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Kubota BX25 Tractor/Loader/ RENT ME Backhoe $250 /day The house that hemp built SHACHTAY SALES & SERVICE Arborg, MB EXPRESS PHOTO BY NICOLE BROWNLEE Sage Tozeland and Theo Vaarmeyer hold a block of hempcrete that will fi t between beams in the front foyer of their 204-376-5233 home. See full story on pg. 2. > everything you need to know in your locally owned and operated community newspaper                !"# $!% &       FISHER POWERSPORTS   2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Locals calling a hemp house a home of their own By Nicole Brownlee Tucked off of Highway 417 near Lun- dar Provincial Park, Sage Tozeland is reimagining a place to call home. With the help of her husband Theo Vaarmeyer, Dion Lefebvre and the 8th Fire Innovations crew, Tozeland is constructing a house using hemp- crete. “I always wanted to build a new house using sustainable, natural ma- terials,” said Tozeland. “I know it’s not happening enough in the building industry, and I wanted to move it for- ward.” Tozeland, a teacher at Lundar School, bought the property around 10 years ago after moving from Win- nipeg. In June, she was fi nally able to start working on her dream home. Sage Tozeland is holding pieces Tozeland said she hopes to fi nish the of the inner woody core from EXPRESS PHOTO BY NICOLE BROWNLEE 1,534-square-foot home by the end of the hemp plant. These shards The 8th Fire Innovations crew poured the foundation for Tozeland and fall. combined with a lime-based Vaarmeyer’s home in June and started inserting the hempcrete blocks Hempcrete is a combination of the binder act as a primary material to in August. inner woody core of a hemp plant build her new home near Lundar and a lime-based binder. Mixing the Provincial Park. two creates a pliable material, which Lefebvre compares to playdough. The locals to construct and use the natural hempcrete can then be shaped into material. slabs and fi t into spaces in walls like “Similar to Sage, [I was] looking for Lego pieces. a better way of building homes,” said Lefebvre has travelled across the Lefebvre. “It’s low maintenance with a country building hempcrete struc- long lifespan using local materials … tures and hosting workshops to train our own local supply chains and [sup-

Sage Tozeland and Theo Vaarmeyer are constructing a 1,534-square- foot house made with hempcrete.

porting] local farmers.” charged processing it,” said Lefebvre. Like Lefebvre, the hemp used in In his home in Alberta, the hemp- Tozeland’s home is from Alberta. The crete keeps Lefebvre’s house at 21 C crew had trouble sourcing the hemp in the summer. To help heat the home from Manitoba because of this year’s in the winter, Tozeland is planning on record drought. installing a masonry Other than sup- stove. Baker Law porting the na- “This is really not tional economy, us- new. We’re re-explor- CORPORATION ing hempcrete also “THIS IS REALLY NOT ing traditional build- helps the homeown- ing methods … that Do you have a current will? ers’ pockets, said NEW. WE’RE RE- have already stood Lefebvre. EXPLORING TRADI- the test of time,” said Protect your family by having a current will, power of The material is Lefebvre. attorney and health care directive. Call us or stop in for more fi re, mold, pest and TIONAL BUILDING “There’s buildings information and fi nd out how we can help you. rot resistant, acts as and bridges I heard a natural insulator METHODS … THAT that’re still standing and removes carbon HAVE ALREADY from Roman times Grant D. Baker Providing full time legal dioxide from the at- made out of hemp,” service to families and STOOD THE TEST OF Barrister, Solicitor and Notary small businesses in mosphere. said Tozeland. Gimli and the Interlake. “It’s considered a TIME.” Romans used hemp carbon-neutral or fi bre to reinforce mor- GIMLI LOCATION RIVERTON LOCATION a carbon-negative tar during construc- 72 Centre Street, Gimli, MB 33 Main St. Riverton MB building material tion. Bridges built in Our offi ce is open 9-5 Mon to Fri Open Mon & Wed 9:30-4:30 204-378-5427 because it absorbs more carbon in the sixth-century France have also used a 204-642-8681 or 1-866-487-5688 atmosphere and wildlife than is dis- similar technique. The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 3 Dissent in democracy at issue in the RM of Armstrong By Patricia Barrett The Municipality of Armstrong council ta- bled two bylaws that will allow a majority of council to appoint a mu- nicipal spokesperson and determine what du- ties Reeve Susan Smer- chanski will be able to carry out. Organizational Bylaw 6-2021 and Procedures Bylaw 7-2021 were to have second and fi nal Former Teulon Mayor Armstrong Coun. Armstrong resident St. Andrews Mayor Armstrong Reeve reading at council’s reg- Debbie Kozyra Adam Krochenski Peter Nosaty Joy Sul Susan Smerchanski ular meeting on Aug. 10, resent residents. In ad- ing to CTV.’” this bylaw. I have noth- from council was for- whole council.” but the provincial de- dition, there have been The media is welcome ing to do with this bylaw mulated but didn’t get During the meeting, partment of Municipal a number of occasions at council meetings, he other than it was an out- sent to the media; only Nosaty asked how much Relations raised con- on which a majority of said, and is free to re- side source that did it.” the reeve’s response Way to Go Consulting cerns about some sec- council voted “one way port on differences of Krochenski told the was published. cost. tions that confl ict with and the reeve voted the opinion between coun- Express during break Krochenski said ev- Krochenski said it was Manitoba’s Municipal other way.” A majority cillors, but statements that not all of council eryone on council is $1,600. Act. vote has to be “accepted from council should be was afforded a response supposed to see ques- Smerchanski said the Armstrong residents, and that has not hap- subject to majority rule. in the media when an tions from the media reason the two bylaws current and former pened.” “All council meetings issue came up earlier and get their “fair turn” were put on hold was mayors, and other con- “Over the past three are open. If I or [another this year as to whether to answer them. “To me, that she had asked Mu- cerned Interlakers at- years, there has been councillor] say some- council would agree to there’s nothing wrong nicipal Affairs for clari- tended the meeting to numerous communica- thing different, you can clean out a municipally with that. You’re get- fi cation “to make sure defend the democratic tion breakdowns be- report that. I have no owned drain running ting the opinions of the everything is in good process, which they say tween the reeve, council problem with that,” Hu- through a private farm Continued on page 8 is threatened by the two and offi ce staff and that meny told the Express property. A response bylaws. has created a situation during lunch break. “But At heart is the ques- where our residents are if four or fi ve council- tion of whether dissent not well represented,” lors decide we’re doing or differing opinions said Humeny during something and we have will be tolerated in the meeting. “You guys our spokes[person] say what is supposed to be are not. After several we’re not doing that a democratic system of years of this, we’re 14 — that was the whole government. months away from an purpose of this bylaw, Armstrong resident election and we’ve been that’s what brought ev- Rent by HALF DAY, DAY, or WEEK Peter Nosaty, who was a dealing with this on so erything about.” delegation at the meet- many different issues. Humeny said the cre- ing, asked why a ma- This is unacceptable to ation of the bylaws jority of council (Adam you guys. We’re not rep- didn’t stem from one in- Krochenski, Ted Sum- resenting you well.” cident in particular be- !""#$ '()*+()* 0#*#$)-,$% ka, Paul Humeny and Humeny said Arm- ",%- ,.# "$#%%/$# cause “this has gone on % $#&&#$ )/0#$% 1)% #$% Ralph Hazelton) are at- strong council is “de- for several years.” tempting to suppress mocracy in its truest Coun. Adam Krochen- the reeve’s power with form” and that they’re ski said council did not %-/(" the bylaws. Smerchan- “not a dictatorship.” “go behind closed doors 0$!*&#$ ski and Coun. Allen And he doesn’t agree and got some shady by- Evanchyshin previously with discussing issues #234,4 )- 2+7)..-#$$)!* law drafted up.” It hired %89:) 81!-  voted against the two about the reeve or the an outside consultant #5 )6)-,$ ,/-$!00#$% bylaws. CAO or a councillor in (Way to Go Consulting). “Why is there such a the media, which had “It had zero to do with disagreement amongst previously reported on any members of council. councillors to do certain the bylaws. Not one of us. The other things [in the munici- “We should be sitting thing is this bylaw is a pality]? As voters and down as a board and #+;(!*! ,# &!- 1!-  ",1#$ template that’s used in a %3<;%8!&= -$#* #$ -$,1#. taxpayers, we voted the discussing this amongst lot of RMs, not just this %-##$ reeve in,” said Nosaty. ourselves. What is the one,” said Krochenski “You guys want to take problem, how can we during the meeting. “So the powers away from solve it?” he said. “We I don’t know if there’s the reeve.” don’t go to the paper. confusion here, that Deputy Reeve Paul We don’t go to Munici- [people think] some of      Humeny said the two pal [Affairs]. … The fi rst the councillors have    bylaws were drafted to thing they do is, ‘I’m go- done something with      help council better rep- ing to the paper. I’m go- 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Zebra mussels detected at Lake Manitoba Narrows By Patricia Barrett holding Bomber parties. The Narrows The province announced last week is popular with beach-goers, recre- it found zebra mussels in the Lake ational boaters, anglers and hunters. Manitoba Narrows region after sam- “We’ve got a nice clean lake here ples from 2020 showed their presence even if we get mussels,” said Koch. in the lake. “We don’t get that sewage coming in A lodge owner in the Narrows, here like they do in Lake Winnipeg which links the lake’s south and north from up the Red River.” basins, said it’s uncertain whether the He said there used to be provincial mussels will drive down tourism and check-stops on the highway where affect anglers who fl ock to the region. boats would be examined to prevent Narrows Sunset Lodge owner Irvin the transfer of mussels from different Koch said he’s not happy to hear about water bodies. the presence of mussels in the lake, “There’s no way you can keep the but he doesn’t think they’ll greatly mussels out forever even though impact recreational fi shing. He has there were check-stops on the high- yet to see a single mussel nor has any- way. If they missed some, who knows,” one else he knows, but that could, of said Koch. course, change in a few years. Zebra mussels reduce the availabili- EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF IRVIN KOCH “In Lake Winnipeg there are so ty of fi sh food, litter beaches with their Irvin Koch just installed the Blue Bombers’ famous Rum Hut at his many zebra mussels and they get sharp shells, clog water infrastructure Narrows Sunset Lodge. He thinks zebra mussels will have a minimal piled a foot high,” said Koch by phone outlets and damage boats. impact on recreational fi shing on Lake Manitoba. last week. “But they’re catching more Long-time Lake Winnipeg commer- walleye (pickerel) over there than cial fi sher Robert T. Kristjanson said they ever did. Everybody fi shes there he had been warning the government in the winter. They put their huts on about zebra mussels being transferred the Red River and the lake. And all across the province and beyond. around Hecla, people are catching “We’ve got them here in Lake Win- their limits pretty easy.” nipeg and I said they were going to Koch’s lodge is a newly renovated be transferred to Lake Manitoba and resort located in Oakview on High- Lake Winnipegosis, and that they’d way 68. In addition to accommoda- march right across the province and tion, it has a conference room, con- to the ocean,” said Kristjanson after venience store, liquor/beer vendor, he heard the news last week about the VLTs and gas pumps. Koch acquired Narrows. the famous Blue Bombers’ Rum Hut He said it’s “not the commercial fi sh- from the old stadium and has it near ermen” who are responsible for car- his outdoor patio where the lodge is rying mussels from place to place but the anglers who travel around with their boats to Derek Johnsonson different fi shing MLA for Interlake-Gimlie-Gimlimli spots. “The anglers EXPRESS PROVINCE OF MANITOBA’S 2020 AIS MONITORING SUMMARY will carry mussels The province reported zebra mussels in Lake Manitoba last year. right across Can- ada,” said Krist- and not get mussels. The anglers did pegosis. janson. “A lot of not believe in this at all. The boat wash “Lakes Manitoba and Winnipegosis them don’t give a stations are not there all the time. And have so much hard bottom, and zebra 204.641.8525 shit if their boats there are so many back roads into mussels love a hard bottom because [email protected] are contaminated. Lake Manitoba to launch a boat.” they can stick to it,” he said. “Out from You can’t have Kristjanson said zebra mussels will Gimli here, you get to a soft bottom boats running be- “absolutely devastate Lake Manitoba” and they’re not there because they 0DQLWRED·V$575RDG7ULS tween our lakes and spread throughout Lake Winni- can’t hold on to anything. But they’ll stick to hard bottom, rocks, other ,17(5/$.( mussels, nets and boats. I said this would happen if there weren’t strong $57,676· FACT: controls put in place.” The discovery of zebra mussels in Bill 64 changes the status of the Lake Manitoba Narrows hardly principals and vice-principals comes as a surprise because the prov- 45$)//52 within the bargaining unit. How will this contribute to the ince noted their presence in the lake improvement of educational last year. They were reported in Lake outcomes? Ask your MLA. Winnipegosis in 2020 and 2019. In its 2020 AIS Monitoring Summary 6HSW DPSP report, the province said its Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Unit and eight ZDWFKWKHZDYHFD partners analysed water samples for $UWFDQWDNH\RX(9(5<:+(5( #LocalVoicesLocalChoices #)RU(YHUJUHHQ HVGFD Continued on page 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 5 Arborg councillor steps down; byelection to be held in October

By Patricia Barrett Candidates interested in serving on John Crackle stepped down as coun- council are invited to submit their ap- cillor for the Town of Arborg and a plication by Sept. 13. byelection will be held in October to The town’s senior election offi cial is replace him. Jan Larkin. She’ll be accepting can- Council is elected for a four-year didate registrations between Aug. 19 term. Crackle served alongside Mayor and Sept. 13 at the Town of Arborg Peter Dueck, Deputy Mayor Ron John- municipal offi ce at 337 River Rd. For ston and councillors Ron Rogowsky more information, call the municipal and Rob Thorsteinson. offi ce at 204-376-2647. Crackle told the Express he didn’t The byelection will be held on Oct. EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT wish to comment. 19. Arborg councillors John Crackle (left) and Ron Rogowsky Audrey Gordon named Manitoba’s health minister Staff care system and communities from “Providers and staff across the work through all the challenges we Audrey Gordon has been appointed the impacts of COVID-19 and work health-care system have worked ex- face during this diffi cult time.” as Manitoba’s minister of health and toward recovery,” he said. tremely hard to continue to provide Gordon replaces Heather Stefanson seniors care, Premier Brian Pallister Gordon is currently the minister of quality care throughout the pandem- as health minister. Stefanson stepped announced last week. mental health, wellness and recov- ic, and I want to thank them for their down from the role last week and an- “I am confi dent in Minister Gor- ery. She will continue to hold those efforts,” said Gordon. “It is an honour nounced her intention to run to be the don’s ability to lead this department responsibilities in addition to health to accept this appointment and I look leader of the Progressive Conserva- as we continue to protect our health- and seniors care, the premier said. forward to continuing to support their tive Party of Manitoba. Peer workshops for Interlakers offer support from afar By Nicole Brownlee Tung, communications and education workshops, said Tung. Two peer facilitators lead each 12- to Peer-led workshops help people co-ordinator at PCM. “From our staff “We need that connection,” said 20-person workshop and distribute with mental health and addictions to our board members, we have that Tung. “The ability to cultivate and bol- handouts, worksheets and a Zoom create connections, but accessibility lived experience with mental health ster relationships is a huge compo- meeting link a few days before. throughout the Interlake has caused or addiction or know of someone or a nent to someone’s recovery or just to On Sept. 1, the Interlake Region low attendance. loved one with a mental health or ad- our mental health.” PeerZone workshop is focusing on Peer Connections Manitoba, for- diction challenge.” Participants fi nd it easier to connect coping with stress by analyzing think- merly known as The Manitoba The province incorporated peer and access resources in person, ex- ing patterns that worsen stress, and Schizophrenia Society, offers virtual support in high-stress facilities like plained Tung. Especially if they don’t exploring ways to reduce stress. The PeerZone Workshops throughout emergency rooms and is now imple- have a reliable wireless network, com- Sept. 15 workshop tackles lifestyle the province to provide a safe space menting the service in hospitals after puter access or privacy at home. habits. A guide that covers diet, exer- for participants to share their experi- seeing a positive impact on crisis re- But the group is trying to keep par- cise, sleep, smoking, drug and alcohol ences. sponse. ticipants engaged by offering con- use will be handed out to explore rou- People with lived experiences of In the past, Peer Connections facili- densed, two-hour Zoom workshops tines and how to approach changing mental illness or challenges lead tated in-person workshops, but since that employ different learning styles. a routine. workshops through Peer Connections March 2020 and the onset of the COV- “There’s group discussions, there’s To learn more about Peer Connec- and help people navigate community ID-19 pandemic, the organization has the visual aspect of it, there’s hand- tions workshops ,visit mss.mb.ca. resources and the mental health sys- shifted to online delivery. outs, there’s breakout rooms,” said tem. COVID-19 has defi nitely impacted Tung. “We are the fi rst formalized peer participation in support group in Manitoba,” said Amy Peer Connection 3

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PUBLISHER SALES By Sydney Lockhart why they are sticking to pick-up meals games again, which used to be the Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Legions across the Interlake are be- only for the time being. nights they would gather together. ginning to open while members meet “Not being able to get out and meet “We’re a small legion and we always to discuss Remembrance Day plans, people that they used to and mingle need to be cognizant of our numbers fundraising opportunities and to sup- with them is what makes it hard be- and try to raise them as best we can port one another. cause our members were fairly active and get more people active with the The Brant-Argyle Legion Branch in coming out,” said Kennedy. legion. We’d always like to have the #222 does not currently have a physi- Stonewall Legion Branch #52 presi- branch be more active but that takes cal building of their own, according to dent Tim Williams said they have de- people,” he said. SALES AND MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER secretary treasurer Ron Watson. Be- cided to be open three days a week to Jennifer McFee Donny Thorkelson, president of Jasmin Wolf cause of this, they don’t have a space start with 100 per cent capacity but Lundar Legion Branch #185, said peo- to reopen, but they will be able to have masks are mandatory until seated. ple can now come and sit in the legion their member meetings again starting “I think it’s given them a sense of be- again with each other in the lounge or in September. ing again. They are not just staring at play the VLTs. “It’s been two years since we’ve had four walls in their apartment or home. “It’s this sense of belonging and the one, and it’s time to get the crew back They can go out and see people again reverence for it, like the honouring of together and start planning the Re- and sit with them. They can see them,” the other men and women that lost membrance Day service,” he said. said Williams. their lives in service,” said Thorkelson. SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Watson added that very few mem- The legion is open Wednesday and Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett He added that the members are bers have seen each other or kept in Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., and the last looking forward to having their sense touch since postponing meetings over Saturday of every month from 2 to 7 of community back. They are open the pandemic. p.m. Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. and Fri- “Keeping the membership together Joel McDonald, president of Wood- day and Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. has been a loss. I’ve never heard from lands Legion Branch #248, said he “We’re happy to be open and look anybody in the last couple of years,” hopes they will be able to do building forward to seeing the vehicle parking he said. rentals later in the year, but for now lot full of cars and a sense of commu- ADMINISTRATION REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Clinton Kennedy, president of Win- they are waiting for the pandemic to nity growing again,” he said. Corrie Sargent Sydney Lockhart nipeg Beach Legion Branch #61, said slow down a bit more. Arborg Legion Branch #161 presi- their main focus is taking things slow “We’ve basically been shut down for dent Ronald Johnston said that the to keep the branch open and not have over a year now. We normally shut members of their legion were happy to close down again. Members of the down for July and August anyways, to be back together again, and has re- legion have been making takeout for regular meetings and that type of opened Chase the Ace, 50/50 draws, meals, which have been one of the few thing. But tentatively right now, the meat draws and almost all normal ac- sources of income coming into the le- plan is to restart, just like normal, in tivities other than Dart League and 50 gion to keep them running. September,” said McDonald. per cent of the VLT machines. “The provincial health orders sort of REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER He said that they are currently try- “That’s just something that we have Becca Myskiw Nicole Brownlee make it tough because normally, you ing to do a membership push to have decided to protect our staff that we’re know, the legion has a lot of events more members when they can meet asking customers to wear their masks during the summertime to raise mon- again. when they come around or if they ey to keep our legion going to help “One thing people don’t realize is come up to the bar, but when they’re veterans,” he said. “Fifty per cent ca- you do not have to be a veteran or seated at their table, then they’re not pacity without a bar to hold an event even related to a veteran or a fam- required,” said Johnston. is not fi nancially viable for us at this ily member of a veteran to have to They are open Tuesday to Thursday time.” join the legion. It’s open to anybody from 2 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Satur- PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION Kennedy said they are a small branch that wants to help serve veterans and day from 2 to 9 p.m. Debbie Strauss Christy Brown with many elderly members. Lots of serve the community,” he said. “We feel it’s a safe place to come and people don’t feel comfortable coming McDonald said their members hope gather with your friends,” he said. back yet and have hesitations. This is to be back together to watch the Jets

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EXPRESS PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER Pastures are always greener on the other side — especially this year as the drought has dried up green spaces across the province with one of the driest Julys on record. The rain this past weekend brought 60 and 100 millimetres of welcomed precipitation, breaking decade-long records. In a 36-hour period, 38.4 mm of precipitation fell on Gimli, breaking the 1983 record. Help the Express record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the outdoors. Email: [email protected]. Province not ruling out regional restrictions to battle COVID By Ashleigh Viveiros Southern Health-Santé Sud health selves and the people around us and 153 new cases over weekend Regional restrictions are certainly region specifi cally. all Manitobans is to get vaccinated as Health offi cials announced 153 new still “on the table” when it comes to “We’re seeing some increasing soon as you are eligible,” Roussin said. cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, the province’s attempts to curb the numbers, increase in test positivity, Roussin noted they’ve done a great including 44 on Friday, 46 on Satur- expected fourth wave of COVID-19, increasing numbers of contacts per deal of outreach across the province day, and 36 Sunday. Manitoba’s top doc said in a media case,”he said. “And in some of those to try to get Manitobans vaccinated, Manitoba at press time had 345 ac- briefi ng Monday. circumstances where we have a large and they’ll continue to do so moving tive cases, 56,750 total recoveries and While discussing areas where vac- amount of contacts per case, we’re forward. 1,188 deaths due to COVID-19. cine uptake is lagging behind the rest seeing that ... none of the contacts are “We have a signifi cant amount of There were 63 people in hospital of the province (including the RM of vaccinated.” Manitobans protected, albeit not with the virus, including 16 in inten- Stanley, which has a provincial low Roussin stressed the province con- nearly enough,” he said. At press time, sive care. of 22 per cent of residents vaccinated tinues to emphasize the need to pro- 81.4 per cent of eligible Manitobans The fi ve-day COVID-19 test positiv- against COVID-19), Dr. Brent Roussin tect oneself and others by staying had received a fi rst dose of the vac- ity rate was 2.3 per cent provincially was asked whether consideration is home when ill, washing one’s hands cine and 75.5 per cent their second. and 1.4 per cent in Winnipeg. being given to tailoring public health regularly, wearing masks when physi- “We’re going to see a fourth wave Interlake-Eastern Regional Health orders to specifi c regions. cal distancing isn’t possible, and and we’re going to see a fourth wave COVID cases by district as of Mon- “We don’t exclude any possibilities keeping contacts with those outside dominated by cases in the unvaccinat- day: Arborg/Riverton, one; Beause- if we need to protect the health of one’s household down. ed,” Roussin said, pointing to what’s jour, eight; Eriksdale/Ashern, two,; Manitobans,” he said. “We certainly Public Health will continue to re- happening in other parts of Canada Fisher/Peguis, 56; Gimli, zero; North- don’t exclude the possibility of re- view mandated restrictions and adapt already. “We want to do whatever we ern Remote, six; Pinawa/Lac du Bon- gional approaches. We’ve seen that in them accordingly, he said, noting such can to decrease the pool of unvac- net, two; Powerview/Pine Falls, 12; other jurisdictions in Canada already restrictions are just one tool to battle cinated Manitobans. We’re going to Selkirk, zero; Springfi eld, one; St. Cle- when they’re seeing a resurgence in the spread of the virus. continue to work on that, try to get to ments, one; St. Laurent, zero; Stone- certain areas.” “We know from other jurisdictions those who have delayed getting the wall/Teulon, seven; Unknown District, Roussin acknowledged they are see- that that fourth wave, it is coming, vaccine.” three; Whiteshell, zero; and Winnipeg ing “some concerning trends” in the and so the best way to protect our- Beach/St. Andrews, one. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Elections Canada opens voter registration

COVID-19 pandemic. For more infor- perience,” says chief electoral offi cer Federal election takes place two years ear- mation, voters can call 1-800-463-6868 Stéphane Perrault. or contact the Elections Canada offi ce All registered voters will receive a lier than the next planned date in their riding. voter information card from Elections “We encourage electors to use our Canada. On Sept. 10, most electors By Staff Aug. 16 that all voters can now reg- online voter registration service. By will receive a voter information card Canadians will be facing a new run ister, check their registration or up- registering, checking and updating by the end of the day, but there may for the country’s next Prime Minis- date their addresses online at the their information early, electors will be delays depending on how quickly ter, two years earlier than the next Online Voter Registration Service be sure to get a voter information polling places are identifi ed. planned date. (https://ereg.elections.ca/CWelcome. card. Because of the pandemic, we All voters must be registered at their Registration is open for the upcom- aspx?lang=e). may be using non-traditional polling current address to exercise their right ing Federal Election that takes place Voters are strongly encouraged to locations. The voter information card to vote. on Sept. 20. take advantage of Elections Canada’s will give electors all the information For more information, go to www. Elections Canada announced on online services in light of the current they need to plan their safe voting ex- elections.ca.

to manage the mussels in Lake Mani- units are “generally available” at all > ZEBRA MUSSELS, FROM PG. 4 toba. stations unless “something occurs be- “The province currently operates yond our control.” zebra mussel veligers (microscopic the department of Agriculture and fi ve watercraft inspection stations that The number of fi nes issued last year larvae) and for eDNA (environmental Resource Development (ARD) said are placed at strategic pinch-points and this year to date were not pro- DNA). Substrate samples (waterbody veligers were detected in nine water on highways and high-volume boat vided. The spokesperson said, “Con- bottom) and infrastructure were also samples collected last month from the launches to intercept watercraft trav- servation offi cers have issued fi nes for checked for adult mussels. In Lake Narrows and that it “indicates there elling from invaded waterbodies in AIS offences; however, further details Manitoba, 31 veligers and 22 eDNA could be a reproducing population of Manitoba and going elsewhere,” said on the total number of tickets issued were detected along with one adult zebra mussels in Lake Manitoba.” a department spokesperson, declin- are not publicly available.” mussel found in a substrate sample. The department said it will put up ing to say how many stations were As for a management plan for Lake In Lake Winnipegosis 44 veligers and signs to alert boaters that they have available for the two lakes last year. Manitoba, the spokesperson said the 20 eDNA were detected. to decontaminate their watercraft and The fi ve stations are located at Grand focus is on containment. The report also says the mussels are equipment and also establish “appro- Rapids, Mulvihill, Selkirk, Heading- “The current focus following this spreading north from Lake Winnipeg priate control zones.” ley and The Pas. The single inspection detection is containing the potential to generating stations, York Factory The Express reached out to ARD for station for Lake Manitoba is called spread out of Lake Manitoba. We are First Nation and other communities, information on how many inspection Mulvihill but is located in Eriksdale also gathering more information to and they were detected in the U.S. stations it had last year on both Lake near the junction of highways 6 and determine next steps.” portion of Lake of the Woods in 2019 Manitoba and Lake Winnipegosis, the 68, according to the province’s online and 2020. number (and amount) of fi nes issued schedule and map. It’s only available In its news release dated Aug. 17, to non-compliant boaters and its plan on certain days. Decontamination

who’s the head of council for that head of council, to provide direction > RM OF ARMSTRONG, FROM PG. 3 day or week.” to council,” said Kozyra during lunch order and just to get advice.” She “This [proposed Armstrong by- Should the two bylaws pass in break. “They’re [some councillors] doesn’t know everything and will laws] is wrong. This is a democracy Armstrong, Sul said Smerchanski saying this is a democracy, but we’re frequently ask for different opin- issue,” said Sul, who was elected could still be appointed spokesper- seeing four against two. This is no ions. mayor in 2018. “In St. Andrews, I son for the municipality and be able different from what happened to me “So I sent [the bylaws] off for their won a landslide victory in the elec- to chair meetings. in Teulon. They stripped me of all of opinion and Municipal Affairs got tion. But it turned out a majority of “But one wrong move and you’re my powers with their bylaws. This is back to me,” said Smerchanski dur- council, fi ve council members, had out. You’ll have this threat over your not OK to do.” ing the meeting. “There were some their own vote and elected others to head,” said Sul. “There was a com- Kozyra said she thinks the attempt issues they found, four different sec- do the job that has been afforded to ment from one of the councillors to reduce Smerchanski’s power has tions that were in contravention of every other mayor in Manitoba.” here that [Smerchanski] doesn’t partly to do with being a female in the Municipal Act.” Sul’s case went before the courts, vote with the rest of council. That’s power. She did not specify what sections which ruled against her last month. because people voted for change.” “To a degree. This is the old boys’ are in question. But she said Justice Vic Toews said Former Teulon Mayor Debbie Ko- club that’s been kicking around for She said she asked Way to Go Con- that as the mayor of St. Andrews, she zyra also attended Armstrong’s a long time. Bottom line is they don’t sulting for feedback and council can speak to whomever she wants. meeting. Kozyra had been elected respect change. Maybe there are dif- will have an opportunity to look at “All council [members] have to Teulon mayor in 2018, but in the ferent ideas, but if it’s not their idea, the bylaws again before second and have an opinion, not just the reeve summer of 2019, council introduced it’s not good enough,” she said. “Any- third readings. or mayor. But the reeve or mayor is bylaw amendments to strip her of thing I did on council was for the St. Andrews Mayor Joy Sul, who the leader. If you look at a private her mayoral powers and stop her people of my community and their attended the Armstrong council business with a president or CAO, from acting as spokesperson after a best interest … but I was relieved of meeting, said she came to support do they have to consult with all the majority of council claimed she was my duties. I was the fi rst one. Joy was Smerchanski. One of the bylaws that staff or supervisors to give an opin- acting on behalf of the town without second. Susan will be number three. could take duties away from Smer- ion?” said Sul. “When one of the res- their approval. Tell me, three women? Is this not chanski is the same bylaw that was idents [at this meeting] said you’re “I think this whole process [creat- gender-based? People need to form passed in St. Andrews in 2019 to changing all the rules — they are. ing the bylaws] totally goes against their own opinion on that.” remove Sul as chair of council and There’s no reason to have a head of democracy. The bottom line is citi- spokesperson for the municipality. council ballot. Flip a coin and decide zens voted us in. You’re voted in as The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 9 Winnipeg Beach shows support for well-loved citizen By Nicole Brownlee realized there were tumours in her brain. A fundraiser for a Winnipeg Beach community “At this point, the prognosis without treatment is member’s palliative care has quickly gained dona- one to two months, and she does not want treat- tions and interest from across the Interlake. ment,” said Rothery. Cindy Lou Rothery is raising money to cover her Within less than a week of posting, the GoFund- mother Ann Moroz’s end-of-life care. The money Me fundraiser has reached almost 75 per cent of its will help pay for home care to stay with Moroz goal of $2,000. at night and ensure her comfort during her fi nal Donations and stories have poured from Winni- months. peg Beach, where the Moroz family has lived since “If you go to the hospital and end up dying in the the 1970s, neighbouring Interlake towns and Win- hospital, everything is covered,” said Rothery. “But nipeg, where Rothery now lives. if you choose to stay or want to die at home, which “I was overwhelmed by the response — not only takes the burden off of the health-care system in monetarily, but the memories people have been the hospitals, you just don’t get that same support.” sharing with me are incredible,” said Rothery. Rothery prioritized organizing care for her mom Mike worked as a meat cutter at Sobeys, while after seeing her father, Mike Moroz, go through a Ann worked at local credit unions for years, said rigorous chemotherapy treatment battling pancre- Rothery. People from across the region reached out atic cancer for three years. to share stories about how kind the Morozes are “We didn’t have the supports in place for him to and offered to help in any way they can. be able to die at home,” said Rothery. “I have people offering to spend a night or two to Mike died in December 2020 during a spike of CO- help take care of her, bring food or take her to her VID-19 cases, which overwhelmed Manitoba hospi- EXPRESS PHOTO BY CINDY LOU ROTHERY appointments or pick up prescriptions to help less- tals and led to visitors being prohibited from seeing Cindy Lou Rothery is raising money to pay for en the load on myself,” said Rothery. loved ones in care. her mother Ann Moroz’s palliative care in her The Morozes neighbours have already started “He ended up dying alone in the hospital. Because fi nal months. Ann is shown here to the right pitching in, caring for her lawn and garbage daily. of COVID, nobody could go see him, and I didn’t of her late husband Mike, who passed away “I knew it was a great place, but this reinforced the want the same thing to happen to my mom,” said from pancreatic cancer in December 2020. community spirit and that my mom and dad were Rothery. very well-liked in the community,” said Rothery. Ann, 72, was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic memory and digestion. To donate to the “Wish to die at home #annstay- brain cancer, which is a form of cancer that started The diagnosis came as a surprise while Rothery shome” GoFundMe, visit https://gofund.me/ in her lungs and spread to her brain. Cancer has was caring for her father. Doctors initially expected e0da19a9. caused Ann’s brain to swell, impacting her vision, Ann had a form of dementia, but after a scan, they First Steep Rock community market set for the long weekend By Nicole Brownlee ber for the community to gather, but here and work on this long weekend.” on Sept. 4 and 5. Masks are encour- Steep Rock is hosting their fi rst com- COVID-19 restrictions have delayed She hopes the market will become aged when inside the hall. munity market on Sept. 4 and 5 with the supper for two years. an annual tradition and in the future To reserve a vendor space, email hopes to reconnect after a year and a “I think we’re all feeling that. We they’re able to collaborate with other steeprockcommunityclub@gmail. half without community events. don’t know how to connect right now, nearby communities to make sure the com. To learn more about the event, “We thought, how are we going to you know. There’s not that common local market dates don’t overlap, said visit the Steep Rock Community Club get everyone together?” said Leslye place,” said Fisher. Fisher. Facebook page. Fisher, one of the market’s organiz- Produce, antiques and other local “We really want everyone to feel like ers. “You know what? We have to start vendors have signed up for the two- this isn’t just a community club thing. doing this and get the community to- day event, but organizers said there is It’s the whole community,” said Fish- gether and invite everyone around us plenty of space still available. Vendors er. “I truly extend it out to everybody.” RECYCLING NOTICE to come join.” can reserve a space for $10 per day. Visitors can visit the market at the Riverdale Place workshop will not The need to meet again as a commu- The Steep Rock Community Club picnic shelter and the Steep Rock be picking up recycling on the nity was the main motivation to hold also plans to have a food truck sta- community hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the market, she added. tioned near the market. below mentioned dates due to the The Steep Rock Community Club “We want to grow on this,” said Fish- small group of workers available. usually hosts a fall supper in Septem- er. “We’re going to keep this [market] Attention all Mon. Sept. 13, 2021 at Riverton Business places Lake Winnipeg Fishers! Tues. Sept. 14 at Arborg Curbside pickup We want to Wed. Sept. 15 at Arborg Business places What’s story? hear from you. Thurs. Sept. 16 at Riverton Curbside pickup Mon. Sept. 27 at Riverton Business places The Stonewall Teulon Tribune connects people through stories to build stronger communities. Tues. Sept. 28 at Arborg Curbside pickup Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by Wed. Sept. 29 at Arborg Business places a local organization for volunteer service? A teacher that goes above and Thurs. Sept. 30 at Riverton Curbside pickup beyond? A hometown hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? The workshop will be closed on A young entrepreneur starting out? AGM Mon. Sept 6 Labour Day. August 27 3pm Please rinse your containers Riverton Hall Thank you for 175 Riverton Ave West Please share your story ideas at [email protected] Phone 204-467-5836 pioneercommercialfi shersofmanitoba.ca Recycling 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Argyle museum recognizing art as an important piece of rural heritage By Sydney Lockhart community volunteers, and what they Settlers, Rails & Trails Museum is do is they look at the photographs calling for local art submissions for its of the items that are being submit- next exhibit. ted, and they choose whether or not The museum, located in Argyle, is it’d be a good setup for the show, so asking artists across Manitoba to sub- they don’t get to see any names. They mit pieces that fi t its exhibit theme don’t get any information other than “Rural Life, Past & Present.” just the image and the description,” he “One of the goals for the museum said. was to try to get more people into see Campbell said the museum’s board us but also a different kind of group decided to add an art element be- of people to come see us,” said Shayne cause their museum is meant to rep- Campbell, president and executive resent the region’s heritage. They be- director of the museum. lieve culture and art are part of the Campbell said the response they heritage, not just history alone. had from the fi rst installation was So the artists get to contribute the overwhelming and that about 96 per pieces but then take them when the cent of their visitors have been fi rst- show is over. Of course, there is an op- time visitors since adding the art ex- tion for all artists to sell their works. EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED hibit months ago. If somebody comes through and falls The fi rst exhibit of art consisted of 45 pieces from artists across the “There’s a lot of local people that in love with a piece, the opportunity is province. are talented, and then we have a lot there for them to purchase it and take of people that are local that know it home. the Interlake and beyond.” The museum is open at 50 per cent people that are talented as well, so The next installation will be four Artists do not need to be profession- capacity on the fi rst Saturday of each friends and family and neighbours , months in length, opening on Oct. al, and all abilities, mediums and age month, 1 to 4 p.m. However, visitors and the word spread pretty quickly,” 2. The call for submissions closes on ranges are welcome to apply. Around can book appointment times outside said Campbell. Sept. 6. To fi ll out a submission form, 45 pieces will be chosen to be on dis- of these hours online for a private Because of the success of the fi rst visit www.settlersrailsandtrails.com. play for the next four months. tour, if they would like, for health con- installation, the museum has decided “We are excited to see things grow Artists also have the option to sell cerns or just for a guided tour. to make it a more long-term art and and things to keep displaying in the their work through the museum or For more information, go to www. culture exhibition. museum, art and culture,” he said. have their art returned to them after settlersrailsandtrails.com. “We have a selection committee that “The Argyle area is fairly small, but a the exhibit closes. separate from the museum their local lot of our artists come from all across Harvest donation to keep STARS airborne By Mel Stefaniuk, Clipper Weekly on their way to help someone in need A St. Clements farming family is which gave the family an admiration making sure Manitoba’s STARS Air for what the team does. Ambulance continues to fl y high. Although 2021 has been a tough year On Aug. 14, Blair Matchizen of for farmers with how dry it has been, Matchizen Farms in Thalberg harvest- Blair said the 20 acres held up against ed 20 acres of wheat crop, which had tough weather. been planted especially for STARS “The crop looked excellent even Air Ambulance to help raise money considering the conditions this year,” for the life-saving service. Blair said. The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Ser- Blair is a fi fth generation farmer vices (STARS) is a Canadian non- and Matchizen Farms is an important profi t helicopter and air ambulance piece of land for the area having been organization funded by donors, ser- recognized as a Century Farm in 2006. vice groups and government contri- The farm has been in use since the butions. In 2011, STARS was asked by Matchizens emigrated to the land in the provincial government to main- 1906. tain a permanent base in Manitoba. Blair’s mother Betty Matchizen said The donation is being made in trib- she was proud of her son’s donation ute to Blair’s father, Ken Matchizen, and how it has inspired others. a lifelong farmer who sadly passed “People have been telling us that away during seeding last year. When they’ve donated money to STARS af- ambulances were unable to cross the ter seeing what we’ve done and that’s EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED wet fi elds to reach Ken where he had been lovely,” Betty said. Matchizen Farms harvested 20 acres of wheat planted for STARS Air been working, Blair had to transport STARS director of donor relations Ambulance. them using his own truck, a moment and development Colleen Mayer Blair, especially in such a challenging ince,” Mayer added. that stuck with him and helped him to thanked the Matchizen family for year,” Mayer said. The STARS service was used for 657 realize the importance that the acces- their generosity. “Community support like Blair’s for missions in Manitoba last year. sibility of the STARS Air Ambulance “The agriculture community has our day-to-day operations is greatly More information on the STARS ser- provides in times of need. stood by STARS through fl oods and appreciated as it helps us fi ght for the vice including ways to donate can be Blair added that they often see the droughts, and we are grateful for lives of Manitobans, no matter where found on their website at www.stars. STARS helicopter fl ying over the farm the generous support of farmers like they live, work or play across the prov- ca. The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 11 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Business blossoms at local u-pick fl ower farm By Tyler Searle Miss Millie’s Flower Farm is nearing the end of its third year of operations and business is blooming. The half-acre farm near Marquette wholesales locally grown fl owers to fl orists and offers various recreational services for common patrons. With 64 fl ower species in 150 colour variations, the cut fl ower garden is As part of the U-pick experience, ripe with natural beauty. guest can cut and compose their Rows of fl owers create a vibrant fl o- own bouquets of fl owers. ral mosaic, while free-range chickens peck at seed, and kittens tumble in the ‘man I really like being home.’” grass. An expanse of wooded trails In 2019, Jodi took inspiration from and a dike overlooking the adjacent other fl ower farms across the west Assiniboine River create a backdrop coast and U.S. and created a similar EXPRESS PHOTOS BY TYLER SEARLE for photographs and selfi es. business. Jodi Friesen works alongside her daughter-in-law Victoria to keep Miss The farm provides a venue for photo Jodi ran things mostly solo that fi rst Millie’s running day to day. Jodi named the farm after her dog, Millie. shoots, bridal showers, and birthdays year but enlisted the help of her fam- the beautiful nuances of a good bou- while also offering U-pick and a vari- ily as the business grew. people at a time. Patrons are welcome quet, said Victoria. ety of fl ower-related workshops. Kirby and Gary typically handle to pick their fi ll for an hour-and-a- Over the winter, Jodi and Victoria Above all, Millie’s presents an op- the development projects. Together half before the farm welcomes its next collaborate to decide the layout of portunity to escape the confi nes of the they’ve cleared space for forest trails round of guests. next season’s plant. They determine city, said Jodi Friesen. and garden expansion, installed fenc- Limiting the number of patrons pre- which fl owers fl ourished or faltered Jodi owns the farm and operates it ing and a trickle irrigation system, serves the fl owers and ensures the and why. alongside her husband Gary, son Kir- and built a patio and pergola. optimal experience for all guests, Jodi The result is a constantly changing by, and daughter-in-law Victoria. Jodi Victoria handles the books, deals said. and improving garden that looks dis- and Gary’s other children, Spencer with marketing and communications, “I never want it to be so full where tinctly different every year, Jodi said. and Lacey, frequently pitch in as well. and schedules guests. Before starting people can’t take a selfi e without fi ve “(The farm) is beautiful. All of the Through and through, it is a family at the farm, she secured an agricul- other people behind them,” she said. animals and fl owers—the perfect business, she said. ture diploma from the University of “We want to make sure you’re get- weather,” said Bev Kaufmann. Jodi is a former employee of Jeffries Manitoba. ting the experience. That you’re walk- Kaufman and her daughter Erika Nurseries in Portage la Prairie and This year, when Victoria opened ing around in nature, and you’re not visited the farm last Wednesday to holds a certifi cate in Prairie horticul- appointments on June 14, the entire surrounded by people,” Victoria add- pick bouquets for Erika’s wedding re- ture through the University of Mani- summer sold out within six hours. ed. hearsal. toba (UM). Before starting Millie’s, “It’s kind of shocking to me. I did so Miss Millie’s U-pick experience is “This is actually more economical she freelanced landscape design for much market planning when I was open Wednesday to Sunday in the than going through a fl orist too, and residential homes. in school for this, and we didn’t even summer months. you get to pick your own fl owers,” Er- “I stayed home one year and thought, need it,” Victoria said. The farm provides small, medium, ika said. Finally, Jodi is and large picking containers that “I’m paying over two thousand dol- the artist behind range in price from $20 to $35. When lars for all my fl owers for the wedding, the operation. guests are fi nished picking, the Fri- whereas this would probably cost less She understands esen’s wrap the fl owers for transport. than half of that, and I could bring all the needs of each Victoria generally schedules two my bridesmaids,” she added. fl ower and can see groups in the morning between 8:00 The farm operates at a capacity of 15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and another two groups between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. ANNUAL The farm closes for fi ve hours mid- GENERAL day because harvesting in the heat NOW OFFERING is not suitable for patrons or fl owers, MEETING Victoria explained. PELVIC FLOOR for The farm is fully booked for the re- MOOSEHORN CONSUMERS mainder of the season, but cancella- THERAPY in Arborg tions happen frequently, Victoria said. CO-OPERATIVE LTD. 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Subscrib- • Election of Directors Call to book an appointment ers are never subjected to spam, Vic- QUARRY • Appointment of Auditors PHYSIOTHERAPY Arborg 204.376.2406 toria said. inmotionnetwork.ca • Door Prizes The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 13 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Gimli woman fundraising to help victims, survivors of sex traffi cking By Patricia Barrett port the fundraiser through other activities, she We might think the traffi cking of girls and said. David had buttons made that say “Let’s women into sexual slavery is something that Beat COVID, Get Vaccinated.” For each chocolate happens in other countries, but in fact it’s a order, they’re throwing in a button and paying made-in-Canada industry that victimizes hun- $2.50 each out of their own pockets to the foun- dreds of females every year. dation. That’s why Gimli resident Sherry Benson-Po- “By the end of this, I will have raised $500, dolchuk set a goal to raise $500 for the Joy Smith which was my goal,” said Benson-Podolchuk. Foundation, which is holding its annual “Joy in “People that buy coffee every day could instead Action Fundraiser” this month. donate money to this worthy cause. All the mon- “The campaign raises awareness of human ey I raise goes directly to the Joy Smith Founda- traffi cking. The foundation is also setting up a tion.” national education program that will go across The Joy Smith Foundation was launched in the country and present to schools about human 2012 to raise awareness of traffi cking, provide traffi cking,” said Benson-Podolchuk last week. education to help keep people recognize actions “The foundation provides ongoing support to that are designed to lure them into the sex trade victims. Some girls might get rescued, but they or into forced labour. The foundation also pro- have a long, long road to recovery.” vides funds to shelters, according to its website. The annual fundraiser invites people to take Smith is a former Manitoba MLA and MP. She part in a favourite activity such as walking, run- got Canada’s Criminal Code amended in 2010 ning, biking to help raise funds. to include mandatory sentencing (fi ve years im- Benson-Podolchuk, who was an RCMP offi cer prisonment) for people traffi cking children 18 and was bullied and sexually harassed out of years and younger and again in 2012 to include her job, said the majority of victims are between traffi ckers operating from other countries to ob- 12 and 14 years of age and will likely be lured tain Canadian victims. online. They’ll get presents, compliments and Human traffi cking takes two main forms in promises before being asked to provide sexual Canada: one involves being lured into sexual services. Although the majority of victims are slavery and the other involves forced labour. But girls, boys can also be exploited. people can also be traffi cked for the purposes of EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Benson-Podolchuk decided to combine a num- removing their organs. Sherry Benson-Podolchuk raised $500 selling ber of her favourite activities for the fundraiser. Victims are forced to provide sexual services macaroons for the “Joy in Action Fundraiser”. “I mixed everything that I like to do into one. or are placed in massage parlours or strip clubs. I love to bake so I thought I’ll bake 35 bags of Others are forced to work as nannies, live-in chocolate macaroons, put a dozen in a bag and caregivers, agricultural workers or construc- Ninety-three per cent of Canada’s sex traffi cking victims sell them on Facebook for $10,” she said. “And tion workers. Traffi ckers actively recruit in ur- are Canadian born. Traffi ckers can earn $280,000 from a every time I exercise, I throw in a dollar. I’m up ban and rural areas. Victims can be traffi cked by single victim, who are usually between 12 and 14 years of to $50 so far.” a stranger or by someone they know and trust age, according to the foundation. The foundation offers Benson-Podolchuk and her husband, David, such as a family member, boyfriend, co-worker prevention workshops where people are taught to recog- who serves in the military, are also helping sup- or supervisor. nize signs of manipulation, who may be at risk and how to effectively intervene when they suspect something is wrong. According to Statistics Canada’s Traffi cking in persons in Canada, 2019, 511 human traffi cking offences were detect- GOING ed and reported that year to police, up 44 per cent from the CAMPING? Continued on page 19

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They didn’t want “Boyd did my brother the favour, the trip to end. and he said it’s the last favour he ever “We were just having so much fun did,” Gayle said. with the ride, we looked at each other Boyd’s love of the water goes back to and said, ‘We have to get a boat,’” said his early childhood on Emerald Lake Gayle. in northern Saskatchewan. At six The group pulled up to a dock at the years old, Boyd was operating his par- mouth of the river and got out to have ents’ aluminum boat, charging fi sh- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY BRETT MITCHELL a picnic lunch. That’s when Boyd no- ermen a nickel each for a ride out on The Halliwells harbour their boat in Winnipeg Beach and plot their ticed a large cabin cruiser nearby. The the lake. His dad brought him fuel on route daily after checking the wind and weather forecast. boat’s owner was sitting on the back his way home from work nearly every and, yeah, the excitement builds,” said “We’ve seen her raging, furious, deck, basking in the sun, reading the night to keep Boyd’s business afl oat. Gayle. tossing us around and scaring the ab- newspaper. Boyd eventually went on to work for In retirement, Gayle and Boyd have solute pants off of us,” said Gayle. “But “Gayle,” Boyd said to his wife, “we MTS, and Gayle worked as a school travelled internationally. Even on we’ve also seen the lake at its most have to get a BIG boat.” principal and as an artist. Commut- these trips, they fi nd themselves grav- vulnerable, too.” The couple bought their own 21- ing to work from the boat presented itating toward boats, be they on lakes Zebra mussels and blue algae re- foot cabin cruiser shortly after and its own set of challenges. Gayle kept or oceans. mind them of the lake’s fragile nature. joined a boating club in Winnipeg. Af- briefcases full of clothes in her offi ce “You can kind of extend your season The lake can also play tricks on them; ter speaking with some of the club’s for the stretches between trips to the to almost year-round,” said Boyd. one evening on their way home from members who were spending the house for laundry. The couple once went on a dinner Hecla Island, Gayle and Boyd lost night on their boats, Gayle and Boyd “Sometimes we went to work with cruise near Acapulco, Mexico, and sight of the horizon, and suddenly saw decided they should try that, too. wrinkles in our clothes,” said Gayle. left the table during dessert to fi nd a boat fl ying toward them through the “After the fi rst night, there was no “We’ve both been retired now for the boat’s wheelhouse. Despite not air. With no land in sight to orient looking back,” said Gayle. “We never several years, so we don’t have those speaking any Spanish, and the cap- them, the sky and water blended to- went home in the summer again.” problems anymore.” tain not speaking any English, they gether and created an optical illusion. Since then, the Halliwells have orga- When friends and family come to were able to communicate that they “It’s going to sound funny, but I’d nized their lives around boating, aim- visit the Halliwells in the summer, were experienced boaters. After a bit have to say the middle is my favourite ing to spend every spare moment on they will often set up their guests in of back and forth, the captain left Gay- part,” said Gayle. She loves watching the water. They’ve upgraded to a larg- a room at their house in Sandy Hook le and Boyd to drive the boat while he the colour of the water change with er boat and have explored countless while they stay on the boat. Some- went off to eat his dinner. the setting sun and the patterns it bays and islands on Lake Winnipeg. times it is a more long-term arrange- “When you buy a boat, you become makes in the water. They’ve spent nights aboard in shel- ment. They’ve had the unusual expe- part of an instant community,” said Gayle and Boyd meet new boaters tered coves off the inland ocean, and rience of being invited for dinner at Boyd. “It doesn’t matter how old or on Lake Winnipeg every summer and in 1992 they moved to Sandy Hook to their own house by the friends who how young or how experienced you watch as they fall in love with it like be closer to the water and their “fl oat- were staying there for the summer. are. Everybody’s instant friends.” they did all those years ago. They say ing cottage.” When the air gets chilly in the fall, It’s this community that’s kept the the lake has a certain magic to it that The “cottage” is the Solitude VI, a 32- Gayle and Boyd and hundreds of oth- Halliwells coming back to Lake Win- is hard to describe. foot Bayliner Explorer they bought er boaters store their boats in old air- nipeg year after year. They’ve met “There’s this lure that happens,” 18 years ago. It has indoor space for plane hangars in Gimli. They do any people from across the province driv- said Gayle. “Even if it’s just a 12-foot sleeping, cooking, dining and even needed repairs or maintenance over ing all sorts of different boats. But dinghy, if you can fi nd a place to put has a small washroom. The Halli- the winter in anticipation of the up- perhaps their most meaningful rela- it in the water somewhere and tootle wells have hosted up to seven people coming season. tionship is that with Lake Winnipeg around, you’ll see things that you nev- overnight but admit it “fi lls up pretty “You get a little taste of it all winter, itself. er thought you would.” quick” with that many people aboard. Gas-powered twin engines propel the boat through the unpredictable Lake Winnipeg waters. As a federally registered vessel, the couple owns just two-thirds of the boat; the other third belongs to the Queen. Should Lake Winnipeg ever come under attack, the boat would be called to duty and equipped with guns. As captain, Boyd could be sent into battle to defend the province’s largest lake. Gayle and Boyd Halliwell fell in love with Lake Win- Fortunately, they haven’t heard from nipeg and have spent every summer exploring it for Boyd Halliwell steers the Solitude VI from the boat’s the Queen yet. over 30 years. “It’s paradise,” said Gayle. fl ybridge, an open deck on the top of the boat. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Inwood’s Tempo Highway 17 Service throwing 30th anniversary party By Patricia Barrett Tempo Highway 17 Service in Inwood will be hosting a party next week for its custom- ers to thank them for supporting the service/ gas station for 30 years. The station was opened on Sept. 1, 1991, as a Shell station. In 1997 it became a Tempo sta- tion. “We’re really grateful to the community for supporting us over the years,” said Lori Mott, who runs the station with her husband Bill. “The secret to our success is having great staff and great customers.” The Highway 17 station is a handy pit stop for people visiting the famous Narcisse snake dens, wildlife management areas, the Inwood golf course and the giant snake mon- ument in town. It offers full-service auto re- pairs, propane exchange and gas and diesel. “People refer to us as Corner Gas [after the popular television comedy] because we’re right next door to Rosie’s restaurant,” said Mott. Rosie’s will be overseeing the outdoor com- plimentary customer barbecue Mott said they’re planning for the event. “We’re going to have hotdogs and ham- burgers and we’ll have door prizes as well,” said Mott. “We’re hoping we’ll get a good customer turnout.” EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED The customer appreciation event will take Lori and Bill Mott and staff of Inwood’s Tempo Highway 17 Service are hosting an 30th anniversary place on Friday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. barbecue Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Interlake Co-op’s general manager Jordan Cook, left, with Tom Chwaliboga of the recreation commission. EXPRESS PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER Staff be able and support local groups with Lundar’s Braden Lussier shared the stage with Coffeehouse to End As part of the Communities In Full initiatives like this in our communi- Cancer founder Paige Procter at an outdoor concert in Stonewall Colour Program, Interlake Co-op do- ties, to help make a positive difference last Thursday. In 11 years the popular fundraiser has raised over nated over $1,000 in Co-op paint. in members’ lives. $200,000 for the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. All funds raised The paint will be used to freshen “Through the continued support of stay in Manitoba and are used to help families through their can- up the arena and baseball bleachers, our communities, we are able to make cer journey. For more information contact Procter at p.p.procter@ sheds and curling rink for the Arborg these initiatives possible,” said Inter- gmail.com. Bifrost Parks and Recreation Com- lake Co-op’s general manager Jordan mission. Interlake Co-op is pleased to Cook. Patients are talking about their teeth BY ELISHA VANDOR, tear over the years, she decided it was time for a new one. OPINIONS GIVEN BY ACTUAL PATIENTS Since she’s had the denture, she stated, “A great experi- ence. I love my new teeth. My friends and family just love them as well, lots of compliments! They love the natural On Friday afternoon a phone call came in and the lady colour I chose. Matthew and Brock treated me so good. on the other end explained that she lost her partial The impressions and fittings were very comfortable with denture. To say she was ‘in a pickle’ is an understatement how they did them. I highly recommend you to come to because she had a family function happening only 2 days Vandor Denture Centre!” later, and needed her teeth back! It’s never an ideal time to have something like this happen, but we’re prepared to It’s always nice getting a new smile that looks natural and help in any way. Having an on-site laboratory really gives functions properly! What about someone who’s had their us the upper hand because we are able to do repairs, teeth for a while? Do we ever hear back from former pa- relines, and even make a new denture within a day or tients in regards to how they’re doing? The answer is yes! two. So, we were able to have a new partial denture (for a Catrina comes in every year to have her permanent den- ture taken out and professionally cleaned and polished. panicked patient) made in time for her Sunday after- - supplied photo - noon festivities. She said, “I lost my partial plate Friday She came in a few weeks ago to update us in regards to how she’s doing with her denture that’s fixed permanent- Denturist Matthew has a good laugh (behind morning in a panic, I called Vandor. Well I not only got his mask) with a patient after she receives it replaced, it was ready before the weekend was over!! It ly to implants. She said, “Oh, it’s really nice to have. I am really pleased with it. I’ve had no problems since I got the a new partial denture. What she says about fit better than my old one and looked 10x!! Brock is truly the denture is featured in the article. amazing. From how comforting he is to how talented he teeth done years go. I can eat anything, whatever I like is to recreate my smile. I truly cannot thank them all at and have no problems. There’s no doubt I would recom- Vandor Denture Centre enough!!” mend getting dental implants.”

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4FMLJSL 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 A dinner and a show for Ashern wellness centre By Nicole Brownlee A dinner to unveil plans for the Lakeshore Regional Wellness Centre is set for Sept. 18 to provide information about the long-awaited community hub. Since forming in 2017, the Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission has worked on creating a space for Ashern members to exercise, meet and engage. This year the group has started transitioning the former Ashern curling rink into a multi-use recreational facility. “Right now, we’re just in the process of cleaning up and doing some more public relations,” said Tim Cameron, president of the commission. The rink closed in 2016 and has sat empty since. “The goal is basically to inspire the community by connecting people to accessible opportunities. Provide

EXPRESS PHOTOS BY THE LAKESHORE REGIONAL WELLNESS COMMISSION Renovations to the old Ashern Curling Rink are underway. The Lakeshore Regional Wellness Commission hopes to reopen the building as a wellness center within two years. Dance physical and mental wellbeing to all de- Highland - Monday mographics,” said Cameron. “Something where people go year-round.” Hip Hop - Tuesday The group is creating a business plan Jazz - Tuesday for the facility while chipping away at the Ballet - Thursday exterior of the building and fundraising Lyrical - Thursday through a 50/50 raffl e. The Sept. 18 capital campaign launch at PreDance - Thursday the Ashern Centennial Hall will also help Little Stars - Tuesday attract funds. “We’ll be able to do some fundraising, NEW DAY Tap - Saturday but also let people know what’s going on, NEW DAY Dance Musical Theatre - Saturday some timelines hopefully and what we’re expecting to do,” said Cameron. The dinner will also be an excuse to Other Programs bring the community together and “have Theatre & Film - Wednesday some fun for a change,” said Cameron. Piano - Wednesday “I think we’ve been locked up for a long Guitar - Tuesday time, so it’s going to be nice, and that all Banjo - Tuesday falls under the premise of our health and Drums - Thursday wellness theme.” Vocal - Tuesday The night will include performances Fitness - Monday Wednesday from local entertainers and a silent auc- tion, said Lori Emilson, an organizer with the Wellness Commission. Dinner guests Workshops & More must be double vaccinated to attend. Yoga Evenings “I’ve noticed a real uptake in interest in Children Art Workshops the last little while,” said Emilson. “It kind Adult Art Workshops of seems like all of a sudden we’re getting FuntasticFFuntntasastitic FridaysFrFrididayays somewhere.” The centre is expected to contain a walk- In Person Registration at ing track, cardio and strength building Moonlight Market on Teulon Main Street Sidewalk machines, pickleball courts, ping pong September 10 from 5:00 to 9:00pm tables, an indoor soccer fi eld, dance and yoga studios and meeting areas. Rain location - Green Acres Art Centre Registration forms will be available September 7th “Whatever people want, if we can facili- on our website or by emailing the GAAC tate it in that building, then we will,” said Cameron. Website greenacresartcentre.ca The building is planned to open one Email [email protected] Subject - Registration area at a time. By winter, the commission Payments - cash, cheque or etransfer hopes to have circuit training equipment The GAAC encourages all families to apply to Canadian available in the front part of the building. Jumpstart for assistance with programs fees The GAAC off ers payment plan options Cameron said the commission hopes the for program fees over $150.00 building will be open within two years. The GAAC team is committed to following public health Visit the Lakeshore Regional Wellness Volunteers from the community are chipping orders and recommendations so members are kept safe to Commission Facebook page to learn more away at the exterior of the rink. the best our of ability. about the wellness centre. The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 19 Virtual psychiatric services for rural residents The minister pointed out that many year, and reduce unnecessary hospi- The province invested more than $340K to Manitobans may have to leave their talizations and transports. She added hometowns to access care. Through that the use of secure video-confer- improve mental health access in rural areas the virtual availability of these ser- encing equipment will facilitate real- vices, an individual can access spe- time psychiatric assessments as well By Ligia Braidotti emergency telepsychiatry services in cialized care without being forced to as access to appropriate supports and Residents living in rural areas will First Nations communities and rural relocate away from home and support resources. have more access to mental health emergency departments and nursing network. “Throughout the COVID-19 pan- treatments thanks to technology and stations,” said Gordon. “This invest- “For people experiencing a mental demic, clinical providers and patients a recent investment by the provincial ment will ensure people experiencing health crisis, reaching out for help from across Manitoba have told us government. mental health issues can have access is not always easy,” said Jitender Sa- of the benefi ts of virtual care includ- Mental Health, Wellness and Re- to psychiatric support that is timely, reen, provincial specialty lead, mental ing the ability to heal and recover at covery Minister Audrey Gordon an- effi cient and reliable.” health and addictions with Shared home, or closer to home,” said Gor- nounced on Aug. 12 that Manitoba Telepsychiatry delivers real-time Health. “The use of telepsychiatry don. “Our government is pleased to will invest more than $342,000 to care through secure videoconferenc- removes a major hurdle to accessing support options that improve access provide emergency telepsychiatry ing. Individuals experiencing a men- care, allowing individuals to remain and equity for Manitobans.” assessments to rural emergency de- tal health crisis may fi nd it more diffi - at home or in the community while For more information on men- partments and First Nations commu- cult to obtain psychiatric assessments accessing these specialized services.” tal health and addictions services nities without current access to these in remote and rural areas, includ- The minister noted that the invest- in Manitoba, visit https://shared- services. ing many First Nations communities ment is expected to support between healthmb.ca/services/mental-health/. “Right now, there is a need for adult across Manitoba. 350 and 500 patients in Manitoba each > FUNDRAISING, FROM PG. 14 previous year. sex with another person] was only no one will love them again, that of vipers. When you’re young, you Benson-Podolchuk said she met going to be one time,” said Benson- they’re dirt. Alcohol and drugs are don’t yet have the life skills to rec- Smith and read Paul Boge’s book Podolchuk. “Then that turned into often used to manipulate them as ognize what’s going on and you can titled The True Story of Canadian 15 guys a night. Those guys ranged well as violence or the threat of vio- be manipulated. That’s why it’s im- Human Traffi cking, which features from 20 to 80 years of age. That’s lence. portant to provide early education Smith and goes into detail about the scary part: you probably know “There is no community immune to girls in school.” how traffi ckers gain the trust of someone who has paid to have sex from this. Joy told me horror stories Smith’s foundation has a daytime their victims before they exploit with a victim.” of affl uent people whose daughter hotline (Monday to Friday, 8-4) for them. The foundation will offer therapy was being traffi cked in Canada,” victims: 204-691-2455. “One of the victims said was she and counselling and try to help vic- said Benson-Podolchuk. “With CO- The federal government operates conned because [the traffi cker] tims integrate back into their lives, VID having kept many young peo- a 24-7 Canadian Human Traffi cking said he didn’t have enough money she said. Victims are brainwashed ple at home, social media has be- Hotline: 1-833-900-1010. to pay for something and [having by their perpetrator and convinced come a growing nest of these kinds &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Comeau signs with CFL’s Stampeders

Staff Calgary offensive line that allowed just 14 sacks The Calgary Stampeders signed national of- in eight games and helped the Dinos score an fensive lineman Carter Comeau, the team an- average of 30.8 points per game. nounced on Aug. 24. In 2018, the Dinos scored 44.0 points in eight The University of Calgary product attended games and allowed just eight sacks. Prior to at- training camp with the Saskatchewan Roughrid- tending the U of C, Comeau, who is from Ri- ers last month but was released July 31. verton, played junior football in B.C. with the Comeau played two seasons (2018-19) at the Okanagan Sun. University of Calgary and was part of the Di- EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED nos’ Vanier Cup-winning team in 2019. During Riverton’s Carter Comeau has signed with the 2019 regular season, Comeau was part of a the Calgary Stampeders. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 MJHL Scholarship Fund recipients named From the MJHL website Camrose, Alta. liner notched seven goals and 35 as- The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Gerrik Ripley – Fort Saskatchewan, sists in his four seasons in the league. recently announced three recipients Alta. Tiede will continue his studies at the of the MJHL Scholarship Fund. Gerrik Ripley joined the Wayway- University of Manitoba this fall with a Rhys Bremner (Neepawa Titans), seecappo Wolverines for parts of focus on Biochemistry. Gerrik Ripley (Waywayseecappo Wol- three seasons where he played 108 MJHL Scholarships are provided to verines) and Carson Tiede (Winni- games, scoring 19 goals and 34 assists. university and college-bound players peg Blues) have each been awarded a Ripley is enrolled at the University of on an annual basis from a pool of ap- $1,200 scholarship to a Canadian post- Alberta-Augustana in Camrose, Alta., plicants. The scholarship awards must secondary institution by the MJHL. where he will suit up for the Vikings in be used by recipients for the cost of Rhys Bremner – Stonewall the ACAC. He was also named team post-secondary education in the Ca- Rhys Bremner spent three seasons captain for the 2020-21 season. nadian education system only. Fund- in the MJHL playing in Neepawa. In Carson Tiede – Winnipeg ing for the MJHL scholarship program 96 career games on defence, Brem- Carson Tiede split his time in the is provided by corporate sponsors and ner posted fi ve goals and 21 assists. MJHL between the Selkirk Steelers through league fundraising efforts. The Stonewall product will attend the and Winnipeg Blues where he com- SUBMITTED PHOTO University of Alberta-Augustana in bined to play in 154 games. The blue- Rhys Bremner ICE sign Cowan to WHL Interlake Impact 0-3 Standard Player Agreement to start season Staff Tristan Grigg scored twice for the The Interlake Impact are having a Impact. tough time in the Manitoba Major Interlake played Niverville Force Soccer League’s 3rd Division so far FC this past Tuesday but no score this season. was available at press time. The Im- Interlake saw its record dip to 0-3 pact will then play Scorpions FC after a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Mobb this Sunday at Buhler. Game time United at the Buhler Recreation is 4 p.m. Park on Aug. 17.

TRIBUNE PHOTO FROM WINNIPEG ICE WEBSITE Warren’s Dawson Cowan signed a WHL Standard Player Agreement with the Winnipeg ICE. By Brian Bowman can be with his family. Dawson Cowan has been doing a lot Cowan, who expects to start the sea- of signing this summer. son with the Blues, is looking forward First, Cowan, a goaltender, signed to playing against older competition. with the Manitoba Junior Hockey He played two games last season for League’s Winnipeg Blues. the Interlake Lightning in the Mani- Then last week, it was announced toba U18 “AAA” Hockey League, post- that the Winnipeg ICE had signed the ing a 2-0 record, a 2.09 goals-against 2005-born Cowan to a Western Hock- average, and .948 save percentage. ey League Standard Player Agree- “Dawson is a goalie who we have ment. had our eye on for a while now,” said “It’s truly a blessing and I’m very Jake Heisinger, ICE vice-president, honoured and privileged to sign with hockey operations and assistant gen- the ICE and the Blues,” said Cowan eral manager. “He is an extremely last week. “It’s defi nitely an honour hard-working individual who we are and I can’t wait to get started and put excited to watch develop this season EXPRESS PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER in the work to prove myself.” under the guidance of Taras McEwen The Interlake Impact’s Tristan Grigg scored twice in his team’s 3-2 The Warren product, who will turn and the rest of his staff playing for the loss to Mobb United in Manitoba Major Soccer League 3rd Division 16 years old on Sept. 28, is looking for- MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues.” action on Aug. 17. ward to playing close to home so he The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 21 Hockey Manitoba releases Version 7 of Return to Play

tireless commitment of our entire vol- This is a signifi cant responsibility but Plan for the upcoming 2021-2022 season unteer base, which is essential in the one that Hockey Manitoba respects ongoing delivery and management of and treats seriously; however, we will Submitted with Hockey Canada, Sport Manitoba our game. require the support, compliance, and Based on the province’s Public and the Manitoba Provincial Health We have high expectations for all the leadership of everyone associated Health Orders that took effect on Aug., Authorities to develop and maintain a volunteers associated with the game with the management of the game to 7, 2021, all indoor group activities, in- RTP plan that will allow the best op- of hockey who have collectively wel- be able to comfortably deliver. cluding hockey, can take place with no portunity for our members to play the comed and embraced the tremendous Hockey will be returning but please capacity limits on participants. This game in a safe, healthy and structured challenges that have accompanied do not underestimate the importance includes games, practices and tourna- environment. COVID-19 and the impact it will have of compliance, accepting the new nor- ments. There are still capacity limits As the Provincial Sport Organiza- in the responsible reintroduction of mal, and the steps we will all be re- for spectators (50 per cent). tion (PSO) for the largest and highest the game of hockey to our member- quired to implement to apply extra Hockey Manitoba is excited for a funded sport in our province, Hockey ship. layers of safety for our members. Your safe return to play for the 2021-2022 Manitoba has a tremendous respon- Ownership is a key phrase and with- commitment, guidance and leader- season; however, our organization sibility to not only our own members out our entire membership accept- ship are appreciated as we collective- remains extremely cautious and re- but to also serve as a leader for the en- ing responsibility, accountability and ly work together in the safe return to sponsible in managing our Return tire sporting community. One of the ownership of the RTP plan by buy- hockey. to Play (RTP) plan for the upcoming greatest strengths of our organization ing in, it will be diffi cult to fully and season. We continue to work closely is our governance structure and the properly execute our RTP document.

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Please forward a resume, three references and a message Board Elections indicating which communities and positions you are interested Call For Board Members Interested candidates must be 19 years of age or over and in to: Riverton Cooperative Association Ltd invites out of school for at least six months. nominations for the positions of Director Donald Nikkel, Superintendent of HR, Policy and PR The program is fl exible for your educa onal needs and you Box 100, Eriksdale, MB R0C 0W0 Nominees must meet the qualifi cations can work at your own pace. The centre is open Tuesdays Phone: 204-739-2100 Fax: 204-739-2145 and requirements specifi ed in Coop’s from 9:00 – 3:30 and Wednesdays from 9:00 un l noon for Email: [email protected] Bylaws. Details on the qualifi cations teacher assistance, with the remainder of me working and requirements can be picked up at in the comfort of your home. Application deadline is September 2, 2021 at 4:00 pm Riverton Coop. Contact Darlene at 204 378- 2251. Interest for board member must be The program begins September 14, 2021 and will be held at Lakeshore School Division is looking for good people to add to its team. Lakeshore welcomes applications from people with submitted to Darlene by September 15 in the Evergreen Technology and Educa on Centre, 234 Tudor disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request. writing. Lane, Gimli Industrial Park. We thank all who apply for their interest, but only those selected Spaced seating and masks The annual registra on fee is only $40. for an interview will be contacted. Lakeshore School Division recommended as per MB Public Health may contact former employers. For more details, please refer Refreshments & Door Prizes For more informa on, or to register please contact: to the division’s job description. Gail Kreutzer Successful candidates must complete a Criminal Record/ [email protected] Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry check prior to (204) 642-1718 commencing employment. 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Eddie’s Gravel Supply Ltd. is Riverton EMPLOYMENT Classifi eds HIRING Class 1 OPPORTUNITY Announcements Gravel / End Dump CASHIER/CLERK/GROCERY/TELLER Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 Dirvers – CASUAL/PART TIME Competitive Wages, Training Health Benefi ts The Riverton COOP is seeking grocery clerks. The potential Farmland For Sale Direct Deposit candidate must be enthusiastic and have a positive attitude. Outstanding customer service skills and attention to detail are Email: [email protected] important traits that one must possess. Phone:1-204-389-2023 The following parcel of Farmland Benefi ts: Competitive Wage is being offered for Sale; Employee Purchase Incentive SE-21-23-1E (Approx. 143.3 Acres) Riverdale Place Workshop Inc. CSS Pension Contribution to those that qualify Dental, Vision and Extended Health to those who qualify REQUIRES A The Parcel is located in the RM of Bifrost-Riverton If you are interested or require additional information, please in the Vicinity of Morweena, MB. RECYCLING contact Kris or Darlene: Job Application form is available at the Sealed, Written Offers offi ce or please submit your resume including 3 work related will be accepted up to Sept 30, 2021 SUPERVISOR SHIPPER references. Please forward written offers to to assist participants at baling recycling. Ph: 204-378-2251 Lillian Kowalsky Must be able to operate a forklift for Fax: 204 378-2749 p/o Box 507 shipping etc. Also a casual recycling Email: [email protected] Arborg, MB. R0C 0A0 driver when needed. Benefi t and pension Thank you for your interest. Please note that the highest or any offer may not plan provided, First Aid and C.P.R. course necessarily be accepted. provided. A Criminal record check and Sale may conclude before the September 30 deadline Adult Abuse check required. if an acceptable offer is received. Job position: Monday to Friday 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. For further Information you may contact 204-981-1799 or email: [email protected] Job Description available at the workshop. Please drop off resume or send to Alex Janower, Manager PUBLIC NOTICE Riverdale Place Workshop Inc. BOARD OF REVISION House & Property For Sale Box 609 Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 Tel: 204-376-5584 Public Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Assessment Roll for the The following House, Buildings and approx 14.9 acres Fax 204-376-5584 Rural Municipality of Fisher has been delivered to the Municipal Offi ce at 30 Tache Street, Fisher Branch, Manitoba and is open for public of Property is being offered For Sale in the email [email protected] RM of Bifrost-Riverton in the Vicinity of Morweena, MB; inspection during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Applications for revision may be made in accordance with sections 42

SE 21-23-1E, Civic Address: 2153 PR329 and 43 of The Municipal Assessment Act: APPLICATION FOR REVISION 1438 ft2 4 Bedroom, 2 bath, attached Garage, fi nished Basement, Propane Heat, Central A/C. 42(1) A person in whose name property has been assessed, a 30ft x 50ft Shop - conc fl oor, OH Doors, insulated, mortgagee in possession of property under section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms serviced and heated. Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB R0C 0Z0 Tel: 204-372-6393, Fax: 204-372-8470 of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, the authorized agent of the 32ft x 80ft Machine Shed - conc. fl oor, OH Door, serviced. person, mortgagee or occupier, or the assessor may make application Numerous Storage Sheds and Single Detached Garage for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to: used as butcher shop. GRADER OPERATOR/PUBLIC WORKS a) Liability to taxation; Chicken Coop, Small Pig Chalet, 6 - 1650bu Steel Grain The Rural Municipality of Fisher invites b) Amount of an assessed value; Bins and several acres of pasture/cropland. applications for the position of full-time Grader c) Classifi cation of property; or Great location with beautiful mature trees, riverbank, Operator. The experienced operator will have d) A refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under large Garden and crushed rock driveways. Centrally knowledge of summer and winter operation sub-section 13(2). located between Arborg, Riverton and Fisher Branch, of motor graders, the maintenance of roads APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS within 1km of Morweena Church and School on PR 329. and of municipal right-of-ways. All municipal 43(1) An application for revision must: Asking Price $425,000 public work duties will be also performed and a) Be made in writing; assistance to other municipal departments b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable

Sealed written offers will be required. Mechanically inclined, able to property for which a revision is sought; will be accepted until September 30, 2021. take and follow direction, work in all types of c) State the grounds on which the application is based; and Please forward written offers to weather conditions, be on standby and work d) Be fi led by Lillian Kowalsky long hours in times of inclement weather or i) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the offi ce of the Rural Municipality of Fisher, 30 Tache Street, Fisher p/o Box 507 emergent situations. Valid drivers licence Branch, Manitoba or Arborg, MB. R0C 0A0 required, Class 3 required or willingness to ii) serving it upon the secretary, Please note that the highest or any offer may not obtain, team player. Normal Hours of work are at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board as necessarily be accepted. 50 hours per week from April 1 to October 31 indicated below. and 40 hours from November 1 to March 31. Sale may conclude before the September 30 The Board of Revision will sit on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at deadline if an acceptable offer is received. Road test may be required. 10:00 a.m. in the Ukrainian National Home, 33 Provencher Street, For further Information you may contact Please apply no later than August 31, 2021, Fisher Branch, Manitoba to hear applications to revise the 2022 204-981-1799 or email: [email protected] 4:00 pm. Only successful candidates will be Assessment roll and to revise 2021 assessment changes relating to Viewing by Appointment Only contacted for an interview. Sections 300(6) and 326 of The Municipal Act. Please drop resume off at the RM of Fisher The fi nal date on which applications must be received by the Secretary Offi ce – 30 Tache Street, Fisher Branch or of the Board is Monday, September 27, 2021. Interlake email fi [email protected]. If by email it is Dated this 23rd day of August, 2021 raphics the responsibility of the applicant to ensure Everything you G Kelly Marykuca – Secretary For all your printing receipt of application. and publishing needs Board of Revision need to promote Rural Municipality of Fisher Call Today! Please support our advertisers Box 280 Fisher Branch, MB R0C 0Z0 your business 467-5836 SHOP LOCAL Phone: (204) 372-6393 Ext. 4 Fax: 372-8470 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 Classifi eds ANNIVERSARY Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 Employment for Nurses! Tudor House Personal Care Home 800 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk, Manitoba, R1A 2C9 Website: www.mytudor.ca Golden Wedding Anniversary Clayton & Donna Johnson We are accepting applications for Nurses (RN, RPN, LPN) interested in August 28, 1971 caring for the elderly in a Long Term Care Facility part of the “Tudor Community Retirement Residences” in Selkirk, MB. Because of you both, we know that truth and love exist. We hope that you cherish each other on this day and many more years to come. • Fulltime RN/RPN position - Days/Eve Rotation • 0.6 EFT RN/RPN position - Days/Eve Rotation Happy 50th Anniversary Mom and dad! • Casual RN, RPN & LPN positions all shifts - available - Love your family For more information and to apply, submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] Note: - MNU Agreement in place for wages and benefi ts, new CA Pending. The HIP/KNEE BATTERIES FOR - We thank all that apply however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Aurora Plus Replacement? EVERYTHING! - Current security checks that include a Criminal Records Check, a Vulnerable Sector Check, Other medical and an Adult Abuse Registry Check 1648 SqFt RTM conditions causing 50, 000 BATTERIES Response Builder 3 bedrooms, ensuite, TROUBLE WALKING IN STOCK Advertising McSherry Auctions huge kitchen, quartz or DRESSING? *Auto *Farm *Marine NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION 12 Patterson Dr. , countertops, walk-in The Disability Tax *Construction *ATV WORKS! SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES Stonewall, MB pantry, island. 9 ft walls Credit allows for and double cathedral *Motorcycle *Golf Carts • GET SEEN by over MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON Online Timed Auctions $2,500 yearly tax *Rechargeables *Tools @ iCollector.com ceiling. James Hardie credit and up to 0,000 Manitoba Siding. *Phones *Computers Homes! Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of Th e Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax Estate & Moving $30,000 Lump sum *Solar Systems & design • Create instant top of arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinaft er described properties are Closes Wed Sept 1 @ 7:00 PM Pictures available refund. * Everything Else! mind awareness paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality www. Estate & Moving Apply NOW; quickest • Showcase your info, will on the 15th day of September, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at 329 River Road, Arborg, Closes Wed Sept 8 @ 7:00 PM THE BATTERY MAN
wgiesbrechthomes.ca refund Nationwide! business, product, Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: 1390 St. James St., Consignments Welcome! Brand New Providing assistance job, announcements Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears during Covid. WPG or event Number Value & Costs for Which (204) 467-1858 or Show Home Property May be Expert Help: 1-877-775-8271 • We format it, to Offered for Sale (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com 204-346-3231 204-453-5372 www.batteryman.ca make it look great! 9090 LOT 1 PLAN 48988 WLTO IN FRAC NE 1/4 27-21-4 EPM - 1-48988 L-$27,800 $2,371.60 • Starting at $239.00 105462 LOT 6 BLOCK 1 PLAN 32185 WLTO IN FRAC NE 1/4 34-22-4 EPM L-$44,500 $9,296.58 (includes 35 lines of B -$155,300 WESTERN INTERLAKE PLANNING DISTRICT 177625 PARCEL F PLAN 10410 WLTO EXC FIRSTLY: NLY 105 FEET L-$12,300 $1,925.49 space) AND SECONDLY: ALL MINES AND MINERALS VESTED IN THE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT • The ads blanket the CROWN (MANITOBA) BY THE REAL PROPERTY ACT IN LOT 6 EAST OF THE ICELANDIC RIVER 17-23-4 EPM - DESC F-10410 province and run in 177630 THE SLY 95 FEET OF PARCEL 'E' AND THE NLY 105 FEET OF L-$11,300 $3,231.05 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MCNA’s  Manitoba PARCEL 'F' PLAN 10410 WLTO IN LOT 6, EAST OF THE B -$14,600 community ICELANDIC RIVER IN SECTION 17-23-4 EPM - 134094 ROAD 20E On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC 266900 SE 1/4 6-25-3 EPM SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS AND L-$243,200 $8,395.65 HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) newspapers PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE GRANT FROM THE CROWN - B -$50,700 • Very cost effective 12145 ROAD 144 NE who wish to make them in respect to the following matter:
425800 LOT 15 BLOCK 5 PLAN 17080 WLTO SUBJECT TO THE L -$6,100 $3,533.66 means of getting RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE GRANT B -$44,700 your message out to FROM THE CROWN IN RL 6 WEST OF THE ICELANDIC RIVER THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF WEST INTERLAKE BY-LAW NO. 18-2021 OF SECS 20 AND 21-23-4EPM AND OF GOVERNMENT ROAD the widest possible ALLOWANCE BETWEEN SAID SECTIONS - 23 KING ST, Being an amendment to the Rural Municipality of Siglunes Zoning audience RIVERTON By-law 6/05, as amended. 435600 LOTS 3 AND 4 BLOCK 6 PLAN 17080 WLTO IN RL 6, WEST OF L -$8,200 $2,869.44 THE ICELANDIC RIVER OF SECTIONS 20 AND 21-23-4 EPM B -$60,500 Contact this newspaper SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES HEARING Ashern Centennial Hall, #1 – PR 325 East, NOW or MCNA at CONTAINED IN THE GRANT FROM THE CROWN - 24 KING ST, RIVERTON LOCATION: Ashern, MB 204.947.1691 or email classifi [email protected] Th e tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: DATE & TIME: September 9th, 2021 @ 6:30 pm • Th e purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. www.mcna.com • Th e Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented GENERAL INTENT: To add “Camping and Tenting Grounds” as a “C” prior to the start of the auction. for conditional use in the “RR” Rural Residential • Th e Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the Zone and as a “-“ for not permitted in the “RG” House for Sale properties being sold. Residential zone and “RMH” Residential Mobile Trucks, Trailers, • Th e successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certifi ed $675,000 cheque or bank draft to the Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton as follows: Home zone. Truckbeds & Tires 1585 Sq ft – 3 Bedroom, i) Th e full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR AREA AFFECTED: All lands zoned “RR” Rural Residential in the ࠮ -\SS9LWHPY :HML[PLZ 3 Bathroom home, with in ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non- lands formerly known as the RM of Siglunes, in ࠮ =LOPJSL7HY[Z;PYLZ  ground swimming pool, refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price the Rural Municipality of West Interlake >OLLSZ Cent. Air, Gas Furnace, must be paid within 20 days of the sale; AND ࠮ ;YHPSLY7HY[Z )H[[LYPLZ Finished basement, 2 Car iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title FOR INFORMATION Cherie Millar, Offi ce Administrator, ࠮ :HSLZ-PUHUJPUN garage attached. Mature 3LHZPUN 9LU[HSZ documents. Th e purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title trees, professionally land- CONTACT: Western Interlake Planning District EBY Aluminum: documents in the land titles offi ce, including the registration costs. scaped yard with new Box 269, St. Laurent, MB R0C 2S0, ࠮ .VVZLULJRHUK • Th e risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. wood fencing. Located in • Th e purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. ph: (204) 646-2615, Fax: (204) 646-4150, )\TWLY7\SS*H[[SL  ,X\PWTLU[;YHPSLYZ the City of Brandon. • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality Email: [email protected] ࠮ ;Y\JR :LY]PJL)VKPLZ or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. ࠮ .LULYH[PVU.YHPU;YHPSLYZ Email: Dated this 19th day of August, 2021. A copy of the proposal and supporting material may be inspected at KALDECK TRUCK houseinbrandon8 Managed by: the location noted above during normal offi ce hours, Monday to Friday. & TRAILER INC. @gmail.com Jordan Willner Copies may be made and extracts taken there from upon request. Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB Chief Administrative Officer Contact Audrey at Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton 1-888-685-3127 1-888-840-2057 Phone: (204) 376-2391 Note: Property owners are responsible for notifying lessee. Fax: (204) 376-2742 www.kaldecktrailers.com The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 25 IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY Classifi eds Announcements classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE SERVING YOUR COMMUNITY • Monuments • Restoration Granite POSITION with an • Pillow markers - Level monuments Bronze • Pre Needs - Renew monuments Columbariums EMPLOYMENT/ • Final Dates - Engraving -single, family, community CAREERS AD in Appointments available in the comfort of your home Email: [email protected] Bus: 1-204-642-8818 • Cell: 1-204-407-3096 www.sunsetmemorialsgimli.ca 204-467-5836 Harold Kornelsen 1979 - 2021 We will miss you. In Loving Memory of PUBLIC NOTICE Charles Peiluck Xplornet Communications Inc. would like to Who passed away 4 years ago (204) 339-5555 notify area residents of a proposal of a new August 28, 2017 telecommunications installation situated It’s been four years since you’ve passed on. OBITUARY on a portion of the SW 23-19-2 EPM LOT I would like to thank the doctors and nurses 1 PLAN 18355 WLTO. The proposed at both Gimli and Selkirk Hospitals in 2017. Debbie LaFreniere installation will be a 45m self-support tower. Also the two specialists at the Health Science It is with great sadness we announce the Centre the last 14 years. Finally, the Attentive sudden passing of Debra (Best) Lafreniere on All of the equipment required to operate the Care Unit/Life Support at St. Boniface Hospital August 8, 2021 in her home in Sandy Hook. facility will be located inside an equipment for the 10 days that he was there. He died of Cremation has taken place and no formal shelter at the base of the tower. This new septic shock and perforated intestine. He was service will be held. telecommunications facility will improve a kind man. Condolences may be left on Debbie’s coverage to the Fraserwood, MB area. Charlie was a successful dairy farmer for 15 memorial page at: www.interlakecremation.ca Your comments are welcome at (403) 473-6661 years and raised registered Salers cattle. He Arrangements entrusted to: Written comments can be faxed to (403) 264-6265 like his border collie Squeeky who was a very Email to [email protected] disciplined dog and liked by many. Charlie liked going to the Viking to meet with Scott Telecom Services Ltd. friends. He had perfect attendance for coffee Suite 900, Bow Valley Square 1 and in the afternoon tea and crackers (Paulins). 202 – 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2R9 Charlie was a hardworking man and he will be All comments will be accepted until September 26, 2021. missed by hundreds of people he met in his life. He didn’t deserve what happened to him, Remember Your but the truth is out there. Everything we have we worked for and appreciated. No wealth came our way like Loved Ones some people. 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OBITUARY WE’RE HIRING! Alexander Walter Medwid May 17, 1937 - July 18, 2021 It is with sad hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Alex, also called Alec by many, with his family by his side at the Arborg Auto Insurance Advisors Hospital. Alex was born to Nick and Jessie on the family farm in Ledwyn, MB. As Alex grew older he enjoyed learning the ins and outs of farming alongside his dad. Alex truly liked “working the soil”. We’re looking for career-oriented In time Alex became a qualifi ed electrician. He worked for Manitoba Hydro for awhile. Afterwards he formed his own individuals to join our growing team of business, A. W. Medwid Electric. He was well known throughout the Interlake areas for his excellent work. insurance advisors at our Lundar branch. On July 21, 1966 he married Jean Beauchamp from Toronto, ON. They lived in Winnipeg for some time then moved to Arborg. After No experience required! living in town they bought a farm north of Arborg. Together they managed the farm and electrical business. Alex was always willing to lend a helping hand to family and friends. Alex was a kind and generous husband and a loving father and Gido. • Flex Days! Alex loved “hunting for a good deal” at auction sales or suppliers in Winnipeg. Alex is survived by his wife of 55 years Jean; children Kimberly (Ron), Trevor (Raeleen), and • Pension plan Darrell. Grandchildren Maeson (Ken), Izaak, great-grandson Connor, Logan (Austin) Johl. Also, his siblings, Tena (Gordon), Paul (Jeannette), Steve (Lorraine), David (Brenda), Johnny (Shirley), • Full company paid benefits and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Alex believed in Jehovah God’s promises in John 5:28,29 and Revelation 21:3,4. • Competitive compensation programs Special thanks to ALL staff, past and present, at the Health Sciences Hospital, Riverview Rehab Centre, Gimli and Arborg Hospitals, Arborg Assisted Living Complex, • Bonus program & more! Arborg Personal Care Home. A private family service will be held. Ever Remembered-Ever Loved Visit oneinsurance.ca to apply 204-886-0404 26 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021

Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - or Email classifi [email protected] classifi eds Call 467-5836 or Email Announcements classifi [email protected] OBITUARY OBITUARY John Andre Lavallee Marlene Stratton (née McKellar) February 2, 1934 – August 15 2021 March 3, 1936 – August 6, 2021 John Lavallee, 87, of Lundar, MB, passed away peacefully at the It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our Eriksdale Personal Care Home on August 15, 2021. beautiful mom and grandmother, (Shirley) Marlene Stratton. Our John was predeceased by his parents Fred and Helen; brothers mom loved life and enjoyed it until her last day. She was an upbeat Tom, Albert, Felix, Joe, George and Norman; sisters Bella, Clara, and happy lady. She was always planning the next adventure or Harriet and Eva along with an infant brother Clifford. John is outing with family and friends. It could be anything from a day at survived by brother-in-law Leonard Lennstrom, and many nieces the beach, to her next trip. She lived life to the fullest. Mom loved and nephews. her family, and we were always the centre of her attention. She John enjoyed working heavy equipment construction for the will be missed forever by her loving children and grandchildren, majority of his life alongside his brother Norman. Some of John’s including her daughter Sheryl (Grant) Kozub, granddaughter favorite past times were watching sports, enjoying a good silent Lauren (David) Egesz, grandson Drew (Allie) Kozub, and her great- auction and winning many prizes to share with his family. John grandson Porter. supported all local hockey teams and could always be seen in the She will also be missed by her son Larry (Kim) Stratton, and stands. John always enjoyed family gatherings and visiting with grandsons Erik, Ian, and Kyle (Jenna) Stratton, and her son Bryan everyone. John could always be found supporting a local BBQ and enjoying a hamburger or two, Stratton. Sadly, in 2017, her eldest son, our brother Douglas McKellar, passed away, leaving us as it was his favorite food. all devastated. Thank you to the staff of the E. M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale, the Eriksdale PCH and She will also be missed by Jeremy Watson’s children, including his daughter Jennifer Watson Homecare staff who have taken care of John over the years. (Brady) and children Nadia, Charlotte and Adrienne Gill, and his son John Watson and children A private family graveside memorial service will be held in the Minnewakin Cemetery. Sarah, Katherine, Rachel, and James. Mom will be missed by her niece Mary-Sue (Richard) In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Lundar Sportsplex c/o Atkinson and family. She will also be missed by her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, and numerous Grettir Co-op Inc., PO Box 334, Lundar, MB R0C 1Y0. nieces and nephews on our dad’s side of the family. Arrangements by: Mom was born, and lived, in Winnipeg. We had a cottage in Arnes, where we shared many ARNASON FUNERAL HOME happy, family times. Later, in 1975, we moved permanently to Arnes. Mom moved to Arborg after Ashern - Lundar her children were grown up. Mom worked as a secretary throughout her life and retired from PO Box 672, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0 the Arborg Manitoba Agriculture offi ce. Mom worked full-time, raised four children, and kept a 1.204.768.2072 beautiful home and garden. She was an accomplished seamstress and made clothes for all her 1.866.323.3593 children and then later for her grandchildren. It was so exciting when she completed a new outfi t for us. OBITUARY She was an active member of the Arborg community and had so many friends. She volunteered for the Arborg Lions Club, Arborg & District Seniors Resource Council, Arborg Ladies Auxiliary, Mary Romaniuk (Sumka) and the Arnes Ladies Aide, to name a few. She later met with the Arnes Ladies for many breakfast November 19, 1929 - August 19, 2021 “get-togethers.” She was a member of the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church, which was very Peacefully, surrounded by family Mary Romaniuk of Riverton important to her. passed away at Gimli Hospital. Mom met the love of her life in 1991. They were so happy together and made such a wonderful She will be sadly missed by her son David (Svetlana), couple. They enjoyed many trips and loved the 16 beautiful years they had together. Mom grandchildren Tim, Mikhail and Darya, and Jeremy enjoyed so many events with both our family and with Jeremy’s children and nephews David (Maryann) Sumka, Edward (Donella) Sumka, grandchildren. Sadly, in 2007, Jeremy passed away. Mom always kept in touch with Jeremy’s Harvey Sumka, niece Josie (Jack) family after his passing. Monkman and brother-in-law Lawrence Romaniuk and family. Mom loved her children, their spouses, and her grandchildren, and she had a special bond She was predeceased by husband James, infant daughter with all of us. She always made Christmas and all of our birthdays so amazing and fun. Jeanne’s Lorraine, parents Mike and Ann Sumka, brothers Sam and John, cakes were her go-to, and now it’s a family favourite at every special occasion. Mom was a niece Joanne, brother-in-law Harry Romaniuk, sisters-in-law fabulous cook. Sheryl, Grant, and Mom kept up with her family tradition, and we got together Georgie and every Sunday for a delicious supper at either house. Mom babysat all her grandchildren and even Lillian Romaniuk. watched Porter the week she passed away. Mary was born on the family farm in Skylake, Manitoba, and was We all loved mom and grandma so much! Every conversation and visit ended with hugs, kisses the third and youngest child. and an, “I love you.” She attended Adam school in Skylake. She was a great help on Mom travelled with us, including to Mexico with Larry, Kim, and family, and she went to Hawaii the farm and then found employment in several times with Sheryl, Grant, and Doug. Hawaii was one of her favourite places. She also Riverton at the Sandy Bar Hotel where she met James. They went to B.C. to visit Bryan. were married on March 1st, 1952. While both working at the hotel Mom was a classy and dignifi ed lady. She always dressed so nice and had such good taste in they also started farming north of Riverton where they worked side everything she bought. She was a very strong lady and a great problem-solver. She was the rock by side. of our family. Mom got her wish to live in her beautiful house until the day that she died, and we Mary always had a huge garden and loved to entertain family are all so grateful for that! We will miss her forever, but she said that we shouldn’t be sad, and we and friends. If you walked through her door you needed to be fed. should remember all of the wonderful times we had together. Following Mary’s wishes cremation has taken place. Because of Thank you to her wonderful Dr. Kristen Heinrichs, all the caring Home Care staff, the kind COVID restrictions all family and invited guests only can attend the paramedics, the RCMP, and MacKenzie Funeral Home. And a special thank you to James and graveside service on September 4th at 11 a.m. Janet Semchyshyn for being the best neighbours ever! Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, nephews, and Goodbye, dear Mom. Until we meet again. niece. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. If friends and relatives would like to In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made in Mom’s memory to the Arborg Community Cemetery. make a donation they may to a charity of one’s choice. Thank you to the ambulance attendants, the Gimli Hospital, and Doctor S.V. Patel for his many years of care. MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME ARBORG (204) 467-0024 • [email protected] 204-886-0404

CELEBRATION OF LIFE CELEBRATION OF LIFE Helen Kwamsoos (nee Schau) Alvin “Merle” Day Celebration to honour the life of Helen Kwamsoos (nee Schau) May 15, 1950 - February 5, 2021 will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Matlock Rec Our family invites all family and friends who wish to join us in a Center, 77 Matlock Road. Please wear a mask as per government Celebration of Merle’s life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 regulations. p.m. in the Eriksdale Municipal Cemetery with Melanie Kauppila offi ciating. Please feel free to bring a chair. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1.204.768.2072 1.866.323.3593 The Express Weekly News Thursday, August 26, 2021 27 Classifi eds Announcements classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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