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Their mental “The only thing we don’t provide is that gets you face to face with one of place, the healing goes beyond words. wellness services include counselling, the thing you haven’t asked for yet, our amazing workers, and where that It’s absolutely amazing,” said Edin- group therapy sessions, long-term and then we will provide that too,” leads is entirely up to your needs,” borough-Capuska. therapy, and anything to do with men- said Edinborough-Capuska. said Edinborough-Capuska. Peacepipe is opening a thrift store tal health. All their services are free. Peacepipe provides education for In 2019, Edinborough-Capuska called Kookum’s Kloset in the Win- Included also is helping with EIA community-based needs, youth worked at another organization as a nipeg Beach Plaza Mall to help fund applications, Manitoba Housing, groups with at-risk youth. counsellor with 54 clients when her their organization and other commu- childcare subsidies, navigating the “It’s so cute and heartwarming when position was removed. nity enterprises. CERB system and workshops on how people walk in through our door and “Those 54 clients were left with no She was inspired to open the thrift to do an interview and write a resume. fi nd out what we do, and they always mental health services,” said Edinbor- store because she had received many “Everyone is welcome. Any gender, say ‘why don’t you advertise?’ and the ough-Capuska. donations over the past year. The store any race, any faith, anyone is welcome answer is we don’t have to. The people Edinborough-Capuska then decided is low priced, and those who need here,” said Kym Edinborough-Capus- who need us, fi nd us,” said Edinbor- that she and like-minded individuals it always can take what they need. ka, the director, Elder in residence, ough-Capuska. could create a better, more accessible Peacepipe often puts out calls to the and senior council for Peacepipe. For those who are nervous to ask for mental health service. community for donations of items to People can knock at their door if the help they need, Edinborough-Ca- “To go from a position at another help their members in need. Riverton & District Friendship Centre taking care of seniors By jules Stevenson Desarae Bilinski, the Child and Youth a long time. We’ve been really grate- “We’re always really grateful for vol- Seniors in and around Riverton have Program Coordinator at the River- ful to be able to help them, it’s been a unteers and people using our services had hot lunches provided throughout ton & District Friendship Centre. really positive experience all overall” and letting us provide them with what the COVID lockdowns, thanks to the She said many seniors were growing says Darci Mowatt, the Summer Pro- they need,” said Mowatt. The Friend- kind volunteers at the Riverton & Dis- depressed and discouraged, and the gram Coordinator. ship Center also had many volunteers trict Friendship Centre. lunches gave them something to look Some of the meals included pickerel come out to help deliver the meals. “I was certainly impressed by the forward to. dinner, lasagna, taco salad, chicken al- The Riverton & District Friendship quality of what they put out and how She said the staff at the Riverton & fredo, or chicken and rice. Centre hopes they can open their se- good it is. They’re a nice group here District Friendship Centre loved mak- “The portions were really nice. We niors center soon as restrictions loos- and they do a fantastic job,” said Bob ing the meals, too. They prepared over even had some seniors saying they en. “We have seniors calling everyday Hauston, a senior who has used the one hundred lunches a day, Monday saved part of it for suppertime,” said asking it it’s open yet,” said Bilinski. meal program. He says the staff at Ri- through Friday. The meals were deliv- Bilinski. Bilinksi said the Riverton & Dis- verton & District Friendship Centre ered hot by curbside pickup or deliv- Bilinski said they were inspired to trict Friendship Centre is a hub for are outstanding. ery following COVID-19 guidelines. provide the lunches because of how the community. They host mom and They began the meal program in “It’s been really phenomenal. Every- many seniors were struggling during baby programs, children and senior February due to the pandemic. one is really grateful, and a lot of peo- the lockdown. The seniors expressed programs. They also have a senior’s “We wanted to provide something ple have said they haven’t eaten this they didn’t have that drive to cook center, a food bank, and provide chil- for the seniors that was healthy,” says healthy, especially with hot meals, in anymore. dren’s activities throughout the year. Take care around the water this summer: Red Cross Staff we are of possible dangers ing (recommended at least 1.2 Avoid diving in home pools Summer is fi nally here, which means it’s time to hit the around bodies of water, the m in height, with gaps no larger and always enter the water water. The Canadian Red Cross urges you to keep water better we can prepare, prevent, than 10 cm), along with a self- feet-fi rst. safety in mind as you do so. “Young children, between the and enjoy.” closing, self-latching gate. Open water ages of one and four, are particularly at risk of drowning,” A few water safety tips to con- Empty portable toddler pools Be cautious about swimming explains Lynn Kolba, Canadian Red Cross swimming and sider: after each use. in currents. If you become water safety representative. “A high percentage of these Active supervision Bathing children caught in a river current roll water-related fatalities are preventable. The more aware The absence of adult super- When bathing infants or tod- onto your back and go down- vision is a factor in most child dlers, an adult should always stream feet-fi rst to avoid hitting drownings. Whether it’s a pool, remain with the child. Children obstacles head-fi rst. When you RM of Bifrost-Riverton the bathtub, a water park, or the should never be relied upon to are out of the strongest part of WARD 3 BY-ELECTION beach, always watch children supervise other children in the the current, swim on a forward actively around water—even if bath. angle toward shore. COUNCILLOR they can swim. When a child is in the bath- “Swimming and paddling to VOTE Advance voting: July 3 Consider requiring all non- tub, never leave to answer the cool off from the heat are some swimmers to wear a lifejacket of the great pleasures of sum- Election day: July 14 phone or for any other momen- to keep them at the surface to tary distraction. mertime,” says Kolba. “Under- at the Arborg Heritage Village assist you while supervising. Diving standing safety issues around Backyard pools Diving head-fi rst into water water, preparing for possible Backyard pools are especially should be avoided unless the emergencies, and remaining dangerous for small children. individual is properly trained diligent when supervising chil- STADNEK, Ken ✔ Ensure adequate barriers are in and is sure that the water is dren help can keep everyone place such as four-sided fenc- deep enough. swimming safely.” The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 5 New shop in Riverton promotes culture and community By Iris Dyck and beading made by Indigenous ar- Bilinski, Grimolfson and their col- ship Circle (formerly the Fellowship Riverton residents have a new op- tisans in the Interlake. leagues had been thinking about Circle) and to hold more community portunity to shop local with the open- “We’re really excited that not only opening a store for several months events. ing of a new store that gives back to we’re able to open a business where but had trouble fi nding a suitable lo- Zaagi’ was set to open on May 7, the community. we can make money and put it back cation. When a unit became available but that day, the province announced On June 22, Zaagi’ opened its doors, into the community, but we can also at 70 Main St. in March, they decided tighter restrictions to combat the carrying a mix of new and used items. do it while having representation on to take the plunge. They began gath- third wave of COVID-19. Businesses The store is run by Riverton & Dis- Indigenous culture,” said Desarae ering donations of second-hand items were limited to 10 per cent capacity. trict Friendship Centre, and proceeds Bilinski, Youth Coordinator at the and decorated the store, opting for a Grimolfson made the diffi cult deci- from the store go toward the Indig- Friendship Centre. She added that black and white design that Bilinski sion to postpone the opening, despite enous organization’s community pro- there are no other Indigenous-owned calls “clean” and “classy.” some eager shoppers waiting outside gramming. businesses in town. “You could almost feel like you’re in the store that day. While COVID-19 “I’m most excited because there The Friendship Centre staff wanted a high fashion store,” she said. “It’s re- restrictions are still in place, Grimolf- aren’t a lot of businesses anymore in to choose an Indigenous name for the ally cool to bring something like that son has now decided to open to their Riverton,” said Tanis Grimolfson, Ex- store. They translated the word “trea- to our small community.” maximum of two shoppers at a time. ecutive Director of Riverton & District sure” to Ojibwe and got “zaagi’.” An Riverton & District Friendship Cen- “I just want to get started and see Friendship Centre. elder then told them the translation tre’s programming includes a food how it goes,” she said. Zaagi’ sells items that Riverton resi- was closer to the verb “to treasure,” bank, a youth drop-in program, and Zaagi’ is located at Units 3 and 4, 70 dents would otherwise have to travel and that “zaagi’” had the same origin employment services. They’ve also Main Street in Riverton, and is open out of town to fi nd, like children’s as the Ojibwe word for “love.” organized fundraisers for community Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 books, new footwear and clothing, “It’s one of the main Seven Sacred members in need and provided free p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 and helium balloons. Along with the Teachings in Indigenous culture,” said meals for local seniors. The Centre p.m. Zaagi’ welcomes donations of new and gently used items, Zaagi’ car- Bilinski. “We thought it’d be a cool hopes to use some of the store’s prof- gently used items. Call 204-379-2800 ries handmade moccasins, mukluks, way to embrace the word.” its to repair the kitchen in the Friend- to arrange a drop-off. Manitoba government to increase minimum wage in October Submitted by Manitoba government businesses in terms of wage costs and retail sales tax on personal services ing an additional 1,500 individuals Manitoba Finance is advising Mani- ensures the purchasing power of the like haircuts and salon services, and who will not have to pay provincial tobans the provincial minimum wage minimum wage is maintained on an reduces vehicle registration fees an- income tax for the 2021 tax year. In will increase by fi ve cents to $11.95 as ongoing basis. other 10 per cent. addition, Manitobans and businesses of Oct. 1. Budget 2021 continues to make life Manitobans continue to benefi t from continue to benefi t from the reduced By law, Manitoba’s minimum wage affordable for Manitobans through the indexation of the Basic Personal retail sales tax rate of seven per cent, is tied to the Consumer Price Index. the $2,020 Tax Rollback Guarantee, Amount and the provincial income providing another $325 million in an- This adjustment is based on Manito- such as the new education property tax brackets to the rate of infl ation. nual tax savings. ba’s 2020 infl ation rate of 0.5 per cent, tax rebate that will return nearly $250 This has saved Manitobans more than Information on Manitoba’s mini- rounding up to the nearest fi ve cents. million to the owners of approximate- $145 million since indexation began in mum wage and other employment Indexing Manitoba’s minimum wage ly 658,000 properties in Manitoba. 2017 and removed an estimated 12,500 standards is available at www.gov. to infl ation provides predictability for The 2021-22 budget also removes the Manitobans from the tax rolls includ- mb.ca/labour/standards/.

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It is now open to other businesses that of- fer food services, including ho- tels, bars, and lounges. “Manitoba’s businesses have made great sacrifi ces to follow necessary public health restric- tions and keep all Manitobans safe,” said Fielding. “Our focus now is to vaccinate Manitobans so we can loosen restrictions and safely reopen businesses and our economy this summer.” Businesses can learn more about the grant program at www. gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/ bridge-grant.html. Deadline to EXPRESS PHOTOS BY KEITH WALDNER apply is July 16. Wildfl owers are a plenty when walking or travelling alongside the ditches and trails throughout the Interlake Help the Express record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends or families enjoying the outdoors. Emai: [email protected]. Letters to the Editor: letters to the editor [email protected] Where does our garbage go? We should learn When you put your garbage that it is important to take the at the end of your driveway it caps off of your bottles. The baler from our history doesn’t just go away. It goes to is really strong, but it can’t squish Dear council, the dump and the dump is super bottles that have caps on them. I Firstly, I would like to say I disagree with re- cool. am always going to take the caps naming the road as it is part of our history and as The guy who works at the dump off of my bottles from now on! such we should learn from our history. Whether is named Guy, and that is a little The guy showed me the blocks it is good or bad it is still history. We are taught bit confusing. He showed me they make with the recycling and to learn from our mistakes and do better in the what they do in the big building. they are really big. Bigger than future. How are we to continue to do that if we The guy is really nice and he is me, even bigger than my dad. erase the history? really neat. I learned that there My mom showed me the rest of I know this will not change the plan to rename are different spots for things the dump and I learned where the road so I would like to make a few sugges- at the dump. There is a spot for other spots were. There is a spot EXPRESS SUBMITTED PHOTO tions. The committee should read the Arnes and TV’s, recycling, oil, beer cans, for metal and a spot for trees. Jamie and her friend Eeyore District history book “ The Point And Beyond” or metal, trees, and probably more My mom showed me where the doing road side cleaning. talk to one of the history book committee mem- that I am forgetting. garbage used to go and where bers such as Harold Thorkelson or Arlene Peter- My favourite thing about the the garbage goes now. Where the that should not go in the garbage. son. The area is rich in history and a lot of it is dump is the great big pile of garbage used to go just looks like Everyone should recycle because good. As an example, there is property that cov- boxes. I wanted to bring them all a hill. There is a pond with really it helps the Earth. And it is really ers both sides of this road and has been in the home to make a big Fort but my gross water. The guy told me that expensive to make new places for Albertson family since 1889 and is still occupied mom didn’t let me. some times there are bears that the garbage. by family. The original settlers Albert and Bjorg The guy showed me how they come to the dump. He said they I saw the tractor that the guy operated a “stopping place” where travellers do recycling. trap the bears, but he didn’t say uses to crush the garbage in the would get a warm meal, place to stay the night Did you know that he has to what kind of bear. If it is a polar dump and it’s really cool. My and shelter for their animals before continuing open every recycling bag? And if bear I asked my mom if I could mom said I couldn’t go on it, on their journey. Albert helped setup the fi rst you put bags inside of the bag he see it and try to make friends but it looked like a tank. I really library and had a vast knowledge of natual rem- has to open those too? And if you with it. My mom said that if they wanted to drive it. edies that he shared with others. put gross stuff inside of a bag he trap a polar bear I can! The dump is awesome! I want- The road has also been called Dock Road and has to take the gross stuff out? I learned that garbage goes to ed to bring things home from the Old Arnes Road before it was called Coloniza- I learned that it is important to cells and everyone’s garbage dump, but my mom wouldn’t let tion. only put recycling in recycling gets packed down until there me. But she said next time she I hope your committee will do some research bags. The guy takes out any beer is no more room and then they goes to the dump she’ll bring me. and rename this road to honour our good local cans and puts them in a great need to make a new cell. And But I know she won’t because history. big box. It was a really big box I new cells are really expensive, she says she goes to the dump all Thank you for taking the time to read and pon- wanted to take home too. like way more than one hundred the time for work and she never der this. The guy showed me how he dollars. When I saw where the brings me. - Yours truly, puts stuff into the baler. I learned garbage goes I saw a lot of stuff - Jamie, Age 8 Terill Adamik 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 Vaccination targets met, restrictions ease a week early By Ashleigh Viveiros indoors at restaurants and bars with attend faith-based services, and go called this fi rst step towards a return The fi rst full weekend of summer other fully immunized friends and to gyms, hair salons and retail stores to normalcy a “ray of hope” after started on a high note as Manitoba family from outside their household. in every region of the province, with months of missed celebrations. was able to get a head start on its “4- Large-scale, outdoor professional some restrictions (full details below). “When people get vaccinated the 3-2 One Great Summer” reopening sports or performing arts events may The orders are in effect until Mon- community transmission is reduced,” plan. also allow fully immunized Manito- day, Aug. 2, which is the date of the Roussin stressed. “It protects the indi- Manitobans managed to meet the bans to attend, subject to approval by province’s next hoped-for vaccination vidual, it protects the people around government’s July 1 vaccination goals Manitoba Public Health. milestone. If Manitoba hits that goal them, the people they love, the people a week early, which meant an easing Meanwhile, all Manitobans, vacci- of 75 per cent fi rst-dose vaccinations they care about. It helps us get back to of some COVID-19 restrictions ahead nated or not, are now able to gather in and 50 per cent second dose before days like this where we start loosen- of schedule. larger numbers (10 people outside on Aug. 2, more restrictions could be ing these restrictions. “This is a good news day for Manito- private property, 25 people on pub- eased earlier. “We can protect all Manitobans by bans,” Premier Brian Pallister said at a lic property), dine out in restaurants “So book your vaccination appoint- each of us getting fully vaccinated.” press conference announcing the new (with members of the same house- ment,” urged Dr. Brent Roussin, Mani- public health orders going into effect hold if not vaccinated) and on patios, toba’s chief public health offi cer, who last Saturday. “After nearly a year and a half of fi ghting COVID-19, it’s time for Manitobans to start to get some of their freedoms back and enjoy this New public health orders in effect beautiful summer ... Manitobans have earned that right.” The province had set a goal of hav- • Outdoor gathering sizes on pri- Patrons who are fully immunized persons. ing 70 per cent of eligible people at vate property double to 10 persons and from different households may • Indoor dance, music, theatre least partially immunized (one dose) and now allow outdoor visitors to dine together. For outdoor dining, and other organized sports and and 25 per cent fully immunized (two briefl y access homes for essential tables are limited to a maximum recreation activities may reopen doses) by Canada Day. activities (e.g. to use a washroom). of eight patrons and can be from at 25 per cent capacity to a limit of Last week, Manitoba surpassed that • Public outdoor gathering sizes different households regardless of fi ve persons, with no tournaments with 71 per cent of eligible Manito- increase to 25 persons. immunization status. allowed. bans having received their fi rst shot • Retail businesses can now open • Indoor faith-based services and • Outdoor dance, music and the- and 27 per cent their second. By press with 25 per cent capacity to a limit organized community gatherings atre classes and other organized time this week those numbers had of 250 people, with no restrictions (pow wows, sun dance ceremonies) recreation activities may reopen risen to 72.9 and 39 per cent. on the number of household mem- can resume at 25 per cent capacity for groups up to 25 people, with no As a result, restrictions have relaxed bers permitted to shop together. to a limit of 25 persons. Masks must tournaments allowed;. somewhat on several fronts. • Personal service businesses be worn at all times. • Swimming and wading pools, Manitobans who are fully immu- (hair and nail salons, estheticians, • Outdoor faith-based and orga- both indoor and outdoor, may re- nized (two weeks past their second barbers, etc.) may reopen at 50 per nized community gatherings can open at 25 per cent capacity. dose) are now allowed to visit fully cent capacity, on an appointment resume for up to 50 persons, pro- • Gyms and fi tness facilities may immunized loved ones in personal basis only. vided distance can be maintained reopen for individual and group care homes or hospitals, participate • Restaurants and bars can re- between households. Drive-in ser- fi tness classes at 25 per cent ca- in social or communal activities if open at 25 per cent capacity for in- vices continue to be permitted. pacity with three metres distance they are a resident of a personal care doors and 50 per cent for outdoor • Outdoor weddings and funerals maintained between patrons. home or congregate living facility, dining. For indoor dining, patrons may take place with up to 25 partic- • Summer day camps may reopen travel domestically for essential and seated together must be from the ipants, in addition to photographer to a maximum of 20 participants in non-essential purposes outside of same household unless all patrons and offi ciants. Indoor weddings groups. Manitoba without the requirement to at the table are fully immunized. and funerals remain limited to 10 self-isolate on their return, and dine Gimli Film virtual festival fun

Tickets are on sale now tive, said Communications Coordinator Drew Jensen. for the Gimli Film Festival New this year, the fest is offering a late-night drive-in experience in lieu of its fl agship RBC By Tyler Searle Sunset Beach Screenings. Filmgoers can look forward to on-demand The RBC Sunset Drive-In Movie Theatre will What testing results tell us is that we have diverse streaming, fi lmmaking workshops, and a new be a temporary installation in Gimli’s Pavilion needs within Manitoba classrooms. Manitoba drive-in theatre at the 21st annual Gimli Film Park. has been noted as having the highest rate of child Festival (GFF). The theatre will screen six fi lms between July poverty for multiple years in the last decade. If Organizers have extended the customary fi ve- 21 and 25, including a special midnight show- we want to improve student outcomes, start with day festival for two weeks between July 12 and ing of Steven Kostankski’s cult-horror, Psycho basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter. Bill 64 25. Goreman. professes to overhaul education to benefi t students, Attendees can expect a predominately virtual Other fi lms include the comedies Indian Road format for the second year in a row, but fest staff but does not address child poverty. added features to make the event more interac- Continued on page 9 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 9 Ride Don’t Hide makes it’s debut in the Interlake By Katelyn Boulanger a bike to take part. This year the Canadian Mental “There are other ways to participate Health Association is inviting Inter- for me, for example, I’m walking. I’m lake residents to get active and raise logging my time spent walking as part funds for youth mental health in our of my contribution towards our Ride communities. They are doing it by in- Don’t Hide Challenge. There are all troducing the Ride Don’t Hide a vir- kinds of things you can do — you can tual event that aims at getting people dance, you can meditate — what the to take a renewed interest in activities focus here is, is we want folks to take for better mental health for them- a minute to help build up their own selves and their communities. mental health as a way to be part of “This is the fi rst year that Interlake a team in our region and so you can Eastern, our region, has taken part in participate in any way you really feel it, so, we’re really excited about that like. There’s a whole list [online] but I and what that means is that we’re able wouldn’t limit yourselves to that,” said to fundraise for initiatives specifi c to Dreilich. our region. This year, we’re raising Many of the examples on the Ride funds for youth mental health and Don’t Hide website are aimed at that’s something I personally deliver. physical activity because of the con- So I’m, I am beyond excited for it,” nections that have been discovered said Tristan Dreilich, Mental Health between improved physical health EXPRESS PHOTO BY KATELYN BOULANGER Resource Developer for CMHA Inter- and improved mental health but for A still from the CMHA and Iron Images collaboration video for the Ride lake Eastern. those unable to participate this way Don’t Hide event. Traditionally the Ride Don’t Hide meditation, reading and socializing, event has been a single day event while following COVID restrictions, up on the Ride Don’t Hide’s website small to not only improve your kind where participants would gather are are all non-physical ways to take part. on June 24 and part of the Manitoba of your own mental health but also to ride their bikes together, this year the Another bonus way to participate Ride Don’t Hide spirit week which help improve the mental health of our CMHA has had to pivot due to COV- with a local connection is to check runs from June 21 to 27 and will have community,” he said. ID-19 restrictions and so now anyone out the video that CMHA created a bunch of other information and ac- The event webpage can be found can sign up this month and partici- with local gym Iron Image. In this tivities from other communities. at https://cmha.donordrive.com/ pate in a ‘choose-your-own-adven- video, called Lift Don’t Hide, they will Dreilich encourages anyone inter- index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. ture’ way that allows any activity that take you through some physical ex- ested to participate. event&eventID=601, and is also benefi ts mental health to count. This ercises that can be logged as part of “I think [Ride Don’t Hide is] a great where you can register or donate to means that you defi nitely don’t need Ride Don’t Hide. This video will be accessible way to just do something the event. > FILM FESTIVAL, FROM PG. 8

Trip from Allan Hopkins (Smokes- feature a virtual replica of Gimli. Us- ignals) and Golden Arm from Mau- ing digital avatars, Super Pass holders reen Bharoocha. A documentary can tour the town and interact with from Lance Oppenheim called Some other fi lmgoers. Kind of Heaven. And Carlos López A Regular Pass for the fest costs Estrada’s Summertime, an ambitious $70 and grants access to 20 fi lms on drama set in LA. demand. Individual tickets are also Tickets to the drive-in cost $15, and available for $8 apiece. space is limited, so festival staff are An early-bird discount of $10 is employing a lottery registration. Reg- available to anybody who buys a pass istration opens July 3 at noon, and the on or before July 1. fi rst 200 people to sign up are guar- Tickets to the drive-in are not in- anteed a ticket—everybody else will cluded with the purchase of a pass. enter in a draw to secure a spot. People can get passes and tickets or Also new this year is the Super Pass. review the full fi lm lineup online at 21063gm1 For $90, attendees can enjoy un- https://gimlifi lm.com/. limited access to more than 100 fi lms on the FACT: GFF On Demand streaming service, In reading, math and science, fi ve fi lmmaking 8 out of 10 Manitoba workshops, and students meet or exceed an invitation to a expectations. This is also true VIP reception on of every other province. opening night. The reception takes place on an interactive web service called Gather and will #LocalVoicesLocalChoices #)RU(YHUJUHHQ HVGFD 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 Fresh veggies good for the community and the body By Nicole Brownlee and other strategies to keep their gar- A Winnipeg Beach produce ven- den as natural as possible. dor offers garden fresh vegetables “We want to work with nature, basi- and fl owers to encourage community cally, and not against it,” said Nykoly- members to shop locally. shyn. Tiffany Nykolyshyn and Will King- Creating something like Even Hand don launched Even Hand Farm in Farm has been a constant goal for early June. The same day the couple Nykolyshyn for years. created the farm’s Facebook page, “I went to school with this idea in they started receiving messages ask- mind,” said Nykolyshyn who graduat- ing about their vegeta- ed from a horticulture bles. program at Assiniboine “It’s been really crazy,” Community College. “I said Nykolyshyn with a wanted to build a foun- laugh. dation to eventually One of their key goals “WE WANT TO run a small farm and is to grow their products WORK WITH provide vegetables for with organic, eco-friend- the community.” ly practices, said Nykoly- NATURE, BASI- Nykolyshyn has spent shyn. CALLY, AND NOT the past six years re- “We want to provide searching, learning, locally grown vegetables AGAINST IT.” and practicing sustain- to our community in able methods while a sustainable fashion,” waiting for the op- said Nykolyshyn. “[Buy- portunity to make her EXPRESS PHOTOS BY TIFFANY NYKOLYSHYN. ing local] supports your local econ- dream a reality. Tiffany Nykolyshyn and Will Kingdon started Even Hand Farm this omy and your community members For their fi rst year, Nykolyshyn said summer in the hopes of supplying the Winnipeg Beach community and neighbours.” they want to focus on produce that with farm fresh produce and fl owers. On their eighth of an acre in Pe- has a quick growing cycle. tersfi eld, Nykolyshyn and Kingdon “Stuff that goes into the ground and use physical barriers for pest control, then comes out of the ground pretty companion planting, crop rotation, quick, so that we’re constantly plant- TOUR 150

Even Hand Farm is selling fresh produce including mini lettuce, Manitoba’s Credit Unions present TOUR 150: Nakatamaakewin– radishes, onions, beets and beet leaves, along with lots of fresh herbs. a FREEmobile art exhibit from the vaults of the Qaumajuq Inuit Art Centre. Produce will change as it ripens. ing all summer long and we have go,” said Nykolyshyn. “Plus, the veg- a constant fl ow of vegetables,” said etables people would be picking up Nykolyshyn. would probably be harvested, you Even Hand Farm offers herbs, leafy know, three hours before they have greens like swiss chard and arugula them on their kitchen counter.” and will supply kale, peppers, and to- “It’s the freshest way to get your veg- matoes nearing the end of summer. etables, that’s for sure.” Nykolyshyn and Kingdon will visit Even Hand Farm will also offer vari- Visit Manitoba150.com farmers’ markets to meet community ous cut fl ower bouquets, pollinated by members while organizing their on- the farm’s hives of honeybees, in July. for fuull scheddule annd moree detaia lss. line service throughout the season. “It’s kind of a side project, but it’s @MANITOBA150 #MB150 “What I really want to focus on is do- something that brings us a lot of joy,” ing an order to pick up option,” said said Nykolyshyn. Nykolyshyn. Even Hand Farm will be at the fi rst They plan to have a list of available Market on Main farmers’ market in PRESENTED BY IN PARTNERPARTNERSHIPSHIP WITH products and prices listed on the Even Winnipeg Beach on July 1 at 48 Main Hand Farm Facebook page for visitors St. To learn more about the market, to purchase online and select a date visit the Market on Main Facebook for the items to be picked up. page. “It’s simplifi ed. You don’t have to Visit the Even Hand Farm Facebook go to a grocery store with a bunch of page for updates on produce and FUNDING PARTNER ThisTh add gegenegenerouso ly suppoppop rted by people. You can come and feel safe fl owers or call (204) 802-9528 or email: outside and grab their veggies and [email protected]

15950-MB150-Tour150Ads[Rural-Quarter4.9x6.125]-June2021-2.indd 1 2021-06-25 3:31 PM The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 11 Beloved Fisher River librarian celebrated Mallette was a focused, dependable and knowledgeable helped me through a lot of diffi cult times in my life,” said part of the school community, he added. Mallette. “Kids are so resilient and caring.” With three grandchildren of her own, Mallette said she’ll CSS staff joined together on June 18 to celebrate Mallette stay busy during retirement and plans to stay in Fisher and wished her well as she moves into retirement. After Cree. sharing a meal at a year-end staff meeting, CSS staff pre- “I want to thank the education, the school board for giv- sented Mallette with a Star Blanket. ing me the opportunity to work in the school. It was a re- “It was really nice,” said Mallette. “I’ve always wished for ally good experience, and I loved every minute of it,” said a Star Blanket.” Mallette. 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The young man was airlifted to Van- couver General Hospital, where they have a top-notch spinal care unit. Doctors determined that Mackenzie fractured his neck at C6, which was putting pressure on his spinal cord T-Shirts are for sale through the and limiting movement in his arms Hnausa General Store. Mackenzie and wrists. Although he had a tin- has worn No. 11 on his hockey gling sensation in his fi ngers, he was jersey since he was fi ve years old. unable to move them and he had no feeling in his legs and feet. and myself did not ask for help but in- His mom Robin travelled to B.C., stead were quite surprised and over- EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED where Mackenzie was scheduled for whelmed by how our hometown of Mackenzie Callis and his mom Robin (Roche) Callis at Vancouver General Riverton immediately rallied around surgery. The surgeon was able to re- Hospital. move the fractured bone and put a Mackenzie and myself once they had family over the past two months — in- Riverton and beyond. cage with a plate in its place to allow heard the news of his terrible ac- cluding her parents, Lloyd and Jean- “Donna Austfjord, who was a class- new bone growth over time. cident,” said Robin, also known as nette Roche. mate and is the owner of the Hnausa The next day, Mackenzie was able Momma Bear. “My parents were both teachers in General Store, started a fundraiser by to move his fi ngers and arms but still “The community of Riverton is full of Riverton and made a huge impact in creating T-shirts in support of Mack- had no feeling in his lower extremi- very special people with huge hearts. a lot of people’s lives,” she said, “and enzie. The logo she created is abso- ties. Riverton has always been my home, I am sure that Mackenzie’s support lutely beautiful and means so much to Just before the accident, Macken- no matter where I have lived. It is not group is so huge because of them as both Mackenzie and myself. T-shirts zie was excited to have started a new just a town or just a community; it has well.” are still available to be ordered as well career as a painting operations man- become our family as well. When a The wave of comfort extends far be- through the Hnausa General Store,” ager. community comes together with love yond immediate family to the greater Robin said. “It was quite the job and rallies around community. “Glenn Sigurdson, a past Riverto- promotion for him. He you, it can make you “The Riverton District and Friend- nian, assisted us in fi nding a lawyer was fi nally where he feel like the impos- ship Centre (RDFC) has been truly here in B.C. so that I could get a power wanted to be in his ca- sible is possible.” amazing, led by Tanis Grimolfson, of attorney on Mackenzie’s behalf so reer and beginning to “THE WORLD Anyone who grew who has a heart of gold. They held that I could take care of his fi nancial set himself up fi nan- up in Riverton will a barbecue fundraiser and are now needs by being able to deal with his cially, as well, going for- WOULD BE A always be a “Riverto- planning a fi sh fry fundraiser,” Robin bank, his bills and his EI claim and ward,” said Robin, who nian,” she added. BETTER PLACE IF said. anything else that he may need so that is originally from River- “It is in your blood “Pam Fiset from RDFC has also been he only needs to focus on his recov- ton. EVERYONE COULD and will always re- a huge help with ensuring that Mac’s ery.” “Unfortunately, Mack- main with you. It is JUST BE LIKE THE and my EI claims have been complet- Wendy Sadler, a past Rivertonian enzie does not have any quite amazing how ed and submitted. She took a huge who now lives in B.C., made frozen disability insurance in COMMUNITY OF everyone feels the amount of stress off my shoulders in meals for Robin so she wouldn’t have place through his work need to protect and order for me to just focus on Macken- to worry about cooking after leaving or otherwise.” RIVERTON.” support ‘their own’ in zie.” the hospital. Riverton roots remain this town,” she said. In addition, former Rivertonian “My sister Heather sold her bath strong and the commu- “I, myself, would Brenda Fulsher launched a GoFund- bomb products and donated 100 per nity continues to offer not have the strength Me account called “Mackenzie Cal- cent of her sales to Mackenzie. Heath- support from afar for Mackenzie, who I need in order to lis Healing Tribe” to raise money for er’s bath bombs supplier even do- celebrated his 25th birthday in the support Mackenzie without all the Mackenzie’s rehabilitation and recov- nated her order once hearing about hospital. words of encouragement and support ery. To date, the fundraising page has Mackenzie’s story,” she added. “Community support has made a that I have received from my fellow raised more than $8,000. “There have also been many, many massive difference to Mackenzie and Rivertonians. They have always picked “This GoFundMe account is still go- supporters that have sent e-transfers myself during this diffi cult time. I me up when I have fallen down. They ing and has helped immensely,” Rob- to help support Mackenzie’s recovery would not be able to remain in Van- provide me with the strength and in said. and me being able to remain close to couver at Mackenzie’s side without positivity that I, in turn, provide to “Brenda is another person with a the hospital in Vancouver. Things are the generosity and support of my Mackenzie.” heart of gold.” not cheap in Vancouver, but Mac is at hometown community of Riverton, Robin expressed deep gratitude for The hometown roots run deep, since my family and my friends. My family the many local people and organi- zations that have helped bolster the support keeps pouring in from across Continued on page 13 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 13 > LOCAL ROOTS, FROM PG. 12 All these efforts have made a huge fl ated,” Robin explained. difference to Mackenzie, she added. “He is still on the ventilator; howev- “The messages received from Mack- er, he has been doing very well with enzie’s supporters has very much the breathing trials and being able to lifted Mac’s spirits and have brought breathe on his own. We are hoping a smile to his face, even in his darkest that with the continued breathing tri- moments,” Robin said. als that he will be able to be weaned “The fi nancial assistance has also off the ventilator in the near future. relieved Mackenzie of stress that he Mac is getting stronger in his arms does not need to face or think about and continues to work very hard. but instead to just focus on himself Mackenzie’s fi ngers are not working and working hard to one day walk properly. We are hoping that over again.” time this will get better for him. It is By mid-June, Mackenzie was able to one day at a time for us.” feel some sensation on his right foot, Since the Riverton community has shin and calf, so he is experiencing stepped up to become the family’s some positive improvements along biggest supporters, Robin is remind- the way. He continues to work hard, ed of a Helen Keller quote: “Alone, we with expert guidance, towards his re- can do so little; together, we can do so covery. much.” He has now been moved out of the “I am proud of the community I Step Down Unit into the other side grew up in and they will always be in of the spinal cord injury unit, where our hearts forever,” Robin said. he will start receiving more physio- “It is truly amazing what every- Lloyd Roche and his grandson Nicholas. therapy to prepare him for GF Strong one has been doing for Mackenzie. Rehabilitation Centre. It shows that there are good people the best hospital for spinal cord inju- chair-accessible. “He is still experiencing sensations in this world, and maybe the world ries.” “He will also require further reha- and can feel touch in his legs and would be a better place if everyone The support is much appreciated, bilitation going forward,” Robin said. feet. Unfortunately he is still unable could just be like the community of since Mackenzie faces a long road “That is why it is very important that to move them on his own. Macken- Riverton. Compassion and caring for ahead of him. Depending on the out- the GoFundMe account continues in zie still has his tracheotomy but they others can make a huge difference in come of his rehabilitation, he might order to support Mackenzie with ev- have since changed the tracheotomy everyone’s lives.” require a motorized wheelchair, he erything that he will need in order tube to a cuff-less valve, meaning that For updates on Mackenzie’s prog- leaves the hospital, he’ll need to en- to live a new different life going for- he is now able to talk when ever he ress, check out the “Mackenzie Callis sure that wherever he lives is wheel- ward.” likes without having the cuff valve de- Recovery Update” page on Facebook.

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The town’s water truck followed along The club is trying out new to water the plants, but the steady combinations this year, such as downpour the following day was very deep rose sunpatiens and lemon timely. coral sedum. “They’ll really start growing with EXPRESS PHOTOS BY SIS THOMAS-MOORE this rain. Just wait until we get sun- Club members planted at Gimli Park. shine: those plants are going to pop,” said Thomas-Moore by phone. “We germinating keeps us grounded and hand,” said Thomas-Moore. “A club were so excited the rain came on happy,” she said. member started this system a few Wednesday.” The club put together a master plan years ago. She divided the town into The planters near the Lakeview that sees their planting operation run 10 blocks, identifi ed the planters in Resort contain yellow cannas, palm with military precision. It entails or- each block and made a diagram of trees, whopper dragon wing bego- dering the following year’s plants in each planter, with suggestions for nias, Bordeaux supertunias and po- August, a schematic of what fl owers what fl owers and grasses could be tato vine emerald lace, she said. Other or grasses can go in each planter and planted in them. It’s a very effi cient planters have some new plant com- assigning members to specifi c areas. way of doing it. We can have the whole binations this year, such as deep rose A planter on First Avenue across The club picks up the plants the night town done in a few hours.” sunpatiens and lemon coral sedum. from the library. before their mass planting and the She said the club has received The club is made up of volunteers – of their members coming out to plant plants are sorted for each volunteer so around 300 responses so far after she primarily women and a few men – all last week. that they’re ready to go the next day. posted some photos on social media. of whom are retired, she said. They’re “It must be that playing in the dirt “I had the area along Centre Street’s The RM of Gimli covers the cost of a “fantastic” group of people, with 13 and watching the miracle of a seed corners, and everything I needed to the fl owers. plant in my area was sorted before- Kristine Dubois-Vandale, art and English teacher, retires By Jules Stevenson a win win all around,” said Dubois- is ever closed to you. If you set your After eight years teaching art, ELA, Vandale. goals, you can achieve them,” said Du- and various digital media courses in Some of her private highlights have bois-Vandale. the Evergreen School Division, Kris- been the letters she has received from In 2011, Dubois-Vandale received tine Dubois-Vandale is retiring. students over the years, and seeing her Master’s in Education. Her the- “I’ve had the privilege to love these her past students succeeding in life. sis was about alternative planning for students. They’ve been a joy and a Dubois-Vandale is excited to em- marginalized youth. challenge, and I hope I’ve supported brace the change in her life. Before coming to Evergreen School thousands of young people to move She’s always been passionate about Division, Dubois-Vandale taught at forward and face what life brings us reading. She began selling used books Sisler High School. Her teaching ca- and be competent and be good citi- at the Arnes Farmers Market in 2017. reer began at Tec-Voc High School in zens,” said Dubois-Vandale. The opportunity to buy a used book- 2002, where she taught Advertising Dubois-Vandale is sentimental store in Gimli arose and Dubois-Van- Art. about leaving her students but found dale was excited for the opportunity. Thanks to her previous work experi- what she has done rewarding. “It’s not She is pleased with how everything is ence, Dubois-Vandale was able to do a job, it’s a life.” going at the bookstore. her own advertising and graphic de- Dubois-Vandale hopes she’s done Dubois-Vandale studied Creative sign for her bookstore. her part in promoting reading and lit- Communications after high school, “Whatever skills you’re gathering eracy by providing her students with and worked directly in the industry along the way, they will come in handy the books they wanted and paying at- for 15 years. She has worked with down the line,” says Dubois-Vandale. tention to their stories. radio commercials and Safeway ad- Going into retirement, Dubois-Van- One of the highlights of her career vertising. She later studied graphic dale plans on managing her book- has been working to put on the Vin- design. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED store, subbing, reading, spending cent Van Gimli art show. She said the “Your path does not have to go Kristine Dubois-Vandale is looking time with her family and cleaning her best part is encouraging the students straight from A to B to C. A person’s forward to her next chapter while house. to connect with their community. story is not a straight line, there’s lots enjoying retirement. “Continue to put one foot in front of Student’s artwork has been on dis- of adventures to be had along the the other. Trust yourself, trust your in- play at various local businesses, as way,” said Dubois-Vandale. age of 31. stincts, work hard. As long as you’re well as at the Gimli Ice Festival. Dubois-Vandale received a Bachelor “If you don’t pursue higher educa- moving forward, you’re fi ne,” said Du- “Seeing the community recognize of Education with a minor in English. tion right away, don’t think that door bois-Vandale. their work and talents and effort. It’s She later returned to university at the The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 15 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Comeau signs with CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders By Brian Bowman have a good mixture and I think it will be a good Carter Comeau’s football dream has come true. experience to get knowledge from both ends of the The very talented offensive lineman from River- fold.” ton recently signed with the Canadian Football As big as Comeau is, there are plenty of huge League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders. dudes on Saskatchewan’s roster. It’s going to be a “I’m really excited to go there,” said Comeau Mon- challenge competing against pro players for a job. day afternoon. “I had a really good interview with “This is the level where the boys become the men,” them during the interview process. Their staff really Comeau said. “It’ll be a lot of fun.” likes me and I think it’s going to be a perfect fi t.” In 2019, the Dinos won a Vanier Cup champion- Comeau headed out to Regina this week as the ship over the University Montreal Carabins. It was Roughriders will begin training camp on July 10. He Calgary’s fi rst national title since 1995. admits he’s both excited - and nervous - leading up Last year was wiped away due to COVID and then to his pro football camp. Comeau went unselected in the 2021 CFL Draft. “For me, I feel that I’m ready to take this on,” said But he was very impressive at the virtual CFL the 6-foot-6, 364 pounder. “Of course, there’s a little Combine, throwing up the most bench press reps bit of nervousness but I’m not a 21-year-old guy. at 32. I’m a 25-year-old guy now and I think there’s a dif- “I was happy with it,” he said. “I was training like ference maturity wise and I’m ready to take on that crazy before (the combine) but I never thought I next challenge.” would have hit that high. It was good to hit that and The Roughriders’ offensive line roster is currently I think one guy had 29 and then another (offensive) a mix of American and Canadian players with a few lineman from Calgary was next at 27.” coming right from Saskatchewan. If Comeau does not make Saskatchewan’s roster “They’ve had a few retirements this year and they this year, he still has one more year of university have a pretty good mixture of veteran guys and eligibility. EXPRESS PHOTO DAVID MOLL/UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY young guys,” Comeau noted. “I would say that they Saskatchewan’s regular-season opener is Aug. 6 Riverton’s Carter Comeau recently signed are more of an older line than younger but they when it hosts the B.C. Lions in Regina. with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders.

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He’s a big boy and a big boy that from Fisher Branch. can move.” “It’ll be fun,” said Simard last Sat- Simard’s size - and athleticism - urday afternoon. “I’ve been thinking make him a very special player. about it the last two years.” “I’m sure (Fraser Valley) looked at Simard likes the Chilliwack area and some of his highlights from his Grade he got great vibes from head coach 12 season and with a guy that big and Bob Reist. He admits he does not he’s pulling around and he’s making know much about the Huskers’ of- blocks eight yards down fi eld, blow- fensive line situation. But Simard has ing up a linebacker or a defensive been working hard, running about a back - that can be pretty intimidating mile a day, in hopes of trimming down for a defence,” Obach said. to 280 pounds when he leaves for B.C. “He defi nitely has the potential to in late July. play football at the junior level and He currently stands 6-feet tall and hopefully succeed.” weighs 300 pounds. Obach and his Thunder staff take The last time Simard played football great pride when they see their for- it was in the nine-man Rural Manitoba mer players make the jump to junior Football League. Fraser Valley plays in football. a 12-man league but Simard doesn’t “It’s the most exciting thing that can feel it will be a problem switching happen for a coach when you see guys back from the nine-man game. get that opportunity,” he said. “The “I’ll be able to adapt again,” he said deLaroque boys going down to May- EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED confi dently. “In nine-man, you have to ville, that’s another example. Guys are Former Interlake Thunder offensive lineman Gabe Simard has be really fast.” going on to the next level and having committed to play football for the Fraser Valley Huskers in B.C. this Simard dominated in the RMFL, pretty solid careers. With football, we season. winning the league’s top offensive can remember when a lot of them lineman award in 2018. Thunder head played their fi rst game of tackle foot- cool to see some of these guys, who olds, to get the opportunity...to play coach Mitch Obach was very grateful ball. It’s not like hockey when they started in high school and some when football as an adult.” to have Simard lead his offensive line. start when they’re fi ve, so it’s really they were younger as nine and 10 year Baseball Manitoba 2021 Return to Play update Staff Phase 2 - Competition Manitoba Public Health ORDER 16: 16(4) Spectators are permitted at an Due to the most recent announce- Will begin July 5 - Sports and Recreational Activities: outdoor sporting facility. Spectators ment regarding public health orders, Groups of 25 (this does not include 16(1) Outdoor sporting and recre- are not to be included when calcu- Baseball Manitoba’s sanctioned ac- coaches, Health and Safety Coordina- ational facilities, including golf cours- lating the number of participants in tivities, under the Return to Play plan, tors, and umpires) es, may open, subject to the require- a sporting activity. Spectators must began at 12:01 a.m. last Saturday. Spectators are not included in the ments of this section. maintain a separation of at least two Baseball Manitoba Return to Play participant group numbers, and may 16(2) Persons may engage in any metres from other spectators. Timeline: attend competitions to a maximum of type of outdoor sporting or recre- 17(1/2) Indoor training is allowed at Phase 1 - Training 25 spectators per game ational activity but they must not en- 25 per cent facility capacity to a limit Began on June 26 The delay to the start of competition gage in an activity as part of a group of fi ve people. Rally Cap and Grand Slam sessions is to give associations time to prepare of more than 25 persons. Baseball Manitoba said it will con- may proceed for the newest Health Orders and Re- 16(3) Organized practices, games tinue to monitor the Public Health Groups of 25 (this does not include turn to Play plan. This will also allow and competitions may take place at Orders and will be prepared to revise coaches and Health and Safety Coor- time for associations to re-form teams an outdoor sporting facility but the its Return to Play Plan in the event of dinators) and effectively create a plan to safely operator of an outdoor sporting facil- any updates to the Public Health Or- begin competition within the 25 per- ity must ensure that no multi-team ders. son limit as per the Health Orders. tournaments take place at the facility. Doerksen cards a 66 at men’s mid-amateur qualifi er Staftf Doerksen, a Golf Manitoba Players Tied for fi fth with even par 71s were dik, Transcona’s Adam McPherson, Delwyn Doerksen fi red a 5-under 66 Club member, fi nished three strokes Pine Ridge’s Noel Ngo, Elmhurst’s Niakwa’s Cole Peters, and Niakwa’s to post the lowest round at the Dia- ahead of Pine Ridge’s Tyler Hall and Jack Werhun, and Elmhurst’s Scott Garrett Neiles. The top 52 players mond Athletic Men’s Mid-Amateur - four strokes better than Glendale’s Mazur. made the cut. The Diamond Athletic Qualifi er at the Transcona Golf Club Justin Price and Niakwa’s Daniel Finishing in a tie for eighth overall at Men’s Amateur will take place July last Friday. Munroe. 1-over 72 were Pine Ridge’s Ryan Ter- 9-11 at the Niakwa Country Club. The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 17 Uhl wins fi rst Women’s City Signing with the Blues & District Championship

Staff Delaurier fi nished one stroke ahead of Shilo Country Club’s Bobbi Uhl won her fi rst Brayden Boge of the Pine Ridge Golf Club (74- Women’s City & District Championship on 77) and two strokes ahead of another Golf Mani- Sunday at the Transcona Golf Club. toba Public player, Terence Rafferty (77-75). Uhl carded a six-over par 77 to fi nish the two- Rafferty won the 13 & 14 age division champi- day event at 156 for a two-stroke victory over onship. Rhonda Orr of the Southwood Golf & Country Hunter Oakden of the Glendale Golf & Coun- Club (82-77). try Club was the 12 & under champion (84-88). A birdie on each of the opening and second Jeri Lafl eche of the Clear Lake Golf Course (85- holes set the stage for Uhl’s solid second day. 78) captured the Women’s Bantam Champion- First-round leader, 15 year old Crystal Za- ship by 12 strokes over Addison Kartusch of the mzow of the Swan River Golf & Country Club, St. Charles Country Club (90-85). fi nished third after a fi nal round 85 to fi nish sev- Payton Oakden, a Golf Manitoba Public player, en strokes behind Uhl. won the 13 & 14 age division Championship (97- Meanwhile, Jackson Delaurier, a Golf Mani- 99). toba Public player, shot back-to-back 75’s to win The 12 & under division champion was Jewel the Men’s Bantam Championship presented by Lafl eche of the Clear Lake Golf Course (108- the Alex & Peggy Colonello Foundation. 103). Steelers’ season opener Sept. 17 Staff The league announced that it will have two six- The Selkirk Steelers will begin their MJHL reg- team divisions - and East and West one - for the ular season Sept. 17 when they host the Stein- 2021-22 season. bach Pistons at the Recreation Complex. Selkirk, playing in the East Division, will play EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED It will be the fi rst of four straight games be- a total of 40 games against Portage, Winkler, Tazio Cianfl one, a forward last season with the tween Selkirk and Steinbach. The Steelers will Steinbach, the Freeze, and the Blues. Interlake Lightning U18 ‘AAA’ hockey team, has then play a four-game series against the Win- The Steelers will also play 14 more games nipeg Freeze, the Winnipeg Blues, Portage Terri- against Dauphin, Neepawa, OCN, Virden, Way- committed to the MJHL’s Winnipeg Blues for the ers, and the Winkler Flyers that will stretch into wayseecappo, and Swan Valley. 2021-22 season. late November. Soccer players hit the Garchinski wins Bill Addison Memorial Scholarship Staff pitch last Saturday Former Interlake Lightning U18 “AAA” player Jorie Garchinksi was re- Staff of the limited group size. cently awarded the Bill Addison Me- Soccer players were able to get MSA said one spectator per player morial Scholarship. their kicks on the pitch last Satur- is allowed to attend activities but “Jorie embodies the characteristics day after the province announced they should maintain social distanc- of a student-athlete and displays a its new public health orders. ing guidelines. high degree of personal responsibil- The Manitoba Soccer Association “The MSA will continue to evalu- ity and perseverance,” read a state- announced its updated “Return to ate the progress of the pandemic ment on Hockey Manitoba’s website. Play” protocols on Friday. keeping in mind the safety of the “Jorie is a gifted student who has Indoor practices and training ses- soccer community,” said MSA’s ex- maintained an academic average of sions are allowed but limited to a ecutive director Hector Vergara in a 93 per cent or higher during her four maximum of fi ve players per group. media release. “We are hopeful that years at St. Mary’s Academy.” Outdoor team practices and train- an increase in outdoor group sizes Despite a very busy schedule, ing sessions are allowed as long as will allow league play to begin in Garchinski, a Winnipeg native, has group sizes do not exceed 25 players the next few weeks. “We continue to found time to give back to the sport at a soccer fi eld. remind our members to ensure the as a Level II offi cial. She has been Coaches, managers, and other MSA RTP protocols and the facility accepted into the University of Brit- team personnel are not included in protocols are followed.” ish Columbia where she plans on PHOTO SUBMITTED the 25-person limit. MSA’s full guidelines and recom- obtaining a Bachelor of Science de- Former Interlake Lightning Jorie Exhibition games, league play, and mendations are available on their gree. Garchinski has a strong interest Garchinski was recently awarded tournament-style events between website. in medicine and wants to eventually the Bill Addison Memorial teams are still not allowed because pursue a career in that fi eld. Scholarship. 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 Gwen Fox Gallery delights with July exhibit

By Katelyn Boulanger clouds everything going by,” said Bar- ideas that you can adapt in your own things,” said Artimowich. Though artists at Selkirk’s Gwen Fox row. way. In addition to her own art, she shares Gallery didn’t know if they would be Her abstract acrylic paintings hap- He would like people that are inter- art within the community as an acryl- able to exhibit their work until late pen in the downtime between coats of ested but haven’t yet taken the plunge ic painting teacher to students of all last week, the creativity displayed this oil paint drying. into woodturning to not get discour- levels. month will not disappoint with a co- Her advice to new artists that want aged. “My encouragement would be to lourful selection of pieces that would to make art like hers is to purchase the “It’s not as diffi cult as what people anybody who’s always wanted to, bring a smile to any art lover. best supplies you can and start learn- think and to not to get discouraged never be fearful that you can’t do it. ing. either by the cost of tools. You know Everyone is an artist. They’re just on “Start out with paintbrushes, and what I fi nd? I belong to the Woodturn- different levels of artistic talents,” Ar- canvases the best they can afford to er’s Association of Manitoba and a lot timowich. said. buy the best paints you can afford to of woodturners will say if you don’t play and practice and paint every day have an expensive lathe, you’re not a Cynthia Flett who is a teacher in a a little bit. Because that’s what I tried. woodturner but don’t have to [have Winnipeg school but lives in Selkirk I’m still doing that for all these years,” the best tools] just start at the bottom describes her art representing teach- she said. and learn and just grow into it,” said ings that she receives, and stories She encourages residents who Cayer. from her students in a way that hon- weren’t able to access the gallery last ours the woodland style, but is inter- month because of COVID restrictions Sandra Artimowich is a mixed me- preted through her own contempo- who want to get out to check out this dia artist that has acrylic, watercolour, rary style. month’s show. wax, resin and beads incorporated “During the quarantine, I decided into the art that she’s displaying at the that I would start doing acrylic paint- Alain Cayer is a woodturner, leath- gallery. ing again. So I have a stack of sketch- erworker and resin artist from Selkirk Many of the pieces that she’s dis- books, and every time I receive a who makes a variety of pens, knife playing this month are a mixture of teaching, or student tells me a story handles, knife sheaths, wine stoppers acrylic with resin on top creating tex- that intrigues me about their lives. I and game calls. ture. sketch it. It’s like my visual diary. So “I grew up South of Montreal, “I call it touchable art because you fi nally, I decided that I would take EXPRESS PHOTO BY KATELYN BOU- around Sherbrooke, Quebec and can actually feel it and then I don’t time again, to take those sketches that LANGER that was a family trade carpentry. So worry about the oils from people’s are like my visual diary, and interpret Suzanne Barrow with one of her learning to do woodwork was part of hands and stuff because it is it is com- them,” said Flett. sky paintings. that,” said Cayer. pletely covered with resin epoxy,” she Her start as an artist and an art He learned his craft from his father said. teacher came from the same place and grandfather who mostly made Her artistic talent started when she when other students enjoying her ele- Suzanne Barrow also known as ‘the pressure fi t furniture but has expand- was very young painting Ukrainian mentary school artwork asked to have sky lady’ is an artist from Gimli that ed making the materials such as cast eggs with her mother and grand- it to take home. Flett wanted to keep paints abstract acrylic art as well as resin and stabilizing local woods that mother which she feels gave her a her work and so she offered to teach prairie skies in oils. he turns into the items that he makes. very good start in colour theory. her classmates how to make their own She’s been painting since 1995 when He even salvages items like broken “I learned very young, hues, the val- versions. she was looking for a way to get her- second-hand watches and circuit ues of paint, the colours, how to mix The advice that she gives to all of her self outside of her home more despite boards, which he incorporates into his them, how to bring out the bottom co- budding art students is that to be an not being a fan of the winter tempera- fountain, calligraphy and ballpoint lour,” said Artimowich. artist you have to be brave. tures. pen designs. Living in the Sage Creek area and “And you have to be willing to take Her main inspiration is, of course, “I tried to do as much local stuff in never leaving home without her creative risks. And you have to be wanting to share the beautiful skies environmentally friendly materials as sketchbook means that Artimowich because art is so subjective. And you that you see in our part of the world. I can,” he said. never ceases to fi nd beautiful wildlife can’t worry about the opinion of one “I like them to see what Manitoba His ideas and designs come from to sketch and incorporate into her lat- person because you have to love it, has, our prairie landscapes, our skies whatever pops into his mind but he est art piece. and you have to make it,” said Flett. are amazing. So that’s what I want doesn’t discount social media, which “What inspires me is just nature, them to feel. The movement, the he says can be a very good place to get people around me doing different Public being reminded to take care at rail crossings

By Voice staff and to keep an eye out for multiple “It is our job to make sure that the citi- gle, or as close to it as possible. CN Police are urging users of mobil- trains—some people struck by trains zens of Manitoba know the risks asso- • If your mobility device is stuck, ity devices to take care when crossing at crossings are hit not by the fi rst ciated with the use of mobility devices move to a safe distance away from the railway tracks. train approaching but by a second at railway crossings,” he continued. tracks. Last year in North America, there train that may be hidden behind the “We want everyone to ‘Be Rail Smart: • Remember that trains are wider were over 3,400 collisions with trains, fi rst. Stop. Look. Listen. Live.’” than the tracks. They can extend on resulting in over 2,200 serious injuries “Safety is a core value at CN and Here are a few more tips from CN both sides of the track by as much as or fatalities. we want to take every opportunity Police on rail crossing safety: one metre, so keep your distance. Whether you’re getting around town to raise awareness on safe behaviour • Only cross railway tracks at desig- For additional safety tips or other in- in a wheelchair, walker, or scooter, po- around rail,” said Cst. Michael Reid, nated crossings where the tracks are formation regarding rail safety or CN lice reminder mobility device users to a member of the CN Police’s Prairie most level with the ground. Police, head to www.cn.ca/en/safety/ stick to designated railway crossings Division. • Cross the tracks at a 90-degree an- cn-police-service/ The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 19 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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APARTMENT FOR RENT Competitive Wages, Training The Rural Municipality of Gimli (RM) has applied to the Public Utilities Board (Board) for revised water rates for the Gimli Amalgamated Water Utility (Utility) as set out in By-law No. Tollak Place has 1 & 2 Health Benefi ts 21-0003 read the first time on February 24, 2021. bedroom suites, locat- FULL TIME Direct Deposit Rates were originally set for the amalgamated water utility in Board Order No. 5/21, effective ed at 40 Eveline Street. Email: [email protected] April 1, 2021. The By-law includes wastewater rates for the Gimli Wastewater Utility that were Spacious suites, with LUBE TECHNICIAN approved in Board Order No. 111/19. This application does not propose any changes to the F/S, A/C, storage Phone:1-204-389-2023 Gimli Wastewater Utility rates. required immediately to perform areas and large bal- The current and proposed water rates are as follows: conies; utilities are scheduled oil changes, tire service Current Rates Proposed Rates included, parking is & routine mechanical repairs. extra. Tollak 2 is a 55 By-Law - 21- By-Law 21- By-Law 21- By-Law 21- plus bldg., river view Individual must be hardworking and 0002 0003 Year 1 0003 Year 2 0003 Year 3 apts. with central air, reliable, with tools required to complete Quarterly Service Charge$ 25.07 $ 24.67 $ 25.28 $ 25.91 F/S, DW & microwave; required services. Competitave wages Water (per cubic meter)$ 1.85 $ 1.56 $ 1.55 $ 1.57 large storage area OFFICE CLERK Minimum Quarterly Charge*$ 50.05 $ 45.73 $ 46.21 $ 47.11 and insurance plan available. Flat Rate Commodity Charge per REU**$ 100.36 $ 84.63 $ 84.09 $ 85.17 off the kitchen and a PART-TIME – TERM POSITION Flat Rate Quarterly Bill***$ 125.43 $ 109.30 $ 109.37 $ 111.08 balcony; utilities and Please contact Ed Wiens at Bulk Water Sales (per cubic meter)$ 2.64 $ 2.79 $ 2.79 $ 2.83 The Rural Municipality of Fisher invites *Based on 13.5 cubic meters parking extra. Call the 204-642-5132 or **Residential equivalency unit, based on estimated volume of 217 cubic meters per year onsite offi ce 204-482- [email protected] written applications for the position of part- ***One REU plus service charge 2751 for AVAILABILITY. time Offi ce Clerk for July-August. Guaranteed Details of the RM’s application are available for review at the RM’s office or the Public Utilities one (1) day a week. Board’s office. Any questions concerning the application for revised rates, or the operation HELP WANTED of the Utility, should be sent directly to the RM. The successful applicant will be required The Window Factory to provide a variety of administrative and If you have concerns/comments regarding the RM of Gimli’s application for water rates please located at 605 Mercy go to www.pubmanitoba.ca and provide your comment. Please note all comments will be St, Selkirk is now hir- fi nancial clerical duties associated with forwarded to the RM. municipal and utility services. A detailed job ing installer assistant Questions or comments should be sent on or before July 8, 2021. and manufacturer description is available upon request. The successful candidate shall possess the assembly personal. NOTICE OF TENDER FOR DEMOLITION The Public Utilities Board is the provincial regulatory agency that reviews and approves rates Please apply in person OF 18 TACHE STREET, following qualifi cations: for water and wastewater utilities in Manitoba, with the exception of the City of Winnipeg. The to the offi ce Monday Board’s review process involves: FISHER BRANCH, MANITOBA • Ability to communicate effectively with – Friday. Valid driver’s Council, employees and the public. x the Utility filing a rate application to the Board, licence required for in- The Rural Municipality of Fisher invites tenders x a public notification of proposed rate changes, • Strong written communication skills. the Board’s review of the application through a public hearing or paper review process, staller assistant. for the demolition, removal of building, x –––––––––––––––––– • Experience in using common offi ce software and concrete foundation, and adjacent concrete • Attention to accuracy and detail is important. x the issuance of an Order which outlines the Board’s decision on the rate application Farmhand required for and the rates to be charged. livestock operation, foundation. Property must be backfi lled • Valid driver’s license. Balmoral area. Must and topped with gravel. Prefer to not have • Honesty, reliability, integrity, team player and The Manitoba Ombudsman has privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is building taken to disposal site. Tender must mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application be mechanically in- ability to work well with others is a must. being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed be completed within 1 month of award. clined. Includes fenc- Salary is set out in the CUPE Local 4348 unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that ing, feeding, haying, these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are Submit sealed envelope marked Collective Agreement and is dependent upon reduced. welding. Full time “Tender for Demolition 18 Tache Street” to: qualifi cations and experience. - some weekends re- Rural Municipality of Fisher The Board will then decide whether any further notice is required and whether to proceed with quired. Text 204-770- Written applications including resume, cover a public hearing or paper review process. All concerns received by the Board will be Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB, R0C 0Z0 considered in the Board’s decision on rates to be charged. 3554. letter and three work related references to Email: fi [email protected] be submitted in confi dence by 4:00 p.m. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IN CONSIDERING THIS APPLICATION, THE PUBLIC WANTED UTILITIES BOARD MAY OR MAY NOT FIND IT NECESSARY TO DETERMINE RATES Deadline for tenders is July 30, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. July 12, 2021. DIFFERENT FROM THOSE APPLIED FOR BY THE APPLICANT. WANTED: 80-160 For further information please call the acres of recreational/ RM of Fisher “Offi ce Clerk Position” Note: All proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the Board’s Rules of Practice and RM of Fisher Offi ce at (204) 372-6393 PO Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB R0C 0Z0 Procedure, which the Board may vary in order to constrain regulatory costs. The Rules are hunting land. If it has available at www.pubmanitoba.ca. an old yard site, that Fax: (204) 372-8470 would be great. Call Email: fi [email protected]

204-771-3399 or email The RM of Fisher thanks all applicants for Jennifer Dubois, CPA, CMA samedwardsen@live. their interest. Only those considered for an Assistant Associate Secretary ca Manitoba Public Utilities Board interview will be contacted. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 classificlassifi edseds Classifi eds classifi eds Eddie’s Gravel Supply Ltd. is Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] Hiring Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Rural Municipality of Woodlands Full Time Direct Support Workers EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Competitive Wages HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Health Benefi ts Riverdale Place Homes Inc. Direct Deposit We have openings for part-time and casual workers to provide The Rural Municipality of Woodlands invites applications for openings Email: [email protected] for a Heavy Equipment Operator, under the Operator 2 or Operator Phone: 204-389-2023 support to adults living with an intellectual disability in our community 3 classification as per the OEM 987 collective agreement. residences. If you are open-minded, compassionate and willing to learn, we will train you on the job for this interesting and rewarding The Operator 2/3 will be reporting to the Public Works Foreman and will work, no formal education necessary. Experience providing care to be responsible for safe operation of a variety of heavy/light equipment HELP WANTED others in a variety of settings is an asset, but not a requirement. in constructing, maintaining, and repairing municipal infrastructure. Hours of work: November 1 to April 30, 7am to 3:30pm Wpg. Beach Tiny Tots requires a We offer full benefi ts and pension and a fl exible schedule with May 1 to October 31, 7am to 5:30pm permanent full time worker as well as options for day, evening, night or weekend shifts. If hired you will a worker for a summer position. be asked to pass criminal record and adult abuse registry checks. The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: • Valid Manitoba Drivers License, Class 1 driver’s license with air Applicants must enjoy working with Please apply in writing to: Executive Director preferred. children of all ages, be reliable, mature Riverdale Place Homes Inc. • Experience operating a grader and/or excavator. and be willing to take direction as well as Box 968, Arborg MB R0C 0A0 • Knowledge of safety procedures and safe operation of equipment. work independently. Must be 18 years of • Good communication and interpersonal skills. age. Must submit to a Criminal Record Or email: kfi [email protected] • Will be required to obtain various safety courses. Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Application Deadline: July 8, 2021 • Willingness to continuously further education. Registry Search and have or be willing to For more info contact: Salary and benefits as per the Collective Agreement with Operating obtain First Aid and CPR. Please submit Kathy Finnson, Exec. Director 204-376-2940, ext. 1 Engineers of Manitoba. resume to [email protected] or Wpg. Beach Tiny Tots, Box 434, Wpg. Please contact the Rural Municipality of Woodlands Administration Office at 204-383-5679 for further information. Beach, Manitoba R0C 3G0 Only those selected for an interview will Rural Municipality of Woodlands Persons applying should submit a letter of application on or before be contacted. 12:00 p.m. local time Monday, July 7, 2021. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY R.M. of Woodlands McSherry Auction Box 10, Woodlands, MB R0C 3H0 Everything you need to promote your business Service Ltd Fax: (204) 383-5169 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Call Today! 467-5836 ONLINE TIMED OUT Email: [email protected] Interlake raphics AGRICULTURE/ The Rural Municipality of Woodlands invites applications for openings G CONSTRUCTION/ We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates For all your printing and publishing needs VINTAGE TRACTORS for an Equipment Operator, under the Operator 1 classification as selected for interviews will be contacted. per the OEM 987 collective agreement. & SNOWMOBILES AUCTION SALE FOR The Operator 1 will be reporting to the Public Works Foreman and will EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY McSherry Auction MIKE & THERESA be responsible for safe operation of a variety of equipment/vehicles Service Ltd KOLOGIE Bidding Closes Thurs and performing a variety of labour tasks in constructing, maintaining, ONLINE TIMED OUT and repairing municipal infrastructure. ESTATE AUCTION July 22nd@ 7:00 PM ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (TERM) FOR WALTER CHARNEY Anola, MB Hours of work: November 1 to April 30, 7am to 3:30pm Bidding Closes Thurs 3 Miles North on Hwy 12 Then May 1 to October 31, 7am to 5:30pm Interlake & Peguis Fisher River Campus East 2 Miles on Springfi eld COMPETITION NUMBER: 2021-091 SALARY: $20.86 – $28.55 hourly July 15 th @ 7:00 PM Rd Then South 200 Yards on The successful candidate must have the following qualifications: LOCATION: Interlake Campus in Selkirk, MB Riverton, MB Pleasant Rd #62150 • Valid class 5 driver’s license. ANTICIPATED TERM: August 9, 2021 up to October 29, 2021 Junction 329 & 8 – 2 Miles Contact # (204) 223-0923 West on Hwy 329 Then 3 • Experience operating a tractor, loader, ride on mowers, steamers, Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in 88 Ford L9000 Tandem w 15’ Miles North on Road 17 E their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are Gravel B & H w Safety * Case and small tools. Contact: 1-204-806-0987 applying for in the subject line of the email. 580C w FEL * JD350 Crawler • Experience operating schulte mower would be an asset. Case IH 9330 4WD Tractor w FEL & JD Back Hoe Attach This competition may be used to establish a 12-month eligibility list of qualifi ed PS, 4364 Hrs * JD 8440 • Knowledge of safety procedures and safe operation of equipment. candidates for future vacancies. * Int TD6 62 Series Crawler 4WD 1000 PTO, 4880 * * Oliver 550 3PH * Oliver 88 • Good communication and interpersonal skills. DUTIES Case IH 585 Dsl 3PH, FEL, * Case 930 * Cockshutt 30 • Ability to work in all weather conditions. Reporting to the Offi ce Manager, the incumbent will provide the customer 3500-4000 Hrs * CO-OP Restored * Cockshutt 540 • Will be required to obtain various safety courses. service and clerical support necessary. Duties include, but are not limited Volvo 650 Dsl, 7420 Hrs w to: providing front-line reception and respond to students, vendor, client and 3PH Restored* 85 Fruehauf • Willingness to continuously further education. instructor inquiries; assisting students with registration, admissions, and FEL * CO-OP Volvo 800 Dsl, 48’ Semi Freight Trailer * 6692 Hrs * Case VA – Mo- 92 Pintle Hitch 22’ Flat Deck Salary and benefits as per the Collective Agreement with Operating the course selection process; collection of cash and electronic payments of tuition, books and miscellaneous fees; and completion of data entry for student tor Siezed * Hesston 8100 Tandem Dually * BH 16’ Engineers of Manitoba. recruitment and admissions. Dsl Cab Swather 21’ -919 Tandem Livestock Trailer REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Hrs * AC Gleaner L2 4WD * 16’ Gooseneck Livestock Please contact the Rural Municipality of Woodlands Administration • Certifi cate in offi ce administration or an equivalent combination of Dsl Combine * NH TX68 Trailer * 36’ Steel Decked Office at 204-383-5679 for further information. education and experience may be considered. Combine * GMC Top Kick Hay Wagon * Vermeer 605 • Experience using Microsoft Offi ce applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) Gas 6.0L w Grain Master Super G RD Baler * Versatile Persons applying should submit a letter of application on or before • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work under pressure 16’ B&H , 25,000 True KM’s 400 Swather * Hesston BP25 12:00 p.m. local time Monday, July 7, 2021. • Experience working with confi dential information in keeping with FIPPA and PHIA w Safety * 3 More Older Bale Processor * Stone Fork • Ability to work both independently and within a team setting Trucks * JD 635 Tandem Grapple For Skid Steer * R.M. of Woodlands • Superior interpersonal skills Disc 28’W* Harmon Rock Melroe 5B Plow * Int 310 15’ Box 10, Woodlands, MB R0C 3H0 • Ability to recall information, policies and procedures with attention to detail O Matic 5800 Stone Picker Discer Seeder * Rock O Ma- Fax: (204) 383-5169 • Effective written communication and Multi-tasking skills * Rite Way RW120 12’ Rock tic 57 Stone Picker * More • Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rake * Allis Chalmers HD5 Haying & Grain Equip * 3PH Email: [email protected] ASSETS Crawler * Int TD6 Crawler Equip * Antique Equip * • Experience using the College’s student information systems – Colleague We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates * Flexi Coil Air Seeder 800 Farm Misc * Livestock Equip and Recruiter 36’ Cultivator & Flexi Coil * Large Amount of Vintage selected for interviews will be contacted. • Experience in a post-secondary setting 1610 Tank * 35 Pc Medium Snowmobiles & Parts * CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Size Grain Equip* Smaller 1972 Ski Doo TNT 340 Snow- • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada Haying Equip * 3PH Equip* mobile * 1968 Alouette 297 The Express Weekly News Classifi ed APPLY BY EMAIL TO: [email protected] Granaries* Quad * Snow- Sachs Snowmobile * Polaris CLOSING DATE: July 5, 2021 mobiles * Vehicles * An- Indy Store 600 Snowmobile booking deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. tique Equip * Farm Misc * * Along w Tools * Yard Items We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an Tools * Some Household * * Guns * interview will be contacted. If accommodation needs are required during the prior to Thursday’s publication application or interview process, please contact our Human Resource Services. Stuart McSherry, Stonewall, MB Stuart McSherry, Stonewall, MB (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 Please Call 204-467-5836 For more information and other employment opportunities, visit rrc.ca/hr www.mcsherryauction.com www.mcsherryauction.com The Express Weekly News Thursday, July 1, 2021 21 Classifi eds SUMMER CATTLE SALE Due to the drought the EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Ashern Auction Mart will Response Builder Johnson Seeds is accepting applications for the be having a summer sale Advertising permanent full-time position of: Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 WORKS! July 7th at 9 a.m. ACCOUNTING CLERK • GET SEEN by over Duties will consist of general accounting functions Please book with 0,000 Manitoba Homes! including data entry of accounts receivable and accounts Buddy 204-768-0018 or • Create instant top of payable, grower settlements, creating and updating mind awareness spreadsheets, and various administrative tasks. Kirk 204-768-0019 • Showcase your info,
business, product, job, announcements The successful candidate must have basic accounting Box 280, Fisher Branch, MB R0C 0Z0 Eddie’s Gravel Supply Ltd. is or event experience, possess strong organizational skills, Tel: 204-372-6393, Fax: 204-372-8470 • We format it, to make it look great! be accurate with a focus on attention to detail, have INVITATION TO BID HIRING • Starting at $239.00 excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication (includes 35 lines of skills, and be profi cient in MS Word and Excel. The Rural Municipality of Hiring Class 1 space) • The ads blanket the Johnson Seeds offers a competitive salary dependent Fisher Request for Tenders End Dump Dirvers province and run in Road Rehabilitation Project 2021-01 MCNA’s  Manitoba on qualifi cations and a benefi ts package. Road 1W between Road 129N and 131N We offer: community Please send resume to: Tender packages are available at the newspapers Competitive Wages, Training • Very cost effective
Municipal Offi ce or through email Health Benefi ts means of getting S.S. Johnson Seeds Ltd. your message out to Box 3000 Sealed Tenders to be accepted by July 12, 2021 Direct Deposit the widest possible Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 at 4:00 p.m. clearly marked Email: [email protected] audience “Road Rehabilitation Project 2021-01” Fax: (204) 376-2201 Phone:1-204-389-2023 Contact this newspaper Email: [email protected] Kelly Marykuca, CMMA NOW or MCNA at 204.947.1691 or email Chief Administrative Offi cer The Express Weekly News Classifi ed booking deadline is Monday at classifi [email protected] We thank all who apply but only those selected for an 4 p.m. prior to Thursday’s publication Please Call 204-467-5836 Rural Municipality of Fisher www.mcna.com interview will be contacted.

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ANNOUNCEMENT IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY Ray Wright GRADUATION 1941 – 2021 With sadness Ray passed away June 20th. He will be remembered by his love and partner of nine years, Lois and family. His son James and family, Winkler; and daughters Susan and family, Australia and Cindy and family, San Diego. Also his many nephews and nieces and many friends and neighbours of Winnipeg Beach, Gimli and Silver Harbour.

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