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Lot 1, Hwy 17 S, Fisher Branch, MB 204-372-8501 OPEN 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Gimli pub gets $5,000 fi ne after inspector characterizes staff as members of the public By Patricia Barrett is a bogus charge.” It wasn’t exactly a case in which a Established in 2013, Carman’s Cen- carriage turned into a pumpkin at tre Street pub is a popular gathering the stroke of midnight, but to a Gimli spot for drinks, snacks such as picker- business owner a similar mystifying el sandwiches and entertainment that incident took place a few weeks ago includes stand-up comedy, music and when provincial public health said pub quizzes. the staff at his pub became members On Saturday, April 24, Carman said of the public at closing time. the tavern had shut by 10 p.m. as re- Scott Carman, who owns the Ship & quired by law. The front door was Plough Tavern, received a $5,000 fi ne locked, the sign was fl ipped and the for ostensibly violating COVID-19 lights were out. Only two of his staff public health orders, which say the members were in the venue. As in public must vacate licensed premises any business, his staff were required by 10 p.m. to complete closing-up procedures. Carman said an inspector from the They also had a drink that a patron Liquor, Gaming, and Cannabis Au- earlier in the evening had bought thority (LGCA) characterized his staff them to show appreciation for their as members of the public even though service (staff aren’t allowed to drink they were the only people in the pub while a pub is open to the public). EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT CARMAN after closing, and feels the fi ne doesn’t When they heard a knock at the door, Ship & Plough owner Scott Carman said his staff were alone in the pub square up with the spirit of the health they answered it, saying the pub was after closing time and did not endanger public health. orders. closed. But the person fl ashed LGCA “The intent or the spirit of the law identifi cation and asked to enter. is, fundamentally, to keep Manito- “I met with the inspector the follow- bans safe,” said Carman by phone ing Tuesday [April 27] and I thought last week. “When you look at the is- it would be an opportunity to discuss sue we were fi ned for, did we violate the situation with her. But she issued the spirit of that law? Absolutely not. the fi ne to me at the meeting,” said There were no members of the pub- Carman. “She told me that in their lic involved because we were closed [LGCA] mind, staff at the end of their to the public. Nobody was put at risk. shift become members of the public. EXPRESS PHOTO MANITOBA GOVERNMENT Everybody was safe. In my mind this The public health orders clearly state Public health enforcement orders between April 26 and May 2 show the Ship & Plough having been fi ned $5,000. Open members of the public have to vacate beyond when there’s been changes,” Lucky Stone by 10 p.m.” said Carman. “When there’s been a th Carman said it was baffl ing his staff lack of clarity, I’ve reached out to pub- May 15 could be characterized as the public lic health inspectors and the liquor inspector because we want to do the Covid-19 Protocols when they were the ones taking out Books right thing.” in place! the trash and securing the premises for the night. Businesses serving the public have Hours May 15 – June 30 “We have followed public health or- suffered since COVID was said to ders to a T for over a year now and it’s arrive in Manitoba in March 2020. st Open 6 days a week/extended hours after July 1 been exhausting. But we’ve stayed on top of everything and gone above and Monday + Tuesday: Closed Continued on page 4 Wednesday – Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm • Just-Like-New Books • Games & ANNUAL FISH FRY Puzzles Sunday, May 23rd 4 to 7 p.m. • Art Supplies • Gifts including Hartmont at the Gimli Recreation Centre. • UPS Access Point ® Candles & Hotcups Tea Pick up a delicious meal that you don’t have to prepare yourself. $20 includes a hearty portion of pickerel (prepared with our celebrated secret coating), fries, coleslaw and condiments. Lucky Stone Books Due to COVID restrictions, dinner is pre-order only. No walk-up orders. 33 Centre Street • Gimli, Manitoba Call Margaret Stanicky @ 389-2997 to place orders and get tickets, Deadline for pre-orders is May 16th. Pick-up time between 4 and 7 pm.

Phone: 204-642-9509 KIWANIS looks forward to seeing and [email protected] serving you on May 23rd at the Rec Centre. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 3 Chatfi eld visual artist chosen to create mural in Gimli By Patricia Barrett An artist who grew up near Camp Morton has been chosen to create an outdoor mural in Gimli to help celebrate Manitoba 150, which was postponed last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anthony Nelson (Anawason), who is now based in Chatfi eld, is a visual artist who’s inspired by the natural world, mysticism, Dadaism (stressing the illogical and absurd) and maxi- malism. He has taken part in group exhibitions in Gimli and Winnipeg and has carried out graphic design work for several arts organizations and musicians. He published a co- louring book titled AWAYKIN: with colour in 2016 that uses imagery de- rived from religion and ancient civi- BUILDING A LEGACY lizations as well as intricate patterns. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Nelson (Anawason) is among seven Visual artist Anthony Nelson (Ana- ACROSS MANITOBA! artists who will be creating outdoor wason), who grew up in Camp murals across the province to cele- Morton and now lives near Chat- brate Manitoba’s history, culture and fi eld, was chosen to create an $2.5 MILLION people. outdoor mural on the wall of the The mural project is being orga- Gimli public library as part of Man- nized by Synonym Art Consultation, itoba 150 celebrations. a curatorial collective from Winnipeg 240 PROJECTS fi guring out what’s just right.” which promotes a grassroots street The organization is working with art movement and which hosts a mu- Gimli’s community representative, ral and culture festival called Wall- MANITOBA 150 Kristine Sigurdson (executive direc- is delighted to announce more than 240 legacy to-Wall. Synonym promotes artists, tor of the Icelandic Festival of Mani- projects across the province made possible with $2.5 million in funding musicians and performers from un- toba), to fi gure out what type of story der-supported communities includ- through BUILD 150. they’d like to have. ing Indigenous, Black, Afro-Indige- Synonym gave each community nous, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ partner a list of artists who could With support from James Richardson & Sons, Limited and Affiliated and artists with disabilities. meet their vision, and they had the “I am very grateful to Synonym Art Companies and Manitoba’s 55 community foundations, these projects fi nal choice on who they wanted to Consultation for including me in the work with. will enhance the lives of Manitobans long into the future with proposal for this project,” said Nel- Over the next few weeks, each art- son (Anawason) by email. “They have greater accessibility, opportunities for storytelling, and spaces ist will develop mural mock-ups that been very supportive throughout this to come together. refl ect the community’s needs, inter- process and I’m honoured to work ests, values and histories, said Bal- with them.” mana. From parks to playgrounds, we invite you to explore these He said he’s still in the process of “Ideally, there will be a small launch, coming up with a mural for Gimli. projects online and enjoy them in your community when it but we’re not promising anything un- “I can’t speak to the story of the Manitoba150.com til we know what provincial [public is safe to do so. Visit for a full listing pieces as I’m still creating new work health] restrictions will be. We do that fi ts the vision of the mural com- of projects in your area! know it will be sometime this sum- mittee,” he said. mer (July or August),” said Balmana. Each mural will tell a “story of the With additional support from Travel community in which it resides, and Manitoba, Synonym will be hiring lo- PRESENTED BY will inspire art, storytelling, and pride cal photographers to document the of place for all who see and visit the installation of each piece “so folks murals,” according to a press release across Manitoba can enjoy and cel- dated May 4 from Manitoba 150. ebrate along with the community and In addition to Gimli, Falcon Lake, artists.” Flin Flon, Norway House First Na- The murals are sponsored by CWB tion, Pilot Mound, Roseau River First National Leasing, an equipment fi - Nation and The Pas will be getting a nancing company. Its senior vice- mural. president of operations, Chris Noon- Synonym’s opportunities co-ordina- an, said the company is “delighted” to tor Joy Balmana said Nelson’s mural help inspire tourism and local pride. will be installed on the wall of the “Especially after a year of staying WITH SUPPORT FROM Evergreen Library on First Avenue in home, we appreciate the opportu- Gimli. FUNDING PARTNER nity to support these great Manitoba “The size of the work is to be de- communities in sharing their sto- #MB150 termined,” she said by email. “We’re ries through art,” said Noonan in the @MANITOBA150 currently in the consultation phase of Manitoba 150 press release.

15893-MB150-BUILD150-[Rural1/2][4.9x12.5]-May2021-FNL.indd 1 2021-05-07 5:09 PM 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 The War Amps key tag service celebrates 75 years By Jennifer McFee activities. On the educational front, scholarships The War Amps key tag service has been making a that are also funded through the key tag service, al- difference in people’s lives for a milestone 75 years. lowed me to advance my career,” he said. Not only does the service reunite Canadians with “It was quite a pivotal tool to helping me and my their lost keys, it also offers programs for amputees parents adapt, learning what options were available across the country. to me and providing counselling and those day-to- The program got its beginnings in 1946 so war am- day supports that I needed. It really became part of putees could work for competitive wages while also my life as an amputee from then on.” providing a service to Canadians that would gener- Now, at age 50, Van Massenhoven is committed to ate funds for the organization. helping others as the War Amps regional represen- Today, the key tag service continues to employ am- tative for Manitoba. putees and people with disabilities. “I am still involved with the program as a volun- Through the program, Canadians receive confi - teer. That program was a key part of me overcoming dentially coded key tags in the mail each year. These those obstacles that were put in my way as a result key tags are registered to individuals’ name and ad- of the disability. I went on to attend university and dresses. I went on to attend law school. I became a lawyer If you have a War Amps key tag attached to your and I’ve practised law for approximately 20 years,” key ring and you happen to lose your keys, the fi nd- he said. er can call the toll-free number on the back of the “I’ve been now named through the province as a tag or place them in any mailbox in Canada. Then provincial mediator through the Manitoba Labour The War Amps will return the keys free of charge. Board. It really has been key in giving me that confi - They never sell, rent, trade or share their mailing dence and the belief in myself that I could do what- list. ever it is I wanted to do.” This key tag service is free, but anyone can choose In addition to boosting his professional confi - to make a donation to the registered charity. Each dence, the program also brought benefi ts to the fall, The War Amps mails donors a thank-you gift of personal side of his life. peel-and-stick seasonal address labels, which pro- “Interestingly enough, it was through The War vides further employment for Canadian amputees Amps program that I met my wife, who is also an and people with disabilities. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED amputee and she was born without her limb. She The War Amps is also well known for its Child grew up in Winnipeg and we met while going to War Amps regional representative John Van Amputee (CHAMP) Program, which offers services university. I moved to Manitoba approximately 23 Massenhoven is able to shoot a compound to child amputees and their families. The philoso- years ago,” Van Massenhoven said. bow using a special device that allows him to phy is to encourage child amputees to accept their “She’s very successful too with a career at a bank- amputations and develop a positive approach to release the arrow by moving his chin. ing institution in Manitoba. We have teenagers, and challenges. The program launched in 1975 when I was aware of,” said Van Massenhoven, who now in addition to our careers, we operate a hobby farm war amputees’ needs had been well served. lives near the border of Rosser and Headingley. with about 500 acres in Headingley.” Through public support of the key tag program “Thankfully, through the nurses in the hospital, I Van Massenhoven credits The War Amps with and the address label service, the CHAMPS pro- was going to the child amputee program, which is providing the support that allowed him to thrive. gram provides fi nancial assistance towards the cost funded through the key tag service. That program “I have been a staunch supporter of that program of artifi cial limbs and recreation devices. It also was a pivotal moment to my adaptation to life as an ever since I became an adult. I have lived it, so I hosts annual seminars for child amputees and their amputee.” know what it can do. I know what transformation parents across the country. The program allowed him to connect with other it provides to amputees and their families,” he said. For John Van Massenhoven, the CHAMPS pro- people in similar situations. At the same time, it “It’s really allowed me to achieve whatever I want- gram impacted his life in more ways than he ever provided learning opportunities through the an- ed to do. It’s set me on the path to success — there’s would have imagined. nual seminars. no doubt about it.” “I was 14 when I lost my arm in a farming accident. “Myself and my parents could learn about all the For more information about The War Amps, or to At that time I lived in a very rural area in Ontario current prosthetics that were available to me, in- order key tags, visit www.waramps.ca or call 1-800- and no one else in the area had an amputation that cluding options for enjoying leisure and sporting 250-3030.

> FINE, FROM PG. 2 Carman said perhaps his staff shouldn’t have had “I think [my fi ne] is a cash-grab and a poor inter- a drink after the pub closed because that’s a grey pretation of the spirit of the law,” he said. “When Carman said he has already experienced months area. If that in fact constituted the infraction, he there are many people out there publicly and fl a- of revenue loss from provincially mandated lock- should have, at the very least, received a warning. grantly fl outing the law by not wearing masks, hold- downs and other measures. A $5,000 fi ne will be “I would argue if the LGCA says they shouldn’t ing rallies and doing other things that put people at fi nancially “disastrous.” have been drinking, then that’s an LGCA infrac- risk, why [the government] would focus on a small “We closed in the spring and the fall of 2020. We tion,” he said. “But is it a public health order infrac- business like mine and fi ne me $5,000 is unconscio- re-opened in February of this year. Over the past tion? Absolutely not.” nable.” year, we’ve had to close for a total of fi ve months. Carman said he reached out to his lawyer, who It’s not only the fi ne he’s concerned about but On top of that, for about two months, we were re- advised that he plead the case before a magistrate. also the potential blow to his reputation, he said. If stricted to take-out and delivery only, which was “I think if people take a hard look at this, common members of the public see his pub having incurred unprofi table,” he said. “And on top of that, we had sense should prevail,” he said. a public health fi ne (fi nes are posted online), they reduced capacity and reduced hours of operation. A spokesperson for the provincial justice depart- may erroneously think he/his staff endangered We’ve made very little money in the past year. To ment wouldn’t say how Carman’s two staff mem- people when that’s not the case. have a $5,000 fi ne looming over us is disastrous.” bers put the public at risk and cannot discuss the “When members of the public see that, they may Under new provincial pandemic health orders, case; people who dispute their fi nes will have to go question whether we’re doing the right things, and which just came into effect at the weekend, Carman through the justice process. are we keeping people safe. Then they might get and other pub owners will have to shutter their Carman said those who break public health or- nervous about coming in,” said Carman. “This has a businesses for three weeks and move to take-out/ ders should be the ones targeted by the province. negative impact on my business.” delivery only if they choose. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 5 MS Walk goes virtual for a second year on May 30 By Tyler Searle ing raffl es as they have done in the On May 30, thousands of Canadians past. Still, Wasylik, Sigurdson and across the country will mobilize in their friend Kristin Swain are solicit- support of the MS Society of Canada ing donations via social media. during the organization’s annual MS Since its inception, Karla’s Krew Walk. has raised a total of $58,162, and, with The event is typically in-person, but fundraising season in full swing, that 2021 will mark the second consecutive number is growing. year the fundraiser has continued in a Wasylik credits the substantial pa- virtual format. tronage to her friends, family and “Previously, our walk events would supporters who have dedicated their happen in communities across the time and money to help her and other country throughout the month of Canadians living with the disease. May,” said senior direc- She is proud of what tor of community Jessica her community has ac- MacPherson. complished but said EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED This year, the MS Soci- the number doesn’t Left to right: Kristin Swain, Karla Wasylik and Lisa Sigurdson are walking ety asks people to partici- matter. with Karla’s Krew in this year’s MS virtual rally on May 30. The trio is pate remotely by getting “SINCE I WAS “Just knowing that hoping to raise $4,000 this year. moving on their own — DIAGNOSED we are doing some- together. UNTIL NOW, thing for people liv- In December 2020, scientists from keeps Wasylik motivated. “One really powerful ing with this disease the university discovered a protein “Since I was diagnosed until now, thing that has come out THERE’S BEEN means everything.” that declines in the early, pre-symp- there’s been so much progress in re- is the idea of Canadians Multiple sclerosis tomatic stages of MS. This discovery search in treatments and programs,” — tens of thousands of SO MUCH (MS) is an autoim- has the potential to aid in early di- she said. people — all walking on PROGRESS IN mune disease that af- agnosis, targeted disease prevention, Communities who come together one day, and there is re- fects the body’s cen- and treatments. to support their family members or ally great power in that.” RESEARCH IN tral nervous system. Fundraisers like the Walk facilitate neighbours affl icted by the disease Karla Wasylik and her TREATMENTS Symptoms include research and fund educational and create the foundation that supports sister Lisa Sigurdson weakness, vision prob- peer support programs for people liv- the MS Society, MacPherson said. have participated in the AND lems and cognitive im- ing with MS. The MS Society is hosting a virtual MS Walk nearly every pairment. The effects “I think it’s important that people rally on May 30 to coincide with World year since 2007. Togeth- PROGRAMS.” can be highly volatile know that every time they do make MS Day. On that day, they encourage er with their husbands, — often varying in in- that $50 pledge or $25 pledge to an MS people to participate by going for a family and friends, they tensity at a moment’s participant, it does make a difference. walk in their community and posting form a group known as Karla’s Krew. notice. It has great impact,” MacPherson said. on social media. Wasylik is an avid supporter of the The disease is most common among Wasylik has felt the impact fi rst- People are welcome to stream in and MS Society and facilitator of the Sel- young adults aged 20 to 49, and Cana- hand. celebrate the fundraiser with MS sup- kirk MS support group. She also lives da has one of the highest rates of MS Living with MS can be diffi cult and porters from across the country. The with MS herself. in the world. Data from the MS Soci- debilitating, and Wasylik does not go virtual rally will also feature inspir- In the months leading up to the Walk, ety suggests an average of 11 Canadi- untouched by the disease, she said. ing stories from people who are living her crew typically bands together to ans are diagnosed with MS daily. “I am lucky that in the times where I with MS, MacPherson said. host fundraising events and collect Canada is also a global leader in MS was not able to put forth the effort, my People who want to join the rally, donations from the community. treatment. Some of the most ground- family and friends were there in my donate to Karla’s Krew, or register for Unfortunately, the pandemic is re- breaking and innovative MS research place, walking and fundraising and the MS Walk, can do so at mswalks.ca. stricting them from organizing din- happens at the University of Manito- organizing, especially my sister.” ner-and-a-movie nights or fundrais- ba, MacPherson said. Seeing the fruits of her crew’s labour Provincial music and arts festival moves online Staff entry classes for performers wanting performers and receive written and The Associated Manitoba Arts Festi- to participate without having received verbal adjudications. vals’ Provincial Music & Arts Festival an adjudicator recommendation at The deadline for entries is Thursday, will be a virtual experience this year. their local festival. May 20. Full participation details and Participants are invited to send in Entrants will have the chance, virtu- entry forms are available online at videos of their performances in seven ally, to view the videos of fellow class www.amaf.mb.ca. 3 solo disciplines: voice, piano, strings, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass and Sandblasting in the percussion. 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Call Patricia Barrett Call Syndey Lockhart 1-204-407-6099 1-204-467-5836 • GUEST COMMENTARY [email protected] [email protected] in annual losses that will result from PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell The future of our these property tax rebates. However, it is not as simple as just pointing out students depends these blatant contradictions. There is so much more that our fellow citizens on this generation must rise to achieve in the months ahead. My request of you is to become en- Since the announcement of the pro- gaged in the matters outlined. Do vincial government’s long-awaited REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER you get it? Are you concerned and SALES AND MARKETING response to the K-12 Review Com- Jasmin Wolf Jennifer McFee infuriated about this government’s mission, through Bill 64 (The Educa- assault on our public schools, com- tion Modernization Act) on March 15, munities and democratic rights? Yes? thousands of Manitobans from every Then share your concerns with your corner of this province have risen friends and family. I’m asking you to up in opposition. Their opposition is have political, perhaps even challeng- well-researched, well-presented and ing, conversations with people who informed by the disastrous conse- believe that they don’t have “skin in quences that will play out if the Mani- SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER the game” to care or make a differ- toba government proceeds according Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett ence. You must help them understand to plan. We strongly encourage all Alan Campbell why they should make time and fi nd Manitobans to consider what their the energy because if they don’t, the fellow citizens have to say. the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, damage to their local public schools The anti-democratic and illogical perhaps more than ever before, soci- and communities will be too great. plans of this government to gut our ety as a whole has found itself turning The changes proposed will happen public education system are heav- inward. Through public health direc- all too quickly and this is exactly what ily wrapped inside over 300 pages of tives and often because, in the cur- the government is counting on. Ad- ADMINISTRATION sweeping legislation that the average REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER rent context, where many have been ditionally, I’m asking you, your fam- Corrie Sargent Sydney Lockhart Manitoban has little time to digest. left jobless or without access to key ily and friends to register to present What has been shared by government services, Manitobans are compelled to the legislative committee on Bill 64. are a series of colourful sound bytes to focus on themselves and their own Every generation has its calling. and propaganda pieces that are spe- issues. Who has time to consider the From the Great Depression to the cifi cally designed to mislead. To put it larger interests of community and the Second World War, today’s stark chal- mildly, the provincial government is world around us? Some of govern- lenge by our own government to elim- banking on the fact that Manitobans ment’s loudest misinformation on Bill inate our vote and destroy our schools will ignore the uncontestable fact that 64 (“No change for students and staff in the midst of a global pandemic is their own vote and voices are about REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER in schools,” and “property tax rebates ours. The future of our students, fami- Becca Myskiw Nicole Brownlee to be silenced. Given what’s at stake mean more money on your kitchen lies and communities are depending here, Manitobans must ensure that table”) is fully dependent on this re- on each one of us to do our part to this scheme is not successful. ality. In other words, “Nothing to see meet this challenge. Which brings me to the matter at here, keep walking. We know you’re Visit www.localvoices.ca to learn hand: how do we succeed in prevent- busy and need more money so here is more about why you should care ing this time-bomb from going off? a rebate cheque, written on the backs about Bill 64 and how you can meet The degree to which we can succeed, of Manitoba’s children.” this challenge head-on. or even defi ne our success, depends The idea that Bill 64 will not impact Alan Campbell is the president of the PRODUCTION on the extent to which Manitobans DISTRIBUTION students and staff in schools is sim- Manitoba School Boards Association and Debbie Strauss Christy Brown understand the stakes and add their ply ludicrous. The government has no chair of the board of Interlake School Divi- voices in opposition of these plans for other option but to levy more taxes to sion. education in the coming months. Since make up for the hundreds of millions

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Submitted by Manitoba government The Manitoba government is launching a new Manitoba Pan- demic Sick Leave program to pro- vide direct fi nancial assistance to help fi ll gaps between federal pro- gramming and current provincial employment standards for paid sick leave, Premier Brian Pallister announced Friday. “We are at a critical point in our fi ght against COVID-19 and the variants of concern, and it is crucial to stay home when sick to help limit the spread of this deadly virus,” said Pallister. “Many Manitobans are liv- ing paycheque to paycheque, and they need to feel confi dent that if they are sick, they can stay home without any fi nancial repercussions or fear of lost wages.” The new Manitoba Pandemic Sick Leave program will provide employers with up to $600 per em- ployee for up to fi ve full days of CO- VID-19 related sick leave, which do not have to be taken consecutively. EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL Eligible sick leave related to COV- Bison forage on specifi c grasses, forbs and trees. They create wallows and trails throughout the area. They ID-19 includes testing, vaccinations add nutrients to the soil and they help propagate seeds, therefore contributing to the cycle of life and the and side effects, self-isolation due health of the prairie. This herd of bisons can be seen on west side of Highway 6 just north of St. Laurent. to COVID-19 symptoms, or care for Help the Express record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the outdoors. Email: [email protected] Continued on page 8 Honouring David G. Tomasson by renaming Wildlife Management Area By Derek Johnson, MLA for Interlake- and wildlife habitat and are the fi rst Manitoba for over 23 years. He started Gimli names to be announced as part of this as an economic development analyst Our PC team is committed to the initiative. and later served as deputy minister conservation of our environment. There are many deserving candi- for northern affairs and native affairs, Our made-in-Manitoba Climate and dates given there are 89 WMAs in energy and mines, and rural develop- Green plan is decreasing emissions. Manitoba encompassing almost 2 mil- ment. Outside of government, David Our PC government is committed to lion hectares (5 million acres) of valu- was self employed as an economic de- save Lake Winnipeg and has pledged able wildlife habitat throughout the velopment consultant and a commer- more than $260 million to upgrade province. There will be more WMAs cial fi sher on Lake Winnipeg. Later he the North End Water Pollution Con- named in the future and recommen- served as the chairperson at Fresh- trol Centre. In addition, Budget 2021 dations can be brought forward for water Fish Marketing Corporation, included an investment of $225K for consideration. chair and member of the Freshwater wildlife management priorities. In recognition of conservation trail- Regional Harbour Authority Advisory Part of the Minister of Agriculture blazers, I’m proud that the Manitoba Committee, director and member of and Resource Development’s man- government is renaming a Wildlife the Hecla Village Harbour Authority date is naming Wildlife Management Management Area in honour of Da- and member of the National Harbour Areas to memorialize Manitobans vid G. Tomasson (1945 to 2014). Wash- Authority Advisory Committee. who have made notable contributions ow Bay WMA, to be renamed David I would like to thank Mr. Tomasson to conservation. The eight selected G. Tomasson WMA, is situated within for his work in our community and individuals are Manitobans that pro- the Interlake area northwest of the join in honouring him with this WMA vided lifelong dedication to the im- town of Riverton. recognition. provement of Manitoba’s wildlife Tomasson worked for the Province of MLA for Interlake Derek Johnson 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Province provides over $75 million for businesses impacted by new public health orders

are making normal revenues for this health orders. Delayed third wave coming into Manitoba; time of year, so CFIB and other busi- An additional $2 million will also be ness organizations have called for this provided to the Dine-In Restaurant now we need to shorten the time it is here program to be extended as it has been Relief program to help restaurants an effective tool to provide fi nan- shift their operations toward a deliv- Submitted by Manitoba government Through a fourth round of pay- cial relief to thousands of businesses ery model. The Dine-in Restaurant The Manitoba government is in- ments, the province will provide up across the province quickly and with Relief Program, administered by the creasing its budget for the Manitoba to $71 million in immediate fi nancial minimum red tape.”The province also Manitoba Chambers of Commerce in Bridge Grant and will be making a support to eligible small and medi- announced an additional $2,000 top- partnership with the Manitoba Res- fourth round of up to $5,000 payments um-sized businesses, not-for-profi ts up for restaurants in addition to the taurant and Foodservices Association, for eligible businesses and organiza- and charities impacted by the #Re- $5,000 Manitoba Bridge Grant pay- launched in January 2021 to provide tions to help protect them through the startMB Pandemic Response System. ment to help cover the costs of food a rebate to dine-in restaurants that third wave of the COVID-19 pandem- This brings the total program invest- waste, employee wages, maintenance shifted to a delivery model due to ic, Premier Brian Pallister announced ment to $286 million, which is $86 or insurance. Approximately 1,800 public health restrictions. The pro- today. million above the province’s original restaurants will benefi t from this as- gram helps offset costs related to de- “We delayed the third wave com- commitment of $200 million. sistance, totalling $3.6 million. livery services, whether a restaurant ing into Manitoba and now we have Eligible businesses that received The province created the Manitoba provides its own delivery service or to shorten the time it is here. That is prior bridge grant payments will au- Bridge Grant in November 2020 to uses a third-party delivery company. why on Friday we introduced new, tomatically receive a fourth payment provide upfront funding to busi- “While we urge Manitobans to stay strict public health measures to curb of up to $5,000 beginning as early as nesses, not-for-profi ts and charities home as much as possible over the the spread of the variants and reduce Friday, May 14 and will be notifi ed of directly affected by public health re- next few weeks, we also want to en- the strain on our health-care sys- the deposit via email. strictions and temporarily ordered to courage Manitobans to continue to tem,” said Pallister. “We recognize this “CFIB is pleased the government close their storefronts to the public. support our many small businesses,” quick closure for many businesses of Manitoba is extending the Mani- The program was expanded to sup- said Pallister. “The best thing we can will have a signifi cant impact on their toba Bridge Grant automatically to port home-based businesses indirect- do for our local business community operations, particularly the restaurant businesses that previously received ly impacted by public health orders. right now is to bend our COVID-19 industry who we know were prepar- it and providing additional support Eligibility criteria was later expanded curve down, so they can get back ing for a busy Mother’s Day weekend. to restaurants to help cover addi- to include hotels, resorts, lodges and to doing what they do best, employ Our government remains committed tional costs related to food spoilage,” outfi tters, travel agencies, janitorial Manitobans and offer services Mani- to delivering the right programs at the said Jonathan Alward, director, Prai- services companies and owner/oper- tobans rely on.” right times to help individual Manito- rie region, the Canadian Federation ators of licensed passenger transpor- More information about business bans and businesses through these of Independent Business. “Just one- tation businesses that saw demand supports in Manitoba are available at: challenging times.” third of Manitoba’s small businesses for their services impacted by public www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/. Stricter public health orders now in effect By Ashleigh Viveiros “We have to take these strong actions participants. Organized team games “I know that Manitobans have done Stricter public health orders went now to protect our health-care sys- are not permitted. this before and I know we’ve been do- into effect Sunday in a bid to slow tem, to protect Manitobans.” Self-help gatherings are limited to ing it now for 14 months, but we need down the third wave of the COVID-19 Under the new orders, outdoor 10 people. to continue our efforts to keep these pandemic in Manitoba. gatherings that include people from Retail stores, markets and garden numbers down.” Chief provincial public health offi cer multiple households are limited to a centres may open at 10 per cent ca- The government has upped the cost Dr. Brent Roussin unveiled the new maximum of fi ve people. pacity to a maximum of 100 people. of fi nes for people found repeatedly restrictions Friday evening, citing the Restaurants, bars and patios are Malls can open to 10 per cent capacity. violating public health orders. skyrocketing number of cases in our closed to in-person dining but can These orders will remain in place for Individuals who have received two province as the cause of these more still offer take-out and delivery. at least three weeks, to Sunday, May or more tickets for failing to wear a stringent measures. Gyms, fi tness centres, casinos, mu- 30. mask will now pay $486 for subse- “Case numbers are certainly going seums, galleries, libraries, day camps, Dr. Roussin urged Manitobans to quent tickets instead of $298. in the wrong direction,” he said. “The dance/theatre/music schools and per- not just heed these new restrictions Likewise, individuals who have re- latter part of this week we’ve seen sonal services such as estheticians, but to do whatever they can to limit ceived two or more tickets for other a dramatic rise in cases and that’s barbers, salons and tanning salons all their contacts in the weeks ahead. penalties under the orders will be translating into a dramatic rise in ICU must close. “These public health orders can’t be fi ned $2,542 instead of $1,296. numbers.” Indoor community, cultural and re- written to guide every aspect of our Also, the penalty for failing to pay a The daily case count inched up from ligious gatherings are prohibited. So lives,” he pointed out. “We know that ticket in the required timeframe (de- 279 at the start of last week to 529 this are indoor sports and recreation, in- we all need to make personal choices fault conviction) has been doubled past Sunday. cluding after-school activities. to reduce the amount of contacts that from $50 to $100. “These are some of the highest daily Outdoor sports and recreation ac- are outside our households, and we Fines for businesses had not changed numbers we’ve seen,” Roussin said. tivities now have a maximum of fi ve need to act now. as of press time.

> LEAVE, FROM PG. 7 ployees are able to qualify to receive those who reside in Manitoba and the federal and other provincial pro- the assistance. Employers who cur- work and receive wages in Manitoba grams. a loved one in any of the previously rently provide paid sick leave to their on a full or part-time basis. More details, including an applica- mentioned circumstances. employees would not be eligible in- The premier noted the eligibility tion will be available shortly at www. Private-sector, non-profi t and char- cluding federal, provincial and local period begins today, May 7 and runs gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/. itable employers with eligible em- governments. Eligible employees are until at least Sept. 25, to coincide with The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 9 Stay home, limit contacts, get vaccinated: Roussin By Ashleigh Viveiros why we had to take stronger public said. “This time, though, as we’re im- Churchill). Manitoba public health offi cials an- health action, that’s why we had to plementing these public health mea- Eligibility for the AstraZeneca/Co- nounced 502 new cases of COVID-19 move Winnipeg and Brandon schools sures we have increasing vaccination vishield vaccine being administered and four new deaths on Monday. to remote learning,” Roussin said. occurring. at pharmacies and medical clinics The number of patients in hospital Stricter public health orders went into “With every passing day, more and includes individuals aged 40 or older hit 215, 60 of which require intensive effect Sunday. more Manitobans are protected.” and people aged 30 to 39 with priority care. “That’s why we’re asking Manito- Eligibility widens health conditions. A total of 42,453 lab-confi rmed cases bans to stay home. The best way to Eligibility to be immunized at a su- “We really encourage all Manito- of COVID-19 have been identifi ed in limit the amount of contacts outside per site or pop-up clinic continued to bans to book your appointment to be Manitoba since the pandemic began. of your household is to stay home,” expand this past week. vaccinated as soon as you become eli- We started the work week with 3,771 Roussin stressed. “Really, go out for At press time, anyone age 30 or older gible,” Roussin urged. “It really is our active cases, 37,683 recoveries and 997 essential reasons, limit those contacts and Indigenous people aged 18 and pathway out of these restrictions.” deaths. ... that’s the best way that we can end older are able to book an appoint- Head to protectmb.ca for the latest The current fi ve-day COVID-19 test these transmission chains.” ment. eligibility requirements or to book positivity rate is 11.6 per cent provin- We’re all sick of these restrictions, Also eligible is any adult who is your appointment. cially and 13.8 per cent in Winnipeg. Roussin acknowledged, but adhering pregnant, a client of Community Liv- As of Monday, 565,219 doses of vac- Dr. Brent Roussin, chief public to them is the only way to stem the ing disABILITY Services, works in cine have been administered in Mani- health offi cer, noted the spike in cases tide of COVID-19 infection and pre- any health-care setting, works as a toba. The province expects to begin is tied to Manitobans having far to vent the health-care system from be- front-line police offi cer or fi refi ghter, booking second-dose appointments much contact with people outside of ing overwhelmed. or lives or works in selected priority of the vaccine on May 22, starting with their own households. “We saw in February and March of communities (parts of Winnipeg and people who are immuno-compro- “Since last Friday we’ve had more this year that these measures work. Brandon, Powerview-Pine Falls, and mised or have other prioritized health than 1,500 cases reported and that’s And we need them to work again,” he the entire Northern RHA, including conditions. COVID outbreak declared at Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern By Patricia Barrett transferring them to a different hos- the outbreak and signage has been call 204-768-2461 and ask to speak to The Interlake-Eastern Regional pital.” posted. Patients are also being moni- a nurse. Health Authority (IERHA) declared At least two cases of COVID ac- tored for symptoms. Anyone showing COVID-19 testing continues to be a COVID-19 outbreak at Lakeshore quired within a facility must be con- symptoms will be tested. available in Eriksdale. Even those General Hospital in Ashern on May fi rmed before the situation can be Telehealth appointments are being with mild symptoms are encour- 5 after cases of the virus were con- considered an “outbreak.” The health rescheduled or moved to Eriksdale aged to get tested. No appointment is fi rmed. authority did not say how many cases if possible, states the release. Indi- needed. The testing site is located at Patients requiring admission to the were identifi ed. viduals scheduled for a telehealth the Wellness Centre, 35 Railway Ave. hospital will be transferred to another The personal care home, the prima- appointment will be contacted to dis- It’s open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon- hospital until the outbreak is con- ry care clinic and the dialysis unit re- cuss other options. day to Friday (closed for lunch from tained. main open, but the health authority is With an exception for end-of-life noon to 12:30). “The emergency department is re- making efforts to ensure those areas care, hospital visits are restricted. The province announced last week maining open, but we are not admit- are isolated from the hospital through For more information, call the Lake- that it will be setting up a COVID vac- ting any patients to the hospital,” said limiting the transfer of staff and items, shore hospital’s toll-free line at 1-855- cination supersite in Gimli. An open- an IERHA spokesperson last Thurs- said the spokesperson. 347-8500, Monday to Friday from 8:30 ing date wasn’t provided but the site day. “We are encouraging people to In an accompanying news release, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Primary contacts, is scheduled to be up and running in come for care if they need it, but if the health authority said all pa- family members and caregivers need- late May. they require admission, we will be tients and staff have been advised of ing information about patients can Volunteer Manitoba opens nominations for annual awards By Sydney Lockhart this year due to the pandemic and will “We really just want to show people or things have shut down so they Volunteer Manitoba is looking for be broadcast on their Facebook page that through everything it has been don’t need help,” said Bourbonnais. community members to nominate lo- in September. a tough year for all of us, but there’s She added that they hope the nom- cal volunteers for their annual prov- Currently Volunteer Manitoba is really positive examples out there of inations and awards will inspire ince-wide volunteer awards. looking for nominations, both groups folks who stepped up and met that younger generations to volunteer The awards celebrate the contri- and individuals can be nominated at challenge and gave back to their com- more. butions and time that volunteers in www.volunteermanitoba.ca/awards munity and we really were looking for “As a volunteer centre, we’re look- Manitoba have put in to helping oth- “It is to highlight the incredible those nominations we want to hear ing at data that was just released by ers over the past year. work volunteers have been doing in those stories,” she said. Statistics Canada and the overall “Our role in the community is to this past year, especially during COV- Bourbonnais said they have heard percentage of volunteerism has gone promote and encourage volunteerism ID We know that volunteers were still stories of people doing delivery ser- down over time,” she said. and highlight the good work that vol- going to work, even though we faced vices and tax services for seniors Bourbonnais said they usually get unteers are doing right across our a lot of shutdowns and restrictions, needing to stay home to stay safe anywhere from 300 to 400 nomina- province,” said communications man- people were still giving back to their from COVID-19 and that even the tions and that they would hope to see ager of Volunteer Manitoba Dawn communities in different ways,” said seemingly small helping hands make more than that this year despite the Bourbonnais. “We also work with Bourbonnais. a large difference. challenges of the pandemic. the non-profi t sector just to support Nominations can be for multiple “Showing people that volunteerism “Let’s spread the good news. Let’s charities and non-profi ts in their pro- awards such the Lieutenant Gover- is still alive and well is really impor- thank all these people,” she said. fessional development and in getting nor’s Make a Difference Community tant because a lot of people this past The deadline to submit nominations their messages out.” Award or the Premier’s Volunteer Ser- year, I think have made the assump- is May 24. The awards ceremony will be virtual vice Award. tion that we can’t volunteer right now, 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Construction continues for Viterra’s newest terminal

EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED Viterra completed pouring concrete last week. By Jennifer McFee have the capability of unloading 10 Work is underway for Viterra’s new Super B trucks per hour.” They provide further value to their in this area through a modern state- high throughput grain terminal in The company is Canada’s grain in- partners through a wide variety of of-the-art facility, we will provide cus- Rosser. dustry leader, supported by the exper- contracting and risk management tomers with convenient access to the Communications manager Peter tise of its people, a superior network tools to help them realize the full po- superior service, marketing opportu- Flengeris said they continue to make of assets and unrivalled connections tential of their crops. nities and advice that makes us an in- progress with the project. They re- to world markets, he added. “We have a long history in this part dustry leader.” cently completed pouring the con- Headquartered in Regina, Sask., of Manitoba, and we’re pleased to be The facility will also bring employ- crete, marking a milestone moment their commitment to agriculture goes renewing our commitment to farm ment opportunities to the area. for the construction of the modern back over 100 years, partnering with customers in the Rosser and sur- “Although we haven’t fi nalized the grain elevator. farmers to market and move their rounding area through this signifi cant exact number there will be jobs cre- “Viterra’s new high throughput crops to areas of need around the investment,” Flengeris said. ated as a result of this new facility,” grain terminal at Rosser will be a world. Their continued focus on oper- “Through our commitment to op- Flengeris said. state-of-the-art facility, with a storage ational excellence throughout North erational excellence, we continuously “We’re looking forward to having capacity of 34,000 metric tonnes and America allows them to effi ciently evaluate our asset network to ensure the facility operational the end of this the ability to load up to 134 railcars handle, process, distribute and trans- we’re aligned with our business envi- year.” through a loop track,” he said. “It will port grains and oilseeds. ronment. By revitalizing our presence Kiwanis to host drive-thru Fish Fry

Submitted by Pam Larner hearty portion of pickerel (prepared The Kiwanis Club Of Gimli & Dis- with our celebrated secret coating), trict is alive and well, and serving fries, coleslaw and condiments. the community, albeit with some Due to COVID restrictions, dinner changes to how we operated in pre- is pre-order only. Sorry, but walk- COVID times. ups will not be accommodated. The Annual Fish Fry will take To place your orders, call Margaret place from 4 to 7 p.m. on May 23 at Stanicky at 204-389-2997. the Gimli Recreation Centre. Ev- The deadline for pre-ordering is eryone is invited to pre-order and May 16. Everyone will be assigned come and pick up a delicious meal a pick-up time between 4 and 7 p.m. that doesn’t have to be prepared at Kiwanis looks forward to seeing PHOTO SUBMITTED home. and serving you on May 23 at the The Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District is taking orders for their annual Fish The cost is $20 and includes a Rec Centre. Fry, which will be held as a drive-thru event on May 23. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 11 Peguis Central School continues with remote learning for two weeks By Patricia Barrett suspended for another 2 weeks from Peguis Central School notifi ed the Monday, May 10, 2021 to Tuesday, May community last Friday that the school 25, 2021,” said Sutherland in the no- was off limits to all staff after a teach- tice. er tested positive for COVID-19, and After consulting with chief and coun- that remote learning for students will cil and the band’s pandemic team, the continue until at least May 25. school had sent out a notice on April The kindergarten to Grade 12 school 30, recommending that remote learn- on Peguis First Nation closed its doors ing be extended from May 3 to May to staff on May 7 as a precautionary 7 because of a variant of concern cir- measure, said PCS education director culating in the region. Teachers had Carrie Sutherland in a notice dated been providing homework packages the same day and posted on the First and setting up Zoom and Google ses- Nation’s website. The Peguis Health sions for their classes. Centre’s nursing staff are conducting Schedules for Zoom and Google for contact tracing in order to prevent the the May 10-25 remote-learning period further spread of the virus. will be posted on the PCS website. Students will continue to learn from “As every effort to protect our com- home. munity from the COVID-19 pandemic EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT In consultation with the First Na- is made we will continue to support Peguis Central School had a teacher test positive for COVID, and the tion’s pandemic team and public working together in order to maintain health, “all in-class instruction for Pe- the health and wellness of all commu- school will continue on with remote learning for at least another two guis Central School students will be nity members,” said Sutherland. weeks. Pfi zer COVID-19 vaccine approved for children aged 12-15 By Patricia Barrett fective at preventing COVID-19 when was 100 per cent effective after the fected with COVID, according to the Health Canada approved the Pfi z- used in children between 12 and 15 second dose. latest provincial data. The govern- er-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for years of age,” states the agency in a Fabien Paquette, vaccines lead for ment announced last Sunday that children aged 12-15 last week after a May 5 news release. Pfi zer Canada, said the new approval K-12 schools in Winnipeg and Bran- review of scientifi c evidence showed The agency has, however, placed will help protect children before they don — where the majority of new in- it’s safe and effective, and Manitoba is “terms and conditions” on its autho- go back to school in September. fections are occurring — will be mov- expected to offer vaccination appoint- rization. It requires Pfi zer-BioNTech “Today’s expansion of our authoriza- ing to remote learning, starting May ments next week. to continue providing information on tion represents a signifi cant step for- 12, to help stem the province’s third It’s the fi rst COVID vaccine to be ap- the safety, effi cacy and quality of the ward in helping the Canadian govern- wave. Students will learn from home proved in Canada for use in children vaccine in the 12-15 age group “to en- ment broaden its vaccination program until May 30. of this age group. sure its benefi ts continue to be dem- and begin to help protect adolescents Schools in other areas of the prov- Canada’s top health agency said it onstrated once it is on the market.” before the start of the next school ince that remain open will have to marks a “signifi cant milestone” in the Health Canada had already ap- year,” said Paquette in a May 5 news ban singing and the playing of wind fi ght against COVID. proved the vaccine for children aged release posted on Pfi zer’s website. instruments. “After completing a thorough and 16 and older in December 2020. A pediatric study of the Pfi zer vac- The Manitoba government is expect- independent scientifi c review of the Pfi zer-BioNTech had conducted a cine in children aged six months to 11 ed to offer vaccine eligibility to indi- evidence, the department has deter- trial in the U.S. with 2,260 adolescents years of age is currently underway. viduals 12 and older by the Victoria mined that this vaccine is safe and ef- aged 12 to 15 and found its vaccine Manitoba has had 2,638 students in- Day long weekend. Remote learning for schools in Winnipeg, Brandon Staff creased case numbers in larger cen- toms should also self-isolate until the tional schools outside Winnipeg and Schools in Winnipeg and Brandon tres and rising numbers of cases in sick individual’s test result is received. Brandon to remote learning if and are moving to remote learning this younger people means we are moving • All extra-curricular activities, orga- when the data indicates it is needed.” week. to remote learning in Winnipeg and nized sports and off-site activities are Cullen noted schools in full remote Education Minister Cliff Cullen an- Brandon to better protect students, suspended, as is indoor singing and learning will be able to accommodate nounced the move over the weekend, families, teachers and staff.” indoor use of wind instruments. K-6 children of critical services work- which saw the province’s daily new At press time, other schools in the “While some of these people may ers who cannot make alternative care COVID-19 case count hit 529 on Sun- province were still operating as usual, not have caught the virus in school or arrangements if they are not required day. with a few additional measures put spread it to others in schools because to self-isolate. “Keeping schools open and safe for into effect: they were self-isolating at home, the In addition, schools will also be able students, staff and families has been • Schools with multiple cases of the rising case numbers mean we need to to accommodate K-12 high-risk stu- at the forefront of our COVID-19 re- virus (outside of the same household) take steps now to break the cycle of dents and those with special needs. sponse planning, and our priority has will be moved to remote learning. transmission and reduce case counts,” As of Monday, child care facilities been to have students in classrooms • School offi cials can require stu- said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief pro- remain open, including sites in Win- with face-to-face instruction to the dents and staff who are showing vincial public health offi cer. “Public nipeg and Brandon, though children greatest extent possible,” the minister symptoms to stay home for 10 days health offi cials will continue to work who are on remote learning at school said. “However, increased transmis- and encourage them to seek testing. with school leadership to actively should not attend child care facilities sion of the variants of concern, in- Household members without symp- monitor the situation, and move addi- before or after school hours. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Manitoba’s newest brewery wants its name to embody its impact on the community

By Joshua Frey-Sam When Amber Sarraillon moved out of her parents’ home after graduating high school from Stonewall Collegiate Institute, she never thought she’d be moving back in, let alone with her fu- ture partner. That proved to be the case earlier this year when Sarraillon and her partner, Morgan Wielgosz, sold their home in Winnipeg so they could af- ford to start their own craft brewery, Good Neighbour Brewing. “It was time for us to do what we’ve longed to do our entire careers,” said Wielgosz, Good Neighbour Brewing co-founder and brewmaster. But the vision for Manitoba’s newest brewery didn’t start in Winnipeg, and the decision to start the company has come with some tough decisions. After moving to Toronto in 2005, Sar- EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED raillon found an interest in craft brew- Sarraillon and Wielgosz enjoy some of their fi rst batches of home- ery and worked her way to a position brewed beer while creating Good Neighbour Brewing. with Amsterdam Brewery, where she met Wielgosz, a native of Dorchester, “We made the ultimate sacrifi ce,” Ont. Amber Sarraillon, above, and Mor- said Wielgosz. The duo’s relationship started as The couple stayed with mom and colleagues in 2010 and turned into life gan Wielgosz met at a craft brew- dad, Heather and Andy Sarraillon, for partners by 2016. ery in Ontario in 2010, sparking a few short months as they created A business opportunity for Wielgosz the beginning of a business and their business. led the couple back to Winnipeg in life partnership. They have since moved out again 2017, but the pair wanted to use their Wielgosz said it’s been hard starting and launched Good Neighbour Brew- knowledge to make their own imprint her own business because her work ing last week. on the industry. hours don’t leave much time to speak Their fi rst beverage, “Bumbleberry The move to Winnipeg, and eventu- with family. She also said the decision Good Neighbour Brewing re- Milkshake Sour,” sold out in less than ally Sarraillon’s parents’ home, meant to sell their home in Winnipeg and in- leased their fi rst two beverages three hours, leaving the duo to feel Wielgosz would be leaving her home vest that money into their own busi- Hazy Pale Ale and Bumbleberry optimistic about the future of their in Ontario. ness wasn’t easy. Milkshake Sour. company. Good Neighbour to launch a new beer every couple of Brewery also car- weeks this summer. ries a “Hazy Pale Wielgosz and Sarraillon share more Ale” that is still than 25 years of experience in the in- available. Sarrail- GOING lon said they plan Continued on page 19 CAMPING? WE RENT THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR SPRING CLEAN-UP DETHATCHERS

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By Tyler Searle A global shortage of microchips is creating an automo- tive famine in the Interlake, with dealerships unable to ac- cess a supply of new vehicles to meet consumer demands. “It’s going to be a long, skinny summer as far as automo- bile dealers are concerned,” Bruce Giesbrecht said. Giesbrecht is co-owner of Giesbrecht & Sons in Gimli. He has been in the automotive industry for 40 years and has never seen such a signifi cant disruption to vehicle supplies. “It’s quite a scenario, actually. Because of the shortage, inventories are shrinking daily,” he said. Microchips are tiny silicon cards layered in billions of semiconductive transistors that process and store infor- mation. They are found in nearly every form of electronics, including computers, appliances and automobiles. EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL In modern cars, microchips manage infotainment sys- Russ Einarson, left, of Gimli Ford and Giesbrecht & Sons Bruce Giesbrecht patiently wait for tems and regulate engine functions. Without them, vehi- new stock to arrive. The shortage of microchips has slowed down production at plants all cles are left braindead and immobilized. across North America. Numerous brand-new vehicles slated for delivery to Automotive Consultants estimated the drop was as steep “From what I’ve been told from Gen- Gimli Ford are parked in a compound in Dearborn, MI, as 19.7 per cent. Automakers like Ford, Chevy and GM re- eral Motors, we won’t see an improve- said owner Russell Einarson. The new product cannot sponded by scaling back their production. ment in the supply of microchips for make transit without the microchips. When vehicle sales rose later in the year, the foreign anywhere from three to fi ve months.” “We can be frustrated, but really there’s no control. We’ve companies that manufacture the integral chips had al- Both Giesbrecht and Einarson agree just got to keep doing what we’re doing,” Einarson said. ready sold their wares to the electronics industry, so au- the shortage is unprecedented and Multiple factors infl uence the shortage in chips, includ- tomakers could not resume the same level of production. completely unexpected. ing delays at shipping ports in Vancouver and Montreal Dealers like Giesbrecht and Einarson are now at the “It’s just a whole bunch of weird and temporary shutdowns at numerous manufacturing mercy of a faulty supply chain. things combined that nobody would plants. Of course, the primary culprit is COVID-19, Gies- “Business is good — supply is poor. So, we’ve got almost brecht said. the reverse of what it was 16 months ago when there was Continued on page 17 When the pandemic hit early last year, automotive sales lots of supply, but business was down,” Giesbrecht said. in Canada plummeted. Market research from DesRosiers

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Participants join Challenge for Life is a fundraising individually or register as a team and event in support of CancerCare Mani- then campaign for months to collect toba. Between Aug. 7 and 15, partici- sponsorships from friends and family. pants attempt to complete a 20-kilo- When the pandemic placed limits on metre walk or 200 minutes of exercise social gatherings last year, the chal- to raise money for cancer research. lenge shifted to a virtual format. For the second year in a row, Janice CancerCare asked people to track Holden plans to walk 20 kilometres their walks using fi tness applications over four days in Stonewall and St. on smartwatches or phones, and they Laurent, and she is challenging others extended the challenge into a 12-day in the Interlake to participate. event. Cancer has affl icted multiple mem- Going virtual makes the event more bers of Holden’s family, and she is a accessible for those living outside the two-time cancer survivor. Without city and more inclusive for people un- EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED modern advancements in research able to walk the entire 20 kilometres Left to right: Roberta Barr, Deanna Allarie, Kaitlynn Barr and Angie and treatment, she may not have beat- in one day, said Monique Gauthier, a Banmam formed the team Gord’s Girls. They plan to walk 20 kilometres en the disease, she said. fundraising and community engage- from the Balmoral Curling Club to the Stonewall Curling Club in support “I’m almost two years cancer-free. ment co-ordinator for CancerCare of cancer research. If I had this 20 years ago, I maybe Manitoba. wouldn’t be here now.” Holden agrees and adds that the Daigneault and her friends Claudia is a top contributor among communi- Holden is passionate about support- new remote format has gotten her Kerbrat, Gisele Gervais and Jennie ty teams — sitting in fourth place. ing CancerCare because she knows — and her counterparts — more en- Lindstrom. The group registered as “When you’re doing something like the funds directly help cancer pa- gaged in the challenge. team “Families Matter” — a name that this, you feel like you’re really con- tients in Manitoba, she said. “Last year, we did a whole bunch of refers to the importance of keeping tributing,” said fellow team member After seeing an advertisement pro- posters and put them up along the family close, Holden said Jenni Lindstrom. moting the Challenge for Life in 2017, route. We had so much fun,” she said. Together, they hope to raise $3,000 “We hope that people will see what she knew she wanted to get involved. “We were so excited about getting in- before the challenge ends on Aug. 17. we are doing and either join us or “That got me thinking, ‘Gee, there’s volved.” The team has raised $1,600 to date, form a team of their own.” three or four of us in my family who’ve Holden is the team captain for and they still have more than two Families Matter is not the only team had cancer or passed away from can- a group consisting of her sister months to go. cer — maybe we should do something Mona Wonnacott, her brother Louis At the time of print, Families Matter Continued on page 17 A new technology is making partial dentures way better By Brock Vandor DENTURIST metal in, it will change shape finally get the fit that we always and never have a perfect fit; wanted, and patients are abso- There is something new and re-quiring very careful ad- lutely loving them for 3 main very exciting when it comes justments to the denture. 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They get involved in the challenge this year. walk as “Gord’s Girls” in memoriam “Even if you don’t want to commit to of the sisters’ late father, Gord Barr. the walk, every little bit you can do- “(Last year) we walked from Bal- nate counts,” she said. moral Curling rink, where our dad en- The uncertainty surrounding restric- joyed curling, all the way to the Stone- tions made it diffi cult to promote the wall curling rink where he played his fundraising effort last year, Holden last game,” Allarie said. said. Gord’s Girls walked the entire 20 ki- Both Families Matter and Gord’s lometres in one day, starting at 7 a.m. Girls encourage people to form teams and fi nishing around 11 a.m. and take up the Challenge for Life. This year, they plan on taking the “It feels really good. We do a lot of wall on Aug. 8 and 15 and in St. Lau- Donations of all sizes are accepted, same route. laughing, and we have a lot of ener- rent on Aug. 10 and 12. and both individuals and businesses The walk was a success, but Allarie gy because we’re doing it for a good People interested can register their can commit money to the cause. missed the encouragement and sup- cause,” Holden said. own team or join existing teams on- port of the in-person event. Families Matter will walk in Stone- line via the Challenge for Life website.

> SUPPLY CHAIN DELAYS, FROM PG. 14 there buying. They might be thinking trickles down to consumers. there’s going to be a dramatic price If you are in a position to buy, and have ever thought of. It’s crazy how food and other goods. increase in automobiles across the you can fi nd what you’re looking for, we are so dependent on such a little The law of supply and demand sug- board.” then now is the time, Giesbrecht said. item,” Einarson said. gests when demand exceeds supply, It is automakers who determine the “We’re hanging in there and doing It’s not just microchips that are be- prices tend to rise. price of vehicles — not dealers, said what we can, but supplies are dwin- ing delayed. The pandemic exposed “The automobiles actually have not Giesbrecht. dling and, apparently, it’s not going to vulnerabilities in global supply chains skyrocketed in price yet, but we will If manufacturing cost rises, auto- get much better until the end of sum- across a multitude of industries. Sta- see what happens if this continues,” makers compensate by charging deal- mer or early fall.” tistics Canada reported impacts to Giesbrecht said. erships more, and the added expense medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, “I think that’s why people are out

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Other patients might stay two to patient care. or three days in hospital because they Since COVID emerged in late 2019 need IV fl uids or supplemental oxy- and travelled the globe, leaving a mas- gen to help them get over their symp- sive swathe of death in its wake, there toms,” she said. “Sadly, we also see pa- has never been a more apropos time tients that don’t do very well and we to salute the nurses and the health- end up having to intubate them and care aides who’ve been working fl at send them to Winnipeg to the ICU. out to save lives and stand in for fam- The sad thing is COVID is not specifi c ily who can’t be with loved ones dying to any one group; it doesn’t matter from the deadly virus. whether you’re rich or poor or young Yvonne Oxer, who has been a reg- or old.” EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE IERHA istered nurse for 43 years and has 51 COVID and its more infectious vari- The founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale [1820-1910] said, years’ experience working in health ants have steadily crept higher in “I am of certain convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do care, said the old ways of doing things Manitoba over the past few months their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls have gone straight out the door since before really taking off last week. as a maddening dreidel [a four-sided spinning top].” Yvonne Oxer, clini- COVID popped up in Manitoba last On Monday, May 3, the province cal team manager of the Selkirk ER and special care unit, said Nightin- spring. reported 250 new infections (20 in gale exactly describes our present-day COVID pandemic where nurses “In all my years of nursing I don’t IERHA). By Sunday, May 9, those had are doing their duty and helping save lives. What the public does will think anything has impacted my job more than doubled to 529 (27 in IER- determine the trajectory of the virus. as much as COVID has since March of HA). On Monday of this week there 2020,” said Oxer by phone last Friday. were 498 new cases (25 in IERHA). ince nurses are mandated to work 16 patients can be moved to other facili- Oxer is the clinical team manager for The virus has so far killed 997 Manito- hours. It occurs quite frequently.” ties to free up space for acute care. the emergency department and spe- bans (source: Manitoba government, Staff are forced to maintain a relent- “We might be the ones people see cial care unit at the now-named Sel- May 10). less vigilance against a virus nobody on the news, but there’s a whole team kirk Regional Health Centre, where Oxer said she and her nursing staff can see, except under a microscope, behind us working very hard to en- she has worked her entire career. She have had to quickly adapt to a new and will experience emotional fallout sure we have acute care beds available manages nurses and health-care aides system of patient care and practise to after seeing the damage it can infl ict throughout the province,” she said. and works closely with physicians. the nth degree what Florence Night- on the human body. “As much as frontline workers are Unlike the disturbing and dramatic ingale, the founder of professional “We can follow our processes and seen as the heroes, there are a bunch images rolling out of India, currently nursing, preached with regard to in- do our daily routines but when we see of heroes standing right behind us.” the epicentre of the world’s worst CO- fection prevention and control. the emotions of family members that A nurse or health-care aide may be VID outbreak, Oxer said Manitobans Donning and doffi ng personal pro- can’t see their loved ones, it does take the last person you see as you die aren’t seeing people dropping dead tective equipment has increased their an emotional toll on every nurse. We from COVID and it will be their hand in queues outside our local hospitals workload. Nurses have had to learn also see the devastation of COVID. We holding yours as family is kept out or victims’ families pleading for sup- how different rooms in the hospital see people become extremely ill. We of the infectious zone, said Oxer. The plies of oxygen or mass funeral pyres have been engineered to determine see patients deteriorate and we know best thing people can do to prevent in the streets. how quickly air exchange occurs (they they’ll have to go to Winnipeg [to an such a scenario from happening to But the common denominator be- have to close off rooms — before dis- ICU]. All these emotions do impact them is to relieve the pressure on the hind closed doors in hospitals across infection staff can enter — for a half us,” said Oxer. health-care system. the province, including those in the to a whole hour or more after treating “The most diffi cult aspect of COVID That means religiously practising Interlake, is people struggling to stay a COVID patient). They’ve also had is how our humanity has been chal- the “fundamentals” we’ve all heard alive. And nurses are their witnesses. to become design experts, carving lenged. We have to become the family ad nauseam and will continue to hear “The general public here says they up the ER and in-patient wards into members, the emotional care-givers because they actually work against don’t really see anything happening zones for non-COVID, suspected CO- and the support-givers because of the the spread of the virus and are our at the Selkirk hospital or other facili- VID and confi rmed COVID cases. guidelines to prevent the spread of only way out of infection and possible ties in the Interlake. From a nurse that Then there are the extra-long shifts COVID. So the nurses do spend extra death until the world is vaccinated. has been here day in and day out, I Oxer said she “tries not to” but some- time providing comfort and support “The best thing the public can do assure you nurses and other frontline times has to “mandate” depending on to patients.” is wear a mask, social distance and workers are seeing the devastating ef- the COVID load. She tries to mitigate After “diffi cult” cases, she said staff don’t gather together in large groups. fects of COVID,” said Oxer. “And we’re those exhausting shifts by ensuring will have a debrief “to make sure each And the biggest thing they can do is saying to the public to please help us staff are well cared for. one of us are OK” and to fi gure out if make an appointment and get a vac- by social distancing, wearing masks “The most important thing we can there was something they could have cine. Help us defeat this. It’s a hor- and getting those vaccines. I know do for our nursing staff, health-care done differently, she said. rible, horrible disease,” said Oxer. “I there are some naysayers that don’t aides and other staff is try to have a Should COVID grow exponentially can’t express enough how important believe COVID really exists, but it full complement of staff on shift,” she across the region, Oxer said the IER- it is that everybody does that. Then truly is a deadly disease.” said. “We try to make sure they get HA’s senior leadership team has a maybe one day we can return to a new Oxer said IERHA hospitals are see- their breaks; they need those time- contingency plan to expand bed ca- normal where it’s not my blue-gloved ing COVID cases regularly even if ER outs. In our facility, we’re very fortu- pacity. At the Selkirk hospital, for ex- hand holding your loved one’s hand, waiting rooms don’t seem to be bus- nate that I don’t have to mandate right ample, a lounge can be turned into a but your hand holding theirs.” tling. Depending on how bad the in- now, but in some facilities in the prov- ward to accommodate some beds, and The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 19 > BREWERY, FROM PG. 12 dustry, and Good Neighbour Brew- the position they’re in -— starting ing is now among 18 craft brewer- a business during a pandemic — Cargill gifts $400K for ies in Winnipeg. and want to use their experience But Sarrailllon and Wielgosz say to deliver on the same values they they are trying to create a different learned early in their careers. impact on the community. “We want to provide some in- “Our ultimate goal is to be sub- spiration and hope for people new STARS helicopters mersed in the neighbourhood, not in a cloudy time,” said Wielgosz. just another busi- “There’s a lot of Staff ans for decades to come, and we’re ex- ness,” said Sarraillon, need out there in STARS is $400,000 closer to replacing ceedingly thankful to Cargill for their co-founder of Good our community.” its aging fl eet of helicopters thanks to fi nancial support and leadership.” Neighbour Brewing. Along with the a grant from Cargill. STARS has been fl ying missions in We want to be wel- “WE WANT TO welcoming atmo- The global corporation’s gift will be the new H145 aircraft from two of its coming, honest and sphere they’re try- used by the non-profi t air ambulance bases since mid-2019. Thanks to gov- contribute back to PROVIDE SOME ing to build, the pair to help purchase nine new, medically- ernment, community, and corporate the community that INSPIRATION said they want to equipped Airbus H145 helicopters at support, they hope to see the remain- supports us.” contribute directly a cost of $13 million each. der of the new fl eet delivered by 2022. Sarraillon said she AND HOPE FOR to charities and The aircraft will deliver critical care Cargill is pleased to be able to lend doesn’t envision support initiatives to patients across Manitoba, Sas- them a hand in reaching that goal. Good Neighbour PEOPLE IN A in the near future. katchewan, Alberta and parts of Brit- “At Cargill the safety of others is Brewing expanding CLOUDY TIME” Good Neighbour ish Columbia for the next 30 or more guided by our values of putting people across Canada be- Brewing is current- years, STARS has said. fi rst and doing the right thing. Safety cause they want to ly contracting out “Our supporters ride along with us extends well beyond our employees to focus on Winnipeg’s of Oxus Brewing on every mission, and we’re so thank- our customers and the communities community. Company at 1180 ful our allies are helping us renew our where we operate,” said Jeff Vassart, “I fell in love with the sense of Sanford St. in Winnipeg but plans fl eet, particularly through these chal- president of Cargill Limited. “We are community and camaraderie that to fi nd a location in the city that lenging times, when community sup- proud to support STARS and the criti- craft breweries give,” she said. embodies their values as a brand. port is so critical to our operations,” cal emergency care they provide to Good Neighbour Brewing’s goal While the duo work to get their said president and CEO Andrea rural and remote communities when is to continue inviting people into beer in the Stonewall Liquor Mart, Robertson in announcing the Cargill it’s needed most.” the craft brewery world as the in- you can fi nd Good Neighbour funding. For more information about STARS’ dustry continues to grow in Mani- Brewing in select vendors and li- “These new aircraft are a genera- fl eet renewal project, head to fi ghtin- toba. quor marts across Winnipeg and tional investment in our ability to fl ight.ca. Wielgosz and Sarraillon recognize online at oxusbrewing.com. fi ght for the lives of Western Canadi- &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Canada West announces 2021-22 schedules

Submitted by Canada West President Curtis Atkinson. “Today is a added. spective provinces. Canada West member institutions positive step forward in returning to “It’s important to also recognize and “Ultimately, I commend our mem- affi rmed their commitment to return Canada West competition in a feasi- thank my fellow Board members and bership for showing their commit- to conference competition in 2021-22 ble, safe, and fi scally responsible way.” the COVID-19 Task Force for their de- ment to playing a Canada West sched- at the virtual Canada West AGM May The change to formats will be in ef- votion and leadership as they have ule, providing an opportunity for 4-5. fect for the 2021-22 season only, af- continued to navigate through the programs to compete at conference Conference members signalled their ter which formats will return to their diffi cult decisions that have needed to championships and ensuring that our intentions to return to regular sea- previous models. Alternative formats be made over the last year. While the student-athletes are able to appropri- son play with the formal approval of were adopted for one season in the work has been challenging, they have ately prepare to vie for national titles alternative sport formats for 2021-22. following sports: football, soccer, continued to work towards the end with the approval of these alternate The alternative formats, which have a hockey, basketball and volleyball. The goal of getting our student-athletes formats,” said Canada West managing greater focus on regional play where formats for championship sports re- back to competition.” director Rocky Olfert. possible, provide a viable option for main as currently scheduled. The alternate formats may require “We will continue to monitor the the conference to move forward in “The Schedule Format Commit- further adjustments which will be ad- decisions made by provincial govern- planning to stage a full Canada West tee has worked tirelessly for the past dressed as the permissions and ap- ments and health authorities across season that would begin this fall. number of months to propose various provals for return to competition are the four Western provinces, along “In addition to the health and safety formats, fi tting any number of criteria, known. In order to begin a 2021-22 with any further fi nancial impacts ex- concerns that we all have been fac- to get us to a place where today, we Canada West season, members will perienced by our members to ensure ing this past year, our members also feel as though we have a plan that will still need to receive permission to re- that we remain on a pathway to play a face a signifi cant amount of fi nancial allow our student-athletes, coaches turn to sport competition from their Canada West season.” uncertainty stemming from the CO- and all of our stakeholders to see the institutions and receive clearance Full Canada West schedules will be VID-19 pandemic,” said Canada West return of Canada West play,” Atkinson from the health authorities in their re- released at a later date. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Lott joins forces with Simmons for Olympic pre-trials By Ty Dilello By virtue of the Interlake team’s per- Déjà vu! In an almost mirror image formance over the past few seasons of four years ago, Saskatchewan-born on the World Curling Tour, they have curler and two-time Brier champ Pat likely already qualifi ed for the Olym- Simmons is coming out of retirement pic pre-trials in early fall. From there, to skip a Manitoba team and attempt they will need a solid performance to to make a run at the Olympic Pre-Tri- advance to the main Olympic Trials. als. During the last cycle for this team Just a few weeks after Winnipeg at the 2017 Olympic pre-trials, things Beach’s Colton Lott and East St. Paul’s didn’t go smoothly for Simmons and Kyle Doering were unceremoniously company as they fi nished last in their dumped by their skip Tanner Hor- pool with a 2-4 record, failing to even gan in favour of a new Ontario-based qualify for the playoffs. team, they reached out to an old “Four years ago, our team was teammate to see if he would come out known as ‘Pat and the kids,’” said Kyle. of retirement once again to chase the “We were very inexperienced. It was Olympic dream. our fi rst ever pre-trials, where this “It was defi nitely a surprise when go-round, Colton and I have already Kyle reached out to me and pitched played with Pat, we know what to ex- the idea to return to competitive play pect, and we’re four years older.” and skip their team at the Olympic Although the COVID-19 pandemic EXPRESS PHOTO BY ANIL MUNGAL pre-trials this October,” said Pat Sim- cancelled most of this past 2020-21 Colton Lott shoots a stone during the 2019 KIOTI Tractor Tour Challenge mons. “With their team being in the curling season, Colton Lott certainly Tier 2 men’s fi nal in Pictou County, N.S. same unique position as four years made the most of it in the Calgary ago and the familiarity I have with bubble. Colton and Kyle, I thought it would be Lott won a silver medal at the Cana- a great opportunity to give it another dian Mixed Doubles Championship shot.” in March with fi ancée Kadriana Sa- The 46-year-old Pat Simmons is a haidak and spared for John Epping’s chiropractor by trade but currently team during two Grand Slam events works with CurlSask as its director last month. of high performance. He is best re- “His success in mixed doubles membered for winning back-to-back doesn’t surprise me, but obviously, it Tim Hortons Brier in 2014 and 2015, adds more confi dence to the team,” respectively. He also won a bronze said Doering. “We already knew he medal at the 2015 World Champion- could make any shot. It’s nice to have ships. such a world-class person at the third “With Tanner Horgan leaving our position, and then bringing on Pat team and not much time left to pre- with his experience and resume will pare for the Olympic pre-trials, we make this quite a unique and dynam- decided to look for a seasoned skip ic team, I think.” that would be used to the pressure in The Canadian Olympic Curling Tri- the upcoming months,” said Colton als will take place Nov. 20-28 in Sas- Lott. “When Kyle suggested asking katoon to determine Canada’s men’s our previous skip Pat to return, I was and women’s teams for the upcom- very excited at the possibility of curl- ing 2022 Beijing Olympics. However, EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED ing with a player of his stature.” Team Simmons will have to fi rst play Two-time Brier champ Pat Simmons is teaming up once again with In- Colton’s older brother Tanner and in the pre-trials event scheduled for terlakers Colton Lott, Kyle Doering, Tanner Lott and Emerson Klimpke Stonewall’s Emerson Klimpke will Oct. 26-31 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. to make a run at this fall’s 2021 Olympic pre-trials. round out the new Simmons team and “We have a lot to build on, and it’s rotate at the lead position throughout going to be an exciting whatever sort ing Colton and we’ve already curled special. We can’t wait to get things go- the season. of season,” Doering said. “Just know- with Tanner, it could be something ing in the fall.”

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By Brian Bowman fi rmed, she contacted Manchester and For years, Isabelle McDonald has they welcomed her with open arms. played football here in Manitoba. The team has already been practicing But she will soon be making some for a couple of weeks. tackles in England. After her 10-day quarantine, Mc- McDonald will be heading to Man- Donald will be playing football in chester, England, later this month as England. She will also be working out she will be playing football for the there as her mom was born in Eng- Manchester Titans’ women’s team. land, meaning McDonald has dual- The Titans women’s team have been Canadian/England citizenship. at the forefront of the growth of the She has never been to England be- women’s game. Having played in the fore but McDonald, 19, is very excited Sapphire series since 2014, they were for the new experience. one of the founding members of the “I’m excited to take this new chal- women’s premier division in 2015 lenge and have been looking forward making the semifi nals in both 2017 to it the last couple of months,” she and 2018 to be ranked the fourth-best said. “I’ve been kind of keeping it un- team in Great Britain. der wraps just in case it didn’t hap- “I’m super excited,” said McDonald pen. I’m starting to tell people now last week. “I can’t wait. My plan to go and it’s starting to feel real. In about to England has been in the works for three weeks, I’ll be hopping on a the last couple of years but with CO- plane and it’s all sinking in.” EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED VID and shutting down my women’s Football-wise, it’s also going to be a Isabelle McDonald will be playing football for the Manchester Titans in season this year, I decided to pursue it different experience. The Titans play England this season. even more. It’s going to be amazing.” American football which has four McDonald, a linebacker and former downs. As well, there are seven play- that type of football,” she noted. “I’m “I know my parents are going to be Interlake Thunder player, wanted to ers on both offence and defence. pretty excited to get back to my roots.” constantly calling me and FaceTiming make sure that her Manitoba Fearless “I’m actually going back to my roots McDonald admits she will defi nitely me,” she said. “I’m not going to be women’s team was not going to have with the (Manitoba Girls Football As- be homesick as she leaves her friends missing their faces but I’ll defi nitely a season this year. Once that was con- sociation) which is six a side and I love and family back here in Manitoba. miss their hugs.” 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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upgrades including dressing room expansion, Zamboni A complete job description is available upon request. Estate & Moving means of getting your message out to purchase and facility upgrades Closes Wed May 26 @ 7:00 pm The deadline for submitting your Resume is Wednesday, May 26, 2021 the widest possible at 4:30 p.m. however this posting will remain open until a suitable Borrowing Details: The total estimated cost of the Town of Arborg’s audience Consignments Welcome! candidate is found. The position is to commence June 21, 2021. We portion of the existing loans is $230,000 with the full amount being Booking 2021 Auctions/ Online Contact this newspaper thank all that apply; only those selected for interview will be contacted. borne by general borrowing. The general borrowing is included in Auctions at Your Facility or Ours! NOW or MCNA at the 2021 Financial Plan under Section 162 of The Municipal Act. The (204) 467-1858 or 204.947.1691 or email maximum anticipated fi xed interest rate is 2% on a fi ve-year term (204) 886-7027 classifi [email protected] (2022-2026). The maximum annual payments of $48,796.43 will be www.mcsherryauction.com www.mcna.com raised annually by a special mill rate on all rateable property within the FIND THE RIGHT PERSON Town of Arborg. According to the last revised assessment roll of 2021, INVITATION TO TENDER the estimated rate of taxation will be 0.911 Mills. FOR THE POSITION with an At this time, Council will consider this by-law for First reading. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Further information/inquiries/copies of the proposal are available at the Church and Cemetery, North Foley EMPLOYMENT// CAREERS AD in Town of Arborg offi ce located at 337 River Road in Arborg, MB or online Willow Creek Road, RM of Gimli at www.townofarborg.com. Invitation to tender for the lawn care and Dated this 6th day of May, 2021. general maintenance of church yard, Cindy Stansell, CMMA cemetery grounds and parking area for Chief Administrative Offi cer the 2021 cutting season. Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] Town of Arborg Tenders should include cost per cut and includes cutting the grass, trimming around the buildings, trees, graves, etc. Everything you need to promote your business Fuel and machinery to be provided by FLYERS WINDOW DECALS ENVELOPES MEMO PADS Interlake successful tender. BROCHURES SOCIAL TICKETS INVOICES POST CARDS Graphics Submit tenders to: Anne Isfeld by May BUSINESS CARDS DOOR HANGERS ESTIMATE SHEETS Call Today! For all your printing and publishing needs 20th, 2021 Box 302, Manitoba, R0C 1B0 STICKERS LETTERHEAD POSTERS 204-467-5836 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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The Vendor is informed that there is situated ࠮ ;YHPSLY7HY[Z )H[[LYPLZ The Rural Municipality of Fisher is inviting tenders for grass ࠮ :HSLZ-PUHUJPUN The Disability Tax We offer competitive wages, on the property a lakefront bungalow of 3LHZPUN 9LU[HSZ Credit allows for FRPSUHKHQVLYH EHQH¿WV SODQ cutting at: EBY Aluminum: Safety training and a safe work approximately 1,080 square feet with 2 $2,500 yearly tax RM of Fisher Offi ce yard ࠮ .VVZLULJRHUK environment. bedrooms, partial basement containing the credit and up to Pumphouse yard )\TWLY7\SS*H[[SL  Requirements are: minimum mechanics and laundry and a 15 x 20 shed ,X\PWTLU[;YHPSLYZ $30,000 Lump sum class 5 driver’s license, positive Please state price per cut in the tender. that is insulated and wired. ࠮ ;Y\JR :LY]PJL)VKPLZ refund. work attitude, able to work well ࠮ .LULYH[PVU.YHPU;YHPSLYZ Apply NOW; quickest with others or alone, safety ori- ented, work extensive summer - Applicant is to supply own equipment and fuel. 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Closes Thurs May 27th PUBLIC WORKS plus accruing penalty interest. Please call ahead to Gary at (204) 768-0029 @ 7:00 PM Purchaser to be responsible for payment of Pick-up May 30-June 4 Jct South 101 Perimeter & any outstanding water accounts owing by the Hwy 59 Jct- South On 59 SEASONAL STAFF (all purchases must be paid for prior to pickup) 1Mile Then West 1 Block of Mortgagor. Sale conducted by: Bergner Auction Service, Ashern 59 Then West ¾ Mile #376 The Town of Winnipeg Beach is seeking the following Property is subject to nil. 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The family of Colleen Kilbrei would like to express our heartfelt thanks for the love, sympathy, prayers, support and acts of kindness extended to our family. It has been very diffi cult during these times of COVID, but we really appreciated the visits, food, cards, texts, fl owers and gift cards that were sent to all of us. We are grateful to family, friends, neighbours and the community. HEAVY DUTY -Harold, Michelle, Ross, Stacey TRUCK and TRAILER and our family TECHNICIANS Wanted GRADUATION Multiple full-time positions Congratulations Shawn Justin Annuik available for Red Seal, Level 3 on your recent graduation from the and experienced Heavy Truck Welding Apprentice Program and trailer mechanics in our at Red River Community College. growing repair shop. I am so proud of you and wish you well with your new career at Sigfusson Northern. Current positions available include: • Shop Foreman Ronald Floyd • Truck and Trailer Technicians Love always, June 7, 1969 - May 19, 2016 “Amma” Signey Austfjord There is always a face before us, Competitive wages based on BIRTHDAY A voice we would love to hear, experience and employee benefi t plan A smile and laugh we will always remember, available. Of a son, brother and uncle so very dear. Dominik Krupnik All available position hours are Deep in our hearts lies a picture, October 5, 1923 – May 12, 2016 Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM More precious than silver and gold, Dad was the cornerstone of his family. Never It’s a picture of our dear Ron would he ever not allow any family member not Please apply in person with resume at Whose memory will never grow old to enter the family farm. Nor place money or 369 Walker Ave, Selkirk MB - Bound by love, material things as an idol. Always treated his or forward resume to Dad, Mom family equal and good to everyone. [email protected] Stewart, Charla -Greatly missed, Sorry, no apprenticeships being Braeden, Kylie, Kalan Wanda Gossilin and considered at this time. son Ed Krupnik IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Marshall Sigurdson December 23, 1946 – May 13, 2018 Miss you every day, Miss your down to earth advice And the rides we used to take. -Sister Monica FIND THE RIGHT Serving Gimli and the Interlake PERSON FOR THE for over 35 years. Henry P. Friesen HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! POSITION with an ÎijƖĮ΄ŜǗāĎƊ΄ijœ΄Bijőʼnij΄åœĈ΄šijƵĎƂƖŜœ͚΄ Our dad, our Rock, our Guiding Star will mark we provide advice to clients on a 100 years on May 22! He still recites poetry EMPLOYMENT/ wide variety of legal matters. better than anyone else we know, often he’s more current on his kids and grandkids and CAREERS AD in great-grandkids than we think he should be, and only occasionally do we think we see some signs of a mid life crisis coming on. We To make an appointment please contact: love you Dad, and we couldn’t be more proud David C. King 204.988.0420 | 1.800.235.9009 of you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And here’s to many [email protected] | tmlawyers.com Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] more! BOOK YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY • BIRTHDAYS • OBITUARIES • THANK YOUS • MARRIAGES • IN MEMORIAMS • GRADUATIONS • ANNIVERSARIES • ENGAGEMENTS • NOTICES • BIRTHS Call 467-5836 26 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 13, 2021 Announcements classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

OBITUARY OBITUARY Phyllis Irene Olson Ernest Norman Johnson It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing September 12, 1930 – May 6, 2021 of Phyllis Irene Olson at Health Sciences Centre on May 4, 2021. Ernie passed at Gimli Community Health Centre at 6:50 p.m. on She is survived by her children Jona and David (Jennifer); May 6, 2021 with his family at his bedside. grandchildren Jennifer (Jamie), Dustin, Erik and Karl; great- Ernie was the 3rd child of eight, born to Ben and Anna Johnson grandchildren Jakob and Jerika; sisters-in-law Carole and Colleen; on the farm in Howardville. He was predeceased by parents Ben nephews Norman (Darlene), Tim, Joel (Laurie) and Louis (Tia). and Anna Johnson; brothers Edwin (Anna), Arthur, Bobby and She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Allan; parents Harvey; in-laws Barney and Johanna Hjorleifson and son Terry. David and Mabel Lloyd; sister Wilda; brother-in-law Arni; son-in- He is survived and loved by wife Gloria; children David (Martina), law Randy; grandson Kristjan; and granddaughter-in-law Amanda. Norman (Della), Linea (Steven) and their families; sister Janice Phyllis was born March 8, 1932 in Estevan, Saskatchewan. (Bob); brothers Arnold (Marilyn), Tom (Judy) and their families; Shortly after her family moved to Manitoba; but she was always sisters-in-law Darlene (Bob), Linda (Ron), Brenda (Harry), Kathy proud of her Saskatchewan roots. and their families; also sisters-in-law Connie and Laurel and their She met her loving husband Allan shortly before graduating from families. He loved very much and is loved by 12 grandchildren; 16 Nursing in Winnipeg in 1954, marrying soon after in August 1956. great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. And before long Jona and David made their arrival. His fi rst love was his family, number two was hunting and fi shing or anything that took him Throughout the years, both Phyllis’ and Allan’s careers took the family to many places outdoors. He was a man known for his quiet character and strong wit. throughout the world. Along the way, their outgoing personalities and a joy for life provided them He worked in the construction fi eld in the north, Thompson, Snowlake, Wabowden and The the opportunity to make many lifelong friendships. This is where Phyllis’ love for entertaining Pas. He moved from Thompson to The Pas in 1970. There he went to work at the pulp and paper began to fl ourish; whether it be large family gatherings or the unexpected visitors that Allan mill until retirement in 1994. At that time he started harvesting wild rice. Ernest retired to Gimli brought home, Phyllis was able to make you feel welcomed. Bridge was another past time Phyllis in 2000. had a passion for and always said “You could fi nd a bridge player anywhere in the world.” Many thanks to Gimli Community Health Centre nurses and Dr. Ade for their care and In 1975, they fi nally settled in Gimli building their home on Willow Creek. compassion during his hospital stay. With Phyllis’ knowledge in Public Health; she was called to lead the establishment of the Goda nott elskan Home Care Programing throughout the Interlake region. She was very proud of what her team Cremation has taken place, interment and memorial service will take place at a later date once accomplished; as this was something she strongly believed was needed. During this time, Phyllis COVID restrictions allow. was also actively involved on a number of boards and volunteer groups in the community and Condolences may be left on his tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com upon her retirement in 1993 her participation with these increased and became more age friendly Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. focused. In retirement, they were able to further travel but loved their winter getaways to Mexico and Vancouver Island. You will be missed and forever loved by all Phyllis, Mom, Nana and Auntie Phyl. OBITUARY Our family would like to thank Dr. Ade, as well as Crystal and Toni from Home Care for the care Tracy Dawn Hallett and compassion they provided to Phyllis. It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tracy Dawn In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held Hallett on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the at a later date in Gimli, Manitoba. age of 49. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Winnipeg, Tracy will be lovingly remembered by her father Keith, brother MB, The Kidney Foundation of Canada, as well as, Craig Street Cats in Winnipeg, MB where she Sean (Andrea), niece Morgan, nephew Liam, many aunts, uncles, found her special “fur-iend” Holly. cousins, numerous friends, and family. Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com. She is predeceased by her mother Norma, grandparents Lillian and Harold Larence and Lorna and Bruce Hallett. Tracy was born on June 14, 1971 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In her Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. short 49 years she had a very happy and enjoyable life. Tracy loved music, dancing, bingo, puzzles, playing cards, backgammon, and riding on the quad. She was fi rst to the phone when it rang and enjoyed her daily routine of calling her closest Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts people. Trips to Winnipeg to shop and get the newest music were a highlight and the many hours listening to aunts, uncles, and friends singing and playing guitar gave her an ear to ear grin. Everything you need to Tracy had a special way of understanding what was really important. She made each of us promote your business realize time spent together was so meaningful, to slow down, be patient, and enjoy the moment. We’re expanding our Ashern team! Call Today! 467-5836 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and current restrictions, a funeral will be held at a later date.

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STIHL MOTOMIX® — THE ULTIMATE PREMIXED FUEL! AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT YOUR LOCAL STIHL DEALER!

Dealers may sell for less. Pricing on all chain saws and blowers will remain in effect until June 30, 2021. Pricing on all other power tools and accessories will remain in effect until July 30, 2021. Illustrations and descriptions are as accurate as known at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice. STIHL Limited is not responsible for a printing error, the local STIHL Dealer has the final authority to set product pricing. Pricing valid at participating dealers only while supplies last. ① Weight without fuel.

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