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Lot 1, Hwy 17 S, Fisher Branch, MB TOOLS 204-372-8501 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 The $64,000 question; IEHF’s treasurer resigns, citing questionable practices

By Patricia Barrett when a signifi cant amount of money The treasurer of the Interlake-East- is being requested. ern Health Foundation (IEHF) board, “Some [IEHF] board members were which has been tasked with fundrais- blindsided,” said Bodman. “And I’m ing over $5 million for a proposed pri- surprised [SDCF] accepted the IEHF’s mary care clinic/teaching unit near application.” the Selkirk hospital, resigned last De- The IEHF’s board chair DJ Sig- cember, citing questionable practices mundson told the Express last Friday around grants. there was nothing irregular about the Bill Bodman, a retired chartered ac- grant process, and the board gener- countant who joined the IEHF when ally doesn’t talk about who applies for it was established in 2015 and served and signs grant applications. as treasurer and chair of the invest- “I’ve been on the board a few years ment committee, said he had not been now, and the board doesn’t authorize apprised of a $64,000 grant the IEHF applications. We don’t sign applica- applied for and received. He “discov- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY BRETT MITCHELL tions, necessarily,” said Sigmundson, ered” it after a bi-monthly update of Interlake-Eastern Health Foundation treasurer Bill Bodman resigned who wasn’t the chair at the time of the books. from his position, citing questionable practices around grants. the $64,000 grant application. “It’s the When he realized the money had same in my other capacity as a CAO come out of the Selkirk General Hos- [RM of St. Andrews interim CAO]; pital Fund, which is managed by the generally, administration fi lls in ap- Selkirk & District Community Foun- plications for grants. That’s all there is dation (SDCF), he started asking to it. Sometimes they need a second questions. signature.” “If you’re going to support a clini- Sigmundson said the IEHF has re- cal teaching unit, is that for the good ceived grants from the SDCF in the of the Selkirk hospital? I think you’re past and “it’s never been an issue.” The Selkirk & District Community Foundation grant application form. stretching it,” said Bodman, whom the “We fi ll in grants all the time. It Express spoke with at his home in Sel- doesn’t commit the board to anything; kirk last week. Regional Health Authority. of the IEHF board by virtue of not it’s just an application for a grant,” he In his resignation letter of Dec. 16, Interlake-Eastern is the only RHA having been brought before it for dis- said. “We’re fully supportive of our 2019, Bodman wrote he was “troubled” in Manitoba without a physician cussion, said Bodman. executive director and the work she by the IEHF having applied for money training facility and that’s been cited “If you’re applying for a signifi cant does.” from a fund that’s earmarked “mainly as one of the reasons for a chronic grant, which this one is, you would be As for the signatures, Sigmundson for equipment” and exclusively for the shortage of doctors. Hospital emer- bringing it to the board,” he said. said he was told “local people were Selkirk hospital. And he failed to “see gency rooms in communities such as The IEHF’s executive director Pa- unavailable [to sign] so [McCallum] the justifi cation” for awarding that Eriksdale, Arborg, Gimli and Pinawa mela McCallum — who also serves had two other board members sign money to the design and construction have been subject to rotating closures as executive assistant to the IERHA’s it.” And there’s nothing in the IEHF of the proposed clinic/teaching unit. or reduced service availability ev- CEO and is a director on 10040899 policy that says it has to be a chair or He said the IEHF received the grant ery month for several years now, and Manitoba Association vice-chair. ($32,000 a year over two years) on some ERs have been permanently Inc., which will be the When grant applica- April 17, 2019. shuttered (e.g., Teulon) because of an developer, owner and tions are successful, The intent of the clinic/teaching unit inability to retain doctors. operator of the pro- he said the board is in- is to broaden access to primary care Not only did the application tap do- posed clinic — fi lled out “IF YOU’RE formed either at meet- and to train doctors for rural commu- nations reserved for the Selkirk hos- the SDCF’s application ings or by email. nities served by the Interlake-Eastern pital, but it also escaped the attention form for the grant, said APPLYING FOR The IEHF’s mandate Bodman. The form spec- A SIGNIFICANT is to raise money for ifi es that a chair/presi- health care in the re- dent, a vice-chair/vice- GRANT, YOU gion, and it doesn’t INCOME TAX president or a treasurer WOULD BE specify whether it’s to is to sign it. go towards construction “It was two board BRINGING IT TO or equipment, said Sig- PREPARATION members that signed mundson. In this case, it and they weren’t the THE BOARD.” the $64,000 it got from Over chair, the vice-chair or SDCF is supporting the • Personal 20 years treasurer,” said Bod- construction of the facil- experience!! man. “Even if you only ity. • Farming need two signatures, I think the board The SDCF was formed in 1995 to es- should know about it. Proper business tablish endowment funds and distrib- • Fishing Now accepting procedure is such that the chair, vice- ute income for the benefi t of the City chair or treasurer should be signing of Selkirk and the rural municipalities • Small business new clients! on behalf of the [foundation] — they of St. Andrews and St. Clements. It usually have the signing authority — funded 79 projects in 2018-2019 for a not any old board member.” total of $360,858, according to its Com- Bodman, who has about 12 years’ ex- munity Report, which lists award re- Call Maureen Kaprawy perience working on foundations, in- cipients. The $64,000 grant to the IEHF or Laura Oddleifson today cluding the SDCF and the Thomas Sill does not appear on that list. Foundation, said it’s a “safeguard” for A November 2019 progress re- 204-376-5474 349 Main Street, Arborg MB any foundation to have senior board Visit www.nctax.ca to book online! Open Mon-Fri 9-5 members approve grants, especially Continued on page 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 3 Oska the great grey owl brings learning alive at Marble Ridge Colony School By Patricia Barrett and researches and publishes articles, Students at Marble Ridge Colony books and technical materials on owls School, south of Hodgson, had a and wildlife biology. hoot last Friday when a great grey Duncan’s tour was organized by the owl dropped in for a visit and helped area’s well-known bird afi cionado, them understand the importance of Joanne Smith, who leads Christmas Manitoba’s emblematic bird. Bird Counts each year in the Fisher Oska, a three-year-old female, was Branch and Hodgson area, formed a accompanied by Dr. James Duncan of bird-watching group at the seniors’ Balmoral-based Discover Owls, an or- home in Fisher Branch and organizes ganization that supports owl conser- annual weed pulls on Sandy Bar near vation and research. Duncan tours the Riverton to improve the habitat there province, raising awareness about the for threatened piping plovers. bird and the importance of preserv- The tallest North American owl, ing their habitats. the great grey owl (strix nebulosa) is Students in Sheena Letexier class found year-round in boreal forests prepared for Oska’s visit by under- across Canada and a few states in the taking research on the owl. U.S., according to the Atlas of Breed- “The kids were super-excited to do ing Birds in Manitoba. The owls have these research projects because we characteristic bright yellow eyes, con- knew that Oska was coming. When centric rings around the face and lack she got here, it just brought the learn- tufts. ing alive,” said Letexier. “They used They have heightened hearing abili- research skills, edited their work and ties. They’ll perch on a tree limb or published it, and we got to see a great fence and listen for rodents — their grey owl and hear from an expert in main food sources are voles and go- the fi eld.” phers — running in fi elds and ditches. Letexier’s grades 4 to 8 students un- And snow cover is no obstacle. They’ll dertook the research projects while plunge face-fi rst into a snowpack if her kindergarten to Grade 3 students they hear a rodent rooting around un- did poems and songs about owls. derneath the snow. In Manitoba they EXPRESS PHOTO BY SHEENA LETEXIER Duncan, who has PhD in zoology hunt in bogs, treed muskeg and along Balmoral’s Dr. James Duncan and Oska, a three-year-old female great and has worked for Manitoba con- forest edges. grey owl visited the Marble Ridge Colony School last Friday. servation and the universities of Win- In addition to students, members of nipeg and Manitoba, has given about the Hutterite colony got a chance to 280 owl presentations to over 15,000 meet Oska. children and adults, according to the “We opened it up to the colony CEDAR ESTATES Discover Owls website. He also pro- members,” said Letexier. “Some of the vides technical and scientifi c exper- tise, supervises graduate students, Continued on page 5 55 Plus COMMUNITY 350 4th Street One lucky winner Winkler, MB R6W 1J8

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Submitted by RCMP knowing possession unauthorized On Feb. 8, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Selkirk RCMP re- · Weapons possession contrary to order sponded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in and fail to surrender authorization the RM of St Andrews, near Petersfi eld. · Careless use of a fi rearm The initial investigation has determined that the home- · Breaking, entering and committing (x 3) owner was inside her home when the front door of her · Breaking and entering with intent (x 2) residence was forced open and two people entered. The · Personating a peace offi cer homeowner called her neighbours. As the neighbours ar- · Operation while prohibited rived, they were confronted by the two suspects. One of · Theft of other motor vehicle the suspects had a fi rearm. The homeowner and the neigh- · Using fi rearm in the commission of an bours were able to safely fl ee the residence. The two sus- offence pects also fl ed the scene on a snowmobile. · Pointing a fi rearm Offi cers conducted extensive patrols of the area in search · Possession of weapon for dangerous of the armed suspects. purpose At approximately 8:15 p.m., Selkirk RCMP received a call from a residence in the RM of St Andrews, after a snow- On February 9, 2020, multiple charges were mobile had broken down in their yard and the homeown- laid against David J Watts, 23, of Winnipeg, in- ers had given the two snowmobilers a ride to a residence cluding: off of Highway 8. The caller told police that the two snow- · Breaking, entering and committing (x 3) mobilers appeared suspicious. · Breaking and entering with intent (x 2) Upon investigation, the broken down snowmobile was · Operation while prohibited of the same make, size and colour of the one used in the · Theft of other motor vehicle break and enter earlier that day, and the two males fi t the · Personating a peace offi cer description of the two suspects. Both males were remanded into custody and Selkirk RCMP along with offi cers from Gimli RCMP at- are scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 10, tended the residence on Highway 8, and took two males 2020. The female taken into custody on Feb. 8 EXPRESS PHOTO BY RCMP and a female into custody. A long rifl e and loaded hand- was released without charges. The fi rearm used in the break and enter on gun were seized. Selkirk RCMP continue to investigate, with Feb. 8 was modifi ed to shoot a .22 caliber Selkirk RCMP have laid charges against both males in assistance from East St. Paul, Stonewall and bullet and was loaded at the time it was connection with the armed break and enter. Arborg RCMP. seized. The suspects have also been linked with other residential break and enters in the area. The additional break and enters occurred at a residence on Jan. 23 in St. Andrews and a residence on Feb. 8 in Pe- tersfi eld. > THE $64,000 QUESTION, FROM PG. 2 On Feb. 9 multiple charges were laid against Trevor Kyle port issued by 10040899 Manitoba Association Clegg. “Therefore, the SDCF board, with the Klatt, 43, of Winnipeg, including: notes that SDCF provided a grant [unspecifi ed support from counsel, has decided to direct the · Possession of a fi rearm/prohibited weapon when amount and name of fund] to pay for work by grant to a project within the footprint of the hos- LM Architects, the prime consultant for the pro- pital. It is physical location that matters most for posed facility. this grant.” The SDCF’s Grant Guidelines document states She did not specify what that project is. the organization does not typically award grants In addition to questionable grant practices, in support of annual fundraising campaigns Bodman said he was concerned the total cost of and operating costs, nor does it award grants the proposed clinic ($15 million) was “shaky” as that establish or create endowment funds. it’s based on Class C estimates (not for the pur- The Express asked SDCF why it had approved pose of bidding), and that the clinic would be The Westshore Community the use of a fund that’s mainly for equipment for fi nancially unviable unless 15 doctors came on the Selkirk hospital (formally called the Selkirk board (he said he was aware of only six). Foundation Inc. & District Health Centre) and what its justifi ca- Furthermore, he said he hadn’t heard at the tion was for approving a $64,000 grant to sup- time of his resignation whether the health min- is accepting applications for grants port fundraising for a construction project when ister had approved the IERHA’s plan to provide from eligible registered charities. the foundation doesn’t typically support that. funds to support the proposed clinic until the SDCF’s executive director Beverley Clegg said required number of doctors had joined, and Application forms @ by email that the Selkirk General Hospital Fund whether the minister had agreed to transfer pro- www.westshorefoundation.com — which she said is called the Selkirk & District vincial land on which the facility is to be built. Mail completed applications to: General Hospital Fund — can be used for equip- “You can’t have the project without the land,” ment “but is not limited to just equipment.” said Bodman. Box 395,Box 395, Gimli, Gimli, MB R0C MB 1B0 She added that the SDCF does “work with He added that the teaching unit is a “good projects that are fundraising,” citing a fundrais- idea” as other rural communities such as Por- ing drive by the Rotary Club to purchase echo- tage and Morden-Winkler have had success re- APPLICATION DEADLINE cardiography equipment for the hospital. taining doctors. 4VOEBZ
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 Clegg implied that the SDCF may have re- The Express reached out to health minister scinded the $64,000 grant it had awarded to the Cameron Friesen, asking whether approvals NO LATE APPLICATIONS TAKEN IEHF last April. had been granted. Spokesperson Olivia Billson “The question is whether the CTU [clinical acknowledged receiving the questions but did ForFor more more information information please Phone call 204-642-9796 642-8269 teaching unit] is a part of the hospital footprint not answer them or provide answers from the or not, and although it will be on the same par- minister. “Building a Lasting Legacy” cel of land, it is not within the building,” said The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 5 ‘Letters to a stranger’ contest to spread kindness By Evan Matthews do not have to say “I love you” but gically placed in unexpected locations when giving back. When I have a bad Children in the Interlake have a rather should be full of kindness, around communities — places like day helping others makes it not feel so chance to make a splash in their com- hope and inspiration, telling people benches, community notice boards bad,” said Hampton. munity by entering a new contest. from all walks of life that they are and so on. “As a mother of a seven-year-old, it’s “Letters to a stranger” is a new con- special, remarkable and, most of all, “If we have an abundance, we’ll take my job to teach my daughter how to test being put on by Creative Com- thought of and noticed. some down to the shelters, so if some- help others. The idea for this contest munity Promotions, with the winner With both Evergreen and Lakeshore one isn’t having a great day, maybe occurred while trying to brainstorm receiving a summer pass to the Ar- School Division(s) focusing on stu- someone else can provide them a let- unique ways to teach my daughter borg (Noventis) Aquatic Centre. dent-based learning — as well as en- ter to help boost morale.” about service work and the ripple ef- “The purpose is to spread kindness, couraging students to become better Local organizations have hopped on fect it has on the world.” and to teach children about giving citizens — kindness and compassion board to help promote and participate Hampton added that while the prize back; how it can be done in such a are often at the forefront of those les- in the contest, according to Hampton, will be awarded to someone under 18 simple way, even by putting some- sons, Hampton said. including many of the Interlake’s years of age, anyone in the Interlake thing down on paper,” said Samantha With society being so fast-paced and schools, the Riverton and District community can participate in the ini- Hampton Creative Community Pro- technology-driven, Hampton said the Friendship Centre, and the (Winni- tiative. motions owner and creative director. contest offers a chance to create prop- peg-based) Main Street Project. The community contest launches on “For every letter or story a child er handwritten communication. The winner of the contest will win Feb. 14, and Hampton said Creative writes, or for every picture they cre- “The world needs more love letters based on a random ballot being Community Promotions can be con- ate, they get one ballot into the con- … not your typical love letters writ- pulled, as opposed to a criteria-based tacted via its Facebook page for more test. … If a young person creates 20 ten for family members of friends but contest, Hampton said. information. entries, they’ll get 20 ballots.” surprises for strangers,” said Hamp- “Life is tough, and being a kid is The letters, according to Hampton, ton, adding the letters will be strate- hard. Speaking for myself, I feel best Inwood WI disbands after 100 years in the community By Jennifer McFee strengthen communities and pioneer seniors’ group, as well as fi re victims As for the idea of regrouping if more After celebrating its 100th anniver- change. The local, provincial, national and pretty much anybody dealing people show interest in the organiza- sary last year, the Inwood Women’s and international group promotes fo- with health issues. And that’s just the tion, Eskilson agreed with the old ad- Institute has now disbanded. cuses on personal development, the tip of the iceberg.” age of “Never say never.” The organization disbanded on Oct. family, agriculture, rural development Geared for rural women, the orga- “That could be a possibility,” she 31 at its year-end meeting. On Feb. 19, and community action — both locally nization maintained its focus on agri- said with a laugh. 2020, the Inwood group would have and globally. culture. The Manitoba Women’s Institute celebrated 101 years, had it stayed to- The goal is to empower women to “Years ago, we had home economics thanks the Inwood WI members for gether. make a difference. with people coming to learn how to many years of work within their com- “It wasn’t easy. We hated to have The local group hosted a multitude sew and do different crafts and gar- munity, which helped to make it a bet- to fold, but we couldn’t get younger of fundraisers, including the fall sup- dening. Some of the people that came ter place. members and the rest of us were 60- per and the spring tea. were immigrants since it was differ- Inwood Women’s Institute also par- plus,” said Sophie Eskilson, who was “We also contributed to the com- ent to grow things in their country ticipated provincially, nationally and president of Inwood WI when it dis- munity. We had a scholarship going compared to this country, mainly due internationally through resolutions banded. for probably about 90 years. At fi rst, to the climate,” Eskilson said. they wrote and donations they made “We were down to nine members, so it was given to a Grade 9 and in the “At one time there were 40 members. to global projects to help women and it’s hard to do any projects or carry on later years to a Grade 12 student in In- Then we could really do more. Back in families improve their lives. anything. It’s too bad that we had to wood,” Eskilson said. the ‘40s, there was also the supporting disband.” “We spent our money locally. We the soldiers and groups overseas by The mandate of the Women’s Insti- supported the 4-H big time. It’s a sending clothing and knitted articles. tute is to welcome all women, regard- good organization to belong to. We’ve We were also quite involved with the less of their ethnic, religious, political supported Inwood Manor, the skat- building of the Inwood hall. That’s or educational background. The or- ing rink, the music festival, Southwest been 75 years since they started build- 3 ganization aims to connect women, Palliative Care and the Teulon district ing it in June.”

319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB > OSKA, FROM PG. 3 Duncan also took Oska to the Fisher Branch Chalet (se- SHOWTIMES: niors’ home). Please check individual listings moms and the grandmothers came with pre-school chil- For more information about Discover Owls, visit discov- Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary dren.” erowls.ca or its Facebook page. 204-467-8401 Oska stirred up a little bit of excitement in the classroom PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Cash only when she decided she needed a bird’s-eye view of the stu- dents and took off from her perch. Take care of details so they FRI-THURS FEB 14-20 “She fl ew around the classroom. Dr. Duncan let her loose BIRDS CLOSED TUESDAY don’t have to. Just ask Ken. at 8:00 pm Each Night and he warned everybody because some people were OF PREY scared. When Oska went around the room, there were a Adult Accompaniment Under 14; Frequent Violence; few screams,” said Letexier. “Then we laughed.” Coarse Language 14A To help raise awareness of owls and the importance of FRI-THURS FEB 21-27 preserving their habitat, Letexier said Marble Ridge Colo- SONIC THE CLOSED TUESDAY ny School gave a donation to Discover Owls. HEDGEHOG at 8:00 pm Each Night Funds from Dr. Duncan’s presentations support owl studies and conservation efforts, according to the Discover Violence PG Owls website. 55 Main St, Teulon Call 204-886-0404 or visit www.klfuneralservices.ca 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020

> Got news? Call Evan Matthews at 204-990-9871 getg heard [email protected] NEWS > VIEWS > GIMLI > ARBORG > HIGHWAY 6 > SURROUNDING AREAS Mathews family could use compassion PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell By Evan Matthews gested as lengthy as 90 years — and Patrik Mathews’ story is one you just have been denied bail. can’t make up, but it is tragic all the Though Mathews appeared in same. American court as recently as two For those who don’t know it: weeks ago, by press time, a trial date Mathews, 27, grew up on a property had not been set. near Lundar. The National Post reported Mathews The Base SPORTS EDITOR SALES was diagnosed with Asperger’s syn- The Base has been referenced in Brian Bowman Stephanie Oland Duncan drome as a child, and oft-bullied and North American media as one of isolated. the continent’s most dangerous hate As an adult, he owned property in groups. Having once been, simply, a Beausejour and worked in construc- group of neo-Nazi’s, the group has tion, eventually joining the Canadian shifted its focus to recruitment and military. He became a combat engi- military training, with training and neer in Canadian Army Reserve, con- organization centred on violence. sidered to be an explosives expert. Intelligence analysts in America REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER Evan Matthews Ligia Braidotti Knowledge surfaced after an investi- have told media outlets that The Base gative report by Winnipeg Free Press re- has an “apocalyptic vision,” an ideol- EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED porter Ryan Thorpe named Mathews ogy that supports a race war against Former Army reservist Patrik as a member of the alt-right neo-Nazi minorities, and anyone who poses a Mathews, an alleged recruiter hate group called “The Base.” “threat to the white race.” The group’s for the neo-Nazi group The Base, After that report, without much ultimate goal is to establish a white is seen in a still from a video in warning or notice, Mathews disap- ethno-state. which, U.S. federal prosecutors peared the summer of 2019. The fi rst knowledge of The Base came say, he calls for violent revolution. With information that has only come to intelligence agencies in America REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION Patricia Barrett Corrie Sargent to light (publicly) since his arrest, roughly two years ago, with analysts American prosecutors, who now have telling media outlets that the orga- aries to realize Mathews’ family still Mathews in custody, allege he illegal- nization has chapters beyond North has a presence in the Interlake region. ly crossed into Minnesota in August America, having support in Australia, While Mathews’ story is a gripping 2019. Europe and South Africa. one — a story with rippling effects He then spent time in Maryland and Early investigations and reports and relevance not only here at home Virginia, according to media reports. show no clear sign as to what pro- but internationally — on a very local voked Mathews to become affi liated level, this affects Manitobans: Inter- PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION The reason for his arrest? with the hate group. lakers. Debbie Strauss Jo-Anne Procter After intelligence agencies obtained As is often the case, many of his fam- The old saying “One bad apple can knowledge that Mathews and two oth- ily members expressed shock and spoil the bunch” is an unfair assess- er Base members planned to attend a surprise in the media upon learning ment in this case. gun-rights rally at the Capitol build- details of the case. Life is complex and full of nu- ing in Richmond, Va., law enforcement ance, and unless we’ve walked in the offi cials moved in to arrest them. Of note Mathews family’s shoes, exactly what Three other members of The Base Local sources — off the record — happened — and/or how it happened were also arrested in Georgia around have confi rmed national media outlets — is nearly impossible to understand. PRODUCTION the same time as Mathews. contacting them about Mathews’ past, DISTRIBUTION Reading articles do not make us ex- Nicole Kapusta Mathews (and company) face an ar- Christy Brown largely in regards to his behaviour in perts, nor do they provide absolute ray of federal charges in the United school and as a community member. States — with sentences being sug- One need not read past local obitu- Continued on page 8

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Our commitment to you, the reader – we connect people through stories to build 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park stronger communities. > EMAIL US Box 39, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 The Advertising Deadline: Monday 4:00 pm Selkirk ecord Letters to the Editor: [email protected] prior to Thursday Publication Classifi eds: classifi [email protected] View the Express Weekly News online at The Winkler Morden News: [email protected] Voice Print: [email protected] www.expressweeklynews.ca The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 7 Doc Walker rocks Eriksdale By Evan Matthews Chris and Dave played two 45-minute Doc Walker played at an Eriksdale sets, playing fan favourites, new mu- fundraising event a couple of weeks sic, and a couple songs by Dan Seals in memory of Brendan Moman. as well as Stompin’ Tom (Connors),” Allison Moman hosts an annual fun- said Moman, adding the guys who draiser as a tribute to her baby boy, make up Doc Walker are personal Brendan, who was born on Sept. 17, friends. 2013. Brendan passed away 10 weeks “They told a ton of stories and re- later from a congenital heart defect, ally connected with the audience. which required a heart transplant. After the show, they stuck around “In his short time here, Brendan and signed autographs, chatted with endured more tests and procedures everyone. It was a fantastic time,” she than a normal person would in their said. lifetime,” said Moman. The Jan. 30 fundraiser raised $4,800 “He showed us what a true fi ghter and sold a total of 213 wristbands. was and he will always be our hero for The fundraiser also delivers a $500 that.” scholarship to one local student an- Allison raises funds for non-profi ts nually, Moman said, in memory of her who were there for her family dur- son. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED ing a time of need, including Variety Doc Walker, from Westbourne, has Chris Thorsteinson, left, Allison Moman, middle, and Dave Wasyliw (Heart) Winnipeg and Ronald Mc- won 12 Canadian Country Music following the show on Jan. 30. Moman hosts an annual fundraiser in Donald House. Awards (CCMAs), as well as one Juno memory of her son Brendan Moman. “The night was absolutely amazing. Award. Manitoba government increases education funding Submitted by Manitoba government The funding comes in addition to the ensure all school divisions receive no $98,000,000. The Manitoba government will in- province’s guarantee to build 20 new less than 98 per cent of the operating School divisions, as well, raise reve- crease funding for public schools by schools during the next decade. Two funding they received a year earlier. nue through local education property more than $6.6 million for the 2020-21 new schools in Winkler and Niver- “Like all levels of government, taxes. The minister is again requesting school year to a record total of $1.33 ville have been completed and are in school divisions need to make choices that school divisions limit increases to billion, Education Minister Kelvin use by students. Three new elemen- and carefully prioritize spending de- education property taxes to a maxi- Goertzen announced on Jan. 30. tary schools in Brandon and Winni- cisions,” said Goertzen. mum of two per cent for the 2020-21 Manitoba has the third-highest peg are under construction and will School division administration ex- school year. spending per student in Canada at open later this year. An additional penses topped $65 million in 2018-19. The government looks forward to $14,733, after Saskatchewan and New two new schools in Waverley West are To increase transparency, the Depart- receiving the fi nal report of the Com- Brunswick. being designed and are scheduled to ment of Education has released an mission on Kindergarten to Grade “This investment in our public begin construction before the end of out-of-province travel summary for 12 Education, which has an expected schools demonstrates our govern- this year, the minister said. In addi- school divisions. This disclosure of public release at the end of March. ment’s commitment to students’ suc- tion, school expansions are happen- travel expenses is similar to what is The commission is leading a compre- cess,” said Goertzen. “This funding ing across the province with openings in use for Manitoba members of the hensive and independent review of is the most ever committed to public this week in Neepawa and La Salle. legislative assembly and cabinet min- Manitoba’s entire public elementary schools in Manitoba’s history. Since The cost of these 20 new schools is isters. and secondary education system. 2016, funding to elementary and sec- approximately $500 million, Goertzen The minister noted that school di- ondary education has grown by near- said. visions currently have an accumu- ly $33 million.” The province will also continue to lated operating surplus in excess of Thousands of collisions in January due to not driving to road conditions

Submitted by MPI ployee and community engagement, collision counts remain lower than time to get to your destination safely. More than 3,000 collisions this Manitoba Public Insurance. “Recently, January’s three-year average (2017- · See where you’re going. At this month can be attributed to motorists weather and road conditions have 19) of nearly 18,000. On average, about time of year, keeping windshields not driving to road conditions or fol- been extremely challenging with 80 per cent of collision claims occur clear is essential so make sure wind- lowing too close, according to Mani- black ice, drifting snow, poor visibility within Winnipeg. This is attributed to shield washer fl uid is topped up and toba Public Insurance. and, at times, freezing rain. Motorists higher traffi c volumes, said Jatana. windows are clear of snow and ice. For the fi rst three weeks of January, need to adjust quickly to ever-chang- · Allow more time to stop. Traction a total of 10,000 collisions were report- ing weather and road conditions. Safety Tips is reduced when roads are slippery it ed. Of that total, an estimated 2,000 “It’s at this time of year in particu- · Before you head out on the high- takes more time to come to a complete were due to driving too fast for road lar that motorists need to make ad- way, check for road and weather con- stop. If you don’t have winter tires, it’s conditions, while another 1,300 were justments to avoid collisions. This ditions by calling 511. not too late to get them. due to following too close. includes keeping safe distances be- · Be cautious in travelling on · Leave more space. Don’t tailgate “Road conditions contribute to tween vehicles, keeping windshields overpasses and bridges. The surfaces at any time and remember that fol- three times as many crashes in Janu- clear, watching for pedestrians and on these structures can freeze quickly lowing distance should be increased ary, compared to the rest of the year,” cyclists, and driving to conditions.” due to no ground insulation. when travelling at higher speeds or in said Satvir Jatana, vice-president, em- On a positive note, January 2020 · Don’t rush. Give yourself extra poor visibility. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 letter to the editor Farm Credit Canada Letters to the Editor: [email protected] supporting local ag societies blocks the delivery of fuel and they Dear Express Readers are the only one on the block. Small towns that allow a monop- My family and I lived in Arborg oly like the CO-OP take over have most of our lives. Our family ran a hard time to survive, look at small a business there for over 45 years. towns in Saskatchewan. I hope Ar- We decided to move to Sandy Hook borg’s new Mayor and council will three years ago. remedy the situation and their fami- My father always said that compe- lies will stay and thrive it was a great tition is good, makes you run your community to live in. business better. Now the board of - Lorne M. Haraysm the CO-OP in Arborg has become a Sandy Hook monopoly in the food and pump gas business. Not good when a union

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EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED Farm Credit Canada (FCC) recently gave $1,500 donations to both the Arborg Ag Society and Ashern Ag Society. The money will be used for projects on their agriculture grounds. FCC’s Community Investment initiative supports agriculture efforts in the communities where customers and employees live and work. Left photo: Arborg Ag Society board member Amanda Wasyliw accepts the cheque from FCC relationship manager Christine Anderson. Right photo: FCC’s Anderson, Sandy Rutchka, Kimberley Asham and Kim Friesen present a cheque to Ashern Ag Society president John Bezemer and board members Christine Michaleski and Thomas Michaleski.

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14598-MB150-Learn150Print/Online Ads[BigandColourful][4.9x6.5]-Jan2020-1.indd 1 2020-01-27 3:10 PM The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 9 Red River Co-op Donates $10,000 to the Gimli Humane Society Donation made from proceeds of Fuel Good Day

Submitted Red River Co-op customers defi nitely have something to “Fuel Good” about. Red River Co- op donated $10,000 to the Gimli Humane Society from proceeds raised Sept. 17, 2019 on Fuel Good Day — a day where Red River Co-op pledged to donate fi ve cents of every litre of fuel sold that day to local charities. “We thank our members and customers for com- ing to our Red River Co-op gas bars and fuelling up on Fuel Good Day, which allowed us to make this contribution to the Interlake’s only no-kill an- imal shelter,” said Doug Wiebe, CEO of Red River Co-op. Red River Co-op expanded its presence in the Gimli market with the addition of a food store this summer, down Centre Street from the exist- ing Red River Co-op gas bar. The Gimli Humane Society was selected to receive a portion of funds raised on Fuel Good Day for the good work they do for animals in the Interlake. “The Gimli Humane Society will benefi t greatly from this $10,000 donation, especially the cats and dogs we provide care for until they are adopted,” said Cindy Salamandyk, shelter manager. “Be- cause of this Fuel Good Day donation from Red River Co-op, rescue animals will get the food and veterinary care they need.” In addition, $61,102 was donated to the Chil- dren’s Hospital of Manitoba from Fuel Good Day EXPRESS PHOTO SUPPLIED BY RED RIVER CO-OP for the hospital’s new indoor/outdoor play space Gordon Grainger, Red River Co-op’s VP of energy, left, presented a cheque in the amount of for patients in their Youth & Adolescent Mental $10,000 to the Gimli Humane Society. The funds were the proceeds from Fuel Good Day on Sept. Health Program. 17.

20022SS4 20022SS5 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 RM of Gimli, Diageo and other companies facing lawsuit

By Patricia Barrett Centre for Occupational Health and A man who claims he was exposed Safety says hydrogen sulfi de gas is a to high levels of a toxic gas at Gimli’s colourless, extremely fl ammable and wastewater treatment plant where he very toxic gas that smells like rotten worked a few years ago has launched eggs. It is a byproduct of industrial legal proceedings, according to court processes. If inhaled it can cause se- fi lings. vere irritation of the nose and throat, Daniel Tulen of Beamsville, Ont., cause an accumulation of fl uid in the fi led a statement of claim Jan. 27 in lungs and lung injury, and cause ex- Manitoba’s Court of Queen’s Bench, citement, headache, dizziness, stag- citing negligence against the RM of gering, sudden collapse, unconscious- Gimli, Diageo Canada, T. & D. Enter- ness and death. Skin contact with the prises Ltd. and Waste ‘n WaterTech gas can freeze the skin. Ltd. The RM of Gimli received joint fed- In his statement, Tulen says he suf- eral and provincial funding in August fered adverse health effects after he 2016 to modernize and expand its was exposed to hydrogen sulfi de gas wastewater plant in order to improve at the wastewater plant. He attended the “quality of effl uent” that’s dis- hospital twice after having trouble charged into Lake Winnipeg. breathing. The RM also entered into an agree- T. & D. Enterprises and Waste ‘n Wa- ment with Diageo, whose Gimli dis- terTech were hired to replace pipes tillery makes Crown Royal whisky, to damaged by hydrogen sulfi de during treat the wastewater coming from the treatment of Diageo’s waste, accord- plant. ing to the statement of claim. Tulen The RM’s acting chief administrative had been working for a company that offi cer Kelly Cosgrove said she was had been sub-contracted. He was told unable to provide comment “as this is he didn’t require protective equip- a legal matter.” ment to enter the plant. Statements of defence have yet to be EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT A fact sheet from the Canadian fi led with Queen’s Bench. The Diageo distillery, just north of the town of Gimli, as seen from High- way 8. Riverton’s Friendship Centre food bank requesting cash

By Evan Matthews have to do fundraising to pay our operating cost. The Riverton and District Friendship Centre’s Our Christmas hamper program is 100 per cent food bank is asking for help from the powers separate from our day-to-day operations, and that be. even that is totally based on fundraisers and do- Executive director Tanis Grimolfson said she nations.” and the organization’s youth worker, Desarae The organization also receives local support Belinski, approached the RM of Bifrost-Riverton from ECBVerdyol — Erosion Control — in the for a $5,000 request at its council meeting on amount of $500, as well as $2,500 from the Ri- Feb. 5. verton Elks. “We distribute between 80 and 90 hampers In June 2019, the RDFC food bank moved out every second Wednesday and have over 150 of the main RDFC building when the organiza- families in the region registered for food bank tion purchased the Riverton Supply Building. services,” said Grimolfson. The purchase was made possible through “We have delivery available, too, so it’s really $199,000 via the Government of Canada’s an accessible service for those who need it.” Homelessness Partnering Strategy program, The RM of Bifrost-Riverton council did not according to Member of Parliament for Selkirk- make a fi nal decision at its meeting, though Gri- Interlake-Eastman James Bezan. molfson said the RDFC food bank also placed a There is no estimated timeline for a decision formal request in writing, too. from the RM of Bifrost-Riverton, Grimolfson Last year, the RM of Bifrost-Riverton contrib- said, mentioning once more that the organiza- uted $1,000 to the RDFC food bank, but Gri- tion still needs to approach the Town of Arborg, molfson said more funding is needed to meet too. the food bank’s operating costs. “Regardless, it’s not up to anyone to judge The RDFC food bank will make the same families. If people have addiction issues, or $5,000 request to the Town of Arborg in March, whatever else, it’s not up to me or any council according to Grimolfson. member to judge them. It can be hard for people “Our operating costs — including taxes, utili- to approach our organization,” said Grimolfson. ties and insurance relating to our building and “If they come to us and fi ll out the forms, it’s our van, both of which the food bank owns — our job to help them.” YOU COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER OF A TRIP FOR TWO ANYWHERE total $14,000,” said Grimolfson. IN NORTH AMERICA OR A SUN DESTINATION THAT AIR CANADA FLIES “Even if these ($10,000) asks are met, we still The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 11 RCMP encourages collaboration with communities; eyes and ears needed to deter/solve crime

By Patricia Barrett The east district of the Royal Cana- dian Mounted Police is ramping up efforts to engage with communities as crime across the region, which in- cludes the Interlake, is on a slight up- wards trajectory. RCMP Staff Sgt. Rob Gray from the Gimli detachment organized a town hall that was held last Thursday eve- ning at the Waterfront Centre in Gim- li. “Tonight’s discussion is about what the police can do, what the commu- Community members, such as nity can do and what we can do to- Amanda, came up with unique gether to help make our community ideas to enhance safety. safe,” said Sgt. Gray. “As every organi- zation or group knows, they can’t do it by methamphetamine, said Insp. Rob by themselves. And it’s the same with Lasson, the district’s operations offi - EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT the police – we need the community cer who helped host the town hall. Staff from the Evergreen School Division, a student and RCMP offi cers to help us.” “We’re a safe community here in discuss ideas on how to work collaboratively. The town hall attracted over 50 peo- Gimli, relatively speaking,” said Insp. ple, including youth, municipal coun- Lasson. “My priority is to keep it that cillors, school staff, mental health way. When problems enter the com- workers, chambers of commerce, the munity oftentimes police can’t hand- West Shores Citizen on Patrol Pro- cuff their way out. We need the com- gram, the Interlake Women’s Re- munity. Whether that’s providing source Centre, municipal emergency intelligence to solve property crime or coordinator Don Emes and Interlake- to help us tackle drug problems, we Gimli MLA Derek Johnson. need the community to be the eyes Eleven RCMP offi cers participated and ears out there.” in the town hall, along with three staff Participants broke up into groups from the region’s detachments. and worked with offi cers to come The RCMP’s east district (Manitoba up with ideas on how to make their is broken up into three districts) in- community safer, what activities they cludes Selkirk, Powerview, Gypsum- should focus on and how residents Gimli Staff Sgt. Rob Interlake Women’s Re- Winnipeg Beach ville, Ashern, Lundar Teulon, Head- and police can collaborate to improve Gray organized the source Centre Direc- School Principal Jamie ingley, Stonewall, safety. town hall. tor Jennifer Campbell Gilbart. Fisher Branch, Peguis To make their Moore. First Nation, Gimli, community safer, criminal record and sexual abuse reg- RM of Armstrong Reeve Susan Arborg, Berens River, Dr. George John- istry checks, and having the RCMP Smerchanski said more engagement Oakbank, Beausejour, son Middle School issue regular alerts about crimes and between residents and offi cers will Pinawa and Morris. “TONIGHT’S (in Gimli) teacher scams. help deter crimes. Sgt. Gray provided DISCUSSION IS ABOUT Pam Einarson and One resident said drinking and driv- “We need the RCMP out in the com- a brief overview of Grade 8 student ing – vehicles and farm equipment – munities to be more visible, with more crime by commu- WHAT THE POLICE Trenos Berens sug- has to be addressed in rural areas. person-to-person contact to move nity. Statistics show CAN DO, WHAT THE gested the RCMP “The back roads drinking and driv- forward in a positive way and to get an overall increase in increase visits to ing is out of control,” she said. “We people on board,” said Smerchanski, various crimes. COMMUNITY CAN schools, which need more patrols through the back “and realize we’re working together The Selkirk, East helps build rela- roads and pulling over tractors. Some to make these communities safer.” St. Paul and Grand DO AND WHAT WE tionships, and have people like to sit down and have a beer Members of the West Shores Citi- Marais region had the CAN DO TOGETHER more drug aware- at the edge of the fi eld after a long day zens on Patrol Program (COPP) en- highest rate of crimes ness programs and then get in these big vehicles.” couraged people to join the program, against the person, TO HELP MAKE OUR projects in schools. As for activities to focus on to im- which entails regular patrols of neigh- property crimes (ex- COMMUNITY SAFE.” “Drug aware- prove safety, participants suggested bourhoods to detect and deter crime. cluding break and ness – this idea RCMP foot patrols, encouraging The east district RCMP will be hold- enters), break and en- was from Trenos,” residents take responsibility for pre- ing town halls in different communi- ters and drug enforce- said Einarson. “He venting and reporting crimes, having ties throughout the summer and will ment. The Stonewall, wants to be edu- more people keep an eye on the roads be compiling a list all the ideas. Each Headingley and Teu- cated. He feels we (bus drivers, regular delivery drivers), community can consult the list to see lon region had the highest rate of mo- need to talk more about it.” role play for youth on how to handle if there’s an approach to safety they tor vehicle theft and fatal or injured Other suggestions included street situations involving drugs and in- hadn’t thought of and could adopt. persons in motor vehicle collisions. lighting, fake cameras, locking doors, creased reporting by newspapers on “After each one of these town halls, The Gimli-Arborg region generally refraining from posting on social me- local crime. there’s always a unique solution or falls in the middle, but the numbers of dia that you’re out of town on holiday, Participants from Riverton said to idea that we take away,” said Insp. crimes within the region are increas- not putting boxes from new electron- have safer communities, the root Lasson. “I’m compiling a list of all the ing. For crimes against the person, for ics on your curb for garbage pick-up, causes of crime have to be addressed. different ideas and I’m going to share instance, there were 190 incidents in improved networking between ser- That includes helping people out of it with all the communities hopefully 2019 compared to 119 in 2018. vice agencies, reporting suspicious poverty and providing mental health by the fall of this year.” A lot of rural crime is being fuelled activity to the police, undertaking supports. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 Dealing with Loved Ones Who Have Attempted Suicide inspired It is important to give the person some get time to deal with the trauma of coming > MEAL IDEASIDEAS that close to ending their life. They need to be in therapy, not only to deal with their own issues, but now, the new is- Phone 467-5553 sues that have come up for the people who care about them. Often the suicide It is often diffi cult to know what to say attempt results in some real and open Chilled Chocolate Souffl é when speaking with someone who has communication, and everyone feels emo- recently been through a crisis, particu- tionally fragile. The person needs com- larly the loss of someone close to them. with Lots of Ginger passion, but at the same time must even- Perhaps one of the most awkward situ- tually deal with the anger and/or loss of occasionally until smooth. Remove the ations is one in which an individual has trust that his or her actions have created. attempted suicide. bowl from the saucepan and whisk in The fi rst message they need to receive It is delicate, because of course we do the remaining 1⁄4 cup water and the is one of concern and love. They do not not want to say anything that we feel brandy. need a guilt trip. Next, they need to un- might bring that person close to the edge Step 5: With a handheld electric mixer derstand that depression is very com- again. Everyone reacts differently to mon, and they are not "psycho weirdoes" on medium-high speed, beat the egg hearing of a suicide attempt. Some feel because of it. Their wishes need to be re- yolks, 1⁄2 cup of the sugar, and the salt angry that the individual would subject spected, if they do not want everyone to in a large, deep heatproof bowl until them to such a painful loss. They see it know what has happened. Serves 4 to 6 as ending one's own pain, but passing it well combined. Set the bowl over the At the same time, they must under- 1⁄2 cup water on to the others who remain. Others are saucepan of barely simmering water stand that those close to them have been 1 1⁄4-ounce envelope plain gelatin frightened. They fear the person might and beat for 15 minutes, or until the traumatized and will need to talk. It is 1 pound bittersweet or semisweet try again, and succeed. Often friends and crucial that the issues leading to the self- mixture is very thick and pale. Beat in family feel guilt, thinking that they have chocolate, chopped destructive behavior be addressed in a the chocolate mixture just until com- let the person down. They think, "If only 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into safe, supportive environment. Then, it bined. Remove the bowl from the heat, I was a better Mother/Father/brother/ small pieces is time to let it go: to put it in the past. sister/ partner or friend, then this would add the gelatin mixture, and beat until Do not keep bringing it up. We all make 1⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder not have happened." The one who at- the mixture cools to room temperature. mistakes. We must be allowed to deal 2 tablespoons brandy tempted often feels not only sad and de- Step 6: With clean beaters, on medium with them and move on. Unconditional 6 large eggs, separated pressed, but embarrassed. Indeed, it is a speed, beat the egg whites in a large, love and acceptance means withholding diffi cult situation. 3⁄4 cup sugar judgment, and not defi ning someone on deep clean bowl until the whites form The depressed person had likely emo- Pinch of salt the basis of one action. That is the best soft peaks when the beaters are lifted. tionally disengaged from everyone in 3 large egg whites gift we can give to anyone, and it is es- Increase the heat to medium-high and their lives, and often truly believed this 1⁄2 cup fi nely chopped crystallized pecially precious to those coming back would be their fi nal act. Whether it was sprinkle in the remaining 1⁄4 cup sugar to life. ginger a failed attempt or a cry for help is not about 1 tablespoon at a time, beating Gwen Randall-Young is an author and 1⁄2 cup heavy (whipping) cream the issue. Suddenly it feels like the whole well after each addition, then beat until award-winning Psychotherapist. For per- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract world is aware of their emotional an- the whites form stiff peaks. Beat in the mission to reprint this article, or to obtain guish. It may feel like everyone is look- Step 1: Wrap a long, folded strip of books, CDs or MP3s, visit www.gwen.ca. ginger. ing at them, wondering if they are crazy. heavy-duty aluminum foil or parch- Follow Gwen on Facebook for daily inspira- Step 7: With clean beaters, beat the That is enough to put anyone off balance, ment paper around a 5-cup souffl é dish tion. heavy cream and vanilla on high speed much less a depressed person. to form a collar that extends about 3 in a medium bowl just until the cream inches above the rim of the dish, and forms stiff peaks. secure it with tape or string. Lightly Step 8: Place the bowl of egg yolk oil the dish and the inside of the foil. mixture in a larger bowl of ice water Refrigerate the dish until ready to use. and whisk just until it begins to thicken Frosted Watermelon Step 2: Pour 1⁄4 cup of the water into a and set. With a whisk, gently fold in small bowl and sprinkle with the gela- the whipped cream, and then the egg Cutouts tin. Let stand for 10 minutes, or until whites. Pour into the souffl é dish and softened. 1 seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2-3/4- smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Step 3: Place the bowl with the gelatin inch thick slices Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until in a larger bowl of hot water and stir 4 brownie bites thoroughly chilled and set, for up to 24 until the gelatin has dissolved and the 1 cup frosting (any fl avor) hours. liquid is clear. Using heart-shaped cookie cutters, Step 9: To serve, remove the collar Step 4: Melt the chocolate and butter cut shapes out of watermelon slices or from the souffl é. Present the souffl é at with the cocoa in a heatproof bowl set simply use cut watermelon wedges, if the table, and spoon onto the dessert over a saucepan of about 11⁄2 inches desired. Top heart shapes with brownie plates. of barely simmering water, whisking bites and add frosting as desired. 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By Katelyn Boulanger “It was a decent amount of work. Manitoba’s Special Olympic snow- This was the fi rst Special Olympic shoeing athletes competed at LSRCSS snowshoe competition that Selkirk on Jan. 25 in the fi rst such tournament has ever hosted, probably that the In- in Selkirk. terlake has ever hosted,” said Croy. “These competitions are a great The entire building of the track at time for them (athletes) to show their the high school was volunteer led and competitive sides but also for their involved co-ordination between the social side too. They see teammates Special Olympic head offi ce and Lord or competitors who are from other Selkirk Continuing Education. regions that they haven’t been able My favourite part of coaching is re- to see. There’s a lot of connection and ally just helping these athletes do good fun and competition to show what they want to do. Some come to off their hard works and feel accom- me with these big goals of wanting to plished in what they choose to do as a get certain times or certain places and sport,” said Reagan Croy, an assistant then some just want to have friends or EXPRESS PHOTOS BY KATELYN BOULANGER coach for the Team Manitoba’s Special socialize. I’m just happy to help them Shirley Lavalee of Selkirk, the oldest member of Team Manitoba at age Olympic snowshoeing team and the get there,” said Croy. 65 speeding by her competition. head coach of the Interlake athletics Alec Baldwin, a competitor from The athletes who are on Team Mani- willing to donate,” said Croy. snowshoe team. Gimli said that his favourite aspect of toba will be competing in the National This year seven athletes have quali- Croy got involved in Special Olym- snowshoeing was exercising around Special Olympic snowshoe competi- fi ed to go to the national games and pic snowshoeing after her uncle start- the track, while Alysia Roy from Pe- tion, which will be hosted in February the cost to send each athlete is ap- ed the Interlake athletics snowshoe tersfi eld enjoys the racing aspect of in Thunder Bay. proximately $1,500. team in Selkirk. The club has passed the sport. Steven Walcer, an athlete “With our competitors that are “I hope for the athletes that every- through members of her family and from Selkirk, says that his favourite heading to the national games there’s body can leave smiling and happy Croy has been head coach since 2018. part is the relay because he gets to also a campaign that we’re running about how they competed,” said Croy. There are a total of 35 athletes com- help as part of a team. called draft an athlete. It’s a campaign To learn more about Manitoba Spe- peting today, 11 athletes from the In- These athletes learn skills from these that helps relieve the [fi nancial pres- cial Olympics, visit specialolympics. terlake and six of which are part of the competitions. They have to develop sure] on these athletes to go. Seeing mb.ca. If you would like to learn more provincial team said Croy. their physical skills in order to com- as we’re a non-profi t and we’re volun- about the draft an athlete program, The events that were held at LSRC- pete; however, they also gain mental teer run, our club here in Selkirk, the visit specialolympics.mb.ca/what-we- SS included races ranging from the skills such as competing under the only way that we can stay afl oat and do/games/national-games. 100 m. to the 1600 m. as well as a 4x100 pressure of knowing you’re being send our athletes is by anybody that is relay. watched.

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ForFor more more information information please Phone call 204-642-9796 642-8269 Alec Baldwin of Gimli running his fi rst lap of Alysia Roy from Petersfi eld giving it her all. “Building a Lasting Legacy” a 400 m. relay. 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Gunnlaugson team wins 2020 Viterra Championship

By Ty Dilello At 35 years of age, Jason Gunnlaug- son of Morris can fi nally say he’s a provincial champion. On Sunday afternoon at the Eric Coy Arena in Winnipeg, Gunnlaugson de- feated West St. Paul’s Mike McEwen in the fi nal of the 2020 Viterra Cham- pionship by a 7-4 scoreline in a game that featured lots of shots made and plenty of key mistakes that made for an entertaining encounter. Gunnlaugson and his rink of Alex Forrest, Adam Casey and Connor Njegovan will now represent Manito- EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER ba in a few weeks’ time at the 2020 Tim Lundar’s Tyler Drews, curling Hortons Brier in Kingston, Ont. West with Sean Grassie, lost 7-3 in the St. Paul’s Mike McEwen, meanwhile, semifi nal to Mike McEwen. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED has a chance to join Gunnlaugson in Jason Gunnlaugson and his Morris foursome of Alex Forrest, Adam the fi eld still as they will be playing in Rodney Legault (lead) and Lundar’s Casey and Connor Njegovan will represent Manitoba in two weeks at the wildcard game against Ontario’s Tyler Drews (third) were the big sur- the 2020 Tim Hortons Brier in Kingston, Ont. Glenn Howard the Friday night be- prise of the week as the upstart rink fore the event starts. advanced all the way to Sunday morn- “Our team really gelled together. Tanner Horgan’s Winnipeg Beach “It came together because we’ve as- ing’s semi-fi nal before falling to Mike We started the year off rough as a foursome featuring the Lott brothers sembled a great group of guys. Con- McEwen 7-3. new team losing our fi rst fi ve games, Colton and Tanner qualifi ed for the fi - nor (Njegovan) and Alex (Forrest) Grassie came into the event as the but we came together and did an un- nal eight through the A-side but were stuck with me. I was cut. I was on an eight seed and started off with a pair real job. Sean made some great shots dispatched on Saturday afternoon island in curling, with no real pur- of wins to get themselves into the A- throughout the Viterra and helped get after a pair of losses to Gunnlaugson pose. They picked me up and they’ve side qualifi er against McEwen. A tight us on our way,” said Rodney Legault. and Ryan Wiebe. just stuck with me and given me the game saw Grassie on the losing end “For three of the players on the team, Stonewall’s Emerson Klimpke, the chance to become an elite skip. I think but they would bounce back in the we’d never gone this far before at pro- fourth shooter for Josh Friesen, went with this performance we can fi nally B-side fi nal to get into the champion- vincials,” said Tyler Drews, “so for us 1-2 on the event. While Gimli’s Steen say that maybe I’m getting there,” ship round. we took things one game at a time, Sigurdson was one of the opening Gunnlaugson said. In the championship round, Grassie and as we kept winning we showed a night’s casualties dropping their fi rst “I was a free agent and they didn’t would rattle off another pair of wins to little more confi dence. This has been two games of the event to send them have a skip, so they got me on board. fi nd themselves into Saturday night’s an amazing experience.” to the bleachers early. The 2021 Viterra They love playing and I love playing page playoffs. In the 2v2 game, Grass- Granite’s William Lyburn which in- Championship was announced that and we just played and played and ie defeated Granite’s William Lyburn cludes Interlakers Kennedy Bird and it’s going to be held in Selkirk next played until we won the Buffalo.” 6-5 in an extra end to advance to the Wade Ford reached the fi nal four of February at the Selkirk Recreation Sean Grassie’s Deer Lodge four- semi-fi nal, where they ultimately fell to the Viterra where they lost to Sean Complex. some featuring Stony Mountain’s McEwen for the third time in the event. Grassie in the 2v2 game. Bantam Lightning win one of three last week By Brian Bowman at 18:52 of the third. press time. the third. The Interlake Lightning Bantam On Saturday, Interlake lost 6-1 to the The Lightning will host the South- On Feb. 3, the Lightning were edged boys’ hockey team dug themselves a Winnipeg Monarchs in Warren. west Cougars on Saturday (6 p.m.) in 4-3 by the Selects in Stonewall. hole that they could not get out of on Wheddon scored a power-play goal Stonewall and the Parkland Rangers Interlake’s goals were scored by Sunday. midway in the fi rst period to give In- Sunday (2:30 p.m.) in Warren. Evan Calder, Matthew Wagner and Interlake found themselves down terlake a 1-0 lead. In U17 Prep action last Thursday, In- Kaczorowski. 3-0 to the Pembina Valley Hawks just But it was all Monarchs after that. terlake lost 7-3 to the Eastman Selects Carter Johannesson (two), Ty Mc- 25 seconds into the second period be- Ryan Gould had a hat trick for Win- at the VMSC. Naughton and Lawless replied for fore coming back with a pair of goals nipeg while singles were scored by After Troy Sellen gave Eastman a 1-0 Eastman. in a 3-2 loss in Lundar. Blake Jones, Grayson Burzynski and lead just 28 seconds into the game, No score from Interlake’s game Ryan Orchard and Carter Sotheran Kai Elkie. Interlake responded with fi rst-period against the Brandon Wheat Kings on scored to give the Hawks a 2-0 fi rst- Last Thursday, the Lightning goals by Alexander Kaczorowski, An- Sunday was available at press time. period lead and then Zachary Dyck snapped a four-game losing streak drew Henry and Michael Spence. Interlake will host the Winnipeg tallied early in the middle frame. with an 8-4 win over the Norman The Selects’ Rialey Lawless scored Thrashers on Thursday (7:30 p.m.) in Lightning forward Hayden Whed- Wolves in Warren. in the second period and then Mattiy Stonewall and then will play the Win- don scored midway in the second pe- No scoring summary from the game Carpenter, Reece Belot, Easton Kape- nipeg Wild Sunday (4:30 p.m.) at the riod and then Darian Sinclair tallied was posted on the league website at lus, Sellen and Kaycee Cole tallied in Bell MTS Iceplex. The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 15 Gimli wins varsity boys’ home basketball tournament Staff The Gimli Lakers crushed the competition at their varsity boys’ home basketball tournament last weekend. Gimli cruised to three convincing wins, ending with an impressive 91-65 victory over the Frontier Raiders on Saturday. Gimli started play Friday with a dominating 94-39 win over Immanuel Christian. The Lakers then crushed the Stonewall Collegiate Rams 100-44. “The boys played three complete games, moved the ball well on offence (and) played great defence,” said Lakers’ head coach Chad Heminger in an email. “(We) won the rebound battle and pushed the tempo. This year we have a starting fi ve where when the ball moves anyone can score.” Individual highlights were Blake Magnusson’s 55-point game against Stonewall, Hank McPher- son with back-to-back triple doubles, and Michael Crave rebounding the ball extremely well. The Arborg Collegiate Athletics, meanwhile, fi n- EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED ished with a 1-2 record at the eight-team Gimli The Gimli Lakers defeated the Frontier Raiders 91-65 in the fi nal of their home tournament last tournament. Saturday. Arborg defeated the MCI Blues 74-66 in the sev- enth-place game Saturday. Arborg opened play with a 73-41 loss to the Teulon the MacGregor Mustangs. Collegiate Saints. The Athletics then lost 70-55 to Peguis takes two of three from Cross Lake Staff er goals. Quinton Scatch and Dorion scored for the Islanders. The Peguis Juniors and Cross Lake Wilfred McLeod (three), Justin Cross Lake. Peguis was led by Tyrome Spence’s Islanders got to know each other Dorion (two), Chris Ross, Brayden Drey Flett made 32 saves for the win. two-goal and three-assist game while quite well last weekend. Whiskey and Julius Scribe tallied for Last Friday, Peguis was edged 6-5 by Daniels was also very good with a The two teams played each other the Islanders. Cross Lake. goal and three assists. three times, with Peguis winning Drey Flett made 30 saves for the win. Kadin Ross scored the game-win- Nepinak had a goal and two helpers twice in Keystone Junior Hockey Saturday evening saw Peguis skate ning goal with just one second re- and Quinton Flett added a goal and League action. to a 7-5 victory. maining on the clock. an assist. On Sunday afternoon, the Juniors The Juniors led 3-1 after two periods Cross Lake’s Quinton Scatch had Peguis is back in action Friday (7 outscored the Islanders 11-8. and then each team scored four times tied the score at 5-5 with a penalty- p.m.) when it travels to play the NCN Tyrome Spence led Peguis with four in the third. shot goal midway in the third period. Flames. The two teams will meet goals and three assists while Ethan Tyrome Spence paced Peguis with McLeod, Dennis Scatch, Clinton again Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Daniels had two goals and six assists four goals and an assist while Sun- Armstrong and Scribe also scored for and Coulson Nepinak chipped in dance Paul, Dylan Wilson and Mi- with a goal and four helpers. chael Spence added singles. Michael Spence (two), Curtis Flett Daniels had three assists. Team Huminicki heading to provincials and Dalen Schultz scored Peguis’ oth- Chris Ross, McLeod, Dennis Scatch, U18 Lightning drop pair of weekend games By Brian Bowman Chiefs in Teulon. The Interlake Lightning gave up Austin Adair and Murdock scored four power-play goals in an 8-1 road second-period goals for the Inter- loss to the Eastman Selects on Sun- lake and then Ayden Manningway day afternoon in U18 AAA Hockey tallied in the third. League action. Colby Joseph (two), Slade Stack, Lyle Murdock scored the Light- Mitchell Collyer, Brandt Young and ning’s lone goal in the third period. Briley Wood scored for Yellowhead. Kyle Melo (two), Ryan Forster, Mi- The Chiefs outshot the Lightning chael Svenson, Denton Mateychuk, 50-15 as Lightning goaltender Dom- Blake Noble, Matthew Egan and inic Jacobson made 44 saves. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Brody Beauchemin tallied for the The Lightning, now on a nine- Elias Huminicki (Winnipeg Beach), Liam Wachal (East St. Paul), John Trin- Selects. game losing streak, will play the ke (Winkler) and Tim Johnson (Winnipeg) won a berth spot at the U18 Chris Fines stopped 49 Eastman Southwest Cougars on Saturday (8 Men’s Regionals in Winnipeg. They will be representing the Stonewall shots in the losing cause. p.m.) in Souris and then will take Curling Club in the U18 Men’s Provincial Championship in Minnedosa Last Saturday evening, Interlake on the Chiefs Sunday (2:30 p.m.) in on March 4-8. The team is sponsored by local-run businesses and Ash- was doubled 6-3 by the Yellowhead Shoal Lake. am curling supplies. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 Falcons fl y past St. Malo Warriors By Brian Bowman The Arborg Ice Dawgs, meanwhile, Lundar Falcons’ forward Ryan Glei- shut out the North Winnipeg Satelites ch recorded a hat trick to lead his 3-0 on Sunday. team to an impressive 5-1 victory over Tom Moneyas, Logan Clarke, and the St. Malo Warriors in Capital Re- Josh Roche scored second-period gion Junior Hockey League action last goals for Arborg. Friday in Lundar. Tre Strachan made 23 saves for the Two of Gleich’s goals were scored on shutout victory. the power play in the third period. Last Friday, the Fishermen doubled Lundar’s Eric Miller also had a great the Ice Dawgs 4-2 in Selkirk. game with two goals while Braden Dane Derewianchuk scored a pair of Paulic chipped in with three assists. second-period goals for Selkirk while Maxime Collette scored his league- teammate Braeden Hummel also tal- leading 34th goal of the season for St. lied in the middle frame. Malo in the fi rst period. The Fishermen’s Reece Tessier then Chris Lesage made 28 saves for the added an empty-net goal with 1:39 re- win. maining in the third period. U18 female Lightning ready for the playoffs Staff Ally Rakowski tallied for the Light- The Interlake Lightning U18 fe- ning in the second period. The goal male hockey team is ready for the was assisted by Megan Humeniuk. EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL playoffs. Goal scoring has been a problem The Arborg Ice Dawgs’ Kalen Guimond races down the wing during Interlake wrapped up its regular for the Lightning this season. Inter- CRJHL action last Friday against the Selkirk Fishermen. Selkirk won the season with a 3-1 loss to the Winni- lake has scored just 39 goals in 31 game 4-2. peg Ice Saturday evening in Stone- games and the Lightning has scored wall. just three goals in their past six Shaydon Mousseau scored for Ar- Lundar will host Arborg on Friday Emerson McAuley scored Inter- games. borg in the fi rst period and then he (8 p.m.) and then the same two teams lake’s goal in the third period, as- On a positive note, though, Ra- added a shorthanded marker midway will battle the next night at 7:30 p.m. sisted by Taylor Audette. kowski has had a tremendous year in the fi nal frame. in Arborg. Last Friday, Interlake was beaten with a team-high 13 goals and 23 Riley Bannerman made 32 saves for Saturday’s game was originally slat- 5-1 by the Winnipeg Avros in War- points. the victory. Strachan was busier at the ed to be played Jan. 9. ren. other end, stopping 46 Selkirk shots. Youth rock the ice at Stonewall Pharmacy Junior Bonspiel

EXPRESS PHOTOS BY STU BROWN The Stonewall Pharmacy Junior Bonspiel was held at the Stonewall Curling Club last weekend. Top row, left to right, winners of the U15 A-event were Rapheal Malo, Logan Strand, Luke Robins, and Carter Malmquist (West St. Paul). The B-event winners included Austen Croy, Gavin Fiebelkorn, Koen Nickel, and Logan Fiebelkorn (Petersfi eld). The C-event champions were Jessi Meyn, Cloe Haluschak, Laina Leadbeater, and Matty Scales (Swan River). Bottom row, winners of the U18 A-event were Meghan Walter, Serena Gray-Withers, Rebecca Friesen, and Julia Millan (East St. Paul) while the B-event winners included Rachel Armstrong, Lauren Evason, Erika Campbell, and Cate Allan (St. Vital). The C-event was won by Tanner Graham, Blake Good, Rylan Graham, and Jake McIvor (Petersfi eld). The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 13, 2020 17 AnnouncementsClassifi eds classificlassifi edseds BookBook YourYour ClassifiClassifi eded AdAd TodayToday -- CallCall 467-5836467-5836 oror EmailEmail classificlassifi [email protected]@expressweeklynews.ca

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SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF LIMESTONE AGGREGATE: for the supply Buying scrap metal, Tollak Place has 1 & 2 Eligible candidates must be profi cient with Sage accounting software, and delivery of limestone aggregates; to be deposited on municipal cars, tractors, com- bedroom suites, locat- Word, Excel and are capable of producing meeting minutes and roads throughout the RM of Gimli, or hauled to stockpile at the Public bines, farm scrap, any ed at 40 Eveline Street. agendas. Must have experience with completing grant applications and Works Shop yards, as directed by the Municipality. The material to metal material, any Spacious suites, with dealing with boards and/or municipal councils. be applied in one main haul approximately during the period of June farm machinery. Ph F/S, A/C, storage areas 1, 2020, until completed. Additionally, there may be spot hauling Resumes due at noon, February 20, 2020 Lonnie at 204-886- and large balconies; continuing until December 31, 2020. 3407 lve. message or utilities are included, Please send resumes or direct questions to: cell at 204-861-2031. parking is extra. Tollak 2 Councillor Thora Palson 2. GRAVEL HAULING & LOADING: for the hauling of gravel to be is a 55 plus bldg., river Rural Municipality of Gimli, PO Box 1246, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 deposited on municipal roads throughout the RM of Gimli from the view apts. with central Email: [email protected] pit located in SW25-20-3E. The material to be applied in one main air, F/S, DW & micro- haul during the period of June 1, 2020, until completed. Additionally, wave; large storage there may be spot hauling continuing until December 31, 2020, Power Builder area off the kitchen and approximately 12,000 cubic yards. While the Municipality would Advertising a balcony; utilities and normally be responsible for loading, contractors are asked for the WORKS! parking extra. Call the option of supplying a loader. onsite offi ce 204-482- Career Opportunity • GET SEEN by over 2751 for AVAILABILITY. 400,000 Manitoba 3. GRAVEL CRUSHING: for the gravel crushing and stockpiling at the Homes! Interlake Co-op is hiring for the position of pit located in SW25-20-3E. Traffi c Gravel to Department of Highways • Use your LOGO! Specifi cations, approximately 14,000 cubic yards. • Create instant top of SHOP LOCAL Team Lead Gas Bar Attendant in our Gas Bar location. mind awareness Support Local Who we are: 4. 2020 EQUIPMENT RATES: the RM of Gimli is seeking proposals from • Showcase your info, Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in qualifi ed bidders for hourly rates on various types of privately owned business, product, equipment for the purpose of establishing pay rates and hiring order job, announcements Business working together to serve our members, delivering profi ts back to our or event communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about of private equipment for the 2020 works season ending March 31, • We format it, to who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at 2021. Contractors who do not submit pricing and/or do not hold make it look great! interlakeco-op.crs. a valid business licence or business tax will not be considered for • Starting at $339.00 municipal projects. (includes 45 lines of BISON What you’ll do: space) • Provide prompt, friendly and knowledgeable service to all of our 5. DUST CONTROL: Application of Magnesium Chloride or Calcium • The ads blanket the province and run in MEAT Guests Chloride dust control product. Product must be Magnesium Chloride MCNA’s 48 Manitoba Bison Hamburger • Assist Manager with administrative responsibilities as required Liquid or Calcium Chloride Liquid with a 30% to 35% Brine Solution community • Assist Manager with Supervision and Leadership of all Team Members and an Anti-Corrosive Inhibitor to meet Corrosion Rate of less than newspapers from naturally • Ensure the department is properly stocked with merchandise and 4.0 mils per ASTM G 4-84. Bidders may provide a quote for one or • Very cost eff ective raised bison, both. The product shall be available for delivery to various locations means of getting faced at all times your message out to farm killed • Follow all Policy and Procedures put forth in the Interlake Co-op in the Municipality from June 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020, as $ 00 the widest possible / lb Policy and Procedure Manual required by the Municipality. audience 6 • Other duties as required Davis Point 6. GRAVEL SCREENING FOR WINTER SAND: for the screening of gravel Contact this newspaper Game Farm Why it matters: NOW or MCNA at for winter sand from the pit located in SW25-20-3E. Screened Gravel 204.947.1691 or email St. Martin, MB Our team provides a range of products and services to support our for winter sand must be to Department of Highways Specifi cations. classifi [email protected] 204-659-2653 member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to fuel, feed Approximately 2,000 cubic yards required. Gravel Screening is to be www.mcna.com 204-768-0142 and grow our local communities. 25% complete by June 30th, 2020 and 100% complete on or before Available positions: August 31, 2020 weather permitting. ASHERN • 1 Full time Team Lead Gas Bar Attendant; 40 hours/week. Detailed tender packages complete with specifi cations are available to • Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends interested bidders on the RM of Gimli website, www.gimli.ca, or at the Who you are: Municipal Offi ce, 62 2nd Avenue, between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 You are looking for a career in Customer Service and: pm, Monday to Friday. • You come to work with an enthusiastic and positive approach Any questions or concerns related to the tenders can be directed to: • You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be Ashern Home Hardware is Hiring! Darcy Hjelmeland the best in what you do. Manager of Public Works and Utility Operations • You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver Full-time Salesperson Rural Municipality of Gimli solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different Phone: (204) 642-6688 • 40 Hours per week perspectives bring to meet shared objectives. 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Nick Plett Passing peacefully, on the evening of Friday, January 31, 2020, God called Nick home where he could be reunited with his parents Abram and Elizabeth Plett and siblings (Henry, Tom, Jake, Lisa, Announcements Esther, Tina, Nettie). Nick leaves to mourn his loving family: wife, Rose (nee Penner); Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 son, Jeff (Cindy) Plett; daughters, Fenella (Stephen Henry), Adele (Chris Bartel) and Cyndy (Ross Penner); grandchildren, Connor, Ailis, Richelande, Raechel, MaKendy, Keziah, Joey and Nizana. He is also survived by his siblings Frieda Schroeder, Mary Friesen and OBITUARY Abe Plett. Kenneth Bruce Makara Nick was born in the village of Greenland, Manitoba. His parents It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Ken named him Klass, but his siblings referred to him as Nick. He was Makara, ages 81 years of Arnes, MB. on Monday, February 3, 2020 at very sick as a young boy, but his older sisters took good care of Arborg Hospital. him. He was the 7th child in his family with fi ve sisters and fi ve Cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held. brothers. At the age of 17 his family moved to Mexico. His fi rst job there was driving truck. In 1957 204-886-0404 he returned to Canada and reconnected with Rose, who had been one of his friends he walked to school with. They were married on June 5, 1959. Back in Canada he started working with his brother-in-law Vern Fast in the road construction business where he worked on such projects as the Red River fl oodway and the Trans Canada Highway. In 1967, Nick and Rose and their young children moved to Fisher Branch where they had purchased a farm. They lived there until they retired off the farm in October 2010. In the early BOOK YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY years Nick also did carpentry work which included projects such as Percy E. Moore Hospital, Koostatak School, Fisher Branch CIBC Bank and Fisher Branch fi rehall. Nick had a lot of different interests and loved to have all kinds of conversations with friends and family. His favourite subjects were history, politics, agriculture and theology. He also loved music • BIRTHDAYS • OBITUARIES • THANK YOUS especially hymns and songs he learned at school as a child. Nick and Rose enjoyed 60 years of marriage. They were loving and devoted parents and • MARRIAGES • IN MEMORIAMS • GRADUATIONS grandparents. They worked hard on the farm and made a lot of friends wherever they moved. Nick’s life was based on his faith in God. As a young adult he decided to fully devote his life and • ANNIVERSARIES • ENGAGEMENTS family to God. He expressed this devotion through his commitment to neighbours, community and church. He was a man of great faith and prayer. He shared the many blessings that the Lord • NOTICES • BIRTHS gave him through teaching and mentoring and through sharing his resources. He was one of the founding members of Beaver Creek Bible Camp established in 1969 and he and Rose taught Bible classes for 28 years in Fisher Branch schools. The family would like to thank the healthcare teams at Betel Place in Selkirk and Kin Place in Oakbank for their dedication and care for Nick these last two years. The memorial service was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church at Pine Ridge, near Oakbank, with interment at Sunnyside Cemetery in RM of Springfi eld. Donations in memory of Nick may be made to Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Box 767, Winnipeg, Call 204-467-5836 MB R3C 2L4. https://foodgrainsbank.ca/donate-now/ Condolences and tributes may be left at birchwoodfuneralchapel.com

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