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By Patricia Barrett a lot from him. Derek Johnson, PC MLA designate “He is one of the best mentors I for the Interlake riding, was appoint- could possibly get,” he said. ed legislative assistant to Infrastruc- Johnson won’t be jumping in ture Minister Blaine Pedersen last straightaway since the ministers week. “need to get familiar with their port- Johnson said the appointment is folios and get their feet under them” “very exciting.” before they start delegating work to “I told the premier it would take two their assistants. weeks of plastic surgery to get the Six legislative assistants were ap- smile off my face,” he said. pointed by Premier Brian Pallister to Working with Pedersen will enable work with his new cabinet ministers. Johnson to put past infrastructure and “These six members of the legislative fl ooding experience to good use, not assembly will offer important counsel only in the Interlake but also across and support to our team’s new cabi- the province. net ministers,” said Pallister in a May Johnson said he expects to be in- 4 news release. “Their experience will volved with projects such as the Lake inform many of the decisions made by St. Martin drain and any projects in- our government.” volving the government’s Emergency Johnson will be sworn in May 11. The Measures Organization. legislative assembly is scheduled to EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF DEREK JOHNSON “I am quite familiar with that port- sit May 16. Progressive Conservative MLA Interlake Derek Johnson. folio from my time as councillor with the RM St. Laurent,” said Johnson, re- ferring to the EMO and fl ooding on Countryside Lake Manitoba, “and I’m on a fi rst- name basis with many of the staff.” ARBORG Johnson said Pedersen is a calm, lev- el-headed man and that he will learn Now selling bolts, carriage APPLIANCE Try our new bolts & lag bolts Specials of the Week weather resistant by the pound! Correction mineral Sale Ends on Thursday, May 19, 2016 In last week’s edition of the Express LG Front Load, 5 cu. ft. Weekly News, the article “RM Gimli re- Washing Machine wards thrift in its 2016 budget” incor- Reg. $999.00 Sale $799 GATE BUSTER rectly stated that the aquatic centre is LG Front Load Dryer expected to open July 1, 2016. In actual Reg. $999.00 Sale $799 fact, it should have said the aquatic centre is expected to open July 1, 2017. Fridgidaire Gallery Range Warming Drawer, True Convection, Porcelain racks SALE A new paper, a new face, Reg. $1799.00 Sale $1299 a new way to Hoover Carpet/Upholstery Shampooer Special on the stories, the people and Reg.g $229.00 Sale $179 Mineral, Salt & the businesses in the Interlake. Clearance Items Order Your Rite-Lix Tubs Sale On For all your advertising and GE 33” French Door Refrigerator Chick’sChicks Chicken print needs, please call White, 1 only - Floor Model Now Feed Robin Chestnut Reg. $1699.00 Sale $1299 Sale Dates: at 204-641-4104 GE Profi le True or email him at Convection Range [email protected] Stainless Steel, with 11” expandable element, 1 only, fl oor model April 11 - May 27 For story tips and ideas, Reg. $1799.00 Sale $1199 please call Lana Meier • at 204-467-5836 Fisher Branch 204-372-8501 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 Grand opening of Eriksdale card lock attracts hundreds

By Jeff Ward op members. Hundreds of Interlake resi- “A card lock is all about easy dents fl ocked to Eriksdale re- access. It’s open 24-7 and all cently to celebrate the grand you have to do is walk up, opening of Interlake Co-op’s swipe your card, the pump un- new card lock gas station. locks and you fi ll up your tank. The grand opening on April Your bill is sent to you at the 26, according to Interlake Co- end of the month and must be op general manager Holly Lin- paid within 30 days.” gel, had more than 300 people Lingel said that this system at the celebration. is preferable to many truck CFRY did a live radio hit from drivers and people who spend the card lock location, located a long time on the highway. on the west side of the High- Having a completely sepa- way 6 and Highway 68 junc- rate breakdown of how much tion, for their Truck & Trailer money is going toward fuel tour. Lingel said that she was each month, which can also pleasantly surprised to see so be used when submitting ex- many people come out to the penses during tax season, is a grand opening and was very great benefi t, Lingel said. excited to be able to offer such Lingel added that there is a a great service to this side of speed pump for big-rig driv- the Interlake. The location of- ers and that they will receive fi cially opened back in Janu- discounted pricing depending ary, but the grand opening was on the quantity they buy. held over until better weather “It’s exciting to continue to could be taken advantage of. be able to expand the opera- “I think for Co-op members, tion, and I think members will this will really be fantastic,” really enjoy the convenience of EXPRESS PHOTO FROM LYNETTE OLIVER said Lingel, who added that the whole system,” said Lingel. More than 300 people came out to the grand opening of the Interlake Co-op’s new the card lock is open to all Co- card lock gas station in Eriksdale. KERBRAT BROS. AUTO LTD. Ashern’s longest operating automotive Starting service & repair facility - 31 years

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By Jeff Ward hygiene products started to roll in Lundar’s Nicole Halldorson is lead- overnight. ing a collection effort to bring much- “Since then, the word has spread needed hygiene supplies, clothing quickly and the support has been fan- and children’s toys to victims of the tastic. I even got a call from someone devastating Fort McMurray fi re in Al- south of Winnipeg who wanted to do- berta. nate. Right now, we’re focused on hy- The wildfi re in Fort McMurray has giene products and things that are the raged for days and forced more than necessities.” 80,000 people from their Melanie Barness has homes while fl ames offered to deliver the turned their possessions donated items to Al- into ashes. berta, with the fi rst Halldorson’s fi ve-year- truck of items going old daughter Harley “RIGHT NOW, out this week and a thought of the idea after second truckload leav- a family discussion last WE’RE FOCUSED ing by week’s end. week, offering her own ON HYGIENE Halldorson said that clothes and toys. by the time this article Halldorson said the ges- PRODUCTS comes out, the need ture brought forth by her AND THINGS will have likely shifted young daughter touched to monetary dona- her heart. THAT ARE THE tions. With the entire The selfl ess act of her country watching and daughter donating her NECESSITIES.” giving what they can, own new clothes and toys she said there will spurred her into action. likely be more than Even with so much dis- enough of these dona- tance between her family and those tions and that donations of money can in northern Alberta, Halldorson knew be much more fl exible. She said she that there is something they could do. is working with the Red Cross to con- “She [Harley] actually went into nect donations to them. her bedroom after we talked about Halldorson doesn’t have any family the fi res and came back with some in the area affected by the wildfi re, new toys that she’d won as prizes and but her boyfriend and Harley’s father EXPRESS PHOTO FROM NICOLE HALLDORSON some new clothes that still had price Gary Sherbeth routinely visit the area Nicole Halldorson and her daughter Harley have started collecting tags on them and said she wanted to for work, so the family does have a hygiene products and toys for the victims of the destructive wildfi re donate them,” said Halldorson. connection. She said that it’s a horri- in Fort McMurray, Alta. Word spread quickly of the collec- fying reality to watch unfold but she’s tion opportunity, and donation loca- trying to do what she can to make life tions were set up in Ashern, Eriksdale for the victims just a little bit easier. wants to set up a donation site and asked to call Nicole Halldorson at 204- and Lundar within 48 hours. Halldorson said that she welcomes connect it to this current pipeline. 739-6510. Donations of clothing, kids’ toys and anyone from another community who Anyone interested in doing so is Throne speech, budget top priorities for Eichler

By Natasha Tersigni ward 2 plan, a fi ve-year agricultural mandate on our fi rst budget. It takes It has been just over a week since policy framework agreement among about six months to prepare a budget 3 Lakeside MLA Ralph Eichler has been federal-provincial-territorial govern- properly, so will we be starting in Au- offi cially sworn in as the new Minister ment. gust to prepare our 2017-18 budget.” of Agriculture, Food and Rural Devel- “We are going forward with consul- As for his role as MLA for Lakeside, 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB opment. Having already taken several tations regarding Growing Forward to Eichler said he is committed to the SHOWTIMES: meetings with industry groups, the ensure we get it right. Agriculture was people that have elected him and is Please check individual listings new minister is busy preparing for a not on the front burner for the previ- aware of the issues in the constitu- Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary critical throne speech to be delivered ous government and I am proud to say ency. 204-467-8401 PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE May 16. it is for us,” said Eichler, who has also “Health care in our region is our No. Cash only With having eight years of experi- been given a position on the Treasury 1 issue that we have to address and we ence as the Progressive Critic for Ag- Board and is working on the upcom- are going to move forward on that,” FRI TO THURS MAY 13 - MAY 19 MOTHER’S CLOSED TUESDAY riculture and countless more working ing budget that will be tabled shortly added Eichler. DAY at 8:00 PM each night and operating his own family farm, after spring session begins on May 16. After the spring session of the leg- Eichler is excited about his new role “It won’t be the ideal budget be- islature ends, Eichler said he will be Language May Offend PG in the legislature and looking forward cause of the timing; if the (NDP) gov- meeting with local councils to start to growing and supporting the pro- ernment had tabled a budget it would preparing for the fall session and to FRI TO THURS MAY 20 - MAY 26 vincial agriculture sector. have been a different story. Right now make sure the local municipal issues JUNGLE CLOSED TUESDAY Eichler’s fi rst order of business in there is no certainty regarding pro- can be addressed at the provincial BOOK Fri & Sat at 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM his new cabinet post will be reviewing vincial spending so will be deliver- level. Sun-Mon, Wed-Thurs at 8:00 PM the past government’s Growing For- ing a budget, it just won’t (meet) our Frightening Scenes PG 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016

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> ARNIE WEIDL Should biodegradable fi shing gear be made mandatory?

PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Hi. Thanks for coming by. As I stood with other folks at the Co- op gas bar in Selkirk waiting to fuel up last week, once again the shame- ful harming of our waterfowl by sub- merged broken-off sections of fi shing gear at the Lockport “locks” became the main topic of conversation. SALES SALES My journalist brothers and sisters Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut will probably be laying before you the many particulars of this embarrassing tragedy this week, but for me, I see a solution that should have come about years ago. Biodegradable fi sh hooks, line, baits, weights and couplings that fall apart in days or weeks, not in 600 years, are REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jeff Ward Austin Grabish being manufactured right now, yet the many stores I have checked with don’t stock them. It’s very sad. May- be the provincial government should look at making biodegradable fi shing gear mandatory like they have with barbless hooks. Well, few things change overnight, REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER so onto some humorous situations Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman we fi nd ourselves in when fi shing, or EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED “turtling.” Erick Cooley from Winnipeg soothing a nervous turtle before releasing I came across a young Winnipeg it which he caught in Netley Creek gang — Christy Cremond, Brent Sto- kotkely, Justin Forfar, Karen Arnyld were experienced in handling these That story reminds me of another and Joel Arnel — fi shing well out on beasts, so, gingerly, they proceeded to turtle tale told to me by Mike Karpen- the ice between Belair and Balsam Bay try and get the hook out of the turtle’s ko and Erick Cooley of Winnipeg about seven weeks ago. It was a fi ne, mouth. about when they were fi shing on Net- PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION sunny, warm afternoon as we stood Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown Turtles may be slow when walking, ley Creek in Goldeye Bay a couple of around cracking jokes. Eventually, af- but when it comes to biting, they’re years ago. They were doing quite well, ter asking them if they had a story for real quick. The awkward, angry reptile having brought in and strung some us, Joel piped up and said,”Let’s tell tossed his head about trying to clamp goldeye when a jackfi sh came along about the snapping turtle.” its beak onto the closest hands. Even- side the boat and decided those fi sh It seems they were fi shing last sum- tually, they were able to release the ir- mer on the La Salle River and caught ritated fellow with their fi ngers intact. a large snapping turtle. None of them Continued on page 7

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> GET FISHING, FROM PG. 6 were his. Mike saw the jack making a play for one of his catch and, as it clamped onto the goldeye, Mike grabbed the string and a tug-of-war ensued. There was a great splashing of water as the jack and our brother angler did their best to assert ownership of that fi sh. Then with a powerful whipping action of its tail, the jack tore his prize as well as the metal clip from the string and swam away. In anger, Mike cast curses upon that jack as it swam away. He didn’t have long to refl ect on his loss, though, because his buddy Erick Cooley cried out that he had something very heavy on his line. It was sluggish, which gave Erick the notion that it might be a big catfi sh. Soon, from the brown depths, a huge tub of a snapping turtle parted the water and began to thrash its head from side to side, trying to rid itself of the offending fi shhook. In an air of excitement, Erick told Mike not to worry because he had pet turtles and knew how to handle this situation. It struck Mike that Erick didn’t mention anything about the size of turtles he was used to. Erick netted the beast, which actually made it more 16052gm6 upset. He hauled it in and, with a show of confi dence, grasped the two-foot shell and raised it into the boat. Then the turtle really got mad. Its feet and head began twisting and fl ailing around, which scared the heck out of Mike. He stumbled toward the bow of the boat to get as far away from Erick and that quivering fl esh as he could, but then Erick did something brilliant. He began stroking the turtle and it became quiet. In time, he released it with Mike looking on in admiration. Well, happy fi shing come May 14. Bye for now.

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By Jennifer McFee eat and breathe. There is no known Perhaps it’s true that the eyes are the cause, no cure and currently no way windows to the soul. to slow the progress of the disease. For Brian Larson, his blue eyes shine “There are very hard days but we try brightly to share sentiments that to stay positive and enjoy the most we words can no longer express. can. We’re squeezing our retirement The 56-year-old Teulon resident was into what we have left now,” Barb said. diagnosed with ALS in November “Since we got the devastating news, 2014 after experiencing symptoms we’ve been trying to do our travelling that began with slurred speech and together.” fatigue. On Jan. 1, 2015, the couple journeyed Nearly a year and a half after his di- to Mexico followed by cross-Canada agnosis, Brian has lost his ability to jaunts to Victoria and Prince Edward speak but he steadfastly retains his Island. This year, they went on a Ca- will to communicate. He uses an iPad ribbean cruise with stops in Jamaica to type his thoughts, which are then and Haiti. Next on their agenda is a given voice through a computerized trip to New Jersey at the end of July system. for the PGA championship. Using technology to talk, he tells Brian and Barb give credit to the about a hockey pool set up to raise ALS societies, which help them to ar- funds for the upcoming Walk for ALS range equipment for travel. As well, slated for Saturday, the Manitoba ALS So- June 18 in Winnipeg. ciety has provided them For the second straight with costly supplies as year, Brian’s family and well as invaluable sup- friends will participate “I TRY TO port. as a team. Every three months, “Hockey pool was my CONCENTRATE they meet with a team brother Bill’s idea. He of ALS experts, includ- suggested half the win- ON WHAT I CAN ing a neurologist and nings to the ALS Walk. I DO, NOT WHAT I respirologist, at Deer like to support the walk Lodge Centre in Win- because the ALS Society CANNOT DO.” nipeg. A dietician helps is so good to me. They them determine the run a lean organization right amount of formula and cover the whole province with a for Brian’s feeding tubes, since he re- few people. The hockey pool was sup- cently lost his ability to eat. EXPRESS PHOTO BY JENNIFER MCFEE ported well by the family. We received “The ALS Society is so good. If it On June 18, Brian Larson and his wife Barb will participate in the Walk for 30 entries. It will be a $300 donation,” weren’t for them, I don’t know where ALS, along with family and friends, to bring awareness to the terminal Brian said via the iPad resting on his we would be. We saved a lot of money neuromuscular disease. Brian was diagnosed with ALS in November lap as he sat in a power chair in his because they give you all the equip- 2014. living room. ment,” Barb said. “They raise the funds “The Larson Team for the walk is is to assist the families with walkers, extend his life as long as possible by house were too diffi cult to manage. well supported by friends and fam- poles, the feeding bags for the feeding getting a tract to help with breathing. We are so thankful for our children, ily. We tried to raise as much money tube. It all adds up.” “I have email contact with Steven family and friends — we don’t know as we can. Last year, we raised close Currently, the health of Brian’s lungs Wells, who is the longest-surviving how we would face each day without to $8,500 and this year (hope to) raise remains a pressing concern, especial- ALS patient in North America,” he them.” more. I encourage all to donate to this ly since he is already affl icted with said. “He is a remarkable man — very And through his expressive eyes, important cause. There is currently no asthma. positive and very inspiring.” with a little help from technologi- cure and hopefully one will be found “It’s a tough situation. Eventually, Both Brian and Barb express grati- cal tools, Brian communicates a sim- in the near future.” he will need a breathing machine,” tude for the ongoing support from ple insight that serves as a source of For Brian’s wife Barb, the debilitat- Barb said. “The heartbreaking thing family and friends. strength. ing effects of ALS come as no sur- is that there isn’t anything they can “Our children have been our big- “I try to concentrate on what I can prise. She watched her father battle do to slow it down. You just try your gest supporters and are always right do, not what I cannot do,” he says with with the disease 24 years ago. More best and you’ve got to keep making there with us. And our close friends a smile, nodding as the computerized recently, the couple witnessed Brian’s memories.” have been a tremendous support with voice articulates his meaningful mes- aunt succumb to the affl iction. Brian, who is well known for his role visits and helping around our place, sage. The terminal neuromuscular disease as a hockey coach, is determined to do Brian’s family are always coming to To make a donation to the Walk for causes nerve cells to degenerate, cut- everything he can to maintain a posi- visit, to help us and to travel with us,” ALS, visit www.walkforals.ca and ting off connections between the brain tive attitude. He treasures every mo- Barb said. search for Larson Team, which is al- and muscles. The lifespan after diag- ment with his three grown children “Our sons, Brian’s brothers and our ways open to accepting more partici- nosis is between two and fi ve years, and his four-year-old granddaughter. friends built the ramp that we needed pants. impacting the ability to move, speak, When the time comes, he plans to last summer when the steps into the The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 9 Making memories at Smitty’s 40th Anniversary Sale

By Patricia Barrett Not only were great purchases made during Smitty’s Furniture & Appli- ances 40th Anniversary sale that kicked off May 5 but also great memo- ries. Near the showroom display detail- ing the history of Arborg’s preemi- nent furniture and appliance store, the name of the best Ukrainian res- taurant in the world, according to this reporter, anyway, cut through the din. After snagging a “very good deal” on a mattress, Donna, who lives in Sandy Hook with her husband Cliff, took a breather in the sofa section where she had a chance encounter with Wayde, a Serta representative who was helping EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT out with the anniversary sale. Approximately 3,000 people Pictured left to right: Arborg Fire Chief George Chyzy; Robyn Bjornson The two strangers discovered they had grown up streets apart in the attended Smitty’s 40th anniversary from the Ag Society; Don Smith, co-owner of Smitty’s; Monique Smith heart of Winnipeg’s North End. Amid sale on May 5. from the Ag Society; David Smith, co-owner of Smitty’s; Christine the bustle of upwards of 100 people Hjorleifson from the Ag Society; and fi refi ghter Andy Barylski. They served the hungry masses in Smitty’s big white tent on opening day. milling about Smitty’s luxurious a.m. Salesperson Kathy Melsted was showroom mid-morning, they fondly trapped behind her desk until late reminisced about North End res- afternoon, ringing up the purchases taurants that had left a lasting mark of customer after customer after cus- on their palates. Among those men- tomer. tioned were the White Spot Drive In “We had no choice,” said Don, refer- (later named White Top), Kelekis, and ring to the long queues that snaked Alycia’s. through the store. “They had to wait Wayde, who attended St. John’s in line.” High School, and Donna, who went Unlike city folk, who may grumble to Tec Voc (technically not the North a bit when faced with long lineups, End, but Wayde said we’ll make al- Smitty’s customers didn’t mind. They lowances for that), praised Alycia’s, an chatted with strangers and shared iconic Ukrainian eatery (1977-2011) at personal stories. the corner of McGregor and Cathe- “I told our Palliser rep that if we put dral, with its sloping fl oors, vinyl ta- this lineup in any city store, they’d be Wayde and Donna, two North blecloths and perogies touched by the cranky,” said Don by telephone after A Smitty’s patron enters the Hand of God. lottery draw to help the Ag Enders from Winnipeg, met by the three-day sale ended. chance in the sofa section at It was a small slice of heaven where Opening day saw a total of 3,000 Society raise funds for its rodeo Smitty’s 40th Anniversary Sale May patrons were oftentimes hustled out people drop by. The Smiths stamped and tractor pull. 5. the door the moment the last mouth- the invitations they had sent out so ful of coleslaw went down the hatch that they could gauge customer re- so that the multitudes in the ever- sponse. People came from across the present queue could feast on owner Interlake and the city. Marion Staff’s gustatory delights be- “We were cleaned out of our super- fore the restaurant closed for the eve- hot deals,” Don said. “We had a sofa ning. and matching loveseat on for $599.” The queues into the big white tent He said people didn’t come only for that Smitty’s owners Don and Susan the deals and freebees: there were Smith set up at the corner of Arborg’s also “quality buyers spending serious Main Street and Second Avenue were money.” reminiscent of Alycia’s queues. He put that down to the competitive The Smiths had rolled a red carpet prices the store offers year-round. The big white tent May 5. from the main showroom down Main “We don’t infl ate prices to give peo- Street to the tent, where several mem- ple a bigger discount. It’s the bottom ner of the appliance package (a three- bers of Arborg’s Fire Department and line that counts.” day, he was pounding in fence posts piece kitchen) didn’t buy anything, the Arborg Ag Society were on hand Don said he spoke with a couple for one of his kids, and on Monday, but she brought a friend who bought to dish up hot pork on a bun and cole- from East Selkirk who had no ties to seeding his hobby farm. a bed.” slaw for the 1,200 exclusive invitees. Arborg and no cottage nearby. They “I’m supposed to have a rum on the The sale didn’t wipe out Smitty’s A woman streamed into the tent said they had started shopping at deck,” he laughed. “That hasn’t hap- stock, but it did signifi cantly reduce it. clutching a piece of artwork, obvi- Smitty’s some time back because of pened yet.” “It’d be pretty tough to top this sale,” ously intent on fuelling up for another the relaxed atmosphere and the good Smitty’s holds three big sales events said Don. “We tripled the population round of spectacular deals and prize prices. They brought their daughter a year. Visit the store’s web site at of Arborg on Thursday.” draws totalling $11,000. and son-in-law to the sale. smittysfurniture.net for more infor- He said he has not yet had an oppor- The Smiths barely had a second to “We had new customers come by mation. tunity to sit back and relax. On Sun- chat when the doors fl ew open at 9 word-of-mouth,” said Don. “The win- 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 Getting to know the Gimli Lakeview neighbours By Patricia Barrett The owner of Gimli’s Robin’s Do- nuts brought together all the busi- nesses sharing space in the Lakeview Resort for a meet-and-greet and to forge closer business partnerships. Cheryl Buhler hosted a Welcome to the Neighbourhood event last Friday evening in the popular coffee and sandwich shop to bring new business owners up to speed on the benefi ts of joining the 42-member Gimli Cham- ber of Commerce and to discuss ideas on how to market their businesses. “The more, the merrier,” said Buhler, who is a member of the Chamber and has operated Robin’s since last July. “We’ll have more input from the com- munity and have a stronger voice.” Buhler said when she moved to Gim- li and opened her business, she found Robin’s Donuts owner Cheryl the community very welcoming. Buhler chaired a Welcome to the “I wanted to extend that welcome to Neighbourhood meeting last Fri- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT you as new neighbours,” she said. day. Front row, left to right: Heather Hillier (Sugar Beach), Ashley (Hour Michael Lazer, who has managed Glass Escape) Kristine Sigurdson (Sandstone Gift). Back row: Louise the Lakeview Resort for seven years right time to open a business in this Kahler (Leidsla), Michael Lazer (Lakeview Resort), Idris (Hour Glass Es- and became president of the Cham- community,” said Leidsla owner Lou- cape), Joachim (Hour Glass Escape) and Cheryl Buhler (Robin’s Donuts). ber this year, said the Chamber’s ise Kahler, who opened her store in Hour Glass has been good. one point, director of the Gimli Film monthly meetings are open to all April. “I believe all the economic indi- “The people we have had come Festival for seven years, said a Christ- members and that they are welcome cators are pointing in the right direc- through have had a good time,” she mas event “will get locals to the stores to express their ideas, opinions, needs tion.” said. “We just had a group of 12-year- one more time before they hibernate.” and desires. Kahler sells wool, antiques, Scandi- olds in there and it was fun.” There are now seven business- “Its basic tenet is to foster and grow navian imports, and art and jewelry Sugar Beach owner Heather Hillier, es renting space in the Lakeview: business,” he said. made by Interlake artists. who opened her store on Tuesday, Robin’s Donuts, Leidsla, Head Over Lazer said the advantages of mem- The owners of Hour Glass Escape, moved to Gimli from the city. She will Heels, Hour Glass Escape, Sugar bership include eligibility for pro- which opened in March, offer a stim- be stocking candy, popcorn, cotton Beach, Sandstone Gift Essentials and grams offered by the Chamber, net- ulating and perhaps anxious hour of candy and Slurpees. Diamond Beach. working opportunities and “the ability sleuthing in their escape room, where “People seem really excited about “We need to remind people there to pull one or two of the partners aside people have to work their way through the store,” she said. are new businesses in the Lakeview,” and say, ‘Look, this is what’s going on a series of clues to escape. The group tossed around a number said Kahler, who grew up in Gimli — how can we work together to make “We wanted to bring more activities of ideas to stimulate business, such as and moved away for a spell. it better?’” to Gimli,” said Joachim, one of the es- sidewalk sales, back-to-school sales With the low Canadian dollar and The existing owners welcomed three cape room’s owners who moved from and perhaps a directory listing cre- instability in Europe, Kahler thinks new store owners to the Lakeview: the city. “We lock you up!” ated by the Lakeview. people will not just “re-discover” Leidsla, Hour Glass Escape and Sugar Co-owner Ashley, who has offered Kristine Sigurdson, owner of Sand- Gimli, but they’ll also come back and Beach. massage therapy in the Gimli area stone Gift Essentials since 1996 and, at perhaps stay. “Like Kristine, I believe this is the for seven years, said the response to Diageo plant back at full steam By Patricia Barrett cided by an arbitrator are wages, pen- Workers at the Diageo plant in Gimli sion, vacation, benefi ts and sick time,” ended their strike last month, agree- according to a news release issued ing to have their concerns handled by April 23 on the Local’s web site. an arbitrator. An arbitrator will hear submissions Fifty-six per cent of UFCW Local from the workers and the plant’s own- 832 members voted in favour of end- ers within 30 days. Once that ruling is EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT ing the strike at the whiskey distillery in, UFCW will release details about north of Gimli. the agreement. Workers at the Diageo plant in Gimli, which produces Crown Royal “Outstanding issues still to be de- whiskey voted in favour of ending their two-month strike. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 11 Adjusting their sights: Canada’s cadets compete at Marksmanship competition By Patricia Barrett Cadets from every province and territory across Canada steadied their aim during the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship com- petition held May 2-7 in Gimli. Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk, who in his youth served with the Crusader Corps at naval reserve HMCS Chip- pawa in Winnipeg, welcomed the ca- dets to Gimli. “You are the future of this country,” said the mayor to about 125 army, navy and air cadets in the Gimli Rec- reation Centre after the fl ags from each region were presented. Using air rifl es loaded with rubber pellets, cadets trained their sights on a tiny black dot 30 metres (about 100 feet) away in the standing competi- Melissa Clark from 2837 Army Ca- tion, and from 10 metres (about 30 det Corps in Yellowknife, NWT, feet) away in the prone (lying down) was the Top Army Cadet Shot. She EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT competition. Each cadet shot 10 also won the Vamplew Trophy, Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk, who was a cadet with naval reserve HMCS rounds in the standing and 20 in the awarded annually to a cadet in the Chippawa in Winnipeg, welcomed Canada’s cadets to the National Ca- prone. Open Individual Rifl e Champion det Marksmanship Championship. By no means is it an easy feat. competition. Retired Gen. Ray Romses, who has served as Colonel Commandant of the Army Cadets nationwide for the past three years, said it takes “a lot of precision and self-discipline,” al- though the cadets “make it look easy.” Not only do cadets require good eye- sight, they also have to “correct” the weight of their guns. “They have to control their breath- ing,” said Romses, who has led troops in Bosnia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Cy- press. “As you breathe, the gun moves with your inhalations and exhalations in an upwards and downwards mo- tion: you have to fi nd the centre.” Manitoba cadet Sgt. Ocadchy, who trains at the Freight House Commu- nity Centre in Winnipeg, demonstrat- ed the technique during the standing Manitoba cadet Sgt. Ocadchy earned a perfect score MP James Bezan presented the Silver Medal for Top competition, bringing her gun down of 10.9 during the standing competition. She hit dead Open Standing cadet Alexandria Haripal of the 856 to chest level and biding her time be- centre from 30 metres (100 feet) away. Air Cadet Squadron in Pickering, Ont. fore pressing the trigger. From 30 metres, she shot a 10.9, the Offi cer Dorothy competition because of the outstand- equivalent of dead centre or “perfect.” he said, “it’s possible you won’t get Tootoo of the 3019 RCACC squadron, ing commitment they show to train- The black dot itself is divided into the full charge of air.” demonstrated the Olympic stance ing rather than shooting ability. gradients, sort of like a dart board. Capt. Walker said many of the cadets during the standing competition, Manitoba’s cadet team, who train Each shot is displayed on the SIUS have been trained in Olympic-style earning high scores over the course of twice a week under Capt. Stephanie electronic targeting system, a small shooting, in which they thrust the for- the competition. Aastrom, also stopped to chat before computer set up at each shooter’s sta- ward hip out and lock the leg in place. “You have all reached your personal they headed into competition. tion. After the cadet fi res, a white dot Transferring their weight to the front best,” said Tootoo to her team of re- Ocadchy said “the nervousness ta- appears in the black circle to indicate leg helps keep the gun steady. markably polite cadets, who chatted pers off once you start shooting.” the precise location that was struck Another technique that helps ca- with the Express just before they en- Aastrom said the cadets have to ad- and an accompanying score is gener- dets hone their shooting is the use of tered the arena. just their sights between the standing ated. blinds such as eye patches, cap fl aps “You don’t see the lines,” said cadet and prone competitions. Capt. Kerry Walker of the Regional or fl ags attached to rifl es that block Obadiah Sanguin,.“You just aim at “Once we see where their sights are Cadet Support Unit at CFB Winnipeg sight in one eye. the black circle.” shooting, we make adjustments on was instrumental in explaining the “It helps you become a better marks- Tootoo, who is the aunt of hockey the gun,” she said. technical aspects of shooting. man,” said Walker, “because your vi- player Jordin Tootoo, said three of Mcpl. Klassen earned impressive Cadets have to reload for each shot sion is concentrated on the target.” her cadets competed in a biathlon 10.6 and 10.3 scores during the prone and let the gun’s chamber fi ll with air Cadet Tatonya Autut, a member of (skiing and shooting) in Whitehorse. match. for a set number of seconds before the team from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, And some of her cadets, who train Scores of cadets, along with the com- snapping it closed. and who trains under Commanding four days a week, were chosen for this “If they close it [the gun] right away,” Continued on page 14 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 Dissolution hearing disappoints and frustrates West Interlake citizens

By Jeff Ward The hearing to discuss the petition to dissolve the RM of West Interlake turned into just another meeting for those hoping for a resolution to the issues the forced amalgamation has caused. The hearing was supposed to play a big part in deciding the fate of the RM of West Interlake but instead was a cacophony of confusion and frustra- tions with the Municipal Board decid- ing to adjourn the hearing until more consultations could be undertaken. The board set a date of Sept. 30 for a second hearing. The two parties in the hearing were the West Interlake Citizens Group (WICG), led by spokesperson Andrea Sweetland, and the council of the RM Andrea Sweetland gives her pre- of West Interlake, led by CAO Larissa EXPRESS PHOTOS BY JEFF WARD sentation detailing her concerns Love and Reeve Randy Helgason. The Councillors from the RM of West Interlake wait to make their presenta- hearing took place May 3 at the Er- with the council and her reasons tion to the Municipal Board during last week’s hearing. iksdale Recreation Centre with more for wanting dissolution. than 350 people from both Ward 1 (Eriksdale) and Ward 2 (Siglunes) in pality. Sweetland calls it a perfect microcosm they passed a resolution asking for an attendance. “Our concerns are just as relevant of how RM business is being conduct- amicable split several months ago. The Municipal Board included Marie today as they were a year ago when ed. “One of the things we have to keep Elliot, Gordon Daman and Lori Lavoie this all started,” said Sweetland dur- There were 12 other people on the in mind is that although there are 755 who chaired the hearing. Lavoie said ing her presentation. list of presenters during the hearing; people who signed their petition, that that the hearing is a quasi-judicial Lavoie then gave the fl oor to West however, none were given the op- leaves 1,400 or so that didn’t sign it. one that followed a very strict set of Interlake Love, with her presentation portunity to speak due to the hear- And we have to keep their best inter- rules. She said there would be no quickly going off the rails. ings adjournment. Both Helgason est in mind as well,” said Helgason. back-and-forth arguing and no inter- “We don’t need to know the history and Sweetland said they felt bad Sweetland said that while she isn’t ruptions from either the crowd or the that brought us here today — this in- that those people weren’t given the thrilled about having to wait lon- other presenters. She added that the formation is just not relevant for this chance to speak their mind after wait- ger to get things resolved, she does hearing would only serve as a way to hearing,” said Lavoie to Love, cutting ing so long. Helgason said that he’s think the extra time will be benefi cial collect and present the information to her presentation off almost immedi- even heard rumblings of a Ward 2 for her and the WIGC. She said that the government and advise on what ately. concerned citizens group beginning she will be pushing for the meeting the appropriate actions could be. Helgason believes that this informa- to organize as well so that there con- to happen at a quicker rate and has Sweetland was given the fi rst op- tion was relevant and said he’s disap- cerns can be heard. already been in contact with the new portunity to present and said that pointed that the board decided not to “I would expect that when there is provincial minister of indigenous and she and the 755 residents who signed hear the presentation. He said that another hearing, those people will be municipal relations, Eileen Clarke. their petition are still very concerned given the fact that this entire event given the opportunity to speak again,” “Who knows, it may even be that the about the fi nancials in Ward 2. She is new to everyone, some more guid- said Sweetland. new government will say that they also raised concerns that taxpayers ance on what was expected of them Helgason said that he’s happy to be see it’s not working and split us up on don’t feel protected by the Municipal would have been appreciated. Love’s given the extra time to work out the their own. I’m very sure that we are Act in anyway and want Eriksdale to presentation was left behind entirely fi ner details of how to go about split- not going to quit until we get a sepa- become a Local Government District after being told it wasn’t relevant, ting up the RM. It’s clear to him and ration. That’s what the WICG wants,” (LGD) or a non-conforming munici- causing council to have two separate the rest of council that this amalga- said Sweetland. meetings to discuss how to proceed. mation isn’t working, which is why Health Awareness Fair connects seniors to support systems By Jeff Ward come out to the May 5 event, the fair vide guidance while offering support to what people need up here. I had a Last Thursday the Ashern Centen- was met with positive feedback. solutions for anyone interested. gentleman who is 95 ask about Life- nial Hall played host to the fi rst-ever McDougall said that approximately “This is the fi rst time we’ve done line and how it was important for him Health Awareness Fair put on by Liv- 50 people showed up to the event and something like this and we just want- to have something like that now that ing Independence for Elders in an ef- toured the 13 booths. Representatives ed to promote our programs and the he lives alone.” fort to connect seniors with helpful from the Interlake-Eastern RHA’s other programs in the area,” said Mc- McDougall said she is happy that resources to enrich their lives. Wellness Team, Seniors Support in Dougall. the fair provided benefi t for people Living Independence for Elders Group Living, Home Equipped, the “I know that Home Equipped said and that she is interested in making (LIFE) senior resource co-ordinator Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba and they were interested in coming back this fair an annual thing and is look- Sandra McDougall said that while she the Canadian Cancer Society among next year because they were able to ing to expand and host more booths would have liked to see more people others were set up at the fair to pro- get a lot of valuable information as as well. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 13 Ashern’s Jermey wins Lakeshore Profi ciency Award

By Jeff Ward most well-rounded students the divi- Ashern Central School Grade 12 sion has to offer, and I thought that student Chris Jermey won $500 and this was one of the best years I’ve wowed a panel of seen,” said Peters. Lakeshore School “This year, we made a Board trustees last change to the format in week with his passion- that students are now ate speech about the able to pick the topic they benefi ts of GMOs, Ge- “GROWING UP would like to deliver a netically Modifi ed Or- ON A FARM, speech on. In previous ganisms, which refers years, the topic was cho- to any food product THE MYTHS OF sen for them, but I think that has been altered AGRICULTURAL this opens up the format.” at the gene level and Jermey said that he was growth hormones in AND FOOD a little nervous when livestock. doing his speech por- The 39th annual PRODUCTION tion but said that he’s Lakeshore Profi ciency HAVE ALWAYS had many years of pub- Awards competition lic speaking practice in EXPRESS PHOTO FROM CHRIS JERMEY pits one student from BEEN 4-H to get him prepared. Four well-rounded students from the Lakeshore School Division bat- each of the four high IMPORTANT TO He was confi dent in his tled it out during the 39th Annual Lakeshore Profi ciency Awards last schools in the division speech because GMOs week, with Ashern Central School Grade 12 student Chris Jermey tak- against each other to ME.” are something that he’s ing home $500. Pictured from left to right: Lakeshore School Board prove who is the best very passionate about — president Jim Cooper, Tristan Burziuk, Emily Malcowich, Chris Jermey, all-around student. and he believes it showed Jordhan Lynch and Lakeshore School Division Supt. Janet Martel. Assistant Supt. Leanne during his speech. Peters said that students are judged “Growing up on a farm, the myths when they don’t know the science be- that he plans to pursue an agricultural on academic performance, school and of agricultural and food production hind it. I don’t think I presented my degree with plans of becoming a vet- community involvement, impromp- have always been important to me. argument as well as I could have but erinarian. tu answers of fi ve questions and a I get upset when I hear people talk- I know I got my point across and con- The other three students received speech component. The competition ing about how GMOs are dangerous nected with the people in the audi- $400 each, which will be handed out took place on May ence,” said Jermey. during graduation ceremonies in 3 at Ashern Cen- Jermey said that his $500 prize will June. tral School. Hot Dogs Entertainment go towards his university fund and Emily Malco- Candy Floss wich represented for Fisher Branch Lightup Toys The Entire Collegiate; Tristan Family! Burzuik, Inwood Lots of 16052GM1 School; and Jord- Clowns han Lynch, Lun- Fun at the dar School. Peters & said that they all Circus! Acrobats did a great job, at the but in the end, SELKIRK RECREATION COMPLEX only one student 180 Easton Drive, Selkirk, Manitoba could win the award. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 2 Big Shows – 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm “These are the Tickets available at: Safeway Wal Mart Marketplace

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the Vamplew Trophy, awarded annu- Walker said cadets are “impressive” > MARKMANSHIP, FROM PG. 11 ally to a cadet in the Open Individual to watch. petition’s top shooters, were recog- presented, the Asham Stompers, a Rifl e Champion competition. “You get to see youth challenge nized during the closing ceremonies, Métis square dancing group, had the Francois Grenier from 622 Air Cadet themselves,” he said. “You see them which was attended by Mayor Woro- cadets clapping and tapping along to Squadron in Montreal was the Top Air develop into respectful citizens and … niuk, Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman MP the Red River Jig. Cadet Shot. all the opportunities it brings them.” James Bezan and MLA designate for Melissa Clark from 2837 Army Cadet Mikaeyla Schmidt from 22 Sea Ca- the Gimli riding Jeff Wharton. Corps in Yellowknife, NWT, was the det Corps in Calgary was awarded the Before the medals and trophies were Top Army Cadet Shot. She also won Top Sea Cadet Shot. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 15 New beach washroom in the works for Gimli By Patricia Barrett At its regular meeting April 27, Gim- li council awarded a tender for a new public washroom to be built at the south end of the beach. Gimli-based Toomey Construction will build an eight-stall washroom that will be wheelchair accessible and include one family washroom. Last year, council had applied for a grant from the province’s Community Places program to build the wash- room but was not successful. Council applied again and is hoping the grant comes through. “Under the Community Places grant,” said assistant CAO Kris- tin Strachan, “we are eligible for an amount of up to $50,000.” Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT The washroom will cost $148,185 Gimli council awarded a tender in the amount of $148,185 for a new plus GST. public washroom to be constructed at the south end of the beach. Council hopes to have it completed extending the deadline by one year, before July 1. from November 2016 to November nities and expenses for the period “There are no dedicated parking 2017. Council endorsed the new dead- ending March 31 in the amount of spots at Gimli Dental,” said CAO Other council briefs: line. $13,068.67, and general payables in Joann King. Residents will be responsible for the the amount of $253,851.99. Coun. Danny Luprypa said creating - Council entered into an cost of the hook-up, which will vary - Council awarded a scrap met- more parking is crucial. agreement with the owner of an ice from property to property. al tender to Interlake Salvage at $108 - Council appointed Fred Paul- cream cart that will be roving around “The price to connect from the prop- per ton. son, weed district supervisor for the town May 1 to Sept. 30. erty line to their homes varies based - Council agreed to gravel the Interlake Weed Control District, as Barb Wakshinski will not be per- on contractor, distance, open trench parking lot at Gimli Dental, which is advisor to the RM. mitted to operate her hand-pushed versus pushing the line (no trench) owned by the RM. cart in the business district of Centre [and] whether their holding tank is Street and First Avenue or near any compatible with low pressure sew- store or restaurant beyond the busi- er…,” said Strachan. “The homeowner ness district, said Stachan. is responsible to hire a private con- - Residents who live in Si- tractor to complete the work from the glavik, Miklavik, Odin Green and property line to the house.” Husavik, as well as those who have Strachan said the cost per property infi ll properties along Highway 9, to have the system installed “up to the have until November 2017 to hook up property line” is $9,000. to the low-pressure sewer system the - Council approved payroll RM installed in 2015. for the period ending April 9 in the Hosted by the Prairie Oak Regional Arts Council Coun. Thora Palson recommended amount of $51,322.33, council indem-

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&Real Estate comes to Stonewall Solariums give extra comfort and lots of light Interlake artists to showcase

A solarium is a room fi lled with At night, a solarium allows you to windows that acts as a buffer be- evacuate the hot air that settles nat- their work this weekend tween the inside and outside of your urally in the upper portion of your By Jennifer McFee committee, said it’s been 15 years since home. In addition to offering a stun- home. So, once the sun sets, all doors The Interlake Juried Art Show 2016 Stonewall hosted the event, which has ning view of your yard, extra living and vents between your solarium will draw droves of art lovers to Stone- been going on in Interlake communi- space and privileged access to lots of and the inside of your home should wall for the anticipated annual event. ties for more than three decades. Prai- natural light, a solarium offers other be ope ned. The non-insulated wall Slated for May 14 and 15 at the rie Oak Regional Arts Council puts on benefi ts, too. If you’ve been think- collects the cool air and redistributes Quarry Park Heritage Arts Centre, the the event with grant money from the ing about ad ding a solarium to your it. art show will showcase the works of Manitoba Arts Council. home, be sure to keep reading. This is why a solarium can actually 94 Interlake artists with 271 pieces on “The town has been super helpful THERMAL COMFORT help you reduce your air condition- display, including 43 youth contribu- and supportive in putting this on be- Are you one of those people who ing costs. And during the winter it tions. cause there are costs involved,” said suffer terribly during summer heat has the opposite effect — it acts as Art lovers can peruse a range of Galbraith, who is also president of the waves? If so, ad ding a solarium to a buffer and reduces your heating styles including stone carving, metal Prairie Oak Regional Arts Council. your home could really improve your costs. In other words, as well as being work, experimental art and photogra- “We have to depend on the support comfort. Here’s how. practical and attractive, a solarium is phy. Other pieces will feature mixed of sponsors and the town to get it put During the day, all ventilation out- a money-saving investment. media, drawing, photography and together. They’ve been wonderful that lets and openings between your painting in acrylics, oils and waterco- way, and we’re excited to show off the house and the sola rium should lours. Many of the pieces will be avail- Heritage Art Centre with art in it.” be kept closed, with the goal able for sale to the public. The art show is open to the public of preventing heat from coming in- All entrants will receive a critique on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 doors. However, the outside windows from the four jurors: Ala Lacovetsky, p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. of the sola rium should be left open, Julie Harris, Anthony Steffes and to 3 p.m. allowing the hot air to escape. Stonewall’s own Carmen Matthews. Winners will receive ribbons and Local contributors include Stonewall certifi cates on Sunday during an artist Ralph Tanchak, plus artists from awards ceremony from 2 to 3 p.m., clubs in Stonewall and Teulon. which will also include entertainment Bev Galbraith, chair of the art show by local musicians.

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Kohler hopes Tories do right by Bipole III

By Harry Siemens “If the result of review is that BiPole Pallister’s leadership. tors. Sometime in 2015, then opposition III keeps going ahead, then we ex- Regarding his own feelings on Bi- The provincial government ap- leader Brian Pallister said if he be- pect government to direct Manitoba pole III, the new premier was quite pointed a new chair, vice-chair, and came premier he wouldn’t rule out Hydro to negotiate in good faith with emphatic during a directors for Mani- shutting down construction of the us through Canadian Association of rural media confer- toba Hydro last $4.6 billion Bipole III transmission Energy and Pipeline Landowner As- ence call immedi- Wednesday. line and relocating the massive proj- sociations.” ately after the elec- “We are proud to ect to the east side of Lake Winnipeg. So far on this project, Manitoba tion. “WE EXPECT THE assemble a versa- Now that Pallister has been sworn in Hydro has not been respecting the Pallister called the tile and experienced as Manitoba’s new premier, Manitoba property rights of landowners (mov- project one of the NEW GOVERNMENT group of executives BiPole Landowner Committee chair ing equipment between fi elds with- most poorly consid- TO PUT BIPOLE III ON who will bring valu- Jurgen Kohler is looking for the new out properly cleaning it and running ered projects in the able input to the di- Conservative government to keep the risk of spreading disease), says history of any gov- HOLD AND ... DO A rection of Manitoba their promises. Kohler, nor have they recognized ernment, anywhere, Hydro,” said Pallis- “We expect the new government to CAEPLA and their chosen collective and said he hopes PROPER REVIEW.” ter. “It is a tremen- put BiPole III on hold and have Public representatives. that after getting dous responsibil- Utilities Board to do a proper review,” Instead, they and the former NDP the best informa- ity serving on this he says. “While this review is being government used “police state tac- tion they can still stop it from hap- board as Manitoba Hydro endeavors done we want the new government tics to bully and intimidate landown- pening. to enhance energy service for the to extend the Land Values Appraisal ers” whenever they met opposition, Pallister recently took a fi rst step in province and evaluates opportunities Commission deadline by at least one Kohler says. righting the situation by fi ring the en- to employ renewable energy strate- to two years. He hopes that will all change under tire Manitoba Hydro board of direc- gies.” 2015 CASE IH PUMA 150

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Hannah Pearce per- Kylie Skaritko per- formed Memory from formed a spoken the musical Cats. She poem called Haunted. Camry Kornelsen sang won three awards in- Armand Bélanger pre- a song from the Aris- cluding the Crystal sented her with the tocrats. She received Kohler Memorial Inter- Arborg 4-H Rockers the Westshore Sing- national Music Camp Trophy. ers Trophy. Scholarship School Trustee Penny Helgason presents SSES Grades 3-4 students Olivia Orbanski and Sage Stoya- with an Evergreen School Division nowski performed Honey I’m Trophy. Good.

Maddie Greer per- Arborg Dance Club performed the Circle of formed a poem called Life Remix. Grungy Grace. Riverton Arborg Jazz Choir sang Moon Glow. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 Local youth honoured during Women of Distinction gala

By Natasha Tersigni city limits. The recipient must have Tracie Léost was chosen as the recipient of the Gerrie made a signifi cant contribution to her Hammond Award of Promise for her outstanding athletic school and community, demonstrated achievements and continued advocacy to bring awareness scholastic achievement and shown for the missing and murdered indigenous women of Can- promise of becoming a Woman of ada. Distinction. Léost received the award at the YMCA-YWCA Winni- This past summer, Léost made head- peg’s Women of Distinction gala on May 4 in Winnipeg. lines across the country for her 115 The annual award is presented to a young woman in kilometres down Highway 6 from Grade 12 who is enrolled in a school within the Winnipeg Oak Point to Winnipeg. Her Journey of Hope was to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women. The Métis competitive runner chose to start her run in the Interlake since she has spent most summers in th Oak Point with her grandparents. 6 Annual Golf Along with continuing to lobby the federal government to call a national Texas Scramble/Dinner inquiry into missing and murdered Boobies Rule baseball team is hosting a fundraiser women, the Grade 12 Garden City for CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION Collegiate student has excelled in Wear sports. In 2014, Léost attended the JUNE 4th, 2016 North American Indigenous Games Pink! in Regina, where she brought home at the Selkirk Golf & Countryy Club three bronze medals she earned in If interested please contact: Golf/Cart/Contests & Dinner Buffet athletics. Ted Wur @ 204-485-4235, $125.00 per player Léost continues to be a role model in Heather Stanik @ 204-785-6570 registration @ noon & her school and community by being EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED By May 27th, 2016 Shotgun start @1:00 pm All proceeds to Breast Cancer Foundation a leader for Youth Against Mental Ill- Tracie Léost received the Gerrie Hammond Award Volunteers needed & Prize ness Stigma and the Aboriginal Stu- Marketing Sponsored by Donations greatly appreciated of Promise award at the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg’s dent Leadership Group at her high Women of Distinction gala on May 4. school.

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Students raise $1,025 for Jump Rope for Heart

By Jeff Ward afternoon on April 29, students took A month-long fundraising effort part in a half-dozen skipping-related for the Heart and Stroke Foundation activities before the day fi nished. ended with more than $1,000 being “It was nice to see that even after collected in pledges by Fisher Branch the fundraiser event, students are still Collegiate students for Jump Rope for skipping quite a bit during their free Heart. time,” said Charrier. This is the fi rst time that the Jump “I’m defi nitely proud of the students Rope for Heart fundraiser took place for going out and getting so many at the school, according to phys-ed pledges. It was great to see them teacher Justin Charrier. He said that working hard for such a good cause. he was looking for a new way to keep I think based off of the success of this students active and felt that this fun- year, this could be an annual fund- draiser would not only be a good way raiser, for sure.” to increase the cardiovascular health Charrier said that prizes will be EXPRESS PHOTO BY JUSTIN CHARRIER of students but that it would be nice given out from the Heart and Stroke Fisher Branch Collegiate students participated in Jump Rope for Heart to support such a great cause. Foundation to students who raised while raising $1,025 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Students Charrier put up his own hair as a pledge milestones. spent the afternoon on April 29 doing skipping-related activities, challenge for students to raise at least When it comes to changing his hair which is great for cardiovascular health. Pictured from left to right: $1,000. If the lofty goal was met, he colour to pink, Charrier said that he’s Jaypee Javier, Aaron Plett, Kassidy Gauthier, Lauren LeTexier and Shai- would dye his hair pink. The approxi- always willing to take the bullet when Lynn LeVasseur. mately 70 middle years students col- it comes to promoting something so lectively raised $1,025, forcing Charri- positive. He said that he doesn’t have sporting a much more noticeable hair er to consult with a hairdresser about a date yet for the dye job but believes but I don’t want it to just last one night colour. his colouring options. And during the that in the next few weeks, he’ll be as well. Right now, I’m discussing my “I don’t want it to be too permanent, options with a hairdresser.”

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Larry has certainly brought the Betel Mayor Larry Johannson said the city Home proposal forward,” Lagimodi- is hoping to work with Selkirk’s Betel ere said. Home Foundation on a proposed ex- Lagimodiere said it is too early for pansion project that would add more him to give specifi cs on how he will personal care home beds in Selkirk. increase care home beds in Selkirk, Before the April 19 provincial elec- or if the province would get behind a tion, Johannson had been working Betel Home expansion, but said “care with former MLA Greg Dewar to home beds are at the top of my list of make the expansion a reality, and he priority list.” now hopes to be able to work with “It is certainly going be something Lagimodiere on the project. that I am going to push forward,” “He (Lagimodiere) has told me he Lagimodiere said. “With the issue of wants to hit the ground running on care home beds throughout the In- that, so we need to sit down and go terlake, we need to sit down and start over a list of priorities,” Johannson EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL discussing and come up with a plan as said. “It would be good for the PCs to quickly as we can.” Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson hopes Selkirk’s new MLA Alan Lagimodiere get a big project going, and getting the Lagimodiere said the PC govern- and the new PC government will get involved with a possible expansion Betel Home project going would show ment needs to put together a concrete of Selkirk’s Betel Home Foundation. they are serious about their commit- plan for expanding care home beds in ment in Selkirk. strain off of Manitoba emergency in our hospital using up beds while Manitoba as quickly as possible, and “That is a project that is dear to ev- rooms, which currently have some of they are waiting for a bed in a care said that could involve an expansion erybody’s heart because of our aging the longest wait times in Canada. home.” at Betel House. population.” With the PCs making promises During an election forum in Sel- “We understand it involves a lot Re- As previously reported in the throughout the election campaign to kirk in early April, Lagimodiere said more than just saying we want to do cord , newly elected Selkirk MLA Alan increase the number of personal care the Interlake region has a waiting list it. We need to get a plan in place as to Lagimodiere said the new PC govern- beds in Manitoba, Johannson said it of 218 and a 26-week waiting time how we are going to do it and where it ment wants to “fast track” the addition only makes sense to increase those for personal care home beds, calling is going to happen.” of 1,200 personal care beds into the numbers in Selkirk. those numbers “unacceptable.” Lagimodiere added that, moving province. “If we do an expansion at Betel, it Last week, Lagimodiere said he has forward, he plans to have formal dis- He added the addition of personal would be good for the whole Inter- already had “informal discussions” cussions with Johannson regarding a care beds in Manitoba would take lake,” he said. “You don’t want people possible Betel Home expansion. Tangled up in trash By Dave Baxter picking up lines and hooks, as dozens Cindy Kovach is on a mission to save of pelicans could be seen fi shing for pelicans in Lockport, one fi shing line food in the river. at a time. “There are just tons of clusters of “I’m doing this because of the birds,” them in the water and when they Kovach said. “I love the pelicans.” fi sh they put their heads down and Since the snow melted in the Lock- go with the current and there are so port area, the Selkirk woman and her many snags,” she said. sister Shary Cormier have spent many In only an hour she had fi lled one days along the banks of the Red River plastic bag with twine and hooks, and EXPRESS PHOTOS BY DAVE BAXTER picking up fi shing line and hooks that said she can easily fi ll more than fi ve Pelicans could be seen fi shing for food along the Red River in Lockport fi shers have been left behind. bags in a day. on Sunday morning. Two pelicans that got snagged by Kovach said she knows some snags fi shing line died last week along the are unavoidable, but she doesn’t want Red River in Lockport. fi shers leaving lines, hooks and other more people together.” “The big box stores just won’t put it “Knowing they didn’t make it was garbage on the shores of the river. Local fi shermen and the Express’s on the shelves,” Wiedl said. “And be- heartbreaking,” Kovach said, while “Please clean up for the sake of the fi shing columnist Arnie Wiedl said cause of that most people don’t know choking back tears. “And it feels like birds and all the animals,” she said. snags are unavoidable when fi shing, anything about it.” nobody cares.” “Take your lines and take your gar- but there is new equipment that could Fishers can search for and buy bio- She said fi shing lines on the banks bage when you are fi shing.” help save a lot of animals in the river. degradable equipment online and can end up in the water, and lines Kovach said she doesn’t mind Weidl said biodegradable fi shing Weidl hopes more fi shers start to see snagged in the water can lead to peli- spending hours picking up lines and equipment is being produced and if it it as an option. cans and other animals getting stuck hooks, but she could use some help. gets stuck in water it will dissolve in “It would help because in many while hunting for food. “It’s a lot of work,” she said. “It keeps about 90 days. spots it’s just a sea of fi shing lines in On Sunday morning, Kovach was me in shape, but if anyone would like But he said major retailers aren’t the water,” he said. “Strangely most out by the St. Andrews Lock and Dam to come down and help, I’d like to get getting on board with biodegradable fi shers I know don’t know about it, products. but it’s really a no-brainer.” The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 23 ‘It really felt like my head was exploding’ Local woman with Lyme disease warns others to watch for deer ticks By Dave Baxter tigue, fever, chills and swollen lymph One Manitoba woman wants to re- nodes. mind residents to watch out for deer Many people don’t realize they have ticks this summer because she doesn’t the disease at fi rst because there is want anyone to go through what she such a wide range and severity of has gone through. symptoms, Cmela said. “I had been so active and suddenly “So they might think they have the I was falling apart,” Jan Cmela, who fl u, and they don’t go to the doctor,” lives near Birds Hill Park said. “It re- she said. ally felt like my head was exploding.” Cmela said that if people don’t get The 51-year-old said the area around medication right away after contract- her home and much of the Interlake ing the disease, it becomes harder to is home to a large number of black- cure. legged ticks, which are commonly re- “It’s very hard to get rid of the dis- ferred to as deer ticks and can spread ease if you’ve had it for years,” she Lyme disease. said. “If anyone experiences symp- SUBMITTED PHOTOS Cmela contracted Lyme disease toms they think might be Lyme dis- Jan Cmela, pictured right, was active and spent a lot of time outdoors about three years ago, despite the fact ease, they should go to a doctor im- before contracting Lyme disease about three years ago. The 51-year- she did not know that a tick had bitten mediately.” old is now warning Interlake residents to watch for blacklegged ticks, her. Her the symptoms started slowly One of most common symptoms of also referred to as deer ticks, pictured above. and she didn’t know what was hap- Lyme disease is fl u-like symptoms, so pening at fi rst. if people suddenly get the fl u in the She originally dealt with pressure spring or summer, they should con- fi nally get her diagnosis many months dish hind bodies with black dorsal and pain in her head, extreme ex- sider that it could be Lyme disease, after she fi rst started feeling sick. markings. haustion and bladder problems. Cmela said. She is now warning others to watch Males are slightly smaller than fe- She said she is now far less active Because Lyme disease symptoms out for deer ticks when they are out- males and are solid dark brown. than she was before getting the dis- vary, Cmela said doctors often strug- side and check for them on their bod- “I try to not scare people out of the ease and may deal with the symptoms gle to diagnose the disease, and if a ies if they have been outside. woods, but people need to be aware for the rest of her life. doctor rules out Lyme disease in the “The deer tick can be very small. It and do tick checks when they get back Lyme disease symptoms can start beginning, residents should consider is much smaller than the typical wood home,” Cmela said. about three days to one month after getting a second opinion. tick. It can be the size of a poppy seed, People who think they may have a tick bite, and an expanding rash is “Unless you ask, it’s very rare that a so people have to be aware of the contracted Lyme disease can contact typically one of the fi rst symptoms. doctor will suggest it could be Lyme size,” she said. Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll- Early symptoms can also include disease.” Adult female deer ticks are about as free at 1-888-315-9257. headache, stiff neck, muscle aches, fa- Cmela ended up going to the U.S. to big as a sesame seed and have red- Bezan re-introduces bill to keep violent offenders behind bars

By Austin Grabish who was vocal about his crimes at pa- “If you tell someone you’re not com- mented to start with, and the facts are Sadistic killers, kidnappers and rap- role board hearings. ing out for 40 years, that’s essentially these people under the current sys- ists shouldn’t be eligible for parole for “He would graphically detail how he telling someone ‘you’re not coming tem don’t receive parole.” at least four decades. That’s the gist of had abducted, tortured, sexually as- out,’ and then where is the incentive The bill is Bezan’s third attempt at a private member’s bill re-introduced saulted, and slaughtered the children for that individual to take programs, getting the proposed legislation to in Parliament last week by Conserva- of these parents,” Bezan said. not to get into trouble, keep their nose become law. tive Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman MP Bezan said, if passed, the bill clean?” He fi rst tabled a private member’s James Bezan. wouldn’t become a mandatory mini- Hutton said “lifers” coming out of bill three years ago, but it became null The Respecting Families of Mur- mum and the courts would still have jail pose the least amount of risk com- and void when former prime minis- dered and Brutalized Persons Act the authority on how long to sentence pared to other prisoners primarily ter Stephen Harper appointed him as would allow judges to sentence pris- someone to prison. because they can’t get parole if they parliamentary secretary to the minis- oners to 40 years without parole in- But the John Howard Society of Can- haven’t been rehabilitated. ter of national defence. stead of the 25 years under current ada is opposed to the proposed legis- He added once released from prison Parliamentary secretaries and cabi- law, which Bezan said has allowed lation. they are still supervised for the rest of net ministers are prohibited from ta- killers to re-victimize families. “It’s entirely unnecessary in terms their life. bling private member’s bills. Bezan said killers and rapists who of public safety,” said John Hutton, ex- “It never ends that’s why it’s called a Okanagan—Shuswap MP Colin are eligible to apply for parole after ecutive director of the organization’s life sentence.” Mayes then re-introduced the bill, but serving 25 years behind bars use the Manitoba chapter. Bezan said his bill would only ap- when last fall’s election was called it process to re-victimize families, and Hutton said offenders applying for ply to about 40 offenders currently in died along with all other proposed they do it every two years after fi rst parole have to prove they’re not a Canadian jails, prisoners who have legislation in the country. becoming eligible for parole. threat to society to leave jail and tak- committed the most heinous crimes Bezan said the Liberals have sup- He pointed to Clifford Olson, one of ing away their right to apply to leave imaginable. ported the bill in the past and he re- Canada’s most notorious serial killers could do more harm than good. “To commit the crimes you’re de- mains hopeful it will pass. 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 It's the Stuff of Life, Being a Mother How one feels about Mother's Day your children simply adore, this is inspired really depends on your perspective. where you begin to lose it. 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Freshly ground black pepper the long term wellbeing of your Gwen Randall-Young is an author and Rosemary sprigs for garnish child, against his or her immediate award-winning Psychotherapist. For Mixed Mushroom (optional) demands. If you've always dreamed permission to reprint this article, or to Saute on Toasted of being the perfect mother whom obtain books or cds, visit www.gwen.ca 1. For the Mushroom Saute: Place Sourdough Slices the dried mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with the boiling water. Let stand until softened, 20 minutes. towels. 6. Remove each egg with a spatula Strain in a sieve lined with a double 4. Add the butter to the frying pan and arrange on top of the mushrooms. thickness of paper towels and reserve and set it over medium heat. When Season with salt and pepper and, if the soaking liquid. Coarsely chop the the butter starts to foam, break an egg desired, garnish each serving with a mushrooms. into a saucer, being careful to remove rosemary sprig. 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By Brian Bowman ceptional skater with the penchant to Mother’s Day weekend is always a rush up into the play to create offence. time of celebration. She also had a tenacious style to her But for Lindsay Burns, her celebra- game. tion started very early in the weekend. Burns said the sport of ringette is Burns, along with close friend, Amy still strong in Manitoba, particularly Clarkson, of St. Andrews, was induct- in the Interlake. She said Manitoba is ed into the Manitoba Ringette Hall of very competitive with the other prov- Fame last Friday. inces across the country. “It was exciting,” said Burns, who “Ringette is growing, especially here lives in Winnipeg Beach, Sunday af- in Manitoba,” she said, noting the na- ternoon. “Amy and I were at the same tional ringette team is now based in table, so it was great. I didn’t realize Winnipeg. “We’ve had higher num- until I got (to the banquet) that she bers going up through the grassroots.” was also getting inducted. Like many great athletes, Burns con- “It made it all more special getting tinues to be involved in ringette as a inducted along with a teammate and coach. She guided the Interlake Ignite a friend.” 14Us to a city title this past season. Burns, 31, grew up in Starbuck, Burns really enjoys teaching young Man., and played ringette there until girls the necessary skills to excel in she was 14 before she started playing ringette. “AA” in Winnipeg. She suited up for “I started coaching when I was go- a very good Fort Richmond Sixers’ ing to university for a couple of years,” squad that competed at both westerns she explained. “But when I started and nationals. teaching, I had to put ringette aside “We won back-to-back gold med- because I was teaching school sports. als in 2001 and 2002 at the nationals,” “But this year, because I wasn’t play- Burns recalled fondly. ing ringette competitively, I had a lit- Burns later went on to play with tle bit more time so I decided to coach Prairie Fire of the National Ringette in the Interlake. I think I was just as League and, in 2010, her ringette ca- excited as the parents and the athletes reer really took off as she was selected to coach. to Canada’s senior women’s national “The parents recognized that I had a EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED team. lot of experience as a player and they That year, she participated at the were excited for me to share that ex- Winnipeg Beach’s Lindsay Burns, left, was inducted into the Manitoba world ringette championships in Fin- perience with their daughters. And I Ringette Hall of Fame last Friday. She is pictured here with Manitoba land. She also represented Canada in really lucked out with a great group Ringette executive director Laralie Higginson. 2013 at the worlds (in North Bay, Ont.) of girls, they were like sponges. They and was chosen as an assistant team took what I said and they tried it and A), Laura Simons (Dakota U16 A) and Five Inc., also offered two scholar- captain. did their best.” Sam Renooy (Wild U14 AA). ships, one to a rural athlete and one to Canada won silver medals at both of Meanwhile, the Manitoba Ringette The MRA also offers different pro- an urban athlete, playing at any level. those major tournaments. Association also announced its 2016 grams to assist with post-secondary This year’s recipients were Morgan “(Representing Canada) is what ev- award winners last Friday. education. The MRA Bursary pro- Van Deynze (Portage) and Cami Dae- ery ringette player dreams about,” The 2016 Volunteer of the Year was gram offered $500 to two athletes in ninck (Bonivital). said Burns proudly. “With ringette not Mark Ratz (Lorette) while the 2016 the “AA” category and one in the “A” The Manitoba Ringette Associa- being in the Olympics, (playing at the Coach of the Year was awarded to Dan loop this year. tion also honoured three inductees worlds) is the highest level that you Saltel (head coach Dakota U16 A) and This year’s recipients in the “AA” cat- into the builder category of the Hall can play. To be a young girl and have Spiros Kavvadas (head coach Bonivi- egory were Felicia Daeninck (Bonivi- of Fame this season. Those inductees that as a dream – and do it a couple of tal Angels U14 AA). tal) and Sarah Lazaruk (Transcona). were Joan Lachance (Transcona), Don times – was unbelievable.” Coaches of the Month awards went Sam Green (Fort Garry) was the lone Kozun (Bonivital) and Jackie Bohe- Burns was a very talented defence- to Curtis Vezina (Heritage Victoria recipient in the “A” category. mier (Lorette). man, considered by many to be an ex- U14 B), Raeanne Wysocki (Dakota U16 The MRA, in partnership with High A new paper, a new face, For all your advertising and print needs, please call Robin Chestnut at 204-641-4104 a new way to or email him at [email protected] the stories, the people and the businesses in the Interlake. 26 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Top 10 fi nish at provincials Bombers donate equipment

EXPRESS PHOTO BY JOEL MCDONALD Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ representative Riley Coates delivered a new blocking sled and bags for the Interlake Thunder program last Friday. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED The equipment, valued at approximately $3,000 USD, is part of the 103 The Gimli Lakers’ duo of Carley Matkowski, left, and Jayda Campbell Grey Cup Legacy Equipment Program purchased for the Grey Cup fan competed at the MHSAA Badminton Provincials in Winkler last weekend. experience and now donated to minor football clubs. Members of the The pair played extremely well, qualifying for the playoffs and later Interlake Thunder girls team, standing left to right: Grace McDonald, fi nishing in the Top 10 in the province for ladies’ doubles. Paige Kenny, Riley Coates, Franny Coutu, Isabelle McDonald, Maddy Siwicki; kneeling: Raine Welburn and Ashley Deveril. Local players represent Interlake at Director’s Cup

EXPRESS PHOTOS BY LANA MEIER Major Bantam hockey players representing the Interlake participated in the Hockey Manitoba Director’s Cup Prospects tournament held May 6-8 at the MTS Iceplex. The tournament marked the closing of a six-week development curriculum that focused on key concepts and skills applicable to the “Train to Train” athlete development stage. The prospects program focuses on off-ice skills and off-ice training by emphasizing quality instruction and age-appropriate instruction. The program serves as an important precursor to the U-16 Program of Excellence and junior draft year (MJHL, WHL) while building a strong foundation for Midget, Junior and into National team programs. Some of the Interlake participants, from left to right, Easton Hazelton, Soren Josephson, Lyle Murdock and Nicholas Finnson. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 27 Manitoba wins pair of bronze medals at NAHC By Brian Bowman guys (on the blueline),” Monkman ex- overtime win over B.C. Mariah Gard- twin sister forwards Keyanna and Team Manitoba won a pair of bronze plained. ner scored the game winner. Keyara Lea (formerly of Riverton). medals at the 2016 National Aborigi- Manitoba posted a 4-1 record at na- “They were sure happy about (the Jacinta Bear of Fisher River was the nal Hockey Championships in Missis- tionals, opening action with a 6-5 win win),” said Manitoba head coach Dale team’s manager. sauga last weekend. over Eastern Door & the North and Bear of Peguis. “The game was close Manitoba’s roster featured a bevy The males won their bronze after then doubling Saskatchewan 6-3. Af- but I thought we had better chances, of talented female players from all blasting Ontario 6-1 on Saturday. ter getting defeated 7-3 by Ontario, for sure. They’re goalie played (well), across the province. Dale Bear said “It was a real good effort,” said Man- Manitoba battled back to beat Alberta but our goalie played better.” the entire team really enjoyed the ex- itoba head coach Kevin Monkman (5-1). Manitoba was 2-1 in its round robin perience of the nationals. Monday afternoon. “I was telling the Manitoba’s roster included goalten- and then won in the quarterfi nals be- “I asked all of the girls individually if guys that if I was Ontario, I would be der Adam Swan of Ashern and Kee- fore losing 3-2 in overtime to Ontario they liked (the nationals) and they all scared (to play us). Our guys were van Daniels-Webb of Gunton/Peguis in the semis. Ontario won the game said it was their favourite tournament focused and ready and we went out First Nation. Mike Spence of Peguis after a shot redirected over Team all year. I don’t know if they were pull- there and showed them.” served as an assistant coach while Manitoba’s goaltender’s shoulder. ing my leg or what,” he joked. Manitoba was relegated to the Cal Asham, also from Peguis, was the It was a tough loss for a Manitoba “But it was good to hear. They sure bronze-medal match after a really team’s trainer. team that deserved a much better fate. enjoyed themselves and the tourna- tough 3-2 overtime loss to B.C. Monkman said his team gelled to- “We were all over them,” Bear re- ment was something that they hadn’t B.C. took the early lead courtesy of gether nicely at nationals. called. “Pretty much the whole game experienced before. their power play but Manitoba battled “These guys have all played against we were dominating them, but we just “It was a lot more than just hockey. back and had several quality scoring each other at one time or another, so couldn’t get the right shot to the net. It All of the regions came together and it opportunities in the second and third they know each other,” he explained. was back-and-forth but I felt we had wasn’t all just hockey. It was a celebra- periods. “And they were all buddies by the end the upper hand on them the whole tion – and not just a competition.” “Two of our defencemen got hurt of (Sunday).” game.” and one skate was messed up, so we On the women’s side, Manitoba Team Manitoba’s roster included were pretty much going with three earned its bronze after an exciting 2-1 Peguis forward Renee Stevenson and Track and fi eld athletes heading to provincials

EXPRESS PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER At the 2016 Interlake Invitational track meet held in Stonewall May 5, Fisher Branch’s Laine Vandersteen (left photo) threw the discus 24.78 me- tres beating the junior women’s standard of 23.79m qualifi ng her for the 2016 Manitoba High School Athletics Association provincial champion- ships in June. Teammate Brayden Grouette threw 12.26m in senior men’s shot qualifi ng him for the provincials as well. 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All training is pro- batteryman.ca day, May 28, 2016, 10 –––––––––––––––––––– Riverton Senior Resource is seeking a vided. Sub-contractors –––––––––––––––––––– a.m. offi cial start. Polo John Deere tractor with need not apply. Sawmills from only Park Shopping Centre. No. 8 Siskle bar mower PART-TIME $4,397 - make money Register online: ridefor- & M cultivator. Runs MEAL COORDINATOR Ashern Auction Mart - Farm Market Report & save money with dad.ca/Manitoba well. $7500 obo. Call At the Icelandic Lodge Week of May 4 • No. of Cattle: 977 your own bandmill - cut 204-771-6710 or 204- lumber any dimension. LIVESTOCK 467-4525. Total Slaughter Cattle 140 Total Feeder Cattle 837 In stock ready to ship. Please send resume to: PB Red Angus bulls for Senior Resource Council Heiferettes ...... 100-125 Age Verifi ed ...... 97-112 Free info & DVD: www. HEALTH NorwoodSawmills. sale. Yearlings and 2 Box 250 D1 & D2 Cows ...... 88-94 D3 & D5 Cows...... 78-86 year olds. Call Shawn Are you suffering from Good Bulls ...... 106-127 com/400OT 1-800-566- Riverton, MB 204-378-5225. joint or arthritic pain? If STEER PRICES 6899 Ext:400OT. For More info call: 378-3103 HEIFER PRICES so, you owe it to your- 500-600 ...... 175-214 Deadline for applicants May 24, 2016 12:00 noon 500-600 ...... 160-196 self to try elk velvet 600-700 ...... 170-212 600-700 ...... 150-186.50 antler capsules. Hun- 700-800 ...... 165-190 700-800 ...... 140-177 800-900 ...... 160-180 dreds have found relief. 800-900 ...... 140-158 ARBORG BIFROST PARKS AND 900-1000 ...... 124-145 900-1000 ...... 130-153 Stonewall Elk Products MAKE A RECREATION COMMISSON Ltd., 204-467-8428 or Brought Your full and Masterfeeds dealer e-mail stonewoodelk@ DIFFERENCE IN A to you service Kioti EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES hotmail.com by: Tractor dealer 204-372-8501 YOUNG PERSON’S LIFE… SUMMER CAMP COORDINATORS (2 positions) Home Parents are required AUCTION SALE FOR June 27 - August 19, Monday-Friday

for non-resident students Karl Schroeder, Deerhorn, MB GREEN TEAM attending Riverton Collegiate Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (1 position) for the 2016-17 school year. Sale site: 11.6 Km South of Eriksdale on Hwy #6 to Deerhorn Line. 9 May 30 - August 26, Monday-Friday (occasional weekends) Home parents receive a km West on Deerhorn Line OR 8.5 km North of Lundar.(Follow signs) Tractors & Equipment: 333 Massey Harris Tractor w/Allied 450 Loader, Model #333G1SF, ------monthly payment for room Ser #22646; 14 h.p. Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractor w/hydra speed, 4ft deck, mower Detailed job description available upon request and board and are in turn & garden tiller Vehicles & Trailers: Polaris Magnum 500 4 Wheeler w/winch, (Ser ------expected to provide a safe, #4XACD50A7YA060667); 2 wheel Trailer – can be made/converted into boat trailer; 4 Please submit resume to: welcoming home environment wheel Trailer; 2 wheel dump Trailer; (2) half ton Truck caps; Desena Motors Gimelli Scooter Arborg Bifrost Parks and Recreation Commission Yard & Miscellaneous: 560 Simplicity snowblower; 5 hp Turftill garden tiller; Bearcat while maintaining close Box 555 Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 Chipper/shredder; Metal scaffolding; Poplar Wood (approx. 2 cords); Wooden benches Fax: 204-376-5379 communication with the child’s and planks (for scaffolding); Trampoline w/netting; PTO driven Saw mandrel; Old cast Email: [email protected] parents and with the school. iron tub w/legs; 20ft Sailboat mast; (3) Bicycles; Patio table w/chairs & umbrella; (2) elec Hedge trimmers; Vortex leaf blower; Troybilt 27cc Weed eater; Hyd Cult.works w/ Applicants must successfully Lawn tractor) Tools & Shop: (3) Alum ext ladders; Paint sprayer; Metal tub; Car ramps; Furniture wheeler; Rubbermaid storage box; 2 ¼ ton hyd fl oor jack; B&D Workmate; Dewalt FARMERS & RANCHERS complete both criminal record workbench on wheels; Table saw w/4ft deck; Craftsman 45 litre shopvac; Cement mixer; and child abuse registry Yukon SB Shingles (1400 sq ft) new, w/30 yr warranty; (3) Chainsaws; Campbell Hausfi eld Along with our regular feeder sale on checks. Air compressor (single cyl); Chain hoist; Sm Press drill; Impact sockets & wrenches; Tools May 25, 2016 – battery operated & elec.; Bolt cutters; Creeper; 100 ft Ext cords; Wood Levels; Cement Contact Riverton Collegiate trowels; (4) Stabalizer jacks; Squares; Lge Crescent wrenches (1-18”); Mastercraft 10” The Ashern Auction Mart to learn more about how to Mitre saw; Elec. Router zip spiral saw; Side Grinders; B&D Skil saw; Axes; Sledge hammers will be selling a complete dispersal of become involved in this Household: Table & 6 Chairs w/2 leaves; China cabinet; 60” Sony T.V. Console; Queen bed frame w/headboard & footboard; Playpen (fold down); Offi ce desk w/hutch; Offi ce chair; top quality Horned Hereford Cows worthwhile program. Bookshelves; Computer desk; (2) lge Speakers; Amplifi er; Green chesterfi eld & loveseat; with calves at their side (2) Brn Chairs w/ottomans; Small bar fridge; Stuffed Toys and assortment of children’s toys; Kitchen play set; Exercise equipment and weights w/bench; Child’s Rocking For Edmund (Larry) Russell Riverton Collegiate horse; Sealers; Dehumidifi er; Ping pong table (no net); Dryer; Telescope (never used); This has been a strong Horned Hereford Firearms: Marlin, Model 39A w/Scope; Marlin 30-30 Lever action, Model 336 herd for 58 years. 204-378-5135 Lorne (Buddy) Bergner, Auctioneer Cows range in age from 3-9 years old www.esd.ca/rci Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0 Ph: (204) 768-2669/ Fax: (204) 768-3237 Also being sold are 3 Horned Hereford bulls. For full lisitng – go to either website Cows have been on health program. @rivertonci www.bergnerauction.com Email: [email protected] www.globalauctionguide.com For more info call: All sales are Terms: Cash/Cheque. We do not handle Interac/Credit Cards Larry – (204) 768-2704 Neither the Owner nor Auctioneer is responsible for errors in description or condition. Sale listing is subject to additions Buddy - (204) 768-0018 or deletions and any comments made the day of the sale with respect to sale items takes precedence over previously License reported listing.We are not responsible for accidents Items are sold “AS IS - WHERE IS” Kirk – (204) 768-0019 # 1128 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 29 ANNOUNCEMENTS BABY SHOWER Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENTS McSherry Auction Service Ltd BIRTHDAY ACREAGE AUCTION McSherry Auction Service Ltd TRACY HUNTER AUCTION SALE Sunday May 15th @ 11:00 am JOHN & LINDA BERG Balmoral , MB Sat May 21st @ 10:00 am East 2 Miles Hwy 236 Then North 2 1/8 Zhoda , MB 467-5161 Leah Karen Bobbee 2 Miles Southeast on Hwy 12 Travis Bobbee and Sheena Gill are thrilled to Vehicles * BH Enclosed Trailer * Recreation Then 1 1/2 Miles South announce the arrival of their daughter, Leah Items * Vintage Motor Bikes * Snap On Tools * on Rd 44E #16097 Karen Bobbee. Please join us for a come and Saddles* Household * Go To Web * Contact: (204) 425-3125 go baby shower at the Arborg Heritage Village Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Equipment Miller 16’ Offset Disc * NH 357 Hall on Friday, May 27th between 6:00 - 9:00 Mix Mill * NH 490 12’ Haybine * HD 3 PH 6’ pm. www.mcsherryauction.com - Proud Grandparents Angle Blade * 3 PH 5’ Cult * 3 PH Bale Forks Wendy and David Bobbee EVENING CLEANING PERSON * 3 PH 5th Wheel Hitch * MF 655 15’ Swather Corrine and Tommi Einarsson * JD 16’ Tandem Disc * Int 45 20’ Vibra Cult Great-Grandparents Riverdale Place Workshop Inc. requires an * 3 PH Int 5B Plow * Graham 12’ Deep Tiller Karen and Arthur Gislason EVENING CLEANING PERSON * Landroller 20’ Wide * Hyd Stone Picker to clean the fl oors etc. at the * Harrows * 14’ Tote Tank * JD Pull Type 5’ McSherry Auction Service Ltd workshop, for three hours every Rotary Mower * Trailer * Post Pounder * Dual Tuesday and Thursday evening. 600 Tandem Manure Spreader * Int Side Del ESTATE & MOVING SALE Job Description available at the workshop. Rakes * Int 7’ Trailer Sickle Mower * Hyd Tilt Wed May 18th @ 4:00 pm Please send or drop off resume to 10’ Gravel Trailer * 91 Ford 2500 7.3 Dsl , 4x4 Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Drive Alex Janower Manager Riverdale 9’ Deck & Hoist * 87 Int S1900 466 Auto w Place Workshop Inc. 17 Yrd Garbage Box w Hyd Packer * 73 Ford Lund 16’A Boat 25 HP Suzuki * Lund Yard Box 609 Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 F 880 Bin Hauler * 75 Ford 350 w 10’ B & H Items * Tools * Vehicles * Household * Happy 3rd Birthday Telephone 1-204-376-5584 * 78 Ford 150 4 x 4 351 * 58 Ford F800 Big Antiques * Dentist Cabinet * Fax 1-204-376-5584 Job All Wheel Drive * 2) 14’ Garbage Truck Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Jase! -Love Mom and Dad Email [email protected] Bins * Cockshutt 1650 * 2 Stage Forklift www.mcsherryauction.com Mast * Massey 44 Special * 3) FEL * 67 Ford Mustang 2 Dr 302 Restored * 70 Motobecane 50cc Moped * 04 Honda Scooter * Antiques Tractors & Equip * 40 JD AR Unstyled * 44 JD B Narrow FRT * JD A * MH 444 Dsl * JD 10’ * 2) Saulky Plow * 2) Int Breaking Plows * Enclosed Sleigh * Steel Wheels * Steel Wheels * Pepsi Sign * Cream Separator * Along w Farm * Misc * Tools * More Equip * Implement Parts * Livestock Handling * INTERLAKE Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Stonewall, Manitoba NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING www.mcsherryauction.com Municipality of Bifrost-Riverton When: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Meeting: 7:00pm BY THE MUNICIPAL BOARD OF MANITOBA RE: MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON BY-LAW NO. 21-2015 Where: Arborg Community Hall (MUNICIPAL BOARD FILE NO. 16E8-0006) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, under the provisions of The Municipal Act, S.M. 1996, c.58 and The Municipal Board Act, R.S.M. 1987, c. M240, that The Municipal Board will hold a public hearing for 409 Recreation Centre the purpose of hearing any presentations in objections to or in support of the proposed By-law. The public hearing will take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Arborg & District Agenda Items to include: Heritage Village, St. Nicholas Parish Hall, 10135 PTH 68, Arborg, Manitoba. The By-law proposes to authorize the undertaking of a comprehensive water management • Minutes from the 2015 Annual Meeting project at an estimated cost of $5,002,052.00. The Municipality has secured funding from the • Audit/Financial Report Growing Forward 2 Agreement in the amount of $1,002,052.00, and the balance of $4,000,000.00 is to be borrowed. • FCL Delegate Report A copy of the By-law is available for review at the Municipal Offi ce and at The Municipal Board. • General Managers Report The Board requires that any party who intends to submit as evidence at the hearing any written • Board Report material or other documents, shall fi le four (4) copies of that material with the Board and one (1) • Appointment of Auditors for 2016 copy with the Municipality for public review, at least 10 working days prior to the hearing. If a party wishes to have service in French, or requires assistance because of a disability, they must • Board Elections notify this offi ce 15 days prior to the hearing. Interlake Consumers Co-op Ltd Dated at Arborg, in Manitoba, this 20th day of April, 2016. Box 40, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 Rose Gibbons, Secretary The Municipal Board, 1144-363 Broadway, Winnipeg MB R3C 3N9, 204-945-4014 30 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 12, 2016 Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 Classifi eds or Email classifi [email protected]

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