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On June 17, Neepawa’s Beautiful Plains Museum held their annual hot dog sale fundraiser. Held in front of the County Court House, board members Allan Drysdale (left) and Jim Baker were kept busy cooking up hotdogs for the crowd. The fundraiser is to benefit the museum’s antique fire truck, a 1942 model seen in the background.
New public road, rejected grants discussed at Council meeting Neepawa council briefs By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner CPP rejects Neepawa requests The Town of Neepawa has received an update on its submissions to the Community Places Grant. Council was informed on Tuesday, June 16, that all three of the Town’s applications were rejected. The proposals included a request for $16,260.00 to aid with the building of a structure around the filtration system at swimming pool, $6,105.00 for improvements at the Bird Sanctuary and $7,951.00 to assist with the creation of an off-leash dog park. On a separate application, the Neepawa & District Drop-in Centre asked for $3000.00
to assist with the purchase of automatic door openers. That application was approved. The objective of the Community Place Program is to provide funding and planning assistance to non-profit community organizations for facility construction, upgrading, expansion or acquisition projects. Eligible projects are those which provide sustainable recreation and wellness benefits to communities.
Transient Trader Pilot Project approved An application has been approved by Neepawa Town Council to allow a vendor to sell frozen novelties out of a mobile ice cream truck. The vendor can sell ice cream near the swimming pool property, as long as it meets the required insurance and health inspection requirements. An exact date for when the vendor will be operational is not known at this time.
New road east of Neepawa Council for the Town of Neepawa have approved the creation of a new public road. The road already exists behind the new Rocky Mountain Equipment building east of town in the industrial park, but will simply be opened for public use.
Preparation underway for Canada Day An application by the Town of Neepawa to the Celebrate Canada Grant has been approved. The Town will receive $2045.00 to assist with preparations. Leisure Services will be co-ordinating fireworks and beyond that, organizations will be encouraged to plan entertainment and activities.
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By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On June 11, the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation distributed this year’s grants at a luncheon. A total of $141,965 was given out in Community Fund and Designated fund grants. Community Fund grants totalling $56,661 were given to 14 area organizations. The day also marked the first donation to the Foundation’s new Corporate Challenge. HyLife Foods opened the challenge with a commitment to donate $10,000 a year for 10 years, for a total of $100,000. The donation was presented by HyLife’s Vice President - Domestic Sales, Trevor Lizotte and Senior Vice President and General Manager Guy Beaudry. The Foundation is working to raise $50,000 by September 24, 2016 to
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Don Murray Museum collection goes to auction Submitted The Neepawa Banner In a two day auction to be held July 4 and 5, Don Murray will disburse his extensive collection of antiques collectibles and artifacts from his private on-site museum. Local area resident Don Murray was born in 1929, the eldest son to Kitty (nee Ashby) and Fred Murray. Don and Mac (deceased) farmed the Murray century farm south-west of Neepawa in the Gordon area. When asked how he began collecting, Don promptly replied “My Mom. She liked to collect artifacts and she passed it on to me. I passed artifact collecting onto my son, Ken”. Three generations of collecting evolved into an impressive on-site rural museum. Don’s favorite collection is the Indian stone artifacts. “Most of the stone artifacts were found between Hallboro and Souris,” Don notes. His most prized items will remain in his personal collection. Don’s collecting forays took him into the Glenboro area where the majority of the clear and colored glass bottles and insulators were foraged and brought home. Canning, food, pop, beer, cosmetic, nursery rhyme and pharmaceutical jars and bottles include names of early Canadian, Manitoba and local companies. “I washed more bottles than any woman,” Don says wryly. The glass bottle and insulator collections were displayed on the back wall of the old Gordon church which was relocated from its original location two miles west of the Murray residence. “The hymn board displays the last hymns sung in the Gordon church before it closed,” Don explains. “The pulpit is from the Franklin church and the communion set is from the Cordova area”. The remaining displays in the church featured pioneer farm and household appliances, equipment, utensils and tools. Some of the church displays included neatly typed notes
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a market garden in Neepawa, down by the CP Rail area” Don explained. “He ordered his seed from England. One year, he noticed an odd looking seed in the lot and put it aside, planting it separately from the rest of the seeds. Eventually he grew it out, propagating the new species of pea which he named the Neepawa Pea. When he sold the patent right and seed to Steele Briggs, they renamed it the Homesteader pea”. In the past, school groups from Polonia and Mountain Road and visitors - their names recorded in the guest books - have enjoyed taking a walk through time at the Murray Farm Museum. Don, his son, Ken and four grandsons who have contributed to the collecting, maintenance and upkeep of the rural museum are now assisting in the museum dispersal. Beyond the yard site, modern farm equipment moves in the field beyond. The sturdy vintage plough stands guard in retirement silently telling a silent story of earlier times.
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Roxy to host red carpet event Submitted The Neepawa Banner This weekend, the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa will be showing a film shot within its walls. The movie, called the Amityville Playhouse, was filmed in Neepawa last year. The movie will be shown at The Roxy Theatre on June 19 to 21. On Friday night, the red carpet will be spread out to welcome the local and area stars prior to the first showing. The movie is loosely based on The Amityville Horror, but it is about a haunted theatre in Amityville. Following the tragic death of her parents, Fawn Harriman discovers she has inherited a theatre in the town of Amityville. She, along with three friends, decides to spend the weekend there looking the place over. Meanwhile, one of her high school teachers begins an investigation into the village's past and makes a connection with something that goes back beyond recorded history. The film was directed by John R. Walker and co-written with Steve Hardy. Main cast members: Monele LeStrat from Virden, Linden Baker, Eva Kwok, Hollie Kornik, Logan Russell, Kenny Beniot, Donald Philips and Mike Reader all from Neepawa, Melissa Borkent from Shilo. Tiana Diehl and Emily Diehl-Reader from Winnipeg. Several other local and area residents were part of the cast and crew. Be a part of the red carpet experience and come on down to The Roxy Theatre to see the stars and the movie.
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he most recent issue of the Minnedosa Tribune carried a very encouraging front page story. The Minnedosa Tribune is by the way the oldest community newspaper in Western Canada and is privately owned by Darryl Holyk. Privately owned papers are the best kind as I have stated many times and the Tribune is no exception. The Trib’s front page story outlines extensive plans for a new medical clinic in Minnedosa. It’s long overdue. Just as the renovated and then expanded medical clinic in Neepawa was long overdue, the community owned clinic in Minnedosa has been “talked about” for a long time. In the olden days, back in the 1950s and ‘60s, doctors got together and built and owned their own clinics. The system worked well for a long time. Medical doctors might, along with dentists and optometrists, pool their resources and build a clinic. That happened in both Neepawa and Minnedosa. The idea was that when a doctor retired, they might be able to sell their practise. That system is long gone. Today’s doctors aren’t particularly interested in owning bricks and mortar. They want to practise medicine and not be burdened with the load of care attached to a building. The younger doctors have looked at what happened to their predecessors and they quite frankly, want less time on the wards, in the clinic and on-call than those who went before them. And who can blame them. We are well aware of doctors who worked through every weekend, every blizzard, every music recital and every one of their kids ball games to end up at the end of their career not really knowing their kids and having missed almost every aspect of the child’s development. Many doctors worked so hard and immersed themselves so deeply in their practises that there was untold stress on families and
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Ken Waddell marriages. That may be just the way it was but it isn’t how things are today and I say that’s a good thing. The way to go is to have a community clinic where each medical professional pays rent. The clinic’s development and maintenance is in the hands of the community, where it should be. The Neepawa model has been pretty successful. It’s fashioned after the Winkler community clinic model. In the 1990s, Winkler had dwindled to five doctors. Now, with the community owned clinic, I am told they have over 30 doctors. Neepawa’s doctors numbers had dropped dangerously low but has now come back with five at the clinic, one at an independent clinic and one more doctor scheduled to start at Neepawa early in September. The Neepawa clinic also has the services of two optometrists. The Neepawa model has worked fairly well due to dogged determination by the local doctors, local fundraising for the clinic, mainly in the form of an annual lottery and with solid support from all the municipalities through the Neepawa and Area Development Corporation. Minnedosa’s plans for a community clinic are definitely headed in the right direction. They need to make sure their clinic is both large enough and expandable. The Neepawa Clinic needs to expand, either on the current site or on an entirely new site so there could be many more medical professionals and health care providers to serve a Neepawa population that is expanding in numbers in all
age ranges from newborn to the elderly. And that leads back to where every discussion leads. Money! Neepawa funded the clinic, as stated above with municipal money through NADCO and with local fundraising. The renovations and the expansion are now paid off. The initial purchase is still on the books for each municipality and that’s where it should stay. Perhaps Minnedosa’s surrounding municipalities can do the same thing. Perhaps they can do a local fundraiser but that needs a dedicated core of people to draw the community together. Or perhaps they can luck out like Swan River did and get the province, through Prairie Mountain Health to fork over a couple of million dollars to build a clinic. The Swan River funding is hardly fair as Neepawa didn’t get a dime out of PMH but if Minnedosa can convince PMH to come up with some money, I guess good on them. There is a downside though. As soon as the PMH gets involved, they will call the shots and that’s not a good thing. The RHAs in Manitoba have not been community friendly as services and resources get cut back until the viability of the various facilities is in big trouble. Both Neepawa and Minnedosa deserve to have well run clinics and other, viable health care facilities. It is increasingly apparent if that is to happen, then both Minnedosa and Neepawa have to keep control and assume even more control. There’s a cost to that but the long term viability of the two towns depends on it. It’s worth the cost.
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his is always an exciting week at the paper. In Neepawa this week, we publish our annual feature celebrating this year’s graduating class. I always enjoy looking through the pictures and seeing the students I know. Some live near me, some work in local businesses and some I have met while covering events throughout their school years. It’s interMY esting to hear their PERSPECTIVE plans for the future and their excitement at beginate ning a new chapter. ackman tkinson S o m e know exactly where they want to be in five or 10 years and they are setting out from high school with a definite plan. Other aren’t so sure, they are setting out in a direction and hoping that they will find their calling there. As a kid delivering papers, my dad knew that he wanted to be a reporter. Starting in the press room, I have discovered he worked his way up and ultimately covered something a range of beats for the interesting in the Ottawa Journal. I, on the other hand, years since fell into this second catgraduation– egory. When I graduated high school, I had no few of us end up idea what I wanted to do. where we thought I just picked something. There’s so much preswe would. sure to decide what you want to do, what you want to be. There’s pressure that this one decision will dictate your happiness for the rest of your life. I have discovered something interesting in the years since graduation– few of us end up where we thought we would. In fact, many of us would never have imagined where we have ended up. While the path we choose from high school does impact our future, the expectation that at 18 we can decide what we will do for the next 40, or 50, or 60 years is unrealistic. To even know what’s out there isn’t possible at that age. Every week, I get to talk to people doing interesting things with their careers and lives. Jobs and activities I often know nothing about and sometimes, ones I didn’t even know existed. For most of us, our experience is too narrow. We may know what our parents, or family friends do for a living or we may be interested in a career we have read about or seen on TV. But being on the inside is very different from looking in from the outside. A lot can happen over a few decades and new jobs are created that were unimaginable a few years before. Even my dad’s career path ultimately veered away from journalism. I look around our office and we have all come here from fairly diverse backgrounds. I’m sure that at grad, few of us thought that we would be here. I certainly didn’t. I look a friends from high school and while many of them have followed the path they set out upon at graduation, many of them have not. I am sure that few are doing exactly what they thought they would be doing. As this year’s grads walk across the stage and pick up their diplomas, they head off into an unknown future. The important thing to remember is that opportunities are all around, you just have to keep your eyes open for them. Come fall, some of our grads will stay in the area, some will leave, some will come back. Regardless of where they end up or what they are doing, I look forward to covering their triumphs and tribulations in the years to come.
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s time passes, growing numbers of local congregations are being forced to make decisions that, 20 years ago, would never have been imagined. They are being forced to cease operations—close their buildings, liquidate and disburse the assets and find other places to worship. The pain these small congregations feel is worse than the pain of losing a loved one in death. When a loved one dies, we feel the sting of death very keenly. But we can, especially if he or she suffered from a prolonged illness, take some comfort in knowing that we did all we could to get our loved one the medical care he or she needed. But as it was his or her time to leave us, we are content to say good bye, celebrate a life well lived and move on. But the decision to close a church building is often accompanied by a great deal of guilt. People feel as though they have let each other down, let their communities down and more importantly, they feel as though they have let God
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Neil Strohschein down. I understand those feelings. I share them and I feel the pain that the former members of recently closed churches feel. But I do not consider the decision to close a church to be a failure on the part of anyone. Most of those churches would have closed 5-10 years ago had it not been for the dedicated support, the sacrificial giving and the hard work of a core of faithful people. They did their best—but they were up against challenges that made it impossible to maintain a viable, self-sustaining church. Those challenges are no surprise to those in The Banner’s coverage area. Two generations ago, when people settled a new area, the first building they constructed was a school in which to educate their children. Religious services
were conducted in private homes. As the numbers gathering for worship grew, they began to meet in the school and raise money to pay for a church building. Before long, this area was dotted with little country churches; most of which were comfortably full on Sunday morning (or Saturday—if that was your belief). These congregations were served by itinerant preachers known as “circuit riders.” One minister was responsible for anywhere from 6-10 congregations (maybe more) and he would go from community to community, completing his circuit every 4-6 weeks. The rest of the time, the people lead worship and looked after each other. That’s how it was in rural Manitoba 100 years ago. What happened? Why
have we seen so many small churches close? And why can we expect to see more of that in the next 25 years? Two significant developments can be identified. Rural population is declining as farms are being consolidated. Businesses that supply farm equipment, animal feed, chemicals, etc. are located in major centres. These changes have severely impacted small communities. Many of their schools, businesses, and community facilities have either closed or see very limited use. The last thing to close is the local church building. Is this the end of “the church” in these districts? Absolutely not!! The buildings may close but the church is still alive and will still be alive for a long time to come. But as part of that church, we need to reinvent ourselves. We need to discover what it means to be the people of God and to live as the people of God in a post-Christian (some may argue a post-religious) era. How to do that will be the topic of the next few columns.
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everal weeks ago I took the opportunity to attend a Sunday morning worship service in the church of my childhood. My sister knew of my plans to be present but no other family members were aware of my coming. Things have changed, there as everywhere. There is no choir, a group of song leaders suffices. There is no choir loft, but a few significant spiritual symbols adorn the front walls. One huge change, a lovely young woman is one of the team of pastors. I love the fact that both team leaders had their early years in this very community. So much for ‘no man is a prophet in his own country!’ Another huge change is that Sunday School follows the worship service. Back in my time, the children participated in the opening portion of the service and then went
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to class, or, at one time, Sunday School preceded the hour of worship. So now, for those who do not wish to attend a study time, church is all done at eleven and they head for the coffee shop. Knowing the coffee shop/brunch system I excused myself from the study time and headed out to spend time with in-laws while my sister taught her class of young ones. Over a cup of coffee I caught up with extended family matters. They worry about me, well, they would call it ‘being concerned’, but I make the effort to include them in the news of my
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ummer is almost here officially, but we are enjoying the warm weather already. There is anticipation in the air. The schoolchildren are preparing for the end of the school year. There are concerts, sports days and of course graduation from Kindergarten till High school. Then the summer holidays will be here with plans to go away or spend a leisurely time at the lake. Others`
joys and accomplishments. They shared my excitement over my upcoming course and I expressed my delight in being asked to officiate at a wedding. One sisterin-law, my security blanket for all extended family gatherings, knows me well and loves me anyway. She opening asked, ‘so, it’s a man and woman that are getting married?’ I assured her, gleefully that it was. Leaving the restaurant to join my sister for lunch I met another one of my beloved’s sister-in-laws, well that rather makes her one of mine, but I find it difficult to remember that! As we did a quick catch up
I shared the same information. And I had the exact same response. Right of the hop she wanted to know if the couple I was marrying was a man and a woman. Made me realise that the family recognises me as an advocate and an ally! Over lunch my sister and I remarked on the family in the row ahead of us. First one in was a brother whose wife passed away last year, next slid in the sister whose husband died several years ago. And to fill the family pew was the other brother and his wife. My sister, with some longing in her voice, wondered if there would ever be a time when all of her children would be sitting together in church. I assured the day would come, but she wouldn’t see it. They would all be there for her funeral! And we chuckled a knowing chuckle.
can’t wait to start a summer job to earn some extra money. We all try to reach our goals and I have heard elderly people that they lived a life well worth living. Hebrew 12:1 says: “let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” And verse 2 tells us to “fix our eyes on Jesus.” Even when we encounter obstacles on life’s road let us fix our eyes on Jesus and as it tells us in Psalm 37:4 “Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass. May this summer be filled with joy, peace and happiness.
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Reinventing the Senate Much to our dismay and anger, our senate has reinvented itself – as a scandal. Make no mistake, our senators are entirely responsible for their fiscal irresponsibility and administrative failures. They have, in every way, let down the public they were appointed to represent and protect. In fairness, only 30 senators of 116 subjected to an intense audit stand accused of misspending. Seventy-four per cent of the senators audited were not accused of any wrongdoing. The senate is constitutionally a separate, independent, self-regulated section of our parliament. It is discouraging to discover that the Senate Administrative Rules (SARs) that govern senator’s expense allowances were only written in 2004. When the senate received advice that some senators were alleged to have breached expense rules, the senate engaged an outside accounting firm to audit the expense claims of those senators. One conclusion of the audits was that the SARs were so loosely written that deciding which expenses were eligible and which were not was almost impossible. As more senators were accused of alleged spending against the rules, more accounting firms were engaged to audit expense claims. Finally, the senate asked the Auditor General top conduct an audit of all senators’ expense claims from 01 April 2011 to 31 March 2013. Cost of the AG audit is estimated at $23.6 million but does not include cost of other outside audits requested by the senate. The Parliament of Canada Act requires that the senate create a Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration that has the responsibility for (a) making regulations governing the use by senators of funds, goods, services and premises made available to them for the carrying out of their parliamentary functions; (b) prescribing the terms and conditions of the management of, and accounting for, by senators, of funds referred to in paragraph (a); and (c) respecting all such things as are necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers and the carrying out of its functions. The spectacular failure of this committee to carry out its legislated mandate is breathtaking. The Parliament of Canada Act was amended in 2004 to add a full time Senate Ethics Commissioner. What has the incumbent of this office has been doing over the past 11 years? It appears that a number of senators are not well acquainted with ethical behaviour. The latest revelation, that at least some senators were in the habit of signing blank expense forms for trusted employees to complete, indicates that the whole concept of ensuring that claims made were eligible under what rules existed were not taken seriously. Finally, the bleating that the House of Commons is not required to undergo a similar outside audit of expenses is hypocritical. The senate requested the audits. The audits revealed the administrative failings of the senate. Senators alleged to have misspent have only themselves to blame. They are in control of senate administration and have demonstratively failed in their duties. The House of Commons is also a constitutionally separate, independent, self-regulated section of our parliament and senate efforts to share the blame for its failings and infer that the House of Commons is no better are undignified, unwarranted and revolting. Those who blame Prime Minister Harper for senate failings are uninformed. The senate must be reformed, but the senate must cure itself. There are several ways to accomplish that, some of which are included in the Auditor General’s report, but by law, we cannot abolish the senate without a constitutional change and long odds against success. Likewise, we cannot legally starve the senate financially. John Feldsted Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Gladstone fair weekend is Aug 7 By Tara Fulton Submitted Gladstone fair weekend is Aug 7 to 9. As this weekend will be here sooner than we think, we wanted to let the public know some of the activities that will be taking place. The Ag Society has a full weekend of activities planned for all ages. There should be no need to cook that weekend as there will lots of tasty food available. There will be the usual pancake breakfasts, pulled pork supper, roast beef supper, hotdog lunch, as well as the burgers and fries from the food booth. Although there will be no home living exhibits, there will be plenty of other activities to keep you busy. The Legion will once again be holding their street dance on the Friday night. Saturday morning the kids parade is back! Watch for all the kids dressed up
marching down the street for everyone to see. This will be followed by the fair parade. Ken Lewis is once again hosting a 4-H horse show on Saturday, he can be contacted at 204-385-2864 for more information or to enter. Saturday afternoon Elsa and Anna from the movie Frozen will be at the hall to visit and play with the kids. There will also be other games outside for kids as well. Saturday night your family can enjoy dinner and a dance in the hall. The Olde Tyme Happy Rock Band will be performing after the Elks Supper. You can come for supper, the dance or take in both. A campfire cook off challenge will take place Saturday evening in the park. Everyone is invited to enter and try their skills to see who can roast up the perfect hotdog and
Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre open for business By Keiana Fehr Gladstone MYJC The Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre is open once again for the summer! Centres across Manitoba are in their 40th year of successfully supporting youth employment in Manitoba. The Gladstone Manitoba Youth Job Centre (MYJC) is sponsored by Manitoba Children and Youth Opportunities in partnership with the West-Lake Gladstone Municipality , and serves the communities of Austin, Embury, Katrime, Lakeland, Ogilvie, Plumas, Tenby, Waldersee and Woodside. The MYJC is designed to meet the employment needs of students and youth, as well as the needs of employers who have vacant positions to fill, by offering a free referral service to those who wish to hire an eager, hardworking young person. Employers of all types – business and household – can take advantage of the free services the Centre provides. Only the most qualified candidates are referred and the employer always has the final hiring decision. We encourage students and youth over the age of 12 to register with our office. If you are seeking full-time, part-time, or casual employment, need
help with your resume, or want to expand your job search or interview skills, just drop by and we will be happy to work with you. I am looking forward to a great summer in our communities. If you have any questions or employment needs, please feel free to call 204- 385- 2002 or to stop by the MYJC office located at the old RM building just off of highway 16 from 8:30- 4:30. I hope to hear from you soon!
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This year ’s Gladstone Fair will offer l o t s o f f u n f o r t h e w h o l e f a m i l y. marshmallow. Glad-West Rec Director Brendon Brydges is organizing a slo-pitch tournament for the weekend. As well he is also working on a road hockey tournament for the kids. He can be reached at 204-385-2002 or gladwestrec@westlakegladstone.ca for more information or to enter. Sunday the cola dive will take place at the swimming pool. Kids will also be able to dig through a pile of sand digging for some cold hard cash. We are in the process of planning a concert which will feature
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some of Gladstone’s talented youth. These are just some of the activities planned for the weekend, there are many others still in the planning stages. It should be a busy fun filled weekend. We look forward to seeing everyone out participating in some of the many activities that are being planned. There should be something for everyone. Watch for more details closer to fair weekend. For more information contact Tara Fulton at 204-870-9524 or clay@ mymts.net
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It Takes Guts coming back to Neepawa By Kate Jackman-Atkinson The Neepawa Banner On June 21, the It Takes Guts charity barrel race will be returning to Neepawa. Held at the Neepawa fair grounds, the event is a fundraiser for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. This will be the fundraiser’s second year and organizer Erin Cathcart is hoping to build on the success of last year’s event. Last year, the event
attracted 102 racers and raised about $7,800. “We were very, very happy with last year,” she said. She added that when they decided to host the event last year, they had a lot of support from family and friends. “It’s pretty close to our heart,” she explained. This year’s event has already attracted strong support. “People have
stepped forward. Lots of people have come to us, it’s very appreciated,” said Cathcart. Cathcart was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in September 2012 while at university in Saskatchewan. Ulcerative colitis is inflammation of the large intestine where the bacteria within the colon attacks itself, thinking the enzymes are foreign to the body. She was rushed to the Royal University hos-
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to take probiotics and antibiotics at the same time but two hours apart from each other. Start the probiotic as soon as possible and continue it until at least a few days to two weeks after the antibiotic course is complete. Acidophilus is a kind of bacteria that belongs to the category of probiotic. Fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, etc., provide some of these friendly bacteria, but probiotic supplements contain much greater amounts. Janet and Karen own an operate Herbs for Health, on Mountain Ave. in Neepawa.
pital in Saskatoon on Sept. 26, 2012 with extreme pain and was put on morphine right away. Ultimately, it took 50 pills a day and the rest of the semester at home to get the disease under control. “It was a shocker, you never think this will happen,” she said of the diagnosis. She and her family came up with the idea of a barrel race as a way of giving back and creating awareness about the diseases. “I’ve been involved with horses my whole life,” she said. She added that since hosting last year’s event, more people have been coming up to her and asking her about the disease. “It’s not the easiest disease to talk about. It was hard to go through it alone. I didn’t know what it was when I was diagnosed,” said Cathcart. The barrel racing will start at 3 p.m. and there is no charge for spectators. There will also be a raffle, a 50/50 draw and a concession. “I’m very thankful for all of the sponsors and all the help from my family,” said Cathcart.
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Neepawa We’re proud of all your accomplishments. Way to go!
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Effort Has Its Own Rewards Congratulations To This Year’s Graduates Jalin Adams
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Celebrating Trails Day
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Last Friday, the Neepawa RBC staff were that night’s Roxy volunteer team. They also presented the Roxy board chair Marilyn Dietrich with a $1,000 donation in support of the theatre’s general operating costs.
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On International Trails Day June 6th Dead Ox Trailblazers & Parks Canada celebrated by building a bridge on the Reeve Ravine Mountain Bike Trail in RMNP. Volunteers can join us Saturday July 18th for the next Trail Build Day - meet at the East Gate at 10:30 am. Thanks to everyone that donated food and time. Together we accomplished a big improvement on the trail. Last month, RBC Staff in Neepawa and McCreary spent time volunteering in support of local causes as part of RBC's Days of Service. On behalf of these staff volunteer efforts RBC has made $1,000 donations to each of the Plumas Elementary School Marathon (pictured), which hosted over 420 participants from the Pine Creek School Division, and the McCreary Pool. Pictured (from left): Wyatt Rapsky, RBC; Cynthia Toews, Co-Organizer Plumas Elementary Marathon; Robert McCaig, Principal, Plumas Elementary; Heather Denbow, Co-Organizer Plumas Elementary Marathon; Scott Dyke, Branch Manager RBC Neepawa and McCreary.
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Talking shop a new Mazer Equipment Neepawa building Renovations are nearly complete at the new Mazergroup dealership in Neepawa. Last Thursday, Bob Mazer (left),president and CEO of Mazergroup and Denys Usunier, sales manager Mazergroup Neepawa, talked to Neepawa Banner publisher Ken Waddell (right) about their new facilities. While the footprint of the building hasn’t changed, Mazer said that they have added additional second story space, as well as rebuilding the entire front of the building. The new location will include a NAPA auto parts store as well as the space for additional lines of equipment. The move-in date is scheduled for June 22, with a grand opening planned for July 8. PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON
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Bedding Plants $3.50 per dozen Also taking order for Strawberries Picking Approximately June 20th $11.00 pre-pick, $7.50 upick
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Crunch Substantial damage was caused to a Ford Mustang in a collision that occurred early on June 11, at the junction of Mountain Avenue and Hamilton Street in Neepawa. PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER
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Clean up crew Members of Neepawa Sparks, Brownies & Girl Guides were out on Sunday, June 7, for the annual Tim Hortons Community Clean-up Event. Girls began west of town at Touchwood Park and picked garbage from the ditches right back to Tim's on the corner of #5 & #16. They had a total of 17 bags of garbage. PHOTO BY KAY DE'ATH
Neepawa Lottery winnings awarded
Come to the 132nd Carberry
FAIR & RACES Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 3, 4 & 5 - 2015
FRIDAY, JULY 3RD
FRIDAY
events sponsored by: the Carberry Ag Society, Carberry Men’s Curling Club and Carberry Chamber of Commerce
(4:30pm) 4-H Beef Show Grandstand Show (7:30pm) Junior Draft Horse Hitch Class featuring DOUBLE NICKEL (8:00pm) Fireworks (10:30pm)
SATURDAY, JULY 4TH
Draft Horse Show (12:30pm) (7:00am) Legion pancake breakfast ( 9:00am ) 4-H Beef Show Official Grand Opening (1:00pm) Light Horse Show Wild Dogs Performance Team (2:00pm) Displays & Trade Shows open 4-H Beef Sale (4:30pm) (10:00am) Parade Chariot Races (6:00pm) Westman Aerial Barrel Racing Charity “Potato Truck Pull” (6:40pm) (MBRA sanctioned) All proceeds to cancer care MB (12:00am – 6:00 PM) - Bingo Chuckwagon Races (7:30pm)
SUNDAY, JULY 5TH
PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON
On June 3, Martha Westerlund was presented with the grand prize of $100,000 in Neepawa’s Farm and Leisure Lotto. The Grandview resident didn’t even know that she had a ticket, as hers had been purchased by her husband Len, a long-time supporter of the lottery. Funds raised though the lottery support the Neepawa and District Medical Committee. Committee member Mary Ellen Clark thanked the community, and wider area, for their support of the lottery.
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( 8:00am) BPO Elks Pancake Breakfast (9:15am) Cowboy Church Service (10:00am) Purebred Beef Show Ranch Rodeo Displays and Trade Show open
Draft Horse Hitch Classes (10:30am) First Lady Classic Heifer show (2:00 pm) Chariot Races (2:30pm)
Raffle Horse Draw & Elks Raffle Draw (3:30pm)
Chuckwagon Races (4:00pm)
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•Concessions •Home Cooked Meals• •Legion Beer Gardens • Children’s BIG GAMES • • Baby Animal Display•Face Painting •Silver Sand Pile •Beach Volleyball ~ Camping Available ~ For more info phone 834-3772 or email carberryagsociety@hotmail.com REGULAR ADMISSION Friday Evening Adult: $3.00; 6 & under FREE Saturday & Sunday Adults: $7.00/day or $12.00/2 days Student: $5.00/day or $8.00/2 days 6 & under FREE 3-Day Admission Adults: $15.00 Students: $10.00
132nd
Carberry Agricultural Society President: Alan Christison Secretary: Roxy Kneeshaw The Fair Office will be open Thursday through Sunday or call us at 834-3772. A Carberry Agricultural Society Membership can be purchased for $15 which is good for Friday, Saturday & Sunday admission to the fair grounds. Advance Agricultural Society Memberships are available from: Roxy Kneeshaw @ 834-2613
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Gladstone
Dillion Arnason
Morgan Clark
Nymph Ballon
Carmel Beaulieu
Crysta-Shea Beaulieu
Joshua Blondeau
James Braun
Thomas Coutts
Brenden Cowan
Danyelle Craik
Alana Doell
Kelsey Driedger
Best wishes as you head out on life’s journey! Jordyn Emerson
Tessany Evenson
Keiana Fehr
Tyler Ferguson
WELCOME STOP MOTEL Junction of Highways 16 & 34
Gladstone
CLASS OF 2015 From: Dave, Karey & Staff
Gladstone Supermarket
Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 2015
Dr. Tanya Anderson and Staff of the GLADSTONE VET CLINIC
CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF 2015. WELL DONE! Phone 204-385-2892 ~ Gladstone, MB
Congratulations Graduates Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op Ltd.
Mac's Auto Supply Ltd.
Gladstone, MB
Gladstone 385-2416
Food, Agro, Lumber, Bulk Fuel & Gas Bar Departments
385-2921
Best of Luck
TO THE CLASS OF 2015
JARVIS MEATS LTD. Gladstone
204-385-2506
Congratulations Best of Luck Graduates of Pine in Creek School Division Your We wish you all the best as you go into the future with Future knowledge, compassion and determination. Endeavours
Pine Creek School Division
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Gladstone
Best Wishes to all the Grads GLADSTONE AUCTION MART LTD. Tara Fulton - Manager Dave Nickel - Auctioneer
385-2537
Braeden Funk
Megan Graham
Daniel Hall
Wyatt Harder
Congratulations Graduates! From the Austin Credit Union Limited With branches in Austin, MacGregor, Portage la Prairie, Plumas, Gladstone
Congratulations to all our Grads! Kain Kramer
Julia Kreutzer
Katrina Kunzelman
Travis Martens
Clarke’s of Gladstone 204-385-2434
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Congratulations to our Grads of 2015 Alyssa McBride
Shane McCaskill
Bailey Morrison
Brooklyn Otto
Gladstone Golf Club & Country Club 4 km South of Town
204-385-2998
To the Class of 2015
Congratulations Marie-Louise Schneeberger
Megan Sollner
Congratulations Grads!
Owen Sollner
Congratulations from Dawn & Perry Cobrough at
Gladstone Bakery & Eatery and
Vaughn Guy - Manager Gladstone Elevator 204-385-2292
Katrina St. Lawrence
Lickity Splits Drive-In
From all of us at:
GLADSTONE PHARMACY Gladstone, MB Phone 204-385-2051
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Carberry Teal Adriaansen
Joel Baron
Denalee Fitzsimmons
Brett Friesen
Lexxie Gessner
Tanner Karakas
Samantha Machado
Nathan Malfait
Nikita Bollman-Lelievre
Melanie Fast
Danica Fitzsimmons
Santana Ginter
Brett Jonasson
Aidan Juenke
Damian McConnell
Cole McDonald
Michelle McFarlane
Gladstone Congratulations to the Class of 2015 Steven Teichrib
Troy Tonn
Chayse Warkentin
Graduation is not the end, it is the beginning. Put your future in good hands – your own!
Beautiful Plains School Division Neepawa 204-476-2387
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Carberry
Josh McMillan
Kaitlyn Reynolds
Kendall Muirhead
Sebastian Roeder
Braden Orchard
Sarah Paluch
Brian Patey
Alexis Pingert
Keaton Ruckle
Maria Rutz
Bailee Scott
Lance Shingler
THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Congratulations 2015 Graduates.
C R E D I T U N I O N LT D.
Willi Sippel
Aurora Speiss
Your Possibilities Are As Endless As Your Dreams! CARBERRY LEGION Branch #153 Carberry, MB
LOOK WHO’S GRADUATING! The Class of 2015; a group of young adults with many achievements this year and goals for the future.
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS!
East End Service 204-834-2242
Colin Van Kommer
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Congratulations on a job well done, graduates.
Best Wishes for every success and happiness in your future endeavours.
You should be very proud of those diplomas – you earned them with your diligence and hard work. Good Luck to you all.
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Congratulations We wish you the best of luck and hope that your future brings many great things.
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Erickson
Hope Amyotte-McIvor
Clay Bergeson
Mathew Branconnier
Keanne Brown
Dorothy Courchene
Megan Davis
Angel Galang
Kegan Maduke
Cody McCutchin
Tyson Nichols
Skye Rees
Joseph Sanderson
Nathan Stephenson
Jeremy Willey
Mallory Workman
Jocelyn Smoke
Good Luck
GRADS!
Way to go Graduates!
That diploma is your ticket to a bright and promising future.
We wish you all the best in the future!
All the best to this Year’s Graduates! Congratulations from the Staff of
MOUNTAIN PARK PHARMACY 47 Main Street, Erickson 204-636-2361
Rolling River School Division
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Minnedosa
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Congratulations Congratulations 2012Graduates Graduates 2015 HERITAGE CO-OP
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ERICKSON CREDIT UNION
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Congratulations on your graduation! Best wishes on your success!!
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Glenella
Joshua Acey
Marcia Lazor
Brianna Black
Matteo Lisoway
Kimberley Boxall
Isaac Ginter
Kylee Heudebourck
Amy Keeping
Maison Marohn
Kolby McDonald
Brady McFadyen
Alex Osmond
Missing:
Cody Steeg & Daniel Morrison Bayley Oswald
Amalie Rossnagel
Congratulations Class of 2015!
Beautiful Plains
CREDIT UNION McKay Charolais
Would like to congratulate Congratulations The Class of 2014 to all and wish them area every success graduates in their future endeavours Lyle, Barb & Family Ph: 204-352-4343
Bryce Scott
Mercedes Wiebe
Brady Zuke
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015
YOU
Best of Luck in Your Future Endeavours From the Reeve, Council & Staff at
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Congratulations and Best of Luck!
T O RE A L SU C C E S S A N D HA P P I N E S S! PREISENTANZ GENERAL STORE
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From
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Ste Rose du Lac
Zachary Davey Anderson
Kenyan Frobisher
Brett Maguet
Bailee Breland
Chianne Bryce
Hailey Deslauriers
Justin Delaurier
Sydney Delaurier
Braydon Hopfner
Simon Jackson
Bailey Jacques
Shea Johnson
Cameron Labelle
Julius Mousseau
Christopher Pinette
Aaron Trotter
Logan Warrener
Amber Martin
Congratulations and best wishes to the class of 2015
Congrats to the Grads of 2015! Felicitations diplome(e)s! Visit us! We will set you up with a service charge free chequing account while you are at college or university.
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1-204-447-2275 Turtle River Watershed Conservation District
Congratulations 2015 Grads! From Management & Staff
MOLGAT SHOPPING CENTRE
Wishes all the best to the Grads of 2015
Good Luck Graduates!
INTEGRA TIRE STE. ROSE 704 Central Avenue
447-3336
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Congratulations
Class of 2015
Alonsa Eric Ducharme
École Jours de Plaine
Carley Hunking
Julianna Levasseur
Savanna Roberts
Jordan Schultz
CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2015
MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Phone 204-835-2309
Nathan Bray
Devon Fox
Austin Gamache
NS O I T LA U 5 01 AT 2 R F NG S O CO S A From: CL
Fred and Kim at
GILL & SCHMALL AGENCIES McCreary www.gillandschmall.com 204-835-2501
McCreary
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2015
Best of luck in your future endeavours Cassandra Born
David Glover
Mikayla Grimstead
From the Reeve, Council and Staff at
R.M. of Alonsa
YOU Tyson Mallett
James Muir
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Wishing you all the very best in the future!
Trickle Creek Family Foods McCreary, MB 204-835-2382
Kyra Mistal
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Congratulations and Best of Luck!
Service
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2015 From Brian & Staff
From
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Phone 204-835-2325
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Earle Hooper’s 80th birthday, Third Crossing Manor, Gladstone. June 30th, 2 - 4 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m. _____________________ Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766 _____________________ Drug problem? Narcotics Anonymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa _____________________ Ken Smith of Neepawa Manitoba passed away June 13th, 2015 at Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone Manitoba at the age of 82. A funeral service will be held at the Neepawa United Church, Neepawa, Manitoba on Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at 11:00 AM. White’s Funeral Home Neepawa, MB in care of arrangements 204-476-2848.
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For sale: 2004 RBX562 round baler. Fully serviced and field ready. Always shedded and in very good condition. Ph 204-834-2625. _____________________ For Sale: Hesston 565 A round baler. Always shedded, phone 204-385-2527 _____________________ Ford 9680, 350 HP, ex cond, 5400 hours, always shedded. $70,000 OBO. Walinga grain vac, new hoses, good cond. $4,000 OBO. 204-386-2225 or cell 204-476-6742 _____________________ 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
Birthday
Happy 85th Birthday
Jeanne Guillas
Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161
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2008 Yamaha golf cart. New batteries, used very little, like new condition. With or without a 2 wheel tilting trailer. $4,500 ph: 204-385-2385
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The family invites you to celebrate Jeanne's birthday at the Ste. Rose Jolly Club on Saturday July 4, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. No gifts please.
Anniversary Don’t Fuss, Call Gus
The Mechanic on Wheels is celebrating 50 years of marriage on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Come celebrate with Gus and Cecile Filion A blessing of their marriage will take place at “The Grotto” in Ste. Rose at 2:00 pm Following at Molgat Park will be food and refreshments. Please bring a lawn chair. Come out for some reminiscing and visiting. Hope to see you there :)
Engagement Brown-Palson We are thrilled to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of our children, Brenden Brown and Tanya Palson. The ceremony will take place on Aug 15, 2015. A wedding shower to honor the bride will be held on July 4, 2015 at the Minnedosa 50+ Center from 1pm-4pm. Tanya and Brenden are registered at Minnedosa Home Hardware, Stokes in Brandon and Bed Bath and Beyond. Gerry and Carol Brown, Karen (Pearson) Palson and Doug Palson.
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Post pounder, Silver Lake model 500, excellent condition. Call Sam 204-386-2009
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3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Approx 400 sq. ft. office building for rent in Neepawa with yard space. $500/month. Call 204-841-9186
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Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298 _____________________ For Rent:Warehouse/ Storage Space. App. 700 sq. ft. Available for immediate short or long term possession. For more info call 306-897-7748 or email rmltdneepawa@ gmail.com. _____________________ House for rent: 71 Main St. Npa, 3 Bdrm, 2-bathrm, furnished bdrm. Avail June 18, 204-212-2331 or 476-2331
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Pasture for rent. 204-8419010 _____________________ 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.
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100 ft x 100 ft lot for sale in Gladstone. Surveyed, never built on. 204-637-2540
Richard Roe Richard was born on September 8, 1931 to Harold and Eva (Jackson) Roe of Winnipeg, MB. He was a friend to many and lived life to its fullest. Whether playing sports, hunting in his younger years, or gardening and camping with his family and grandchildren in his “reclining years”, he could always be counted on to lighten the mood with his humorous quips, a well-travelled joke, or his most favourite activity – humming a happy tune. As a father and grandfather, Richard made sure his loved ones learned many lessons, including the value of family, friends, honesty and integrity. He leaves them with the following words: “To my friends and family – enjoy this life on earth for it is indeed the only one you get. Weep not for me as I have rejoiced in knowing you, and in spending time with you. This is not good bye – merely 'so long for now'. I will wait and watch patiently until we meet again”. “To my children and grandchildren, you have brought me great pride and joy. I love you. Be happy, laugh and smile a lot – and remember that I will see you in the funny papers”! He will be forever missed and remembered often by all who knew and loved him. Richard was predeceased by his parents, Harold Vincent and Eva Jane; siblings, Audrey Kroschinsky and Ron Roe; and brother-inlaw, Jack Jarvis. Left to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty nine and a half years, Lillian; children: Gerald (Roberta), Robert (Shannon), and Linda; beloved grandchildren: Melissa (Sal), Madisson, Travis (Lisa), Sean and Andrew; his great-grandchildren: Brooklyn and Lorenzo; and his sisters, Ella Jarvis and Irene (Harvey) Smith; sister-in-law, Judy Roe; brother-in-law, Jerry Kroschinsky; as well as his many nieces and nephews.
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Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires. 7268199, Brandon
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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
Notice Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone may conduct the following Pesticide Control Program during 2015: 1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances within the Town of Gladstone. The projected dates of application will be from July 2015 to October 2015. The Herbicides that may be used include; • 2,4-D Amine • Banvel (Dicamba)
• Dyvel DS • Vantage Plus
2. To control rodents at the Waste Disposal Grounds at various times during the 2015 year using the following rodenticide; • Final Blax
• Vectorbac
The Public may send written submission or objections within 15 days of publication of the notice to the department below: Manitoba Conservation Pesticide / Fertilizer Section Suite 160, 123 Main Street Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A5
Thank You
Any kind of stone, parging, stucco. Same day estimate, always cheaper than the others. Services in Brandon, Rapid City, Rivers, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Clear Lake and other areas. Call Nicolai 204-720-6936 text 204-5711611.
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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com
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Notice 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
Municipality of Glenella - Lansdowne
PUBLIC NOTICE
Council of The Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne will be accepting tenders for the hay for the following parcels: One year term only for 2015 East half of NE ¼ 16-17-14 wpm One year term only for 2015 NE9-17-13 wpm Tenders should be marked “Tender” and submitted to the municipal office at the following address by noon on Friday, July 3rd, 2015. Highest bid not necessarily accepted. Dated this 11th day of June, A.D. 2015
3. To control the following insect pests including mosquitos, beetles, cankerworms, etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from July 2015 to October 2015. The insecticides that may be used include; • Malathion
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Wendy Wutzke, CMMA Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Glenella – Lansdowne Box 10, Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 Phone 204-352-4281 Fax 204-352-4100 Email: rmofglen@inetlink.ca
NOTICE OF TENDER
THE MANITOBA WATER SERVICES BOARD Sealed tenders, marked as follows will be received by the undersigned at The Manitoba Water Services Board, Imperial Square, 2010 Currie Blvd., Box 22080, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 6Y9, no later than 11:00 a.m., prevailing Brandon time on: July 10, 2015 for the following works: The supply and installation of approximately 26,500 metres of pressure pipeline, 22 service connections, and related appurtenances all located in the Rural Municipality of Westlake- Gladstone. MARKED M.W.S.B. No. 1215 R.M. of Westlake-Gladstone Water Pipeline Extensions 2015
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Tenders will be publicly opened and read at the location, time and date specified above. Each tender must be accompanied by a fully executed BID BOND on the form provided and in favor of the Minister of Finance for the amount shown on the Tender. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will a certified cheque be accepted in lieu of a Bid Bond. Tender documents may be obtained by provincially registered companies on or after June 22, 2015 at 2010 Currie Blvd., Brandon, MB. Contact us at (204) 726-6076 to request the documents in PDF digital or hard copy format. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.
28 NEEPAWA BANNER JUNE 19, 2015 Part time Cleaner
Help Wanted Part time Assistant Manager
Must be available for late night weekends Must have common sense and pay attention to details Must be a quick learner Some experience necessary Must have safe business card, must be 18 Must have 3 references Those who qualify will be contacted for interview Please bring resume to the Vivian Motor Hotel
Dallas Transport
is currently taking applications for semi drivers to run Canada and USA. We need people who can work In partnership with shippers and receivers Must meet DOT Requirements with a good driving record. *Competitive compensation package *benefit package *flexible home time If you have the desire to succeed call 1-800-665-0473 or fax resume with abstract to 204-239-0150
SPUD PLAINS FARMS LTD. in the Carberry Area
Potato and Grain Operation
FULL TIME EMPLOYEE
Is looking for a serious mature individual for full time position. Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to work seasonal hours. Potato and grain operation knowledge a requirement. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Benefit plan & overtime available. Only selected applicants will be contacted. Please send resume with reference to : Spud Plains Farms Ltd. c/o Paul Adriaansen Gen Del. Wellwood, MB R0K 2H0 or Call Paul: 204-834-3866 Fax resume to : 204-834-3757 email: spudfarm@goinet.ca
Must have good cleaning skills Attention to detail Must have For3 references further information visit Criminal Record Check www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca Please bring resume to the Vivian Motor Hotel
PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION
Invites applications for the following position:
Permanent Part Time Assistant Custodian
Part time Bookkeeper
Must be available for early mornings & Weekends must have cash experience, good math skills, Computer experience and some knowledge of VLT’s Must have 3 references Criminal Record Check Those who qualify will be contacted Please bring resume to the Vivian Motor Hotel
Plett Construction Ltd Seeking full time Construction Workers Benefits available and weekends off
William Morton Collegiate Gladstone, Manitoba
For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca
Grader/Equipment Operator Required
PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION
MUNICIPALITY OF McCREARY Labourer The Municipality of McCreary is inviting applications for the position of Labourer. This full-time position is under the direct supervision of the Operations Foreman and is responsible for performing duties as assigned by the Operations Foreman related to the operations of the Public Works Department. The job description is available upon request. This position is based in McCreary, Manitoba - a rural, agricultural community at the foothills of Riding Mountain National Park. McCreary has full recreational facilities, a K-12 school, available housing and is considered to be a positive living experience location. The ideal candidate should possess the following: High School graduate or equivalent; Be physically fit and able to perform the required tasks; Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence; Be capable of operating and providing maintenance for municipal equipment; Ability to work independently with minimal direction with a teamwork approach; Good mechanical aptitude; Experience operating equipment (tractor, mower, grader) would be an asset; Additional training/safety certificates will be considered an asset. Please submit Resume with wage expectation, three work-related references, a copy of High School Diploma and a copy of Manitoba Driver’s Licence to the address set out below. Applications should be marked Labourer and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on July 3, 2015 by mail, delivery, fax or email. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Municipality of McCreary Attention: Tyler McFadyen, Operations Foreman P. O. Box 338 – 432 First Avenue McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309 Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649 Email: municipalityofmccreary@inetlink.ca
The successful applicant shall be required to perform duties in all areas of the Public Works Department of the Municipality of WestLakeGladstone. Primary duty is to operate the municipal grader.
Pine Creek School Division
Invites applications for the following position:
Student Personal Skills Coach/ Educational Assistant at Langruth Elementary School Starting September 8, 2015
For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca
PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION
Pine Creek School Division
Invites applications for the following position:
Shannon & Jody Plett The Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone in Gladstone, Manitoba invites applications for the position of a full time Equipment Operator.
Part time Bartender/Waitress
Applicants must have good customer service Be punctual for work and have cash experience Pay attention to detail Must be 18 and have or get safe business card Willing to train right person Criminal record check Please bring resume to the Vivian Motor Hotel Those who qualify will be contacted for interview
PRAIRIE FOREST PRODUCTS NEEPAWA, MANITOBA
Call Jody Plett 204-841-3545 or Shannon Plett 204-476-0713
MUNICIPALITY OF WESTLAKE-GLADSTONE
Pine Creek School Division
Permanent Part Time Assistant Custodian Bus Garage Austin, Manitoba
is currently seeking personnel for the
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT in our wood preservation/manufacturing plant Duties to include but not limited to: 1) Fabricating and servicing production equipment 2) Maintaining hydraulic systems 3) Troubleshooting electrical problems on control circuits with the help of electrician 4) Smaller pipe fitting jobs 5) Servicing of wheeled loaders/forklifts 6) Servicing air tools Successful applicants to have a general knowledge of machinery, electrical circuits, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, pipe fitting and general shop work. Must be able to work shifts. Resumes and applications must be in by June 30, 2015. Only applicants to be interviewed will be notified. Send resume to: Rey Mack – Maintenance Supervisor rmack@prairieforest.com Prairie Forest Products P.O. Box 279, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 Main Office: #205 Hwy 16 W – Neepawa Phone: (204)476-7723 Fax: (204)476-2212
For further information visit www.pinecreeksd.mb.ca
For more information visit www.gladstone.ca or call 204-385-2332
FOODS Construction General Labourer FOODS Maintenance/Mechanical Supervisor HyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization and leading primary pork processor for domestic and world markets is seeking an experienced Maintenance/Mechanical Supervisor. To sustain our position as a premier supplier of quality food products, we strive to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. The Maintenance/Mechanical Supervisor will supervise and act as a technical resource for the maintenance team, including millwrights and technicians. The successful candidate will also work with other management staff to reduce and predict mechanical problems, and ensure efficient operation of equipment and services. Extensive plant floor presence, and weekly verification of PMs and work orders are part of this position, as is reviewing the completed work of the maintenance team and external contractors. The position will also involve troubleshooting and implementing corrective and preservation actions to improve reliability of equipment. A skilled Trades Millwright with a minimum of three years of supervisory management experience and involvement with Lean Manufacturing projects is preferred. A strong knowledge of equipment overhaul, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, and piping knowledge is required. Familiarity with electrical, health and safety, CFIA/USDA statutory regulations, and working knowledge of Plant Maintenance Functions is necessary. For full details and to apply for this position, please see our full job posting at: http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/, or, send your resume to: donna.burte@hylife.com We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife is recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
HyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization and leading primary pork processor for domestic and world markets is seeking an experienced Construction General Labourer. To sustain our position as a premier supplier of quality food products, we strive to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions: • General carpentry, building repair and maintenance • Ensure that work sites are cleaned up after work has been completed, and that work areas are tidy and safe • Assist in executing facility project tasks • Develop a constructive and helpful working relationship with internal and external vendors • Other duties as assigned The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Strong focus on food safety and workplace safety • Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in multiple trades functions such as carpentry, drywall, painting, etc. is a requirement, as is knowledge of various tools and equipment • Ability to coordinate several simultaneous tasks while maintaining positive attitude and flexible work style • Self-motivated with ability to work well independently • Punctual, reliable, with an excellent work ethic • Excellent attention to detail We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife is recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/, or, send your resume to: donna.burte@hylife.com Applicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada will not be considered for this position. We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
FOODS HyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization is engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. These positions are based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life.
PRODUCTION ANALYST
This position will report through the Finance Department and include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions: • Preparing reports using production information as determined by the company • Preparing and ensuring that all metrics and reporting processes support the production effort • Assist in reviewing and strengthening all SOP’s, directives and protocol within the finance department • Develop new tools, metrics and SOP’s as assigned The ideal candidate should possess the following skills or qualifications: • Energetic, self-motivated with a desire to learn • Ability to accurately input data in a timely manner • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills • Ability to analyze, understand and document business objectives and requirements • Experience in preparing and analyzing variances in a manufacturing operation an asset • Proficient in Excel and MS Office as well as an ability to adapt to other software applications • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently as the need requires • Cross-cultural skills We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies. If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at:http://www.hylife.com/current-opportunities/, or, send your resume to: donna.burte@hylife.com We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted
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PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 Professional Drivers Wanted You offer: * Class 1 driving experience * Acceptable Drivers Abstract * Passport or FAST card We offer: * Well maintained, dedicated equipment * Pay starting at $0.48/mile plus loading+unloading * Extras including benefits, retirement plan, and monthly bonus To apply, contact Tyler: P: 204.571.0187 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca
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Qualifications: 1. Able to work Tuesday to Saturday and the occasional Monday from 9am to 6pm weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm Saturday. 2. Good verbal communication skills. Assets: 1. Class 5 driving license For more details, call 476-2315
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Starting August 1, 2015 Lovely 3 bedroom home with a large heated work shop and spacious treed yard with highway access. This home is only 5 minutes east of neepawa and offers quiet peaceful country living. Must be seen! contact Dan or Karen at 204-476-2401
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NEW LISTING 3 First Ave, Riding Mountain. MLS#: 1515258 Unique! 1+1 bdrm, 4-pc bath, Basement walk-out, new flooring, garage, grdn. shed. NEW LISTING: Lot in Arden, MB 100 ft. res. lot. Hydro service. Town water to curb. Old house If desired or could be moved. $15,000
F. KOZAK & SONS LTD. 115 Richmond St, MLS#: 1514485 Plumas. 1 ½ storey, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Close to school & park. $35,000 NEW LISTING: 231 First Ave, Npa MLS#: 1516523 1248 sf, split level, built 1988, 2+1 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 ½ detached garage, move in condition, many recent renos, CA, CVAC, air exchange. $284,900
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Birnie Nursery School celebrates 40 years
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On June 4, Birnie Nursery School gave their students a presentation on farm safety as well as school bus orientation! Front row (from left): Felix Carefoot, Summer Sawchuk, Jessy Payette, Deagan Buchanan, Wade Kulbacki, Quinn Sawchuk, Charleigh Carefoot. Back row (from left): parent helper Corrie Kulbacki, Jillian Falk, Mrs. Janet Osborne, Vienna Levandosky and Titus Loeppky. On May 28, the students went on a field trip to Neepawa. Their trip consisted of a tour of the John Deere showroom, shop and machinery followed by a visit to Dairy Queen and then playtime at Riverbend Park!
In June 11, Birnie Nursery School held their graduation for the 2014-2015 school year, the 40th graduating class from the school! Nine of the 11 students attended and performed rhymes for family and friends. The two graduating students for 2014-2015 are Kirstin Netzel and Titus Loeppky. This year’s students were (from left): Deagan Buchanan, Felix Carefoot, Wade Kukbacki, Summer Sawchuk, Kirstin Netzel, Titus Loeppky, Quinn Sawchuk, Charleigh Carefoot, Jillian Falk (with sister Keyli Falk) and teacher Mrs. Janet Osborne. (Missing from picture are students Vienna Levandosky and Jessy Payette). A potluck barbeque was enjoyed by the students, family and friends followed by free play on the school newly renovated playground area. The 2015-2016 will see the return of seven students and three new students!
Learn to camp this summer at RMNP Submitted The Neepawa Banner Riding Mountain National Park, in collaboration with Mountain Equipment Co-op, is teaming up to provide an opportunity to learn how to camp this summer! Through a funfilled weekend, participants will learn camping basics like what to pack, how to set up a tent and cook outdoors, and other
real tips to make their future camping adventures a success. This is the fifth year that Parks Canada offers the Learn-to Camp Program that aims to create new and lasting connections with Canadians when they experience examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage. The Riding Mountain National Park Learn-toCamp event will be held
McSherry Auction Service Ltd. CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sunday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Stonewall, MB, #12 Patterson Drive
on June 20 - 21, 2015. To register for this overnight camping experience, call 1-888-773-8888. The program costs include basic camping gear, meals, park entry and camping fees and provides great workshops with expert staff. In addition to Learn-toCamp events, Parks Can-
ada’s Learn-to-Camp app is ideal for first-time campers who want to plan a trip to Canada’s national parks. It is packed with the information you need to make your first camping trip a success: camping basics and insider’s tips, packing checklists, national park information and recipes and cooking advice.
McSherry Auction Service Ltd. AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF ALBERT KOZMINSKI Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 am
Location: Arborg, MB, 15 min south on Hwy #7, then 1/4 Mile East at Meleb Contact: (204) 643-5423
Tractors& Skidsteer Case 2090 Cab P. Shift 8900 Hrs * MF 1100 Dsl Cab w FEL * Kubota M6950 Cab MFWA Shuttle Shift 3PH FEL * Int’l 1066 Duals w 3100 Dual FEL * Ford 850 3PH * AC D15 3PH * Ferg 35 3 PH * M Moline Jet Star 3 w FEL * Int’l B275 3PH w FEL * Massey 90 Dsl w FEL * Ford 9 N 3PH w FEL * Ford 8 N * 2)Ford 9 N 3 PH * Allis Chalmers WD45 * Gehl Skid Steer 3780 Hrs Equip 09 Agco Hesston 5556 Rd Baler w Netwrap * 06 Vermeer 605M w Netwrap * New Idea 484 Baler * MF 450 RD Baler *NH 688 RD Baler * NH 660 RD Baler * Vicon 1511 RD Baler * JD 95 Combine * JD 8820 Combine * Square bale Elevator * JD 1209 9’ Haybine * Macdon 5000 12’ Hydra Swing Haybine * White 271 18’ Tandem Disc * MF 18’ Disc Seeder * JD 5 B Plow * Oneway Disc * 6’ Disc * 40’ Sprayer * Grain Wagon * Livestock Equipment 12) 25’ Self Standing Metal Panels *50) Metal 10’ Corral Panels 3 PH Equipment Wallenstein PTO Drive Chipper/Shredder * 8’ Cult * 6’ Blade * 6’ Disc * Ford 951 7’ Rotary Mower * 2 B Plow * 7 ‘ Cultivator * PTO Cord Wood Saw * Harrows * Disc * 2) 86” Ski Steer Dozer Blade * 72” Forklift Fork Extensions * Vehicles 03 Ford Taurus SE 3.0 L V6 112K * Yard Items Bolens HT 23 Hyd w FEL * Husq. Hyd. R Mower * Ford 18HP R Mower w Rotovator * Push Mowers * 8’ Utility Trailer * 8’ Tilt Deck Trailer * Recreation & Storage Yamaha Terra Pro Quad PTO w Mower *Kawasaki 100 Bike * 30’ x 85’ x 15’ Dome Storage Bldg * 2) 16’ x 22 ‘ Event Tent * 2) 10’ x 20’ Comm. Pop Up Tent * New 20’ Wrought Iron Driveway Gates * New 10’ x 10’ x 6’ Chain Link Dog Kennel * Tools 11’ Tool Cabinet Station * Tire Changer * Wheel Balancer * 2000lb Electric Winch * Plasma Welding Cutter * Gas Water Pump * Sub Pump * 3)New 36” Shop Creeper * Tire Align Machine * Drill Press * Large Amt. Tools-Some Floor Model * New Items From Hardware Store Close Out!
Tractors & Crawler Skidder Deutz D1023-5 Cab 540/1000 Dual hyd w/Allied 795 S.L. Loader, 8365 hrs * Clark 664B Tree Skidder * Cat D7 w/ Dozer nr * Coop D 7206 Tractor, nr * Vers 145 4WD nr * MH 1-2 Junior Tractor * Trailers & Trucks 95 Freightliner Cummins N14 15 spd Fuller 918,000 km * 73 Kenworth Semi * 80s Hino lb c/o w/ 18’ Deck * 60s Int 1600 w/10’ Gravel B&H * 60s Int B150 w/ 12’ B &H * 45’ Single Drop Deck Tandem Trailer w/ Ramps * 92 Monor 45’ Container Trailer * HM Gooseneck 20’ Tandem Trailer * Pintle Hitch 18’ Flat Deck Trailer w/ Ramps * BH 9’ Flat Deck Trailer * Utility Trailers Haying Equip Vers 440 w/ 15’ Mower Cond & Crimper * MacDon 5000 16’ Mower Cond * Greenbelt 40’ Single Auto Bale Wagon * NH 855 Auto Wrap RD Baler * 2) NH 853 RD Baler * NH 275 Square Baler * Grain Equipment Grainery : Westeel 1650 Bushel Grainery * JD 105 Combine * Vers 400 Swather * JD 780 18’ Swather * Int 645 20’ Vibra Cult * Wilrich 38’ Cult * 20’ Schutz R51 Rock Picker * Steinman Rock Picker * JD 20’ Tandem Disc * Int 620 Press Drill SAFA * Melroe 6B Plow * 45’ Diamond Harrows * Vers 300 68’ Sprayer * Westfield 7” 41’ Auger w/ Start Engine * Hopper Trailer * Antique Breaking Plow * Vehicles, Campers 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 dsl Turbo 4x4 Ext Cab 205,000 km Sft * 95 GMC Sierria 1/2 ton Ext Cab * 77 BH Tandem 24’ Camper * 87 Dodge 4x4 3/4 ton * 81 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 * 60s GMC 1/2 Ton * 60s Dodge 1/2 ton * 70s Chevelle 300 * 60s Chev Malibu * Misc 2) Metal Maturity Pens * 2) RD Bale Feeders * 16) Metal Panels * Hyd Drill Fill * 5th Wheel Hitch * 4) 18.4 30 Tires & Rims * 4) 11R24 * Pallet Jack * Fuel Slip Tanks * Welding Material * Leon 620 FEL * 24’ Log Grapple Cherry Picker * Tractor Buckets * Implement Parts * Tools Miller 250 AC/DC * 6000 Watt Generator * Air Comp * Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press * Power Tools * Air Tools * Wrenches up to 2’ * Hand Tools * Shop Supply *Guns Winchester BA 30-06 * Grizzly 30 BA 22 * More Equip Vehicles, Tools, Farm Misc, Some Household Items
Stuart McSherry 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com
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To place your ad, 204-476-3401 | ads@neepawabanner.com FARM LAND & DAIRY AUCTION FOR MRS RUTH GROVES Friday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. 4 miles south of Plumas MB on Hwy 260 till Rd 90 1 mile east till Rd 69 and 1/2 mile north
Home quarter NE4-16-12W 160 acre frontage, 16 x76ft House Trailer, approx 36 x36ft building w heated floor used for housing the milking equipment, approx 4300 Square ft Building w insulated workshop rest used for dairy barn, approx 50 x154ft Biotech, approx 40 acres are rented for this season, Terms on property are 10 % down on sale day and taxes where they apply, Balance upon transfer, The buyers will rely solely on their own inspection. The owner reserves the right to accept or Reject the Final Bid for viewing call 204-386-2737 The buyer will have the option of purchasing the Lely robotic milking system bulk tank and other dairy equipment which are not included in the auction from the owner at market value also in addition there will be approx 560 acres available to rent or purchase from the owner Dairy Cattle 55 Holstein Cows Robot milked; 37 Holstein Heifers from yearlings to calves; 2 year old Holstein Bull; most of these are registered; Tractors 2008 - 927 Fendt Vario mfwd fact 3 pth 4hyds pto M620/75R30 rear 800/70R38 7920hrs; 2007 Landini LP145 Dual Power mfwd fact 3 pth hyds pto joy stick; Q65 Quicke loader 540/65R28 650/65R38 7720 hrs; 1977 - 8630 John Deere 3hyds pto 20.8x38 fact duals 9700 hrs; 624 INT pto hyds 185 IH Loader; Haying & Cattle Equipment Bucket & Grapple; 2010 Claas Variant 380 Rd Baler; 7 Rolls of Net Wrap; 2010 Massey Hesston 1372 Disc Bine; 17 Rd Bale Trailer; Teagle 8080WD Bale 4 Shreader; Faresin Magnum 2000 Mixer Wagon; 6 - 30ft Free standing Corral Panels some w gates; 10 Galvanized Locking Feeder Panels; Flex-i-coil Trailer type Post pounder; Equipment Grader pull type shop bilt; 40ft FH536-40 Bourgault air Seeder w 2155 Bourgault Tank; 24ft (2-12s) INT rubber Press Seed Drill on Carrier; 1974 Chev C65 tag axle Truck w 15ft Box & hoist 366 eng 5& 2 spd; 17ft Haul All Drill Fill; M1210 - 1475bu Meridian Hopper Bin on skid; Reimer Welding 630bu Hopper Bin; MK100-71 Westfield auger; 70-46 Westfield auger; 6ft 3 pth Rotovator; 509 John Deere trailer Brush Mower; 8ft Farm King twin auger 3 pth Snowblower; 3500 gal Slurry Tank/trailer; 3 pth Slurry Pump; Atom Jet Hyd Unit; Shop Tools Drill Press; 250 amp LKS AC/DC Welder; 5 spools of Barbed wire; acetylene torch; 14 lengths of 2in x1/4 angle Iron; 135 gal Slip Tank;
www.nickelauctions.com Terms Cash or cheque Lunch served Sale order Machinery at 11:00 am Land and Dairy cattle Be on time very little small selling Subject to additions and deletions Not responsible for any errors in description Everything sells AS IS Where IS All Sales Final GST & PST will be charged where applicable Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising Owner and auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site
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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The very best athletes from across Manitoba converged on Winnipeg June 4 to 6, for the 2015 MILK High School Track and Field Championships. Among the 1,500 competitors who were a part of the event were 23 participants from Neepawa and Area Collegiate Institute. NACI track and field coach Bryce Koscielny said that while the provincials can serve as a stepping stone for some to national and international events, for most, it’s simply an opportunity for the athletes to measure themselves against the best in Manitoba. “Over 9,000 students participate in high school track & field province wide and about 1,500 advance to this championship. We qualified 28 athletes and 23 were able to compete,” said Koscielny. “At this competition, you get the chance to compete against the best in the province and see exactly where you fit in. For those who did well, it gives them a sense of satisfaction, regardless if you were first, fifth or 20th. Afterwards, you’re able to say that you went up against the best in all of Manitoba and proved that you are among those premier athletes.” For Neepawa, one competitor was able to make it to the podium, as Logan Young finished third in the Varsity Boys 3000 Metre Run. Koscielny said it was one of Young’s best performances. “I think it was one of the best races I have seen him run during his four years on the team,” said Koscielny. “[Jay Ort of Carman Collegiate] won the event and is actually
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L o g a n Yo u n g ( i n w h i t e ) r e a c h e s t h e p o d i u m a t t h e M I L K C h a m p i o n s h i p i n W i n n i p e g an international athlete who has represented Canada in several track and field events across the globe. When you factor that into the results, I feel it makes Logan’s effort all the more impressive. To be able to compete on that level is really exciting.” Koscielny noted that overall, it was a great weekend for all the representatives of the NACI Tigers.
“A few personal bests were achieved and we are very happy with the results. Ultimately, when it comes to these types of events, you are completing with yourself. We talked all year with the students about trying to get better every day and seeing where that takes you. A spot of the podium is nice but it’s not ultimately what matters,” said Koscielny.
NACI Tigers Results at MILK Provincial Track and Field Championships Boys 3000 Metre Run Varsity Final: Logan Young - 3rd place - Finish time 9:33:00
Girls Javelin Throw 1kg Junior Varsity Final: Marissa Crook - 5th place - Final result 30.02 metres
Boys Long Jump Varsity Final: Cole Tardiff - 7th place - Final result 5.99 metres
Girls 200 Metre Dash Varsity Final: Amy Todoruk - 4th place - Finish time 27.66
Boys High Jump Varsity Final: Cole Tardiff - 6th place - Final result 1.75 metres
Girls Triple Jump Varsity Final: Dana Friesen - 8th place - Final result 9.30 metres
Girls Tetrathlon Junior Varsity Final: Girls High Jump Varsity Final: Taylor Allen - 5th place - Final result 1633 points Dana Friesen - 6th place - Final result 1.35 metres
Boys 4x400 Metre Relay Junior Varsity Final: NACI - 10 place - Finish time 4:07.72
Neepawa Farmers lose two of three games in MSBL By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner
Brandon Marlins 2 Neepawa Farmers 1 The Neepawa Farmers came out on the losing end of a defensive duel in Brandon on Friday, June 12, falling to the Marlins by the score of 2-1. The game remained scoreless through six and a half innings, until Eric Zamrykut of the Marlins brought home a pair of runners with a double. The score remained 2-0 until the top of the ninth inning when the Farmers would score one run. It was not enough however, as Brandon would hold on for the victory. Marlins starting pitcher Paul Thompson picked up the win with a stellar pitching effort, giving up just four hits and tabulating seven strikeouts in eight and one third innings. Luke Whelpton would get the save. For the Neepawa Farmers, Josh Loewen put in an excellent performance on the mound, giving up just four hits in six and two third innings, but would still end the evening with the loss.
Neepawa Farmers 9 Manitoba Youth Selects 7 The Neepawa Farmers were able to find their offensive mojo on Sunday, June 14, scoring eight runs over the course of the first four innings, on the way to a 9-7 win over the Manitoba Youth Selects. The Selects played all four MSBL team over the weekend, compiling a pair of victories on Saturday, June 13 against the Oak
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Rafael Pena of the Neepawa Farmers tags out the Brandon Marlins runner a t s e c o n d b a s e d u r i n g t h e F r i d a y, J u n e 1 2 g a m e a t A n d r e w s F i e l d i n B r a n d o n River Dodgers and Brandon Cloverleafs respectively. On Sunday, they were beaten by the Brandon Marlins in an matinee matchup before travelling to Neepawa for the late game. Pitcher Rafael Pena garnered the victory for, while Daylon Creasy picked up the save with an extended five inning relief effort. Cam Tibbett and Travis Jean each drove in a pair of runs for the Farmers to secure the win. All four games played by the Manitoba Youth Selects count in the league standing, so the Farmers’ win combined with the Oak River loss allowed Neepawa to pick up a game in the standings on the league leaders, heading into their showdown with the Dodgers on Tuesday, June 16.
Oak River Dodgers 11 Neepawa Farmers 1 In Oak River, the Dodgers scored five runs in the first inning and cruised from there on the way to an 11-1 win. Gino Strebing picked up the win, working seven innings and striking out seven Farmers along the way. Matt Gunning was the offensive catalyst for the Dodgers as he had a 3 for 5 night that included a HR and 3 RBI. The next home game for the Farmers is set for Tuesday, June 23 against the Brandon Cloverleafs. First pitch is set for 7:00 pm
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(L to R) Former Philadelphia Flyer great Reggie Leach and retired pro wrestler Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart will be the keynote s p e a k e r s f o r t h e N e e p a w a a n d M i n n e d o s a s p o r t s d i n n e r s r e s p e c t i v e l y. B o t h events are currently scheduled for Oct, 24. By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner It’ll be hip checks versus hip tosses later this year as Neepawa and Minnedosa have unveiled new details on their annual sports dinners. Neepawa’s Leisure Services Department has formally confirmed that former NHLer Reggie Leach will headline its seventh annual Sports Dinner on Oct, 24. Meanwhile, the Minnedosa & District Recreation Commission has unveiled the speaker for its event, as professional wrestling Hall of Famer, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart, will headline their sportsman’s dinner, which is also scheduled for Oct, 24. Drafted by the Boston Bruins with the third overall pick in the 1970 NHL Draft, Reggie Leach is most well known for his time with the Philadelphia Flyers, winning a Stanley Cup with the club in 1975. He spent 13 seasons in the National Hockey League, accumulating 666 points in 934 games. The dinner will also include a Don Cherry impersonator to entertain the crowd. Amanda Novak, leisure services manager for the Town of Neepawa, said they are very pleased with booking Leach. “Past sports dinner have been well received and have become a greatly anticipated evening for many people across the region,” said Novak. “In previous years, athletes like Jon Montgomery and Darryl Sittler have been very good draws for us and we feel that Reggie is an athlete of interest with a local connection out of Riverton, who will continue that tradition.” As for Minnedosa’s speaker, Bret Hart is a five time WWE World champion and the first wrestler ever to win
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professional wrestling’s “top six”: WWE World tag team, WWE Intercontinental, WWE World Heavyweight, WCW World tag team, WCW United States championship and WCW World Heavyweight titles. Vern May, Economic Development Officer for the Town of Minnedosa said quite a stir has been created with word that the “hitman” is scheduled to hit town “We announced some details on social media and received about 12,000 hits on the website so far. It’s one of the biggest items of interest we’ve ever posted online,” said May. “We’ve also received many phone call from across the region from people wanting to learn more about tickets.” As for both events occurring on the same evening in October, both Novak and May are optimistic that the vast differences between the keynote speakers will ensure the two events don’t cannibalize one another for attendees. “I believe that our evening is a different enough draw to ensure that both dinners will be able to co-exist,” said Novak. May agreed and added that “Hosting both events on the same day is unfortunate but with our guest speaker it will be different enough that there should not be any concern. Historically, there are not many individuals from Neepawa who attend our dinner and vice versa, so I believe both events will be very successful.” The seventh annual Sports Dinner in Neepawa takes place Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Yellowhead Centre Hall. Cocktails at 5 p.m. with the dinner scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 each. If interested in purchasing
a ticket, contact Amanda Novak at (204)-476-7614 or at leisure@wcgwave.ca. As for Minnedosa, more details on the event will be announced over the summer.
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