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Volume 10 Number 44 S ERVING E RICKSON , O NANOLE , W ASAGAMING , S ANDY L AKE , E LPHINSTONE , R OLLING R IVER , K EESEEKOOWENIN AND SURROUNDING AREA FREE TAKE ONE Strathcla ir Co-op sells food store >> Sa le to loca lly ow n ed J& P G roceries ta kes effect Ap ril 8

MARCIE HARRISON So uth M o unta in Press

With the sale of the Strathclair Co-op food store to locally owned J&P Groceries, Strath - clair will soon become a one-grocery-store town. Details of the sale, which was finalized on Jan. 7, were discussed at a pubic meeting on The Board Thursday, Jan. 18, along wanted to with the reasons behind it. make sure that In an interview prior to the meeting, Strath- th e co m m u n ity clair Co-op General COLOUR GUARD Manager Valerie Collins ha s a s tro n g CINDY MURRAY/FOR SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESS said it wasn’t an over - food store in A blue jay stands at attention, adopting the crest up, chest out posture befitting this winter colour guard. Of all the birds that brave the night decision, and that elements during Manitoba’s coldest months, the blue jay provides the brightest flash of colour in a landscape dominated by white. Often the store’s inability to th e co m m u n ity referred to as aggressive, the blue jay is not always a welcome guest at backyard feeders. However, if you enjoy watching their colourful turn a profit was just antics, be sure to put out some peanuts, black oil sunflower seeds or corn. For those who want to go the extra mile, heated bird baths make one of several factors lo n g te rm , life easier for all bird species by providing accessible drinking water. taken into considera - tion. r a th e r th a n “The Board wanted to make sure that the risk losing both community has a strong food store in the com- - Valerie Collins munity long term, Strathclair Co-op A lifelong p a ssion for w oodw orking rather than risk losing both,” Collins said. General Manager When a food feasibil- >> L i s a C h e m e r i k a c r e a te s e v e r y th i n g f r o m d e c o r a ti v e a r t to f u n c ti o n a l f u r n i tu r e ity study was conducted, “it became very clear that there are not enough customers in our area CANDY IRW IN est was encouraged by her Nouveau’ influence,” she said, Proven and Jeff Kerr. for two food stores… even with 100 percent com - fo r So uth M o unta in Press grandfather, Sidney Proven, meaning a complex design with Proven’s urn featured a carv- munity support,” said Collins. who allowed her to “use up curving shapes and decorative ing of a fisherman and was lov - If I began this article writing what’s in the scrap pile and motifs. ingly made from an old fence DEAL STR U CK about passion and pleasure, you make something.” Some of Chemerika’s inspira- post from the gentleman’s long- Over the past several months, meetings were wouldn’t think it was going to “We lived in the same yard,” tion comes from nature, such as held property. held with John and Sharron Kang, owners of J&P be about woodworking, would she said, “so working with him the curving nautilus shell Kerr was a talented photog - Groceries Inc. A deal was struck for the sale of you? in his shop was a regular occur - shapes that drew me to want to rapher and Chemerika, copying the Co-op food store and equipment, with a pos - But for Lisa Chemerika, who rence.” write about her work. (If I one of his photos, burnt a pic- session date of April 8. lives with her partner Mike just Chemerika’s pieces are in - owned one, I think it would be ture of an owl on his burial urn, Collins said it’s a move that the Board of east of Ditch Lake, working triguing and run the gamut difficult to refrain from repeat- including a beautiful quote from Directors feels is in the best interest of everyone. with wood is about both – and a from practical and functional, to edly running my hands over the Kerr that said, “the day was Cutting down to one grocery store increases whole lot more. purely decorative art pieces. silky surface!) warm and the sun was bright.” the likelihood that the community of approxi- “It’s definitely my artistic Some, like her handmade furni - It has been said that creativ - “I’m inspired to work on pro- mately 270 will continue to have a successful food outlet,” she said, “and I come by ture, are a mixture of both, be - ity comes from the heart. That jects that mean something to store long term, said Collins. it naturally, as all my family are ing utilitarian and lovely simul - is certainly true of two special people,” she said. in the trades or are artists.” taneously. projects – wooden urns for the SEE LO CAL SALE , P2 Chemerika’s childhood inter - “My furniture has an ‘Art cremated remains of Harold SEE DE SIGN PR O CE SS , P3

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Friday, Jan. 12 L o ca l s a le fits Co -o p ’s te a m a p p ro a ch to co m m u n ity life •Lo tto Max Making the sale to a local fro m page 1 clair Co-op’s other depart - bers. nesses and services,” she 1, 8, 16, 19, 26, 34, 41, b o nus 10 business also fits in with the ments, which include the “We value and appreciate said, referring to the hotel, •Extra Co-op’s team approach to hardware store and lumber- our customers and hope that grocery store, lumberyard, 6024819 community life, she said, add- that we have to let three staff yard, bulk petroleum sales, they continue to support credit union, and post office. Saturday, Jan. 13 ing that it was important to go,” said Collins. ag site, and cardlock. John and Sharron to build a “Being a co-op means sup - the Board that the existing Co-op employees were in- “It became part of our de- stronger business,” said Col- porting the community and •Lo tto 6/49 building remain open and oc- formed of the sale on Jan. 9. cision making,” said Collins, lins, adding that for a com - supporting what’s here. We 21, 26, 32, 40, 42, 44, b o nus 12 cupied. “We wanted to allow them as adding that the growth and munity of its size, Strathclair want this to be a positive •W estern 6/49 “When an opportunity much time as possible to find development of product lines has a lot to offer. turn and to make sure there 4, 10 , 25, 29, 38, 41, b o nus 12 arises that we can work on an employment,” said Collins. will ensure that they will be “A lot of communities this is a strong food store for all •Extra arrangement that works best Although the food store here for the long term. size don’t have these busi- our community members.” 2556886 for everybody, it’s great that had been working hard to The Strathclair Co-op, Wednesday, Jan. 17 we can do that,” said Collins. move into a profitable situa - which was formed 88 years The only downside is the tion, Collins said it has lost ago, has $4 million in assets •Lo tto 6/49 loss of one part-time and two money for the past several and annual sales of $10 mil- 6, 24, 34, 39, 43, 44, b o nus 8 full-time positions at the Co- years. This raised concerns lion. Total membership in READER PHO TO OF THE W EEK •W estern 6/49 op food store. about protecting the equity of 2016 was 1,256 with 833 of 4, 7, 8, 17, 18, 39, b o nus 40 “It was with heavy hearts members involved in Strath - them being purchasing mem- •Extra 2848570

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Subscrip tion rates: CMCA This extension means cottag - structure, and are working and benefit the province, AUDITED in Manitoba ers in provincial parks will in partnership with cottag - Manitobans and cabin own- $59.21 pe r ye a r (includes PST & GST) pay the same fees in 2019 ers to ensure Manitobans ers in the long run.” re st of Canada and 2020 as they did in 2017. can enjoy their cottages and Cottage owners and asso - $63.59 pe r ye a r (includes GST) These fees cover a variety of be able to pass them on to ciations will continue to be O n lin e E d itio n services including garbage future generations.” consulted and future $31.50 pe r ye a r (includes GST) disposal, water and wastewa - “Cottagers derive great changes will be developed ter, and road maintenance. joy from the year-round with their input, Squires All material in th i s e d itio n of th e So uth M o unta in Pre ss, inc lud ing ne ws, Lease fees are based on a beauty and tranquility of noted. pho tographs, a d ve rtising, la yo ut and percentage of assessed land Manitoba’s wonderful pro - WINTER WELCOM E a rt i s c o p y ri g h t a n d m a y n o t b e values. Service fees are cal - vincial park system,” said reproduced wholly or in any form whatsoever without the expressed culated annually based on Daniel Klass, of the Mani- A set of skis adds a whimsical touch to this welcoming written pe rmissio n of th e Pub lishe r. the cost of delivering serv- toba Provincial Parks Cabin winter scene at the end of a driveway along Whirlpool ices over the previous sea - Owners Association. “The NEWS TIP? Road, just east of Onanole. Kathie Leier took a moment son. extension of the current Em a il us at to enjoy the view while passing by earlier this month Staff “We believe cottagers are freeze is a positive indica - and kindly submitted her photo for readers to enjoy. prepared to pay a fair price tion of faith on the minis - sm p n ew s@ m ts.net P u b lis h e r Rya n N e sb itt C E d ito ria l get the M a rcie H a rri so n D a rrell N e sb itt RESULTS Your local Classifieds you want! information source THE B USINESS D IRECTORY M ic he lle Ge nsio rek Graphic Design ADVERTISE Co nnie Kay in the OBERTA’S TAM AR ACK Specializing in Complete R on Third SEPTIC SERVICE D e a d lin e s CLASSIFIEDS #61-3rd Street S.E. Mike M o rriso n Cottage Lot Preparation Erickson 204- 636-2464 Onano le 848-1762 News D e a d lin e New Holland E215B MEN’S BARBERING WELCOMED 204 -84 8-06 00 w/twist wrist bucket BEAUTY SALON Tue sd a y by 12 noon & thumb A d ve rtis in g D e a d lin e Tue sd a y by 4:00 p.m. F u ll Co lor Lexine’s Rent this spot... B u sin ess Hair Design Contact Us Family Hair Care Centre $ 200 /year 204-848-7546 established since 1987 Office Ca rd s Onanole, MB Only $4.17/week! 353 Statio n Rd ., Sho a l La ke We print busin ess ca rds DEREK DUDMAN Mail in a ll st yles & qua n tities. •Demolition •Well Hookups Bo x 16 0 250 500 K EN K IRK •Skidsteer Service •Sand, Gravel, Stone Sho a l La ke , MB •Backhoe Service •Topsoil, Manure R0J 1Z 0 SALES REPRESEN TATIVE $50.00 $75.00 •Lot Clearing •Landscaping Phone •Retaining Walls •Driveways 204-759-2644 1000 •Snow Removal •Culvert Installation Fax $100.00 • Basement & Crawlspace Excavation 204-759-2521 • Certified in Wastewater Management Classified (w o rd) Ads •Ful l Color In k Se rvic ing Ha m io ta & Surro und ing Area s (holding tanks & septic tanks & fields) sm pc la ssifie d @ m ym ts.ne t •White Glo ssy Card C204. 764.2904 F 204.726.1378 Onanole/Clear Lake, MB Display (b oxe d) Ads •2-sided ca rds available EK EN K IRK @ ROYALLEPAGE . CA 633 18 TH S TREET sm pd ispla y@ m ym ts.ne t Stop in toda y or W WWW . ROYALLEPAGEBRAN DO N . CA B RANDON , MB R7A 5B3 Office 204-848-2319 Cell 204-848-0171 News ca ll us fo r deta ils. sm pne w s@ m ym ts.ne t N esbitt Publishing A DVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WEEKLY – C ALL FOR RATES 204-759-2644 204-759-2644 • Shoal Lake C F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018 3 Design process sim ilar to ‘p laying by ear’ fro m page 1

Whether it’s wood turn- ing, carving or intarsia – a form of wood inlaying – Chemerika garners her ideas and expertise, not only from experience, but by also par- ticipating as Moderator of Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement Maga- zine’s on-line forum. So, too, does she participate in the World of Woodturners (a.k.a. WOW), a website where turners can post photos and descriptions of their work, as well as engage in discus - sions with fellow enthusi- asts. In doing so, Chemerika has formed on-line relation - ships that allow her to source the specific kinds of wood she needs, although she also enjoys working with barn wood and diamond wil- low, too. I inquired of Chemerika whether the pieces she tack- les involve a lot of mathe - matics, and she explained Lisa Chem erika’s creations have com e a lo n g way since her c h ild h o o d days of making th in g s with wood fro m her grandfather’s scrap p ile . Now Chem erika that while it does require uses her ta le n t to create one-of-a-kind fu rn itu re lik e th e chair on th e le ft, and beautiful works of art, such as th e tu rn e d and carved flo w e r on th e righ t. making a rough drawing with measurements, she really just ‘creates her vi - Could I do better? Should I (RMNP) and at Inspire Stu- and Building Inspector with Besides a career that in- Facebook by following the sion,’ and likened her proc - do more? Finally, I just tell dio in Minnedosa. “I am oc - the Office of the Fire Com - volved teaching woodwork- links to ‘featured albums.’ ess to playing the piano ‘by myself to quit sanding and casionally reluctant to let a missioner. She commutes to ing skills and fire and build- ear.’ be done.” That care and con - piece leave my hands,” she Brandon every weekday and ing code courses at the Although initially reluc- cern sounds like the hall - said, “but as time goes by is responsible for a large Manitoba Emergency Serv- tant to highlight it, mark of a true artist to me. and I’ve moved on to other area, covering “everything ices College in Brandon, Chemerika confessed to a Chemerika sells her work things, it gets a bit easier.” south of RMNP to the U.S. Chemerika is a Red Seal NEWS TIP? ‘flaw.’ “You’re never really at Poor Michael’s Emporium She takes the odd com- border, and everything west Carpenter. Em ail us to d a y at sure when you’re done,” she in Onanole, at Wasagaming mission, and hopes to do of MacGregor to the Sas - You can see many beauti - said. “Is it good enough? 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Editor’s note: You know in at Boreal Trail and hiked someone loves the outdoors as the sun rose over the when they spend a couple of frigid landscape. It was a -40°C nights in an oTENTik very cold morning, around - and get up before the sun to 40ºC, but the nature that sur - look for wildlife. When I rounded us was beautiful. learned that’s exactly what The way the light entered the freelance photographer Mat - forest illuminating certain thew Henry had done over the trees was enchanting. Little Christmas break, I asked if he patches of snow, where the would write about the experi- sun had penetrated the for - ence and thankfully, he est, glimmered like dia- agreed. monds. I loved the long shad- ows that were cast upon the MATTHEW HENRY openings between the trees. fo r So uth M o unta in Press After our hike, we parted ways. Michael and Heather Just after Christmas, I met went back to Winnipeg, I my friends Michael and stayed with my parents for a Heather at Riding Mountain few more hours in the park. to spend the next two nights We went back to Lake Audy in a Parks Canada oTENTik and hiked Strathclair, but in the Wasagaming Camp - didn’t find any new wolf ground. I arrived with my tracks. On our way out of the parents, who didn’t have the park, we went down Highway guts to stay in an oTENTik 19, but the animals eluded us during the -40°C weather, opt- once again. ing to get a hotel room in- I had a fantastic time dur - stead. ing those three days. I am so Despite the cold, Michael fortunate to have an opportu- and Heather and I decided to nity to explore wild places make the best of it and we such as Riding Mountain Na - ended up having a great time, Parks Canada oTEN Tiks are now a va ila b le fo r winter cam ping in Riding Mountain National Park tional Park. even though our stay got off Matthew Henry is a free - to a chilly start. lance photographer and writer It turned out that getting a I had a first of my own! large meadow. It had veered temperature during the night, The next morning, we got who lives in Treherne and fire going was much harder After driving through the off the trail, and into the and enjoyed a much better up early again and took off stays at the family cabin in than we expected it to be. The bison enclosure, we got out bush. I went off the trail a sleep. down Highway 10. We stopped Clear Lake as often as he can. wood supplied was very wet, and began our hike on the couple hundred metres to and gave us a terrible time Strathclair Trail. We had check things out. The wolf starting. We spoke to our walked a kilometre or so was long gone, but it was ex- neighbours, and learned that down the trail, when we no - citing to know we had been they too, couldn’t get a fire go- ticed fresh wolf tracks that behind it for so long! ing. Thankfully, the Lake- came out of the bush, onto the We started back. Before we TREES, TREES, TREES!! house generously gave us a trail! They were very fresh reached the trailhead, Heather couple of dry logs, and that tracks. It had snowed early spotted a huge bull elk that bGddb(””`dD(tiGs(ui”(sdGui$G”dGd was our key to success. that morning, and these was about a kilometer away Things really heated up af- tracks were on top of the off the trail. Heather had a ter that. The dry logs lit up fresh snow. first with the moose earlier into glorious, warm flames. The wolf walked down the that morning, now I was hav - WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR TREES: We used the heat from the fire middle of the trail for the ing mine! This was my first to dry out the rest of the logs, most part, wandering off to time seeing an elk in the 1) To develop a new shelterbelt for acreages and farm yards; OR and man did they sizzle! In the side to smell other tracks, park, even with all the time I fact, the three of us had a or check something out. It spend looking for animals! Al- 2) To replace trees in an existing shelterbelt OR pretty restless night, not be- seemed to be moving at a very though it was so far away, I 3) Small quantities for hand planting (no specialty trees) cause we were too cold, but leisurely pace. We were all still was elated to have finally because we were too hot! pretty excited at the prospects seen an elk in Riding Moun- Trees will be ordered from nurseries offering trees hardy to our Expecting a chilly night, of seeing a wolf, and eagerly tain. We ended up hiking we had brought extra blankets followed the tracks. about eight kilometers in to- climate, at a COST . Call the office today for pricing and tree species and our warmest sleeping It is exciting to follow tal. It was a lot of fun to get available! Most trees are bare root stock no bigger than 24” . bags, but I ended up out of my fresh tracks of any animal. outside and enjoy the fresh, sleeping bag, not wearing my Okay, maybe not a mouse, but but cold air! Tree order applications for 2018 are available at our office/website long johns, and sprawled it is fun to follow tracks! I try We headed back to the and must be filled out and submitted by Feb. 16, 2018 . across the mattress sweating! to put myself in the animal’s oTENTik to warm up with By the end of the night, every shoes, or paws, and see what some soup and then took a window in the oTENTik was they see. It is interesting to cruise down Highway 19 be - Need protection from OR open to try and let the heat note where they stop to in- fore sunset. We didn’t see any WIND, SNOW WATER? out! spect something. more wildlife unfortunately. Protect your yard or field using a shelterbelt! In the morning we got up We continued on, following After we had supper and set - before sunrise, enjoyed warm the tracks for a few more kilo - tled down for the night, we oatmeal and some hot choco- meters. The wolf must have made sure not to make the The LSRCD makes planting shelterbelts EASY! The District will: late. We headed out into the heard us, as judging by the fire very big to avoid a repeat •Assist with design. park in search of wildlife. We tracks it had started to run. of the night before! We man- came up empty on Highway We followed the tracks, into a aged to keep it a comfortable •Order trees through a nursery. 10, so we headed out to Lake •Provide and maneuver tree planter. Audy. As soon as we came •Apply plastic mulch. (Mulch reduces tree maintenance) around the bend at the Lake Audy bridge, we found our - Planting Fee: selves face to face with a bull Flat rate – Minimum charge of $250 per mile moose! I think that the three Plastic Mulch – $100 per 500m roll of us were equally as sur - prised as was the moose! After a few seconds of star - Contact: ing at each other in shock, the Toll Free-1-866-820-1512 moose struggled to gain trac - tion on the road, then disap- or (204) 566-2270 peared into the bush. I man - aged to get a few pictures, but or [email protected] bŝƚƚůĞ”ĂƐŬĂƚĐŚĞǁĂŶŝǀĞƌ nothing great. This was *APPLY EARLY FOR THE BEST TREE STOCK!* ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƚŝŽŶ$ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ Heather’s first moose sighting in Riding Mountain. Later on Em a il us yo ur spo rts ne ws: 6 F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018 SPORTS sm pnews@ m ym ts.net Ch iefs sw eep w eekend vs Ca p s Female M idgets take >> Wins propel Y ellow hea d in to sole p ossession of seven th p la ce overa ll Avros to sh ootout

The Yellowhead Chiefs It took a shootout for the league-leading Winnipeg Av - moved into sole possession of ros to defeat the Yellowhead Chiefs 3-2 in a Manitoba Fe - seventh place in the Mani - male Midget Hockey League game at the Seven Oaks toba AAA Midget Hockey Arena in Winnipeg on Sunday, Jan. 14. League with a pair of week - The win moved the Avros eight points up on the sec - end wins over the Central ond place Chiefs. Plains Capitals. W INN IPEG 3 CHIEFS 2 (SO ) The Chiefs have a record of 17-15-1 and are two points The host Avros took a 1-0 lead in the first minute of back of the Pembina Valley the game and it stood up until the third period when the Hawks and two points ahead Chiefs came alive and scored twice to take the lead. How - of the Southwest Cougars. ever a fluke goal late in the third tied the game and forced overtime and then the shootout. CHIEFS 4 Tessa Marcon and Sadie Somers scored for the Avros, CENTRAL PLAINS 2 with Sadie Wood notching both goals for the Chiefs. The Chiefs doubled the Jordan Mackow made 29 saves to pick up the win in Capitals 4-2 in Shoal Lake on goal for Winnipeg, while Sadie McIntosh finished with 26 Sunday, Jan. 14 to sweep saves for Yellowhead. their weekend doubleheader. CHIEFS 5 CEN T R AL PLAINS 4 (SO ) Chad Nychuk, Logan Wot - ton, Tanner Dutcawich and The Chiefs scored two third period goals to force over - Parker Malchuk took care of time, but then lost in a shootout to the Capitals in Port - the scoring for the hosts, who age la Prairie on Saturday, Jan. 13. led 2-0 and 4-0 at the inter - Megan Quesnel had a pair of goals for the Chiefs, who missions. trailed 2-1 and 4-2 at the intermissions. Single markers Jaxon Blight and Reilly came off the sticks of Trinity Tanner and Jena Barscello. Funk scored for the Capitals. Chloe Snaith with a pair, and Maegen Inman and Jeremy Dutcawich earned Amy Klippenstein scored for the hosts. the win with a 37-save per- Elia Wiebe stopped 22 shots in the Central Plains net, formance, while Rhett while Sadie McIntosh made 30 saves for Yellowhead. Chiefs’ fo rw a rd Parker M alchuk fire s a shot wide of Capitals’ goaltender R ile y Sveistrup Boschman and Riley Sveis- CHIEFS’ CHAT - The Chiefs are one point up on the trup combined to make 27 third place Pembina Valley Hawks, and three up on the saves in a losing cause for ter the first period but the Plains marksmen. Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 fourth place Westman Wildcats... Yellowhead will travel Central Plains. Chiefs pulled ahead 5-2 after Jeremy Dutcawich and then take on the Bruins to Hartney to play Westman on Friiday, Jan. 19 and will CHIEFS 6 40 minutes. blocked 34 shots for the win, in Winnipeg on Sunday, Jan. host Winnipeg on Sunday, Jan. 21 and Westman on Tues- Brody Wilson, Kaelen while Riley Sveistrup made 21. day, Jan. 23. CENTRAL PLAINS 4 Quaine, Owen Wareham, 31 saves for the Capitals in a Four second period goals Pierce Martin, Brian Men - losing cause. propelled the Chiefs to a 6-4 tuck and Ryder Richmond CHIEFS’ CHAT - The win over the Capitals in Port - scored for the Chiefs. Chiefs head out for a three age la Prairie on Saturday, Alex Cattani, Cameron game eastern road trip this Jan. 13. Trimble, Mitchell Wilson and weekend. They will play the The teams were tied 1-1 af- Max Neill were the Central Thistles in Kenora on Friday, Parkland to p s Bantam Chiefs

The Yellowhead Chiefs Briley Wood and Sloan dropped a 5-2 decision to the Stanick were the Yellowhead Parkland Rangers in a Winni- marksmen. Earn up to peg AAA Bantam League Keaton Ziprick made 37 game in Shoal Lake on Sun - saves for the win in the day, Jan. 14. Parkland net. Tresor Wotton With the loss the Chiefs stopped 15 of 18 shots in the % find themselves three points Chiefs’ net before giving way back of the first place South - to Tanner Hanson who made * west Cougars, and just four 19 saves. interest up on the third place Rang - CHIEFS’ CHAT - The ers. Both the Cougars and Chiefs, who have a record of 50 per 5-year term with Rangers have two games in 17-9-1 on the season, will host hand. Sloan Stanick the Southwest Cougars in Tyson Zimmer scored Rivers on Saturday, Jan. 20. Sunrise Credit Union’s twice for the Rangers, who the sticks of Kale Bomback, The next afternoon the Chiefs held period leads of 2-1 and 3- DJ Taylor-Luke and Jayden take on the Central Plains Market-Linked GICs 1. Single markers came off Jubenville. Capitals in Shoal Lake.

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The Central Plains Capi - second of the game midway Yellowhead. tals scored two unanswered through the period for some CHIEFS’ CHAT - The third period goals to score a insurance. Montana McDon- Chiefs will play three home 3-1 win over the Yellowhead ald opened the scoring in the games this weekend starting 100% Chiefs in a Female Bantam second for the Chiefs, but Le- in Birtle on Friday, Jan. 19 AAA game in Portage la Prai- gault tied the game before versus the Westman Wild - Guaranteed *equivalent to a maximum annual compound rate of return = 8.45% *conditions apply rie on Sunday, Jan. 14. the period ended. cats. Norman will play a dou- Natasha Falk scored the Avery Lebleu picked up bleheader against the Chiefs game winner 1:34 into the the win in goal for Central in Waywayseecappo on Sat- BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER third period for hosts, and Plains, with Brooklyn Hedley urday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, ® sunrisecu.mb.ca Brooke Legault scored her being tagged with the loss for Jan. 21. F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018 7 M a n a rrested a fter trying to set house on fire

Members of the Yellow- masks and gloves. A third The owner was notified of head RCMP received 45 calls break and enter was also re - the incident. This matter is for service over the past ported at the Southquill Gas still under investigation. week, with seven charges be- Bar on Rolling River First On Jan. 13, Yellowhead ing laid under the Highway Nation. The suspects gained RCMP received multiple Traffic Act. There were no entry by driving a maroon calls of an intoxicated fe- trends in crime. coloured vehicle through the male that was lying in the On Jan. 10, Yellowhead front entry door of the build - middle of a road on Keesee - RCMP were dispatched to ing. Nothing other than the koowenin First Nation. The Rolling River First Nation surveillance DVR appeared caller was concerned the fe- for a report of an attempted to have been stolen. All male could be run over or arson. The complainant re- A/Cpl. Paul three incidents are believed freeze, due to the extremely ported that her 30-year-old to be related. If anyone has cold conditions. Members at - son was intoxicated and had Morissette information in relation to tended to the area and lo - poured gas all over himself these incidents, they are cated the female, who and the house. The male had YELLOWHEAD RCMP urged to call any of the Yel - showed multiple signs of in - placed clothes on the stove lowhead RCMP detachments toxication. She was placed in an attempt to light them bail hearing was conducted or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) under arrest under the In- on fire, with his girlfriend and the male was remanded 222 TIPS (8477). toxicated Persons Detention and three children still in into custody. The investiga - On Jan. 12, Yellowhead Act, and held in custody un - the residence. tion is ongoing. RCMP received a report that til sober. The female was not Before members arrived On Jan. 11, Yellowhead a neighbour had checked on charged in relation to this at the residence, they were RCMP were called out to a his friend’s cabin in matter. informed that the male had break and enter in progress Onanole. He entered the resi - On a more positive note I left the residence in a vehi- at the Nordic Inn in Erick- dence and went downstairs would like to welcome Cst. cle with his girlfriend and son. The complainant ob - to turn the heat and water Elizabeth Crosby to the Yel- the children. The children served two individuals wear- on, and when he opened the lowhead Area. She has been were later dropped off at a ing white hoodies and masks door to the maintenance posted to the Hamiota RCMP nearby residence. Yellow - with a big hammer trying to room he found a male hiding Detachment, where she head RCMP made extensive break the door. The com - there. The neighbour knew started her first shift as an patrols to locate the male plainant yelled from upstairs Cst. E liza b e th C ro s b y h a s jo in e d th e Ye llo w h e a d R C M P, as who the male was, and he RCMP member on Nov. 6. without success. The follow- and the suspects left in a ma - she has been posted at th e Ham iota Detachment did not have permission to Cst. Crosby grew up in ing dayshift was able to lo- roon Windstar van with no be in the residence. The Kemptville, ON which is lo - cate the male, and arrested licence plate. The vehicle heard by the complainant. rettes taken from that loca- male was ordered out of the cated approximately one him for “Arson - Disregard was last seen traveling to- Members attended and noted tion. Video footage from the residence to which he com - hour southeast of Ottawa. for Human Life” and “Arson wards Highway 10. the Erickson Co-op had also Co-op showed a minivan plied. Food and liquor were She is a welcomed addition – Damage to Property”. A Multiple alarms could be been broken into with ciga - with two suspects wearing missing from the residence. to the Yellowhead RCMP.

Elections Manitoba re lea se s a c c e s s ib ility plan M orrice earn s

Elections Manitoba has a full participation in the demo - • Curbside voting, allowing training sessions developed voters with assistive applica - shutout for new accessibility plan in cratic process.” voting officers to bring the and presented by the Society tions on their mobile devices place, which was developed in Manitoba’s Elections Act ballot box to a voter in their for Manitobans with Disabili- to use them at voting places, consultation with disability has several provisions that vehicle; and ties. Delivering this training make easy-grip pencils avail- Cha n ce llo rs organizations and builds on support voters with disabili - • Voting in hospitals and will be part of Elections able at voting places. existing practices to provide ties. These include: personal care homes. Manitoba’s compliance with The feasibility of having Jayden Morrice earned Manitobans access to voting • Election day and advance Through the consultation the Accessible Customer Serv - (a) designated voting the shutout as the Minnedosa services. voting places must be accessi - and its own internal review, ice regulation under the station(s) with specialized Chancellors blanked the “Accessibility is funda - ble to voters with physical Elections Manitoba has iden- AMA. help for voters with disabili- Mountaineers 2-0 in a West - mental to ensuring free and disabilities; tified priorities for building Another priority is in - ties will also be examined. man High School Hockey fair elections,” said Chief • Homebound voting, for on its accessibility practices. creased promotion of existing In addition, under The League game played in Electoral Officer Shipra individuals unable to leave This includes training for voting opportunities for vot- Election Financing Act, any McCreary on Friday, Jan. 12. Verma. “Elections Manitoba their home due to a disability headquarters and election ers with disabilities. Elections reasonable disability-related Liam Bachewich had both has identified accessibility as and for their caregivers; staff on providing accessible Manitoba will partner with expenses incurred by a candi - goals for the visitors in the an ongoing strategic priority. • Braille ballot templates, customer service, with an em- disabilities organizations to date to allow them to cam- second period. It is enshrined in Manitoba’s that fit over a ballot and list phasis on creating awareness reach voters who may benefit paign in an election are not Bradley Roncin suffered electoral laws and is a pri - candidates’ names in Braille; of the range of disabilities from this information. considered election expenses. the loss in goal for McCreary. mary consideration in our • Voters may bring some - and the importance of re - Work will also be done to If a candidate receives 10% of The Chancellors sit in practices and policies. We one to assist them in casting spect, listening and dignity. develop policies and practices the vote, they are reimbursed fifth spot in the east division will continue to strive to - a ballot or a voting officer Elections Manitoba will pro- to further enhance accessibil - for these disability-related ex- with a record of 4-11-0-2 on wards eliminating barriers to may assist them; vide in-person and video ity of voting, e.g. allowing penses. the year.

Alzheim er’s awareness m onth UPCOMING HOME GAMES At any age, hearing awareness about dementia has difficulties with thinking, about an illness like Alz- increased, stigma and negative problem-solving or language, heimer’s disease or another de- attitudes around it continue to severe enough to reduce a per - mentia can be scary and con - persist. son’s ability to perform every- fusing. Today, more than The findings of a new sur - day activities. A person with 22,500 Manitobans have de- vey indicating that almost 50 dementia may also experience mentia (including Alzheimer’s percent of Canadians would changes in mood or behaviour. disease). not want others to know if Dementia is progressive, There is no right or wrong they had dementia, coincide which means the symptoms way to feel – everyone is with a new social awareness will gradually get worse as #GOLDRUSH unique in how they will per- campaign, “I live with demen - more brain cells become dam- ceive the disease and the chal- tia. Let me help you under- aged and eventually die. lenges it brings to a loved stand.” This month, the Alzheimer one’s life. What is important to To tackle stigma, the Alz - Society wants everyone to FRIDAY , FEB. 2 understand is that the changes heimer Society is letting the learn how to be more vs. PRINCE GEORGE 7:30 P.M. seen are due to the disease… experts do the talking – people dementia-friendly, take action they are not the person’s fault. living with dementia. against stigma and be better With January being Alz - Dementia is an overall informed about a disease that SATURDAY , FEB. 3 heimer’s awareness month, the term for a set of symptoms has the potential to impact vs. RED DEER 7:30 P.M. Alzheimer Society of Manitoba that are caused by disorders every single one of us – no feels there is no better time to affecting the brain. Symptoms matter the age. touch on the subject, as while may include memory loss and –Submitted 8 F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018 A is for apple fro m cid er to p ies TO RTILLA PIZZA

Dear Reena: INGREDIENTS Whenever I bake apple pie, • Cooking oil the crust ends up with a soggy texture. What can I do to pre - • 10-inc h flo ur tortilla vent a soggy crust? Mavis • Pizza sa uc e or marinara sa uc e Dear Mavis: • Shredded m o zza rella cheese Before you bake your next hot, apple pie, cook the apples • Fre sh basil slowly first over low heat for L et’ s 15 minutes. Add sugar to the apple slices; doing this will PREPARATION extract some of the juices, and Reena make the crust less soggy. Prehe a t a cast-iron skille t over high he a t. Prehe a t b ro ile r. Choose Granny Smith apples, Nerbas Co ok Once skille t b a rely sta rts sm o king, re d u c e he a t to lo w. Add a little bit of they are perfect for apple pie. o il to th e pa n and use a pa pe r to w e l to c a refully spre a d th e o il into an Another trick is to peel and S o lu tio n s & S u b s titu tio n s SIMPLE COOKING. DELICIOUS EATING. even la ye r. 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Spy Hill Early Learning and Child proved agreements with two Moving to a much larger lo - Agrium have now merged ested communities are Fire Chief Jim Larocque had Care Building Fund. It has local companies, P. Baker cation in the latter part of into Nutrien, the world’s Russell-Binscarth, Virden, this to say about the incident, been more than a year since and Rob Smith and Son, split - last year, the Salvation largest nutrient company and Neepawa, Carberry and the “All in all I think most of us an electrical fire in an un - ting the town into two sec- Army’s presence in Neepawa Canada’s third-largest natu - City of Brandon. A soybean are going to look back on this used portion of the building tions. The hope for this ar- is being looked at from a ral resource company. Head processing facility turns raw and think it was probably housing the daycare forced rangement is that by using more positive light with the office for Nutrien will be in beans into sellable product. one of our more enjoyable the board to find another two companies to remove Thrift Store in the former Co- Saskatoon, with corporate of - Although there is oil from Christmases.” home, which has been the snow will ensure it’s done as op building on Mountain fices also in Calgary. the beans, the big one is

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Monday to Friday, 9:00 For Expert Help Blanket Advertising Conditions on (204) 548-2437. a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 our website at www.mcna.com. a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1-844-453-5372 F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018 11 A LIFE ON THE LINE: >> R oblin film m a ker return s to his rura l roots for on e-hour fur-tra p p in g docum en ta ry w hich a ired on APTN Sam Karney left his small into A Life on the Line, you think you are living in ing on traditional knowledge ABO U T THE PRODUCTION Jérémie Wookey, and execu- western Manitoba town to Sam’s first full-length docu - the city, there are things that that would otherwise be lost. tive produced by Janelle pursue an education and ca - mentary as a filmmaker, and happen on the trapline that The documentary also takes a A Life on the Line is co- Wookey, with Rudy Gauer as reer in the city. Little did he the first time turning the make even the strongest men look at Sam’s Métis roots, on produced by Winnipeg-based director of photography. know the road would one day camera on himself. wilt,” said Sam. his mother’s side. production companies Ice The documentary has circle back, return him to his “Never have I had any de- Often humorous and occa- “It’s kind of funny actu- River Films (www.iceriver been produced with support rural roots, and reveal the se- sire to be in front of the cam - sionally heartwarming, A ally,” said Sam. “Here’s my films.com) and Wookey Films from APTN, Canada Media crets of one of Canada’s old - era, but with my father as Life on the Line shows a fa- dad, a full-fledged Ukrainian, (www.wookeyfilms.com). It is Fund, Manitoba Film & Mu- est professions. the subject, I figured the best ther’s desire to teach his son living a traditional Métis life - directed by Sam Karney, pro- sic, and the Canadian Film or A Life on the Line is the way to give this film the life a dying way of life, and pass- style. It’s quite something.” duced by Andrew Wiens and Video Tax Credit Program. story of a young man return - it deserved was to immerse ing to the fur-trapping life he myself fully and actually turned his back on. The one- learn what it takes to main - hour documentary premiered tain the line. Needless to say, on APTN on Sunday, Jan. 14 it was not easy.” and will be re-broadcast on Jan. 19 at 4:00 p.m. ABO U T THE STORY Even though Canada to- Chuck Karney is a fur day has largely forgotten trapper with over 20 years of about the fur trade, there are experience. Though not In - still men and women dedi- digenous himself, he married cated to preserving this way a Métis woman and spent the of life, and passing it down to better part of his life living a the next generation. A Life traditional “on the land” exis- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY on the Line explores this im- tence. portant part of Canadian his- Growing up, Chuck’s son tory, set against the stunning Sam had little interest in CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKERS CASE MANAGER backdrop of Manitoba’s rug - trapping. In fact, like many ged boreal forest. typical teens, he had little in- The Keeseekoowenin Health & Wellness Centre is seeking The Keeseekoowenin Health & Wellness Centre is seeking “For as long as I can re- terest in most things his fa - applications for a full-time term position for two (2) Child applications for a full time term position for Case Manager under member, fur trapping has ther tried to teach him. So he Development Workers under the newly funded project Jordan’s the Jordan’s Principle – Child First Initiative Program from January been in my life,” said Sam, a left behind his rural home to Principle – Child First Initiative. 2018 to March 31, 2018 with possible renewal from April 1, 2018 Métis filmmaker from Roblin, seek an education and career. to March 31, 2019. Due to the uncertainty of government funded The purpose of the newly funded Project is to implement a who is making his feature After a decade of living in cit - programming, the position will be under a renewable yearly comprehensive and integrated approach of coordinated services documentary debut with A ies, Sam felt compelled to re- contract. Life on the Line. turn to the wilderness. In to help provide support and respond to children with complex “My dad Chuck started particular, he felt drawn to and special needs and their families, in partnership with other The purpose of the newly funded Program is to help provide support working on a trapline when I his father’s trapline. health and social professionals and agencies. These services and respond to children with complex needs and their families in was very young, so to me, the Throughout the 2016-2017 should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that partnership with other professionals and agencies. These services sights and smells became eve- trapping season, Sam spent children and their families are enabled to experience a life that should significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that ryday things. But as I got time with Chuck, learning is as full and as normal as possible. children, young people and their families are enabled to experience older and moved away for what it takes to run a a life that is as full and as normal as possible. school and work, the trapline trapline. From bone chilling POSITION SUMMARY: got further and further away. cold to the gruesome realities The Child Development Worker (CDW) position will provide a POSITION SUMMARY: “A few years ago, through of the job, Sam went hands comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive community my work at a TV station, I on – and all in – every step of health care team. The Child Development Worker will report health service in conjunction with its health care team. The Case was given the opportunity to the way. For the successes, directly to the Case Manager. The CDW will provide a model of Manager will provide supervision to Child Development Workers and produce short documentaries. and failures. service delivery for children with complex needs and their Respite Workers in the community to provide a model of service I pitched the idea of spending “No matter how macho a weekend on my dad’s families. Such as developing tools to help the child learn life delivery for children with complex needs and their families. Provide trapline, documenting the ac - skills, assist families who have children with developmental and/ elements in which services have a particular responsibility to take the tivities, and exploring the or physical disabilities, provide respite services to families. lead in securing effective development, delivery and review of challenges in a modernized Service is intended to strengthen families and support parents services. Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need to world. After that, I began to care for their children at home in their own community protect children through early intervention, sharing of information, thinking there was something where children grow and thrive. effective co-ordination of services and appropriate training. bigger here.” And Sam was right. What QUALIFICATIONS: QUALIFICATIONS: turned out to be ‘something •Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant or Health •Nursing, Social Work, Teaching/Child Development background bigger’ was the story of Sam Care Aide background preferred with Children with Special preferred; returning to his roots, and re- Needs Certificate. •Minimum 3 years working experience connecting with his father. •Minimum 3 years working experience; •Must perform client medical assessments; The idea eventually turned •CPR and First Aide Certification; Valid Manitoba Class 5 •Knowledge of speech and hearing assessments; Driver’s License but required to obtain Class 4 upon •CPR and First Aide Certification; Valid Manitoba Driver’s employment. License; Planning a •Knowledge of Ojibway language and culture; •Knowledge of First Nations culture; •A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a •A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and Community Event ? and attention to detail; attention to detail; •Excellent time management and facilitation skills; •Excellent time management and facilitation skills; If you tell them... They will come ! •Effective verbal and listening communications skills; •Effective verbal and listening communications skills; •Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and •Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills. problem solving skills. When you are planning a Community Event you have to let everyone know what is going on – when and where. Screened Applicants will be contacted with an interview date Screened Applicants will be contacted with an interview date and This is most effectively done through advertising. and time. time. Through advertising, you are building a network of poten - Please forward your resume and a cover letter in confidence via tial event attendees. Take this opportunity to let everyone Please forward your resume and a cover letter in confidence via Mail, Mail, Fax, or email to: know what you have planned for them! Fax, or email to: James Bone, Health Director James Bone, Health Director Keeseekoowenin Health & Wellness Centre Keeseekoowenin Health & Wellness Centre Call Connie or Ryan Box 130 Elphinstone, MB R0J 0N0 for more info on special advertising packages! Box 130 Elphinstone, MB R0J 0N0 Fax: 204-625-2171 Fax: 204-625-2171 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Posted Until Position is Filled Posted Until Position is Filled The successful candidate must undergo and provide a Child The successful candidate must undergo and provide a Child Abuse 204-759-2644 • Shoal Lake • [email protected] Abuse Registry and Criminal Check. Registry and Criminal Check. 12 F RIDAY , J ANUARY 19, 2018

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Paterson. times be a challenge. we’re substitute teachers, ever You very quickly learn to For me, substitute teaching Remembering every stu - so fondly referred to (I’m cer - ask questions like, “Is that is an opportunity to be ‘out dent’s name can also be a chal- tain) as ‘subs.’ what your teacher would have and about’ in our community lenge some days! In elementary school, we you do when your work is and I’m always pleased when “What I find rewarding,” are often times greeted with completed?” Or, “What is the students say hello and offer said Parker, “since I’ve been glee, and occasionally with a classroom rule in that regard?” hugs when we run into each subbing in the area for six not-so-subtle eye roll, but Because, really, you must all other elsewhere – even in the years, is remembering a stu- Clea r La ke, Erickso n , San d y La ke and Area whichever is the case, it’s best remember what fun it was to Wal-Mart parking lot! dent when they were just to give everyone an enthusias - try and ‘bamboozle’ a sub! Although subs often feel a learning how to write and tic smile and get on with the Personally, I prefer not to bit in the dark, it’s lovely to then, years later, watching j ob. Smiles never go amiss. nag students, but rather to re - feel like you’re part of the them writing creative stories, Reporting to the principal, main positive and respectful, school team and even nicer to or, seeing a once shy junior the first duty of a sub, (or reminding myself often that I be included in staff events, high school student now about 204-848-2085 204-761-5246 “guest teacher,” as Laurie am a guest in their environ- such as the recent paint night to graduate and become a re- Bachewich of Erickson Ele - ment and a bit of disruption to at Erickson Elementary sponsible young adult.” mentary School prefers to call their routine. School. There are a number of sub- us), is to sign in at the school And, maybe because I’m a Paterson, who also substi- stitute teachers in the South office and head to the appropri- Baby Boomer, I like to dress tutes in Brandon School Divi- Mountain area, some prefer- ate classroom to read over the ‘professionally,’ both to show sion, noted that, “Often the ring elementary-aged classes, daily plan left by the classroom and to garner respect. (Besides, first person I meet on a sub the middle grades or high teacher. it’s fun to dress up a bit!) day is the school custodian and school – and I bet we could Subs throughout Rolling But you know, despite best I haven’t met one yet that write a book about the funny River School Division (RRSD) efforts and prior experience, it hasn’t greeted me with a warm things kids say, or the times are also greeted by a binder would be a (fairly big) fib not smile and willingly left their when they have taught us containing important informa- to say that sometimes ‘things morning routine to lead me to something. (How else would we tion, such as emergency proce - go sideways.’ my assigned classroom. know what a fidget spinner is?) dures to follow in the unlikely That is when your substi- “I love the flexibility that “Subbing can be a lot of event of a fire or lock-down tute teacher bag of tricks substitute teaching allows, so things – terrifying, affirming, situation and details of which comes in handy, with an ap- that I can choose to enjoy our exhausting, exhilarating, frus- students in the class may have propriate book, engaging game six grand-kids and our acreage trating, encouraging, hair- allergies. or little art project. west of Onanole,” said Pater - raising and hilarious. But, one The job of a substitute Experienced teacher, Jody son. thing is certain – it is never, teacher is to ‘cover’ for a class - Paterson, now retired to Such is also the case for ever boring,” summarized room teacher who may be ill Onanole, takes her ‘special Gerri Parker of Onanole, for - Paterson. I suspect all subs Located in Onanole, MB beside #10 Hwy or attending to a personal ap - backpack’ a few steps further – merly a Home Economics agree. I know I do. pointment. Subs are also with a puppet, incentive stick- teacher from Ste. Rose. Her “Finding substitutes can be needed when teachers attend ers and a ‘cunning plan’ to re- ‘challenge,’ she says, comes at tough,” said Bachewich. “If grade group meetings or as ward good behaviour. Students that moment when the phone anyone has the qualifications LOW RATES  3 sizes available ‘floaters,’ moving from class to who are observably attentive, rings early in the morning, and the desire, we are always class to alleviate staffing prob- hard-working, kind and re - when she’s still toasty in her looking for fresh faces.” 5x10$60/month lems during in-school meet - spectful earn points for their bed. Each substitute teacher in 10x10$100/month ings. ‘team’ throughout the day. “It doesn’t happen often, so RRSD must possess a valid We take attendance and Then, at day’s end, everyone I remind myself that the call Manitoba Teacher’s Certificate, 20x10$130/month (plus GST) then, as best we can – with the gets a carefully selected, non- likely means that a teacher is undergo a Criminal Records prerequisite flexible attitude allergenic treat – but the ‘win- unexpectedly ill and I grab it,” and Child Abuse Registry and sense of humour – we per- ners’ get to choose first! she said. check and sign a substitute A DVERTISE H ERE 204-759-2644 form the job of providing in - Paterson began working for Parker, who substitutes in teacher contract annually.