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METRO Region News Desk changes to the electoral boundaries that have been around for many years. he 42nd Provincial Election in Man- Led by the Electoral Divi- itoba was held on September 10, sions Boundaries Commission, an in- T2019. Here at the METRO dependent group tasked with reviewing Region, local leaders would like to say a the boundaries last year made changes big thank you to all who put their names to 56 of the 57 ridings in the province forward and did a tremendous amount of and changed the name of the ridings in work campaigning for an opportunity to fourteen of them. lead our communities forward. The boundaries were altered to keep A special thank you to the party lead- about 22,000 residents in each riding ers (New Democratic Party), and reflect the population changes in Dougald Lamont (Liberal Party), Brian the 2016 census. This means areas of the Pallister (Progressive Conservative) province where the population has grown and James Beddome (Green Party) who will now have smaller electoral divisions, spurred important conversations sur- geographically. rounding Manitoba’s economy, health A couple of note worthy changes for the care, education and climate change to METRO Region include Winnipeg adding name a few. a new riding and two ridings will now in- Across our province, residents had their clude part of the METRO. Headingley will say on September 10, 2019 on who will now be part of Charleswood, renamed lead our province over the next four years Roblin and West St. Paul will be part of September 10th was Provincial election day for Manitoba. with a Progressive Conservation majority the new riding of McPhillips. 11 elected to the New Democratic Party. Perhaps one of the most important tasks government. Although in the Winnipeg Along with the changes in names and Leaders in the Winnipeg METRO Re- of any new government is sharing differ- METRO Region we saw little change in boundaries this election has also brought gion know how important it is to work ing opinions and coming up with a way the MLA’s, there were some significant some new faces with 13 first time MLA’s, together – and how challenging it can be. forward, together.

ALTOMARE, Nello (NDP) KINEW, Wab (NDP) PEDERSEN, Blaine (PC) Transcona, Winnipeg Fort Rouge, Winnipeg Midland, Macdonald Manitoba election ASAGWARA, Uzoma (NDP) LAGASSÉ, Bob (PC) REYES, Jon (PC) Union Station, Winnipeg Dawson Trail, Tache Waverley, Winnipeg results in the WMR BRAR, Diljeet (NDP) LAGIMODIERE, Alan (PC) SALA, Adrien (NDP) Burrows, Winnipeg Selkirk, St. Andrews St. James, Winnipeg COX, Cathy (PC) LAMONT, Dougald (Lib.) SANDHU, Mintu (NDP) Kildonan-River East, Winnipeg St. Boniface, Winnipeg The Maples, Winnipeg DRIEDGER, Myrna (PC) LAMOUREUX, Cindy (Lib.) SCHULER, Ron (PC) Roblin, Headingley, Winnipeg Tyndall Park, Winnipeg Springfield-Ritchot, Niverville, EICHLER, Ralph (PC) MALOWAY, Jim (NDP) Ritchot, Springfield Lakeside, Cartier, Rosser, St. Elmwood, Winnipeg SMITH, Andrew (PC) François, Stonewall MARCELINO, Malaya (NDP) Lagimodière, Winnipeg FIELDING, Scott (PC) Notre Dame, Winnipeg SMITH, Bernadette (NDP) Kirkfield Park, Winnipeg MARTIN, Shannon (PC) Point Douglas, Winnipeg FONTAINE, Nahanni (NDP) McPhillips, West St. paul, SQUIRES, Rochelle (PC) St. Johns, Winnipeg Winnipeg Riel, Winnipeg GERRARD, Jon (Lib.) MICKLEFIELD, Andrew (PC) STEFANSON, Heather (PC) River Heights, Winnipeg Rossmere, Winnipeg Tuxedo, Winnipeg GORDON, Audrey (PC) MORLEY-LECOMTE, Janice (PC) TEITSMA, James (PC) Southdale, Winnipeg Seine River, Winnipeg Radisson, Winnipeg GUILLEMARD, Sarah (PC) MOSES, Jamie (NDP) WASYLIW, Mark (NDP) Fort Richmond, Winnipeg St. Vital, Winnipeg Fort Garry, Winnipeg JOHNSON, Derek (PC) NAYLOR, Lisa (NDP) WHARTON, Jeff (PC) Interlake-Gimli, Dunnottar, St. Wolseley, Winnipeg Red River North, East St. Paul, Andrews PALLISTER, Brian (PC) St. Clements JOHNSTON, Scott (PC) Fort Whyte, Winnipeg WIEBE, Matt (NDP) Assiniboia, Winnipeg Concordia, Winnipeg

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Message from METRO Region Vol.SPRING 2018 1, No. 4 Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca The Regional Times is a publication of the Executive Director Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. Colleen Sklar

ith both the municipal and provincial elections behind us and only the federal election on the horizon on WOctober 21, 2019, we should have few interruptions in the next few years. This presents an amazing opportunity to get things done. The METRO Region team has been hard at work develop- ing a strategy and action plan to ensure we are fulfilling our Unit 1 - 1749 Portage Ave., responsibility as a strategic partner in growing Manitoba’s Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0E6 economy. Phone: 1-204-989-2048 This summer we had the opportunity to work with Dr. Rob- Web: winnipegmetroregion.ca ert Murray from Denton’s in . Dr. Murray is an expert Email: [email protected] on regional approaches to economic development and land use and is helping us create an action plan with guiding steps for our region. We heard from elected leaders, economic devel- opment experts, Indigenous groups, land developers, business FOLLOW US ONLINE and industry and environmental professionals. Their advice and support for a coordinated approach to regional economic @winnipegmetroregion development and land use is both enthusiastic and ambitious. Over the coming months we will be moving from planning to action. Here at the METRO region we recognize how valu- able our strategic partners are to the process. We hope we can @WinnipegMetro count on your continued support of a regional vision that will move Manitoba forward to its brighter future. Colleen Sklar. Winnipeg Region Digital Manitoba Chambers of Commerce announces finalists in the 36th Manitoba Business Awards Strategic Initiative Concept Dorothy Dobbie Finalists include civility and eyebrow experts, a wilderness lodge, candle company, craft brew- [email protected] ery, personal care home, and many more “Made in Manitoba” success stories Art Direction and Layout he Manitoba Chambers of Com- • Brows by G Inc. merce (MCC) is proud to announce • Coal & Canary Candle Company Inc. Karl Thomsen Tits 36th Manitoba Business Awards • Farmery Estate Brewery (, MB) [email protected] finalists in seven peer and self-nominated Outstanding Medium Business categories, as well as the esteemed re- • Bison Fire Protection Inc. President cipients of Lieutenant Governor’s Awards. • Clear Concepts Ian Leatt “This year, once again, we received a • The Forks Renewal Corporation high calibre of nominations in all cat- Outstanding Large Business [email protected] egories, and it’s such an honour to learn • Civility Experts Inc. Worldwide about and celebrate individuals, com- community leaders for their accom- • Elias Woodwork & Manufacturing Contributors panies, and social enterprises for their plishments, investment in the collective (Winkler, MB) Bill Burfoot, Jennifer Daniels, Dorothy contributions to Manitoba’s strength,” well-being, and most importantly, for • GoodLife Fitness Dobbie, Diane Gray, Lauren Quan, Bob says Chuck Davidson, Manitoba Cham- their commitment to building a better Return-to-Work Raleigh, Colleen Sklar, Justin Swandel, bers of Commerce President & CEO. Manitoba. • Actionmarguerite “These awards provide representatives Below is the complete list of finalists in • Birchwood Automotive Group Geralyn Wichers, Sarah Wallace, METRO of our 71 chambers of commerce — and the seven peer/self-nominated categories • Donwood Manor Personal Care Home Region News Desk. community members from across the of the 36th Manitoba Business Awards. Outstanding Long-Term Achievement province — an opportunity to nominate Outstanding Social Enterprise/Not- • Aikens Lake Wilderness Lodge (Ati- Advertising & Sponsorships their business heroes and share inspiring for-Profit kaki Provincial Wilderness Park) Jennifer David success stories, whether those are about • Manitoba Technology Accelerator • Atom-Jet Group (Brandon, MB) 204-989-2048 local innovators who demonstrate en- • The Bear Clan Patrol Inc. • Century 21 Westman Realty Ltd (Bran- ergy and passion in their pursuits, or the • The Dream Factory don, MB) [email protected] legacy of Manitoba’s established, trusted, Start-up of the Year The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce long-term employers.” • Body Measure Inc. will celebrate nominees and finalists, and Produced by: The Manitoba Business Awards are • Ion Coating (Brandon, MB) announce award recipients, at a prestig- Pegasus Publications Inc. open to organizations of all sizes and • Prairie Fava (, MB) ious gala event, Friday, October 25, 2019, 300-1600 Ness Avenue sectors in the province, and celebrate Outstanding Small Business at the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre. 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ohnQ’s high-speed Internet project - Connecting to Opportunity - kicked off this summer at CentrePort JCanada, North America’s largest tri-modal inland port. This foundational first step moves the growing METRO Region one step closer to fast, reliable and affordable high-speed Internet. “With 64% of the total population of Manitoba and 70% of the GDP, is it important to have access to high-speed Internet in the METRO Region that will increase our com- petitiveness, create good jobs and improve the quality of life for residents.” said Brad Erb, Chair of JohnQ. “The Internet is a connector, literally through its pipes, but, more importantly, by connecting people with oppor- tunities,” said David Fowler, the Canadian Internet Regis- tration Authority’s (CIRA) vice-president of marketing and communications. “Connecting to Opportunity is exactly the type of project we had in mind when we developed our Community Investment Program. As part of CIRA’s commitment to build a better online , we’re proud to see the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region begin work to bring broadband to all Manitobans.” This project, a stand-alone portion of JohnQ’sConnect - ing to Opportunity fibre optic initiative, lays the ground- JohnQ Board of Directors stand with partners in business and industry at Connecting to Opportunity launch. work for further projects that aim to deliver high-speed Internet and connect Manitoba’s businesses, farms, homes and institutions. “I commend the leaders for stepping up through JohnQ and prioritizing Further support has been requested from both the Internet as it is a requirement for successful business models today.” provincial and federal governments to support the next phase of the project which will expand the infrastructure – Robert Scaletta, Senior Vice President, Industrial for Shindico to increase access to underserviced communities across Manitoba. Unlimited high-speed Internet access allows business “To get a project like this off the ground demonstrates “Most municipalities and First Nations outside Winni- owners to remain competitive as they plan, build and scale the power of regional collaboration,” said Colleen Sklar, peg don’t have access to reliable and affordable Internet up for future growth. “As developers, we hear it first-hand,” Executive Director of the Winnipeg METRO Region. isolating them from the digital economy.” said Chris Ken- said Robert Scaletta, Senior Vice President, Industrial for “Connecting to Opportunity will ensure the METRO nedy CEO of RFNOW – a strategic partner of the project, Shindico who develops land at CentrePort. “I commend Region and Manitoba has the necessary economic in- “There are many opportunities to connect these communi- the leaders for stepping up through JohnQ and prioritiz- frastructure required for businesses to come here, stay ties and, once all phases are complete, the METRO Region ing Internet as it is a requirement for successful business here, grow here, and in turn, secure our future in our will be able to make an even larger economic impact.” models today.” great province. First Nations and municipalities take action to tackle trash

METRO Region News Desk in the METRO Region. It also warned that if we don’t get better at managing our waste, anitobans have already made total waste in the Region is expected to significant investments in clean grow 15% by 2036 even after changes in Menergy as 97% of all our energy packaging, consumer behaviours, market comes from renewable sources. Hydro- development and proposed regulations. electric energy provides an abundant To address this, leaders from the Win- energy source for homes and business, nipeg METRO Region have teamed up with and here in Manitoba, we have the least First Nations and are developing a plan to expensive hydro of any metro region in tackle the burning of woody waste as a first North America. step. Organic material in landfills across This clean energy opportunity also comes the region not only make up about 34% of with challenges when communities look to the total waste but burning woody waste find low carbon activities to reduce Green releases GHG emissions. House Gas Emissions (GHG). According to Through this type of collaboration, be- the Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green tween First Nations and municipal leaders, Plan (Climate and Green Plan), some of the they are optimistic that they can not only areas of GHG emissions in Manitoba are forge strong partnerships, but that they can transportation, buildings and solid waste manage woody waste, reduce GHG and look primarily organic waste. The Climate and for new economic development opportuni- Green Plan estimates that 5% of Manitoba’s Laren Bill facilitates quadrant working group breakout discussion ties at the same time. annual GHG emissions comes from solid Leaders acknowledge that turning waste waste. by adopting a coordinated regional ap- nipeg METRO Region (WMR), in partner- to resource is a real challenge, but by roll- This has not gone unrecognized by lead- proach for waste management, specifically ship with the Centre for Indigenous Envi- ing up their sleeves and putting their heads ers of the Winnipeg METRO Region (WMR) in the area of organics. ronmental Resources (CIER), determined together perhaps the solutions are closer at who are looking at reducing GHG emissions A 2017 study commissioned by the Win- that 702,000 tonnes of waste was produced than we think.

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Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 3 REGIONAL NEWS NASCO Conference: Taking note of the Manitoba advantage

Tri-national network consisting of Canada, United States of America and Mexico.

and the markets demand. and leads all metro regions in the According to many of the ex- Midwest in jobs, population and perts, increasing and enhancing GDP growth. our trade relationships and at- The Columbus Region, as well tracting investment, talent and as others across Canada and the capital to our METRO Region Unites States, offers sound ideas requires a strong unified voice to and examples to follow. As we en- Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, NASCO President Tiffany Melvin and METRO Region Executive Director highlight the Manitoba advan- ter the regional marketplace, the Colleen Sklar. tage. It also requires a coordinated Winnipeg Metropolitan Region is Colleen Sklar velopment we need to be aware of Canada is one of the only G7 coun- and strategic approach to land beginning to create the founda- the trends, processes and politics tries with trade agreements with use, infrastructure investment tion for our Made-in Manitoba ap- his September 2019, I at- that impact trade and investment all other G7 countries. as well as a regulatory environ- proach to create good jobs, grow tended the North American across North America. Secondly, Living in Manitoba, the geo- ment that is navigable and dem- our GDP, and increase our diverse TStrategy for Competitive- there is a lot to learn from many graphic centre of Canada, it is hard onstrates that we are open for and skilled workforce. ness (NASCO) Conference in of the American, Mexican and not to see our connection to trade. business. Coming out of the NASCO con- Columbus Ohio. NASCO is a Canadian leaders who have a long We have long been a logistics and I had the opportunity to meet ference, it has become very clear tri-national network of the North and very successful approach to transportation hub. Each day with One Columbus, the econom- that if we are going to achieve the American governments, business, working regionally. Our ultimate across our region we have thou- ic development organization for success that others across North and educational institutions that goal is to grow our economy and sands of box cars, countless trucks the 11-county Columbus Region. America have realized and build support and enhance collabora- ensure Manitobans have access to and numerous cargo planes mov- This regional approach has made our competitive advantages, we tion along trade routes and net- the future that they deserve. ing goods and resources across the Columbus Region the most have some hard work ahead of works. Former Prime Minister Stephen North America and the globe. This prosperous and competitive re- us. To succeed we will require My interest in attending the Harper, who opened the event, trade is what drives our economy. gion in the United States. Through strong supportive leadership and conference was two-fold. First, highlighted the fact that Canada To ensure that we will continue to the development of their regional solid partnerships with the busi- as we develop our own METRO depends on trade to thrive and grow and prosper we must pay at- growth strategy in 2010, the region ness community to deliver for all Region approach to economic de- prosper. As a trading nation, tention what our trading partners has created 150,000 new jobs, Manitobans. A NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGNED AROUND FAMILIES WEST ST. PAUL’S FIRST FULLY SERVICED RESIDENTAL DEVELOPMENT

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f we are going to align economic development efforts and grow Manitoba’s economy, we need to adopt a regional Iapproach — one that includes bold leadership, the coordi- nated delivery of services, strategic land-use planning, and a revamp of permitting and other processes to drive investment in Manitoba. This collaboration and streamlining of processes can reduce red tape and duplication, speed up the development process and provide investors with a climate that demonstrates we are open for business. With the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region (WMR) recently tasked as a strategic partner in the province’s Economic Growth Action Plan, and as a participant in the Planning, Per- mitting and Zoning in Manitoba Review, creating a platform to solidify regional partnerships is strategically significant and the first step to advance a Team Manitoba approach to regional economic development. Getting this right is important. With the WMR driving 70 per cent of the GDP for Manitoba and serving as home to 64 per cent of the population, having a long-term vision and regional plan for where we want to go is the only way to realize our province’s full economic potential. Winnipeg METRO region leaders gather to plan for growing Manitoba’s economy. We can learn from other Canadian jurisdictions — Toronto, Montreal, , Edmonton and most recently, quarter sections of agricultural land in production over the Metro Region, ramping up access, speeds and our competi- — that have all engaged in economic development activities next 30 years. tive advantage. The world economy is increasingly driven by at the regional level. Within each region, a unique model has Along with regional planning, the region’s new investor- city-regions. Regional collaboration between Winnipeg and been tailored to its respective strengths, key economic sectors focused economic development corporation — Edmonton its growing border communities isn’t a unique situation; other and unique advantages. Global — is projected to significantly increase foreign direct regions have found ways to plan and work together effectively In the WMR, there is still work to be done in defining our investment in the Edmonton Metro Region. and we must, too. path forward, but some important steps have already been Here at the WMR, local leaders, through JohnQ Public — a Having a Winnipeg METRO regional plan will allow us taken and transparently detailed in our report, Securing our jointly held municipal participation corporation — are seeing to build on our competitive advantages: our high-quality Future: An Action Plan for Winnipeg’s Metropolitan Region. the positive outcomes of working regionally as they take the agricultural lands, abundant clean water resources, access This regional framework can increase efficiencies, reduce first steps in shared procurement and strategic infrastructure to low-cost renewable energy, fluid transportation networks costs for municipalities and spur economic growth by send- delivery. and high quality of life for residents of Manitoba. These quali- ing signals to our partners in the private sector that we are JohnQ Public brings a whole new set of tools to the table, and ties have strategically defined us for generations as a centre of organized, know what direction we are headed and know their is highlighting what is possible when governments, business commerce, trade and settlement. desire to invest is understood and encouraged. and industry join forces. Getting on with the job of regional planning and economic A strong example of this is the Edmonton Metropolitan One of the first big projects undertaken by JohnQ Public and development is an idea whose time has come, and we at the Region, where planning together will generate approximately its partners has been the development of a detailed plan to WMR look forward to helping provide leadership as we move $5 billion in infrastructure efficiencies and will keep 250 bring cost-effective, high-speed internet infrastructure to the things forward in Manitoba.

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Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 5 Regional NeWS What the provincial election says about us Bob Raleigh, PathSight Predictive Science ple like that are relying on their instincts for continue to reach out to the electorate and a natural order in life. Leadership that fills convert non-believers to sign on to a dif- ith the end of the Provincial Elec- that void will draw on a tradition of putting ferent, but uniquely Manitoba vision of the tion and the start of the Federal outcome over process, putting our culture future. One encouraging thing happened WElection Manitobans have been over the individual and expecting a degree on election night when Premier Pallister inundated with messaging which has ul- of conformity along the way. was asked about the NDP’s net gain of seats, timately led to their choice on who to vote • The NDP, Liberal and Green parties he responded, “I think we need to listen for. Many of us hit the polls and marked our offered a counteroffer that in combination better. I think we need to communicate ballots for the candidate that we believed was fragmented by comparison. In times of better what we’re doing and why.” If that had the best vision on where we see Mani- means to us going forward. Rather than transition and change people are less likely is the Premier’s instinct going forward, it toba going in the future. try to go through the myriad of campaign to bet on the future without a clear pathway could be the definition of success. While reviewing the election coverage promises made in the heat of a summer- to success. With the NDP’s success at add- Bob Raleigh is the founder and managing we thought it may be interesting to get an time special election, it may be more useful ing to their seat totals, there is reason to be partner of PathSight Predictive Science. Pre- outside set of eyes to look at the election to think about what the results of the elec- optimistic, but there wasn’t an appetite for viously, he was CEO of Rockefeller Consult- messaging and the final results. So we tion say about the electorate rather that enough of the electorate to reject the PC’s ing and a longtime television executive at sent some materials from the pre and post the candidates. The results are a moment clear messaging as to the way forward. To Carsey-Werner. He holds a PhD in psychol- media coverage to Bob Raleigh of PathSight in time to look at the direction that was be successful in that vein would require ogy from Syracuse University. Predictive Science, a Connecticut company offered to the province as we take an hon- an opposition party that would create a vi- PathSight Predictive Science arose out who specializes in understanding why est look at what it says about Manitobans sion of the future that would entice people of 50 years of intense scientific study that people vote like they do. What we got was and the electoral process. Here are three to accept some risk to turn away from the included nearly 80,000 direct survey par- a different point of view that gave us some immediate take a ways to begin to make concrete offering of their rival. ticipants. The result is an extraordinary food for thought and clues as to what we sense of this election. • As they say, “Winning is easy, govern- system that uses proprietary analytics and might expect to see in the next round of the • The Conservative Progress party won ing is harder.” At this moment in time advanced machine learning to assign peo- elections at the federal level. a second successive majority government. this election created a snapshot of what ple into measurable “Instinctual Patterns”. From PathSight Predictive Science: The platform and policies of the PC’s appeal it takes to win. The leadership dilemma These are stable and stunningly accurate “Every time there is an election there is to folks who are looking for definition: defi- is always the same. No one has a majority predictors of a person’s thoughts, beliefs a moment in time where most of us collect nition of cost, definition of revenue (taxes) of the electorate to lean on for support. To and actions across any number of human our breaths and try to figure out what it all and definition of where it will take us. Peo- be successful, the leadership will need to activities. Wet weather makes mud of farm tires After a dry summer, a dumping of water bogs down harvest 2019

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et weather put the brakes on harvest in many regions of Manitoba, putting progress behind Waverage and threatening crop quality. “We’re definitely behind,” said Jake Ayre, who farms near Minto. On September 24, he said their harvest was about 40 per cent complete. “Believe it or not, we combined 100 acres yesterday,” he said. Ayre said after nearly six inches of rain over the week- end, a scout of their fields turned up dry grain. He added harvesting wasn’t without difficulty as the combines threatened to sink a few times. Ayre said they also got some hail damage and would be speaking to an insurance adjuster shortly. Damage was enough to make a claim, he said, but not severe. Getting the food off the field hinges on having the right 3” downpour near Altona, MB on September 20, 2019. weather, and the longer crops sit unharvested, the greater Photos by Cameron Hildebrand, Agronomist, H & M Farms Ltd. Southern MB @CameronHild on Twitter. chance their quality drops. Fiona Jochum, who farms near St. Francois Xavier, said with yields in the 45 to 60 bu./ac. range. about 10 per cent complete. their fields have standing water in the low areas. On Sep- Rain has challenged field operations. Straw was waiting Supplemental feeding was occurring on pastures, with tember 24 she estimated they wouldn’t be back in the fields to be baled, and some late-seeded crops remained to be conditions rated as 30 per cent good, 40 per cent fair, and all week, though they only have soybeans left to harvest. cut for feed. 30 per cent poor. Winter feed supplies were rated at 60 per “Guys are trying to find the driest field to go on — and find Recent rain has improved pasture conditions, but some cent adequate for hay, 80 per cent adequate for straw, 70 a field where you can do something with the grain, whether producers are weaning and culling herds earlier than usual. per cent adequate for greenfeed and 80 per cent adequate it is aerating it down (for moisture content) or grain dry- Central for feed grain. ing,” Manitoba Agriculture crop production adviser Lionel A large rain system brought from 40 to 130 millimetres Interlake Kaskiw said during a webinar September 25. of rain across the region, Manitoba Agriculture reported. Significant rains brought harvest to a standstill. Shorter “We’ve been getting quite a few questions regarding grain Some hail was reported. days and high humidity also affected harvest. The ground is drying,” he added. Most grain was put on aeration. Soil moisture was rated as soft enough for ruts and compaction to become a concern, In a typical year, most producers combine their soybeans good to surplus, with limited run-off due to soil absorption. but soil moisture levels remain low at depth. in the last 10 days of September. As of September 24, only Harvest of wheat, oats and barley was complete in the Red Harvest was estimated at 60 to 65 per cent complete. five per cent of Manitoba’s soybeans were harvested, well River Valley, and 85 per cent complete west of the escarp- Many producers are reporting better-than-expected yields behind the normal progress of 30 per cent. ment. Ripe, unharvested cereals were seeing bleaching considering the year. Yields are highly variable and much is “I haven’t heard of many people harvesting flax or soy- and downgrading quality. Swathed fields showed signs of coming in at average or slightly below average. beans — for the southwest and northwest regions,” Kaskiw grain sprouting. Cereal harvest was nearly complete. Canola ranged from said. Silage corn harvest was underway and some poorer grain 40 to 75 per cent complete. Early yields are reported to range Overall harvest was at about 59 per cent complete, accord- cornfields were being harvested as silage. Soybeans are from 30 to 60 bu./ac. Flax harvest had begun with early ing to the September 24 Manitoba Agriculture crop report. ready for harvest in the , and some has been reports of 20 to 30 bu./ac. This puts it below the three-year average of 70.2 per cent harvested with reported yields of about 30 bu./ac. There Most sunflowers are at R8 or R9 with short stands. Some for the fourth week of September. were reports of pod and stem blight on mature soybeans. corn has shut down due to dry conditions. Cobs formed have Southwest About 30 to 40 per cent of field beans had been harvested. fewer rows than average, and some are extremely small. Severe thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain prolonged Canola harvest was at 90 per cent in the Red River Valley Silage corn harvest was continuing with yields lower than an already delayed harvest, the crop report said. Cereal with yields ranging from 25 to 55 bu./ac. due to moisture normal. Quality was also a concern. quality is deteriorating quickly. Overall harvest was 55 per variations. West of the escarpment, harvest was at about Hybrid fall rye and winter wheat seeding was progressing cent complete. 50 per cent. well with even germination and fields growing well. Some Canola harvest was at 30 per cent with yields between Second-cut hayfields and pastures had greened up, reseeded canola has not been harvested. 45 and 50 bushels per acre. Quality is good. Spring wheat providing some fall grazing. Hay sampling and testing Extremely dry soil has limited recovery and growth of is 65 per cent harvested with average yields. In most cases, is underway with results showing nitrates in some feeds pastures and hay. Recent rains have perked things up, al- aeration and drying is needed. Unharvested crops are being affected by dry conditions. Producers feeding a variety of lowing producers to delay supplemental feeding. Forage downgraded due to mildew and sprouting. feed sources should test and have rations balanced to meet availability continues to be a concern. Soybeans were moving past the point of frost injury, with livestock requirements. Topsoil moisture for hay and pasture is rated as 60 per no reports of harvesting yet. Grain corn needs another week Eastern cent short and 20 per cent very short. Pasture condition is of nice weather for maturity, and heavy frost could affect Fields were wet to saturated, with standing water in some rated fair to very poor. yield and quality. areas. Overall harvest progress was at 65 per cent, but had Yields vary Most cattle are still on pasture with some supplemental halted due to wet conditions. “We luckily got our wheat, oats, and canola harvested be- feeding. Producers are anticipating that weather-damaged Isolated hailstorms caused some shatter damage to fore the rain,” said Jochum. She said they haven’t seen qual- crops will be made available for feed, alleviating shortages. canola and soybean crops. Soil moisture was rated at 60 ity loss. “There are many farmers who were not so lucky.” Northwest per cent surplus and 40 per cent adequate. She added that they saw some loss after high winds Harvesting was proceeding “in earnest,” the crop report Spring wheat harvest was almost complete with an av- caused some canola to shell out. said. Field pea harvest is complete with reported yields of erage yield of 65 bu./ac. Quality on remaining wheat had “That being said, we were still able to pull off close to 40 to 80 bu./ac. degraded due to sprouting and mildew. average yields in our wheat, oats and canola,” said Jochum. Spring wheat harvest was about 75 per cent complete, Oat harvest was nearly complete with yields of over 100 Ayre said, yield-wise, they’ve had a “very good year.” though only 25 per cent near . Yields are in the range bu./ac. Remaining oats had degraded significantly. Barley “We’ve accepted the risks of being in this business,” he of 60 to 90 bu./ac. Drying is required. harvest was complete with an average yield of 70 bu./ac. said. “Farming is not for the faint of heart.” Oats and barley are 50 to 75 per cent harvested. High Canola harvest was at 85 per cent with yields averaging 45 This article first appeared in the agricultural newspaper winds in some parts of the region blew around canola bu./ac. and good quality. the Manitoba Co-operator. Story by Geralyn Wichers, MB swaths. Progress was between 35 and 50 per cent harvested Soybean harvest had just begun. Corn silage harvest was Co-operator, with files from Glen Hallick. 6 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Autumn 2019 Features Tomahawk Chips – taking a bite out of the international marketplace! METRO Region News Desk

anitoba’s Tomahawk Chips, has hit it big! M This spring, international re- tailer Amazon picked up the brand and since then, the Manitoba company has seen business grow substantially. Since Amazon reached out to owner Alfred Lea in 2017 to supply all four chip flavors (ketchup, regular, BBQ and Fire Chip) across Canada and the United States, he has had a hard time keeping the products on the shelves. Lea is extremely proud of his 100% Cana- dian & Indigenous owned business regis- tered under the banner of Native Canadian Chip Corporations which he started in 2015 in Riverton, Manitoba and is continuing to make plans for future expansion into the International Marketplace. Lea is not only a savvy entrepreneur and businessman; he is also a strong advocate for local community initiatives. Lea is the president for the Riverton & District Friendship Centre, where he encourages youth involvement in business by getting them to operate the ecommerce site - the online Tomahawk Store. Alfred Lea, owner of Tomahawk Chips. While the younger generation is able to get hands on e-commerce experience, they set aside time for youth to get a heads up,” whole, they account for 19.5% of children says there is only one thing that youth need too have become a key contributor to the said Lea who also believes it is important aged 14 and under. With one of the fastest to follow their entrepreneurial dreams, company’s success, “The youth have a lot to not only give back to the community but growing Indigenous youth populations “Determination – to keep going despite to offer us especially with the social media to ensure youth have opportunities to en- in Canada, Manitoba will soon see many what other people say you can do. If you aspect necessary for business today,” said ter the job market, “The older generations young Indigenous peoples entering the have a dream, it is going to take a lot of hard Lea, “They can help the older generation have the connections, and we can certainly workforce. According to the report, Indig- work to make that dream a reality.” navigate these platforms.” open doors for them and encourage them,” enous business contributed $9.3 billion to In the Winnipeg METRO Region, those For youth looking to get information According to the Indigenous Contribu- the Manitoba economy in 2017. who are looking to get a flavour for Toma- about how they might get started in the tions to the Manitoba Economy Report A young and growing First Nations hawk Chips can find them at Sobeys, Giant entrepreneurial space, Lea says all they (January 2019), First Nations people make population represents an opportunity for Tiger, and Red River Co-op’s in Winnipeg’s have to do is ask, “Any business person will up 10.5% of the Manitoba population as a Indigenous people and for Manitoba. Lea North End.

Groupe Touchette. National Research Council’s Advanced Manufacturing Program building. Business is booming at CentrePort

Diane Gray, CentrePort Freightliner Manitoba: 78,000 square foot truck dealer- ship and service centre en years ago, if you stood at the intersection of Inkster Major Milestones Groupe Touchette: 100,000 square foot tire distribution and Brookside Boulevards and gazed west, you would facility with industrial space for lease have seen farmer’s fields, gravel roads and prairie • Major infrastructure investments have been 19 Ronn & 20 Ronn Road: Two multi-tenant buildings T made over the last 10 years to facilitate develop- vistas. Today, you can see a thriving inland port: sold out with industrial space for lease in Brookside Business Park industrial parks, active construction sites and a flurry of ment: 3010 Red Fife Road & 3020 Red Fife Road: Over 80,000 activity. Thanks to long-term planning and strategic infra- • Construction of CentrePort Canada Way - $212 square feet of industrial space for lease on two lots in structure investments, those fields have been transformed million expressway Brookside Industrial Park West Phase III into the largest tri-modal inland port in North America – BrookPort Business Park: 80 acres of fully-serviced in- • Establishment of a special planning area to now known as CentrePort Canada. dustrial land with 85 % of lots already sold or conditionally streamline land development approvals The inland port project is a key driver of economic activity sold, developer has plans to bring an additional 80 acres in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region. Strategic invest- • New water treatment facility to market soon ments in foundational infrastructure have led to unprec- • Extension of wastewater services National Research Council Advanced Manufactur- edented levels of private sector investment, resulting in ing Program Building: $60-million, 70,000 square foot construction activity, increased municipal and provincial • Natural gas, hydroelectricity and fibre optic research centre tax revenues, and high quality jobs for Manitobans. While services on site NJ Industries: family-owned company expanding by CentrePort development takes place within the Rural building a 15,000 square foot sheet metal and parts manu- Municipality of Rosser and the City of Winnipeg, other facturing facility municipalities can look to the development model for in- took place, with developers and companies alike building A tri-modal inland port in the middle of the Canadian spiration as they aspire to attract investment to their areas. exciting new projects at CentrePort. prairies was once just a dream of the Manitoba business Planned as a complete community with a ‘live, work, If you take a drive around CentrePort today, you’ll see community; 10 years later it has become a reality with a play and learn’ approach, and with a focus on sustainable active construction sites in every direction. With many bright future ahead that will impact Manitoba for genera- building practices incorporated into the zoning by-law buildings starting to take shape, the landscape is constantly tions to come. With the 665-acre CentrePort Canada Rail for CentrePort North, development is happening quickly. changing. Here’s a look at the construction happening right Park moving forward, the long-term vision of this project This summer, an unprecedented amount of construction now in the rural municipality of Rosser: is well on its way to being fully realized. Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 7 FEATURES How virtual reality is re-inventing careers in construction

Jennifer Daniels, Manitoba Construc- tation of the physical work and the skills tion Sector Council (MCSC) required to do that job. VR technology offers students a chance to determine Have you ever found yourself so ab- before spending any money and time on sorbed in a movie, video game or even training whether or not this career is the a book that you felt like you were in it? right one for them. Well Virtual Reality (VR) simulates that Trade Up Manitoba works closely with same sort of feeling and offers that same the team at Bit Space Development. level of engagement every time you use it. Headquartered in Winnipeg Manitoba, The world of VR is thriving across a Bit Space Development is an interactive number of industries and the Manitoba digital media studio that specializes construction industry is no exception. in creating innovative learning experi- With more than 30 apprentice-able ences for the classroom and workplace. trades and another 30+ related non-ap- Together they have developed a num- prentice-able careers, the construction ber of VR simulations and downloadable industry presents unlimited opportuni- games for a smartphone or tablet that ties to choose from. provide training and safety require- The Manitoba Construction Sector ments for the various construction Council (MCSC) is the organization careers. Training can be expensive and responsible for promoting construction time-consuming so imagine being able as the career of choice in Manitoba. to teach technical skills (knowledge of Through their program Trade Up Mani- tools, equipment, and processes) and toba, they have pioneered embracing the embed safety training without exposing use of VR by offering students a chance the user to any risks. to experience a variety of careers in This ever-growing technology offers construction without ever having to step Students getting exposure to careers in construction via virtual reality. the opportunity to step into places, foot on a jobsite. roles, and experiences that were previ- MCSC has partnered with Indigenous “The VR headsets are a great opportunity for students ously impossible, or not accessible to communities, Frontier School Division everyone. and Nations Educa- to experience the broad range of trades in Manitoba. Just like 20 years ago, when we couldn’t tion Resource Centre to deliver career This exposure will hopefully encourage those imagine a world without our cellphones awareness presentations to grades 5-12 and the internet engrained into our students. The Virtual Trades Coordina- who are interested” everyday lives, soon we won’t be able to tor and technology support person uses imagine a world without VR. The team 360-degree VR resources to bring vari- – Amanda Toews, Resource/Post-Secondary Counselor at MCSC hope that the use of this VR ous trades awareness to remote Indig- at South East Collegiate technology will help improve the lives of enous communities across the province jobseekers and support them in finding a of Manitoba. tion. Technology is shared with the are able to “Try on The Trades” and test career that brings them financial stabil- Students, teachers, counsellors, ad- communities visited so schools have out a number of scenarios such as us- ity, happiness and a fulfilling, long term ministrators and parents attend career future access to the resources used in ing a forklift, welding, drywalling and career in construction. fairs and school presentations to learn the presentations. even operating a flatbed loader. The VR For more information visit www.Trade- more about opportunities in construc- Through the use of VR, the students program presents a simulated represen- UpManitoba.com.

8 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Autumn 2019 FEATURES New free communications resource available for Manitoba municipalities looking to promote their recycling programs

Sarah Wallace, Multi-Material Stewardship along, month by month, or only implement Manitoba the ideas and strategies that work for you. This is simply a guideline to help you increase n 2018, over 84,000 tonnes of residen- recycling knowledge, divert more material tial material was recycled in Manitoba from landfill and improve your recovery rate. Ithrough the blue box program. With over In addition to the communications sup- 84% of our members’ material being recycled port, MMSM has technical experts on staff last year, Manitobans can be proud of the that can work with your municipality to en- strides we’ve made in keeping recyclable sure the proper steps are taken when making material out of landfills. changes to an existing program, issuing an Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Inc. RFP, or even adding accepted materials to (MMSM) is a not-for-profit industry-funded your program. organization that funds and provides sup- Over the last 20 plus years, residential port for the province’s residential recycling recycling programs have changed signifi- programs for packaging and printed paper cantly. With the recent shift in markets, it is (PPP). MMSM represents stewards — brand now more important than ever to educate owners, producers, distributors and manu- your residents on what can and cannot go facturers who pay fees to cover the costs in the blue box. As we move through some of recycling their products and packaging. of these changing times, we want residents MMSM works collaboratively with munici- to continue to be supportive of recycling and palities to meet the obligations of stewards to keep material out of landfills. deliver effective recycling services to Mani- MMSM has had a lot of success over the toba residents. Since the launch of the pro- past 10 years in working with municipali- gram in 2010, we have provided more than ties on improving their recycling programs. $112 million to Manitoba municipalities. We are committed to providing Manitobans MMSM is committed to working col- with access to residential recycling services laboratively with stakeholders to ensure the and are dedicated to working with our mu- continued success of the blue box program nicipal partners to improve programs. Do in Manitoba. Every year, MMSM works with recycling guides and posters are available residents. not hesitate to reach out to us if you have municipalities and other partners to help upon request. Social media campaigns that In October, a Communications Toolkit will any questions. them promote their recycling programs in a cover all aspects of recycling that can be be available to our municipal partners. This For more information, please contact: variety of ways. Large advertising campaigns shared with your community. Our staff are toolkit will be based on a calendar year with a Email: municipalservices@stewardshipmani- encourage recycling across the province and also available to assist with any ideas or monthly tip/idea and a social media post you toba.org; Phone: 1-877-952-2010 (toll-free); promote the dos and don’ts. Customizable issues you are having with educating your can simply copy and share. You can follow stewardshipmanitoba.org; simplyrecycle.ca Building strong communities METRO Region News Desk bination of historic and new architecture, transformed a hen residents and hundred-year-old building into visitors alike explore a shared-use facility with edu- Wthe Winnipeg METRO cation and housing. Supported Region, it doesn’t take long to and championed by over 20 notice the diversity of the built local organizations, the rede- environment that helps shape velopment of this site has been a the region. At MISTECTURE, real boon to the neighbourhood their team believes that every surrounding Selkirk Avenue in building has the opportunity Winnipeg’s North End. to help define and transform a Mitra and her team have neighbourhood. gone to great lengths to ensure MISTECTURE Architecture + community consultation and Hijab Mitra, principal architect at Interiors Inc. is a local company engagement in the program- MISTECTURE Architecture + Interi- led by principal architect Hijab ming and design processes ors Inc. Mitra. are authentic. They have held a The MISTECTURE team spe- variety of engagement sessions ferent if she did not take the time cializes in bringing the commu- from organized design char- to get to know the residents first, nity vision alive. This was dem- rettes to one-on-one meetings, “The buildings really reflect onstrated in the recently opened often talking to residents in the community – I want people The Merchants Corner in Winnipeg’s North End. Merchants Corner, Pritchard grocery stores, laundromats or to walk these streets and see Family Housing and the Austin walking door to door to ensure themselves in them,” said Mitra. matic Responsive Designs and will be put to good use as we in Street Family Housing projects. that the voices and ideas of all Along with expert communi- Zero Energy Architecture from Manitoba begin to tackle our These functional and sustain- community members are heard ty-led designs, MISTECTURE the University of Nottingham GHG emissions and ensure we able designs reflect the vision and can inform the design both also provides an informed and into her practice. are constructing buildings that and aspirations of community inside and out. innovative approach to sustain- Mitra’s vast credentials and will be part of METRO Region members and organizations. According to Mitra, she says ability, where Mitra brings her experience on community pro- communities long into the fu- The Merchants Corner, a com- the designs would look a lot dif- academic specialization in Cli- jects both in Canada and abroad ture.

Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 9 FEATURES No time to waste - opportunities to improve solid waste management

Lauren Quan, Tetra Tech

ommunities have limited funds and staff resources to address the Cchanges that will affect how garbage and recycling services are delivered. There is a need to prioritize services and under- stand implications to make sure that the right things get done. If you’ve been paying attention to the news over the past year you may have heard about some changes facing Manitoba’s solid waste system. Whether it’s a potential Alternative aggregate produced from recy- provincial ban on plastic bags, or meeting cled glass bottles through a public-private the new landfill operator certification re- partnership in Anchorage, AK. quirements there is no shortage challenges to face. recycling. An effective planning process Learning from Others – A Solid Waste requires a holistic look at the solid waste Management Plan Can Help management system. Plans consider all As Manitobans we can learn from parts steps in the flow of garbage, recyclables, and of Canada who have gone through similar compostable materials from their genera- changes. When set out tion in homes and businesses to their end requirements to regionalize its solid waste in a landfill or to recycling markets. Local management systems in the 1990s the aver- politicians, First Nations partners, industry age person threw out 886 kg of garbage per stakeholders, and the public play key roles year. New requirements forced munici- in setting goals for services, diversion, palities in their respective regional areas and environmental protection. Bringing to work together and pool their resources multiple voices to the table helps politi- Solid waste management flow diagram. to improve services, optimize facilities and cal leaders and staff to trust that the plan most importantly save money. In 2017 costs is supported by the community. Looking cate in a supervisory role. courses are offered ahead of Certified Op- are managed in a sustainable manner and at the bigger picture helps communities In the past, duty at the “dump” may have erator and Manager of Landfill Operations the disposal rate has dropped to 506 kg, one find ways to improve their operations and been a punishment for bad behaviour but exams. Certified operators will bring new of the lowest in Canada. A combination of decrease costs through public and private these new requirements show the impor- skills and knowledge to your organization. environmental regulations and regional sector partnerships. tance of having knowledgeable employees Change is Hard solid waste planning helped transition Build Capacity – Landfill Operator Certi- to run your landfill. Certification reflects Opportunities for improved operations from hundreds of small non-engineered fication and Training the important role of the operator in pre- and greater waste diversion will emerge in sites to modern landfills and waste diver- If you own or operate a landfill regulated venting environmental contamination and the coming years but there is no denying sion facilities. by the province you know that you now re- protecting the safety of staff, residents, and that change is hard. The decision to close a Waste management plans help commu- quire a Certified Landfill Operator at your customers who use the facility. Certified landfill or change fees will be controversial. nities to coordinate staff, obtain infrastruc- site during all hours it is open to the public. operators are better equipped to deal with It is through the partnerships and relation- ture grants, and lobby for the programs they Class 1 facilities also require a person with the public and help prevent potential issues ships developed between communities and needed to improve services and increase the Manager of Landfill Operations certifi- from turning into larger problems. Training industry that will move us forward.

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10 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Autumn 2019 Features Mayors, Reeves and Chiefs roll out the red carpet!

Chief Dennis Meeches (), Reeve Frances Smee (RM of Rosser), Mayor Clive RealWorld Media capturing the CLI story with Reeve Brad Erb (RM of Macdonald). Hinds (Town of Stonewall). METRO Region News Desk reconciliation process that must “Through the CLI, we have been able to build genuine relationships by take place across all jurisdictions ayors, Reeves and and offers insight into what it Chiefs are getting ready sharing the priorities and needs of our communities with each other.” takes if we want to have real Mto re-live the last two trusting relationships between years of hard work on the big – Grand Chief Jerry Daniels of the Southern Chiefs’ Organization our communities. screen - and they are inviting the According to Denis Paquette public to join them! over 150 years. forward to seeing what it looks governments formally agreeing who has witnessed the transfor- Since October 2017 First Na- On March 1, 2019, the leader- like on the big screen.” to work together. mation first hand, from behind tion Chiefs of the Southern ship signed a Memorandum of Facilitated by the Centre for “Through the CLI, we have the cameras. “The CLI process is Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and Understanding that formalized Environmental Resources, the been able to build genuine rela- something that could transform municipal leaders of the Winni- their relationship, as two levels of CLI is a formal process that as- tionships by sharing the priori- relationships across Canada and peg Metropolitan Region began government and pledged to work sisted the elected leaders to build ties and needs of our communi- the world”. a formal process to transform on shared priorities that could a new way forward. The collabo- ties with each other,” said Grand The 12 Chiefs and 16 Mayors their relationship through the benefit communities across the rative and strategic approach Chief Jerry Daniels of SCO, “With and Reeves are excited to be get- Collaborative Leadership Ini- Winnipeg METRO Region and towards reconciliation is based the signing of the MOU by 28 ting a sneak peak of the film and tiative (CLI). Though building beyond. “This is the first ever on the United Nations Declara- leaders we are able to move our look forward to sharing this ex- a better understanding about regional Indigenous-Municipal tion on the Rights of Indigenous communities toward shared citing process and relationship our shared history and through government MOU signed,” said Peoples and the recommenda- prosperity and economic devel- milestone with the community. thoughtful dialogue about how Brad Erb, Co-Chair of the WMR, tions from the Truth and Rec- opment.” The screening of the film will be they could move their com- “In the spirit of reconciliation to onciliation Commission. This The CLI sessions filmed by on October 4th, 2019 at the Park munities forward together the re-building trust between our exciting process has also helped award Winnipeg filmmakers Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mayors, Reeves and Chiefs have governments, this demonstrates the leadership recognize the Denis Paquette and Carmen Tickets are free and interested overcome barriers to collabora- our collective commitment to considerable political value held Henriquez from RealWorld Me- guests can secure their seats by tion that had been in place for work together. We are all looking by Indigenous and municipal dia provide a glimpse into the calling 204-989-2048. Crossword Suduko Across 1. Online auction site 5. "Chances are, 'cause ___ a silly grin..." 10. NYC museum 14. Ballpoint pen, in Britain 15. ___ Dame University 16. Israeli statesman 17. Caesarian accusation 18. "Enough!" 20. Columnist Barrett 21. Bambi's aunt 22. Mertz and Merman 23. Charlie Chan portrayer Warner ___ 25. Doubled, a Teletubby 26. Grownups 28. Us, in some sci-fi books 33. 504, to Flavius 34. Serious 36. "You look like you've just ____ ghost" 37. Tête thought 39. Fuse, as ore 41. Some modern TV screens 27. Inflicted upon 42. Infectious bacteria, briefly 28. U.S. Open champ Chris 44. ___ Good Feelings (1820-29) 29. Norse underworld goddess 46. Worked (up) 30. Makes automatic 47. Siamese or tabby, e.g. 31. East ___ (certain Londoner) 49. Like two-digit number systems 32. Disgusting 51. Dublin athlete's IOC code 35. Sit down to ___ 52. Poisonous compound 38. Some 45's, briefly 53. "Let ___!": high roller's cry 40. Bobsled relative 57. TV bounty hunter 43. Alpine lass 58. ___ Field (Shea's replacement) 45. Make repairs to 61. Post-mission report 48. Willies 63. Cornell or Pound 50. Least nasty 64. "The Forgotten" novelist Wiesel 52. The Lone Ranger's faithful friend 65. ____ Potty (movable restroom) 2. ____-Honey (candy with a bee mascot) 10. Relative of a Bap. or Presb. 53. March time 66. "As ____ on TV" 3. Style of Gaudi 11. Certain woodwind 54. The "T" of TV 67. Psychiatrist's appt. 4. Group address 12. Beat badly 55. Baseball stats 68. Resolute about 5. Causes a blown top 13. Hill builders 56. Makes angry 69. Chiding sounds 6. Lesion 19. Rat-___ (drum sounds) 57. "Joe ____" (2001 comedy film) 7. Ms. Kett of old comics 24. Greek airport code 59. Arduous voyage Down 8. Museum offering 25. Eric Clapton classic 60. McKellen and Ziering 1. Celebrity hairstylist Jose 9. Try again at court 26. "Revenge is ___ best served cold" 62. Nemesis Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 11 FEATURES Developing land requires regional buy-in Understanding the financial reality in the Winnipeg METRO Region Justin Swandel, Terracon Development Ltd.

n order to collaborate to compete, Winnipeg METRO Region partners need to understand the financial reali- Ities that are evolving in the region today. Without that understanding, collaborating on a strategy that enables all partners to share a bit of early pain for true long term gain will be impossible. RM’s in the METRO Region are becoming more reliant on non-residential property taxes coming from employ- ment land built close to the City of Winnipeg boundary as a means to keep the residential and agricultural property taxes low. As a result of lower costs this practice has pushed many Winnipeg businesses to migrate to these lands and has caused a devaluation of the employment lands in the City of Winnipeg. If the trend continues the result will be loss of assessment base for Winnipeg and the RM’s relying on an unsustainable revenue stream. If you are a business looking for a new location and com- pare land in Winnipeg to land just outside Winnipeg, you quickly come to realize the financial advantage to being just outside the city limits. In most of the bordering RM’s, the advantage from a lower mill rate, no frontage levy, and no business tax on a property assessed at $5,000,000 would be around $50,000 per year. If that is considered as a Net Operating Income from a piece of industrial real estate with a capitalization rate of 7.5% (approximate current industrial cap rate) the value of that real estate would be $666,666. Simply put; that’s what a willing buyer would pay a willing seller for an industrial property generating Commercial development building under construction. $50,000 of annual net operating income. That value doesn’t include other benefits like quicker construction time and “It’s time to have the courage to think long term and get it right.” the uncertainty of a looming Impact Fee being applied to employment lands in Winnipeg. With numbers like that -Justin Swandel it’s easy to see why someone would pay $350,000/acre for industrial land just outside Winnipeg but inside you’re hard from the marketplace. That move helped fuel the employ- this issue is going to require strong minded individuals to pressed to get $200,000 per acre. ment land development in the RM’s. The short-term think- come together with a commitment to engaging and respect- In recent years all 3 levels of government have par- ing would be that the RM’s have benefitted and Winnipeg ing every partner in the region. ticipated in funding major infrastructure projects in the has lost assessment base from this change. What is the Let’s start with proper data collection and mapping. METRO Region. The biggest example of this is the instal- long-term outlook? One possibility is that everyone loses. Let’s develop a set of guiding principles that serve our lation of roads, overpasses and sewer and water services What has evolved in the RM’s is an over reliance on the common long term needs. for CentrePort. Other projects important to the economic non-residential tax base. Logic would dictate that it’s only Let’s use data, mapping and planning to guide us to development of the METRO Region include the South a matter of time before Winnipeg starts to fight for that sustainable solutions. Perimeter safety improvements, the extension of Route assessment base. Some RM’s rely on these edge develop- Let’s agree that solutions need to be balanced so we all 90 and the Chief Peguis Trail extension. What has been ments for as much as 20% of their tax revenue, revenue that share in the pain and the gain as we adjust to sustainable lacking in the build out of these projects is long-term in- is necessary to maintain the many miles of gravel roads regional practices and work together to ensure that all tegrated planning. and drainage ditches that serve the important agricultural citizens in the METRO region benefit from the work that To properly consider the long-term, let’s ask a few ques- lands in the region. If the City of Winnipeg with its propor- is done. tions: tionally huge population is able to mount a successful fight It is true that as a METRO region we need to collaborate Who does this infrastructure benefit? to gain back the assessment base the region will be left with to effectively compete in a global market. If we don’t do it Who or what does it harm? several RM’s in a financial conundrum. right we will just be limping along in our broken ways look- Why was it built in the first place? You can’t fix this problem without mechanisms to ensure ing out as the rest of the world passes us by. It’s time to have We know infrastructure investment was ramped up prior that all municipalities have the financial wherewithal to the courage to think long term and get it right. to 2008 when the global economy was booming. At that sustain themselves. The statements prior should make it Justin Swandel is a former City of Winnipeg Councillor time there was a move to inland ports and the upgrading clear that some large scale annexation or heavy handed top and Deputy Mayor. He currently works in real estate and of infrastructure to improve the movement of goods to and down approach is not the answer to the problem. Tackling development in the Winnipeg METRO Region. Puzzle answers

12 Regional Times winnipegmetroregion.ca Autumn 2019 Living & Leisure Winnipeg region’s firefighting history celebrated in museum Bill Burfoot

irefighters Museum gives visitors of all ages a unique glimpse at 136 year Fhistory of Winnipeg Fire Depart- ment. There’s a hidden two-and-a-half story brick building located in downtown Win- nipeg which has played a big part in the history of the city. The Winnipeg Firefighters Museum, a 115-year-old work of art located at 56 Maple Street, was built 22 years after the creation of the Winnipeg Fire Department, and re- mained an active fire hall until 1990. Designed by Alexander and William Melville, it was actually one of five fire halls built in Winnipeg that year, and ultimately, the design was so well received that even- tually their plan and design was used for another 14 of Winnipeg's fire stations. The Winnipeg Fire Department was first created in 1882, and has come a long way George Treddenick at St. Andrew's United since. Along the way, the museum has Church fire in 1968. accrued a collection of rare artifacts and treasures that highlight the good, the bad, and everything in between. Visitors have the opportunity to go back in time to the early days and how firefighters had to work for seven days straight, being allowed to leave for just five hours once a week dur- ing the day, and five hours once a week at night. In each room, historical photos tell the story of some of the biggest fires ever fought in the city, while photos of brave men and women who have helped shape the Winnipeg Fire Department into what it is today are honoured throughout. What makes the museum even more unique, is the people telling the stories. Inside the brick walls of the firehouse- turned-museum, stories can be heard a couple times a week, told by a group of volunteers, many of whom battled some of the most historic blazes in Winnipeg’s history. Capt. George Treddenick is one of those volunteers. The retired captain spent Hose Wagon No. 11 was the last horse-drawn Captain George Treddenick (retired) standing beside 1882 Ronald Steamer. 37 years as a Winnipeg firefighter, working vehicle for the Winnipeg Fire Department. nine of those years out of 56 Maple Street before retiring as captain in the late 1990s. hours. Treddenick says this led to some of which ended June 25, 1919, proved to be a the history of firefighters in our city.” Throughout his almost four decades as the firefighters going on strike. success as it created more jobs for veterans. The Firefighters Historical Society was a firefighter, Treddenick worked alongside “After WWI, the veterans came back and “After the strike, the hours went down to formed in 1982 by a group of firefighters many different people, but one thing that wanted jobs and there weren’t a lot avail- 12 hours a day, six days a week. That opened with an interest in collecting and preserv- stood out was that, especially early on, able because the people who didn’t have to up a lot more job opportunities and many of ing material related to the fire service. Tred- many firefighters had come from a military go to war had most of the other jobs,” Tred- the veterans were able to find employment denick is a founding director of the mu- background. denick says. “So they became firefighters, as firefighters.” seum, which houses a 2,000 book library, “I think it was an ideal fit for people in the but working 24-hours-a-day, seven days a Because of the physical, emotional, and over 10,000 catalogued photos and military because they already had many week led to many firefighters supporting and psychological demands of careers in slides of fire scenes, including apparatus of the skills that were needed for the job,” the strike, and later joined the already strik- the military and firefighting, Deer Lodge and personnel, from Winnipeg's firefight- says Treddenick. “They were disciplined, ing workers in the now famous 1919 strike." Centre played a big role in their history in ing history dating back to 1882. trained, and a lot of them had special The Winnipeg General Strike began May Winnipeg. Deer Lodge, which began as a This must-see museum is not only perfect skills such as trained paramedics who had 15, 1919, and within hours between 30,000, military hospital in 1916 for returning WWI for history buffs, but for people of all ages. developed their skills in the trenches and to 35,000 workers left their jobs. The almost soldiers, has treated many veterans and The tour gives visitors a first-hand look at battlefields of Europe, the construction unanimous response by working men and firefighters throughout the years. many of the earliest “firetrucks” ever used field, and electrical knowledge which is women closed the city’s factories, shutting “Due to the type of work we do, many in Winnipeg, including an 1882 Ronald really important to know and understand down Winnipeg’s retail trade and stopping firefighters ended up at Deer Lodge after Steamer, 1928 LaFrance, 1930 LaFrance, when you get to a fire.” trains. Public-sector employees, includ- they retired due to health issues, and just 1937 Diamond T-hose wagon, 1958 Mack, The returning veterans had the skills, ing postal workers, telephone operators, like the veterans who were returning from and a 1966 Mack. Both LaFrance vehicles but with limited job opportunities, the policemen and firefighters, joined the war, our firefighters have continued to be are a Canadian built “Foamite-LaFrance”, people who were lucky enough to become workers of private industry in a display of treated at Deer Lodge over the years,” Tred- and all were expressly built for the City of firefighters were expected to work long solidarity. Treddenick adds that the strike, denick says. “They have played a big part in Winnipeg. Plant Liberation75 tulips and help honour the 1.1 million Canadians who service in the Second World War Ian Leatt ing the Second World War, Dutch Princess Juliana and her family were forced to flee. he Canadian Tulip Festival together The family was given a warm welcome in with their partners, the National , where they lived throughout the TCapital Commission, the Embassy war. In 1943, the bond between Canada and of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Netherlands was made even stronger, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are preparing when the Princess’ third child, Margriet, for the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation was born at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. of the Netherlands next spring, 2020, by In the occupied Netherlands, the Dutch introducing the Liberation75 tulip. This is people experienced hardship, oppression a limited-edition bright orange, mid-early and starvation. In 1945, their ordeal came blooming tulip with crown-shaped petals. to an end as the Allies advanced across the The goal of the Liberation75 Commemo- country. Canadians played a significant rative Planting Campaign is to plant 1.1 role in the liberation of the Netherlands, million tulips honouring the 1.1 million an accomplishment for which the Dutch Canadians who served in the Second still remember us today. World War. After the war, the Dutch people and We invite you to help us spread the word Royal Family expressed their thanks to and purchase your bulbs today, supporting Canada by sending 100,000 tulip bulbs. The Liberation 75 tulip. The Royal Canadian Legion and the Cana- Gift of Tulips became a yearly tradition. The We invite you to join us in celebrating dian Tulip Legacy. For every bag of tulips Dutch Royal Family and the people of the and honouring our veterans, and the 75th Dutch children riding on a Sherman tank of sold, $1 goes to the Royal Canadian Legion. Netherlands send 20,000 bulbs to Ottawa anniversary of this trans-Atlantic friend- Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians), Why Tulips? annually. This year they repeated the origi- ship. These tulips are available at most Harderwijk, Netherlands, 19 April 1945. When the Netherlands was invaded dur- nal gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs! garden centres and should be planted now. Autumn 2019 winnipegmetroregion.ca Regional Times 13 Life & leisure Dinner with Frank Mahovlich

Dorothy Dobbie covered the rebound. With Tretiak down, he put the puck past Tretiak inner with Frank Mahov- with only 34 seconds to play. Foster lich, the former hockey Hewitt's voice rose in excitement as Dplayer and senator, was he called the winning goal: an experience to remember. He “Cournoyer has it on that wing. regaled us with stories of his past. Here's a shot. Henderson made a One of them was about his 2017 wild stab for it and fell. Here's an- trip to Moscow to have dinner with other shot. Right in front. They score! Putin – the occasion was a celebra- Henderson has scored for Canada!” tion of the 45th anniversary of the There I was, beside myself with Canada-Russia hockey series of joy and no way to express it. I got 1972. Frank, who was one of the Shauna to jump up and down to team co-captains, was there with celebrate for me. She must have guys like the Russian goaltender, thought I had come home de- Vladislav Tretiak, and others of ranged! that era. There is no expressing to a young I remember the 1972 series very Paul Henderson and Yvan Courn- audience today what that win well. I was an avid hockey fan and oyer celebrate the Summit Series meant to Canadians or even how a fierce Canadian, even in those winning goal in 1972. we felt about our hockey heroes, days, and I looked forward to our Here’s how it was remembered whose names were on everyone’s NHL gang whipping those Soviets by Henderson as presented by lips, no matter how little we might in our national game. The series Wikipedia: know about the game in general. was filled with ups and downs, bit- In the final minute of play, with Frank also told us of being a terness, and moments of torment Phil Esposito, Yvan Cournoyer and young hockey player, up against followed by wild joy whenever we Peter Mahovlich (Frank’s bother Rocket Richard for the first time. won. also played in the series) out on the His job was to shadow the Rocket. Frank and Marie Mahovlich. I ended up in hospital for an ice, Paul Henderson stood up at the “You stay on him,” said the coach. operation during the series, so I bench and called Mahovlich off the When you get hold of him, don’t let one of the greatest hockey play- any real intrinsic value? Do you missed most of the games (includ- ice as he was skating by. him go.” ers of all times and, in 2017, was collect diamonds and gold now? ing the Game 3, played in Winnipeg "I jumped on the ice and rushed Frank took this advice to heart named one of the top 100 Greatest Our real wealth is in knowledge which tied 4-4), although I have straight for their net. I had this and sure enough, he soon had NHL Players. He will turned 81 last and the ability to use it. Stuff, a foggy memory of coming out of strange feeling that I could score the the Rocket in his grasp, his arms January 10 and is still tall, erect and material things, is just stuff that anesthesia and catching a few min- winning goal", recalls Henderson. around him, holding him very full of life. we desire for a while, then tire of utes of play, ignoring my anxious Cournoyer picked up a puck that tightly. “He tried to elbow me out During his visit to Moscow last and replace with new stuff. If Rus- family who were gathered around. had been passed around the boards of the way,” said Frank. “But I held year, Putin became very expan- sia is really relying on its stores of The day I came out of the hospi- by the Soviets in a clearing attempt. on tight. So he screwed his body sive – lots of vodka was imbibed obsolete minerals as the basis for tal (they used to keep us in for ages) He missed Henderson with a pass, around until his nose was just – and the guests were given an wealth, then I think they are in for was the day of game 8 in Moscow. but two Soviets mishandled the puck about touching mine and he said underground tour of the Kremlin. a sad surprise some day in the not- After dropping me at home, Glenn in the corner and Esposito shot the in a very firm voice, ‘Let go, Kid.’ I Here they were shown vast stores too-distant future. left to go back to work. My small puck on Tretiak. gazed into his eyes and said, ‘Yes of precious metals and jewels. But then, maybe I’m just show- daughter, Shauna, who was five at Henderson, who had fallen be- Mr. Richard.’” There were big boulders of gold, ing my age. After all, as they say, the time, was my only companion hind the net, got up and went to I love that image of the future su- said Frank, and heaps of emeralds you can’t take it with you, so what as I tuned into the final game. the front of the net where he was perstar yielding to his hero, in spite and rubies and diamonds. It was the heck is the point? What is won- It was a nail biter that looked uncovered. Henderson recovered of strict instructions from the top! mind-boggling. derful, though, is meeting a guy to end up in a tie, but in the final the rebound of Esposito's shot, shot For those of you too young to That got me thinking: what good like Frank Mahovlich and hearing minute of play, a miracle happened. the puck and was stopped, but re- remember, Frank Mahovlich was is that stuff anymore? Does it have his stories. Safe handling of waste material for local companies Tervita disposal is critical to prevent unintended chemical reactions which have the po- ervita applies for Hazardous Waste tential of occurring if this step does not Transfer Station in the Rural Mu- take place prior to disposal. In addition, Tnicipality of Springfield sometimes proper packaging is needed The environmentally secure and safe to prevent environmental releases; and handling and disposal of waste is an im- at a transfer station such as we propose, portant part of an integrated, responsible containers/packages can be inspected in industrial sector. At Tervita we under- good light and climate-controlled condi- stand this and are proud to have offered tions, protected from the weather. waste management and environmental To minimize the carbon footprint as- solutions to our clients for 40 years. sociated with the transportation, small Headquartered in , Alberta, we containers of waste are temporarily have operations across Canada and the stored at this type of facility until they United States, including those which can be consolidated into larger contain- have served businesses in the Winnipeg ers to be shipped to the disposal site. area for 20 years. What is the environmental impact We are proud to not only support the this site will bring? local business community but are also Our Transfer Stations are constructed committed to engaging with neighbours and designed in a manner that contains and residents to ensure comments are all hazardous waste in designated stor- understood and answered. age areas with engineered containment. The safety of our employees and the In addition, the waste received at our communities where we live and work facilities is in sealed, regulated contain- is integral to the way we operate. We ers to prevent any release. We implement take pride in responsibly managing all and maintain environmental monitoring aspects of our business to ensure com- programs as well as routine inspections pliance with relevant environmental and audit schedules to ensure impacts and safety legislation, regulations and to the surrounding environment are standards. monitored. This year, Tervita is working through Monitoring enables us to have early the application process to operate a mitigation in the event that environ- Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in the mental impact is detected. Further work Industrial Park of the Rural Municipality will be undertaken onsite by meeting or of Springfield. We have put together some facilities; contributing to improving include, but are not limited to: solvents, exceeding regulatory requirements for information to help explain what we do environmental stewardship for industry. paints, batteries, pesticides, contami- environmental assessment of the site and and answer some questions. This facility would not only include nated soil, sludges, motor oil, oil filters, complying with numerous conditions What does Tervita’s Hazardous Waste the waste transfer station, it also would aerosols, and compressed gas cylinders. required by the Rural Municipality of Transfer Station do and what type of serve as a home for our office, equipment, Some of the materials this facility will not Springfield and Manitoba Sustainable waste does it accept? maintenance activities and be the base accept include; explosives, radioactive Development. Tervita will also operate Tervita’s Hazardous Waste Transfer for our remediation and reclamation wastes, infectious wastes and residential in a manner that complies with all appli- Station is not a disposal site. It is a facility business- which operates in the field at waste and recyclables. cable federal, provincial and municipal where industrial waste and recyclables customer locations. Why can’t the waste be brought di- regulations and standards. (hazardous and non-hazardous) come to This location is close to designated rectly to the disposal location? We look forward to working with be categorized, sorted and consolidated transportation routes and companies Various wastes have different chemical the municipality, local and provincial before being transported to licensed that can use our services to safely han- and physical characteristics. Sampling, authorities, regulators and neighbours disposal sites or appropriate recycling dle their hazardous waste. 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Day Trips from Winnipeg It’s easy to explore Winnipeg’s Metropolitan Region

Wetlands & Wins

Go north on Hwy 59 to discover the Brokenhead Wetland Interpretive Trail, just off the highway. Located along a sacred area used by the local Ojibway for over 300 years, this short, self-guided trail offers interpretative panels that will teach you about Indigenous culture and principles. Follow the picturesque boardwalk, which makes this trail great for people of all ages and abilities. Nearby is the art deco inspired South Beach Casino and Resort. Stop in if you’re feeling lucky, or enjoy a meal at Mango’s Kitchen and Grill. Farm-Filled Adventures

Travel the rural roads just beyond the Perimeter Highway to connect with your Prairie identity. Visit Deer Meadow Farms for the favorite fall tradition of making your way through the corn maze. Check out Animal Alley and enjoy a wagon train ride through a forest for an up-close encounter with a rescued herd of fallow deer.

Make a pit stop in Oakbank to grab a bite at the modern-meets-old-school Cedar & Main before saddling up for a leisurely trail ride with Miracle Ranch.

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