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Gateway Resources CEO Kim Nelson (right) and the Clay Owl’s Corrie Kehler announced last week that Gateway has purchased the Winkler business to run as a so- cial enterprise. For the full story, see Pg. 3.
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New venture for Gateway news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 Amazon TV show to shoot in Morden this summer
By Lorne Stelmach The sci-fi series Tales from the Loop is slated to shoot scenes in downtown Morden sometime this spring or summer. Some fi lming for a major television production will be done in Morden this summer. The city will be part of the Manitoba locations for Tales From The Loop, a co-production between Fox 21 TV Stu- dios and Amazon Studios. Details of the shooting schedule and locations have not been revealed yet, but industry representatives say it will be another big boost for fi lm and television production in the province. “We do understand that it will be shooting in Morden multiple times,” said Nicole Matiation, executive director of On Screen Manitoba. “We know that it is a very large production. It’s in pre- production in Manitoba right now ... there are four sets in total, four different locations under construction.” Morden Mayor Brandon Burley is excited to welcome the fi lm crew to town. AMAZON STUDIOS “Especially with how we’ve kind of built the brand around our downtown,” he said. “For it to be recognized is special, and it really validates what we’re doing in terms of protecting and promot- ing that as a core value to the city and a core feature of our city. “It will be interesting to see ... I think they’ll be “I THINK THEY’LL looking for some extras BE LOOKING FOR and for people to walk up and down the street and SOME EXTRAS things like that,” Burley AND FOR PEOPLE added “I understand Mani- toba and Morden look very TO WALK UP much similar to Scandina- via [where the story is set] AND DOWN THE ... there must be some simi- STREET ...” larities in features.” Tales From The Loop is inspired by Simon Stålen- hag’s paintings and stories, which take place in an alter- nate version of Sweden in the 1980s and ’90s, primarily in the countryside of Mälaröarna, a string of islands just west of Stockholm. This reality came about through the development of the Loop, a large particle accelerator, and the side effects of the massive project. The show takes viewers on a sci-fi journey through vari- ous landscapes where children explore and engage with abandoned robots, vehicles, and machinery large and small while dinosaurs and other creatures wander roads and fi elds. Tales from the Loop went into pre-production in Janu- ary and is scheduled to shoot in Manitoba from March 20 through to the end of July. Matiation estimated about 100 people are already em- ployed as part of the pre-production work, and they an- ticipate it will eventually involve between 300 and 400 cast and crew overall. It comes at a time when the fi lm industry continues to expand in the province, with numerous fi lm, documen- taries, and TV shoots happening right now or green lit to get underway soon. This includes programs in both English and French and at least two international co-productions, noted Matia- tion, as well as season three of the CBC series Burden of Truth. “There’s some great stories around Burden of Truth Continued on page 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 3 Clay Owl Studio under Gateway management April 1
By Ashleigh Viveiros tual disabilities out into the commu- nity benefi ts both the individual and Gateway Resources is expanding its the community as a whole, Nelson services with a new business venture said. this spring. “The people we support are so ded- The agency, which works with icated and are very hard workers. adults living with intellectual disabil- Having them in whatever capacity ities, announced last week it has pur- or in whatever role they can just en- chased Clay Owl Studio & Boutique hances any business that you have,” in Winkler. she said. “There isn’t a day that I’m The studio, which allows customers not grateful and thankful for the work to create personalized pieces of pot- that the participants do. In the cold, tery, will be run by Gateway as a so- in the warm, they’re out doing their cial enterprise. jobs. That means it will be operated by “Being able to expand and offer a Gateway day program participants different variety of jobs is great.” and that any money it makes will go For Clay Owl founder Corrie Kehler, to pay those workers and toward the the sale is bittersweet. It’s the end general operation of the business it- of an era for her family, who started self, not to Gateway. Clay Owl over six years ago, but she’s PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE “We have a number of our par- pleased to know the business will be Clay Owl Studio and Boutique, located at 1027 Mountain Ave. in Win- ticipants who have volunteer place- doing some good in the community kler, will be run by Gateway Resources staff and day program partici- ments in our community, and a few under new ownership. pants starting April 1. job placements,” said Gateway CEO “We’ve had great memories here. It Kim Nelson. “They would like more was a tough decision to sell because The sale becomes fi nal on April 1. hours and have the same feel, so it opportunities to work ... and so this it’s kind of a piece of us,” she said. Nelson said they don’t plan on mak- shouldn’t change a lot.” is an opportunity where we can have “My biggest fear, though, was that we ing any big changes to the business. Existing Clay Owl gift cards will be staff coach and work right alongside would just sell and I’d have to close, “We’re hoping to just carry on as honoured through the end of June, them and continue to develop and so I’m super excited that someone’s usual,” she said, adding Kehler will though customers are encouraged enrich their job skills.” going to be taking it on and keep it be helping to train the new staff. to come make use of them as soon as Getting people living with intellec- running.” “Our intention is to run the same possible. 4 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019
PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE Left: Clothing and design students Emma Giesbrecht and Priscilla Knelsen hard at work upcycling old sweaters for the GVC Skillz Com- Zodiacs with ‘skillz’ petition. Above: Flora Penner, Charise Wall, and Abbey Peters with their plans for a pop-up store for the business challenge. By Ashleigh Viveiros about,” said business teacher Rhonda Kezema. Garden Valley Collegiate in Winkler “It makes for lots of good communi- the possibility of opening it up to oth- tempted to hack into their Windows hosted its second annual GVC Skillz ty building, friendships, engagement. er areas of the school next year.” 10 operating systems. Competition last week. And it gives them the freedom to do A quick tour of the school found the “I’m part of the GVC cyber defense Fifty-fi ve Gr. 10-12 students took something different, something they teens hard at work on their challenges club, so this ties directly into that and part, spending the morning of March want to do,” she added of the business and enjoying the break from regular it just seemed like a fun thing to do,” 5 getting hands-on with challenges in students, who were tasked with cre- classes (not to mention the free muf- said student Josh Funk of what got business, clothing and design, cyber ating a plan for a new pop up store. fi ns). him involved. “It’s been fun.” security, digital fi lmmaking, digital “They get to come up with their own In the clothing and design class- Gr. 11 business student Abbey Pe- photography, and foods and nutrition. idea and we just let them run with it.” room, teammates Emma Giesbrecht ters and teammates Flora Penner and Each course gave students a task to The event was very much back by and Priscilla Knelsen, both Gr. 10 stu- Charise Wall opted to draft a plan for complete—cook an entire meal from popular demand, noted fellow busi- dents, were transforming old sweat- a new pop-up plant store for their scratch, shoot a commercial for a local ness teacher Susana Hawryshko. ers into something new. challenge. business, prevent a hacker from ac- “It was really successful last year. “We have to take a sweater and re- “We’re all friends, so we get to cessing a computer, and so on—that And last year we really starting gain- cycle it, trying to not waste any of it, so spend the whole day together work- would let them put the skills they’ve ing momentum afterwards where we’re making mittens and toques and ing together on a project and it’s lots learned in class to work. kids were asking, ‘What was that all a vest-thing,” said Knelsen. “It’s an in- of fun,” she said. “It’s a good challenge for them to about?’ teresting process.” “You get to express your creativ- be working together and be engaged “So we opened it up to more grades In the cyber security room, students ity but you also get to learn valuable in the area that they enjoy learning this year ... and we’re still looking at were working on fending off the at- skills for later in life,” added Penner. tacks of instructor Jon Funk as he at- Winners included the team of Ally Klassen, Daniel Marx, Kenneth Val- dez, and Esther Heinrichs in the cooking challenge; Seth Friesen, Na- thaniel Fedack, and Emily Bueckert in the business competition; Becky Scheling and Briana Loewen in clothing and design; Lucas Loewen in cyber security; Brennan Kezema in digital photography; and Emmet Janzen and Reagan Schmidt in the digital fi lm challenge.
“YOU GET TO EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY BUT YOU ALSO GET TO LEARN RIGHT PHOTO SUBMITTED Above: Cyber security instructor Jon Funk with competitors Joshua VALUABLE SKILLS FOR Funk, Jason Dyck, Lucas Loewen, Anthony Unger, Daniel Vandermeu- LATER IN LIFE.” len, and Jared Neufeld. Right: A digital fi lmmaking student at Rush Laser Tag, where students shot footage for a commercial The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 5 Three names on the ballot for Tory Borderland nomination
By Lorne Stelmach frastructure, increasing the fi nancial security of Borderland families, and Three candidates hoping to earn the providing better access to medical Conservative nomination for the new and mental health services. Borderland riding bring a wide range of experience to the contest. Liz Hildebrand, Jordan Siemens, LIZ HILDEBRAND and Verna Heinrichs have been con- Calling Morden home, Hildebrand fi rmed as candidates for the nomina- said politics has always been an inter- tion, while a fourth—Winkler’s Don est for her. That interest was fostered Cruikshank—was not accepted by the by having worked in a constituency PC party. offi ce. SUPPLIED PHOTOS Formerly known as the Emerson Since 2011, she has been elected From left: Verna Heinrichs, Liz Hildebrand, and Jordan Siemens are all riding, the constituency was redrawn each year to the executive of a local in the running for the Conservative nomination in Borderland. and renamed as Borderland as part PC association board, including as vice-president. She also has experi- of the recent review of the province’s on a farm near Horndean, Siemens there is a need for education tax re- political boundaries. ence as a campaign manager. Presently, Heinrichs is employed went on to study both business and form on farmland. He also touched A nomination meeting for the rid- agriculture. on the idea of school division amal- ing is expected to be held in April, by a non-profi t junior achievement organization as a program manager, While at W.C. Miller Collegiate, he gamation. though a fi rm date had not been set served as a youth member on Altona “I’m not really a fan of amalgama- as of press time. promoting business development and entrepreneurship within high town council and was also involved tion ... evidence shows it doesn’t of- schools. with the local community foundation. ten save a whole lot of money, and I VERNA HEINRICHS She feels she offers a diverse back- In 2011, he got involved on the Em- think having local control is just re- The Altona resident feels she offers ground, not only with having grown erson constituency association board, ally important,” he said. considerable experience in leader- up on a farm but also having been a and more recently he was elected to “Red tape reduction is also one of ship roles with a proven track record. business owner. Altona town council. the things that the government has Her background ranges from areas “My involvement in community and Siemens feels his political experi- done a lot of good work on but it like immigration and having served government, raising children, school ence as well as his knowledge in both needs to continue to focus on that,” on the Manitoba Women’s Advi- involvement, and a positive outlook, agriculture and business would serve he continued. “For me, seeing all the sory Council to having been trained makes me a strong voice with a fresh the constituency well. businesses in the area that need more in health care and being involved in perspective for Borderland,” Hildeb- “Those are two very important eco- employees ... I think immigration re- lobbying for and establishing the Red rand said. nomic activities that go on here in form can make it easier for our busi- River College campus in Winkler. She sees education as being a key this area,” he said. nesses to bring in skilled workers.” “I have experience in agriculture, area where she also has experience, Siemens also believes quite strongly experience in international trade, ex- as she worked with three area school perience with environmental issues, divisions under the umbrella of the experience in post secondary educa- Red River Technical Vocational Area. tion, experience in health care, and “I really found a lot of satisfaction in BUDGET 2019: experience with the political process. being able to make sure that the par- So I feel that’s a unique mix of back- ents got the answers they were look- ground,” suggested Heinrichs. ing for, making sure that they were GETTING THE A longtime resident of the constitu- connected with the people who they ency, Heinrichs feels she is known for should be connected with,” said Hil- “her community advocacy and deter- debrand JOB DONE mination to make things happen. Hildebrand sees education issues as “I have a personal love of learning a top priority, citing the importance which I’ve taken beyond my nurs- of the provincial education review as ing education,” she added, saying she well as the need to address the issue Budget 2019 is on track to making life aims to continue to be “a motivated of taxation on farmland. advocate and an ambassador for the “We are the only province in all of more affordable for Manitobans. Borderland constituency ... commit- Canada that is funded the way that The Manitoba government is keeping promises ted to integrity and a vision for suc- our education is being funded.” 19033gm9 cess.” Other issues Hildebrand cites as key and giving Manitobans the break they deserve by Heinrichs cites a number of priority range from water and drainage to lo- reducing the provincial sales tax (PST) to % issues, including a reform of farm- cal roads. Above all, she wants to see seven per cent. land education tax because there is the region continue to thrive. 7 “an unbalanced burden for our food “This area of Manitoba is growing In five years’ time, that will save an average family PST producers.” rapidly and has many opportunities of four, more than $3,000. Other areas of interest for Heinrichs that are not found anywhere else in include improved immigration and this province,” said Hildebrand. The drop will also stimulate labour income by nearly $50 million bringing in more skilled workers, fur- per year, contributing to the growth of wages and salaries. ther reducing red tape to better fa- cilitate agriculture, trade and export, JORDAN SIEMENS To learn ALL the details of this year’s budget and what it means increasing support for technology in- Born in Altona and then growing up to you and your family, visit manitoba.ca. TheVVoiceWinkler Morden What’s story? Call 325-6888 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 TheVVoiceoiceWinkler Morden Morden Elks donate $12K to BTHC Morden Elks exalted ruler Normand Poirier and member Ray Kirk recently stopped by the Boundary Trails Health Centre to present a donation of $12,000 to Shannon Samatte-Folkett of the BTHC Foundation. The money will be placed in the Building for the Fu- ture fund, which is earmarked to help in the future ex- pansion of the hospital. “Each year we look around the community and see what’s happening, both big and small, and assess where PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION would the community benefi t most from our donation,” Rick Reimer Lana Meier said Elk Glenn Ritchie. “This one came up and we felt it was a good place to put our funds towards because we feel that defi nitely is needed and will make an improve- ment to our community.” The funds were raised through the service club’s 2018 Cash is King Lottery. Another $4,000 of those proceeds was donated to the Morden Legion last year for its el- SUPPLIED PHOTO evator replacement project. tickets will be on sale in August. Look for them at the Mor- EDITOR REPORTER The Elks send thanks out to everyone who purchased Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach lottery tickets last summer and note that this year’s den Corn and Apple Festival. Daffodil Days sales all next week
By Lorne Stelmach volunteers who come back to help delivery. Flowers will then be avail- year after year. able for purchase at the centre to the SALES AGRICULTURE REPORTER One of the fi rst fl owers to bloom in “It really helps the campaign, and general public. Gwen Keller Harry Siemens the spring is also a symbol of renewal it’s important especially when you are In Manitou, fl owers will sold from and hope for the Canadian Cancer raising funds for such a good cause,” the CDC municipal offi ce at 315 Main Society. said Kohli, who, new to the coordina- Thursday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 Daffodils will once again be on sale tor role, appreciates having that kind p.m. this month for the society’s annual of experience on hand. In Winkler, fl ower tables will be set Daffodil Days fundraising campaign. “It was good for me to take over up at the Winkler Co-op next week It is an initiative that has done well and continue because that makes it Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in this region, with both the Morden/ all easier. Everyone knows what they from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at Walmart PRODUCTION PRODUCTION Manitou and Winkler/Plum Coulee have to do,” she said. “They have been and Superstore on Friday and Satur- Tara Gionet Nicole Kapusta campaigns usually bringing in up- doing it for many years and they want day. The Winkler Morden Voice is published wards of $8,000. to do it every year.” In Plum Coulee, sales will be done Thursdays and distributed as a free publica- “I think we do pretty good here in “I’m very happy with my volun- at Prairie Foods and the Co-op Gas tion through Canada Post to 15,350 homes both the Morden and Winkler areas,” teers,” added Friesen. “I have quite a Bar next Friday and Saturday from 10 by BigandColourful Printing and Publishing. said Neha Kohli, rural campaign co- long list of volunteers, and they are a.m. to 6 p.m. The newspaper is supported solely by ad- vertising dollars. If you enjoy the paper and ordinator for the Morden and Mani- very dependable ... we have a lot of “When you buy a bunch, you are would like to see it grow and prosper, visit tou areas. the same people every year.” contributing to the research and sup- any of the advertisers and businesses in our “We’ve always been very happy Daffodil Days runs March 18-23 with port,” said Kohli, who said she is hap- rural communities. Keep your dollars work- with what we have done here,” agreed pre-sale deliveries being followed by py to be involved because “the cause ing at home and shop local. Nettie Friesen, co-ordinator for the sales to the general public. makes it so rewarding ... you’re doing Notices, classifi eds, and advertisements can be purchased by calling 204-325-6888 or Winkler and Plum Coulee campaign. In Morden, volunteers will gather it for something that is so needed. e-mailing [email protected]. Both noted the local campaigns con- Tuesday, March 19 at the Morden “And it’s spring time—everybody is Our editorial staff is available in Winkler at tinue to benefi t from having cores of Activity Centre to wrap daffodils for looking forward to the fl owers.” 204-332-3456, in Morden at 204-823-2655, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Our commitment to you: we want to help build stronger communities through ar- ticles that both inform and entertain you > TALES FROM THE LOOP, FROM PG. 2 about what’s going on throughout the Pembina Valley. This is your community shooting in Selkirk. They’ve made here. averaging somewhere around $108 newspaper—let us know what you want to signifi cant investments in the com- “The other factor is that we have million annually ... I think we did see in it. munity because they’ve been very world class crews and very qualifi ed about $140 million in 2016-17. Last Printed in Canada by Prolifi c Printing. Re- present in that community for a lon- and talented actors here in Manito- year we did $173 million, and in the publishing without permission is strictly ger period of time,” said Matiation. ba,” she said. “We have highly expe- current year Manitoba Film and Mu- prohibited. Find us online at winklermordenvoice.ca. “They will be looking to build some rienced producers, and then we also sic is estimating that we’re going to relationships there in the commu- have a wide range of locations. Any reach $250 million. > Get in touch with us nity [in Morden],” she added, noting show is going to be looking at all of “So that’s rapid growth, and it’s a it’s too early to say what that might those factors as they make their de- very exciting time to be involved in General inquiries: 325-6888 mean in terms of extras. cisions. this industry. There’s new job oppor- News tips: 332-3456, 823-2655 Matiation said the provincial fi lm “The industry overall is growing tunities arriving all the time.” Winkler Morden Voice tax credit is the most signifi cant fac- right across the province,” Matiation Box 185, Winkler, MB, R6W 4A5 tor drawing productions like this added.“Three years ago, we were The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 7 • VIEW FROM THE LEGISLATURE Bill 10 provides a blueprint for better health care hree separate reports ment Act, which will simplify and modernize ments were often not made on the best determination of our system, put the patient at the centre (rather evidence and need. concluded that our health then the bureaucracy), and ensure the long- For example, there is currently a shortage of ultrasound care system is overly com- term sustainability of services. technicians in Manitoba. There is budget set aside but not This legislation moves the fi ve Regional enough applicants to fi ll the need. How was this allowed plex for the size of our Health Authorities and CancerCare Manitoba to happen? Centralized planning could have effectively under a new act and establishes Shared Health. responded to that challenge in a coordinated way. And province and population. Shared Health will be a new health authority what’s the result of this lack of system-wide planning? TThis has led to additional cost, overlap and whose role will include provincial planning Manitobans wait longer. poor coordination. At the same time, Cana- for preventative and clinical services, human Our government has made huge strides in improving our dian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) resource and capital. Shared Health will also health care system these past three years. ER wait times data shows that Manitoba has one of the most provide an administrative and clinical services are falling while every other province sees those wait times expensive health care systems in the coun- support function. climb. Ambulance fees have been cut in half. The num- try, spending $500 dollars Bill 10 is arguably the most important health- ber of doctors working in Manitoba grew by the second more per person than the related legislation introduced in our province highest number in the past 10 years. Good investments are Canadian average. in 30 years and is the blueprint for our contin- getting Manitobans the care they need sooner, such as our However, Manitobans ued transformation of the health care system. recent announcement of an additional 1,000 hip and knee did not need an expert re- It follows the lead of other jurisdictions who and 2,000 cataract surgeries. And yes, we are driving down port to tell them that, in also have addressed the challenges of sustain- the wait times to place seniors in personal care homes in the past, our system con- ability and quality service delivery. their communities. tinued to rank at or near Our plan also relies on the experience of However, we must re-organize our health care system to the bottom when it came Cameron Manitobans who know the results of an unco- make it more integrated and more accountable. This new to things like wait times for Friesen, MLA ordinated system in which planning was done legislation is the road map. emergency rooms or wait in the Health Department as well as health We made a promise to Manitobans: better health care times for seniors in hospi- authorities. Instead of making the best use sooner. We’re keeping that promise. tal awaiting placement in a personal care home. of every health dollar, systems were made to For more information on Manitoba’s Health System Last week our PC Government introduced Bill compete for that dollar, meaning that invest- Transformation, go to ww.gov.mb.ca/health/hst. 10, the Regional Health Authorities Amend- Cameron Friesen is the MLA for Morden-Winkler and the Min- Police investigating rash of break ins ister of Health, Seniors and Active Living
Police are investigating a rash of break and tion regarding a scam. The individual received enters that occurred at businesses in down- a text message from someone she believed to town Morden last week. be a friend but who turned out to be a scam- Attempted and successful overnight break- mer. ins took place at several businesses on North The suspect informed the caller about a gov- Railway St., the 300 and 400 blocks of Stephen ernment grant where she received an undis- St., and Thornhill St. March 6-7. closed amount of money and that the com- Offi ces inside the affected buildings were plainant qualifi ed to receive $200,000. The rummaged through. While some businesses complainant texted the suspect back, who re- reported nothing missing, at others the thieves quested that $1,000 in Walmart gift cards be made away with quantities of money. purchased and sent through a courier. No gift At one location, the suspects found the keys to cards were purchased and the caller was not the company vehicle parked behind the build- out any money. ing and took the vehicle. It was later recovered • March 9: Winkler police received a report of in the Portage La Prairie area. a male who had possibly overdosed on cocaine. Anyone with information regarding these Offi cers attended the man’s residence and ob- 19033gm1 incidents is asked to call the Morden Police served him to be highly intoxicated. He advised Service at 204-822-4900 or Crime Stoppers at police he had consumed a large amount of li- 1-800-222-8477. quor and had also used cocaine. Other items of note in the weekly police re- The 30-year-old was arrested under the Intox- ports include: icated Persons Detention Act and transported • March 6: Winkler police observed a vehicle to the Winkler police station. He was later tak- travelling at a high rate of speed in a school en to hospital for assessment and then, upon zone on Roblin Blvd. The vehicle showed a being medically cleared, was lodged at the sta- reading of 62 km/h in a 30 km/h zone. The driv- tion until sober. er was ticketed $469. • March 10: Staff of a local gas station reported • March 8: After a lengthy investigation, the a theft of gas that occurred on March 8 involv- Morden Police Service along with the Regional ing a female who claimed to have forgotten her Support Tactical Team executed a search war- purse at home. The woman told staff that she rant that resulted in two adults being taken into would immediately come back to pay for the custody. They face methamphetamine traffi ck- gas, but she never returned. Upon querying the ing-related charges. No other details had been woman’s license plate, Winkler police learned released at press time. the vehicle was reported stolen from another • March 8: Morden police received informa- city. The investigation continues. 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 Morden preparing to host national debate competition By Lorne Stelmach year for the past four years,” Macareg said. Morden is preparing to welcome the And local students have been hav- best young debaters in the country ing success provincially and feder- here this fall. ally. Mollie Wheeler won two awards Organizers are working to get the at last year’s national debate seminar word out about the 2019 National and she and Gr. 10 student Hayley Student Debate Seminar, which will Enns competed this month at the se- be hosted in Morden Sept. 25-30. nior debate provincials in Winnipeg. Manitoba was slated to be the 2019 The local team placed seventh over- host, and Morden was all in the province to PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE approached by the qualify for the senior Canadian Student debate nationals in Western School Division superintendent Stephen Ross, Morden Col- Debate Association to Halifax this April. legiate principal Marianne Fenn, teacher and debate coach Michael take the lead. “WHAT A GREAT “That was really Macaraeg, and Mayor Brandon Burley hold a banner for the National “They had recog- huge for us and for Student Debate Seminar that will be held Sept. 25-30 in Morden. nized that debate was WAY TO SHOWCASE Mollie herself,” said growing in Morden,” WHAT MORDEN Macareg, who sug- ing workshops and a tournament. now 92. said Morden Colle- gested debate is The theme will focus on the rural “He’s such a passionate man about giate teacher and de- HAS TO OFFER.” catching on here and urban divide, Macareg said. having students involved with politics bate coach Michael because students “They’re going to do a model par- and public speaking and just being Macareg, adding that recognize the value liament at the Manitoba Legislative driving forces in their communities,” “we thought what a great way to of developing their critical thinking building in the chambers there, so said Macareg. showcase what Morden has to offer.” and public speaking skills. “Students that’s very exciting,” he added. “We’ve He is hoping the event may spur The school’s debate program started have come to recognize that it’s a skill had a lot of great support from all lev- more students from across the wider four years ago with just four students. that’s fun but also important for life els of government and a lot of local region to get involved. Today it has had close to two dozen after high school.” business as well.” “We’re really excited to have the youth involved. At the Morden competition, orga- The event will also have on hand community showcased ... and we’d “Our program’s been growing pret- nizers expect upwards of 100 youth the founder of the national student love to have a huge representation ty strong ... and we’ve sent students debaters from all across Canada. debate seminar, which was started in from the Pembina Valley and get de- to this national debate seminar every They’ll take part in a variety of debat- 1967 by Ontario teacher Tom Lawson, bate started here.” Alzheimer Soc. hosts Minds in Motion open house
The Alzheimer Society’s Minds in moting socialization, movement, and as well as challenging activities for p.m. Motion program is opening its doors having fun. both the participant and their care If you’d like to sign up or learn more, to the public in Morden this Thurs- “It’s so important for people living partner to enjoy independently.” stop by the open house, contact Diehl day, March 14. with dementia to stay active in their The next Minds in Motion program Cyr at 1-800-378-6699, or head online You’re invited to come to the Access communities, and Minds in Motion is is slated to run in Morden Thursdays to alzheimer.mb.ca/mindsinmotion. Event Centre from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to a program that encourages just that from April 4 to May 23 from 1:30-3:30 check out various aspects of the pro- gram and see if it might be right for you or your loved one. Minds in Motion, which has held WFRC Literacy Fair at J.R. Walkof March 22 several successful sessions in our re- gion in recent years, is an eight week By Ashleigh Viveiros so everyone is encouraged to come gold panning), face painting, crafts, a program designed for people living sporting their best cowpoke duds, music station, and several surprise ce- with early to moderate symptoms The Winkler Family Resource Cen- says coordinator Cathy Savage. lebrity guest readers. of dementia to attend with a family tre invites families for a rip snortin’ “Round up your family and come on Thanks to Literacy for Life funding, member or friend. good time next week. down,” she says. “Wear your cowboy each child will get to pick a free book Each weekly two-hour session in- WFRC hosts its eighth annual Lit- hats, your bandannas, your boots.” to take home with them, Savage says. cludes exercise led by a trained fi t- eracy Fair at J.R. Walkof School on Fri- The evening will include themed Admission is free. Cowpokes of all ness leader followed by mentally day, March 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. carnival games (including pool noo- ages are asked to bring along a pair of stimulating activities facilitated by This year’s theme is Western Fun, dle pony racing, obstacle courses, and indoor shoes to wear in the gym. the Minds in Motion program coordi- nator and volunteers. “Minds in Motion continues to ex- pand throughout Manitoba because The Winkler Morden Get in touch with us via e-mail: people are noticing how benefi cial the program is for people living with VVoiceoice Send news to: [email protected] dementia and their care partners,” Advertising to: [email protected] says program manager Kathy Diehl Cyr. “The program focuses on pro- The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 9 Ruth Reimer nominated for Social Change Award
By Ashleigh Viveiros nadian Women Entrepreneur Awards lyn’s death, the community made that would be a great way to provide her dream a reality. Katie’s Cottage executive director some recognition for all that hard “I wish everybody could see what Ruth Reimer has been nominated for work and dedication and service.” happens inside these walls,” said the 27th annual RBC Canadian Wom- For her part, Reimer was taken Reimer. “Where people are touched en Entrepreneur Awards. aback by the nomination. because of a simple act of kindness, RBC Morden branch business ac- “This is truly, truly an honour. I’m whether it is a cup of coffee, a lis- count manager Holly Bradley put humbled. I’m overwhelmed,” she tening ear, a meal—some type of re- Reimer’s name forward for the Social said. prieve from the hospital.” Change Award in recognition of the Reimer is quick to point out the There are still several rounds to go work she’s done with Katie Cares and work of Katie Cares and the respite in the award application process, but Katie’s Cottage. home it operates is a team effort. Reimer said she’s proud no matter The award is handed out each year “There’s no way on this earth that it how far she gets. to an exceptional leader of a not-for- could happen without ... friends, fam- “I’ve looked at the past recipients profi t or charitable organization that ily, staff, volunteers, donors, my hus- and they’re all wonderful ... just to is dedicated to helping others help band, and, most importantly, Kaitlyn,” be asked, to be nominated, to be ac- themselves. she said. “I am forever grateful for the knowledged is already a win for me.” Bradley feels Reimer most certainly support.” The awards will be presented at a fi ts the bill. It was Reimer’s late daughter who gala dinner in Toronto later this year. “I know Ruth from all of her service founded Katie Cares and dreamed Award nominations, which can Ruth Reimer of Katie’s Cottage work and time she spends donating to of building a respite home near the be made by anyone, are open until has been nominated for RBC’s the community and her organization,” Boundary Trails Health Centre to pro- March 21. Head to womenofi nfl u- she said, “and I felt that the RBC Ca- vide a refuge for families. After Kait- ence.ca for details. Social Change Award. Tory government follows through on PST cut By Lorne Stelmach will grow by nearly $50 million per itoba NDP leader Wab Kinew said in province to sign the upcoming ad- year, and Manitoba’s nominal GDP a statement on social media. dictions and mental health bilateral The Manitoba government followed will increase by approximately $90 “It’s pretty huge, and you know what agreement with the federal govern- through on its promise to make a one million.” the result’s going to be,” he added, cit- ment. per cent cut to the PST as part of its Fielding also heralded their prog- ing the impact of closing emergency • increase primary and secondary 2019 budget introduced last week. ress in reducing the defi cit, as the rooms, cancelling surgeries, and hav- school funding by $6.6 million. Finance Minister Scott Fielding sug- budget forecasts a summary defi cit ing nurses working more overtime. • increase funding for Community gested the budget is getting the job of $360 million for the 2019-20 fi scal “On top of that, education is getting Living and disABILITY Services by done for Manitobans by focusing on year—$161 million less than project- cut too. They’ve got this education re- $13.6 million to $439.5 million. investments that fi x the province’s ed. view coming and they’re cutting the • increase operating funding for ex- fi nances, repair services, and rebuild “We’ve increased funding for health funding even before that is complet- isting and new community-based day the economy. care, for education and for families to ed,” said Kinew. care projects by $759,000. “Three years ago, Manitobans chose record levels in each of our budgets, “Pallister is playing a dangerous • provide a total of $313.5 million in a new direction for their province and to the highest levels in Manitoba his- fi nancial game to score votes with basket funding for local governments elected us to bring greater stability, tory,” he said. “And yet, we’ve still Manitobans,” said Dougald Lamont, including enhanced support for roads security and opportunity to people been able to reduce our defi cit and leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party. and bridges for outside of Winnipeg. right across the province,” Fielding stay on track to deliver a balanced “Out of all the cards in the PC deck • provide over $350 million in dedi- said in a statement. “Budget 2019 re- budget in the next six years. This that he could have played, Pallister cated funding for highway infrastruc- duces the retail sales tax, continues to accomplishment shows our plan is played the one card that could put ture. reduce the summary defi cit, invests working.” Manitoba’s fi nances at risk. • allocate $45 million toward capital in addictions services and focuses on The budget also includes invest- “The premier claims that cutting the projects in recognition of Manitoba’s the needs of Manitoba families.” ments to respond to addictions with PST will put $300 million back on the 150th anniversary including funding He particularly touted cutting the $1 million in new funding to expand kitchen tables of Manitobans, when for additional highways and other in- retail sales tax to seven per cent from the number of withdrawal manage- the reality is this government will frastructure. eight per cent on July 1. Fielding es- ment beds in Winnipeg and Brandon. snatch that money back up by forc- • spend more than $1 billion on timated that by the end of the Con- In addition, the province will invest ing Manitobans to pay more for pro- other strategic infrastructure such as servatives’ second term in offi ce this an additional $2.3 million to target grams and services.” roads and bridges, water and waste- would save an average family of four drug-related criminal activity includ- water infrastructure projects, fl ood around $3,000. ing methamphetamine and gang-re- BUDGET BREAKDOWN protection, hospitals, schools, univer- “While others are taking more lated crime initiatives. sities and colleges. money off kitchen tables all over the The opposition in the Manitoba The government cited a range of key • increase funding for the Young province—with higher municipal Legislature were critical of the gov- initiatives in the budget, including: Farmer Rebate program by 32 per property taxes, higher Hydro rates ernment for virtually freezing if not • lower ambulance fees to a maxi- cent to $2 million. and higher federal defi cits—our gov- reducing overall spending in some mum of $250. • support 15 new projects and over ernment is lowering the PST, leaving key areas. • open fi ve new or enhanced health 50 drain rehabilitation projects under that money where it belongs,” he said. “They cut another $120 million from facilities with operating funding of the Water Related Capital program “It will increase economic output the health care budget ... just a few $6.4 million. for a total estimated investment of and generate approximately 900 per- weeks after they had announced that • increase renal replacement thera- $46 million. son-years of employment. Labour in- they had reduced spending last year py funding by $2.4 million. come, including wages and salaries, by a quarter of a billion dollars,” Man- • reserve $20 million to allow the 10 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 14, 2019 Help Canadians by Being a Local Volunteer 564 Mountain Ave., 3KYLINE $R 7).+,%2 -" Winkler, MB Phone: (204) 325-8155 (204) 325-8807
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