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On June 24, the popular Teddy Bear picnic returned to Riverbend Park in Neepawa. Above: Local EMS personnel patched up teddy bears in attendance. Right: Children and parents enjoyed the obstacle race set up at the park .

The day the teddy bears have their picnic

Neepawa and area is getting serious about attracting new business and tourism dollars to the region. Officials from several local municipal-ities gathered on Monday, June. 30, at the Nee-pawa Public Library for a presentation from the Regional Economic An-alysis Process. The REAP project is a provincial

enterprise established to help rural communities identify economic de-velopment priorities and assist them in pursuing those priorities.

Ruth Mealy, a repre-sentative with the Value Added and Rural Economic Advancement Branch of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Develop-ment, chaired the meeting in Neepawa. She said the REAP initiative has already been adapted in many

other parts of the province.“We’ve been doing this

work for the last couple of years, where there are groups of communities that want to work together. Dauphin, Russell, Swan River are some of the com-munities, along with their surrounding regions to previously participate in the program to identify regional marketing,” said Mealy. “So what we have done is an analysis to help the region. Figure out

some of the demograph-ics, business data, labour and the existing industry strengths in the region and then help too figure out the strategies and ac-tions that they want to go forward with.”

The Regional Economic Analysis Process includes five steps: preparing a report on the region, pre-senting it to local organ-izations and its partners, receiving feedback from the stakeholders, creating

an action plan and then taking action. Tuesday’s session was step two and three in the process and explained to community leaders what the regional economic strengths and weaknesses appear to be for the future. The sectors of comparative strength for the area are public ad-ministration, manufactur-ing and agriculture while there are notable gaps in the tourism industry. It was also pointed out that

there might be potential business opportunities for more building and contracting companies, retail clothing sales and RV parks in the area. Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot said these discussions should prove to be very helpful in planning for the future.

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with other communities to pinpoint their regional growth opportunities. What tonight really under-scores is that there is a tremendous potential in the Neepawa region,it’s just a case of identify-ing what they are and focusing our attention on those things and working towards them,” said de Groot.

Economic Development Officer for the Town of Neepawa, Marilyn Crewe, facilitated the partnership with REAP and agreed that the session was very beneficial.

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only the data that came out from it, but how those stats can move us forward. I’m excited to see where we can go with the informa-tion that was gathered this evening,” stressed Crewe.

The next step will involve taking all the information gathered and focusing on

a few specific economic priorities. Mealy hopes that once the information is assessed and suggestions brought forward, Neepawa and surrounding commun-ities will be able to take the information and use it to drive some type of action.

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Creamery building knocked down

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The former Neepawa Creamery was demolished on Tuesday, June 30. It was built in 1912-13 by the Laurentia Milk Company, which went bankrupt. Purchased by E.P. Boyle in 1916, the Boyle family operated it until the 1990s when it was sold to Schwan’s Foods. It was later owned by Lester Foods, then Springhill Farms and finally by HyLife Foods. The creamery building was a part of HyLife’s Freezerco cold storage unit

Grads take to the stage to celebrate milestone

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On June 25, Neepawa Area Collegiate Institute held their annual graduation ceremony at the Yellowhead Centre. Above left, NACI principal Kelvin Hollier presents the 2015 Honor Roll students. Above right, the Valedictory address was given by Nikki Tomoniko.

Constable Arron Dobson presents the RCMP Athletic Award to Amy Todoruk and Cody Pasowisty.

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This week, we celebrated Canada Day. In 1867, Canada was established as a self-governing dominion, an autonomous region under the British crown, through

the British North America Act. The document created the federal and provincial levels of government, as well as the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Sco-tia. In the subsequent years, we would see our country grow and change shape, but l i t e r a l l y and figura-tively.

W h i l e Canada 150 may still be two years away, 2015 marks an-other important anniversary in the country, the 50th an-niversary of Canada’s national flag. Canada’s iconic maple leaf flag was first raised over the Parliament Buildings on Feb. 15, 1965. The creation of a distinctly Canadian flag was one of Parliament’s priorities heading into Canada’s centennial.

When Parliament could not reach agreement on the design, the task of finding a national flag was given to an all-party Parliamentary committee. Thousands of different submissions were received and the in the end, three final designs were named to the short list.

Ultimately, the flag we know as Canada’s flag was the option recommended to Parliament. The committee liked its simple design, incorporating Canada’s national colours and the single maple leaf, a symbol of national pride and identity. On December 15, 1964, the motion was passed to adopt this design as the national flag of Canada with a vote of 163 to 78.

As we approach the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the federal government is gearing up funding for special projects to mark the occasion. The Canada 150 program was announced in this year’s budget and will see the federal government spend $150 million over two years in support of projects that rehabilitate existing cultural and community facilities across Canada.

In western Canada, the federal government has said that they will be giving preference to projects that will provide meaningful upgrades to existing cultural and community facilities. The types of projects that will be supported include community centres, legions, cultural centres, museums, parks, recreational trails, libraries, recreational facilities, tourist attractions, docks and cenotaphs.

While it was announced with this spring’s budget, com-munities needed to be on the ball– the application forms must have been completed and submitted by June 17 and communities must provide at least half of the funding.

There is no doubt that these projects will make a posi-tive difference in many communities, but the concept does little to tie us together as a country. It’s piecemeal, with a little for rural Canada, a little for urban Canada, a little for families, a little for seniors.

In a country that in many ways seems to be increasingly divided, Canada’s 150th anniversary would have provided a significant way to celebrate our similarities. Instead, communities will be competing against one another, there isn’t enough funding for everyone.

I’m certainly not suggesting we create another flag, or rewrite our national anthem, but for such a milestone, I would have liked to celebrate what it means to be Canadian, not only what’s important to me as a Neepawa-area resi-dent. I would like to see something that unites Canadians regardless of their background or where they call home. I would like to see something more imaginative than what seems to be the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, with a new name.

In the end, being Canadian is about more than the con-dition of our local arena.

Canada is at a crossroads with the upcoming federal election. At this point,

there are only really two choices for government and for prime minister. The NDP and Thomas Mulcair and the Conservative Party of Canada and Stephen Harper.

Is there really a choice?Thomas Mulcair leads a party

that may say it’s moving away from socialism but that’s hard to believe. There are many people in the NDP who believe that socialism is the way to go for Canada in the 2000s. If one doesn’t like studying the his-tory of the 1900s, where social-ism crashed and burned in so many countries, then please at least look at the current situa-tion in Greece and some of its neighbouring countries. Greece is defaulting on its loan pay-ments, the unemployment rate is reported to be 25 per cent and the country’s pensioners are faced with deprivation and starvation. Socialism is a disaster and the NDP are socialists, plain and simple.

The Conservative Party of Canada is not without its faults. It would appear that Canada has severely dragged its feet on the treatment of our war veterans, the younger ones es-pecially. When a country sends its soldiers to war, they have to be fully supportive when they come home as well. It doesn’t appear that we have done that. But those problems can and should be fixed. Financially, it’s a very small problem compared the woes of Greece.

The Conservative party has lots of shortfalls, the severity of which will be assessed differ-

ently by different people. They made a big mistake in how they handled the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. And that has had a very negative impact in the Banner readership area. The TFW brings people in to fill the many vacant jobs but the federal policy does not provide the kinds of support that is needed. Only when the workers have been here two years, do they get the kinds of support they need. Some of the TFW changes were stupid. That said, the party can and should fix those mistakes.

The third party, the Liberal Party of Canada, simply can’t be taken seriously. Justin Trudeau is very good at making speeches about all the things he would do from the oil industry to legalizing marijuana. He has never costed out any of his promises and he knows full well that he will never have to actually implement any of his ideas, at least not after this next election.

The fourth party, the Bloc Quebecois, which unfortunately didn’t disappear after the last election, will play a small part in the election. Gilles Duceppe has come back as leader and he’s a powerful campaigner, debater and politician. Let’s face

it though, the only stick that the Bloc carries is a somewhat veiled threat to leave Canada. Quebec isn’t going to leave Canada. Separation is a pipe dream of Rene Levesque and his various supporters and successors. It has been used as a club to beat up Canada for decades and quite frankly, the separatists should be told to take a hike. The voters of Quebec nearly did so in the last election. The Bloc is more socialist than the NDP and may take some seats from the NDP Quebec total.

People get disillusioned with politics and rightly so. No party totally represents the view of any one person. But we have to make a choice and in deciding how to vote, we pick the party that most closely represents our views. The Conservative Party of Canada is far from perfect but it’s really the only clear choice for Canada for this next election. The NDP, the Liberals and the Bloc are all socialist based and that simply is not the way to build and sustain a country.

That leaves the conservatives and it’s up to all of us to push for improvements in the party and in our country.

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for country! Easy listening was common ground, and jazz was for when I was alone. I have lost track of baseball names and stand-ings. I had become fairly fluent with that topic. An evening can easily be lost in half hour sitcoms, and no factual documentaries have lit my screen for quite some time! The sound of music, hummed, whistled and sung, is negligible. My singing is off key, my whistling shallow and my humming tuneless!

Summer has always been a time for evening drives and campfires. Both lack lustre. Never before have I

got the fabric out in sum-mer, but this year I am con-tentedly piecing quilt tops, in summer. I still shake my head over that. It is a tidier layout than a winter go, at day’s end, all quilt related items are carefully placed in a wash basket and set on the ironing board, clearing the table almost completely. I read later at night, not that my reading lamp ever bothered Ed, at least he maintained that it didn’t. The bed was always warm by the time I retired for the night. Now, winter and spring, I toss a wheat bag in the microwave to warm by frigid knees!

with some of the most se-vere challenges any Presi-dent has faced, Kennedy spoke these words: “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” There is wisdom in those words; especially for those of us who live in Canada.

In recent years, we have not had to ask what our country can do for us. In throne speeches, budgets and other announcements, our governments have confidently told us what they “can and will” do for us. What they haven’t told us (because they can’t) is precisely how much these promises will cost and how much of the aid we receive will be given back in increased taxes.

But we can be quite sure of one thing. Govern-ment programs will rarely achieve their objectives.

Those who need the help won’t always be able to get it. Help for those who qualify will not be delivered on time and the programs’ costs will (as often as not) exceed their budgets. There has to be a better way to help the needy and strengthen our communities; and I think there is.

I propose that, as a service to our country, we declare our “non-depend-ence.” I am not calling for independence (opting out of all government programs and services). I am simply asking that we become more self-sufficient—that we refuse to ask others (especially government) to do for us what we are able to do for ourselves; and that we only ask for services to which all citizens are entitled and for which our tax dollars have

January 21, 1961 was a cold and blustery day in Washington, DC.

A heavy snow had fallen the previous night, leav-ing many to wonder if the event scheduled for that day would go ahead.

It did—and at the ap-pointed time, Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the Oath of Office to John Fitzgerald Kennedy who was about to become the 35th President of the United States. After hear-ing him take the oath, War-ren shook Kennedy’s hand, said: “Congratulations, Mr. President;” and President Kennedy stepped to the podium to deliver his in-augural address.

The address itself was very short. Kennedy spoke to a nation that was still at war. They had come to the aid of their allies and helped defeat the Germans in World War II. They had defeated Japan and fought the North Koreans to a draw. As Kennedy spoke, US troops were being de-ployed to Viet Nam and were fighting in a war that would not end until 1975.

In this context, faced

The better part of a year has passed since my best friend

and partner of 40 years and one day died. It has been, in many ways, the worst part of a year. I have adapted and I am adapting. Sometimes I have to laugh at myself. I had been the sole occupant of the bed for months before I real-ized that by getting out of “Ed’s” side I was closer to the door. And didn’t have to stumble around the end of the bed when the dogs, or I, had to get up in the middle of the night!

It has become easier but still a tad unfamiliar. I can make coffee as strong as I desire, I am the only one drinking it. So, espresso, dark and warm and ener-gising every morning it is! I don’t have to choose a neu-tral music station. Whereas Ed enjoyed classical, I could not say the same

helped to pay.I further propose that

we reignite the community spirit that helped to build our communities and our country; by promising to care for those for whom we are responsible (our families) and that we give such time and resources as we can to look out for our neighbors, help them when they are in need and work with them on projects to benefit our communities.

Don’t be fooled here. This won’t be an easy thing to do. It may often take more time and cost you more than you think. But the results you experience will be far greater than any sacrifice you may be asked to make. And your greatest reward will be in the making of new friends, the strengthening of exist-ing relationships and the pride in knowing you have helped to make your com-munity a place people are proud to call home.

That’s one thing you can do for your country; and I hope you will consider doing it.

But it works.I have joined the ranks

of the widows. Countless have gone before and countless will follow. And I am certain that the wid-owers would have the same set of concerns. Perhaps gentlemen have to learn how to fend for themselves more than women do. We know how to cook and clean and do laundry and it is okay that I have someone else change the oil in the car, rotate the tires and perform general mainten-ance. Many seniors enlist help for tasks beyond one’s current abilities.

I offer grateful thanks for the gift of love and laughter extended to me by many. The shared meal, the phone call, the coffee invite all help me balance the real with the wishes. To everything there is a season. This too, shall pass.

At the graduation last week, the principal reflected on graduation as a door. One door closes and another is opening. There were many gradua-

tions in our Valley, from Kindergarten to high school. After Kindergarten, the door opens to grade one, where learning is the highlight. The grade 8 students will now find the door open to the senior high school. It will bring changes, challenges and opportunities to learn more.

Sometimes with sadness, the grade 12 students see the door close behind them and their friends are scattering to either further education or the workforce. Decision are now on the list of priorities before they can enjoy their holidays.

Jesus often spoke in parables. In John 10:9 He tells us “I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved,.....” Jesus is the Good Shepherd and He gave His life for his sheep (us) so that we can be reconciled with God through repentance.

Let Jesus be the door so that we may have life, and have it more abundantly (John 10:10)

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On Tuesday, June 23, members of the Manitoba BiPole Landowners Committee (MBLC) traveled to the Manitoba Legislature to bring their concerns about the impact the BiPole III project will have on their family farms.

Instead of acknowledging the MBLC members, Ron Kostyshyn, NDP minister of agriculture and MLA for Swan River, stared at the floor and re-fused to even acknowledge their presence in the chamber gallery. Multiple requests for a meeting were ignored and the minister ran off before the members could speak with him.

This is a shameful attitude and it highlights the NDP government’s disrespect for all Manitobans and for the environmental stewardship of agri-cultural producers across this beautiful province.

After saying in January he would meet with the MBLC members “very soon,” Kostyshyn has still not done so.

Citizens of Manitoba have a right to be heard. They’re tired of the NDP’s broken promises and want a change for the better. With Manitobans’ help, a change for the better is coming.Blaine PedersenOpposition Agriculture Critic, Progressive Con-servative MLA for Midland

In the interests of full disclosure I have to admit that I think that Bill C-51 is over the top broad.

I am deeply troubled by some provisions of Bill C-51. Our common law system is based on fair and open treatment of anyone suspected of a crime as well as open and fair treatment of anyone charged with a crime. Allowing someone to be detained without charge for an extended period is contrary to the principles of fundamental justice. The crown has no obligation to provide someone detained without charge of the evidence held against him. Once a charge is laid, the crown must inform the accused of the evidence held so that he can mount a defence. Star Chamber courts are reborn. It is disquieting to realize that someone detained under Bill C-51 has less rights than a convicted criminal.

I realize that police agencies regularly apply for court orders to allow wiretapping, surveil-lance and searches which are not shared with a suspect – but there is judicial oversight. C-51 allows an end run around judicial oversights which may be required in special circumstances, but there is no restriction on when these pow-ers may be used or by whom. Remember that in other legislation, various bureaucrats, including Revenue Canada employees have been declared to be peace officers. The potential for misuse of various aspects of C-51 is enormous.

Sharing of personal information by government departments and agencies is in direct conflict with the Privacy Act. There is no requirement that such sharing be confined to an active investiga-tion, opening the door to bureaucratic mischief. Any bureaucrat fancying himself a spy can share any personal information his department holds and he deems ‘interesting’ with other agencies including CSIS and the RCMP. Similarly, if CSIS wants to know about your international travel over the past few years all it takes is a request to Border Services. Your personal information is no longer protected. John FeldstedWinnipeg, Manitoba

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When you buy new equipment, the dealer should provide a copy of the act, detailing pur-chaser rights. The dealer is required to deliver new machinery and equipment to farmers on time, and is also responsible for timely and reliable repair service to the machinery and equipment. The act also specifies the procedures that must be followed by lenders if a farmer defaults on a loan to purchase equipment that is gov-erned by the act.

New machinery and equipment that has a value greater than $1,000 and that is used in produc-tion of food for off-farm consumption, is covered under the act. Exclusions include cars, trucks, snow-mobiles, all-terrain vehi-cles and trailers, as well as machinery that is used or has been purchased at an auction, estate sale, receiv-ership sale or bankruptcy.

If the new equipment cannot be delivered on time, the dealer must forewarn the buyer five days ahead of the deliv-ery date set out in the contract. The buyer then has two options: cancel the contract, or agree to take late delivery of the purchased equipment. If the buyer decides to take late delivery, the dealer is

required to loan replace-ment equipment or pay for the rental of equipment to replace the machinery ordered. However, the dealer does not have to provide for replacement equipment if the reason for late delivery is beyond their control or the control of the manufacturer. The dealer also has the option to cancel the contract if they cannot deliver the ma-chinery or equipment on time, provided the buyer is given notice 15 days prior to the agreed delivery date. If this happens, the dealer must provide a refund on all payments provided.

Warranty The act allows a trial per-

iod intended to determine if equipment performs as stated in the contract, or as normally intended. This trial period can be either of:• 50 hours for new ma-chinery equipped with an hour meter• 10 consecutive days starting on the first day of use for machinery with no hour meter

If the machinery does not function properly with-in these time limitations, the buyer must notify the dealer, either by sending a registered letter or by hand delivering a notice.

The dealer then has sev-en days to repair the ma-chinery or equipment. If the dealer fails to correct the problem in the seven-day period, the buyer must then send or deliver a notice that cancels the contract. This cancellation notice must be sent within three days after the expiry of the seven-day correction period.

Failing to send any no-tice within the specified times will result in the loss of the option to cancel the contract. For example, waiting to discuss with

a lawyer or MFIB before sending notice, or waiting it out to see if the dealer will fix it and then going to a lawyer or MFIB loses the 10 day trial period benefits.

Warranty coverage is outlined in three categor-ies: tractors; combines; and all other equipment (milking equipment, feed processing, hay handling, etc.). Warranty begins the day the farm equip-ment is delivered to the farmyard and only applies to the original purchase. Tractors are covered for a minimum of 1,500 hours or two years, whichever comes first. Combines are covered for a minimum of 300 hours or two years, whichever comes first. For all other equipment, war-ranty is guaranteed for 12 months. Dealers cannot attempt to limit their liabil-ity by making agreements with farmers that differ from the minimum war-ranties set out by the Farm Machinery and Equipment Act. However, a farmer can waive the labour and/or transportation portion of the warranty. The waiver must be stipulated in the contract.

The repair parts to be covered under warranty are specified in the act. The replacement parts must have warranty for one year or until the ori-ginal warranty expires, to minimum hours and dur-ation set out for new pur-chases. If transportation

Did you know about the Farm Machinery and Equipment Act?is required, it is covered to a maximum of 50 miles from the dealer’s repair shop. Transportation only applies if the machinery cannot be driven or deliv-ered by the farmer, due to its condition.

Some parts are excluded from the act and other parts are subject only to the warranty of the manu-facturer. Repair work re-sulting from normal wear and tear or due to negligent operation is also excluded from the act.

The act requires a dealer to make replacement parts available to the original buyer for 10 years after the machinery is purchased. When replacement parts are requested, they must be available at the dealer-ship within 14 days of ordering them. If parts are ordered on an emer-gency basis, they must be on hand at the dealer-ship within 72 hours. It is important to note time allowances excluded from these timelines, which are Saturdays, Sundays, holi-days, and circumstances that are beyond the deal-er’s control. Purchased repair parts must have a warranty against defective

workmanship or materials for 90 days from the first day of use in the first sea-son of use. The act does not control the price of the purchased repair parts.

Repossession protection If a loan for machinery or

equipment covered under the act is in default, the lender must file an applica-tion with the MFIB in order to proceed with reposses-sion. A copy of the appli-cation must be sent to the farmer. The MFIB will then request the farmer contact them within seven days, and will make a decision based on the information provided by both parties. Their decision is legally binding; however it can be appealed to the Court of Queen’s Bench.

If the equipment if either properly repossessed or voluntarily surrendered, the lender cannot pursue further legal actions to make up for any shortfalls that occur when the equip-ment is sold. However, the farmer no longer has any rights to the equipment. If the lender makes money on the sale after it has been repossessed, that is their money.

A lien on equipment means that the buyer gets possession and use of it, but the lien holder (bank, credit union, or dealer) keeps title until payment is complete. The act states the lien must be specified in a lien note, as part of a Conditional Sales Contract.

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Coleslaw is the perfect salad with backyard entertain-ing. These coleslaw recipes vary from the classic recipe.

Pineapple slaw1 small can pineapple tidbits4 cups shredded cabbage1 cup shredded carrots1 green onion, diced1/2 cup mayo or salad

dressing2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 tsp. pepper1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. celery seed

Drain pineapple, reserving 2 Tbsp. pineapple juice. Combine pineapple, cabbage, carrots and onion.

Mix mayo with orange juice concentrate, pineapple juice, pepper, salt and celery seed. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss.

Sweet pepper slaw

4 cups shredded cabbage1 small sweet red pepper, diced2 green onions, diced1 stick celery, diced1 carrot, shredded

1 small apple, diced1/3 cup mayo1/3 cup ranch dressing1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. sugar1/2 tsp. pepper

In a large bowl add the cabbage, pepper, green onion, celery and carrot. In a small bowl mix the mayo, ranch dressing, lemon juice, sugar and pepper. Add the apple pieces and toss with the cabbage mix.

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This spring, the 34 students at Sprucewood Colony school decided to make hanging flower pots to help raise money for the charity Free The Children. The students, under the direction of head gardener Garry Woll-man, went to the green house and each planted flowers into their own pots to be sold for the fundraiser. Teachers at the school taught the students about the Free The Children Charity and en-couraged the children to pick a pillar to support with their fundraising.

The students decided they'd like to support the Alternative Income pillar and give the money toward buying families goats. A goat provides milk, meat and a sustainable income by in-creasing a families herd. This in turn helps the family provide basic needs such as clean water, food, health care and education to their children. The school also de-cided to have their fundraising money go under Kaylyn Roe's name as she is also raising money for Free The Children as part of her pageant duties. To learn more about Free The Children go to freethechildren.com.

Kaylyn also went to Brookdale school to read to the students about kindness. She discussed ways we can be kind in our school, home and community. She reminded students to also be kind to animals who are under our care and our earth to keep it clean and growing.

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Sunday, July 12 to Thursday, July 166:30 - 8:45 p.m.

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Kaylyn Roe, who is headed to Toronto for the Miss Teenage Canada pageant, read to students at Brookdale School.

Kaylyn Roe with the flower pots created by students at Sprucewood Colony School in support of Free the Children.

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Brady Moxham was able to drive in a pair of hits and two RBIs to help the Neepawa Farmers to a 4-2 win over the Brandon Marlins in Manitoba Senior Baseball League action. Rafael Pena and Kevin Levandosky added an RBI each during the game, which held on Friday, June 26 in Brandon.

Josh Loewen picked up the win for Neepawa with a six hit, seven strike out complete game outing. The victory improved the Farmer’s regular season record to 8-5 and placed them just a half game behind the Oak River Dodgers for top spot in the MSBL, heading into an important showdown in Neepawa on Sunday, June 28.

Neepawa chasing top spot in MSBL standings

Neepawa Farmers 4 Brandon Marlins 2

Oak River Dodgers 3 Neepawa Farmers 2 A three run seventh inning propelled the Oak River

Dodgers was to a 3-2 win over the Neepawa Farmers. Duncan Paddock helped propel Oak River to victory by contributing two hits and an RBI. Matt Gunning and Mike McFadden were also able to drive in runs.

On the mound, it was pitcher Bryce Collins who col-lected a complete game victory for the Dodgers, striking out five Farmers in the process and allowing just two runs on four hits. The Farmers replied with a solid start from Brady Moxham, who lasted seven innings, allowing three runs and registering three strike outs in the loss, which dropped Neepawa 8-6 on the year.

PHOTO BY EOIN DEVEREUX

Farmers pitcher Rafael Pena gets a strike during Neepawa’s game against the Oak River Dodgers on Sunday, June. 28.

Silver medal for Neepawa U-10 girls

Neepawa’s Under 10 Girls baseball team has brought home silver from the provincial champion-ship.

The team qualified for the playoff round in the C-Division of orthodox fast-pitch, with a perfect 4-0 record in the round robin portion of the event, which was held at John Bloomberg Field in Winnipeg. They would advance to the final after a impressive 12-1 victory

over Southdale, but fell to Hamoita in the champion-ship 7-1.

Coach Marty Moyer said everyone involved is very happy with the team’s success.

“For myself, assistant coaches Heather Denbow and Chris Turner, as well as the parents, we’re all extremely proud of the girls and what they accom-plished,” said Moyer. “They

played some of their best ball of the year out there. At the same time though, it wasn’t about the competi-tion. It was about having fun out there and playing because they just love play-ing the game. Some of the girls didn’t even know we were in place for a medal until it was all said and done. Everybody is just so proud of them.”

We’d love to hear about it!Contact Eoin Devereux at the Neepawa Banner

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Koreen is currently the branch manager at our Plumas branch, and will assume the additional responsibilities of Branch Manager, Gladstone effective July 2. Koreen brings with her a wealth of knowledge and is

actively involved in both communities. Koreen has been with the Credit Union for many years and is looking forward to serving members needs

in both the Gladstone and Plumas areas. Koreen can be reached at Gladstone at 204-385-6164, Plumas at 204-385-6181 or by email at

[email protected].

The Austin Credit Union would like to announce the appointment of

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Neepawa United Church basement, Thursdays, 8 p.m._____________________Arden Hall, cap. 255. Park, camping and sports facilities, rink, curling ice, kitchen and lounge. Call Leah 368-2403 or 841-4766_____________________Drug problem? Narcotics An-onymous can help. Meetings on Sat at 7 p.m. and Tues at 7 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, 221 Hamilton St. Neepawa––––––––––

Personal Crisis Pregnancy Centre Winnipeg: Need to talk? Call our free help line, 1-800-665-0570 or contact our Westman office: 204-727-6161_____________________Improve your health with Original Chi Machine. Circu-lation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information––––––––––

For Sale For sale: 2004 RBX562 round baler. Fully serviced and field ready. Always shedded and in very good condition. Ph 204-834-2625._____________________Ford 9680, 350 HP, ex cond, 5400 hours, always shedded. $70,000 OBO. Walinga grain vac, new hoses, good cond. $4,000 OBO. 204-386-2225 or cell 204-476-6742

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Post pounder, Silver Lake model 500, excellent condi-tion. Call Sam 204-386-2009_____________________ROUGH LUMBER, FULL DIMENSION 2x8, 2x6, 2x4, windbreak boards. Firewood slabs - 1 cord bundle $60. We buy standing spruce & poplar timber. Tri-J Industries. "Your Local Sawmill" 476-6798 or 476-6349––––––––––

For Rent 3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz)._____________________Approx 400 sq. ft. office build-ing for rent in Neepawa with yard space. $500/month. Call 204-841-9186_____________________Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available im-mediately. Call 204-841-1298_____________________TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989––––––––––

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Open House Saturday, July 4. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. New Condos (corner of 1st and Brydon) Neepawa approx 1100 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk in closet, custom kitchen cab-inets, pantry, 5 appliances, attached heated garage. Pre sale special $184,900 plus net GST. 204-570-1720––––––––––

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IN a place where I can dance and sing.Free from the cripple I had become.Free in a light brighter than the sun.There will always be a part of me,

In the memories you holdSO DO NOT MOURN FOR ME FOR I AM FREE!

Don’t Fuss, Call GusThe Mechanic on Wheels is celebrating 50 years of

marriage on Sunday, July 19, 2015.Come celebrate with Gus and Cecile Filion

A blessing of their marriage will take place at “The Grotto”

in Ste. Rose at 2:00 pmFollowing at Molgat Park will be food and refreshments. Please bring a lawn chair.

Come out for some reminiscing and visiting. Hope to see you there :)

40th wedding anniversary in honour of Kelvin and

Eileen SmithCome and go teaat the Arden hall

from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Everyone welcome.

No gifts please.

Church Worship TimesPrepared by the Neepawa Ministerial

St. James Anglican 11:00 a.m.First Baptist 11:00 a.m.Calvary Chapel 10:30 a.m.Knox Presbyterian 11:00 a.m.Roman Catholic Sat. 7 p.m. Sun 11:00 a.m.Ukrainian Catholic 9:00 am every second SundayNeepawa United Church 11:00 a.m.Brookdale United 9:30 a.m.Christ Lutheran 9:00 a.m.Filipino Church 1:30 p.m.Waldersee Lutheran 11:00 winter 10:00 summer

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OPNOTICE OF JANITORIAL SERVICES

TENDERFOR JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:Neepawa Administration OfficeNeepawa Food StoreNeepawa Convenience StoreNeepawa Car WashNeepawa Home CentreNeepawa Agro OfficeGladstone Food StoreGladstone Farm & BuildingGladstone Agro OfficeGladstone Convenience StoreSEALED TENDERS, MARKED AS FOLLOWS, WILL

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Join us for the 8th Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup

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At Beautiful Plains Complex, Neepawa, MBWho is eligible: Interested Youth up to age of 25 Years as of Jan 1, 2015 from all breeds of cattle (Purebred and Commercial)ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 10th for the Cattle Show.Don’t miss this opportunity for a Fun Educational Weekend with Youth from Across the Province.Chairperson- Lois McRae 728-3058

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Chief Administrative OfficerThe Rural Municipality of Rosedale is seeking an individual that will bring strong leadership skills to this position. The Municipality has a Council that is ready to work with a new Chief Administrative Officer to effect positive change for Rosedale.Key responsibilities of this position include:• Provide support & advice to the Reeve & Council on policies, programs, new initiatives, & fiscal matters;• Develop and implement by-laws, contracts or agreements as directed by Council;• Provide sound financial planning and management • Assist Council in the preparation & execution of long-term strategies for Rosedale’s growth & development;• Provide leadership and direction to the other municipal employees to ensure excellent service to citizens;• Play a key role in promoting and building the community including through support to community organizations; and Build and maintain strong relationships with key organizations in the local and surrounding communities Ideally, you will possess technical skills in municipal ad-ministration, financial management and human resource management. Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills are just some of the requirements of the position. Candidates who have post-secondary education in a relevant discipline bring an educational advantage to the position.There will be opportunities to grow and enhance your skills by contributing to the advancement of the munici-pality’s economic and community development. Further professional development will be offered in order to en-sure your success. The Rural Municipality of Rosedale jurisdiction starts just North of Neepawa. The office is located in the Town of Neepawa at 282 Hamilton Street.The population is approximately 1,650 residents and con-sists of mostly farm land. There is 7 communities located throughout the municipality.

More info can be viewed at their web site at rmrosedale.com

The right candidate can expect a salary and benefits package that reflects their level of experience in relation to this position.Individuals interested in this position should send a resume and cover letter to the Rural Municipality of Rosedale ,P.0. Box 100,Neepawa, MB. R0J 1H0 (marked “confidential” C.A.O. position) or email [email protected]

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On Friday, July 10, the 4-H Girls Volunteer group is holding a barbeque at Nepawa Shop Easy Foods parking lot from 11:00 to 1:00. The 4-H girls are putting on the barbeque and donating the proceeds to the residents of Country Meadows Personal Care Home. The proceeds will be used to help cover expenses of the residents Handivan trips. The residents participate in different trips/outings yearly from April to October. Since Handivan rentals for outings are a non-insured item through Manitoba Health, that means the cost of trips would have to come out of the residents’ pockets. The Activity Department has set up a raffle book fundraiser to help cover these costs. Raffle tickets are available at Country Meadows and will also be sold at the barbeque. The 4-H girls have jumped on board to help out for this fundraiser. The staff and residents are very appreciative of the 4-H girls and their families in organizing this event for our trips. The 4-H girls have been volunteering with the residents since November 2014 and

have really loved it. They are planning to continue with volunteering at the lodge as well as plan other volunteering events for our community in the future. Hope to see lots of people out for the barbeque.

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Real Estate

OPEN HOUSE Friday, July 3 from 5 - 7 and Saturday July 4 from 10 - 1

Gill & Schmall Agencies

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Please check out our other listings! Residential, farms & acreages, commercial at

Jenifer Middleton204-841-4075

Harvey Ebner204-476-6700

John Nelson204-476-6719

Liz Sumner204-476-6362

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OPEN HOUSE Friday, July 3 from 5 - 7 and Saturday July 4 from 10 - 1

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TERMS: Cash, VISA, Mastercard; All items sold as is where is. Auctioneer and owners not responsible for errors or omissions. Sale subject to additions and/or deletions. Auctioneer not responsible for accidents.

Dennis & Cathy LynnAcreage Auction

10:30AM - Saturday, July 11th, 20151 mi S of Kelwood, MB on Hwy #5 to Rd 109, 1.5 mi W

For more information call 204-967-2647TRACTOR: Massey 30 tractor c/w loader - needs clutch work FARM ITEMS/TOOLS: 300 gal fuel tank c/w steel stand • Ap 12 (12-16') cor-ral panels/gates • 60' feed conveyor system • Mesh livestock panels • (11) 8' feed creep panels • Steel walk thru gates • Treated fence posts • 4" steel piping • Qty usable steel • Var scrap iron • Qty styrofoam sided OSB sub-floor • Tin implement seats • 16 gal upright air compressor - as is • Plate steel • Sucker rod • Heat lamps • Dual head HD bench grinder • Arc weld-ers with rods • Metal truck toolbox • Ventilation fans • 6"x6" blocking • Qty 6"x6" I beam pcs • HD steel sawhorses • Salvage conduit • Manual post pounder SCOOTER/MOTORCYCLES: CPI Tracker motor scoot-er - as is • Qty Honda motorcycles - Honda XR250-R, Honda XL125 - parts, Honda#80, 2 Honda 200R, Honda 230R, Yamaha WR250 • Asst parts bikes • Qty motorcycle parts VEHICLES/TRAILERS: Plymouth Caravan van - parts/scrap • GMC Safari van - not running • Datsun truck c/w steel stake box • 14' tandem axle bumper hitch flat deck utility trailer • Sm dbl skidoo utility trailer ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES: Antique decorative farm equipment • Antique grain grinder for decor • Wood side-board • Washboard/harp • Dresser • Wall mirror • Storage cupboard c/w drawers • 2 & 10 gal crocks • 2 gal red wing crock • Greystone enamel canner • Tins • Cream can HOUSEHOLD/FURNITURE: Lg 4 post dining table/6 chairs • Pine bedroom suite • Barnboard wood bookshelf • Sm chest freezer • Pine end tables & coffee table • Fridge • Single bed • Desks • Office chairs • Futon • Power treadmill • Lockers • Kitchen appliances • Cookbooks • Lg window air conditioner • Humidifier • De-humidifier • Folding tables • Plastic shelving • Ap 200 punch glasses • Coolers LAWN & GARDEN: Murray 12.5 x 42" lawn tractor-TBC • 2 wh garden wagon c/w hitch • Laundry washtub planter • Cast iron floor grates • Garden bench • Steel implement wheels • Backpack sprayer • Chicken wire • Oak barrels • Snapper riding mower - parts • Dog cage • Barbed wire • Hydro pole RECREATIONAL: 14' aluminum boat with oars/trolling motor • HD steel frame picnic table • Hydracycle personal watercraft - as is • Fishing supplies • 10 x 10 screen tent • Bikes

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The Beautiful Plains School Division held their annual recognition evening on June 17. Back Row: Ken Friesen, Curt Allen, Marcy Whelpton, Allen Hanke, Donna Christison, Myrna Wells, Sonya Paterson, Kelly Sneesby, Heather Brister, Lisa Gillies, Judy Zeke, Michelle Young, Jennifer Byram, Bonnie Snezyk, Connie Suggitt, Carmen McPhee, Glenda MacPhee and Bill McCracken. Front Row: Colleen Taylor, Barb Nicoll, Lane Englund, Lorraine Fisher, Kathy Bjarnason, Dianne Nordstrom and Ron Nordstrom

BPSD holds evening to recognize teachers and staff

The Beautiful Plains School Division and Beauti-ful Plains Teachers’ Asso-ciation held their annual recognition evening on June 17. The evening pro-vided a chance to recognize long-serving staff and teachers, as well as to say goodbye to those retiring or leaving the division.

The evening also offered a chance for some fun, with entertainment provided by Big Daddy Tazz.

The following awards were presented:

Teaching staff• 10 year MTS awards:

Jennifer Byram (HMK), Erin Green (CC), Marsha Pollock (HMK)

•25 year MTS awards: Curt Allen (Itinerant Phys-Ed), Heather Douglas (HMK), Allen Hanke (HMK), Glenda MacPhee (HMK), Kelly Sneesby (NACI), Con-nie Suggitt (RJW)

•15 year BPSD awards: Heather Brister (Willerton), Melanie Burnett (Spruce-woods), Blair Chapman (NACI), Bruce Duguay (RJW), Cheryl Snaith (CC)

• 20 year BPSD awards: Robert Clark (CC), Lisa Gil-lies (HMK), Marcy Whelp-ton (NACI), Michelle Young (NACI)

• 25 year BPSD awards: Melissa Anderson (HMK), Julie van Kommer (Itiner-ant Resource)

• 30 year BPSD awards: Donna Christison (Brook-dale), Ken Friesen (CC),

Connie Suggitt (RJW), Judy Zeke (NACI)

Support staff• 12 year BPSD awards:

Lane Englund (librarian NACI), Aubrey Frohwerk (bus driver), Joan Kozoros-ki (educational assistant HMK), Roy Middleton (cus-todian CC), Sonya Pater-son (educational assistant NACI), Robert Wahoski (head custodian NACI)

•15 year BPSD awards: Bill McCracken (bus driver), Barb Nicoll (educational assistant NACI)

• 18 year BPSD awards: Bonnie Clark (librarian CC), Michael Goodman (com-puter technician), Carmen McPhee (educational assist-ant HMK), David Sawchuk (bus driver).

• 21 year BPSD awards: Susana Danyliuk (librarian RJW), Mark Hutton (main-tenance supervisor)

Leaving serviceBill McCracken (bus

driver - Neepawa), Murray

Davie (bus driver - Nee-pawa), Barb Fenwick (EA - CC), Bonnie Snezyk (former trustee), Lorraine Fisher (teacher RJW),

Dianne Nordstrom (teacher NACI), Ron Nord-strom (Technology co-ordinator - division), Mary Platt (teacher/principal Twilight Colony School), Colleen Taylor (teacher HMK), Myrna Wells (prin-cipal RJW), Kathryn Bjar-nason, (principal CC).

Meyers AuctionReminder

50 years of Antiques & Farm Items

July 4 & 5Neepawa, MB

Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer204-476-6262

Full list & pictures www.meyersauctions.com

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Their squeals of delight will serve as the soundtrack for a weekend that reminds us why Minnedosa is where we’ve chosen to raise our children. At this year’s Fun Fest, we will celebrate all that’s great about the attractions and amenities of our valley paradise with a weekend which offers something for all ages during July 10 to 12.

Witness the imagination and enthusiasm of the young-sters who will kick things off on Friday morning when they decorate their bikes and take to the streets for the bike parade. The action continues after the parade with children’s activities in Tanner’s Crossing Park including a Velcro wall, waterslide and a visit by Queen Elsa of Disney’s “Frozen”, who will lead story time in the park.

Saturday’s schedule will get you out and active with non-stop thrills from sunrise until long after sunset. The heart of the community will be showcased with the Chamber of Commerce parade, a street market featuring 58 vendors from far and wide and the popular rubber duck races with the duck drop from the main street bridge. The Tanner’s Crossing Park kids zone will fea-ture carnival games, a magic show, various races and activities, live music and local celebrities will be making a splash in the dunk tank.

Treat your taste buds to the flavours of Minnedosa all weekend long starting with the Rotary Club’s din-ner and draw on Friday evening. Wake up to the sweet aroma of maple syrup on Saturday with the Lions Club pancake breakfast at the arena followed by a barbecue

Come to the Minnedosa Fair and Fun Fest!Minnedosa Fair: July 11-12Minnedosa Fun Fest: July 10-12

Minnedosa Fun Fest is For Family

lunch at the street market presented by the Minnedosa Childcare Co-op. New this year, the beverage garden at the arena will be open earlier for those looking for a cold refreshment and a break from the sun during the afternoon. Saturday evening, visitors are encouraged to savour local cuisine at one of Minnedosa’s many restau-rants and cafes. The evening closes with a social event in the arena with a live performance by Sister Reign.

Opening the day, attendees can enjoy the finesse and tranquility of yoga in the park, Sunday is going to be far from a peaceful, lazy end to the week. The young as well as the young at heart will meet at the park when the teddy bears have their picnic. A baseball tournament to the return of the popular lawnmower derby is sure to quench the thirst for action and excitement.

The Minnedosa Fun Fest features 30 activities that are free for attendees which speaks volumes for the support of local sponsors, participating vendors as well as the fundraising and coordination efforts for the volunteer committee itself. Led by Erin Woodcock and Krista Powell, their thorough grasp of the community’s pulse is evidenced by the outstanding line up that has been assembled for this year’s event.

As the anticipation build for next weekend’s events, those planning to attend can find the full schedule for the weekend and any breaking news on the official Minnedosa Fun Fest Facebook page or contact Erin at [email protected].

The Expressive Dance with the Crystal f loat from last year’s parade.

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On June 24, a new plaque was installed commemorating the Founders of Neepawa. The sign commemorating John A. Davidson and Jonathon J. Hamilton can be found in the pocket park on Mountain Ave. The project was led by the town’s heritage committee . From left: Mary Ellen Clark (Neepawa Palliative Care), Isabel Jarema (Neepawa town councilor), Len Pritchard (Heritage committee), Lorna Liddle (Heritage committee), Neepawa mayor Adrian de Groot, Ann Nielsen (Heritage committee) and Pat Traill (Heritage committee).

Founding fathers recognized

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Led by Neepawa’s antique fire truck, the Neepawa Alzheimer Memory Walk was held on Thursday, June 18 at Country Meadows. A total of 125 residents, family, staff and volunteers took part and raised over $3,400 in pledges. Thanks you to all who made donations to our raffle table, the businesses who supplied food for the barbecue, UCT cooks, Alzheimer Society staff from Brandon, Handi-van and the many volunteers that assisted in making this another fun, successful evening.

Memory walk a success

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Fresh facelift started at the studsMazergroup’s renovation of their new location started at the studs. Mazergroup CEO Bob Mazer explained that they ripped the front off of the building and rebuilt it, as well as installing all new wiring. The renovation turned what was five different buildings into one cohesive unit that will allow them to better serve their customers.

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

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NAPA Auto Parts Congratulates Mazergroup on the Grand Opening of their New Location and

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The hay tools for all of Mazergroup’s locations will come to Neepawa, which will now serve as a central location to prepare the equipment for sale. It will be sent to the dealerships where it is needed. “We tended to not have the right stuff in the right spot,” said Mazergoup CEO Bob Mazer.

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Open and inviting office spaceCongratulations!

The redone front portion of the dealership is bright and airy and includes additional office space, a larger show room as well as a boardroom.



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The larger facility means more space to showcase the range products carried by Mazergroup. Here, Mazergroup President and CEO, Bob Mazer stands alongside the unique T9 600. The tracks can be removed and replaced by wheels.

Meeting the needs of area farmers

Congratulations to

Mazergroup, Neepawaon the opening of your new location


PHOTOS BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINS AND JOHN DRINKWATER

The shop features lots of room for working on today’s large farm equipment.

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