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better than nothing. My dad jumped As a result of the infl ux of commu- on the bandwagon and volunteered nity support, they were able to cre- to make sandwiches as well. Then the ate 100 gift bags fi lled with a Christ- idea ballooned into adding a Christ- mas orange, a candy cane, a bag with mas orange to the package,” Morrison about six homemade cookies, a pack- said. age of Ritz Bits, a package of OMGs, “When my mom heard our idea, she a package of Hot Paws, chocolate bars volunteered to make cookies. Then and Lindt chocolates. my sister offered to purchase gift bags “We also delivered about 300 sand- to hold the items.” wiches, 125 bottles of water and many Morrison’s granddaughters Kaycie assorted goodies. Plus we made a cash and Maiti decorated the bags with a donation of $500 to Main Street Proj- little help from their mom, Jaime, and ect. Our whole community has been Irene McCormick. great. That’s the thing — if everybody Then Morrison made a post about gives a little tiny bit, then it turns out her plan on Facebook — and from to be something magnifi cent,” Morri- there, the project snowballed. son said. “I am completely overwhelmed by “All in all, it was a great success. It the generosity of our community,” she defi nitely contributed to helping me said. out this season because right after we “Many families worked together to started this process my mom had a make cookies or sandwiches. Our lo- medical emergency and she remains cal grocery store Family Foods and in St. Boniface Hospital. I am so grate- OMG Chocolates donated items. The ful to our community for all their sup- list just goes on.” port in this project.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 3 WCI student helps Winnipeg’s homeless shelter By Jo-Anne Procter On Christmas Eve, Warren Colle- giate Grade 12 student Lane Bond was able to play Santa Claus for the second year in a row. Fellow student and friend Abby Procter helped Bond deliver 173 back- packs and purses fi lled with toiletries and useful items to Siloam Mission, a shelter for the homeless in Winnipeg. Back Pack Give Back is a project Bond launched in 2019 in an effort to give back to the less fortunate. In 2019 he delivered 153 backpacks. This year, the backpacks were fi lled with donated toiletries as well as 144 pairs of new long underwear and 300 pairs of regular underwear for men and women, which was made possible through a grant from Foresters Finan- cial. Collecting was a little different this year and social media played a large role. “The response I had this year was amazing, and I think a big reason for that was because of the well-estab- lished online community that COVID has created,” Bond explained. TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED “It made it a lot easier to reach out to Left photo: WCI student Lane Bond was thrilled with the amount of donations he received for his “Back Pack groups of people and spread the word Give Back” project. Right photo: Bond, left, and Abby Procter delivered 173 back packs fi lled with useful of my project.” items to Siloam Mission on Christmas Eve. The Gifting Village on Facebook was one of the pages that helped get the Due to the pandemic, Siloam Mis- year. er will continue; however, he will be word out, and Warren Tire was the sion had not been accepting used do- “People really pulled together, and attending university out of province. main drop-off location. nations; however, Bond was in contin- it warmed my heart to know that in a “My goal is to hand the project off The Rosser/Grosse Isle Sunday ued contact with the mission. Due to time of such distress, people can still to another student or group that can School students contributed many his previous generous donation, they be so generous.” put the time and effort in that I won’t back packs and toiletries as well as gratefully accepted his donation this Next year, Bond hopes the fundrais- be able to.” hand-written notes. 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The award had dedicated her professional life to. organization from doing so. is aimed to honour McClung’s vision For that reason, Pazdzierski said The Nellie McClung Foundation is by recognizing the spirit of her life’s having won an award that she was still hoping to publicly recognize all work being advanced by female lead- nominated by her former professional award recipients through the release ers of today or throughout Manitoba’s peers means so much more. of its virtual book on March 8. The history. “(Braun) is one of the longest ten- book will be available on the website “This is so special and such an hon- ured executive directors. We were at nelliemcclungfoundation.com. our for me,” said Pazdzierski. both very involved in the Manitoba Each award recipient will have a “All the work we’ve done (as a so- Association for Women’s Shelters profi le featured in the book and will Teulon’s mayor Anna Pazdzierski ciety) to move women’s agenda for- (MAWS),” said Pazdzierski. receive a commemorative copy of the has been recognized as a Mani- ward, it’s just so important to me to “People I worked with, even outside profi le, in addition to a letter from The toba 150 Women Trailblazer award have been a part of that.” of Nova House, certainly have always Nellie McClung Foundation Patron, recipient. Roughly a year and a half ago, Win- been very supportive and felt the Janice Filmon, Manitoba’s lieutenant- kler’s Genesis House’s executive di- whole situation (at the end) was un- governor. sary of Manitoba becoming the fi rst rector Angela Braun nominated Paz- fortunate, to say the least. All recipients and nominees will also province in to grant (most) dzierski for the award, as she spent “It means a lot to be recognized for be featured in the Winnipeg Free Press women the right to vote. nearly two decades leading Selkirk’s the work we accomplished and to on Jan. 28, which is the 105th anniver- Library board looks to recruit new director By Jennifer McFee plans for my next phase of life to con- “The board will continue their For now, everybody is trying to adapt The search is on. tinue to work full time, but I did of- search and will be placing ads and do- to the situation and do the best they The South Interlake Regional Li- fer to keep the administration part of ing interviews again. … These times can, Green said. brary is still looking for an ideal can- the library under control by working of COVID are very challenging for “In this day and age, she has good didate to fi ll its top role. up until Christmas and then two days everyone. Everyone is stressed and connectivity so she’s able to dial in Long-standing head librarian Dar- a week remotely after that up until struggling to keep moving forward, and do her work remotely, whether lene Dallman was ready to retire last March 5. If I’m needed beyond that, and it turns out hiring a new library she’s at her home or at her vacation month, with her last day set for Dec. we will need to work out a contract director is also challenging. We are home. She’s also in continuous com- 18. The library board embarked on the arrangement.” just doing the best we can to keep the munication with the board and with process to hire someone to replace In total, Dallman will remain on pay- boat afl oat.” the employees at the library branch- her, but they have been unable to fi ll roll for an extra 20 days, since she also Angela Green, the newly minted li- es,” she said. the position so far. had vacation time owed to her. brary board chair, said they hope to “And because she’s still an employee In the meantime, to ensure that lo- Currently, she’s tackling year-end recruit a replacement for Dallman as and we would have been paying that cal libraries continue to function ef- administrative tasks that can be ac- soon as possible. vacation time, there are no additional fectively, Dallman agreed to help out complished remotely, such as com- “She was supposed to retire in De- expenses because of this.” until the library board fi lls the post. pleting reports required for provin- cember, and I think we’re really for- At the same time, Green expressed “The library board and I are doing cial funding. She’s also writing grant tunate — as a board and as a com- appreciation for the continued oppor- the best we can to ensure our commu- applications, issuing T4s, ensuring munity —that she was willing to stay tunity to rely on Dallman’s expertise. nity continues to get the high-level bills get paid and staff receive pay- on until we do fi nd a replacement,” “Honestly, I’ve had community library services they are used to dur- cheques, and making sure the annual Green said. members say she is the reason why ing these challenging times. However, audit is done. “We were concerned about the op- we have such a strong library system despite doing a number of interviews “This is not our Plan A or even our tics of her being down south and in the area,” she said. and even offering the job to a couple of Plan B. This is our best solution to an continuing to be an employee for the “She has specialized knowledge on people, things didn’t pan out and the unfortunate problem. There simply library but she has specialized knowl- the business side as well as the library board was not able to hire a replace- was no one else to do the tasks I’m edge in some tasks, including the au- side. We know she’s going to be very ment,” said Dallman, who is out of the doing. I would be more than happy if dit. That’s something that’s hard to hard to replace, but we’re going to country for at least three months. they said my services were no longer expect other employees to be able to start the recruitment process again “I was not interested in changing my needed tomorrow,” Dallman said. pick up and do.” and hopefully we can fi nd somebody that’s the right fi t.” ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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Winkler Morden OUR SISTER The The The Carman-Dufferin PRINT elkirk ecord Voice Dan Anderson PUBLICATIONS S STANDARD The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 7 Interlake-Eastern RHA records less than 100 cases last week Staff The Interlake-Eastern total case be sure to physically distance, wear over two dozen people attend. “And The current fi ve-day COVID-19 test breakdown by district as of Monday, a mask in indoor public places and so these numbers are certainly things positivity rate is 10 per cent provin- is as follows: A total of 1,952 cases, up avoid crowded spaces. Do not leave we had to take into consideration cially and 8.8 per cent in Winnipeg. As by 78 from Jan. 4: 382 active cases, the home if you are sick, or when any when addressing these orders that of 9:30 a.m. Monday, 133 new cases of 1,536 recovered, 16 currently in the member of your family is sick. Fur- are expiring.” the virus had been identifi ed, bring- hospital with four of those in ICU and ther, do not socialize with anyone Extending the orders will allow “us ing the total number of lab-confi rmed 34 deaths. from outside your household. to continue to protect Manitobans, to cases in Manitoba to 26,450. Arborg/Riverton 54 cases recovered; Public health offi cials are also ad- continue to reduce the case numbers, Monday’s COVID-19 data shows: Beausejour 6 active cases, 118 recov- vising that if anyone is symptomatic, continue to ease the hardship in the • 11 cases in the Interlake-Eastern ered; Eriksdale/Ashern 56 active cas- or has a household member who is health-care system,” Roussin said. health region; es, 78 recovered and 8 deaths; Fisher/ symptomatic, the entire household The extended public health orders • 34 case in the Northern health re- Peguis 39 active cases and 269 recov- needs to self-isolate pending CO- did come with one modifi cation to gion; ered, 3 deaths; Gimli 27 recovered; VID-19 test results. For health-care allow exemptions for professional • 28 cases in the Prairie Mountain Northern Remote 80 active cases, workers, exceptions may apply and hockey teams. Health region; 172 recovered and 2 deaths; / staff may be able/required to report The Winnipeg Jets were already al- • 13 cases in the Southern Health- Lac du Bonnet 52 recovered; Power- to work after contacting their work- lowed to train under the old orders, Santé Sud health region; and view/Pine Falls 84 active case and 48 place occupational health services or with players and staff exempt from • 47 cases in the Winnipeg health re- recovered and 1 death; Selkirk 91 re- designate. self-isolation rules. gion. covered and 2 deaths; Springfi eld 153 The updated orders now extend The data also shows: recovered and 11 deaths; St. Clements Code red restrictions remain those exemptions to all professional • 3,414 active cases and 22,295 indi- 13 active cases and 76 recovered and 1 in place until Jan. 22 hockey teams to allow games as well viduals who have recovered from CO- death; St. Laurent 14 recovered; Stone- Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers and as training. VID-19; wall/Teulon 6 active cases, 138 recov- hospitalizations are still too high to “It’s important to note that this is • there are 162 people in hospital ered and 4 deaths; Unknown District roll back restrictions, public health of- able to occur because of the strict pro- with active COVID-19 as well as 154 81 active cases and 99 recovered and fi cials announced last week. tocols that are being put in place by people in hospital with COVID-19 1 death; Whiteshell 25 recovered and The code red/critical public health the NHL,” Roussin said, noting play is who are no longer infectious but con- /St. Andrews 8 active orders slated to expire Jan. 8 were ex- only taking place within Canada right tinue to require care, for a total of 316 cases and 122 recovered and 1 death. tended another two weeks to Jan. 22. now and all teams have detailed test- hospitalizations; The chief provincial public health That means the in-person sale of ing and exposure procedures in place. • there are 21 people in intensive offi cer reminds Manitobans to self- non-essential products remains re- “This is a quite low risk to Manito- care units with active COVID-19 as isolate immediately at the onset of stricted and non-essential businesses bans.” well as 16 people with COVID-19 who possible COVID-19 symptoms, no must continue to keep their doors Health offi cials will continue to are no longer infectious but continue matter how mild. This means staying closed to the public, relying instead monitor the case numbers and the to require critical care for a total of 37 home from work, school or other daily on curbside pickup and delivery. strain on the health-care system in the ICU patients; and activities. Testing should be done as Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief weeks ahead to determine what will • the total number of deaths due to soon as possible once symptoms ap- public health offi cer, said that while happen when the new public health COVID-19 is 741. pear. For information on COVID-19 the previous eight weeks of restric- orders expire in two weeks. They’ll Laboratory testing numbers show symptoms and guidance on when you tions had begun to lower Manitobans’ also be asking Manitobans for their 1,566 tests were completed yesterday should get tested, visit https://mani- COVID-19 numbers, the holiday sea- thoughts on the ongoing restrictions. bringing the total number of lab tests toba.ca/covid19/fundamentals/symp- son did lead to a spike in cases. “We’re going to launch consulta- completed since early February 2020 toms.html. “We see 355 of our current cases tions with Manitobans for feedback to 440,532. Case investigations contin- Manitobans should only leave their linked to holiday gatherings, with al- on potential future changes to the or- ue and if a public health risk is identi- homes for essential purposes. When most 1,900 contacts,” he said, adding der,” Roussin said. “That’s, of course, if fi ed, the public will be notifi ed. leaving the house to obtain essentials, that some of these gatherings saw our case numbers allow.” Teulon council looks toward 2021; refects on 2020 By Evan Matthews cil members will be able to engage new council prioritized public works safety and health program, and com- It’s hard to mention 2020 without with the public in a capacity outside projects and capital improvements to pleted a safety gap assessment of all mentioning COVID-19, but the mayor the grocery store. recreation facilities. municipal facilities. of Teulon is wishing residents a happy Having community engagement Council also made the fi rst payment “On behalf of council, I would like new year and looking forward to 2021. with council is a top priority heading for the construction of the new fi re to thank all of our municipal staff After the byelection in December into the new year. hall in the amount of $35,385, with and contractors for continued efforts 2019, Mayor Anna Pazdzierski said the “We want the community to be a each subsequent payment over the in providing essential services, while beginning of 2020 largely focused on part of these decisions and to let us next 19 years being $44,265. ensuring the safety of staff and resi- getting council members up to speed. know what they want and need for the The total tax levy for the Town of Teu- dents,” said Pazdzierski. “We’re all sort of new … or at least future,” said Pazdzierski. lon increased by 1.99 per cent in 2020. “We continue to encourage resi- hadn’t been on council in some time,” “We want to introduce our CAO to The Town of Teulon agreed to col- dents to support local businesses and said Pazdzierski. the community, and with the door to laborate with the Town of Stonewall, reach out to someone who is alone or “Familiarizing ourselves with expec- the offi ce locked right now, it makes the RM of Rosser and the RM of self-isolated or unable to do things for tations was a big part of things. One that diffi cult.” Rockwood to create asset manage- themselves during these trying times. regret was not being able to meet with For Teulon council, 2020 was busy ment assessments, plans, policies and “Here’s hoping for a healthy, pros- the public. We have lots of plans relat- since the town hired a new CAO in strategies to sustainably maintain perous and happy new year as we ing to public meetings and none of it Andrew Glassco, appointed Ryan municipal assets. move into 2021.” happened (due to COVID).” Trombo as fi re chief, and added Col- Council also established and im- Pazdzierski said her hope is that at leen Howelko to the administration. plemented a human resource policy some point soon, she and other coun- Budget-wise, Pazdzierski said the and the development of a workplace 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 Fisher Branch and Teulon Ag offi ces closing in 2021 By Evan Matthews service,” she said. services program information and re- resource development program infor- While the Province of Manitoba’s Aside from the inconvenience of ferrals. mation; Agriculture and Resource Develop- driving, Pazdzierski said one addi- “Meeting the needs of our clients • Five centres focusing on re- ment Minister Blaine Pedersen an- tional empty building in any small with professional knowledge, current source management, and; nounced a new rural service deliv- town is just another nail in the coffi n research and data, connections to ap- • Two centres focusing on min- ery model to modernize services last for small communities. propriate links, and timely, unbiased eral or petroleum services. week, municipal governments sug- Pazdzierski expressed displeasure in information has always been a priori- The 10 agricultural service centres gest the new model will contribute to the provincial governments handling ty for our department,” said Pedersen. to remain open will be located in Ar- the death of small towns. of these closures, in that there was no “The array of services that will be borg, Brandon, Dauphin, Headingley, While the provincial government consultation or heads up given by the provided online, by telephone or in- Killarney, Morden, , Portage announced the closure of 21 farm ser- province to the town. person at agricultural service centres la Prairie, Steinbach and Swan River. vice centres across the province, in “According to the minister, there throughout the province will offer The fi ve service locations focused on the Interlake, agricultural service of- will be businesses willing to move in producers a convenient and client- integrated resource management will fi ces will close in Fisher Branch and to these spaces. Well, as far as I know, focused means to access the pro- be in Brandon, Gimli, Lac du Bonnet, Teulon. businesses are not knocking down the grams and services that are available and Thompson. The RM of Fisher Reeve Shannon door to move in,” said Pazdzierski. to them.” A service location focused on min- Pyziak did not respond for comment “Our building is in a good location, Effective April 1, Manitoba Agri- erals will be located in and by press time. so hopefully someone will be willing culture and Resource Development another service location focused on “On the call in which the province to take it over. But there was no com- will leverage existing synergies with petroleum will be located in Virden. announced this decision to use, it munication. We received an email at MASC to offer a single window for To support the multichannel service sounded as though they made the de- 3:05 p.m. the day before our 10 a.m. Manitoba farmers and businesses delivery model, an interactive online cision based on the fact people have meeting in which this decision was seeking services provided by either chat program — which will allow cli- been working from home for so long announced to us. organization. ents to access real-time assistance now, it’s clear they do not need an of- “The way this was handled is dis- Through the modernization of the from a smartphone, tablet, computer fi ce space anymore. tressing. … So did many others on the department and MASC’s physical or through a toll-free number — will “They’re expecting people to access call, who expressed concern,” she said. footprint, 17 rural and northern offi c- be developed in the future, the min- whatever they need online as op- The centres, according to the prov- es will continue to deliver a multitude ister noted. posed to in offi ce,” said Teulon Mayor ince, will continue to provide Mani- of services including: In addition, the province stated each Anna Pazdzierski. toba producers with products and • 10 agricultural service centres offi ce will have a client-accessible ki- “The province is going to save services offered by Manitoba Agricul- will provide insurance, lending, farm- osk to access online services and con- $700,000 by closing out their leases on tural Services Corporation (MASC), land school tax rebate and wildlife nect virtually with other government these buildings. But if someone can’t an access point for permits and li- damage compensation services; han- service providers. access what they need online, they’re cences issued by the department, and dling of licensing and permits appli- going to have to drive to Arborg for department and general government cations; and provide agriculture and

> $5 MILLION, FROM PG. 6 porting them as they rely on this lone revenue stream to keep them viable in the future.” with the business community to identify indus- The Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program is the try needs and help target our support to help second program rolled out from that $50 million offset new expenses.” investment. On Dec. 3, the province announced Based on a recommendation from business a $1.5-million commitment from the fund to leadership and stakeholders, the $5-million help support business, and chambers of com- PLEASE LEASH YOUR DOG Dine-in Restaurant Relief Program will be deliv- merce throughout Manitoba in developing and ered by the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce promoting their community business. A por- in partnership with the Manitoba Restaurant tion of that funding was also allocated for the and Foodservices Association. The program will GoodLocal online shopping platform and de- be designed to provide a rebate to dine-in res- livery service in the capital region, which con- taurants across Manitoba that have shifted to a nects local makers and merchants with buyers delivery model as a result of moving to Critical at www.goodlocal.ca. (red) and subsequent public health orders. The The Manitoba Bridge Grant provides an im- rebate will help offset additional costs related mediate one-time payment of $5,000 to small to food delivery services, whether a restaurant and medium-sized businesses, not-for-profi t provides its own delivery service or uses a third- and charitable organizations that were directly party delivery company. ordered to temporarily cease operations or close “In a time when the restaurant industry in their publicly accessible physical locations by Manitoba has experienced signifi cant revenue Manitoba COVID-19 public-health orders in losses due to the pandemic and code red restric- effect on Nov. 12. The province expanded the tions, we are pleased to see our provincial gov- grant in December to include funding of up to ernment creating this initiative to ensure some Due to the increased use of our open $5,000 for full-time Manitoba home-based busi- of the additional expenses of operating during nesses that have been affected by Manitoba CO- spaces and trails during the pandemic, this unprecedented time are recognized,” said VID-19 public-health orders in effect as of Nov. the Town would like to remind Shaun Jeffrey, executive director, Manitoba Res- 12. As of Dec. 21, the province has provided ap- everyone that dogs are required to be taurant and Foodservices Association. proximately $43 million to 8,600 successful ap- “We welcome this additional support to keep on a leash at all times unless they are plicants. our restaurateurs’ spirits up during this holiday More information on the Dine-in Restaurant in their own yard or in the designated season. We look forward to working with all the Relief Program and how to apply will be avail- Thompson Off-Leash Park. partners involved to get these supports to the able for restaurants in the weeks ahead. businesses that need them the most while sup- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 9 Stonewall welcomes 2021 By Jennifer McFee More information regarding the project will be It’s a strong start to 2021 in the Town of Stonewall. made available in early 2021. Stonewall Mayor Clive Hinds took some time to In late 2020, Stonewall council approved the Heart refl ect on the past year while also sharing plans and of Our Town (HOT) incentive program, which will priorities for 2021. start in 2021. This program strives to spur residen- “To begin, I would like to thank all the residents of tial development in Stonewall’s downtown core. our community on behalf of myself and the entire “Identifi ed within the Town Strategic Plan, the council,” he said. “Your words of encouragement creation of residential units within the commercial and direction motivate us every day to do better for core of the town is a key to the revitalization of Main Stonewall.” Street,” Hinds said. In 2020, Stonewall council approved a new stra- “The council is hopeful that by encouraging people tegic plan that establishes priorities for council for to live downtown, there will be greater vibrancy in the next three to fi ve years. These priorities include the commercial core of our town and improved op- community and economic development, which will portunity for businesses and local entrepreneurs.” include hiring an economic development offi cer In addition to economic development initiatives, in 2021, attracting tourism, and enhancing Main the town focused on several operational initiatives Street. Other focuses include housing and growth in 2020. On Sept. 17, the Manitoba Heavy Con- management, as well as improvements to partner- struction Association offi cially announced that the ships and communication. town’s operation had attained COR certifi cation, As well, the strategic plan prioritizes culture, rec- which acknowledges that its employee safety pro- reation and mobility, with the goal of completing a gram has met the organization’s strict standards. master plan on recreation facilities while also ex- Also in September 2020, the town created a new Clive HInds, mayor of Stonewall panding trails and active transportation options in off-leash dog park in honour of long-time mayor the community. Ross Thompson and his family. Connect project that offi cially launched in the fall In addition, the strategic plan focuses on commu- As part of its 2020 capital program, the town com- of 2020. nity identity and adaptation, and council remains pleted more than $1 million in upgrades to 1st “Given the activity of the JQ Connect initiative in committed to continued identifi cation of Stone- Street West and 3rd Street West, including street our community looking for interest and asking for wall’s unique heritage assets. reshaping, curb and gutter placement, improved sign-ups, we are hopeful that 2021 will be the year Another major 2020 event occurred in July when street lighting and sidewalks. we resolve the connectivity issues for the business Stonewall council offi cially approved an annexation In keeping with its commitment to reduce green- community in Stonewall,” Hinds said. request that had been submitted to the gases, the town complied with its policy to Council also hopes to host an open house this year Municipal Board. plant three trees for every tree it removes. In 2020, to present plans upgrading the town offi ce, with the While the request for the inclusion of an addition- the town removed 10 trees due to disease or con- goal of starting construction in 2022. al eight quarter-sections of land to the boundaries struction. To meet its commitment, the town plant- Council will also focus on the continued growth of the Town of Stonewall is now in the hands of the ed 33 trees. and vibrancy of the town. province, additional information is being submitted The town also bought an electric-powered ice re- “The future of Stonewall depends on its continued to supplement the original proposal, Hinds said. surfacer and agreed to partner on the installation of growth — growth not just as a bedroom community “Some of the additional information includes four charging stations for electric vehicles. but also as a regional hub and service centre, as well studies that have been completed regarding sew- In 2020, the town worked with an engineering fi rm as a tourism destination location,” Hinds said. er and water infrastructure capacity and potential to complete a full survey of the kilns and to confi rm “Council will be working to ensure that the foun- expansion, as well as a land supply and demand the cost to restore the structures. Council designat- dation laid in 2020 through the strategic plan and study. In addition, the Town of Stonewall and RM ed the kilns site within Quarry Park as a municipal its initiatives will be able to sustain and expand mu- of Rockwood are working out details of a formal an- heritage site. nicipal services for years to come.” nexation agreement between the two municipali- Of course, the pandemic also took a toll over the Hinds also hopes that 2021 will bring opportunities ties,” he said. past year. to celebrate after a community volunteer thank-you “Meetings have also been held with various bod- “For the town, it impacted facilities, programs and, event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Council ies like Interlake School Division and Interlake most importantly, our employees. As a council, we also established a policy to provide seed money to Eastern Regional Health Authority to obtain their want to formally recognize, acknowledge and thank help neighbourhood block parities, but that initia- input, as well as joint venture committees and orga- the Town of Stonewall employees for the sacrifi ce tive was also put on hold due to COVID-19. nizations in which the town is a partner like South and efforts they made to keep the town, its facilities “Given the current optimism surrounding the Interlake Planning and Stonewall and Area Mobil- and services operating while the pandemic raged vaccines and the desire to celebrate the accom- ity services.” on. The town was forced to lay off some of its em- plishments and spirit of our community, council Information gathered from the meetings and ployees in the spring as Manitoba shut down facing is planning to bring back both initiatives in 2021,” studies will be submitted to the Municipal Board an uncertain future,” Hinds said. Hinds said. for review. Although meetings with the public were “That layoff was followed by a shortened time For Hinds, it’s important to embrace hope at the delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, Hinds hopes period to prepare for summer opening of facilities end of an emotion-infused year. they will occur in 2021. including Kinsmen Lake, the Quarry Park Seasonal “Being apart, not being able to reach out and In addition, the Town of Stonewall received formal Campground, Fines Field Baseball Diamonds, soc- shake an old friend’s hand or hug a loved one has approval in 2020 that the Manitoba Water Services cer pitches, and parks. All the time, staff were deal- been diffi cult to say the least — and yet there is Board will help with a major infrastructure upgrade ing with changing protocols, reduced staffi ng and hope. With the start of the vaccine rollout, there is along Highway 67 east of 4th Street East and in the signifi cant demands from users tired of pandemic light at the end of this dark tunnel we have been in Stonewall industrial park. restrictions. As a council, we want to thank the town for most of 2020,” he said. “Plans include the installation of water and low- employees for their efforts, their dedication and “We hope 2021 will be better than 2020 with a re- pressure sewer to the area at an established cost of their resilience.” turn to normalcy. And while we wait, I ask each and $2 million to $2.5 million,” Hinds said. Looking ahead to 2021, there are already plenty every one to be kind, stay safe, stay apart and stay “If all goes according to schedule, work to install of projects to focus on, including the installation healthy.” the sewer and water will be done during the 2021 of fi bre optic cable within the industrial park and construction season.” commercial core. Stonewall is part of the John Q 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 Wag & Purr ‘COVID puppies’ in need of socialization By Patricia Barrett With the spread of COVID-19 forcing people to spend more time at home, many have turned to the company of our four-legged canine friends. “My dog has Adopting a dog during the pan- demic, however, may have come with terrible breath!” some unexpected drawbacks, includ- ing people returning their pets after the novelty wore off and fewer oppor- tunities to properly socialize them. Sammy Mar, who runs the Smart Dogs training facility, which offers behavioural assessments, training, doggy daycare and grooming, said the pandemic has negatively impacted dogs as well as people. “People were lonely and went out and got themselves a dog, and even An excited Fido runs up to greet now we’re seeing some of those dogs Dogs unable to play with other getting returned,” said Mar by phone you with his tongue out, but you dogs and learn socialization skills before Christmas. “People got a dog can develop behavioural issues. push him away, repulsed by the for the wrong reasons.” foul smell wafting from his mouth. Pets such as cats and dogs — and before. You start to wonder, “why does even birds — have been a “saving “Socialization is about desensitizing my dog’s breath smell so bad?” grace” this year, she said, as provincial dogs to everything so they can stay public health orders restricted gath- Also known as halitosis, bad calm, cool and collected,” said Mar. ering sizes, closed recreation facilities breath is usually caused by an Statistics on dog adoptions in Mani- and provided limited opportunities overgrowth of bacteria in the toba are hard to come by other than for in-person shopping. through anecdotal evidence, includ- TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY SAMMY mouth. Tartar buildup traps But there has been a downside to ing pandemic puppy price-gouging. MAR OF SMARTDOGS germs and debris, so having your pandemic puppy adoptions — a lack But overall trends in household pet Sammy Mar teaches dogs new pet’s teeth professionally cleaned of opportunity for dogs to meet other acquisitions between 2016 and 2018 tricks. at the vet’s offi ce may be the solu- dogs and get comfortable around hu- point to the growing popularity of tion to Fido’s smelly breath prob- mans other than their owners. dogs. In 2016, there were 7.6 million the six-foot physical distancing,” said lem. “There are some behavioural aspects pet dogs. That grew to 8.2 million in Mar. “You might want to go to a differ- that have arose. What we call ‘COVID That said, bad breath can also be 2018, according to the Ontario-based ent lot every day as opposed to walk- puppies’ are not being socialized be- Canadian Animal Health Institute. ing around the same block. By chang- caused by various other factors, cause people aren’t going anywhere Throughout the lockdown people ing the dog’s environment, they can including bacterial infections, or doing anything,” said Mar, who were reaching out to Mar with con- experience new things.” loose teeth, wounds, intestinal in addition to training is involved in cerns about training, she said. It was Another option to getting your new infl ammation and digestive prob- rescue missions. “Dogs that don’t get unclear whether training facilities dog socialized is to enrol them in dog- lems. It’s always best to consult socialized can develop fear, which can were allowed to be open under pro- gy daycare, which Mar is offering in your vet. He or she will be able to lead to aggression issues.” vincial code red restrictions. Mar has addition to grooming and boarding. determine the root cause of the Socialization is the “most important been hosting virtual training classes. “People can drop their dog off here issue and suggest the most effec- thing” for a dog, more so than learn- “Although we’ve done some online for the day and that will allow them to tive solution. ing basic commands because that’s classes, it’s defi nitely not the same play with 20 other dogs. That will teach what “teaches them about the world,” PREVENTION experience as being in a group class them to be okay with other dogs. We said Mar. where dogs can meet other dogs and play with them and train them,” said To prevent bad breath from taking Becoming desensitized to situations other people and they get to go out ev- Mar, who is a member of the Associa- hold, brush Fido’s teeth two to involving other dogs and other peo- ery day,” said Mar, who showcases her tion of Pet Dog Trainers and the Pro- three times a week with a tooth- ple prevents them from getting excit- training at dog shows across America. fessional Pet Guild. “The daycare pro- brush and toothpaste designed ed or over-stimulated by activities or Mar shares different strategies with gram is something new we’ve started for dogs. If your pet refuses to let situations they haven’t encountered people to help them socialize their offering since COVID arrived.” you touch his teeth, give him a Mar is experienced working with chew toy: these help naturally new pets. Those include taking bully breeds and houses dogs that eliminate tartar and plaque. their dog for a walk municipalities have had to impound. in a mall park- She’s on a contract with the RM of ing lot or a gro- Armstrong and has taken dogs from Greenhaven cery store parking the Town of Winnipeg Beach, she said. Interlake’s Automotive & Agricultural Glass Specialists lot or other areas She’d be willing to take dogs from the Pet Grooming that have “traffi c, municipalities of Gimli and Rock- We make the claim wood. 79051 Rd 4E, lights, smells and We replace the glass Autopac Accredited Glass Repair people.” For more information about Smart Stonewall “A parking lot Dogs, call Sammy Mar at 204-793- 204-461-2217 We have courtesy cars available is not too over- 3575. Her facility is located about 10 Large or small we whelming and minutes west of Winnipeg Beach on groom them all. Phone 204-467-8929 to book your appointment. you can respect PR229. Canines & felines 2 Patterson Drive, Stonewall welcome. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 11

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On Monday, Jan. 11, they were he had been receiving care at River- able to bring Rob home to provide view, where only one family member care for him in the most comfortable was allowed to be with him due to setting. pandemic restrictions. On Jan. 6, he “We appreciate everyone so much. was transferred to Stonewall Hospital Everyone has been so great to our where he could enjoy visits with his family. We can’t thank everyone wife Shelley, daughter Jessica and son enough,” she said. Nick. “I’ve always told my dad that no one TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY JO-ANNE PROCTER The following day, an uplifting vehi- fi ghts cancer alone — and everyone The community stepped up to show support while Rob Broadfoot was cle parade drove past the hospital and has clearly proven that to us. Thank receiving palliative care at Stonewall Hospital. He was able to go home rendered the family speechless. you from the bottom of our hearts.” “It was mainly coworkers but I do on Jan. 11 to be with his family. believe some friends were involved too. I know my dad is an amazing man, but to see how many lives he has impacted is just so heart-warming,” said Jessica. “There was supposed to be two more parades, but we will wait until he is at home to resume. A huge, huge thank you to HCC (Headingley Correctional Centre) for arranging this parade and showing their support. It meant the world to my family.” She also expressed gratitude for the care her dad has received at Stone- wall Hospital. “The staff have been absolutely amazing here. At Riverview, we were only able to designate one visitor, Logan Deprez, left, and Ecole Bobby Bend 4C classmates hold signs in whereas in Stonewall we could have support of Deprez’s dear family friend Rob Broadfoot, who is battling up to two visitors at a time but four myeloma cancer. Deprez turned 10 on Jan. 8 and his only wish was for designated visitors,” she said. money to donate towards the GoFundMe page dedicated to Broadfoot “Being able to spend time with my and his family. On Jan. 8, friends and family participated in a drive-by dad has been so amazing.” parade for Deprez and donated more than $600 to his birthday wish. The family is also astounded by the support garnered through a GoFund- Me page created by friends to help cover their costs during this diffi cult time. Entitled “Caring For The Ones We Truly Love,” the online fundraiser had raised nearly $25,000 in the fi rst week. “We are at loss of words with that GoFundMe page. No words can even begin to express how thankful we are. The support from the surrounding The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 13 COVID increases attention to wildlife with at home restrictions By Sydney Lockhart “If you get to know it, you appreciate Wildlife interest has increased with it, and if you appreciate it, you help stay-at-home pandemic restrictions. preserve it,” he said. With many losing their jobs or work- Some people who were interested in ing from home people are fi nding birds and wildlife before the pandem- new hobbies and interests to occupy ic turned their interests into hobbies. their extra time. With her work being affected by the Jacques Bourgeois, marketing and pandemic, 56-year-old Lori Harker communications co-ordinator at Oak decided to get into bird photography. Hammock Marsh, says they’ve seen a “I have attended all of the nature consistent increase in interest in their walks this summer. Normally that workshops. wouldn’t have been the case,” she “Perhaps people are more at home said. and they can observe nature more. Harker started getting into photog- Now they’re working at home and raphy in 2016 but has now combined looking out the windows,” he said. it with her love for birds. TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY LORI-ANNE HARKER Oak Hammock Marsh offers live on- She said she liked the challenge of Bird photography hobbyist Lori-Anne Harker attended all of Oak line birding hour sessions where par- identifying a species, marking it down Hammock Marsh’s birding walks this summer and started getting ticipants can ask any questions they and getting a photo all before they fl y have. The next is on Jan. 23 for an owl away because it makes it more excit- interested when job changes due to the pandemic left her with more presentation. ing. free time. Bourgeois said they hope people can “It’s normally hard to fi t in with put their skills to use after the sessions work. COVID has increased my in- and identify wildlife on their own. terest in it,” said Harker. “There are “I hope it is a long-lasting thing. It’s a variety of places I drive to with my hard to fi nd bird seed in the stores camera — Whiteshell, Oak Hammock, right now because people are putting Interlake and sometimes southwest of out feeders,” said Bourgeois. Winnipeg — looking for various owls Over the summer, Oak Hammock and different birds.” Marsh’s canoe adventures and wild- Harker sometimes travels in a cara- life walks were very popular with van of a few cars with her birding many people coming multiple times. friends to be able to take photos while “It gives people something to do by being COVID safe. getting those skills. It gives us a differ- She plans on continuing with her ent hobby to get into. Wildlife people hobby after the pandemic ends as have started caring a bit more,” he well. said. “I’m enjoying it that much more. At Bourgeois said they are excited to that point, I’ll be able to get together see the increase in attention, even if with my friends and go together.” Black-capped Chickadee Northern Hawk Owl it’s just knowing your backyard birds. Stony Mountain Fire Department works eight hours to put out house fi re By Sydney Lockhart water. There are no hydrants out there Stony Mountain Fire Department so we’re always using portable tanks,” responded to an emergency call said McIvor. “As you can imagine, not about a house fi re on road 75N West having a direct water supply makes of Highway 7 on Jan. 4 around 1:20 in things harder.” the afternoon. The Stony Mountain Fire Depart- “There were no injuries at all. There ment had 14 members in total at the was a single occupant who was not in scene. the house at the time the fi re was no- “That’s everybody, including pump ticed,” said Stony Mountain Fire Chief operator and incident command,” Marcel McIvor. said McIvor. A neighbour called 911 after seeing “The weather is unseasonably warm smoke rising from the house. It took so that played more of an advantage the fi re department eight hours to to us so we didn’t have equipment battle the fi re and declare it clear. freezing. Fighting a fi re above 0° as Neighbours said they watched as the opposed to minus 30° and 40° is bet- house quickly went from smoking to ter,” said McIvor. the roof caving in and the house being He said he would categorize the TRIBUNE PHOTO BY SYDNEY LOCKHART engulfed in fl ames. damage to the property as not livable The aftermath of the house fi re that Stony Mountain Fire Department They said it was a terrifying sight at this time. responded to on Jan. 4, taking eight hours to declare clear. There were and they were getting ready to evacu- McIvor added that the department no injuries. ate their property if it spread. doesn’t see fi res of this degree very Neighbours said they were con- often. Usually only once every few is there are no injuries. After that, it’s The cause of the fi re was deemed cerned and hoped the owner of the years do they receive a call that be- just material that can be replaced. undetermined. property is doing OK. comes that involved. That’s what we focus on — our resi- “Stonewall did attend for shuttling “In any fi re, the best-case scenario dents’ safety fi rst and foremost.” 14 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 Happy New Year from Interlake School Division By Jennifer McFee “We recognize that our local schools of schools. These upgrades will un- Now that 2021 has arrived, the Inter- play crucial roles as social and learn- doubtedly help us in operating our lake School Division wishes the com- ing centres and also as some of the buildings more effi ciently and at less munity a healthy and happy new year. largest, if not the largest, employers in of a burden to our taxpayers.” Alan Campbell, chair of the board of most of our communities,” Campbell At the same time, 2020 brought its trustees, refl ects on the how the pan- said. challenges, without a doubt. demic changed plans for 2020. “With this in mind, the incredible “The success of the public education “The pandemic has forced our divi- preparations and ongoing work of di- system generally hinges on the abil- sion, like all divisions in the province, vision staff have limited the number ity for its leaders and front-line staff to shift much of our focus to pandem- of positive cases of COVID-19 in our to plan for the future. The COVID-19 ic planning and preparedness. Much schools to only 15 to date. All of our pandemic has, in countless ways, of our time is focused on both staffi ng community members should be ex- completely eliminated adequate and supplies allocation to ensure that tremely appreciative of the amount of planning time for so many aspects of our schools are properly equipped to work that is done every day to main- how we operate,” Campbell said. tackle the challenges of this year,” he tain our safe learning and work envi- “This has been one of the single big- said. ronments.” gest challenges both from an opera- “With all of this said, our senior ad- The school division also celebrated tional and governance perspective. ministration team has done an excel- other successes in 2020 that weren’t With this said, however, our ISD staff lent job of ensuring that schools are related to the pandemic. have proven time and time again that still keeping the board of trustees in- “In terms of non-COVID related the pandemic and its challenges are formed on their progress with school successes, we are very happy to re- no match for their adaptability and plans and the division’s Continu- port that we have successfully lobbied resilience.” ous Improvement Plan. Our public the provincial government to fi nally Looking ahead to the rest of 2021, monthly meetings have continued to proceed with the demolition of the Campbell said the annual budget con- feature detailed presentations from old Woodlands School in 2021. Addi- tinues to be the most important policy school principals. These updates are tionally, we gratefully accepted about statement of the board of trustees. very much appreciated.” $99,000 in funding from the federal “It informs everything that we do Alan Campbell Even in the midst of the pandemic, government’s Climate Action Incen- over the course of the year, both in ISD board of trustees chair the Interlake School Division contin- tive Fund,” Campbell said. terms of curricular and operational ues to education about 3,000 students “These important funds went to- resource allocation,” he said. for their ability to remain focused on and employ more than 500 staff every wards the replacement of dozens of “With COVID-19 related expenses, the educational and wellness priori- day. decades-old windows in a number both current and forecasted in mind, ties of the CI Plan so far this year, in we are anticipating the development spite of the pandemic,” he said. of the 2021-2022 budget to be an ex- “Of course, we will maintain our tremely diffi cult process. We will be steadfast commitment to ensuring sharing our plans on budget consul- that our schools continue to operate #SHOPLOCALSTONEWALL tation with the community early in as safely as possible throughout 2021.” 2021.” On behalf of the board of trustees, WINNERS Another concern for the board of Campbell expressed thanks to Supt. trustees is the delayed release of the Margaret Ward, Assistant Supt. Ty- K-12 Review Commission Report, he ler Moran and secretary-treasurer Al WEEK added. Leimen — as well as all the division’s 1 Elizabeth Wilson “While we understand and support department heads, school adminis- the delay given the incredible strain trators and front-line staff — for their on our system right now due to the ongoing work and dedication to stu- WEEK pandemic,” Campbell said, “there re- dents and families over the last four 2 Dianne Allan mains to be a great deal of speculation months of the pandemic school year. about what the future holds for public “We can’t adequately express our education in this province.’” gratitude to you, on behalf of all of our In addition, Campbell noted that communities,” he said. WEEK the Continuous Improvement Plan “Additionally, to our students and 3 Michelle Long will keep on informing the division’s their families, your support has been goals. so crucial as well.” “Our schools are to be commended

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Submitted by Samantha Holland, Al- forward with their own stories.” zheimer Society Research indicates that one in four Manitobans living with dementia Canadians would feel ashamed or share their stories to create under- embarrassed if they had dementia. standing and reduce stigma in Al- The campaign gives a voice to Mani- zheimer Society campaign: “I live tobans with dementia who are frus- with dementia. Let me tell you more.” trated by the constant assumptions Over the past three years, the Al- and misinformation associated with zheimer Society has highlighted the disease. stories of Manitobans who live with “By providing a platform for Mani- dementia in an effort to tackle the tobans to share their stories, we can ongoing stigma associated with the cultivate empathy and compassion. TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED disease. Some have the disease them- Often, others see themselves in the The Alzheimer Society campaign is sharing stories of Manitobans living selves, and others are family caregiv- stories we share, which helps them re- ers or friends. alize they are not alone,” says Wendy with dementia with hopes of people gaining a better understanding “With the current pandemic situ- Schettler, CEO, Alzheimer Society of and to reduce the stigma for those living with the disease. ation, we have to practise social dis- Manitoba. “Too often, negative feel- respond.” million Canadians will have demen- tancing and wear masks,” says Mani- ings, attitudes and stereotypes sur- • Tannis, whose mom had Al- tia. The Society encourages families toba resident Tara Liske, whose dad rounding dementia dissuade people zheimer’s disease before she passed living with dementia to connect with was diagnosed with early onset de- from seeking help and discourage away June 2018. “Even though she their local Alzheimer Society for help mentia four years ago at the age of 64. others from lending their support.” couldn’t communicate anymore, in and support. “My mom, especially, fi nds this hard Since the launch of the campaign in my eyes, she was still my mom.” “The number of Manitobans with because she can’t touch Dad or give 2018, over 85 Canadians with demen- • Gary, a retired teacher diag- dementia is soaring and COVID-19 him a kiss when she leaves.” tia, including caregivers, have taken nosed with Alzheimer’s disease al- has brought new challenges families Tara is one of many Manitobans who a stand against the stigma associated most eight years ago. “I still ride my must now face,” says Schettler. “Sup- have courageously stepped forward with the disease. bike, take my dog on walks and read port from the Alzheimer Society and with their personal stories in the Soci- Joining Tara in this year’s campaign the paper.” our surrounding community is more ety’s campaign, “I live with dementia. are: More than 23,000 Manitobans are important now than ever before.” Let me tell you more,” which launched • Nancy, whose husband, Ran- living with dementia today, exclud- To read the stories of these four Monday, Jan. 4 as part of Alzheimer’s dy, was only 53 when they fi rst noticed ing the thousands of family members Manitobans and to fi nd out how you Awareness Month. She says, “Reach signs that he may have dementia. “He who provide direct care. In the next can help reduce the stigma, visit www. out and talk about the diagnosis. We can’t change the way he’s thinking or 12 years, it’s projected that nearly a alzheimer.mb.ca/ilivewithdementia. had so many family and friends come behaving, but I can change the way I Manitoba Public Insurance reveals Top 5 frauds in 2020

Submitted by MPI about $50 per customer yearly,” said outside of town burned to the ground A few days after that interview, the While the COVID pandemic dis- MPI’s chief operating offi cer Cur- and still smoldering on a gravel road. insured contacted MPI and withdrew rupted much of normal goings-on in tis Wennberg. “The list is compiled MPI’s SIU investigator immediately his claim, signing a waiver of release. our province, fraudsters didn’t miss a based on the unique circumstances of went to the burn site where he took Estimated claims savings to MPI was beat in their efforts to defraud Mani- each fraud, fi nancial savings to MPI photos and began determining the $37,000. toba Public Insurance and its custom- ratepayer and investigative excellence likely route taken by the thief. While ers. in unearthing the fraudsters.” travelling back to his offi ce, the inves- No. 2 “Creative Accounting” This year’s Top 5 Fraud list high- Anyone with information about auto tigator noticed a building that had a After being injured in a crash, the lights bogus claims, the effective use insurance fraud is encouraged to call surveillance camera pointing towards woman eventually returned to her job of forensic tools and astute MPI staff. the Manitoba Public Insurance TIPS the highway. The surveillance foot- on a part-time basis, unable to work “MPI releases its annual top fi ve Line: 204-985-8477 or toll-free 1-877- age showed the trailer being towed full time due to lifting and other phys- fraud list to raise awareness about the 985-8477. All calls are anonymous. around midnight by a pickup truck, ical demands. However, she was enti- costs related to auto insurance fraud, Suspicious claims are handled by which closely resembled the same tled to receive MPI’s Income Replace- MPI’s Special Investigation Unit year and model of the trailer’s owner. ment Indemnity (IRI) entitlement, What’s story? (SIU). As of the end of this November, The investigation also revealed the which was calculated specifi cally from claims savings are more than $13 mil- trailer’s owner was experiencing fi - submitted income tax documentation. We want to hear from you. lion with the SIU closing nearly 1,000 nancial issues. As time passed, an MPI IRI calculator The Stonewall Teulon Tribune connects people through stories to build stronger communities. suspicious investigations. During the interview with the SIU noticed an irregularity in a letter and Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? investigator, the insured denied hav- email allegedly coming from an ac- A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or No. 1 “Burning Up Debt” ing any involvement with the theft. counting fi rm, which the woman had expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? A young entrepreneur starting out? The insured made a claim with MPI, However, he was not willing to allow submitted. After a conversation with Please share your story ideas at reporting that his new travel trailer MPI access to his truck so the inves- the accounting fi rm, it was confi rmed [email protected] Phone 204-467-5836 had been stolen out of a storage yard tigator could download data from it, both the email and letter were fab- Stonewall Teulon located within a community in rural which would help to determine where Tr ibune Manitoba. That same morning, the the vehicle was on the night of the Continued on page 18 travel trailer was found 10 kilometres theft. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 17 Travellers, truckers and tourists can now fi ll up at Narrows Sunset Lodge By Patricia Barrett spruced it up. “It’s a really nice area It had been in the works for about up here. The sunsets are gorgeous, the a year and a half, and after a “night- water is clean and the fi shing is good.” mare” involving the holding tank, the Although provincial public health Narrows Sunset Lodge on the east orders around COVID-19 have forced shore of Lake Manitoba fi nally has the the closure of Koch’s pub and restau- gas pumping. rant, he said the lodge is still surviv- Lodge owner Irv Koch said he ing. It was busy during Thanksgiving couldn’t be happier as both he and and people are always stopping at the permanent residents in the Narrows store. region no longer have to drive miles “We get a lot of big trucks through to fi ll up. here hauling stuff back and forth “It’s going to benefi t this area tre- across the lake,” said Koch. “It will be mendously because people who live convenient for them now to stop for here had to travel to Ashern to fi ll up gas.” and take fi ve-gallon gas containers or At present, Koch said he’s got ice they had to go to Sainte Rose du Lac fi shers at the lodge. Ice fi shing has [near Dauphin] or Eriksdale,” said always been a big draw, along with Koch by phone last week. “This is real- other outdoor wintry pursuits in the ly big for us. All the people all around area. This year, Koch made a skating here kept asking me, ‘When are you rink on the lake so that people can TRIBUNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF IRV KOCH going to get gas?’ They’re thanking lace up and scoot around after a spot Sunset Lodge at Lake Manitoba Narrows is celebrating the arrival of gas me now.” of fi shing. pumps. Pictured is the fi rst person to fi ll up in August before a tempo- People used to have to drive to Ash- “I don’t rent out ice shacks or any- rary shut-down and re-opening. ern, which is a half-hour drive, or Er- thing like that, but I’ve been cleaning iksdale, which is about three quarters the ice for skating. I get my tractor out of an hour away. there and clean it for them,” said Koch. Koch had two pumps installed to ac- The gas pump project took about a commodate four vehicles at one time. year and a half to complete because He sells regular, premium and diesel. of delays stemming from the holding His newly renovated lodge is lo- tank being improperly labelled and cated just off Highway 68 — the main having to obtain provincial permits route (via a bridge) to and from the and licensing, he said. The tank he east and west sides of Lake Manitoba. had purchased had a label on it that That brings him a lot of traffi c all year showed a 15,000-litre capacity, but it round, he said. Lakeside pursuits in- turned out to be only a 10,000-litre clude boating, swimming, open water tank. fi shing, ice fi shing, hunting and hik- “That was a real nightmare. In Au- ing. gust when I was fi rst able to sell gas, The main lodge has six rooms with I had to stop right away and have the all the conveniences, including a mi- tank pumped out and a new one in- crowave and mini fridge, a confer- stalled. But I fi nally got my permits,” ence/events room, pub, large restau- said Koch. rant, convenience store, liquor vendor Koch is presently working on ex- An ice fi shing derby was held near the Narrows Sunset Lodge on Lake and a beer vendor. Koch also rents panding his operation to try to make Manitoba. chalets and full-service campsites. more camp sites. He’ll also be offer- “In the summer, the place is just ing new products at the convenience products such as meat, sausages and modations and fun things to do, call booming. The resort brings a lot of store. TV dinners,” he said. “We’re trying to the Narrows Sunset Lodge at 204-768- people here,” said Koch, who assumed “We’re getting a new three-door improve things here all the time.” 2749 or visit online www.narrowssun- ownership of the lodge in 2018 and freezer so we’ll be selling frozen For more information about accom- setlodge.ca. Fall soil moisture normal to below normal in most of province Staff affect the risk and extent of high wa- ter events is the base fl ow in rivers of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The Manitoba’s fall freeze-up hope- ter events.” and the water levels on lakes prior to National Weather Service (NWS) fully bodes well for fl ood season next Due to minimal summer and fall freeze-up. Base fl ow is a portion of the Climate Prediction Center’s outlook spring. precipitation, the soil moisture at stream fl ow that is not from surface indicates above normal precipitation Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydro- freeze-up was normal to below nor- run-off; it is water from the ground, within the U.S. portion of the Red and logic Forecast Centre has released mal for most of the southern, central, fl owing into the river channel over Souris river basins from December to the 2020 Fall Conditions Report that and western Manitoba basins, with a period of time. Base fl ows on most March. indicates soil moisture levels before the exception of the Little Saskatch- rivers are normal to below normal “We will continue to monitor wa- freeze-up were normal to below nor- ewan River basin and in areas close for this time of the year, with the ex- tershed conditions closely and will mal in most Manitoba basins. to Brandon where the soil moisture ception of rivers, release spring fl ood outlooks through “The 2020 Fall Conditions Report is normal to above normal. Northern where base fl ows are well above nor- the winter as required,” said Schuler. describes the hydrologic conditions of Manitoba basins, including the Sas- mal to record high. To view the 2020 Fall Conditions Re- Manitoba basins at the time of freeze- katchewan and Churchill river basins, Environment and Climate Change port, visit gov.mb.ca/mit/fl oodinfo/ up,” explained Infrastructure Minister have normal to above normal soil Canada’s December long-term pre- pdf/2020/2020_fall_conditions_re- Ron Schuler last month. “Hydrologic moisture. cipitation forecast indicates precipita- port.pdf. and weather conditions in the winter The minister noted another factor tion will be normal to above normal and spring are the main factors that affecting potential spring high wa- from December to February for most 18 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021

> TOP 5 FRAUDS, FROM PG. 16 sion. He soon began receiving Income trouble being a passenger. Combined Replacement payments from MPI. with a number of physical injuries, ricated and false. Investigators then while attempting to avoid the little However, as the months moved on, an the man could not resume his job as a did an extensive review and discov- animal, crashed head-on into a light MPI case manager began to have sus- real estate agent and began receiving ered numerous anomalies relating to standard. The vehicle sustained ex- picions about their claimant. The fi le Income Replacement benefi ts. the woman’s income tax information. tensive front-end damage. was then forwarded to MPI’s SIU. As time moved on, several irregular- It was noted that many of the docu- However, the driver’s story had The investigation revealed Mr. Vol- ities began to surface for the MPI case ments appeared to have been deliber- a number of irregularities, which unteer, 33, regularly worked at a Win- manager, who then moved the fi le to ately edited and included entries that caught the attention of a seasoned nipeg retail outlet, including assist- MPI’s SIU. The subsequent investiga- were misaligned, entries in varying SIU investigator. The investigation re- ing customers. Unbeknownst to Mr. tion, which involved surveillance, re- sized fonts, incomplete and incorrect vealed the man, 20, was experiencing Volunteer, he actually served an MPI vealed that the man had returned to fi eld entries, wrong totals, and in two signifi cant fi nancial issues, exasper- investigator and several others who his job as a real estate agent, regularly different years she reported the exact ated by a large vehicle payment. were doing surveillance. showing houses to clients, dealing same income to the cent. A download from the vehicle’s Crash When confronted with all this infor- with contractors on various renova- With all this information, the wom- Data Recorder showed the vehicle mation, Mr. Volunteer denied he was tion sites and driving to all parts of the an’s benefi ts were terminated result- was accelerating at the time of the working but explained he was “volun- city; showing no signs of distress. ing in an estimated savings to MPI crash, contradicting the man’s story teering” his services. The man’s ben- On one occasion, the case manager and its customers of nearly $800,000: a that he was braking before he hit the efi ts were terminated, resulting in an called the man, who whispered over fi gure based on future payouts. MPI is pole. With all the evidence in hand, estimated savings to MPI and its cus- the phone he couldn’t speak because also seeking to recover $100,000. the claim was denied. Claims savings tomers of nearly $300,000. he was at the doctor’s offi ce. During to MPI and its customers was $31,000. this conversation, the man was in fact No. 3 “Wascally Wabbit!” No. 5 “Never Know Who’s showing a house with clients, while The driver claimed a rabbit sud- No. 4 “Mr. Volunteer” Watching” also being observed by investigators. denly popped out of the bushes and The man claimed he was physically After being involved in a crash, the With all this evidence in hand, the ran in front of his vehicle. Startled, the unable to do his demanding physical Winnipeg man claimed he was too claim was denied. Total claims savings driver said he applied the brakes and, labour job after getting into a colli- traumatized to drive and even had to MPI was nearly $110,000. &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Nominations for Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards being accepted

Submitted by Sport Manitoba sport system and have a signifi cant egories are open to the public. The Compete-Train to Win athletes) The annual Sport Manitoba Coach- impact on the lives of athletes,” said deadline to submit nominations on- Coaches training high-performance ing Awards, presented by Club Regent Janet McMahon, Sport Manitoba’s in- line is this Friday. athletes who compete at national or Casino & Event Centre, recognize and terim president and CEO. “The Sport Major award categories: international levels. celebrate the outstanding achieve- Manitoba Coaching Awards celebrate Vince Leah Award (Active Start/ Peter Dick Award (School System ments and signifi cant contributions Manitoba’s passionate coaches who Fundamentals athletes) athletes) coaches have made to their athletes have dedicated themselves to devel- Coaches training grassroots athletes Coaches training athletes at all grade and their sport through coaching. oping athletes not only in sport, but of any age levels in the school system who coach This year, the award recipients for also in life. That’s why it’s so impor- Konica Minolta Dr. Jack Hunt Award as an extracurricular activity 2020-2021 will be selected based on tant that we recognize their achieve- (Learn to Train athletes) Global News Active for Life Award coaches’ accomplishments over their ments and countless contributions to Coaches training athletes develop- Coaches training athletes who focus entire careers. sport throughout their careers.” ing competitive skills and preparing on achieving health and fi tness for life Coaches are a cornerstone of all The 2021 event will take place en- for regional or provincial competi- Sport Manitoba Coaching will also sport programs, and through lead- tirely on social media on April 6. Our tions recognize coaches who have dedicat- ership, teamwork, encouragement, nominees’ stories from their incred- Janet Arnott Award (Train to Train ed a minimum of 25 years to coach- character development and count- ible careers in coaching will be fea- athletes) ing at any level, and those who have less other teachings, they build better tured on Sport Manitoba’s Instagram, Coaches training athletes who com- coached at international events in people. Facebook and Twitter feeds. pete at the Canada Games 2020. “Coaches play an essential role in the Nominations for the following cat- Peter Williamson Award (Train to WHL commits to 2020-21 regular season Staff been received from the Health Au- ers. The 2020-21 WHL regular season players will receive the opportunity The Western Hockey League an- thorities in each provincial and state will consist of 24 games. to compete at the highest level in the nounced last Friday that their board jurisdiction and it is anticipated the “The Western Hockey League is system and continue to pursue their of governors have made a commit- approvals will be received soon. committed to providing a season for hockey goals in the world’s fi nest de- ment to play a 2020-21 regular season. All models and schedule formats are WHL players,” said WHL commis- velopment league for junior hockey The start date for the season will be being considered by the WHL to en- sioner Ron Robison. players.” determined once fi nal approval has sure a season is provided for the play- “This commitment ensures WHL The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Cvar scores her fi rst goal of the season

Staff points. The St. Cloud State University Hus- Minnesota tallied twice in the third kies’ women’s hockey team began period for the comeback win. their second half of their season with On Saturday, No. 2 ranked Minne- three games in four days against the sota scored four fi rst-period goals in Minnesota Golden Gophers. a 4-1 victory in Minneapolis. Stonewall’s Olivia Cvar scored a Sunday’s game saw the Gophers second-period power-play goal in last shut out the Huskies 4-0 in St. Cloud. Thursday’s 2-1 loss to the Gophers. St. Cloud, now 2-7 on the season, TRIBUNE PHOTO BY SCSU ATHLETICS It was Cvar’s fi rst goal of the season will host the Bemidji State University Olivia Cvar scored her fi rst goal of the season in St. Cloud State to go along with two assists. She is Beavers this Friday and Saturday. University’s 2-1 loss to the No. 2 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers in tied for third on the team with three Division I women’s hockey action last Thursday in Minneapolis. Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League committed to restarting its season By Brian Bowman afternoon. “We would really like to the Province of Ontario. Taylor said teams would need a two- The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey get back on the ice. We don’t want to “Our plan is to go back to our divi- week window for training camp and League announced on its website last waste a year of development for these sional format,” Taylor said. “There are maybe an exhibition game or two. week that it remains committed to re- kids, not only on the ice but off the ice three divisions and Norman is the “Teams will want to get back play- starting its season. with their social and physical devel- outliner and we will play games with- ing meaningful games as soon as pos- The league said it has no intention of opment. We want to get this started in those groupings for the rest of the sible,” Taylor reasoned. cancelling the 2020-21 season. as soon as possible and we will do so season.” The U18 AAA league playoffs usual- But the league was set a blow last safely as the province reopens our fa- Taylor said a set number of games ly begin in February and end in April Friday when the province extended cilities.” has not yet been discussed. It depends with the Telus Cup Western Regionals the red level restrictions to at least The league schedule will have a on when the province opens up facili- but the league is prepared to extend Jan. 22. much different look this season, ties, he said. their season into May or potentially “I know our players and coaches are which includes the Kenora Thistles “When that happens we’ll attempt June this year. chomping at the bit,” said league com- not being part of the league this year to get in as many games as possible missioner Levi Taylor last Thursday due to travel restrictions imposed by before summer,” he said. Canada Cup curling cancelled, mixed doubles dates fi nalized Staff The mixed doubles playdowns will Last year’s Scotties and Brier cham- N.L.’s Brad Gushue. Curling Canada confi rmed last week be held March 18-25 at the Markin pions are joining forces to form Can- The Canada Cup, which had been the dates for the upcoming national MacPhail Centre. ada’s newest mixed doubles curling postponed indefi nitely due to the mixed doubles championship in Cal- The winner will represent Canada at team. COVID-19 pandemic, was originally gary while also formally announcing the world mixed doubles champion- Camp Morton’s Kerri Einarson will scheduled for late November in Fred- the cancellation of the Canada Cup. ship later this year. be forming a team with St. John’s, ericton, N.B. Hockey Manitoba extends restrictions From Hockey Manitoba’s website siding in the Provincial Response “The health and safety of our com- sary steps that must be practiced in Based on the announcement made Level: Critical (Red) will be ineligible munity and Hockey Manitoba mem- order to return to hockey safely and by Manitoba’s Chief Provincial Pub- to participate in hockey program- bers is of utmost importance and we will assist in reducing the risk to the lic Health Offi cer last Friday, current ming and will be reviewed as the will return to play when it is safe to hockey community.” public health restrictions will con- province removes the restrictions do so,” read a statement. “Physical For more information on provincial tinue until January 22. from Provincial Response Level: distancing, mask wearing, proper restrictions visit Hockey Manitoba’s Hockey teams and individuals re- Critical (Red) to Restricted (Orange). hygiene, and screening are neces- website. 20 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

METAL RECYCLING PROPERTY Autos, farm scrap, FOR SALE Land For Sale By Tender Rural Municipality of Woodlands brass, copper & bat- Gunton: vacant mobile teries wanted. 47 home lots or new home ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE Patterson Dr. Stone- Sealed bids for the purchase of the following parcels of land, located construction. Several wall Industrial Park. in the RM of Woodlands, Manitoba and currently owned by Darwin lot sizes to choose Interlake Salvage and Deborah Fleury, will be received up to 4:00 pm on February 5, Additions to the Voters List and/ord/ from. Town sewer & & Recycling Inc. water. All highway to 2021 at the offi ces of : Grantham Law Offi ces, Box 1400, 1-278 Main Personal Security Protection Requests 204-467-9344. Street, Stonewall MB., R0C 2Z0 Attn: Karen @ (204) 467-5527 Winnipeg. Priced from In accordance with Section 36 of The Municipal Councils and School SCRAP METAL $54,900. Private sale. Part of the NE ¼ of Section 25-14-1 WPM Boards Election Act (MCSBEA), the R.M. of Woodlands Voters List Ph 204-467-8537 or Buying scrap metal, 204-955-2068. excluding all mines and minerals is open for changes or revisions. cars, tractors, com- –––––––––––––––––––– (127.7 acres, approximately 85 acres cultivated) bines, farm scrap, • Any person who is eligible to vote in municipal elections in the Balmoral-Gunton- any metal mate- The land will be sold free and clear of all liens and charges. Local Authority of the R.M. of Woodlands can have his or her name Teulon area. 140 acres rial, any farm ma- added to the Voters List, or have any information about the voter surrounded by trees. The following will apply to all tenders: chinery. Ph Lonnie at on the Voters List corrected. Includes hayland, 204-886-3407 lve. pasture & wood lot. The vendor reserves the right to reject any or all bids and the highest message or cell at • Any person can request to have his or her name and address Quiet place to build bid or tender may not necessarily be the successful bid. 204-861-2031. obscured from the Voters List. your dream home & –––––––––––––––––––– All tenders are to be submitted in sealed envelopes accompanied by hobby farm. $225,000. A person whose name has been obscured will receive a Personal Buyer for all farm- a certifi ed cheque or bank draft payable to “Grantham Law Offi ces in Ph 204-467-8537 or Security Certificate and identification number. In a civic election, that yard scrap, machinery Trust” for 10% of the tendered amount. Cheques will be returned in 204-955-2068. person may only vote by Sealed Envelope Ballot and cannot vote in and autos. NO ITEM –––––––––––––––––––– respect to tenders that are not accepted. person at the regular or advance voting places. TOO LARGE! Best Ashern - split entrance prices paid, cash in All bidders will be advised within two working days of February 5, home, 3 bdrms, two To implement the above, a written request must be submitted to the hand. Phone Alf at 2021 if their bid was successful. Successful bidders will be asked baths, offi ce., fi n. Senior Election Official, in person, by e-mail, fax or mail. 204-461-1649. to enter into a formal Offer to Purchase with a possession date of wood bsmt., elec. March 15, 2021. The purchase and sale will be subject to normal tax Rural Municipality of Woodlands PROPERTY furnace, air, attached adjustment. 57 Railway Avenue, P.O. Box 10, Woodlands MB ROC 3H0 MANAGEMENT garage, 3.67 acres, Telephone number:(204) 383-5679 4 miles from town. Do you own rental Tenders will be held in confi dence and not be released to the public. Fax Number: (204) 383-5169 Less than two hour property in Winnipeg? If any purchaser has any questions concerning the bidding process, Email: [email protected] drive north of Win- Are you tired of dealing nipeg, $210,500. please contact Grantham Law Offi ces. with long term renters The next General Election takes place on October 26, 2022. Phone 204-768-2620. and the mess they can Any questions regarding details or history of the land can be directed Ernie Epp to Darwin Fleury at 204-467-8014. leave? We can provide HELP WANTED Senior Election Official you with a different Looking for expe- option to earn a rental rienced Big Game income. Pawluk Realty Hunting Guides for 204-890-8141. our upcoming 2021 APARTMENT hunting seasons. Must a break FOR RENT possess a valid Mani- CLUES ACROSS > GAMES PUZZLE NO. 524 toba Guide License take 1. Adequate yearly 27. Overpowering 54. Yonder Age 55+ Apartments and have a valid stan- progress (abbr.) respect 57. Exact -INWOOD SENIORS dard First Aid Course 4. Silicon Valley’s specialty 28. "____ of the 59. Grabbed a bite LODGE bachelor & Spider Woman" 61. Having two feet Certifi cate. This is a 1bdrm suites. RGI & 8. Gather a harvest 30. Influence 63. Work for nine great opportunity for 31. Northern capped rent. Meal pro- 10. Famed mathematician 64. Rose spike those that love and 32. Weasel 65. Percentage gram & activities on 11. No (slang) have a passion for the 33. Barbers' trim 66. Not right site. Call Tina for more 12. Students use one 34. Newsreel maker outdoors. If you are in- 70. Cathedral part info 204-278-3534 13. Type of molecule 35. "Eyes of Laura 71. "____ Sematary" terested, please email: email: inwoodm@high 15. Play make-believe ____" 72. Makeshift bed rick@agassizoutfi 37. Soft fabric speedcrow.ca 16. Large barrel-like 73. Loiter tters.com or text/call: 39. Pin-up girl 74. Run into containers 40. Blame 76. Bee chaser PROPERTY 1-204-281-1918. 17. Touching 43. College vine 78. Use a bench FOR SALE 44. Adult scrod 80. Head BOOKKEEPING 18. Treats allergies 45. Whetstone Teulon – large vacant 81. Prompter's Prairie Bookkeep- 21. Calendar month 47. Sheer curtain offering lot that backs onto ing offers book- 22. Single fabric park. Close to day- 49. Mechanic's milieu keeping solutions 23. Cease to live care. All highway to 52. Body to small business 24. Brew Winnipeg. $41,900. Copyright © 2010, Penny Press 204-998-4789. 25. What ghosts say Ph 204-467-8537 or ACROSS 48. Dizziness 85. Farr's feature 26.1. Geological Steeple part time50. Mexican 86. Lease 204-955-2068. 27.6. Focus Pouchlike part food item 3. One 87.who Attack supports the 24. Expression of creative 9. Venetian ruler 51. Reason 34. Discomfort Pope HIP/KNEE BATTERIES FOR 13. Anglers' boots 53. Buzzing insect DOWN skill 35.15. A Purplish citizen shade of Iran55. Roll 4. Annuity1. Gulp 25. A way to prop up Replacement? EVERYTHING! 17. Poet Pound 56. Gauzy fabric 36. Trip 5. Geological2. Tropical period rodent 26. Midway between Other medical 18. Glacial cover 57. Moonlike 37. 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"The ____ is credit and up to *Phones *Computers 31.Russia Enchant mightier . . ." Winnebagolayer 32. They make some people $50,000 Lump sum *Solar Systems & design 11. Wheat, for one 43.34. Time Iron, e.g.zone 72. Poorly lit 15. Popular veggie cry refund. * Everything Else! 35. Manners 75. Of the ear 12. Ahead of 17. Supervisesschedule interstate 33. Kindest Apply NOW; quickest 36. Desert retreat 77. Cleanse THE BATTERY MAN CLUES DOWN 14. Tear apart refund Nationwide! 38. Dress for Caesar 79. Convert to commerce 34. Forman and Ventimiglia 1390 St. James St., 1.41. Used Militarize in treating bruisesa cryptogram 15. Tyke Providing assistance 19. Foolish behaviors are two WPG 2.42. One Ape who cultivates82.Go a up 16. Bamboozle during Covid. Sudoku Answer 20. Witness23. Revenue 36. A way to liquefy 44. Place of worship 83. Dinghy support Expert Help: 1-877-775-8271 Crossword Answer 46.small Equestrian's estate leash 84. Muss 23. Gives25. Ire 204-453-5372 www.batteryman.ca The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 21 Classifi ed booking deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. prior to Thursday’s publication. Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE 2021 GRANT APPLICATIONS INCOME TAX NOTICES THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROCKWOOD Prairie Bookkeeping Urgent press releases The deadline to apply for a municipal grant is February 15, 2021. offers personal & small or media advisories If your organization would like to apply for a grant, a copy of the business income tax service. Have some- IMPORTANT NOTICE preparation. Certifi ed thing to announce? Town of Teulon Grant Procedures is available on the municipal to efi le with CRA. 204- A cancellation? A website at www.teulon.ca. or call us at 204-886-2314 for further 998-4789. change in operations? Regarding Waste Disposal Sites details. Though we cannot Please be advised that the Komarno Waste Disposal Grounds Andrew Glassco, Chief Administrative Offi cer MISCELLANEOUS guarantee publica- and the Balmoral Waste Transfer Station are permanently closed Having a virtual event tion, MCNA will get the Town of Teulon 204-886-2314 in Manitoba in 2021? information into the effective January 1, 2021. Need registrants? right hands for ONLY Waste and recycling can be taken to the Teulon-Rockwood Waste Advertise it in the 37 $35 + GST/HST. Call Disposal Grounds located at SE 30-16-2E, 6066 E Road 94N, or Rural Municipality of Woodlands MB Weekly newspa- MCNA (204) 947-1691 the Winfi eld Road Waste Transfer Station located at NE 19-13-2E, pers and get noticed! for more information, Winfi eld Road - 6091 E Road 76N. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Each week our blanket or email classifi ed@ These facilities are operating under new hours effective January classifi eds could be mcna.com for details. 1, 2021, which are as follows: helping your organi- www.mcna.com. The Rural Municipality of Woodlands invites applicationsti ffor ththe zation get noticed in Winfi eld Road Waste Transfer Station position of Public Works Foreman. over 340,000 homes! HEALTH Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday The Public Works Foreman is responsible for the direction, co- It’s AFFORDABLE and Are you suffering from (Closed all holidays) ordination, efficient operation, construction, maintenance and repair it’s a great way to in- joint or arthritic pain? 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. of municipal infrastructure. The foreman supervises and coordinates crease and connect If so, you owe it to Teulon-Rockwood Waste Disposal Grounds the work of a variety of equipment operators, labourers, tradespeople, with our 37 weekly yourself to try elk vel- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and contractors. A more detailed job description is available on the member newspapers. vet antler capsules. (Closed all holidays) RM’s website www.rmwoodlands.info For as little as $189 + Hundreds have found This full-time union position will report to the Operations Manager. GST, get your impor- relief. Benefi ts hu- 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tant messaging out! mans and pets. EVA is For more information regarding rates and accepted materials, Hours of Operation are 40 hours a week, November 1 to April 30 Call us at 204-467- composed of proteins, please visit our website at www.rockwood.ca and 50 hours a week, May 1 to October 31. Salary and benefits are 5836 to book or email amino acids, minerals, as per the collective agreement. [email protected] lipids and water. Key Interested applicants are invited to forward a cover letter, resume and for details. MCNA - compounds that work references by 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 to: Manitoba Community to stimulate red blood Leo’s Sales & Service Ltd. - RM of Woodlands Newspapers Asso- cell production & car- PO Box 10, 57 Railway Avenue, Woodlands, MB. R0C 3H0 ciation 204-947-1691. tilage cell regenera- Ag Service Technician www.mcna.com tion & development. [email protected] Stonewood Elk Ranch Leo’s Sales & Service Ltd. is seeking an Ag Service Technician for our Fax: 204-383-5169 Ltd., 204-467-8884 Winnipeg Sturgeon Road location. As an independently owned Case We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected or e-mail stonewood IH dealer, we have proudly served Manitoba’s farming and agriculture for an interview will be contacted. CLEANING [email protected] community since 1940. We offer our team: OUT YOUR Trucks, Trailers, • Full-time employment THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROCKWOOD BASEMENT Truckbeds & Tires • Competitive wages/Overtime Opportunity ࠮ -\SS9LWHPY :HML[PLZ • Opportunities for career growth and advancement ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE OR GARAGE? ࠮ =LOPJSL7HY[Z;PYLZ  • Fulfi lling career in a stable industry >OLLSZ • Full benefi t package ࠮ ;YHPSLY7HY[Z )H[[LYPLZ Additions to the Voters List and/or ADVERTISE YOUR ࠮ :HSLZ-PUHUJPUN As an Ag Service Technician you will have a passion for diagnosing and 3LHZPUN 9LU[HSZ repairing engines and equipment. Our customer-oriented technicians Personal Security Protection Requests “GOOD STUFF” EBY Aluminum: thrive in a fast-paced environment, and strive to provide the best service In accordance with Section 36 of The Municipal Councils and ࠮ .VVZLULJRHUK whether they are working on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural IN THE TRIBUNE )\TWLY7\SS*H[[SL  School Boards Election Act (MCSBEA), the R.M. of Rockwood ,X\PWTLU[;YHPSLYZ equipment. AND GET ࠮ ;Y\JR :LY]PJL)VKPLZ Voters List is open for changes or revisions. ࠮ .LULYH[PVU.YHPU;YHPSLYZ Qualifi ed candidates will possess the following skills/qualities: RESULTS KALDECK TRUCK • Ability to perform on-site repairs and required maintenance using • Any person who is eligible to vote in municipal elections in the & TRAILER INC. special tools and equipment following Technical manual procedures. Local Authority of the R.M. of Rockwood can have his or her Hwy #1, MacGregor, MB • Profi ciency reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic and name added to the Voters List, or have any information about 1-888-685-3127 electric schematics the voter on the Voters List corrected. www.kaldecktrailers.com • Ability to perform basic computer functions and diagnostics. • Any person can request to have his or her name and address • Profi cient oral and written communication skills. obscured from the Voters List. • Ability to lift at least 75 lbs repeatedly. McSherry Auctions • Valid driver’s license with reasonable abstract is required. A person whose name has been obscured will receive a Personal 12 Patterson Dr. • Ability to work under minimal supervision. Security Certifi cate and identifi cation number. In a civic election, Stonewall, MB • Ability to work with a team of other technicians and customer service that person may only vote by Sealed Envelope Ballot and cannot Online Timed Auctions and sales representatives. vote in person at the regular or advance voting places. @ iCollector.com • Ability to work remotely as and when required. To implement the above, a written request must be submitted Estate & Moving • Available to work on call weekends and evenings in rotation to the Senior Election Offi cial, in person, by e-mail, fax or mail. Featuring Lots of Tools* • Experience working with CaseIH equipment is an asset. Milling Machine & We thank all applicants; however only those selected for further Rural Municipality of Rockwood Snowmobile consideration will be contacted. 285 Main Street, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Closes Wed Jan 20 @ 7:30 PM Telephone number: (204) 467-2272 Estate & Moving [email protected] Fax Number: (204) 467-5329 Closes Wed Jan 27 @ 7:30 PM Email: [email protected] Consignments Welcome! JENA STEWART The next General Election takes place on October 26, 2022. 204-461-0316 Cell (204) 467-1858 or Ernie Epp (204) 886-7027 204-694-4978 Offi ce Senior Election Offi cial www.mcsherryauction.com 22 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] 1 Terracon Place Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA R2J 4B3 Phone: (204) 663-0064 Fax: (204) 233-5085 [email protected] FARMLAND FARMLAND FARM HAY Ground Labourer and Loader Operator WANTED WANTED PRODUCE FOR SALE Young farmer look- Small farm looking Local unpasturized For sale – small square WANTED – Bird’s Hill Gravel & Stone is currently accepting Response Builder ing for farmland to to buy farmland in honey for sale. Sold in bales wheat straw in resumes for a Ground Laborer and Loader Operator at our Advertising rent in the RM’s of the RM’s of Rosser, various sizes, 1 kg & shed. Round bales of Rosser, Rockwood Woodlands or Rock- up. Ph 204-461-1267. barley, not combined. Stonewall Location. Our company specializes in aggregate WORKS! Ph 204-461-1717 or production and recycling. We offer extensive benefi ts and profi t or Woodlands area. wood. Flexible on • GET SEEN by over Call or text Nolan at purchase terms. 204-375-6622. incentive plan. 0,000 Manitoba 204-461-1784. Ph 204-771-2169. SHOP LOCAL FARM Homes! If you are interested in either position, email your resume and EQUIMENT salary expectations to [email protected]. • Create instant top of mind awareness THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROCKWOOD Farm King 960 dual au- • Showcase your info, ger, PTO driven snow- business, product, 2021 PROPOSAL FOR THE DELIVERY blower in like new con- The South Interlake Regional Library job, announcements dition. $5000. Ph Dave or event OF LIMESTONE PRODUCTS IN 204-513-1364. Is seeking a dynamic leader to assume the role of • We format it, to THE RM OF ROCKWOOD make it look great! FARMLAND LIBRARY DIRECTOR • Starting at $239.00 The Rural Municipality of Rockwood is accepting applications FOR SALE (includes 35 lines of space) for the delivery of approximately 50,000 tonnes of limestone Balmoral area – 320 The Library Director is responsible for the planning, • The ads blanket the aggregates, to be deposited on Municipal roads throughout acres farmland. Cur- the RM of Rockwood as directed by the Municipality. organizing and implementation of all library operations province and run in rently 80 acres grain, 80 acres hay & re- and services. MCNA’s  Manitoba The successful applicant agrees to sign a two (2) year community mainder was seeded Qualifi cations: newspapers agreement with an additional two (2) year optional extension into hay but now (based on both parties accepting). A post-secondary degree in Business, Library Science, • Very cost effective  used as pasture. means of getting Asking $375,000. or equivalent experience would be an asset. your message out to Proposal Close: 1:00 pm local time, on Friday, February 5, 2021 Ph 204-467-2767. 5 years of senior management experience. the widest possible Detailed proposal packages complete with specifi cations are audience A solid understanding of accounting available to interested applicants on the RM of Rockwood including payroll and budgeting. PLEASE Contact this newspaper website. Any questions or concerns can be directed to: Excellent interpersonal, SUPPORT NOW or MCNA at Ian Tesarski, C.E.T., CMMA written and oral communication skills. 204.947.1691 LOCAL or email Director of Operations For complete information and application instructions classifi [email protected] FARMERS http://bit.ly/SIRLdirector 285 Main Street, Box 902, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 please see www.mcna.com www.rockwood.ca AND Phone: 1-204-467-2272 LOCAL Email: [email protected] Upcoming BUSINESSES Virtual ROSSER The Interlake Community ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW Open House Foundation is accepUing The RM of Rosser has initiated a review of its rural Zoning DPNNVOJUZHSBOUapplications By-law. This is the zoning by-law that only pertains to the lands Does your MPDBM DIBSJUZ need funds for DBQJUBM QSPKFDUT? The Foundation outside of CentrePort. The RM hosted two Zoning Information provides grants for charitable projects within the areas of: Stonewall, Teulon, R.M. of Rockwood, R.M. of Rosser and R.M. of Woodlands. Grants are made only Sessions in February 2020 to provide residents with the to organizations registered as charities with Canada Revenue Agency or who opportunity to discuss how development should be regulated are sponsored by a registered charity. Deadline is February 28, 20. 'PS BQQMJDBUJPOTBOEDSJUFSJB PSJGZPVIBWFRVFTUJPOT throughout Rosser. www.interlakefoundation.ca  204-467-5634 JOGP!JOUFSMBLFGPVOEBUJPODB The draft Zoning By-law has been written and highlights will be presented virtually on the RM of Rosser website. Anyone can view the presentation and provide feedback at any time from PUBLIC NOTICE January 15 to February 15, 2021. Xplornet Communications Inc. would like to notify area residents of a proposal of a new When: telecommunications installation situated on Content will be posted on January 15, 2021 a portion of the NE 31-15-2 EPM, Gunton, Manitoba. The proposed installation will be a and be available to review until February 15, 2021 45m self-support tower. All of the equipment required to operate the facility will be located Location: inside an equipment shelter at the base of RM of Rosser website - www.rmofrosser.com the tower. This new telecommunications facility will improve coverage to the RM of Rockwood area. For more information, please contact: Lauren Lange, Planner, WSP Your comments are welcome at (403) 473-6661 T: (204) 943-3178 E: [email protected] Written comments can be faxed to (403) 264-6265 Email to [email protected] Stay updated on the project by visiting www.rmofrosser.com Scott Telecom Services Ltd. Suite 900, Bow Valley Square 1 202 – 6th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2R9 All comments will be accepted until February 13, 2021. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021 23 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY OBITUARY John McIntyre Unexpectedly on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence, John McIntyre, aged 78 years of Gimli, Manitoba, beloved husband of Patti and father of Ian (Sandee) passed away. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

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Vladimir Paseschnikoff August 24, 1970 - December 28, 2020 With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Vladimir, on December 28, 2020. He leaves to mourn his mother Guadalupe (Fred); his partner Meleni; daughter Taisa; sisters Sofi a (Gordon), Deanna and Gavin; and Angelica (Denis), Eva and Vanessa; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his father Walter, and his grandparents Catalina and Jaime Salinas, and Nina and Konstantin Paseschnikoff. Happy Birthday Jace Meyers! From rockin’ to CCR in the 70’s … A private family memorial will take place at a later date. January 15th you’re still our Rock Eight years ago our fi rst grandchild was born at 70 Donnie Larson!! and we realized the Best part of Our Life had Happy Birthday!! just begun! Jace, you are the most caring big January 17th MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL brother and you bring so much love into our -Love from Diane, (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] hearts. We love you so much and want to wish Jennifer, Justin, Jailyn, Jaris, you the Best Birthday Ever! Next Year we will Crystal and Jeff have the Biggest Celebration EVER! OBITUARY -LOVE Gramma and Papa Gergatz IN MEMORIAM Shirley May Bond (nee Goudy) CONGRATULATIONS December 29, 1950 - December 31, 2020 In Loving Memory of It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dean of Graduate Studies Leslie Sigvaldason Shirley May Bond at the age 70 years of Teulon, MB. Kelley Joanne Main December 1, 1957 – January 19, 2010 She is survived by her two daughters Crystal and her children has been appointed Dean of Graduate Every day in some small way, Taylor and Coby; Ginger (Dale) and son Bryson; brothers: Art, Studies Memories of you come our way. Allan, Randy, sister Diana and their families. at the University of Manitoba. Though absent, you are always near, Shirley was predeceased by her husband Bert of 47 years, Our family is very proud of her Still missed, loved and always dear. her parents Donald and Peggy, brother Roy, sister Barbara and accomplishments. -Love, Lorne, Clayton, Krystle and Austin grandson Jorden. A Balmoral girl! Shirley was raised on a farm at Balmoral, MB. where her love of -Joan Wilson Main (mom) farm animals began and continued throughout her life. She liked to play sports and was pretty competitive. She excelled at curling, baseball and basketball where she brought home numerous trophies. When attending her kids sport events, you knew she was there by all her cheering that came from the bleachers! Shirley took job opportunities to work summers in Ontario with her sister Diana. Family meant the world to her. She earned the nick name “Rowdy Goudy” growing up, as she was known to Everything you need to stick up for her family if needed. Shirley was a hard worker since a young age and she met so many people along the way. She even kept in contact with some of them until her passing. She started her career at the old Gunton School then went onto the University of Manitoba until her retirement in 2007. She loved retirement but it didn’t last long as she went back to her farm life promote your business of raking and baling hay, soil sampling and tending to cattle. Shirley enjoyed bingo, going for road tours with her dearest friend Cindy, watching curling, and playing card games - we are sure Lyle and Nora will be waiting for Mom with the Skip-Bo cards! Shirley was the best Grandma to FLYERS FOLDERS INVOICES Taylor, Coby and Bryson they were her world. Taylor and Grandma shared their love of baking and cooking together, Coby bonded with Grandma while going for rides down backroads and BROCHURES SIGNS ESTIMATE SHEETS talking for hours, and Bryson’s endless boxes of smarties and grandma hugs. Grandma would pick them all up without notice and say jump in the car we are going for ice cream! BUSINESS CARDS SOCIAL TICKETS POSTERS Shirley was one of a kind, she had a great sense of humor, was full of witty comments, a contagious laugh and will be missed by so many. STICKERS DOOR HANGERS MEMO PADS No formal service will be held. In the last few months our lives were changed drastically losing Dad POST CARDS LETTERHEAD And MORE... and now Mom, we are so thankful for all the hugs we received from them. Thank you to friends and family for all the phone calls, texts, food, PRESENTATION ENVELOPES messages and Ken Loehmer for his compassion and guidance. In memory of Shirley take your loved ones out for an ice cream and go for a drive! 204-886-0404 Interlake Graphics For all your printing 204-467-5836 and publishing needs There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. 24 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, January 14, 2021

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