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Yellowhead Centre adopts new capital plan Board sets goals for facility’s future By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The board of directors for the Yellowhead Centre has some big plans for the facility’s future; those plans include a major upgrade and expansion. On Monday, Jan. 18, The Yellowhead Centre (YHC) board passed a motion to implement a revised capital plan, which may include spending from part of a pre-approved line of credit made available from the Beautiful Plains Credit Union. The board is also actively pursuing several government grant opportunities which may be available. YHC board chair Darian Major said it’s time to move on this upgrade effort, noting that while the facility is still in relatively good shape, it was simply the right time to explore affordable expansion and repairs. “We haven’t made any significant capital improvements for a number of years, so I think the user groups and community will be excited about this plan,” noted Major. “The Yellowhead Arena and Hall are a significant leisure and recreational facility in our community used for promoting a healthy lifestyle, social events and community building. We want to have a facility that everyone can be proud of. We welcome everyone’s feedback as we move forward with our new capital initiatives.” The motion was developed and moved by past YHC chairman Ken Waddell after he gathered ideas and opinions from the community and board members for several years. Waddell said as a result of the many years of hard work and community support, the Yellowhead Centre has money in the bank and a reserve fund of $125,000. He added however, that while that seems like a lot of money, it’s not, when it comes to a community facility of this nature. “Compared to the cost of a new facility, such as we have seen built in other communities that cost $10-20 million, [the existing reserve] it’s peanuts. It’s nowhere even enough money to do this plan we have put forward, but it’s a really good start,” stressed Waddell. As recently as 10 years ago, the YHC had a significant debt load, but under the diligent management of the

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T h e b o a r d f o r t h e Ye l l o w h e a d C e n t r e h o p e s t o s e e s o m e i m p r o v e m e n t s m a d e t o t h e f a c i l i t y, a s i t s e t i t s g o a l s f o r t h e f u t u r e i n a n e w c a p i t a l p l a n . board and the tireless effort of Director of Operations Ann Kuharski, the debt load has been eliminated. As for some of the improvements being envisioned by the YHC board, they include new dressing rooms on the south side of the arena, installation of an adequate capacity dehumidifier as well as upgraded arena heating and lighting. Plans for the hall portion of the facility would focus on improving the flow of activities by re-arranging the stage section to the east end with a “backstage” area created, to screen the washroom/ kitchen area from view and provide an area for stage productions and a smaller rentable meeting/dining room. Other plans in the structure include stripping out the second floor dressing rooms to remove deteriorated walls and plumbing to allow for construction of a meeting room and storage area. As well, the ticket booth area at the main entrance of the arena will be re-arranged

to provide a more efficient traffic flow and bring the entrance and exit in line with safety codes. The board has one Community Places grant already approved that they are planning to use towards the arena lighting upgrade. The lighting improvements may go ahead as early as this spring. The other projects will be financed by applying for government grants, out of operating funds, reserve funds and where needed by borrowing the necessary capital. Neepawa’s Yellowhead Centre is a non-profit community owned recreation facility that was first developed in 1971. The facility is home to many local organizations including the Neepawa Natives Junior A Hockey Club, the Neepawa Farmers, Neepawa Tigers high school hockey team and local minor hockey. It is also home to the Neepawa Figure Skating Club, Synchro Skating and wide array of other programs.

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‘Knights of the blind’ take part in a Journey for Sight

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Snowmobilers from across Manitoba and northwest Ontario ride about 200 kilometres every year raising money for the visually impaired. By John Drinkwater The Neepawa Banner In 1925, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “knights of the blind.” They accepted the challenge and since then, have been recognized throughout the world for their commitment to blindness prevention. In Manitoba, Lions members continue their humanitarian service to help those who suffer with vision disabilities through the Lions Eye Bank and the annual snowmobile fundraising event, the Journey for Sight. The event originated in Birtle, MB in 1983 and was initially one sled-one rider collecting pledges. Today, snowmobile riders from Northern, Central and Southern Manitoba and most recently Northwest Ontario will ride a minimum of 200 kilometres, visiting communities to collect pledges, before a rendezvous in Brandon for the presentation of funds, guest speakers and a barbecue. When this year’s donations are added, it is estimated that money raised since its start will be over two million dollars. A total of 29 riders and support staff enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by Dairy Queen in partnership

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with Neepawa Lions Club. Ian Mullin is outgoing chair of Journey for Sight and a participant for over 20 years. He said, “This is my last event as chair. In 2017, Brad Henderson will assume the position for a three year period. The Lions Eye Bank does a lot of amazing things. They are involved in research, public awareness and conduct transplants. They help those who are less fortunate with their transplants. In the Swan Valley area, where I live, the Lions Club rallied together to obtain special cataract equipment for our hospital.” One of the main challenges on Saturday was the extreme wind chill of -44°C. Raising money for this event does come at a cost. Every year, without exception, the temperature always hits -35 to -40° Celsius. Mullin commented, “Everybody on the ride jokes about the weather. It’s just one of those things. We’ve had years where the week before the ride it’s a balmy -5, then the week of the ride it’s -40°C and the week after is nice again.” The key is good clothing, according to Mullin, as well as looking out for each other. “Everyone has really good clothing,” he said. “It’s key. Everybody watches out for each other when it gets that cold. You will see 25 grown men checking each other’s clothing to make sure there is no exposed skin. It sounds funny, but it’s very serious. When we go from the north, we are travelling across many lakes at 70 miles per hour. Skin

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All about cold and cauliflower It’s interesting how lack of fresh cauliflower can become a problem

uring winter’s darkest (and coldest) hours, it’s difficult to understand how people survive in this country. We are a hardy lot. Two centuries of adapting to Western Canadian climate has brought about a very steadfast system of winter survival. Fortunately, our challenges come in smaller doses than our forefathers faced. We don’t face food shortages very often and we can generally keep our houses warm and our vehicles running. It wasn’t always the case. Even in my memory, it was a pretty bleak outlook on January mornings before we had Hydro on the farm. To start a late 1940s truck on a cold January morning was a challenge. My dad built a straw bale garage over the truck to at least keep the wind off it. He may have even gone out at night and started it a couple of times to make sure it would keep going. Sometimes it had to be pulled by the horses to start it. Dad had an extra long set of harness lines on the team so he could drive the team while sitting in the cab of the truck. It was a lot of work just to keep a truck going, but it was part of our lifeline to town to get groceries and our mail. It was interesting this past week to see all the furor about the Canadian dollar combining with other factors to make the price of cauliflower rise to new heights. To have to spend $5 on a head of cauliflower was touted as a disaster for food buyers. It wasn’t long before someone suggested that either customers don’t buy cauliflower or that they substitute another vegetable. It is actually only in the past 20 years or so that

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Ken Waddell fresh, raw cauliflower has made it’s prominent presence on every salad bar and buffet in Canada. It used to be that you ate cauliflower in the late summer when it was in season and if you really wanted to enjoy it later, it was as a frozen vegetable or pickled. Fresh cauliflower was unheard of for most months of the year. It’s interesting how lack of fresh cauliflower can become a problem. It pales in comparison to a lack of food or lack of heating fuel. It even pales in comparison to not being able to start the truck on a cold morning. However, the expensive cauliflower did trigger a bit of discussion about food production. Peter Kaufman, a Winnipeg realtor and former candidate for mayor of Winnipeg said we should grow more of our own food in Canada. That’s an understatement. We have oil, sunshine, wood and coal in abundance. We have good soil to make a basis for a growth medium in greenhouses and we need food. It’s a great idea. It’s been touted for decades. In fact, I participated in some of the original research on commercial greenhouse tomato production in Manitoba in 1970. Greenhouses and extending our growing season should be done in Manitoba, but we are so

spoiled with cheap food from California and Mexico and wherever that we probably won’t see widespread, viable, year round fruit and vegetable production in Manitoba for a long time, if ever. Greenhouses are a great idea, Korea is full of them, as are other countries with large populations. If we decided to grow as much food as we could grow, we could bury ourselves in food. Canada could feed many more millions of people than we do, but it’s a matter of economics and attitude. As far as greenhouse food production is concerned, it’s mainly a matter of economics. It’s very difficult to produce food in Canada and sell it at a price competitive with the trucked in food from warmer climates. The cost of setting up a commercial greenhouse is immense. Many Hutterite colonies have small greenhouses and they produce wonderful food but it’s not cheap. Until we decide we want better food and have a national food policy, we won’t likely see a major year round fruit and vegetable production system in Canada. It would be nice and I would love to see it happen but I’m not holding my breath.

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JANUARY 22, 2016

Cut it out

hether it’s cumbersome forms, archaic systems or illogical requirements, we’ve all experienced the frustration of red tape. This week, we celebrate Red Tape Awareness Day, but for Manitobans, it’s not exactly a cause for celebration. For the last seven years, the Federation of Independent Business has released its annual Red Tape Report Card and this year, Manitoba earned the only MY failing grade. PERSPECTIVE Last year, we earned a relatively better score of D. The report ate card rates the provincial and ackman tkinson federal governments’ efforts at reducing the regulatory burden on businesses. While other provinces either improved, or at least held steady, we had the distinction of being one of two provinces to see our score fall over the last 12 months. The report card looks at measurement, public reporting and political leadership in the area of red tape reduction. Governments can’t just say they want to reduce red tape, to earn a passing grade, they must demonstrate a commitment. British Columbia is the only jurisdiction to earn an A grade by demonstrating its continued leadership on cutting red tape. The province recently declared the first ever “Red tape reduction day” in Canada and renewed its commitment to no-net-new regulation through 2019. Manitoba, on the other hand, earned its failing grade through the provincial government’s failure to act on the commitment to reduce the red tape burden on businesses made in the 2014 Throne Speech. Here, there is no public measurement and no constrains on regulations. Manitoba was singled out by CFIB, but not in a good way. The province’s ministry of Finance got a nomination for the Paperweight award, which recognizes government agencies and departments that are holding back small business through misguided rules, hard to follow processes and bad customer service. Manitoba’s “associated companies” rule was singled out for recognition. It forces companies with the same owner(s) to combine their payrolls to determine whether they need to pay additional tax. Not only that, but the government does not provide business owners who sell a company mid-year and no longer apply under the rule an avenue to report the change until the following tax season, meaning some entrepreneurs are stuck paying more tax than they need to for up to a year. Cutting red tape may seem trivial, but all the time businesses spend complying with cumbersome and unnecessary regulations has a cost. Red tape is a hidden tax that disproportionally impacts Canada’s small businesses. CFIB estimates that the annual cost of all regulations on Canadian businesses to be $37 billion, with one-third of that ($11 billion) considered red tape. In Manitoba, regulations cost businesses $1.2 billion, $400 million of which is considered red tape. The day before the report card was published, the Manitoba government announced a new action strategy to cut red tape. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving economic growth and creating good jobs,” said Finance Minister Greg Dewar in his announcement of the plan. “We recognize their unique needs, and we are committed to reducing red tape and making it even easier to do business in Manitoba.” The new action strategy will focus on: recognizing and addressing the realities of running a small business; adopting best practices in regulation making; innovation in service delivery; sector-based approaches to reducing red tape and focusing on better communication by government regarding regulatory changes and including more businesses’ input. Small businesses account for 98 per cent of Manitoba’s businesses and about 24 per cent of our GDP. In a province that’s looking for growth opportunities, cutting red tape is an easy way to improve the productivity and profitability of our existing small businesses and open the door a little wider for those who want to start one. It’s an opportunity we can’t afford to ignore.

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Opinion

JANUARY 22, 2016

Misplaced trust

henever anyone says “trust me,” I get nervous. I am equally reluctant to use those words. It’s not that I don’t trust people—I do. Nor is it that I consider myself to be untrustworthy—I don’t. It’s just that I have learned to be suspicious of those who say: “Trust me;” because I have learned the hard way that those who regularly use those words often betray my trust. Those I trust are those who, over time, have earned my trust. And I hope that they trust me for the same reason. Trust is not something we can demand from others. It is something we earn by loving and caring service, giving honest answers to questions asked and keeping promises made, even if it costs us a lot of time and effort to do so. But even earned trust has limits. When Ronald Reagan ran for his first term as President of the United States, he promised to do two things once elected. First, he would cut taxes for the

FAITHFULLY YOURS Neil Strohschein middle class and he did. His second promise was to rearm America. He promised that the American military would have the people and the equipment it needed to defend America’s interests anywhere in the world and to provide military assistance to any allied countries who requested America’s help. While there is no doubt that Reagan’s initiatives were necessary and that they have done much good, they left the United States in a position of misplaced trust. Americans took Reagan at his word. They believed that by sending their armed forces to fight in wars half a world away, they were keeping their homeland secure and protecting their citizens who lived in other countries. 9-11 changed all that. As the World Trade Cen-

tre towers crashed to the ground, so did the hopes and dreams of many Americans. They suddenly realized how vulnerable they really were. Their beefed up military with all its modern technology couldn’t prevent this tragedy from happening. Many years ago, King David wrote these words: “No king is saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a vain hope for victory; by its great might it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, who hope in his steadfast love to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine.” (Psalm 33:16-19) Since 9-11, we have learned that no nation is secure from the threat of terrorist acts. We can have

the best surveillance measures, the best intelligence agencies and the most technologically advanced means of tracking people’s movements and activities. But what one person sets up, another person can find a way to work around; and when that happens, tragedy ensues. My faith is not in a government, in an army or in a police force. I trust them to do their best to protect our country and to ensure that all who live within the borders of this great country or who represent us at embassies and consulates around our world can live in peace and safety. But my faith is in the God in whose hands are the hearts of all the political leaders of this world. I place my future and the future of my country in his hands. Whatever happens in this coming year, whatever challenges we may face, I know he will give us the wisdom, grace and strength to survive and thrive.

Down size, down size, down size

own size, down size, down size. This has been my mantra for the past year. I am doing fairly well with the task. My downfall is books. On a regular basis, I sit down and truly attempt to discard some books. Not discard as to throw away, but as to get out of my house. There are three stacks, one that will never leave me, those who may end up staying and those that may go. Needless to say the ‘stay’ stack is the dominant one. The one on the maybe stay there for a week or so and then, sadly, find their way back to the shelf. I am not sad that I am keeping these books, simply sad that the thought of packing and hauling them to a new home is discouraging. Not as difficult/heavy as the old long playing records

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen that once were a necessity! The books in the maybe category are usually reread before rejoining their friends. But seeing old favourites is time consuming. Very time consuming. “The Road Not Taken”, a collection of Robert Frost’s poetry, comes back to the main floor. As does “The Wounded Healer” by Henri Nouwen. It really isn’t that I buy books; caring friends bless me with them. My supervisors for the course I am taking suggested several books that should be read for a book report. I should have kept my

Observation By Addy Oberlin

o see the sun shining when I get up in the morning always gives me a happy feeling. Last month, I got a canary that I first called Pete. I have had many canaries named Pete in my life. However, when I heard this one sing as soon as it gets light, I changed his name to Peter Sunshine. When I hear him sing I smile and he makes my day.

mouth shut, but I readily and cheerfully announced – read that. Now I have to read a new book for my review. It would have been easier… The book that made it to my bedside, well, back to my bedside, is “One thousand gifts”, a dare to live fully right where you are, by Ann Voskamp. Her goal is to record one thousand blessings. To actually write them down. A list. I am not a Pollyanna, but I do try to cultivate thankfulness. I try to take the time to see the sunrise and sunset. I give thanks when the sky is

full of stars and the Northern Lights dance, even if it is midnight and frigid and the dogs are taking too long to complete their assignments! I rejoice in friendships and laughter, the arrival of a friendly letter in the mail. You should see me react to a parcel in the mail! This attitude of gratitude calms the soul and slows the breath. Stills anxious thoughts and creates contentment. The writer gently teaches how to biblically lament loss, turning pain into poetry. It is a slow read, her phrases and images capture my imagination. Speaking of her six children coming in for supper –‘They tramp in loud and fling themselves out of their coats like cicada splitting skins, leave boots a trail of droppings.’ I like that. Radical gratitude, if that would be said of me, it would be enough.

It is so easy to look at the negative sides of life and not see the sunshine or hear the birds sing. Even in wintertime we can watch the birds being busy scurrying around. Each day of the year we can think of something that makes us thankful and happy. Just think that Jesus came to earth for us, not just to be born here, but also to take the punishment for our sins. Paul tells us in Colossians 1:22 “But now He (God) has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in His sight...” Jesus was perfect, but He shed His blood for us so that we can be reconciled to God.

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Check out the Winter Park With reference to the article in The Banner of Jan. 8 announcing the ski and snowshoes trail now open at the golf course, a few comments come to mind. There currently exists a diverse and well-maintained Winter Park located four miles east of Neepawa on #16 Highway with an easily accessible parking lot adjacent to #16 Highway. Over the years, the Winter Park has grown from only cross-country ski trails to include snowshoe trails, toboggan hills of various lengths, skate skiing trails, as well as a warming hut with cookstove and outdoor fire pit. The ski trails are comprised of various lengths and difficulties throughout the wooded area, which affords protection from the wind. Most trails are double tracked, allowing skiers a more social atmosphere if they are skiing together. Recently, a junior ski club has formed with equipment available for those wishing to try the sport. Over the years, the number of man hours needed to maintain the trails, whether cutting fallen trees, brushing, tracking the trails, or stocking firewood, has been done by dedicated volunteers from Neepawa and area. It is well worth the five minute drive for either a short ski or a fun-filled family day. I question how many people walk to the golf course to ski. Instead of duplicating an existing trail system, why not develop a current non-existent activity? In closing, I encourage everyone to take the drive and check out the Winter Park. Kudos to Muriel Gamey and her dedicated volunteers in creating and maintaining this family-oriented area. Heather Davie Neepawa, Man.

Climate change is real Do you ever wonder why so many people of faith, especially on the Christian right, still deny the science of climate change? There was yet another example of this in Ken Waddell’s editorial in the Banner, “Assessing change,” before Christmas. As we all know, Ken has been a respected leader in our community for a long time in journalism, politics and religion, sometimes adorning his articles with passages from the Bible. In his editorial, he refuses to accept the conclusion now long endorsed by an overwhelming consensus of scientists - that the burning of fossil fuel by we humans is the major culprit behind our planetary climate crisis. He even calls the federal and provincial governments “certifiably nuts” for the ways in which they’ve embraced the recent Paris climate accord. No one could ever fault Ken for “beating around the bush!” And I don’t either - just for being wrong! (Not for being a person of faith, but for repudiating the science.) After all, to accept that Christ was born to a virgin, walked on water, turned water into wine, cured the incurable, rose from the dead, walked the earth again, then ascended into Heaven and is still with us two millennia later, surely requires an elevated sense of logic which escapes many mere mortals. So why then is it so difficult or impossible for folks like Ken to accept that our earthly home is warming dangerously and that we humans are to blame? For well over a generation, the planet’s top minds have accumulated massive, systematic and verifiable evidence that global warming is real, it is overwhelmingly negative and is caused largely by the volumes of fossil fuels we are burning. These findings have been accepted by an overwhelming consensus of scientists who specialize in this very field. Their findings have been supported by weather records, satellite images, aerial photographs, computer models, time-lapse photography, tree-rings and ice-cores. continued on page 15

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By Kate Jackman-Atkins on The Neepawa BaNNer HRCC has been operating allow the centre to offer out of their current afterlocation 25 years, but as enrolment for school programs should there Parents and children has be a demand. were all increased smiles last Friday as and standards have the Happy changed, RM of Westbourne Rock Children Centre board reeve unveiled Kinley explained chair Sandi David Single sits on the HRCC their plans to build a that they have Building new daycare outgrown committee, which their current location. in Gladstone. Currently is made up of parents operat- Their current ing out the the basement as well as space has a number representatives from of the of limitations, Seven Regions Health municipal it lacks natural Centre, the light, has no kitchen facilities government and local service group has been working towards in which clubs. Single explained to prepare snacks their long-term plan that they and looked at a number of building a has an insufficient napping of sites over new facility that will area. the past two better meet “It’s years, but chose the time to upgrade,” she their needs. said. new site because Currently, the centre of its location. Having recently purchased Kinley explains that censed for eight infants, is liproperty for the new construc20 pre- tion of the centre, on schoolers new centre is two Oct. 10, children and and four school-age staff from children. three years away, depending to In addition to better the centre helped to on unveil a sign meeting how quickly they can provincial guidelines, outlining building fundraise. plans as well a new The project is expected facility will allow as fundraising goals. to cost them between $500,000 A tree was to slightly and $600,000 also planted in what increase enrolment. will be the The new and Kinley said that location, beside the playground. between savings and past elementary school, fundraisers, will also they have HRCC director Jennifer about $100,000 so Meloney helped Onyx far. a Halashewski

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Ziggy’s night at the curling club a big hit By Kira Paterson The Neepawa Banner A crowd came out to the Neepawa Curling Club to enjoy a taste of the past on Friday, Jan. 15. Ziggy’s Pizza Night took over the canteen and the second level of the building. Gary and Marcia Forgue, who run the canteen, and Preston Jarema and Jill Henderson, two former employees at Ziggy’s, replicated the menu of the old pizza joint. Ziggy’s Pizza was the place to be in Neepawa in the 70s and 80s. There was also a mixed curling “fun night” for those wanting to get a game or two in while they were in town. Close to 200 people came for the throwback evening.

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What’s in a name? For Michelle and Darryl Gerrard, who currently own and operate Neepawa Tru Hardware, a lot. This week, they became Home Hardware dealerowners and have begun the process of converting their store from a Tru Hardware/Castle Building Centre to a Home Hardware Building Centre. Neepawa’s previous Home Hardware store was destroyed by a fire in February of this year. For the Gerrards, the move gives them access to a wider range of products, better brand recognition and better ways to help their customers. With more national advertising and sponsorship, Michelle explains, “Home Hardware is a much more recognized brand.” One of the bigger changes will be the availability of online shopping, something that their previous buying group, TruServ, doesn’t offer. “I’m very excited about the possibilities,” said Michelle.

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or to give up the sport for the time being as the Neepawa bowling alley’s future has been up in the air since its closure. Evans is aware of the void that has been left for local bowlers by the closing of the alley, hearing stories of bowlers who once were regulars in Neepawa going to Minnedosa to resume their leagues or just to continue to simply bowl. The former owner mentioning that he feels the public still want a bowling alley in town giving a market for potential new owners to tap into if someone wants to purchase and reopen the facility. “Since the bowling lane has closed I have been told by countless people on how much it is missed in the community,”

Evans told the Press in a recent interview. “From people who used to have leagues to people who used to enjoy bowling on Friday nights, there is a hole left in a part of the community for all of these people who want to continue to bowl, but don’t have the option since I had to make the decision to close and put the alley up for sale due to my health concerns that have placed me into retirement.” “It is something that was a big part of the community and now I am looking for someone or a way to continue the tradition of bowling in town through selling the building to the right interested group.” Continued to page 2

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S e p t : T h e N e e p a w a B a n n e r c o mEvans p l e t ewants s Sbowling e p t : Balley PSD w e l ctoo continue mes new teachers tradition the purchase of the Neepawa P r e s s . a n d p r o g r a m s t o sale the division. in Neepawa despite building being up for For as long as Larry Evans has been alive he has been a major part of bowling in Neepawa. Taking over his father’s bowling alley, for over 50 years the Evans family operate the local lanes and gave the sport a home in the community. Larry continuing the legacy that his family began when he was a young boy up until 2014 when he had to make the tough decision to close operations of the alley and put the building up for sale due to health reasons. Now Evans is trying to sell the alley to

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By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Natives’ late season push to make the playoffs has suffered a setback, as the team dropped a pair of games over the weekend. The Natives first faced the defending Manitoba Junior Hockey League champions, the Portage Terriers, on Friday, Jan. 15 in Neepawa. After a solid first period, in which neither team was able to find the back of the net, Portage amped up its effort in the second period, scoring three quick goals. Shawn Bowles started it off on the power play, less than a minute into the middle frame. This was quickly followed by Ryan Sokoloski, who scored his eighth of the season, to make it 2-0 Portage just 2:02 into the second period. The onslaught continued as

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Griffin Chwaliboga (5) and Ezra Hall of the Selkirk Steelers battle for position in front of the net as goaltender Tyler Gutenberg keeps an eye out for the puck. Bowles added his second goal of the period at 4:17, to create a three goal deficit for Neepawa to try and overcome. The Natives

gained some momentum back before the end of the period as Justin Metcalf raced into the Portage zone and flipped a shot over the

shoulder of Terriers goaltender Josh Bykowski for the first and only goal of the game for the home side. Continued on page 11

Name: Nathan Hillis Age: 17 DOB: January 23rd, 1998 Height: 5’10” Weight: 160 lbs Position: Forward Shoots: Right Number: 26 Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Previous Team: Winnipeg Sharks Favorite NHL Team: Colorado Avalanche Favorite NHL Player: Nathan MacKinnon

Neepawa Bantam hockey brings home silver Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Neepawa Bantam hockey team participated in the 33rd Annual Tournament of Champions from Jan. 7-10 in Carberry. On Thursday, Jan. 7, Neepawa opened the event by defeating the Brandon Flyers 8-2. The following day, the team lost to Carman by the score of 7-3, leaving Neepawa in second place in their pool. During their first playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 9, they faced the Russell/ Roblin Rams and came away with a 3-2 overtime victory. They moved on to the semi final on Sunday, Jan. 10, where they took on the Minnedosa Bombers, defeating them 5-2. The final game featured Neepawa once again challenging itself against Carman. For a second time, it would be Carman who were victorious, securing the weekend championship

Name: Tyler Gutenberg Age: 19 DOB: February 27th, 1996 Height: 6’1” Weight: 190 lbs Position: Goaltender Shoots: Left Number: 33 Hometown: Brandon, Manitoba Previous Team: Estevan Bruins Favorite NHL Team: Vancouver Canucks Favorite NHL Player: Roberto Luongo SUBMITTED PHOTO

Back Row (L to R) : Asst. Coach, Darcy Boersma, Owen Wiebe, Asst. Coach, Chris Turner, Ben Cox, Hayden Whelpton, Tyler Gibson, Lucas Smith, Brandt Young and Coach Scott Gibson. Middle Row (L to R): Daxx Turner, Cody Lamb, Connor Kasprick, Tristen Boersma, Bryan Todoruk, and Rylan Hollier. Front Row (L to R): Liam Jardine, Tanner Mann, Garret Rainkie. with a 3-1 win. Despite falling a bit short of the top prize, the bantam team represented the com-

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Pair of Yellowhead Chiefs earn all-star status Submitted The Neepawa Banner The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League has unveiled its 2015-2016 all-star teams and a pair of Yellowhead Chiefs are among those honoured. Goaltender Riley Lamb has been named as a first team all-star, while forward Tucker Scantlebury’s stellar play throughout the season has earned him a place among the second team all-stars. Lamb’s numbers between the pipes have been very impressive, as he has accumulated a 16-3-2 rec-

ord with four shutouts. His goals against average is a strong .944 per cent. Scantlebury meanwhile, has registered 34 points (16-18) in 33 games for the Chiefs. The league-leading Eastman Selects dominated the selections with two players on each of the first and second teams. Eastman’s Brad Goethals, the league’s top scorer and only repeat from last year’s all-star teams, and teammate Kayle Tosh are joined on the first team by Lamb, as well as Brandon Wheat Kings defenceman Sam Huston and forwards

Riece Gaber of the Parkland Rangers and Nate Hooper of the Winnipeg Thrashers. Joining Scantlebury on the second team are Eastman goaltender Landon Poiron and defenceman Curtis Brule, defenceman Conor Timlick and forward Riley Stotts, both of Winnipeg Wild and Ryan Sinclair of the Central Plains Capitals. The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League first and second team all-stars are selected by a vote of each of the league coaches.

Portage, Selkirk defeat Neepawa Continued from page 10 In the third period, the Portage Terriers controlled the tempo of play throughout the final 20 minutes. Shawn Bowles would earn a hat trick just 36 seconds into the third, while Ryan Hendrix scored his tenth of the season at 13:57, to make the final score 5-1. After that disappointing result, Neepawa returned to the ice on Sunday, Jan. 17 to take on the Selkirk Steelers. Selkirk forward Dallas Starodub scored twice in the first period, including a short-handed marker, to help the Steelers cruise to a 5-1 win. Austin Hingtgen scored the only goal of the night for Neepawa at 13:46 into the second. Selkirk replied less than a minute later however, as Riley Derlago reclaimed the two-goal cushion, with his 19th of the season. Victor Knaub and

Ezra Hall added singles in the third to secure the win. These weekend defeats stretched Neepawa’s most recent losing streak to five games. The team has a record of 8-33-0 (16 points) on the year with 19 games left in the regular season. The Natives are 12 points back of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines (12-26-4) for the final playoff spot in the MJHL. Neepawa will play its next few games on the road, including a Friday night rematch with the Steelers, this time in Selkirk. The Natives will also have a game in Headingley on Sunday, Jan. 24 versus the Winninpeg Blues. The next home game at the Yellowhead Centre is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27, when the Neepawa Natives host the Virden Oil Capitals. Game time is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

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Submitted The Neepawa Banner Dawson Barteaux of the Yellowhead Chiefs has been selected as this week’s Chicken Chef/ DEKALB Manitoba AAA Midget Player of the Week. Barteaux had four points over the weekend for the Chiefs, who played a pair of games. The first matchup was a shootout loss to the Winnipeg Wild on Saturday, Jan. 16, while the second game was a win over on the Norman Northstars on Sunday, Jan. 17.

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Friday, January 22 9:00am Natives YELLOWHEAD 11:45am Nooners 1:30pmCAdult E Skate/Parents N T R En’Tots 3:45pm NFSC 7:00pm Bantam Girls vs Wawanesa Saturday, January 23 8:00am NSWestman Regional Competition Sunday, January 24 8:00am Rentable Ice 2:00pm Tigers vs Deloraine 4:30pm Rentable Ice Monday, January 25 3:45pm NFSC 6:30pm Jr Rec 7:30pm Public Skate 8:45pm NoStars Tuesday, January 26 7:00am NACI Tigers 10:00am Adult Skate/Parents n’Tots 11:45am Nooners 2:00pm Natives Practice 4:00pm NFSC 5:15pm Novice Practice 6:15pm Atom Girls 7:30pm Peewee Girls 8:45pm Bantam Boys Wednesday, January 27 7:00am Breakfast Club 9:00am Natives 12:00pm HMK 3:45pm Sticks n’ Pucks $5 Drop in Fee 4:45pm Atom Hawks 5:45pm Peewee Boys 7:30pm Natives vs Virden 9:30pm Neepawa Colts Thursday, January 28 12:00pm HMK 2:00pm Natives Practice 3:45pm NACI Tigers 5:15pm Hips 6:15pm Atom Natives 7:30pm Bantam Girls 8:45pm Midget Girls 9:45pm Commercial Friday, January 29 7:00am Atom 3rd Roster 9:00am Natives Proof 11:45am Nooners 1:30pm Adult Skate/Parents n’Tots 3:45pm NFSC 7:30pm Natives vs Blues

FAN“STATS”TIC BOWLING Submitted The Neepawa Banner

Club 55+ Bowling League (Minnedosa) Jan. 15/16: Ladies’ High Single -- Debbie Tarn 207. Ladies’ High Triple -- Barb Grumpelt 544. Men’s High Single & Triple -- Norman Kendall 336 & 666. Other Scores of Note: Bev Chapski 151, 159, 155; Don Denoon 153, 168, 170; Joe Fraser 156; Barb Grumpelt 201, 165, 178; Pauline Hailstone 170, 179; Norman Kendall 151, 179; Jim King 179, 216; Wilbert Kroeker 157; Gordon Maddever 161, 154, 155; Melvin Oswald 157; Vivian Oswald 151; Frank Porada 205, 178, 150; Muriel Porada 155; Vernita Potrebka 188, 153; Len Pritchard 218, 177, 150; Eleanor Scott 169; Lawrence Smith 153, 159; Debbie Tarn 171, 154; Carol Walker 158; Wilfred Walker 184, 163.

Special Olympics Bowling Jan. 15/16: Ladies High Single Jennafer Netzel 147.Ladies High Double Tracy Richardson 281. Mens High Single and Double Dwayne Petch 187, 325. Other Good Scores – Tanya Scott 132; Tracy Richardson 135, 146; Sheldon Pottinger 157; Wes Coutu 167.

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VCC a growing part of the Neepawa community By Ken Waddell The Neepawa Banner Rrain Prior, Executive Director of the Viscount Cultural Centre was wearing at least two hats last Friday. Prior is president of the Neepawa Rotary Club, which meets very Friday at the VCC. As has been the usual case for the past several months, she chaired the Rotary weekly meeting, but she also brought the program portion of the meeting. Outlining the history of VCC, Prior said, “VCC started in 1976 and was incorporated in 1977.” The group was based out of its namesake building, the Viscount School. VCC moved into the basement of the Neepawa Building (now Team Electronics) and set up a gallery there in 1986. From 1993 to 2005 they were located in the Moyer Dental Building on Mountain Avenue. In 2005, they were able to purchase the former First Baptist Church, also on Mountain Avenue. “We were fortunate to able to get such a good deal from First Baptist Church as VCC fits in well with what

they wished the old building to become.” “There have been major expansions since 2005, with exhibitions both local and provincial. Occasionally, a national exhibit comes through, which is very exciting.” VCC holds classes in both performing and visual arts and the main time frame is from September to June, a reflection of the school calendar. Participants from 7 months of age to 91 years spanning 4 generations take part. Instructors pay a small commission to VCC to instruct at the centre. They also have an after school visual arts program and an in-between choir program. Prior said, “There’s the HMK (elementary school) Choir and the NACI Chorale (high school) but the grade 6-8 students can come to VCC for a choir led by Carolyn Durston. VCC also has a Touchwood art class.” VCC has become a bit of an umbrella for the Manitoba Holiday Festival of the Arts, the Kaleidoscope Concert Series and the Choraliers. All three groups work out of the VCC. “We also hold beer

and wine tasting events, a nice dress-up event, I even wear shoes for the wine tasting night,” joked Prior. It takes a lot of work and money to keep VCC going. Prior said, “Eight per cent of the funding is from municipal governments, 21 per cent provincial, two per cent federal, nine percent donations and 58 per cent from exhibits, events and fund raising. Just the previous night, VCC held their most successful open mic night with about 11 performers and 50 people attending. “Some kids came and then they texted their friends and they came. It was great.” VCC has a charitable status so donations are eligible for a tax deduction receipt. Looking to the future, some renovations and updates are in the works. “The building is sound, we are in pretty good shape,” noted Prior. There will be some work to open up more space. Prior noted the Jam Fest held last July will be expanded for 2016 and that they hope to do a farmers market every week throughout the summer. Various Rotary Club mem-

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Viscount Cultural Centre Executive Director Rrain Prior, along with her staff and volunteers have the made the VCC into a very busy place. bers commended Prior on the work at VCC and the importance of visual and performing arts in the community.

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By Vern May EDO, Town of Minnedosa The plans for a new clinic in Minnedosa took a huge step forward this week with the announcement that a project manager has been selected for the upcoming construction. With the looming challenges to attract and retain medical practitioners in rural communities, Minnedosa sought advice from Prairie Mountain Health about its best course of action. The Health Authority identified that the best measure that could be taken is in the development of a modern primary care centre which is equipped with electronic record keeping as well as other conveniences that are becoming standard for doctors across the Province. Over the past year, working in consultation with a designer formerly of the health authority, the plans for a 4,800 square foot facility has been completed. The Minnedosa Primary Care Centre will be situated on the land directly west of the community’s existing hospital. Projected to meet the needs of five doctors, the centre is equipped with 10 treatment rooms, a procedure room as well as some office space which has been spoken for by the Health Authority. In addition to the clinic space itself, the building will include the added amenity of an on-site suite to accommodate visiting and student doctors who are assigned to the community. At the present time, the committee is confirming the financial support from the five participating municipalities whose residents will benefit from the services provided with hopes that strong support at the council level will cover a handsome portion of the capital costs. The public fundraising effort will be launched in the coming weeks. The project got off to a great start with a $50,000 commitment from the Minnedosa Community Foundation over the next three years at their annual luncheon and it is hoped that strong public support in partnership with our municipal governments will allow the project to break ground as early as this summer.

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We, the family of Margaret Gal, cannot begin to express our sincere gratitude for the support and love we felt from so many, both before and after Mom’s passing. The calls, cards, floral tributes, food offerings, prayers, visits and donations made in her honour are very much appreciated. Thank you also to the St. Dominic’s CWL members and the Plumas Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary... Mom would have been so humbled by your show of honour. To the CWL members, our thanks for preparing lunch. To all who attended Mom’s Celebration of Life, thank you so much for being with us that day. Special thanks also to Father Mark Filips for the beautiful and meaningful Mass, to Donna and Loren Huck and the choir for preparing the hymns that Mom had requested, to Valerie Isman and Velda Bradley for proclaiming the Word, to Marina Dzoutzidas for reading Mom’s obituary, to Tammy and Gillian Gal for reading “I’m Free”, as requested by Mom, and to Dean Gal and Ryan Kennedy for their beautiful renditions of “Softly and Tenderly” and “Mansion on a Hill”. To the staff at Gladstone Hospital, we thank you for the care and compassion you showed Mom while she was in your care and for walking the walk with us. We sincerely appreciate everything you did. To the five grandsons and one great grandson who acted as pallbearers, you are a sign of the wonderful legacy that Mom and Dad left behind. Thank you to Clarke’s Funeral Home for your show of compassion and professionalism in all of our dealings. The Gal Family

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The family of John Stovin would like to thank the doctors, nurses and healthcare workers of the Royal Jubilee Hospital, the Tofino Hospital and health facilities throughout BC for the excellent care John received over this past year. Thanks to John’s friends, too numerous to name, for their support and love for John through his illness. The gifts of food, rides, care in his home and much more were so appreciated by him and his family. He often said, “I feel the love.” John spent much of this last year in the home of Don and Hazel Tufford. Their generous and loving home was his place of refuge. Words are not enough to thank them for what they did for all of us. Thank you to friends and relatives for inquiries, love and support throughout John’s illness and since his passing. Your support through food, cards and calls will be remembered always. Shirley & Murray Brown, Jean McKay and families.

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Obituary Audrey Jean Simon With deep sorrow, the family wishes to announce the passing of Audrey Jean Simon. Audrey passed away on January 3, 2016 at the age of 85. Audrey was born on October 21, 1930 in the Rosedale Municipality. She was a dedicated teacher for 41 years. All of her education and teaching career took place in the Beautiful Plains School Division. In 1952, she married George Simon and they resided at their Hi-Vue Farm until retiring to Neepawa in 2004. She enjoyed participating fully in many activities with family and friends. Audrey also loved dancing, music, gardening, and visiting with friends over coffee. She was an active member of the IOOF Lodge #16 and the Anemone Rebekah Lodge #23. She was a member of the Neepawa United Church. Audrey never strayed far from the community she loved. She leaves to cherish her memory- sister and brotherin-law Marie and Murray Kolesar, sisters-in-law Hazel Buchanan, Jane Simon, Verla Douglas, and Jeannette Monkman and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Elizabeth Buchanan (Blunt), her sisters Violet, Eileen, Evelyn, Betty, brother Clarence, brothers-in-law Earl McGillvray, Jim Curtis, Henry Kaspick, Ed, Jack, and Mervyn Simon, Jack Douglas, Barry Monkman, sisters-in-law Odile, Beryl, father and mother-in-law Paul and Mary Simon. The funeral service was held at the United Church in Neepawa on January 8, 2016 with Rev. Kristin Woodburke and Rita Friesen officiating. Internment followed at Riverside Cemetery. Pall bearers were her nephews Gordon Curtis, Bryan Kaspick, Greg and Garnet Moore, Dick Buchanan, and Richard Kolesar. We would like to thank all the friends and family for their heartfelt kindness and support.

Kelvin passed away after a brief battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his parents Lorne & Irene and his brother Ken. He is survived by his brother Glenn (Brenda), nephews Ian and Colin and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Thank you to the Doctors and staff at the Brandon Hospital for the care he received during his time there, as well as to the people who helped him with his care day to day.

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Obituary Lionel Henry Pelletier

May 27, 1935 - January 12, 2016 Lionel Henry Pelletier passed away on January 12, 2016 at the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose du Lac at the age of 80 years. Lionel was born on the family farm west of Laurier to Marcel and Maria Pelletier (nee Hebrard). He attended Woodbend School. In 1947 at the age of 12 years, Lionel moved with his family to Melita, MB where the family has established a farm. He attended Belfry School in Melita. Lionel quit school at the Grade 6 level and began farming with his brother Ovide until 1986 when the farm was sold and both Lionel and Ovide moved to Neepawa to retire. They kept their home and yard in immaculate condition, resembling a park. Both were very self sufficient. They gardened, canned fruit and vegetables, made jam and enjoyed camping. Lionel and Ovide would take off on weekends to rodeos and take fishing trips. They would visit their parents at the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home precisely every 3rd Sunday. They enjoyed the many bus tours they took together from Alaska to Newfoundland and the United States and Mexico. Lionel lost his best friend and brother in 2013. He considered the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home his "Home". He enjoyed all aspects of living there. Lionel made many close friends, teased and was teased, and reconnected with many childhood friends. Lionel is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish many fond memories; his nieces and nephews Gilles (Valerian deceased) Ogg, Clayton (Yvonne) Ogg, Reg (Judy) Branconier, Darlene (Henry) Novak, Laurette (Rene deceased) Fradette, Vina (Armand) Caumartin, Dennis (Phylis) Ogg, Kerry (Elaine) Bloomer, Daryl (Linda) Bloomer, and Darwin (Evelyn) Ogg as well as numerous great nieces and nephews along with a heart full of friends. Our family joins together to thank the staff of the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home in Ste. Rose du Lac for all of their kindness, care and sensitivity shown to Uncle Lionel during his stay with you. We know he loved your facility and he told us on many occasions how good you were to him and he was very happy in his "Home". MERCI! Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM from Notre Dames des Victoires Roman Catholic Church in Laurier, Manitoba. Fr. Leo Fernandes celebrated the mass with interment following in the Riverside Cemetery, Neepawa, Manitoba. Should friends so desire, donations may be made in memory of Lionel to the Dr. Gendreau Personal Care Home, PO Box 420, Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, R0L 1S0. Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services, McCreary Chapel in care of arrangements, 204-835-2004 www.sneathstrilchuk.com

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The family of John Edward Stovin is sad to announce his death on December 24th, 2015 in Victoria, BC. John (Johnny) was born in Deloraine, Manitoba to John and Helen Stovin on February 28th, 1951. He was raised in the Bayview district in the Turtle Mountains. John received his schooling in Bayview and Deloraine. After high school he attended Red River Community College and graduated with his certificate as a Lab/X-Ray technician. His first position was in Eriksdale. He then moved to a position at the Gladstone District Hospital where he spent many fond and fun-filled years. In 1977 John Married Debbie Wild. After a few years they moved to Victoria, BC where John worked at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. In 1989 John embarked on a new adventure, moving to Tofino, BC where he worked at the hospital there. During his years in Tofino he took up skiing through which he met many more friends. He was an awesome slow-pitch player with a mean throw from third to first base. Sports were a pure passion in John’s life. His devotion to the New York Yankees and the Chicago Black Hawks was legendary. John became an avid motorcyclist, making many treks through Canada and the USA. His good friend Brad Stewart, of Gladstone, traveled many miles with John on their bikes. John had a great love of irreverent humour which was demonstrated by his love of Monty Python and South Park, among others. He was a consummate fan of Star Trek and could, using his talent for accents and imitation, quote many lines from the series. John discovered his illness in late 2014 and faced it with his usual prairie courage, determination and humour. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Wherever he went, fun followed. He always said, “It’s not a party till the police show up.” His hospital colleagues tell us that he changed the atmosphere of every hospital in which he worked. John is predeceased by his parents John and Helen Stovin, his nephew Curtis Wozney and his brother-in-law Don McKay. He is survived by his sisters Shirley (Murray) Brown, Deloraine, MB. and Jean McKay, Brandon, MB.; nieces and nephews, Michelle and Keith Brown, Ron (Paula) Wozney, Terry (Shelly) Wozney, Tracey (Joel McCulloch). John took great joy in the great nieces and nephews, Grae, Emma,Tanner, Dillon, Grace, Gabby and Julia. In accordance with John’s wishes cremation has taken place. Following a private dispersal of the ashes a public celebration of his life will take place at the Mountview Centre in Deloraine, MB. This memorial will take place on July 23, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Food will be eaten and stories told. It was John’s wish that his friends get together and have a great time in his memory. On January 30, 2016, a memorial will be held for John at the Tofino Legion Hall from 13:00 (1;00) to 16:00 (4:00). Material possessions meant little to John. He loved the experiences of life and living. He lived his “bucket list”. It just ended too soon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC or Manitoba cancer societies, a charity of your choice or the Tofino General Hospital Foundation going towards a piece of X-ray equipment in memory of John.

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Notice Home Assistance Neepawa and District (HAND) Annual meeting Will be held on Thursday, January 28th at 12 noon in the Neepawa & District Drop In quilting room. Everyone Welcome.

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Help Wanted 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

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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.

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The Neepawa Wildlife Association recently adopted new fish limits on Lake Irwin. The limits can be seen on new signage at the lake. The association also urges caution to anyone travelling the across the lake. They are currently operating aeration to keep the fish stocks alive and healthy, which means that there is open water at the north end of the lake.

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continued from page 5 Thousands of climatologists, glaciologists, palaeontologists and others with specialized training toil in government and university labs the world over, conducting their painstaking research. They also work in the field, often in hostile environments where some have even died in the course of their duties. Their work has resulted in a steadily mounting degree of certainty that our climate is warming, spawning sea level rise, melting ice caps, hurricanes, droughts and wildfires which are becoming more numerous and severe. As this has been happening, levels of greenhouse gases, produced when coal, oil and natural gas are consumed, are also mounting, pretty much in lockstep. Meanwhile, they’ve been documenting their evidence in countless peer-reviewed articles published in respected scientific journals for a long time now. A few years ago, the leading authority on the topic, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and its hundreds of scientists even won the Nobel prize, the highest award anywhere, for their work. Of course there are significant religious entities, including the United Church of Canada and the Pope, who strongly support the science. So I appeal to those who do not, to find it in their hearts (and heads) to accept not only the Biblical miracles, but the reality of global warming as well. After all, do these things have to be “mutually exclusive?” I hope you’ll agree that they do not. Don’t forget, there have just been floods “of biblical proportions” in the northern UK and the Mississippi River again this winter. But are these modern-day events the result of God’s wrath, as was the case in Noah’s time, or of man’s? Larry Powell Neepawa, MB

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