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F i v e o f t h e s i x b u s i n e s s i d e a s p i t c h e d a t t h e “ W h a t ’s t h e B i g I d e a ? ” e v e n t i n M i n n e d o s a o n T h u r s d a y, O c t . 2 2 w o n c a s h a w a r d s . (Left to right) Marilyn Crewe, EDO of Neepawa, was one of the event organizers. The entrepreneurs were Marlies Soltys of Minnedosa, Hali and Doug Finlay of Rapid City, Lisa Ballegeer of Rapid City, Darryn Cameron of Neepawa, and Joyce and Michael Rodericks of Riding Mountain. Vern May (right), EDO of Minnedosa, was the other event organizer. By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner The first annual “What’s the Big Idea?” event was a success. Marilyn Crewe, economic development officer (EDO) for the town of Neepawa, said that it went really well for its first time. “We were really pleased with the event,” she said. It was put on at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre on Thursday, Oct. 22. The event was put on as an opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas for a chance to get prizes. It was also intended to help the entrepreneurs get in touch with support agencies that could help them start their businesses, even if they didn’t win anything. There were also different agency representatives and successful entrepreneurs there that made presentations

about how to start a business and what was important to make new businesses thrive. Crewe noted that there was a good variety of entrepreneurs and ideas, and that there was great community support. The seats for the audience were almost filled. There were six different entrepreneurs who made pitches to a panel of four business experts. The panel included Nikita Shaurette, Trent Clayton, Beth McMann and Paul Laliberte and these four decided on who would get the awards that were offered. Each entrepreneur got 10 minutes to make their pitch and five minutes to answer any questions that the audience or panel had for them. The first pitch was made by Rob Smith from Rapid City. His idea was for a casino for hire that only used fake money. It was called Lady Luck Funny Money Casino. He would offer his casino to businesses that wanted to

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Neepawa Sports Dinner a massive success By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The seventh annual Neepawa Sports Dinner will be long remembered as one of the most successful installments in the event’s history. The evening was co-hosted by Neepawa’s Leisure Services Department and the Neepawa Natives junior “A” hockey club on Saturday, Oct. 24. Around 260 people attended the dinner, which featured guest speaker, former NHLer and Hockey Hall of Famer Reggie Leach. The man known as the Riverton Rifle, shared stories right from his early days with the Flin Flon Bombers, to his professional career in the National Hockey League. Leach said he’s very proud to participate in events like the Sports Dinner, which aids in keeping community sports viable. He said it was especially pleasing to him to see the local junior “A” club being the beneficiary, as he understands just how difficult it is for a small community to keep its hockey club. “I know that in smaller communities, it really can

be a struggle to raise the funds needed to support a junior “A” team. You have to remember that [junior hockey] is entertainment for the town, but it’s also a revenue generator for the local arena, local restaurants and hotels. If you don’t support the team, all of a sudden, you can lose the team. I’ve seen it happen in other towns across Canada. Later on, people will wonder, ‘What happened?’ Well, what happened was you took the team for granted,” noted Leach. “To have a junior team in the community is something special. They can serve as role models and volunteers. Just look around right now. [The players] are here tonight, helping out with the dinner. That’s something you just can’t take for granted. The young kids of the community can look up to these junior hockey players. Doesn’t matter if they’re winning or not. I think it’s very important for a town like this to have role models out and about in the community. So an event like this, that helps the team out is really something special.” Neepawa Leisure Servi-

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Keynote speaker Reggie Leach entertained the crowd during the seventh annual Neepawa Sports Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 24. ces Department has been a part of the event since its inception. Department manager Amanda Novak said it has developed into an incredible way to raise money for local recreation organizations and assist in the development of recreation related capital projects.

“It’s been a very positive night. We’ve grown in number compared to last year, by almost a 100 people, so that’s very encouraging,” said Novak. “For this year, we’ll split the proceeds between ourselves and the Neepawa Natives, who’ve done a great job with helping to put this

inated was a huge honour. I know there are many great coaches and volunteers in Neepawa, so I’m quite humbled and honoured by this award,” said Pearson. Other highlights from the evening included comedian and impersonator Clark Robertson, who entertained the crowd with his Don Cherry impersonation. Another big part of the night was the fundraising auction, which was able to generate some additional cash for the Leisure Services Department and the Neepawa Natives. The official numbers from ticket sales and the auction are still being tallied. Those results should be made public within the next few weeks.

together,” said Novak. “As for our proceeds, it will go towards the continued development at the Flats. We’ve done a lot of work there, enlarging the soccer pitches, improving drainage. What we’d really like to see is it turn into a year round recreational venue. We’re continuing to focus on improvements such as concrete for an outdoor rink, basketball courts and a paved walkway. We’d also really like to get the skateboard park relocated down there.” Derek Pearson, the owner and operator of Boxe Neepawa, was also singled out at the dinner, receiving the Neepawa Sportsperson of the Year award for his continued dedication to the sporting community. Pearson said this was an unexpected honour. “It really was [a surprise to me]. In the world that I come from, boxing coaches and MMA coaches often don’t get the same recognition as a football or hockey coach would. A lot of what we do as coaches is behind closed doors and not in the spotlight. So, this did catch me off guard,” said Pearson. “To be even nom-

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Masquerade dance cancelled By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner The masquerade dance planned by the Beautiful Plains Community Foundation (BPCF) has been cancelled. The dance was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 and was planned as a special event to celebrate the foundation’s 20th anniversary. Tickets were meant to be sold in advance, but there wasn’t enough interest from the community to make hosting the event worthwhile. Jane Goudie, president of BPCF said that the aim was to sell at least 300 tickets, but they were only at about 10 per cent of that goal. The tickets they did sell were refunded. Goudie said that it was most likely due to the timing of the dance, because there is always so much going on in the fall. She said that they have had similar dances in the past around this time of year and they usually didn’t have a great turnout. The masquerade was meant to appeal to the younger

adults in the community, being similar to a social. They want to generate awareness in that generation and this was one of their ideas to accomplish that. However, with the sports dinner, several socials and all the hockey games going on around this time, the community was too busy for another event. Goudie said that they will consider putting it on at a different time, but it’s difficult to say when would work best as there is so much to plan around. Coming up on Nov. 14 is the 24 Hour Giving Challenge, which is a day when the Winnipeg Foundation will match the donations by $1 for every $5 raised, up to a maximum of $2,000. They also have their NHL Hat Auction planned for March, so they do still have some things going on throughout the year. Goudie said they’re not sure when or if the masquerade dance will ever happen, but they still want to do something to raise awareness among the younger people in the community.

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s there no sanity or accountability in our country? The Investors Group football stadium in Winnipeg hardly has the paint dry on it and now it needs $35 million in repairs. Our very generous NDP government is going to back the loan. All that and The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have had a horrible year on the field. It’s no secret that I get very tired of “stupid” when it comes to government at all levels. We have invested (or wasted depending on your viewpoint) in major public works in Manitoba. It’s been mostly in Winnipeg and has been somewhat coupled with private money. Let’s count the ways. The stadium is one such project. The MTS complex is another, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights is another. The convention centre is gobbling up lots of money. All the projects may be great ideas, but don’t we have our priorities bent a bit in this province? The above mentioned facilities are nice, when they work, and they are beautiful, but are we really doing what we should be doing? Consider these scenarios. We have closed around 20 emergency rooms in Manitoba hospitals. We are short of staff in every facility in Manitoba. Some are operating at half staff. Dozens of communities don’t have clean water, that’s right, dozens. The Shoal Lake First Nation doesn’t have a road. Winnipeg has had clean water for 100 years but SLFN, where the water comes from, doesn’t have a road because the aqueduct isolated the community. Winnipeg’s streets are a mess. Rural towns have crumbling infrastructure. Many

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Ken Waddell of our highways are in terrible shape. Spending huge amounts of money on museums, stadiums and such would be OK if the other higher priorities were fixed first. Maybe it’s a cathedral complex. For centuries, churches of all denominations have built huge churches and the people have often lived in poverty. That practise by churches is frowned upon now but, as a society, we have readily transferred the cathedral complex to our public buildings. Winnipeg has all these great facilities but they can’t even count how many homeless people they have. They have no idea how many nurses they are short of. People are looking for change. That was obvious in the recent federal election. It was obvious in the Alberta provincial election as well. The changes that came were way beyond what anyone thought might happen. Forty per cent of the voters elected governments that 60 per cent of the people didn’t want. While there was a huge appetite for change, and an even greater need for changes in Canada, we have to re-align our priorities. Governments at all levels should declare a moratorium on all public buildings until

we get the basic human rights issues solved. What are those basic rights? The highest priority should be clean water, proper sewage treatment, adequate housing and a minimum annual income. The minimum annual income should be based on the regional poverty level. All social assistance programs need to be phased out and a minimum income needs to be implemented. After those priorities are provided for, then governments can build roads and streets. Then, maybe then, they can go back to building these vanity edifices such as the stadium in Winnipeg. The damage is done, we have wasted tons of money on many facilities, mostly in Winnipeg. That money is gone. Can we not change the direction of our society? I do believe that Canada is the best country in the world. Many might argue we are no longer the best country in the world and that may be true too. I am certain, though, that if we don’t get our priorities straight, we certainly won’t be the best country in the world 10 years from now. People want change but will it be the change we need? Let’s get our priorities figured out and defined before it’s too late.

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t’s been less than a century since the discovery of antibiotics revolutionized modern medicine. Today, the debate about antibiotics, particularly their use in livestock destined for human consumption, is again at the forefront. The problem is that wide-spread use of antibiotics over the last century has led to an increasing number of drug resistant super bugs. As many of the same antibiotics are used in both humans and livestock, of increasing concern is the use of antibiotics in healthy animals for growth promoMY tion or disease PERSPECTIVE prevention, and the impact this has on drug resistance. It’s clear that changes ate are coming for ackman tkinson the livestock industry, though the extent isn’t yet known. Last year, Health Canada announced that they would be working with stakeholders to remove growth promotion and/or production claims of medically-important antimicrobial drugs, a move that puts Canada in line with the U.S. The label change will still allow antibiotics to be included in animal feed for disease prevention. On Oct. 10, a bill was signed by California governor Jerry Brown that sets the strictest standards in that country for the use of antibiotics in livestock production. The California bill will no longer allow the use of antibiotics for disease prevention or fattening of animals. The bill will also require antibiotics, which can currently be purchased over the counter, to be ordered by a licensed veterinarian. The law will still allow producers to use antibiotics to treat sick animals or to control the outbreak of disease. The changes aren’t only being driven by legislators and public health organizations, consumers are also pushing for antibiotic free meat. On Oct. 20, Subway announced that next year, they will start serving antibiotic-free chicken and turkey and that over the next nine years, they will stop selling meat from any animals given antibiotics at their American outlets. The move was met with strong criticism from the livestock industry due to its broad scope. In particular, an Oct. 22 blog post written by Anne Burkholder, a Nebraska beef producer, went viral. Burkholder notes that withdrawal times already make it illegal is the US (as it is in Canada) to market food animals that carry unsafe antibiotic residues. She added that Subway’s announcement to only buy meat from animals that have never been treated with antibiotics dramatically changes the way animals are raised. “In my mind, Subway’s announcement states that a bullet is their treatment of choice for sick food animals,” she said. By the following day, Burkholder’s post had 500,000 views and Subway issued a revised statement. The company clarified its stand, saying that the policy will allow antibiotics to be used to treat, control and prevent disease, but not for growth promotion of farm animals. On Oct 26, McDonald’s Canada announced that by 2018, they will no longer serve chicken treated with antibiotics used on humans. The company is one of the biggest buyers of chicken in Canada and uses only Canadian-sourced meats. McDonald’s meat is sourced through Cargill Canada and they reported that currently, chicken produced by the company doesn’t meet this target. For this industry, compliance will mean a move towards feed containing different types of antibiotic, those not used on humans, in order to keep the birds disease free. It’s clear that we are moving towards a more limited use of antibiotics in the livestock industry and I think that’s a good thing. The challenge for producers is to educate consumers, who are far from the farms where their food is raised, about the responsible use of medication, what exactly antibiotic-free means and how it is accomplished. It will be interesting to see how these changes play out in farms across the province and it will mean different things for different sectors of the livestock industry. Those in the livestock industry take pride in their role providing high quality, healthy food to Canadians. Ensuring the safety and security of our food is vitally important, as is ensuring that we are all doing our part when it comes to the health of Canadians.

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Lessons we must never forget, part two

ne brief announcement was all it took to send North American economies reeling. The man making the announcement was sitting in an office half a world away; but his announcement had an immediate impact on people who live very close to you and me. The man was speaking on behalf of the Oil Ministry in Saudi Arabia. His message was simple: “Decisions regarding Saudi Arabia’s oil production will be made in Saudi Arabia by Saudi officials. We will not bow to any pressure to reduce our levels of production, even if it means we have to sell our oil at a net loss.” We all know what has happened since this announcement was made. Oil refiners instantly opted for cheaper Saudi oil. Demand for domestically produced oil, specifically from the shale beds in southwest Manitoba, southeast Saskatchewan and the northern United States dropped overnight, resulting in reduced exploration, production and significant

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein layoffs. All it took was one brief announcement made by one man who lives half a world away from you and me. The events described above should remind all Canadians of just how vulnerable we are. We cannot live in isolation from the rest of the world. Events that happen in one country, wherever on earth it might be, will affect us—maybe not immediately, but they will effect us. We learned that lesson in 1919 and again in 1939, when events that happened in central and eastern Europe triggered world wars in which thousands of Canadians fought and died. We had few options when those wars began. In 1919, when Britain entered WWI, they did so knowing that Commonwealth nations (especially Canada) would

send troops and supplies to help out—and we did. We did the same in WWII and again in Korea when our help was requested. Never once (even though we might have felt like doing so) did we tell our Allies that we would not join them in their fight against tyranny and oppression. Never once did we arrogantly suggest that “this wasn’t our fight” so we were keeping our troops and supplies at home. Yet this is what some Canadians would have us do today—act as though we can isolate ourselves from the rest of the world and shield ourselves from the political, economic and social effects of decisions made by people who live half a world away. One brief announcement by an official of the Saudi government has shown us just

how flawed that suggestion really is. The opening words of the United Church’s “New Creed” read as follows: “We are not alone. We live in God’s world.” Not God’s Canada or God’s America— we live in God’s world. You and I are part of a huge global family that God has created and placed on this planet. He asks only two things of us—look after the planet and take care of each other. We must never think that we can live in isolation. We must never turn a blind eye to the needs of people—even if they live half a world away. We must never plug our ears so that we no longer hear their cries for help. Our hearts must never become hard and calloused—we must be willing to allow them to be broken with the things that break the heart of God. Those who seek our help aren’t strangers. They are part of our family. Their fight is our fight, whether we like it or not. That’s a lesson we must never forget.

Balance between purpose and play

t almost never happens, but the other morning, I slept in. Really slept in. The dogs and I had made ourselves comfortable around six thirty, and the plan was to laze about, dreamily for a little longer. Nine forty-five is a little longer! Probably didn’t help that it had been a busy several days and I had been up till midnight baking cookies! (Why that late? That’s when I had time to do it!) The morning espresso had seldom tasted better. As I enjoyed the coffee and gazed out the window, last night’s eerie images remained with me. The full moon was casting muted shadows through the fog. My old familiar maple tree appeared menacing and huge. Even the fruit trees were dancing skeletons, far taller than real-

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen ity allows them to be. All those thoughts had flitted through my mind, but such stuff does not make for sound sleep! In the warmth of the coffee and the cuddles of the pups it was much safer to review and dwell on the wild beauty of a foggy night! It felt like my day was in arrears. I have become an earlier riser, spending time playing scrabble online with family and friends, using all five of my candy crush lives and catching up with my sister. Her morning is my evening and so we frequently exchange

Observation By Addy Oberlin

o not forget to change your clock this weekend! A reminder again that we are falling back into the winter months. Clocks are an important part of my life. We have many of them in our home. The ticking of a clock has a calming effect and the sound of it every hour brings back memories. I am also a person who likes to be on time for appointments, or maybe

thoughts and emotions first thing and last thing of the day. But I also need to play outside with the dogs. Well, they need to play and I need to get thirty minutes of outside stuff done. Getting caught up with the garden and yard maintenance means I have to look a little harder for a half hour task. This particular morning, I messed with recycling. Do all the items I carefully sort and tote to drop-off points make a difference? The only ones I am certain of going where they ought are the pop cans that end up with the Scout program. (They

appreciate beer cans as well, but my offering there is very limited!) It takes less time to tidy the house than it used to, and even that will become simpler. Somehow, even with eating fewer meals at home, there are always dishes in the sink. How can that be? But two minutes clears the counter. A quick walk through assures me that all the piles of paper, my filing system, are all in order. Someday I will find a better way of keeping track of all my stuff. Or have even less. As I reflect on the later start, I guess I have to ask myself this question – did/ does it matter? My work ethic side shudders as I hear me say – not one whit! But my older, tired side applauds! Balance between purpose and play. Will I do it again? May it be so.

even early. Our life is also like a clock. It ticks away the days and years of our life. Some days, it will bring excitement and happiness. Other days, a clock of a loved one might slow down or even stop and cannot be wound again. It brings sorrow and despair. However, we have no control over the clock of life, except to be willing to accept the time of life our Lord and Saviour, our Creator, gives us. David tells us in Psalm 31:14 and 15 that he trusts in the Lord and he states “My times are in your hands.” God is in control of the clock of our life.

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Letters Proportional representation The count of votes cast in the Oct. 19, 2015 election are still being verified, but the usual suspects are afoot claiming that our electoral system is broken and that most Canadians are not represented in our parliament. This requires that we accept that the 154 MPs who are not members of the LPC are voiceless. They claim that proportional representation would be fairer. Electors, the people who cast votes, are the great equalizer in our elections. When they decide they are not being governed fairly or properly, they will collectively make a change to their representation. It is wrong to assume that electors are not able to decide that voting for party A or candidate B is not in their best interests. Remember that they are choosing from four or more choices on their ballot. We pay a price for allowing multiple political parties in Canada. We have a broad array of choices at the ballot box which means it is harder for any candidate to win a clear majority of the votes cast. With each party added, the odds against a majority win increase. If proportional representation was in place now, the LPC would have 132 seats rather than 184. The CPC would have 108 seats rather than 99. The NDP would have 68 seats rather than 44. The biggest winners would be the Green Party with 10 seats instead of 1 and the BQ with 17 seats (and party standing) instead of 10. There would be three more representatives to fill in the vote proportion given to the minority parties and independents spread across the nation. No one has ever been able to explain to me how proportional representation will improve our governance. Opposition parties are proportionately represented on commons committees where the real work of our parliament is done. That is where proposed legislation is examined in detail and proposals for amendment are made. It is possible for a majority government to force legislation through without amendment but committee business is not carried out in secret. Opposition parties have been derelict in not speaking out when they propose reasonable amendments with rational purpose that the government of the day ignores. This is in large part because the opposition parties have concluded that their role is to oppose anything the government proposes rather than work in the interests of all Canadians. With that mindset, the business of governance would quickly grind to a halt under proportional representation. We are not electing representatives to spend their time bickering bitterly in committees and on the floor of the commons. They are supposed to be there to represent us and our best interests, not their own best interests or those of the party they belong to. Our political parties have lost their way, placing their interests above those of the people they claim to represent. In this election only two electoral districts in Canada had three names on their ballots. Another 104 (31 per cent) had four names on the ballot, another 106 (31 per cent) had five names on the ballot; 81 (24 per cent) had six names on the ballot and 45 (13 per cent) had seven or more names on their ballots. There is no shortage of choices for voters. Attempting to distill votes into some form of proportional representation is an exercise in chaos. The first past the post system is imperfect, but so far less imperfect than other forms of representation. We need to tread carefully to ensure that we do not wind up with a parliament in perpetual election mode rather than governing wisely and for our benefit. John Feldsted Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Gladstone 4-H HandiWorkers ready to start new year By Nikki Anderson Secretary, Gladstone 4-H Handi-Workers On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Gladstone 4-H Handi-Workers held their first meeting of the 2015/16 4-H year. As of that day, there are 26 members registered in 12 different projects. Special thanks to our head leader Kynda Pollard, assistant head leaders Heather Lea and Fran Clayton, as well as project leaders: Kat Smith (Cloverbuds), Vicky Wilson (Adventure into 4-H), Wanda Asbenlieder (Equine), Fran Clayton (Smart Sitter), Janet Corbett (Explore Foods), Kristine Loomis (Discover Science in the Kitchen), Kynda Pollard (Digital Cameras), Laurie Watts (Discover Crafts-Scrapbooking), Heather Lea (Fibres and Fabrics: Tops and Bottoms Year 2) and Cindy Adamson (Woodworking). The club is currently seeking leaders for the Explore Fibres and Fabrics and the Camping and Survival Skills projects. Thank you to the Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op for their donation to the club and for sponsoring the Gladstone Fair pancake breakfast. Special thanks also to the Benchland Forage Consortium for their donation and to the Gladstone United Church for the use of their facilities for our meetings and Achievement. The club voted to give a $100 donation to the church. During the meeting on Oct. 13, members practiced their speaking skills by introducing themselves and stating which project they were taking this year and why. Assistant leader Heather Lea reviewed important meeting management key words and oversaw our election of officers. Our new executive is Kayden Kasprick (president), Robin Semler (vice-president), Nikki Anderson (secretary), Shayne Winters (treasurer) and Madeline Campbell (scrapbook keeper). We are hoping to get some new 4-H clothing with samples to try on at our next meeting, Nov. 10. The club is very excited to be entering a new 4-H year and looks forward to sharing their experiences with the community.

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Yellowhead Centre board holds annual general meeting By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead Centre is in relatively good financial condition…as long as absolutely nothing breaks. The executive board, staff and membership for the facility met on Monday, Oct 26, for its annual general meeting. Several topics were examined, including the 2015 financial statements, which were put together by Kinley Thomson Chartered Accountants Inc. Those statements confirmed that after amassing a financial loss of almost $10,000 in 2014, the Neepawa & District Centennial project, which is the legal name for the Yellowhead committee, was able to bounce back in 2015 with a net income of $9,305, after depreciation. The financial statements also indicated that the total revenue brought in through the use of the facilities was $307,103, while the total expenses were $321,609. That added up to an operational loss of $14,506. Other income from donations, fundraising and the annual farming project generated $23,811, allowing the Yellowhead to stay out of the red for the year. Yellowhead director of operations Ann Kuharski said the executive board is pleased with the numbers. “We had a great year. We didn’t lose any money and

for a non-profit that provides services to the community, that’s exactly what we’re after. People must remember that this facility is not town owned or operated. All of this is done entirely by a skeleton staff and volunteers. People that are giving their time to make this place tick,” stressed Kuharski. As Kulharski noted, Neepawa is the only community in all of western Manitoba to have its arena and community hall not operated directly by the Town or R.M. She said because of that, the Yellowhead faces many different challenges to keep the doors open, compared to other communities, which is why she hopes people will do what they can to support the facility and ensure its long term viability. “We are a registered non-profit corporation, so if anyone wanted to make a donation, you do get a tax receipt for your donation. I always say that, if the Yellowhead is busy, the town is busy. If we have a quiet Saturday here in the winter, you could shoot a cannon down the main drag. We have weekends where there are senior hockey games, junior games, minor hockey and figure skating. There will be a dinner, or social or other event in the hall. In the winter, there is almost always something happening. Where else in Neepawa can you say the same thing? No where, so that’s why it’s important to ensure the viability of this place,” she said.

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NACTV raising funds Submitted The Neepawa Banner NACTV Fundraising chairperson Jean Borchardt will be setting up a table at the Neepawa Gladstone Co-op. She will be raising money to help the Station financially for its future move to the Neepawa Press Building and also to purchase the immediately needed equipment. Starting Nov. 10, she will be there every Tuesday and Friday in November from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A receipt book will be available for the donations.

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Hard to beet weight Grain engulfments a safety concern By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner A lesser-known farm danger has been brought to the attention of many following the death of three young girls in Alberta in mid-October. Grain en-

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Once immersed, the pressure exerted from the grain from all sides constricts the body. When one exhales, the lungs contract from the pressure, and it becomes impossible to inhale. Rescue is a very difficult matter. Because of all the pressure of the grain, it takes much more force to remove a body. It could take at least 136 kg of force

to remove an average sized man buried up to his chest. Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) now offers grain bin rescue training. There has been an increase of incidents over the past few years and they hope to increase awareness through the program of the dangers of grain bin entrapment. There have been seven deaths this year due to such incidents.

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Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre finds a new home Submitted The Neepawa Banner

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On Oct. 22, It’s Time Fashion and Gifts in Neepawa held a Ribkoff trunk show. The afternoon event featured a company rep with a wide selection of fashions from the company’s line for visitors to try. There were also treats, refreshments and draws. Pictured: Rita Friesen (left)and It’s Time owner Ineke Mack.

Westlake Employment Skills and Services Centre (WESSC) is a familiar name in Neepawa and the surrounding area for anyone looking for help finding a job or help finding an employee. Since 1998, Westlake has offered a wide range of short-term employment assistance services to job ready unemployed Manitobans in the geographical region including the Town of Neepawa, the Rural Municipalities of Rosedale, North Cypress-Langford, Glenella-Lansdowne and a portion of WestlakeGladstone. Services designed to assist clients to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment include help with resume writing, interview preparation skills, public access computers for job search and referrals to Training and Employment Services for program consideration, etc. A well-maintained job board focuses on local employment opportunities

and is an important venue for businesses to post job openings to address their human resource needs. The competent staff works hard to refer clients to employers looking for new personnel. Service Canada provides a wide range of outreach services out of the Westlake office every Tuesday. Westlake has moved to a new location. Effective Monday, October 26, the office is located at 41 Main Street E., sharing the building currently occupied by Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) and Whitemud Watershed Conservation District. The Province of Manitoba approved a funding increase of 12.35 per cent over last budget period to assist with costs associated with relocation and continued operation. As Westlake still faces a budget shortfall for the 2015-2016 service period, local governments have been asked for financial support in order to maintain the essential services offered. To date, contribu-

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tions have been received from the RMs of North Cypress-Langford and Glenella-Lansdowne. Discussions continue with the RM of Rosedale. The Town of Neepawa has declined the request. To cope with the remaining deficit, both employees at Westlake have had their full-time positions reduced to 0.9 positions with additional unpaid time taken during the winter months. While every effort will be made to schedule the reductions in employee time with minimal impact on office operations, there will be days when the office will have to close. The grand opening for the new office location will be held on Friday, Nov. 6. Everyone is invited to come and see the new office, look around and have some coffee and dainties between 2 and 4 p.m. The Westlake annual general meeting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. Once again, the public is invited to attend in the new office at 41 Main St. E.

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Neepawa Citizens on Patrol proud grant recipients By Jason Nadeau Neepawa Citizens on Patrol Neepawa Citizens on Patrol is excited to share news of receiving support from MCSC, BPCU and Westward Ford to replace our current patrol vehicle. The purpose of the grants were to allow Neepawa COPP to upgrade their current patrol vehicle that was aging, requiring repairs and was not accessible to all members. Neepawa Citizen’s on Patrol was the proud recipient of a (MCSC) Manitoba Community Services Council grant this year. We received a total of $10,000 in combination of cash and bingos that we volunteer at with Manitoba Lotteries in Winnipeg. MCSC awards grants to non-profit groups that provide community service in Manitoba. Neepawa Citizens on Patrol would like to thank the Manitoba Community Services Council for their financial assistance that helped to make the purchase of a new patrol vehicle possible and it will go to support service to our local community for years to come. In addition, the Beautiful Plains Credit Union generously stepped up to help us purchase the vehicle that was chosen as a replacement when we fell short, requiring further funding. When word of this got to Beautiful Plains Credit Union, they were quick to provide support for our local community service group. BPCU made a capital donation in the amount of $2,000 in order to fill in the final pieces of the financing puzzle. Finally, the last piece of the puzzle was the purchase of the replacement vehicle itself. As proud community members, we

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From left: Don Chubey (COPP), Carlos DeLa Rosa (Sales Consultant, Westward Ford), Clint McKechnie (COPP coordinator), Gord Sylvester (BPCU General Manager), Colin McNairnay (COPP) with COPP’s 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LS AWD. always want to support local businesses. Westward Ford is a local business with a number of quality new and used vehicles, one of which caught our attention more than any other– a 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. Westward Ford was really good and supported our group by giving us a fantastic deal on the vehicle we were purchasing. We

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Neepawa RBC welcomes new branch manager By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner There is a new branch manager at the Neepawa RBC. Kerri MacPherson took over management in town on Monday, Oct. 19. She and her husband Dave and five-year-old son have just moved into Neepawa this past weekend. They recently purchased a home in town and are working on moving in and getting settled. MacPherson was born and raised in Winnipeg. She went to the University of Winnipeg and got a Bachelor of Arts in politics and history. Over the past

few years, she and her family have moved around to different parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. She has been working with RBC for two years and before that, she worked with another financial institution for eight years. “[I] had experiences as a banking advisor, a manager of client care and more recently, as a branch manager,” she said. Her education in finance was all through the banks themselves. “There are a number of learning courses available when you start with a bank,” she explained, “A number of the financial courses that

are relative to your role are supported through the bank.” MacPherson had a really good first impression of Neepawa, so she was glad of the opportunity to work here. “With my time with the other financial institution, I got to know Neepawa a little bit,” she said. “[This position] was an opportunity for me to move here with our family that just suited perfectly. I love that it’s a growing community, there’s all the amenities we could possibly need and the community is so friendly, so we’re really excited.” She plans to become

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very involved in Neepawa. “I already will be attending Rotary meetings and hope to join the Chamber of Commerce right away,” she said. MacPherson was a part of Rotary in Portage la Prairie and had been a part of the Chamber of Commerce in Saskatchewan, so she said the transition wouldn’t be difficult. She also just signed her son up for hockey, so she expects to be at the rink a lot this season. “[Community involvement is] going to be really important, especially getting to know the community,” she said.

Kerri MacPherson took over as RBC Neepawa’s branch manager on Oct. 19. PHOTO BY KIRA PATERSON

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Neepawa Banner Sports

An award and a new team for Lisoway

OCTOBER 30, 2015

2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6 Neepawa Natives Player Profiles

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner It’s been a very eventful week for Quintin Lisoway. First, the former Brandon Wheat King was named the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) Recycle Everywhere Player of the Week, for his efforts with the Steinbach Pistons (five points in three games). Immediately after that honour was announced, it was confirmed that the Acadie-Bathurst Titan of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) had claimed the services of 19-year-old off waivers. Lisoway, who is from Neepawa, spent the past three seasons playing with the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL). In 171 career games, he scored 20 goals and picked up 28 assists, as well as accumulating 24 penalty minutes. An assistant captain with the Wheat Kings last season, Lisoway was also the recipient of the Frank King Memorial Trophy as his team’s most community minded player Lisoway did not play for

Name: Nolan Richards Age: 18 DOB: July 5th, 1997 Height: 6’00” Weight: 180 lbs Position: Centre Shoots: Left Number: 7 Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba 2014 - 2015 Team: Winnipeg Thrashers Favorite NHL Team: New York Rangers Favorite NHL Player: Adam Lowry

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It was a short stay for Quintin Lisoway in the MJHL, as AcadieB a t h u r s t o f t h e Q M J H L h a s c l a i m e d t h e 1 9 - y e a r - o l d o ff w a i v e r s . Brandon this season before being released at the overage deadline, where he was not claimed by any other

WHL team. Lisoway then joined the Manitoba Junior Hockey League’s Steinbach Pistons, where he had ac-

cumulated five goals and six points in five games overall thus far this season.

Farmers fall to Hartney

Age: 20

By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The start of the Tiger Hills Hockey League regular season did not go as planned for the Neepawa Farmers, as the team found itself on the losing end of a 4-2 decision against the Hartney Blues. The game, played on Friday, Oct. 23 in Hartney, would see the Farmers get off to a strong start, scoring both their goals in the first period. Devon Spiess notched his first of the year midway through the opening frame, while Garett Rempel lit the lamp just over three minutes later, giving the Farmers a 2-1 lead heading into the second period. Hartney would take over the tempo of the game in the second and third however, as Nick Cowan scored a pair of goals. Del Cowan added a lone goal for the Blues to secure Hartney’s first win of the season in their home opener.

Name: Brayden Atkinson DOB: April 5th, 1995 Height: 6’05” Weight: 230 lbs Position: Wing Shoots: Left Number: 9 Hometown: Dinsmore, Saskatchewan 2014 - 2015 Team: Neepawa Natives Favorite NHL Team: Edmonton Oilers

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The Neepawa Tigers have began the 2015-2016 THHL season with a loss to Hartney. In other opening night games across the Tiger Hills Hockey League, the Minnedosa Bombers made their league debut by defeating the Gladstone Lakers 6-5 in overtime, the Souris Elks doubled up defending league champions, the Deloraine Royals 4-2 and the Killarney Shamrocks dominated the Glenboro Nordics by a 10-3 margin.

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Female Chiefs win big over Capitals Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Yellowhead AAA Midget Female Chiefs were able to put in a dominant performance recently against the Central Plains Capitals, on the way to a 6-1 win. The game between the rivals on Sunday, Oct. 25, was the first regular season matchup between the two clubs, though the Chiefs had beaten the Capitals at the Pembina Valley Showcase earlier in the month. Yellowhead hit the ice on a high and held the Capitals in their own end for the first several shifts of the game. Central Plains came back as the period progressed and both teams had offensive opportunities. Yellowhead opened up the scoring on a great individual effort from McKenna Paddock. The defenceman picked up a puck off a pass from Hannah Fouillard on the right side and dangled by two defenders before lifting a shot over the goalie into the net. Her defensive partner, Sydnee DeCorby picked up the second assist.

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Chiefs goalie Emma Greenwood makes a save early in a recent game against Central Plains. The Chiefs took complete control in the second period, by firing 16 shots at the Capitals net and scoring five goals. The first goal came on a power play just over a minute into the period, as Yellowhead passed the puck around the zone until Hannah Fouillard got the

puck to McKenna Paddock at the point. The defenceman placed a perfect shot that Tatum Amy deflected deftly into the goal. A few minutes later, the Chiefs scored one of the prettiest of the year, as Karissa Cullum used her speed to break out of the Yellowhead zone off

a pass from Cass Lyttle. Cullum moved the puck to Karli Frederick cutting through the Capitals zone and broke to the net, where Frederick hit her with a great backhand pass that Cullum tapped home. Chiefs rookie Jena Barscello scored her first AAA midget goal shortly after

Moosomin topples Tigers By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Tigers wrapped up their regular season schedule in the Rural Manitoba Football League on Friday, Oct. 24, with a 34-20 loss to the Moosomin Generals. Quarterback Dylan Oshanyk finished the game 11-for28 through the air, throwing for 210 yards, a pair of touchdowns and one interception. Jeremy Roe was the top receiver for NACI, with five catches for 105 yards, including a 40 yard TD reception. Tanner Mann snagged the other touchdown catch, a 35 yarder, for his lone reception of the afternoon. The rushing game for Neepawa was able to put together a solid day, accumulating 166 yards on 12 carries. Jeremy Roe aided the effort with a pair of carries, including one for a 40 yard touchdown. Other notable rushers were Taine Middleton and Will Rainka, who each added 40 yards rushing. Will Birnie added a single carry for 32 yards. Birnie’s impact would be more felt on the defensive side of the ball, as he contributed 14 tackles and a pair of sacks. Dillan Neufeld also brought down the Moosomin quarterback once and added 15 tackles to the cause. Special teams for the Tigers ended the contest with four returns for 90 yards

Home Games 2015-2016 at the Yellowhead Centre

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With the loss, the Tigers closed out the schedule with a 3-4 record, good enough for fifth place in the standing. NACI will now compete for the Murray Black Cup. The team will face East Parkland in a semi-final game on Sunday, Nov. 1, in Neepawa. Opening kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm.

2015 RMFL playoff matchups Doug Steeves Trophy Parkwest (4) at Swan Valley(1) Moosomin(3) at Dauphin (2) Murray Black Cup East Parkland (8) at Neepawa (5) Southwest(7) at Virden (6)

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that, as Sam Geekie came off the bench and picked up the puck in the high slot. The veteran forward ripped a shot that was stopped and Jena Barscello was there to slip the rebound into the open cage. McKenna Paddock picked up her third point of the game with the second

assist. The Chiefs worked a five-on-three power play to perfection for the fifth goal of the game with Jalyn Elmes hammering a slap shot at the goal that snuck through the goalie’s equipment. Assists were from Sam Geekie and Tess Rampton. Central Plains broke through for a goal as a puck skipped passed the Chiefs defenceman in the neutral zone to give a Capitals forward a breakaway chance that she slipped into the goal. The Chiefs restored the five goal lead before the period ended Hannah Fouillard was able to pick up a rebound, lifting the puck over the sprawled goaltender. With a 6 – 1 lead, the Chiefs played a steady third period, generating a few more chances, while Yellowhead goalie Emma Greenwood was steady again between the pipes, handling 21 shots to record the victory. The Yellowhead Chiefs will tangle with the Capitals again on Friday, Oct. 30 in Portage la Prairie, before returning home for a Saturday matchup against the Norman Wild.

Chiefs goaltender wins POTW awards By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner A pair of victories, including a shutout, secured the Chicken Chef / DEKALB Player of the Week honours for Riley Lamb of the Yellowhead Chiefs. The 17-year-old Rivers’ native backed up his 3-1 road victory over Brandon Wheat Kings on Friday, Oct. 23, with a 27-save shutout at home against Winnipeg Wild on Saturday, Oct. 24. For the season, Lamb has a goals-against-average of 1.81 and a save percentage of .944 for the Yellowhead. Other nominees this week for the award included Noah Basarab of the Interlake Lightning, Ryan Piwniuk from the Eastman Selects, Brandon Wheat Kings forward Tate Popple and Ryan Mignault of the Kenora Thistles.

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Classifieds Birthday You’re Invited To a come and Go Tea to celebrate

The 85th Birthday of

Verna Scott

Sunday, November 8th, 2015 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm At the Glenvilla Seniors Centre Glenella, MB No gifts please

Obituary

Kenneth Russell Perrett It is with a heavy heart we wish to announce the passing of our dear Ken on Friday October 23, 2015, with Judy at his side, after a lengthy illness. Born in Neepawa on the morning of December 29, 1942, Kenneth Russell Perrett arrived, the second child of Kathleen and Alexander. Ken attended school in Arden. He was able to complete his Grade 7 before having to leave school to run the family farm due to his Dad’s poor health. At the age of 15, he moved to Winnipeg to work for the Gas Utility Company. During this time the farm was never far from his thoughts and once he obtained his driver’s licence he would often come home on the weekends. It was on one of these weekend trips, while driving his pride and joy, a 1949 Chevrolet, around the streets of Neepawa, he met his love, Judy Dianne North from Franklin. After several years of dating, they were married on July 10, 1965 at the Neepawa United Church. After the gas company moved out of Winnipeg, Ken decided to move back to Arden and was employed by Barney Provost of Provost Signs. At this time Ken and Judy purchased a small parcel of farmland from his grandparents, Joe and Bessie Murkin, just off Highway 16. While working for Provost Signs, Ken also drove fuel truck for BA Oil and began farming his own land. In the spring of 1968, he started working for Lionel Windus Farms and then one year later he purchased his parents’ farm and began his own fulltime farming operation. In 1971, Ken and Judy became parents when Darlene was born in July. Then three years later they welcomed their second child, Kimberly, in October of 1974. Though farming and his four legged “girls” were his life’s passion he also loved curling and attending socials. A fast paced polka was his favourite! In 2002, the family expanded again with the birth of his first grandchild, Alexandra and again in 2005 with the birth of Nicholas. Just this past summer Ken’s second grandson, Sebastian joined our family in June. Ken’s grandchildren brought him such joy and happiness over his final years. As Ken’s health deteriorated, much to his dismay, the farming operations ceased but his desire to remain on the farm was always present. His love of gardening continued to the very end. Ken is survived by his wife Judy of 50 years; his children and grandchildren, Darlene, Ginger and Sebastian, Kimberly, Danny, Alexandra and Nicholas; his siblings Doreen (Charlie), Diane (Rob), Lorne (Deanna) and Sharon (Gordon) and all of his nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken was predeceased by his parents and his parents-in-law Carl and Edith North. We are certain they have welcomed him into their arms once again. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of the Neepawa Hospital for their kind and thoughtful care of Ken. The final days were made better and easier especially by Holly and Mary Ellen, whose experience and hugs helped ease our tears. Also we can’t thank Dr. Bookatz from the Brandon Hospital enough for believing and dedicating his time to Ken’s health over the past 5 years. Ken thought you were literally a lifesaver! Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 2:00pm at the Neepawa United Church with Lynne Sanderson officiating. Final Resting place, Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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Ernie and Velma Speiss want to express their sincere thanks to family and friends for your kind words, cards and flowers during this time of loss of our son, Dwayne Speiss. Your support during this difficult time is very much appreciated. The Speiss family. _____________________ I would extend appreciation to those friends who found time to attend my birthday celebration on October 12. It was a joy to receive good wishes from so many friends and relatives. To Betty for assistance at tea-time, to Elks' Ladies who catered at dinner and to my dear family who planned the occasion, I am so grateful! Velma Clayton _____________________ Thanks to all those who left garden produce at Elks Manor this fall. All was greatly appreciated.

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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

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-6650570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161 _____________________ Improve your health with Original Chi Machine. Circulation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information

Obituary Harvey M. Kuharski

With great sadness we announce that Harvey passed away Oct. 6 at home at the age of 74. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley, parents, brother Edmond, and brother-inlaw Don. Surviving are daughter Brittany, sister Bernice, sister-in-law Adeline, nieces and nephew. Harvey worked in Winnipeg at International Harvester, and then came back to Neepawa to farm. Harvey enjoyed farming, playing hockey and baseball. Harvey travelled to Churchill and U.S.A. with Brittany. Graveside service was held Oct. 13 with Fr. Mark Filips. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery. White’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to Heart & stroke Foundation.

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CHICKENS: young farm free range, roasting type, farm grain fed, 5 lb/8 lbs oven ready. Also turkeys, 13lb/30lb. Delivered to Neepawa. Order now at 204752-2328 _____________________ Red potatoes, no fertilizer or spray, 50lbs $15. Alvin Weber, second lane right on Plumas hwy #260, N of #16. For Sale _____________________ 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 _____________________ Treadmill, $75 OBO; china cabinet, glass shelves and sliding glass doors $75 OBO; 15 cu. ft. freezer $30 OBO; 10' x 10' gazebo $50 OBO; washer/dryer $100/pair; 8 ft aluminum step ladder $40 OBO; push lawnmower, mulcher, rear bagger, assorted rakes, shovels $50 OBO; pair of 8ft loading ramps $50. Call 204-4763166 Len Davidson _____________________ Trent's Firewood Sales: Delivered in 16 ft lengths as conditions permit. Ph 204835-2036

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3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz). _____________________ Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available immediately. Call 204-841-1298

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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, 204-3852997 Gladstone.

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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 _____________________ MAJOR APPLIANCE and TV Service in home. Call 476-4077

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Meyers Auctions & Appraisals. Call Brad at 368-2333. www.meyersauctions.com

Coming Events Maushies Restaurant in Minnedosa

will be hosting a tea and dessert with entertainment on November 10, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Notice PINE CREEK SCHOOL DIVISION

Pine Creek School Division

Hereby gives notice to the Public of a change in date for the following Board Meeting: The 5th Regular Board Meeting of 2015-2016 will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. At Division Office, 25 Brown Street, Gladstone, MB 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

Tender TENDER FOR SNOW REMOVAL

Tenders are being accepted for Snow Clearing & Removal at:

Neepawa Health Centre and/or PCH

Interested parties should contact Maintenance Supervisors: Sharon Stringer at 204-476-2394 or Wayne Epp at 204-476-2383 to review specific tender requirements. Prairie Mountain Health is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender. Closing date: 1200 hours November 13, 2015 Tenders to be submitted to: Chris Couling Area Manager Capital/Infrastructure South Box 579 Souris, MB R0K 2C0 Or email: ccouling@pmh-mb.ca

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TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION Invites

Snow Removal Tenders It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dwayne after a lengthy battle to cancer with his family and friends by his side at Maple Ridge hospital. Dwayne is survived by his parents Ernie and Velma, his children Josh and Jesse, siblings Danny (Gloria), Brian (Caroline), Rick (Velvet), Joey (Wendy), Barry and Sherry. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Always remembered by the Speiss family.

Turtle River School Division invites tenders for Snow Removal at the following locations: Alonsa School McCreary School Glenella School Ste. Rose School Laurier School Bus Garage McCreary Please tender separately for each location. Tenders are to be on a per hour basis complete with specification of snow removal equipment and individual per hour rate. Sealed Tenders clearly marked SNOW REMOVAL TENDER will be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 noon Friday November 6, 2015. Mark envelopes: SNOW REMOVAL TENDER The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Send Sealed Tenders to: Dean Bluhm, Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, Manitoba R0J 1B0 Phone: 204-835-2067 Fax: 204-835-2426

MANITOBA HOUSING Caretaker Services

Manitoba Housing is compiling a list of suppliers interested in providing Caretaker Services to the location(s) listed below: Evergreen Apts - 325 Evergreen Drive Amaranth MB. Complete the Supplier Information form located at www.gov.mb.ca/housing/procurement or contact the office indicated below to receive a copy. Submit prior to November 13, 2015 clearly marked with the Project name & address to: Manitoba Housing 120 – 27 2nd Ave SW Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 3E5 Attention: Stephanie McPherson Email: Stephanie.McPherson@gov.mb.ca Phone: 204-622-2092 Fax: 204-622-2138

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Help Wanted

GLADSTONE LEGION

Requires a Clubroom Manager and serving staff.

Hours flexible: wages negotiable

For more info call 1-204-385-2431

or send resume to Box 605, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0

Hepson Equipment Inc is a locally owned and operated Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Dealership located in Brandon, Manitoba and has an immediate opening for a Parts Manager. Job Responsibilities: • Maintaining an orderly department with parts stored in their proper location for easy access • Developing a system to ensure that stock levels are monitored to guarantee the inventory to be just in time and consistent with the requirements of the service department • Assist in establishing pricing parameters in each parts category • Accountable for the shipping and receiving of the orders while maintaining a record for all purchases made • Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover Job Requirements: • Knowledge of general parts and warehouse procedures • Strong oral and written communications skills • Strong organizational skills • Ability to effectively engage Customers and Staff • Willingness to assist other staff as appropriate and as workloads dictate • Experience with parts data reporting For total information on job duties and requirements, please contact Althia at althia@hepson.ca. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume to althia@hepson.ca or fax 1-204-727-2884. Please note that all applicants will be treated in confidence.

Sandy Bay Health Centre A Community Health Nurse is needed to join our Community Health Services Team at Sandy Bay Health Centre. The successful incumbent will be knowledgeable and supportive in the following service areas: • Health Promotion • Disease Prevention • Health Education • Treatment Services Requirements • BN or RN with current registration and in good standing with CRNM • Current Immunization Certificate preferred • A valid driver’s license and vehicle Position will be open until filled. For more information call Maxine Roulette at 204-843-2304 Please fax resume to 204-843-3088

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for

Ste. Rose School Grade 2 Teacher Full Time Term January 4, 2016 – April 1, 2016 Applications close at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 30, 2015. For more information Contact Rhonda Buchanan (204) 447-2088 Submit letter of application and resume to: rhondab@trsd32.mb.ca or Rhonda Buchanan, Principal Ste. Rose School General Delivery, Ste. Rose, MB R0L 1S0 Phone 447-2088, Fax 447-2457

TURTLE RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for the following positions

Substitute Teachers & Substitute Educational Assistants For the 2015/2016 School Year Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks Required.

FOODS Meat Cutter/Production Personnel 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. This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life. Due to rapid growth we are looking for Meat Cutters/Production Personnel.

Responsibilities / Duties include but are not limited to: • Slaughter, eviscerate and mark hogs for further processing • Cut pork carcasses into primal cuts for further detailed specifications intended for commercial, industrial, institutional or wholesale use • To de-bone edible part and remove inedible organs or parts The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications: • Be able to work in a culturally diverse workplace • Have a good work ethic • Focus on treating people with dignity and respect • Appreciate a stable long term work environment • Experience as an Industrial Butcher or trimmer is required • Completion of secondary school may be required Current starting wage is $13.55/hour plus $1.00 per hour perfect attendance incentive! 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/ We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Qualified Teachers will need to submit a copy of their teaching certificate along with their resume. Please specify which schools you are willing to substitute at. Submit resumes to: Bev Szymesko, Superintendent Turtle River School Division Box 309 McCreary, MB R0J 1B0 Phone: (204) 835-2067 Fax (204) 835-2426 e-mail: bevs@trsd32.mb.ca

Wanted - School Bus Drivers

Beautiful Plains School Division requires school bus drivers for regular routes and extracurricular sporting/educational trips. As well, there is a good opportunity to become a regular route bus driver. No experience is necessary other than having a good driving record for the previous three years. Beautiful Plains will provide a training program for applicants to become a licensed school bus driver. Upon successful completion of the licensing requirements and the commencement of duties with the school division a reimbursement of $250 for time and licensing costs will be provided. Regular route school bus drivers earn from $90.00 to $122.00 per day depending on the length of the bus route. Further information may be obtained by contacting Warren Rainka at 204-476-5009. Applications with attached drivers abstract will be received by the undersigned until 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015. Application forms are available at the Bus Garage and Division Office. Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record checks are required. Warren Rainka, Transportation Supervisor Box 700 Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 Or fax 204-476-3606

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Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axel configuration. Weekly scheduled run to interior BC. We offer load premiums, competitive wages, benefits, assigned late model equipment, and year round work. All you need is a clean abstract with 2 years of mountain experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team environment. Please forward your resume, copy of drivers licence and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: gtl@mymts.net

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Operate and drive class 1-highway tractor and super B hopper trailers, (dry bulk commodities) with 8-axel configuration. Weekly scheduled run travelling through Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. We offer load premiums, competitive wages, benefits, assigned late model equipment, and year round work. All you need is a clean abstract, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a team environment. Please forward your resume, copy of drivers licence and abstract to: Box 64, Gladstone, MB. R0J 0T0 Phone: 1-204-385-2947 Fax: 1-204-385-3465 Email: gtl@mymts.net

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Business ideas to benefit rural communities

PHOTOS BY KIRA PATERSON

The panel (L to R) Paul Laliberte, Beth McMann, Trent Clayton and Nikita Shaurette. continued from page 1 Computerized tractors often malfunction in low temperatures. They would sell smaller, all-purpose MTZ tractors and used farming equipment. They would also offer repair services to all makes of tractors. They said they would be the only MTZ dealer within a 100km radius and that they would be good competitors with the other farming equipment dealerships because the MTZ tractors are offered at a lower price than other name brands. The third pitch was for the idea of an art gallery space being opened in Minnedosa. Marlies Soltys, the creator of Modern Mosaics in Minnedosa, wanted to have a space to showcase her art and give other local artists the opportunity to display theirs. Her gallery would be somewhat like the Viscount Cultural Centre in Neepawa, in that it would have local art for sale and it would offer different art classes and art clubs to anyone who was interested. Her Modern Mosaics business includes installing tiles, making mosaic artwork for display, making jewellery and painting artwork. She said that the art gallery would allow her to show off her products and give her more space, so that she can make more. The idea would benefit her already established small business and the town of Minnedosa and its artists. Another idea from Rapid City came next. Lisa Ballegeer of Innovative Hearing Technology had the idea for a mobile hearing centre. She already has a portable sound booth that she is using, but she would like a lighter weight booth and needed ideas on how to get attention for her business. She is able to test hearing in the booth and being a registered hearing aid practitioner, she would be able to fit patients with hearing aids right then and there. A free trial for a week would be offered to see if the hearing aids would work for the patient and then they would come back to her and get their own set if they wanted to. She would also offer support to her patients, teaching them how to use and maintain the hearing aids. Her booth would be able to come to care homes, businesses that operate loud machinery and even people’s houses. There was one pitch that came from Neepawa made by Darryn Cameron. His business would be called 4U Home Decor

and Consulting. He currently buys or finds old furniture that he repurposes or refurbishes to create unique pieces for people’s homes. He sells them under his own name as of right now, but he wants to create a business out of it. He hopes to find a venue to store, display and sell his “upcycled” furniture. He can get the old furniture and materials for fairly cheap, so he would be able to sell his pieces for an affordable price to those who just moved in and needed furnishings or just those who wanted a unique piece to add to their decor. He said it would also offer convenience to the people of Neepawa, so that they didn’t have to go out of town to buy furniture. The final pitch came from Joyce and Michael Rodericks of Riding Mountain. They called their business idea Prairie Mountain Transitions. The idea was to offer services to people who have just immigrated to Canada and are living in the Prairie Mountain area. They would offer pick-up from the airport, finding hotels for the immigrants to stay in temporarily, taking them to appointments and other places they needed to find, teaching them about the amenities in their area and helping them get in touch with employment services in case they needed a job or wanted to find a different job elsewhere. They said that they would get in touch with the immigrants through HyLife Foods, which is where many of them would be employed, or through local immigration services. The business is only in the concept stage right now, but they said that they hope to develop it and return to “What’s the Big Idea?” next year with the business started. After the pitches were done, the panel took some time to select the winners of the different awards. They had to take into consideration the criteria for each award that was set by the agencies and businesses that were offering them. The award from Minnedosa and Area Community Development Corporation for $1,000 went to Marlies Soltys for her art gallery idea. Also won by Soltys was the RBC “Best Pitch of the Day” for $300 and the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce award of $250. The BMO “Best Overall Idea” for $150 went to Joyce and Michael Rodericks for their transition service

idea. The $1,000 award from the Town of Neepawa went to Darryn Cameron for his home decor business. The award from the RM of Minto-Odanah for $500 for the idea that best benefited the residents of that municipality went to Lisa Ballegeer and her mobile hearing centre idea. The RM of Oakview award for the idea that best benefited that municipality for $500 went to Doug and Hali Finlay for their tractor dealership plans. There were also four awards that weren’t issued because none of the pitches met the criteria for them. The money from those awards went back

to the groups that offered them. “What’s the Big Idea?” showcased new business ideas that will hopefully be established in the rural communities of Western Manitoba soon. Crewe said they are already set to start building the next one, which will be held in Neepawa. “We’re looking forward to doing it again next year,” she said. So if anyone has an idea for a new business or product, get in touch with Crewe or Vern May, the EDO in Minnedosa, to register for the event next year.

(L to R) Doug and Hali Finlay, Lisa Ballegeer and Darryn Cameron make their pitches.

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Consignment Auction 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2015

Auction sale to be conducted at the former Neepawa Press building at 423 Mountain Ave. in downtown Neepawa. Couch and chair, approx. 40 boxes of coloured paper, recliner love seat, recliner chair, several fine pieces of art including cross stitch, needlepoint, coloured prints, a couple are signed, 3 beautiful Yvette Bouvier birch bark biting framed pictures, several collector dolls and stands, teddy bear, 2 antique coal oil lamps, quantity of nice glassware, mixing bowls (old),numerous Christmas ornaments, lights and glassware, two antique glass ink wells, antique style square “travel” clock, approx. 30 boxes of household items to be sold by the box, craft supplies and misc items, vases, two MH 44 toy cast tractors (played with condition), several table top fountains, historic and native books, several boxes of office supplies to be sold by the box, several chairs, 3 lamps, small stereo and speakers, plant stands, hostess chair, dishes, cutlery, toaster oven, radios, quilt, hand hooked mat, dolls, wallpaper, Christmas lights and decorations, small wall cabinet, cosmetic travel case, Beanie Babies, ornaments, window blinds, two office desks, one with run-off, sewing machine in cabinet. Boxed set of John Wayne movies, large cookie jars, one is a bear.

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Neepawa, MB (L to R) Marlies Soltys, Rob Smith and Joyce and Michael Rodericks make their pitches.

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Issuing a recall– Why are some defects called in and others not? By Neils Mack The Neepawa Banner General Motors has just issued another slew of recalls on their vehicles. This recall stretches back a few years and effects 1.4 million vehicles – specifically ones with the 3800 V6. We’ve been hearing about recalls a lot in the past few years. If your car has an annoying defect why hasn’t it been recalled? Why do some get called in and not others? It boils down to there being two different sorts of recalls, the one we hear about the most is regarding safety. These are the most prevalent in order to try and prevent accidents. Lexus doesn’t want to be

responsible for the steering wheel falling off of your LS while you veer into the neighbour’s house at the same time the brakes decide not to be brakes, so the car is recalled and mistakes are mended. The other type of recall that generally flies under the radar, unless you get a letter in the mail, is a cosmetic recall. Leather seating discolouration or trim falling off the car – non safety related recalls – aren’t a big deal. Unless it happens to be Volkswagen and their dieselgate scandal. Recalls don’t just happen to new cars either, older cars out of warranty can be recalled; the 1.4 million GM are recalling

Lexus doesn’t want to be responsible for the steering wheel falling off of your LS while you veer into the neighbour’s house at the same time the brakes decide not to be brakes, so the car is recalled are between the years of ’97 and ’04. They are proactively fixing an oil leak that may cause a fire. In this case, the vehicle may have been recalled previously for the same issue. The first fix didn’t pass the test of time apparently. Recalls are not always the fault of the automaker either. In the early ‘90s,

when Ford introduced the Explorer, they wrapped the rims in Firestone tires. These tread tires would frequently separate and cause the vehicle to lose control and roll over. This created the stigma of SUVs being tippy. More recently, Takata, a major supplier of airbags, manufactured millions of airbags that would explode

without inflating. This caused major headache for Mazda, Honda and Nissan who had the most effected products. Now you may be wondering if your car has been recalled. Often, if you haven’t bought it new, you won’t be getting the recall letters in the mail. Luckily, CarProof has a handy website you can punch your vehicles VIN number into and see if you’ve been effected. Visit recalls.carproof.com if you are curious! Volkswagen still hasn’t issued a fix on its emissions cheating scandal yet. So if you have a Volkswagen TDI and you’re wondering why you don’t have a recall regarding the emissions system on the car, you

may have to wait a while yet. The fix will likely be complicated and they’re looking for ways to fix it without reducing power and efficiency. As it also involves the EPA and red tape will likely be cause for hold ups as well. The future will probably bring push notifications to our vehicles alerting us to information like this. Possibly, also wireless updates to fix and improve things. Of course if you happen to own a Tesla (call me) this is your present, not your future. So check if your car has any outstanding recalls, it may be a good way to get some free work done and it might very well keep you safe!

Corolla — a force to be reckoned with meaning more legroom for rear passengers. If you have driven in an older Corolla, the stylish design of the interior and quality of the materials used in this latest model will come as a pleasant surprise. Continued on page 20

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The 11th generation Toyota Corolla offers sporty and aggressive styling. By Ben Castle The Neepawa Banner The iconic Porsche 911 celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013, but are you aware that another very different car, Toyota Corolla, reaches its half-century next year? Since 1997, the Corolla has out-stripped the Volkswagen Beetle to become the all-time, best-selling car, with sales of more than 40 million worldwide over 11 generations. Although Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra outsell Corolla in the Canadian sales charts, thanks to strong sales in United States, the Canadian-built 11th-generation Corolla has become the bestselling compact in North America. However, whilst it has always stood for value, fuel efficiency and reliability, it has traditionally been a bit dull to look at and drive. So, what’s this new one like? Firstly, it looks fantastic! The new Corolla is only available as a fourdoor sedan but the new front end styling is both sporty and aggressive; the kicked-up rear styling with

a steeply raked rear windshield is reminiscent of the “Coke bottle” styling of 1960s and 1970s American muscle cars. The car comes in three trim levels: CE, LE and S. Our test car, the sporty top-of-the-range Corolla S, looks resplendent in crush blue metallic, subtle boot lip spoiler and optional 17inch aluminum wheels that come as part of the Corolla S “upgrade package” ($1,750), which also gives you rear disc brakes, power moonroof and automatic air conditioning. As tested,

with the CVTi-S automatic transmission and upgrade package, this car comes in at $22,335 before taxes. The swept-up rear also has a practical purpose. Thanks to a deeper trunk and a wider opening than its main rival (Civic), there are 369 litres of space, 16 litres more than the Civic. This means that loading a fairly large child’s stroller or a five-gallon water jug is child's play. For those in the back, the wheelbase is now four inches longer than the old car and the floor is completely flat,

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‘This engine is quieter, more refined and more fuel efficient than before’ Continued from page 19 The cabin has a cockpittype feel with all the controls being intuitive and falling easily to hand. The LE and S models have a 6.1inch colour touchscreen enabling you to navigate between functions. They also benefit from automatic headlights, air conditioning, backup camera and heated front seats. Our test model also has fog lights, leather-trimmed steering wheel and front sports seats with blue inserts. The story continues on the drive. The 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine with 132 horsepower and 128 pound feet of torque is the only engine option, but thanks in part to the new CVTi-S transmission (a six-speed manual is also available on CE and S models and a four-speed automatic on CE models), this engine is quieter, more refined and more fuel efficient than before. Despite its modest power output, there is plenty of power available for overtaking. The steering feels more positive and weighty than the old model and this, combined with taut, yet supple, suspension means it feels very stable driving in slippery conditions. With a test average of 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres, fuel economy compares favourably with the Civic and combined with its 50 litre gas tank, means a range of 500-plus kilometres ought to be achievable. Service intervals are every 8, 000 kilometres or six months; traditionally, Toyotas have been cheap to service, so this should remain one of the least expensive cars to run. The Corolla CE starts at $15,995 before taxes with the six-speed manual

Toyota Corolla at a glance

Engine: In-line 4 cyl, 1.8 litre, DOHC, 16-valve with dual VVT-i Power: 132 horsepower at 6,000 RPM Torque: 128 pound-feet at 4,300 RPM Test fuel consumption: combined 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres, 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres highway Price as tested: $22,335 (Corolla S CVTi-S with upgrade package) Finance: from $126.38 bi-weekly over 84 months at 0.99% (Corolla CE manual w/ air conditioning) Lease: from $109.71 semi-monthly over 64 months at 0.49% (based on 22,500 km per year)

transmission but if you want air conditioning, it's an additional $1,870. A Corolla S manual is only another $1,735 on top of an AC-equipped CE and

benefits from standard air conditioning as well as many more features and a wider choice of exterior colours. Personally, I would probably go for an S model

or possibly an LE for similar money if I wanted the CVT transmission. Toyota Corolla has now turned from an also-ran into one of the best cars

in its class. Honda and Hyundai better watch out, their dominance in the Canadian market is about to be challenged! Whether you’re after an econom-

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ical commuter or a safe, roomy, reliable family car on a tight budget, the new 2016 Toyota Corolla is well worth a look.