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PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE The Gr. 8 class at Border Valley School in Reinland handed over a mountain of food items on behalf of their school to Winkler Christmas Cheer Board reps Chris Hildebrand (far left) and Marilyn Dyck (right) on Monday. The Cheer Board received thousands of donations of tin cans from local schools as they put together the care hampers this week for distribution to families in need on Wednesday night.
By Ashleigh Viveiros set out to decimate it. Cheer Board, which fi lled and dis- challenge, increasing the goal to 550. The K-8 school south of Winkler had tributed its hampers this week. “The fi rst goal was met within the Meeting their “Tin for the Bin” goal initially aimed to bring in 400 cans— But after just a few days of collect- fi rst week,” Hildebrand said, “and so this year wasn’t enough for Border about two cans per student—for ing, principal Renae Hildebrand had Valley School in Reinland—the kids the Winkler and District Christmas to make a quick adjustment to the Continued on page 5 news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015
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By Ashleigh Viveiros stresses that the United Way is grateful to every in- dividual and business who has so generously sup- The clock is winding down on the Morden United ported the campaign thus far. Way campaign. The money will go to support upwards of 30 differ- Since kicking off its fundraising campaign on Oct. ent non-profi t organizations and groups who cater 1, the agency has raised just under $60,000, leaving to the Morden area. them with ways to go toward their goal of $90,000. It’s not too late to make a donation, but the Dec. 31 “We’re always cautiously optimistic that we’ll get deadline is fast approaching. there,” says board member Alex Fedorchuk, who “If there’s anybody who still wants to donate, now’s the time,” says Fedorchuk, noting the end of the month is the cut-off for tax receipts for 2015. If you’d like to make a donation, call 822-6992 or mail it in to United Way of Morden and District, Box 758, Mor- den, MB, R6M 1A7. You can also learn more online at www.unitedwaymorden.com.
PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Over 175 kids came out for the Morden and District United Way’s annual Skate with Santa celebration at the arena Sunday afternoon. The United Way sponsors the free public skating event every year in thanks to the community for all its support. This year’s campaign is about $60,000 of the way to its $90,000 goal. Rhineland woman killed in crash
A 25-year-old woman from the RM pital where she later succumbed to investigation is still ongoing and no of Rhineland died as a result of a her injuries. further details were available at press single vehicle accident near Jordan RCMP said they believe that alcohol time. Corner on Dec. 2. was a factor in the collision, but their The driver’s name was not released. Morden RCMP were on patrol around 10 p.m. travelling south on Hwy. 3 just south of Jordan Corner when they came upon an accident scene. They saw a person sitting on the west shoulder of the highway while a sport utility vehicle with the lights on was seen about 200 metres in the fi eld on the west side of the highway. When offi cers approached the wom- an, they immediately noticed she was injured and called for an ambulance. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle and was transported to hos-
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By Ashleigh Viveiros “It’s part of what’s called a photo voice project ... people who took part An exhibit on display at Eden Health in the research project were either Care Services seeks to raise aware- men who had experienced thoughts ness about men’s mental health. of suicide or women who had been Through to Dec. 16, the hallway ad- affected by male suicide,” she says. jacent to Eden’s “All of the partici- offi ces in the pants, to take part A.L.G. Profes- in this study, they sional Centre in took photographs downtown Win- “IT’S ANOTHER WAY TO to represent their kler will be home experience and to several photo- HELP ALL OF US HAVE then they were in- graphs and cap- terviewed to talk tions from the THIS CONVERSATION ...” about what those PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH Man-Up Against photographs VIVEIROS/VOICE Suicide project. mean for them.” Researcher Mary Anne The exhibition, explains University The result is over 60 photos—11 of Nurmi and Eden’s James of Manitoba research coordinator which are now on display in Win- Friesen in front of one of Mary Anne Nurmi, was launched by kler—meant to get people talking the pieces now on display Dr. John Oliffe, a men’s health expert about the causes and impact of sui- in Winkler from the Man- from the University of British Colum- cide. Up Against Suicide art ex- bia. “The reason it’s being displayed in hibition. The exhibit fea- Eden and many tures photos and captions different places from people touched by around Canada male suicide. is just to open up spaces to reduce stigma around ceive a diagnoses. Men’s suicide as it travels across Canada has been talking about rates, meanwhile, are over three overwhelmingly positive, she adds. men’s mental times higher than women. “The act of just going to the exhibit health,” Nurmi Some of the photos refl ect the af- seems to give people a sense of per- says. termath of losing a loved one to sui- mission to just have little conversa- While depres- cide—a mother holding up a sign tions about their own experiences, so sion affects both that says, “He was my son”—while in that way it’s been really positive.” men and women, other share the thoughts of those who Generating discussion is exactly men are much considered ending their lives: ”I was why Eden was so eager to host the less likely to re- afraid of who I was and what I was photos, says CEO James Friesen. capable of do- “It’s another way to help all of us Genesis House would like to say ing.” have this conversation about some of It’s a poi- the things around mental illness that gnant remind- we tend to not want to talk about,” THANK YOU er that there he says. “I think the stigma is reduc- for everyone involved in are people be- ing slowly over time and it’s through "So you think you can Dance?!" hind the sta- these kinds of efforts, I think, that Family Dance. tistics, Nurmi that’s happening.” Thank you to your sponsors: says. If you’d like to learn more about the The response exhibit, visit www.manupagainstsui- t'SJFTFO*OTVSBODF#SPLFST to the exhibit cide.ca. t&BHMFZF1SJOUJOH%FTJHO t(SFFOWBMMFZ&RVJQNFOU
t1GBIMT%SVHT The Winkler Morden t47#FOFĕUT We couldn't have done it VVoiceoice Call 325-6888 without you! Thank you What’s story? The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 5 this year went above and beyond. in need all over the area. > CHEER, FROM PG. 1 “I have absolutely been over- The deliveries capped off three days then we went to 550 because we only ing and to help more people,” said whelmed with the responses from of food sorting, gift wrapping, and had another week to go and I fi gured 13-year-old Lexie Fehr. the schools,” she said, adding that the hamper packing that was also done the beginning usually starts strong, And so, last week the class headed pizza party prize served as a great by an army of volunteers. so ...” to Superstore to spend the $150 the motivator for the kids. While the hampers were being put That new number still proved to be Cheer Board had gifted them for their “For sure the number of tins has together on Tuesday, the Border Val- too low, though, as the kids went on to party on yet more tins for the cause. been amazing and just the heart of ley Gr. 8s held their pizza party. They bring in a whopping 1,293 food tins, “We’re still going to have our own kids for wanting to give,” Dyck said. didn’t have to bring it from home, which they presented to the Cheer little pizza party with a movie and “It’s never too soon for kids to learn though—DJ’s Family Restaurant do- Board on Monday. we’re going to bring pizza from that there are people that they rub nated pizzas to the kids in recogni- To help drum up interest in the cam- home,” Fehr explained. “We can al- shoulders with every day that may be tion of their generosity. paign this year, the Cheer Board of- ways make that happen like that, but people who have a need. For them to The Gr. 1s at the school also demon- fered a pizza party to the class in each this is $150 that we can spend on giv- respond in this way is just fabulous.” strated their generosity. Upon learn- participating school who brought in ing back more.” With each of the schools bringing ing they had won the school’s second the most tins. The students’ generosity brought in hundreds of tins—not to mention place prize of an ice cream party for At Border Valley, that proved to be Cheer Board representative Marilyn the donations that poured in from bringing in nearly 200 tins, the kids the Gr. 8 students, who brought in Dyck to tears. the community at large—the Cheer asked if they could share that party 458 tins in all. “It absolutely made me cry ... I Board was able distribute over 300 with the entire student body, which But rather than enjoy the free pizza couldn’t believe it,” she said. hampers Wednesday evening, deliv- the school was able to accommodate they had earned, the kids had other Dyck said all ered by volunteer drivers to families by handing out icy treats on Monday. plans. the schools who “We thought it would be a better collected food idea to use that money to keep giv- for the hampers Family Doctor Finder Parkinson’s benefi t Connecting you to your health care concert tickets on There is an easy way to find a family doctor sale now or nurse practitioner with the Family Doctor Finder program. ‘Tis the Season ... To Find a Better care. Cure’ at concert hall Dec. 19 Close to home. By Ashleigh Viveiros Call or register online to The fourth annual ‘Tis the Season ... To Find a Cure connect you and your benefi t concert takes over the P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall next week. family with a health care The Dec. 19 show features a lengthy line-up of local professional in15114gm2 your area. artists taking to the stage to raise funds for the Par- kinson Society of Canada. Call 204-786-7111 or “We’ve tried to have a lot of variety to provide some- toll-free 1-866-690-8260 thing for just about everybody,” says organizer Karen Doell, a member of the Bare Yogis group. Monday to Friday between Doell has spearheaded fundraisers for the Parkin- 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. son’s Society ever since she herself was diagnosed with the disease over a decade ago. Or register online at It’s her way of helping others to battle the illness, she says, and the annual concert is also a great way to manitoba.ca/ get people in the holiday spirit. “We’ll all be performing Christmas songs ... it’s al- familydoctorfinder ways a really fun night,” Doell says. “It’s a chance to bring people in to not only to enjoy the talent in the area but also to contribute to a good cause.” Joining the Bare Yogis in the line-up is Jayme Gies- brecht and her Soul Revue band, Hey Zeus Marim- ba, Rick Wiebe, Linda Hiebert, Julie Myers, and Joel Nickel. Sponsoring this year’s event is Winkler Co-op, Triple E, and Alexa Media. Tickets are available for $20 each online at the www. winklerconcerthall.ca or by calling 204-325-5600. 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 TheVVoiceoiceWinkler Morden gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS > GUEST COMMENTARY Time to put the brakes on spending spree
PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION anitoba’s millions of dollars more in borrowing can report that they are well on their Rick Reimer Lana Meier costs after Manitoba’s fi rst credit rat- way to breaking that promise. Just NDP govern- ing downgrade in 20 years. weeks ago, when Manitoba’s annual ment recently Manitobans understand that more fi nancial reports were issued, it was money going to service a ballooning revealed that the NDP overspent its pledged, if re- debt means less money for frontline planned budget yet again—this time elected, to em- services like healthcare and educa- by more than $200 million. M tion. The Manitoba Consumer Protection bark on a spending spree Overspending and defi cits are noth- Offi ce recently ran a series of news- ing new for Selinger’s NDP govern- paper ads suggesting consumers EDITOR REPORTER designed to entice Mani- Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach ment. What is new this time is the ab- should ask the right questions when toba voters in the lead up sence of any commitment to move in making major purchases to avoid be- the direction of balancing the books. ing misled. to the April provincial elec- The NDP remains silent on how it One of the suggested questions is: tion. would pay for this latest massive, “Have you explained all the charges?” The NDP’s recent throne speech spending spree. This is dangerous That’s good advice for Manitobans promises massive spending to the and will not go unnoticed by bankers considering the NDP’s $6 billion in tune of $6.6 billion in new commit- in Toronto and New York who moni- new spending promises. ments. It is pre- tor the fi nancial performance of gov- I recently put this same question to SALES AGRICULTURE REPORTER ernments and set the rates at which the Finance Minister during Ques- Gwen Keller Harry Siemens cisely this NDP high-tax, high- those governments borrow money. tion Period: has he explained all the spend, high-debt As lenders lose confi dence in Mani- charges to Manitobans? The Finance approach that toba, Manitobans pay more. Minister declined to answer that has resulted in a This NDP broken fi nancial record question, but he should admit that half billion dol- is strewn with promises to do better. this pre-election spending spree will lar defi cit that In the 2012 budget, the NDP guaran- come with hidden charges in the form doesn’t go down, teed they would eliminate the defi cit of higher income taxes or the PST be- by 2014. They broke that promise and ing applied to new items (the list of a debt load that Cameron PRODUCTION PRODUCTION promptly revised that balance date to has doubled in Friesen, MLA Tara Gionet Nicole Kapusta just six years, and 2016. As Manitoba’s fi nance critic, I Continued on page 8 The Winkler Morden Voice is published Thursdays and distributed as a free publica- tion through Canada Post to 15,000 homes by BigandColourful Printing and Publishing. The newspaper is supported solely by ad- vertising dollars. If you enjoy the paper and would like to see it grow and prosper, visit any of the advertisers and businesses in our rural communities. Keep your dollars work- ing at home and shop local. letters Notices, classifi eds, and advertisements can be purchased by calling 204-325-6888 or e-mailing [email protected]. 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By Lorne Stelmach month. tant to be versatile so you can always experience now as both a prime con- Bergmann said he felt very hon- adapt to better meet the needs of tractor and mechanical subcontractor It’s become more than just being oured and privileged to receive the your customers. while having the highest marks as he part of the family business for Mitch- recognition, but he added the honour It can be complex work that involves passed through the apprenticeship ell Bergmann. should be shared with his parents a lot of planning, but that is a large levels. Mechanical service and contracting and particularly with his father. part of what appeals to him. “His approach comes from a never is his chosen career, and he even had “My dad would throw everything “It’s the broad range of things ... I say no mentality ... always a solution to bypass a recent awards gala where at me that he could ... make me ex- love problem solving ... I love fi guring to every problem. He goes along with he received an hon- perience everything,” he out a solution for the hardest thing.” the evolution of the mechanical trade our from Apprentice- said. Bergmann’s parents noted he has and understands it.” ship Manitoba due to “His way of teaching work duties while his was to make me experi- parents Rick and Sen- ence it. He was the one ta Bergmann were who defi nitely put me on going to be away. the right path.” “I had to close two Bergmann said he has tenders that week ... I been in the trade for was completely con- over seven years now sumed with that,” said after initially “just trying Bergmann, who was it out” when he was be- recently named Ru- tween jobs. ral Journeyperson of “Within the fi rst year the Year for his work Mitchell Bergmann then I was hooked,” he in the area of com- said, noting commercial mercial refrigeration refrigeration was the and air conditioning mechanics for main area he started working in, but Morden-based Bergmann Plumbing he has been learning a lot beyond and Heating Ltd. that since then. “I wasn’t going to It was part of the ninth annual take the easy route. I was looking to awards gala held during the Ap- get into everything.” prenticeship Recognition Week last He said he has learned it is impor- Donate Love preparing to host community Christmas meal By Lorne Stelmach anyone and everyone is welcome.” 15122gm2 Thiessen said they are putting out The spirit of fellowship is usually no a call for people to get involved and more alive and well than during the help out however they can. Christmas season. “We need lots of volunteers,” she That spirit is bringing people to- said. “We are in need of cooks, kitch- gether once again en help, set up and clean to host a commu- up help, table hosts, fi - nity gathering for nancial donations, gifts, those who may not or even drivers to pick have a place to go on people up and bring Christmas Day. “IT’S A PLACE FOR them home afterwards. Planning is well “Anyone who is able to underway for the PEOPLE TO GO TO help out at all, as a busi- 2015 Morden Com- ON CHRISTMAS ness or as an individual, munity Christmas it would be greatly ap- Dinner, with the Do- DAY SO NO ONE IS preciated.” nate Love organiza- ALONE.” Thiessen estimated tion spearheading they will have room for the preparations. a maximum of about The dinner takes 300 people. place 4-6 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Morden Anyone who wants to be part of the Alliance Church. meal must call or e-mail in advance “It’s a place for people to go to on to reserve a seat or table. Christmas Day so no one is alone,” To sign-up to help or to register a said organizer Denise Thiessen. “This seat, contact organizers by e-mail at is for anyone in our community ... se- [email protected] or call 204- niors, young families, newcomers ... 823-2865. 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 Manitou teacher receives conservation award
By Lorne Stelmach organization, family, or business who that’s gone into it before me and con- actively promotes wise farm manage- tinues to go into it by lots and lots of Honoured for his work that inspires ment and conservation practices. people,” said Lewarne. “I’m the for- his students on environmental issues, Lewarne was recognized at the tunate recipient, but really I’m just a it is those youth who inspire Kent Manitoba Conservation District As- small cog in a huge project that in- Lewarne. sociation conference in Brandon Dec. volves lots of people.” “For me, the driving force is my stu- 7-9. One of the projects near to Lewarne’s dents ... seeing the passion that they For Lewarne, who has been teach- heart is his volunteer efforts with have and the work that they’re pre- ing high school for the past 28 years the Nellie McClung Collegiate Envi- pared to put into it,” said the Pilot including the last eight at Nellie Mc- rothon Club, with which he’s played Mound resident. “It just excites me to Clung Collegiate in Manitou, the en- an active leadership role for eight keep working with them, to keep ex- vironment has been a lifelong pas- years. panding their knowledge and appre- sion. Through this program, students de- ciation for the environment.” It seemed natural for him, then, to velop skills that enable them to ad- Lewarne was recently named as the take on a lead role in environmental dress environmental issues, such as winner of the Pembina Valley Conser- sustainability education. teamwork, problem-solving, critical vation District (PVCD) 2015 Conser- He stresses, however, that he has thinking and public debate. vation Award. been fortunate to work with a lot of In collaboration with the Envirothon The award, created in memory of great people, organizations, and es- program, the Binney Outdoor Class- the late Mike Cabernel, is presented pecially students. room was declared a Wetland Center each year to recognize an individual, “There’s been so much hard work of Excellence by Ducks Unlimited. This not only recognized the site but also Envirothon Club members who SUBMITTED PHOTO do a majority of the mentoring work Kent Lewarne has been named out at Binney. the recipient of the PVCD’s 2015 With the support of Enbridge Pipe- Conservation Award. “FOR ME, THE DRIVING FORCE IS MY STUDENTS ... lines, Lewarne has also been the pro- SEEING THE PASSION THAT THEY HAVE AND THE WORK gram co-ordinator for the South Cen- For the past two years, Lewarne THAT THEY’RE PREPARED TO PUT INTO IT.” tral Eco Institute (informally called has also been one of the facilitators Riverwatch) for the past four years. for the Prairie Spirit School Division Its primary focus is the collection STEM (Science, Technology, Engi- and analysis of surface water from neering and Math) Club. bridges throughout Manitoba, and he Last year he travelled to Japan with has been involved in partnering with three students and was able to work nine conservation districts in that ef- with a small group of students from fort. 19 countries on a food/water security Lewarne is also the educational coor- hand-on learning scenario. dinator for Nutrients for Life (NFL), a “Although Kent attributes much of charitable organization that promotes what he has been able to accomplish soil science and learning gardens in to the partnerships he has created schools. His Manitou high school was over his educational career, many of one of the fi rst learning gardens in the programs would not move for- Manitoba and is now one of many in ward without his knowledge, ambi- Canada with NFL support, promoting tion and drive,” PVCD offi cials said implementation of the “Nourishing in a statement. “PVCD is proud of all the Planet” curriculum with a focus the work he has put into educating on food security and feeding an ever our youth and feels he is very de- growing population. serving of the conservation award.”
> FRIESEN, FROM PG. 6 PST exemptions gets smaller all the Selinger wouldn’t rule it out. time, but the NDP could still apply Manitobans are tired of NDP their eight per cent sales tax to fuel, waste and mismanagement. The PC funerals, movie tickets, or home re- Party believes that Manitobans are pairs). smart shoppers who look for the Manitobans have paid the price best price and want value for their for NDP broken promises before. money. Manitobans should take the In the 2011 provincial election, Pre- advice of the Consumer Protection mier Selinger said it was “ridicu- Offi ce, ask the right questions and lous” to suggest the NDP would not get fooled again. Otherwise, raise taxes to pay for its election they may end up with another case promises. Last week, when asked of buyer’s remorse. by the media whether he would rule out further tax increases as a Cameron Friesen is the MLA for result of this new $6 billion tax plan, Morden-Winkler The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 9 Work wraps up on Donate Love home reno project
By Lorne Stelmach Donate Love leapt into action to get the work done, bolstered by a local construction company The project is complete except for just a few fi n- that stepped up to help spearhead the work, and ishing touches. by Hillside Church, which agreed to allocate mis- The reward now for everyone involved in the sions fund to the project. Donate Love’s Making a House a Home project is Material costs were expected to hit around in seeing the difference the community can make $20,000, but the fi nal tally came in closer to $13,000. when it pulls together for a good cause. “That’s just because of everything that was do- “It started with wanting to get water into this nated or given at cost,” noted Brian. home so that it could be habitable. But, digging And, of course, the fi naly total doesn’t include deeper, we kept fi nding out what all was needed,” the countless manhours that were donated to the said project organizer Brian Thiessen. “I think project. we’re all fairly ecstatic that the process happened “There were so many businesses in our commu- the way that it did ... we feel it was very success- nity that really stepped up and helped,” said fel- ful. And the end product, I think, exceeds what we low organizer Denise Thiessen, noting some vol- thought it could turn out to be.” unteers were there almost every day. SUBMITTED PHOTO This past spring, the Winkler/Morden-based She said it was remarkable to see how many peo- Donate Love volunteers spent countless charity heard about a single mother who was plan- ple came together to make it all happen. And she hours this fall transforming a local home into ning to move her family into a home that didn’t also lauded volunteers Kim and Barry Klassen for a livable space for a family in need. have running water. connecting everybody together on the project. Further investigation revealed the home had no “To me, they need the most amount of thank- “Having the homeowner have a huge say in a lot plumbing at all and needed signifi cant improve- yous for this. She was there and he was there every of the things that happened was great for them,” ments to be livable. day, their family was there every day helping. We he said, adding the volunteers enjoyed getting to The modest 500 sq. ft. building required interi- would have never been able to do it without them.” know the family, too. “They loved seeing the inter- or walls, plumbing, kitchen cabinets, kitchen and Brian noted the family, who remains anonymous action that they could have with the homeowner.” bathroom fi xtures, fl ooring, drywalling, painting, for privacy reasons, was also very much involved window covers, and various other fi nishing touch- in helping to transform their home. Continued on page 11 es.
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Assistant chief admin- istrative offi cer Mi- Enjoying chelle Cummer, Reeve Brian Callum and CAO Jody Oakes in the new offi ce of the Rural their new Municipality of Thomp- son. The new build- ing (shown below) also houses the Miami library, and all say it digs has been well received by the community. By Lorne Stelmach The RM and the library settled into the new It has the look of a heritage build- space late last month. ing akin to the adjacent railway mu- seum on Miami’s main street. PHOTOS BY The building housing the munici- LORNE STELMACH/VOICE pal offi ce for the RM of Thompson as well as the South Central Regional Library’s Miami branch, however, is is one of the main improvements, Cal- brand new, and its tenants are happy lum noted, as is having a building that to fi nally be settled in. is very energy effi cient. In addition, the project got done “We suspect it shouldn’t be too cost- for less than the originally projected ly to operate the building. It’s a very price tag that had raised concern in functional building,” he said. “We the community. didn’t go elaborate by any means ... “There was a lot of community dis- and made sure it provided what we cussion about it. I think the big con- wanted ... a good size for the library, cern was over the cost,” said Reeve a little bigger, more effi cient munici- Brian Callum last week, a few days pal offi ce, a little bigger council cham- after the building offi cially opened bers.” its doors. “Our municipal offi ce had Callum noted the facility’s meeting served its time. It was outdated, and storage space can also be used by didn’t have wheelchair access ... the community groups. bathrooms were in the basement. Meanwhile, the library space came We needed something new.” in at about 1,400 square feet, and And the library, which had been they’re eager to use every inch of it. housed in a temporary trailer for a “It turned out very well. We’re really couple years, desperately needed a happy with our library facilities now,” true place to call home as well, so the said Callum. “And the usage is amaz- half of our items were in storage. But there. timing was right all around. ing. It’s a big plus to the community we didn’t actually see a huge dip in “We were willing to provide a ser- “We had a great library but a poor and we hope that continues.” circulation, so that was really nice. vice from wherever we had to,” De- facility ... now we’re going to have Debreuil thanked all of their us- It really showed Miami wants the li- breuil said. “We’ve got awesome pa- both,” remarked Miami librarian ers who stuck with them through all brary. It’s a well-used facility,” she trons, and I’ve felt for a long time that Cherie Debreuil. the challenges of not having a proper said, noting they are still not fully they really deserved a nice new facil- Questions were originally raised place to call home until now. moved in and set up in their new ity. It’s a dream come true for us.” about the cost of the two-in-one “The trailer was really small, so over space just yet, but they’re getting building potentially climbing to $1.5 million, but in the end the entire project came out at about $700,000. “You put the borrowing bylaw through for more than what you’re going to require because you don’t New Year’s gala raising funds for Katie Cares want to have to go back and ask for more,” explained Callum. “Which, as By Lorne Stelmach being close to the hospital,” Webb something that has not really been it turned out, was quite a bit more said. “When I heard they were doing done much here up to now. than what was required. We kind of When the idea of a New Year’s Eve something like that in this area ... it Making it a benefi t event seemed set a price point that we wanted to celebration that could also be a fun- was a great opportunity. like a natural choice, she said. stay under and then went about get- draiser came to her, the cause also “I think out here this is going to be “Fundraising has always been ting the drawings done. soon became clear for Sharon Webb. such a needed facility, and what they something that’s been true to my “We had quite a few options in the The event and wedding planner are going to be offering ... will be ap- heart,” said Webb. “I knew when I tender that allowed us, in one way, has a personal appreciation for the preciated by families that are caring initially started the business that to keep the price down and then see idea behind the Katie’s Cottage re- for loved ones at Boundary Trails.” somehow I wanted to incorporate what the price was and then add if spite home going up across from the And so, Webb is planning the New contributing to some fundraising.” we could.” Boundary Trails Health Centre. Year’s Eve Gala at the Access Event The gala evening will feature ma- In the end, a few of the features that “In the past, we had a family mem- Centre in Morden, with the proceeds gician Chris Funk and music by they were able to add included a bet- ber that had to use the Ronald Mc- going to the Katie Cares’ project. Lindsay Rae and Melanie Schwarz ter parking lot fi nish, fl oor heating, Donald House in Winnipeg, and Webb said she and a number of followed later by MK Sound DJ & and a vaulted ceiling. it was such a lifesaver for the fam- friends had talked about the idea Making the building all accessible ily as far as just relieving stress and of doing a big gala event as it was Continued on page 12 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 11 A hands-on look at vocational options
By Ashleigh Viveiros fun way to introduce the youth to the many programs available to them, Sixteen Gr. 8 students from Altona says camp organizer and RRTVA and Gretna gave up their Saturdays high school apprenticeship teacher in November for the chance to get a Andy Reimer. hands-on look at the many technical “You can tell them over and over vocational training programs avail- again about the programming avail- able in our region. able to them, but if you can actually The Red River Technical Vocational give them a taste of it, the kids will Area (RRTVA) held its second annual remember it,” he says. “They got a lot Trades Camp last month for kids from of chances to explore and get really Gretna Elementary School and Park- hands-on. SUBMITTED PHOTOS side Junior High School in Altona. “It’s also really good for the pro- Students from Altona The kids spent the fi rst weekend grams, too ... I think it really makes and Gretna got a hands- exploring the welding and auto body it easy for the kids to make some programs in Morris, headed to Al- choices because they learn what they on look at the Red River tona in week two to try their hands like and what they don’t like,” Reimer Technical Vocational Area at culinary arts and to tour several adds. programs across the re- industrial facilities for a real-life look By getting the chance to not just tour gion last month. On Nov. at the trades at work, and spent week a school but also partake in activities 29, the kids wrapped up three learning about the carpentry there, it makes it less of an unknown a month of Saturday fi eld and sustainable energy courses of- place when students are consider- trips throughout the fered in Altona. ing whether they’d like to enrol in a RRTVA by stopping in at They wrapped up the month right course outside their home commu- GVC TEC to learn more here in Winkler at the Garden Valley nity (the RRTVA includes programs about the diesel tech- Collegiate Technical Education Cam- in fi ve different school divisions in nology program (above) pus, where they learned about the southern Manitoba). and try their hands at heavy duty auto mechanic program “They also can build up some con- creating Christmas cen- and the horticultural and landscap- fi dence to be able to go to different trepieces as part of the ing courses. schools,” Reimer says. “It can some- horticultural and land- At each stop, the student got to chat times be intimidating if you belong to scaping program (right). with program instructors, check out a certain school community to make a specialized equipment, and get a choice to go off to a different school.” taste for the kinds of activities they’ll The camp was funded by a Jobs and be doing if they decide to take these the Economy grant from the provin- vocational courses when they reach cial government to the Border Land high school. School Division. DEMOCRACY In Winkler, for example, they built Reimer says he’s had a lot of inter- fl oral centrepieces while touring the est from other schools in southern horticultural program and then got Manitoba who would like to run sim- to get their hands dirty exploring en- ilar introductory programs. He hopes gines in the diesel shop. to see it expand to other schools next It’s an incredibly informative and year, funding allowing.
> DONATE LOVE, FROM PG. 9 For everyone behind Donate Love, added Denise. “It’s just us connect- 15122gm6 this project might just be the start ing people to try to make it happen.” of an ongoing venture. In the meantime, Donate Love is “It’s about keeping an ear to the carrying on with its mission of mak- APPLY ONLINE ground to see where we’re need- ing connections between those who ed next. Is it going to be another have and those who have not, pro- electionsmanitoba.ca project like this or is it going to be viding clothes and household items or call 204-945-3225 something else?” Brian wondered. as well as food hampers and milk. Toll-free: 1-866-628-6837 “We always want to be aware of Donate Love’s food bank is open what’s needed, where help can be in Morden Tuesdays to Thursdays given, where we can give back.” from 4-7 p.m. “It depends mostly on the com- Find out more about Donate munity, if they’re willing to jump in Love’s services and volunteer op- and help out in any way possible,” portunities online at donatelove.ca. 12 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 Wizards give back
The Winkler Wizards Special Olym- from Keith and his fellow athletes pics team decided to pay it forward who know the value of sports and rec- again this year. reation” said Doell, who notes Chance Instead of buying gifts for one an- 2 Grow provides funding to help eli- other at their Nov. 30 banquet, the gible families with the costs of chil- team’s athletes and coaches decided dren’s recreational activities, includ- instead to support the Chance 2 Grow ing sports, art, and music programs. program with a $293 donation. “This donation will help fund a child Athlete Keith Peters made the pre- to go out, learn a new skill and have sentation to local Chance 2 Grow ad- fun,” she said. ministrator Sandra Doell last week. Donating to another cause has be- “It’s wonderful to get this donation come a club tradition; the Wizards have presented donations of money SUBMITTED PHOTO and toys to the Child and Family Ser- Special Olympics athlete Keith vices of Central Manitoba Foundation Peters presented Chance 2 Grow every Christmas for the last several program administrator Sandra years Doell with a donation of $293 last It’s a way for the athletes to thank week on behalf of the Winkler the community for supporting them Wizards team. in kind, the team says. Water rates on the rise in RM of Stanley
By Lorne Stelmach review by July 1, 2018. per thousand gallons for water pur- sells it to RM customers. The system The breakdown of the water rates chased through the Pembina Valley is small with less than a few dozen RM of Stanley residents will be includes a quarterly service charge Water Co-op. connections. paying more for their water in that increases 10 per cent from $10 to There is also a minimum quarterly • Schanzenfeld water system—be- the new year. $11 for 2016, with no further increase charge based on 3,000 gallons of wa- gan in late 1970 and has seen con- The Manitoba Public Utilities in 2017 or 2018. ter usage that increases seven per tinual pipeline extensions, the most Board recently approved water The rate for the Massey system then cent from $$38.68 to $41.45. recent in 2010. A reservoir and pump rate increases for the municipal- rises about 28 per cent from $3.50 to The RM purchases most of its wa- house was added to the system in ity that take effect January 2016. $4.50 per thousand gallons for 2016. ter from the co-op and uses this sup- 1997 and then expanded in 2011. The rates vary among the wa- The projected increase for 2017 is 13 ply to service all but the Colert and • Reinfeld water system—began ter systems in the municipality, per cent to $5.10 per thousand gallons Massey systems. in late 1970 and has seen continual but it was estimated that for the and another 13 per cent to $5.80 per The Colert system is supplied with pipeline extensions. A reservoir and average consumer using 15,000 thousand gallons in 2018. water purchased from the City of pump house was added to the system gallons of water per quarter, the There is also a minimum quarterly Morden, while the Massey system has in 2002 and then expanded in 2011. increase will be slightly more charge based on 3,000 gallons of wa- its own groundwater supply treated • Blumstein water system—majority than $5 per month for those con- ter usage that increases 19 per cent at an RM-owned treatment plant. was installed in 1999 and 2002 but has nected to the Massey system and from $20.50 to $24.50. The RM of Stanley owns and oper- had numerous extensions, the most slightly more than $3 per month The rate for other water systems ates seven primary water systems: recent in 2012. for others. rises about six per cent from $9.56 per • Massey water system—the only • Dunston water system—majority The PUB noted the dollar im- thousand gallons for 2016. The pro- system that treats raw water and de- was installed in 2003 but had signifi - pact of the rate increases is a jected increase for 2017 is three per livers it to a local system. Original cant extensions in 2009 and 2011. relatively minor one, especially cent to $10.45 per thousand gallons construction in 2002 with a reservoir • Three-four water system—major- when compared to other rate in- and 2.5 per cent for 2018 to $10.71 per expansion in 2010. ity was installed in 2001/2003 but has creases which the board has seen thousand gallons. • Colert water system—the RM pur- had a few extensions, including one implemented in other munici- These rates include the cost of $7.46 chases water from Morden and then in 2009. palities in recent years. Still, in order to mitigate “rate shock” for residents, the RM had > GALA, FROM PG. 10 proposed to stage their increases Dance. d’oeuvrés during the cocktail hour Tickets are available at Crocus Realty over four years instead of one Also on hand to capture guests in followed by butternut squash soup and 909 Apparel in Winkler, The Olive large immediate increase. all their fi nery will be photographer garnished with creme fraiche and Tree and ReMax in Morden, Rhine- The PUB did vary the rate pro- Steve Hiebert of Personal Expres- then a main course of beef welling- land Ford in Altona, and Carman Co- posal of the RM and applied the sions. ton, though people can also arrange op. No tickets will be sold at the door. rate increases one year sooner. Serving up liquid concoctions will for chicken by Dec. 19. Table reservations made before Dec. Therefore, the rates requested be mixologist Garrett Vanwinkle, The event is open to ages 16 and up. 19 will receive two complimentary for 2017, 2018 and 2019 will be while there will also be a Whitecap Formal attire is required. Cocktails bottles of wine. implemented in 2016, 2017 and Coffee coffee bar and a dessert bar by begin at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. You can fi nd out more about the 2018, respectively. Coffee Culture. You can purchase single tickets for event on Facebook or online at www. The municipality will then have The dinner will include hors $75 or get a table of eight for $600. newyearsevegala.ca. to go back to the PUB for a rate The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 13 Regional Connections hosting open house Dec. 17
By Lorne Stelmach Valley. together people who would like to Sawatzky said they recognize it is “One of the keys for being a welcom- help but aren’t sure what they can do. important to connect newcomers and The organization that serves as ing community to newcomers is local “We have a number of programs the local community as soon as pos- a one stop shop for newcomers to partnerships,” said Laurie Sawatzky, and services available,” she said. “We sible through referrals, community south central Manitoba is gearing executive director at Regional Con- build a personalized settlement plan connections events, and volunteer- up to play a role in helping refugees nections. “When people in the com- together with each family, based on ing. settle here. munity, organizations, and employers their needs and skills.” “Since the launch of our volunteer Offi cials with Regional Connections work together with newcomers, that’s These plans can guide the family program two years ago, the commu- see the settlement services agency as when we see newcomers settling and as they access a range of settlement nity response has been just incred- being well positioned to help co-ordi- integrating successfully.” services that can include English as ible,” she said. nate local efforts and partnerships to To help bring people together and an additional language classes and Volunteers can help at Regional respond to the current refugee crisis co-ordinate efforts, Regional Con- literacy classes for adults, employ- Connections in a variety of ways de- unfolding in Syria. nections is holding an open house at ment services for unemployed or pending on their interests and the They want to work with individuals its Winkler offi ce on Thursday, Dec. underemployed newcomers and Ca- current needs of newcomers. and organizations in Winkler, Mor- 17 from 3-4:30 p.m. The offi ce is lo- nadians, and community integration For more information, call 204-325- den, Carman, and Altona that are cated at 2-295 Perry Street, just north events and a volunteer program that 4059 or visit www.regionalconnec- wanting to privately sponsor refugee of Rona. help connect immigrants to their new tions.ca. families to resettle in the Pembina Sawatzky said they hoped to bring communities. Helping newcomers feel more welcome By Lorne Stelmach a formal thing but an intentional getting the kids in school, getting reg- on-one in partnering with someone event to welcome them when they istered for Manitoba Health ... every- who’s learning the language. A local initiative is aiming to help arrive. thing that people need when they fi rst “We also have community tour newcomers to the region feel more “That also gives others the oppor- arrive. Then ongoing we have things guide opportunities for volunteers. apart of the community. tunity who have come in the last lit- like English classes, and we have con- That’s for when folks fi rst arrive, to The monthly newcomer evenings tle while to meet each other. And it versation groups. show them around,” said Froese. “It’s in Morden offer an informal setting can give folks in the community an “We have opportunities for people also just to connect with somebody in that is all about making connec- opportunity to see who’s here, too, to volunteer as well,” she added. “We the community that they can have as a tions, said Lynette Froese, a com- and to meet them.” have a language study program where munity integration worker with Froese said the background of people have volunteered to work one- Continued on page 16 South Central Immigrant Services newcomers to the community has through Regional Connections. become much more diversifi ed over “Most newcomers will say this is the last decade or so. a very friendly community, that we The Filipino community, for ex- are welcoming here in Morden, but ample, has grown quite a bit in re- We’re here when there’s also a lot of people who live cent years, and there are more and here who don’t really have the op- more people starting to come from portunity necessarily to interact,” such countries as Brazil, Poland, and you’re ready. Froese said. “It doesn’t happen nat- Croatia. She also expects we’ll soon urally, so we’re trying to make op- start to see more newcomers from Call 1-855-662-6605 portunities to give people a chance places like India and Bangladesh. Manitoba Addictions Helpline to do that.” “I think if you walk down the street They hold the welcome evenings or go to the grocery store, a lot of Your central source for adult addiction services. the second Wednesday of every those folks aren’t visible necessarily month, and Froese said they en- right away,” she said. “But that’s go- River Point Centre (drop-in) courage everyone—newcomers and ing to change ... as we get more from 146 Magnus Ave longtime residents alike—to partici- other countries.“ Winnipeg, Manitoba pate. Morden will also likely start to see 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday “We do have a core group that an infl ux of refugees in the next sev- 15123ra0 come, and we sometimes get oth- eral months, Froese said. ers, but that would be one area that “There’s churches that are get- MBAddictionHelp.ca would be great” if we could get more ting together to sponsor refugees, people involved, she said. and that will add to our diversity as The initiative started in co-oper- well,” she said. “Those folks won’t ation with the City of Morden as a necessarily come from Syria, but way to help newcomers better inte- they will have been in the refugee grate into their new home. stream.” “Because the City of Morden is Froese sees the welcome evenings bringing people in on a regular ba- tying in well with the many other sis through the immigration initia- settlement services offered through tive, there’s usually about a family SCIS. a week that’s been coming the last She said the SCIS is all about while,” Froese said. “We thought “helping people with their initial it would be nice to have not really settlement ... getting a place to live, 14 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015
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A Winkler man has been charged The investigation led to searches • Cornelius Thiessen, age 50, from • Keira Ball, 42, from Altona. Traf- in connection with a major drug bust of three residences in Altona, Mor- Winkler. Facing charges of traffi cking fi cking methamphetamine orchestrated by RCMP across south- ris, and Steinbach. An undisclosed of meth and marijuana. • Rachel Jacques, 32, from Emer- eastern Manitoba last week. amount of methamphetamine was • Stephen Briggs, 52, from Altona. son. Two counts of traffi cking meth- On Dec. 3, Steinbach and Altona seized from various individuals and Facing charges of meth and marijua- RCMP wrapped up Project Doorman, locations. na traffi cking and impaired driving. Continued on page 20 a fi ve-month investigation into the In all, 11 people were arrested for methamphetamine trade in the re- methamphetamine traffi cking of- gion, by executing the fi nal of several fences as a result of Project Doorman. • Commercial search warrants. They include: TRUCK • Quick Turn Around & SSUVUV • Half Ton to Mid Range & SUV • Custom Re-builds • Differentials & Ye Ole TRANSMISSION REPAIR Transfer Cases • Large Inventory of Tyme Factory Fresh Transmissions
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YOUR ON NOW AT 20 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 Hawks round up toys for Cheer Board By Lorne Stelmach and we just got together and decided it was a great idea to give back and They were opponents on the ice but show some support to people.” came together off of it to support a Every team member was encour- good cause. aged to bring toys for donation. When the Pembina Valley AAA “It was also put out to the com- Hawks female team faced off against munity that this event was going on, the Interlake Lightning Nov. 28 in so some of the fans as well brought Manitou, players and fans alike col- presents and stuff to add to the do- PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE lected toys for the Morden Christmas nations,” Peters noted. “I’d say it’s a Cheer Board. pretty good haul. I’m sure a lot of kids The Pembina Valley Hawks AAA team with the toy haul they collected The Hawks did it last year as well will be very lucky to receive some of for the Morden Christmas Cheer Board at their Nov. 28 game against with another team, noted assistant these gifts ... big and small, they all the Interlake Lightning. coach Shanley Peters, and they really look like a lot of fun.” us. Each year we collect upwards of have as much at Christmas time. wanted to do it again this Christmas. Mary Ann McElroy, who is in charge 200 and some toys, and a lot of those “It will brighten the day for the “We thought it was a great idea of the toy drive for the Cheer Board, come by way of donation,” she said as youngsters who receive these gifts.” to give back to the community,” she said they’re really pleased and hon- the Hawks presented the donations The Cheer Board will distribute its said. “It’s a time of giving, a time of oured that the Hawks would choose to her last week. “It’s a good way for food and gift hampers to families in thankfulness ... so we gathered with to support the Morden campaign these young people to give back and need on Dec. 16. the other team. There’s a few girls with their efforts. share with those who maybe don’t from this area as well on that team ... “This donation is really helpful to • P OLICE BLOTTER Two cars rear-ended in chain reaction accident By Lorne Stelmach way St. in Morden in close proximity ing a different reason than what he’d the store with a stolen jacket. to the woman despite being under been telling the residents. One of them was wearing a tweed Morden police were called out to the no contact order stemming from The youth, described as well known jacket with white mukluks while the a chain reaction accident involving being charged in August 2015 for a to offi cers, was not given any money other had dark hair, dark glasses, and three vehicles. domestic assault against her. and was turned over to his mother. a dark jacket. Both were estimated to It happened on Hwy. 3 Dec. 2 when The man admitted to talking to • Also on Dec. 4, Morden Police were be in their 30s, and white with darker a vehicle going east slowed to turn the woman briefl y and was released called to help a family with a child features. north towards Boston Pizza. A sec- pending an appearance in court in under the age of 12 who was being Anyone with information is asked to ond vehicle coming up from behind January. violent and throwing things around call the Morden Police Service at 204- could not stop in time and rear end- • Winkler Police were called twice the home. 822-4900. ed the fi rst vehicle. A third vehicle Dec. 4 by residents in the area of 11th Police said the girl was upset she was • Also on Dec. 5, a woman came to coming up close behind also could Street and Mountain Avenue about not allowed to leave the home for the the Winkler police station to report not stop and rear ended the second a male canvassing door to door for evening and started throwing items an assault by her former boyfriend af- vehicle. money under suspicious circum- at the mom. Police mediated the situ- ter he attended her home to see their There were no injuries but vehicles stances. ation and left once the girl apologized child. An argument ensued when he required towing from the scene. Offi cers located a male in the area for her actions. was not allowed the visit, and the Other items in the most recently fi tting the description and ques- • Offi cers are investigating a Dec. 5 woman was thrown and pushed. weekly reports from both the Mor- tioned him about his activities. He theft from Stephen Street Wear. Offi cers located the 34-year-old man den and Winkler departments in- denied asking anyone for money at Police were called around noon at his home the same day and charged clude: fi rst but then changed his story, giv- about two woman who had just left him with one count of assault. • A resident of Willow Dr. in Win- kler reported a theft from his un- > locked vehicle overnight on Nov. 30. DRUG CHARGES, FROM PG. 17 Stolen was a black and blue duffl e amphetamine, traffi cking marijuana, fences. Possession of methamphetamine for bag containing hard hats, safety possession of meth for the purpose of • Kelly Remier, 23, from Steinbach. the purpose of traffi cking, possession vests and safety glasses that were all traffi cking, possession of oxycodone Three counts of possession for the of oxycodone for the purpose of traf- Acklands Grainger products. for the purpose of traffi cking, produc- purpose of traffi cking meth. fi cking, production of marijuana, and Police have also received other re- tion of marijuana, and possession of • Timothy Jacques, 34, from Richer. possession of the proceeds of crime. ports of vehicles being rummaged the proceeds of crime. Possession for the purpose of traffi ck- All the accused above, with the ex- through. They urge residents to en- • Tami Renz, 33, from Steinbach. ing methamphetamine. ception of Ball, Friesen, and Demare, sure they lock their vehicles and Traffi cking methamphetamine and • Tyler Myska, 23, from Steinbach. remain in custody. keep anything valuable out of sight. possession for the purpose of traffi ck- Possession for the purpose of traffi ck- Police have also charged various • Police charged a 30-year-old Mor- ing methamphetamine. ing methamphetamine. other individuals for drug posses- den man on Dec. 4 for breaching a no • Frank Hargreaves, 41, from Stein- • Jordan Friesen, 20, from Steinbach. sion and related offences during the contact order with a local woman. bach. Traffi cking methamphetamine Two counts of traffi cking meth. course of the investigation. He was seen walking on North Rail- and four counts of weapon related of- • Jordon Demare, 28, from Morris. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 21 arts&culture Lindsay Rae Band Christmas in Reinfeld Dec. 17
By Ashleigh Viveiros
The sounds of Christmas will fi ll the Reinfeld Community Centre next Thursday, courtesy of the Lind- say Rae Band. Rae and her band—made up of Josh Enns, Dylan Wiebe, Natalie Elias, Lyle Suderman, and Adria Dyck—are slated to perform a spe- cial Christmas show on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. It will be an acoustic evening of music featuring some of the most well-loved holiday classics alongside Rae’s own Christmas songs off her album Lamp in the Window. “It’s going to be a Christmas eve- ning of music,” says Rae, “and then mas artist, I loved it so much.” Tickets to the Lindsay Rae Band Christ- Church Ave. East) at 7 p.m. a chance to just hang out with the She’s since branched out into a mas are $10 each and are available at For more information about Rae, band ... and getting into the Christ- plethora of country tunes, but is eager Gingerwood Lane in Winkler or by check out lindsayraemusic.org or fi nd mas spirit.” to get back to her roots. calling 204-362-8854. Doors open at her on Facebook. Rae says the fi rst songs she ever “I love to pull it out at Christmas the community centre (located at 24 penned were Christmas tunes, so a time ... we play the country music all holiday concert is right in her wheel- summer—this is a chance for people house. to see us a little bit differently than on “When I started writing music I the big stage.” started writing Christmas music; it’s To further tempt you to the show, Holiday kind of the basis of my music career,” Rae notes they’ll also be serving up The Winkler Morden she says. “I used to joke that Lindsay holiday desserts from Gingerwood Rae should maybe just be a Christ- VVoiceoice Lane. Schedule
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December 24th Boxing Week Edition Display Ads, Classifi ed Ads or Announcements EARLY Deadline – December 16th, 6 pm December 31st First Edition of the Year Display Ads, Classifi ed Ads Sounds of the season or Announcements EARLY Deadline – December 18th, 5 pm PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Offi ces will be closed The school Christmas concert season is in full swing in both Winkler Happy December 22nd and Morden, with many concerts already having been completed through January 1st. and a few more left for the week ahead. Check your local school’s calendar for more detailed information. Above: Members of the Holidays! Offi ces will reopen Morden Collegiate jazz band perform during their Dec. 2 concert, Monday, January 4th which also featured songs from the school’s jazz choir. 22 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Froese faces off against Jets
Winkler’s own Byron Froese has been get- ting ice time with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, includ- ing in the Dec. 2 game against the Winnipeg jets. The 24-year-old centre was called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies in October to bolster the Maple Leafs’ roster. Since then he’s suited up in 21 games for the Leafs, earning three assists. In last week’s game in Winni- peg, Toronto struggled greatly, dropping a 6-1 decision to the home team. The Maple Leafs’ lone goal came in the opening two minutes from Michael Grabner.
PHOTO BY RICK HIEBERT Flyers down Blues 4-3 in shootout
By Ashleigh Viveiros After 20 minutes of scoreless play 30. proved to be the game-winning goal and an equally scoreless extra pe- Sunday’s game followed on the past Connor Slipp, who otherwise The Winkler Flyers battled the Win- riod, the game needed to be decided heels of a narrow 3-2 loss to the Por- made 22 saves in net as Winkler out- nipeg Blues all the way to a shootout by a shootout. tage Terriers on Dec. 4. shot Portage 28-25. in Sunday’s thrilling away game. There, Winkler’s fi rst shooter, Kurt After a scoreless opening period, Earlier in the week, the Flyers The Blues were up 2-1 after the Sonne, missed the mark, but shooter Winkler found themselves on the downed the Steinbach Pistons 3-1 opening frame, with Winkler draw- two, Jordan Williamson, scored his losing side of the 2-1 score sheet, on Dec. 1, with Whyte, Jordan Wall, ing fi rst blood a minute in courtesy while newcomer Nathan Warren in with their only goal coming from and Tristan Keck scoring all of Wink- of Cam Whyte. the Flyers’ net made like a wall and Thomas Mansbridge in a mid-peri- er’s goals in the fi nal period. Slipp Period two saw the momentum fl ip, turned away all three of Winnipeg’s od power play. went the distance in net, making 36 as Winker’s Nico Labossiere and Jeff shots for a 4-3 victory. Kayden Jarvis evened things out saves as Steinbach had the edge in Michiels scored twice to counter the Warren made 27 saves in all in his just 30 seconds into period three, but shots 37-35. Blues’ lone goal for a 3-3 tie heading debut game with the Flyers, as Win- Portage took advantage of a power into the fi nal period. kler narrowly outshot the Blues 31- play fi ve minutes later to get what Continued on page 24 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 23 Hawks looking to end fi ve-game losing streak Midget team welcomes Rylan Price to the coaching bench as Gerry Leiding departs
By Lorne Stelmach other teams get far too many shots on our goalies. Three losses this past week ex- “The boys did a really good job of tended their current streak to fi ve, responding to the systems we wrote but there were small victories for the up on the board and responding to Pembina Valley Hawks, as well. the game plan we asked them to ex- Changing coaches mid-week posed ecute, and our shot totals decreased an additional challenge for the team, quite signifi cantly.” but new bench boss Rylan Price still Two late second period goals were PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE saw signs of progress. the difference Friday against the Winnipeg goaltender Dylan Myskiw kicks away the puck with the “Through the fi rst two games, we’ve Capitals, who outshot the Hawks 40- Hawks’ Tye Turner in close hoping for a rebound in the 8-3 Hawks loss defi nitely seen some positive things 21 overall. Dec. 2 in Morden. happening out on the ice, and there’s “We played a real scrappy period a lot of potential for growth,” said and a half,” said Price. “We had two lost any games this year,” Price said pair on the powerplay in the second Price, who has stepped in to replace really good chances to score goals. of the Selects. “They have some real to close the gap to 6-3 after two pe- Gerry Leiding. We missed an open net and hit a high-end players, top notch talent- riods. Price took over coaching duties after crossbar on a two-on-one. If one of ed players who will probably end The Thrashers outshot the Hawks the Hawks fell 8-3 to the Winnipeg those happens to go in and we can up playing in the Western Hockey 36-32, with Matthew Thiessen mak- Thrashers on Dec. 2. get a lead, momentum usually plays League next year. ing 28 saves in net for Pembina Valley. They tightened up their game Fri- in your favour.” “But, again, we scrapped with them The Hawks remain in 11th place at day in a 2-0 loss to the Central Plains On Sunday, the Hawks again kept for two periods,” he added. “We were 4-18-0-1 for nine points. Capitals before falling 7-1 to the fi rst it close into the second period before clogging up the neutral zone and The Hawks hit the road this week- place powerhouse Eastman Selects the game got away from them against making things diffi cult for those end to face the Wheat Kings in Bran- Sunday. a team that has only one shootout skilled players.” don Saturday and the Parkland Rang- “We put new systems into place loss in 25 games so far. Last Wednesday, the Thrashers were ers in Grandview Sunday. for the boys. We’re trying to focus Everett Bestland scored for the opportunistic, scoring four fi rst peri- Price said they were working on on becoming a very, very defensively Hawks at 8:49 of the middle period to od goals and then expanding the lead more aspects of their game this week sound team and eliminating our shot make it 2-1, but Eastman made it 4-1 to 6-1 early in the second on their way in practice and hope to see the effort totals against,” said Price. by the second intermission. Pembina to the 8-3 win in Morden. start to pay off this weekend. ‘I’ve been looking at some of the Valley limited Eastman to 39 shots Tye Turner scored the fi rst Hawks “These fi rst two games, we were fo- stats and realized that is one area we while getting 16 themselves. goal in the opening period on an as- cussing on some small steps. It’s all a needed to improve on. We’re letting “There’s a reason that they haven’t sist from Bestland, who then scored a work in progress.” Lady Hawks down Winnipeg Avros 3-1
By Lorne Stelmach the top two spots, though the teams The Hawks got the winner with 8:35 in Manitou. beneath them have several games in left when the Avros were caught off The Pembina Valley Female Hawks hand. guard on a bad change and Macken- COLLEGE-BOUND picked up a key win Saturday with Against the Avros, Megan Neduzak zie Hutchinson intercepted a pass the 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg opened the scoring for the Hawks in at the Avros blue line and fi red a The Hawks announced this past Avros. the fi rst when she intercepted a pass wrist shot and then fi red home the week that three of their players have It not only helped keep them ahead near her blue line, broke away, and rebound. made university commitments for of a team chasing them in the Mani- fi red a slapshot that went just inside Chelsea Dearsley then picked up a the 2016/2017 season. toba Female Midget Hockey League, the near post. loose puck at her blue line and fi red Captain Jenai Buchanan and assis- but also stay in the hunt with those In the second period, Pembina Val- a bullet into the empty net with 1:47 tant captain Megan Neduzak both above them. ley continued to control most of the left to seal the deal. signed with the University of Mani- Improving to 10-3 for 20 points, play but were unable to add to their Oswald wasn’t tested much but toba Bisons, who play in the CIS the Hawks remain in fourth place. lead. still made a few key saves in facing Canada West conference. They’re just two points up on the In the third, the Avros tied it up on 18 shots overall. Meanwhile, goalie Taylor Reimer Avros and trail the third place Capi- a broken play that led to a conve- The Hawks have a key game com- has committed to the University of tals by a lone point. The Westman nient turnover and a shot from the ing up this weekend as they attempt Waterloo in Ontario. The Warriors Wildcats (27 points) and the Yellow- slot that managed to beat Halle Os- to hand the Yellowhead Chiefs their play in the Ontario University Ath- head Chiefs (21 points) remain in wald’s high glove side. fi rst regulation loss Saturday night letic Conference of the CIS. 24 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 Royals down Islanders
By Ashleigh Viveiros
The Winkler Royals crushed the visiting Portage Islanders 7-4 Sunday night. The two teams were nearly evenly matched through the fi rst two peri- ods, with the scoreboard reading 2-2 after the fi rst (Craig Cornelsen and Adam Porte scored the tying goals in the back end of the period) and 4-3 after the second (Winkler’s lone goal that period came from Steven Doell). Period three was all Winkler, though, as Marlin Froese tied things up 54 seconds in and then Brett Harder, Mitch Doell, and Mark Hil- debrand piled on for the win. Matt Krahn earned the victory in net, making 39 saves as Winkler out- shot Portage 47-43. The victory followed a 3-2 overtime PHOTO BY RICK HIEBERT win over the Notre Dame Hawks the Midway through the second period with the Islanders ahead by a goal, Winker’s Matt Krahn just gets a night before. toe on Dan McArthur’s penalty shot attempt to keep the Royals in the game. Winkler went onto win 7-4. Notre Dame took a 2-0 lead in the opening period and held onto it until midway into the third, when als. remaining periods for a 4-0 shutout. Winkler is biting at their heels in Cody Friesen fi nally got Winkler on The Morden Redskins, meanwhile, Reed Peters manned Morden’s net in fourth place with six points (tied with the board. Craig Cornelsen followed had a tougher go of it last week, get- the loss. Notre Dame) and a 3-3 record. suit to tie the game with less than 20 ting handed their fi rst loss of the sea- The SEMHL standings as of press This weekend the Redskins and the seconds to go, and then Caleb Sud- son by the Altona Maroons on Dec. 3. time had Carman and Morden tied Royals face-off against one another erman slammed in the game winner Altona dominated the game on for the top spot with 12 points each in Winkler on Sunday. Morden also 39 seconds into the extra frame. Matt Morden’s home ice, scoring twice in and 6-1 records. Altona rounds out plays in Carman on Saturday. Krahn got the win in net for the Roy- the fi rst and once more in each of the the top three with eight points, while
Pembina Valley 23 4 18 1 9 43 112 > Manitoba Hockey Standings Norman 26 3 21 2 8 70 147 FLYERS, FROM PG. 22 MANITOBA JUNIOR AAA CITY MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Winkler is currently tied with Stein- The British Columbia native led Portage Terriers 31 26 4 1 53 123 63 Winnipeg Warriors 18 13 5 0 26 73 41 Winkler Flyers 29 22 5 2 46 123 65 Winnipeg Monarchs 14 11 3 0 22 82 40 bach for second place in the MJHL the NOJHL with a 14-1 record, a 1.61 Steinbach Pistons 31 22 7 2 46 119 75 Winnipeg Hawks 18 10 6 1 22 83 64 with a 22-5-2 record and 46 points. goals against average, and a .931 save Virden Oil Capitals 29 18 11 0 36 106 67 Eastman Selects 19 10 8 0 21 57 54 Winnipeg Blues 30 14 10 6 34 111 89 Winnipeg Sharks 17 7 7 2 17 64 70 They trail the fi rst-place Terriers by percentage. He joins the Flyers on OCN Blizzard 32 13 17 2 28 97 120 Interlake Lightning 20 0 19 0 1 31 121 seven points. a personal 10 game winning streak Swan Valley Stampeders 31 11 15 5 27 83 103 Yellowheadc Chiefs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Selkirk Steelers 28 12 14 2 26 103 117 Parkland Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Coming up this weekend, Winkler with three shutouts during that span. Dauphin Kings 27 11 15 1 23 86 109 Waywayseecappo Wolverines 28 7 17 4 18 72 115 AAA BANTAM heads north to play at the OCN Bliz- “We are very excited to bring in Neepawa Natives 30 7 23 0 14 62 162 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA zard on Friday, the Swan Valley Stam- Nathan and give ourselves one of MANITOBA MAJOR JUNIOR Brandon Wheat Kings 17 15 2 0 30 104 24 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Central Plains Capitals 18 9 8 1 19 83 99 peders on Saturday, and the Dauphin the top goalie tandems in the league. Pembina Valley Twisters 23 15 5 3 33 105 77 Yellowhead Chiefs 17 8 6 2 19 77 70 Raiders Jr. Hockey Club 22 15 5 2 32 79 63 Southwest Cougars 20 8 11 1 17 62 69 Kings on Sunday before heading We feel that his experience will help Charleswood Hawks 20 12 5 3 27 81 56 Parkland Rangers 16 8 8 0 16 66 84 back home to host Portage on Dec. 15. cement our already solid back end,” St. Vital Victorias 21 13 7 1 27 87 74 Pembina Valley PV Hawks 17 7 8 1 16 85 95 Stonewall Jets 22 12 9 1 25 83 71 Norman Wolves 16 0 16 0 0 22 161 said head coach Ken Pearson. St. James Canucks 23 12 10 1 25 83 87 MANITOBA FEMALE MIDGET AAA Warren joins 19-year-old Connor River East Royal Knights 23 10 11 2 22 71 79 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L T OTW OTL Pts ROSTER CHANGES Transcona Railer Express 21 9 11 1 19 72 88 Westman Wildcats 17 11 2 - 1 3 27 Slipp in the Flyers’ goalie line-up. St. Boniface Riels 22 8 12 2 18 73 85 Yellowhead Chiefs 13 10 - - 1 2 24 The Flyers made several changes to Away from the net, the Flyers ac- Ft.Garry/Ft.Rouge Twins 23 4 18 1 9 57 111 Central Plains 13 8 2 - 2 1 21 their roster in the lead-up to the Dec. SOUTH EASTERN MANITOBA PV Hawks 13 8 3 - 2 - 20 quired 19-year-old forward Luc HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Winnipeg Avros 17 5 7 - 3 2 18 2 league deadline. Carman 7 6 1 0 12 40 28 Eastman Selects 13 4 8 - - 1 9 Soares from the BCHL’s Victoria Morden 7 6 1 0 12 28 14 Norman Wild 14 2 12 - - - 4 First up, they traded goalie Clark Grizzlies in exchange for a develop- Altona 6 4 2 0 8 27 18 Interlake Lightning 14 - 14 - - - - Flegel (1997) to the Melville Mil- Winkler 6 3 3 0 6 20 26 HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY GP W L OTL PTS GF GA ment fee. Notre Dame 7 2 3 2 6 30 29 Morden Thunder 24 20 2 0 42 130 61 lionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Soares recorded three points (one Warren 7 1 4 0 4 35 50 W.C. Miller Aces (Altona) 24 17 4 1 37 122 74 Hockey League and goalie Ryan La- Portage 6 1 5 0 2 25 40 Prairie Mountain Mustangs 24 16 7 1 33 139 87 goal, two assists) in 14 games with the AAA MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Morris Mavericks 24 14 9 0 29 96 76 rochelle to the Humboldt Broncos, Grizzlies, after playing the fi rst six Eastman 25 24 0 0 49 128 38 Northlands Parkway Collegiate also of the SJHL, both in exchange for Wild 22 17 3 1 36 80 32 Nighthawks (Winkler) 24 13 8 1 29 96 80 games of the year in Prince George. Yellowhead 23 16 4 0 35 81 51 Portage Collegiate player development fees. Thrashers 23 16 6 1 33 106 53 Institute Trojans 24 11 12 1 23 91 106 In his rookie season with Kirkland Central Plains 22 12 6 1 28 71 60 Carman Cougars 24 10 11 1 23 104 94 The team then added 20-year-old Lake in 2014-15 he recorded 52 points Brandon 21 11 9 0 23 60 55 Cartwright/Nellie McClung/ goalie Nathan Warren from the Soo Kenora 22 10 11 1 21 73 87 Pilot Mound Tigers 24 7 17 0 14 70 109 (24 goals, 28 assists) in 49 regular sea- Southwest 22 9 11 1 20 72 81 Garden Valley Collegiate Thunderbirds of the Northern On- son games and fi ve points (two goals, Parkland 23 8 13 0 18 71 98 Zodiacs (Winkler) 24 0 23 1 1 40 201 tario Junior Hockey League. Interlake 22 7 15 0 14 56 97 STATS AS OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 three assists) in the playoffs. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 25 Team Friesen is provincials-bound
From left: Coach Greg Maywood, Holly Friesen, Kelsey Sagert, Katelyn Derksen, and Brook Friesen will represent the Central Region at the 2016 Canola Provincial Junior Curling championships in Rivers Jan. 5-10. The team sends out thanks to its sponsors for their support this season, including Winkler Construction, Meridian, Lode King, Ac- cess Credit Union, Southern Potato, Hometown, and WFG.
SUBMITTED PHOTO OT loss puts end to Twister winning streak
By Lorne Stelmach powerplays. power play goals as they took period came back from 2-0 and 3-1 defi cits Corey Mazinke continued his hot leads of 2-0 and 6-2 against Transcona. to force the game to overtime, where An overtime loss ended their scoring streak, picking up his 16th Jamie van der Linde connected on Justin Tremblay completed his hat winning streak at fi ve games, but goal of the season along with two as- two man advantages in the fi rst pe- trick at 2:48 to win it for St. Vital. the single point was still the dif- sists after having notched four goals riod, with Klassen scoring two more Remillard, Steve Young, and Tyler ference that had the Pembina Val- the previous weekend against St. for Pembina Valley. Also scoring were Penner scored for Pembina Valley, ley Twisters on top in the Manito- James. Dusik, Matthew Hadley, Paul Remi- who outshot St. Vital 44-24. ba Major Junior Hockey League. Fraser Mirrlees scored his 17th and llard, Eric Lebrun and Alex Tetrault. The Twisters face the Jets in Stone- Despite the 4-3 loss to the St. 18th goals of the season and picked Morgan Wall earned the win in net wall Friday evening as a lead-in to Vital Victorias in overtime Friday, up an assist as well. Also scoring with 25 saves as the Twisters poured their showdown at home against the the Twisters held a one point lead were Mark Klassen, Bryce Dusik and on the pressure all night, outshooting Raiders Saturday night. over the Raiders for fi rst place at Danick Morin. Transcona 49-29. 15-5-3 for 33 points. Pembina Valley connected for three Against the Victorias, the Twisters It was a fi ve game winning run that had propelled the Twisters to fi rst, including a 6-3 victory over the River East Royal Knights Dec. Zodiacs second in Iceplex tourney 1 followed by a 9-4 rout of the Transcona Railer Express Dec. 3. By Ashleigh Viveiros Mackay Clansmen 5-4 on Dec. 3. practice and a Washington Capitals Against the Royal Knights, the practice. Twisters roared to a third straight On Dec. 4 they bested the St. Thomas Zone 4 hockey took a bit of a breath- Meanwhile, the NPC Nighthawks, win with an onslaught that could Acquinas Saints 4-3 to make it to the er last week, but all the Morden-Win- Morden Thunder, Mountain Mus- have ended much worse for the tournament fi nal against the Clans- kler high school teams still laced up tangs, and the Pembina Tigers all River East team, who were out- men. There, Sven Schefer and Noah for tournaments around the province. took part in the Victoria Inn High shot 61 to 32 and used both of Friesen scored fi rst period goals while The GVC Zodiacs, for one, head- School Hockey Tournament in Bran- their netminders. Brady Klassen made 32 saves in net, ed into Winnipeg to compete in the don over the weekend. Gavin Klassen, meanwhile, was but it wasn’t quite enough for the win, MTS Iceplex tournament, where they Morden came out on top amongst solid in the Pembina Valley net which went to the Clansmen 3-2. found success by beating the Melita/ the local teams, ultimately snagging with 29 saves, while the Twist- Off the ice, the Zodiacs got the Wekata Devils 4-3 and the Murdock chance to take in a Winnipeg Jets third place by defeating the Stone- ers also connected on two of fi ve wall Rams 3-0. Earlier the team had fallen to Virden and Westwood by scores of 3-2 and beaten Transcona The Winkler Morden 5-2 and Dauphin 2-1. Do you have a suggestion NPC posted wins over the Red for our news team? Lake, Ontario team 5-1 and the John VVoiceoice Taylor Pipers 2-1, but fell to teams from Brandon and Winnipeg. Is there someone you would like to Back in Zone 4 play Monday night, see recognized in the newspaper the Thunder handed the Aces a 7-4 loss in Altona. What’s story? for their accomplishments The lengthy score sheet for Mor- den included a double from Brayden - athletic, academic Jonasson and singles from Joey or community service. Baker, Keane Boucher, Logan Dyck, Call 325-6888 Cade Kowalski, and Evan Wuerch. Luke Sheldon got the win in net. 26 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 Agriculture Digging into the state of Canada’s soils
By Harry Siemens going to be to be for us. across the country. some changes to his management “The fi rst few years when you start Kruszel says interest in different soil practises. Healthy soils are the foundation into no-till ... it isn’t as easy as you management approaches is defi nitely “We’ve noticed some phenomenal of sustainable food production, en- thought it would be,” Kruszel admits. on the rise. improvements on our farm, organic hanced biodiversity, and cleaner air For him, the biggest challenge was “We’re getting there, but I’m no- levels have gone up, nutrient levels and water. setting up the planter to handle all ticing even in Ontario in particular, are going up, yields are going up so With that in mind, the Soil Conser- the residue, but since then he’s never there has actually been a reversion we are very, very pleased,” he says. “In vation Council of Canada hosted the looked back. from no-till to more tillage,” he ad- controlling weeds, we can’t get away Summit on Canadian Soil Health last “It works very well with the corn and mits. “Partially attributed to higher from the herbicides when not able to week to bring national stakeholders soybean rotation and the cover crops corn yields which means a lot more cultivate between the corn rows or together to address the issues of soil in between those so we’re planting residue. There is still lots of work to anything like that.” care and determine the best response into something green in the spring- do to convince people they still can Between herbicides and pushing to current and emerging challenges time,” he says. make no-till work even with all that plant densities and as plant popula- to the sustainability of the agricul- Which brings Kruszel back to why residue.” tions go up, there’s more competition tural landscape. the soil health conference is so im- Kruszel says it really doesn’t matter and less weed pressure, he adds. “We are here to bring together portant: it allows farmers and other how much residue a farmer’s soil has, people to talk about soil health in experts a place to get together to hear he can almost always make no-till Canada,” says SCCC vice Chair Alan and discuss perspectives from all work, though he may have to make Kruszel, who is a no-till grain farmer in Ontario. “Things have changed enormously since the plow in the 1960s. We see a lot more no till going No-till is here to stay for this farmer on now on the Prairies and through- out Canada, really.” By Harry Siemens He says a key goal of the conference Last week, Nerbas participated on a using today, we’ll look back at that and the SCCC is getting people to fo- panel at the SCCC conference in Cal- some day and say, ‘Did we ever im- cus on soil health and trying to fi gure For 19 years now Tim Nerbas has gary talking about soil health in West- prove on that,’” says Nerbas. out what is the state of Canada’s soil farmed using no-till on his mixed ern Canada. The soils agrologist says every year now and how to move forward to try farm operation, NRG Farms Ltd. A lot has changed for the better in he looks for improvements and tries to get that even better in the future. For the past four years he has par- how producers approach the soil on to make the environment better, and Kruszel operates a small cash crop ticipated on the executive of the Sas- their land, but there’s still a ways to that is what farming is about: using farm in eastern Ontario near Corn- katchewan Soil Conservation, and go, he says. the best technologies of the day. wall growing corn, soybeans, and he’s also been on the Soil Conserva- “We started with a plow and gone “We’ve been one pass direct seeding spring cereals. tion Council of Canada for the last through several different technolo- Continued on page 27 The fi rst-generation, university- two years. gies, and maybe the technology we’re trained farmer said that soil erosion and poor drainage cropped up as problems on his land, so he worked to improve things by slowly remov- ing fence lines, installing tile drain- ing, and switching to no-till on about M-COOL retaliations okayed by WTO 300 acres. “We’re improving the soil and the farm every year,” says Kruszel. “There > HARRY SIEMENS to bed a long time ago. mandating disclosure of born, is always something new to learn and Dec. 7 the World Trade Organiza- raised, and slaughtered information I’m learning every year since I left ell, as I sit tion made their big announcement on meat labels. school.” here in my favouring Canada and Mexico over That law was challenged by Can- Kruszel says he’s tried to more the United States on the matter. ada and Mexico, who ultimately closely mimic nature, switching over hotel room The WTO authorized a combined persuaded the WTO that the law the years from fi rst plowing and in Moose $1.01 billion in annual retaliation accorded unfavorable treatment to cultivating and then to vertical till- against the United States: $781 mil- Canadian and Mexican livestock age tools and then fi nally to no-till Jaw getting lion from Canada and $227 million because, amongst other things, it re- and more recently getting into cover W from Mexico. The tariffs will be im- quired segregation of live animals. ready to write this week’s crops, as well. posed by the individual countries The fl urry of activity in my inbox “Trying to keep the soil green with articles, I see this fl urry of on as yet unspecifi ed products and resulted from all the news media, something living as long as possible could be in place as early as next organizations, and individuals of- on the fi eld is my goal,” he says, not- email alerts in my inbox. week. fering their two cents worth on this ing he doesn’t see that changing any- These alerts are for the Country This ruling is the fi nal step of a long awaited announcement. trade dispute several years in the time soon. “I think this is the way it’s of Origin Labelling fi asco that the Continued on page 27 American Congress should have put making over the U.S. COOL law The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015 27 > NO-TILL, FROM PG. 26 for 19 years now farming grain and ered going back to an easier method. occur, it gives that little extra time for a problem, when it’s just a matter of cattle, somewhat diversifi ed, not di- “Personally, I’ve never been tempt- water infi ltration.” stepping back and looking at the big versifi ed in our rotation to where I’d ed to ever go back. I see my soil, the So when the crops get too much picture. Then sometimes it isn’t such like us to go in the future,” says Ner- improvements in my soil, in terms of moisture, that means he has to in- a big problem after all. bas. “Some of it is always a time thing the hilltop growth and limiting the crease the intensity in terms of the “In general, we’ve seen where not versus let’s just do the easy. And amount of soil erosion on some fairly water use and forages are a great way everyone has livestock anymore, and sometimes that is what agriculture good slopes,” he says. “I see the ben- of using up water. sometimes that changes our thinking. has become: let’s just do the easy.” efi ts in terms of my soil, often talk “The question is how can we in- Maybe there is another way by selling He says there are many quick fi xes, about soil tilth, what it feels like. We crease that intensity and then when some forage to those who have live- but sometimes when they look at the have good aggregation—when I leave we get into drier years we have to stock and still include it in our rota- biological it’s becoming more holistic my standing stubble those to me are lower that intensity, too,” Nerbas says. tion for those extreme conditions.” in his thinking. shelter belts for my young seedlings. “The key is trying to fi gure out that “Asking questions like how will this “It also allows when rainfall events timing. Sometimes we see things as benefi t this, and if we do this process, it helps us keep pathogens away ver- sus just relying on a quick fi x,”says > SIEMENS SAYS, FROM PG. 26 Nerbas. “Some of it is trying to cre- ate our thinking so that it is a little From our newly elected federal gov- urged the U.S. Senate to do the same, The animal agriculture community bit more long-term than just that one ernment, Chrystia Freeland, Minister but it has not yet done so. has also responded. year kind of thinking by these vari- of International Trade, and Lawrence “If the U.S. Senate does not take im- National Pork Producers Council ous processes that work together for MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture mediate action to repeal COOL for president Dr. Ron Prestage stressed that long-term plan.” and Agri-Food, say this: beef and pork, Canada will quickly the need to repeal the labeling provi- Nerbas practises the four Rs for “Since 2011, the World Trade Or- take steps to retaliate.” sion. crop rotation on his farm, meaning ganization has repeatedly ruled that My friends at AgWired report that “America’s pork producers need using the right product, at the right COOL discriminates against Cana- U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, chairman congressional lawmakers to recog- rate, at the right time, in the right dian and Mexican cattle and hogs of the Senate Committee on Agricul- nize the imminent harm our econo- place. and violates the trade obligations of ture, said, “As I’ve said time and time my faces. Retaliation has been autho- “We want to provide that fertilizer the United States. The government again, whether you support or oppose rized, and our exports to the No. 1 and just in time for crop growth so that of Canada has made every effort to COOL, the fact is retaliation is com- No. 2 markets will suffer and so will way we won’t leave it vulnerable to convince the United States to comply ing. Today, the WTO announced just U.S. farmers, business people and losses to the environment, to the at- with its international trade obliga- how much that retaliation will cost consumers.” mosphere, to water erosion,” says tions. the U.S. economy ... We must prevent For Canada and Mexico, though, the Nerbas. “We are pleased that on June 10, retaliation, and we must do it now be- WTO’s decision is good news, and Figuring out the four Rs can be 2015, the U.S. House of Representa- fore these sanctions take effect. I will we’re hoping Prime Minister Justin time-consuming, but the benefi ts are tives repealed COOL for beef and continue to look for all legislative op- Trudeau will drop the boom and re- such that Nerbas has never consid- pork. The government of Canada has portunities to repeal COOL.” taliate sooner than later. Simmered chicken dinner
5 red potatoes, halved inspired 1 large sweet potato (375/12 oz), peeled get and cut into chunks > MEAL IDEAS Half small head of cabbage 1 clove garlic, minced Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff 50 mL (1⁄4 cup) chopped fresh parsley 1 mL (1⁄4 tsp) or less salt and freshly 1 tablespoon Au Jus ground pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water If using a whole chicken, remove skin 2 tablespoons all-purpose fl our fi rst, then cut into pieces. In large pot, 1 cup sour cream combine chicken, water and bacon; hot cooked egg noodles Makes 6 servings bring to boil and skim off any foam. minced fresh parsley Here’s one of the fastest and easiest Halve leeks lengthwise and clean Preparation ways to cook a chicken, potato and under running water; cut into 5 cm (2 Sprinkle beef with salt, paprika vegetable dinner—all in one pot. It’s in) (5 cm) lengths. If using onions, cut and pepper. In large skillet, brown also a good way to introduce children into quarters. Add leeks to pot along beef in butter. Place beef in large to new vegetables. This dish has sweet with bay leaves, thyme and red and slow cooker. In same skillet, saute Ingredients potatoes, which are not overpowering sweet potatoes; cover and simmer for 10 mushrooms, onion and garlic until minutes. 1 1/2 pounds top round steak, cubed tender. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir or as dried out as baked ones can 1/4 teaspoon salt sometimes be. You can use carrots, Cut cabbage into 2.5 cm (1-in) wedges in soup, au jus mix, Worcestershire and add to pot; cover and simmer for 10 1/4 teaspoon paprika sauce and 1/4 cup water. Cover and turnips or squash cubes instead of 1/4 teaspoon pepper sweet potatoes. minutes or until vegetables are tender. cook on low 6 hours. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken 2 tablespoons butter Combine remaining water and 1 package (8 ounces) fresh sliced Ingredients and vegetables to six large soup bowls. fl our until smooth; add to slow Remove bay leaves from the broth. portobello mushrooms cooker. Stir in sour cream. Cover 1.5 Kg (3 lb) chicken pieces, skinned Increase heat to high; boil liquid for 3 1 small onion, chopped and cook 1 hour longer. Serve over 1L (4 cups) water to 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2 medium garlic cloves, minced noodles; sprinkle with parsley. 2 slices bacon, cut in pieces 750 mL (3 cups). Stir in garlic, parsley, 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed Preparation Time 25 minutes 3 leeks or medium-size onions and salt and pepper; ladle over each reduced sodium cream of mushroom Cook Time 7 hours 2 bay leaves portion. soup, undiluted Serves 7 5 mL (1 tsp) dried thyme 28 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 10, 2015
Milkshake Mondays at big hit What better way to start off the week than with a delicious milkshake? That’s just what the staff and students at Southwood School in Schanzenfeld having been doing every Monday since Nov. 2, courtesy of teacher Carol Suderman’s Gr. 2 class. The students have been offer- ing up chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla milkshakes for 75 cents each, with funds raised going towards purchasing books to support stu- dent reading during the summer, spring, and Christmas breaks. Suderman says the entire campaign was the students’ idea, and it’s proven a big hit so far at the school. Milkshake Mondays will continue through to Christmas break, she says. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY Peter Dyck 1927 – 2015 On Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Morris General Hospital, Peter Dyck, aged 88 years formerly of Winkler, MB went to his eternal rest. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Margaret (nee Braun), one sister and one brother and their families. He was predeceased by one brother-in-law. Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Blumenorter Mennonite Church in Rosetown with a private interment prior at Westridge Memorial Gardens. If friends so desire, donations may be made in Peter’s memory to Teyla Aurora Leroux the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan. Richard and Kerri Leroux of Miami, MB are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their precious baby girl, Teyla Aurora, on September Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler 15, 2015, at Boundary Trails Health Centre. In care of arrangements Weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. and 20” long. Proud wiebefuneralhomes.com grandparents are Ike and Brenda Unger of Morden and John and Wendy Leroux of Winnipeg. Special thanks to Dr. Megan OBITUARY Chatwin, Dr. Sahar Aljahja, Dr. J. Jackson and Dr. David Martens for helping make Teyla’s Wilma McKay Stewart grand entrance into our world. Also a big On Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Carman Memorial Hospital, Wilma Stewart aged 93 thank you to the Maternity Nurses for all their years, long time resident of Roland, MB, beloved wife of the late Don Stewart. wonderful care. Private interment will take place at a later date in Fairview Cemetery, Roland, MB. Doyle’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements Cornelius F. Klassen December 24, 1925 - December 9, 1990 Place a IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM Birth Announcement in the The Voice & receive 12 FREE Birth Announcement Cards.
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