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STANDARD PHOTO BY DENNIS YOUNG TLC Child Care Teacher Tyra Penner took the little ones out for a stroller ride to get some fresh air after temperatures warmed up by 10 degrees C. last week, hitting -13 degrees C. Front to back, Payton 1 year 5 months old (17 months),            Rhett 1 year 8 months old (20 months), Rosco 1 year 6 months old (18 months), Rachel 1 year 3 months old (15 months), Tyra Penner. > everything you need to know in your locally owned and operated community newspaper 2 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 ECS students and staff wear pink to end bullying By Becca Myskiw Wednesday, Feb. 24 marked another Pink Shirt Day — a day to end bully- ing. Students at Elm Creek School (ECS) wore pink to show their stance on bul- lying. Grade 7 students Emma Hud- son and Scarlett Friesen said they’ve been wearing pink since they were in Kindergarten. Grade 5 teacher Nicole Spencer said she’s been teaching her students about Pink Shirt Day and participating in it since she started teaching 15 years ago. Pink Shirt Day started years ago when a boy was bullied for wear- ing pink to school. Upon fi nding out, teachers and students all wore pink Emma Hudson, left, and Scarlett STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED to make the bullies stand out and feel Friesen always wear pink on Pink Elm Creek School students wore pink last Wednesday to show their isolated, unknowingly creating a na- support to end bullying. tion-wide tradition. Shirt Day. Spencer said it’s important for every- between teasing and bullying and tat- students are good at protecting each According to pinkshirtday.ca, one one to wear pink on the day because tling and reporting. other when it does. in fi ve kids are affected by bullying of the effect large numbers have. Hudson said they’ve always been “Yes, there’s teasing and bugging in their lifetime. To help combat that, “When people do something in a big taught that bullying needs to be but that happens in families and ev- they sell shirts each year and give the group it’s easier to talk about than in- stopped because once someone expe- eryday life,” said Hudson. proceeds to anti-bullying initiatives dividually,” she said. riences bullying, they’ll remember it Spencer said though wearing pink like Kids Help Phone, Stigma-Free Talking about bullying is something for life. on Pink Shirt Day helps to take the Society, and KidSafe Project. So far, ECS does a lot. Spencer said the term The students at the school are like power away from bullies. It encourag- pinkshirtday.ca has sold over 440,000 they teach the students is to be an up- family and harsh bullying is not a es people to embrace their differences shirts — many of which ECS has pur- stander — not a bully, not a bystander. common occurrence at the school, no matter their gender. chased to sell to their students and The students also learn the difference said Spencer. It happens, yes, but the “It’s OK to wear pink,” said Hudson. show their own support. Did You Know?

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carmanmanitoba.ca The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 3 Boyne River closed for the season By Becca Myskiw they just stay off,” said mayor Brent The Town of Carman is asking resi- Owen. dents to stay off of the Boyne River for The river was used for various on-ice the rest of the season. activities this winter, with people on it In a Facebook post on Sunday, Feb. almost every day for skating, walking, 21, the town advised people not use biking, and hockey. Owen said it was the river for on-ice activities. Under- a fantastic year and he’s very pleased ground springs have started to fl ow, with the volunteer efforts to keep the creating breaks in the ice and leaving river clean. water to seep through. Some areas of Now, residents will have to wait until the river, like by the Riverview apart- the river melts and summer activities ments and Ryall Park, are completely can start on the water. underwater. “People now can see how beauti- He attributes the water on the ice to ful it is on there that there may be a the recent mild temperatures. renewed interest in kayaking,” said “It’s probably safe for everyone if Owen. STANDARD PHOTO BY BECCA MYSKIW The town is asking people to stay off the Boyne River now that water is Carman Vision Services donates seeping through the ice. portion of frame sales to Back Door By Becca Myskiw Carman Vision Services (CVS) is us- ing their business to support a local youth organization. The vision centre is donating a por- tion of all frames sales from February to the Back Door Youth Centre. Dr. Brooks Barteaux, associate at CVS, said they got the idea after receiving the youth centre’s “very compelling” brochure on their new facility plans. “I just think it’s a good opportunity to give back to the community in our own small way,” he said. “Anything that can foster volunteerism and com- munity spirit is worthwhile. It seemed STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED like a good opportunity when it came Dr. Barteaux is personally up…a great thing to get behind.” matching the amount CVS made Barteaux said the centre gives chil- from frames sales last month to dren in the community a social outlet donate to the Back Door. and anything to fi ght isolation, espe- cially right now, is a good thing. body owes us anything so any dona- Along with donating a portion of all tion is wonderful.” frames sales, Barteaux will personally He said their fundraising efforts are match that amount. He said they’re going well. They ended 2020 on a posi- hoping to donate at least a couple tive, steady note, but he said the end thousand dollars. As of Wednesday of the year is always busier for dona- last week, he was positive sales had tions than the beginning. been good this month. So far in 2021, they have raised Tyler Friesen at the Back Door Youth around $50,000, leaving them with Centre said they’re super excited $350,000 left before they can say fund- about the donation and are happy raising is complete. Friesen is hoping businesses are getting involved. they can be fi nished by the end of this “Every little bit helps,” he said. “No- year. OPEN FOR ‡2LO&KDQJHV :HFDQVXSSO\DOOEUDQGV$J7LUHV ‡7LUH&KDQJHV %HVXUHWRFKHFNRXUSULFHV ‡*HQHUDO5HSDLUV 0DLQ6W1&DUPDQ :(6·67,5(6+23 204-745-2076 4 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Bergen connects with constituents in online town hall By Lorne Stelmach as much as he can, trying to wash his Questions and concerns around CO- hands and putting it all on the prov- VID-19 vaccinations and restrictions inces.” dominated as Portage-Lisgar MP and Bergen said she has also been hear- deputy Conservative leader Candice ing a lot about economic recovery. The Bergen held a virtual town hall last concern particularly for a rural riding week. like Portage-Lisgar is the impact on Joining Bergen for the online forum small business. were Michelle Rempel Garner, shad- “I learned very quickly [when fi rst ow minister for health, and James elected in 2008] how resilient our area Cumming, shadow minister for inno- is,” she noted. “Where other business- vation, science, and industry. es were really struggling through the “A third lockdown just can’t hap- recession ... some of the most resilient pen,” Bergen said following the Feb. small businesses in the country are 24 session, which went for one hour. right here in our riding. “I wasn’t surprised when I got ques- “They want to reopen; they don’t tions around what about treatments want to be getting handouts from the for COVID, do you think everybody government. They want to reopen and should be vaccinated, what about get back to work, and I feel the same some of the other solutions rather way, that that’s the answer. Let’s get than just lockdowns,” said Bergen. Canadians back to work,” Bergen said. “Frankly, I agree with them. “Until we end the lockdown, there’s “We want to make sure that we’re no economic recovery.” not just locking down and that’s the Another issue that was raised and only answer to COVID. They want which Bergen highlighted is Bill C-7, to see treatments. They want to see which is seen as extending access to governments providing information, medically assisted dying to people FACEBOOK.COM/CANDICEBERGENMP making decisions on real data. who are suffering from incurable Portage-Lisgar MP Candice Bergen hosted a virtual town hall meeting “There’s so much information out mental illness. last week to hear from constituents on a variety of matters. there, and I think for people, they “They’re proposing they should be hear confl icting reports,” she con- able to have assistance in killing them- portunity to connect to at least some “This defi nitely feels like a second tinued. “There’s so much confl icting selves,” said Bergen. “We’ve been say- degree with constituents at a time best, but everyone’s adjusting and has information and inconsistency, and ing for the last many years let’s help when it has not been possible other- adjusted,” Bergen said. “I wanted to be I think that’s what makes it hard for people with depression. Suicide is not wise. able to have an opportunity where I many people. the answer. “A lot of the questions we got in were could meet with a large group of con- “There’s no excuse for a federal gov- “I think people in the riding should similar themed, so we could group stituents, so this is a good format. ernment to not be getting information be very, very concerned about that,” them together and hopefully provide “It was good, and I think we’ll prob- and showing leadership at the nation- she stressed. “It’s a slippery slope.” some answers and get some people ably do some more of them ... we’ll see al level,” Bergen added. “Trudeau is, Bergen was grateful to have the op- some input they were looking for. what the feedback is.” This week in review over the past….. 100 years (This feature will inform readers of a con- sisted of dumbbell drills, tumbling, Rex Café. March 4, 1971 densed version of events that were in print and human pyramids was given by The mixed curling bonspiel of Feb in the Duff erin Leader from 1921, 1946 boys 12-16 years of age. The exhibi- Feb 28, 1946 25-28 had Ken Roth’s rink defeat Tom and 1971). tion of torch swinging shown by the Jas Stout will open a bulk gas station Irwin’s rink in the fi nal. Curling with instructor, Mr. West, was heartily ap- as well as an automobile service sta- Ken were: third, Hilton Armstrong, March 3, 1921 plauded. tion. He has obtained the local agency second, Dorothy Dix, lead, Isabel The fi rst exhibition of gymnastic dis- A hockey game has been arranged for White Star Oil Co. The site will be Armstrong. Curling with Tom were play by members of the Carman Ath- between Carman and Miami for on the former A. Clark property ad- third, Ernie McGregor, second, Merle letic Club, after three weeks of physi- March 4 at the Carman rink. Miami joining # 3 Highway at the north end McGregor and lead, Marj Irwin. Priz- cal instruction by Mr. West, was held has a good fast team having reached of Carman. es for this year’s bonspiel were $24.00 at the Memorial Hall, Saturday night. the fi nal game in the south-eastern T.A. Johnson the Agricultural Repre- for winners of the 1st event and $20.00 It was outstanding. The display con- league. A dance will be held at the sentative for this area will be moving for second place in the 1st event. Memorial Hall following the game. to Melfort, Sk.,where he will taking First Anniversary Specials at Car- Ladies Bowling over duties there as an Agricultural man Fresh Fruit and Vegetables were: Tournament will Representative. lettuce 19 cents, Bananas 7 lbs. for be held in Ruth- Constables C.C. Anderson and F.W. $1.00, Carrots 3 lbs. for 35 cents. Ap- erford’s Bowling Forster of the RCMP arrived from ples 5 lbs for 95 cents. A Special as- Room on Fournier Winnipeg, Wednesday to take over sortment of Dutch Candy available for Ave, commenc- Friday, their duties as law enforce- treats. ing on March 10. ment offi cers for the Town of Carman. Dial service is in operation for Mi- The bowling lanes Until their house, the president resi- ami telephone subscribers. The fi rst were behind Ruth- dence of Mrs. G. McClure, becomes telephone was installed in Miami in erford’s Barber available they will reside at the Ryall 1900 with Mark Westaway, druggist, shop a couple of Hotel. in charge. In 1907 a local offi ce was doors south of the opened with 24 subscribers. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 5 Notre Dame Francofonds committee grants out over $9,000 By Becca Myskiw Diane Bazin from the local selection happen every year. Usually, it’ll come granted out $9,100 last year — $3,000 The Notre-Dame de Lourdes lo- committee said they had four grant after the committee has “saved up” for more than the usual amount. cal Francofonds selection committee applications in 2020. They gave $400 to it for a few years and deems it an im- The committee in the town started in granted out over $9,000 in 2020. the small family and young children’s portant project. 1997. Within their fi rst 15 years of op- Francofonds is an overreaching resource centre, $700 went to the com- “Once we get a project we fi nd valu- erating, they had granted out $55, 453 community grant program for French mittee working on the new elemen- able enough, we might put more in,” to projects supporting the preschools, communities in Manitoba. They col- tary school structures and $200 went she said. “For example, the historical the schools, the library, the daycare, lect donations throughout the year towards a windbreaker curtain on the society this year.” the community festival, senior proj- and give each community an amount outside gazebo in town. Along with the community proj- ects, the fi re brigade, and more. to grant out. It works as any commu- The biggest grant was $5,000 and it ects every year, the committee also Bazin said they’d never be able to nity foundation does — there’s a pool went to the historical society. The so- has two funds of $500 each that go to do what they do without the generos- of money generated throughout the ciety’s window display cases currently graduating high school students. One ity of the Francophone community in years and the interest generated from do not open, so the money is going to- is for a student going into education Notre Dame de Lourdes and across it is what they grant out. wards getting new ones that will allow and the other is for someone going Manitoba. Right now, the foundation in Notre the staff to change out the artifacts on into healthcare. Dame de Lourdes uses the interest display. In total, the Notre Dame de Lourdes from $93, 209. Bazin said grants that large don’t Francofonds selection committee Genesis House celebrating International Women’s Day By Ashleigh Viveiros ward and get people thinking about are the everyday faces of women in story campaign, Genesis House is also Genesis House is celebrating the that in a different way, that’s worth- our community. We know them as our planning to host a scaled-back virtu- March 8 International Women’s Day while to us.” neighbours, as the person who works al version of its popular annual quiz all month long by showcasing the life The women interviewed certainly at the store—we’ve seen them before night. stories of local women. have some powerful and varied sto- and now we get to know them a little “We’re really trying to fi nd ways “What we’ve done is we’ve reached ries to share. bit more, a little differently.” to engage with people,” Braun said. out to a variety of different wom- “We really see the different ways The campaign was undertaken in “What we have noticed through our en—different ethnic backgrounds, that women are resilient, especially partnership with the Winkler and work with the families that we work different ages, stay-at-home moms, through this pandemic,” Braun said, District Chamber of Commerce. Ex- with is people are looking for ways to working moms, all different walks of adding that many women also re- ecutive director Tanya Chateauneuf is connect right now.” life—trying to get their take on what fl ected on the impact other women eager to see the results. Check out its Instagram page on has inspired them to bring them to have had on their lives, both per- “We are grateful to work with Gen- Thursday, March 11 for trivia ques- where they are today,” explained Ang sonally and professionally. “Another esis House to highlight what strength tions and a chance to win prizes. Braun, executive director of the re- thing that seemed to be a resounding means to women gional shelter for the victims of do- thread over and over again was go- in our community,” mestic violence. “We asked them what ing back to your mother, going back she said. “As we does equality look like to them? What to your grandmother ... where you ac- know, Winkler has does strength in a woman look like?” tually started and what you learned many strong, suc- They’re fi tting questions to ask for a from those women and where that’s cessful business- day designed to celebrate the contri- taken you today.” women, and we bution women make to society while Genesis House will be sharing these want to thank them acknowledging the lengths there are video interviews on its social media for their leadership still to go for true equality. pages all through the month. and contributions “Women are still not receiving equal Braun is hopeful this virtual plat- to the business pay for equal work,” Braun said, not- form will help them reach out to new community, and to ing that the topic of female empow- audiences in a way past in-person the community as erment is one the shelter deals with events perhaps couldn’t. a whole.” every day, but that’s not necessarily “And I think the other thing we’re Put your trivia the case everywhere else. “So for our quite excited about is putting some smarts to the test agency to be able to bring that for- other faces forward,” she said. “These In addition to the Vaccination information now available online Staff this easier for all eligible Mani- be provided for viewing and Manitobans who receive the tobans until a more permanent printing. COVID-19 vaccine are now immunization card is avail- People who do not have in- able to view their record and able,” explained Health Min- ternet access or a health card print out proof of their immu- ister Heather Stefanson last number can continue to call nization online via a new portal week. their public health offi ce for ac- the provincial government has To access this information on- cess to their information. set up. line, Manitobans must have a In most cases, Manitobans can “We know many Manitobans valid Manitoba Health registra- request their online records ap- have asked for their COVID-19 tion card and a personal email proximately 48 hours after their vaccination information from address. Information about the our public health offi ces. The COVID-19 vaccine received Continued on page 11 new online portal will make and dates of immunization will 6 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021

The Carman-Dufferin STHETHTHEE TANDARD gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS Province weighing possible changes to PUBLISHER SALES & MARKETING Lana Meier Brett Mitchell public health restrictions

es of the virus and 21 hospitalizations Relaxed public health orders expected to (one in ICU). The region has seen 142 deaths. be announced this week Breaking it down in our area, Win- kler had seven active cases on Mon- day, Morris fi ve, Red River South four, SALES & MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER By Ashleigh Viveiros avoid the activities that are known to MacDonald four, Carman two, and Gwen Keller Dennis Young Manitobans will fi nd out this week cause the most risk,” he said. “These Lorne/Louise/Pembina one case. what the next month and a half of CO- are those closed spaces, crowded Morden, Stanley, the Altona region, VID-19 public health restrictions will places, close contact settings. Roland/Thompson, and Grey were all look like, as the current orders expire “We know we can’t open everything reporting zero active cases. on Friday. right away. We’re taking a slow and In related news, the province has Last week the government put out a measured approach so case numbers announced that the new vaccination call for public feedback on proposed don’t increase in the weeks ahead.” super site in Morden-Winkler will be changes to restrictions, including in- On Monday, health offi cials report- located in the community hall at the creasing capacity limits for gatherings ed 35 new cases of the virus and one REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Access Event Centre in Morden. It’s Becca Myskiw Jennifer McFee in households and outdoor spaces as death. scheduled to open next week, subject well as in churches, restaurants, and Manitoba’s number of active cases to vaccine availability. other businesses. Numerous public was at 1,171 at press time, including As of Monday, Manitoba had ad- spaces currently closed entirely could fi ve cases of the B117 variant. ministered 76,670 doses of vaccine, also potentially reopen with restric- There were 68 people in hospital including 47,780 fi rst doses and 28,890 tions. with active COVID-19 and another second doses. The plan is to implement the changes 116 patients no longer considered The eligibility criteria continues in two phases over the next six weeks, contagious but still requiring care. A to expand, most recently to include fi rst as early as Friday and then again total of 25 ICU beds were fi lled with GRAPHIC DESIGNER GRAPHIC DESIGNER Manitobans born on or before Dec. 31, on March 26. COVID-19 patients, 12 of whom are Nicole Kapusta Tara Gionet 1930 and First Nations people born on The reopening process must be a still considered infectious. of before Dec. 31, 1950. cautious one, stressed Dr. Brent Rous- Manitoba’s death tally was at 896 Up-to-date eligibility details are sin, Manitoba’s chief public health of- people on Monday. There have been available online at www.gov.mb.ca/ fi cer. 29,827 recoveries from COVID-19 covid19/vaccine/eligibility-criteria. “As we continue to battle this pan- over the past year. html. demic and monitor for variants of In the Southern Health–Santé Sud concern, it’s crucial we continue to health region there were 34 active cas- DISTRIBUTION CLASSIFIED ADMINISTRATOR Christy Brown Corrie Sargent The Carman-Dufferin Standard is published Thursdays and distributed as a free Welcoming your letters to the Standard publication through Canada Post to 3,457 Staff homes by BigandColourful Printing and you or your organization are work- thing that might possibly be seen as Publishing. The Carman-Duff erin Standard wel- ing for, as well as to advocate for your libel. The newspaper is supported solely by comes letters to the editor that refl ect cause. Letters must be signed with the advertising dollars. If you enjoy the paper current, relevant issues. 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I don’t think this is a fair comparison tively minor disease that rarely both- Forty-three years of nursing and a keen when you look at specifi c symptoms, ers anyone besides the very sick and recovery rates and mortality. old” I simply believe this is not true, attention to scientifi c information In regards to “All evidence is point- and suspect many families can attest ing to the fact that COVID is about to the fact that not only have younger I am writing in response to last with decisions based on the absolute to fi nish its course and die off” I cer- and healthy individuals died or suf- week’s letter entitled “What we know science and not opinion. tainly hope the author is correct but I fer from long term complications of about vaccines”. I would like an op- In regards to “The vaccines have worry this may be a dangerous mes- this disease, but can also attest to the portunity to respond to a few of the been approved on an experimen- sage to decrease our vigilance, which value of the very sick and old who statements made by the author. My tal basis only. No animal tests were has come at a great cost, but has also have been lost or affected. credentials are only 43 years of nurs- done”. Other than a clinical trial, put us in the place we are at in see- In the article from WSJ.com the au- ing and a keen attention to scientifi c which I assume the author means by ing numbers (each number is a life thor quoted, this article credits the information available to the public. I “experimental”, I am not sure how lost or affected) decrease. It would vaccine as contributing to the posi- respect the newspapers diligence in he would propose the safety and be very sad to lose this battle in the tive trajectory of immunity in the publishing a variety of opinions. effi cacy could be determined. I am home stretch. I believe the vaccine US. I could not access the second ar- In response to “Sadly, the entire thinking a three phased human clin- is a signifi cant weapon. Our contin- ticle which refers to complaints from COVID story has been predominant- ical trial would be far more meaning- ued vigilance shows respect to the lockdown sceptics and mandatory ly one of impulsive decisions with no ful than animal tests. Following the many thousands of essential services vaccines, but COVID vaccines are room for discussion”. We only need clinical trial there is an extremely providers that have risked their own not mandatory. Follow the absolute look to the south to witness the huge diligent review by Health Canada lives in seeing us through this, and science and make your own decision. cost to lives from inaction or denial of prior to release in this country. Once the many businesses and individuals I respect everyone’s right to do so. the severity of this global crisis. This again, we follow the science. that have undoubtably suffered sig- - Judy Olson is unprecedented. I am very proud In regards to vaccine side effects nifi cantly. Warren that our country moved decisively being more dangerous than COVID, In regards to “it (COVID) is a rela- Monthly speakers planned by Carman Garden Club By Becca Myskiw people that were just getting into gar- The Carman Garden Club isn’t let- dening as well as topics for our older ting COVID-19 get in the way of gar- and more experienced gardeners.” dening this year. The next Zoom session will be on Elizabeth Dewit, club secretary, Tuesday, March 23. It’s all about pe- said they have six speaker meetings rennials and what to do when they’re planned for 2021 so far — and they’re overgrown and looking less vibrant just getting started. The club hosted than usual. Then, in April, people their fi rst speaker last week, a com- with small spaces will have the op- panion planting session given by Dr. portunity to learn about square foot Poonam Singh at Assiniboine Com- gardening. And in May, the Zoom munity College. speaker meeting will be about basic Singh, along with others from the backyard composting. club and outside it, logged onto Zoom The June meeting has not been fi nal- at 7 p.m. to talk about companion ized but should be about succulents. planting. Meaning which plants you Then, in the fall, Dewit said the club can put beside each other for a mu- plans to get back into the meetings tual benefi t. with garden tool sharpening in Sep- A common companion plant is a tember and bringing back house- marigold because they repel insects, plants in October. therefor reducing harm to their com- She’s hoping as the sessions and panions. month continue on, they can move the STANDARD PHOTO BY BECCA MYSKIW Dewit said that course was perfect meeting to be in person at the Pente- The Carman Garden Club has at least six Zoom information sessions for beginners and a good refresher for costal assembly building. planned for this year. seasoned gardeners. “This is a month by month decision “This year we are looking at there basically,” she said. “By what we can ple do not have to be members of the Carman Garden Club, or to just learn being, in Carman, a number of new and what we have to do.” club to come to one of the sessions. about gardening, contact Charlene gardeners,” she said. “So, we were Each information session will be on To learn more about the upcoming Veenendaal at norm_char@hotmail. looking at a number of topics to help the last Tuesday of each month. Peo- sessions, to become a member of the ca. 8 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Green initiative to reduce waste, greenhouse-gas emissions Submitted by Manitoba government one sector alone. Through the Green of their waste is organic material. leap forward in reducing GHG emis- The Manitoba government is Impact Bond, a service provider is to Organic waste produces methane, a sions and costs, disrupting the exist- launching a unique $1-million Green meet agreed-upon outcomes for or- harmful GHG, so diverting organic ing centralized waste landfi ll disposal Impact Bond that will support proj- ganic waste diversion, job creation waste from landfi lls will reduce emis- system by locating ROC plants at ects that help divert organic waste and GHG reduction. Investors will sions, contributing to the Made-in- commercial operations sites to recov- from landfi lls, create green jobs and provide up-front funding to the ser- Manitoba Climate and Green Plan er their waste energy profi tably,” said reduce greenhouse-gas (GHG) emis- vice provider. A third-party evaluator and Carbon Savings Account. Del Dunford, CEO, Innovative NRG. sions, Conservation and Climate Min- will determine whether the outcomes Innovative NRG, a Manitoba waste- “By eliminating the need to transport ister Sarah Guillemard and Families have been met and the return on in- to-energy company, has been chosen waste to landfi lls, we eliminate the Minister Rochelle Squires announced vestment to be paid by the province. as the Green Impact Bond service cost and GHG emissions from trans- Monday. “Manitoba is open for business and provider. The company will use its portation and landfi lling, and take “We need to take steps to prolong looking for investors to collaborative- patented and proprietary innovative advantage of a renewable energy re- the lifespan of our landfi lls and this ly develop innovative solutions along- technology, branded as Rapid Organic source for economic development in Green Impact Bond provides a great side non-profi t groups, community Conversion (ROC), to process organic remote and northern Manitoba com- opportunity to reduce organic waste organizations and our government,” waste such as animal byproducts and munities.” while growing Manitoba’s green said Squires, whose Department of waste-water sludge through a gasifi - The concept of impact investment is economy,” said Guillemard. “By re- Families includes the Social Innova- cation process. The ROC technology growing globally. The Green Impact ducing organics in our landfi lls, we tion Offi ce. “Through the Green Im- is a made-in-Manitoba innovative, Bond creates a unique investment lower the production of methane and pact Bond, investors have opportuni- clean-tech solution that vaporizes car- opportunity for those committed to create new, clean-growth job oppor- ties to earn returns of up to eight per bon-based waste material. Thermal driving environmental change. Or- tunities.” cent on their investments over the energy released in the process is cap- ganizations can now support trans- The Green Impact Bond is a fi nance lives of the projects while driving sys- tured and can heat buildings or water formational work while investing tool to fund impact-driven projects, tem change and supporting scalable for industrial uses, thereby reducing at competitive rates in Manitoba, enabling the government to rapidly solutions. The Social Innovation Of- the use of fossil fuels. Waste-to-en- Squires noted. innovate and implement new solu- fi ce allows us to partner across gov- ergy can be appropriate for materi- Investors with an interest in sup- tions for organic waste and GHG ernment to get better outcomes and als that do not have landfi ll diversion porting leading-edge environmental emissions while sharing risks with results for Manitobans.” options such as recycling. Innovative projects are invited to learn more by the private sector. This tool brings the Waste and landfi lls account for 3.3 NRG’s waste diversion units will be emailing [email protected] and visit- public, private, non-profi t and chari- per cent of Manitoba’s annual GHG installed in the rural municipalities of ing www.manitoba.ca/sio. table sectors together to develop in- emissions. Manitoba’s landfi lls are Cartier and Rossburn, as well as in the novative solutions to complex prob- approaching capacity and by some town of Carman. lems that have not been solved by estimates, approximately 40 per cent “Our ROC innovation represents a Spring fl ood risk low across Manitoba Staff at freeze-up and below normal to The risk of any signifi cant spring well-below normal winter precipita- Using art to thank fl ooding is minimal across Manitoba, tion levels, the risk of major spring according to a provincial report re- high water activity is low for all south- leased last week. ern and central Manitoba basins. Manitoba’s hydrologic forecast cen- The centre also reports the Red Riv- tre’s spring thaw outlook described er fl oodway is not expected to be op- the risk of a major spring high water erated under normal and favourable essential workers event as low in most Manitoba basins, future weather scenarios. although it remains somewhat de- Minimal operation of the Portage pendent on weather conditions from diversion is also expected to reduce now until spring melt. ice related damages on the lower As- In the south central region of the siniboine River, while the Shellmouth province, there were near to below reservoir is currently at its optimal normal fl ows for this time of year on level to meet water supply needs the Roseau and Pembina Rivers with while also providing enough storage a low risk of spring fl ooding on both for spring high water protection. of those tributaries of the Red River. Manitoba’s Emergency Measures “Despite the current risk for high Organization will be organizing a se- water activity being low this spring, ries of spring conditions seminars for our government remains vigilant and local authorities and emergency ser- prepared and will continue to moni- vices personnel with the latest fore- tor watershed conditions across the casts on water levels for the major province,” said Infrastructure Minis- water systems in the province, noted ter Ron Schuler. Schuler. “Our hydrologic forecast centre pro- The virtual sessions include one vides accurate and timely hydrologic Monday from 9-11 a.m. for the Red forecasts, and monitors river fl ows River Valley and tributaries and an- and lake levels daily throughout the other Tuesday also 9-11 a.m. for the year. We have complete confi dence Assiniboine and Souris rivers and that our government is prepared to tributaries and Central Manitoba. STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED respond to any potential hydrologic The Hydrologic Forecast Centre Stephenfi eld’s Hannah Smith showed her support to our essential event and ensure the safety of all plans to release a second spring thaw Manitobans.” outlook in late March. workers during the COVID pandemic. Due to below normal soil moisture The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 9 Eden dreaming big in planning new Winkler mental health campus

By Ashleigh Viveiros beds here suggests that over the next 20 years it’s and what programs or features they’d like to see in Eden Health Care Services has some big dreams probably going to rise about 86 per cent, which is an the new complex. for its footprint in Winkler in the years ahead. astronomical amount. “Our fi rst steps have been to see really under- The agency is developing plans to build a new “This is a multi-year project—this isn’t something stand what the needs of the community are and mental health centre on the 11 acres of land it owns that we’re going to see happening next week or what they’d like to see in that space,” Kaufmann on Pembina Ave. even next year—so we really need to plan for what says, noting they’ve heard a great deal about the The dream, explains CEO Kym Kaufmann, is to the demands are going to be for the next 10, 15, 20 need for addictions support and programs for both not only build a bigger and better care facility, but years.” seniors and youth. a much larger, all-encompassing wellness campus. They not only want to build a more modern, wel- It’s a consultation process that will continue for “What we want to do is transform that section of coming space for patients, but also fi nd new ways the foreseeable future, as will fundraising efforts for the community into a health and wellness neigh- invite the community into that space. the project once plans are fi rmed up. bourhood,” she says. “There’s some amazing models throughout the “With the new building, it’s going to be a lot big- Kaufmann explains that the old mental health country and North America in regards to creating ger, it’s going to be costly, and so we’re looking at centre has served the community for 54 years, but a health and wellness section of your community a bit of a three-way partnership with our owners the time has come for a change. where you bring in the community to help prevent [nine Mennonite churches], our community, as well “It is structurally and functioning obsolete and that invisible wall around the property that further as government,” Kaufmann says. needs to be replaced,” she says, adding that it has stigmatizes mental health and addictions-related It’s too early to put a fi rm price tag on the project, also been described by patients and families as jail- issues and concerns,” Kaufmann says. but Kaufmann notes similar projects in other areas like, and so that’s something they certainly want to “So if we can fi nd ways to bring the community in, have cost upwards of $50 million. address with the new space. “We want it to be a wel- whether that’s with a wellness centre on-site or a It’s a huge undertaking, but one she’s confi dent coming, friendly, calming space that’s therapeutic.” coffee shop or restaurant or general housing, we’ll the community will rally behind. More beds are also big part of the plans. The cur- fi nd a way to really integrate the centre with the rest “I am incredible pleased with the support we re- rent facility has 25 in-patient beds. The new one will of the community.” ceive from the community and their connection to have at least 40, if not more. Eden is also looking at things like expanding its the Eden organization,” she says. “I think there’s re- “Although we like to do whatever we can to sup- programming and bringing existing programs to- ally strength in that and partnership to make this port people in the community to prevent hospital- gether at the new centralized location. something that meets the needs of residents all ization, we know that southern Manitoba is the fast- They’ve spent the past few months reaching out across southern Manitoba.” est growing region in the province,” Kaufmann says. to community leaders and stakeholders to get their “Provincial modelling for the need for in-patient feedback on the agency’s strengths and weaknesses Creating welcoming, inclusive communities PVLIP updates the community on its work, celebrates the region’s cultural diversity

By Ashleigh Viveiros “We have at this time about 54 About 50 people gathered via Zoom people currently involved in one or last Thursday evening for what the more of the [working] groups. These Pembina Valley Local Immigration are volunteers,” Burton Saindon said, Partnership (PVLIP) hopes will be the adding the past year has seen another fi rst of many Connecting Cultures & 20 or so people involved in the vari- Communities celebrations. ous outreach projects PVLIP has un- The virtual get-together included dertaken. people from across southern Manito- After introducing many of those be- ba, some of whom have been involved hind-the-scenes people, the evening’s with local settlement services for program got underway and included STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED years while others came specifi cally live and recorded cultural music, vid- Pembina Valley Local Immigration Partnership held a virtual Connect- to learn more about the work being eos of dances from around the world, ing Cultures and Communities celebration last week to bring partici- done to welcome and integrate new- interactive cultural trivia, and even a pants up to speed on the work they’re doing across the region. The comers in our communities. chance for participants to break off night included musical performances from Mariel Zuniga. “One of the reasons we wanted to into smaller groups to share their host this event, regardless of COVID backgrounds and discuss the eve- rector Steve Reynolds explained that places, schools, and local clinics and restrictions, is to highlight the people ning’s topics at hand, much as they the organization was created to fur- hospitals, neighbourhoods ... every- behind the program,” explained PV- would have had this been the in-per- ther facilitate connections in the com- body is impacted and needs to be a LIP coordinator Elaine Burton Sain- son banquet it was originally planned munity when it came to immigration part of it for it to be successful.” don. to be. matters. Enter PVLIP, which brings together She’s very often the public face of Interspersed among the fun and “[At Regional Connections] our fo- community stakeholders of all stripes the organization, but it is in fact made games were presentations and re- cus was working directly with clients, to identify needs and develop initia- up of dozens of community mem- ports on what PVLIP’s been up to with newcomers, but we could see all tives to improve immigrant integra- bers from 13 municipalities across the since its creation four years ago. the ways that immigration impacted Continued on page 11 Pembina Valley. Regional Connections executive di- everybody,” he said. “It impacts work- 10 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Where are they now? Catching up with Kim “Heaman” and David Lush

By Dennis Young Kirstie (27) is teaching in Tokyo after This feature will attempt to renew some fi nishing her Bachelor of Commerce acquaintances with those who called Car- degree in fi nance at the U of Calgary. man home at one time or another. I have Her plans are to take her education randomly selected people to answer ques- degree and continue in that fi eld. Dar- tions of their past and present so the read- by (25) as well has a Bachelor of Com- ers can be brought up to speed on their merce degree but from the U of Victo- lives. ria and is just completing her Masters Q. Firstly let’s get familiar with you in Sustainable Environmental Man- again. When did you live in Carman? agement from U of Sask, which she I was raised in Carman by my par- intends to career in. Our baby Nic (22) ents Ken and Della Heaman. David is on his way to becoming a commer- moved to town with his family in cial pilot but currently works at Telus. grade 6, 1976. He is still waiting to be drafted to the Q. Did you attend school here? NHL but nobody has had the heart to We attended both elementary and tell him his draft year was four years high schools yes. ago lol! Q. What did you do for a living here? Q. What got you to leave Carman? No career jobs just summer work. And when? Dave toiled at Beaver Lumber and We both left Carman for postsec- Seedex to name a couple and I was at ondary education right out of high MacLeods or my Uncle’s strawberry school. I left in 1985 and David in 1983. farm. Q. Did you move around lots after David and Kim Lush with their children Kirstie, Darby and Nic. Q. What did your family do for a liv- Carman? ing here? Not a bunch. We called Winnipeg My parents had a family farm and home until 1995 then were off to Cal- board. Both of us helped with the roads, Cougar Zone 4 Champs in 1983 David’s Dad, Gerry, was transferred gary until 2000. Okotoks has been Robb Nash Project that assists youth and of course David’s drives to Car- here by Cargill to Elm Creek. Gerry home ever since. in their struggles. man in the winter storms to see me. had various other small businesses in Q. What do you do now? Q. Any future plans? We consider ourselves ambassadors Carman after that. I have been nursing for 33 years and No nothing in our immediate plans. for Carman and Manitoba whenever Q. What activities did you partici- am the nurse in charge at the High Our kids have all moved out so maybe the opportunity arises. Although we pate in? River Cancer Clinic. David has been a lot of long distance travel like Tokyo will be torn on who to cheer for in the We both played high school sports. in the fi nancial world for 30 years and to see Kristie. We are both looking upcoming NHL playoffs as the Jets I played ball and ran cross country is president of Clearwater Private forward to retirement in around fi ve meet our Flames!!! while Dave was into soccer and hock- Wealth. years!! Q. Any last words wish to send to ey. He played Cougars then later the Q. What passes your leisure time Q. Do you ever return to Carman? our readers? Beavers. now? Hobbies? We return often for visiting family Congratulations on the start of the Q. Did you meet each other here? David has been involved with chari- and friends. new paper! Carman deserves a suc- We started dating in high school in ties over the years. He has worked Q. What are some of your fond mem- cessful paper! 1982 and were married in 1992 in Win- with the Calgary Flames Foundation ories of Carman days? If you wish to reach this former Car- nipeg. co-founding their Celebrity Poker We both have many great memories manite please send me an email at Q. Did you have any children? Tournament that raised over $4 mil- of the town we grew up and met in. [email protected] and I will Names, where and doing what? lion for worthy causes. He was also Things like telephone party lines, the forward it to them for further contact. We are proud parents of three kids! on the Starlight Foundation national fl oods, country parties in the mile DKSM hosting its fi rst online music festival

voice students of all ages are invited to Candenza Spring take in a variety of classes and events led by accomplished clinicians from Music Festival runs across the country and right here at home. April 6-16 “Because we can’t offer our Cadenza Summer Music Week this year we By Ashleigh Viveiros were looking for another way to reach Douglas Kuhl School of Music is in- the students that would otherwise po- tent on keeping the music going in tentially participate in that and also spite of the global pandemic. broaden our reach to a much larger STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED BY DKSM DKSM has announced that it is host- group of students,” said DKSM ad- Strings, piano, and voice students of all ages and abilities are invited to ing the fi rst Cadenza Spring Music take part in the Douglas Kuhl School of Music’s fi rst virtual spring music Festival online next month. Continued on page 11 festival next month. From April 6-16, strings, piano, and The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 11 > ONLINE FESTIVAL, FROM PG. 10 ministrator Kayla Drudge. with people from across the country,” DKSM has partnered with the Drudge said, noting as well that par- Future politicians? Southern Manitoba Registered Mu- ticipation is open to all, regardless of sic Teachers’ Association to host this whether they live in the Morden-Win- event, which is being sponsored by kler area. the Kuhl Foundation alongside the Also unique to the festival is the fact Winkler, Morden, and Red River Val- many of the sessions are open to per- ley festivals of the arts (all of which formers of all levels. have had to cancel their 2021 ses- “They’re organized by genre and so sions). we’ll have students of any age and The 10-day festival will feature 11 any level participating in a class, say, different events, most of them work- on baroque or jazz or gospel/sacred,” shops on a variety of musical genres Drudge said, adding that most of the and topics. classes are not limited by instrument “We’ll be inviting students to submit either. “Almost all of these classes are video performances,” Drudge said, open to all strings, piano, and voice explaining the festival is non-com- students.” petitive and so works-in-progress are The full list of workshops and regis- welcome. tration information is available online Professional clinicians will provide at douglaskuhlschoolofmusic.com. valuable feedback to students about Deadline to register is March 12. It’s their performance. Workshop leaders $5 per workshop. STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED include Kelli Trottier, Chris Anstey, Not a musician? You can still take 1962 MCC student council: back row, left to right: Garry Leopky, Cristina Zacharias, Andrew Goodlett, part by tuning into nearly all of the Rodney Lehman, Bob Keith, Brian Morrison, Wim Veldman, Darryl Janna Larsen, Loren Hiebert, Leanne events as an observer free of charge, Sylvester, Eleanor Douglas, Grace Peters, Dennis Wilton, Brian Zacharias, Jimmie Kilpatrick, Jennifer including the Grandparent’s Recital McCutcheon; front row, Ronnie Hunter, Margaret Atkins, Kathy Johnson, Everett Hopfner, Leanne Re- on April 15 or the festival’s Finale Sprott, Bonnie Harrison and Della Strachan. gehr Lee, and Josias Sanchez. Concert April 16. Head to the website “It’s really neat to be able to connect for details.

Manitobans later this spring. She also cessed securely on the Shared Health > VACCINE INFORMATION ONLINE, FROM PG. 5 noted that employers and other par- online portal that is also used for CO- immunization. However, it could take The minister noted a secure im- ties should not be requesting proof of VID-19 test results: https://shared- up to seven days for the information munization card is currently in de- immunization for any purpose. healthmb.ca/covid19/test-results/. to become available. velopment and will be available to Immunization records can be ac-

> and resources,” he said. that event. INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES, FROM PG. 9 To that end, the group has conduct- The group’s future plans include on- ed a communications study with an going development of partnerships tion. Bueckert, has been sharing the stories eye to helping service organizations to support research into newcomer “Here’s a resource to focus on con- of newcomers with the community develop a more effective communica- mental health needs in the region and necting everybody, bringing every- in a variety of ways, developing wel- tions plan and address any barriers to to host a community forum on the re- body together ... and look at how we coming and inclusive policies it hopes access, including language. They also sources available. can be more welcoming altogether as will be adopted by governments and hosted a knowledge sharing fair to get It is through working together that a community,” Reynolds said. businesses across the region, and are the word out about a variety of pro- headway will be made on all these To that end, PVLIP consists of a Lo- also working on creating a centralized grams and are working on a new pod- fronts, Burton Saindon said in closing cal Partnership Council made up of information sharing network for new- cast series to further engage people out the night. representatives with a variety of back- comers to help them more easily ac- and share information. “All the pieces of a local immigra- grounds from the community at large cess the wealth of services available to Finally, mental health group rep. tion partnership—the LPC who are and an Immigrant Advisory Table fea- them across the region. Trevor Siemens explained they’ve the decision makers and leaders of turing newcomers who can speak to “Our main goal is to ensure and fi nd held focus groups and round tables our region, the Immigration Advisory their experiences and needs. opportunities where we can assist the to discuss some of the mental health Table members who are the newcom- These volunteers, in consultation communities to ensure they are wel- challenges newcomers face and are ers with lived experience, the working with other stakeholders, have devel- coming and inclusive,” Bueckert said. working with service providers on fi ll- groups who are helping to put ideas oped a fi ve-year action plan that can “We want to ensure that the transition ing some of the identifi ed gaps. in motion, and the variety of commu- be broken down into three categories: for newcomers ... is as easy a transi- “When people have equal access to nities and additional volunteers—we welcoming and inclusive commu- tion as possible.” care and organizational support they all bring a piece of ourselves to the nities, communication, and mental Speaking on behalf of the commu- feel connected to their community,” big picture. Each piece fi ts uniquely health. nication working group, Shepherd Siemens said. “By promoting mental together to make the Pembina Valley Each of these areas of focus has a Chiwandire shared that they’ve been well-being our communities can be welcoming and inclusive. working group overseeing the imple- focusing on the fact many people are proactive in supporting newcomers “If you think of a bridge connecting mentation of related projects. The simply not aware of the resources through the challenge of transition. each side, one group to the other ... leaders of each of the groups pre- available to them. “Our ongoing efforts include work- we are able to work together to create sented on some of the work they’ve “Newcomers, regardless of where ing with local community organiza- successful strategies in our region to accomplished in recent years. they come from, often fi nd it chal- tions to plan the Health Communities make everyone feel like they belong.” The welcoming and inclusive com- lenging to locate common informa- conference in April,” he said, noting To learn more about the work of PV- munities group, explained rep. Karina tion about their community services they’ll have a newcomer session at LIP, head to pvlip.ca. 12 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Incredible Creatures: New Species Identifi ed in 2020 By John Gavloski to track. Also discovered were four There are still a lot of undiscovered new butterfl ies, and four orchid spe- and unnamed animals and plants in cies. the world. Each year hundreds of new Another research expedition found species are still being identifi ed. These 15 new wasp species in the Andean include not just small creatures, but cloud forests and Amazon rainfor- larger animals and even primates. At est of Brazil. All of the wasps are in least 170 new species of beetles and a group (genus) called Acrotaphus, three species of bees were identifi ed and all have a unique way of parasit- in 2020. In this month’s Incredible izing spiders. Females of these wasps Creatures we will explore some of the use venom to temporarily paralyze a new species that have been described spider in its web. The wasp then lays by scientists in 2020. Although there a single egg on the spider. While the have been hundreds of new species spider is hosting the wasp egg, it no identifi ed from all corners of the earth longer weaves its normal web, but over the past year, I will focus on three builds a web that will later protect continents and some of the cool new the wasp pupa. When the wasp egg animals discovered there. hatches, the larva of the wasp eats the spider, and then lives in the specially South America: Small Frogs and built web while it pupates. Behaviour Altering Wasps STANDARD PHOTO BY DOMINIK SCHUSSLER. An expedition into the cloud forests North America: New Salamander Jonah’s mouse lemur. of the Zongo Valley in the Bolivian Although previously collected, a Andes uncovered 20 species new to new species of salamander was iden- Africa: From Little Lemurs to lemur (Microcebus jonahi), which is science. These include the lilliputian tifi ed by examining its DNA. The Car- Giant Frogs a bit bigger than the average mouse frog, which is among the tiniest in olina sandhills salamander (Eurycea In many towns in Madagascar, gi- lemur. As far as researchers know, it the world, measuring around 10 mil- arenicola) is found in the springs and ant frogs are bred in ponds or easily occurs only in a small area of lowland limeters, about the size of an aspirin small streams in the sandhills region caught in the countryside and eaten rainforest in Mananara Nord National tablet. These small amphibians live of North Carolina. The state has 64 as dishes such as frog fritters or frogs Park in northeast Madagascar. Here, in tunnels beneath the moss and hu- named salamanders, more than any legs. One of these giant frog species, it faces threats from deforestation, mus. Despite their frequent calls the other state in the country. which can be more than 10 centime- which is a real concern in Madagas- researchers said they are very diffi cult ters, and well-known to locals, was car. There are 108 species of lemurs unknown to science. It was named and 25 species of mouse lemurs. All A special THANK YOU to Carman Ford and Mantidactylus radaka. There are now are threatened with extinction. 362 recognized species of frogs in Such discoveries of new species are Walinga Inc. for sponsoring the Thank You Madagascar. important as they enrich our under- Mouse lemurs are a group of shy standing of Earth’s complex web of to our Essential Workers Colouring Page! nocturnal primates found on the is- life and strengthen our ability to make land of Madagascar, and considered informed conservation decisions. It’s the smallest group of primates in the exciting to think about what is still out world. They are about the size of a there waiting to be discovered. human fi st. Scientists documented a (204) 745-2951 new species called the Jonah’s mouse

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Huge Federal Debt – Are Major Tax Changes Looming? Farm advisors are worried: government spend- due to business losses and reduced income of ing is up, and revenues are down. The COVID- regular taxpayers. Big industries will require related massive income supports, and broad- huge government bailouts. based emergency relief have brought the Federal The debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to soar be- debt to $1.2 trillion. This is expected to climb to yond 72%, much higher than the 60% debt-to- far in excess of $1.5 trillion by the end of 2021. GDP ratio we experienced in the early 90’s when Kevin Bolt of PKF Lawyers says, “we can expect the Federal government increased capital gains more government programs to be announced to tax to 75% and eliminated the capital gains ex- assist Canadians who are unemployed (9.4%) or emption for all but farmers. There is specula- losing money due to government lockdowns to tion that we might reach the 106% debt-to-GDP try to curb the spread of COVID.” In addition, ratio that Canada experienced immediately after experts agree that more money will be spent on World War II. the vaccination program and in the quest to make Economists suggest that stabilizing the econo- Canada more self-suffi cient in the microbiology my after COVID-19 will require the government fi eld going forward. to increase taxes and decrease benefi ts and pro- Meanwhile, revenues will decline signifi cantly grams. Statistics Canada’s 2016 census reports that only 8% of farm families have succession planned. Given these anticipated new rules and higher tax rates, it is more important than ever to plan the Mona Brown succession or sale of your farm. will put more money in your pocket. Mona Brown of PKF Lawyers, who has been Mona Brown of PKF Lawyers will outline ways helping farm clients plan for 42 years says “The to use the farm family’s capital gains exemption current preferential rules for farmers are likely to and save tax now. The less you give to govern- change. Farmers would be well advised to plan ment the more you keep for your farm and family. now to use the farm rollover and capital gains ex- Don’t want to pay more taxes to the govern- emption prior to these anticipated post-pandem- ment? What can you do now to better your farm’s ic changes.” future position? BDO and PKF Lawyers want to share options Take charge and enroll in our webinar – advance that are available to the agricultural industry in a planning will position your farm business to ex- March 9 Webinar. pand, escalate your farm earnings and protect Shawn Friesen, Tax Partner with BDO, will re- you from anticipated rate and rule changes. Your view ways to utilize tax rates and plan for possi- individual questions will be answered in a Q & A ble changes, as well as how to navigate the Feder- after the presentation. Kevin Bolt al Government subsidy programs. These options

MONA BROWN, B.A., LL.B, CAFA, C. ARB, TEP PKF Lawyers Mona grew up on a family farm and has been helping farm and small business family’s succession plan for 42 years in Carman. She has been a leader in developing plans that effectively use the farm rollover and the entire family’s capital gains exemption while being fair and planning for family law. She uses her training in alternative dispute resolution to ensure the entire family know and accept the plan. She and her husband actively farm at Sperling, Manitoba. She works closely with Andrew Winkless, who practices primarily tax at the Carman In Collaboration With offi ce and with Stéphane Warnock out of Miami, Winkler and Morden area. Mona is a frequent lecturer on Farm Tax Planning including recently speaking at the National CAFA Farm Update and the Society of Estates and Tax Practitioners. KEVIN BOLT B. COMM. (HONS.), LL.B PKF Lawyers Kevin has a Bachelor of Commerce Honors and Law degree. He has specialized in the areas of Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Law since graduating from the University of Manitoba in 1978. He has served on a number of Boards of Directors during his career. He works out of PKF Lawyers in Winkler and Morden with his son, Matt, who has recently moved to the area.

Please register at: When: Tuesday March 9 at 10:00 AM www.pkflawyers.com/webinar 14 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 In Good Hands – Private Care coming up on 10 years By Becca Myskiw Today, Fry has a team of 12 and they The people of the Carman commu- take care of people all over the area. nity have been “In Good Hands” for They are not the same as home care, almost 10 years now thanks to Marnie but Fry said both are needed and nec- Fry’s private care business. essary. Fry started her business, In Good Home care helps people to live in- Hands – Private Care, in May of 2011. dependently by supporting seniors She worked as a healthcare aid since in their daily living activities. Private 1986 and dabbled in other healthcare care does the same plus fi lls in the positions until she retired fi ve years gaps that home care can’t provide. ago. “If it’s safe and appropriate for the In 2011, Fry was performing duties client and our staff we will do it,” she outside of her scope, but she was good said. at them. When she was no longer al- During the pandemic, Fry’s seen lowed to do that work within the re- a spike in business because people gional health authority (RHA), her don’t want their loved ones in a hos- boss encouraged her to start her own pital or care home where they’re iso- private care business — so she did. lated and alone. Fry wasn’t sure who was going to “Now I’m seeing people that are pay for private care when they were staying home to die, I’m seeing peo- already receiving free home care. She ple that are staying home until they phoned up a friend who lives out of get better,” she said. the province but who’s dad was in Of course, not everyone can stay need of care. Fry asked if that friend home forever. So, In Good Hands – would pay her to take care of her dad Private Care is with them until they and the response was overwhelming- go to a care home or hospital. ly positive. Fry said she got into healthcare be- Next, she approached a man whose cause she was born to be a caregiver. wife had a stroke and asked if he She had strong role models in the STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED would hire her to look after his wife fi eld who made her want to do her Marnie Fry’s business, In Good Hands – Private Care, is celebrating 10 — he said absolutely. best and she’s beyond happy living years this May. “So, I started with two people and it every day helping people. just snowballed from there,” said Fry. For more information on private care “And I’ve never had to look for anoth- services, contact Fry at (204) 745-8133. er customer. They just keep coming.” Robin’s winter habitats

STANDARD PHOTO BY LEANNE DYCK Leanne Dyck was encouraged to see a robin in Roseisle on Feb. 20. Unlike long-distance migrants and many hummingbirds, which head south en masse during the fall, robins react to winter’s onset in two ways. Robins can withstand extremely cold temperatures, adding warm, downy feathers to their plumage. The real motivation is food, or rather the lack of it. As their warm-weather diet of earthworms and insects wanes, robins begin searching for fresh supplies. Fruit is the robin’s winter food source and most hang out where fruit is abundant. But some, like the one above, take the risk of staying farther north where smaller amounts of fruit remain. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 15 16 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 PVHS saw record-breaking adoptions in 2020 By Lorne Stelmach a number of new board members as The Pembina Valley Humane Society well. “We managed to fi ll many of our looked back on an unexpectedly posi- empty positions, which will help us tive year at its recent virtual annual greatly in the long run.” general meeting. With volunteers kept away thanks to Despite having its shelter closed to COVID-19, it left an extra workload the public and volunteers on hold for shelter manager Alesha Unrau for much of the year due to the pan- and assistant Chelsey Lincoln. demic, the organization not only came The organization also had to reevalu- through 2020 in good shape but also ate how its fundraisers were handled, had record adoptions. as restrictions forced them to cancel, “The community support that we postpone, or restructure numerous have had has been fantastic,” said act- events. ing chairperson Selena Ducharme. As well, visitation numbers de- “It’s been a crazy whirlwind but fan- creased signifi cantly compared to tastic year. This year really showed us other years. Local visitors account how much the community will rally for the majority of the numbers, with behind us and help us continue to Morden residents totaling 40 per cent STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED grow the shelter. and Winkler second with 18 per cent. Acting PVHS chair Selena Ducharme and public relations chair Holly “Even with all the shutdowns and On the upside, the community Thorne with a few of the feline wards in the shelter’s care. having to suspend volunteer interac- stepped up in many ways, including tions, we still have a great group of children asking for donations instead 164 animal adoptions. When broken ways fantastic when animals are not core volunteers who are always will- of birthday presents or people hosting down, the average adoption number needing to stay in our care for an ex- ing and ready to come back,” she not- garage sales and donating the pro- per month was 14, which was up from tended period of time and we are able ed, adding the organization gained ceeds to the shelter. 12 in 2019. to get them into homes.” And one big On top of a great turnover rate, the The PVHS foster program was an- Have you benefi t to having length of stay for animals also greatly other success story, with a total of 97 the shelter closed decreased to 20 weeks for a dog and animals placed in 2020, including 65 tried our was that it al- 25 weeks for a cat. In previous years, cats and 32 dogs. Eighty-nine of these Tea lowed for a myr- those numbers had been upwards of animals were adopted before year- Lemonades? iad of improve- 12 months. end. ments, including “Our stay times have decreased On the fi nancial front, the society cat room reno- substantially,” said Ducharme, who saw annual revenue exceed the bud- vations and re- suggested more people were home get goal by 10.8 per cent. While fund- placement of dog thanks to the pandemic and ready to raising and retail revenue were under kennels doors. add pets to their families, which re- budget, it was compensated by strong Popular flavours include Peach Green Tea, What stands out sulted in quicker turnover rates. donations that came in 19 per cent Passion Tea, Cherry Hibiscus and the most in 2020 “We found it hard to keep dogs for over budget and revenue from adop- is the record- longer than a few weeks, and it was tions that was 26 per cent over bud- Pomegranate Raspberry with Lemon! breaking amount great to see them having to spend as get. The bottom line was net income of 136 Main Street S. Carman of adoptions. little time in the shelter as possible. $14,265. The year saw Cat adoptions were also very consis- Ducharme sees the organization well 204-745-2504 169 total ani- tent throughout 2020, which was a positioned to move forward this year. carmanflorists.ca mal intakesand good change to see,” she said. “It’s al- Their main hope has been to be able to bring back the army of volunteers who make such a difference for the NOTICE OF MEETING humane society. Their most urgent needs in terms of volunteers include Prairie Roots Co-operative chore shift leaders, volunteers to work with the fundraising committee and The Board of Directors invite members to the virtual help at events, and people willing Annual General Meeting of the Prairie Roots Co-operative to help with maintenance and a fu- ture shelter expansion project, which Presentation of financial Ducharme said remains a top priority. VIRTUAL MEETING results, operational “We decided to put it on hold for Thursday the time being, but once everything ON: activities, board starts to pick up we will revisit this ZOOM April 15, project,”she said. governance, and “The best part of 2020 was fi nding PRE-REGISTRATION 2021 patronage. new forever homes for a record-break- (Deadline: April 8/2021) Virtual Waiting ing number of animals and working towards the completion of long-term Please email: Room opens at Hope to see you online projects,” Ducharme said. “We built [email protected] 6:30pm on a strong foundation and tried new with your name and things that not only helped in fi nding Meeting at 7pm homes for the animals in our care, but member number also helped improve their time in the shelter.” The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 17 UPCOMING NEW SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM STARTING APRIL 1, 2021 The new Solid Waste Management Program is set to roll out on April 1, 2021. MWM Environmental plans on deliver- ing the carts to residents mid-March. An information package and pickup information will be delivered with the carts.

REMINDER – Current Bag tags will no longer be Assist Program required effective April 1, 2021. Garbage will be placed The cart MWM Environmental will provide for curbside service in your cart without a tag. Tags will be accepted at the is large enough to hold up to 100 kg of material at a time. To Carman Transfer Station until April 30th ONLY. If you ensure that everyone has easy access to the service, regardless purchased tags in 2020, they can be returned to the of physical capability, MWM employees will roll the cart to the town offi ce with the receipt for reimbursement. curb and back to the house for any residents unable to do so themselves, primarily the elderly and infi rm. To register for this service, please call the Town- of Carman RECYCLING DEPOT AND TRANSFER STATION offi ce at- 204-745-2443 or email [email protected]. The Recycling Depots will continue to operate as in the past – one by the town shop and the other at Carman Transfer Station. It will look a little different because of the new collection Recycling Program system. There is a possibility the one at the town shop will need to be relocated to allow Your list of items accepted for recycling remains the same – access to the new bin system. newspaper and paper, tin cans, drink cans and bottles, plastic Carman Transfer Station will continue to accept all items – waste, compost, recycling, milk jugs and margarine containers, cardboard to mention a few. branches, glass, eco-waste. The current hours of operation will be maintained – Monday, For the complete list, please review on the Town of Carman’s Wednesday, Friday – 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed – Tuesday and Thursday. website. Please remember to rinse all recycling before placing Bag tags will only be accepted to April 30, 2021. in your cart. There is no need to place recycling in a plastic bag, just throw the individual items in your recycling cart. “NEW” ZONE MAP AND COLLECTION DATES Roll Out Package A roll out package will be delivered with the carts which Effective April 1, 2021 includes a zoning map, collection calendar (zone specifi c), brochures for trash, recycling, compost, and a letter outlining all the services MWM offers and how to access them. When the carts are delivered, please note where they are placed as this will be where MWM will want them placed on service day.

MWM Environmental will be delivering carts to property owners Mid March 2021. 18 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Snowed under 55 years ago this week! By Dennis Young those in the seats!” - Jane Swanton Snow began falling just after midnight Friday, “My Mom and I were home alone as Dad was March 4, 1966 and by morning all of Manitoba was stranded in Winnipeg after a Mink Breeders meet- shut down. Carman was no stranger to this disas- ing. He asked me to go check on the mink and just ter that is still in the back of many minds today. Or as I was getting ready, Ralph Pritchard on his ski- more like it …. in their backs! doo offered me a ride to the mink yard. We soon The winter of 1965-66 was a cold one in southern noticed the hay and my pony building were com- Manitoba. January’s bone chilling -26.7C tied the pletely obscured by mounds of snow. 2nd coldest recorded temp from 1886 then Febru- We broke off a long branch and proceeded to push ary’s -45C did the same to an 1872 record. By the the branch through the snow to fi nd the buildings. end of the month, temperatures were fi nally start- We found the hay building fi rst which told us where ing to warm up even above the freezing mark. Ev- my pony would be. After digging we found the en- eryone was eager to see spring weather fi nally on trance to the building and were relieved to see my its way. But Mother Nature had different plans! pony in there and still alive. On March 2nd a low pressure system up from To get to the mink sheds now we had to duck un- Colorado was mixing with a strong high pressure der the hydro wires as the snow was that high. The from Saskatchewan and creating a battle zone. That sheds with the mink were completely full of snow. I reached our province a day later causing blowing knew the mink needed to be fed but I needed to tell snow and reduced visibility. Dad what we had seen. Luckily we had party phone The combination of the two produced severe drift- lines then and our neighbour Alice McEachern had ing, blizzard conditions with white outs. Visibility picked up the phone and caught me telling Dad my would reach zero and stay that way for 14+ hours. dilemma. Our streets and highways became littered with Soon Eldon and a bunch of his men came and abandoned cars, trucks and semis that forced occu- started passing shovels of snow to each other and pants to fi nd alternative accommodations for who then out the doors. Dad eventually made it home knew how long. and was able to later feed the mink and they all sur- By the time we all woke up March 4th, the incred- vived. This just goes to show how a small commu- ibly strong 110kmh/70 mph winds had blown in nity can come together in a time of trouble to help 35 centimetres/14 inches of snow (the 2nd heavi- others out.“ - Heather McGill est since 1935’s 38 centimetres/15 inches which fell “We were expecting our second child any day so on the exact same date). Massive drifts appeared STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED in order to be safe we decided to move closer to through town, some as high as roof tops. It’s been 55 years since the 1966 snowstorm town with Liske and Terry Termeer for the night. Carman was paralyzed through the weekend and that left Carman covered in white. No sooner did we shovel a path to the highway, the into Monday. Stores closed, schools shut down and expecting mother announced it was time to head travel was only by snowmobile before things could for the hospital. But now the wind had increased fi nally get cleared up. Let’s rekindle some shared day afternoon and Hydro’s snow vehicles could not to eighty miles per hour, reducing visibility and the stories I found in the Dufferin Leader of “adven- reach the cause due to softness of the snow. Power accumulated snow made the use of the car path im- tures” during this period of uncompromised weath- toboggans delivered groceries, coal and oil. One possible. er. man complained to a snowmobiler he ran over his I called the Dept. of Highways who told me Peter Grocery store owners valiantly opened their doors car. “I don’t see a car.” “You’re standing on it!” A Braun and a plow would be on the way. We did not to customers arriving on skis and snow shoes. The house in the north end could only be seen by its TV know until later but to get to the Municipal shed Thompson Hawks, on their way to play the Beavers, antenna and smoke from the chimney. more than a mile from his house, Peter headed out got as far Portage. The town clock gave up at 5 to 3 By Monday students made it to school after a Fri- by foot fi ghting through waist deep snow. From Friday. Dr. Ken Cunningham found the only way to day “off”. The local bakery was limiting patrons to 5 there it took him one hour to travel two miles while leave his home was to remove the storm door, climb loaves of bread each and sales of snow blowers and looking out the doors of the plow for visibility. out, shoveled the snow into the house to crawl out shovels were sky rocketing. Estimates of the snow Once at our location, we discovered that Glenn and then snow shoed to the hospital. removal costs were as high as $3000 ($25,000 today) Steeves had followed in a pickup truck as transpor- Power was out from 7:30 Friday until late Satur- with crews working Saturday, Sunday and Mon- tation for the expecting family. We held hands with day nights. The majority of the snow was crossed arms to make a seat for Sue and trudged dumped into the Boyne but many piles still through the snow to the highway and our waiting What’s story? remained along streets for days. ride. It was impossible to see the plow unless we I asked readers for their adventures during followed within twenty feet and it took the better We want to hear from you. this weekend and rec’d just these ones (why part of an hour getting to Carman Hospital. so shy Carman?): The end results were thankful parents and the The Carman-Dufferin Standard connects people “Jack’s mother was short on groceries so birth of a beautiful baby girl whom we named Judy. through stories to build stronger communities. Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be she called Joe Pethybridge after the worst Judy and husband Henry one day were able to visit recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? was over. The country roads were not open with their hero Mr. Peter Braun to express their own A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown but Joe would deliver to the end of the road thanks to a man who, like all the others that week- hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or at the highway. I guess “uber eats” existed end, were part of a truly caring community.” - Terry expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? then even, Joe was way ahead of his time! Veenendaal A young entrepreneur starting out? Please share your story ideas with Dennis Young at My brother George and his friend Dale Of course 1966 was not the worst storm on record [email protected] or Lana Meier at Kiever decided to venture out to the theatre for Carman and area. The April 5-7th 1997 and its 50 [email protected] or call 204-467-5836. the Sunday night of the storm and I, 11 years centimetres/20 inches set all new records falling on The Carman-Dufferin old, got to go too! It was a really hard trudge top of twice the normal thickness of snow normal to the theatre from our house on Fournier for that time of year. That resulted in a fl ood like no Ave (1st Street NW). The movie was The living Manitoban had ever seen. But not in Carman STANDARD Three Stooges but the real stooges were thanks to our diversion being completed in 1992! The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 19 Elm Creek Stay and Play invited parents to read virtually for February By Becca Myskiw off their family member. Last year, The children at Elm Creek Stay and Mason showed off his grandpa — this Play Centre Inc. have been getting to year, his mom. know their friends’ parents as they Both Larkins and Goerzen believe read to them virtually. reading is important for children of Tynessa Larkins is in charge of the all ages. Goerzen said everyone reads nursery school. After looking for ways differently and being able to listen to celebrate I Love to Read Month to the different teachers and parents during the pandemic, she thought would make each book exciting in its of asking the parents if they’d record own way. themselves reading a book and send “I was really happy and impressed it in. Many parents were eager to help that the teachers were willing to take out. on that extra layer of getting people to One of those parents was Kaylee record videos and playing those vid- Goerzen. She wanted to help give the eos for the kids,” she said. “They took children that extra push to love read- that extra step to make the month as ing, and happily recorded her video. special as they could.” She also thought it would be good for STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED Larkins said the pandemic has made her son’s friends to see what his mom Kaylee Goerzen was one of the parents who virtually read a book for it diffi cult to keep things exciting, but looks like without a mask on. Elm Creek Stay and Play’s I Love to Read Month. I Love to Read Month has been very Her son, Mason, is four and he chose successful for her. There were over a story from his Paw Patrol book for loved it. to read to them in person, the videos eight parents, grandparents, and fam- her to read. She read Gold Rush Pup, Larkins said all of the virtual read- seemed to do the job as well. ily members who recorded a virtual a story about the Paw Patrol fi nd- ings were a big hit among the 18 chil- She said when a child sees their reading for the month — and she was ing gold — the children at the centre dren in the nursery school. Though parent or grandparent on the screen, still getting offers on the last week. she usually brings guest readers in they get a sense of pride in showing TLC reading to the children at every opportunity

By Becca Myskiw TLC Child Care Centre has been instilling the love and im- portance of reading in their children this February. Kimberley Goerzen-Monk of the centre said reading is an everyday activity at the centre even when it’s not I Love to Read Month. The teachers read to the children at snack times, before lunch break, and whenever they have spare time in the day. “So, we’re just kind of immersing books wherever we can this week,” she said. “We do it already but more so this week.” But because it’s the same people reading to the children day in and day out, they found a way to switch things up at the centre. Using YouTube, they made the last week of I Love to Read Month a Robert Munsch week. They played videos of him reading his books and a teacher fl ipped through the hardcopy for the children to follow along with. STANDARD PHOTOS SUBMITTED “Nobody reads Robert Munsch books like Robert Munsch TLC Child Care Centre children love reading every month, not just in February. obviously,” said Goerzen-Monk. “It’s amazing because the way Robert Munsch reads the books is phenomenal.” After the reading, the teachers then led the students through a book-themed craft. One of the books they read last week was, “Mmm, Cookies!” and Goerzen-Monk said it was a big hit with the children. She said not one child currently at the centre dislikes reading — they’re all happy and excited to do so. “And you can learn so much through reading,” she said. As the children read stories about the make believe, they’re learning literacy, patience, and about the world. Goerzen- Monk said everything in life relates back to reading and it’s one of the most important skills for a person to have. Because all of the children are thrilled to be behind a book right now, the centre is reading to them when and wherever they can. If lunch preparation is taking longer than usual, a teacher will crack out a book. If there’s some free time, they’ll start reading with one child and three or four more will end up crowded around, waiting to see how it will end. “They all gravitate toward the books right now,” said Goer- Last Thursday, the children listened to Robert Munsch’s “Andrew’s Loose Tooth”. zen-Monk. “So, we’re taking advantage of that.” 20 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 History buff uncovers the story behind a long-held photograph

and later a bowling alley and Morden 106-year-old article Dry Cleaning. Clubine ran Clubine’s Garage near the southeast corner of sheds light on the Stephen and Eighth Street and went on to be the local Ford and Lincoln creation of a local dealer until the early days of the Great Depression in the 1930s. motorcycle club He also became known simply as the Motorcycle Man and was known By Lorne Stelmach to have been selling Harley Davidson Rudy Ens has long had a historic motorcycles as early as 1916. Clubine image from Morden’s past, but the also went on to serve two terms as owner of Gaslight Harley Davidson Morden’s mayor in the 1920s and ‘40s recently came upon the story that and was active as a volunteer fi re- completes the picture. fi ghter. A news article from 1915 tells the Clubine’s article details that fi rst tale behind the photo featuring nine run of the club, which saw a group of riders taking part in what was the in- STANDARD PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH riders meet up in Winkler and head Gaslight Harley Davidson owner Rudy Ens with a photo of J. Les Clubine, augural ride of the Southern Manito- north to Roland, where they stopped who became known as “Motorcycle Man” in local circles a century ago. ba Motorcycle Club. to see a junior baseball game between The story was also penned by a fa- teams of players representing Win- mous Mordenite who was among kler and the Mennonite reserve. life a bit simpler,” he suggested. cycles and cars directly north of Gas- those riders, and it captured the inter- The account goes on to make note “Motorcycles at that time became light. est of Ens, who is passionate not only of a few mishaps on the return trip super popular, but it waned with time “This building has been under con- about Harley Davidson motorcycles home, including one in which a rider because the comfort of cars became struction for quite a few years,” said in particular but local history as well. landed in the ditch. more popular because of the protec- Ens, noting his plans originally had “This story and that picture go hand “Slightly bruised up but game under tion you get from the weather, and revolved around his purchase of an- in hand. Those are the guys on the the taunts of his brother motorists, he eventually motorcycles kind of faded other piece of history a number of ride,” Ens said last week. straightened up his machine and was away. years ago. “I’ve always had this photograph, so not the last to proceed on the journey,” “But motorcycles did make a huge “The Arlington Hotel might have I knew there was a lot of local interest, Clubine wrote. comeback,” he continued, noting that been the plan at one time,” he said of but I didn’t know they had organized Another accident involving a local in the beginning they were predomi- the now demolished fi xture in down- to be a club. Did they go very far? No farmer’s dog touts how William “Cy- nantly American-made, with Harley town Morden. “I was going to try to ... a day trip was to Roland. But that clone Bill” Ens bounced back. Davidson being a favoured brand. revive that building and put this col- would have been a big undertaking “His condition was viewed very se- “Harley Davidson is the only one lection of vintage cars and motorcy- then. riously by the boys for a while, but that has survived from that era, so it’s cles in there. “Virtually every one of those riders like all men who have the right spark always been around,” said Ens. “There “That wasn’t to be, so we redirected still has a relative in existence around of manhood instilled in them, Ens’ is something special about a Harley. our energy into this one, which in the here today. I think there’s a lot of peo- plucky spirit overcame his deplorable It’s a connection to the past. They have end is going to be a vastly superior ple connected to these riders.” condition, and after a few minutes, somehow managed to retain that look. building because it is state of the art The article came to Ens from Ross he gamely mounted his machine and When you look at a Harley, a lot of the as far as things like heating and light- Metcalfe, a Manitoban who has been was able to fi nish the balance of the design features are like 75 or 80 years ing. president of the Antique Motorcycle day’s entertainment with the boys.” old. “We’re actually getting pretty close,” Club of America and a co-founder of Looking at these artifacts from over “So the guys who are into Harleys Ens noted. “I’m hoping to be complete the Antique Motorcycle Club of Man- 100 years ago, Ens observed that many like that history built into the ma- sometime this year, and we’ll open up itoba. people would not realize that motor- chine.” next year, maybe even later this year. It is penned by J. Les Clubine, which cycles go back that far in history. These additional pieces of local his- “We have cars in various locations is a name with a strong connection to “This would have been the natural tory now seem destined to fi gure into and motorcycles in various locations, Morden history. replacement for a horse. It made your plans for a museum of vintage motor- so to see them all under one roof and His father Ezra ran a livery stable kind of in chronological order makes sense. I’m looking forward to it.” From left: J. Les Clubine, Henry H. Janzen, Wm. M. Enns, George Doell, Ernie Blyth, Jack Kendall, Wm. J. Braun, Frank M. Enns and A.A. Hildebrand on the Southern Manitoba Motorcycle Club’s inaugural ride from Morden to Roland in 1915.

“VIRTUALLY EVERY ONE OF THOSE RIDERS STILL HAS A RELATIVE IN EXISTENCE AROUND HERE TODAY.” The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 21 Interlake couple opens Wild Skies resort in River Hills

By Evan Matthews A Teulon woman is planning to open a resort near River Hill the fi rst resort of its kind. Megan Steen, 30, said she and her partner, René Talbot, will open Wild Skies Resort in May 2021. The cou- ple—now doubling as business part- ners—realized their dream while they were amidst the British Columbia wil- derness, on Vancouver Island. “We had been dreaming about cre- ating a space where people can enjoy all of our favourite parts of being in nature,” said Steen, noting Talbot has ties to Stonewall as well, as his father STANDARD PHOTOS BY MEGAN STEEN opened the accounting fi rm Talbot An aerial shot of the Wild Skies Resort. and Associates. “We were staying in a mini cabin that had an eight-foot window look- ing out into the forest. It was at the tail-end of a full week of nothing but rain. We were chilled to the bone, but so happy to be just lying there, soak- ing it in, staring at the trees and the Megan Steen and René Talbot will ferns. open Wild Skies Resort in May “That’s when things started coming 2021. to life. We thought it’d be further into the future, but a property fell into our munity of like-minded people who lap,” she said. appreciate Mother Nature’s “wild The property is located just west of creations:” frost in the morning, a River Hills, which is south of Lac du shooting star, ripples in the water, the Bonnet. Steen said there are many crackle of a wood fi re, rain on a tin opportunities to connect with nature roof; a place where clientele can run in Manitoba, but generally speaking, around barefoot or jump off the dock The property will feature various accommodation options, with a cou- people fi nd it a bit inaccessible. under the glow of the moon. ple of cabins on the properties, geodesic domes. But as a direct result of COVID, she “People can have their solitude in the said people are starting to appreci- domes or in their cabin, surrounded ate what’s in their own by forest, or they can backyard a bit more. opt for community in PVHS pick-up dinner raises $2K “People always tend to the form of weddings, go west, and I’ve been retreats, etc.,” she said. guilty of that, too,” said “WE WERE Talbot has a carpen- Steen. “It’s a bit of a sil- try background, and ver lining, within COV- CHILLED TO Steen said he’s in the ID, to realize the beauty THE BONE, BUT process of construct- around us here.” ing hammocks that are Starting as a wedding SO HAPPY TO eight feet by eight feet. photographer over 10 Eventually, each years ago, Steen said BE JUST LYING hammock will be ac- the transition to owning THERE, SOAKING companied with a and operating a resort projector, Steen said, has been surprisingly IT IN.” allowing couples to natural. Talbot is an en- lay in a hammock in trepreneur involved in a the woods and watch a number of ventures, so movie. she said the couple have Wild Skies also has a diverse skillset. bonfi re pits, paddleboards, canoes, The property will feature various ac- walking trails, snowshoeing or skiing commodation options, with a couple through the property. of cabins on the properties, geodesic There will be no concierge, accord- domes, and a space for weddings and/ ing to Steen, saying guests will check- STANDARD PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH or retreats, Steen said. in similarly to the way they do with Local chef Kevin Funk prepared about one hundred meals Friday in “There aren’t any resorts quite like Airbnb, checking in digitally and then support of the Pembina Valley Humane Society. The second annual this one in Manitoba, that we’re aware following instructions. ‘Spayghetti and No Balls’ fundraiser brought in about $2,000 for the of,” said Steen, emphasizing Wild For more information visit: wild- organization, which with the tongue in cheek name uses the event to Skies will be more than a glamping skiesresort.com resort. highlight the importance of spaying and neutering one’s pets while Rather, she said Wild Skies is a com- also supporting the humane society’s efforts in that area. 22 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 Is a Supermoon really super unusual? fact or myth? By Ted Bronson Moon, a crab, a lady knitting or read- For star watchers, darkness still de- ing a book, a man resting under a tree, scends in the early evening hours at even a frog. this time of year. This means there is Another phenomenon we hear con- still plenty of time for observing the cerning the moon is that of a “super- clear night skies in relative comfort moon”. The moon orbits the earth in before bedtime. So far this winter we an elliptical path that brings it closer have been blessed with a few clear (perigee) to and farther (apogee) from nights but temperatures have not the earth. At its closest point the moon been so pleasant especially with the is 356,400 km while at its furthest it is accompanying wind-chill factors. This 405,400 km from us. For a full moon means I spend a very short time ob- to be a supermoon it must be closer serving under the stars with binocu- than around 360,000 km (value varies lars. according to source). If the full moon One of the easiest nighttime targets is more than 400,000 km (again, value I look for is the moon. It is easily spot- varies according to the source) away it ted in the nighttime sky with the un- is known as a “micromoon”. aided eye when above the horizon. Despite being closer than usual, su- The most obvious thing you see is permoons are rather ordinary and can its phase - crescent, gibbous or full. take place several times a year. When STANDARD PHOTO SUBMITTED Looking closer you can see lighter supermoons are in the news you usu- This year presents four supermoons: March 28 (Worm Moon), April 27 as well as darker areas. The lighter ally hear startling statistics about the (Pink Moon), May 26 (Flower Moon) and June 24 (Strawberry Moon). parts are the lunar highlands, which size and brightness increases. Do not are mountains that were uplifted as be fooled! Any given supermoon may a result of impacts on the lunar sur- only be several percent larger than the of the supermoon without a measur- The spring or vernal equinox oc- face. The gray patches, called maria, average full moon. Most sources push ing tool lots of observers will head curs at 4:37 a.m. CDT (Central Day- are solidifi ed volcanic lava fl ows. In larger size increases because they are out to see a huge full moon looming light Time) on March 20. This denotes the Moon’s youth, its interior was still comparing against the smallest full over the treetops. This Moon Illusion the fi rst day of spring for us in the molten and magma would erupt onto moon of the year. When the moon causes the moon to appear bigger northern hemisphere. For those living its surface after an impact with an as- is at perigee the full moon appears when viewed close to the horizon and south of the equator in the southern teroid or comet. about 14% bigger and 30% brighter can fool people into believing the su- hemisphere the summer season ends You can see the extent of the light than the faintest full moon at apogee permoon myth. and autumn commences. and dark areas best when the moon is of the year. This year presents four supermoons: Don’t forget that Daylight Savings full. Our brains are hard-wired to fi nd The key fact is that unless you were March 28 (Worm Moon), April 27 Time starts Sunday, March 14 so re- meaningful images in random lines somehow able to compare a normal (Pink Moon), May 26 (Flower Moon) member to turn your clocks forward and shapes—even if those fi gures are full moon and a supermoon side by and June 24 (Strawberry Moon). The one hour before retiring to bed on on the moon. Using a bit of imagina- side in the sky, it is nearly impossible full moon of May 26 will be the big- Saturday night. tion some people see an outline of to perceive a 7% difference in the gest and brightest of the four as well Clear Skies, Ted Bronson a rabbit on the Moon, others see a moon’s size. Even though the moon as hosting a total eclipse of the moon Ted Bronson is an avid local astronomer dog, and still others see a man in the is not noticeably bigger on the night (a “Blood Moon”). who has been observing the sky since 1964. &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN MJHL announces changes to annual draft

From the MJHL website Draft to be held in the spring of 2022. players continued development and U Sports and eventually professional The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Players who will be eligible for the potential to play elite junior hockey,” hockey at the highest levels. announced last week that the annual MJHL Draft are Manitoba players said MJHL commissioner, Kevin The MJHL is also currently in the MJHL Draft will move from a U16 who are registered to play hockey in Saurette. The MJHL has conducted planning process of including ad- Draft (formerly Bantam Draft) to a Manitoba according to Hockey Mani- virtual MJHL Prospect Presentations ditional development and exposure U17 Draft highlighting players who toba regulations and are in their 16th over the past several months with the events for the draft eligible age-group are going into their 16-year-old sea- year. 2006 age-group. These presentations each season. These events will com- son. “Moving the draft eligible age group have provided players and families plement local league play in show- As a result, there will be no 2021 to a year older will give MJHL orga- with important information on what casing and educating players prior to MJHL Draft with the current 2006- nizations the ability to watch players it takes to get to junior hockey and each annual MJHL Draft. born draft eligible age-group carrying develop for an additional season to al- the signifi cance of the MJHL being a Please stay tuned for further an- forward into the inaugural U17 MJHL low for a better understanding of that strong pathway to the WHL, NCAA, nouncements in the coming weeks. The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 23 Einarson captures back-to-back Scotties By Ty Di Lello anything else happening around us, Back-to-back Scotties champs! That or feeling the pressure of being Team sure has a nice ring to it for Gimli’s Canada. And I think we did an ab- Kerri Einarson and her team of Val solutely amazing job of not putting Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, and Bri- pressure on ourselves to feel that we ane Meilleur. had to repeat. We just enjoyed every Kerri Einarson (Team Canada) will moment.” hang onto the championship trophy It’s fi tting that a Manitoba team won for another year after defeating Team the event. After all, there were fi ve Ontario (Rachel Homan) on Sunday teams from the keystone province night by a nail-biting 9-7 scoreline at competing at the championships. Calgary’s Olympic Park. Altona’s Mackenzie Zacharias was “It means the absolute world to be one of the week’s big stories, mak- able to repeat,” said Einarson. “It’s ing their highly anticipated women’s hard to do, and hasn’t been done since debut after winning last year’s World 2014 (by Homan). So to do it again, Junior Championships. The Altona playing against all these amazing foursome fi nished with a 3-5 record teams, is really hard. I’m just so proud and just missed out on the champion- and honoured to be able to wear the ship pool. Maple Leaf again.” Despite not advancing, Zacharias “We were defi nitely determined was pleased with her team’s perfor- to repeat; we missed out on going to mance in their inaugural Scotties. worlds (cancelled by the COVID-19 “We want to come back for more!” pandemic), and we were just so hap- said Zacharias. “We didn’t accomplish STANDARD PHOTO CURLING CANADA/ANDREW KLAVER py to be able to have this event un- everything that we wanted to this Gimli’s Kerri Einarson captured the 2021 Scotties Tournament of Hearts der these circumstances. For Curling week, so we’re going to be hungry to at Calgary’s Olympic Park on Sunday night. Team Canada from left, Canada to make it happen was amaz- get back here next year.” front, Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Briane Meilleur; ing, and we’re just absolutely hon- “We learned a lot this week. We back, alternate Krysten Karwacki and coach Heather Nedohin. oured to be here right now.” pushed ourselves right from the be- In the championship fi nal, Einarson ginning, had a couple of tough games, St. Vital’s Jennifer Jones fi nished However, Team Einarson will return led the way after cracking a big three and learned from them, and then tried with a 9-3 record. They lost out to Al- to the 2022 Scotties Tournament of on Team Homan in the fi fth end to to get some wins later in the week.” berta’s Laura Walker in a tiebreaker Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ontario, as take a 5-3 lead. Homan fought back by One of the other stories of the week on Sunday morning. Closing out the Team Canada and will be looking to stealing two in the ninth end to level was the play of Assiniboine Memo- Manitoba teams was East St. Paul’s three-peat. the game, but in the fi nal end, Einar- rial’s Beth Peterson, with Morden’s Tracy Fleury, skipped by Chelsea Car- There’s good news for fans looking son didn’t have to throw her last rock Katherine Doerksen throwing second ey, who fi nished their week with a 6-6 for more curling to watch as the Tim to capture the National Champion- stones. The Peterson rink upset some record. Hortons Brier will begin this Friday ship for a second straight year. of the top rinks and advanced to the Unfortunately, Einarson won’t get to night with 18 teams across Canada “We just really had fun,” said Einar- championship pool. They wound up represent Canada on the international competing in the Calgary bubble. son. “We didn’t put any pressure on fi nishing fi fth in the event with a 7-5 stage this spring at the World Cham- Representing Manitoba will be Mor- ourselves; we just went to go out, re- record and narrowly missed out on pionships as for the second straight ris’ Jason Gunnlaugson and West St. lax, do our thing and not worry about the playoffs. year, the event has been cancelled. Paul’s Mike McEwen. MJHL announces fi fth annual prospect development camp

From the MJHL website cessful both on and off the ice, an MJHL,” Saurette concluded. tive fi elds. The on-ice program will The Manitoba Junior Hockey experience of what playing in the The camp activities will empha- consist of skill and practice sessions League offi cially announced that MJHL is all about, and the platform size the elements these players will along with modifi ed games/scrim- the fi fth annual Prospect Develop- to showcase themselves to coaches need to focus on to transition suc- mages. The off-ice portion will cover ment Camp will take place in Win- and scouts from all levels of hock- cessfully from elite minor hockey to elements related to athleticism and nipeg at the Seven Oaks Arena ey,” said MJHL Commissioner, Kev- Junior “A” hockey. mental skills, as well as the techni- Complex from July 14-18. in Saurette. In addition to MJHL coaches/ cal and tactical skills required to The Prospect Development Camp “This event continues to grow in scouts, each year the camp is highly play in the Manitoba Junior Hockey is by invite only, geared towards stature, both on and off the ice, and attended (in-person or virtually) by League. current MJHL prospects born in we are excited to host this impor- scouts from higher levels of hockey The MJHL will continue to moni- 2004 and 2005 who are eligible to tant league event once again this including the WHL, USHL, NCAA, tor and adjust to public health or- play in the MJHL for the upcoming summer. When you look across the U Sports and the NHL, providing ders leading up to the planned 2021-22 season. MJHL right now, many current play- an amazing opportunity for players event in July. “The MJHL Prospect Develop- ers have participated in this camp to further showcase their abilities. Please stay tuned for upcoming ment Camp provides the next gen- with many more having already Players will receive on and off-ice camp announcements including eration of MJHL players with the moved on to higher levels of hockey skill development led by experi- event schedule and rosters. knowledge and resources to be suc- through this camp and a year in the enced professionals in their respec- 24 The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 get inspired Tuning into ourselves > MEAL IDEAIDEASS piness or frustration) it does not solve the problem, and very likely a new symptom will emerge (physical Roasted Chicken illness, accidents). The fi rst step to healthy resolution Thighs and Veggies with of the situation is to be clear and honest with yourself about how you Mushroom Orzo Risotto really feel. This is often the goal of the fi rst phase of the therapy pro- To make chicken: Preheat oven to 450 cess, because often it is hard to dif- By Gwen Randall F. ferentiate our own feelings from the Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and The process of tuning into our- feelings and expectations of others. pepper, to taste. In large skillet over selves and getting to know who we The second step is to consider your medium-high heat, melt butter. Sear Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of really are can sometimes create cri- options. Quitting the job or ending “Zen and Spice” chicken until browned, 4-5 minutes on ses in our external world. We may each side. the relationship need only be a fi nal Cook time: 50 minutes discover that we do not like our job resort, as there are often many other Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes In large bowl, toss mushrooms, zuc- or our career, or that we no longer chini, carrots, garlic and rosemary. On options that can be tried fi rst. Other Servings: 4 have much in common with our options may either improve the situ- Chicken: large baking sheet, spread vegetables. Nestle chicken into vegetables. Drizzle friends. We might even question our ation or make it even more evident 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs primary relationship, wondering if salt, to taste with butter and juices from pan. that the situation is not going to Bake 20 minutes until chicken is this is still the person with whom we work. pepper, to taste want to spend the rest of our lives. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cooked through and vegetables are ten- Sometimes we resist change be- This may seem very unsettling, if 16 ounces crimini mushrooms, quar- der. cause we do not want to hurt any- tered To make orzo: In small pot over medi- not frightening. Sometimes we are one. But staying in a job or relation- um-low heat, warm broth. 3 zucchini, sliced in half moons tempted to retreat from our path of ship that does not allow for growth 3 large carrots, thinly sliced Using skillet from chicken, add but- growth, thinking it safer just to go ter and olive oil over medium heat. Add and happiness for the sake of some- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves re- back to the way we were. Perhaps one else is dishonoring self. We can- moved and roughly chopped onion, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, we are scared of change or feel that stirring occasionally, until onions soft- not assume that if we do ultimately 4 cloves garlic, minced we do not want to upset others. It is decide to move on, that we are creat- Orzo: en, 3-4 minutes. Add orzo and black pepper. Stir and common to feel like the ‘bad guy’, ing permanent damage in the lives 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth who is creating trouble or making 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cook 2 minutes. Add white wine and of others. cook until evaporated, about 1 minute. things diffi cult. However, what is re- The little bird no doubt at fi rst re- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ally happening is that we are being 1 small yellow onion, diced Add warm broth to orzo 2/3 cup at a sents being pushed out of the nest, agents of change. 2 garlic cloves, minced time, stirring until liquid is absorbed. and is likely terrifi ed, but ultimately 16 ounces crimini mushrooms, fi nely Repeat with remaining broth, waiting No living system is ever static, and it learns to fl y. There is a purpose until last batch is absorbed before add- chopped change is essential to survival and to all things, and knowing that may 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta ing more. Remove from heat and stir in growth. When we become restless Parmesan. make it easier to begin to acknowl- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or dissatisfi ed, it means that there is edge the truth of how we feel. 1/3 cup white wine Serve in individual bowls with chicken something not working in the sys- and roasted vegetables atop mushroom Gwen Randall-Young is an author and 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese tem or relationship, not that there is orzo risotto. award-winning psychologist. For per- something wrong with us. Our un- mission to reprint this article, or to obtain happiness is a symptom of the prob- books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca. lem, not the problem itself. If we try Follow Gwen on Facebook for daily inspi- Asian Barbecue to suppress the symptom (unhap- ration. Sesame Salmon with aside. Add sesame oil. Add mushrooms, snap Noodles and Veggies Pour 3 tablespoons sauce into small peas and broccoli. Cook, stirring often, bowl. Brush salmon fi lets with reserved until veggies are tender-crisp, 7-8 min- 12 ounces stir-fry (pad thai) rice noo- sauce and place on baking sheet. Bake dles utes. Add noodles and remaining sauce 15 minutes, or until salmon is fl aky. Dis- from pan; toss to combine. 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil card small bowl sauce if any remains. 1 pound white mushrooms, sliced To serve, divide noodles, veggies and Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks of Cook stir-fry noodles according to 1 cup sugar snap peas salmon between plates. “Zen and Spice” package directions. Drain, rinse and set 1 large broccoli head, cut into bite-size Top with sliced green onions and ses- Cook time: 30 minutes aside. fl orets ame seeds. Total time: 40 minutes Heat large skillet over medium heat. 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced, for gar- Servings: 4 nish Sauce: sesame seeds, for garnish 1/2 cup soy sauce Do you have a Preheat oven to 400 F. 2 tablespoons brown sugar In small saucepan, whisk soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Health or Wellness brown sugar; rice vinegar; garlic; gin- 2 cloves garlic, minced ger; chili garlic sauce, if desired; sesame Business? 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced oil; and barbecue sauce. Bring to boil 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional) over high heat then reduce heat to sim- Call The Carman-Dufferin 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil mer. 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce Standard at In small bowl, whisk water and corn- 2 tablespoons water starch. Pour into pan and cook on low, 204-467-5836 2 teaspoons cornstarch whisking often, until sauce thickens, 1 1/2 pounds salmon (4 fi lets) to advertise 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set The Carman-Duff erin Standard Thursday, March 4, 2021 25

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