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St. Croix said she of- She was heartbroken to hear how the children’s fers sincere condolences remains were found and disregarded, she added. to the families of all the Michelle Faith and Shelby Sinclair placed chil- children lost to the resi- dren’s shoes at the Oodena Circle at The Forks on dential school system. A memorial site May 29. The shoes were moved to the Manitoba The Mashkawigaaba- remembering the Legislature building the following day. wid Abinoojiiyag- Stand 215 children whose St. Croix reached out to the community by posting Strong Children mural remains were found at on the Buy Nothing Project Selkirk Facebook page on 260 Superior Ave., the former residential to fi nd the best location. She was met with immedi- which commemorates school in Tk’emlúps ate support from some group members and within the history and legacy of te Secwépemc near hours picked up 38 pairs of shoes, said St. Croix. residential schools, will Kamloops, B.C., After placing the shoes with fl owers, St. Croix and be added to this month also known as the her friend encouraged people to visit the space to to include an element Kamloops Indian add additional pairs quietly. about the uncovering Residential School “[Also, to] take a moment to remember the lost of the 215 children’s re- has been set up at little ones, as well as the ones who came home with mains, said Jeannie Red the People’s Medicine horrifi c traumas which have been unintentionally Eagle, who contributed Garden in Selkirk. passed down through generations,” said St. Croix. to the artwork. By the following day, 80 pairs of shoes lined the “These are historical path. By late afternoon, there were 203. times in that the truth has been uncovered through Elder Wally Richard smudged and performed a evidence of what we as Indigenous people have al- small Pipe Ceremony at the site on May 30. ways been saying regarding our horrifi c experienc- “It has grown so much,” said St. Croix. “That es of the residential school system,” said Red Eagle. [sheds] a small amount of light for the people af- A National Indian Residential School Crisis Line EXPRESS PHOTO BY ANDREW MARSH fected and people who did not know or understand has been set up to support former residential school Pearl Henry from Roseau River Anishinaabe before.” students and those affected. To access this help, call First Nation performed a healing Jingle Dress “I’m truly amazed at how quickly and effi ciently 1-866-925-4419. Dance to honour the 215 children whose Selkirk made this happen. I don’t feel like I orga- remains were found earlier this month. Upgrades to Gimli Recreation Centre, new businesses approved in Gimli By Patricia Barrett will include parking lot safety repairs, HVAC up- -Gimli council approved a home business opera- The province is paying for upgrades to the Gimli grades and accessibility upgrades. tion called Boomer’s Funny Farm during a May 26 Recreation Centre in exchange for the municipality The spokesperson didn’t say exactly how much public hearing. The farm is located at 18064 Gimli letting it use the building as a COVID-19 vaccina- the upgrades will cost. Park Road, near the Industrial Park. Owners Janet tion super site. “Additionally, these upgrades will greatly benefi t and Jon Thordarson will be offering tours of their Council had passed a resolution last month enter- the residents of Gimli and area for decades,” the hobby farm, which includes chickens, ponies and a ing into an agreement with the provincial govern- spokesperson told the Express by email. “The costs donkey named Boomer. Reservations can be made ment. of supersite upgrades are funded by the province as via Facebook. Revenues for the recreation department for the part of the fi ght against COVID-19.” -Gimli council approved the set-up of a home fi scal period ending April 30 were $14,973.83, ac- The government entered into “various leases” with hairstyling business in the Odin Green residential cording to a summary the RM posted online. There landlords across the province to set up vaccination subdivision, south of Gimli, despite an objection were no funds generated by the outdoor pool, the super sites, the spokesperson said. from neighbouring homeowners about a commer- pub above the ice rink and from sports fi elds. The “Each site was unique and some required modi- cial enterprise in a residential area and a potential RM spent $138,402.65, the majority of that on main- fi cations for use as a fi xed vaccination clinic which for increased traffi c. taining the arena and the indoor ice which was pe- may have included electrical, mechanical, IT and in- Loretta Penner will set up a year-round hairstyling riodically shut down because of high COVID case terior fi t-up work,” said the spokesperson. “This was service at 277 Waterfront Drive. Her hours will be numbers. The overall loss was $123,428.82. in order to ensure the site would function well as a Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. In a submission A provincial government spokesperson said two clinic and meet Public Health requirements.” to council, Penner said the increase in traffi c will be weeks ago the government will be spending more “negligible” and that there’s plenty of parking at than $123,000 for the rec centre’s upgrades, which Other council news: the residence. The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 3 ‘It gave me hope’: Grand Beach rescue a display of humanity

By Iris Dyck ond daughter, also on an infl atable Blake Morden was gardening at his ring, out of her father’s reach and into cabin when a man approached him, the deep water. panicked. The father could only watch as his He told Morden he’d just run from little girl was swept away. Grand Beach where two children on Lefort could hear him screaming, infl atables were drifting off into Lake “‘I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Someone help Winnipeg. The wind was strong, the me!’” water was cold, and no one had a boat Lefort ran into the water and swam to save them. toward the girl. Another bystander Morden, a nurse in his 50s and for- (Jason Cherewayko) down the beach mer lifeguard, scanned the water did the same. After about 15 minutes, from his lakefront lot. the man reached the girl, and Lefort “I could see, oh yeah, there’s trou- swam back to the beach. But when ble,” he said. she looked back at them, something An avid paddler, Morden’s kayak didn’t feel right. was on its wheeled cart outside. He’d “We’re looking, and he’s going fur- gone on a three-hour excursion ear- ther with her,” she said. “He couldn’t EXPRESS PHOTO BY BREANNE LEFORT lier that day and hadn’t had time to get back in.” Beachgoers acted quickly last weekend to rescue two young girls who put it away. He and the man, an ac- -- had fl oated too far into the water at Grand Beach. The children were quaintance named Aaron, grabbed in the lake on infl atable rafts when the high winds pushed them into the kayak and raced to the water. Morden launched his kayak and deep water. Breanne Lefort calls Grand Beach her “happy place,” and -- started paddling. When he’d gone says her best memories - and now one of the scariest - are at the beach. out earlier that day, he’d Growing up, Breanne worn gloves, a parka, started the long journey to the shore. Grand Beach Safety Program’s shed. Lefort spent her sum- a lifejacket – none of -- The program sees Beach Safety Of- mers at her family cabin which he had now. The fi cers patrolling the area during the at Grand Beach. Lefort, water was only 11 C, On the beach, Lefort teamed up with 40, and her two young “IT WAS LIKE cold enough to limit the a group of people and broke into the Continued on page 8 daughters came up ability to move within from Winnipeg for the EVERYONE WAS minutes, according to long weekend of Sat- MEANT TO BE the Canadian Safe Boat- urday, May 29. As they ing Council. The wind walked to the beach, IN THOSE SPOTS at his back, he made it Lefort noticed a man AT THAT TIME, to the pair quickly. But sprinting into the frigid he’d been expecting two water. BECAUSE THEY children, not an adult. “I was like, oh, these “I thought, there’s no crazy people going out KNEW HOW TO way I’m going to be able in the water, what is it, REACT TO IT.” to bring him in,” he said. polar bear season?” she He threw a rope to the said. man and told him he’d She soon realized the man was run- save his daughter, but he wouldn’t ning after his daughter, who had fl oat- let him tie on. Kayaks aren’t made for ed far onto the lake on an infl atable towing, and if it fl ipped, all of them ring. When she saw the man reach would die. Holding the bare rope in her, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then one hand and the girl in the other, œ¡›˜ŽŠ—¦¡–Ž­¦¡‘Ž¡£ she heard a scream. the man said he understood. Morden The high winds had swept the sec- turned his kayak into the wind and š‘¢Ž“Žš¤£ 2 lb (900 g) ground turkey 1/4 cup (65 ml) cornmeal 1/4 cup (65 ml) onion, finely chopped 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic, minced 2 tbsp (30 ml) egg white ¦šŽ“£¦¡–Ž­œš¤’“šŠš“¤œ‹Š 1/4 cup (65 ml) fresh parsley Get grilling local turkey this Serving Gimli and the Interlake 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt June to show your support to for over 35 years. 2 tbsp (30 ml) grainy mustard Manitoba’s turkey farmers!

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 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 5 Motorcyclist says safety is everyone’s responsibility By Jules Stevenon of you,” he said. As a motorcyclist, taking precau- Ens said other motorists need to be tionary measures even before going aware of motorcyclists too. on the road could save your life, says “Quite often, drivers forget that mo- Rudy Ens, owner of Gaslight Harley- torcyclists are part of the road. One Davidson Sales in Morden. He says of the big reasons for motorcycle ac- taking a driver’s training test gives cidents is motorcycles get caught in a motorcyclists the basic knowledge driver’s blind spot.” they need to ride safely. Besides being visually aware of mo- Once road ready, motorcyclists also torcyclists, Ens says listening for them need to gear up properly. Black leath- can also save lives. er or durable synthetic materials keep “In the biking world, there’s some- motorcyclists protected, and can pre- thing that we think is very important, vent road rash and other injuries in and that’s that loud bikes save lives. case of an accident. Part of keeping a rider safe is the “Protective gear is super important. sound, because if you didn’t see them That’s why bikers look the way they in your blind spot, you hear them,” do, it’s not to portray a certain image, says Ens. EXPRESS PHOTO BY GWEN KELLER it’s to be protected,” said Ens. Wildlife can also be very dangerous Gaslight Harley-Davidson Sales owner Rudy Ens reminds motorists of When on the road, Ens said driving to motorcyclists, especially deer. the importance of safety. defensively is key. Being aware of all “You know how sometimes you’ll other motorists and predicting what try to pass someone in the middle of they could do next helps keep motor- the doorway, and you go one way, and when I went driving by,” says Ens. enthusiast his whole life, and been cyclists prepared for any danger that the person goes the same way? I’ve Close calls like this are important to riding since 1962. might come their way. had that happen to me with a deer,” talk about, as they might help protect “We love this game. It’s an occupa- “Never take anyone for granted. In he said. other motorcyclists. tion that I seem to never get tired of. other words, you’re coming through The deer was right in his headlights Ens runs what he calls an ‘Old time Motorcycles are not a necessity to life, an intersection and there’s a car in the and kept moving in the same direc- motorcycle dealership.’ He started the so it’s just part of what makes it en- intersection, never take for granted tion as him. business in 1972 and has been an au- joyable. The people we deal with are that they see you coming, because “We missed each other, but it was thorized Harley Davidson dealership mostly happy people, wanting to have they might just pull out right in front so close I could have touched the deer since 1977. He has been a motorcycle fun on a motorcycle,” says Ens. Stonewall optometrist sees more patients suffer screen time strain take at least a twenty-second break to look twenty feet or Taking breaks, switching up further,” Dunford said. Another helpful tip is to bolster your diet with omega-3 your diet, and staying active fatty acids. Omega-3s are fat nutrients commonly found in many foods. Oily fi sh like sardines, anchovies, and salmon can reduce symptoms are particularly high in healthy fats. Omega-3s provide a wide range of benefi ts, but in the By Tyler Searle context of ocular care, they ensure the eye stays lubricated, Extended periods of screen time have the potential to she said. harm your eyes, but there are ways to mitigate the damage. Dunford’s fi nal recommendation is to invest in a pair of Dr. Dawn Dunford, an optometrist at Doctor’s Vision glasses with blue light fi lters—prescription or otherwise. Centre in Stonewall, is seeing an increase in patients suf- Screens emit a large amount of blue light, and the effect fering from blurry vision, eye dryness, and fatigue as a re- it has on human eyes is a contentious issue in the world sult of working and learning from home, she said. of optometry. The light is proven to disrupt sleep, but TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED “When you are using the computer a lot, you are not the long-term implications of extended exposure are un- Optometrist Dr. Dawn Dunford blinking near as often as you should, and so your eyes dry known, Dunford said. says applying the 20-20-20 rule is out more.” While animal studies have shown blue light can damage vital for eye health. Dunford recommends taking frequent breaks from the computer, working in a well-lit room with minimal glare, Continued on page 7 and making a point of blinking more often. For best prac- tice, people should abide by the 20-20-20 rule. “For every twenty minutes on the computer, you should FACT: 3 Bill 64 removes the restriction Take care of details so they on the closure of local schools. The government will make all 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB don’t have to. Just ask Ken. 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Call Patricia Barrett Call Nicole Brownlee Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization 1-204-407-6099 1-204-467-5836 recommends mixing COVID vaccines [email protected] [email protected] PUBLISHER SALES By Patricia Barrett Lana Meier Brett Mitchell “If the same mRNA vaccine is not few COVID vaccine mixing studies, Canada’s National Advisory Com- readily available or unknown, another including a Spanish study released mittee on Immunization (NACI) ad- mRNA vaccine can be considered in- last month. vised last week that mixing different terchangeable and should be offered “NACI isn’t recommending to use two-shot COVID-19 vaccines is ac- to complete the vaccine series,” states [mRNA vaccines] interchangeably, ceptable despite a lack of real-world the update. but try to use the same vaccine for the data on the safety and effectiveness of The recommendations are based on mRNA second dose,” said Tam during doing so. “current scientifi c evidence and NA- a news conference June 1. “But if you SALES AND MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER NACI made two major recommen- CI’s expert opinion.” can’t fi nd it or you don’t know what Jasmin Wolf Jennifer McFee dations that were released June 1 in Mixing vaccines is not a new con- someone had, whether Pfi zer or Mod- a Public Health Agency of Canada cept, according to the document. Dif- erna for their fi rst dose, then another (PHAC) update titled “Interchange- ferent vaccines have been used to mRNA vaccine can be considered.” ability of Authorized COVID-19 Vac- complete a course of treatment for a The Spanish study, called Combiv- cines.” number of illnesses such as hepatitis acS, enrolled 663 participants and fo- The fi rst recommendation pertains A, infl uenza and Ebola. cused on combining the AstraZeneca to the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, But studies on the safety and effi cacy and the Pfi zer-BioNTech vaccines. It which is linked to serious blood clots of mixing different COVID vaccines – showed that a second dose of Pfi zer SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER and deaths around the world, includ- whether the adenovirus vaccines (As- boosted participants’ levels of anti- Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett ing in Canada. Those who received traZeneca and Johnson & Johnson) bodies. AstraZeneca for their fi rst dose can with the mRNA vaccines, or mixing Tam said the public, especially those opt to either have it for their second different brands of the same vaccine who got AstraZeneca for their fi rst dose or have instead an mRNA (mes- type – are either preliminary or ongo- shot, have been waiting “with eager- senger RNA) vaccine, either Pfi zer- ing. There are as yet no “real-world” ness” for NACI’s approval on mixing BioNTech or Moderna, unless there data with millions of people to show vaccines. are contraindications, which are con- potential issues. “I have a lot of confi dence in both the ditions, symptoms or allergies that Addressing that lack of real-world work of Health Canada regulatory au- ADMINISTRATION REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER prohibit use. studies, Canada’s chief public health thorities but also in the National Ad- Corrie Sargent Sydney Lockhart The second recommendation cen- offi cer Dr. Theresa Tam said the rec- visory Committee on Immunization,” tres on the mRNA vaccines them- ommendation to mix is partly based said Tam. “They [the public] should be selves. NACI says they should be on immunology basics and knowl- reassured ... that this is a pandemic matched for fi rst and second doses edge of how vaccines work, and partly and we will get real-life data and it’s rather than mixed – unless there are based on preliminary results from a great that we do.” supply issues.

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NEWS > VIEWS > GIMLI > ARBORG > HIGHWAY 6 > SURROUNDING AREAS cells in the retina, there is little evi- gettinformed dence regarding humans. “A lot of stuff we can say anec- dotally, which means there’s no direct evidence but the things we are hearing from our patients,” she said. “I myself use them; I have my daughter in them. It’s kind of one of those things where the science is there, but it’s not proven yet.” When it comes to kids, it is always best to err on the side of caution. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends parents do not expose children under two to any screen time, and kids between two and three should be limited to one hour per day. A study from the University of Calgary found toddlers who en- gaged in more screen time per- formed worse on behavioural, so- cial, and cognitive development tests. Online learning for school-aged children presents its own set of challenges because they have to spend extended periods online. EXPRESS PHOTO BY JAMES DENG Keeping kids physically active is Winnipeg photographer James Deng captured this spectacular lightning show above the Stony Mountain paramount. Take frequent breaks, Penitentiary on his fi rst storm chasing adventure in the early morning of June 6. Lightning is an electrical ensure your kids get exercise, and discharge caused by imbalances between storm clouds and the ground, or within the clouds themselves. try to spend as much time outside Most lightning occurs within the clouds. The heat causes surrounding air to rapidly expand and vibrate, as possible, she said. which creates the pealing thunder we hear a short time after seeing a lightning fl ash. As temperatures Replacing your child’s chair with soared to the high 30’s over the weekend, southern Manitoba was destined for some extreme weather. an exercise ball will keep them Help the Express record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying moving, engage their core, and the outdoors. Emai: [email protected]. promote balance. For eye health, parents should also apply the 20-20-20 rule to their children and supplement their Daily COVID-19 case numbers improving gradually omega-3 intake with a healthy, bal- anced diet, Dunford said. By Ashleigh Viveiros At press time, 344 Manitobans were with 3,962 active cases of the virus Dunford suggests people looking Manitoba’s daily case counts appear hospitalized with COVID-19, includ- and 47,880 recoveries. A total of 1,077 for more information refer to the to be on a downward trend, though ing 308 in Manitoba. There were 66 in- Manitobans have died due to COV- WHO or the Canadian Association health offi cials warn we’re not out of tensive care unit patients in Manitoba ID-19. Monday’s fi ve-day COVID-19 of Optometrists. the woods just yet. and another 36 at ICUs in Ontario, Al- test positivity rate was 11.9 per cent The province on Monday reported berta, and Saskatchewan. provincially and 12.7 per cent in Win- 169 new cases of COVID-19 and two “Manitobans have been working nipeg deaths. hard to address this,” Roussin said. In our region, Interlake-Eastern as a That’s a far cry from the heights of “By staying home as much as possi- whole was reporting 292 active cases just a few weeks ago, which saw a re- ble we’ve been able to start breaking and 3,177 recoveries. There were 30 cord 603 cases in one day mid-May. some transmission chains and start people hospitalized with the virus, 4 “FOR EVERY TWENTY By contrast, the average daily case seeing some of these numbers com- in ICU. The number of deaths in the MINUTES ON THE counts for the fi rst seven days of June ing down. region is at 42. was 265. “By getting vaccinated, Manitobans In the Interlake-Eastern RHA as of COMPUTER, YOU “Our day-to-day case numbers con- are making a difference, decreasing Monday, Eriksdale/Ashern district SHOULD TAKE AT tinue to gradually improve over time,” the risk for themselves, the people and Powerview/Pine Falls district both chief provincial public health offi cer around them, and all Manitobans.” had 86 active cases, Arborg/Riverton LEAST A TWENTY- Dr. Brent Roussin said Monday after- Everyone over age 12 is eligible for seven, Beausejour six, Fisher River/ noon. “However, our health care sys- the COVID-19 vaccine. On Monday, Peguis 14, Gimli three, Northern Re- SECOND BREAK TO tem is still struggling. We still have a those who received their fi rst dose on mote 28, Pinawa/LacduBonnet four, LOOK TWENTY FEET ways to go in that regard. or before May 1 were eligible to book Selkirk six, Springfi eld six, St. Cle- “We have too many people in hospi- their second shot. Appointments can ments eight, St. Laurent 0, Stonewall/ OR FURTHER,” tal right now that are requiring care. be made online at protectmb.ca or by Teulon 14, Unknown nine,Whiteshell Too many people in ICUs both in calling 1-844-626-8222. one and Winnipeg Beach/St. Andrews Manitoba and in other provinces.” Manitoba started the work week 14. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 Agriculture in the Classroom rebrands to include students of all ages

By Jules Stevenson “It’s been well received. We’ve had a Agriculture in the Classroom re- lot of our partners and teachers make ceived money through the Canadian comments to us that they like the new Agricultural Partnership to support brand,” says Clayton. The feedback their projects through the COVID-19 has been positive from teachers of all pandemic. One project being a total grades. rebrand of their website and resourc- Clayton has had conversations with es. middle and high school teachers in “The branding of our organization the past who clicked away from their was really more geared towards el- old website as soon as they saw the ementary students,” says Sue Clayton, branding because of how much it was Executive Director of Agriculture in targeted at younger students. the Classroom. “It would stop them right away, When Agriculture in the Classroom when they saw the look of the old was formed in the 1980s, most of its brand,” she says. The new, more ma- content was geared towards them too. ture branding is welcoming and in- Clayton says as they’ve evolved over clusive to all ages. the years, they’ve become more of a Their website now features pictures kindergarten through grade 12 orga- of students of all ages and provides a nization. more user-friendly layout. Their navi- “We’re focusing a lot more on mid- gation allows educators to choose re- dle years and high school than ever sources that are targeted to the age before, specifi cally around careers. group they teach. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED We thought it would be a good idea Clayton says she wants to make sure The Canadian Agricultural Partnership has rebranded their Agriculture for our brand to refl ect that maturity students understand where their food in the Classroom to include Kindergarten to Grade 12 students. of the organization,” says Clayton. comes from and are educated in avail- It has taken them a few months to able careers in agriculture. Classroom’s goal is to make sure ag- what the labels mean, and when they decide on their rebrand, wanting to “When people think of agriculture, riculture education happens in every go to vote they understand that agri- make sure it was benefi cial for both they think of farming, only ten per classroom in Manitoba, and every culture is a giant part of our economy,” staff and educators. cent of the jobs are actually on the student is agriculturally literate when says Clayton. Clayton says Agriculture in the farm. The other 90 per cent are off the they leave the education system. Agriculture in the Classroom pro- Classroom is now in the process of re- farm and can take you all over the “[The students] understand where vides resources like virtual farm tours, branding all their resources and hope world,” says Clayton. their food comes from, when they go farm to plate recipes, and gardening to have it done by the end of summer. Clayton says Agriculture in the to the grocery store, they understand programs.

> A week after the rescue, Lefort feels alize what kind of man he is now… RESCUE, FROM PG. 3 the experience has changed her. yeah, I feel emotional still. I’ve had summer, but wasn’t due to start until stranger with a family of his own who “It’s made me want to do better for nights with no sleep.” the following weekend. Lefort hoped had run after a child he’d never met. Grand Beach,” she said. Morden tracked down Cherewayko to fi nd a boat or fi rst aid kit inside, but “I thought for the longest time that She wants her community to take through mutual friends. He gifted him only found a few lifejackets and some this man was the father, and I was go- water safety seriously. While every- his old rugby jersey, a gift that he says rope. Someone from the group called ing to sacrifi ce him,” said Morden. “I one involved survived, she thinks only goes to someone who “shows all 911 and was told help was 10 minutes had huge guilt feelings.” more needs to be done to save time the characteristics and elements you away. Those 10 minutes passed. Then The man, Jason Cherewayko, and and trauma in an emergency. She was want to have.” another 10. And another. his wife Cynthia both jumped into surprised the provincial park Beach “My past is full of checkered mo- All the while they watched Morden the water when they fi rst saw the girls Safety Program was not running over ments,” Morden said. “I’m a prankster. struggle against the 30 km/h wind. fl oating away. Cynthia helped get the the long weekend, and wants to see Sometimes I might bug people too Morden heard the girl and the man fi rst girl back to land. more money put toward supervision much. But I have wonderful friends, singing to stay calm behind him. He “It’s akin to jumping into a pile of at beaches. I have a beautiful wife. And this guy, counted his paddle strokes to keep his lava to save a child,” Morden said. “It will happen again, and we need who says he has the same things, was mind off his seizing muscles. He was “You’re not coming out.” to have a better system in place for willing to give it all up for a stranger.” exhausted from his previous kayak Cherewayko told Morden he kicked when it does, because the outcome Despite what happened there, both trip, and he didn’t know how much the whole way to the shore. may not be the same,” she said. Morden and Lefort feel fortunate further he could tow them both. “Thank heavens, or else I would nev- Lefort is left thinking how fragile life Grand Beach is, and will continue to “I thought I was going to pass out,” er have done it,” said Morden. “How is. be, a place of refuge for them. Seeing he said. “I wanted him to let go.” he was still kicking…it’s unbeliev- “It can change in a gust of wind,” she a group of strangers band together to Then the girl stopped singing. able.” said. save a child reminded Lefort why she The next thing Morden remembers When it was clear everyone had Morden was back in his kayak just loves Grand Beach, her “happy place,” is seeing people swimming toward made it out of the water safely, Le- days after the rescue. so much. him. He’d paddled at maximum speed fort ran to her own children and took “I love this boat, I love this lake,” he “It was unbelievable the amount the for 20 minutes and was nearing the them straight to her cabin. She was in said. Grand Beach community helped that shore. Lefort and two others met him shock from the cold water and what But he knows all too well how unfor- day,” she said. “It was like everyone in chest-deep water and guided him she’d just experienced. giving it can be. He often thinks about was meant to be in those spots at that to the sand. “It was really traumatic, seeing that,” the choice he didn’t have to make that time, because they knew how to react When paramedics got to Morden, she said. “Their skin was blue.” day. to it.” he told them to help the man and “I cannot believe this just happened.” “I’m not a man that’s driven by emo- “It gave me hope.” his daughter fi rst. They told him they -- tion,” he said. “But when I think about were not related – the man was a leaving that man out there, and I re- The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 9 Campers delight in another Interlake site opening By Nicole Brownlee Grahamdale welcomes ‘glamping’ site to encourage Manitobans to ex- plore the community. Ben and Haley Price were approved by the RM of Grahamdale to construct an off-the-grid, eco-tourism campsite in Spearhill on May 13. Price said he and his wife, Haley, had always wanted to own a campground or a hostel. “We’re both like avid campers and outdoors people,” said Price. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED “Now, nobody can get campsites Ben and Haley Price plan to open Old Pine Campground in Spearhill on anywhere, and we thought, well, this Canada Day with fi ve tenting sites. would be a great time to start.” explore the RM of Grahamdale, and manager, in an email. The 65-hectare property is sur- see what it has to offer,” said Howse. “Wilderness camping is thriving in rounded by farmland and a pine “This new off-grid wilderness camp- Manitoba, and we are thrilled to see forest, creating a quiet hideaway for Old Pine will be an eco-conscious ing and glamping campsite is a per- this new development in our region,” campers looking to relax in an eco- campground with gear available fect addition to the eco-tourism ex- said Van Soelen. conscious way. for rent. perience in the Interlake and in the To fi nd out more, visit Old Pine “We want it to be a very like, back- rafters, screened on both ends, with RM of Grahamdale,” said Melissa Van Campground on Facebook or @old- to-basics, kind of nature experience room for a bed, a small table and Soelen, Interlake Tourism Association pinecampground on Instagram. where you can really just go unwind chairs. in nature,” said Price. “It’s kind of a tent, cabin hybrid,” “We’re looking for a more tranquil, said Price. 21062GM4 peaceful-looking experience.” For amateur campers, Old Pine will The Prices hope to primarily use also offer tents, camp stoves and oth- solar power to heat the water in the er gear to rent. campground, but in the meantime Grahamdale reeve, Craig Howse will use propane as the fi rst few said the Old Pine Campground is a campers book their sites. great option for people who weren’t “I’m hoping to be open for Canada able to book a site elsewhere this Day,” said Price. summer. The Prices are currently working on “There’s only, basically one, camp- creating fi ve tenting sites with fi re ground in the RM right now and it’s pits, a walking trail and activities area, the Steep Rock beach and it’s booked but plan to offer more accommoda- up completely with seasonal and tions by the end of the summer, like weekend sites,” said Howse. glamping sites. “It’ll be a good thing for people to These sites would include A-frame have other options and campsites to structures with a metal roof and wood go to… if they want to come out and Fisher Branch RCMP foil bootlegging, illegal liquor sales on FRCN By Patricia Barrett The Fisher Branch RCMP detach- ment put an end to a bootlegging endeavour and the illegal sale of li- quor on Fisher River Cree Nation last week. Offi cers executed a Liquor, Gam- ing and Cannabis Control Act search warrant at a residence in the First Nation community and arrested the homeowner, a 54-year-old male. “We want to remind community EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY members to respect FRCN and pro- OF FISHER BRANCH RCMP vincial laws and regulations,” said Fisher Branch RCMP seized a vari- Cpl. Michael Garton by phone last ety of liquor and cash from a resi- Thursday. “In any of our rural com- dence in FRCN. munities, bootlegging and selling li- quor to minors can lead to social is- sand dollars in fi nes. sues and have a negative impact on “If community members have any community cohesion.” information for police related to the Offi cers seized cash and a substan- illegal sale of alcohol and/or drugs, tial amount of liquor from the resi- they can contact their local RCMP de- dence. The male faces several thou- tachment,” said Cpl. Garton. 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 Another lease on life for Gimli man recovering from COVID Kuusselka hospitalized with COVID variant still on the road to recovery

By Patricia Barrett His symptoms came on “really sud- A Gimli man who had to be hospi- denly” around the time of a snow- talized after acquiring a COVID-19 storm in early April, he said. He called variant said he will need about six Gimli hospital which advised him to months to recover from serious dam- get tested for COVID in either Selkirk age to his lungs and liver but plans to or Arborg. The roads were treacher- pick up where he left off on a project ous, so he waited it out at home. His for community youth. wife also got COVID – he’s sure he Retired Gimli High School teacher gave her the virus and feels terrible Anders Kuusselka, who periodically about it – but thankfully her symp- fi lls in as a substitute teacher for the toms weren’t as bad as his. Evergreen School Division, still has “I had a high fever and lost my sense the blood clots which developed in of taste. All my muscles were ach- his lungs after he was infected with ing, you know that achy feeling you the highly transmissible alpha variant get when you have a bad fl u,” he said. or B117 over a month ago. “I was also shivering like crazy even “I’ve suffered lung and liver dam- though I had lots of blankets on me; age because COVID can cause organ then I would start sweating profusely.” failure. My liver is not at 100 per cent To make matters worse, he said he’s but I’m hoping it can rejuvenate itself. immunocompromised as a result of EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED I also have blood clots in my lungs,” a horrifi c workplace accident he suf- Anders Kuusselka suffered serious lung and liver damage from COVID. It said Kuusselka by phone last week. fered when he was a young man. He will take about six months to recover. Left photo, Kuusselka celebrating “I hear some people say, ‘Oh, it’s just had been welding steel rafters on the Canada Day. like the fl u,’ and they have it for a few roof of a warehouse when the build- days. But others, like me, have suf- ing collapsed and he fell. He was bur- But walk he did and he re-trained to fered far more serious consequences. ied beneath a pile of twisted steel. that’s part of the immune system. become a music and French teacher. I would not wish this on anybody. It He shattered many of his ribs, broke “Everyone thought I was dead. Even- To everyone’s surprise, he also taught was a horrible ordeal to go through. both of his hips and damaged four tually they were able to get the beams physical education for many years. Being bedridden for a month weak- vertebrae in his back, he said. His off me, thank God. But it was horrible. I was only 22 years old and they told ens the muscles and affects the entire lungs collapsed and he ultimately lost Continued on page 12 body.” a kidney and his spleen, a vital organ me I would never walk again,” he said. Better belated than never- Lundar school celebrates Manitoba’s birthday By Nicole Brownlee polar bears, sturdy brown bison and paper prai- Lundar Early Years School (LEYS) students have rie crocuses. Topped with the Golden Boy and an created a cake to commemorate the province’s his- updated 151 birthday candle. The green and tartan tory and 151 birthday. cake is displayed in a hallway outside the Grade 4 The current Grade 5 class started the project last classroom. year but was interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, “It took a little bit of creativity,” said Goranson which paused the craft until students while refl ecting on working on the could complete it in person. project six feet apart from her stu- “We were supposed to have this great dents. “We’re very thankful for tech- celebration of Manitoba’s 150 birthday, nology because a lot of the research, and so the idea of a birthday cake came of course, was done on the comput- to mind,” said Grade 4 teacher Patty “THIS BIRTHDAY er.” Goranson. CAKE WILL BE Featured moments on the cake in- The Grade 4 students happily took clude comparing the Spanish fl u to on the challenge this year and have A ONCE IN A the COVID-19 pandemic, looking incorporated their predecessors’ ideas LIFETIME KIND into Manitoba’s role in residential to designate each tier of the cake made schools and noting provincial sports from boxes to a part of Manitoba’s OF THING.” teams like the Winnipeg Blue Bomb- character. ers. One tier showcases Manitoba’s land- The students worked on the cake scapes with postcards illustrated with for several months, starting in Sep- rolling prairies, while another highlights well- tember and working on each layer every few weeks. known Manitobans, monuments and pieces of the Though it took a long time and was a lot of hard province’s history. work, they’re impressed with how the cake turned The 17 students contributed to each layer of the out, said Goranson’s students. cake throughout the school year, taking time to re- “It was just a pleasure to work with the two groups search their assigned topics, visually represent the of kids to get through it. It was nice to do something PHOTO SUBMITTED item and write a short synopsis of the importance. positive in the classroom through the pandemic,” Patty Goranson’s Grade 4 class completed Plasticine snakes for the Narcisse Snake Dens said Goranson. “This birthday cake will be a once in Manitoba’s 150 birthday cake this May after a slither over the cake decorated with bright white a lifetime kind of thing.” year of waiting due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 11 Lundar community freshened up with students help

By Nicole Brownlee Lundar school added plants and a seating area to spruce up the school grounds and to help the community. Grade 12 student Deidra Olafson planted dill, basil and lettuce in ear- ly March to contribute to the Home Economics program at Lundar High School. Olafson also planted Zin- nia seeds in the school’s greenhouse, which will be added to the planters in front of the school. This is the fi rst-year students have grown plants in the school’s green- house, said Stevie Anderson, an ed- ucational assistant at Lundar High School. Olafson gardens at home with her parents and plans to make pesto and dill pickles with her fi rst harvest. She Lundar High School Grade 10 EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED also hopes to grow tomatoes, cucum- Lundar High School Grade 12 student Deidra Olafson, right, has planted bers and mushrooms in the future. Industrial Arts students are building a shed for the Lundar basil, dill and Zinnia seeds in the school’s greenhouse this spring with The school plans to grow more pro- educational assistant Stevie Anderson. duce and herbs next year to supply skatepark. the home economic classes through- EXT:png:END EXT out the year and potentially incorpo- munity and the school,” said Ben Loewen, Industrial Arts rate the plants into science and indus- teacher. trial arts classes, said Anderson. Loewen said his class noticed the existing picnic tables Grade 12 Industrial Arts students around the school were old and needed to be replaced, have built several items over the and planters would help brighten the area. past two months to add to the school “The planters just give, well plants in general, give life grounds, including benches, planters to [their] surroundings,” added Loewen. and tables. “We wanted to get the students to be involved in spruc- “The thought behind [the project] ing up the surroundings that they’re in at the school and was, what are the needs in the com- to be proud of that as well,” said Loewen. The Grade 10 students are also building a shed for the Lundar skatepark, which many of them use, said Loewen. Seeing their work in the community may also encourage the students to feel proud of their hard work, he added. “The hope is to build up some pride in what they’re do- ing with their hands and their communities as well,” said Loewen. “The students are doing a fantastic job, and I’m very proud of what they’re doing.”

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Olafson enjoys the sun on a recent addition to the school grounds- a wooden picnic table built by the Industrial Arts class.

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about six months for the blood clots to Kuusselka. “I want to thank the many > LEASE ON LIFE, FROM PG. 10 dissipate. He has to take blood thin- churches and individuals who took After testing positive for COVID, think they’re on their way to recovery ners to prevent further blood clots. the time to pray for me. Most of all Kuusselka said he called Gimli hos- then suddenly fi nd themselves dras- “With COVID, you can get blood I want to thank God for giving me pital and they admitted him. He was tically declining. When Kuusselka’s clots anywhere but I was lucky, in a another lease on life. I believe we all put in a private room and kept away doctor came to see him, he decided to way, that they were in my lungs in- have a purpose for living and we all from all other patients. They gave him send him to Winnipeg for treatment, stead of in my brain or in my heart have an assignment to complete. Ob- an EKG to test his heart and also test- expecting that he might need a ven- where they would have caused a viously, my work here on earth is not ed his lungs, putting him on oxygen tilator. stroke or a heart attack ,” said Kuus- done yet.” right away. They hooked him up to an “He sent me to Health Sciences selka. “The clots are still making it dif- Kuusselka is the director of the IV and treated him with a powerful Centre where I was put in a ward with fi cult for me to breathe. When I walk WAVE Drop-in Youth Program that’s steroid and antibiotics. 38 other COVID patients. I shared a or exert my-self physically, I get tired offered to middle years and high “I couldn’t do anything but gasp for room with a poor young guy who not and out of breath quickly. I am weak school students in Gimli. His “dream” air. It was a struggle just to breathe.” only had COVID but had also been and still need to take a nap during the is to build a dedicated centre where said Kuusselka. “But the Gimli hos- stabbed in a bus shelter,” said Kuus- day, making it diffi cult to work full young people can safely hang out af- pital staff were absolutely fantastic. I selka. “They did a CT scan on me and days as a substitute teacher.” ter school and participate in various loved all the people there. They treat- told me I have blood clots in my lungs. During his hospitalization, Kuussel- activities such as sports, dance, arts ed me really well and they hovered They also said I might have to go on ka said he was buoyed by the fl owers, and mu-sic. over me in their yellow gowns, masks a ventilator. I really didn’t want that.” cards, prayers and general support he Kuusselka and his team of WAVE and visors. They had that surreal ap- He was offered an alternative treat- received from his friends and others volunteers already put the wheels in pearance of space travellers or astro- ment whereby they would pump in the community, including students motion a few years ago. They’ve been nauts.” steam into his lungs along with oxy- and teachers. Although he couldn’t raising money through the Snack The whole thing is a bit of a blur, he gen to see if that would improve his have visitors, he was able to stay in Shack on Gimli Beach (when public said, but he thinks he was sent to Sel- breathing. touch with people with his phone and health orders permit), 50/50 raffl es kirk hospital by ambulance because “The amazing thing is when they through Facebook. He feels badly for and donations that will go towards Gimli lacked the adequate resources hooked me up to that machine, it those who have no one and have to the construction of the building. to treat him. He was put on 100 per worked after a couple of days,” said suffer alone. “My dream has always been to build cent oxygen in Selkirk. When he im- Kuusselka. “My oxygen levels were “Every text, phone call or comment a youth drop-In centre in Gimli,” said proved, he was sent back to Gimli improving and I did not have to go on Facebook lifted my spirits and re- Kuusselka. “Now my prayer is that hospital. on a ventilator, which I’m so happy newed my faith. As long as I was able the community will come together His progress seemed typical of what about.” to stay positive, my health improved. and help make this dream come true, lots of people infected with the vi- COVID took a lot out of him and I really believe all those prayers hopefully in my lifetime.” rus have reported: they improve and he was told by doctors it would take helped bring about my healing,” said The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 13 Keeping safe on the water this fi shing season Enjoy the water with the peace of mind that you are prepared for all eventualities By Katelyn Boulanger a fi re hazard on the boat and lights if With fi shing season starting on May you operate outside of daylight hours. 15 this year, and bringing more peo- For larger crafts, a reboarding device ple to the water the Lifesaving Soci- may also be necessary and should you ety of Manitoba reminds residents to be taking your boat on a larger body make boating safety a priority before of water where you may not be able to they leave the dock. see land at all times; a radar refl ector “One thing that everybody needs could be necessary. to know is they have to check their “A radar refl ector is essentially a de- specifi c craft because the required vice that you affi x to the highest point safety equipment does vary depend- of your craft or you affi x to a pole so ing upon the exact type and length of that it gets some height above your your craft,” said Manitoba Lifesaving craft. This makes you visible to other Society’s Water Smart Coordinator crafts that are using radar as part of Dr. Christopher Love. their navigation methods. Love says that even though you’ll It’s also used if you are ever reported need different equipment for a Jet Ski missing, and search and rescue are than you would for a fi shing boat or out looking for you,” said Love. a yacht, everyone should be aware of Some things that may not be re- some essential pieces of safety equip- quired but recommend you consider ment. when taking the boat out are a toolkit EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL “Common things that everybody’s of basic mechanical repair supplies Chris, Kim and Kaiden Yap enjoyed a day on the water on May 15. going to need is they are going to and a basic fi rst aid kit. need an approved life jacket, for each “I’ve heard plenty of stories of inci- person who is going to be in the boat. dents where fi sh hooks have gone in and Apple’s App Store and breaks Manitoba Lifesaving Society’s web- By law, you have to have it, it has to the wrong direction or into the wrong down all the items you need for your site at lifesaving.mb.ca or the Cana- be the appropriate size, and it has to place. I’ve heard stories about fi llet particular boating situation. You can dian Safe Boating Council’s website be in the boat when someone is in the knives on a rocking boat. I’ve heard also get additional information on the at csbc.ca. boat. We recommend that they need stories. Some of the fi sh that we have to be wearing that life jacket,” said in Manitoba, they bite or they’ve got Love. rough scales and so having those ba- Lifejackets are the number one thing sic fi rst aid supplies — you don’t have that he recommends, saying that they to have the world —but having some should be put on even before you get basic antiseptic, band-aids, a little bit on the dock and not taken off until af- of gauze that can be a big difference ter you are safely off the dock. Howev- between dealing with something eas- er, he says that people may not know ily and immediately or it becoming about lifejackets because they need to worse,” said Love. be either Transport Canada approved He also suggests, especially at this or Canada Coast Guard approved. If time of year, to prepare for changing a fi sher grabbed a lifejacket on a trip weather conditions. It may be colder to the US, before COVID, that jacket on the water than it is on the shore might not meet Canadian standards. and water temperatures at this time Another item required on many of year are still very cold as the water crafts is a sound signaling device such hasn’t had time to heat up yet. as an air horn or a whistle, which can Additionally, let someone know be used to avoid collisions when you where you are going and when you We thank our Elders for sharing their knowledge and encouraging are in reduced visibility. A whistle plan to get back just in case. learning in the steps towards reconciliation. helps if you fall overboard as your COVID-19, of course, also comes Written by Anishinaabe Elder, Dr. David Courchene, and directed and voice will eventually give out. It can into play this year as you need to ad- co-written by Indigenous filmmaker, Erica Daniels, join a young boy in this make noise for much longer. here to provincial safety regulations animated series as he learns valuable lessons from seven sacred animals. “We recommend with the life jackets even if you are out on the water. Available in English, French and Anishinaabe at and the sound signaling device, you Also, as always you will require your MANITOBA150.COM and TURTLELODGE.ORG. put a whistle on every single lifejacket craft operator card and boat license. that’s in your boat so that when some- “By doing this planning ahead, by IN PARTNERSHIP WITH body is wearing [their lifejacket], they preparing ahead, you can avoid a automatically have the sound signal- whole lot of problems and you can ing device on them,” said Love. have a really, really enjoyable time out Other common items that you will on the water,” said Love. need: a heaving line, which is essen- Love recommends anyone who want tially a rope that fl oats and can be used to head out on the lake or the river for rescues, an anchor, a manual pro- check out the Canadian Safe Boating WITH SUPPORT FROM pelling device like paddles, a fi re ex- Council’s Boat Notes App. It is avail- #MB150 tinguisher if you are cooking or have able on both the Google Play Store @MANITOBA150

15943-MB150-Ad-7SacredLaws[Rural1/4pg][4.9x6.125] June2021-2.indd 1 2021-06-02 3:50 PM 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 Gimli health-care workers among lucky 500 treated to free Stanley Cup playoff game

By Patricia Barrett When they got to gate, Korolyk said she and Two health-care staff from the Gimli area were Grawberger were in separate lines but they asked pleased to have won free tickets to a Stanley Cup whether they could sit in the same section, given playoff game last week after they entered their they both worked in the same facility, and arena names into a hockey lottery for health-care workers. staff obliged. Terry Grawberger and Laura Korolyk, who both “That made it more fun, having someone you work work at the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Gimli, with in your row you could chat to even though were among the 500 or so fully vaccinated health- there were people around us and we could have so- care workers chosen to attend the fi rst game on cially distanced conversations,” she said. June 2 between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal In addition to the free game, attendees were treat- Canadiens. ed to a free slice of pizza during the fi rst intermis- “I felt very lucky. I was excited. I didn’t think I’d get sion and given Jets-branded swag such as a towel, picked,” said Grawberger by phone. “I was at work a water bottle and a T-shirt, said Korolyk. And she [on the day of the game] and we kept checking our thought it was a nice change to have all that space emails. It was almost 1:30 p.m. and we thought, ‘No to herself to enjoy the game. one here won.’ Then I happened to check my email She said arena staff kept tabs on attendees, mak- again and there it was!” ing sure they weren’t hanging out in groups in the True North Sports & Entertainment, which owns foyer and instructing everyone go back to their the Winnipeg Jets and Bell MTS Place, is working EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED seats to eat their pizza. in collaboration with the provincial government to Health-care workers Terry Grawberger, left, For her, the big takeaway from the evening was treat health-care workers to home games in the sec- and Laura Korolyk from Johnson Memorial the importance of getting vaccinated and enjoying ond round of the playoff series. Hospital in Gimli were chosen to attend the “close-to normal” events again. Grawberger, who is a dietary support worker, had fi rst game of Round 2 of the Stanley Cup play- “Everyone was saying get vaccinated. Do it so we to scramble to fi nd a co-worker to fi nish the remain- offs between the Winnipeg Jets and the Mon- can get back to normal,” she said. “We need people der of her shift, she said, then drive to Winnipeg for treal Canadiens on June 2. to get those shots. We don’t want to go into a fourth her staggered entry time to the arena. wave. We want this to be over.” “It made for a hectic afternoon but it was fun,” she Although she happened to be in the city that day, As to the Jets’ loss that night, both women said said. Korolyk said she only found out at around 3 p.m. they were disappointed. In terms of joining a crowd, Grawberger said she and had to be at the gate at 5. She had to get things “I was bummed the Jets lost, like everybody else felt perfectly safe as she knew all attendees had together quickly, including obtaining a hard copy of probably was. But it was only the fi rst game,” said been vaccinated. Health-care workers were re- her vaccination status. Grawberger. quired to provide proof of their fully vaccinated “You didn’t have lots of time once you found out Korolyk said it would have been better without (two COVID-19 shots) status. Despite being pro- you won to get everything you needed, but it turned “that ending,” referring to the Jets’ Mark Scheifele’s tected, attendees were seated away from each other out great. A woman at work donated T-shirts to us,” check on the Habs’ Jake Evans, who had to be car- in the 16,000-plus seat downtown Winnipeg arena. said Korolyk. “I’m glad I got to go. My kids were ried off the ice on a stretcher. “There were only three of us in my row and I got to jealous.” True North Sports & Entertainment said in a news sit with Laura,” said Grawberger. “I thought it was One thing she didn’t have time to organize was release June 2 that it was “pleased to be able to wel- a job well done by the way they organized it. They warm clothing. She had come to the city in capris come fully vaccinated … healthcare workers back to had us enter the building at different times; Laura and a short-sleeved shirt and had to go to the game the stands to cheer on the Winnipeg Jets.” and I went in at 5 o’clock and there was a second as she was. Without a mass of fans in the stands The provincial government had revised its public group that came in at quarter to six.” generating body heat, the arena was colder than health orders forbidding public gatherings so that Grawberger’s co-worker, Laura Korolyk, who usual, she said. Luckily, a friend had given her a the health-care workers, families of the Jets’ players, works in Gimli hospital’s housekeeping and laun- long-sleeved shirt to take to the game, but “Terry managers and other staff could attend the game, dry support services department, said when she had to wrap towels around her arms.” They also and its Shared Health department helped organize found out she won, she was shocked. didn’t have time to dress up in costumes and wigs the lottery. “I was in the city when Terry messaged me that and make signs. “Facilitated by Shared Health, the lottery draw she was chosen. I checked mine and, oh my God, I “I wish I would have had time earlier to make a received more than 6,000 entries from fully vacci- got one too!” said Korolyk by phone. “It was unreal sign recognizing our Gimli health centre,” said Ko- nated healthcare workers excited at the prospect of because I heard there were 6,000 entries and we got rolyk, “because it was nice seeing all the signs from seeing playoff hockey in person,” said True North in picked. It’s pretty cool that two of us from the same different facilities.” its release. facility won.” The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 15 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Bemidji State names Dowhy an alternate captain Staff Kerigan Dowhy will have some add- ed responsibility in her fi nal season with the Bemidji State Beavers wom- en’s hockey team. Dowhy, along with fellow senior Claudia Verkerke and junior Kate Bo- land will serve as the captains for the 2021-22 season. Verkerke will wear the “C” as the team captain, while Dowhy, whose family lives in Stone- wall, and Boland were selected as al- ternate captains. The trio was voted to their leader- ship positions in a vote of returning players. “To me, leadership, good positive leadership within a team, is all about developing relationships with your teammates and through that pro- cess, a connection is made. A deep, meaningful connection where caring is very apparent,” said Bemidji State Kerigan Dowhy head coach Jim Scanlan in a media re- .904 save percentage. EXPRESS PHOTOS BEMIDJI STATE lease. “It’s the ability to put the team Kerigan Dowhy has been named an alternate captain for the Bemidji fi rst in all situations. It’s having a pos- She recorded her third collegiate State Beavers women’s hockey team for the upcoming season. itive outlook and attitude in all situ- shutout Jan. 22, stopping all 46 Minne- ations. That is what these three have sota Duluth shots. Entering her fi fth works hard both on and off the ice. ference season Oct. 1-2 when they provided throughout their careers season she is seventh on BSU’s career She wants what is best for the team travel to St. Paul, Minn. to face WCHA and that is why they were elected to wins list (13), eighth in minutes played and she will strive for that. She is newcomer University of St. Thom- these leadership positions by their (2,657:10), tied for sixth in career shut- someone who will say what needs to as in a two-game league series. The teammates.” outs (three), fi fth in goals-against av- be said in a direct, fair way.” two-game set will kick off a 28-game Dowhy, a goalie, will take advantage erage (2.66), sixth in save percentage The Beavers fi nished the COVID-19 WCHA slate that currently features 14 of an extra year of eligibility and re- (.909) and seventh with 1,177 saves. shortened 2020-21 season with a 2-16- home contests. That number of games turn for her fi fth season. She played 2 record. will likely grow as the team will an- in 19 games this past season and piled “Kerigan gives everyone confi dence Scanlan returns 20 student-athletes nounce its non-conference schedule up 18 starts. Dowhy fi nished sixth in and can pick anyone up if they are down,” said Scanlan. “She sticks up from a young 2020-21 squad to the at a later date. the WCHA with a 2.91 goals-against roster for 2021-22. average while sitting eighth with a for her teammates, holds everyone accountable, gives great advice and The Beavers open the 2021-22 con- Manitoba 55+ Games moves online By Ashleigh Viveiros many things going virtual right now something new and then track that for aging prizes (walking poles, exercise After a pandemic-induced year’s and working and still being able to four weeks. bands, gift certifi cate). break, the Manitoba 55+ Games are connect with people that way, so that’s “At the end of that period we’re ask- “We’re trying to motivate people to back. what we’ve decided to do a well.” ing people to share their stories with stay connected because that’s always Organizers are taking the “Olym- Games participants can sign-up to us,” she says.“We’ll be able to share been such a huge part of it,” Heidrick pics” for older adults online this year complete a range of featured events, all that with the other participants says, adding that “being able to move and stretching the participation win- including walking, running, cycling, and create some storyboards and re- and being physically active is so good dow out to include fi ve weeks: June 14 Bocce ball, Nordic pole walk, 9-hole ally be able to share what everyone for your mental health too. to July 16. and 18-hole golf, horseshoes, arts and is able to accomplish. We can’t do so “Until we can meet again, this is “We saw there was a need,” says co- crafts, pickleball, badminton, tennis, many other things right now so let’s a great way for all of us to still be ordinator Karyn Heidrick, explaining cribbage, whist, and Scrabble. focus on what we actually can do.” part of something together.” Head to they’ve been hearing from Games “We ask people to participate safely Registration is free. Participants who www.activeagingmb.ca to download participants for months now wonder- in their own household or their own send in their activity trackers and sto- the registration form or contact the ing if the event would be going ahead ‘bubble,’” says Heidrick. “Pick some- ries of their Games experience will be Games offi ce at 204-261-9257 or mani- in some way in 2021. “We’ve seen so thing you already do or maybe try entered into a draw for some active [email protected]. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Charison commits to Valley Huskers

By Brian Bowman peg) Rifl es here,” said the 18 year old. he also has a good football IQ. Josh Charison enjoyed a solid career “I’ll be making the transition from “I’m not the deepest thrower but if as a quarterback with the Interlake nine-man (football) back up to 12- it’s in my range I can put it on you,” he Thunder. man so I’ll have to get adjusted to that said. “I know what guys are supposed Now, he’ll get a chance to see how he again. If I do get some playing time, to be doing and I know how plays are fares at the junior level. I’ll be competing against guys who supposed to work and I can relay to Charison recently committed to play are a few years or even four years old- coaches what I’m seeing out there.” football for the Valley Huskers, locat- er than me. It will be challenging but Away from the football fi eld, Chari- ed in Chilliwack, B.C. I think it will be really good, exciting son is both excited - and nervous - to “I think it’s going to be awesome,” and rewarding, too.” be making the move west from Teulon Charison said. “I got lucky. One of the The Huskers have a couple of return- to Chilliwack. people within the Thunder organiza- ing quarterbacks so the competition “It’s very nerve-wracking because tion sent out my tape to the team in for playing time will be stiff. Charison, not only am I going to be playing at B.C. and they ended up contacting though, is prepared to bide his time as a higher level of football but I’m also me. It’s so exciting because I didn’t a fi rst-year player. moving away from home,” he said. know if I was going to be continuing “I understand going into this that “I’m going to be meeting new people my football at the next level and now I’m the young one,” he said. “There and it sounds like they have a billet I have an amazing opportunity with are a couple of quarterbacks that are system there so I’ll be living with new Chilliwack.” older than me. Sitting out a year and people. I’m going to be gaining a lot of Charison is really looking forward kind of watching them will be really independence and there’s going to be EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED to playing football for Huskers’ head good for me. It will let me settle in and two guys, for sure, that are going to be Josh Charison has committed coach Bob Reist. prepare myself for if I do get out on on that Chilliwack team and I talked to play football for the Valley He knows the level of play is going to the fi eld.” with one guy that I used to play with Huskers, which are located in be very good with players much big- Charison has always done a good job and he was on that Chilliwack team ger, stronger, and faster than in years running the offence from the QB posi- and he said it was really fun and a re- Chilliwack, B.C., for the upcoming past. tion. He’s an accurate passer who can ally good experience.” season. “It will be equivalent to the (Winni- pick up some yards with his legs and Eight Manitobans listed in NHL’s Central Scouting’s fi nal 2021 draft rankings From Hockey Manitoba regular season, Lambos played in past season. Roulette, who also played Ritchie of Brandon (197), Green Bay Eight Manitobans have been named Finland for the JYP club in Jyväskylä. three games with the Selkirk Steelers, Gramblers’ defenceman Owen Mur- to NHL Central Scouting’s fi nal rank- Lambos registered two goals and nine represented Team Canada at the 2021 ray of Decker (210), and Regina Pats’ ings for the 2021 NHL Draft. assists in 13 games for JYP’s Under-20 IIHF U18 World Championship in forward Jakob Brook of Roblin. Winnipeg ICE defenceman Carson team. Lambos was the third-highest Texas, winning a gold medal. The 2021 NHL Draft is scheduled to Lambos was the highest ranked Man- ranked player from the WHL. The other Manitobans on the list in- take place on July 23-24. For the sec- itoban by NHL Central Scouting at Seattle Thunderbirds’ forward Con- clude Moose Jaw Warriors’ forward ond year in row, the event will be held 11th overall amongst North American ner Roulette was the second-highest Eric Alarie of Winnipeg (51), Moose remotely, with teams convening via skaters. The 18-year-old was limited ranked Manitoban by NHL Central Jaw defenceman Cole Jordan of Bran- video conferencing. to just two games with the ICE this Scouting at 36th overall. Roulette don (88), Portland Winterhawks’ for- year due to injury. Prior to the start of scored six goals and added six assists ward Tyson Kozak of Souris (161), the 2020-21 Western Hockey League in 11 games for the Thunderbirds this Brandon Wheat Kings’ forward Nolan Portage la Prairie to host MJHL Showcase Staff two highly-competitive regular-sea- important step in attracting the at- bre hockey games, while enjoying The Manitoba Junior Hockey son games during the high-perfor- tention of the many NCAA, Major the many comforts and amenities League announced that the 2021 mance event. Junior, University, NHL and NHL that Stride Place has to offer. The MJHL Player Showcase will take “We are extremely excited for the Central Scouting scouts and coaches timing of the event will allow teams place Nov. 22-24 at Stride Place in 2021 edition of the MJHL Show- that will be attending from across and players the ability to be in mid- Portage la Prairie. case after not being able to host the North America. season form so that they are best The Showcase will feature all 12 event last season,” said MJHL Com- “For both fans of the MJHL and the prepared to showcase themselves MJHL teams in one location over missioner, Kevin Saurette. “For our game of hockey, this event is a great positively.” three days with each team playing elite athletes, these games are a very way to watch a variety of high-cali- The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 17 MJHL awards expansion franchise to Niverville

From the MJHL website ing bring a new MJHL franchise to the ty will continue as we follow a plan to ings. He was gracious in helping us The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Town of Niverville.” be ready for the 2022-23 MJHL season. understand what this opportunity Board of Governors announced last Niverville’s Mayor, Myron Dyck As a shareholder group for this com- could look like. In the past few years Friday that it has granted an expan- shared his excitement in welcoming munity owned not for profi t team, we Kevin has been there for us at every sion franchise to operate in Niverville. Junior “A” hockey to the growing Town are excited to be in the community turn in his support in representing The new MJHL member will play its of Niverville. we are in. We are aware of the many our cause to the league governors. inaugural season from the brand new “On behalf of the Town of Niverville young families that have made Niver- We are grateful to all the league Niverville Community Resource and I would like to take this opportunity ville their home and the investment partners, governors and their repre- Recreation Centre in the 2022-23 cam- to welcome the MJHL to our commu- that they have made to our communi- sentative for having the confi dence paign. nity and to congratulate the group of ty. We look forward to engaging with to welcome us in. We are looking for- “Niverville is recognized as one of local residents for their hard work in many hundreds of volunteers in the ward to providing a great game expe- the fastest growing communities in making their dream a reality today,” surrounding area as we put the vari- rience and a quality hockey product the province and the MJHL is thrilled Dyck said. “We are excited for this ous leadership teams into place in the on the ice that will add value to the to bring a new organization into this news and wish both the MJHL, local weeks and months ahead. MJHL as a league. We believe that community, while adding another resident Clarence Braun, his manage- We are especially grateful to the this initiative will provide another fi rst-class, state of the art facility to ment team, and all their supporters Council of the Town of Niverville and great opportunity for young players our League,” said MJHL Commission- much success in the years ahead.” administration for their vision in the in the surrounding area to play Junior er Kevin Saurette. Niverville Junior A Hockey Inc. building of this awesome community A hockey at the highest level. “We have been in ongoing discus- After considering this opportunity recreational space called the CRRC. We anticipate our initial website to sions with this group for a number of for some years, we at Niverville A We are thankful for their support as be functional within a short period years and are very confi dent that the Junior Hockey Inc. are both excited we move forward and make plans for of time and will release that info as it community owned non-profi t organi- and proud to be accepted as the new- it to be our hockey home for many becomes available. Stay tuned for fur- zation and the Town of Niverville will est franchise entry into the MJHL. As years to come. ther updates and we thank you all. provide an ideal new home market we have been exploring entry into the I want to personally express great For additional information please for the MJHL going forward. I would MJHL, we have extended the oppor- appreciation to Kim Davis, the former contact Clarence Braun at 204-791- also like to recognize the signifi cant tunity for ownership and have seen commissioner of the MJHL, and its 2587 or email at [email protected]. commitment and efforts of Clarence many new shareholders added within present commissioner Kevin Saurette. Braun who was instrumental in help- the past few months. That opportuni- Kim was there back in our early meet- Neepawa announces new name, logo From the MJHL website that was tasked with the rebrand. The lumber, pork production and brewing four/fi ve names we brought those to The Neepawa MJHL franchise has organization is very excited to begin industry,” Pearson explained. the rest of the Board members for dis- changed their name to the Titans. a new era of hockey in Neepawa and “Paying homage to these important cussion. Once we had the name we Titans was one of fi ve names brought the surrounding area, creating new pillars of our community is an integral wanted we then moved onto colors to the table for discussion after the or- history so to speak,” Pearson shared. part of our rebrand. The logo plays off and logo design. This included bring- ganization decided to drop their long- The organization felt it was impor- the Greek mythological defi nition of ing in Brooks Freeman from Brooks time name and logo. tant to have a great signifi cance tied to Titan, “One that is gigantic in size or Freeman Design to help complete the According to Titans’ head coach and the name and logo to properly refl ect power.” The colours chosen refl ect a logos chosen. Brooks and myself spent general manager, Ken Pearson, it was the community in which they play in. fi eld of canola on the horizon, the sil- a few weeks going back and forth and a long time coming but something “A Titan is known as one that stands ver and black pay tribute to the classic making adjustments until we were that the organization and Town of out for greatness of achievement and look of Junior hockey clubs of the 90s.” able to fi nd the fi nished product. We Neepawa can now be proud of. we feel our community is full of Ti- “As part of the process, a group from also talked with alumni, business “The process has been long and ex- tans in every facet of life. Neepawa is the Board of Directors, including my- leaders in the community, and others tensive, but for the most part I think known as the ‘Land of Plenty’ and feel self, began submitting names to each to get input,” Pearson concluded. a lot of fun for myself and the group Neepawa is a Titan in the agriculture, other. Once we had it down to about MJHL announces regular-season schedule Staff The MJHL will make a return to Stampeders, Waywayseecappo Wol- before moving to a more traditional The Manitoba Junior Hockey two-divisions for the 2021-22 season verines, and the Virden Oil Capitals. schedule format in January. League announced the regular sea- featuring a West and East division Once the season gets under- Meanwhile, the MJHL/SJHL joint son start date, schedule format, di- with six member teams making up way, each team will play a 54-game player showcase will be hosted by visional format and important dates each division. schedule on their road to the MJHL the MJHL from Jan. 25-26, 2022. for the upcoming 2021-22 season. The Selkirk Steelers will be in the Turnbull Cup Playoffs. Hosted in Winnipeg at the Seven The puck will drop for the opening East Division along with the Portage Each team will play 40 games with- Oaks Sportsplex, the event brings weekend on Friday, Sep. 17. Terriers, Steinbach Pistons, Win- in their division and 14 games out- together the top 60 players from Opening weekend will feature six kler Flyers, Winnipeg Blues and the side of their division. The season will each league providing maximum home and home divisional match- Winnipeg Freeze. The West Division begin with 10 weeks of home-and- high-performance exposure oppor- ups taking place over the course of includes the Dauphin Kings, Neepa- home divisional play, followed by six tunities in front of NHL, WHL, U the weekend involving all 12 teams. wa, OCN Blizzard, Swan Valley weeks of non-divisional matchups, SPORTS and NCAA scouts. 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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The total estimated cost of the watermain renewal is Pawluk Realty 204- Please apply in person $4,805,000.00, to be funded as follows: Loca ons: Arborg, Ashern, Eriksdale, Fisher Branch, Lundar, 890-8141. to the offi ce Monday – Friday. Valid driver’s Teulon, Selkirk & Stonewall $2,000,000.00 from the Manitoba Water Services Board; and APARTMENT licence required for in- $926,245.00 from the Gas Tax Reserve; and Compe on number: IERHA 1663/21 FOR RENT staller assistant. $1,878,755.00 to be funded by borrowing Please refer to complete job pos ng at: h ps://selfservice. Tollak Place has 1 & 2 The borrowing will be repaid over 20 years at a bedroom suites, locat- NOTICES maximum interest rate of 5% per year ierha.ca and search under “View All” and scroll to : ed at 40 Eveline Street. Urgent Press Releases Student Maintenance Assistants. - Have a newsworthy The annual repayment amount will be no more than $150,756.24 Spacious suites, with Deadline for submissions is F/S, A/C, storage item to announce? to be levied annually as part of the general municipal levy. Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:59 pm. areas and large bal- Having an event? An Copies of the proposal to borrow and information about the capital conies; utilities are exciting change in project are available on the municipal website at: www.gimli.ca or by included, parking is operations? Though contacting the offi ce at (204) 642-6650 to make alternate arrangements extra. Tollak 2 is a 55 we cannot guarantee to receive information. plus bldg., river view publication, MCNA apts. with central air, will get the information Dated at Gimli, Manitoba this 3rd day of June 2021, and issued pursuant F/S, DW & microwave; into the right hands to Section 174.1(1) of The Municipal Act. large storage area for ONLY $35 + GST/ Kelly Cosgrove, CMMA off the kitchen and a HST. Call MCNA 204- Chief Administrative Offi cer Community balcony; utilities and 947-1691 for more in- Rural Municipality of Gimli parking extra. Call the formation. See www. onsite offi ce 204-482- mcna.com under the Thank You 2751 for AVAILABIL- “Types of Advertis- ITY. ing” tab or Email classi THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT fi [email protected] for Evergreen School Division wishes to thank the many volunteers HELP WANTED more details. 2021 SURPLUS EQUIPMENT SALE who lent support to the planned rejuvenation of the multi-sport Busy roofi ng company courts at Gimli High School. Many have donated their time and hiring full time roofer/ TAKE NOTICE THAT the RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT passion to the initiative. Unfortunately, fi nancial constraints, labourer. For more intends to dispose of surplus equipment in “as is” condition. pandemic related delays, and a recent unsuccessful attempt to information call 204- 641-5200. List of items: tender the project have proven to be obstacles that cannot be • 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty Truck overcome. Consequently, the Board of Trustees has made the FULL-TIME • 1978 Dodge ¾ ton Truck diffi cult decision to turn the area to sod. • 96-inch Allied Snow Blower The Board of Trustees extends a special thank you to the RM of CAREER OPPORTUNITY • John Deere 265 Mower Ukrainian Farmers • Schulte XH600 Mower Gimli for their willingness to make a generous donation to the • Small Snowex Sander project. More details available on the R.M. website at www.rmstlaurent.com or by calling Donovan (Public Works) at 204-739-8163. Viewing of equipment is available on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 between “Full-Time” the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Public Works Yard, 143 St. Laurent Veterans’ Memorial Road, St. Laurent, Manitoba. “Grocery Clerk/ Teller” Bids will be reviewed at a public works committee meeting after closing At the Ukrainian Farmers Co-op we date. Successful bid accepted by council must be paid in full within RM of Coldwell PUBLIC NOTICE provide our staff with a competitive 48 hours of notifi cation and item removed within one week. Regarding the 2021 Financial Plan starting wage, a wide range of available PLEASE NOTE: GST will be added to the successful bid. courses and training opportunities and a comprehensive benefi ts package including Bids are to be submitted in written form and sealed, no later than PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 162(2) of The dental, vision, extended health, and a Friday, June 21, 2021, 4:30 p.m. to: Municipal Act that the Council of the RM of Coldwell intends to present its Financial Plan for the fi scal year of 2021 at a public hearing in the pension plan to all qualifying employees. R.M. of St. Laurent Upstairs of the Lundar Arena, 85 Main St. Lundar MB on the 29th day of The successful candidate will be an 2021 Surplus Equipment Sale June, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. energetic, self-motivated, hardworking Box 220, 16 St. Laurent Veterans’ Memorial Road individual who is a team player and Council will hear any taxpayer who wishes to make representation, ask St. Laurent, MB, R0C 2S0 enjoys working with the public. questions or register an objection to the fi nancial plan, as provided. The R.M. of St. Laurent reserves the right to reject any or all offers. Please register your attendance with the Municipal Offi ce prior to June If you would like to join our team, The equipment is offered in “as is” conditions and the R.M. makes no 29th at 2 pm. please fi ll out an application or submit a warranties whatsoever. resume to our store offi ce. Copies of the Financial Plan will be at the hearing for review or Contact Closing date for all applicants is set for the offi ce (204-762-5421) prior to. The Express Weekly News Classifi ed June 18th, 2021. Dated this 4 th day of June, 2021 booking deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. For more info, please see Nicole Christensen, CMMA prior to Thursday’s publication Kyle Yaciuk at our store offi ce. Chief Administrative Offi cer Please Call 204-467-5836 Ukrainian Farmers Co-operative Ltd, Box 160, Fisher Branch, Mb, R0C-0Z0 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021 19

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All Sea- DATED at Gimli, Mani- or e-mail stonewood sons Furnishings 204- toba, this 9th day of Please Call 204-467-5836 Stonewall & Area Mobility Services ing your organization [email protected] Attention: David Underwood get noticed in over 661-8581. June, 2021. BAKER LAW CORPO- 293 Main Street, Box 250 352,000+ homes! Get Everything you need to Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 your message out for promote your business RATION EVERGREEN SCHOOL DIVISION SOLICITORS FOR THE [email protected] as little as $189 + GST! Call Today! 467-5836 Invites applications To learn more, Call Interlake EXECUTOR Deadline for applications: Graphics Attention: Grant D. for the following regular position, us at 204-467-5836 For all your printing 4:00 PM on July 2, 2021 and publishing needs Baker effective ASAP: CONT. ON NEXT COL. Start date: To be determined We thank all those persons who apply, however 20.SU.29 Gimli High School Caretaker regular (6.0hr/day) only those granted an interview will be contacted. See website for details and application procedures: http://www.esd.ca/Employment under Support Staff. CLOSING DATE: June 14, 2021 (3:30 pm) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB, R0C 0Z0 Tel: 204-372-6393, Fax: 204-372-8470 Casual Certifi ed Building Inspector – 2 year term candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Rural Municipality of Grahamdale is accepting applications for a Employment will be subject to satisfactory criminal record and EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY casual Certifi ed Building Inspector for a 2 year term position on an child abuse registry checks. Evergreen School Division may as-needed basis from July, 2021 – July, 2023. contact former employers. CUSTODIAN The Building Inspector is responsible for buildings under Part 9 of the CASUAL ON CALL BASIS National Building Code (2010). The position consists of fl exible hours WASTE DISPOSAL SITES – FISHER and may require more time in the busy construction season and less WESTERN INTERLAKE PLANNING DISTRICT BRANCH, POPLARFIELD, HODGSON during the winter months when there is a lull in development. This UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT The Rural Municipality of Fisher invites position also requires a sound knowledge of the National Building Code NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING applications for the position of Custodian (permanent/part time/on call) for our three (2010), National Plumbing Code and Municipal Zoning By-laws and a On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING sound understanding of construction best practices. The incumbent Waste Disposal Sites. This is an on-call basis will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to to cover sick days and vacation time. Maybe will be required to complete building permit applications, perform all make them in respect to the following matter: called in to assist on additional days. plan examinations to ensure conformance with the applicable Codes, THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST INTERLAKE BY-LAW NO. 11-2021 carry out site inspections to ensure compliance, and be required to Requirements for this position are: Being an amendment to the Rural Municipality of Siglunes Zoning By-law No. 6/05 • Valid driver’s license document and record all fi ndings associated with the responsibilities and the Rural Municipality of Eriksdale Zoning Bylaw No. 7/05, as amended. of the position during all the mandatory building and plumbing • The applicant must be prepared to obtain HEARING LOCATION: VIA CONFERENCE CALL (please call the WIPD offi ce to register) any legislated certifi cation that is required inspections. for the position. The successful applicant must be physically capable to perform the DATE & TIME: June 29th, 2021 @ 10:30 am duties and functions of the job ie: kneeling, standing, climbing stairs GENERAL INTENT: 1) To amend “Part 8, Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Job Description: and ladders, entering confi ned spaces, etc. Excellent communication, Institutional Zones” in the RM of Siglunes zoning bylaw The Custodian is required to direct waste interpersonal, oral, written, and organizational skills are a prerequisite. 6/05 and “Part 7, Recreation, Parks, Open Space and disposal and recycling activities, and perform other duties relating to maintenance of the site Profi cient working knowledge of Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat is Institutional Zones” in the RM of Eriksdale zoning bylaw as assigned. considered an asset. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years 7/05 by amending “Table 8 – 1 Recreation, Parks, Open Space and Institutional Use Table” in the RM of Siglunes related experience (or educational equivalent) and have completed Days/Hours: zoning bylaw 6/05 and “Table 7 – 1 Recreation, Parks, Open The Disposal Sites are open three (3) days a required building standard courses as offered through Red River Space and Institutional Use Table” in the RM of Eriksdale College and be certifi ed, or be eligible for certifi cation by The Manitoba week - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. zoning bylaw 7/05 by changing “-“ for not permitted to “P” Hours vary depending on the season. Building Offi cials Association or be willing to enroll in these courses. for permitted for mobile homes in all “SR-C” zones. Applicants must possess a valid class 5 driver’s licence and have The R.M. of Fisher offers a competitive wage AREA AFFECTED: All lands zoned “SR-C”, in the Rural Municipality access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes. A criminal record check for this position. Salary is set out in the CUPE of West Interlake is required. Local 4348 Collective Agreement. Please apply in writing to Building Inspector Position, R.M. of FOR INFORMATION Written applications including resume, cover CONTACT: Cherie Millar, Offi ce Administrator, Western Grahamdale, PO Box 160, 23 Government Road, Moosehorn, MB R0C letter and three work related references to Interlake Planning District, Box 269, St. Laurent, MB 2E0 or email to [email protected] giving full particulars as to be submitted in confi dence. Deadline for R0C 2S0, (204) 646-2615, Fax: (204) 646-4150, applications is June 15, 2021 education, experience and contract expectations and must include two Email: [email protected] references. Applications must be received by 12 Noon, Friday June 18, A copy of the proposal and supporting material may be inspected at RM of Fisher “Custodian Position” 2021. the location noted above during normal offi ce hours, Monday to Friday. P.O. Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB. R0C 0Z0 We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for Copies may be made and extracts taken there from upon request. Phone: (204) 372-6393 Fax: (204)372-8470 interviews will be contacted. Note: Property owners are responsible for notifying lessee. Email: fi [email protected] 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021

TENDER Classifi eds Tenders are now being accepted for the Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] REMOVAL OF MANURE From the Ashern Auction Mart The Gimli Seniors Resource Council Inc. The contractor of the successful tender Invites Interested Members of the Public EVERGREEN BASIC NEEDS HELP WANTED will be responsible for the removal of to attend their manure, hauling and piling of manure IS HIRING IMMEDIATELY! Wpg. Beach Tiny Tots at a location of our choosing approx. 2 Annual General Maintenance Worker: requires a ECE ll worker for a ½ miles from the auction mart. • Permanent, Full Time, Year-Round Position. permanent full time position. Meeting Applicants must enjoy working with Tenders to be received by • 30-40 hours a week including Saturdays. Tuesday June 22, 2021 children of all ages, be reliable, mature June 14, 2021 (4 p.m.) • Must be able to lift 50 lbs minimum. and be willing to take direction as well at 10:00 a.m. • Valid driver’s licence would be an asset. Removal of manure to be done as work independently. Must submit to Gimli Community Health Centre • Benefi t Package available. by August 1, 2021 a Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Multipurpose Room For more info call Kirk at 204-768-0019 Please submit resumé to Search, Child Abuse Registry Search and If unable to meet as a group, then Interlake Cattlemen’s Coop Assoc Ltd. Karen Bowman at must have or be willing to obtain First Aid Box 599, Ashern, MB. R0C 0E0 the meeting will be held virtually. ebnoffi [email protected] or drop off in and CPR. Submit resume to wpgbeachtt@ Fax: 204-768-3690 To preregister please call person at 71 4th Ave in Gimli. msn.com. Only those selected for an Email: [email protected] 204-642-7297 by June 11, 2021. Deadline for applications: June 22, 2021 interview will be contacted. License # 1128 Your support is greatly appreciated.

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His long electrical career began at BIRTHDAY IN MEMORIAM the tender age of nine, helping his father with the family business, Jerry’s Electric. Charlie was a very loyal, loving husband, papa and friend. His passion was the solitude of nature which he found at “THE FARM”. His cabin was rugged and although he was an electrician it had no power and was heated with wood. He did have a pink propane stove and oven which a friend surprised him with one day. Everyone who knew Charlie, knew that he could be found on Sundays at his special place, “The Farm” enjoying the company of friends, cooking a huge breakfast, brewing strong coffee, bird watching and just visiting. Everyone was always welcome and Charlie cherished his time with them all. Charlie had many interests connected to his love of the outdoors. He could often be found berry and mushroom picking, going for long walks, enjoying winter camp outs, hunting and target practicing. In 1971 he founded the “Willow Creek Gun Club” which was enjoyed by the many members. Special thanks to Kathy Penner and staff at the funeral home for all their help. A memorial for Charlie will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left on Charlie’s memorial page at: www.interlakecremation.ca Arrangements entrusted to:

In Memory of Erika Barteaux OBITUARY June 13, 2020 The Barteaux family would like to extend Raymond Joseph Remillard sincere thanks and appreciation to all those Peacefully, on May 29, 2021, in the arms of his wife, Raymond who sent cards and gifts, made donations in (Ray) Remillard passed away at the age of 70. Happy 80th Birthday Erika’s honour, shared memories with us and He was predeceased by his father Joseph Remillard, stepmother Les Einarson helped us through this diffi cult year. Hard to Madeline Remillard and brother Guy Remillard. on June 13 believe a year has passed without you. You Left to cherish his memory is his wife Joanne; mother Yvonne; Hope you have an eventful year. will be forever missed. sister Diane (Larry); brothers Richard (Pam), Claude (Suzanne), -With Love, Elaine, Mindy, You left us beautiful memories, Dennis (Anna), Gerald (Sandy); sons Pierre, Raymond Junior, Greg, Aiden, all your family Your love is still our guide Adam; daughters Tonya, Kimberly, Trisha, Danielle, Roberta and and friends And though we cannot see you, Jordan as well as many extended family members and friends. You’re always by our side. Ray grew up in St. Joseph, Manitoba on the family farm. Ray and Joanne married in 1995 and lived in Winnipeg until 2009 when they retired to the family cottage in Hnausa, MB. Ray worked in the Seven Oaks School Division as a custodian for 18 years in many of the schools. Some of his hobbies included fi shing with the grandchildren, raising dogs, target shooting, coffee with the boys at the Chicken Chef in Arborg We’re expanding our Ashern team! and sharing his faith with everyone he came into contact with. Ray brought a smile to everyone’s face as he loved to joke and was a great storyteller. He will be fondly remembered for his “best” Are you passionate & charismatic? We’re Hiring! and most used joke “bring me a winning lotto ticket”. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place with a “Celebration of Life” at Year Round his home church, Freedom Worship Centre, in Arborg, Manitoba at a later date once COVID Manager Join our dynamic Ashern office Full Time restrictions have eased. Bookkeeping, balancing MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME ARBORG ƟůůƐĂŶĚƉĂLJƌŽůů We’re seeking a motivated individual ready (204) 467-0024 • [email protected] Culinary Chef to learn and grow. Training is provided. dĞƐƚLJŽƵƌĐƌĞĂƟǀŝƚLJĂŶĚ ŝŵĂŐŝŶĂƟŽŶĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ BATTERIES FOR Trucks, Trailers, ŶĞǁŵĞŶƵŝƚĞŵƐ More information on how you can progress your career EVERYTHING! Truckbeds & Tires >ŝǀŝŶŐƋƵĂƌƚĞƌƐĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ͘ at talbotcpa.ca 50, 000 BATTERIES ࠮ -\SS9LWHPY :HML[PLZ ࠮ =LOPJSL7HY[Z;PYLZ  ^ĞŶĚƌĞƐƵŵĞƚŽ IN STOCK >OLLSZ ࠮ ;YHPSLY7HY[Z )H[[LYPLZ ŽĸĐĞΛ *Auto *Farm *Marine ŶĂƌƌŽǁƐƐƵŶƐĞƚůŽĚŐĞ͘ĐŽŵ ࠮ :HSLZ-PUHUJPUN *Construction *ATV 3LHZPUN 9LU[HSZ ŽƌĐĂůů/ƌǀĂƚ *Motorcycle *Golf Carts EBY Aluminum: 204-981-2831 *Rechargeables *Tools ࠮ .VVZLULJRHUK *Phones *Computers )\TWLY7\SS*H[[SL  *Solar Systems & design ,X\PWTLU[;YHPSLYZ Please * Everything Else! ࠮ ;Y\JR :LY]PJL)VKPLZ ࠮ .LULYH[PVU.YHPU;YHPSLYZ support our THE BATTERY MAN KALDECK TRUCK & TRAILER INC. advertisers Send your resume to: [email protected] 1390 St. James St., WPG Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB SHOP 1-877-775-8271 1-888-685-3127 LOCAL Closing date is /ZSJ, 2021 www.batteryman.ca www.kaldecktrailers.com Remember Your Loved Ones with an Announcement in the Call 204-467-5836 or classifi [email protected] 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, June 10, 2021

OBITUARY Lucille Scott Lucille Scott passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 30th, 2021 at the age of 87 years. Loving wife of the late Douglas Scott. Classifi eds Cherished mother of Colleen and her husband Rene Menard and the late Brian Scott. Sadly missed by her grandchildren; Raina, Rachelle and Monique. Lucille is survived by her sister Muriel Krier and her husband Bill; nieces Tracy Sones, Pat White and Lorri Announcements Davidson-Keays. Predeceased by her brother Roland Jones and his wife Eva and her sister Margaret Davison. Lucille was a strong individual who displayed that right until her Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 fi nal days. She had a passion for both cooking and hosting and many people enjoyed what Colleen referred to as a “gourmet” OBITUARY meal. She inspired other family members to learn to cook as well. Alexander George Zahariuk She put a huge importance on an afternoon coffee visit. Lucille September 1, 1941 – May 31, 2021 was a great athlete and excelled at curling and golf. She loved It is with great sadness we announce the unexpected and being a spectator of both of those sports as well. Something she was very proud of was that she peaceful passing of Alex at 79 years. and Doug were instrumental in the Curl for Cancer program that they organized and ran for many He will be deeply missed and forever cherished by the love of his years at the Trenton Curling Club Curl. She will be sadly missed by all her family and her legacy life Carol of 58 years; daughters, Diane (Cal), Tammy (Nick), and will never be forgotten. Teresa (Geoff); his grandchildren, Corey, Lucas, Laith and London; Arrangements have been entrusted to WEAVER - East, 29 Bay St., Trenton. A private family brothers Dave (Lynn) and John (Sonja); sister Donna (Tom); sister- service will be held in Gimli, Manitoba, a recording and link to view the service will be available in-law Vivian and many nieces and nephews. Wednesday, June 9 at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com. Alex raised his family in Birds Hill and worked at CP Rail for over Family would like to thank those at Quinte Gardens -Surg Ward and the 6th fl oor at Belleville 30 years until retiring in 1994. General Hospital for all their wonderful care and compassion during Mom’s stay. When an avid golfer, Alex and Carol built their home in Sandy If desired, expressions of sympathy can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hook on the golf course, spending many winters travelling to Texas Alzheimer’s Society, and would be appreciated by the family. or Palm Springs enjoying golf in the company of friends and family. Memories, stories and condolences can be shared at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com as well Alex was very caring, outgoing and made many lifelong as www.gilbartfuneralhome.com friendships with coworkers, neighbors, or whether out golfi ng, snowmobiling, or curling. He was Gilbart Funeral Home a great listener, loved conversation and would often debate anything from hockey, politics to In care of arrangements religion. He would jokingly refer to himself as the Dr. of Mechanics, as he could fi x anything and www.gilbartfuneralhome.com often called it a labour of love. With many gatherings over the years, Alex was often the center of attention, either playing guitar and singing his songs or with video camera in hand, he then centered his attention to his greatest joy - his grandchildren. Thank you Alex, Dad, Pops, Gigi, for the laughs, the love, but most importantly the wonderful memories you created for us all. The family would like to send sincere gratitude to the staff at the Gimli Hospital Dialysis unit for their great care over the past three years. Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

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