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Looking back

....2014 in review

January: Tournament of Champions in Neepawa: Round-robin action between Minnedosa and Killarney during the Atom Tournament of Champions, which took place at the Yellowhead Centre Jan 4-5. The Souris Elks won the tournament over the Killarney Stars 5-1 in the final. Meanwhile, Portage defeated Shoal Lake/Rossburn in the consolation final. Teams in the tournament included a hometown Neepawa squad, coached by Troy Brister, Mike Speiss and Scott Byram, as well as clubs from Souris, Carberry, Minnedosa, Russell, Gladstone and Shoal Lake. Proceeds from the event went to Neepawa Minor Hockey.

March: Synchronized skaters hit the ice in Neepawa: On March 15, the Neepawa Figure Skating Club hosted the Crocus Invitational Synchronized Skating competition. The competition attracted teams from across the province. Carberry’s Team Energ*Ice scored 12.20 in the Elementary event.

February: Robertson wins senior men’s provincial curling title: The curling foursome of Kelly Robertson (left) and his team of third Doug Armour (right), second Peter Prokopowich and lead Bob Scales won the senior men’s provincial curling championship final at the Brandon Curling Club last February. It was the team’s third senior men’s curling title in four years.

April: Natives look to the community for help: Neepawa community members packed the Yellowhead Centre hall in April for the Neepawa Natives “Survive or Thrive” community awareness meeting where they discussed the current state of the junior ‘A’ club. Pictured: Natives president Dave McIntosh, executive members Landon Cameron, Mary Ellen Clark and Kris Jacobsen look on during the presentation.

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Neepawa wants to reinvigorate regional hospital discussion By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner New deliberations on a long proposed regional hospital in Franklin are expected to gain traction in 2015. Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot, as well as deputy mayor Isobel Jarema, recently met with representatives from the Town of Minnedosa and

R.M.s of Odanah-Minto and North Cypress-Langford. One of the primary topics of discussion was the proposed joint health centre. During the meeting, de Groot questioned whether there was still continued support for the September 2010 Memorandum of Understanding on the proposal. The original deal was signed by 11 munici-

Chiefs forward selected first team all star The impressive start to the season for Morgan Geekie of the Yellowhead Chiefs has earned him some well deserved recognition, as he was named a first team all-star in the Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League. The 16-year old forward from Strathclair received SUBMITTED PHOTO the all-star nod due to his Forward Morgan Geekie impressive numbers so far this season. He has accumulated 42 points in 26 games for the Chiefs and is currently second in league scoring. The Winnipeg Wild and Brandon Wheat Kings, first and third respectively in league standings, placed nine players on the two teams, including three first-team selections and all six second-team selections. The Wild placed four players, including forward Jeremy Leipsic and defenceman Tyler Anderson on the first team and goaltender Mitchel Adamyk and defenceman Max Martin on the second team. Wheat Kings’ Josh Petersen was selected first-team goaltender, while forwards Bradley Schoonbaert, Coltyn Bates and Connor Gutenberg and defenceman Jesse Lawrence were selected to the second team. Others getting the all-star nod were defencemen Trevor Kavanaugh of the Kenora Thistles and Brad Goethals, a forward with the Eastman Selects. The Manitoba AAA Midget Hockey League all-stars are selected by a vote of each of the league coaches and are presented by the Western Hockey League.

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palities, but was completed before the mandated amalgamation of R.M.s across the province. De Groot said it was very important for the newly formed councils to give the MOU a closer look to ensure it still meets the needs of the region. “What was established in that meeting in Minnedosa was that there is a need for all the jurisdictions and their leadership to get up to speed on the original agreement and what is the current need for the region,” said de Groot. “It seemed as though [the hospital proposal] had not moved forward much recently. There is some momentum in some jurisdictions compared to others but overall, it’s been stagnant. We need to get moving on this file again.” De Groot added that it was decided to request

a meeting between the municipalities and representatives of Prairie Mountain Health to review the status of the proposed new hospital. He expects this collective meeting will be held before the spring. “Tentatively, we’ve scheduled a meeting between Prairie Mountain Health and the municipalities that are affected for sometime in March,” said de Groot. “Let’s get the ball rolling on this project. Let’s give it a bit of a kickstart. Start to see what the vision for the future is on this.” As originally proposed, the joint hospital would be located on a site near Franklin, between Minnedosa and Neepawa. The new hospital will be a state of the art, acute care facility with a medical rehab unit. The project has an estimated price tag of more

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Bridge rejuvenation planned in the R.M. of WestLake Gladstone By Eoin Devereux The Neepawa Banner Upgrades to a pair of bridges in the R.M. of WestLake Gladstone are on the horizon for 2015. Reeve David Single said the R.M. recently received some additional financial support from the Manitoba government that will cover a portion of the work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We received funding from the province for a couple of bridges. One is for $98,000 and the other for $92,000,â&#x20AC;? said Single. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be fixing existing bridges and the money we received will cover about half of the cost of

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just read two articles this morning that are enough to make an ordinary person cry. The first was about the many goofy ideas that get government grants. Some of the things we give government grants to are absolutely insane, such as groups making porn films, just as an example. The second article is about how the government of Manitoba has adopted stricter building codes, especially concerning energy efficiency and insulation. Government grants to absolutely goofy, and in some cases very harmful, initiatives will do nothing to help Manitobans. Neither will stricter building codes. Manitoba building codes are already restrictive enough, we have some of the highest insulation and structural standards in the world. We sometimes have huge snow loads, but when was the last time you saw a properly maintained house roof collapse. In fact, house roof collapses are extremely rare. Insulation standards are far higher than they used to be. In the 1950s, you could still build a house with no insulation whatsoever. Now you have to have several layers and at least 2 x 6 inch wall insulation and so many layers of air barriers that it’s almost ridiculous. So now we have raised the standards again. Has the government gone insane? Do they not realize that there is a huge scarcity of investment capital for housing, especially affordable housing in Manitoba? To make the regulations even more strict will not trigger investment at a time when we so badly need it. The article goes on to say that, under the new regulations, renovation will be more affordable relative to new construction but renovation only works if there is a building to renovate. In Neepawa, we had a 100 room building, East View Lodge, to renovate into 40 suites of affordable housing. The government so badly bungled that deal that it never happened, the building

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Ken Waddell declined with neglect and all that’s left is a scruffy, grassy hill on the edge of town. Replacing that housing will cost in the range of $10 million. The grassy hill awaits but, worse yet, also waiting are dozens of people who need seniors housing. Behind them in the waiting line are even more dozens of working families who need housing. By the way, the minister who screwed up the EVL deal was Theresa Oswald, a leadership candidate for premier. Oswald is rightly considered a bright politician but she badly messed up the EVL deal. She also claimed to support a new hospital for this region for several years but all that’s been done so far is to have some soils tests on a highly questionable location for the hospital. Our problem is not Oswald, or Selinger, nor will it be Pallister or any other single politician in the future. The problem is that, collectively, the public and the politicians do not have the courage to call “bullshit”. Now that’s a cruder expression than print readers are usually comfortable with but, as Manitobans, we have to be prepared to make that call. We don’t need higher insulation standards in Manitoba, we just don’t. We don’t need the extra cost and extra energy to make low range electric cars. And, God help you when the battery wears out as it will cost a fortune to replace. And then from a recycling point of view, where do you stick the dead battery. We can’t even recycle fluorescent light bulbs any more because it’s just too expensive and impractical. Let’s

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he clock is counting down to the end of 2014 and the start of a new year. If you didn’t notice it on your calendar, you surely noticed it at the grocery store checkout, where the magazine racks shout headlines such as “New year, new you”. A new year is a time for a fresh start. The start of a new year gives us a chance to reflect on the year that was and make plans for the year that will be. Most of us want the new year MY to be better PERSPECTIVE than the last and we make New Years resolutions to set our goals and ate focus our efackman tkinson forts. About 40 per cent of North Americans make new year’s resolutions, ranging from the broad such as “I want to exercise more”, to the specific, such as, “I want to compete in a marathon”. There is however one well known problem with New Years resolutions, so few people keep them. Researchers at the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, did a study on New Year’s resolutions and found that 77 per cent of their subjects kept their resolutions a full week, 55 per cent of those kept their resolutions for a month. After six months, only 40 per cent of those who had made a New Year’s resolution were still sticking with their goal. We make a lot of jokes about the futility of our resolutions but there is a place for setting goals. Without goals, what do we use as a road map and how do we measure change? For those who want to set goals, and achieve them, there is some help. Researchers have found three things that make for successful resolutions. The first key is to make goals attainable. People who study goal setting have found that the more manageable the goal, the more likely we are to succeed. Whatever your goal, make sure that it is realistic. That may mean breaking a larger goal into smaller steps or to focus on making a change for a specific time period. By setting attainable goals, a person can still decide to stretch their goals, such as lose a little more weight or walk a little further. Research has also shown that people who fail to meet their goals become less likely to succeed in future endeavours, it makes it harder for us to try other goals. The second factor to take into consideration is that making a mistake is inevitable. Research has shown that once people make a mistake, say a dieter has a big bowl of ice cream, there is a tendency to think that the whole day, or week or month is blown, and that they will start again tomorrow. Many don’t start again. We have to remember to keep our goals in perspective and remember that a set back isn’t enough reason to give up on our goals all together. The final key is to stay motivated and committed. Changing from our regular routines is hard, that’s why so many people struggle. It’s recommended to look at the concrete steps and how one’s life will have to change in order to meet their goals, and recognize that some things will have to change. For example, a person’s social life might involve going out for dinner and drinks with friends, making it difficult to achieve a goal of saving money. We need to recognize potential problems and come up with a solution, it might be to order something different or try some different activities. No one becomes a thinner, smarter, fitter, richer, more charitable person overnight. Improvement is a game of two steps forwards and one step back. Some days, we end up taking two steps back, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t strive towards reaching our goals. At the end of the day, we are the only ones who can make our lives better– no one will do these things for us. When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many of us won’t make official resolutions, but I hope each and every one of us will strive towards a better version of ourselves in 2015.

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JANUARY 2, 2015

The third side of the story T

here is an old saying that goes like this: “There are three sides to every story—your side, my side and then the truth.” I wish everyone (including me) lived by the wisdom in this saying. The months of November and December have not been pleasant ones for Canadians or for our neighbors to the south. Random senseless killings, racially motivated protests (some of which lead to riots, looting and violence), aircraft that mysteriously disappear, high profile celebrities embroiled in scandals; cyber attacks on a movie studio because the attackers didn’t like the story line of a movie it was about to release—we have seen it all in the last 60 days. Then, to top it all off, we had the brutal killing of New York Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu; an event that, in the words of US Vice-President Joe Biden, “touched the soul of an entire nation” and left everyone asking the same question—Why? As expected, the pundits and analysts all had their

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Neil Strohschein opinions—the killings were racially motivated revenge killings, a foreign nation was responsible for the cyber attack, etc. The accusations went back and forth. Politicians and other prominent people were quick to make public statements. The general public began to draw its conclusions and form opinions. Then, investigators released their findings—and the third side of the story, the truth, began to emerge. That’s when those who had previously said: “We know what happened and why;” responded by saying: “We stand by our earlier statements;” which is another way of saying: “I know I am right. Don’t confuse me with facts.” No wonder leaders are so mistrusted at times. In our society, we have a dedicated corps of people who spend their lives investigating stories and

sifting fact from fiction. They form the two arms of our justice system. The investigators (police, medical examiners, crime lab technicians and other specialists) secure evidence, analyze it and lay charges against those they believe are responsible for criminal acts. Those in the legal system (lawyers, judges and juries) hear the evidence uncovered by the investigators, listen as the accuser and accused share their sides of the story and then, based on what they have heard, determine whether the accused is guilty or not. Our society demands three things of those who work in our justice system. First, they must be people of integrity. They must be trustworthy people who, in the performance of their duties, will treat every person with the dignity and respect he or she deserves

as part of God’s creation; who will commend those who do what is right and punish those who do not. Second, they must be committed to the truth. On this, the laws of God and the laws of Canada agree. A person can only be convicted of and punished for a crime when his or her guilt can be factually proven beyond all reasonable doubt. If, after a thorough investigation, police and prosecutors conclude that there is not enough evidence to lay charges against an individual, their decision should be respected and supported, even though we may not like the choice they made. Third, those who work in the justice system need courageous people to come forward with information that could help crack an unsolved murder, find a missing person, or recover stolen property. There should be no such thing as an unsolved crime in this country. The truth is out there. Someone knows the third side of the story. It’s time they shared what they know.

The loving hands of the Divine still surround me

ifting a quote from the back of Sunday’s worship service bulletin – “Today we celebrate the last Sunday of the year 2014. It is a time to look back. It is a time to put the things of the past away...It is a time to look forward. It is a time to anticipate the unknown future ahead. Such a dissonant chorus: one humming for the year that has passed, the other shouting for joy for the year ahead!” The beginning of a new year has always been an adventure to me. Never before, though, has it been such a dissonant chorus. It is a time to look back. Way back. That is the easy part. I can discern the protective hand of the Divine, at times protecting, at times guiding and at other times chastising. But always, the loving hands of my Creator surrounding me. I have been loved by family

HOMEBODIES Rita Friesen and friends, at times and in some places cherished! I have been granted the privilege of visiting far and intriguing places. I have been granted the wisdom to see the beauty and the wonder of the here and now, the coloured drifts of snow, the mystery of hoarfrost, the dancing Northern Lights, the changing hues of fall, the crisp bite of an apple. The list of little wonders is endless! So looking back is easy, and rewarding. “It is a time to anticipate the unknown future ahead.” Anticipate is a rather strong word. I am attempting to embrace it! For

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By Addy Oberlin he new year is here and it is starting with some bitterly cold weather. But we live in Manitoba and in January anything can happen here weatherwise.It is quiet in the house, the company left and us old folkies are back into our routine again. It was an enjoyable week, where the younger generation did the

me, as for many, it is easier to be optimistic when the sun shines. Knowing that we have officially passed the shortest day encourages me. That knowledge needs to seep from my head to my heart! So more sunshine, and moderate temperatures, may entrap me with the vision of staying in “my” home for another few years. I don’t envision my family rejoicing if that is my call. Accepting, perhaps. Logic dictates that I and my dogs find a smaller, more compact home. In my dreams I see a tidy two bedroom, one bathroom, finished basement and

fenced, or fencable, back yard. Doing rough math, never my strong point, I could enjoy another 20 years in a house, rather than a condo or apartment. That farm girl, “I can do it” mentality is probably stronger than my abilities! “One humming for the year that has passed.” Humming, to me, has always signified contentment. Ed began each and every day with self made music, sometimes whistling, sometimes singing, sometimes humming. I miss that. It meant that all was right in my world. My whistling is shallow, my singing off key and so it is humming. A tuneless drone? I can hum for the year that has passed. And I shall practice my shouting for joy. The loving hands of the Divine still surround me.

cooking and all I had to do was cook the turkey. This way it gave me lots of time to visit without being worn out.Now we are looking to the next event. It could be a birthday party or maybe a funeral. Again we are reminded that our timing might not be the Lord’s timing and plans could change. However each step of the way through our life we can count on God’s faithfulness. All we need to do is put our trust in Him and accept what His plans are for us this year. Keep warm!

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A curious thing A curious thing happened over the holiday season. A Winnipeg woman was shot with a pellet gun and suffered, according to police, a “life-altering injury.” A pellet gun is a device my member of parliament, Robert Sopuck (CPC - Dauphin/Swan River/Marquette), is convinced is “literally, not a firearm.” Scant weeks before this unfortunate incident, Mr. Sopuck had introduced a private members bill to amend the Criminal Code. Its purpose - “to clarify that low-velocity rifles such as BB guns and air rifles should not be considered firearms.” And before that, the Supreme Court had declared that they were so, firearms! That pesky judgement obviously runs counter to the Harperites, who apparently believe that pellet guns are somehow necessary to make their version of the world safe for democracy. The police, meanwhile, have charged a young man with attempted murder in the incident, along with a reminder that, no, pellet guns indeed, are not toys! (And, while this cannot be immediately confirmed, the accused is not believed to have been either a “law-abiding farmer or a hunter!”) Meanwhile, myself and my fellow voters in this district are faced with a laughable (if it weren’t so tragic) prospect in the election campaign that already seems to have begun. The two likely leading candidates, Mr. Sopuck and the former Conservative member Inky Mark, now running as an independent, are already “duking it out” over who loves guns more! That’s right. Not youth unemployment. Not child poverty. Not missing or murdered indigenous women. Not the unrelenting, human assault on nature. Not climate change. Not the poisoning of our food by agricultural chemicals. But guns! I have one word for anyone who will listen. Help! Larry Powell Neepawa, Man.

Health care for all All Manitobans should be able to expect timely and quality health care as close to home as possible, yet under this NDP government, doctor and nurse shortages have increased. Rural emergency room closures are one consequence of the growing shortage of doctors and nurses in Manitoba under the NDP government. There are currently 20 closed or partially closed ERs in Manitoba. Come January, it is likely that Russell Health Centre’s ER will be added to this list as a result of losing more doctors and nurses. It is concerning that, under this NDP government, Manitoba has one of the worst doctor retention rates in Canada. During the 2011 election, the NDP promised that every Manitoban who wanted a family doctor would have one by 2015. Yet, the Family Doctor Finder phone line was unsuccessful 45 per cent of the time in the Prairie Mountain RHA this past summer. Despite the unimpressive statistics, the press secretary for former Health Minister Erin Selby told the Brandon Sun at the time: “The upgraded service now gives us the ability to track where there is need, and will help to give us a better idea of the needs within each community and region.” Still Prairie Mountain RHA is home to the majority of the ER closures from the combination of doctor and nurse shortages. At the Russell Health Centre in December there were 50 vacant register nurse shifts, and these shortfalls will only increase in the New Year. Why is it that this government is not taking every possible step to find more doctors, nurse practitioners or registered nurses to fill in these very wide gaps? How can Manitobans be expected to deal with the discrepancies with our health care system? All Manitobans deserve a health care system that is accessible and responsive. Sadly, under this NDP, Manitobans are not getting what they deserve. Leanne Rowat MLA for Riding Mountain

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HRCC has been B 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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Home Assistance Neepawa and District is very fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers who help at the congregate meal program, as well as other programs. Since early 2014, they have had the pleasure of the assistance of the Morman Elders who have been in Neepawa. These fine young gentleman are a great asset to us. Elder Gardner and Elder Mattie help staff two days a week for three to four hours, assisting with food prep, serving food, clean up and assisting meal clients. They also volunteer with other organizations in the community. On behalf of the HAND board and staff, we would like to thank the many people who volunteer their time and talents, including helping in the kitchen, playing music, visiting, being responders for life line, leading exercise programs as well as being involved in many other helpful ways! SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Year in review

May: Rats take over the Roxy Theatre: Under the direction of teacher Angie Tester, students at HMK school performed their annual operetta in May. The show took place at the Roxy Theatre and performances were done for the school’s students and parents as well as a special presentation for Country Meadows residents. This year’s show was called “Rats”.

June: Ready, set, go!: The 32nd annual Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries 55-plus Games got underway in Neepawa on June 17. The three day event offered competitors a variety of sports as well as other events, such as Scrabble, floor shuffleboard, bridge and even arts and crafts. Pictured is Grace Atkins with her father John Holdon, who at 90 years old, is still running.

August: Kick up your heels at the Lily Festival: The Scottish dancers kicked up their heels to entertain the crowd on Friday afternoon at the Neepawa and Area Lily Festival. This year’s festival saw big increases in overall attendance for the meals, the parade and in the entertainment tent.

September: Up and away!: On Sunday, Sept 14., under cloudy skies, participants in Neepawa’s Terry Fox Run released balloons to mark the start of the event. Participants ran, walked or biked around town, including a stop for an ice cream treat courtesy of Neepawa Dairy Queen.

November: ‘If we are here today, it’s because of them’: From left: Honorary Consul of France in Winnipeg, Bruno Burnichon, congratulates Gladstone Legion Branch #110 members Earl Stewart and Roy Snaith on their induction into France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour on Nov. 18. Stewart and Snaith both served in the armed forces as part of the liberation of France.

July: Across the region, residents celebrate Canada Day: In Minnedosa, the sky was lit up by a brilliant fireworks display.

October: Neepawa voters elect de Groot as mayor: On Oct. 22, voters across Manitoba went to the polls in the municipal election. In Neepawa, Adrian de Groot was elected mayor.

December: Taking his shot: Winnipeg based skip William Lyburn prepares to take a shot at the Curl Manitoba Safeway Berth Bonspiel, held at the Neepawa Curling Club. Lyburn’s team, which includes second Andrew Irving, third Richard Daneault, lead Daniel Gagne and coach Dr. Gerry Sande, won the bonspiel and with it, a berth to provincials.

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Helen Drysdale OUT OF HELEN’S KITCHEN

Spinach fruit salad This spinach salad combines fruits with a honey-infused dressing and makes an attractive dish on the table. It feeds 8-10 people.

On Nov. 29, Darin Walker (left), of Plumas Game & Fish, presented Todd Tonn, of the Plumas Memorial Community Centre, with a donation cheque of $1,000.

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MPI’s top five frauds of 2014 Submitted MPI No. 1: ‘Mad at the World’ It was the temper tantrum to rival all temper tantrums. After completely losing control of his emotions, a Winnipeg man was left with a criminal record, $2,000 fine, permanent scars and a completely destroyed vehicle worth $40,000. The man admitted he was “just mad at the world” when explaining why he destroyed his new pickup truck. With his temper burning red, the man consumed nearly 20 beers at a party with co-workers, who later drove the man home. Upon returning home, the man was still fuming at the world and in front of his co-workers, poured a large amount of gasoline onto the front seat of his new truck. After waiting a few minutes, he then tossed in a match. The deadly mixture of gasoline and oxygen resulted in a fiery explosion, burning the man on his chest and arms. The investigation quickly led to the vehicle owner and his co-workers, who originally all lied to police about the incident. However, the co-workers eventually confessed the truth, and police contacted MPI investigators. The vehicle owner was later convicted of arson causing damage to his own property. No. 2: ‘The Theft that Wasn’t’ Whether it was sheer nerve, or a complete memory lapse, a man boldly opened a theft claim with Manitoba Public Insurance, stating his vehicle had been stolen in broad daylight from his driveway. During the course of the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle had not been stolen, it had been

repossessed by a finance company after months of non-payment. The embarrassed vehicle owner claimed he was unaware of being in arrears. The claim, which would have cost $11,000, was denied.

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_____________________ The family of John Szymesko would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Father Emil for the service and cantor Marion. The Dobchuk Funeral Home for their service and all that they’ve done. The doctors and nurses at Ste. Rose and McCreary for their care and kindness toward Gege and our family, also to the Home Care workers who came into their home to help care for him. To the Pallbearers. The ladies who helped prepare and serve lunch after the service and everyone who brought food and condolences to the house. For all the little things that people have done for us over the past few weeks, they may seem like small things but to us they were greatly appreciated. Baba would like to thank the family and friends for taking her on the many trips to and from the hospital and to everyone who was able to attend the service, for the many cards and prayers, Thank you. The Szymesko Family

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_____________________ Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/ hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca _____________________ Bay Hill Inn & Suites, 160 Main St W, P.O. Box 2250, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/ hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recruitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to m.kirit@yahoo.ca.

www.neepawabanner.com Obituary Phyllis Sara Hurst

Phyllis Sara Hurst, of Plumas, MB, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 76. Born Nov. 12, 1938, in Treherne MB, she passed away Dec. 19, 2014 in Gladstone at the Seven Regions Health Centre. Phyllis was the daughter of Lawrence and Edith Hurst. Phyllis is survived by Russell Horner, best friend and spouse, and faithful companion Jada. She is also survived by: Murray and Kevin Tichborne, children, grand children and great grand children; daughter Misty (Mark) Luxmoore and grand child and great grandchild; daughter Katt (Albert) Russell and grand child; and son David Rosenberger. Phyllis liked bingo, card games and long walks, when she was able to. She also loved her pet Jada. She brought smiles and giggles to everyone she met. A service in celebration of Phyllis’ life will be held in the spring of 2015 at the Bethel Cemetary in Treherne, Man. She will be dearly missed and loved.

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_____________________ We are looking for 6 experienced (2-3yrs.) ,seasonal applicants to work on a bee farm as an Apiary Technician in Neepawa, MB., from April 15 to Nov 15, 2015. Must be able to work full time, including evenings & weekends. Duties include: unwrapping/ wrapping, making nucs, feeding, medicating, supering, pulling honey, extracting crop, etc. Positions are physically demanding and must be able to handle heavy loads, work in a fast- paced environment with a combination of standing, bending, crouching and kneeling for extended periods. Positions are mostly outdoors when hot & dusty. $14-15/hr for 40 hours/week. Benefits include workmens comp. & vacation pay. Please mail resume to Grysiuk Honey Farms Ltd., 30 Granada Cr., Wpg, MB. R2Y 0P8

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Obituary Esther Jean Lockhart

Surrounded by the love of her family and care home staff, Esther Jean Lockhart peacefully entered into rest at the Carberry Health Centre on Dec. 4, just 27 days short of her 103 rd birthday. Jean was born on the Brown family farm in the Fairview district on Dec. 31st 1911. Following her graduation from Carberry High School she went to Normal School and entered the teaching profession which led her to Lenore, where she met her future husband, WW I veteran, Gerald Lockhart. Her teaching career was short-lived as she devoted her life to her family as homemaker and caregiver. She also spent a few years working in the Robinson Store in Carberry. One of her favorite pastimes, even in later years, was memorizing special inspirational poems which she readily shared with her children and grandchildren. For many years she lived on Selkirk Street, one of five centenarians who resided on that street, before moving to the Marshall residence and eventually entering the Carberry Personal Care Home where she spent the last 8 years of her life. Known affectionately by many who knew her as Nanny Jean, she will be remembered for her great sense of humour and endless spunk. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerald in 1972 and son, Eldon, in 1984 as well as all her siblings, Margaret, Irene (Mulligan), Helen, James, and Bill. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted daughter, Janice (Brian) Bailey, grandchildren Jerilyn (Dale) McBain, Ryan, Allison (Peter) Reid, Candace Lockhart, and Sheldon Lockhart. Her three precious great- grandchildren, Jaelyn, Taylor and Norah- Grace will also remember her with fondness. Cremation has taken place with a grave-side service planned for the summer of 2015. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Carberry Personal Care Home or Knox Zion Presbyterian Church, Carberry. Our hearts are filled with memories Which we gather through the years. All the happy times we shared Are treasured souvenirs.

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Thank you to all who commented on our Christmas light display. If one child or adult enjoyed it s much as we did, it was all worthwhile. Happy New Year to all. Roy & Joan McGillivray Neepawa

The family of the late Jean Lockhart would like to offer heartfelt thanks to the many people whose caring thoughts were expressed in so many ways following her passing. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Carberry Personal Care Home for the love, compassion and good humour they shared during her 8 years under their care. Thanks also to White’s Funeral Home who took care of arrangements in their usual thoughtful manner. Jan and Brian Bailey and Family

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Obituary Viola Ethel Joy Mowat After a very full and rewarding life, Joy passed away peacefully at the Third Crossing Manor in Gladstone, Manitoba, on December 17, 2014, at the age of 85 years. Joy was born in Lundar, Manitoba, on February 11, 1929, to Bill and Violet Olson. After completing her teaching certificate at the Normal School in Winnipeg, Mom moved to Gladstone to begin her career, where she met the love of her life. She married Power Mowat on July 5, 1952, and together they raised a family and shared a wonderful life together. Mom had many passions in her life. First and foremost, she had a love for music. She spent many years studying music and shared her passion with the community through teaching, organizing festivals and putting on countless musical productions and performances. It was a passion that continued throughout her life. Power and Joy loved to travel; finding adventure around the world, first together and then with their family. She enjoyed her Bridge clubs, playing cards, fishing and many other activities, as long as she was surrounded by her family and friends. Mom leaves to cherish her memory, her children Kevin and Jennifer, Aileen, Vi and Bob, Jeff and Tracey; her precious grandchildren Jennifer (Mark), Lindsay (Mike), Derek (Lisa), Justin (Kara), Stephen (Manon), Bryce (Sarah), Andrew (Amanda); her great-grandchildren Jack, McKinley Joy and Cole; her sister Mae MacGillvray and sister-in-law Elizabeth Chapman; many nieces and nephews; her cherished students and life-long Gladstone friends. Joy was predeceased by her beloved husband Power and her sisters Lil Andrews and Hope MacNeil. Our Mom exemplified a life of love, family, community, and church. She brought joy to the lives of the people that knew and loved her. She was everything that you could want in a wife, a Mom, a Nana, a teacher and a friend. A Memorial Service celebrating Joy’s life took place on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gladstone United Church, 33 Morris Avenue, Gladstone, Manitoba. In lieu of flowers, family and friends may wish to make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or the Gladstone United Church Memorial Fund. The family wishes to thank all of the staff of Gladstone’s Third Crossing Manor and Dr. Eva Berman-Wong for their professional and compassionate care. Those we love, we never lose, For always they will be, Loved, remembered, treasured, Always in our memory. Clarke’s Funeral Home, Gladstone~MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

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August 11, 1934 - January 2, 2014 A mother who gave us the best of her life. Who cherished our secrets, our sorrows, our strife. Who taught us to love and taught us to pray. Dear Mother of ours, God bless you today. Your life was unselfish for others you lived. Not for what you received, but for what you could give. Just a loving thought and a silent prayer. A beautiful memory of a mother so dear. Forever loved by your family

Obituary John Szymesko John Szymesko, age 96, of Alonsa, Manitoba passed away peacefully on December 9, 2014 at the Ste. Rose Hospital. John was born June 8, 1918 in Alonsa, Manitoba. He grew up on the farm in Alonsa and was a farmer all his life. He met Effie Zdan and they were married on September 28, 1946. John was predeceased by his mother Maria, his father Jim, His brother Daniel and his sister Katie Lazor. John is survived by his wife Effie of 68 years, his daughter Levia (Clifford) Byer, sons Philip (Sandra), Roman (Gail), Larry (Bev), Richard (Marguerite), also ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Prayers were held on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church. Funeral service was on Saturday, December 13 at the Alonsa Community Centre at 10:30 a.m. Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the St. Rose and McCreary Hospitals for your care of John. Also Thank you to the care workers that stayed with him at respite. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Fund, Alonsa, Manitoba R0H 0A0. Vichnaya Pam’yat Dobchuk Funeral Home McCreary, Manitoba 204-835-2004 The Heritage of Neill, Dobchuk & Anderson providing over a century of service.

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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 is 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 specific 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 $12.95/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/currentopportunities.php We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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Logging contractor with mechanical equipment needed to harvest app. 20,000m3 or more of softwood & possibly some hardwood. Stump to dump contract. 204-689-2261 (pokrant@ mts.net) Wabowden. MB. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888-5280809 to start training for your work-at-home career today! ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards. Border crossing required with valid passport and clean crim-

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Parts Person T.I.C. Parts & Service is currently accepting applications for a Shop Parts Person Responsibilities • Working with Technicians in the Ordering Of Parts • Inventory control • Provide technicians with parts in a timely manner • Ordering and receiving parts • Participating in annual inventory counting • Maintain a safe, clean and organized parts area Qualifications • Excellent customer service • Organization • Computer knowledge • Parts terminology knowledge • Parts experience We Offer • Competitive Salary • Benefit Package • Company RRSP • Job related training and development For More Information Call Darrell @ 204-476-0716 Please Drop Off Resume At T.I.C. Parts & Service 220 Hwy#5 North Neepawa, Manitoba Or Mail Box 746 Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0

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replacement cheques from the Corporation. A call to the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS Line about the man resulted in the SIU opening an investigation, which quickly revealed the man was doing a variety of activities, snowmobiling, running, shovelling snow and working in his garage refurbishing a trailer. Based on this information the man was subsequently criminally charged. No. 5: ‘Sins of the son’ A Winnipeg man, who was driving his father’s vehicle, claimed he was doing the speed limit when he inexplicably lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light standard. Damage to the vehicle was nearly $20,000, in addition to costs associated with a destroyed city of Winnipeg light standard. During MPI’s investigation, it was learned that the

driver was racing another vehicle at extremely high speeds, which ultimately caused the vehicle to crash. After hearing the real facts, the father decided to withdraw the claim, while the son signed a Promissory Note to the City of Winnipeg for the damage to the light standard. Fraudulent and suspicious claims are handled by Manitoba Public Insurance’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU). The efforts of this special unit resulted in fraud savings last year of $7.5 million for Manitoba auto insurance rate payers. The SIU will investigate about 3,000 claims yearly. Anyone knowing someone who is involved in auto insurance fraud is encouraged to call the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS Line: 204-985-8477 or toll-free 1-877-985-8477. All calls are anonymous.

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Continued from page 8 The fraud began after the man opened a hail claim days after a hail storm swept through his community. During a visual inspection of the badly damaged vehicle, it was quickly determined by the estimator that about half of the dents were not consistent with hail, but were manmade. A technician with MPI’s Research and Training Department, using industry approved techniques, would also confirm the damage was not caused by hail. The man agreed to withdraw his claim after being told of the results of the fraudulent hail investigation. No. 4: ‘No work...all fun’ A Winnipeg driver was fined $1,000 and agreed to repay $12,000 back to Manitoba Public Insurance after pleading guilty to Making a False Statement. All the result of an anonymous call to MPI’s TIPS Line. The man was involved in a minor, single-vehicle collision, he told police at the scene that he was uninjured. However, only a few days later he opened an injury claim with Manitoba Public Insurance. He told his Manitoba Public Insurance case manager that he had regular bouts of dizziness, trouble walking and limited physical abilities. He was also seeing several doctors. Soon after the crash he began receiving income

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