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On Monday, March 23, the NACI Band performed a concert in the NACI gym. Called New Frontiers - Songs of the Evening, band members performed flawlessly before a sold out audience, who also enjoyed some delicious desserts. Pictured: The NACI Band under the direction of Mrs. Kingdon

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Employees at HyLife Foods in Neepawa have ratified a new five year deal. Members of the UFCW Local 832, the union representing the majority of the workers, voted on and passed the collective agreement on Monday, Mar. 23 by 73.5 per cent margin.

The vote was held over 14 hours at the plant so members would be able to vote before or after their shift.

Hylife Foods employees sign off on new deal

The new contract in-creases wages $1.90 to $2.65 per hour over the life of the agreement. Mem-bers will see additional wage increases, as over $340,000 will be invested in job re-classification. Improvements were also made to all premiums and a new Saturday work premium of $1.50 per hour has been agreed upon and will be introduced.

UFCW Local 832 presi-dent Jeff Traeger said they’re very happy to have this deal passed.

“This is a strong con-tract for all members at

the plant,” said Traeger. “Not only do our mem-bers benefit from the wage increases, they have better contract language on job postings, vacation entitlement and overtime requests.”

One of the biggest gains for the members was also focused on the protection of their pension plan. Mem-bers will transition into a new pension plan that will increase their retirement benefit and the union was successful in ensuring that members would not lose any pension benefit during the transition.

A b o v e p h o t o . T h e Hylife Foods building i n N e e p a w a . R i g h t picture. UFCW Local 8 3 2 p r e s i d e n t J e f f Traeger speaking to the Hylife employees earl ier this month at the Yel lowhead Hal l

The 2015 hockey season has wound down and Mc-Creary Student Council organized an annual stu-dent vs. staff hockey game. The students from grades seven to 12 participated in the festivities at McCreary Centennial Arena.

The event concluded student council’s recent spirit week activities for the school. All the stu-dents who didn’t play in the game, from grades kindergarten to 12, came to cheer on the teams.

As soon as the play-ers stepped foot on the ice, music began to play and the crowd went wild

Student vs. staff in hockey showdown in McCrearyas their favorite players came to have some fun. The students held the lead for the majority of the game, going into the third period up one goal. The score at 6-5 didn’t last long, as the staff quickly made their comeback. The third period was action packed. After 20 minutes of end-to-end action, the staff completed their third period comeback winning the Petrin Cup 11 -9.

The annual student staff hockey game has a long tradition dating back to 1998 and the yearly game continues to be a great success for the school. We would like to thank the student council members: Wyatt Tereck (president),

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Sun Mar. 2910:00 .... Calvary.Church,.Minnedosa.10:30 .. NACI:.7.Brides.for.7.Brothers12:30 ..Moonshiners.-.Holland.Fiddle..1:30 .Christ.Lutheran.Church.Service2:45 .. Curling.-.Thurs..Men’s.League.5:15 .McCreary’s.Got.Talent.-.Mar..227:00 ........Austin.Clydesdale.Classics7:30 .Christ.Lutheran.Church.Service8:15 ..........................Curling.-..MixedMon Mar. 306:00 ......Community.Announcements.10:00 .........................Curling.-.Mixed12:00 ..... Card.Reads.by.Annie.-.#1612:30 .Fund.Raiser.for.HH.Fire.Victims.2:30 ............. Harry’s.Classic.Theatre..4:00 ..NAM.TV.Blair.&.Kim.Chapman4:30 .Neepawa.United.Church.Service5:45 .................Hobbies.-.Flowers.#26:00 .Broomball.Championship.Gm.17:00 ................................Coffee.Chat8:00 .Interlake.Polka.Kings.-.UkrainianTues Mar. 316:00 ......Community.Announcements.10:00 .Broomball.Championship.Gm.111:00 .............Whirlaway.Westerners.1:30 . Travel.-.India.-.Pat.&.Ivan.Traill2:30 .... St..Dominic’s.Church.Service3:45 ........................ A.Metis’.Journey4:00 ..............BPCF.Wills.&.Legacies.5:00 .....Lily.Fest.2007.-.Daisy.DukesFiller7:00 ..............NAC.TV.BINGO.-.LIVEFiller8:30 .Aboriginal.Redemption.Centre.-Wed Apr. 16:00 ......Community.Announcements10:00 .Wizard.of.Oz.-.NACI.Presents12:00 ..............................Coffee.Chat1:00 ......................Watoto.Dancers.&.Singers.-.May.72:30 .Christ.Lutheran.Church.Service3:45 .............. Travel.-.Tivoli.Gardens4:00 .Broomball.Championship..Gm.15:00 .... Virden.Choir.&.NACI.Chorale.6:30 ..................................Herb.Dock7:00 ........................ News.and.Views8:00 ..........................Mayor’s.Hotline9:00 ................ Snake.Pit.at.Narcisse9:30 ...........................Wrestling.#12210:00 .Juvenile.Broomball.Champ.-.#2

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Next month, Neepawa’s NACTV will broadcast the world premier of a Brit-ish drama-comedy called Black by Day. The show, set in working class Eng-land in 1910, follows the stories of three women and their families in very rough times. The two half-hour pilot episodes will air on April 8 and April 13.

While shot and produced in the UK, the show fea-tures some familiar names and faces behind the cam-eras. Matt Hickinbottom, Neilum Raqia-Walker, John

R. Walker were in Nee-pawa last summer filming the feature-length movie Amityville Playhouse and all three are also involved in Black by Day. Hickinbot-tom was the director and camera operator, Walker was the first assistant dir-ector and Raqia-Walker did the sound.

The three female leads are played by Sue Hawkins, Jacky Fellows and Deb Nicholls. The three are used to working together– 12 years ago, they formed a comedy company called

NACTV to broadcast British show with local connection

Black by Day is set in working class England in 1910. It follows the stories of three women and their families in very rough times. From left: Millie Froggat (played by Jacky Fellows), Lizzie Cotterill (played by Sue Hawkins) a n d F l o r i e F r o g g a t (played by Deb Nicholls).

On March 25, the four families who lived above the Neepawa Home Hard-ware store lost everything when the building was destroyed by a fire. In the weeks following the disaster, the community stepped up to help those displaced and on March 21, two fundraising socials were held.

The first social was held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and was an old time dance. The second social, which started at 9 p.m., featured a variety of local

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The Fizzogs and do shows centred on the Black Coun-try.

The episodes were shot in 2010 and Hickinbot-tom said they are hoping to raise enough financial support to shoot the entire series.

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entertainment, includ-ing singers and dancers. The entertainers for both events donated their time and talents.

Numerous businesses and individuals donated to the event and silent auctions and organizer Valerie Wilson said that the social raised $12,728.18. The money was donated to the Neepawa Salva-tion Army’s Fire Fund.

Additional money was donated directly to the Sal-vation Army and Amanda Naughton-Gale, commun-ity services representative at Neepawa Salvation Army said that she is still waiting for an update from head office regarding the value of those donations.

Wilson estimates that about 500 people at-tended, with many more buying tickets in support.

Wilson and Naughton-Gale explained that the money will be used to help

those displaced get back on their feet and replace some of their lost items. Donations are still being accepted at the Neepawa Salvation Army store.

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Tw o s o c i a l s w e r e h e l d l a s t S a t u r d a y n i g h t i n s u p p o r t o f t h o s e d i s p l a c e d by the fire at the Neepawa Home Hardware store last month. The first was an old time dance.

Volunteerism is at the heart of most rural Manitoba communities. Almost everything that happens in our communities does so thanks to the donation of time

made by community members.Across the region, volunteer organizations are doing lots

of great things. Thinking about the activities, attractions and assets that define our c o m m u n -ities, almost a l l h a v e been done thanks, in large part, to volun-teers. But in addition to those initia-tives with which we are well acquainted, many organizations are working hard at projects we know nothing about.

The problem is that there is a general lack of communica-tion between organizations. Most organizations work on their own projects, in their own areas, in their own silos, with very little cross over. Sure, parents involved in their children’s hockey organization might also be involved in the group that runs children’s soccer, but overall, there isn’t a lot of transfer between the chamber of commerce, sports organiza-tions, cultural centres, agricultural societies and community foundations. Despite someone being heavily involved in one organization, it’s very possible for them to have no idea what another local organization does, even in a small community.

Neepawa, for example, isn’t a huge metropolitan area, yet there are over 75 different groups and organizations operating in the town. That means that each month, there are 75 or so different meetings and each year, all of these organizations hold an annual general meeting. No wonder no one knows the big picture, it’s impossible to see. It’s impossible for people to know what all organizations are doing.

We need these volunteer organizations and the work they do it vital, but it’s no good if we don’t know what other organ-izations are doing. And it’s worse if that lack of knowledge leads to the duplication of work or a missed opportunity to leverage or combine the work, knowledge or assets of dif-ferent organizations for the betterment of the community.

The community of Treherne has found a solution to this challenge, they hold an annual Reporting Back to the Com-munity event. This year’s event, held Feb. 9, included reports from the South Norfolk-Treherne Community Development Corporation, the Tiger Hills Community Foundation, the Treherne Chamber of Commerce, the Treherne Aquatic Cen-tre, the Treherne Age Friendly Committee and the Treherne Kinsmen Club.

The event gave each organization a chance to inform the community, telling them about highlights from the last year, priorities for the new year, current activities, challenges and overall position. Events such as this not only educate the community in general, but also those involved in other organizations.

We have scarce volunteer resources and we need to util-ize them to the best of our abilities. The best way for this to happen is for people to know what other organizations do and are doing. To know what needs there are and what solutions are in the works. By getting together to talk about their activities, organizations can put the pieces together to maximize the return to the community of those scarce volunteer resources.

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”“No wonder no one

knows the big picture, it’s impossible to see

Whenever our current government is chal-lenged about its ri-

diculous spending habits, they throw it back at their opponents face. They always challenge, “Well if you are so smart, where would you make the spending cuts?”

The answer is quite simple and there are many places the province could save money.

The biggest one of course is to cancel the Bi-pole III west route. That would save Mani-toba Hydro and the people of Manitoba over a billion dollars. The next step would be to truly evaluate if we need new hydro dams. Hydro dams cost billions of dollars and the market for hydro is very questionable. The United States is not going to buy our power if they can create their own. It’s obvious that with the increased supply of natural gas and with cleaner burning coal plants that the U.S may well produce their own electricity and not buy from us at all. New investment in Hydro is a very sketchy deal right now.

In health care, private clinics should be allowed to provide MRIs, Cat Scans and many other tests at a fee like they do in other provinces such as Alberta and Quebec.

The province should be en-couraging towns to build and expand medical clinics like Nee-pawa has done. It’s an absolute outrage that Neepawa and area paid for their own medical clinic and the province is paying for the one at Swan River. That’s outrageous, almost criminal.

The province should not be funding ad hoc and random lump sum payments to com-munities for health care facili-ties or sports facilities. There should be annual, predictable capital budget funding and it should be given to all munici-palities on a per capital basis so communities can leverage whatever facilities they deem

to be the priority in their com-munity.

If the province deems that they need to be involved in housing, that money should be sent to communities on the same basis. If a community decided it needs rec facilities or housing or health care facilities, they should be allowed to decide how to util-ize their annual grants from the province.

We also have hundreds of people working for the province running around deciding what’s best for us and that needs to end. We don’t need environment staff telling us how to mix pan-cakes at the local fair. We don’t need RHA staff running around telling us to stop smoking. We don’t need civil servants telling us a lot of things from how to spread manure to how dark a car side window can be. Do we still have people checking for purple fuel? Do away with purple fuel and apply a lowered tax rate to all fuel.

Our per capita civil service rate is very high. The province should cap the civil service hiring and by way of retirement and attrition shrink the size of our civil service.

In education, the province should modify the class size limit. If 15 or 20 students per teacher is the goal, what does a school division do if they have 22 kids in a grade. It doesn’t make any sense to have two classrooms with 11 each. That’s simply silly but silly is the call of the day when the province makes many

of their rules. When the province makes a

feeble attempt at tax relief for seniors or farmers, they force everyone to apply for the rebate and that employs a bunch more people to review the applica-tions. It’s like the purple gas deal. Why not just lower the taxes for everybody and at the source.

The province is at a crossroads with school boards and school divisions. The boards either need some real power or they should be disbanded. If the province really wanted an innovative education system that delivered good results in the most efficient way, they would take the per capita cost of education and issue parents a voucher to be used at a licensed school. Then our very capable teachers and administrators could show their stuff and advance the cause of education unfettered by a lot of very stupid and restrictive rules.

Manitoba has no plan for economic growth. The debt is increasing by about $500 million a year. It will skyrocket further with new Hydro spending. The debt is already at $32 billion. Manitoba is like a house or a farm with a mortgage far higher than its income will cover. Because Manitoba debt is already so high, it’s nigh unto impossible to af-ford or justify new projects that are sorely needed.

Manitoba needs to do more than save money so we may save ourselves and the current government has proven it self incapable of doing either.

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Are we entitled to smooth speedways?HOMEBODIES

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It’s all about grace

municipal councillor got stuck making his rounds. My father cheerfully fired up the tractor, pulled the pick up from the mire and headed home. Not many minutes later, once again the inspector of the rural area slowly walked back down our lane. Once again, stuck. And once again, dad rescued him, this time watching to witness the car make the muddy mile. That very year the road was built up. [ Also made me wonder, why, if our cardinal farmer rule was to NEVER leave the field until the tractor or truck was moving smoothly, why did

dad come right home that first time? Hmm]

In that same era, there was another washboard road leading to town. We had an option on that stretch. We could rattle and bounce, teeth clat-tering, or swing down into the ditch and follow the much smoother trail that the neighbour lads had established. It worked.

In our early farming years in the Riding Moun-tain area spring run off could make travel inter-esting. More than one year we had to drive north to go south. Water was run-ning over the road to the

I address in my times of private prayer and reflec-tion. Every story has had an impact on my life.

These days, I find myself counting my blessings far more than I count my bumps and bruises. I fully agree with the words St. Paul wrote to his friends in the Greek city of Corinth. “By the grace of God,” he wrote, “I am what I am.” (1 Corinthians 15:10) His story is also my story.

Paul’s suffered much for his faith—he was im-prisoned, beaten, stoned and shipwrecked. He was always in danger from rob-bers, gangs and religious authorities who wanted him silenced. But none of their efforts succeeded. He enjoyed a long life and a fruitful ministry that took him from Jerusalem to Rome; where after a lengthy imprisonment, he

was put to death.If we could ask Paul to

summarize his teachings, he night say something like this: “It’s all about grace—God’s grace—favor that we do not deserve—favor that is given to us thanks to the death, burial and resurrec-tion of Jesus the Christ.”

Paul experienced that “undeserved favor” in three ways.

First, his sins were for-given. “By grace you have been saved…” (Ephesians 2:8) Every sin he had com-mitted (and he was guilty of some big ones) was erased from God’s records in heaven. From the moment of his conversion onward, Paul was treated just as if he had never sinned.

Second, the opportun-ity to start over. If he was alive today and wanted to attend Seminary with the goal of becoming a priest

It’s happened several times in the past 2-3 weeks; sometimes by

phone, sometimes in per-son. Someone pulls me aside and says: “Neil, have you heard about…” What follows is some news about a tragic event that has happened in the life of someone I know.

Now don’t get the wrong impression here. Those who contact me aren’t gos-sips. They aren’t spreading rumors. They aren’t violat-ing people’s confidences by sharing this news with me.

The news I get is usually about a member of a family in one of my churches, a member of my own family or a close friend. Some have suffered serious injury. Some have died suddenly. Some have been diagnosed with serious illness. All are facing the harshest challenges they and their families have ever faced. Some are older than me; some are my age; far too many are younger.

Some of the stories I hear are quite shocking. Some are causes for con-cern. All reveal needs that

It is spring. Along with the gentle silver/gray pussy willows, the rau-

cous cry of the ebony crow and the clean line of mi-grating geese, we have pot holes. The news has been reminding us that, once again, we have the oppor-tunity to nominate a road, any road, for Manitoba’s Worst Road.

I wonder, do we expect too much from our public pathways? Are we ‘entitled’ to smooth speedways? It takes me back. Back to the year my parents moved from the flat land of South-ern Manitoba, Kane, where a growing tree indicated a yard site, to the treed sandy soil in the Graysville area. Back to the time when roads were often inaccess-ible. The road leading us to town was low, filled with sections of willow trees and sloughs. Then there was the wet spring, and the local

or minister, Paul would have a hard time finding a school that would accept him and an even harder time finding a church that would hire him. But less than three years from the date of his conversion, Paul was preaching the message he had tried so hard to suppress and destroy. God gave him a second chance; and he made the best of it.

Third, the strength to cope with hardships. In the midst of excruciating bouts of pain that got more intense as he got older, Paul was told: “My grace is sufficient for you…my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) From the moment he heard these words, Paul knew that he could survive and thrive in the face of life’s harshest trials because God would give him the physical, mental and emotional strength he needed to cope with them.

These gifts weren’t for Paul alone. They are yours and mine as well. They are ours thanks to God’s amaz-ing grace. Let us receive them today with gratitude and joy.

east, to the west and to the south. Just a couple miles north and an all weather road allowed you to travel any direction you wanted. The season was short, and we never lost a child or a vehicle!

I miss the modest stock-pile of good gravel that used to sit behind the shop. It was easy to fill a wheelbarrow and keep the lane relatively smooth. Sad thing, once a dip starts every passing set of wheels just deepens the dip. The lane is looking good, thank you! And there is no way that each one of us can maintain the road fronting our property. So I pays my taxes and hopes for the best!

So, my lane is not on the worst road list, neither is the highway passing my home. Could we run our own local contest and prompt attention to needy roads? Just a thought.

Many preparations are made this week. Some are great, others just outright miserable. School will be out for a week and the children are rejoicing.

Some can only think of sleeping in, others might be looking forward to a holiday. We can be on the opposite side of the scale and looking at a hospital stay or maybe more loneliness in this world.

Jesus was also preparing for something. It was not a nice encounter He had to go through. They were accusing Him of wrongdoing, while He was innocent. However He needed to fulfill His Father’s will and Jesus knew that He would be crucified and take the punishment for our sins. That was the only way He could provide reconcilia-tion to God for us.

Are we ready to accept Jesus in a personal relationship for what He went through to set us free? Can we cry out with Jesus when He was hanging on the cross “Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 24:46) when we breathe our last breath?

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Fool me thrice, shame on the government

As the old adage goes, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” However, regard-ing the Manitoba NDP and education property taxes for seniors, an additional line is required: “Fool me thrice, shame on the entire government.”

Before the 2011 provincial election, Premier Greg Selinger campaigned on a promise to remove educa-tion property taxes from home-owning seniors by 2015, yet failed to do so – Strike 1.

In the 2013 budget, then-finance minister Stan Struthers proclaimed again that “by 2015, seniors in Manitoba will no longer pay this tax.” The NDP government has again failed to honour this prom-ise – Strike 2.

Then in the 2014 budget, then-finance minister Jennifer Howard proclaimed the education tax rebate would be “fully implemented in 2016.” This rebate implementation is a far cry from the NDP’s previous promises to eliminate school taxes for home-owning seniors – and this bandage solution is Strike 3.

The NDP’s piecemeal attempts to relieve seniors of education property taxes have resulted in this hap-pening for only approximately 21 per cent of them. As the government is now forecasting a $394-million deficit for the current year ($37 million worse than previously budgeted), it is disheartening to see the NDP attempt to balance the budget with seniors’ pocketbooks.

The NDP has had five finance ministers in about the last five years. So it’s not difficult to see why this NDP government can’t keep tax promises or balance the budget. Manitobans should be skeptical of cur-rent Finance Minister Greg Dewar’s promises and the NDP’s ability to manage the province’s money.

Despite replacing the messenger, the NDP’s tired old message remains the same. In the famous words of The Who, “We won’t get fooled again.”Cliff Graydon, Opposition Critic for Healthy Living and Seniors, Progressive Conservative MLA for Emerson

On April 4, Millie’s Movement will be holding a craft sale in Glenella. All table proceeds and money from the silent auction will be going towards the rescue. Millie's Movement is a newer cat rescue in the Neepawa area which is currently raising funds to trap, neuter and release cats at the Glenella Dump. They have also taken on kittens and cats from all over the area and hope to continue on with our goals. There is no admission to the craft sale, we are asking shoppers to bring a donation of canned cat food or anything involving cats. Katlynn BrownGlenella

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Neepawa Natives prepare for spring training camp

The future of the Neepawa Natives could be on display this weekend at the Yellowhead Arena, as the hockey club is holding its annual spring camp. About 85 prospects are expected at the three day camp, which begins Friday, Mar. 27.

General manager Myles Cathcart said this year, the Natives will evaluate from the 1999-2000 draft eligible age bracket and its prospects from the team’s 50-man protected list. Some walk-on players wishing to break through to the MJHL will also be on hand.

“[Over the years], we’ve ranged any-where 75 to 120 players taking part in this spring session. We’re pleased with our numbers for this year,” said Cathcart.

“This will be a showcase. Some guys could end up on our list [for the full fall training camp]. Some could get drafted. Some of the older kids could get an invite back and we normally run a younger session for our main camp as well. We’ll see where we’re at and go from there.”

Cathcart said they’ll give a thorough examination of each players’ strengths and weaknesses, looking for those intangibles that make them stand out from the pack. One-on-one exit meetings will also be done with every player in camp, in order to provide them with some information and guidance to move forward in their hockey career.

Registrations will occur in the morning on Friday, Mar. 27 at the Yellowhead Arena, with the first on-ice session quickly to follow.

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The path to the Royal Bank of Canada Cup will take a quick side trip to Neepawa, as the cham-pionship trophy that’s annually awarded to the top junior “A” team in Canada will be on display at the local RBC branch on Apr. 27-28.

RBC regional vice president for Manitoba West, Terry Burgess

said the tour will travel to RBC branches across the province starting on Wed-nesday, Apr. 1 in Selkirk and ending in Portage la Prairie the week leading up to the tournament, which is scheduled for May. 9-17 at the PCU Centre.

“The trophy tour has been a big success over the last few years and hav-ing the trophy here really drives home that the first puck drop is not too far away,” said Burgess. “We

invite the community to join in the excitement, take their photos with the trophy and help us celebrate the upcoming championship.”

Neepawa branch man-ager Scott Dyke said RBC is very pleased to be a major sponsor for the tournament and to have the cup make a stop in Neepawa. He added that everyone is invited to come in and see and take pictures with the trophy.

The Gladstone Lakers are a win away from be-ing the Tiger Hills Hockey League champions. Head-ing into game four of the best of five series against the Deloraine Royals, the Lakers are holding on to a two game to one series lead.

Gladstone took control of the series early, with a 4-2 win over the Royals on Wednesday, Mar. 18, in front of around 250 fans that packed the Gladstone and District Arena.

The evening started with the Royals generating the first goal of the game, as Jason Swyripa scored 12:21 into the opening period. Gladstone Kris Benson replied late in the first, to make the score 1-1 after 20 minutes.

The Lakers took over in the second, controlling the tempo of play and scoring a pair, with Tanner Waldvo-gal and Jesse Toth each generating goals. In the final frame, Swyripa scored his second of the night for

the Royals with just under seven minutes remaining to bring Deloraine within a single goal. Sean Kubas was able to seal the victory for Gladstone with a power play goal with less than two minutes to go.

Game two of the best of five final was played on Fri-day, Mar. 20 in Gladstone and would see the Royals bounce back with a hard earned 3-2 victory.

The first goal of the evening was not secured until five minutes into the second period, when Mitch Olson scored for the Roy-als. Deloraine would hold on to that one goal cushion until three minutes into the third, when Brett Mor-rison notched another for the Royals, to make it 2-0. Gladstone quickly replied, as Sean Kubas tallied on a power play just 47 seconds after the Deloraine marker.

Jason Swyripa restored the two goal lead at 14:20, with assists from Joel Whi-teside and Ryan Marsh. The Lakers would once again cut the lead to a single goal, as Devon Smith scored late in the period. It was not

enough however, as the Royals would return home to Deloraine with the series tied at 1-1.

Game three was played on Sunday, Mar. 22, and would see the Gladstone take back the home ad-vantage with a decisive 6-2

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by committee for the Lakers, as there were six different names attached to the scoresheet. Devon Smith, Dan Leslie, Tanner Waldvogel, Blaine Jarvis, Sean Kubas and Landon

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The fourth and poten-tially deciding game is scheduled for Friday, Mar. 27 in Deloraine at 8:30 pm.

Game five of the cham-pionship series, if needed is scheduled to be played on Saturday. Mar. 28 at the Gladstone and District Arena. Opening faceoff is set for 8:00 pm.

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Varsity Tigers play for Provincial Girls title

The NACI Tigers varsity girls basketball team recently competed in the Provincial “AA” Championship from Mar. 19-21 in Souris. They earned their chance at the provincial title by winning the Zone Seven championship earlier this month.

Tigers coach Darren Roe said going into the provincials, the players knew this improved level of competition would be a daunting challenge.

“Considering the opposition that we played, I felt the team did a very good job. Our goal at the start of the year was to be playing at the provincials and we did achieve that,” said Roe.

The opening game for Neepawa would see them face the Boissevain Broncos. The Tigers were able to win that matchup 57-45, allowing them to advance to the semifinals. Danielle Hanke was the lead-ing scorer for NACI with 27 points. Roe said this was an impressive start for the girls.

“Boissevain was tough. We played them in the regionals. The Broncos had two weeks to prepare for the provincials,” noted Roe. “They have a great team, a great coach [in Keith Forsyth]. They made some adjustments since the last time we played them. It made it tougher, but our girls persevered through it.”

In the next round, the opponent would be the host team, the Souris Sabres. The combination of a talented roster of play-ers and the friendly combines of home, would make Souris a tough matchup. Despite trailing for the majority of the game, Neepawa was able to take the lead in the final minute of regulation and hold on to the 46-45 win. Jayme Kulbacki lead the way with 10 points in the game. Roe said that the Sabres were an extremely difficult team to play and that it was a real character win for NACI.

“Souris was a tough draw. They were ranked second. We were the third ranked team. They came out and had the home crowd. It was the loudest crowd I have ever

been a part of. It was a great atmosphere to be a part of, but I think it did rattle us in the first half. We trailed during the entire game. We led for only about 20 seconds of the game. Jayme Kulbacki hit a couple of three pointers late and put us ahead by one. [Souris] had a final opportunity to win it and they missed it and we held on,” said Roe.

“[Our team] did a very good job in the second half. Tightened down the screws defensively. In the fourth quarter, we held Souris to only a few points and we able to climb back into it. Lina Gordon did a great job on [rebounding off] the boards. Everyone settled down and did a great job.”

The late second victory propelled Neepawa into the championship game, where they would play the Teulon Saints, the defending senior girls “AA” basket-ball champions. A storybook end to the weekend was not to be for Neepawa, as the Saints proved they were still the top team in Manitoba, with a 94-33 win. Kul-backi lead the Tigers in scoring for the second straight game, with 11 points in the final. Dariane Roe scored 10 for NACI.

Roe noted that he was very impressed with the Teulon Saints level of play.

“Let me just say this about the team from Teulon, in the 26 years I have been doing this, they’re one of the best teams I have ever seen. Well coached and the players have a lot of talent. We knew go-ing in that it was going to be a very tough game. Everything needed to go absolutely right for us to be competitive with them. Unfortunately, it didn’t and they are back to back provincial champions for a reason,” said Roe.

“However, I’m still very proud of my team and just how well they performed the entire tournament. Overall, it was an excellent season. It was the first time in 15 years that a Neepawa team has made it to the finals.”

After the championship game, a pair of Tigers were named to the provincial tour-nament’s all-star team, as Lina Gordon and Danielle Hanke were each selected.

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Members o f the Neepawa Tigers and the Teu lon Sa in ts a f te r the “AA” championsh ip game on Sa tu rday, Mar. 14 in Sour i s

Cowen commits to U of M

A member of the NACI Tigers football team has committed to the Univer-sity of Manitoba Bisons.

Brenden Cowan, who has played for Neepawa in the Rural Manitoba Foot-ball League for the past several years, has signed a letter of intent with the U of M.

The 18-year-old ex-celled at several positions, ranging from quarter-back, running back, wide receiver and defensive back. In his final season with the Tigers, he helped lead the team to the 2014 RMFL final.

Cowen said that he’s always wanted to be a member of the U of M Bisons and this opportun-ity is a dream come true.

“It just feels amazing. I’ve been dreaming about playing for the Bisons since I first starting playing football,” said Cowen. “It’s nice to know that all the time and hard work that I’ve done over the years has paid off.”

Cowen will participate in the Bisons’ spring training camp scheduled from Apr. 30 to May. 3 and will be evaluated at the wide re-ceiver and safety positions.

He said playing on defence will be a bit different for him, but that he’s ready for the challenge.

“It’s definitely going to be different playing on defence. I played a few games on defence for the [NACI] Tigers, otherwise I was mostly on the of-fensive side,” said Cowen. “For preparations, I’ll just need to work hard and stay focused on what the task is.”

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Amy Todoruk’s high school track and field career is ending on a high note. The student athlete from Neepawa Area Col-legiate recently competed at the High School Series Championships at the Max Bell Centre in Winnipeg.

Todoruk was one of the few competitors not from Winnipeg or Selkirk to par-ticipate in the event, con-sidered the premier indoor track and field competition in the province. She took part in the 60 metre and the 200 metre sprints and was able to finish third in both races, while also achiev-ing personal best times in each. Combined with a strong showing at the Boe-ing Classic Relays earlier in the month, it’s been a very successful month for the 18 year old.

Todoruk said this is the first time she has com-peted in the High School Series, so she went into the competition with the simple expectation of top-ping her previous personal benchmarks.

“I was happy with the results. I was able to beat my personal best time in the 60m by point two seconds, that’s quite an improve-ment when it comes to in-door track, so I was satisfied with that,” said Todoruk. “With the 200 [metre], I ended up third and once again was able to top my previous best time, so that was my main goal going into the competition. To not only achieve that, but to do it in both races is something

Strong showing for Todoruk at indoor track and field events

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A slight case of arena envyDear Yellowhead Arena, I have a confession to make

and I don’t want you to be mad. I swear it was a one time thing and I have never done anything like this before, but last weekend…I went out to a younger, prettier arena.

Now wait, wait! Before you get too angry, let me explain. Sometimes a man has needs. Needs that just can’t be satisfied at home. Needs like playoff hockey for example. So I travelled to Virden to see the Oil Capitals and Winkler Flyers play at Tundra Oil and Gas Place. It was my first opportunity to see the arena up close, though I will admit I have admired it from afar for quite sometime.

Now please understand that I didn’t expect this to happen, but I was seduced by the remarkable sight lines, bright lighting and ample washroom facilities. Who wouldn’t be. And how could I pass up the opportunity to be among the 1,244 people who were watching these two evenly matched teams battle for the chance to get swept in the next round by the Portage Terriers. It was just too intoxicating to pass up.

Now don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t perfect. I under-stand that going with a younger arena is more expensive. People in Virden are still paying, but when I saw the smiles on their faces, it seemed as though they didn’t care. They’re still in that honeymoon phase where

everything about Tundra Place is still cute and has that new arena smell to it. It’s a lot like buying a new fancy pair of shoes. Sure it’s cool for a while but then it’s so high maintenance to keep them looking sharp and they pinch your toes a bit. But the relationship I have with the Yellowhead, it’s reliable and comfortable. Like a good old pair of loafers.

So I ask for forgiveness for my transgression. I’m only human. I promise not to let it happen again…unless of course our schedules align and I can sneak away to watch the Portage/Virden semifinal. Then I would definitely do it again in a heartbeat. I know….I’m a weak, weak man.

Now that I have gotten the silliness out of my system, let me be honest. I know we don’t need a new arena and more importantly, I know we can’t afford a new arena.

We don’t have oil money like Virden and there are so many other things that our municipal dollars need to be spent on. In this very column I have rallied against the issues of unchecked spending when it comes to new community arenas in Portage la Prairie, Killarney and Minnedosa. [The ice isn’t always cleaner on the other side. Jan. 9 edition of the Neepawa Banner.]

Nor do I wish for anyone to think that this is dispara-ging to the people who work so hard to ensure that the Yellowhead Centre continues to run efficiently. The dedication of Director of Operations Ann Kuharski,.The maintenance staff of Tom Lisoway, Moe Terrick and Ryan Creighton, as well as Marilyn Dietrich serving as ticketmaster and Ed Hnidy sharpening skates is greatly appreciated and doesn’t get nearly enough recognition.

I’m just saying that it’s nice sometimes to fantasize about a new shiny ice cathedral for our community. Neepawa deserves to have nice things, but for the time being, I’ll just continue to look to the west with a little bit of envy.

This editorial was satirical in nature. Eoin Devereux has never and would never condone cheating on your arena with a younger, prettier, more exciting one. He really does promise to never do it again and will stay with the Yellowhead for the sake of the children.

I’m very proud of.”Considering Todoruk

does not have the same type of access to indoor facilities that her competi-tion does makes her results

even more impressive. She said her teammates and coaches at NACI work around their circumstances as best they can.

“It’s a challenge [to train]

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Amy Todoruk competing at the Boeing Classic in Winnipeg

especially for jumping type of events but we find a way to do as much as we can in the halls [at NACI] or in the gym. We also try to get into Winnipeg as much as possible for training. It is tough to work around but you find ways,” noted To-doruk. “I know going in to the events that I don’t have as much training, but that doesn’t mean that I can’t do it. It makes me push myself that much harder.”

Todoruk’s coach Bryce Koscielny has witnessed firsthand Amy’s evolution as a track and field runner for the past four years. He said she has a natural tal-ent, but has developed and refined her technique over time, to become a smarter, more disciplined athlete.

“When she was younger, she was naturally gifted, but over time she has re-fined her technique. Paid attention to her mechanics. As she has grown up, she’s gotten a lot stronger and really put all those things together. We’re starting to see dramatic improve-

ment,” said Koscielny. “There is a lot more to run-ning than simply going out and running. There is a real mental preparation that’s required. You also have to be working at it every day to get to the next level and Amy is doing things five, six, seven days a week. Every little thing becomes more and more important. Nutrition, mental prep-aration, mental strength. Making sacrifices and Amy has done all that and we’re seeing the results.”

Next season, Todoruk will attend the University

of Manitoba and continue her track and field career with the Bisons. She said in the off-season she’ll focus on increasing her training in preparation for the U of M. Todorok added that achieving this level of suc-cess would not have been possible without the sup-port of many people.

“I’m very thankful to my coaches and my mom [Heather],” said Todoruk. “Because I would not have reached these types of per-sonal bests, if it weren’t for their support and guidance. I really appreciate it.”

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Kateryna (Kay) Labuik In memory of Kateryna (Kay)

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Kozak and father John Kowalchuk. Kay was a hard

working lady. Always helping other people and a giving person she was to who she knew.

She was predeceased by sisters Helen, Sophie, Ann, Lily and Vera, brothers Metro and George, grandsons Paul and Brent, granddaughter Trisha.

Surviving are Ronnie (Bonnie), Ignace, Ont., Larry, Sidney, MB., Linda (Gordon) Bowie, Neepawa, MB., Bernadette (Rod) Anderson, Mission, B.C., numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Also surviving are brother Dave Kowalchuk, Dryden, Ont. and sisters Nancey, Pat and Chris of Toronto, Ont.

Funeral service was held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. Dominic's Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Filips officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Cem-etery, Neepawa, MB. Pallbearers were Ronnie, Larry, Terry, Dwaine Labuik, Robert Webster and Richard Masters.

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Wear, Kin Club, KK Penner, Knights Upholstery & Tent Rentals, Krista & Kyanna Speiss, Kristy O'Toole,

KTAK Fashions, Lane Englund, Leslee's Esthetics, Linda Ford, Mac Tools, Marijka's Therapy Clinic, Marj & Bruce Francis, Meyers Norris Penny, Minnedosa Drama

Club, Minnedosa Golf Course, Minnedosa Pharmacy, Minnedosa Taxi - Arthur & Mavis Inkster, Modern Look Minnedosa, Neepawa & Area Chamber of Commerce, Neepawa and Area 4-H Beef Club, Neepawa Banner,

Neepawa Dry Cleaner & Laundromat, Neepawa Farmers, Neepawa Gladstone Co-op, Neepawa Legion, Neepawa Legion Ladies, Neepawa Pharmacy, Neepawa Press, New Holland, Nick's Repair, Nicole Kozak, Nikki Free, P Baker Backhoe, Pam Fast, Paterson, Patterson

Wyman & Abel, Penno's Machining & Manufacturing, Piston Ring, Prairie Forest, Prairie Lane Boutique,

Promo Time, Rick & Sheri Grant, Rob Smith & Son, Rosie's Country Café, Rotary Club, Royal Bank - Scott Dyke, Safeway, Scentsy - Stephanie Jackson, Shishay Studio, Shop Easy & Ste. Rose IGA, Southend Pizza

Minnedosa, Stoney Creek, Subway, Sun Suns Resturant Minnedosa, Tannis Herron, Team Electronics, This N

That, TIC Bumper to Bumper, Tim Tom Asian Grocery, TJ Labuik, Transcona Vet Hospital, Trish Cullen, Tru

Hardware, Venus Hair Care, Vicki Adamyk, Vivian Motor Hotel, Wayne Henton, Wendy Marlatt, Westward Ford,

Whitey's Fitness, Yellowhead Centre.For your donations and support to

the Benefit Social to help those who lost their homes and belongings in

the Home Hardware fire.

A baby shower in honour of Chet Mason

son of Greg and Amanda Woychyshynwill be held

Saturday, April 4, 2:00-4:00pm at the Polonia Hall, Polonia, MB.

Please consider this your personal invitation.

TenderPrivate land for sale by tender in RM of Landsdowne

SW-1-17-13 W160 acres pasture quarter or could easily be broke. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.Forward tenders to Box 118 Plumas, Mb. R0J1P0 Ph. 204 386-2850

House & Acreage for SaleIdeally located on the edge of McCreary, Manitoba close

to hospital and downtown business area.Approx. 130 Acres of Land – which includes 100 acres

cultivated land, 20 acres of hay land, and 10 acre yard site.1200 Square Foot House with Partially Completed

Basement & Hooked up to Town Water. House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large dining room

and enclosed sunroom.Detached 2 car garage, large garden, beautiful lawns

and garden shed.54’ x 30’ Barn – round new metal roof. Can be used for

Equipment Storage and/or Livestock.Call (204) 835-2589 (home)

(204) 447-5914 (cell)

SEED GRAINFOR SALE

Certified Carberry Wheat and Certified Summit OatsCertified Tradition Barley

WILL CUSTOM CLEAN CANOLAWilmot Milne204-385-2486

Gladstone, MBCell: 204-212-0531

WHEAT:AC Brandon, AC Carberry

BARLEY:Austenson, Desperado

OATS:AC Summit, Big Brown

CANOLA:Invigor, Brett Young, Nexera

CORN: Pickseed, Elite

FORAGES: Brett Young, Pickseed

OTHER: Radish, Turnip, Millet

Todd 204-386-2206Darren 204-386-2072

TONN SEEDSPlumas, MB

FORAGE SEEDFOR SALE

• Hyland corn seed• Alfalfas• Clovers• Bromegrass• Fescues• Timothy• Ryegrasses• Orchard grass• Millets• Wheatgrasses• Native grasses• Lawn seed• Full line of foragesPhone Jim Pollock204-476-2526Cell 204-476-0772

Best Herbicide Prices Guaranteed

Featured Products:

• Clever – one pass cleaver control• Smoke – loaded glyphosate• Foax – green foxtail and wild oats• Diquash - desiccant

Dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome)

306 477-4007 info@gng.ag www.gng.ag

Plumas, MB 204-386-2354courtseeds.ca courtseeds@gmail.com

Good yields in all conditions Early maturing (2375 HU) Medium height, stands well

McLeod R2 SoybeansCourtSeeds

Feed & Seed

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

HANDY VANANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

7:00 pm Tuesday, April 7th, 2015Chicken Delight Meeting Room

All adult residents of the Town of Neepawa,the Municipalities of North Cypress-Langford,

Rosedale, & Glenella-Lansdowne are welcome. Please attend.

Neepawa & District Disabled Persons Assoc.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ALONSA

MUNICIPAL NOTICE OF INTENT

Take Notice that on February 25, 2015, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Alonsa gave their first reading to

By-Law 1500 to designate as a municipal heritage site under The Heritage Resources Act, the lands and

premises commonly known as Holy Resurrection Ukrai-nian Greek Orthodox Church at Sunville, in the Rural

Municipality of Alonsa.This land is described in Certificate of title

No, 2224518 as follows:S.E. 34-19-13 WPM - Southerly 264 feet of the

Easterly 330 feet.A copy of the proposed By-Law can be inspected at the

RM of Alonsa Office, 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa Manitoba, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Monday through Friday.A public hearing will be held at the RM of Alonsa Office

at 11:00 A.M. on April 22, 2015.At that time, any person may submit an objection or other

representation on the proposal. If there is no objection, council may resolve to adopt the proposed By-Law, or

not to proceed with it.Dated at Alonsa, Manitoba this 9th day of March, 2015.

Pamela Sul, Chef Administrative Officer.204-767-2054

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hours and corre-sponding deadlines.

Please check your ad when first published—The Banner will not be responsible for more than one

incorrect insertion

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A10 NEEPAWA BANNER MARCH 27, 2015

NoticeHelp Wanted

Mortgage Sale AdThe building and land known as 27 Petrel Street, Brookdale, MB as described in Certificate of Title No. 2192785/2 will be sold at an auction, by a licensed auctioneer, on Friday , the 17th day ofApril, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Taylor Law Office, 269 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB.The vendor is informed that the property consists of one storey, 750 SF, 3 bedroom, 1 4-pc bath-room, living room, kitchen, part basement (unfin-ished - preserved wood, dirt floor), single detached carport/garage 30 x 30 ft, lot 200 x 120 ft.Prior Encumbrances: NILTaxes: Paid to December 31 , 2014Terms: Deposit of minimum of $6,600.00 in form of bank draft, certified cheque and/or cash and the balance according to conditions to be announced at the sale. Reserve Bid to be announced prior to the auction sale.Contact:PITBLADO LLP, Barristers/Solicitors2500-360 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H6Attn: Donna Riedel for Catherine E. HowdenPhone: (204) 956-0560

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the

following matter:TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3148 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF

NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2650, as amended.HEARING LOCATION: Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St, Neepawa, MBDATE & TIME:April 7, 2015 @ 7:05 PM.GENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 3148:To rezone a portion of land from “AR-O” Agricultural Restricted – Open Space Zone to “RS” Residential Single-Family Zone. The amendment will allow for future residential development.AREA AFFECTED:An area of land described as Lots 13, 14, & South half of Lot 15, Block 103, Plan 348, in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on the map below.FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, Manitoba, Phone: 204-476-3277

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and

extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any persons who wish to make them in respect to the

following matter:TOWN OF NEEPAWA BY-LAW NO. 3147 being an AMENDMENT to the TOWN OF

NEEPAWA ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2650, as amended.HEARING LOCATION:Town of Neepawa Municipal Office, 275 Hamilton St, Neepawa, MBDATE & TIME:April 7, 2015 @ 7:15 P.MGENERAL INTENT OF BY-LAW NO. 3147:To rezone portions of land from “MH” Heavy Industrial Zone, “RM-1” Residential Multi-ple-Family Zone & “I” Institutional Zone” Zone to “RS” Residential Single-Family Zone, “RM-2” Residential Multiple-Family Zone, “CH” Commercial Highway Zone, “ML” Industrial Light Zone, “I” Institutional Zone, & “O” Open Space Zone.And to rezone a portion of land from “AR-R” Agricultural Restricted-Residential Zone, “AR” Agricultural Restricted Zone, “O” Open Space Zone to “MH” Industrial Heavy Zone.AREA AFFECTED:an area of land described as Plan 56303, Parcels A, B, C, D, E, & part of F, & G; Plan 321 Railway Right of Way; Plan 33580 Block 1, Lot 3, & Block 2; Plan 222, Block 9, Lots 1-8; Block 17, Lots 1-6; Plan 42436, Lot 2; & Plan 7866 Lot 1 in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on Schedule “A” below.And an area of land described as SE 34-14-15 WPM in the Town of Neepawa as shown outlined in a heavy solid line on a map attached hereto and marked as Schedule “B”FOR INFO CONTACT:Jeff Braun, Neepawa & Area Planning District275 Hamilton Street, Neepawa, MB, 204-476-3277

A copy of the above proposal and supporting material may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday. Copies may be made and

extracts taken therefrom, upon request.

PUBLIC NOTICEof Municipal Pesticide Programs

Public notice is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of North Cypress-Langford (including Sandhills Golf & Country Club), RM of Cornwallis and the Town of Carberry intend to conduct Pesticide Control Programs during 2015:1. To control noxious weeds on road allowances and boulevards within the municipalities. The projected dates of application will be from May 1, 2015 to October 1, 2015. The Herbicides to be used include: • 2, 4-D Amine (2, 4-Amine 600) • 2, 4-D as 2-Ethel Hexylester (2, 4-D Ester 700) • 2, 4-D Mecoprop-P Dicamba (Trillion) • Aminopyralid (Milestone) • Aminopyralid Metsulforen-Methyl (Clearview) • Dicamba (Banuel VM, Vanquish, Oracle) • Dichlorprop, 2, 4-D (Esta prop Plus, Turboprop) • Laceticacid (ECO Clear) • Iron (Fiesta) • Glyphosate (Maverick 111) • Difufenzopyrt Dicamba (Overdrive) • Clopyralid (Transline) • Triclopyr (Garlon XRT, Garlon RTU) • Aminocyclopyrachlor Metsulfuron Methyl (Navius) • Aminocyclopyrachlor Chlorsulfuron (Truvist)2. To control the following insect pests including grass hoppers, mosquitoes, elm bark beetles, cankerworms etc. The proposed dates of application for these programs will be from May 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015. The insecticides to be used include: • Malathion • Dimethoate • Bacillus ThiringiensisThe public may send written submissions or objections within 15 days of this publication of this notice to the department below:

Manitoba Conservation and Water StewardshipPesticide and Hazardous Waste Section

Suite 160, 123 Main StreetWinnipeg, MB R3C 1A5

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Munro Farm Supplies NeepawaEmployment Opportunities

Sprayer/Floater Operator and Class 3 Truck Driver

Munro Farm Supplies is a independent agri-cultural input retailer. We supply crop nutrition and crop protection products as well as cus-

tom application and consulting services to our customers. We are seeking motivated, ener-

getic and hard working people for employment.Sprayer/Floater Operator and Class III Truck Driver

Required Experience • Experience operating farm machinery including sprayer/floater. Training available. • Valid Class 5 license for sprayer floater, Class 1 or Class 3 license for truck driver. • Ability to lift 25 kilograms and work outdoors for extended periods of time. • Agricultural experience an asset.Job Description • Operating sprayer/floater • Operating class III water or tender truck • Handle, measure and mix herbicides • Assist with heavy machinery maintenance. • Keep detailed records of all application activities • Assist with other duties as required.

Contact: Darin Chrisp or Cam Tibbett204-476-7580

Munro Farm Supplies, Box 455, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0

darinchisp@munrofarmsupplies.com

Municipality of WestLake-Gladstone Summer Job Opportunities

MYJC, Glad-West Rec., Public Works, Gladstone Swimming Pool

Closes April 2nd at 4:00 p.m.

For full details visit http://gladstone.ca/docs/2015SummerJobpositionsposter.pdf

For additional info contact the Municipal office at 204-385-2332

Classified ad deadline Tuesday noon

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Please check your ad when first published—The Banner will not be responsible for more than one

incorrect insertion

ad deadlineTuesday noon

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NEEPAWA BANNER MARCH 27, 2015 A11

SERVICES GUIDEPersonal

Construction

Auction SalesHelp Wanted

FOODSCustomer Service Representative

Term PositionHyLife Foods, a division of the HyLife organization and leading primary pork processor for domestic and world markets is seeking an experienced Customer Service Representative – Term Po-sition. To sustain our position as a premier supplier of quality food products, we strive to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life.This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions:• Provide superior customer service to our customers• Build and maintain positive relationships with external and internal customers• Ensure timely order entry and response times for all sales orders• Liaise with multiple stakeholders including Planning, Production and Logistics on behalf of sales to maximize the execution of all domestic sales and profitable sales opportunities• Manage and gather information for daily and weekly sales and customer service reports• Administrative support to the sales team• Other duties as assignedThe successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:• Passionate in delivering remarkable customer service• Strong communication and interpersonal skills• Sales and service oriented with a proven ability to proactively listen, identify sales opportunities and solve problems• Excellent time management skills with strong attention to detail• Easily adaptable to change and a fast paced environment• Proficient in Microsoft office software and related programs (Excel, Word)• Strong focus on food safety and workplace safetyWe 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 chal-lenge then we would like to explore your potential.Please apply online at www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.phpApplicants who are not currently eligible to work in Canada

will not be considered for this position.We thank all applicants, however, only those under

consideration will be contacted.

Truck/TransportMechanic

Required in Brandon, MBYou offer:

• Experience• Willingness to learn• Flexibility• Positive attitude

We offer:• Competitive wage • Full benefits package• State of the art facility• Apprenticeship

training for the rightindividual

Call Tyler @204.571.0187

Email: theuchert@renaissancetrans.ca

Fax to 204.571.9363

Is your Company looking to recruit

Aboriginal job seekers?

Advertise your job title and location

in the classified section of 130 newspapers

across Saskatchewan and Manitoba

(950,000 Circulation)Have the position referred to www.

firstnationsjobsonline.com and your company

website for the full job description.

Email:danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

First Nations Jobs nline

Pine CreekSchool Division

PINE CREEKSCHOOL DIVISION

invites applications for the following term teaching position

Full Time - FrenchVisual Arts and History May 18, 2015 to June 30, 2015At William Morton Collegiate

For further information visitwww.pinecreeksd.mb.ca

Piston Ring Service - MinnedosaPiston Ring Service is accepting applications for a

FULL-TIME COUNTER PERSONThe candidate should have minimum 2 years experience in Auto Parts or related business, a positive attitude and want to grow

in a fast paced work atmosphere.

Duties will include order desk responsibilities, customer service, inventory maintenance and other general duties.

Piston Ring offers excellent working conditions, opportunities for advancement and competitive compensation and benefits.

Please email or fax resumes in confidence to: Piston Ring Service 37 Main St. North Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Fax – 204-867-3997 Phone – 204-867-5060 Email – Tom Cameron prminnedosamgr@pistonringservice.com

HERE WE GROW AGAIN!NEEPAWA & AREA IMMIGRANT SETTLEMENT SERVICESIS SEEKING ANOTHER HIGHLY SKILLED AND MOTIVATED

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR LEVEL II FOR OUR CHILD MINDING ROOMPart Time – Approx. 24 hours/week

As a dynamic, energetic, fun, enthusiastic, passionate and motivated professional you will not only have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; but to be

part of our team you must:• Be able to work within a culturally diverse environment and with families from other cultures. • Be able to work with children from newborn to 5 years.• Have excellent time management skills.• Be able to work in a fast paced environment.• Have previous child care experience and knowledge of other cultures (an asset) • Be flexible, friendly, patient, honest, reliable and responsible.• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate and• Be willing to provide a successful Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check

Qualifications include the completion of an ECE II diploma or in an ECE II in training. A combination of equivalent education and experience in a similar field

will be taken into consideration. Have an excellent command of spoken and written English as well as superior knowledge of English grammar and be legally entitled to

work in Canada. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Cheryl Campbell, Settlement Services CoordinatorBox 598

Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Or e-mail to: nadcoimmigrant@mymts.netResumes must be received by 4:00 pm April 17th, 2015

We thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted This position is supported and funded by the Government of Canada

HILLSIDE ACCOUNTING

INCOME TAXAND

ACCOUNTINGGlenn WohlgemuthPhone: 204-841-0098

41 Main StreetManitoba Ag Building

glennw@agapemail.com

Kevin Friesen Birnie, MBPh. 966-3538 Cell. 841-0012

• Kitchens • Bathrooms• Utilities • Offi ces and more!

www.kevinswoodworking.ca

RAINKIE’SSEWAGE SERVICE

PHONE

Jim Beaumont476-2483

Owner/Operator

Cellular 476-6591Dennis 476-2766

23 Hour23 Hour23 Hour23 Hour23 HourServiceServiceServiceServiceService

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CLEANING!Chester WohlgemuthCell: 204-476-0595

Home: 204-966-3481

Corral Cleaning

GarbageBin Rentals

We buy Scrap!

Phone 476-0002 for more

information

TACVentures Inc.

Matt RempelBirnie, MBCell: (204) 841-0988 matt@rempelbackhoe.ca

• Excavations • Bale Hauling • Trenching • Landscaping • Gravel • Topsoil • Shale• Certifi ed Installer for Holding Tanks, Septic Tanks and Drain Fields• Laser Ditching• Construction Site Prep• Dozer work • Brush Clearing

Certified Batch Plant and Cement TrucksConcrete • Gravel Sales • Rebar Sales

Custom HaulingIrvin 204-476-6236

Rolling Acreseady MixRolling Acreseady Mix

Brown’s ConstruCtion“When quality and experience matters”

Travis Brown204-648-6616

travissb@outlook.comwww.facebook.com/travisbrownconstruction

Specializing in roofing, soffit and fasciaAll types of siding

Decks & much much more!

With over 8 years of experience in the industry

EXCAVATIONS•DOZER WORKLOWBED•GRAVEL HAULING

CONCRETE WORKContact Vic 204-476-0090

K-9 Country Dog RetreatDay care and boarding. Located on Hwy. 10

between Brandon and Minnedosa. Call or e-mail for rates and information.

Phone 204-826-2849 ork-9countrydogretreat@hotmail.com

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Help Wanted

368-2333 or 476-6262 sell

MEYERSAUCTION

10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 28, 2015

Arden, MBCoins • Antiques

• Clock Collection • Household

www.meyersauctions.com

12 noon Monday, March 30

A12 NEEPAWA BANNER MARCH 27, 2015

HARDWAREHARDWARE AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Building Materials • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical

204-476-2333268 Hamilton Street

Neepawa

We want to welcome Ben Elder as our new Lumber ManagerWe have completed renovations and our west door is now open

8:00 a.m. Monday - Friday for contractor sales.Stop by and see him for your upcoming projects and talk to him about his specials that he

has on flooring, windows, doors, pocket door frames and a lot more!

12.3 mm laminate flooringclearance $1.99/SF.

2x2 Subflor $5.00 each

regular $8.99 each.

Plus other clearance specials throughout the store

In the early hours of March 19, the Neepawa Volunteer Fire Department conducted a controlled burn on former CN property. They burned two old fertilizer sheds located near the centre of the property.

PHOTO BY CRAIG UNGER

Clean up continues on former CN property

The 28th annual Brandon YWCA Women of Distinction Awards were presented on March 12. Standing from left: Jillian Dalby of Alexander (Young Women 22-29 years); Kathleen Nichol of Brandon (Excellence in Education); Kim Booth of Brandon (Healthy Living, Wellness and Recreation); Dr. Kathyrn Hyndman of Brandon (Excellence in Education); Johanne Ross of Minnedosa (Agriculture); Gail Freeman-Campbell of Brandon (Leadership in Business); Kirby Sararas of Brandon (Social Action and Community Service); Erin Knight of Gilbert Plains (Young Women 16-21 years). Foreground (from left): Lorraine Mayer from Brandon (Arts and Culture); Doris Pratt from Griswold (Lifetime Achievement)

PHOTO BY JOHN DRINKWATER

Local women of distinction

WayneYou toiled so hard for those you lovedyour spirit flew before we knew.We miss you now, our hearts are sore,as time goes by we miss you more.Your loving smile, your gentle face,no one can fill your vacant place.Your life was love and labor.Your love for your family true.You did the best for all of us,we will always remember you.We miss you so.

Lovingly rememberedJanet

Give The Banner a call, we’d love to hear from you!

204.476.3401

Everything for Your

Farm

Aerial photo provided by Prairie Agri Photo Ltd1-800-374-8078 www.prairieagri.com

Ventures Inc.

Waste Management & Contracting

T A CJack Falk (Owner)Box 208Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0Bus: 204-476-5125

Dealers in Scrap MetalCopper AluminumStainless Brass

Cell: 204-476-0002

Cindy Hockin 204-476-7802 Brent Sorenson 204-476-7806

Neepawa 204-476-3341 Glenella 204-352-4475

Come see your Local Ag Experts!

Highway 5 North Neepawa 204-476-5566 www.kkpenner.com

“Manitoba’s Tire Specialists”

MINNAGROAGRI-CARE

Minnedosa 204-867-6010

Livestock Supplies • Feed DeliveryHuge Inventory of Electric Fence Supplies

Kelln Solar Water SystemsSprayer Equipment and Parts

Hydraulics - Parts and Repairs

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. LTD

Eden • 204-966-3221 • www.pennosmachining.compennosmachining@gmail.com

Rebuilt ConcavesRebuilt Combine Table Augers • Rebuild Hydraulic Cylinders

Roller Mills Regrooved • MFWD Housings RebuiltSteel and Aluminum Welding • Machine Shop Service

Line Boring and Welding

Come see us for a free estimate!

204-476-2333

HARDWAREHARDWARE AND BUILDING MATERIALS

Building Materials • Paint • Plumbing • Electrical

268 Hamilton Street Neepawa

Matt’s RoofingNew and reroofing

Installation of asphalt shinglesRooftop snow removal

Free estimates7 years experience with R&K Roofing

204-573-1734

Neepawa’s got its roofer back!

For all your residential and farm building needs

Mike Ellis 204-841-4244Dave Leflar 204-841-0025

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NEW HOMES | RENOS | ICF BASEMENTSCONCRETE PADS | DECKS | FRAMING

Jeff Hardercell 204-476-0631tel 204-386-2853

Box 127Plumas, MBR0J 1P0nueraseeds@hotmail.com

Allen LeighSecurity & Communications Ltd.

www.allenleigh.ca

545 Assiniboine AvenueBrandon, MB R7A 0G3

Tel: 204.728.8878Toll Free: 1.866.289.8164Helping Farmers since 1996

• NEW Implement Camera now sees COLOUR in Air-Seeder Tanks• Communicate on your Farm Vertex 2-Way Radios• Farm Yard Security Cameras, Driveway Alerts and More!

300 Mountain Ave. Neepawa 204-476-5164 www.gianttiger.com

Clothing • Groceries • Fresh Produce

#300 - Highway #5 North Neepawa 204-476-3456

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OPHOME AND FARM CENTRE

Co-opFeeds

Neepawa McCreary204-476-2345 204-835-2501

Toll Free: 1-877-476-2345www.gillandschmall.com

Gill & Schmall Agencies

For competitive rates on all your farm property coverage.

Call us!

Neepawa Agro 204-476-3431Gladstone Agro 204-385-2906

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP

Custom apply with us!

NEEPAWA-GLADSTONE CO-OP BULK FUEL

1-866-643-0726

For all your bulk fuel needs

Are you driving over your money?

RR#2Neepawa, MB

R0J 1H01-866-292-6115

Fax 204-966-3335sales@tridekon.cawww.tridekon.ca

Nelson Almey and StaffNeepawa 204-476-2448

For all your aerial application needs!

EAGLEAgro ServiceGladstone 385-2292

• Legend Seeds dealer for corn and soybeans.

• Custom seed treating with proven varieties for your farm.

• Competitive pricing on all grains and oilseeds.

Box 368 • Hwy 16 West • Neepawa, MB • R0J 1H0204-476-5378 www.agwestequip.com

CourtSeeds

Plumas, MB 204-386-2354courtseeds.ca courtseeds@gmail.com

We grow the seed. We are your seed professionals.

Quality seed. Quality advice.Call us to discuss your 2015 crop plan.

Neepawa, MB204-476-3809

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Mike WaddellSales Consultant

P: (204) 727-05311550 Richmond Ave F: (204) 726-9160Brandon, MB R7A 7E3 TF: 1-866-980-3757mikew@murraychryslerwestman.com C: (204) 724-7825

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Mike WaddellSales Consultant

P: (204) 727-05311550 Richmond Ave F: (204) 726-9160Brandon, MB R7A 7E3 TF: 1-866-980-3757mikew@murraychryslerwestman.com C: (204) 724-7825

Mike WaddellSales Consultant

(204) 727-0531

1550 Richmond Ave Brandon, MB R7A 7E3

mikew@murraychryslerwestman.com

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Neepawa Figure Skating Club holds Year In Review Showcase

PHOTOS BY EOIN DEVEREUX

The Carberry Top Pick Adult Team perform on Sunday, Mar. 22, as part of the Neepawa Figure Skating Club’s final event of the season at the Yellowhead Arena.

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This year, the Beautiful Plains Community Founda-tion is celebrating its 20th anniversary and those involved with the organiza-tion are hoping to see the community celebrate with them. On Saturday, April 18, the Foundation will be holding a birthday party, one of a few special events planned for this year.

The party, called the Spring Celebration Family Dance, is a fun family event open to all. This new event will replace the more formal Spring Celebration Dinner and Dance, which has been held in previous years. This year’s celebra-tion will start with free dance lessons from 6 to 7 p.m. and the family dance will run from 7 p.m. until 11. There will be cupcakes for kids to decorate as well as snacks and juice. Admis-sion is by donation.

Started in 1995, the Foundation supports local organizations through its annual grants. All money donated to the Foundation is kept in an endowment fund and only the interest is used to provide grants. To date, more than $1 mil-lion has been given local initiatives.

While grants can only be provided to organizations with a charitable number, groups without a number can apply through another

organization, such as a municipality. This year’s deadline for grant applica-tions is March 31.

As the organization en-ters its third decade, board members are looking for some feedback from com-munity members. They have created a survey which is open to anyone, even those who know noth-ing about the Foundation. It aims to better under-stand how the foundation is viewed by the public and the types of activities that have the most impact.

In an effort to encour-age more responses, the foundation is giving away two prizes of $50 Neepawa Chamber bucks. The first draw was made last week and was won by Christine Waddell. The second prize will be drawn after the April 28 deadline. A link to the survey can be found at www.beautifulplainscf.ca

Community Foundation celebrates milestone

PHOTO BY KATE JACKMAN-ATKINSON

Congratulations to Christine Waddell, who completed the Foundation’s survey and won our early bird draw of $50 in Neepawa Chamber Bucks. Foundation vice-president Jamie Denbow presented the prize.

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Brookdale Mixed Bonspiel First Event winner: the Daly Chartrand rink from Neepawa. From left: Kelly Evans,President of the Brookdale CC, Skip Daly Chartrand, third Bryan Todoruk (missing), Second Heather Todoruk and Lead Cynthia Chartrand.

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040868 795 AAA 1040869 874.4 AAA 1040870 814.4 AAA 1040872 892.8 AAA 1040874 745.4 AAA 1040877 890 AAA 1040879 897.2 AAA 1040880 859.8 AAA 1040881 813.2 AAA 1040883 847 AAA 1040884 826.4 AAA 1040886 860.2 AAA 1040888 838 AAA 1040891 944.8 AAA 1040892 897.6 AAA 1040893 821.6 AAA 1040894 841.6 AAA 1040895 924.6 AAA 1040896 901.4 AAA 1040897 901.6 AAA 1040899 882.4 AAA 1040901 994.8 AAA 1040903 890.3 AAA 1040904 905.2 AAA 1040905 830 AAA 1040906 914.2 AAA 1040907 859.8 AAA 1040908 875.4 AAA 1040882 795.4 AAA 1040871 827.2 AA 1040873 818 AA 1040875 853 AA 1040876 901.4 AA 1040878 945.6 AA 1040885 862.6 AA 1040887 839.6 AA 1040889 795.6 AA 1040898 920.8 AA 1040900 852.4 AA 1040902 874.6 AA 1

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On Feb. 17, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their Communications Night at the Gladstone United Church. Our speakers were Keelan George, Taylor Terin, Regan Teichroeb, Madison Teichroeb, Kaiden George, Tatjana Baraba-nov, J’lyn Funk, Cassidy George, Kaitlyn Davey and Megan Hall.

Keelan said a poem for us, Taylor talked about Tar Baby, her horse, and Regan told us about her favorite books. My speech

was about acting and live theater and was called Let The Show Begin. Tatjana talked about her new puppy and Kaiden spoke about the horse shows she went to last summer. J’lyn gave a visual presen-tation about Concussions. Cassidy talked about her Provincial Soccer Experi-ence in British Columbia. Kaitlyn spoke about show-ing cattle, her speech was

called Season Of a Lifetime. Megan talked about her Mom’s journey with her recent illness.

Everyone did a great job. Thank-you to our judges for their positive comments and sugges-tions. After the speeches everyone got to have hot chocolate and cookies. I had a great night and I’m sure everyone else did too!

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Heifers3-400 lbs. $3.00 - $3.414-500 lbs. $ 3.00 - $3.4555-600 lbs. $2.90 - $3.156-700 lbs. $2.40 - $2.867-800 lbs. $2.30 - $2.628-900 lbs. $1.90 - $2.25Cows $90 - $1.40

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Spring is coming and with it comes a return to outdoor living. After months of indoor captivity most of us can hardly wait to get back to our favourite outdoor pastimes. Whether it’s barbecuing, working in the garden, puttering around the yard, making improvements on the house or just laying on the deck, most of us are looking forward to spring and all that it brings.

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Local outdoor club, The Dead Ox Trailblazers, say they will stay steadfast in their determination to make the east side of Riding Mountain National Park an outdoor destina-tion. “Don’t get me wrong it would be great to have a ski hill but this area has lots of potential besides a ski area,” said Dennis Buhler Trail Building Lead for the Dead Ox Trailblazers. The group’s primary focus is to build a healthy community of outdoor enthusiasts pri-marily through developing the areas hiking, mountain biking and cross county skiing potential.

“We have a very busy summer schedule planned- ski hill or not,” said Pam Little founding member of the Dead Ox Trailblazers “It really kicks off with a few big events on the first week of May”. On May 1, the club will be hosting the Radical Reels Tour which is a collection of the best action sports films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. “This is our second time hosting this event and it’s a blast,” said Buhler. The evening starts

of with a free BBQ and the Pixie Bike Mayhem race. This adrenalin filled race takes place completely on tiny kids’ bikes and everyone is encouraged to participate. “The very next day, May 2, we have another great event - The East Gate Unchained,” said Buhler. Last year this bike event saw over 50 participants coast down Highway 19 through the east gate in Riding Mountain National Park. “It was really great to see people of all ages come out and many of them in costume, all coasting through the historic East Gate” said Little.

“We are also very ex-cited about our spring and summer programming, especially our after school mountain bike program,” said Little. “Our youth cross country ski program has been a real success and many of our 75 plus mem-bers have joined because of it”. The club plans to offer their kids bike program on Tuesdays from the begin-ning of May till the end of June. “Our weekly schedule has really filled out, hiking, group mountain bike rides, and trail building are all being offered every week this summer,” said Buhler.

The club has come a long way, starting out with a small group of people who went out for a weekly hike, and continues to grow its membership with fun activities geared towards the whole family.

The club has worked very closely with Parks Canada over the last few years to continue to make this area known for outdoor recrea-tion. “The Park has had to make some tough deci-sions lately,” said Buhler “Decisions I wouldn’t have wanted to make but our organization has had a great relationship with parks”. Three years ago when it was announced that the park would not be continuing to groom ski and snowshoe trails the group stepped up and became park trail stewards and began grooming trails in the winter “trust me it’s not ideal, we would rather the park staff be groom-ing the trails but we have to keep moving forward with our goals of making this area a trail destina-tion,” said Little. The club has also recently signed a volunteer agreement with Parks Canada to improve one of the park’s premier mountain bike trails, Reeve

Local outdoor club not discouraged with dismantling of ski hillRavine. “We are optimistic that this agreement will just be the first step in our goal of creating a trail hub at the East Gate of Riding Mountain National,” said Buhler.

“I am very optimistic that even without a ski hill, the mountain towns on the east side of Rid-ing Mountain National Park will continue to see benefits from outdoor tourism,” said Buhler “Its not going to be easy but we will be working very hard to ensure our goals are met”.

If you are interested in supporting outdoor re-creation on the east side of Riding Mountain National Park then come out to the Radical Reels Tour in Mc-Creary on May 1 and talk with some of the Dead Ox Trailblazers.

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Last year’s East Gate Unchained event attracted over 50 participants. The 2015 edition will take place May 2.

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Green was the colour of choice as Neepawa UCT #924 Council celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by awarding life memberships to five long standing members. Edith McCracken, Barbara Davie, Marina Pedersen, Shirley and Lloyd Reidle were presented with certifi-cates by President Leonard Pritchard. All five members are residents of Country Meadows.

As well, we said a thank you to four members from the Neepawa Belles, Beaux and Builders 4-H Club. Richelle Forgue, Abigail Plett, Claire Tomoniko and Rylee Martin are working on a community volunteer project with their club and they have been working with some of our members at Country Meadows. They joined us and helped as we served birthday cake to members celebrating Mrs. Edith McCracken 97th birthday March 18. The girls lead us in singing “happy birthday” and con-tinued with “bonne fete” as well.

As UCT members, we also had a chance to say thank you again to Richelle and Abigail for their help last year in sewing pillow cases that we donated to Cancer Care Manitoba. Norma Reid and Ann Man-dziuk had a great day with Richelle and Abigail sewing 16 pillow cases.

Progressive Agriculture Safety Day was one of our major projects in the last year. Helped my Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development we organized a safety day in Neepawa for grade 5 and 6 students.

Our UCT group is re-sponsible for volunteering at two yearly blood donor clinics, providing lunch and volunteers to help with set up and working during the day.

Neepawa UCT has had a busy year and has made donations to many local organizations including: Manitoba High School Rodeo, Beautiful Plains Horticulture Society for the Junior Section, Terry

Fox Run, CIBC Run for the Cure, NACI Tigers Hockey team, Neepawa Silver Spurs 4-H Club, Neepawa and

District Fine Arts Festival, New Beginnings Grief Sup-port Group as well as sev-eral donation to a variety

of charities in memory of members who have passed away.

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