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By Sydney Lockhart around and hunt for food.” The Dragonfl y Festival is taking There are over 100 different spe- place July 17 and 18 at Oak Hammock cies of dragonfl ies in Manitoba alone. Marsh allowing visitors to catch and Visser said she hopes families and identify different species of dragon- individuals come out to spend some fl ies. time exploring the marsh and learn- “We are going to be hosting some ing something new. dragonfl y safaris. What that is a pub- “Part of the challenge is to catch the lic walk that you would sign up for. dragonfl ies; they’re not that easy to You would get a net and you would catch. And so it’s great when we’ve go with an expert. You would look and got some families with kids, and then identify some dragonfl ies that are they can do the hard work because found around Oak Hammock Marsh,” they’re running after them with their said Teresa Visser, events and fund- nets and catching them for us and raising specialist at Oak Hammock then we can help to identify them,” Marsh. she said. The all-ages event is held annually For non-members of Oak Hammock and has been running for over a de- Marsh, the cost is $10. For members, cade. it is $5. Registration can be done on “They (dragonfl ies) emerge and we their website at www.oakhammock- see bigger numbers at this time, so marsh.ca. that’s why we kind of co-ordinate that Oak Hammock Marsh is also pre- with the timing in July,” said Visser. paring to have the public in their There are three safari walks on Sat- newly redone rooftop garden for the urday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. fi rst time since completion but they TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY SYDNEY LOCKHART and 3 p.m. Before and after the walks are having to wait for public health Oak Hammock Marsh visitors will catch and identify dragonfl ies at the themselves, more activities are set restrictions to allow the centre to re- festival that aims to provide a fun and educational weekend. up, including critter catching in the open. As of now, the only access to the marsh, fi nding nymphs and other wa- roof is from the inside. ter creatures. “Over time, it just became more “Weather is a huge factor. So, if we weeds than plants, more so invasive have a really nice hot weekend, the like wild plants that was harder to dragonfl ies will be in greater num- kind of maintain so we asked for some bers and we will see them more be- funding,” said Visser. cause they are very solar-powered,” Oak Hammock Marsh applied for said Visser, “They use the sun to kind grants and was provided money to of get their energy so they can fl y help with the project from Red River

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By Tyler Searle A spring frost and sweltering sum- mer heat has left Boonstra Farms with more pickers than berries, said co- owner Murray Boonstra. In past seasons, pickers could har- vest 15 full baskets from every row of strawberries. This year, a row yields roughly two baskets, Boonstra said. The crop looked promising in the spring, but a killing frost late in May Erratic weather has resulted decimated the plants, stunting their in smaller strawberries on the growth and causing them to produce Boonstra farm. smaller berries. Then came the heat. June saw temperatures reach up- wards of 30°C for days at a time across much of the western hemisphere. Strawberry plants fl ourish between 16 and 27°C, and excessive heat causes berries to overripen and limits TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY TYLER SEARLE their growth. Scotty picked berries with her friends Ava, Eston, Alia and their mom The farm combatted the high tem- Patty DaSilva on the Boonstra Farm last Tuesday. peratures with its trickle irrigation system, but it can be hard on plants sure were not going to make it.” “We are overwhelmed by the sup- and pickers to be caught in the heat, Even with less berries, there is still port we have received! Although we Boonstra said. plenty to do on the farm. likely won’t be able to fi ll all the or- “It’s unbelievable the amount of The petting zoo, playground, zip and ders we have received, we want to people coming to pick,” Boonstra said. Scotty biting into a Boonstra strawberry. slack lines, wagon rides and Boony’s thank you for sticking by us in these On July 6, the farm opened for its Chip truck are all up and operational. hard times!” reads a message on the third U-pick of the season and pickers The smaller fruit did not bother the As fall approaches, the Boonstras farm’s website. happily patronized the berry fi elds. troupe who enjoyed picking in the will prepare their annual Halloween The Olde Cramb Farm is also offer- Armando and Kristin Versace drove mild 17°C heat, DaSilva said. corn mazes. ing subscription-based community- out from Winnipeg with their children When the children had picked and Boonstra hopes for a better season supported agriculture (CSA) boxes. Mason and Layla to collect berries. eaten their fi ll, DaSilva planned to next year, but he is counting his bless- Customers who subscribe for CSA After roughly 45 minutes, the Ver- take them to see the animals at the ings. can collect boxes of fresh fruits and sace family collected two full baskets. Boonstra petting zoo. “It’s all over Manitoba. Everybody vegetables from June until mid-Sep- The plants and fruit were smaller than This week will likely mark the end got hit with that frost it sounds like, tember. Subscriptions vary in price they’d seen at Boonstras in the past, of strawberry season on the farm, but and lots of farms aren’t opening at based on frequency (weekly or bi- but they were happy to make a day the raspberry crops are nearly ready all,” he said. weekly) and contents. of picking berries at the farm, Kristin for harvest, Boonstra said. The Olde Cramb Farm is one farm Last week, boxes contained saska- Versace said. For another two weeks, patrons will that will not open its fi elds for pickers toons, eggs, green onions, radishes Patty DaSilva came with her son Es- be welcome to visit the farm on U- this year. and lettuce. ton, daughters Ava and Alia, and their pick days and collect baskets of rasp- Instead, the Cramb is fi lling requests More information for Boonstra Farm friend Scotty. The children scampered berries. of pre-picked berry baskets for $25 and Olde Cramb is available online. between rows, collecting some berries “Picking season generally ends at apiece. and eating others. the end of July, but this year I’m pretty The market is booming...if you're considering selling, we would love to help you sell your home and keep the most money in your pocket.                316-3rd St W Stonewall Green space lot available  !"#$%&'() $269,900 for build - call for details                   “LIVING AND SERVING THE STONEWALL AREA” Steve Liam The Breton Group BRETON WHEDDON     204-999-2460 204-513-1011                ! " #"$  Supporting local sport 4 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 St. Laurent municipality declares a state of agricultural disaster By Sydney Lockhart With no rain and an increase in grasshoppers, many farmers struggle to have their land and animals survive this year. “I’ve farmed the land all my life. My son is actually taking over wanting to be a farmer today,” said 63-year- old Tom Johnson, a beef producer in the RM of St. Laurent. “He will be the fourth generation, so it’s not like we just started no. We’ve been doing this for quite a while and the drought has kind of been putting a hamper to all of our efforts.” Johnson said he has never seen his land so dry in his life, and that for the TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED fi rst time ever, his dugouts are bone Johnson may have to sell his cattle off if rain does not come, as his dry, leaving his cattle with nothing to Tom Johnson dug and built two drink, and little grass to feed on. wells in his pasture to provide fi elds are not growing enough vegetation for them to graze on and “Never. I have never seen it this dry water to his cattle. hay is too expensive. in my life and everybody out here is mean many producers going out of from his local conservation district to by the situation as he has dedicated saying the same thing,” he said. business, having to sell off their cattle help dig two solar powered wells that his life to his land and doesn’t see re- With next to no grass left for animals and supplies to get food on the table. will provide water for his cows, but lief from the drought in sight unless to graze, the next option would usu- “It’s not just a little local thing it’s a even with a bit of drinking water, he they get some extreme rainfall. ally be hay, but even that is in short big widespread area that’s affecting a is still struggling to be able to feed his “Farmers are the biggest gamblers, supply, and what little is available lot of us,” he said. cattle. and we always say, ‘Well, next year costs much more than usual because The declaration of a state of agricul- “That’s how we make our living, but it’ll be better. You know we’ll struggle of the shortage. tural disaster is a call for help to the it also affects the consumers if any- through and try to get through, but “What little bit there is to eat, grass- provincial and federal government body that wants to have hamburgers this year is just ridiculous,” he said, hoppers have eaten before we can get for fi nancial help to keep the farms on the barbecue, steak for their bar- “we’re just praying for rain right now. to it. We need rain real, real bad real running. becue might end up paying more. If Everybody’s in the same boat.” fast, and a lot, not just a little bit,” he “It would mean a difference of hav- we all go out and they’ve got to start The RM of Coldwell and Armstrong said. ing to sell the cows off and get a little importing all this stuff, meat doesn’t also declared State of Agriculural Di- Johnson said even inches of rain bit of fi nancial help to buy all that come from the store, it’s got to come asters last week. would disappear so fast in the area stuff and keep going, whereas without from somewhere else to get to the West Interlake and Woodlands mu- that it wouldn’t help at all. it, everybody goes out,” he said. store,” he said. nicipalities both have it on their agen- The consequences of this could Johnson received some grant money Johnson said he feels disheartened das this week. Folklorama back with online festivities Aug. 6-8 Staff Cotroneo. A full performer lineup is available one message that resonated was the Folklorama will be bringing the Folklorama Fusion will include per- at folklorama.ca/festival/schedule- importance of keeping the spirit of world to Manitoba in a modifi ed for- formances from some of Manitoba’s free-access. Folklorama alive and fi nding a way to mat this year. favourite ethno-cultural performers “Today defi nitely marks a moment come together safely. Organizers announced last week from Aug. 6-8. in Folklorama’s history that we will “I would like to take this moment to that the festival, thanks to sponsor- Friday, Aug. 6 will feature Asia and never forget,” says Stan Hall, Folk- thank all of our communities — our ship Manitoba Liquor Marts, will be Africa, Saturday, Aug. 7 will display lorama board president. Folklorama family — for coming to- offering three themed nights of enter- the Americas, and Sunday, Aug. 8 will “The idea of the Folklorama Fu- gether for the better.” tainment streamed free online. showcase Europe. sion event began in the fall of 2020, The festival is also launching a new “We are thrilled to be able to deliver During each show, viewers will get when we met virtually with our pa- virtual marketplace on its website of- a unique Folklorama experience to to learn about each performance and vilions,” he explains. “With the real- fering treats from the various cultural festival goers both local and interna- the importance of keeping culture ity that a festival as we have known pavilions. Learn more online at folk- tional,” says executive director Teresa alive. would still not be possible in 2021, the lorama.ca. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION STONEWALL BRANCH - 467-2261 Lic #418 Now Open! 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By Ashleigh Viveiros went back to school to pursue a PhD that one of the fi rst things asked for It’s been over a month since the in agriculture. His studies into cover when booking an appointment online provincial government launched its crop usage have made him a familiar is one’s health card. He was able to COVID-19 immunization card, mak- face across the Pembina Valley. book his vaccine shots over the phone ing it possible for Manitobans to carry But that familiarity won’t allow him — a much more timely process, he proof of vaccination both digitally and to eat at a restaurant with someone found — and then spent even more in their wallets. from outside his household, even if time at the vaccination site as staff But Callum Morrison is still waiting they’re both vaccinated, nor get him tried to fi gure out what to do when to fi nd out when and if he’ll be able to into a hospital or care home should he wasn’t able to show a health card get one. he need to visit an ailing loved one. upon arrival. “The poor people whose The wait isn’t because he’s not vacci- For that, he’ll need to show proof of job was to do it hadn’t been given any nated — it’s been well past two weeks vaccination. training [on this matter].” since his second shot — but because The government has said that those Morrison has reached out to every Morrison is an international student. not eligible for the immunization card serving Manitoba MLA about this is- As such, he doesn’t have the Mani- can get their vaccination record from sue and has thus far only heard back toba health card required to apply for a public health offi ce. from a few NDP members, including the COVID-19 immunization card. But with the vast majority of Mani- leader Wab Kinew. He’s in the same boat as soldiers tobans about to be carrying around “The Conservatives, sadly, haven’t and temporary foreign workers serv- these new cards, Morrison is con- gotten back to me,” he said. ing and working in Manitoba, both of cerned trying to prove the same with “At the beginning, I thought these TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED whom are eligible to get vaccinated an unfamiliar paper vaccination re- things would change very quickly be- Callum Morrison is an internation- free of charge but are either not is- cord is going to cause more hassles cause I had faith it was just teething sued provincial health cards or must than anything. al graduate student in Manitoba, problems,” he said. “I do feel like af- wait months to get one. “First of all, I’ve yet to actually be which means he is not eligible to ter a month of these cards, they could It’s a piece of bureaucracy that leaves able to get that vaccine record any- get a COVID-19 immunization card have at the very least said, ‘We admit the Altona area resident scratching way,” he pointed out. “But when I’m — something he expects is going that there are these problems. We’re his head. speaking to local businesses they’re to cause headaches when he tries going to look into them. We’re sorry’. “There’s actually a large number of telling me, ‘Well, I’ve never heard of to prove his vaccination status. ... That would have put a lot of people people who are perfectly legally enti- this vaccine record.’ at ease.” tled to be in Manitoba, who live here, “It’s on me every single time to try this record,” Morrison said. “To me, it Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief who don’t actually qualify for Mani- and explain what it is and that it’s val- seems like it should be one of the eas- public health offi cer, was asked at a toba health cards,” Morrison said. “So id. And I guarantee you that this will ier fi xes ... why not just issue everyone media briefi ng last week whether any now we have this system where even eventually cause problems.” the card? headway has been made to address people who are vaccinated can’t ac- He doesn’t blame people simply “If the government wants to actually the fact international students and cess these [COVID] cards. It seems trying to follow the rules for looking incentivize vaccines, it’s a funny way others without Manitoba health cards madness to me, really. askew at someone without a vaccina- to do it where certain groups of people can’t get the immunization card. “The only things on these cards is tion card, but he does feel the govern- are [excluded like this],” he continued, “There is work being undertaken supposed to be your name and a QR ment needs to do more to address this voicing his worry some won’t bother right now,” he replied. “I don’t have code that says you’ve been vaccinat- issue. to get the shots at all as a result. any specifi cs to share or an exact date ed. So I really don’t understand why a “The government has put in basi- “I would have gotten vaccinated ei- on when we can announce anything, health card is needed at all.” cally a two-tier vaccination system ther way, but I have spoken to some but there will be something upcom- Morrison moved to Canada from where almost every single person in international students who said they ing.” Scotland in 2017. After a stint work- the province gets a vaccination card didn’t even know they could get the As of press time, no new details on ing for a seed company in Morden, he and then a very small percentage gets vaccine,” Morrison said, pointing out the matter had been released. RCMP looking for youth advisory council members Staff those who get their applications in by face in their respective communi- This commitment requires approxi- The Royal Canadian Mountain Po- July 30 will be a part of the fi rst selec- ties. 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PUBLISHER SALES/MARKETING Most now hospitalized with COVID-19 not vaccinated: Roussin Lana Meier Brett Mitchell By Ashleigh Viveiros doses and 22 per cent had one dose continued. “If you have questions, Manitoba’s top doc on Monday an- but two weeks had not yet passed please contact your health-care pro- nounced the lowest one-day jump in since that dose — the time needed for vider. You trust them with a lot of dis- new COVID-19 cases in months. the vaccine to take full effect. cussion and information — trust them At a briefi ng in Winnipeg that day, Furthermore, of the 90 patients ad- with this.” Dr. Brent Roussin announced 31 new mitted to ICU in June, 77 per cent had Breaking the numbers down further cases of the virus, alongside 150 cases not yet received a dose of the vaccine for Monday, Interlake-Eastern report- that were identifi ed on Saturday (87 and three per cent had just one dose. ed four new cases of the virus for a to- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING cases) and Sunday (63). “We don’t bring this up to blame or tal active caseload of 227. There were Jennifer McFee Jasmin Wolf Two new deaths were also reported to shame anyone ... for the reason of 13 people in hospital in the region alongside one from Sunday, bring- their illness,” Roussin stressed. “We’re with the virus, including four in ICU. ing the number of deaths due to CO- here showing the power of vaccine. The death count for Interlake-Eastern VID-19 to 1,162. We see very few people being admit- is 47. As of Monday morning there were ted to hospital, really, after a single In the Interlake-Eastern region, Ar- 1,025 active cases of the virus in Mani- dose but especially after two doses. borg/Riverton confi rmed six active toba and 54,733 recoveries. “As we see less and less Manitobans cases, Beausejour 11, Eriksdale/Ash- The current fi ve-day COVID-19 test that are unvaccinated, we’re going to ern 38, Fisher River/Peguis 93, Gimli PRINT SPORTS EDITOR positivity rate was fi ve per cent pro- expect to see that translate into less 0, Northern Remote fi ve, Pinawa/ Dan Anderson Brian Bowman vincially and 4.1 per cent in Winnipeg. and less need for hospitalizations and Lac du Bonnet four, Powerview/Pine A total of 138 Manitobans are cur- ICU admission,” he said, noting they Falls 44, Selkirk fi ve, Springfi eld 10, rently hospitalized with COVID-19, will be reporting this data regularly St. Clements three, St. Laurent one, including 30 in intensive care here moving forward. “You can see the in- Stonewall/Teulon four, Unknown two, and three at hospitals in Ontario. controvertible evidence of the value Whiteshell one and Winnipeg Beach/ Offi cials note that 74 per cent of the of vaccines right here in Manitoba. St. Andrews 0. 412 COVID-19 hospital admissions “We know some Manitobans are REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DISTRIBUTION between June 1 and 30 had no vaccine hesitant to get vaccinated,” Roussin Patricia Barrett Christy Brown Free provincial parks entry through Sunday

Staff lemard. “All Manitobans should have This includes gathering limits. There’s still a few days left to enjoy the opportunity to enjoy the great Park visitor centres and museums REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER this month’s free provincial park en- outdoors and we are pleased to of- are currently closed under public Becca Myskiw Tyler Searle try. fer free park entry for a full week this health orders, though interpreters of- The Manitoba government last week summer.” fer a range of guided experiences at extended free entry to provincial Sunday is the last day vehicle per- several parks. Trail hikes, historic site parks beyond the traditional Canada mits will not be required to enter tours and guided paddles are avail- Park’s Day to a full week July 12-18. any provincial park, though over- able throughout the week. Informa- “We have been listening to how night camping fees are still in effect tion on park events can be found at much Manitobans love their provin- if you’re planning on camping out www.manitobaparks.com and under cial parks, and when the idea was (head to www.manitobaparks.com or the events tab on the Manitoba Parks ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION raised by members of the public to call 1-888-482-2267 to fi nd open sites). Facebook page at www.facebook. Allana Sawatzky Jo-Anne Procter expand the free access, we enthusi- Government offi cials remind Mani- com/MBGovParks. astically embraced it,” said Conserva- tobans that COVID-19 public health tion and Climate Minister Sara Guil- orders must be followed in the parks.

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Our commitment to you, the reader – we connect people through 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park stories to build stronger communities. The Winkler Morden > EMAIL US Voice Box 39, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Advertising Deadline: Monday 4:00 pm Print: [email protected] prior to Thursday Publication The Carman-Dufferin TANDARD Letters to the Editor: [email protected] S Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] View the Stonewall Teulon Tribune online at PRODUCTION The Nicole Kapusta Selkirk ecord News: [email protected] www.stonewallteulontribune.ca The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 7 worship > FAITH NEWS > VIEWS > STONEWALL > TEULON > WARREN > SURROUNDING AREAS with us gettinformed Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. —Psalm 5:1-2 Have you ever looked up at the sky and asked, “Is anyone there? Is there anyone who sees my life and hears my prayers?” The Bible prom- ises that there is. In 1 Peter 3:12 we read that the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open toward their prayer. But if you’re like me, then the moment you read that, rather than feeling a sense of comfort, you wonder, “What if I’m not righteous? What if I don’t meet that qualifi cation?” For the answer to that doubt, let’s take another look at the passage up top. Notice how the Psalmist address- es the one to whom he is praying: “My King and my God.” Every one of these words has meaning. First, he says “my King and my God.” This is personal for him. The Lord isn’t just an anonymous King off in some other land, just one god among many — He is my King, my God. He belongs to me, and I belong to him. Second, that the Psalmist calls the Lord his King implies that the Psalmist is his subject. That is, he doesn’t view his relationship with TRIBUNE PHOTO BY KEITH WALDNER God as one in which God is sitting Help the Tribune record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the at his beck and call. Quite the oppo- site because it is the Psalmist him- outdoors. Email: [email protected]. self who is at his King’s command. And because the Lord is a good King, the Psalmist knows that he cares about his subjects personally. Woodlands history book available for pre-order Third, that the Psalmist calls the Lord his God implies that the Lord By Sydney Lockhart the RM,” he said, “It is an RM book, Because, ironically, I think as people is his highest good. Not money, not The Rural Municipality of Wood- but we paid Bryan honorariums to fi - are more connected socially, the re- health and not earthly success are lands is holding a presale for its new nance his costs for doing it for us.” quirement of direct connections isn’t the treasures of this man. His great- history book titled Where We Are: There will only be one printing of what it used to be. It shows how clubs est value is wrapped up in the Be- A History of the Rural Municipality of the book due to copyright, so the RM operated and all the things that were ing he worships — the one he calls Woodlands (1980-2020) that is in its fi - is holding a presale to see how many popular when I was younger,” said God. nal stages of publication. people are interested in the book be- Procter. This is what it means to be righ- “Bryan Myskiw came forward, want- fore they publish. He said the book would be great teous, in the Biblical sense. To trust ing to put together a history book. “I think he had well over 200 sub- for families to remember where they God, to give your heart to God, to Council thought that since we’ve had missions,” said Procter. “The response came from and the change that the see God as your very highest good. in the last two or three years prior to from the citizens of the RM has been RM has experienced in the last 40 You may not be righteous in your COVID, so many citizens pass away tremendous.” years. own eyes, but the Bible teaches that that were very instrumental in the The book focuses on the last 40 years The book is about the people who if the Lord is your King and your last 50 years of our history. We felt it in the community and contains a doc- have and continue to make the RM of God, then in his eyes, you are righ- was really important to get a record of ument from 1880, the Municipal Act Woodlands the place it is today. teous. And he hears your prayers. that history before that generation is signed by the lieutenant-governor. The book will be $70 through pre- For Christ died for sins once for gone,” said Coun. Orval Procter. This will be the fi rst time the docu- sale until July 31 and $85 after. Order all, the righteous for the unrigh- The book size came in at around 600 ment that shows the creation of one of forms are available through the RM teous, to bring you to God. pages fi lled with history of the area, the oldest municipalities in Manitoba of Woodlands, as well as payment by —1 Peter 3:18 families and photos; this is double is reproduced in a history book. cheque and e-transfer is available for what the book was planned to be. “It just kind of highlights some of those outside the area to order. Call Pastor Daren Redekopp “So, council hired Brian to write the the things that stand out in people’s 204-383-5679 for more information. New Life Church book. All the book sales are through memories and documents the change. [email protected] 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Dr. Reimer addresses concerns about COVID-19 vaccine development

By Ashleigh Viveiros of them would prove to be effective.” ber of your participants are exposed Manitoba’s task force co-lead Dr. The groundwork for all these vac- to a virus that you’re studying ... this Joss Reimer took some time last week cines had already been laid by previ- time, the exposures were happening to address those Manitobans who ous research, Reimer said, noting viral to participants regularly, and so it did have not yet chosen to get vaccinated vector vaccines (AstraZeneca) have not take very long to get that informa- against COVID-19. been used for decades while mRNA tion [about effectiveness].” “Today I want to talk to some of the vaccines (Pfi zer and Moderna) are us- The vaccines that proved effective in people who still have questions, who ing a relatively newer technology but trials then moved on to be approved may not be sure, and may not be con- one that had been well tested long be- for use by Health Canada. fi dent in the decision to get the vac- fore COVID-19 showed up. “Again, for COVID-19, the same pro- cine,” the Winkler native began at a “In fact, human trials of cancer vac- cesses were followed as for any other press conference in Winnipeg July 7. cines using the same mRNA technol- vaccine,” Reimer said, explaining all “There are two top reasons that we ogy have been taking place since 2011. new medications and vaccines must hear most often, and they’re some- And work is underway on a new ra- complete three trial phases before ap- what interconnected: concerns about bies vaccine using this technology,” proval. These phases include a variety how quickly the vaccine was devel- she pointed out, adding Moderna of different sizes of test subject pools oped and concerns about how quickly had even developed an annual infl u- and test appropriate doses, potential it was approved for use.” enza mRNA vaccine a few years ago. side effects, and effi cacy. SCREENSHOT Some people worry the speed at “So we were able to take something “The science didn’t change,” Reimer Dr. Joss Reimer, co-lead of the which this happened means corners that was already in development and stressed, “but, again, the timeline for province’s vaccination task force, were cut, making for potentially un- adapt it to the COVID pandemic.” all of the administrative processes took time last week to address a safe, untested vaccines. When it came to testing these vac- that support the science were con- few concerns people hesitant to Reimer stressed that is simply not cines, once again the unprecedented densed.” get the COVID-19 vaccines often the case. nature of this pandemic worked in Health Canada normally asks com- ask about their development. She acknowledged that vaccines are our favour. panies to submit their data for phases often years in the making, but the “The steps that are truly impor- one, two, and three at the same time COVID-19 vaccines are unique in that tant, and the ones we care the most for evaluation. Given the ongoing health offi cials’ recommendations on work was already underway on devel- about, are the underlying science, health crisis, the agency in this case who should or should not receive that oping vaccinations against other coro- the medical evaluation, the clinic tri- expedited the process by evaluating vaccine. naviruses long before the pandemic als where the vaccines were tested on each phase as it was completed. “I know it can be a challenge to wade broke out. animals and on people who agreed to “So while the same review occurred, through all of the information out “Fortunately, scientists and other participate,” Reimer said. “Those all it meant that less time was required there about vaccines, especially when experts around the world were not happened as they needed to, as they at the end of the phase three trial in you have questions, but I do want to starting from scratch. While this coro- would for any vaccine. What changed order to get approval, because phase correct the information and make navirus is new, it is not the only coro- was the pace.” one and two had already been re- sure people know that these vaccines navirus we have dealt with,” Reimer It can normally take years to deal viewed,” Reimer said, explaining were tested, they were approved, and said, explaining that it took scientists a with all the red tape that comes with Health Canada was able to do this by they were shown to be safe and ef- matter of weeks to map the COVID-19 getting medical trials approved, se- prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccines fective in the same way as other vac- genome after it was fi rst discovered. curing funding, and fi nding test sub- over everything else in the approval cines,” Reimer said. “The science be- “That told us what kind of vaccine we jects. queue. hind these vaccines is solid. It’s built would need in order to stop the virus. But with the entire world motivated Even once approved for use, the vac- on technology that we know and that “The scale of international part- to fi nd a solution to the pandemic, that cines continued to undergo evalua- we understand.” nership and collaboration that was timeline was able to be condensed tion in the same way all new vaccines The speed of their creation will per- needed to develop a vaccine was un- signifi cantly. do. haps be food for thought once the precedented,” she continued, noting “For example, it was very easy for the “Canada has one of the best vaccine pandemic is behind us. multiple vaccines were created in studies to recruit participants,” Re- monitoring systems in the world,” Re- “Now that we’ve seen how the world countries all over the world by compa- imer said. “Volunteers were very ea- imer said. “And we use the informa- can come together to solve a health nies taking different approaches (the ger to take part all around the world. tion that we gather and the informa- crisis, the real question may be why normally substantial fi nancial risk to “It was also much easier to study how tion from countries from all over the other vaccines and other medical in- do so offset by government support). well the vaccine protected against the world to guide our decisions.” terventions take so long,” Reimer ob- “That in and of itself is unique and virus because there was so much vi- That process is what led to the dis- served. gives the world a much larger pool rus present around the world,” she covery of rare side effects like blood If you’ve got questions about the of vaccine candidates. A larger pool continued. “Normally, you have to clotting with the AstraZeneca vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, talk to your family means the odds were better that some wait quite awhile before a large num- for example, which impacted public doctor or head to protectmb.ca. Farmers encouraged to contact Woodlands if ditch grass is required for hay

By Nicole Brownlee because of the drought and an in- Schellekens. in all tractors. There are also high- The RM of Woodlands is asking all festation of grasshoppers damaging Refraining from mowing the ditches pressure wells available for farmers to livestock producers to contact the mu- crops. may provide a small support to farm- use for water. nicipality offi ce as soon as possible if Lori Schellekens, reeve of the RM of ers but also may add to the risk of Submit a map with marked roadside they would like their ditches left un- Woodlands, said she’s received sev- starting a fi re, said Schellekens. areas wanted for haying to the mu- cut for feed. eral calls from community members “Everybody needs to be extra care- nicipality with your contact informa- The municipality had already start- concerned about having enough food ful,” said Schellekens. tion to the RM Municipal Offi ce at 57 ed mowing properties’ ditches prior to feed their livestock. The reeve advises all community Railway Ave., Woodlands, or by email to surrounding communities issuing “Our backfi eld, we usually have members to remain cautious, be to [email protected] or pwf@ a declaration of agricultural disaster about 55 bales; we’ve got 11,” said aware and to keep a fi re extinguisher rmwoodlands.ca. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 9 Balmoral mother frustrated by ISD transportation rules By Sydney Lockhart up location about one mile from her house every A Balmoral mother is frustrated that she will have day. MacDonald said if she is going to drive her son to drive her son to kindergarten after Interlake to the neighbours on the next mile road, she may School Division trustees denied her request to have as well drive the two extra miles and drop him off him picked up at her driveway and transported to at school. Balmoral School. “Why is it that children in the town of Gunton, Amber MacDonald lives on Road 7E between 87N which is four miles northeast of my house, get bus and 88N, which is the dividing line between the transportation to Balmoral? They’re clearly further Teulon and Balmoral catchments for busing. Her into the Teulon catchment than I am, considering property line to the south is in on the Balmoral side, our borders,” said MacDonald. but her driveway and north property line are on the Trustee and chair of the Interlake School Divi- Teulon side. sion Alan Campbell said no school divisions in the MacDonald’s son has been attending Balmoral entire province have to provide transportation for Day Care for the past three years and she automati- driveways that sit outside the catchment lines. cally registered her son for kindergarten in Bal- “In the case of the family in question, there is no moral. existing route that goes past their residence. So, “I didn’t realize that I wasn’t in the Balmoral while it is only a half a mile or it’s a relatively small catchment. They’re saying that my driveway falls distance, this family resides outside,” said Camp- 178 or 176 metres north of the catchment line. So, bell. when I got the call from the school letting me know Campbell denied her request even after MacDon- that my son was starting school in the fall and he ald appealed because he wanted to stay consistent was accepted to Balmoral, they told me that I’d have with their catchment lines. to call the transportation board to arrange bus pick- “They just have to meet the bus at an existing up,” said MacDonald. route. I think it’s half a mile from their driveway,” MacDonald called transportation manager Mr. he said. Thiessen to be told that because she lives outside MacDonald is frustrated by the double standard. of the catchment line, even though part of her land She doesn’t think children from Gunton should PHOTO SUBMITTED is technically inside it, her driveway is not and her get transportation to Balmoral or Stonewall school Amber MacDonald met with the ISD board of son would not be bused to Balmoral. MacDonald when they are further from the catchment lines was told she could appeal his decision with a pre- than her residence. trustees to request busing for her son who sentation providing information to the ISD board of Campbell said the only reason some Gunton stu- will be attending kindergarten in Balmoral this trustees with hopes that they would use the catch- dents are provided transportation outside of their all. The ISD catchment line goes through the ment line as a guideline and not a rule. catchment zone is because they are either French middle of MacDonald’s property. “He (Thiessen) said to me, those are the rules and immersion students or they are picked up at a we do not make any exceptions,” but MacDonald dropoff location with French immersion students. why the section she lives on that runs through the felt it was worth her time to meet with the board. French immersion is a protected program and the catchment line is not eligible for transportation any Currently there is no bus travelling past MacDon- school division does not have a choice in providing more. ald’s house daily to pick up or drop off students them the service. “In the interest of being equitable to all of the from Teulon, Balmoral or Stonewall. MacDonald “To my knowledge, we’ve never had an appeal families in the division and similar requests that said it seemed logical that her son could be picked (prior to MacDonald). And, therefore, I don’t be- we have taken from other families and other parts up at their driveway because she is only a half-mile lieve we’ve ever made an exception,” said Campbell, of the division in the past, on that basis, a major- north of the current Balmoral bus route. MacDon- “Asking families who live outside the catchment to ity of the trustees did not support her request and ald added that they live much closer to Balmoral meet a bus at an existing stop that is not at the end we understand that that’s frustrating for her but at than Teulon and she wants to keep her son around of their driveway is consistent with what other rural the same time, we recognize that it’s important that the people he has been socializing with the last few school divisions do as well.” she has the opportunity to come and speak to the years. She also said without transportation, she MacDonald said she doesn’t know when the catch- board,” said Campbell. does not know how she will be able to work if she ment lines changed since her brother was bused to John Hueging, Bridget Yablonski and Victo- needs to drive her son to Balmoral School every day. Balmoral from her current address years ago. She ria Schindle voted in favour of the request while The school division offered MacDonald transpor- added that she doesn’t feel like the school division Campbell, Fran Frederickson, Cindy Brad and Sally tation if she was prepared to drop him off at a pick- is giving her correct answers or explanations as to Cook voted against it. Many Manitoba dogs are getting sick from kennel cough By Sydney Lockhart coughing and the enclosed spaced increase the weeks. It can lead to pneumonia if left untreated Kennel cough is spreading through Manitoba at chances of contracting the illness. which can be a serious detriment to many dogs’ high rates this year, causing many dogs to become “I think it’s important to realize that there’s sever- health. sick. al viruses and bacteria that can cause kennel cough, “The common clinical signs include a loud cough, “Kennel cough is kind of a broad term covering often at the same time.These include adenovirus a cough that is often described as a goose honk, any infectious or contagious conditions in dogs, Type 2, which is a virus, parainfl uenza virus, and of runny eyes, sometimes runny nose, infrequently. where coughing is one of the major clinical signs. course, the bacteria bordetella bronchiseptica,” she Sometimes they have swollen tonsils; sometimes It’s also referred to as infectious tracheobronchi- said. they wheeze, occasionally a lack of appetite or kind tis,” said Dr. Amanda Brown, a veterinarian at the Brown said it is recommended that dogs who go to of depressed or lethargic behavior,” she said. Stonewall Veterinary Hospital. parks and are around other dogs get vaccinated at Often dogs will need to be placed on antibiotics Brown said that kennel cough is easily transmis- least once a year, if not more, against bordetella to along with a physical examination to treat the bac- sible and that its long contagious period makes it decrease their risk of getting sick. terium. easy to spread in places like kennels and groomers. While kennel cough is often a mild disease, the This is because small particles can travel far from cost can be chronic, and it can last for up to several Continued on page 11 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Boomers Funny Farm open for business with COVID guidelines

By Jules Stevenson Boomer the donkey is the namesake for a brand-new petting zoo, and his owner, Janet Thorvaldsen, says he comes with a lot of personality. “Pretty much it’s my goal to make everyone fall in love with donkeys,” says Thorvaldsen. They hold one-hour farm tours, where families can collect chicken eggs and pet the animals. They pro- vide cups of oats and treats to feed the animals. Boomer’s Funny Farm has goats, lambs, cows and ponies. They also have baby animals who were neglect- ed by their mothers and need to be bottle fed, which guests are allowed to do. Janet Thorvaldsen’s son, Henry, “Everyone is so amazed when I enjoys his fi rst birthday with his open the gate and say ‘Come in’ and friend the sheep all the animals come to them. You can pet them and hug them. Our donkeys Farm with her husband after they de- love to cuddle,” says Thorvaldsen. cided to buy chickens for their three She says they’ve had many families young boys, ages fi ve, three and one. bring their kids for their birthdays, Thorvaldsen says this was just the be- since they can’t do anything else right ginning. now. Soon, they started receiving messag- They also have areas like Donny’s es about horses and donkeys in need Playground, Molly’s Picnic and BBQ of homes, too. and Sparky’s Fire Pit Area. Thorvaldsen started a Facebook Boomer’s Funny Farm also has a page to share photos of the animals boutique where they sell handmade and received messages from families goods like tote bags, mugs and don- wanting to visit their farm. Thorvaldsen says they’re doing very key stuffed animals, just like Boomer. TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED well. They are booked some days from “We’re really trying to give people Janet Thorvaldsen and her son take a selfi e with a donkey something fun to do,” says Thorvald- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and anticipate they’ll be even busier once schools end. sen. of Highway 8. Feel free to call or text at [email protected]. Thorvaldsen started Boomer’s Funny Boomer’s Funny Farm is located at 18064 Gimli Park Rd., 1 kilometre west 1-204-891-0211 or email boomersfun- About $900 worth of equipment and gas stolen during Inwood Cemetery break-in

By Patricia Barrett heart-breaking.” Equipment and gas used to maintain the grounds Although Etter said the vegetation in the cem- of the Inwood Cemetery was stolen sometime last etery looks like “fall in there right now” because of week, leaving community members stunned and persistently high temperatures and lack of rainfall, upset. the cemetery grounds still need — and will need — Cemetery caretaker Jen Etter, who informed the tending to. community through the cemetery’s Facebook page, Lori Mott, who is president of the Inwood Cem- told the Express she doesn’t understand how some- etery Committee, said they think the break-in may one could do such a thing to a community cemetery. have happened on the Sunday night as people who “This is very sad and shameful. Not only did they were at the cemetery on Monday to water vegeta- take what wasn’t theirs, but they disrespected all tion around graves told her they noticed the door to who are buried in our cemetery and all the families the shed was open. and friends who have loved ones here,” said Etter by “The padlock on the shed was cut and around $900 phone last week. worth of equipment and gas was stolen,” said Mott The cemetery is located near Rosie’s Café and the by phone last week. Tempo gas station on Highway 17, just before the The cemetery is supported entirely through dona- highway turns north towards Narcisse and Pop- tions and sales. It doesn’t get any funding from the larfi eld. Municipality of Armstrong. The items were stored in a locked utility shed on “Inwood Cemetery is community-run. We survive the cemetery grounds. The break-in and theft may on donations and plot sales,” she said. “And we don’t have occurred sometime during the weekend of charge people for the perpetual care of the graves.” July 3-4. Anyone with information about the break-in and/ “The graves and the headstones weren’t dam- or the stolen items can call Lori Mott at 204-278- TRIBUNE PHOTO INWOOD CEMETERY FACEBOOK aged, thank goodness,” said Etter, who has been 3418. Gas and equipment were stolen during Inwood the caretaker for over 10 years. “But they broke into Cemetery break-in. the shed and stole equipment and all our fuel. It’s The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 11 Barker needs fi nancial support to update inaccessible vehicle

By Nicole Brownlee the See a Need Fill a Need charitable Interlake residents have banded to- organization, which advocates for gether to raise $80,000 to replace an community members who need fi - accessible vehicle for an inspiring nancial support. man in Teulon. “I can’t even believe how positive he Rosalie Stelmack heard about Doug and his family are,” said Stelmack. “I Barker through Lorena Mitchell, own- think he’s amazing.” er of Evolve Green, an alternative en- Barker’s verve for independence and ergy company. perseverance stood out the most to Mitchell was dropping off an item Stelmack when she met him in person to Barker when he shared that he was while interviewing him for SANFAN. still without a vehicle two years after “He still found ways to be a produc- an accident had stolen his indepen- tive member of society, and that is so dence. rare,” said Stelmack. Barker, who became a has quadri- In 2010, Barker designed and con- plegia, had been driving to his daugh- structed a tractor outfi tted with a ter’s house in 2019 in his specialized wheelchair lift and switches, so he van that enabled him to drive alone could continue working on the fam- when he was involved in a collision ily’s farm and clearing snow in the TRIBUNE PHOTO BY ROSALIE STELMACK that left his vehicle totaled. winter. “I said, this is ridiculous. You’re my “It’s tough to lose that indepen- Rosalie Stelmack and Lorena Mitchell are hoping to raise $80,000 to hero. You’ve been my hero since the dence,” said Barker. outfi t Doug Barker’s van into an accessible vehicle that he can drive moment we met,” said Mitchell, who “I was even told years ago by some- independently. was incensed when she learned Bark- body … they said, it’s not your right to er had not received funding to replace drive; it’s your privilege to drive,” said “I’ve had some really, really inspir- very few options. the vehicle. Barker. “That’s not what I do. I farm. ing messages just people saying, you “There’s just not many programs out “He would have done this on his … I want to be part of the team.” know, thank you for doing this. … He there to help people get back in the own,” added Mitchell. “His wife had to Though Barker never asked for the is obviously a well-known and well- vehicle after an accident,” said Barker. cancel her retirement plans by about charity, every dollar raised by the loved community member,” said Stel- “You shouldn’t have to raise money to three to four years in order to help SANFAN fundraiser will go towards mack. get in a vehicle.” with this endeavour.” outfi tting Barker’s van with special- “He’s the type of guy that would give To donate to the SANFAN fund- With the help of Stelmack, Mitchell ized equipment that will allow him to you the shirt off his back,” she added. raiser, visit https://www.gofundme. narrowly convinced Barker to let her drive freely once again. After talking to Barker, Stelmack com/f/doug-barkers-story-doingthis- help raise the money. “I didn’t really want them to do it be- looked into other supports for people fordoug. “[The Barkers are] not asking for cause, I said, there’s got to be people with spinal cord injuries but found anything,” said Mitchell. “They de- out there that are more worthy than serve a hand up.” me,” said Barker. “[Mitchell and Stel- Stelmack, based in Marchand, runs mack] wouldn’t have it.”

> KENNEL COUGH, FROM PG. 9 “The sort of scary part about bor- “I think that it probably started from detella is that it can be transferred to one or two dogs that have brought it people as well, which can cause dis- into Manitoba and now it’s just fl ood- Planning a Project this Construction Season? ease in people, especially if they are ing the province.” Spring and summer are busy seasons for construction, and it’s also a immune-compromised. So, we need Brown said the vaccines are an ex- to make sure that bacteria are killed cellent preventative measure to take time when many are preparing to enjoy the outdoors. as soon as possible,” said Brown. in injection, oral vaccine and nasal With this in mind, the South Interlake Planning District (SIPD) would She said many people who bring vaccine, which elicits local immuni- their dogs in coughing don’t know ty. She also added that keeping your like to issue a reminder that Development and Building Permits are that they could catch their sickness. dog away from public parks and ar- required for most types of construction, renovations, and structures “There has been a massive increase eas when it is sick can help slow the (pre-built, site-built, temporary or permanent). These include but are and it’s not just in Winnipeg, and the spread of the sickness in the province, not limited to: Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Decks, Sunrooms, South Interlake. It is affecting the en- and bringing dogs in to be treated fast tire south of Manitoba,” said Brown, can help as well. Gazebos, Pergolas, Sheds, Fabric Shelters, Interior/Exterior Renovations or Repairs, Solar Panels, Window and Door Installations (structural only), Basement Developments, etc. Jumbo’s Tree Permits help ensure that buildings and structures meet the Manitoba Colony Market Building Code, which in turn increases the level of safety for Fresh Veggies, Jam, Cutting everyone. Safe and experienced Pickles and much more! tree cutting services If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit or not, or if Opens July 16 from 2pm to 6 pm and stump grinding. you have any questions, please contact the SIPD office at 204-467- Chase Faulkner 5587 and we’d be happy to assist you! More information is also at Rock Lake Colony Free estimates, guaranteed best price available on our website: www.sipd.ca 2 km west of Grosse Isle off Hwy #6 Phone 204-461-0940 12 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Your

Grasshoppers and heat disastrous combination; Interlake farmers, towns threatened

By Patricia Barrett “At this time of year, we should have tall green Grass is running low, crops are being destroyed grass and it should last for the cattle for a number and cattle are heading to auction in the Interlake as of months yet. But we’re getting to the point where a lethal combination of persistently high tempera- producers are going to have to supplement hay tures and drought-loving grasshoppers moves in. when pastures should be supporting animals 100 The repercussions on farmers and farm families per cent,” said Loewen. “There’s probably going to are serious enough, but the unfolding disaster be a need for hay here to supplement pasture feed- could also have devastating spinoff effects on local ing. This is dire for beef producers.” economies. Along stretches of Highway 7, where it passes Leroy Loewen is part of a family-run farm in the through Silver, Loewen said the pavement is discol- community of Silver, just south of Arborg in the oured from hordes of grasshoppers squished on the southern part of the Municipality of Bifrost-River- road. ton. He said pastures in the area have been deci- “You can see that the highway is a different colour mated. from the grasshoppers that have been driven over,” “With the heat and the grasshoppers combined, said Loewen. “There are other places like this, but in the pasture behind our place is brown. It looks as Silver it’s really noticeable.” if we’ve sprayed weed killer on it,” said Loewen by In the northern part of Bifrost-Riverton, Ledwyn- phone last week. area grain farmer Gordon Klym said the grasshop- Grasshoppers hatch well during a dry year and the pers are mowing fi elds clean. situation looks dire for all farmers, he said. He feels “They’ve devastated the pastures and they’re mov- TRIBUNE PHOTO BY LANA MEIER particularly bad for beef producers as they’re very ing into grain. Farmers are spraying, but a couple of Grasshopper having lunch. vulnerable right now; there should be “no question days later they’ve got to spray again,” said Klym by of running out of grass,” but they are. phone. “The grasshoppers were bad last year, and I Continued on page 16 July Consignment Sale - July 15th - 22nd ONLINE ONLY!!!! #*%%*/(
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> “eligible” agriculture losses. agriculture industry into the future.” GRASSHOPPERS, FROM PG. 12 The only problem is the program got Gregory said farmers are in “desper- think they’ll be worse this year.” me he found dead grasshoppers be- “watered down” over the years to the ate straights” right now. As far as his own land is concerned, fore he sprayed; there are so many point where coverage is “fairly mar- “We need long-term safety nets,” he said he’s not sure how things are grasshoppers competing for food that ginal,” said Gregory. he said. “We’re competing on a world going to play out in terms of a har- some are starving.” The federal Liberal government stage. European and American farm- vestable crop. It’s not only the grasshoppers going under Justin Trudeau reached out to ers have security. When there’s a cli- “At this point in time it’s hard to dif- hungry but so too are cattle. As In- Manitoba and other western prov- mate disaster in those regions, farm- ferentiate between how much dam- terlake pastures wither from the heat inces in 2020, wanting to “tweak the ers are supported. And that means age the drought is causing and how and the voracious insects, one thing program a little more in our favour” farm families will be there further much the grasshoppers are causing,” people can count on is “more cows for and “bring coverage back to where it down the road to pay taxes.” he said. “We see the grasshoppers sale,” said Gregory. It makes “no eco- could help producers.” After about six To the best of his knowledge, Greg- and we go out and spray. We see fl ea nomic sense” for producers to shell months of negotiations, Manitoba re- ory said he’s not aware of any provin- beetles and we spray. But at the end of out for expensive hay and feed. jected it. cial ad-hoc support for Interlake pro- the day, if you’ve got no crop growing “There’s nothing for the cows to eat. In a January news release, KAP said ducers at this time. because it’s too darn dry, are you re- There might be some pastures that it was hoping the province would “I think the province is well aware of ally doing any good?” are in OK shape right now, but very support enhancements to AgriStabil- the seriousness of what’s going on in Bifrost-Riverton farmers are doing quickly with this coming weekend’s ity’s reference margin limits and in- this area,” said Gregory, “but as far as what they can to get a crop, he said, heat [July 10-11] it will be 32, 34 Cel- crease the compensation rate from 70 any hard cash or ad-hoc assistance, I but it seems as though they’re “fi ght- sius and they’ll be done. There won’t to 80 per cent. President Bill Campbell know of nothing yet.” ing a losing battle.” be any pastures in good shape after wrote that the program can, with some The province’s agriculture depart- For a second year running, Interlake this. For anyone north of the Trans- adjustment, provide “effective sup- ment acknowledged the Tribune’s re- municipalities are declaring a State of Canada Highway, it’s looking tough.” port” for producers, and if the prov- quest for comment on relief but did Agricultural Disaster, which triggers The disaster will naturally have a ince failed to support the enhance- not provide answers. requests to both the federal and pro- domino effect on rural communities, ments, it would “represent a failure to vincial governments for immediate he said. Big farm producers will get protect producers and jeopardize the assistance for things such as paying through, but 10-15 small farm families freight costs to bring in feed, compen- could go bankrupt if they can’t make sation to drill new wells and tax defer- ends meet. That means there will be rals. The municipalities of St. Laurent fewer people to help support local and Coldwell have already declared businesses and keep towns ticking disasters, and last week Bifrost-River- along. ton issued its own declaration. Retail sales for his company, which In addition to “severe drought” and a exports seed to China, the U.S. and “critical grazing situation,” the recent Europe, are important, but what’s manifestation of grasshoppers has re- more important is the “future of our sulted in “severe crop and vegetation towns,” he said. Fisher Branch, for damage,” states the resolution. Pro- instance, used to have multiple farm ducers are now having to sell off their dealerships, lots of stores and a cou- livestock because feed and the cost of ple of banks. But “that’s all done now” freight is prohibitive. because of an exodus of people from Keystone Agricultural Producers’ agriculture. District 10 (Interlake, north of Selkirk) “We saw the negative effect on representative Paul Gregory said the towns when BSE [bovine spongi- region is in its third year of drought. form encephalopathy] hit. It changed The Interlake is no stranger to dry towns like Fisher Branch, Ashern, conditions but “not this early in the Eriksdale and other towns along year and not with this ambient heat.” Highway 6. They would be different Apart from the October 2019 snow- today if they had more cattle produc- storm, the Interlake has had little ers,” said Gregory. “A number of my moisture. friends who had cattle told their kids And grasshoppers are the product to go to Alberta and don’t come back of dry cycles, he said. A warm, dry to Manitoba because it’s too risky and spring this year came on the heels of a there’s no money in farming. If we WINNIPEG 204-631-4646 mild winter and has allowed the eggs had a safety net back then or some- and the insects to fl ourish. thing that would have helped farmers CARMAN 204-745-6528 “Grasshoppers eat grass, but when out, there would be way more people they get hungry, guess what? Any- in our towns.” BRANDON 204-727-3057 thing will do, including canola, trefoil The current “safety net” for disasters crops and even alfalfa,” said Gregory, such as this is a federal-provincial who is also president of Interlake For- support program called AgriStability. www.fuel.crs/propane age Seeds in Fisher Branch. “This is The federal government pays 60 per ®CO-OP and design trademark are registered trademarks of Federated Co-operatives Limited anecdotal, but my brother-in-law told cent and provinces pay 40 per cent of 14 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Lakeside campground offers rural escape for outdoor enthusiasts By Nicole Brownlee come a farmer or to have a taste of A new campground near the Nar- farm life.” rows in the RM of Oakview has With over 300 acres of property, opened, offering lakeside tenting, Anthikatt-Francis hopes the land will kayaking, fi shing and more. continue to grow and develop with Sebastian Anthikatt-Francis bought cabins and hobby farms. the property in September 2019, less “Maybe they can have a few chick- than three months after moving to ens or maybe some goats, you know, St. Laurent from Edmonton. He had like whatever their fancies lead them wanted to get the ball rolling last to,” said Anthikatt-Francis. summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic “I have big dreams for the project.” interrupted his plans. While he waits for zoning approval “Now is sort of the perfect condi- to construct cabins on the lakeside tions,” said Anthikatt-Francis. property, Anthikatt-Francis said he He has worked the past several years wants people to enjoy the pure nature as an immigration consultant while of the area while staying at the camp- running Gratton’s Store in St. Laurent ground. with the help of his wife and two chil- “Rural life is really enriching,” said dren, but Anthikatt-Francis said he’s Anthikatt-Francis. “It’s an opportu- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED always dreamed of the rural lifestyle. nity for everybody, and they are also Twenty-fi ve lakeside campsites are available at Lake Manitoba Tourist “It was always an ambition to have supporting a local business.” Village, with tents and kayaks available for rent. rural property,” he said. Visitors can pay daily rates to stay “Even though I’ve never farmed be- on the grounds or purchase member- mobile or any resources with any cus- fore,” he added with a laugh. ships for up to three years to reserve there’s lots of space for visitors to ex- tomers of the project,” he added. Anthikatt-Francis began to fantasize a space for them to stay for over 100 plore and take advantage of the shal- To learn more about Lake Manitoba about owning farmland while work- days. These memberships will help low water without being interrupted Tourist Village, visit lakemanitoba- ing as a lawyer in Kerala, India. pay for the maintenance of the prop- by boats, said Anthikatt-Francis. touristvillage.ca or the Lake Manitoba “I personally wanted a hobby farm erty. He also hopes to connect with local Tourist Village Facebook page. for a long time in my life,” he said. “I Tents and kayaks are also available businesses to offer more amenities had always been in academic circles, for rent at the Tourist Village. year-round at the grounds. so I didn’t have a real chance to be- With over 3,500 metres of shoreline, “If any local community member wants to rent out his ATV, or snow-

Berries available at your local U-pick Berry picking is a beloved summer consider handpicking strawberries, a safe experience by taking health than you can eat, remember there pastime, and there are many U-pick saskatoons, blueberries and more. precautions. In addition, berry pick- are a number of ways to preserve farms that welcome visitors at this The best part is eating them when ing has the advantage of being an fresh berries. Freezing, dehydrat- time of year. If you’re looking for a you get home. A SAFE ACTIVITY outdoor activity that can be done ing and canning are all good ways wholesome activity to do outdoors, In 2020, the U-pick tradition gained while keeping ample physical dis- of keeping these summer fruits on popularity thanks to the pandemic. tance between yourself and others. hand. Making jam is another great Many families sought out fresh air Plus, since you’re the only one who option. and fl ocked to nearby farms to get will touch the fruit you take home, away from it all. Fortunately, many you don’t have to worry about cross U-pick farms were able to provide contamination. If you pick more

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By Nicole Brownlee Armed with a camera, great light- ing and patience, Catherine Sproat captures the beauty of the Interlake through a lens. “There’s so much beauty [in the In- terlake],” said Sproat. “To try and cap- ture it all would take more than one lifetime.” Photographing lakes, nature and wildlife in the Interlake came natu- rally to Sproat as she grew up visiting family in Matlock during the summer and on holidays. Sproat shoots local products in her spare time but said she prefers photo- graphing landscapes. “It’s kind of challenging compared to what I’m used to doing,” said Spro- at. “Product you have to have a spe- Sproat enjoys photographing the cifi c light and equipment to shoot in a TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED Interlake because of the area’s Catherine Sproat has been working with cameras all her life and prefers smaller space and smaller items.” natural beauty. When she does focus on landscapes, shooting landscapes compared to products and portraits. Sproat considers how the sun is cre- back to her go-to photography spot. ating highlights and shadows, the While portrait and event photogra- vibrancy of colours and different tex- phers have been hit hard by the CO- tures. VID-19 pandemic restrictions, artists She’s been working with cameras like Sproat who usually work outside her whole life, but over the past de- have also been impacted. cade, Sproat decided to start sharing “Not just me but all small business- her work as well. es have just suffered without having “It started off more in the form of the access to people and places,” said meditation and stress relief for my- Sproat. self, and then it just kind of expanded Working as a full-time educational with people wanting to buy stuff and assistant, Sproat also encourages her me creating things for them,” said students to try photography. Sproat. “I’ve always suggested if they have One of her most requested pieces is an interest in stuff like that, they photos of piers in the Interlake. should pursue it … because a lot of “Everybody wants a picture of their schools offer photography,” said Spro- pier,” said Sproat. “A few years ago, at. there’s eight piers in Dunnottar, and I Sproat started as an EA in the city in photographed all eight of them.” 1999 but hopes to move to the Inter- Sproat created a calendar last summer with shots of eight separate Last year because of COVID-19 re- lake within a few years. In the mean- piers in the Interlake. strictions many piers weren’t open, time, Sproat plans to teach photog- said Sproat but she’s hoping with raphy in the community throughout To learn more about Sproat’s up- work, visit Catherine Sproat Photog- loosening rules she’ll be able to get July. coming classes and to check out her raphy on Facebook.

for funding from St. Michael’s Cem- etery for repairs to the exterior of the church. Council approved a $7,000 Rosser council news in brief grant. • On June 29, Rosser council By Jennifer McFee program and the pilot grant program, temporary approach, then travelling hosted a public hearing at Bel Acres • At the regular council meet- council approved distribution of 50 north on Klimpke Road to Mollard Golf & Country Club regarding the ing on June 22, the RM of Rosser ad- per cent of the funding from the pilot Road, then east on Mollard Road to zoning bylaw. opted a pilot funding program for the grant funding program policy to the Route 90/Highway7. municipal annual grant program and fi ve organizations included in the pol- • Council also approved a cul- Live life to its fullest with the community support program. If icy, without requiring funding agree- vert application for one application the RM of Rockwood doesn’t agree ments with the municipality. onto Road 63N, with the applicant to to the program for the two non-profi t • Council approved an applic- cover the costs. organizations in Grosse Isle that are aiton for one temporary approach • Council approved a budgeted part of the pilot, then the RM of Ross- onto Klimpke Road, subject to loca- expense of up to $40,000 plus tax for er would fund both portions. The pilot tion approval from administration, continued GIS implementation for Nutritional Energy & Skin Care funding program will run for three the municipal engineer and the pub- the RM to support the municipality’s Supplements Weight Loss Nutrition for Skin years, and funding agreements must lic works committee. The applicant asset management plan. Suzanne Al Sanche - 461-1223 be entered into with the municipality. will cover the costs of supplies and in- Houlind of Geolind Mapping Solu- Madge Meakin - 467-9806 For now, due to the timing of the stallation. Council approved the haul tions will provide the service. Bill & Shelley Kelly - 467-5372 transition between the former grant route for soil stripping only to use the • The RM received a request Bruce & Bambi Rutherford - 467-2102 16 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Stonewall council elects new council member, considers smoking bylaw By Tyler Searle lowing the Municipal Act, the sitting councillors Stonewall town council met in person last opted to fi ll the vacancy by appointing a person Wednesday for the fi rst time since COVID-19 rel- who was eligible to be nominated in the previous egated them to virtual meetings. by-election. Mayor Clive Hinds, Deputy Mayor Peter Bullivant Eight people competed for the position: Jimm and councillors Jackie Luellman and Walter Badger Simon, John Savage, Kimberly Newman, David were present. Mackinder, Jeff Levesque, Adam Lethbridge, Trent Council did not allow the public to join the meet- Brownlee and Stephen Breton. ing in person but broadcast a live stream online. Council voted using a ranked voting system, Delegates who spoke during the meeting did so which allowed each councillor to vote for their fi rst, virtually, streaming in from their homes, offi ces and second and third choice. hotel rooms to appeal to council. Voting was to be conducted in two rounds, with an The opening delegation came from Action on optional third-round lottery in the case of a tie. Smoking & Health Canada (ASH). TRIBUNE PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER After the fi rst round of voting, council narrowed ASH policy specialist Adam Anderson joined with Stonewall’s newest councillor Kim Newman the pack down to three candidates: Jim Simon, John his colleagues Hailey Coleman and John McDon- was sworn in on July 12. Savage and Kimberly Newman. ald. Newman won in the second round, and council of- support against the Conservative government’s Bill Coleman represented the Manitoba Lung Asso- fi cially elected her as Stonewall’s newest councillor. 64, which proposes an amalgamation of Manitoba’s ciation as a health program and operations support Before moving on to new business, Hinds took a school districts and the dissolution of locally elect- co-ordinator, and McDonald is the executive direc- moment to recognize CAO Melnyk for 30 years of ed school boards. tor of the Manitoba Tobacco Reduction Alliance municipal service and Badger for 15 years of public The ISD is the largest employer in Stonewall, and (MANTRA). service in the Interlake. Bill 64 is an attack on local autonomy and decision The trio presented to council on the danger nico- Bullivant congratulated Lion’s Manor resident making, Campbell said. tine-laden e-cigarettes pose to youth in Manitoba. Ruth Sampson on her 100th birthday and proposed On behalf of the association, Campbell asked The e-cigarette market is largely unregulated and moving forward that all residents who reach a simi- council to draft a resolution calling for the Conser- regularly targets youth with fl avoured products and lar milestone should receive a letter from the mayor vatives to withdraw the bill. He also asked them to trendy advertising, Anderson said. on behalf of council. consider lobbying MLA Ralph Eichler and call on Currently, there are no federal regulations govern- Hinds agreed with the proposal. Community him to vote against the legislation. ing nicotine concentration in e-cigarette products members who wish to have their loved ones com- “To date, the government has failed to provide any — although McDonald expects the government to memorated should contact the town. evidence whatsoever that Bill 64 will actually help impose a new restriction of 20 milligrams of nico- Council discussed feedback from the Heritage students,” Campbell said. tine per millilitre of e-cigarette liquid on July 23. Committee and the Heritage Arts Centre manager, “Every week, we hear from our colleagues in Independent testing has found over-the-counter which suggested the town preserves kilns standing school boards across the province where local mu- e-cigarette products contain up to three times the on privately owned property on the east side of PR nicipal councils are passing — unanimously — res- amount of nicotine advertised, and Manitoba has 236. olutions to call on the government to withdraw Bill the fastest-growing population of youth consum- Hinds determined it was worth approaching the 64.” ers, he added. landowner to see if they would allow the town to Campbell met with Teulon town council last week, The 2018-2019 Canadian Student Tobacco Alcohol place a fence around the historical relics. and they passed a resolution. He pointed to the RM and Drug Survey found 47 per cent of youth be- Council moved to purchase a quarter-page colour of Gladstone and RM of Taché as other examples. tween grades 10 and 12 have tried e-cigarettes. advertisement in the annual Royal Canadian Le- Badger spoke fi rst and expressed his objection to Anderson described the problem as “an epidemic gion Military Service Recognition Book. the bill. among Canada’s youth.” The ad, which cost $415, symbolizes the town’s “I totally don’t agree with having a council or com- He and his counterparts asked council to update gratitude toward veterans, Hinds said. mittee appointed by the government, might as well Stonewall’s current smoking bylaw to include e- Council resolved to request the assistance of the be a Crown corporation then,” he said. cigarettes and prohibit smoking e-cigarettes on all Manitoba Water Services Board to undertake a wa- Badger also took a moment to ask Campbell why town property and during town events. ter main upgrade, which will see an extension of the the ISD had not responded to Coleman’s request to The group also suggested the town implement main line on 2nd Avenue N., east of PR 236, and the implement the Lungs Are For Life program. tobacco retailer licensing fees, limiting licensing provision of a 250mm feeder main on 4th Street E. Campbell was not aware Coleman had reached to new tobacco or vape retailers, and prohibiting from 3rd Avenue S. to 4th Avenue S., and on 3rd out but said the ISD already has a prevention plan smoking of all kinds at hotels within city limits. Avenue S. from 4th Street E. to Main Street. against smoking and e-cigarettes and would be Coleman spoke about a youth prevention pro- Council appointed Exchange Group Chartered willing to explore more options. gram developed by MB Lung called Lungs Are For Professional Accountants as the town’s auditors Hinds and Bullivant also spoke out against the bill. Life. She asked council to support the program by for 2021 and adopted an amendment to the town’s Bill 64 is confusing for the public, Bullivant said, contacting the Interlake School Division (ISD) and organization structure, which changed the employ- and he questioned whether the Conservatives were asking them to adopt the program. ment descriptions for various town jobs. clear about how it will work. Coleman has contacted every division in Manito- They also amended the non-union employees “Bill 64 was troubling and concerning right out the ba, and 16 of 37 responded but the ISD was not one policy. gate,” Hinds said. of them, she said. Finally, council reviewed a memo regarding a “There will be a discussion among us, and we will “I can say to my council right now we should lead draft of Bill 37 and Plan20-50. see how best we can support,” he added. the way in Manitoba and continue to ban smoking They discussed how it might affect communities Council then broke for a fi ve-minute break before and vaping in all parks, playgrounds, sidewalks and in Winnipeg Metro Region (WMR) — including returning and approving all the June 2021 monthly streets,” Badger said following the presentation. Stonewall. reports. Updating Stonewall’s current smoking bylaw to Bill 37 is Conservative legislation that seeks to for- Council also approved the Finance Committee’s include e-cigarettes is diffi cult, and council will malize the process by which communities around authorization of a $263,00.25 cheque and a June likely review potential text amendments in future Winnipeg secure provincial funding for develop- payroll of $132,959.34. meetings, said chief administrative offi cer (CAO) ment projects. Settling unfi nished business, council held a vote Wally Melnyk. Plan20-50 works in conjunction with Bill 37 to to elect a new councillor to replace the vacancy left The second delegation came from Manitoba outline how the WMR will distribute government by Blair Good following his resignation. School board president and ISD board chairper- The town had advertised the vacancy and request- son Alan Campbell, who came to council to garner Continued on page 17 ed a by-election but received no nominations. Fol- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 17 St. Laurent beach fees create a splash for visitors

By Jennifer McFee Visitors also have the option to buy letter. “We hope this clarifi es some of the Ripples of change are fl owing a seasonal pass for $100, which would “Due to the infl ux and large increase questions and concerns,” the newslet- through St. Laurent, where new beach cover the fees for two adults and three of visitors and tourists, costs of main- ter states. “As this is a pilot project, we fees are creating quite a splash. youth. taining, enhancing, repairing and thank everyone for their understand- On June 29, the RM of St. Laurent These fees will go directly towards monitoring the use of our infrastruc- ing and patience and constructive in- posted a newsletter outlining the de- the cost of maintaining and enhanc- ture have increased exponentially. put.” tails of the Gros Arbre (Big Tree) Park ing the park. These costs should not be borne by Meanwhile, the RM of Gimli does Entry pilot project that impacts Sand- For full-time and seasonal ratepay- our residents and property owners, not plan to make waves with a similar piper Beach. ers, they can get a free annual park hence the implementation of a fee initiative. The newsletter indicates that many pass through the RM offi ce or park charged to visitors.” For Gimli Mayor Lynn Greenberg, people have been asking questions attendant, with one pass available per St. Laurent property owners will there’s no need to change something about the recently announced pilot family. need to show ID to verify their local that’s working fi ne already. project as well as the RM’s new parks St. Laurent Reeve Cheryl Smith was address. If their ID doesn’t show a St. “I think the best thing is to just leave and beaches bylaw, which council not available for comment. Instead, Laurent address, the information will it as it is. Gimli has been very success- passed on June 2. This new bylaw CAO Hilda Zotter suggested the be verifi ed through the ratepayer da- ful over the years in attracting people regulates public parks and beaches, newsletter contains information on tabase, referenced by name and civic to the community and we’ll just leave including Gros Arbre (Big Tree) Park, the subject. address. it that way going forward,” he said. which is owned by the RM. “Our beaches are now considered a In the future, the upcoming waste “A lot of the people that come, they Through this pilot project, visitors to tourism and recreation destination; transfer site pass could serve as proof support the local businesses. That’s the park will be charged $10 per vehi- they are being promoted and adver- of residency and ownership. been happening for 100 years. We cle, which includes the driver. In addi- tised as such and visitors and tourists Hours of operation will be from 11 don’t have to change anything now. tion, it will cost $5 for each additional from all over the country as well as a.m. to 7 p.m. The park building will We want to attract people, not scare person, although kids six and under some international travellers are com- remain open and be locked 30 min- them away.” will be free. ing to our beaches,” states the news- utes after sunset. Incredible creatures: A scavenger hunt for fl ying, crawling and cryptic critters By John Gavloski species are predaceous. There are 26 Look closely and there are usually species in Canada. Look for them on a lot of interesting insects living in plants. They may also come to lights or visiting any yard. Got some down at night. time this summer, or the kids need an Cryptic Moths outdoor activity? This month’s Incred- To many, moths may seem bland, but ible Creatures is a scavenger hunt; see have a second look. Some can be quite if you can fi nd these six types of in- fascinating. The moth shown here be- sects over the summer. longs to a group called geometer or A bee, or not a bee? geometrid moths. The front pair of At fi rst glance the insects in the fi rst wings in this group of moths are usu- photo may look like bees, but they ally relatively broad, and intricate are not. They are called hover fl ies. wavy patterns on the wings are often Look for them around fl owers. They continuous from forewing to hind- can be valuable pollinators. There are wing. When at rest, many will hold 593 species of hover fl ies in Canada. their wings fl at against what they are Adults of many species resemble bees resting on, in contrast to some other or wasps. But don’t worry, they can’t groups of moths that tend to fold their PHOTO SUBMITTED sting you. Flies do not have stingers. wings over their abdomen. They are A scavenger hunt in your backyard can be a fun, outdoor activity. Hover fl ies can often be seen hovering often highly camoufl aged. You may and darting around. Their larvae feed see many species and variations of onfl ies and 60 species of damselfl ies. on aphids. geometrid moths over the summer. The species shown here is the large Calling Katydids Night-time hunters > COUNCIL, FROM PG. 16 maple spanworm, and is a fall-fl ying If you see what looks to be a grass- Ground beetles are common, most- leaf mimic. hopper, but it has antennae that are ly predaceous beetles. They mainly money over the next 30 years. larger than the body, odds are it be- The plan could bring benefi ts like hunt at night, and like to hide during Darting Damsels longs to a group called the katydids. recreation facilities, hospital and the day. Look for them under stones, Damselfl ies are very closely related None of our species of katydids are school upgrades, or mass transit boards, etc. Many ground beetles to dragonfl ies; they are different sub- pests species that will devour crops, to Stonewall, but it may also allow like to feed on caterpillars, slugs, lar- orders of the same order of insects like a few of the short-horned grass- the provincial government to elect vae and pupae of fl ies such as root (called Odonata). In dragonfl ies, the hoppers (those with shorter anten- a representative in the region and maggots, etc. There are some ground rear wings have a broader base and nae) can. Katydids are usually green, limit council’s infl uence over de- beetles that in addition to being pred- are larger than the front pair. Damsel- and male katydids are noted song- velopment decisions. ators also eat plant seeds and are con- fl ies, by contrast, have front and hind sters. Badger expressed his concern the sidered valuable consumers of weed wings similar in shape, and as a result See how many of these insects you changes could limit the town’s au- seeds. they fl y slower than dragonfl ies. Also, can observe this summer, or get a fi eld tonomy. dragonfl ies can’t fold their wings to- Green Lacewings guide to insects from your library and Council deliberated on the pros gether when resting, and damselfl ies Adults of green lacewings have wing add other insects to the list. You may and cons of the prospective legis- can. Both feed on other insects, which veins that look like netting, and gold fi nd it amazing what you can fi nd in lation before the public portion of as adults they catch on the wing. In eyes. Adults feed on nectar, honey- your yard, or out for a summer walk. the meeting convened. Canada there are 154 species of drag- dew produced from aphids, and a few Have fun exploring! 18 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN U19 Phillies hit the diamond By Brian Bowman talent and some great hitters in their For the fi rst time in several years, the lineup, noting that Sarah Shewchuk South Interlake Phillies fi elded a U19 and Brooke Wadge had some good at team this season. bats. The Phillies were busy on the dia- Defensively, Lindley was impressed mond last week, playing four games. with catcher Payton Moyer, who is “It’s awesome and great to see the playing up with the team from U16, as girls coming out and playing,” said she made a real nice throw to nail a Phillies’ head coach Tatum Lindley. runner at second base. “We have lots of local girls and lots of “Our pitchers are working hard and local talent. I’m excited for the upcom- we only have two of them this season,” ing years because we have a couple of Lindley noted. girls coming up in the next couple of South Interlake has a very small ros- years that are going to make our team ter with just 10 players in a very short- even stronger.” ened season due to provincial health South Interlake started its season restrictions. The season will wrap up July 6 against U21 Legacy at Holenski in August and, at press time, it was Field in what was described as a “glo- not known if there would be a provin- rifi ed practice.” cial championship. The Phillies played to a 5-5 tie in the The U19 Phillies’ assistant coaches fi rst game and then lost 4-3 in Game 2. are Rikki Frost-Hunt and Kyra Shew- Last Wednesday, South Interlake chuk while Corinne Lindley is the dropped a doubleheader to a strong team’s manager. Central Energy team, losing by scores The Phillies are back in action this of 14-0 and 9-0, in Stonewall. Wednesday with a doubleheader “They are a really strong team,” against the Winnipeg Lightning in Lindley said. “They probably have the Stonewall. Game times are 6:30 p.m. best team in the league, I think.” and 8:30 p.m. Lindley feels the Phillies have a lot of

TRIBUNE PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Uhl, Fanning win The South Interlake Phillies’ Payton Moyer takes a swing at a pitch against Central Energy during U19 action last week in Stonewall. golf championships From Golf Manitoba’s website Diamond. Meanwhile, it was a fi rst U18 Orioles drop to 0-4 Bobbi Uhl of the Shilo Country in the storied golf career of Niakwa’s Club is the Diamond Athletic Wom- Todd Fanning in winning the Dia- Staff Interlake’s U15 “AAA” team lost its en’s Amateur Champion after out- mond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur The Interlake Orioles have had a season opener 15-3 to the Winni- lasting Southwood Golf and Country Championship on his home course. tough start to their U18 “AAA” base- peg South Wolves last Wednesday in Club’s Rhonda Orr in a three-hole Fanning chipped in on the 17th ball season. Grosse Isle. playoff Sunday afternoon at Niakwa hole for birdie and holed a shot from Interlake is now 0-4 after a pair of The Orioles played road games Country Club. the sand for another birdie on the road losses to the Brandon Marlins on against the Bonivital Black Sox on Uhl shot an 82 in her fi nal round, 18th hole to fi re a one-under par 70 Sunday. Monday and then the St. James A’s one stroke better than Orr to end and fi nish atop of the leaderboard. Brandon won games by scores of Wednesday. Again, no scores were three days of play at 237. Fanning was four strokes better 10-0 and 9-1. available. Hannah Diamond of the St. than Jordy Lutz of the Elmhurst Golf Interlake started its season July 5 Interlake will host St. James next Charles Country Club had the low and Country Club. with a 12-5 road loss to the Caril- Monday in Grosse Isle. First pitch is round Sunday shooting a six-over Lutz and Ryan Sholdice of Breezy lon Sultans. The Orioles were then 6:30 p.m. par 78, missing the playoff by a sin- Bend Country Club each shot 76 to bounced 16-3 by the league-leading The U13 Orioles, meanwhile, are 0-2 gle stroke. place second and third overall. North Winnipeg Pirates last Thursday after losses to the Wolves (17-3) and Breezy Bend Country Club’s Char- The low round of the day belonged at Quarry Park. the A’s (14-0). maine Mackid, who fi nished fourth, to Ryan Terdik of the Pine Ridge Golf Interlake visited the Elmwood Gi- Interlake had a game with St. James four strokes back of Uhl and Orr, Club, he carded a two-under par 69 ants this past Tuesday but no score on Monday and Red River Valley Tues- had the shot of the day acing the to fi nish fourth. was available at press time. day. The Orioles will host the Black 14th hole. It was her second career Fanning also won the Mid-Masters The Orioles will then host Pembina Sox next Tuesday (6:30 p.m.) in Stone- hole-in-one. Division championship by 10 strokes Hills in a doubleheader this Sunday wall. Orr won the Mid-Amateur Division over fellow Niakwa member Jay in Stonewall. Game times are 1 p.m. championship by one stroke over Doyle. and 4 p.m. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Junior Blue Jays start season 1-3

By Brian Bowman the fi nal two outs. The Interlake Blue Jays had a great The Blue Jays were led offensively by start to their Manitoba Junior Baseball Kalli Einarson who had three walks League season with a solid 5-3 home and two runs scored. Interlake’s other win over the Carillon Sultans last runs were scored by Ben Anderson, Wednesday. Chris Fines and Thomas Waldner. But the weekend wasn’t as pleasant. Against Elmwood, Interlake had just Interlake lost three road games, two hits in the game that lasted just dropping a 14-2 decision to the three- four-and-a-half innings due to the time defending league champion El- 10run mercy rule. mwood Giants on Friday before get- Jeremy Wasilewski and Danion Es- ting swept by the Altona Bisons on panell scored for the Blue Jays. Sunday. No box scores from the doublehead- Altona won games by scores of 5-3 er against Altona were posted on the and 3-0. league website at press time. In the victory over Carillon, Riley Interlake will play at the St. James Young pitched 6 innings, striking out A’s on Friday (7 p.m.) and then will nine while allowing three earned visit the Pembina Valley Orioles Sun- TRIBUNE PHOTO BY KEN ALLEN runs. day for a doubleheader. Games will The Interlake Blue Jays’ Noah Ducharme narrowly misses the tag on a Liam Allen came on in relief and got start at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Carillon Sultans’ player during Manitoba Junior Baseball League action last week in Stonewall. Interlake won the game 5-3. CJHL endorses Portage in its request to host 2023 Centennial Cup From the MJHL website also received full support of the CJHL MJHL and CJHL are fully supportive from the MJHL, CJHL and Hockey Prior to the pandemic, Portage la and Hockey Manitoba on this pro- of the request made to Hockey Cana- Manitoba and are eager to work with Prairie was scheduled to host the 2020 posal. da to allow Portage the opportunity to Hockey Canada for fi nal approval to Centennial Cup. Over the coming months, the MJHL, host the event in 2023. host this prestigious national event With the cancellation of the 2020 CJHL and Hockey Canada will work “The Province of Manitoba and the in the Spring of 2023,” said Dale De- event due to the pandemic, Portage together on fi nalizing a hosting plan City of Portage la Prairie have proven schouwer, co-chair Centennial Cup requested through Hockey Canada for Portage la Prairie that, once com- to be an excellent host for Canada’s Host Committee. and the CJHL the ability to have an plete, would require fi nal endorse- National Junior “A” Championship, “We have everything in place from opportunity to host a future Centen- ment of the Hockey Canada Board to and the Portage Terriers are proven our 2020 Centennial Cup prepara- nial Cup. be fully ratifi ed. competitors and champions in previ- tions to move forward seamlessly At this point, the MJHL supports the “It was disappointing when the ous events.” with planning and execution of the Portage Terriers and the City of Por- event was cancelled in the spring of Portage is excited to host this great 2023 Centennial Cup.” tage la Prairie in their request to host 2020 due to the pandemic,” said Kevin event. the 2023 Centennial Cup. Portage has Saurette, MJHL commissioner. “The “We are thankful for the support Peake, Kuntz win junior golf championships

Staff (90-85-83-258) and Jeri Lafl eche (90- Selkirk Steelers. combined to win the two-day Junior Clara Peake fi red a career-best 75 84-84-258). Ingram carded rounds of 77, 75, Interclub Championship at eight- during the fi nal round of the three- On the men’s side, Breezy Bend’s and 70 to fi nish at 222. His 70 was the under par 136. day Manitoba Women’s Junior Golf Braxton Kuntz carded a fi nal round low round of the tournament. Rossmere Country Club’s Carter Championship to win by 11 strokes 73 to win the 99th Manitoba Men’s Pine Ridge’s Noah Fiks (76-77-73) Johnson and Trey Ross fi nished four over Crystal Zamzow at the Shilo Junior Championship in Shilo. and Pinawa’s Ryan Blair (78-71-77) strokes back. Country Club. He earlier posted rounds of 72 and tied for third at 226. The teams of Ingram and Jacob Peake earlier carded identical 74 to fi nish with a 219 total. One stroke back of the pair were Taweel of the Elmhurst Country rounds of 82 to fi nish at 239. That was three strokes better than Jose Mekish-Lacquette (74-80-73) Club and Carman Golf Club’s Ryan Rounding out the top fi ve in the Elmhurst’s Adam Ingram, who lives and Jordan McDonald (79-73-75). Orchard and Samuel Sullivan tied 11-player fi eld were Addison Kar- in West St. Paul and plays for the Meanwhile, McDonald and Kuntz for third place at 142. tusch (87-83-81-252), Cala Korman 20 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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WE’RE HIRING! at 4 p.m. prior to The IEHRA is pushing to fi ll roles in its support services department, said Keltie Kadynuik, (acting) Thursday’s publication. director of support services. Interested in working as part of a team Support services encompass dietary, housekeeping, caring for people close to home? Call 204-467-5836 and laundry services. Staff from these departments are integral members of Interlake-Eastern RHA has full- me, part- me and casual housekeeping SUMMER CATTLE SALES every healthcare team. They work behind the scenes to and dietary posi ons available in health-care facili es. keep healthcare facilities running smoothly, Kadynuik Dietary aide The Ashern Auction Mart will said. • Minimum Grade 10 educa on required. be holding summer sales • Valid Food Handlers Cer fi cate required. (Must be obtained within six There are ample opportunities for cooks, assistant months of employment.) Re-cer fi ca on must be current and valid. due to the extreme drought cooks, dietary aides, housekeeping aides, and laundry • Knowledge in the areas of therapeu c diets and texture modifi ca on. July 21st aides. Experience is an asset but not a requirement, • Experience is an asset. and the IERHA is welcoming all applicants. • Experience in a health-care or commercial food service establishment. August 4th Staff can choose between full-time, part-time, or • Ability to operate required equipment. • Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communica on skills. August 18th casual positions and these positions are unionized, • Ability to communicate eff ec vely in oral and wri en English. so all employees enjoy competitive wages, promotion • Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the posi on. September 1st opportunities, benefi ts packages, and pension. • Sa sfactory employment record. Please book ahead so we can “Our pension is really nice. 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If you want to move up, • Ability to perform mental and physical aspects of the posi on. they’re also very open to that,” Wiebe added. • Sa sfactory employment record. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The range of available positions and schedules means Posi ons now available in Arborg, Gimli, Lac du Bonnet, Oakbank, Pine there is something for everybody. Because the IERHA Falls, Selkirk, Stonewall, Teulon. ELSKAMP FARMS includes dozens of facilities across the Interlake, As a condi on of employment, all successful applicants will be required Full Time Positions Available: to provide a sa sfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector applicants can fi nd work close to home, Kadynuik said. screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to DIESEL MECHANIC Staff are free to explore different roles within the commencing employment.

CLASS 1 DRIVER support services department, she added. To learn more about these and other posi ons available, please visit – clean driver’s abstract required “I’m not just doing the one job, and it’s nice because ierha.ca and click on the careers tab. Search under “support services.” EQUIPMENT OPERATOR / I’m given the opportunity to try different things. I like it Online applica ons only. Student applica ons welcome! CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVER because I’m not a person to sit still, and there’s always We value and support employment equity and workplace diversity – equipment experience and clean driver’s something to do,” said Lisa Tate, housekeeping aide at and encourage all qualifi ed individuals to apply. Accessibility abstract required accommoda ons are available on request for candidates taking part Fisher Personal Care Home. in all aspects of the selec on process. All health-care workers are FEEDLOT WORKER The opportunity to help others and work as a team required to be immunized as a condi on of employment in accordance – experience working with livestock and farm are perks of the job, Tate said. with Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy. equipment experience preferred People can view availabilities and apply online at SOME WEEKEND WORK REQUIRED. www.ierha.ca under the “Careers” tab. The website “I like my hours right now, and I’m glad that our breaks are scheduled. WE OFFER COMPETITIVE WAGES BASED ON allows visitors to fi lter by department, facility, and There are various shi s and a lot of diff erent posi ons to try. If you want EXPERIENCE AND A BENEFITS PACKAGE. to move up, they’re also very open to that.” position. −Connie Wiebe, dietary aide, Stonewall and District Health Centre Call Offi ce: @ 204-404-0472 or Only online applications are being accepted. Email: [email protected] 22 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 ANNIVERSARY Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad or Annoucement Today - Call 204-467-5836

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Cheers to 50 years! Larry and Val Nichol July 17, 1971

ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY

Brian Brindley In Memory of March 25, 1952 – July 19, 2018 William (Percy) Wild Bill Cochrane It has been three years August 1, 1927 - July 10, 2015 And you are sadly missed along life’s way, Six years ago Willie became his Cree given Quietly remembered every day. name “Flying Eagle” as he entered the gates of No longer in our lives to share, heaven greated by the creator of heaven and But in our hearts you are always there. earth. Willie, Wild Bill, Cowboy Pedro, Flying -Love Mom, Alice, Bev, Donna, Eagle, the man of many names, who could turn Jackie, Val, Mary, Karen a frown, grawl or smirk into laughter, love and and families sometimes a hug. When you have a coffee at Robin’s Donuts Gimli or Chicken Chef Teulon IN MEMORIAM etc. remember some of his stories and laughter. Jigging music was laughter to his feet and next thing he had you tapping the fl oor or jigging with him. Willie, Wild Bill is loved and missed by family, friends, and fresh air inspectors who peddle their bike around town, or cowboys who are grooming horses for the next years Rodeo, hope! P.S. The picture shows Peguis Cap for Hockey, Pow Wows and Father’s Day Picnic at the Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary! Doreen Schaeffer Stone Church where he is resting. The jacket is Congratulations to Happy 95th Birthday “proud recycled Rink Rat” for 20 Years in Gimli. Ruth and Stewart McMahon July 20 -Love Dorothy, wife 34 years on celebrating their Wishing you many more birthdays step family and brother Dennis 60th Wedding Anniversary on -Love, family and friends July 15, 2021 IN MEMORIAM -With much love and heartfelt gratitude Lowe from your children, grandchildren, IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our parents and great-grandchildren Robert Evans July 13, 1923 – February 9, 1987 and Olive Edna July 10, 1928 – July 5, 2011 Parting comes and hearts are broken, Loved ones go with words unspoken; Carole Good Life goes on we know it’s true, September 28th, 1959 to July 18th, 2019 But its not the same since we lost you. Don’t forget Your life was a blessing, -Lovingly remembered by Your memory a treasure; daughters Pat, Gene, Lorna, Bobby You are loved beyond words, and families to send your And missed beyond measure. -Love, Kevin, Trevor, Kayla, Derrick, Your memory will live forever special wishes Engraved within our hearts

to your friends OBITUARY Marilyn Lynore Mann (Wood) and family. June 10, 1939 - July 7, 2021 It is with great sadness the family of Lynn Mann wish to announce the passing of our dearest Mom, grandma, and great-grandma. With relief in our hearts we know that she is fi nally at peace Stonewall Teulon and free from her life long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis. Catherine Ann Buckle She will be missed but never forgotten. Days will pass and turn to years, A longer obituary to follow with details for her celebration of life TBA. Tribune But I will always remember you with The family wish to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Graham and silent tears. the nurses and care-providers at Stonewall Hospital for the compassion Missing you. Call 204-467-5836 or and comfort they bestowed to our mom and grandmother. -Love Mom and Devon Mom “Forever in our memories, till we meet again!” 204-886-0404 email [email protected] and family The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, July 15, 2021 23 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad or Announcement Today - Call 204-467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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Michael Roderick Monkman Sandra Marie (Sobkowich) Wiebe July 13, 1958 – July 5, 2021 Sandra Marie (Sobkowich) Wiebe passed away peacefully in her It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael sleep on June 28, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. on July 5, 2021. He was predeceased by his mother, Noel Monkman Sandra was born on June 9, 1951 in Winnipeg to Elizabeth in 1991 and his brother, Jason Monkman in 2018. (Nelson) and Alfred Sobkowich. She grew up on the farm in Gregg, Michael will always be lovingly remembered by his father, Martin Manitoba with her grandparents Andrew and Luella as well as her Monkman, his sister Jeanine (Tom) Rediger, his nieces Tanya and sister (Cheryl), and three of her aunts (Faye, Andrea, and Linda) Vanessa as well as his great nephews and great nieces. who were practically sisters to her. As well as one sister, Sandra Michael was born on July 13, 1958 in Stonewall, Mb. where he had four brothers (Kevin, Sean, Richard, Robert). After high school lived the majority of his life. Sandra moved to Winnipeg to pursue a Fine Arts degree. This is Michael did have many jobs throughout his life but none made where she met her future husband and love of her life, Jake Wiebe. him more proud than working along side his father in the family They married in 1973 in Carberry, Manitoba. Sandra and Jake lived business, Marty Monkman Auto Body Ltd. in Winnipeg for two years then they moved to Steinbach, Manitoba Michael loved Harley Davidson motorcycles so much so, he built for Sandra to pursue her fi rst teaching opportunity. Sandra and his very own which was completed, however he never had the Jake later moved back to Winnipeg and lived there until 1992.Their chance to ride it but no worries Michael, one of your loved ones will take it for its 1st ride as you fi rst son, Sasha, was born in 1991 and shortly afterwards their love for country living drew them guide and protect them along the open highway. to move to an acreage in the Stonewall area where they built their own home. Sandra and her Michael’s heart was overfl owing with abundant love which fl owed over to his dogs, taking them family lived there for almost 30 years. Their second son, Christopher, was born in 2001. from best in breed to 2nd in show and numerous ribbons and trophies, but to Michael they were Sandra had a passion for the arts and for education and was a strong advocate for both. fi rst and foremost his incredible children whom he loved dearly. These passions led her to various jobs in these fi elds. Sandra’s fi rst teaching job was teaching Many knew Michael through the lens of addiction that he battled for many years. That was junior high art in Steinbach. After teaching for two years, the opportunity rose to be one of the not the real Michael though, and those fortunate enough who truly knew him, recognized him founding members of Artisans Twelve, the fi rst artisan’s co-op in Winnipeg. Under the brand as someone with a huge heart and who tried to help others as much as he could such as, “The Loom Room”, Sandra was able to promote and sell her art across Canada. After moving to when asked by his church to speak to students at the Stonewall Collegiate about the effects the Stonewall area, Sandra became a prominent member of the community through the Prairie of addiction on yourself and your loved ones, he did not hesitate to do so, one of his proudest Oak Regional Arts Council, creating and offering Arts Enrichment classes, being an Interlake moments. School Division trustee for the Balmoral, Argyle, and Stonewall catchments, and various other However, the chains that bound him were stronger than anything he could do on his own. He endeavours. fought this battle for years, and truly sought God’s help during the struggle. He knew Jesus When she wasn’t working on one of the many projects she had on the go, you could fi nd her Christ as his Savior, and in the end it was He who fi nally decided Michael struggled long enough tending to her plants and garden or being an active supporter of the various extra-curricular and brought him home. activities that her sons were involved in. Sandra was a passionate, strong-willed woman, a caring To his family members, always remember…. mother, and a loving wife who will be greatly missed. “Ya Know Who Loves Ya “ A small service with close friends and family was held shortly after her passing. “Uncle Mike does” The family asks that, in lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Prairie Oak Regional Arts We will miss and forever love you Michael. Council, Box 1279 Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 or Arts Junktion, 312 William Ave. Winnipeg, MB, Til we meet again, Ride free…. R3A 1P9. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be arranged at a later date.

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