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Winnipeg Jets against Arizona Coyotes Mar. 09/2020 7:00 P.M. Chance to Win 3 Jets Tickets… Pre-order your Valentines Flowers, Chocolates or Gifts by Jan. 31/20 Arborg Nic Nacs Ramona’s Reach scores with NHL donation & Flowers 204-376-5023 EXPRESS PHOTO BY KEVIN PETKAU Alpha Hockey clients Connor Hellebuyck (Jets’ goaltender), Morweena’s James Reimer (Carolina Hurricanes goaltender), or Message on Laurent Brossoit (Jets’ goaltender) and Ray Patkau (NHL Hockey agent; owner of Alpha Hockey) presented $100,000 to Ramona’s Reach following the Jet’s game at MTS Centre on Dec. 17. See story on pg. 2.

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Our thoughts turn gratefully Thank You & Happy New Year! FISHER POWERSPORTS to all of those who have made FISHER POWERSPORTS our progress possible this past year. Let’s continue to 63 Main St. Fisher Branch MB 1-204-372-6648 support each other in 2020. May the coming year bring happiness and health to you and your family. From the staff and their families Fisher Powersports 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 Alpha Hockey’s NHL clients donate $100,000 to Arborg-based Ramona’s Reach

By Patricia Barrett “She was really passionate about Af- Ramona’s Reach will be building a rica,” said Petkau, who attended the new school in Pamora, Uganda, thanks Dec. 17 Jets game and was on the ice to a generous $100,000 donation from to receive the donation from the play- several NHL players who are clients ers and Alpha Hockey. “My family are of Alpha Hockey, an agency that rep- carrying on her legacy. At fi rst, we resents professional players. were pretty low-key but now we run a Ramona’s Reach, an Arborg faith- school and an orphanage [in Pamora]. based ministry that supports educa- We take care of about 100 disadvan- tion and nutrition in Uganda, will taged kids. About 40 of them are or- use the money to expand its existing phans.” school in Pamora and broaden the The school currently has 188 full- scope of its educational support. time students, said Petkau, but there Ray Petkau, CEO of Alpha Hockey are about 250 children in the area be- and player agent, is spearheading the tween the ages of 7 and 12 that can’t EXPRESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF KEVIN PETKAU AND ALPHA HOCKEY fundraising for the construction of the afford to go to school. Ray Petkau and Jacqui Plett of Alpha Hockey, along with clients Connor school with help from his NHL cli- “That’s where the Phase 2 of the Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets), Laurent Brossoit (Winnipeg Jets) and James ents/donors, which include James Re- school comes in,” he said. “We feel ed- Reimer (Carolina Hurricanes), presented a cheque for $100,000 to Ra- imer (Carolina Hurricanes), Connor ucation is hugely important out there mona’s Reach board members Dec. 17 at Bell MTS Place. The money will Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets), Laurent because they don’t have the opportu- help build a school in Pamora, Uganda. Brossoit (Winnipeg Jets) and Thomas nity to educate themselves and fur- Greiss (New York Islanders), as well ther their [economic opportunities].” as retired players and corporate affi li- The current centre sits on fi ve acres ates. of donated land and includes the or- Ramona’s Reach board member and phanage, a kitchen and well. Pamora spokesperson Kevin Petkau said the residents pooled their funds to help “massive” donation will help realize locals become childhood educators the dreams of his sister, Ramona Re- and run the school, according to Ac- imer, who wanted to help disadvan- tion International Ministries, of which taged children in Africa. Reimer, who Ramona’s Reach is a partnering min- died from cancer in 2009 at the age of istry. 26, worked with children in Haiti and Petkau said the centre has 20 full- had dreamt of working in an orphan- time employees and provides break- age somewhere in Africa to help those fast every day for the 188 students. Ramona’s Reach building project less fortunate. Phase 2 will see the addition of four classrooms, an offi ce for administra- suffi cient in food production. tors and teachers, washrooms and “This past year we created gardens a storage room, according to a sche- to teach the local people how to grow matic of the building he shared with their own food,” he said. the Express. Ramona’s Reach is currently orga- “We’ve been given the go-ahead and nizing its 10th Annual Hockey Fund- we’re waiting for the last permit offi - raiser that will take place in Arborg cer to give us the thumbs up,” said Pet- from Feb. 22 to 23. Petkau said he’ll be kau. “We should hear any day now.” lacing up his skates. Petkau said Ramona’s Reach has also For more information about Ramo- launched a program to teach people na’s Reach, visit its Facebook page or in Pamora how to become more self- www.ramonasreach.com Baker Law First day of winter CORPORATION Do you have a current will? Protect your family by having a current will, power of attorney and health care directive. Call us or stop in for more information and fi nd out how we can help you.

Providing full time legal Grant D. Baker service to families and small businesses in Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Gimli and the Interlake. GIMLI LOCATION RIVERTON LOCATION 72 Centre Street, Gimli, MB 33 Main St. Riverton MB Our offi ce is open 9-5 Mon to Fri Open Mon & Wed 9:30-4:30 EXPRESS PHOTO BY DRENNA CAMPBELL 204-378-5427 204-642-8681 or 1-866-487-5688 While out taking a drive on Sunday, Dec. 22, Drenna Campbell stopped by East Shoal Lake to capture this beautiful winter scene. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 3 Riverton woman recognized for kindness and leadership

By Evan Matthews some very high praise for the Riverton woman. One of the region’s newest businesses, along with “Her work … has changed the lives of so many. the collective Interlake community that makes up From the breakfast club, food hampers, fundraisers, the region, is acknowledging a Riverton woman for and teaching Zumba, she is the pillar, the founda- her continuous community efforts. tion of the Riverton Friendship Centre,” said the Creative Community Promotions has named Des- thankful community member in Bilinski’s nomina- arae Dawn Bilinski as the winner of the Community tion. Choice Nominations initiative. “Her tireless efforts on bringing awareness to “I love helping and hosting community programs; mental health for our youth has helped give en- events that bring people together from all walks of couragement and hope for those who may feel life,” said Bilinski, the Riverton and District Friend- alone. The world is a better place with Deserae at ship Centre’s youth co-ordinator. the Friendship Centre,” the nomination went on. “The Friendship Centre’s impact within our com- With a total of 10 nominees, all of whom are con- munity and service area is what I love most about tributing positive efforts in their respective com- my job.” munities, Hampton said there could be no “criteria,” In her role, Bilinski said it is her responsibility for a winner. Rather, when the time came, Hampton to create and manage youth programming and to picked a winner out of a hat to celebrate their good ensure the community’s young people have a safe work. Hampton said she hopes for even more en- space and a healthy environment. tries next year. Many of the programs Bilinski has created run af- The initiative opened on Nov. 27 and ran through ter school and on weekends. Dec. 27. “Some keep people moving and active, which Over 66,000 people engaged with posts relating makes for a healthier and ultimately happier com- to Community Choice Nominations, according to munity,” said Bilinski. Hampton, who said she quantifi ed the number us- “I love … to help them achieve their goals, gain ing Facebook’s analytics. skills for their futures, thereby helping them grow Bilinski will receive $500 worth of services from into their potential.” Hampton’s new business, Creative Community The Community Choice Nominations initiative Promotions, as the winner of the initiative. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED encouraged community members across the Inter- Though Bilinski said she is honoured by the nomi- Samantha Hampton (left) presents Deserae lake to nominate another community member — nation and subsequent win, she added she’s unsure Bilinski (right) with the fi rst annual whether an individual, business or school group — of how she’ll use the prize right now but knows it Communication Choice Nomination Award. who they felt was performing kind acts of service or will help her efforts. displaying outstanding community leadership, ac- Moving forward, the cording to Creative Community Promotions owner Community Choice and creative director, Samantha Hampton. Nominations will be an Whoever nominated Bilinski asked to remain annual initiative, accord- HEATING your home anonymous, but Hampton said whoever it was had ing to Hampton. as we head into winter

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EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT 451 Main Street, Gimli council and staff wish residents a happy and prosperous new year. From left: Coun. Peter Holfeuer, Coun. Cody Magnusson, Assistant Arborg Chief Administrative Offi cer Kelly Cosgrove, Mayor Lynn Greenberg and Coun. Thora Palson. Missing is Coun. Richard Petrowski. (204) 376-3090 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 Crop summary report for 2019 notes cattle feed shortage, herd downsizing By Patricia Barrett to emerge and green up. Manitoba Agriculture released its As a result, farmers had to provide 2019 crop report summary last month, supplemental feed to their cattle until and it will come as no surprise to read pastures were able to support grazing. that cattle producers in the Interlake The report doesn’t mention that 12 experienced a feed shortage in 2019 municipalities in the Interlake and because of dry conditions and that Parkland regions declared a state of some will be “downsizing” their herds. agricultural disaster last August due The department’s seasonal sum- to drought. The RMs stated in a press mary, which covers spring through release that the “severity” of the feed to Nov. 12, 2019, notes dry conditions shortage had been compounded by a across most of the province until the depleted inventory of carryover feed EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT fall when an extended period of wet in 2018 when conditions then were Bales along Highway 8 in September. weather and a snowstorm in early Oc- dry as well. tober left fi elds wet and frozen before The Manitoba Forage and Grassland gion, 90 per cent had been completed the crop and limited re-growth for harvest wound up. Association created a Hay Relief page by November. But the report notes subsequent cuts. Crops were sown quickly last spring on its website to help livestock pro- that farmers experienced challenges “Considerable acres” of native hay in the Interlake despite persisting dry ducers fi nd sources of feed. The as- such as poor crop drying weather, — rushes, sedges, woody species and conditions that arose in 2018, and dust sociation had noted in its Hay Relief high grain moisture levels and dryers “old bottom” (areas not hayed in re- fl ying behind seeders was a common Report of Oct. 21, 2019, that there were at full capacity. cent years) — were cut to deal with sight, notes the report. But the north- “indicators of more animals going to “As expected, crop yields were lower the hay shortage. ern Interlake was drier than other ar- market due to low feed supplies.” on average due to lack of precipita- Manitoba Agriculture does not pro- eas, and that meant delays in seeding Manitoba Agriculture recognized tion,” states the report, and a “few” vide an estimate of how many acres and in crop and forage germination that moisture stress was “common” fi elds of canola, soybeans, sunfl ower of this material was cut but notes that and growth. throughout the Interlake in 2019. and corn had yet to be harvested. its energy and protein content is “less Annual crops had a “stagey emer- “Rainfall was inadequate for the Unsurprisingly, overall hay yields than the nutritional requirements of gence due to dry seedbeds and lim- most part, particularly in areas with were “signifi cantly lower than aver- cattle during the coldest months.” ited precipitation following to aid lighter textured soils, and premature age” in 2019 because of cool, dry con- “Some cattle producers will down- germination,” and crops that were ripening of crops was common,” states ditions in the spring, lack of rain in size their herds due to feed shortage,” seeded late “sat in dry soil for extend- the report. “Most crops were shorter the summer and cool, near-freezing the report concludes. ed periods,” states the report. Peren- and thinner than normal.” overnight temperatures in early Au- The crop report is available on Mani- nial crops, hay and pasture were slow As far as harvesting went in the re- gust, states the report. This stunted toba Agriculture’s website. A 64-year-old Christmas story By Evan Matthews mas, RCMP’s “D” Division — Manito- possible. A man living in Brandon has shared ba and part of Northwestern Ontario his father’s 64-year-old Christmas — would gather clothing and toys, The most unlikely home story, when his father was a member while repairing and building gifts for In 1955, the Ashern region had of the Ashern RCMP detachment. those families. Of course, Palmer said heavy snow throughout November Over the holiday season, Gary Palm- donations were accepted from citi- and December, according to Palmer, er, 71, opted to share his father’s fi rst- zens outside the force, as well. and travel in some rural areas was dif- person account of what he called “the “The quality of the resulting prod- fi cult, to say the least. most beautiful Christmas story ever ucts was remarkable. Even old and Contrary to what was expected, on to occur” in his life, near the village of broken mechanical toys were made to Christmas Eve, Palmer’s detachment Camper, Man., in the RM of Graham- work and look brand new,” said Palm- had little diffi culty reaching most dale. er, in his fi rst-person written account. homes via police car, but the most un- “My father passed away in 1996, born “It was amazing, the number of likely to be reached home was left for EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED in 1916. Ashern was one of the many things that were ready for delivery last. A portrait of RCMP Offi cer William places he was stationed as an RCMP just before the great day.” “A Métis family lived on a little-used LaMar Palmer in uniform. offi cer. I lived there as well, and my While the work was being done in bush road, about four miles from the brother Bruce was born there,” said Winnipeg to prepare, RCMP mem- village of Camper. I had one of the three miles, but from there the family Gary. bers in surrounding rural detach- junior constables with me, and we lived on a side road that had not been “This is a holiday story and was very ments combed the areas for people in drove to the village to inquire about ploughed out, as they were the only meaningful, as you will be able to tell. need, according to Palmer. the roads and the exact location of the people living on it. I’ve been working on his biography. RCMP acquired the names, ages and home,” said Palmer. The storekeeper added he was “quite We’re at the stage of getting it printed, sex of children from any available lo- “The family consisted of the moth- concerned” about the family, as he and I wanted to share this story.” cal source, mostly from town and mu- er and four children ranging in ages hadn’t heard from them for a couple nicipal offi ces, but some from schools from one and a half to eight years. of weeks. William LaMar Palmer’s story and churches. All information was There was no father. They had no tele- Palmer and his constable managed For several years in the 1950s, the then sent to headquarters, with vari- phone. At the village store, we were the fi rst three miles without diffi culty, RCMP participated in a program to ous gifts assigned to each individual told that most of the roads had been and arrived at the side road around bring Christmas joy to the children of child. plowed a few days previously, but 7 p.m., and it was cold and dark, but some of the province’s most “in-need” The men of each rural RCMP de- were still rather heavy.” there was no wind, a clear sky and a families, according to the late William tachment then had the responsibil- The storekeeper in Camper drew part moon. LaMar Palmer. ity of delivering gifts to the in-need a map for Palmer and his constable, “Our hearts sank because the road In the months leading up to Christ- families as near to Christmas Eve as adding they would be able to drive Continued on page 7 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 5 Gimli and area physician couple put down roots

Submitted by IERHA joy Gimli, they also enjoy spending time travelling Dr. Andrea Fulmore recently moved her prenatal with their son. In fact, they have an upcoming trip practice from Selkirk to Gimli where she joins her to Mexico planned. husband and Gimli Hospital’s chief medical offi - The pair met in medical school and eventually got cer, Dr. Jonah Fulmore, who has practised in Gimli married. Fast forward to the end of 2019 and both since January 2018. are enjoying being in the community of Gimli and Andrea’s work focuses mostly on woman’s health, raising their young son, Jagger. prenatal care and pre/post conception counselling. Jonah is the hospital chief medical offi cer and per- She’s also more recently taken on the role heading sonal care home’s medical director. He enjoys the the hospital’s dialysis unit. work he does both in hospital and through his pri- “Many of my pregnant patients previously had to mary care clinic practice. travel every week or every second week to Selkirk “My passion is for emergency medicine and I take to do prenatal care after they reached 28 weeks. By as many as seven or eight (24-hour) shifts a month offering prenatal care in Gimli, I am helping save in on top of my personal care home work and my those patients the commute by offering this service primary care practice. I also hold a licence to pre- closer to their home community.” scribe medications to treat addictions so patients The two physicians enjoy working and living in come to me as referrals from the region’s Rapid Ac- Gimli and think other young graduates or soon to cess to Addictions Medicine Clinic.” be graduates will too. Jonah looks forward to his Growing up, they each spent time in the commu- role in that. nity of Gimli fi shing, golfi ng and playing hockey “I feel fortunate to be able to build a cohesive with friends and family. So when they heard the team here in Gimli in my role as chief medical offi - community needed physicians to set up practice, cer through recruitment and then eventually reten- they were on board. tion of physicians and I think we’re getting there.” Although the two have a full roster right now car- It sounds like the two are settling into the com- ing for their son, Jonah’s shifts in emergency and EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED munity just fi ne after moving here permanently six Andrea’s new role heading the dialysis unit, the Dr. Jonah Fulmore and wife Dr. Andrea Fulmore months ago. Jonah is a part of both the local men’s two are hopeful they will be able to announce the holding their son Jagger at Gimli’s Johnson golf and hockey leagues. But as much as they en- capacity to take on new patients in the near future. Memorial Hospital where they work. Gimli council promotes physical activity with trails committee By Patricia Barrett of six or more members, including a Gimli council has made physical ac- member of council, a recreation cen- tivity a priority after creating a new tre member and a minimum of four advisory committee to examine the citizens that reside in the municipal- present system of trails in the munici- ity. pality and make recommendations “We’re hopeful that by the fi rst for the creation of new ones. meeting in January, we’ll have recom- During its regular meeting on Dec. mendations on who members of the 11, 2019, the majority of council (Coun. committee will be,” said Holfeuer. Richard Petrowski was absent) passed third and fi nal reading of Bylaw No. 19-0011, which will establish a Trans- portation Trails Advisory Committee. “It’s a committee that needs to be established to bring together [trails] 3 in the municipality,” said Coun. Pe- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT ter Holfeuer, who will be the council Mayor Lynn Greenberg and Assistant CAO Kelly Cosgrove share a laugh contact for the committee. “We have a during council’s last meeting of 2019. 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB municipality that is very spread out, SHOWTIMES: use of trails,” states the bylaw. “The investments and to seek out grants and active transportation is so criti- Please check individual listings committee will work not only with that may be available. 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FRI-THURS JAN 17-23 make improve- “The committee will reach out to the CLOSED TUESDAY ments and expects SPIES IN public to plan and support local proj- DISGUISE at 7:30 pm Each Night the committee to ects such as additional trails or con- advise council as nective routes, public awareness and Animated; Violence PG to where to make 55 Main St, Teulon Call 204-886-0404 or visit www.klfuneralservices.ca 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020

> Got news? Call Evan Matthews at 204-990-9871 getg heard [email protected] NEWS > VIEWS > GIMLI > ARBORG > HIGHWAY 6 > SURROUNDING AREAS There is no reason to suffer alone PUBLISHER SALES By Evan Matthews But I look around, and I’m so thank- or feel, we aren’t alone. Lana Meier Brett Mitchell My family lost its patriarch over the ful for the supports I have in my life; Chronic conditions like arthri- holidays. it’s a strong network. tis, multiple sclerosis, depression, On Dec. 31, Wilfred Harold Mat- But this isn’t the case for everyone. asthma, stroke, chronic pain, diabe- thews passed away after suffering a This week, in our paper, you can tes, anxiety, cancer, fi bromyalgia and stroke and subsequent brain hemor- read about the IERHA starting classes heart disease can often leave people rhaging. called Get Better Together. The work- feeling isolated, thus creating com- Born on July 4, 1923, he passed away shops are aimed at folks who struggle pounding social and mental health surrounded by our family at the age of day-to-day with chronic pain and ill- issues. SPORTS EDITOR SALES 96. He was a Second World War pilot Brian Bowman Stephanie Oland Duncan ness. This isn’t necessarily limited to Maybe a person doesn’t have close and veteran, a pioneer for the Mani- the physical realm. family, friends or loved ones. toba Telecom Services (MTS), and an The workshops are designed to get But there are resources available. integral part of my family’s lineage people together, to discuss and em- There is no shame in feeling pain, and legacy. phasize self-management skills, to suffering. We all do at various points This is not an appeal for pity or sym- talk about commonly faced issues, within our lives. pathy. Au contraire. and to motivate participants with so- The real shame is to think there is I feel so privileged, honoured and lutions and techniques. someone out there who is feeling it all blessed to have known my great- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER It’s worth noting, the workshops are by his or her self. Evan Matthews Ligia Braidotti grandfather. In fact, I also knew his free and run for six weeks. Transporta- Whether it’s the death of a loved father, my great-great-grandfather; tion can even be arranged if someone one, a chronic mental or physical ail- at that point I was six years old. My faces those types of barriers, too. Con- ment, or really anything at all, don’t sister and I are one of the only sets tact your local IERHA wellness facili- be afraid to advocate for yourself and of siblings I have ever come across to tator if you have interest or feel alone. look for resources and help. have known so many generations of The point is that talking about these If you don’t have anyone else, send their family. topics is of the utmost importance to me an email or give me a call. This isn’t to brush off my great- our social fabric. What’s important in But our world, and our communities, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION grandfather’s death or to say the fam- these discussions is an acknowledge- need more compassion. It starts with Patricia Barrett Corrie Sargent ily isn’t suffering. ment: no matter how things may seem conversations like this one. Communities build hockey and hockey builds communities Submitted by Kraft Heinz Canada provinces. ties need to have a compelling story Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership The 2020 grand prize winner will that shows their passion and spirit for with the National Hockey League have an opportunity to host an NHL® hockey. (NHL) and the National Hockey pre-season game and receive $250,000 “Every year, we are astonished at PRODUCTION ADMINISTRATION League Players’ Association (NHL- for arena upgrades and the coveted the impact that hockey has at the local Debbie Strauss Jo-Anne Procter PA), opened nominations for Kraft title of Kraft Hockeyville 2020. Three level all across the country. The stories Hockeyville 2020. Nominations will additional community fi nalists will we hear are emotional, powerful, and close Feb. 9 at 11:59 p.m. EST. also be awarded $25,000 each for are- connect us all. It’s clear that commu- In its 14th year, Kraft Hockeyville na upgrades and both the winner and nities build hockey and hockey builds enables communities across the each of the three runner-up commu- communities. We want to shine a light country to rally together to upgrade nities will receive $10,000 to purchase on stories that have truly brought local hockey arenas in need of repair brand new hockey equipment for communities and people together and refurbishment. To date, Kraft their minor hockey programs, cour- from all walks of life,” says Matt Bruce, PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION Nicole Kapusta Hockeyville has awarded $3.5 million tesy of the NHLPA Goals & Dreams senior brand manager of Kraft Heinz Christy Brown to 81 deserving communities across Fund. Canada. Canada and has celebrated 13 NHL® In order to win the coveted title of pre-season games in eight different Kraft Hockeyville 2020, communi- Continued on page 11

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Just before Christmas on a clear sunny day, I made “Later I went to the doctor,” Anthony exclaimed, my way along the snow-packed trails well out on “and was told the branded impression of the heater the ice of Lake Winnipeg’s south basin. I urged Old burn will be with me for the rest of my life!” Red, my trusty (if not slightly rusting) truck, far out Last week I got over to Balsam Bay and as I drove from shore into a collection of portable and hard down the slope to the harbour I could see 100 or wall ice shacks. The exceptionally warm afternoon more shacks spread over the ice as far out as the eye had drawn many of the anglers from their shelters could see. I manoeuvred my truck past the harbour to sit on chairs and pails in the open jigging short north to the vast, smooth, lightly snow-covered ice fi shing rods in their ice holes. fi elds. It didn’t take long to get a few miles out and EXPRESS PHOTO BY ARNIE WEIDL The bright yellow jacket of a young chap tailgat- I soon came upon a big hard wall ice shack. I pulled Andrew Harms, left, and Anthony Ezekich with ing with his friend caught my eye. I pulled over to up to it and, leaving my truck for the shack’s door, I some of their catch on Lake Winnipeg’s south them just as his friend sprang from his seat lifting called out, “Is anybody home?” basin. a wiggling forearm’s-length pickerel from his hole. “Yeah, come on in,” a voice replied from inside. The men’s excited chatter fi lled the air as I left my Opening the door, I saw four people jigging fi sh- The next day on the Red River ice, I happened truck. I took care to step on the snow covered ice so ing rods in ice holes accessed from fl oor cutouts. upon a young fellow by the name of Rob Bbiekrahn, I would not fall. Little did I know that safety mea- Once inside, I could see the wall panels were fas- who remembered a day of fi shing he would rather sure would soon have relevance. tened together with hooks. forget. A few years ago he and his dad wanted to go “Is that the fi rst one today?” I called out. “I’ll bet this shack comes apart quickly.” I re- fi shing on the Red. They loaded up his dad’s car and “No, we got more,” the offered the yellow jacketed marked to a thin grey-haired chap in the corner. his Gramma’s, who was in Florida and had given chap, seemingly more talkative of the two. I watched “Yeah, we can have it collapsed and on the truck instructions not to touch her car. On the Red it was the darker-clothed fellow unhook the fi sh as I asked in 20 minutes,” he responded, adding his name was a fi ne fi shing January day. Suddenly the darkening if they had a fi shing story for us. Richard Yarenus. A tall muscular chap closest to me afternoon was joined by a vicious blowing snow “Yeah, I barbecued my butt out here last week,” with long straight dark hair, who gave his name as storm. They quickly broke camp. the yellow jacketed chap snapped back, causing his Glen Koblun, soon became eager to tell a summer When driving off the river to the road, Rob thought buddy to throw his head back laughing. fi shing story of his youth. he saw a spot with not much snow. He gunned “Do tell,” I said as I pulled out my recorder. Years ago, he lived in Arborg and he with friends Gramma’s car, and instead of bouncing onto the “I’m Anthony Ezekich and this is Andrew Harms,” would catch crayfi sh at the “rapids” in the Icelandic road, it dropped into an ice pocket with deep snow. he said as he jerked his thumb toward his buddy. River in town. Then they would bike over to Lake Dad, coming behind, tried time after time to pull “We were fi shing and I had to go outside for a call Winnipeg and use the crayfi sh to catch whitefi sh. him backwards. Finally Rob got frustrated and put of nature.” One time they caught a huge whitefi sh and had the car in reverse, slamming down on the accelera- Early that morning they had been fi shing inside put it on a thin chain. When they weren’t looking, tor only to hear a sickening grinding. Gram’s trans- the shack and later outside with one of their heat- the fi sh took a notion to just leave, taking the un- mission was wrecked! The fi nal bill turned out to be ers just by the door. As Anthony stepped back into anchored chain with it! Richard, purely by refl ex, $1,500 and, yes, Gramma did fi nd out about it! the shack, the snow by the door had melted and he surprised himself by casting out and snagging the Till next week. So-long fellow anglers. slipped, falling backward and landing on the heat- chain recapturing the whitefi sh.

said he thought he saw a light through the trees. She then threw her arms around the police offi cers, > CHRISTMAS STORY, FROM PG. 4 “We strained our eyes trying to see. We were giving them each a kiss. was fi lled with snow — not even a trail through afraid it was just wishful thinking. We plugged on “You are the answer to our prayers,” she said to it. We studied it carefully, and discussed whether and shortly, through an opening in the trees, we ac- them. “It’s a miracle — nothing else — just a mir- or not we should even try to walk through it. We tually did see a dim light,” he said. acle.” wished we had brought some snowshoes,” said She explained through her tears, she had told the Palmer. ‘Santa did come’ children Santa would not be able to fi nd them that “We were about ready to turn back when my (con- The light became more and more clear as the duo year due to all the snow and cold, so there wouldn’t stable) said, ‘It’s going to be a bleak Christmas for identifi ed a kerosene lamp inside a window. be any presents or Christmas dinner. those kids.’” The pair found a gate in the wire fence and a bit She added her boy insisted the family kneel and Palmer agreed and urged the pair move forward. of a path, according to Palmer. As they neared the pray together for a different outcome. With a sled being a gift for the boy, and everything house, Palmer said they could hear children’s voic- “The mother dreaded the disappointment they else in one giant box, the pair of RCMP offi cers es. They reached the door and knocked. would suffer when the prayers would not be an- elected to have one pull the sled, while the other “There was complete silence for a few moments, swered, but they insisted so she agreed,” said Palm- would push and balance the box. and fi nally the door slowly opened. It must have er. “’We had hardly said ‘Amen’ when you wonder- With much of the snow at knee height, it made for been a shock to see two burly policemen dressed in ful men knocked on the door. I still can’t believe it’s diffi cult traversing. buffalo coats,” said Palmer. true,’ the mother said.” “It was the thoughts of my own children that kept “We saw the looks of apprehension, but we were The RCMP offi cers laid out a turkey dinner, and my determination up,” said Palmer, adding they had invited in. As we entered with the sleigh and box presented the gifts. Palmer said they were smoth- travelled over half a mile but had low visibility and of presents, the looks changed to amazement and ered with hugs and kisses from the four little chil- started to fear they might not even see the house. then joy. One little voice said, ‘See, Mama, Santa dren. “We doggedly kept going — ploughing through Claus did come.’” “There was not a dry eye in the house,” said Palm- the snow, and our load now seemed as though it The mother could not speak for some time, ac- er. “Tears ran unashamedly down the cheeks of two weighed a ton. After an eternity, my companion cording to Palmer, eventually bursting into tears. big policemen.” 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 Icelandic National League’s Interlake clubs to host 101st Annual Convention

By Patricia Barrett dent, appeared as a delegation during Interlake clubs that are part of the council’s regular meeting on Dec. 11 Icelandic National League of North to request municipal sponsorship. America (INLNA) have joined forces “We are asking that the RM of Gimli to host the 101st Annual Convention contribute $500 towards the costs of in Gimli this spring, and Gimli coun- the convention, such as printing as cil will be supporting the event with well as swag for the registration bags,” a grant. said McInnis. “And we also ask that a INLNA clubs from Lundar, Ar- representative of council bring greet- borg, Gimli and Selkirk are hosting ings at the opening remarks on the the four-day convention, which cel- Friday morning of the convention.” ebrates Icelandic heritage and cul- The committee will be asking coun- ture and builds relationships between cils of all the communities with IN- club members in far-fl ung communi- LNA clubs to contribute to the event, ties across North America, as well as said McInnis, and municipally brand- with people from Iceland. ed items — which could include pens, The convention is held in a different pins, sunglasses and cups — will help city across the continent every year. promote the towns to visitors from EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Gimli last hosted it in 2009. across Canada, the U.S. and Iceland. Signy McInnis, INL Arborg club president (left), and Dean Bjornson, INL The INLNA was formed in 1919 as a Bjornson, who is also a convention Gimli club vice president, are preparing for the 101st Annual Convention non-political organization to promote committee member, said they’re hop- Icelandic culture, strengthen bonds ing to bring in 200 or more people for in Gimli this spring. between people of Icelandic descent the April event. favour of a silver sponsorship worth was absent) voted in favour of provid- and to maintain ties with the mother “The last convention was around the $500. ing $500. country. 200 mark and that’s what we’re kind Mayor Lynn Greenberg said that “It’s great to see the convention Headquartered in Gimli, the orga- of basing it on,” said Bjornson. would “streamline it a little bit and come here,” said Coun. Peter Hol- nization offers numerous activities, McInnis said the sooner the commit- you don’t have to bother applying. feuer. “Having that many people here including cultural visits to Iceland, tee can pin down sponsorship fund- This is a one-time thing because you is a win-win, especially as our roots readings and fi lm presentations. The ing, the better it will be for planning might not bring the convention back are Icelandic.” Interlake clubs support a Gimli-based and budget-setting. here for many years.” The convention will be held April 23 Icelandic camp and the annual Icelan- Rather than have the committee go Coun. Cody Magnusson said he, too, to 26 at the Lakeview Hotel. Registra- dic Festival. through the municipality’s 2020 grant would be in favour of fast-tracking tion opens in January. Early-bird rates Signy McInnis, Arborg club presi- application process, which Assistant a grant as the committee’s request are set at $200 per person. For more dent and chairperson of a committee CAO Kelly Cosgrove suggested they would fall “near the top of the pile” information, visit the Icelandic Na- that is organizing the convention, and do, Coun. Thora Palson asked council anyway. tional League website at www.inlofna. Dean Bjornson, Gimli club vice -resi- to consider adopting a resolution in Council (Coun. Richard Petrowski org. New Year’s Baby Arrives at Selkirk Regional Health Centre

Submitted by IERHA and I’ve been here for 20 years,” said Rochelle Hofer and husband Patrick Betty Milkowski, president of the gift of the Beausejour area are celebrating shop volunteers. the New Year with the birth of their Attending the birth was Dr. Andrea fi rst child, Will, who arrived at 3:35 the Fulmore and nurses from the family morning of Jan. 1, 2020. birthing unit. Sara Unrau, who man- “It was a good experience. We were ages the birthing unit, said the num- very well taken care of. The nurses ber of babies being born at Selkirk and doctors were great,” said Rochelle Regional Health Centre continues to while holding Will in Selkirk Regional grow every year. Health Centre’s family birthing unit. “In 2019, 389 babies were born in Will is seven pounds, two ounces, our family birthing unit that services and 21.5 inches long. On the day he moms from all over the Interlake- was born, a member of Selkirk Re- Eastern region. That exceeds the 377 gional Health Centre’s gift shop vol- births we experienced in 2018,” Un- unteers visited him and his parents rau said. “We encourage anyone who to carry on a tradition of celebrating is expecting to contact us for a tour of the fi rst baby of the year. The family the family birthing unit. We appreci- received gifts that included diapers, a ate opportunities to highlight features new playpen, a baby carrier, a sleeper in the unit, introduce ourselves and set and a gift basket and fl owers for answer any questions people may the new mom. Also part of the gift have.” package from the volunteers was a Last year, an additional 11 babies onesie that says “I was born in Sel- were born elsewhere in the Interlake- EXPRESS PHOTO BY BETTY MILKOWSKI kirk.” Eastern region bringing the total Proud new parents Rochelle and Patrick Hofer of the Beausejour area “We’ve been celebrating New Year’s number of births in Interlake-Eastern welcomed their son Will on New Year’s Day. Will was the fi rst baby of babies for as long as I can remember RHA in 2019 to 400. 2020 to be delivered at Selkirk Regional Health Centre. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 9 Riverton Friendship Centre awarded $15,000 by RBC and Westshore Community Foundation By Patricia Barrett portunities, networking solutions and The Riverton & District Friendship mental well-being supports and ser- Centre received a $15,000 grant from vices, states the press release. the Westshore Community Founda- The Friendship Centre’s executive tion and the RBC (Royal Bank) Foun- director Tanis Grimolfson and youth dation to support a youth-led cultural leader Desarae Bilinski, along with initiative called Rooted in Commu- Westshore’s vice-president David nity. Douglas and RBC branch manager The project will focus on address- (Stonewall and Peguis) Shaun Dal- ing mental health, well-being and gliesh, celebrated the award Dec. 15 reconciliation through traditional during the centre’s annual Christmas teachings, dance, drumming, regalia- party. making (sacred clothing, artifacts and Bilinski thanked Westshore and RBC accessories) and beading, according for recognizing youth leaders’ impact. to a press release issued Dec. 17. “It’s so exciting to get the support to Last year the RBC Foundation help our youth in Riverton. We highly launched the Future Launch Commu- encourage youth programs that are nity Challenge, bringing community youth-led,” she said. “We believe this leaders and youth together to work on project will increase community en- solutions to pressing local issues and gagement and develop, enhance and to apply for funding. build skills for our young people.” The foundation is providing grants For the past 20 years, Douglas said EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED to youth making positive social or en- the Westshore Community Founda- Westshore and RBC representatives presented a $15,000 cheque to vironmental changes in 150 commu- tion has been committed to “building Riverton Friendship Centre staff. nities across Canada. The Commu- a lasting legacy” by awarding grants to “Westshore Community Foundation In partnership with the Community nity Foundations of Canada and local non-profi t organizations throughout is proud to be a partner in the RBC Foundations of Canada, RBC is com- foundations such as Westshore are its catchment area of Gimli, Riverton, Future Launch Community Chal- mitted to the “power, vision and po- hosting the Future Launch program. Dunnottar and Fraserwood and schol- lenge because our foundation be- tential of youth,” said Dalgliesh. Over the next 10 years, Future arships to students. It focuses on proj- lieves it is important for youth to have “We are thrilled to see the results Launch will dedicate $500 million to ects and programs in fi ve areas: the the opportunity to experiment with of this important partnership with help young people access meaningful environment, the community, educa- new ideas and build relationships the CFC helping make a difference in employment through practical work tion, culture and heritage, and sports within their community of interest,” communities across Canada.” experience, skills development op- and recreation. said Douglas. New home care IV clinics save patients time waiting in emergency Submitted by IERHA emergency department every day for Home care will be offering enhanced up to 10 days for their treatment. By services by introducing a home care giving patients access to IV antibiot- clinic in Eriksdale and expanding the ics through a clinic setting, patients home care clinic in Stonewall. can make an appointment ahead of Interlake-Eastern RHA home care time instead of waiting to be seen in clients in these and the surrounding a busy emergency department. This areas will be able to visit a home care also frees up emergency department clinic closer to home to receive home staff to attend to patients who require care nursing treatment daily as well life-saving care. as intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy Interlake-Eastern RHA’s palliative fi ve days of the week. and home care nursing clinical team Home care clinics give home care manager, Tammie-Lee Rogowski ex- nursing clients who require advanced plains whom these clinics benefi t care the option to come to the clinic at most. an established time rather than wait “These clinics benefi t home care cli- at home for a nurse to come at an ap- ents who require regular assistance proximated time. Interlake-Eastern from a home care nurse and who are RHA already has home care clinics able to get to a clinic,” says Rogowski. (that don’t offer IV therapy) in Gimli, “The home care clinics save our cli- Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Selkirk, ents time as they do not have to wait Pine Falls, Oakbank and Whitemouth nearly as long as they would at home. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED to address wound management and We are pleased to be able to extend From left to right (standing): Tammie-Lee Rogowski (home care nurs- treatable conditions such as diabetic that service to clients needing IV an- ing and wound care manager), Kathy Janke (home care RN), Kristina ulcers, surgical incisions, bed sores, tibiotics.” Johnson (home care case co-ordinator), Cynthia Wirgau (home care etc. Hours vary at each home care The Eriksdale home care clinic LPN) and sitting is Nancy Muller (home care manager). clinic as home care nurses still need to opened Jan. 6, 2020, and will provide invest time in home visit for patients IV antibiotic treatments Friday to biotic treatments Monday to Friday. Home care clients can contact their who cannot attend a home care clinic. Tuesday. The Stonewall home care Nurses at these clinics will also ad- case co-ordinator for more informa- Patients who need IV antibiotics clinic is anticipated to open at the end dress wound management and other tion. currently have to attend the hospital of January and will provide IV anti- treatable conditions. 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 IERHA promoting Get Better Together workshops Gimli RCMP By Evan Matthews The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is promoting to- getherness, as Interlake residents recover living with chronic conditions are in- vited to the organization’s Get Better Together workshops. loaded IERHA Wellness Facilitator Jan Ker- yluk said chronic conditions — such as arthritis, MS, depression, asthma, stroke, chronic pain, diabetes, anxi- fi rearm during ety, cancer, fi bromyalgia and heart disease — can often leave people feeling isolated, thus creating com- traffi c stop pounding social issues. “All of these conditions have a lot of things in common. When we all get together and talk about it … it becomes a way of learning some self- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PIXABAY management skills,” said Keryluk. Many struggling with chronic conditions experience isolation and “It’s an opportunity to share and compounding social issues. Get Better Together is designed to provide talk about problem solving, how to necessary tools to deal with those issues. manage symptoms, and how to cope with some of the diffi cult emotions yond the end of the class. If someone In Manitoba, the Wellness Institute, and feelings.” wants to bring a family member or powered by Seven Oaks General For the sixth straight year, the IER- friend, we encourage that as well. This Hospital, has brought the workshops HA is encouraging Interlake resi- is about support and no judgement. If to Manitoba. dents to attend Get Better Together people are struggling with transpor- The institute is training wellness fa- workshops to collectively face com- tation, they can call us, and we’ll help cilitators all across the province in or- mon issues and to motivate each oth- connect them with resources in their der to provide workshops such as Get er with solutions and techniques. community to arrange that,” said Ker- Better Together, according to Keryluk. The workshops are free and run for yluk. In addition to Get six weeks, Keryluk said, and are de- “We want to ensure Better Together, Kery- signed to help people with ongoing all Interlake resi- luk said the IERHA will health conditions take control of their dents who partici- be facilitating other health. pate leave with posi- “WE’RE TRYING wellness programs in Common issues, according to Kery- tive feelings about 2020 such as Commit luk, include dealing with frustration, the (workshops) and TO REMOVE To Quit (a quit smok- EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED pain, fatigue and isolation; communi- are able to move for- BARRIERS. … THIS ing program), Craving Gimli RCMP discovered a sawed- cating effectively with family, friends ward in a positive Change (improving off shotgun during a traffi c stop. and health professionals; appropri- way.” IS ABOUT SUPPORT one’s relationship with So far, that notion food), and the Relax- ate exercises for maintaining and Submitted by RCMP has rung true. AND NO ation Series (introduc- improving strength, fl exibility and On Jan. 1, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., offi - Many participants tion to mindfulness endurance, appropriate use of medi- JUDGEMENT.” cers with the Gimli RCMP conduct- in past workshops and stress manage- cations, maintaining proper nutri- ed a traffi c stop in the community. have reported the ment). tion, and engaging with community The driver stopped his vehicle and workshops’ teach- The IERHA is also of- resources. then fl ed on foot onto Lake Winni- ings have stuck with them long after fering free consultations with dieti- “We’re trying to remove barriers. Of peg in an effort to evade capture. the workshop had ended. cians in the region, Keryluk said. course, it’s a free class, but you also Offi cers pursued the suspect onto “There is help and hope for your The next workshops are set to kick get a resource textbook to keep be- the lake and observed the suspect condition, to make your life better off right away, beginning on Jan. 15 in attempting to steal a truck near an through these (workshops),” said one Lundar and Stonewall. ice fi shing shack but was arrested participant, who asked to remain The Lundar Primary Care Clinic before he could fl ee the area. anonymous. will host from 1 to 3:30 p.m., while the The investigation led to the discov- “We are not alone; others are suffer- Stonewall Hospital will host its own ery of a backpack containing a load- ing, too, different but the same,” the at the same date and time. ed sawed-off shotgun. testimonial went on. “We offer these programs through- Thirty-six-year-old David Allan Get Better Together workshops are out the year,” said Keryluk. “If some- Parker, from Winnipeg Beach, was based on a program model developed body can’t make it this round or are arrested and remanded into custo- by the Patient Education Research looking for something closer to home, dy on numerous charges including Center and Stanford University, ac- please give us a call.” possession of a prohibited fi rearm, cording to its website. Dates after January include Beause- carrying a concealed weapon, rob- People who participated in the Stan- jour on Feb. 13, and Gimli and Eriks- bery, possession of a weapon for a ford program reported fewer days dale on March. 5. dangerous purpose, possession of spent in the hospital, more healthy The IERHA offers a toll-free line for a controlled substance and other behaviours and overall better health inquiries at 1-877-979-9355 or email Criminal Code charges. status, with changes lasting well be- at [email protected]. Gimli RCMP continue to investi- yond the end of the program, the site gate. reads.

The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 11 Lakeshore School Division looking ahead for 2020 By Evan Matthews populations allow teachers to know As the Interlake closes the calendar students as individuals. Relationships on 2019, Lakeshore School Division are much stronger and students with staff review its highlights and look specifi c interests can design projects forward to 2020. tailored to those interests — of course, Don Nikkel, Lakeshore School Divi- with their teacher’s help. sion’s superintendent of HR and al- The student project-based learn- ternative program director, said the ing model also identifi es gaps within division will continue to focus on lit- communities. Inwood, for example, eracy and numeracy moving forward may want to focus on economic devel- — themes that have been consistent opment. Teachers help students de- over the years, but continue to evolve. sign entrepreneurial ideas in this con- “Those are our core values and text, and help them develop a project. things we always want to come back Up Highway 6 and as far as Fisher to,” said Nikkel. EXPRESS PHOTO BY EVAN MATTHEWS Branch, upwards of 2,000 people lost “In terms of literacy, most kids come The Alf Cuthbert sensory path with the “mood wheel” helps students power during a winter storm. Many to us in kindergarten, unable to read literally walk through their emotions. schools had shut down, and the Fish- and write. From there, through hard er Branch community was actually work in and outside of the classroom, dent in the spring, and Nikkel said in some new industrial arts gear to evacuated. Teachers worked tirelessly we take them from that through to the division is looking at the potential ensure their students have access to to re-acclimate students once they re- Grade 12 and have them understand- to have students from Lakeshore also top-of-the-line — and safe — equip- turned home and have them ready for ing the world and interacting with participate in foreign exchange. ment to learn about the trades. Fund- annual assessments. their environments. ing came through the Skills Strategy Students from Ashern Central “It’s hugely important, and the same 2019 at a glance Equipment Enhancement Fund. School travelled to Paris, Nice, Pisa, can be said for numeracy,” he said, Janet Martell, Lakeshore School Di- In Eriksdale, students participated in Florence, Rome and Pompeii as part adding the division continues to place vision superintendent for the past 10 the gardening program. The school’s of a school trip. Teacher Jennifer added emphasis on developing posi- years, retired in July. Don Nikkel and breakfast program used home grown Bjornson said the group travels with a tive character traits in individuals, too. Darlene Willets took over the role, re- carrots, watermelon, peppers, po- tour guide to encourage and promote confi guring some of the role’s respon- tatoes, tomatoes, zucchini and egg- educational value. The teachings and What’s up in 2020? sibilities between the two of them. plants for various foods available in culture experienced on the trip can- While many of the same initiatives The pair continued to emphasize lit- its lunch program. Students learned not be replicated in the classroom. and programs from 2019 will continue eracy and numeracy as the school di- about various crops, where the crops Lakeshore School Division also con- in 2020, there is a likelihood of hear- vision’s main priorities and credited come from, and what it takes to have tinued its pairing with the Experimen- ing some different stories as well. Martell’s efforts to inspire teachers those crops fl ourish. tal Lakes Student Experience Program Perhaps the best example of a poten- within the division to take more in- Eriksdale School also added a man- (ELSE), For the fi rst time, Lakeshore tially new program in the Lakeshore novative approaches in the classroom. ufacturing and musical program for SD sent a student interested in sci- School Division, according to Nikkel, Those innovative approaches were the fi rst time in its history, allowing ence on a two-week internship to the is Equine Therapy in Eriksdale. evident all around the Lakeshore students fi rst-hand experience and International Institute of Sustainable Equine Therapy — also known as School Division, often referred to as insight into shops and music. Development’s Experimental Lakes horse therapy, equine-assisted thera- project-based learning and/or stu- In Moosehorn, Alf Cuthbert School Area to work with legitimate scien- py or equine-assisted psychotherapy dent-based learning. installed a sensory path. Studies have tists in order to explore if a career in — is a form of therapy involving inter- Learning about sciences and aero- shown when children start to lose science is of interest to them. actions between people and horses. space, Lundar School’s students cognitive functioning — or lose focus Of course, with so many positive “It’s another example of experienc- launched a high-altitude balloon — during the learning process, senso- stories out of the division, it’s impos- ing the world in a different way,” said (HAB) into the Earth’s stratosphere ry paths are designed to help give the sible to fi t them all into a recap. But, Nikkel. some 34 kilometres high. child sensory input, resulting in the all in all, that’s a wrap on 2019. The Ex- “When you’re working with a horse, Students from Lundar School also child re-focusing. Teachers across the press looks forward to more Lakeshore there is immediate feedback. If you’re went to Guatemala to help construct country have begun to use the tech- School Division coverage in 2020. kind and gentle to a horse, it’s often homes for families in need though nique with more regularity. reciprocated. If you’re rough and the Lakeshore Educational Growth Inwood School made a full-switch abrasive, it may react in a very imme- Opportunities (LEGO) program. The to a “student project-based learning diate way.” program allows a hands-on approach model,” as the school’s total popu- Ashern Central School is looking to to learning employability skills. lation is 45 and offers a unique ad- host an International Exchange Stu- Fisher Branch Collegiate invested vantage over other schools. Smaller > love for the game.” Kraft Hockeyville is a partnership HOCKEY, FROM PG. 6 While hockey brings together many with Kraft Heinz, the National Hock- “We believe that sports and culture Canadian communities and while ey League (NHL) and the National are the foundation of healthy com- arenas can be neighbourhood hubs, Hockey League Players’ Association munities. Winning Kraft Hockeyville maintaining arenas can be costly. Ac- (NHLPA) to support local community can help a community preserve and cording to the 2019 Canadian Infra- arenas across Canada. Since its in- enhance that important civic space structure Report Card, one in three ception in 2006, Kraft Hockeyville has — to gather, to play, to cheer and to recreational or cultural facilities will awarded $3.5 million to 81 communi- grow today and for the future. Shar- require investment in the next decade. ties across Canada and has celebrated ing impactful stories about the play- The category with the most facilities 13 NHL® pre-season games in eight ers on the ice, maintenance crews, the in poor or very poor conditions, or different provinces. people behind the concession booth, fair conditions requiring investment, Visit krafthockeyville.ca for com- or fans in the stands gives Canadians is ice arenas. plete contest rules and program de- community pride and deepens their About Kraft Hockeyville Canada tails. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 Couple will match $150,000 in Kidney Foundation donations

By Jennifer McFee Also, Manitoba has the youngest peo- A philanthropic couple with ties to ple affected; patients in Manitoba are the local community hopes to help 10 years younger than the national av- people impacted by kidney disease — erage.” and they’ve initiated a matching grant Part of the funds raised through the to encourage others to do the same. campaign will be used for research, Yvonne and Conrad Desender will since improved dialysis treatments match $150,000 in donations to the and kidney transplantations are Kidney Foundation’s campaign called needed. Challenging Limits, Changing Lives, “Years ago, a dialysis treatment took which aims to raise $1 million in Man- about 12 hours. Today, thanks to ad- itoba for research, patient and family vancements made through research services, and prevention initiatives. projects, these treatments take four to “I’m on dialysis and the disease is fi ve hours, on average,” Dunphy said. not a nice one,” Conrad said. “If I can “We also need one kidney transplant help 10 people not to get that disease, to last a lifetime. Research provides the money is worth it.” hope for these improvements.” Val Dunphy, executive director of Campaign funds will also go towards the Kidney Foundation’s Manitoba patient programs, Dunphy added. branch, said the Desenders are high- “Last year, the Kidney Foundation EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED lighting the fact that the need in Man- conducted a nation-wide survey of Yvonne and Conrad Desender will match $150,000 in donations to the itoba is not only important but also patients and confi rmed that the fi nan- Kidney Foundation’s campaign called Challenging Limits, Changing urgent. cial burden associated with kidney Lives, which aims to raise $1 million in Manitoba for research, patient “With their match, we hope that disease is substantial. For example, and family services, and prevention initiatives. people will donate today to help fami- we know that when on dialysis treat- lies affected by kidney disease. Dona- ments, many people can no longer and heighten awareness regarding kidney disease. Kidney function can tions will count twice,” she said. work on a full-time basis. At this time the links between diabetes and hy- decline gradually, over a long period “This is tremendous support and we of reduced income, additional travel pertension and kidney disease, espe- of time. It is important to ensure that are very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. De- is required to and from dialysis treat- cially for populations at high risk, are your health-care provider monitors sender, who hope that this new fund- ments, which may or may not be in desperately needed,” Dunphy said. your kidney function. Just ask ‘How ing will truly change lives.” their local town. These new and ad- Kidneys are master chemists in our are my kidneys?’ It takes a simple test One in nine Manitobans is affected ditional gas and/or parking costs are body, Dunphy explains. using blood and urine samples to de- by kidney disease, which is the high- borne by the family,” she said. “Most of us are born with two kid- termine this.” est per-capita rate in Canada. “There will also likely be increased neys, located in our lower back area. The Kidney Foundation of Canada “There is no cure for kidney disease expenses for medications, which can People can live normal lives with only encourages people to visit signupfor- — only two treatments: dialysis and result, very often, in families being one kidney. Dialysis treatments try to life.ca and speak to their family about transplantation. While new cases are unable to afford basic necessities. replicate the cleaning of the blood of their wishes regarding organ dona- levelling off in other provinces, this is People with a transplanted kidney toxins, that kidneys normally manage. tions. Manitoba has the longest wait not the case in Manitoba, where many must also follow an extensive regime For those of us who can, we encour- for a transplant in Canada at 5.5 years. of our friends, neighbours and family of medications for the rest of their age people to drink an extra glass of To make a donation, which will be members are being diagnosed with lives to combat the body’s natural in- water, for their kidneys. They love to matched by the Desenders, call 204- End Stage Renal (Kidney) Disease stinct to reject a ‘foreign’ organ. 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EXPRESS PHOTO FROM TWITTER The Interlake Lightning Female U18 AAA girls hockey team were spread- ing Christmas cheer before the holidays at Stonewall Lion’s Manor. The team held choir practice before their hockey practices in preparation for their carolling. Following carolling, the team served coffee and dainties to those in attendance. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 13 Christmas at home was the best gift of all for Gimli-area man By Patricia Barrett mom. The best Christmas gift a Gimli-area man and his Olivier received her bone marrow in November loved ones received last month was his release from and was released from hospital just before Christ- hospital after receiving a bone marrow transplant mas when tests showed his blood was returning to for a rare blood disease. normal. He can’t yet return to work, he said, until Tristen Olivier was diagnosed last August with further medical tests show he’s in the clear. paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a Olivier’s girlfriend, Kennah Lott, said she was up- rare, life-threatening blood disorder that destroys set when he got sick. red blood cells, causes blood clots and impairs bone “I was scared and in shock because he was perfect- marrow function. ly healthy,” she said. “Then everything went south.” The disease affects roughly one person out of a But it was the “best news we could have ever got- million worldwide and is caused by a gene muta- ten” when doctors said he could go home for Christ- tion in a bone marrow stem cell, according to an mas. overview on the John Hopkins cancer centre’s web- “We just couldn’t wait to get out [of hospital], es- site. Stem cells make the necessary components of pecially Tristen,” said Lott. “He wanted to go see his blood, including red blood cells, which carry oxygen friends and family as soon as possible.” to the body’s tissues, and white blood cells, which The couple’s friend Kadriana Sahaidak, whose fi ght infection. A bone marrow transplant, which signifi cant other is Lott’s brother Colton, said when provides new bone marrow stem cells, is the only Olivier became too weak and sick to work, they held cure for PNH, although less severe forms of the dis- a fundraising social for him last October. ease can be managed through medication and/or “The whole community came together to support supplements. him,” said Sahaidak. Olivier said he began experiencing a number of She said she was so happy to learn that Olivier symptoms last year before he was diagnosed. was being discharged from the hospital and would “I had a sore back, I was puking and I was pale and be able to spend Christmas with family and friends. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED tired,” he said. “He was so ecstatic that he was crying,” said Sa- Tristen Olivier and Kennah Lott. He was hospitalized in October and underwent haidak, referring to Olivier’s blood results several chemotherapy, which was necessary “to kill all the weeks after the bone marrow transplant. “They kept just in time for Christmas, and no one could be any bad cells,” he said, after doctors found a donor who him in the hospital until Monday morning (Dec. 23) happier than him and all of us, his family, to have was a bone marrow match. That turned out to be his just to be sure all was still fi ne. Tristen came home him there at Christmas.”

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Staff Nico Morrow-Litke scored Selkirk’s The Arborg Ice Dawgs started 2020 lone goal in the second period. with a win and a loss last weekend. Tre Strachan was very good in goal, Arborg hosted the North Winnipeg making 41 saves for the win. At the Satelites on Saturday, losing 5-4 in other end, Riley Bannerman stopped overtime, in Capital Region Junior 22 Arborg shots. Hockey League action. On Dec. 22, Arborg outscored North Angel Gjorgievski scored the game Winnipeg 7-4 in Gimli. winner in OT. Blaze Bezecki paced the Ice Dawgs North Winnipeg took a 3-0 fi rst-peri- with two goals and two assists while od lead on two goals by Derian Emes Aden Asham also tallied twice. and a single by Gjorgievski. Michael Crave, Theoren Sumner, But Arborg tied the score at 3-3 with and Josh Berger also scored for Ar- second-period markers from Josh borg. Roche, Logan Klippenstein and Day- North Winnipeg goals were scored tona Moneas. by Gjorgievski, Eli Caparros, Alex The Ice Dawgs grabbed their fi rst Loudfoot and Wasmuth. lead of the game with a goal from Da- Michael Merpaw made 41 saves for ron Monkman but the Satelites’ Reis the win. Wasmuth tied the score with 2:48 re- Arborg will host the Lundar Falcons maining in the third. on Thursday. Puck drop is 8 p.m. Arborg outshot North Winnipeg 67- The Ice Dawgs will then visit the EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL 24. Selkirk Fishermen on Saturday (7:30 Ice Dawgs’ goaltender Tre Strachan made 41 saves to backstop Arborg Last Friday, Arborg started the new p.m.) and North Winnipeg Tuesday (8 to a 3-1 CRJHL win over the Fishermen last Friday in Selkirk. year with a solid 3-1 road win over the p.m.). Selkirk Fishermen at the Rec Com- Lundar, meanwhile, lost 4-3 to the plex. St. Malo Warriors on Saturday. Jayden Roche and Josh Roche scored Dennon Sichewski led Lundar with Neufeld among Manitoba for Arborg in the middle frame and two goals and an assist while Ryan then Josh Roche added an empty-net Gleich also tallied. goal with 17 seconds remaining in the Evan Anstant (two), Maxime Collette Curling Hall of Fame inductees game. and Logan Unger replied for St. Malo. Submitted by Curl Manitoba and three Scott Tournament of Josh Roche had three points in the The Falcons will host the Satelites on Three of Manitoba’s elite curlers Hearts championships, along with a contest. Saturday (7:30 p.m.) from the 1980s-’90s, a pair of cham- Canada Games gold medal between pionship teams from two different 1989 and 1995. eras and two builders of curling The 2020 honoured teams are from have been announced as this year’s two different eras. Darcy (Robertson) Heading south for hockey inductees into the Manitoba Curling Kirkness’ Canadian junior women’s Hall of Fame. The induction banquet champion team from 1984 was the will take place May 3 at Canada Inns last Manitoba team to win the Cana- Polo Park. dian title before there was an oppor- Two who will be recognized for tunity to go on to a world event. their on-ice accomplishments across The second team did experience over two decades of competitive suc- success at the world level. The 2011 cess are three-time Manitoba and Jeff Stoughton world champion Brier champion teammates Vic Pe- team was the most recent Manitoba ters and Chris Neufeld. men’s team to capture the world While both competed at the Mani- men’s title. toba Men’s Championship with oth- Innovator Ernie Oliver, who is ac- er teams their greatest accomplish- knowledged as the driving force be- ments came as teammates with Vic hind the establishment of two-per- at skip and Chris at second. Fittingly son stick curling in Manitoba, will they are inducted together into the be inducted as a builder of curling. Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame as Marquette’s Oliver will be joined curlers. in the builder category by Resby Also being inducted in 2020 as a Coutts, whose 50-year career as a EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED curler is one of a short list of curl- curling volunteer led to two terms The Rink Hockey Academy’s Brenna Barylski has committed to the ers who have won Manitoba titles as president of CurlManitoba and Minot State Beavers’ women’s hockey team. The Arborg forward will in three different categories. Karen a term as chair of Curling Canada’s begin her collegiate career at Minot State during the 2020-21 season. Purdy won Manitoba junior, mixed, Board of Governors. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 15 Mercs lose shootout to Notre Dame Hawks Staff nyk added an insurance marker just The Warren Mercs lost 4-3 on Sat- over four minutes later. It was his sec- urday to the Notre Dame Hawks on ond goal of the game. Saturday in South Eastern Manitoba Warren’s other goals were scored by Hockey League action. Johnny Lazo, Wade Duncan, and Kyle Warren’s Travis Bobbee had tied the Luschinski. score at 3-3 at 19:45 of the third period. Portage’s Derrick Brooks netted a Braydon MacDonald and Wes Paw- natural hat trick in the second period luk scored second-period goals for and then Jared Roy tallied in the third. the Mercs. Spittal made 32 saves for the victory. Justin Dalebozik, Chris Prejet and Warren, now with 18 points to occu- Jeff Michiels replied for Notre Dame. py second place, will visit the Morden Bryce Spittal made 38 saves in the Redskins this Thursday (8 p.m.) and losing cause. then the fi rst-place Carman Beavers On Dec. 21, the Mercs defeated the on Saturday (7:30 p.m.). Portage Islanders 6-4. The Mercs will then host the Win- EXPRESS PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER MacDonald scored the game winner kler Royals Tuesday (8 p.m.). The Mercs’ Braydon MacDonald opened the scoring in the 4-3 shoot at 11:45 of the third period. Brent Ge- out loss against the Notre Dame Hawks last Saturday in Warren. Hockey Canada announces change to age-division names By Hockey Canada “We believe everyone should feel At its Winter Congress on Nov. 18 in welcome in the game and in our on- Montreal, the Hockey Canada mem- going effort to make hockey more bership approved a regulation change inclusive, the members at the Hock- proposed by the board of directors to ey Canada annual meeting deter- revise the naming of the age divisions mined that the names of our age di- used in minor hockey across Canada. visions will change,” said Michael Following the recommendations of Brind’Amour, chair of the Hockey a task team, the age divisions will be- Canada board of directors. “Following come U7, U9, U11 through to U21, im- a comprehensive review, we believe pacting all minor and female hockey this change will simplify the system programs under the Hockey Canada for families who may be new to the umbrella. The change was initiated by game. The new age division names Hockey Canada and its 13 provincial will be implemented for next season.” and territorial members and will be For more information on Hockey implemented nationally with their in- Canada and its minor hockey pro- put and support for the 2020-21 sea- grams, please visit HockeyCanada.ca The Minor Hockey age division chart for the 2020-21 season. son. or HockeyCanada.ca/MinorHockey. Lightning teams struggling in new year

Staff riod but Owen Wallace tied the score came with a second remaining in the Nathan Vigfusson and Calder. Tym- Goal scoring has been a problem for with a second-period power-play goal game with Interlake goalie Dawson chak, on the power play, then scored the Interlake Lightning Bantam boys’ and then Carter Dittmer and Jackson Cowan pulled for an extra attacker. his second goal of the game in the hockey team this season. Aldcroft tallied in the third. Interlake will host the Norman third. And those struggles have continued Calder Crossin, on the power play, Wolves this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in Reid Wells (two), Colton Stone, in the new year. and Dittmer gave Brandon a 2-0 fi rst- Stonewall. Braden Mackay and Callum Halls re- Interlake lost 5-1 to the Monarchs period lead. In U17 Prep play, Interlake suffered plied for Brandon. last Thursday and then was shut out Interlake came right back, though, 7-1 losses to the Eastman Selects on Interlake lost 6-1 to the Eastman Se- 5-0 by the Warriors on Sunday. with a pair of goals from Wheddon Saturday and then to the Winnipeg lects on Dec. 21. Kingsland netted a Hayden Wheddon scored the Light- (one with the man advantage) and a Wild Sunday. third-period power-play goal. ning’s lone goal in the third period. single by Reid Byle. Evan Calder scored both Lightning Reece Belot (two), Trey Sellen, Cole The Lightning were scheduled to Interlake also lost 3-1 to the Winni- goals. Gratton, Rialey Lawless and Tanner play the Warriors on Saturday in peg Sharks on Dec. 21. On Dec. 22, Interlake picked up its Amos scored for Eastman. Stonewall but no score was listed on Wheddon sniped a power-play goal fi rst point of the season after playing Interlake will host the Winnipeg the league website at press time. in the third period. to a 5-5 tie against the Brandon Wheat Bruins in Stonewall on Thursday (7:30 On Dec. 22, the Lightning were beat- Liam Urciuoli, Hayden Chaloner (on Kings. p.m.) and then will play the Winni- en 5-3 by the Brandon Wheat Kings. the power play) and Nathan Leclerc The Lightning had fi rst-period goals peg Thrashers Sunday (12:45 p.m.) at Brandon trailed 3-2 in the second pe- replied for the Sharks. Leclerc’s goal from Kai Tymchak, Joel Kingsland, Gateway Arena. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Team Walter and Thomas Dunlop Win U21 Junior Provincials

By Ty Dilello Nationals,” said Dunlop. “So through- fi ring and had the pressure on the short in a couple of games, fi nishing Brett Walter of the Assiniboine Me- out the week you’re looking at the 1v1 whole game.” the round robin with a 5-2 record, morial and Mackenzie Zacharias of game and the semifi nals as a fi nals Team Walter is planning on having missing the playoffs by a win. the Altona Curling Club captured the game, as you book your ticket into Na- a send-off party for the Nationals this Other Interlake teams competing on 2020 Telus U21 Curling Provincials tionals by making the fi nals. After los- Sunday at the Assiniboine Memorial the boys’ side were Winnipeg Beach’s this past Sunday afternoon in Dau- ing the 1v1 game on Saturday night, Curling Club. Josh Maisey, who went 3-4 while phin at Credit Union Place. we knew that we still had another “Getting to win a Buffalo is a huge Stonewall’s Matt Bijl went 3-4 in their Thomas Dunlop of Stonewall throws shot to get in. I’d say that there were honour as it’s one of, if not the, hard- pool. third stones for Walter so the Inter- more nerves heading into that semis est province to qualify through,” said On the girls’ side, Katy Lukowich of lake will have their horse in the race game as we all knew what was on the Dunlop. “I’m ready to head out to East St. Paul was the upstart rink of at the upcoming National Junior Curl- line. We were fortunate enough to get Langley and leave it all out there for the week going 6-1 in the round robin ing Championships in Langley, B.C., some breaks and take advantage of Manitoba and I know the rest of the before falling in the 2v2 game to Mor- in two weeks’ time. Rounding out the them to win that one.” guys are going to be ready too.” ris’ Hayley Bergman. Walter rink is second Zachary Wasy- In the fi nal, Walter started off as Mackenzie Zacharias of Altona cap- Talyia Tober from Moosehorn had an lik, lead Lawson Yates and coach Cal- good as you can without hammer in a tured her second straight junior pro- up-and-down week and found them- vin Edie. big game, leading 4-0 after four ends vincials by defeating Granite’s Serena selves on the outside looking in going Team Walter was strong all week go- of play. Gauthier would get back into Gray-Withers 10-4. The top-seeded 4-3. Meghan Walter of East St. Paul ing 6-1 in the round robin and defeat- the game with a couple of deuces and Zacharias was the dominant force all also missed the playoffs with a 4-3 re- ing top seed Ryan Wiebe (St. Vital) in a three-spot in the ninth end but it week long in Dauphin going unde- cord. the process to book their place in the wasn’t enough as Walter held on for feated with nine wins and zero losses. In other curling news, this past 1v1 game. They would lose the 1v1 an 8-7 victory. For Team Walter it’s the She will join Team Walter at the Na- weekend Winnipeg Beach’s Colton game to Jacques Gauthier (Assini- fi rst U21 Provincial Championship for tional Championship. Lott and Kadriana Sahaidak com- boine Memorial) but bounced back all four players. There were multiple Interlake peted in Banff at the Qualico Mixed to defeat Wiebe in the semi-fi nal and “Heading into the fi nals with know- squads competing on the boys and Doubles Classic. The pair went 4-1 in setting up a rematch with Gauthier in ing we were already off to Nationals girls’ side in Dauphin that had great their pool, won a playoff game and the championship fi nal. gave us a little less pressure,” relayed tournaments but just fell short of the then lost in the quarterfi nals to Matt “This year’s provincials defi nitely Dunlop, “and I feel we were able to playoffs. Wozniak and Marlene Albrecht by an had a different feel to it considering go out there and play loose which is Emerson Klimpke of Stonewall had 8-7 scoreline. two men’s teams got to qualify for exactly what we needed. We came out a great week for the most part but fell U18 Interlake Lightning lose pair of games to begin 2020

Staff Jack Kaiser (three), Joey Bielik, Ash- The new year hasn’t been too kind ton Romaniuk, Mathieu Catellier, Ben so far to the Interlake Lightning. Howika and Aidan Hyra replied for Interlake dropped a pair of games to Winnipeg. begin 2020 after a 5-2 loss to the Park- On Dec. 22, the Lightning lost 8-2 to land Rangers in Manitoba U18 AAA the Pembina Valley Hawks in Teulon. Hockey League action on Sunday in Lyle Murdock and Kaydyn McMa- Teulon. hon scored third-period goals for the Steven Arp and Rylan Gibbs gave Lightning. Parkland a 2-0 lead just 1:06 into the Trent Penner (three), Derek Wiebe game. (three), Daniel Isaak and Michael Hla- Interlake’s Matthew Vandel and Arp dy had the Hawks’ goals. traded second-period power-play Jacobson and Fines made 34 saves in goals before Gibbs put Parkland up the loss. 4-1 after 40 minutes. The evening previous, Interlake was Vandel struck on the power play at defeated 5-1 by the Eastman Selects in 19:51 of the third with his team-lead- Beausejour. ing 16th goal of the season and then Murdock potted a second-period Brayden Kohlman added an empty- power-play goal for the Lightning. net goal seven seconds later. Denton Mateychuk (three), Bryce Interlake resumed play in the new Warkentine and Drayden Kurbatoff year with an 8-1 loss against the Win- replied for Eastman. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER nipeg Bruins on Friday in Teulon. Interlake, now 12-19-0-1-0 and in The Lightning’s Matthew Vandel scored a second-period power-play Ethan Johnson scored the Light- 10th place with 25 points, will host the goal against Parkland on Sunday. ning’s lone goal in the second period Central Plains Capitals on Wednes- while the home side trailed 5-0. day (8 p.m.) and will visit Parkland on Saturday (7:30 p.m.) and the Brandon Wheat Kings Sunday (1:30 p.m.). The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 9, 2020 17 Classifi eds classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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Robert Martin Mary Lovey Mannara December 22, 1934 – January 2, 2019 Nee (Smolinski) It broke our hearts to lose you, November 1, 1930 – December 12, 2019 But you did not go alone; Passed away at Gimli Betel Home. A part of us went with you, She is survived by her children, Ray, Sherry, The day God took you home. and Debra, as well as her two grandchildren. If tears could build a stairway, -Rest gentle soul. And heartaches make a lane; We’d walk our way to heaven, OBITUARY And bring you back again. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still; In our hearts you hold a place, No one could ever fi ll. -Love Ellen, Sharlene, Loretta, Laureen, Tracey, and families Remember Your Loved Ones Ingimar Sigvaldason with an Announcement in the June 12, 1926 - December 23, 2019 On December 23, 2019 Ingimar passed away peacefully, at the Arborg Hospital. Ingimar leaves to mourn his loving wife Mae of 67 years; his children Wesley (Debbie), Bradley (Diane), Morley (Roslyn), and Corrina; Call 467-5836 or his sister Emily; sisters-in-law Ethel and classifi [email protected] Colleen; seven grandchildren; and eight great- grandchildren. Edward John Kowalchuk He is predeceased by his son Gerald; his August 13, 1945 - January 8, 2013 Zulma Louise Cherlet parents Valdimar and Ingibjorg; sisters Solla, We have only your memory, On January 1, 2020 at Gimli Hospital, Zulma, Margaret, Kristin; brothers Barney, Marino, To last our whole life through; beloved wife of Marcel, peacefully went home Lawrence, and infant brother Marino Sigvaldi. But the sweetness will linger forever, to be with Jesus. Besides her loving and Ingi was born and grew up on the family farm As we remember you. caring husband of 60 years, Zulma is survived at Framnesi in Geysir. He attended school So watch over us, with Dad and Tom, by her children Theresa (Rheal) Collette, in Geysir and Arborg. He then received his And hug all who have gone on before; Catherine (David) Lyder and Michael (Janice) Diploma in Agriculture at the University of And know that when you were with us, Cherlet; her grandchildren Rachael (Eric) Manitoba and returned to the family farm. Upon We could not have asked for more. O’Callaghan, Liana (Michael) Pekrul, Liam and the death of his father Valdimar in 1955, Ingi Breathe Easy. Genevieve Lyder and Ben, Laura, Rosa and also took over his father’s insurance business -With love from your whole family Ella Cherlet; her great-granddaughter Aria and continued to develop it along with his sons that misses you every day. O’Callaghan; her siblings Anna (Phil Sarrasin) Morley and Wesley until his retirement. He also Hug Dad and Tom for us Maes-Sarrasin, Yvonne Delichte, Raymond served on many boards in the community. (Fenella) Temmerman; her sister-in-law Sudoku Answer Ingi was quiet, kind, and caring. Family meant Janice Temmerman; her brothers-in-law Bob everything to him. He always took a great (Jeanette) Cherlet and Ray (Joyce) Cherlet; interest in what his grandchildren were doing. and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved the outdoors and could be seen Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, walking in all kinds of weather. He enjoyed January 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s fi shing, hunting, golfi ng and curling with family Church, 113 7 Avenue, Gimli, MB, followed by and friends. When he wasn’t outside he would inurnment at Swan Lake Cemetery at a later be in his favourite chair, reading. date. 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