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For a story, see page 5. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2019 BASEBALL GEAR HAS ARRIVED SEE IN-STORE FOR SPECIALS KEYSTONE SPORTING GOODS (1989) LTD. TEAMWEAR SPECIALISTS 417 Main St, Selkirk 204-482-7552 Come talklk to our staff ff about b custom jerseys j and d clothingl hi for f your team! 2 The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 4, 2019 The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 4, 2019 3 Easton Place to house future daycare facility 2018 CHARGER By Lindsey Enns said. “Whoever comes forward has to be the medical clinic, which will be PLUM CRAZY! A new health and wellness centre be assessed by Child and Family Ser- home to an array of doctors including ONLY ONE being built in Selkirk’s business park vices.” an orthodontist, dentist, chiropractor, is looking to bring 60 child-care spac- Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson says physiotherapist, optometrist, audiolo- IN CANADA! es to the region. a daycare centre of this size would be gist as well as visiting specialists to Dr. Anthony Anozie, who is the own- a fi rst for the city. make it easier for patients to access er and driving force behind Easton “From my standpoint, this is just multiple medical experts in one day. Place Clinic, which is currently being another plus for Selkirk,” Johannson The second phase, which will in- built across from the Selkirk Regional said. “I think the location is second to clude the daycare facility, will be the Health Centre on Easton Drive, says none.” health, wellness and education centre, 6.4 Litre a daycare facility will be part of the According to the Manitoba Child which is being described as “the heart second phase of the project. He added Care Association, there is an “ex- of Easton Place.” The non-profi t cen- they are currently looking to partner tremely high demand” for licensed tre will serve as a community hub for 2019 with a private organization who can child care in Manitoba and an overall physical activity, nutrition, coaching come in and operate the daycare once critical shortage of spaces. As of June and education. GRAND CHEROKEE construction is complete. 2018, there were 16,605 children on The third phase will be a retail and “We think it will be very useful for the online child care registry wait list, commercial mall equipped with a res- ALTITUDE the clinic itself, for staff, and for the according to the association’s website. taurant plaza and housing for seniors. hospital and for the communities,” Of those, 12,838 required care within Lastly, the fourth phase will be a Anozie said during a recent interview three months of June 2018. transitional care facility, which will with the Record. “It will be open to Sel- Crews offi cially broke ground on the serve to help those recovering from kirk and surrounding communities. 16 acres of land where Easton Place surgery or those unable to manage at “If I can get the right people inter- is being built during a brief sod turn- home alone. ested then that will be a real bonus.” ing gathering in early October 2018. Once complete, it is estimated the SAVE Although they plan to open the fi rst Construction of the fi rst phase of the health and wellness centre could cost $9,000 phase of the clinic this September, project is expected to be completed around $80 to $100 million. it could take upwards of one year to and open the fi rst week of September. Anozie said anyone interested build the daycare facility, which will The project was originally an- in more information about Easton be connected to the clinic, he added. nounced in 2016 and is being person- Place’s daycare facility or a possible 2019 RAM “There’s very strict building codes ally funded by Anozie, with some as- partnership can call 204-757-9073 or ... the government is very particular sistance from Sunova Credit Union. email [email protected]. 1500 4X4 with their codes and regulations,” he The fi rst phase of the project will SAVE V6, 3.6 Litre $12,000 www.selkirkchrysler.com TOLL FREE 1-800-204-8620 ARTIST RENDERING COURTESY OF THOMAS DESIGN 1011 Manitoba Ave Selkirk Easton Place Clinic is looking to partner with a private organization to operate a daycare facility inside the 204-482-4151 clinic. *All prices are plus taxes. OAC. • Baskets • Basket Grass • Stuffed Easter Animals • Egg Dye Kits • Crafts HOURS 439 MAIN ST., SELKIRK MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 9-6 THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9-9 North of Manitoba Ave. SATURDAY 9-6 SUNDAY 12-5 BiG DOLLAR 4 The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 4, 2019 Preparing for the spring melt Flood preparations get underway in West St. Paul RECORD PHOTOS BY JUSTIN LUSCHINSKI The City of Selkirk is preparing for spring conditions by constructing temporary dikes in various locations to protect the city. Work began at the Selkirk Park boat launch and canoe club last week. SUBMITTED PHOTO Firefi ghters in the RM of West St. Paul are training to be prepared for potential fl ooding in their community. Staff from the Province of Manitoba.” The RM of West St. Paul is taking Members of the West St. Paul emer- precautionary measures to ensure the gency measures operations commit- community is prepared for any spring tee are meeting on a regular basis and fl ooding. overseeing fl ood preparations, Chris- West St. Paul Mayor Cheryl Chris- tian added. tian says the RM is working hard to Members of the West St. Paul Fire make sure the community is ready Department are also training to be should any fl ooding occur. ready specifi cally for fl ood situations. “The RM of West St. Paul is well pre- Sand bags are available at Public pared for high water levels, and our Works and the RM has aqua dams equipment has been checked and is ready for use. The RM has been clear- ready should it be needed,” Chris- ing ditches and culverts of ice and tian said stated in a release last week. snow to reduce the risk of overland “We have permanent fl ood protection fl ooding. in place follow- For more information, residents can ing the last fl ood contact the RM of West St. Paul by event and we are calling 204-338-0306 or the Manitoba SPRUCE UP YOUR paying close at- Government Inquiry line at 1-866- tention to updates 626-4862 or 204-945-3744. 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For more fl ood during a special meeting of council ous culverts and information, visit rmofstandrews. on Monday evening. Stinson said it’s dykes, as well as com. important that residents remain calm, river fl ooding, and work with the RM on protecting which is usually their homes. caused by an ice “I’ve been saying this to everyone, I jam, fl ooding the and get an advance notice,” Schuler am not preparing for a fl ood. I’m pre- various proper- said. “Again, if there’s an emergency, paring for high water,” Stinson said ties along the Red we have to do something on a very during last Tuesday’s meeting.