346-3231 for more information.
MOBILE HOMES
6 New 16 x 80, 3 Bed, 2 Bath. Starting at $83,000, 1 New 16 x 68, 2 Bed, 1 Bath. Starting at $72,000. Altona Mobile Homes, 1-800582-4036, 1-204-324-6776 Email amhl@mymts.net
STEEL BUILDINGS
SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS! All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca
WANTED
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com. Wanted - minimum 5 Outdoor High Quality PTZ cameras for two locations. System requirements: motion detection, cell phone contact, recording, High speed internet and home base computer. 204-851-0501
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Auction Sales
Gladstone Auction Mart Ltd
OPEN HORSE & TACK SALE Saturday, May 9 at 12:00 noon Order of sale: Tack, Performance Horses, Regular horses
Receiving horses Friday, May 8th from 11:00 A.M till 7:00PM Have EID forms filled out
For more info call Tara Fulton manager at the mart 204-385-2537 License # 1413
McSherry Auction Service Ltd.
AUCTION SALE - JOHN & MARGARET CHIKOUSKY Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 am
Location: Fisher Branch, MB - Jct Hwy 17 & Main St, 8 Miles West on 233 Then South 1 1/2 mile, Retirement Auction, Farm Sold! Contact: (204) 372-6912
Tractors 04 Case IH Jx1100u MFWA Cab 3PH FEL 3067 Hrs * Ford TW-20 Cab 540/1000 18.438 Duals 5580 Hrs * Ford 4000 3PH 6875 hrs * Ford 3600 3PH 4750 hrs Hay Equip NH 660 RD Baler * NH 451 3PH 7’ Sickle * 2) NH 56 Side Del Rake * 38’ Pipe Framed Hay Trailer * NH 851 RD Baler * Grain & Misc Equip JD 1600 10’ Deep Tiller * JD 3600 6B Plow * AC 10’ Tandem Disc * Delgeman GD Stone Picker * INT 300 12’ Discer Seeder * INT 45 14’ Cult * JD 3PH 9’ Deep Tiller * JD 5B 3PH Plow * Pony Cart Harrows * Kendon 180 Bus Hopper Trailer * 3PH Post Pounder * INT 84” 3PH Snow Blower * Livestock Equip AC 140 Manure Spreader * Gehl 120 Mixmill * Farm King Roller Mill * Calf Shelters * Squeeze Chute * 25) Metal Panels * Bale Feeders * Creep Feeders * Saddles * Vehicle, Blding & Misc 05 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 5.4L 93,000 km Sft * 90 GMC 1500 4x4 * Yard Shed * Farm Misc & Tools * Yard & Rec 2011 Cub Cadet RZT 24HP 54” R Mower 110hrs * 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 350, 4x4 Quad * Yamaha 225, 3 Wheeler w/ Reverse * 3) Skidoo Olympic 335 Snowmobile * Plus 5 Guns * More Yard * Some Antiques & Household
McSherry Auction Service Ltd.
BUILDING SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 am
Location: Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive Material - SEMI LOAD of Lumber–Quantity of Cabinet Quality * Bldg Supplies * Shingles Equip 95 Ford Gas 3 Ton w Service Box & HIAB 70,000 km * Toyota Propane 2, 13’, 5000 lb ForkLift * MF 1100 Cab with FEL * 05 Gooseneck 22’ Flat Deck Trailer * 53’ Triaxle Container Trailer * 48’ Flatdeck High Boy Tandem Trailer * Coke 30’ Semi-Trailer * ATCO 36’ Insulated Wired Trailer * 50’ Springtine Harrows * Skidsteer Dozer Blades * Trailer Hyd Woodsplitter * Livestock & Equip BH 14’ Tandem Stock Trailer * 40) 10’ Metal Corral Panels * 12) 25’ Self Standing Metal Panels * Bale Feeders * Port Creep Feeders * Pallet of NEW Baler Twine * Com Meat Band Saw * Com Meat Grinder NEW Storage Shelters * 30x85 * 20x40 * 20x30 * 10x20 *16x22 Rec & Yard 94 Salem 26’ 5th Wheel Camper * Guns & Access Tools 2) Int Stationary Engines 1) 5HP 1) 2 1/2 HP * HD 30 Drawer Chest * Tire Changer * Wheel Balancer * Ridget 300 Power Threader * Air Comp * 12V Wrench * Floor Drill Press * Band Saw * Radial Arm Saw * Chop Saw * 12” Thickness Planer * Jointer / Planer * ProMax 30” Sander * Ribbon Sander * Router * Power, Air & Hand Tools * Generator * Delta Dust Collector Large Amt of New Hardware, Tools, Oils, Filters, STORE CLOSE OUT
Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com
Yard Care
Corral Cleaning BOOK NOW FOR SUMMER CLEANING!
Chester Wohlgemuth Cell: 204-476-0595 Home: 204-966-3481
2007 GMC Sierra SLE, Saftied, Extended Cab, Auto, 87917 km • 2009 Ford Focus SE, Saftied, 123000 kms, 4 Door Sedan,• Anchor 14’ Fibreglass Boat w/ Mercury 50 hp Outboard & Calkins Trailer • 1949 DeSoto Custom, 4 Dr • 1953 Packard Clipper, 2 Dr • 1962 Cadillac Deville, 4 Dr • Vehicles subject to confirmation of final bid
RAINKIE’S SEWAGE SERVICE
2003 Yamaha Vino Scooter, 1758 km • John Deere LT 155 Garden Tractor w/ bagger • Ingersoll 3016 Garden Tractor w/ Tiller • JD Hydro 185 Garden Tractor • Mastercraft 8hp 24” Snowblower • MTD 3.5 hp / 20” Mower • Rear Tine 5hp Tiller • Bikes • Yard Sprayer • Tanaka Trimmer • COLLECTABLES: Sm Wood Table w/ Ornate Legs • Chalet Art Glass • Seetusee Tray • Memories Of Fairview History Book • Clarence A. Boon Books • Ladies Side Chair • Costume Jewellery • Blue Mountain Pottery • Waterfall Front Bedroom Suite w/ Makeup Stand • Retro K Table & Chairs • Milk Bottles • 1847 Rodgers Bros “First Love” Silverware Set • Crystal & Cut Glass •Dining Room Table & 6 Chairs • Recliner • Floor Lamp • Bedroom Suite • Couch & Chair • Steno Chairs • Sm Danby Fridge • WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT: Delta 16 ½ Drill Press • King Industrial 14” Wood Cutting Bandsaw • King Canada Dust Collector • Delta 12 ½ x 6 Planer • Ryobi Spindle Sander • Craftsman 10” Chop Saw • Delta 4” Belt / 6” Disc Sander • Craftsman Biscuit Jointer • 2) Delta Scroll Sanders • Delta 1” Belt / 5” Disc Sander • Belt Sander • King Canada 2 hp Air Compressor • Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker • Acklands Generator • 8 Gal Shop Vac • Wood Lathe • King Canada 6” Jointer • MUCH, MUCH, MORE – LUNCH AVAILABLE • Subject to Additions & Deletions
Bradley Meyers Auctioneer 204-368-2333 or 204-476-6262 sell Detailed List & Pictures at meyersauctions.com
431 Lansdowne Ave, Arden, MB Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer 204-476-6262 Full list & pictures www.meyersauctions.com
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EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORK LOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING CONCRETE WORK Contact Vic 204-476-0090
• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale • Certified Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields • Laser Ditching • Construction Site Prep • Dozer work • Brush Clearing
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Town of Neepawa receiving funding By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner Earlier this year, Neepawa was one of three Manitoba communities to receive funding under a federal government program to help attract and retain foreign direct investment. Invest CanadaCommunity Initiatives (ICCI) provided $132,180 in funding to Economic Development Winnipeg, the Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation and the Town of Neepawa. Town of Neepawa economic development officer Marilyn Crewe said that the goal of the program is to position Neepawa so that it can attract investment that supports the community. Because Neepawa is new to the program, she said that ICCI is targeted training for her. She used part of the grant to attend a training session earlier this year. The ICCI funding covered half of the training and Crewe said that the Town can apply in future years for additional funding to further develop a plan. Subsequent grants can be used for activities such as strategic planning, building capital, increasing investor awareness or identifying attractive investors. Crewe explained that ICCI has a strong focus on small to medium sized businesses and finding ways that foreign direct investment can help existing businesses. Through the training, she said they looked at identifying the community’s priority sectors, areas that should be targeted for investment, ways to help existing businesses and improving how businesses work together. Following the training, Crewe said that she is looking at the community to see existing strengths and looking at ways of better promoting the town. She added that she will be updating the website to include more of the information relevant to anyone looking to establish a business in the town, such as statistics and amenities. Crewe said that the ultimate goal of the program is to create employment in the area and that it focuses not only on attracting new businesses, but also helping existing businesses expand.
Youth to learn mountain biking
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Banner Staff The Neepawa Banner The McCreary-based Dead Ox Trailblazers mountain biking club is introducing a new after school program. Called Dead Ox Sprockets, the cycling program is unique to the area. The program is affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Associations "Kids of Mud" learn to mountain bike program. The program starts on Tuesday, May 5 and is open to kids 5 to 18 years of age. They will meet at 5 p.m. at the East Gate Complex, Norgate. In order to participate, cyclists will need a helmet, a mountain bike with hand
brakes and gears and to be able to ride their bike without training wheels. The program will teach kids the basics of off-road cycling such as safety, braking, gears, hills and riding over both small and large obstacles. They will also have the option of taking part in Manitoba Cycling Association mountain bike races. For more information, please contact Pam Little at 204 835-25529 or find the Dead Ox Trailblazers on Facebook.
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NACI students making snail mail fun By Denise Selewich Submitted The Grade 6 A students at N.A.C.I are actively engaged in the Pen Pal Pair UP Event with a Grade 6 class in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.A. Students have been sending electronic exchanges through email and other electronic programs such as Prezi and PowerPoint. The exchange has been pleasant, but very much a learning experience. Even though, we are on the same continent, the students have learned how Grade 6 students are similar, yet very different. The students have exchanged information on their school, their community and of course their interests. With our recent exchange last month, our 6A class sent a unique version of our communication via “snail mail”! Our class, pumped air into balloons and wrote our notes on the inflated balloon. After completing the note, we deflated the balloon and placed the balloon into a homemade envelope created by “upcycling” old Canadian calendar pages into beautiful handmade envelopes. Each envelope was unique with differ-
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Right: NACI stundents Greg and Julie busily prepare their balloon note for the trip to Tennessee. Above: Grade 7 students in Tennessee excited to receive their balloon mail from Neepawa, MB! ent scenes reflecting the beauty of Canada. The students also included photos using Photo Booth fun! The 6A Class enjoyed creating the communication package and waited patiently for the reply. Last week, we received confirmation that our envelopes had been received
and that the excitement of this unique mail was reciprocated. The Grade 6 teacher in Murfeesboro, TN confirmed that the excitement of the communication was just as great! Students are busily planning their next exchange with their Pen Pal friends.
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