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Breaking ground on their new home
The Derksen family joined representatives from Habitat for Humanity’s Winkler Morden chapter and local dignitar- ies in breaking ground on their new home last weekend. For the full story, see Pg. 2 PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 Getting to work on Morden’s fi rst Habitat build
By Lorne Stelmach
The family that will call the fi rst Morden build of the local Habitat for Humanity chapter home are a big step closer to seeing their dream of home ownership come true. Following a sod turning ceremony at the site Saturday morning, Pe- ter Derksen refl ected on what it will mean for himself, his wife Emily, and their two boys. “We can just make their rooms their room how they want it,” he said. “I dream about sitting on a patio and drinking coffee in the morning and watching the sunrise ... being able to put nails in every wall that I possibly want to without calling the landlord PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE fi rst. The Derksen family were joined by Habitat for Humanity volunteers and local dignitaries to break ground “This means being able to put down on their new home, going up on land on 6th St. in Morden donated by Triple E Developments. roots. It means not looking for anoth- er place to live at the end of our lease ing is worth struggling for. to work together ... we choose to do it repay a mortgage, their need for bet- ... now we can just put down roots “We’re really excited to be coming to with volunteers because that’s part of ter housing, and their willingness to here and stay here and it’s one school Morden for the fi rst time and build- making a community work together. participate by providing 500 hours of for our boys ... it’s just stability.” ing here. It’s been a dream of ours,” “Remember, as you watch this house “sweat equity” in the build. Christina Falk, secretary and public added chairperson Duane Falk. “We go up, it’s more than just a house. It’s “These families work hard to get a relations rep for the chapter, called it had this lot waiting for us so long ... community, and that’s important.” Habitat house. It’s not easy for them, a momentous day for them. it took awhile for the money to get The project began with a lot on Sixth and then they need to put in their 500 “It’s been a really rough year ... the together. We’re glad that this day has St. at the far north end of the city being sweat equity hours,” Christina said. obstacles that have come up in this come around and we’re excited to get donated by Triple E Developments. “They deserve this house; they work last year for Habitat has just been re- to work on this new house. Next came fundraising and then the hard to get there.” ally rough,” she observed, while not- “Habitat is not just about building process of fi nding a family who fi t the Families pay full market value for ing the words of committee member houses. We work in a certain way in criteria Habitat uses in its selection their homes, taking on a mortgage Sue Nelson that everything worth do- order to bring a community together process, which gauges their ability to with Habitat for Humanity that has zero per cent interest, no down pay- ment, and payments based on in- We design, manufacture, come. The organization then recycles mortgage payments back into build- deliver and install ing more affordable housing in the community. innovative windows and “It’s something that me and my wife custom exterior doors with had almost come to terms that we would never have,” refl ected Derksen. style and function across “It’s been so long that we’ve been waiting to see this actually get started North America. ... before this, it kind of almost seemed surreal, but now I can really see that we are going to have our own home,” he said. “It’s very exciting, especially We offer custom exterior and interior in the time that we’re in ... that we can work together and we can help each doors, windows and pleated blinds. other out and people can get together and we can still accomplish things.” Other speakers at the sod turning of- fered similar sentiments. “There’s been so much division and fear and uncertainty, and so to be able to come together around some- thing positive is special,” said Portage- Lisgar MP Candice Bergen, who also offered a message to the family. “You are blessing our community by letting Contact us to request a quote or more information at these people give to you this way, and it really shows the power of giving 1-800-249-1216 and receiving, and you’re going to be Or visit us at www.accesswd.ca then giving to others.” 565 Cargill Road Winkler, MB Continued on page 7 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 3 Hundreds gather at series of Winkler rallies to protest public health orders
By Ashleigh Viveiros A trio of rallies held in Winkler over the weekend and on Mon- Manitoba’s decision to tighten pub- day drew big crowds upset at the government’s decision to lic health restrictions in advance of bring back the mask mandate and expand vaccine passport the expected fourth wave of the pan- demic prompted several large pro- benefi ts for the fully immunized. tests in Winkler in response. PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE On Saturday, a few hundred people gathered in the Winkler Parkland to speak out against the measures. Organizer Blaine Reimer stressed that he refuses to wear a mask and encouraged others to do the same, contrary to public health orders man- dating masks in public indoor spaces once again as of last weekend. “We the people have been weak, we have been naive, we have lacked courage, but not anymore,” he said He expressed doubt at the impact of used to treat livestock that has not Organizers of the back-to-back to cheers from the assembled crowd. the virus, the veracity of both the gov- been approved to treat COVID-19 in events are gathering signatures to pe- “We will rise up as one. We will stand ernment and the media in reporting either the U.S. or Canada. tition Winkler city council to declare together and say no. We will begin to on the pandemic, the effi cacy of lock- Meanwhile, a pair of “Stand Up Win- the community a “sanctuary city.” say in one voice, ‘Not in our town, Mr. downs, and the safety of the vaccines. kler” protests held Sunday and Mon- As such, they hope to make Winkler Pallister, not in our town.” Reimer also voiced his belief that the day nights at the south edge of town a safe haven to disregard public health “We will not comply. We will not medical community and government drew massive crowds, slowing down orders including mask and vaccine bow down to your tyrannical dictates are covering up the effi cacy of iver- traffi c on Hwy. 32 as participants ... your rules do not apply here.” mectin, an anti-parasitic commonly streamed in to take part. Continued on page 8 Province tightens restrictions ahead of expected fourth wave By Lorne Stelmach wave of COVID-19. ther lockdowns,” said Dr. Brent Rous- of our new cases are unvaccinated. “Currently there are more than sin, chief provincial public health of- These numbers are even higher if we Masks became mandatory in public 406,000 Manitobans who are not yet fi cer. “We want to do whatever we can look at ICU admissions. We see very spaces across the province again this vaccinated. Of these, nearly 230,000 to avoid further lockdowns, and en- few people who are immunized re- past weekend as part of measures that are children under the age of 12, and suring that only fully vaccinated peo- quiring ICU admission,” he continued also included COVID-19 immuniza- they are not eligible to be immunized. ple take part in some of these higher “We have to protect others in the tion requirements for people to at- We need to do everything we can to risk activities is one such method of community and the health care sys- tend a wide range of business, facili- protect them from COVID-19 espe- doing that. tem from delta. We can see in the ties, and events. cially as they return to school,” said “We can see that the great majority Continued on page 9 Provincial offi cials announcing the Gordon. changes last Friday defended the The measures came as Manitoba re- measures as being necessary now leased new COVID-19 case numbers with the threat of a fourth wave of that showed unvaccinated individuals the virus and particularly the dangers are accounting for a signifi cant pro- posed by the virus variants. portion of all new cases. with Flair “The emergence of the delta variant Of the 31 new cases identifi ed last has changed things signifi cantly. Now week Friday, for example, 26 were in Frieda Janz FREE CORDLESS public health offi cials tell us the pan- individuals who were unvaccinated. Interior Decorator / UPGRADE ON GRABER demic is one of the unimmunized,” In the Southern Health–Santé Sud Window Covering ROLLER, PLEATED AND said Manitoba Health and Seniors health region, 13 of the 14 cases iden- Specialist Care Minister Audrey Gordon. “We tifi ed that day were in individuals CELLULAR BLINDS are introducing these measures to who were unvaccinated. help protect people across the prov- “These orders are here to try to re- Free Blind Consultations! ince and to ensure the health care sys- duce the transmission of the virus as tem is not overwhelmed by a fourth well as reduce the future need for fur- dwfl[email protected] 204-362-8202
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PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Yevgeniya Tatarenko was joined by Winkler Mayor Martin Harder (left) and Morden Deputy Mayor Gord Maddock (above) in fl ag ceremonies honouring the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the former Soviet Union last week.
By Lorne Stelmach ed that they achieved independence, Celebrating 30 years of and we celebrate with them.” Local leaders took time last week to Taking the lead in marking the oc- mark a milestone for the country of casion here was Yevgeniya Tatarenko Ukraine. on behalf of not only the Ukrainian Ukrainian independence Aug. 24 marked the 30th anniversary Canadian Congress Manitoba branch of the country’s independence from but the local Ukrainian united school the former Soviet Union, and there and Ukrainian cultural club. were brief fl ag ceremonies held in She said there is a strong Ukrainian BathroomBathroom FixturesFixtures SurveySurvey both Winkler and Morden. community here in the Pembina Val- “These celebrations are held around ley, so it felt signifi cant to her to have the world today, and I’m honoured the two cities offi cially mark the day that this anniversary is part of Mor- and have the fl ag on display. den. We are very proud to be part of “It’s Canada-wide and a worldwide The City of Morden is in the process of your milestone,” said Morden Deputy celebration,” she said. “There are a lot planning a project for the replacement of Mayor Gord Maddock, who helped of Ukrainians all over the world in al- high-flow bathroom fixtures with low-flow raise the blue and yellow Ukrainian most every country of the world, and fixtures for Morden residents on a fl ag at the Access Event Centre. all of them celebrate this day. This is cost-share basis. This will help reduce the “Winkler is certainly impacted by the biggest holiday for the Ukraine ... the people here with Ukrainian roots,” potable water demand and also reduce we are proud to raise our fl ag and cel- noted Winkler Mayor Martin Harder ebrate that we are free. sewage production, which will save Morden as he stood below the Ukrainian fl ag “There are a lot of Ukrainians here,” on capital upgrades to the water and on display at City Hall. Tatarenko continued. “They help to sewage treatment plant. “They contribute not only to our cul- build the community and the econ- ture but also the economy,” he said, omy as well ... we want to work to- Please fill the survey at the link below to pointing out the city has honoured its gether to help build our community help the City determine the project scope Ukrainian heritage with displays in and make Winkler and Morden even and an action plan for the project. Bethel Heritage Park. “We’re delight- stronger.”
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James Tiberius seasons between 1966-1969 (thanks Your job is kept on the basis of your Lana Meier Brett Mitchell to Lucille Ball of all people), we can- skills and ability to work well with Kirk, captain of the not help but include a healthy dose of others BUT maybe it was offered to famed USS Enter- luck. someone else fi rst who had to turn it Whether we are talking about Jim down due to an illness or other mis- prise NCC-1701, is Kirk, Robin Hood, Luke Skywalker fortune—lucky for you, bad luck for set to be born in and others, one cannot dismiss the them. C required amount of luck good fi ction Our lives are fi lled with moments Riverside, Iowa in 2233, just must have to keep the plot going. But of fortune and misfortune that have what about real life? In real life luck absolutely nothing to do with how EDITOR REPORTER over 200 years from now, Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach takes a back seat to good hard work hard (or not) we work. This is not to and by all accounts his will and sweat equity. Right? Maybe not. diminish the value of hard work, but My wife showed me some interest- it should cause us to think twice be- be a life worth following. ing research recently that suggests fore condemning others for not being Kirk, whose future exploits are noth- people tend to downplay or even dis- where we are or condemning our- ing short of staggering in his efforts miss the role of luck (or lack thereof) selves for not being where they are. to save the Earth and perhaps even in their own lives. There is a LOT that sits outside of the galaxy numer- You know the story ... wealthy and our control no matter how much you ous times brings successful man or woman got to try to “make your own luck” with SALES DISTRIBUTION incredible skills where they are by pulling themselves weird superstitions like horoscopes, Gwen Dyck Christy Brown to bear during his up by their own bootstraps, making rabbit’s feet, and four-leafed clovers. career: leadership, smart choices and blah, blah, blah. Stop being so hard on others and stop hard work, cha- Research suggests it works in re- being so hard on yourself. risma through the verse too. If we suffer a string of mis- I’ve been writing these columns for roof, combat, strat- fortunes, we are more apt to blame 11 years now and while I would like egy, diplomacy and By Peter ourselves (and those in the same to think I am a good writer there was loads more. But Cantelon place) for some lazy lack of action and no small amount of good fortune in- perhaps his most poor choices rather than the role a volved in the Voice starting up roughly important attribute PRODUCTION PRODUCTION string of bad luck may also play. at a time when I became available. Tara Gionet Nicole Kapusta is one that has nothing to do with In reality, while hard work or a lack If the timing were off by six months The Winkler Morden Voice is published him: luck. thereof defi nitely contribute to our you might never have had the plea- Thursdays and distributed as a free Of course, when we are talking stations, they are not remotely the sure (or displeasure) of reading my publication to 15,350 homes by about a fi ctional character from Gene only factors, and sometimes not even BigandColourful Printing and Publishing. columns, so count yourself lucky. I The newspaper is supported solely by Roddenberry’s hope-fi lled Star Trek the most important factors. 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No “promises” can be MLA’S VIEWPOINTS land are fi nally feeling as though the kept when dealing with such a shifty, General inquiries: 204-325-6888 Dear Josh Guenter, MLA: health of their loved ones is being deadly virus. News tips: 204-332-3456 I have deep concerns about your protected. Mennonites have, indeed, 4. We will get to the “living with Email: [email protected] letter to the premier in reaction to prospered since they left the terrible the virus” stage, but not yet. It does Advertising the new public health orders (see conditions to immigrate here, thanks sometimes seem like “an abyss with story on Pg. 7). Gwen Dyck 1-204-823-0535 to Canada and all its freedoms. Most no end in sight.” Delta is here, more 1. You speak for your constituents [email protected] of your constituents are delighted to contagious to young people and and, yet, you are speaking for a mi- have some practical tools to help us more deadly. Isn’t it your role as a General ad inquiries 1-204-325-6888 nority of your constituents. get to the end of this pandemic. leader to give us hope? [email protected] 2. You suggest that Mennonites have 3. All over the world, health experts Mailing Address: these “deeply held beliefs” about are constantly watching this virus Continued on page 7 Winkler Morden Voice Box 39, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 All columns and letters published on our Get Heard pages are the personal opinions of the submitting writers. They are not objective news articles, nor are they necessarily the viewpoint of the Winkler Morden Voice. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 7 Borderland MLA speaks out against restrictions By Lorne Stelmach staff and essential workers at our using a sledgehammer and enforcing I represent,” said Guenter, who reiter- front lines. I think we create bigger a vaccine mandate will not work. The ated that he believes “it’s a question Local MLA Josh Guenter last week problems by going there.” more the government thrashes about of fairness and the fact that we’re now joined the chorus of critics of the gov- This all ensued after the government trying to get people to take the vac- essentially creating a two tier society, ernment’s new vaccine mandate. announced a broad vaccine mandate cine, the less inclined my constituents among other things. Representing the constituency of that will restrict access to a range of are to listen. “I do think that Public Health has Borderland, which includes the RM of businesses, places, and events start- “Manitoba’s adoption of a vaccine gone over the cliff with this policy, Stanley—a municipality with the low- ing Sept. 3 to only people who can mandate is punitive and dangerous,” and I think this is about damage con- est vaccination rate in the province— show proof of vaccination (see story he continued. “The vaccine man- trol and needing to pull them back.” the rookie MLA joined at least one on Pg. 3). In addition, a wide range date will create a crisis in hospitals, He went on to note that Manitobans other Conservative caucus member of provincial employees, schools, local govern- were promised a return to a post- in denouncing the move by his own health care staff, teach- ments and businesses pandemic normal and that we had party as going too far and being too ers, and child-care work- as nurses, teachers, exceeded the vaccination targets, so punitive. ers will have to be fully bus drivers and staff “this sudden departure from the plan In an interview following his release vaccinated by late Octo- walk off the job rather may satisfy those who have made a of an open letter to Premier Brian ber or submit to regular “I DO THINK than taking the vaccine virtue out of celebrating the harsh- Pallister, Guenter maintained he felt testing to report for work. WE’RE GOING against their deeply- est restrictions, but it undermines any strongly convicted to speak up even “I had no idea that this held beliefs. This is al- confi dence my constituents may have at the risk of potentially facing conse- is the direction that the TO HAVE TO ready happening in my in public health measures. quences. province is going to move LISTEN TO ALL constituency. “If we have discarded the idea of liv- “I say let the chips fall where they in, that Public Health “The most disturbing ing with the virus and returning to may,” said Guenter, who noted he and was going to propose or PERSPECTIVES aspect of this decision is our normal lives, what red lines are in his fellow MLAs “all represent slight- institute a vaccine man- that Manitobans were place to ensure that the government ly different constituencies, and our date,” said Guenter. “Not ON THIS ISSUE.” told last June that vac- of Manitoba respects the natural fi rst job as an MLA is to be listening having had that ability to cines would never be rights and freedoms of Manitobans? to our constituents. speak up for my constituents within made mandatory. This breach of pub- Where do you draw the line? It is time “I trust that we can fi nd a way for- the walls of the Legislature ... I had lic trust will not result in increased for a new approach to leading Mani- ward through this,” he said, noting to let Public Health and provincial vaccine uptake, in fact, it will do the tobans through this pandemic.” that he knows his riding is very much leadership know, as well as my con- opposite,” wrote Guenter. “This is no In conclusion, Guenter lamented divided on this issue. “But I do think stituents know, where I stood on this longer about a virus or a vaccine, this how so many commentators have we’re going to have to listen to all per- issue.” is now about government overreach been “wagging their fi ngers” with spectives on this issue ... that’s why I While noting he is fully vaccinated, and the setting of dangerous prec- scorn and contempt for the region he spoke up. Guenter in his letter went on to ex- edents ... with a government that be- represents. He suggested that only “I say a vaccine mandate is not the plain his opposition to a vaccine man- lieves it is acting in the public interest further entrenches and divides peo- inevitable next step,” Guenter added. date both as a matter of personal con- while imposing harsh conditions on a ple. “Simply because we are actually go- viction and on behalf of constituents. minority. “It doesn’t help; it doesn’t further ing to be tying our hand behind our He touches on how many in his rid- “This policy will be diffi cult to roll the conversation,” he said. “I just don’t back and creating another crisis en- ing fl ed persecution in coming to Can- back and will only exacerbate the divi- think that it gets us to where we want tirely separate ... with the exodus of ada and their mistrust “is exactly why sions in the families and communities to be when we are already so divided.” > HABITAT, FROM PG. 2 > LETTERS, FROM PG. 6 “This is a tremendous day and a tremendous vision,” said 5. “Profound distrust” in the world around us has been fuelled by social media and snake Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron Friesen. “This is a very oil purveyors, out to make a buck. Really, though, trust- generous area that we live in ... people want to help; they ing health professionals who have devoted their lives believe in community. It really is about community and to keeping us healthy makes the best sense. what we can do together.” 6. This is not a political issue! It is a health issue. Poli- “This is a great community to live in ... and we’ll get some Letter policy ticians are here to protect their constituents. Please re- councillors down here and help you build,” said Morden alize this and take some time away from the din of the Deputy Mayor Gord Maddock with a chuckle. The Voice welcomes letters from minority in Borderland to explore the science behind The timeline for the project is uncertain, but it is believed readers on local and regional is- these public health mandates. excavation work will begin this month. sues and concerns. I realize you are young and so do not have the gift Anyone wanting more information or to volunteer to Please keep your letters short of hindsight to chart your way. That is no excuse for help out with the build should head to the Winkler Mor- (excessively long letters are un- not understanding why these orders are so important den Habitat for Humanity Facebook page or go to www. likely to be published), on-topic, right now. habitat.mb.ca. and respectful. Legislation to prevent smoking in public places had The Voice reserves the right to push back. Now, you would never take your family to edit, condense, or reject any sub- a restaurant full of cigarette smokers. The vaccine and mission. mask mandates are same, allowing all of your constitu- Please include your full name, ents to breathe easier when they go out into the public. address, and phone number Please sit down with the worried you refer to and walk for verifi cation purposes. Your them through the science behind these new mandates, name and city will be published 21091gg0 provide them with hope and be a leader, joining with with your letter. We do not print all thinking people in governments around the world anonymous letters. to bring Covid under control. Send letters to us by e-mail to Vera Froese, [email protected]. R.M. Stanley 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 Stanley Park project funding celebrated By Lorne Stelmach natural hub for the entire region ... it’s good to see how the municipality con- Provincial funding is supporting a tinues to develop a co-ordinated and pair of projects in the RM of Stanley. comprehensive plan to improve this Government representatives made place,” said Friesen. “We know that the journey out to Stanley Park last these investments and this new pa- Thursday to present grants for im- vilion ... will be an important part of proved facilities there and for the fur- continuing to provide resources and ther development of the Schanzenfeld facilities for people to enjoy for years Secondary Plan. and years to come.” The latter received $21,000 from the The program aims to help build Building Sustainable Communities thriving sustainable communities program while the former got $75,000 that provide a high quality of life for for an additional washroom and pa- Manitobans, and the grants leverage vilion. investments in community develop- “It’s needed,” said Stanley Reeve ment by local governments, non-prof- Morris Olafson. “This is to do with it organizations and others. recreation and well being of people ... Eligible community development this is where people meet; this is for PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE projects include planning activities, the whole RM of Stanley and south- From left: Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron Friesen, RM of Stanley Deputy organizational capacity building, ern Manitoba. Reeve Ike Friesen, Reeve Morris Olafson, Borderland MLA Josh Guenter, community or regional initiatives and “That’s just the start of it. We’re not and Minister of Municipal Relations Derek Johnson in Stanley Park last community, culture or recreation cap- done. We’ve got other areas in which week to celebrate government funding for improvements there. ital infrastructure projects we want to put another pavilion in It will fund up to 50 per cent of eligi- and a few other things,” he added. guide the development of Schanzen- continue.” ble expenses to a maximum of $75,000. “I’ve had a pipe dream along the way feld. Morden-Winkler MLA Cameron For capital projects with eligible proj- to make a great big pavilion ... it’s on “It’s one of our fastest growing vil- Friesen noted how the program is ect costs of over $150,000, it may pro- my wish list.” lages in the area ... the RM of Stanley making good investments to enhance vide up to 50 per cent of eligible ex- Borderland MLA Josh Guenter espe- has seen signifi cant growth in recent life in the communities where we live. penses to a maximum of $300,000. cially welcomed the support to help years, and we want a plan to see that “We know that Stanley Park is a Public health offi cials release delta variant modelling
By Ashleigh Viveiros regular use. bans are not vaccinated against CO- nounced last week Monday, Atwal “While additional beds can be add- VID-19, either by choice or because noted 21 were unvaccinated. News of Manitoba’s renewed CO- ed through cancelled surgeries and they are not eligible (there has not yet “We aren’t seeing people who are VID-19 restrictions came hours be- other service adjustments, this has been a vaccine approved for children doubly vaxxed in hospital or in an fore the province fi nally released its negative effects on individuals seek- under 12). ICU bed, “ he said. “What we’re seeing fourth-wave modelling, which shows ing care,” the report notes. While vaccination doesn’t provide is unvaccinated individuals coming the potential for the more contagious Of concern as well is how the in- 100 per cent protection against catch- into hospital. The best bet to prevent delta variant of the virus to have a sig- creased needs of COVID-19 patients ing COVID-19, health offi cials stress … overwhelming our acute care sys- nifi cant impact on Manitoba’s health- will overlap with the start of the in- that it does signifi cantly lower the risk tem is to get vaccinated and to prac- care system. fl uenza season, further straining the of severe outcomes, including hospi- tise the fundamentals.” “The delta variant is changing the health-care system. talization. game,” said Dr. Jazz Atwal, deputy Currently, about a third of Manito- Of the 27 new COVID-19 cases an- chief public health offi cer. “In an extreme scenario, the model shows that COVID-19 can overwhelm the acute care system within two > PROTESTS, FROM PG. 3 months after a fourth wave begins,” he mandates, vaccine passports, lock- sanctuary city campaign. fellow citizens, and property.” said. “Without higher levels of immu- downs, and gathering limits—things A statement provided to media not- The statement goes on to state that nizations, and without stricter public the campaign’s supporters claim vi- ed that council is “aware of a signifi - “requests for action by the City of health measures, signifi cant levels of olate the Canadian Charter of Rights cant sized group within the City of Winkler should be sent directly to ICU occupancy could be expected this and Freedoms. Winkler and surrounding area who council for review and consideration. fall.” Speakers at these events likened the have expressed concerns with recent “In times like this we have the op- In the extreme scenario, projections public health orders to actions taken Manitoba public health orders. portunity to either grow, or hurt are for 80 ICU beds to be fi lled with by oppressive governments in other “We realize that many people may Winkler’s reputation on the provin- COVID-19 patients within a month of parts of the world and lamented the feel that their voices have not been cial, national and world stage,” coun- the fourth wave starting. divisiveness the pandemic response heard. That is disappointing to us. As cil stressed. “When we politely and For comparison, during the week of has caused in the community. council it is important to us that ev- fi rmly share our concerns in a man- Jan. 5, 2020 (before COVID-19), there eryone have a voice.” ner that is safe to all, we have an op- were an average of 63 ICU beds oc- COUNCIL RESPONDS Council encouraged citizens who portunity to infl uence those we wish cupied by patients for regular use, Winkler city council held a special choose to organize or attend public to reach.” including fl u, trauma and surgery. meeting Monday morning to draft demonstrations to ensure they are COVID-19 bed use will be on top of a response to these rallies and the “respectful of public health orders, The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 9 Medical students get a taste of rural living
By Lorne Stelmach
Health care service in the region will be the benefi ciary if the past week here has the same impact on eight current fi rst year medical students as it did in the past for Dr. Sherwin Ga- cutan. The family physician who has been practicing at the C.W. Wiebe Medical Centre in Winkler since 2015 came to the area himself as a student through the Rural Week initiative. “I saw how the doctors work to- gether, the scope of practice involved as a rural family physician here, and I said this is a place where I want to work,” Gacutan said last Friday as the clinics in Morden and Winkler joined the Boundary Trails Health Centre in hosting the students as part of the program aimed at attracting medi- cal students to live and work in rural PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Manitoba. The clinics in Morden and Winkler and the regional hospital hosted medical students last week for Rural It provides an opportunity for stu- Week, which gives future doctors a taste of what living and working in a rural area is like. dents to get a fi rst-hand experience and exposure to rural medicine and Kris Breckman noted it was great to the OR is awesome, and the clinic in of them are from an urban setting or life. It’s also an opportunity for par- be in the clinic setting one day and Morden looks like new with the reno- at least grew up in an urban setting,” ticipating communities to showcase then in the operating room the next. vations.” he said. themselves and to promote the ben- The Winnipeg resident also noted Breckman thinks he may still lean “We need rural doctors, and some efi ts of living here. the amount of different roles that each towards Winnipeg, as he is settled students don’t even think about a ru- Rural Week usually takes place in physician has a chance to fi ll here. there with family, but he would never ral setting until they actually experi- spring, but it was delayed this year “I’ve really seen that it’s more than say never now. ence it for a week,” he said. “We really thanks to the pandemic, happening just the family practice. There’s so “It’s defi nitely something I would want them to experience and consider instead Aug. 23-27. many different roles that they each consider. I haven’t written it off.” rural settings because that’s how we For Winnipegger Prasansa Subedi, get to do. I didn’t expect to see that Dr. Gacutan sees Rural Week as be- can help retain and recruit more med- the experience has her keeping an because we’re used to the urban set- ing a very valuable opportunity for ical students. open mind about eventually working ting where it’s all just family practice,” both the students and communities “It can open their eyes and help and living in rural Manitoba. he said. like Morden-Winkler. them realize a rural setting is a pos- “I really think that working in a “It’s amazing facilities here as well. “I think it’s a great experience for sible career choice.” smaller community is something that That’s what I was most surprised by ... the students, especially because most would be really fulfi lling ... you likely have more of a personal connection with your patients,” she suggested. Subedi called it an amazing week > PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS, FROM PG. 3 and found Morden and Winkler ex- jurisdictions around us the rapid reational classes and activities, and proof of a negative test result before tremely welcoming. climb in cases which is equating indoor recreational businesses. they can resume working. “And the patients have been very into increase in demands on the Children 11 and under who are The province is encouraging busi- patient with all of us in our learning health care system.” not eligible to be immunized will be nesses to follow their lead when it experience here,” she said. The new public health order re- able to attend events and activities comes to requiring vaccination of “It’s been amazing to see the scope quiring mask use in all indoor pub- with a fully immunized adult. their staff. of the practice for family physicians lic spaces across the province came These new public health orders “I encourage private businesses here because there’s so much more into effect last Saturday, and the complement the vaccination man- and organizations to consider man- than you can do in an urban setting,” province also developed new re- date requiring all designated pro- dating COVID-19 vaccine for their Subedi added. “It’s been cool to get a quirements for people to be fully vincial public service workers who employees to protect their custom- sense of the broader scope of what’s immunized to participate in certain have ongoing contact with vulnera- ers and staff and to reduce a chance possible here. events and activities. ble populations, especially children, of an outbreak at their workplace,” “It surprised me even on the ob- Included on the list as of Sept. 3 to be fully immunized. said Roussin. stetric ward how many patients were are indoor and outdoor ticketed These individuals will need to re- “I’m urging the more than 177,000 there,” she said. “I also noticed how in- sporting events and concerts, in- ceive their fi rst dose by Sept. 7 and Manitobans who have not yet been tegrated the team of health care pro- door theatre, dance, symphony their second dose by Oct. 17 to be immunized to make an appoint- fessionals were on the ward. Everyone events, restaurants (both indoors fully immunized by Oct. 31. ment,” he continued. “We need as knew each other and were working so and patio dining), nightclubs and Designated employees who are many Manitobans vaccinated as seamlessly. other licensed premises, casinos, not fully immunized or cannot pro- soon as possible in order to reduce “I think that’s what also comes out of bingo halls and VLT lounges, movie vide proof of vaccination will need the impact of this coming fourth working in a smaller centre is you get theatres, fi tness centres, gyms and to undergo regular COVID-19 test- wave.” to know everyone well, so the team- indoor sporting and recreational fa- ing of up to three times a week for work is really great.” cilities, organized indoor group rec- full-time employees and provide 10 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 Kids log thousands of minutes reading South Central Regional Library branches wrap up summer reading club
By Lorne Stelmach the public until just this past month. “It was lower this year because we The pandemic may have limited couldn’t open until August,” said Ch- the level of participation in the South ing, who estimated the program in Central Regional Library’s annual 2020 had about 1,300 kids registered summer reading program, but it and around 600 actively participating. didn’t restrict the enthusiasm of those They ended up with about 300 regis- who did participate in the long-run- trations this year. ning tradition. “So it was a slow start. We were try- As windup celebrations were held ing to get kids registered online ... recently in each of the fi ve branch but kids pretty much had to fi nd out libraries, director of library services about it on their own,” she said, noting Cathy Ching noted how interesting it not having that excitement of visiting always is for them to see some of the the library in person made it harder to reading logs of the kids who actively get families interested and engaged. take part. “We were happy enough with what “Some of these kids, on their own, we had, though,” Ching said, noting read for 10,000 minutes, so that’s a lot they did a lot of videos for online con- of reading,” she said. tent. “There was some interest with PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Kids who sign up for the program what was going on with our YouTube Families at the Morden Library last week marked the end of the sum- are encouraged to read through the channel ... and we did have a bunch of mer reading program with games and activities. Similar wrap parties summer and keep a log of the num- craft kits prepared so they could still were held at all the SCRL branches. ber of minutes they have spent either take stuff home. I think that helped.” the display was brand new. People Now the library staff are turning reading independently or with an One perk of the libraries having hadn’t seen them since May ... we their attention to other programming adult,. This year’s theme was “Ticket been closed was that there were a lot kept getting new books. There were ideas for this fall and winter as well as To Read.” of new book arrivals that had accu- two months worth of new books to looking ahead to next summer. Due to public health order restric- mulated for families to enjoy reading. choose from that they hadn’t seen be- “We’re already planning for next tions, the libraries had to again do “They would come to get bags of fore ... there were so many to choose year and what we could do different- things differently this summer, with books,” Ching said. “When people from that almost everybody got new ly,” Ching said. the fi ve branches unable to open to came in, every book that was out on books, so that was kind of exciting.” Province expands vaccination card eligibility
By Ashleigh Viveiros days ago. If any of those shots were card system nearly three months ago,” sive care. given outside of Manitoba, proof must he said on Monday. “It has often been The province has seen 56,989 recov- People living in Manitoba who do be submitted to public health and the diffi cult for many who did not qualify eries and 1,189 deaths from the virus. not have a provincial health card are data must be recorded in the system. for the card to prove their status with- In our health region, Southern now fi nally able to get an immuniza- Individuals can call 1-844-MAN- out access to this well recognized and Health-Santé Sud, there were nine tion card if they are fully vaccinated VACC (1-844-626-8222) to speak with offi cial proof of vaccination.” new cases on Monday, eight in people against COVID-19. an agent about getting digital or phys- not fully vaccinated. Dr. Joss Reimer, medical lead of the ical versions of the card. 213 NEW CASES The Pembina Valley’s cases were province’s vaccine implementation Dr. Reimer was uncertain how many concentrated in the Winkler-Stanley task force, made the announcement people this move will affect, but one OVER WEEKEND area, with the RM reporting 11 active Monday in a virtual press conference. for sure is Altona’s Callum Morrison, Also on Monday, public health of- cases and the city eight. “We’ve been working on this process an international student at the Uni- fi cials announced 213 new cases of Meanwhile, the Altona area had six for quite some time,” she said, noting versity of Manitoba. COVID-19 in Manitoba since the pre- cases, Morden had four, and Mac- the past few months have been chal- The Scottish transplant has been vious Thursday. Donald was reporting one. lenging for people like international asking the government to make this The daily case totals ranged from a Vaccination rates in Winkler-Stanley students or armed forces members to change ever since the vaccination low of 31 on the Friday to a high of 102 remain the lowest in the province, prove their vaccination status without cards fi rst started being issued in Saturday. with Winkler at 39 per cent of eligible an immunization card. June. The fi ve-day COVID-19 test positiv- residents having received a dose and Cards can be requested as long as “I am grateful that the Manitoba ity rate was at three per cent provin- Stanley at 22.5 per cent. Provincially, you’ve received two doses of Pfi zer, government has made the necessary cially and 1.6 per cent in Winnipeg. 82 per cent of Manitobans have re- Moderna, or AstraZeneca or a single changes, however the vaccination card Manitoba’s active case count was at ceived a dose of vaccine and nearly 77 dose of the Johnson & Johnson vac- should have been offered to all Mani- 503, with 65 people hospitalized due per cent are fully vaccinated with two cine, with the fi nal dose more than 14 tobans from the launch of the vaccine to COVID-19, including 18 in inten- doses. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 11 Junior rugby jamboree
PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE Winkler’s Emerado Park hosted a junior rugby jamboree Saturday fea- turing teams from Winkler, Plum Coulee, Morden, and Winnipeg. This is the fi rst season for the Pembina Valley teams, which, with 76 kid regis- tered to play, is currently the largest junior rugby club in the province. Council asked to lower 14th St. S speed limit
By Ashleigh Viveiros portation committee for further re- tor credentials current. • Council wrapped up with a pre- view. The department also recently com- sentation from Rochelle Drudge, di- The City of Winkler is mulling over Other items of note at the meeting pleted the hiring process for a new rector of the Douglas Kuhl School of the request of a resident to lower the include: constable, adding Cst. Anthony Music, about their recent musical the- speed limit on 14th St. South. • City manager Jody Penner has Dueck, a former Altona offi cer, to the atre camp. At its Aug. 24 meeting, council re- been appointed to the Winkler Police team. The camp, held the fi rst week of Au- sponded to a letter from Bill Zacharias Board, replacing former member Al- • Council gave approval to a pro- gust at the Parkland stage, attracted asking the City to revaluate the post- bert Heide as the City’s staff repre- posed subdivision of two lots on Park 12 students from the Winkler area ed speed of 70 kilometres/hour from sentative. St. north of the water treatment plant. and gave them a chance to perform a Pembina Ave. to the south city limits, • In the Winkler Police Board meet- The subdivision creates a new public medley show featuring songs from 17 proposing a return to 50 km/hr along ing minutes presented to council, road in the area. With no objections different musicals. that stretch. Chief Ryan Hunt noted some train- received as to the plan, council ap- “As we all know, kids have had a hard “The reason for this request comes ing opportunities have begun to re- proved it subject to rezoning and a year and a half,” Drudge said, noting it from a social observation stemming turn after being cancelled due to the development agreement. was therapeutic for everyone to come from the noise level created by the pandemic. Cst. Travis Krahn recently • Council also gave the green light together to process some of their increase of traffi c volume and speed,” attended a seven-week basic tactical for Elias Woodworking and Manu- common experiences and emotions Zacharias wrote, noting a lower speed offi cer’s course in connection with his facturing to build a second building and present them through song and would not only decrease traffi c noise role on the Regional Support Tactical on their lot on Badger Ave. and for dance. “I think it was a really healing but increase safety for drivers and pe- Team while Csts. Rudy Loewen and Simple Self Storage to do the same on experience for all the kids involved.” destrians alike. Sean O’Brien attended one-week Use their property on George Ave., subject Council sent the matter to its trans- of Force courses to keep their instruc- to various conditions and agreements. RM of Stanley holding off on block party promotion By Lorne Stelmach cites the prediction of increased CO- mindful of public health recommen- sense of community again,” said Olaf- VID-19 cases in the coming weeks as dations. son. The RM of Stanley changed its mind being behind their move to postpone However, some RM residents ques- “As we go along here, now in the last last week on its initiative to promote the block party program. tioned the wisdom of promoting such little while, we’re getting indications block parties in the municipality. “We’re trying to be cautious,” said gatherings now, not only while con- that maybe our numbers are going to Announced only a couple days after Reeve Morris Olafson. “There’s been cerns still remain about COVID-19 in go up,” he said. “So, okay, maybe we’re the last easing of public health order a ton of emails on both sides of the general but especially given the fact going to quit this for a little while restrictions, the block party program fence on this ... I don’t perceive it as the RM of Stanley has the lowest vac- until we get more direction from our quickly drew concerns from some that bowing to the heat ... we’re going by cination rate in the province. medical people. it was too soon for the municipality to the medical advice more than any- “We had great intentions ... we were “We will institute this back again as be encouraging gatherings while CO- thing.” just trying to get the communities soon as we can.” VID-19 remained a threat. The program had been touted as a back together. I’m just as concerned The idea did get some takers, but a way for residents in neighbourhoods about mental health as anything else statement on the RM’s website now to start reconnecting while remaining ... this was a small attempt to get a 12 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021
PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE Jen Martens’ Art on the Trail submission (left) is called Technology Takeover. The life size fi gure of a woman is made out of a variety of elements ranging from sticks to wire. David Peters, meanwhile, cre- ated a rammed earth structure (above). He hopes the benched area will gradually become overcome by nature and blend in with its sur- Lake trail art unveiled roundings. They were the fi rst two art- year and different again the following year.” ists chosen to take on the chal- Also set in place along the fi rst section of north By Lorne Stelmach lenge of creating work to be set amidst the natu- trail, the piece by Martens called Lily offers the ral beauty of Lake Minnewasta. contrast of the fi gure made from natural mate- The aim was to celebrate the fi rst two pieces installed this The vision was to have artists design, plan, cre- rials being overtaken by the technology repre- year for Art On The Trail, but a public reception last Tues- ate and install sustainable and land-conscious sented by wires and a phone in hand. day at Lake Minnewasta also had the artists and organizer public art near the lake trail to not only encour- “I had 10,000 different ideas ... I had so many looking ahead. age outdoor physical activity but also connect ideas, but I always tend to come back to some- The hope is the creations installed this year by David Pe- trail users and art. thing in human form,” she explained. ters and Jen Martens might help encourage other artists to Teaching art at the University of Manitoba, Pe- “She is natural and organic, but her phone is come on board with the Pembina Hills Arts Council proj- ters was drawn to the idea of creating something creeping out, and it’s overtaking her. Those elec- ect. that could blend into the environment, and he trical wires are coming out of her phone, and “We’ve had many people asking about it, and we abso- was led to a location on what is an alternative they’re wrapping into her brain,” she said. lutely believe other artists could be inspired. We hope peo- path from the main trail. She was concerned initially that she had to fi x ple are coming down the trail to see these pieces because He recalled how it started out with him go- it early on as a result of the piece being dam- they are prime examples of what we were looking for,” said ing for a walk on the trail and not only fi nding aged, but Martens as well embraces how it is al- Tricia Dyck, programs and outreach co-ordinator for the his location but an abandoned bird nest, which ready evolving in the landscape. arts council. sparked his imagination that led to his own form “I love the fact a lot of people have said it “Our hope is that each year we’ll be able to offer a couple of construction using a rammed scared them; they come around more artists to be able to install and create pieces ... and earth structure. the corner and don’t know that we’re hoping of course they will be sustainable and eco- “I had just seen it again now for it’s there,” she said. logically focused. the fi rst time in a little while; the last “She is getting a little worn; “It was a really challenging project but a very interesting time I saw it, I had taken apart the some of the wires are rusty,” Mar- one,” said Peters, whose piece is a rammed earth structure forms, and I saw this sort of geomet- “I THINK ART tens observed. “But that’s kind using natural materials that forms a benched area which ric solid thing. It felt a bit almost like of cool to see her almost decom- he also hopes will gradually become overgrown and blend IS JUST ABOUT rough concrete,” he observed. posing back into nature. I hope it into the surrounding landscape. “Everyone can approach it “Then the weather that we’ve been goes slower ... she’s holding up so in different ways, and that’s part of what makes it interest- GETTING OUT having, sort of these extreme heats far. ing.” and then also drought and now AND TRYING “I chose my materials because “I think art is just about getting out and trying something some strong rain, have eaten away at I thought they would be easy to ... I think art can be just trial and error ... so don’t be afraid SOMETHING ...” parts of it but in an interesting way,” work with,” she noted in offering to try something,” said Martens, whose piece called Tech- he said. a bit of advice for other artists. “I nology Takeover is a life size fi gure of a woman made out of It very much fi ts in with what he realized they also are materials a variety of elements ranging from sticks to wire. had hoped for the project, Peters added. that are easily vandalized ... so I would maybe He who has the Son has life. (1 John 5:12 – THE BIBLE) “I was always interested in making something choose something a little hardier.” that was sort of ephemeral ... now it looks like Dyck noted they very much appreciated how Hear this one minute &203$66 something you might come upon like an old both artists were being mindful of the environ- thought for the day foundation for a building or something. ment with their creations. 32,17 Monday to Friday 'DLO\'LUHFWLRQ)URP*RGbV:RUG “I can start to see some little grasses growing She sees the project as a way to bring art that 8:55 AM - CFAM 950 out of the soil itself, and that was the other in- is new and exciting but also accessible to every-
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By Ashleigh Viveiros personality and why he’s so admired, has so many friends in this area, been Winkler Arts and Culture’s annual such a fi xture in the community.” Faces of Winkler exhibition wrapped Seeing her portraits up on the wall up last week with a closing gala that as painted by Jennifer Penner and brought together artists and subjects photographed by Herb Kuhl was an alike. odd experience for Carol Neufeld. The show, which was on display at “It was a good experience but some- the Park St. gallery and on its web- thing I felt was undeserved,” said the site through August, selected as sub- avid Winkler Horticulture Society vol- jects this year Steve Banman, Carol unteer. “It was an honour and I’ll just Neufeld, Kelly Morgan, Randy Rietze, embrace it as that.” Valerie Harder, Jayme Giesbrecht, and Neufeld has attended most of the Isaac A. Dyck. Faces exhibitions over the years and Each “Face” was paired with an artist loves the idea behind the show. and a photographer who tried to cap- “I like to see both the ordinary peo- ture a bit of who that person is and ple and then the exceptional ones PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE what they mean to the community. too, the businesspeople, the doctors, Artists and photographers tried to capture the essence of seven “The fi rst part of that process is fi g- or whatever—anybody who’s made a selected “Faces of Winkler” subjects for the 2021 show, which was on uring out who is this person and why contribution to the community.” display at Winkler Arts and Culture through August. Left: Randy Ri- have they been chosen to be nominat- Artist Scott Bell, who painted sing- etze. Right: Jayme Giesbrecht. ed,” explained artist Kelly Klages, who er Jayme Giesbrecht, echoed that painted Steve Banman. “So you learn thought. away by what they came up with to shines a spotlight on such a wide a bit about them and their personal- “It’s nice to celebrate people that depict her. range of Winklerites—from those who ity.” have a positive impact on the com- “Scott, I’ve worked with him so many are often at the forefront of commu- Banman’s bio pegs him as an enthu- munity,” he said. Bell has contributed times musically, so I had no doubts nity events and happenings to those siastic Winkler Flyers supporter and a artwork to most if not all of the Faces he’d be able to capture me, probably who stick more behind the scenes. familiar face at the senior centre. He’s shows over the years. “It’s always such from memory,” she laughed, noting “What I really like is not all of the also had to overcome a lot of health an interesting collection of people ... the painting not only looks like her nominees are well-known, singing on challenges in his life, but Klages said it’s a wonderful use of the gallery to but also uses a bright array of colours a stage type people,” Giesbrecht said. she didn’t want that to be what de- help celebrate positivity within the she feels “really captures my inner es- “A lot of them are just people who you fi ned him in her painting. community.” sence.” recognize from your walks through “I really wanted to zoom in on his Looking at Bell’s painting of her As with the other subjects, it’s a town, people who have owned small face because not only is this Faces alongside Darren Crane’s piece that unique experience to see yourself up businesses, members of the horticul- of Winkler but I didn’t want to focus used digital tools to add local land- on the gallery’s wall. ture society who often go behind the overwhelmingly on the disabilities marks and images of things she loves “It was a huge honour because it scenes and we just see the beauty of side of things but instead to show his to her portrait, Giesbrecht was blown kind of validates some of the effort their hard work. I’ve put into being a strong commu- “I’m humbled to even be a part of nity member,” she said, noting she’s that list of people who really make always appreciated the fact the show this community.” Pembina Valley Studio Tour on Sept. 11-12
By Lorne Stelmach gie Hildebrand, noting they’re down from the usual 30 or so stops to about An annual showcase of the arts 24. across the region is on again this “A lot of the ones that were group fall, although on a somewhat smaller shows weren’t able to say earlier on scale. what things were going to be like The Pembina Valley Studio Tour is now,” she explained. “We didn’t know set for the weekend of Sept. 11-12, but when we started planning months with a fewer number of possible stops ago what the situation would be now. given the uncertainty that remained “I think we still have a really good around pandemic restrictions when variety of artists and mediums,” add- PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE plans were being put together this ed Hildebrand. “The quality and the Longtime Winkler fi refi ghter Isaac A. Dyck had his portrait painted by spring. variety of the arts is really interesting artist Olga Krahn and a pair of photos taken of him at the fi re hall by “This year we’re having a somewhat and varied. It’s everything from paint- smaller number of studios than we’ve photographer Walter Dueck. Continued on page 28 had some years,” said organizer Mar- The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 19 September is Childhood 564 Mountain Ave., Winkler, MB Phone: Cancer Awareness Month (204) 325-8807 When a child is going through cancer treat- For more information on Childhood Cancer -0%&-*/&.'(*/$t8*/,-&3 ment, they have a lot of hard days. They face Canada, please visit childhoodcancer.ca. For long hospital stays, treatments that last months more information on Coast to Coast Against or even years, too many medications to count, Cancer Foundation, please visit: coasttocoasta- (204) 325-4798 uncertainty about the future… but they still gainstcancer.org. 538 Centennial St., Winkler show us everything they can do. Childhood Cancer Canada While these kids focus on what they can do, Childhood Cancer Canada is one of Canada’s this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re leading foundations dedicated to funding na- IN-STORE BREWING 925 Skyline Dr, WINKLER,MB asking you to join us in showing what we can do tional research while delivering outreach, vital 204-822-6069 (204) 325-8155 for them. We can make treatment for childhood educational and community programs to chil- brewnsip.com cancer easier. dren and families affected by cancer. Our focus Childhood Cancer Canada and Coast to Coast is on saving, enhancing and extending the lives Against Cancer Foundation supports families of kids with cancer. across the country who have been impacted by Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation childhood cancer with programs that include: Certified Professional Repair Empower Packs, provided to children newly Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation 7INKLER -" s diagnosed with cancer; the COVID-19 Emer- raises vital funds for childhood cancer programs and charities by conducting high quality, memo- Morden Drugstore gency Fund, for Canadian childhood cancer 215 Stephen Street, Morden rable, physically challenging events encouraging (204) 822-9992 families in active treatment who have been fi- Two Locations 15 Thornhill St., Morden nancially impacted by the current crisis; Survi- active and healthy lifestyles. These events engage To Serve You Better 822-5423 sponsors, participants, donors and volunteers. Clinic Drugstore vor Scholarships, for childhood cancer survi- Menzies Medical Centre vors with post-secondary academic aspirations; We are a national foundation with community- (204) 822-6667 and the Benevolent Fund, that provides finan- level engagement. Through our knowledgeable cial assistance to help a family cover the costs and experienced granting committee, we ensure of their child’s funeral. The Foundation is also every dollar has maximum impact in the areas 805 Stephen St, Morden the primary charitable funding partner of clini- of highest need for tangible results in the fight 204-823-2992 against childhood, youth and young adult can- [email protected] cal trials and childhood cancer research for C17, comprised of leading pediatric oncologists and cers. hematologists in Canada. To join the awareness campaign, please follow @childhoodcancer and @beyondkidscancer on 486 Jefferson St. 15),4).' #/44/.3 s 9!2. MORDEN social media using the tags #HeroPoseChallenge s ./215!9 $2 (204) 822-9511 or #MakeCanadaGold. www.fabricland.ca
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PHOTOS BY RICK HIEBERT/VOICE The Winkler Flyers hosted 48 players at its main camp over the weekend, split into three teams bearing the names of former Flyers greats Steve Harder, Wade Sambrook, and Ed Belfour. Winkler’s MJHL pre-season gets underway with games against the Pistons in Steinbach Friday and Winkler Saturday and continues with home-and-away games against Selkirk and Virden next week. Winkler opens the regular season by hosting Portage Sept. 18. Above: Winkler’s own Malachi Klassen prepares to make a save on a penalty shot in Sunday’s intersquad game. Below: Across the rink, Car- son Bjarnsson does the same to keep his team in the game. 22 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 Pilots take game one
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The Morden Mud Hens knocked the PHOTO BY RICK HIEBERT/VOICE Winkler Whips out of the playoffs last week 9-2 (above) but then fell in game By Ashleigh Viveiros sion champs the Pilot Mound Pilots in for the title. one of the championship fi nal against Game one went Pilot Mound’s way Friday night 7-5. Pilot Mound (right) over the weekend. By the time you read this, only one team will be left Games two and three were scheduled for Tuesday The series concluded Tuesday night. standing in the Border Baseball League. night. Results were not available at press time. Right: Morden’s Chris Moffatt safely gets The Morden Mud Hens made short work of the Win- Morden has fi nished the regular season in fi rst in past the tag of Pilot Mound catcher Robi kler Whips in the league’s East Division fi nal last week their division with a record of 8-3-1, beating out the Lewarne. Wednesday, winning 9-2 to advance to face West Divi- second-place Whips (6-5-1) . Storm post fi rst loss
Hawks host tryouts Players were put through their paces this weekend as the female U18 PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE AAA Pembina Valley Hawks held tryouts in Morden. It included practice The Winkler Storm battled hard but were unable to unseat the sessions and intersquad games in the lead up to the fi nal roster being fi rst-place Bonivital United, who handed Winkler their fi rst loss set for the season. The team’s schedule for exhibition games includes of the season 1-0 Sunday afternoon. The Storm are now 0-1-3 for Sept. 4 against Eastman and Sept. 12 against Pilot Mound Prep followed the season so far, putting them in fi fth place in the MMSL’s Pre- by the Winnipeg Avros Sept. 15 and a pair with the Rink Hockey Acade- mier division. Coming up, they’re slated to play at Hellas SC this my Sept. 18 and 19. The regular season is set to begin Oct. 2 at Interlake. Wednesday and host Ital-Inter SC Sept. 12. PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE
The Winkler Morden Get in touch with Send news items to: [email protected] VVoiceoice us via e-mail: Advertising inquiries to: [email protected] The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 23 Winkler RC club is off to the races with new track By Lorne Stelmach brecht, who is part of the group that meets on a semi-regular basis. A Winkler club is offering the ex- He was approached to help original- citement of racing but on a miniature ly because he has had experience with scale that is accessible to anyone. building dirt bike tracks. Integrity Youth RC uses a track de- “I knew how to build it, so we got veloped on park space off Redhawk together and built the track here,” he Trail for the remote control racing, said, recalling a bit of work went into and a small but devoted core of afi - the track. “It was probably about two cionados is spreading the word to get weeks from when we started that we more people interested in the hobby. got it fi nished, and it’s been going “You can just hang out together and good. cruise around the track ... it doesn’t “I was never into RCing until we matter if you’re good or bad ... it’s just got this, and now I love it. We’re here having a lot of fun,” said Chris Gies- quite often, and we’re hoping more kids fi nd out about it and keep com- PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE ing.” A group of remote control vehicle racers were at the new track off You don’t need to spend a lot of Redhawk Trail in Winkler Monday night. The track is open to the pub- money to get a raceable vehicle—en- lic and has hosted several race days so far this summer. The next is try-level models start at about $200. planned for this Sunday. “YOU CAN JUST HANG “You can go pretty expensive if you OUT TOGETHER AND want,” said Giesbrecht, noting you the danger isn’t there,” Giesbrecht “There’s classes for the little cars, the could spend a couple thousand dol- said with a chuckle. “You can just give little kids, and all the way up to the CRUISE AROUND THE lars on a high-end racer. ‘er and have a good time and stand bigger giant cars, which I had no idea TRACK ... IT DOESN’T Car in hand, pretty much anyone in line with your buddies and talk to they even made ... so there’s classes can get the hang of RC racing. each other as you’re ripping around for everyone. MATTER IF YOU’RE GOOD “Pretty much my whole life I’ve and having a good time and making “We want people to see it and check fun of each other.” it out ... what kid doesn’t want to play OR BAD [AT IT].” done motocross and racing dirt bikes ... and this is like the same thing but He thinks the interest is starting to in a pile of dirt?” said Giesbrecht, who build in the commu- encourages people to check out their nity. Facebook page for information about “On a good night, upcoming events, including a race so far, we will have at day planned for this Sunday, Sept. 5. least seven or eight Future races are a little up in the air. guys here,” said Gies- “It’s whenever we’re free pretty brecht, noting special much ... we’ll text some guys and race events might get cruise the track and rip around for an up to 20 or more rac- evening.” ers.
PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE An entry level remote controlled vehicle can cost a couple hundred bucks. This min- iaturized form of competition offers some of the fun of full-size racing without the risks, making it great for people of all ages.
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Adult and Teen Challenge Pem- Renos wrapping up at bina Valley’s new community offi ce includes a comfy meet- ing space and a small kitchen (below) alongside staff offi ces. Adult and Teen Challenge Derek Neufeld came on board as the ministry’s manager this New community offi ce now open spring.
By Ashleigh Viveiros jumped at it. It’s been a whirlwind of work ever There’s been a few changes at Adult since, and while the renovations are and Teen Challenge’s Winkler loca- just about complete, Neufeld says tion this year, but the mission remains they’re just the beginning of the the same: providing a safe space and group’s dreams for the community. support for people and families strug- Representatives last year spoke gling with life-controlling addictions. about potentially bringing a men’s Derek Neufeld came on board as group home to Cargill Rd. so ATC the Pembina Valley ministry manager participants could live and work in the this spring, just in time to oversee the same facility. That plan has changed completion of renovations to the rear in the months since. burden of nearly half a million dol- While people still need to go to of their Super Thrift store building on “There’s always a little bit of tweak- lars) and broadening its outreach ef- Brandon or Winnipeg for ATC’s resi- Cargill Rd. ing and discerning with the Lord the forts throughout the region. dential programs in Manitoba, the The site, accessible separately from right timing,” Neufeld refl ects. “And The thrift shop has helped out on Pembina Valley chapter has an active the thrift shop via a door on the so the men’s residence is off the ra- both fronts—generating income for weekly men’s support group up and southwest side of the building, now dar for this building, but it’s still very the agency while also serving as a way running, and Neufeld hopes to get includes ATC’s community offi ce that much on our radar.” to get people talking about the servic- other groups going as well this winter. includes a comfortable meeting space As the Pembina Valley continues to es ATC offers. “We need a lady, or two. Someone for consultations and support groups. grow, so too does the need for closer- “The need now is to be this bridge, who can buy into our mission, who It’s the next big step for the agency to-home addictions programming, he this fi rst point of contact for people,” understands our DNA ... to help us in the Pembina Valley, and Neufeld is says, making the area the perfect spot Neufeld says of the community offi ce, facilitate and lead a women’s group,” excited to be part of it. to one day house its own ATC treat- which is the place to go if you’re look- he says. Volunteers are also needed to “I’ve been supporting Teen Chal- ment centre. ing for help with addiction. ATC staff run a family support group. Training lenge for a long time as someone “But that’s a huge undertaking,” are on hand to help point people in will be provided. Previous addictions who’s excited about what they’re do- Neufeld stresses, not the least of the right direction for themselves or experience is not necessary. ing and how they do it,” he says, not- which being fundraising to make it a loved one. “Where do I go? How do “We need someone who has a pas- ing things got a little more personal happen but also making sure the right I get there? Is Adult and Teen Chal- sion for people, for the community,” for him a few years ago when a family systems and staffi ng are in place to lenge even the right fi t? Because it’s says Neufeld. member went through the program. provide the needed 24/7 care such a not for everyone. If you’d like to get involved or want That gave him a fi rsthand look at the facility provides. “We’re working on establishing re- information on what support is avail- impact Christ-centered addictions And so, for right now, ATC Pembina ally good, healthy relationships with- able to you in dealing with addictions support can have on a person. Valley is focusing on paying down the in the community, because there’s of any kind—drugs and alcohol, cer- When the opportunity to lead the mortgage it took out last year for the great places like Genesis House, like tainly, but also things like porn ad- Pembina Valley ministry came up, he new Super Thrift building (a fi nancial Pembina Counselling, like Eden Men- diction, gambling, and even device tal Health,” Neufeld says. “We want to addiction—reach Neufeld at 204-949- be able to help navigate individuals 9484 or stop by 324 Cargill Rd. in Win- and families [through that network of kler. support].”
PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE Access to the community offi ce is around the corner from the agen- cy’s Super Thrift shop on Cargill Rd. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 25 Pallister steps down Wed. Bella’s Castle celebrates fi ve years
By Voice staff mier,” Pallister said, noting he’s proud of the direction his government took Brian Pallister announced over the Manitoba in since coming into power weekend that he would be stepping in 2016. down as Manitoba’s premier effective “We introduced the fi rst balanced this Wednesday. budget in 11 years, while creating the In a statement sent to media early largest ongoing per person invest- Sunday morning, Pallister said he ment in health care, education and was resigning to “ensure the election family services of any province,” he of my successor can continue to take said. “We did this while lowering the place free of any perception of any tax burden on every working person infl uence from the Offi ce of the Pre- and family, more than any other prov- mier.” ince, to keep making life affordable Since he fi rst announced his inten- for Manitobans.” tion to leave his role as the leader of Pallister noted he feels the province the Progressive Conservative Party of is poised to recover well from the pan- PHOTOS BY LORNE Manitoba, Tory MLAs Heather Stefan- demic in the months ahead. STELMACH/VOICE son and Shannon Martin and former “I am incredibly optimistic about A gala evening Friday cel- member of parliament Shelly Glover our future as a province and that is ebrated a milestone for have announced they will run for job. why I say to you: the only thing better Bella’s Castle, as the bed and “The greatest honour of my life has than today in Manitoba, is tomorrow breakfast set in one of Mor- been serving as Manitoba’s 22nd pre- in Manitoba.” den’s most famous historic stone homes marked its fi fth anniversary in business. The event included a meal and Pregnancy care centre grief music by Jayme Giesbrecht in the setting of the outdoor support group starting up again special events tent. Right: Owner Lili Krushel thanks ev- eryone for their patronage. By Ashleigh Viveiros 7:30 p.m. The group gives women who have Pembina Valley Pregnancy Care experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or portant,” she said. “Sometimes the ouring your diffi cult journey and cre- Centre’s support group for women infant loss a safe place to gather to- pain is so deep but women are told ating a keepsake. coping with the loss of a child is get- gether to work through their feelings, they should be over it by now, or they Attendance is free but pre-registra- ting up and running once again. says executive director Linda Marek. feel misunderstood when they do tion is required. After a long absence due to the on- “We know that losing a child can be take that brave step to be vulnerable Email [email protected] or going pandemic, the centre is host- one of the most diffi cult experiences about their experiences.” call 204-325-7900 for more informa- ing its Steps in HOPE (Healing Our anyone can go through and providing The group’s sessions focus on shar- tion or to sign-up. Pregnancy Experiences) group for a caring space for women to share, ing your experiences, learning to six weeks starting Tuesday, Sept. 21 at knowing they aren’t alone, is so im- cope, cycles of grief, self-care, hon- Chambers of Commerce extends staycations to end the summer
By Sydney Lockhart a receipt is submitted before the pro- are safe places to go and so they’ve seeing about a 35 per cent increase gram is over. got an increased comfort level and we right now due to the incentive. The Manitoba Chambers of Com- “We didn’t just want this to be a Win- start to rebuild that consumer confi - “They’ve been using it a lot, our merce has extended their Tourism nipeg-only package. This was some- dence as well,” he said. phone since we announced it on our Rebate Incentive Program (TRIP) un- thing that, you know, we saw people With the tourism industry strug- Instagram and Facebook page have til Sept. 12 to give Manitobans an op- taking advantage of gling during the been lit up at both locations all day,” portunity for last minute outings and hotels in places like pandemic the pro- said general manager Jon Enns. adventures before school starts. Churchill even,” said gram was created He said they have had lots of locals “You know the feedback that we’ve Davidson. to help the hotels stay at the hotel, but many people got is for a lot of them [hotels] this re- The program was “THE FEEDBACK THAT and star attractions from Winnipeg have traveled south to ally saved their summer, I mean what extended because the out while giving stay with them for a few days as well. it did is it fi lled hotels over pretty Manitoba Chambers WE’VE GOT IS FOR A Manitobans a safe “It’s good to see that people have the much a two-week time frame which is of Commerce had LOT OF [HOTELS] THIS way to take vaca- chance to take the advantage of it, like something they haven’t had for virtu- funds left over that tion this year. families that maybe couldn’t afford it, ally the last 18 months,” said president was to be allocated to REALLY SAVED THEIR “We want to give so you can come and get a room for of the Manitoba Chambers of Com- the program which al- SUMMER.” you a bit of a break, like 30 bucks in theory, because peo- merce Chuck Davidson. lowed them to extend and we want to ple are getting reimbursed within an The TRIP program offers $100 rebate it. Over 1000 Manito- help you out and hour to one day,” he said, “I would say on hotel stays, $150 on some hotel bans took advantage at the same time it’s defi nitely helped.” stay packages, and 50 per cent off star of the program in the initial weeks. we’re going to help local businesses Places such as the Carman Motor attractions in Manitoba. The only re- “What we’re also trying to do is to is as well,” said Davidson. quirements for the program are that to let Manitobans know that ... these The Best Western Plus Morden is Continued on page 26 26 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 Pritchard Memorial Tournament raises $60K for CancerCare, SCCR
SUBMITTED PHOTOS By Becca Myskiw following nine years, the school they Organizers of the 24th annual Pritchard Memorial Golf Tournament attended hosted a golf tournament made the rounds recently distributing $60,000 in funds to South Central The 24th annual Pritchard Memorial in their honour to raise funds for a Cancer Resource (above) and CancerCare Manitoba (left). Golf Tournament raised over $60,000 scholarship. The golf tournament was for cancer research and resources this held in different provinces each year, Carman Area Foundation (CAF), but teams to sell raffl e tickets. year. coming to Roland on occasion. after his brother Al got cancer for the The tickets are $20 each with $15 be- The tournament started in the fall of After a decade, it became diffi cult for second time they realized too many ing donated to South Central Cancer 1998. Mike Pritchard died of cancer on the school to keep planning the event, people close to them have fought the Resource and CancerCare Manitoba. June 3 of that year. He had been going so the people of Roland took it over illness, so they started putting 100 per The remainder $5 will support minor to school in Fairview, Alberta for turf and hosted it until 2013 when it be- cent of the profi t towards cancer re- sports in Manitoba. There are 5,000 grass management with the hopes of came too much for them. That’s when sources. tickets to sell before next year’s tour- becoming a superintendent of a golf Darren Pritchard and his brother Al Since taking over the tournament nament rolls around. course. brought the annual tournament to the in 2013, Darren and Al have raised The raffl e prizes include: The same year Mike passed away, Carman Golf Course. over $325,000 at the Pritchard Memo- • Airfare, two-night accommoda- two others from his school did as well, “We fi gured we can’t let [the tourna- rial Golf Tournament, $60,000 of which tions, and $500 spending cash to any all three men passed within months ment] go,” said Darren Pritchard. “So, came from this year’s event. Winnipeg Jets game of the season fol- of each other. That fi rst year, and the we took it to a larger course with 18 Along with the golfer registration lowing the event. Also comes with a holes to get more golfers out.” fee, they had an online silent auction meet the player and two signed jer- And it worked. This year on Aug. 7, where people from anywhere could seys. they had 243 golfers hit the green, tee- enter, a virtual 50/50 that received • Fishing package. ing off from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each par- over $8,400 total, and raffl e prizes • $500 to spend at Thermea. ticipant paid an entry fee of $125. With strictly for the golfers. To buy or sell raffl e tickets or to learn that, they got a $25 tax receipt from Next year is the 25th annual Pritchard more about the Pritchard Memorial South Central Cancer Resource, one Memorial Golf Tournament. Pritchard Tournament, go to www.pritchardme- of the organizations the tournament said their goal is to raise $100,000 at morial.ca. raises funds for. the event and one of the ways they’re The other organization is Cancer- planning to do that is by getting sports Care Manitoba. Pritchard said they used to give some funds to Travel campaign aims to rebuild other organiza- Mike Pritchard tions like the consumer confi dence
What’s story? From Pg. 25 Inn, The Oxbow Inn, and the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in We want to hear from you. Morden are on the eligibility list for rebates. For the full list of eli- The Winkler Morden Voice connects people gible hotels and attractions go to Tripmb.ca. through stories to build stronger communities. “WE WANT TO GIVE Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce is also urging Manitobans recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? to take part in their buy local campaign called Buy Brag Tag, where MANITOBANS A A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown they are asking people to post about their local purchases using the hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or hashtag #buylocalmb and tagging friends to do the same. BIT OF A BREAK expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? “What we’re really trying to do [is] rebuild that consumer confi - A young entrepreneur starting out? dence,” Davidson said, noting Manitobans have “done a great job AND WE WANT TO Please share your story ideas at throughout this campaign of supporting local.” HELP SOME LOCAL [email protected] Phone 204-332-3456 He said posting about local purchases can help businesses who have struggled through the pandemic get more customers and BUSINESSES AS The Winkler Morden help support communities. WELL.” VVoiceoice “We’re really looking to encourage Manitobans to take advantage of these. We want to give Manitobans a bit of a break and we want to help some local businesses as well,” he said. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 27 Barnswallows have quilts on display for Sat., Sept. 11
By Lorne Stelmach the studio tour. This year’s event is similar to the The Barnswallow Quilt Guild is Quilts by the Yard outdoor show the looking to fi ll the void left by not be- group hosted last year in the midst of ing able to host their popular spring the pandemic. VOICE FILE PHOTO show for the second year in a row. “We liked doing Quilts by the Yard, This year’s Barnswallow quilt show is taking its displays outside at and To make up for it, they’re taking the but because it was so spread out over around Quilter’s Den in downtown Morden and at one of the Pembina show into the great outdoors Satur- the whole city ... people didn’t nec- Valley Studio Tour stops. day, Sept. 11 in conjunction with the essarily know where to go or to see Pembina Valley Studio Tour them all, so we thought we would try that people will come out for both of the show to shine a spotlight on local Weather permitting, quilt displays to bring everything to one area,” said them,” said Nelson. talent and inspire others will remain. will be set up outside of Quilter’s organizer Sue Nelson. The annual spring quilt show has “People have been working on a lot Den on the west end of Stephen St. The 2020 event drew people from been a popular tradition in Morden of things over all this time,” she said. in downtown Morden as well as the near and far, and the Barnswallows for over three decades, in recent years “So it’s been disappointing to have to three neighbouring heritage homes. are hopeful this year’s offering will do fi lling the Access Event Centre com- cancel the shows. Hopefully it will be The one exception will be feature the same. munity hall with displays. a go and hopefully we’ll be able to go quilter Nancy Fieber, whose work will “We’re hoping people will come “This is not quite the same as having back to our regular time in the spring be on display at their Jade Bay home, out again, and we’re hoping having it in the rec. centre,” said Nelson, add- next year.” as her husband George will be part of it in conjunction with the studio tour ing, however, they hope the spirit of
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By Lorne Stelmach do for myself was to make the imag- ery repeating, so that if you laid mul- A dream that kept coming back to tiple copies of the image side by side Jan Jenkins has come to life through or up and down below, that the image an exhibit featured this month at the would repeat itself.” Pembina Hills Gallery in Morden. She manipulated patterns digitally Into the Wind is a series of artworks to create six foot scarves that fi t well and poems that are based on the reoc- with the wind theme as they are very curring dream in which she rises from light and fl owing, and there is some the ground and fl ies over land toward repeating imagery such as seeds or distant horizons. dragonfl ies fl oating on the breeze. The dream became powerful for Jen- “I have a lot of fun exploring and ex- kins, who sees it as representing free- perimenting and coming up with all dom from fears and anxiety, courage these different ways to express this to experience unexplored new hori- recurring dream,” she said. zons, and remaining calm and confi - “The seeds are a sign of rebirth and dent while faced with the unknown growth ... [the dragonfl ies] are a sign and hopeful of new beginnings. of transformation and of self realiza- “For me, I’m scared of heights,” tion of personal growth. noted Jenkins, who also admitted to For those who take in the exhibit, being a reluctant traveller in unfamil- The colourful art and poems of Jan Jenkins are on display at the Pem- Jenkins noted she was providing ba- iar places. “So I think that’s kind of a bina Hills Gallery in Morden this month. sic how to sheets on both zen doo- signal of having the courage to try out dling and repeat pattern making, so new things and to go places that are She’s taken instruction in oil paint- as part of the Manitoba Art Network’s she hopes people will be inspired to unfamiliar. I think part of that dream ing, watercolor and other media, and touring exhibition program. give it a go. was encouraging me to be more ex- she particularly credits having been Her work features linocut, collage, “I hope they enjoy the poem that plorative and to try new things.” part of a rural Manitoba art men- oil pastel, monoprint, pen and ink, goes with the art work,” she said. “I Growing up on an island west of torship program where she learned watercolour, fabric and words, and hope when people go and take a look Montreal where the Ottawa and St. about a range of things, including she loves light and color, word and at the exhibit that they walk away Lawrence Rivers meet and maple how to put a larger body of work to- rhythm and explores and grows her those two pieces of paper and maybe trees grow tall and sweet was the gether for an exhibit. creative expression with mixed-me- give it a try themselves ... or share it perfect setting for painting, writing, “It was a wonderful experience, be- dia. with their children and their fam- walking, and rock-picking for Jenkins. ing an emerging artist and being able “This dream, I’ve had it a number ily and see if they can have some fun After retiring from a successful cor- to connect with other Manitoba art- of times over the years, so it really with it. porate career in Calgary, she moved ists,” said Jenkins. coupled well with an art form I love to “Trying new things or taking new to Dauphin where she now focuses on Jenkins’ art is regularly displayed in do which is called zen doodling,” said steps or heading in a different direc- her lifelong passion to express herself the Dauphin Art Group’s exhibits and Jenkins of the Into the Wind show. tion can be quite daunting ... I think creatively through visual art, wear- been included in provincewide tours “One of the challenges I wanted to it’s the subconscious way of encour- able art, and poetry. aging people to not be afraid to try.”
> STUDIO TOUR, FROM PG. 18 ing, ceramics, metal to glass, wood “I just thought it would be a really many outlets. Now that I’m a full- hill, Margie Hildebrand, Laverne turning. The tour offers something fun way to show off the art, and it’s time artist and exhibiting all over Lovatt, George Fieber and Walter interesting for everyone.” very easy from an artist’s view be- the world, it’s exciting to be able to Dueck in Morden, Ethan Radstrom at “I think it’s also a great outing cause you’re setting up in your own go back home and do this there,” he Horndean, Ken Loewen, Olga Krahn, where you can enjoy the scenery of space,” said Tracey, who joined the said. “Our artwork is nothing alike, and Gallery in the Park in Altona and the Pembina Valley and see what the tour for the fi rst time last year. so it’s defi nitely more bang for your Winkler Arts and Culture. artists are doing and go into their “We had about a hundred people buck to make the trip ... we both “I think the artists enjoy being on homes or their studios and see how come through, and I thought that have an enormous amount of work the tour and like having people come they make their art.” was very good because I’m at the to show, so we’re going to fi ll up that see where they work and what they Now in its 17th year, the studio tour very edge of the tour, and I’m in the entire barn.” create,” said Hildebrand, who enjoys has become a good chance for artists country, and of course there was the Elsewhere in the region, offering up being a participant herself each year. to be able to showcase their work and pandemic. a variety of work including drums, “I’ve met so many people over the the spaces that they create and fi nd “For me, I don’t do shows and glass sculpture and alpaca scarves years of being involved with this tour. inspiration in. things like that, so there were even will be Joan Masters, who will be ex- “And you can see the beautiful coun- There will be many familiar faces a lot of local people who came,” she hibiting along with sculptor Jake Go- tryside and enjoy the Pembina Valley and places but also some new high- noted. “It’s just a nice opportunity for ertzen in Horndean. as well.” lights for the self-guided tour, which people to see what you can do ... for At Miami, Brian McMillan and The variety of galleries, studios and covers an area from Altona in the you to showcase your work.” Lucinda Doran will be displaying homes will be open that Saturday east to Carman in the north and west “Mom has been trying to get me to stained glass, fused glass, wood bird- between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the to La Riviere. be part of it, and I’ve wanted to be houses and furniture. Sunday between noon and 5 p.m. New or less familiar faces on the part of it for years, but I’ve always Other participants include Kate Brochures are available at various tour include Tracey Currie, who does been travelling to conventions on the Froese, Barb Murray, Lee Rothwell locations including Gallery in the abstract acrylic and folk art and who same weekend,” noted Justin. and the Golden Prairie Arts Council Park in Altona, Winkler Arts and will be joined this year at her La Riv- “Growing up in that area, I always in Carman, Susan Crawford Young in Culture, and the Pembina Hills Arts iere area location by her son Justin, wanted to showcase my art work in Manitou, Susan Pharaoh in La Riv- Council in Morden. You can also head who does graphic novel illustration. some way, but I didn’t really have iere, Pamela Yorke Hardy in Thorn- to pembinavalleystudiotour.com. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, September 2, 2021 29 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email [email protected]
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Cornie Reimer July 10, 1936 – August 30, 2020 Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch; Still we have so many memories, Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, With which we will never part; God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side; But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide. Darryl and Gwen Dyck You gave us years of happiness, Congratulations Then came sorrow and tears; on your special wedding day But you left us beautiful memories, on August 14, 2021 We will treasure through the years. Wishing you both all the -Lovingly remembered by, Scortch Sawatzky best in the years to come! Annie and family Happy 95th Birthday It truly was a wonderful celebration! to our Dad/Grampa/GG -From your family and friends! -Love Karla, Wendy, Jenith and Lindsay and Doug (dec) and Darlene COMING EVENTS Love from your 6 grandkids and 9 greatgrands
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OBITUARY OBITUARY Bobby Clarence Thiessen Jake Ernest Dyck 1952 – 2021 1935 - 2021 On Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Salem Home in Winkler, MB, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jake Bobby Thiessen, 69 passed away. Ernest Dyck after a long struggle with dementia and cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Abe and two sisters, Karen He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Margaret and six and Annette in infancy. He is survived by his mother, Agatha, two children, Natalie (Bill) Granger, Norine (Mark) Allan, Colin (Joanna) sisters, Carol (Isaac Hoeppner) and Connie (John Dyck), Aunt Dyck, Kevin (Barb) Dyck, Angela (Rene) St. Pierre, Lawrence Helen, Aunt Betty, Aunt Shirley as well as numerous nieces and (Nicole) Dyck; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren as well nephews. as his brother, John and sisters, Marian Heindrichs and Shirley Bobby Clarence Thiessen was born to Abe and Agatha Thiessen Wiebe and their families. He was predeceased by his daughter, on August 9, 1952 in Morden, MB. He was loved by numerous Corrine Dale, his parents, his brothers, Donald and Henry and people from Morden and Winkler and beyond. He loved his sisters, Helen and Betty. Cottonwood family at Salem Home where he lived for over 49 He was born to Hendrick and Helena Dyck on March 19, 1935 in years. Bob’s love for life was displayed by being involved where Gladstone, MB. Dad was a farmer, mechanic pipefi tter and retired there was action: a Salem Home board meeting or at one of his many interests, fi shing or eating from the CN Carshop in the early 90’s. He was a self-taught musician and played guitar, fi ddle, fi sh, fast cars; as long as he was in the fastest one, emergency vehicles and only if the lights were mandolin and harmonica. He loved farm life and raising livestock especially his horses and on and the sirens were blaring, camping and especially at Camp Arnes and watching boxing Hereford cows. He married Mom April 4, 1959 and they lived in Winnipeg, Fort Whyte and then or wrestling on TV. Bobby attended the Oak Haven School. He loved going for walks and the farmed in Dugald and Tyndall, MB where Dad retired. He and Mom moved to Plumas then Arden bike rides on the bike for the handicapped at Salem. Bob was always happy; well most always and fi nally back to Morden where Dad spent the last few years under the great care of the staff especially when his meals were delivered on time. He had tons of patience simply because he at Tabor Home. The staff at Tabor did an awesome job of caring for him and putting up with the never used any of his! family. Bob’s family is forever grateful for the wonderful staff at Salem Home who had tons of patience. The service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the Pembina Pines venue A special thank you for all the love and care given by his niece, Kelly Anne Roy, who spent with interment at the Southside Cemetery in Morden offi ciated by Pastor Gerald Dyck. countless hours enriching Bob’s life in so many ways. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Jake’s memory to Tabor Home Inc. or the Alzheimer A private funeral service was held on Sunday August 29, 2021 with interment at Southside Society of Manitoba. Cemetery, Morden. Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden If friends so desire, donations may be made in Bobby’s memory to the Salem Foundation Inc. In care of arrangements or to the Winkler and Morden Fire Departments or Police Departments. wiebefuneralhomes.com Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden In care of arrangements wiebefuneralhomes.com Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts
OBITUARY BOOK YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY Peter H Fehr • BIRTHDAYS • IN MEMORIAMS 1932 – 2021 • MARRIAGES • ENGAGEMENTS Peter Fehr was born to Henry and Helen Fehr (nee Elias) in the • ANNIVERSARIES • BIRTHS Haskett area on April 6, 1932. On November 1, 1956, he married OTICES his loving wife, Mary (nee Kehler). In 1957, Mom and Dad moved • N • THANK YOUS to Winnipeg and started their family. Maryann was fi rst born and a • OBITUARIES • GRADUATIONS CALL: 467-5836 few years later their second daughter, Tina joined them. Dad was a mechanic, but also drove long haul for a while. He was a “wheeler dealer” who would sell anything except “the wife and kids”. Fixing is what Dad like to do! Nothing was ever thrown out until Dad had a chance to take it apart and try to fi x it. Even in his later years, Biz he liked to go to the Thrift Stores and pick up items that he could possibly fi x and that he could bring back to the Thrift Store for them to sell. He was saddened when his vision and dexterity made Cards it impossible. Dad loved to visit with friends and family and made friends wherever he went. They had friends that they kept in contact with in Winnipeg, as well as in Sanford where they lived for several years before moving to the Buhler Active Living Center in Winkler. Children and babies – Dad loved them all. He would chat with and entertain all the children he ran into, whether he knew them or not! With his passing, we know there will be a lot fewer Lisa’s and Billie’s in this world, as that was what he called all the boys and girls that he saw. Dad survived all of his nine siblings. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Lorne. He leaves Call 204-467-5836 to mourn, his wife of 64 years, Mary; his daughter, Maryann, grandchildren: Roxann, Cherylann, Ivan, great-grandsons, Kolin and Adam; his daughter, Tina (Bryan) grandchildren: Lindsay (Jim), Dowler Property Services Tyler. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Susan as well as Mary’s sister, Tina (Leonard) and Mary’s (204) 226-7992 sisters-in-law, Nettie and Hilda and numerous nieces and nephews. Call The last few months were diffi cult for Dad, as he had a lot of pain, but thanks to the wonderful Full Lawn Maintenance care he received at Boundary Trails Health Centre, his pain was kept at bay. Spring Clean Up 204-467-5836 Tree Removal Donations may be made to the BTHC Foundation designated to the Palliative Care Unit. Stump Grinding A private service was held with ash interment at the Harvest Heritage Columbarium in Winkler. Snow Removal YOUR AD COULD Fall Clean Up Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Commercial and Residential In care of arrangements wiebefuneralhomes.com BE HERE! [email protected]
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