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On Tuesday, clean up began at the site of the Neepawa Home Hardware fire. By Wednesday morning (above) crews had made good progress cleaning up the site. On March 25, the store, as well as four apartments above, were destroyed by a fire.

A few adjustments were approved on Tuesday, May. 19, to the Town of Neepawa’s municipal budget. The changes will not impact the tax rate for property owners and will simply see some existing allocated funding shifted.

The $5,000 that had been previously set aside by Council for the proposed Land of Plenty Festival has been given to the Neepawa and District Chamber of Commerce for its preparations on the Neepawa Fair. The funding is contingent on a promise from the Chamber that any profits generated be placed in a general account to use for any future fair events.

Town Council also approved examining a new partner-ship with the Neepawa Natives and the annual Sports Dinner. The junior ‘A’ hockey club had requested that council reconsider its decision to cut the level of annual funding given to the team. During budget deliberations, the amount set aside was slashed from $10,000 to $5,000.

Instead of returning the grant to its previous amount, council has brought forward the option of splitting the net profits generated from the annual sports din-ner, usually held in the fall, with the team. The deal is contingent on both sides agreeing to a working and volunteer arrangement for the preparation and organ-ization of the event.

Media relations policyNeepawa Town Council has approved a revised media

relations policy. Council said that the point of the docu-ment is to ensure that the organization speaks with one voice and presents clear and concise information to the public or media.

As part of the policy, the mayor and chief adminis-trative officer (CAO) shall be council’s official spokes-persons on all matters. They shall also be responsible for issuing media releases as approved by the Council

for the Town of Neepawa. Such releases are to be pre-pared following consultation with applicable staff and their respective departments.

The CAO may nominate other staff to act as spokes-persons for the municipality when necessary to provide accurate and factual information. The CAO will also be tasked with documenting media enquiries/responses and media releases. Such information is to be placed on file for verification purposes.

As well, municipal councillors may, in certain instan-ces, be spokespersons on matters or events within their scope of authority. However, as outlined in the Council Members Code of Conduct, members must have respect for the decision making process of Council and uphold any and all decisions of council, even if doing so is in opposition to personal views. As the policy was presented on Tuesday, May. 19, it states that once a decision has been made, or a direction has been given by the majority of council, no individual member of council may speak to the press or the public, in contradiction of, or in op-position to a decision or direction of council.

Periodic census policyThe Town of Neepawa intends to bring forward a reso-

lution to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities con-

nected to the creation of a new census option. Currently there is no legislated authority to conduct a municipal census in Manitoba, although there is a general census conducted by the federal government every five years.

Council believes that the national census is not a consistent indicator of community growth and diversity, and that municipal censuses would allow for collection of important demographic data to assist in the planning and provision of community services. The thought is that it’ll also allow municipalities experiencing high levels of population growth to capitalize on increased provincial grant funding involving population per capita formulae.

The resolution will be forwarded to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) 2015 Mid-Western June District meetings for further debate. It is then anticipated that AMM will begin the lobby process to establish legis-lation supportive of enabling municipalities to perform their own census in the Province of Manitoba.

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The Neepawa area was hammered by a storm over the Victoria Day long weekend. Saturday morning (left) started with beautiful spring weather, however in the afternoon , rain began. On Sunday (center), the rain turned to freezing rain and snow, which was paired with up to 90 km/h winds. Across the region, homes were without power. By Monday, the warm weather was back and it was almost as if Sunday’s storm had never happened.

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The Neepawa community garden is now in its seventh year. The garden, located just north of the Flats soccer field, has supplied bushels of fresh vegetables to garden-ers in spite of the deer, rabbits and raccoons who also like the greens easily accessible in neatly planted rows.

The 18th annual Little Valley Jamboree will take place in Erickson on June 20 and 21.

This year we have two little girls we are spon-soring, named Bailey and Haylie. Here is a shortened version of their problems.

Bailey Phillips is an 18 month old little girl who was born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Bailey has already had 145 blood transfusions, three

bone marrow biopsies and spends hours driving to and from the hospital in Brandon and Winnipeg. Bailey lives in Roseland, MB with her mom and dad, Garret and Kristin Phillips, and spends hours playing with her big sister Leah. She has glasses and hearing aids as a result of the virus. Bailey still remains a bit of a medical mystery and they are constantly investigat-ing into her situation with

specialists all over North America.

Haylie Hopfner lives in St. Rose, MB with her parents Steven and Jaimie. Haylie is as yet undiagnosed, a non-verbal little girl who does not walk, she sits and crawls, even though the doctors said, “She would never sit or crawl”. She has had five MRI’s, two muscle biopsies and lots of tests. She has epilepsy and takes many medications. She attends Grade One, part time. Hailey has a team

of health care profession-als and continues to be a happy seven year old child, who loves the outdoors, books and playing with her little sister Ayva. The family will soon have to do renovations on their home to accommodate her needs.

For more information and for a more detailed story of Bailey and Haylie see our website www.little-jamboree.com and you can also find us on Facebook.

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Community garden ready for growing season

By Evelyn LewandoskiLiTTLe VaLLey JamBoree

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The garden started on Commerce Street, where no animals attacked it. When it was moved to its present location, gardeners soon found the need for a fence of some kind. With the help of town employees who ce-mented in the posts, the gardeners used deer fencing to deter the predators. This seemed to work, until a gardener came to get vegetables and found two large rips in the plastic fence, one where the deer came in and one where it left. Last year, the town increased the size of the garden, so the fence was extended. The deer and the raccoons continued to eat what appealed to them. This has not discouraged the gardeners.

This year, the garden is managed by the gardeners themselves. After the town rototilled the plots, a meet-ing was held to discuss the future of the garden. People who like to grow are a breed of their own. A committee was formed to measure the plots and to look after which plot belonged to whom. There were many good ideas on aspects of the garden. Within a couple of days, the plots were measured and planting potatoes had begun.

The garden began under the sponsorship of Commun-ities in Bloom, and has now reached the intended goal; it is not funded. It is run by those who garden there. If you have a wish to grow some of your own vegetables, there are a couple of plots available. Call Lorraine and Wayne Cabernel who have volunteered to look after the plots. Their number is 204-476-3143.

2015, you will receive a stamp in your passport, in addition to getting to experience what each of these unique museums has to offer. After collecting two or more stamps from different museums, you can fill out an entry form found in the middle of the Passport booklet, and be entered to win a prize val-ued at up to $1,000! Get-ting eight or more stamps puts you in contention to win the grand prize

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That’s a question I am often asked. It can be applied equally to all levels of gov-

ernment but mainly to municipal and provincial governments. The federal government gets involved in roads and bridges to some extent, but generally in very large projects. A case in point is the new Gordie Howe Bridge between Windsor and Detroit. The day-to-day, garden variety road projects fall to the municipality and the province to build and fix. Our roads are generally deplorable, in spite of a lot of work being done from time to time. So why are they so bad?

The answers are fairy simple.One is that there is no real

program to regularly fix roads, sidewalks or bridges. There’s a general feeling that you only fix the disasters and in that way you squeeze the last little bit out of every chunk of pavement and concrete and avoid the inevit-able replacement. I once asked a couple of questions of a public works manager, while in the mayor’s chair many years ago. I asked, “How many feet of side walk do we have in the Town of Neepawa?” The answer was, “Damned if I know!” So I asked “How long does a sidewalk last?. ”Again the response, “Damned if I know!” To that I responded, “Well, if you knew how many feet of sidewalk we had and how long a sidewalk lasts, then you could tell how many feet of sidewalk do we have to build every year.” The plain truth is that most jurisdictions don’t even bother to figure those things out.

The second reason is that even if municipalities do know what is required to keep up with repairs, they don’t set aside money to do so. Yes, they have reserves, but they are small compared

As we start the run up to the next provincial election, the government has been busy trying to convince voters that it’s small business friendly. It’s an

interesting move for the NDP, long seen as the party of large unions.

The most recent announcement, made last week, came out of this year’s provincial budget. As part of the budget, the govern-ment has raised the t a x f r e e i n c o m e threshold for corpor-ations from $425,000 to $450,000. This means that busi-nesses can earn up to that amount without paying cor-porate provincial income taxes, eliminating more taxes for small businesses. This is good news for the 2,000 small businesses the government expects will benefit from the change.

On $500,000 of taxable income, provincial corporate income taxes range from a low of $9,000 in Manitoba, up to $40,000 in other provinces. Starting next year, when the new rules are in place, Manitoba corporations will pay only $6,000 in taxes on $500,000 of taxable income.

The impact is real and Finance minister Greg Dewar notes that Manitoba is still the only province that has eliminated the small business tax. He adds that since 1999, the NDP government’s changes have resulted in $3.8 billion in savings for Manitoba small businesses.

We all know how important small businesses are, especially in rural areas. These businesses are vital to our communities, providing us with goods, services and employment. They make our communities feel like home.

They are also very important to the economy, the Busi-ness Development Bank of Canada (BDC) keeps data about businesses and has found that 98.2 per cent of Canadian businesses have fewer than 100 employees. Just over half of Canadian businesses, 54.9 per cent, are micro business, having between one and four employees.

According to BDC, the top four categories of small businesses are retail, other services, construction and professional, scientific and technical services. These types of businesses are prevalent on every Main Street across our region. Helping these entrepreneurs and their hard-working staff is very important, but there is just one catch in the government’s most recent initiative.

The catch is that many of these small businesses, the backbones of our rural economies, will not be benefitting from the province’s changes to the small business tax threshold. Many aren’t incorporated and only corpora-tions will benefit from the changes.

According to Statistics Canada data released last year, in 2010, there were roughly 0.6 million self-employed people in rural and small town Canada, representing 21 per cent of total employment. How many tradespeople or hairdressers, for example, do you know who are in-corporated? Looking at the common categories of small businesses, it would appear that few of them will benefit from the newly announced tax breaks.

Instead these entrepreneurs are paying personal taxes, with Manitoba’s notoriously low basic personal exemp-tion. In Manitoba, the basic personal exemption remains at $9,134, the fourth lowest in the country. No changes were announced in this year’s budget.

Talking about tax breaks for small businesses sounds great, but if the province is serious about keeping money in the pockets of small business owners, they would have invested in raising the basic personal exemption. A higher basic personal exemption would benefit all Manitobans, including the smallest of small business owners.

to the task at hand. There is a shortage of money for roads and infrastructure.

There are reasons that munici-palities are short of money. They want to keep taxes low and that’s considered a good thing but it is being increasingly argued that higher taxes, the death knell of any politician, may have to happen.

The third reason is that money gets misallocated within the municipal system as well as the provincial system. At the munici-pal level, there is a very strong re-luctance to actually run things at the real cost. Money that should go to roads often gets shuffled off to subsidize services that can be allocated on a user pay basis. Water is the main culprit. Everyone is scared silly of higher water rates and for good reason. However, in Neepawa, the water rates are heavily subsidized by the taxes. That’s simply not right. Water users should pay for water based on volume and they should pay the whole cost of supplying the water, the treating, piping the water and sewage. Hundreds of thousands of Neepawa tax dol-lars go to the utility and that has been a huge mistake. There are taxpayers who don’t have water and sewage but are paying for it through taxes and there are larger water users who are being heav-

ily subsidized. It’s just not right.Other things are being subsid-

ized by the taxpayers and they shouldn’t be. Arts and recreation are being subsidized by taxes and they shouldn’t be. The amounts are small compared to the tax subsidy on water but they still shouldn’t be happening. Arts and recreation should be on a user pay basis and any group or organization that’s involved in arts or recreation should have tax-receipt charitable status. Many do but they rarely encour-age the use of that status.

The biggest problem for muni-cipal councillors and municipal staff is that they use last year as the template for next year. There’s rarely a thorough review of what needs to be done and then a plan put in place to make the changes that are needed. What worked, whether it worked well or badly, 20 years ago may be a poor template for today. People basically are afraid of change and because they have so little experi-ence with change, they become very bad at managing change.

So, if we want to have our roads fixed, things have to happen dif-ferently than they have in the past. Otherwise, our roads will continue to crumble and so will our communities.

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Last Friday, students at Erickson Collegiate held their annual plant sale and barbeque. Proceeds from the event go towards the school’s horticultural program. Working the barbeque were students (from left): Leon Brandon, Jeremy Shorting, Autumn Boles and Teyanna French.

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On May 18, the Appel-late Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a final ruling con-firming that U.S. manda-tory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) discrimin-ates against live imports of Canadian cattle and hogs. The ruling, the fourth and final from the WTO on COOL, effectively ends the eight-year legal battle initiated by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) in 2007 challenging the U.S. labeling law for violating the U.S.’s inter-national trade obligations.

“Today is an incredibly important and historic day for Canada’s cattle indus-try,” said CCA President Dave Solverson. “With a final ruling from the WTO affirming the Canadian beef industry’s right to fair market access firmly in hand, the CCA urges the U.S. Congress to finally repeal COOL on red meat,”


Beautiful Plains Horticultural Society held their annual plant sale on May 14. Pat Graham admired this “mother in-law’s tongue”, but sadly, it was already sold.

Hort Soc hosts plant saleWTO rules against country of origin labellinghe said.

“Although not unexpect-ed, we are very pleased with the WTO’s ruling,” said MBP President Heinz Reimer. “We have long maintained that COOL is a discriminatory practice and the WTO’s decision makes this clear once and for all. If the U.S. were to re-peal COOL there would be immediate positive effects for producers in Manitoba and across Canada.”

“MBP also recognizes the diligent work of the Canadian Cattlemen’s As-sociation which worked to keep this issue front and centre with key decision makers on both sides of the border since 2007,” Reimer added. “Their ef-forts are greatly appreci-ated.”

The CCA applauds Agri-culture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Gerry Ritz, International Trade Minister Ed Fast and the Government of Canada for their efforts on this file in-cluding a strong legal per-

formance in Geneva, dip-lomatic representations in the U.S. and Mexico and an unwavering commitment to target U.S. exports for retaliatory tariffs should the U.S. fail to repeal COOL.

The CCA has spent $3.25 million fighting COOL since 2007 but Solverson said the cost to fight COOL is minor in comparison to the cost COOL has inflicted in the overall industry. “On behalf of the people who operate Canada’s 68,500 beef farms, I thank the Government of Canada for standing firm against the unfair discrimination of U.S. COOL and ensur-ing that the U.S. meets its international trade obliga-tions,” he said.

Solverson thanked the WTO Appellate Body for delivering a clear and deci-sive final ruling that leaves no doubt as to the unfair discriminatory nature of COOL and in fact reinfor-ces the international trade body’s three earlier rul-ings that mCOOL violates

the U.S.’s international trade obligations. With today’s ruling, the U.S. has exhausted all of the appeal options available to it through the WTO, he added.

The CCA encourages the Government of Canada to move without delay to request WTO authoriza-tion to impose retaliatory tariffs on key U.S. exports. Once that authorization is received later this summer, Canada will be in a position to implement those tariffs.

In 2013 the Government of Canada announced a list of commodities being tar-geted for potential retalia-tion in the amount of $1.1 billion. That figure was based on the annual im-pairment suffered to that point under the 2009 final COOL rule. The amount has grown significantly following the May 23, 2013 COOL amendment – a path the U.S. chose to go down that actually increased the discrimination instead of genuinely fixing COOL. The amount of U.S. exports that Canada will be seek-ing WTO authorization to apply retaliatory tariffs upon will be made known shortly.

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Kids from Neepawa, Riding Mountain, Kelwood, McCreary, Laurier and Ste Rose have been active and enjoying the outdoors as part the Dead Ox Trailblazers’ junior club, the Dead Ox Sprockets. Dead Ox Trailblazers are a not-for-profit club on the east side of RMNP whose motto is “Investing in trails for healthier communities”. The group hosts hiking every Wednesday at 6:30; trail build evenings every Thursday at 7 pm at the East Gate and Sunday group rides at 4 pm. They are planning a special event for International Trails Day, Saturday, June 6. Call 204 835-2529 for more information.

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Thanks to the Neepawa Health Auxiliary Committee, the Neepawa Health Centre has been able to purchase a number of needed items. This year alone, the auxiliary donated $16,000 towards essential items needed by the health unit, housekeeping, acute nursing, dietary and lab and imaging departments. Funds donated by the Health Auxiliary come from community donations including the business canvas and ticket sales. From let: Meagan McTavish, Ivy Cameron, Kathy Woodcock, Bernice Baker, Kyle Gluska and Berna Wareham.

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Early Monday morning, a semi-trailer jack-knifed at the corner of Walker Avenue and Hwy. 16 in Neepawa. Highway conditions were extremely icy at the time. East and west traffic on Hwy. 16 was re-routed onto Broadway and Hamilton.

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The Neepawa Natives are hoping a new tiered season ticket drive will give fans a little more bang for their puck.

Earlier this week, the MJHL club announced details to its 2015-2016 ticket campaign. Neepawa Natives board member Trevor Lizotte said for the upcoming season, it includes a new Builders Club membership.

“What we’re doing is introducing a premier VIP season ticket package,” said Lizotte. “Basically, it’ll be a way for those who can afford it, to sup-port the team. It will give you access to all the non-fundraising events that the team puts on. A game-pass for all exhibition, regular season and playoff games at the Yellowhead Centre. As well, some exclusive lunches with coaches and members of the club. You will also be recognized on a plaque that’ll hang at the Yellowhead Centre to hon-our those who contributed a little bit extra to keep the team a viable option for the community.”

The Builders Club, which is the brainchild of Ross McBride, also includes a free replica jersey and discounts to all Booster Club apparel.

Other tiers include a single season ticket pack-age that will offer the replica Natives jersey and a discount for four green fees at Neepawa Golf and Country Club. A regular season ticket package without the additional items will also be available.

Lizotte said providing as many options as possible for people to support the club was very important.

“We are still the most economical ticket in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. Last year there was a deeply discounted price to keep the team alive and generate interest in the town,” said Lizotte. “This year, there is an increase in the cost, but it’s still much less than other communities. There is great value in the early bird price of $199.00 for the basic ticket package and it is the cheapest price in the MJHL.”

All early bird pricing is in effect until July 31st, 2015. Anyone interested in additional details can learn for at the team web-site at www.neepawana-tives.com

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The Neepawa Tigers baseball and fast-pitch teams had very successful afternoons on the fields on Tuesday, May. 20. The boys baseball team was able to blank the MacGregor Mustangs 25-0 in the Zone Seven semi-final. In girls fast-pitch action, NACI was able to shutout the William Morton Warriors 5-0 to win the Varsity Girls Zone Seven final.

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Seven members of the Neepawa Tigers participated in the Rural Manitoba Football League All-Star Game on Friday, May. 15. They played for the Northern Division All-Stars, who defeated the South Division 22-14. (L to R): Brady Plett (33), Linden Baker (17), Brady Unger (8), Jessy Doerksen (75), Brett Jonasson (44), Brendan Cowan (25), and Scott Dowd (28)

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We would like to thank everyone for coming out to our bridal shower and social evening held in our honor on April 18th. Thanks to all who came or sent gifts to the shower and to the ladies of Riding Mountain for organizing the afternoon and the wonderful lunch. Many thanks to everyone who at-tended and helped out at the social. A special thank you to those who contributed gifts to our silent auction. What a great day! Elizabeth Os-tendorf and Todd Suderman

In loving memory of Matthew McConnell who left us so suddenly May 22, 2014.

It only takes a little spaceTo write how much we miss youBut it will take the rest of our livesTo forget the day we lost you.So deeply loved...

And so deeply missed by Mom, Dad, Donica, Grandmas, Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a large circle of very good friends.

McConnellIn Loving Memory of

my grandson MatthewApril 12, 1990 - May 22, 2014

And my husband BevJune 2, 1935 - July 3, 2005Our Family Chain is broken,

and nothing seems the same.But as God calls us one by one,

the chain will link again.Sadly missed and forever cherished by

Shirley and Family

In loving memory of Delmar Gordon AndersonJune 29, 1939 – May 22, 2011

More times than we can countas we carry on with the day,something triggers a memoryand we can hear what you'd say.You were always quick to laugh,and had a mischievous smile.A loving husband, dad and Pappa,what we'd give to chat awhile.Lovingly remembered by Yvonne, Wendy, Griffin, Kirsten, Shannon, Jamie and Nathan, Bernadette, Duane, Devin, Bailey and Dustin

In Memory of Terry Vandervoot

March 12, 1965 – May 24, 2010My brother, my friend.

It's been a while since you've been gone things just haven't been the same. This just does not seem real and who is there to blame? Do not question God, that's what they say. But who can explain why God took our brother away? We miss you so much I have so much to say. Every time I go somewhere they always mention your name. Such a good person, a caring man, a son, a brother, uncle and a great friend. You are in a much better place now all your problems have gone away. But remember we will meet on the other side one sweet day!!!Lovingly remembered byMary, Verl, Olie, Shanon, Anne, Ryan, Nick and families

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Spring Dinner at Knox Pres-byterian Church, Sunday, May 24th, 4-6 p.m. Adult $13, 5-12 years $5. Delivery call Joan 204-476-2088––––––––––

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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_____________________The Wellwood Cemetery As-sociation has hired Bluebird Yard and Garden Care for their summer maintenance program. Any donations are gratefully accepted and used to pay for this service. Please make cheques payable to Wellwood Cemetery Associa-tion and mail them to: Blair Graham, Box 11, Wellwood, MB R0K 2H0_____________________Tom Anderson of Alonsa, MB intends to sell private lands: SE 33-22-11 W, NE 32-22-11 W, NE 21-22-11 W, NW 34-22-11 W to David and Robin Borne who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 31-22-11 W, NW 31-22-11 W, NW 32-22-11 W, NW 35-22-11 W, SW 05-23-11 W, SE 06-23-11 W, SW 06-23-11 W, NE 28-23-11 W, NE 29-23-11 W, NW 29-23-11 W, SE 29-23-11 W, NE 35-22-12 W, SE 35-22-12 W, SW 35-22-12 W, NE 36-22-12 W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricul-tural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.

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Help Wanted

Bay Hill Inn & Suites, 160 Main St W, P.O. Box 2250, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality ex-perience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitor-ing of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experi-ence. Job duties include recruitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to [email protected]._____________________Brandon Sun is looking for a reliable early morning news-paper carrier in Neepawa. Mon - Sat only, no Sundays. This opportunity is open to adults and seniors. For more info contact Ashley Michiels, district manager, 204-571-7427 or [email protected]_____________________Jarvis Meats of Gladstone requires a full time meat cutter. Experience preferred but will train the right person. Duties to include packaging, customer service, clean up. Apply in person to Garth or Marj Jarvis with resume and references. For appointment call 204-385-2506

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Wanted Part time help wanted. We need experienced class 1 A truck drivers, loader and ex-cavator operators. If you have some time available give us a call. Wages negotiable. Anderson Sand and Gravel 204-385-2685 Gladstone_____________________Westway Inn at 153 Main St W, P.O. Box 816, Neepawa, MB, R0J1H0, is seeking a hotel manager with at least 3 years hospitality experience. Job duties include budget preparation, monitoring of revenues, recruitment and supervision of staff. $20-25/hr plus bonuses. Also seeking cleaning supervisor with hotel cleaning experience. Job duties include recuitment and supervision of cleaning staff, assistance with cleaning as required. $18-20/hr. Please apply with references by mail or email to [email protected]––––––––––

Business Opportunity Improve your health and your wealth get involved with an exciting company selling the Chi Machine. C+O=E~ Circu-lation + Oxygen=Energy. Call Chris Waddell 476-2846 for more information––––––––––

Tender Village of Alonsa is seeking tenders on a minimum of 300 linear feet of sidewalk removal and replacement. Submit tenders by June 15, Stan Fashoway, Box 64, Alonsa, MB R0H 0A0

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1996 Dodge Laramie truck. Very sound throughout, 215,000 km, trailer tow pack-age, nearly new tires, new battery, brakes, windshield, 316 V8, one owner, well cared for. $2,800 Ph 204-476-3741_____________________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_____________________Round glass picnic table with umbrella. Four metal frame chairs-with cushions in clean, good condition. Asking $100. For info, call 204-476-5165––––––––––

For Rent 3 bedroom, new condos in Neepawa, 5 appliances. Phone 204-761-8001 or 204-476-6362 (Liz)._____________________Churchill Block, Neepawa, 2 bedroom suite, available im-mediately. Call 204-841-1298_____________________Osbourne Units in Neepawa: Bachlor suite for rent June 1st. $310/month, $10 park-ing/month, plus hydro. Please call 204-869-8777_____________________Room for rent near downtown Neepawa, preferably male, non smoker. Phone 1-204-210-2001_____________________TRAILER RENTALS: cargo, dump, equipment, auto, livestock/horse. FORK LIFT TELEPORT 729-8989

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Rent For Sale or Rent: 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, condo in Neepawa. 5 appl, microwave and A/C. Some furniture available. Price negotiable. Would consider trading for land, fixer-upper, cottage etc. 204-570-2446 Jake Hamm_____________________Storage vans (semi trailers) for rent or sale. Anderson's 204-385-2685, 204-385-2997 Gladstone.––––––––––

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NuVision Commodities St. Jean, MB buying feed grains, wheat, barley, peas, oats, off grades grain and custom hauling back to the Red River area. Phone 1(204)758-3401 or 1(204)746-4028.

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For Sale: 2 year old and yearling polled red sim-mental bulls. Bruce Firby, Minnedosa, 867-2203––––––––––

Services Custom bush clearing. Call Vic Klassen 204-476-0090_____________________Odd jobs to be done? Paint-ing, siding, tinning. Call Leo 204-872-1358––––––––––

Vehicles Budget Tire Co. We buy and sell good used tires. 726-8199, Brandon

The family of Frank Cook would like to extend our sincere thanks to so many who were part of dad’s life. To the Home Care staff who supported him while he lived in his apartment, thank you for helping him remain independent for so long. To the staff and residents of the Elks Manor, your kindness and friendship were of great value to him. Special thanks to Cathy and Sharon for your extra care and kindness which he appreciated so much. To Dad’s coffee buddies, thanks for making almost every afternoon more interesting! Our gratitude goes out to the staff at Country Meadows Personal Care Home for your kindness and expert care, especially in those final days and hours. To Brian and the staff at White’s FuneralHome, thank you for supporting us as we prepared to celebrate his life. To Reverend Kristin Wood and the United Church choir, thank you for making the service meaningful and personal. To the UCW ladies, thank you for such a wonderful lunch after the funeral. To all those who knew dad and shared a moment to visit or call, have coffee and share some news or ease the burden of the many tasks that had become difficult, we thank you too.Sincerely, Bruce, John, Sheri and Families

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Lucky Star Wash & Service is looking for an experienced mechanic in the Heavy Truck/

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ManagerA new Sponsor Managed Housing complex is looking for a person to administer the goals and objectives of the Board of Directors.Candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to work alone and still have excellent communication skills with the tenants and public in general.The incumbent will be responsible for the accounting/bookkeeping, clerical and administrative functionsrelated to the management of housing units.Qualifications: - Knowledge of computers, programs of Windows, Office, Excel, Outlook and Quickbooks - Accounting/bookkeeping knowledge,either through formal education and/or minimum of one year work experience - Knowledge of the maintenance and upkeep of housing units - Ability to communicate orally and prepare written reports, documents - Knowledge of non-profit housing and rental procedures an assetForward Resume - ASAP

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NEEPAWA PUBLIC LIBRARYServing the town of Neepawa, the Library has over 18,000 items in its collection and over 1,000 registered borrowers. It is currently open Monday through Friday, including Thursday evenings. The Branch Supervisor is responsible for the Library’s day-to-day circulation and reader’s advisory services, programming, community relations and general administrative tasks.

We are seeking a candidate that has an interest in serving the community of Neepawa through the development of programs and services that reflect local needs and/or interests. Supervisory and orga-nizational competence, strong interpersonal com-munication skills, problem-solving ability, computer skills, and a good working knowledge of spelling, composition, and arithmetic are required. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a minimum of one course in a library training program within the first year of employ-ment. The position requires travel to Brandon for the purposes of monthly rotations and/or occasional meetings; a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle are job requirements.

This is a full-time position. The successful candi-date will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. Attendance at Board/community meetings and library seminars/workshops may require additional hours and such attendance is expected when appropriate.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume, including contact information for three (3) referenc-es to the address below:

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710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 1Brandon MB R7A 0K9

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Posting is open until filled. Review of applications begins June 1, 2015.

Program CoordinatorEbb & Flow First Nations

Applied Counselling Skills Centre of Continuing Studies

Competition #50 (14/15) Part-Time Term: May 2015 – September 2016

Salary: $58,915 – $73,572/annum Classification – Program Coordinator Extension Services 1

Assiniboine Community College strives to create exceptional learning experiences for our students. We put a high priority on student success and are committed to building an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement. The Centre of Continuing Studies is looking for a Program Coordinator for our Applied Counselling Skills program being delivered in Ebb & Flow First Nations, Manitoba.

Be Passionate. You are passionate about student success and engagement and have a direct understanding of the educational needs of individuals within the counselling field. You lead students to an understanding of their role in the social services setting, supporting them to integrate their theoretical knowledge with individual clients and community programs.

Take Initiative. Your previous experience shows that you are independent and that you look for opportunities to expand educational services within communities. Self-motivation combined with an energetic attitude and a collaborative spirit will build the groundwork for success in this position.

Deliver Results. As the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting with curriculum development, instructor recruitment and supervision. Experience teaching in an adult setting is considered an asset. You will have solid knowledge of applied counselling supported by a relevant Degree or Master’s Degree and will draw on your diverse experiences to support student success.

Assiniboine Community College is committed to contributing to First Nation, Metis and Inuit prosperity. In accordance with the college’s strategic direction, preference will be given to Aboriginal candidates.

This competition will remain open until filled.

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your résumé and cover letter to:

Assiniboine Community College, c/o Human Resources 1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 2A9 Fax: 204.725.8736 or E-mail: [email protected]

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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

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TRUCKLOAD MATTRESS SALE! Biggest Savings of the year on mattress sets on all sizes from Twin to King. Double or Queen pillow-top mattress sets starting at $389. Beautyrest Queen mattress set $649 in tight-top model, $699 in 3” pillow-top model. King mattress sets starting at $695 in pillow-top model. Twin spring system mattresses starting at $169. All other mattress models will receive a 10% DISCOUNT on a minimum $500 pre-tax purchase. Ideal time to stock up on mattresses for Cottage Season! Sale runs Wed., May 6 until May 31, limited stock. Mon-Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5. Call KDL Furniture at 204-571-1971. 660 Highland Ave., South side of #1 Hwy., Brandon.

STEEL BUILDINGS

SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS! All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

WANTEDBUYING OLDER FIRE-ARMS. Single pieces or collections. Also western relics or dug-ups. Con-tact Stan 204-426-5272 Cell 204-326-7038 Email: [email protected].

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Human Resources GeneralistHyLife Foods a division of the HyLife organization, engaged in the dressing and processing of hogs for both domestic and world markets. To reach and sustain its position as a premier supplier of quality food products it strives to employ talented and motivated people who are capable of reaching the cutting edge of their discipline. This position is based at the operations in the vibrant community of Neepawa, Manitoba which has a reputation for its beauty and high quality of life.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions:• Set-up and run orientation for newly hired employees• Provide assistance for all Benefit Programs• Monthly locker inspections and locker database maintenance • Enter Union employees into employee Tracker• Sit on various committees to record minutes• Support HR Manager• Support Health and Safety team• Support Domestic Recruitment Specialist• Support Immigration Case Manager as required• Document filing

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:• Highly organized• Intermediate or better Excel and PowerPoint skills• Accurate and precise• Analytical and innovative thinking skills• Works well with teams• Good communication skills • Brings a level of maturity consistent with integrating into a fast paced and team based environment • Good decision making skills• High energy, welcomes challenges and change• Understands HR department strategy as it relates to the business • Formal education/training in HR preferred• Understanding of Manitoba and Canadian Labour Laws preferred• 1 year or more experience in Manufacturing industry preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation based on experience and knowledge. HyLife has been recognized as a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best-Managed Companies.

If you have the qualifications and the passion to meet this challenge then we would like to explore your potential. Please apply online at www.hylife.com/currentopportunities.php or send your resume by mail to:

HyLife FoodsAttention: Domestic Immigration Specialist Box 10,000, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0Website: www.hylifefoods.com

Applicants that 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

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Yard Care Welding Pet Care

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Cellular 476-6591Dennis 476-2766

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CLEANING!Chester WohlgemuthCell: 204-476-0595

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Corral Cleaning

GarbageBin Rentals

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TACVentures Inc.

HEIGHTZ ROOFINGFree Estimates

Reasonable Prices Starting at $1.50/sqSpecializing in Roofing, Fascia, SoffitAshley Palmer 204-872-7200

24/7 Service Custom Fabrication Steel or AluminumCall for Free Estimate Neepawa, Mb 204-365-6002

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

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

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Matt RempelBirnie, MBCell: (204) 841-0988 [email protected]

• 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

[email protected]/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 [email protected]

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Tender

Boundary Road ProjectsCONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1. Equipment a. Allequipmentmustbeinfirstclasscondition b. Alltrailersmustbeendtypeorbellydumptypeandbeinfirstclasscondition 2.IndependentChecks Equipmentmaybesubjecttospotchecks 3.Materials AllmaterialswillbeincludedintheTenderandbesubjecttoinspectionand approvaloftheMunicipalCouncilortheRMofNorthCypress-Langfordforeman 4.Delivery TheprojectwillbeconstructedduringtheperiodofJune15thtoAugust15, 2015weatherandroadconditionspermitting,upontheapprovalofMunicipal CouncilsortheRMofNorthCypress-LangfordForeman 5.Location OnemilewestoftheTownofNeepawaonroad84N 6.Tenders a. Themunicipalityshallhavetherighttorejectasirregular,anytenderwhich containsanyomissions,erasures,alterations,oritemsnotcalledforinthe TenderbytheMunicipalities b. TheMunicipalitiesshallhavetherighttorejectanyobviouslyunbalancedtenders. TherightisreservedbytheRMofNorthCypress-LangfordandtheRMof Rosedaletorejectthelowest,anyoralltenders,towaivedefectsandtoaccept anytenderwhichtheymayconsiderinthebestinterestoftheMunicipalities c. Eachbiddershallbedeemedtohavepersonalknowledgeandtohave informedhimselfastotheactualconditionandrequirementsthereof, includinglabourconditions,laborrates,requirementsoftheManitoba WorkplaceSafetyandHealthActW210,andwhereapplicable,meetthe requirementsoftheWorkersCompensationBoard.Thebiddershallnot claimatanytimeafterthesubmissionofthequotationandsubsequentexe cutionofthequotationthattherewasanymisunderstandinginregardstothe conditionsimposedbythequotation 7.Price I/We,thehereinaftersigned,herebytenderandagreetoexecuteandconstruct alltheworkofeverydescriptionrequiredintheconstructionandfinalcompletion ofthefollowingwork: Rebuildingof1.6kmofgravelroad,projecttoincludebuttobelimitedto: a.Excavationofcurrentroadgravelsurface3”deepX24’widetobe windrowedtoshoulderforlateruse.Theexistingroadsurfacemustbe madesuitablefortheinstallationoffabricata6%crossgrade.Removal ofanymaterialthatmaypuncturefabric.Fabricistobewovengeotextile 250orequivalentto24’inwidth(orMITclass2)withnolessthat5’ overlapatseams b. Baseistobe2”anddownscreenedgravelat8%-12%claycompactedto12” c. 12”basetobecoveredwithA-basegravel10-14%claycontentcompacted to6”with6%Crossslope d.200yards/miletrafficgravel3/4crushed10-12%claycontent.Finished roadtohave6%crossslope,topwidth24’,4to1gradeslope e.AllintersectingroadsaretobebroughtuptoGradebytheContractor f. Tendertoincludeallmaterials-contractorisresponsibleforanysignage requiredduringconstruction.AllUtilitylocatesaretheresponsibilityof thecontractor.

Please submit all tenders to:SandraJones,CAO

Box130,Carberry,MB,R0K0H0

Anyquestionsorinquiriespleasecall204-834-6600

Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGUNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE

PLANNING ACTOn the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE RM OF ALONSAZONING BY-LAW NO 1502

HEARING: RM of Alonsa Municipal OfficeLOCATION: 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, MBDATE AND TIME: June 24, 2015@ 10:00 A.M.GENERAL INTENT: 1) To enact the RM of Alonsa Zoning By-Law No. 1502Areas Affected: The RM of AlonsaFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Pamela Sul, CAORM of AlonsaPhone: 204-767-2054Dated this 4th day of May, 2015. Pamela Sul, Chief Administrative Officer

A copy of the above 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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGUNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE

PLANNING ACTOn the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:

THE RM OF ALONSADEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO 1501

HEARING: RM of Alonsa Municipal OfficeLOCATION: 20 Railway Avenue, Alonsa, MBDATE AND TIME: June 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.GENERAL INTENT: 1) To enact the RM of Alonsa Development Plan By-Law No. 1501Areas Affected: The RM of AlonsaFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:Pamela Sul, CAORM of AlonsaPhone: 204-767-2054Dated this 4th day of May, 2015 Pamela Sul, Chief Administrative Officer

A copy of the above 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.

Municipality of McCrearyNOTICE OF BY-ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that a vote of the Municipality of McCreary will be taken to elect one Councillor for the Rural Ward from the following duly nominated candidates: SCOTT, Sharon THOMSON, David J. WHYTE, Allan

VOTING PLACEThe voting place will be open for voting on Wednesday, the 17th day of June, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers, 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba.IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO VOTE. A person may be required to produce one piece of government issued photo identification (for example - driver’s license or passport) or at least two other documents that provide proof of identity.

ADVANCE VOTINGFor the purpose of accommodating persons who are qualified to vote, but who have reason to believe that they will be absent or otherwise unable to attend their proper voting place on election day, an advance voting opportunity will be located at the Municipality of McCreary Council Chambers at 432 First Avenue, McCreary, Manitoba and will be open on Saturday,June 13, 2015 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPEA voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in person, in writing, or by fax to the Senior Election Official at P. O. Box 338, McCreary, Manitoba, R0J 1B0, Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649.If applying in person*, a voter may apply between May 14, 2015 and June 15, 2015.* A voter applying in person may pick up a sealed envelope ballot package at the time of application.If applying by mail or fax**, a voter may apply between May 14, 2015 and June 12, 2015. ** A voter applying by mail or fax will receive a sealed envelope ballot package by regular post, or by making alternative arrangements with the Senior Election Official.

REBA KEELE, Senior Election OfficialMunicipality of McCrearyP. O. Box 338 – 432 First AvenueMcCREARY, Manitoba R0J 1B0Telephone: 1 (204) 835-2309Fax: 1 (204) 835-2649

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Bill Klassen Auctioneers 204-325-4433 • Cell 204-325-6230www.billklassen.com

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR HANS AND MONIKA SCHNEEBERGER

PLUMAS MANITOBATHURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015 AT 6:00 P.M.

Location at the farm. From Plumas take the 265 west for 5 miles and 1 north on mile 75 and ½ east, From Neepawa North on # 5 till PR 265

then east aprox. 11 miles.1983 GMC 7000 Single axle truck, v8 5 & 2 trans 15 ft steel box and hoist

• 1996 Bob-co 30 ft cattle trailer tandem axle, 24 ft newer floor, goose neck hook up • 1985 Cougar Steiger CR1225, 4x4 tractor 3306 Cat

Engine, 12 speed standard, pto, 18.4 x 38 duals, outback ezee - steer, se-rial #cus5317804 showing 4369 hrs • Case 4890 four wheel drive, power shift, pto needs new clutches, engine and differential are sound, front axle steering only, 8892 hours •1990 IH 1680 Combine, pickup head,

chaff spreader, chopper, feeder house reverser, grain loss monitor, brand new Radiator, serial #488890 • Massey Ferguson 885 diesel swather with

25 ft Macdon header • Side drive over swather carrier • Hesston 565T Round baler, total bales 10,775 serial # 5657 • Renn 18 in Roller mill

pto drive on transport • KELLO model 210 heavy 12 ft Offset breaking disc • Hesston 2410 40 ft Disc • Laurier Packer Bar 40 ft • 1998 Summers 5 bar Tine Super Harrow 60 ft • CI model 279 field cultivator 32 ft with

Mulchers • Brandt 60 ft sprayer • Farm King 13’’ x 85 pto auger new gear box in hopper • Sakundiak 8’’ x 50’ pto grain auger • Shop built 18 round bale hauler trailer, with rear steering • New Holland model 80 manure

spreader tandem axle 10x20 tires, serial #496914 • Two Lewis cattle oilers with mineral feeders • Two 500 gal water tanks Galvanized • Parts drill IH 7200 Hoe Press, good 2x14 ft Grass seeders sell separate • Ranger 175,

Calf creep feeder with panels on trailer • Cattle loading chute • 20 ft Drag harrows • Boat 22 ft with inboard V8 engine, with canopy and trailer,

electric winch, etc • Arctic cat ATV 4X4 300 CC • Larger pile of Scrap Iron • To public, these people have sold their Farm and will sell the above machinery to the highest bidder, there will very little small selling,

remember WE START ON TIME. Owners 204 386 2849

Auction Sales

FARM AUCTION FOR MURRAY AND LINDA MCCASKILL DEAD LAKE RANCH

AND RUTHERFORD RIDDELLSaturday June 6, 2015 10:00 A.M.

Gladstone, ManitobaOWNERS’ CONTACT: Home: 204-385-2764 Mobile: 204-856-6714DIRECTIONS: from Gladstone, 1 mile east on Hwy #16, 2 miles south (Rd. 64 west). Driveway marker #79155. Watch for signs.

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

FEATURED ITEMS: 2003 MF 6280 fwa, 3ph, Quickie Loader w/grapple, 8’ bucket, bale forks, 7,000 hrs, Rear tires 20.8-38, New front tires 16.9-R28, bought new, premium unit • Case 2294 3ph, powershift, duals, 6937 hrs • Husqvarna YTH 150 riding mower • Cat D-7 cable dozer, w/blade, good running order, good paint • 1978 GMC General semi,runs good • 1985 GMC half ton w/deck • 25’ tandem end dump • Titan 22’ tandem axle stock trailer, 2 dividers, rubber mat floor, great for horses or livestock, great shape • 1978 Linden 45’ equipment trailer w/flip up extensions & hydraulic ramp • 2009 New Idea 3743 tandem manure spreader, heavy axle, dual beater, good floor, bought new • 2009 Hesston 1372 12.5 ft Discbine, 1000 shaft, steel rollers, bought new • 2001 Hesston 4755 mid square baler approx 40,000 bales w/Valmar preservative applicator • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!There is a large assortment of equipment, shop and misc., panels and posts, antiques, and household items up for offer as well as EXCELLENT quality riding horses!

Auctioneer's note: Join us for this fantastic auction including high quality farming equipment, an-tiques and riding horses. Murray & Linda McCaskill are experienced horse train-ers who have a variety of AQHA Quarter Horses up for auction. Some started under saddle with additional horse listings at http://www.deadlakeranch.com/

Don't miss this unique and enjoyable auction.

FARM AUCTION FOR KEN CAMERON & DEBBIE BRITTON

Saturday May 30, 2015 11AMMinnedosa, Manitoba

Directions From Minnedosa, north 5 miles on Hwy #262, east 1 mile on Rd #87N, north on Rd #101W, first yard on west side of road.

Yard marker #87114. Watch for signs.

John Lamport: (204) 476-2067 • Tim Dowler: (204) 803-6915 See our website for full listing www.lamportanddowler.com

EQUIPMENT JD 4010 tractor, std shift, triple hyd, pto, 6283 hrs, good tin, runs nice •JD 626 AMT Gator with tllt box, good shape • 1961 OLDS 98 with Starfire motor (runs and drives, good tin) showing 59597 miles • 1983 Ford F-350 1 ton, 351, 4 spd, box & hoist, 70,697 km showing, as is, not safetied • Exmark Lazer, commercial, zero turn lawn tractor with Ultra Vac bagger, 50” cut, 1231 orig hrs (premium unit) • Suzuki 160 Quad Runner, 2wd (runs good) • MTD walk behind tiller • Antiques table with 5 chairs & matching buffet • china cabinet • washing machine • hutch • dresser • jewellery boxes • dinnerware • cutlery • tools • Vintage Coke cooler, works great, cold drinks! • Hereford ornament • bed • black dog ornament • horse ornament • wooden covered wagon • pictures • mirror • Guns (2) double barrelled shotguns (Moore Arms Co & Pieper Arms) • 30 US or 30-40 Craig Winchester with lever action • CIL model 171 .22 • semi auto .22 • (2) Cooey .22 single shot • Tools & Misc • very large asst of tools • hand tools • drill press • 2 wheel trailer • heavy cable • barbells • sleigh • chimney pipe • truck topper • lumber • t-bar from ski lift • large selection of household • dishes • glassware • records • water tank • furniture • air compressor • rain barrels • engine hoist • scrap

SPECIAL COW & CALF SALEThursday May 28th - 1:00 p.m.

Call 204.447.2266 orfor more info and pictures go to

www.srauction.ca

MARK JACQUESEDDYSTONE, MB. (204) 448-221450 Redx heifers (young cows) w/Redx calves

Top pick of 70 pairs, calves will be from 3 - 8 weeks old at sale time, Fully vaccinated, and bull calves are ringed.

More consignments welcome, 100 pairs expected.BIRNIE DYCK, STE ROSE30 black & red cows and calves.

Real Estate

NEW LISTING317 Elizabeth Street - MLS #: 1512367

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 level home, renos, flrg, doors, & windows. Sgl att. garage.

John Nelson 204-476-6719

NEW LISTING608 Third Avenue - MLS#: 1512893

2 bdrms, 1 full bath, 2 lrg bedrooms, 4 appliances incl.,sgl garage, Landscaped.

Liz Sumner 204-476-6362

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On March 18, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their monthly meeting at the Westbourne Longburn Commun-ity Centre. At our meeting, we discussed helping the Kids Help Phone service again this year. We all agreed that we would donate some money to that service.

After the meeting, everyone separated to their groups.

Happy Rock Horseshoes ready to ride

The annual McHappy Day took place on Wednesday, May 6 with community business staff assisting. P i c t u r e d f r o m l e f t , Vincent Hooper, Mark L e b o u t i l l i e r , K a r e n Rourke, Norma Terrick, Jackelyn Manjares and Mayor Adrian de Groot.


All smiles on McHappy Day

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SUPERIOR AUTO SERVICE1919 Brandon Avenue 204-726-1333

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Stone Chip Repairswith $300 deductible or less

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Have your remote starter professionally installed by a licensed automotive technician. We solder all connections. Lifetime Warranty. Long range. Two remote Key Fobs.

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The younger members practiced putting a halter on a fake horse and then tying a lead rope. The older mem-bers worked on their booklets.

On April 15, the Happy Rock Horseshoes held their monthly meeting at the Plumas Legion. During the meeting, we discussed mental health, physical health and horse health. After the meeting, Brenda Tonn and Sheri Tonn lead Zumba class for physical health. After-wards we played a memory game for mental health. Everyone had fun.

Our club will be riding every Friday and everyone is looking forward to working with their horse.

By Board of TrusteesBeautiful Plains s.D.


early bird draw May 3, 2015 at 12 noon

NEEPAWA & DISTRICT MEDICAL COMMITTEE

F A R M & L E I S U R E L O T T O 2 015

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: May 2, 2015 at 9 p.m.

GRAND PRIZE DRAW WINNERS CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS

Option 1JOHN DEERE Package including:

2015 LUND 1650 Rebel XL Sport Boat with a 2015 Mercury 90hp 4- stroke Motor, AND a 2015 Shoreland`r Galvanized Bunk Trailer(retail $22,120.00 plus tax)

PARKLAND YAMAHA - DAUPHIN

Option 2 Winners choice of ONE of the following TRUCKS

Option 3

$100,000.00 CASH

Option 2

$10,000.00 CASH

WINNERS CHOICE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS

or

to order tickets call toll free

1.877.876.8555 or mail orders to: Neepawa & District Farm & Leisure Lotto, P.O. Box 369, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

or

Winner will receive 50% of total 50/50 sales

Draw will be held May 31, 2015 at 12:00 noon

$20.00 EACH OR 5/$50.00

LOTTERY LICENCE #LGA 4947RF PRIZES MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED LOTTERY MANAGED BY PERFORMANCE PROMOTIONS - 306.782.6541

orAND

Only 4,500 tickets will be sold! | $100 per ticket or 3/$250 | limited 3 packs available

2015 John Deere 4044 R Cab Tractor, MFWD | JD H180 Loader | JD 673 Roto Tiller | Frontier SB1184 Snowblower 2015 JD Z950R Commercial Zero Turn Mower with 72” Mower Deck | 2015 JD XUV 825 Gator

(retail $104,610.90 plus tax) ENNS BROTHERS - NEEPAWA

final draw May 31, 2015 at 12 noon

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE www.neepawalotto.com

2015 Coachmen Catalina 243RBS Travel Trailer(retail $36,521.00 plus tax)

50/50 DRAW

maximum $70,000.00 prize

Final Draw Deadline: May 30, at 9 pm Draws 1 to 10 Draws 11 to 15 10 Draws of $500.00 ea. 5 Draws of $1,000.00 ea.

MCLAUGHLIN GM NEEPAWA

WESTWARD FORD SALES LTD NEEPAWA

PIK-A-DILLY RV CENTRE - BRANDON

2015 Chevy Silverado LT Double Cab 4X4(retail $45,880.00 plus tax)

plus

or

Option 1

2015 John Deere Gator XUV 550 4 Wheel Drive(retail $ 11,719.00 plus tax) ENNS BROTHERS - NEEPAWA

2015 Ford F150 XTR Crew Cab 4 X 4 2.7L Eco Boost(retail $48,749.00 plus tax)

TRAILER & BOAT

Draw 16

Graciously submitted by Wayne Fossum

Here are the beliefs and way of life that God our Father accepts as pure and without fault. When widows are in trouble, take care of them. Do the

same for children who have no parents. And don’t let the world make you impure.

James 1:27Beautiful Plains School

Division has a problem almost unique in the prov-ince among rural school divisions – it’s running short of space. It’s a lovely problem to have; it means our community is growing and thriving, but it’s still a serious problem.

With the expansion of HyLife Foods’ pork pro-cessing plant in Neepawa, newly arrived workers and their families have increased the number of students in the two local schools from a low in 2008 of 763 to a figure that by the beginning of this year was 904, and is now more like 913 — almost a 20 per cent jump! Added to the problem is the provincial initiative requiring that no class from Kindergarten to grade three may have more than 20 pupils, so just add-ing desks to existing rooms is not just worse for the children, it’s forbidden. But what happens when we run out of classrooms? Schools are only so big.

We do have two well-maintained and well-staffed schools in out-lying towns that might be used, but parents in town haven’t been keen to move their children to the smaller, more personal distant environment, even though we’ve offered to run a special bus out if numbers warrant. [That offer, by the way, still stands. If enough parents request a different school “if transport is provided,” the bus will run.

We’ve also juggled the space in our existing schools by putting the grade six classes that used to be in our primary school over to the high school, but still it has been necessary to add portable school-rooms to both our schools.

The best solution would be to build another school, or expand an existing one. It would serve as a middle school and take care of grades five to eight.

New school buildings aren’t just expensive and complicated; they must be built from an allotment the provincial government makes to capital projects across the entire province. Getting a place on their list takes a lot of effort. The division has done as much of its homework as possible; we’ve commis-sioned an authoritative report detailing our needs in terms of space and fa-

cilities and we’ve engaged architects to draw up plans of what that would look like as an addition to NACI, with perhaps some addi-tional space given over to a child care facility, which

is not just badly needed here in Neepawa, but is an initiative of the provincial government.

Our plans have been sub-mitted, and now we wait to see if and when we can

start the lengthy building process. In the meantime, though, we have enough space to be going on with, and a wonderful staff to work in it.

School space alternativesEducation matters


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Portage Terriers crowned national junior ‘A’ champs


G r a n t V a l i q u e t t e ( 1 1 ) s c o r e s t h e f i r s t g o a l o f t h e g a m e f o r t h e P o r t a g e Te r r i e r s i n t h e R B C C u p f i n a l

A remarkable season for the Portage Terriers has concluded with a his-toric win at the RBC Cup National Junior ‘A’ hockey championship, as they de-feated the Carleton Place Canadians 5-2 on Sunday, May 17.

The victory, before a capacity crowd at the PCU Centre in Portage la Prairie, snapped a 41-year national championship drought for the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

The 2015 edition of the Terriers are also only the third MJHL team to ever be crowned national Junior A champions. The other clubs to achieve that feat were the 1973 Portage Terriers and 1974 Selkirk Steelers.

It was the first time in 10 years that a host team has captured the RBC Cup; the last being the Weyburn Red Wings of the SJHL. This was the fourth RBC Cup appearance for the Portage Terriers, who


The Portage Terriers celebrate with a team picture with the RBC Cup and the national championship banner right after their 5-2 win over the Carleton Place Canadians

previously played on the national stage in 2005, 2011 and 2012.

In the final, the Terriers

received scoring support from Grant Valiquette, Davis Ross, Jordyn Boyd, as well as Brad and Shawn


Brad Bowles (9) races to retrieve a loose puck in the Canadians zone during the third period of the RBC Cup Championship

Bowles. Alex Robinson and Maxim St. Pierre were the goal scorers for the Can-adians. Portage goaltender

Zac Robidoux, who was named the player of the game, made 26 saves for the win. Guillaume Therien

meanwhile stopped 22 of 26 shots for Carleton Place.

After the game, Terriers captain Tanner Jago said it felt great to achieve what’s been the players’ ultimate goal for over a year. “We have just worked so hard all year for this day. This is just a dream come true,” Jago.

“At the start of this year, this was our goal and now that we’ve actually done it, it’s just an amazing feeling. It’s a special moment for all of us.”

Terriers forward Brad Bowles added the historic significance of the victory was very gratifying.

“This is the biggest tro-phy in junior hockey and no matter what happens now, our names are a part of history,” said Bowles.

Terriers general man-ager and head coach Blake Spiller said that he feels happy for the players because he and assistant coach Paul Harland have seen first hand, just how much time and hard work they’ve put in all year in order to achieve this goal.

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Every experienced gar-dener will tell you that when they started out they made many mistakes, whether it was forgetting to weed, getting the wrong fertilizer or over-watering, it has happened to every-one. What is important to remember is that they learned from those mis-takes and moved on which has made them the garden-ing professional they are today! If you think being a new gardener is intimi-dating, educating yourself about what to avoid is important to a healthy and stress-free harvest season. Here are the top 5 mistakes new gardeners make and how to avoid them.

FertilizingWhen investing in fertil-

izer there are many things to consider when prepar-ing your garden. Too much fertilizer can harm the health of your plant and the environment, and too little fertilizer will result in a lack of necessary nutrition for plant growth. It is im-portant to educate yourself in advance on which fertil-izers to use dependent on the types of plants you are growing throughout the season. The wrong fertil-izer can encourage weeds and diseases even while helping plant health. Some additional tips to remem-ber when using fertilizer:• Test the soil before you fertilize and be aware of the nutrient content, PH and organic matter com-position of your garden.• If your test indicates that you are in need of fertilizer, make sure that you are do-ing it at the right time of year and you are weary of the weather. If it is too dry, the lawn will burn, and if it is too wet the fertilizer will run off into a water source resulting in pollution.• Research synthetic fer-tilizer alternatives. Some-times it is not necessary to use synthetic fertilizers, and you can use household items or other store bought alternatives to improve plant health. These could include adding compost or mulch, aerating your gar-den or investing in organic fertilizer.

GrowingNew gardeners often

bite off more than they can chew in a figurative and

literal sense when it comes to gardening. Known as “plant lust“, new gardeners often try and grow every-thing they possibly can as fast as they can whether or not they are limited by space or time. When begin-ning your planting season it is important to remember that growing something edible from a tiny seedling does take time. Investing in plants that you cannot pro-vide for in terms of space, air circulation or sunlight is costly and disappointing because they often will not grow and if they do grow, they will be overcrowded and prone to disease. Some additional tips to remem-ber when growing:• Grow plants that are na-tive to your area• Leave plants room for air to circulate constantly• Play close attention to

the planting instructions outlined on your seed pack-age and make sure you are companion planting (view companion planting table)

WateringWhen it comes to garden-

ing, watering is one of the necessary components to plant health and growth. One of the mistakes new gardeners make is water-ing too much, or watering too little, because they are unaware of proper methods. Every plant is different and its vitality is dependent on the soil, weather, time of year and many other variables. The solution to avoiding any H20 dilemma’s is simple, all you need to do is pay attention. The first thing to check when watering your garden is the soil, if it feels moist to a depth of six to

12 inches, you are in good condition, if there is no wet residue coming off of your finger or the item you are using to measure, your garden is in need of some care. Before grabbing your watering tool, check the weather forecast and make sure you will not be get-ting an abundance of rain that day. Too much water can deprive your plants of necessary oxygen and may lose their ability to absorb water. If your plants foli-age begins to brown and the edges are beginning to fall off, that is a sign of over-hydration. Although more watering may be necessary if you have ex-tremely hot weather, dry soil or crowded beds, it is up to you to gauge and measure how much water

is needed for your plants to thrive. A great tip to think about when watering your plants is that it is like a healthy diet, everything you consume needs to be in moderation and balanced to fulfill your nutrient needs. Plants are living things and are in need of the same consideration and care. Some additional tips to remember when watering:• Seeds and seedlings need moisture close to the soil’s surface• Ensure that more estab-lished plants receive water to the root zone of the plant and not the leaves. This can increase the spread of disease, waste water, and does nothing

for the health of the plant.• Water slowly and prefer-ably in the morning or late afternoon (still giving them time to dry before the sun goes down)• Use the right watering tool suitable for your space (soaker hose preferable over a sprinkler)• Know your plants mois-ture requirements

WeedingMany new gardeners

have the thought in mind that once you plant the vegetables will come! Be-ing realistic about plant expectations is important when it comes to garden maintenance.

Continued on page B4

Top five mistakes new gardeners can make and how to avoid them

PHOTOS BY JOHN DRINKWATER

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Every living thing needs a few basics in order to thrive: water, food, air and the right amount of sunlight. Plants are no different. They need your help in order to grow tall and produce lots of vegetables and fruit. Here are some tips to make your garden grow.• Plant your garden after June 1, after all danger of frost is over.• Read the seed packages. They give you information on how to plant the seeds, how long it takes for the plants to sprout and how tall and wide the plant will become. They also give you an idea of how long it takes for the plant to mature - or produce vegetables that you can eat.• Some plants take a long time to mature, like cucum-bers, watermelon and pumpkins. Many gardeners start these plants indoors in March or April. So, if you want to grow this type of veggie or fruit, it's best to buy them as seedlings from a garden centre.• Root vegetables, like carrots, beets and radishes need room to grow downward, so plant these seeds in deeper pots or dig your garden a little deeper. These veggies also do best when planted in the spring or fall, but not in the heat of mid-summer.• You don't need to dig a separate area in your garden for vegetables. Plant tomatoes at the back of the flower bed. Mix carrots and lettuce in with the flowers. • Plants need to be fed. The best fertilizers include organic fertilizers like animal manure, compost, worm castings and seaweed. Read the directions on the bag before adding these fertilizers to your plants, as you can “burn” the roots with too strong an application of fertilizer. The directions will also tell you how often to add fertilizer during the growing season.• Plants need to be watered, some more than others. Herbs don't need a lot of water. Tomatoes need to be planted in sunlight and watered when it's cloudy as watering them when the hot sun is beating down will cause the blossoms to drop off. All plants should be watered before the leaves begin to droop.• Some plants like to have their “feet in the shade, and head in the sun”. This means they like to have cool roots. Squash and zucchini plants should be planted behind something taller, like tomatoes, which will shade their roots, but allow them to grow vines into the sunnier areas of the garden.• Put a mulch of leaves, grass clippings or peat moss around the base of your growing plants to keep their roots cool and stop weeds from growing.• There will be bugs . . . and slugs . . . and other creepy crawlies. Most bugs can be knocked off with a jet of

water from a garden hose. Slugs can be flicked off with a garden tool.• Here's an old gardener's trick: cut milk cartons into open-ended sections, and use them as a "collar" around newly planted tomato seedlings. The collar will stop cut-worms from chopping down the skinny tomato seed-lings, and it provides a walled area to pour water into.• Many tomato plants will grow tall, then flop over. Tie them to a stake to keep them upright and ensure the tomatoes are not eaten by slugs. Use a q-tip or a paint brush to pollinate the tomato flowers, if you haven't seen any insects pollinating the flowers.• When growing pumpkins or squash, watch for the flowers that have started growing tiny gourds. Clip the growing end of the vine, so the plant concentrates its energy on growing pumpkins or squash, instead of growing a really long vine.• The best part is the harvest! Try to pick your vege-tables at peak maturity, on the day you are planning to eat them.

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Continued from page B2All gardens need to be

tended to on a regular basis in order to be successful. Many weeds are harmless on their own but when they are competing with your plants for the same space and sunlight they begin to cause problems. Some additional tips to remember when weeding:• Try not to let a weed get to seed, it is harder to get rid of and will spread around• When pulling out the weed, it is easier if the soil is moist and the weed is young because it has not established a strong root• Use mulch in between your plants to prevent additional weeds from growing

Being disappointed because you were

unsuccessfulThe last mistake many

new gardeners make is fo-cusing on their failures and not continuing to garden in the following year. Many gardens are unsuccessful because of things you are unable to control such as weather or pests, but the newbie gardener tends to focus on what they did wrong. What is important to remember when you are a newbie gardener is that everyone was once in the situation you are in. Every professional gardener had to make mistakes and learn from them and there is not one that would tell you any different. There are many things you can

do in advance to make your garden healthy and successful, whether that is research on plant re-quirements, preparing your beds in advance or gathering your compost all year, educating your-self on everything that is involved in maintaining a thriving garden is the only

way to maintain hope and be proud of the food you put on your table once your successful harvest is over.

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