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EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Politicians, sponsors, organizers and volunteers gathered in front of the children’s skating rink to help Cooley the polar bear mascot launch his ice park near Gimli Harbour. Among the celebrants (left to right) were Mike Shachtay from Shachtay Sales & Service in Arborg, PC MP James Bezan, PC MLA candidate for Gimli Jeff Wharton, Gimli Ice Festival directors Susan and Peter Holfeuer (fl anking Cooley), Mayor Randy Woroniuk, Coun. Danny Luprypa and NDP MLA for Gimli Armand Bélanger. See story pg. 10. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 40lbs Wood Pellets On Sale for BUILDING CENTRE GIMLI $ www.rona.ca 4.99 each 1-877-770-7662 HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 9 am - 6 pm • SUN 12 - 4 pm 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Tergesen’s raises funds for the Gimli Humane Society

By Patricia Barrett mal shelter, which rescues and cares H. P. Tergesen & Sons, the oldest for abandoned or abused animals. general store still in business in the The shelter is the only “no-kill” or- province, has been raising money ganization in the Interlake and relies since July 2015 for the Gimli Humane exclusively on donations. Society through the sale of its reus- “We thought it was the perfect time able shopping bags. for us to help them,” said Tergesen. “It’s a good time of the year to help Tergesen’s store contributes to the out the Humane Society,” said Stefan community in various ways. Tergesen, who is the store’s “fearless It has supported the Evergreen leader.” Women’s Resource Centre (also He raised a total of $1,137 that he known as Interlake Women’s Re- and staff members plan to present to source Centre), which helps battered the Humane Society later this month. women and their children, and it has The general store opened in 1899 turned its sights to those less fortu- and has been run by generations of nate overseas. Hans Pietur Tergesen’s descendants “We [support] an orphanage in ever since. It sells distinctive cloth- Haiti,” said Tergesen. “Through an ing items, footwear, accessories and employee connection, the funds go books. directly into the hands of the priests The Icelandic-themed shopping running it. It doesn’t fall into the bags are roomy and stand open by hands of organized crime.” themselves, thanks to their unique Tergesen’s is located at 82 First Ave. design and construction. They cost For more information about the shop- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT $3.99. ping bag fundraiser, call the store at Stefan Tergesen of H.P. Tergesen & Sons general store is donating more Three dollars from each sale went 204-642-5958. than $1,000 to the Gimli Humane Society. into the kitty for the non-profi t ani- Columbaria part of larger strategy for Eriksdale Cemetery By Jeff Ward process but fi nally saw completion in The completion of two six-foot high November of last year. The columbar- columbaria at the Eriksdale Cemetery ium is just one of the improvements are only a part of the overall improve- made over the last year and he hopes ment strategy and will help in making to see more projects come to the cem- the cemetery a more peaceful place to etery in the future. remember loved ones. “The idea came from a local under- Late last year, two taker who wanted granite columbaria to build one in the were purchased and cemetery a few installed at the cem- years ago,” said etery as part of a con- “I KNOW THAT THERE Day. tinuing strategy to “We liked the improve the grounds. ARE A FEW PEOPLE idea. I know that West Interlake Ward THAT ARE ALREADY there are a few 1 Coun. Merle Day is people that are al- leading the charge in INTERESTED IN ready interested what’s been a multi- IT BECAUSE NOT in it because not year project to mod- everyone wants to ernize and repair the EVERYONE WANTS be buried in the EXPRESS PHOTO BY MERLE DAY cemetery. New fenc- ground.” Two columbaria are a part of a multi-year project to improve and es, concrete benches TO BE BURIED IN THE Day said there modernize the Eriksdale Cemetery. Columbarium hold cremated and spruce trees have GROUND.” are some advan- remains. created a more se- tages to using the ment is space for a memory wall. Day tunity to have a small plaque at the rene environment for columbarium over says that one of the advantages of hav- cemetery and family can come visit anyone paying their a more traditional ing this style is that people are able to and pay their respects,” said Day. respects to a loved one. burial. There’s no need to worry about buy a spot on the wall for loved ones Day said that in the spring, more Each columbarium has 24 compart- paying for a hole to be dug or putting who aren’t buried in the cemetery. cement benches will be added to the ments that are designed to hold cre- up a headstone. The columbarium has “I know there are many in this com- columbarium space for visitors to sit mated remains. Day said the project a standardized plaque system that in- munity that have had their ashes scat- at as well as the staking out of an area has been in the works for a year and cludes a nameplate. tered or a family member keeps them for a future cemetery expansion. took a backseat to the amalgamation On either side of the granite monu- at home. Now they have the oppor- The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 3 Valentine’s Cabaret helps support student trip to Europe

By Jeff Ward because the people that came out Several Ashern Central School were paying to be there, so we wanted Grade 11 and 12 students are plan- to give them a quality show. The stu- ning a 12-day trip to France, England dents worked very hard rehearsing and Italy in 2017, and to help raise and I think it showed.” funds they hosted an intimate Valen- The international trip is something tine’s Cabaret last Thurs- that Bjornson orga- day. nizes every two years. The hour-long candle- She says the cost per light cabaret featured the student for this par- singing talents of Saige ticular trip is $4,500 so Klyne-Geisler, Madeline “THIS IS AN it’s just not feasible to Nickel, Courtny Gran- EXPERIENCE go every year. The trip berg and Shanley Kip- is booked through EF pen with performing arts THEY’LL NEVER Tours, a company that teacher Jennifer Bjornson organizes education- on the piano. Students FORGET AND al tours all over the also served guests deca- IT’S EXCITING globe. EF Tours allows dent desserts and coffee. students to break their EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED This was the third annual FOR ME TO BE trip into monthly pay- Friends and family of Grade 11 and 12 Ashern Central School students Valentine’s Cabaret, and ABLE TO SHARE ments to make it more enjoyed a Valentine’s candlelight cabaret last Thursday. this year’s event raised manageable. approximately $300 in THAT WITH The Cabaret is one ticket sales. of a few ways the stu- in the end, the experience of taking a all exhausted from walking around “This has been our THEM.” dents are able to earn guided tour across western Europe is and doing things like climbing the main group fundraiser money towards their something that’s well worth the extra Eiffel Tower or to the top of large ca- that specifi cally benefi ts trip, another being work. thedrals. This is an experience they’ll the trip,” said Bjornson the annual Christmas “From morning to night, we are on never forget and it’s exciting for me to following the event. Craft Sale in Ashern. Bjornson says a tour of the city, learning about the be able to share that with them,” said “It was a really great night and ev- that many students have part-time history of the architecture, the art, Bjornson. eryone enjoyed themselves. We put jobs, which allow them to chip away at the politics, the food — it’s so multi- The trip is tentatively slated for the together a very polished performance the total cost over the two years. And faceted. At the end of the day, we’re end of June 2017. Lundar Agricultural Society Meeting to discuss amalgamation presents...presents..p . with Coldwell and Eriksdale Sierra By Jeff Ward when citizens were polled about who Taking the next step in preparing they wanted to be their next amalga- Noble for their hearing with the municipal mation partner. The poll came back board, the West Interlake Citizens with more than 90 per cent in favour & BAND Group (WICG) will be hosting a pub- of a possible amalgamation with the lic meeting to ask the citizens of the RM of Coldwell. Many respondents RM of Coldwell their opinion on the indicated on the survey that Coldwell in Concert possibility of a future amalgamation. and Eriksdale are more compatible Back in September 2015, the WICG Sierra Noble is recognized for her 10-year held an information night in Eriksdale Continued on page 4 long solo-touring career as a fi ddle player, and for her voice and songwriting. She has performed around the world, and won various COUPONCOUP awards. This is a performance you will not want to miss! Whitecaps FamilyF Restaurant Sunday, February 28, 2016 72-1st Ave. Gimli, MB (204) 642-9735 Tues-Sun 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7-9 pm BanquetB Room Available for meetings & parties. Lundar Curlingg Rinkk Breaded Shrimp, For more info or tickets call: Doors open at 6:30 Cynthia Wirgau 204-289-3255 Fries & Salad Tickets $20 each Wendy Sweetland 204-762-5512 2 Dinners for $25 at the door Rush seating! Laurie Gudmundson 204-762-5047 Only Coupon Tickets available at various businesses Proceeds will go towards ground improvements, $ 95 Expires in several Interlake communities. entertainment & new attractions at the fair. Mar. 19, 15 2016 Coffee & dainties available. Your support is greatly appreciated. 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Liberals calculate the cost of services One way to improve service deliv- year and enhance municipal budgets ince. That limits its ability to maintain ery, he said, is to look at the funding that have been subjected to funding or make repairs to basic services. And model. cuts. the RM has responsibility for 83 extra “The fi rst step is to look at the way “It will cover a wide range of areas,” kilometres of road to maintain. Some we work with transfer payments” said said Abas. “If you go to the Lundar municipalities, said Reeve Shannon Abas. “And, secondly, to look at … area … it may [go towards] drainage.” Pyziak, receive more infrastructure who’s willing to spend the money on If the Conservatives reduce the PST funding than others. health care.” to seven per cent, he said, and balance Coun. Allan Lindal asked what the Abas said the Liberals will not make the budget in less than two years, Liberals could do to bring young peo- cuts to health care “for the sake of bal- “you’re losing billions of dollars in ple to rural communities — and keep ancing the budget” but will transfer revenue that the government should them at home. one per cent of the PST to rural mu- be spending on infrastructure. How is “We said for fi rst-time home or land nicipalities. he [Pallister] going to build that road?” buyers, we’ll remove the transfer tax,” “We need that [PST] money,” said Abas also spoke about drainage in said Abas. “I think it’s a good incen- Abas. “If we form government, we the area and the need to work with tive to attract people to … rural Mani- want it to go to rural Manitoba so that the highways department to get the toba.” we can look at ways to keep doctors water fl owing. He also said high property taxes, a here.” “The province needs money for that. large land base with few people and The Liberals had announced they We’ve been criticized for our policies, limited tax revenues are some things EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT will provide funding for a dedicat- but we’ve been costing out our poli- the party considers a priority and will Jamal Abas, Liberal MLA candidate ed stroke unit in Manitoba, the only cies … so we know what it’s going to look for solutions. for the Interlake, said his party will province in the country without one. cost Manitobans.” “We know that if there are people in transfer one per cent of the PST Deputy Mayor Rob Thorsteinson The deputy mayor broached the is- the community … the economy ben- to rural municipalities. asked Abas whether he could arrange sue of affordable housing. He said the efi t s .” a meeting with party leader Rana government had offered to help Ar- Part of the solution may lie with ded- Bokhari to discuss the town and RM’s borg bring low-cost housing to town, icated infrastructure funding to im- By Patricia Barrett proposal to build a personal-care but the amount it put forward fell prove drainage and protect the land If there’s one message the Liberal home, which is waiting for Treasury short. base, he said. Flooding and wet years MLA candidate for the Interlake rid- Board approval. “We got a local contractor,” said have led to a decline in farming in the ing wants constituents to know, it’s Thorsteinson said the government Thorsteinson. “He put the numbers Interlake. this: the party has done some fi nancial supports the locally funded project together: it didn’t even pay because “I stand up for farmers because the homework and will not make spend- but has to provide funding for its op- they [government] set the rent. If the next generation of farming is sitting ing promises until it knows how much eration. government’s giving you money, then across from you,” said Abas, who co- they will cost taxpayers. Coun. Vivian Leduchowski asked they’re setting the limit on how much manages 180 beef cattle on his fam- Jamal Abas took that message to Abas where the Liberal Party stands rent they charge.” ily’s farm. two rural municipalities recently and on infrastructure funding to munici- Abas said he couldn’t provide an The CAO and the reeve asked what sought feedback from councils about palities. She said the Conservatives answer to housing until he looked at the Liberals could do to improve the their funding concerns. made a promise to pave a stretch of what it might cost and how the party “really awful” cell service in the area. Abas met with Town of Arborg coun- road near Vidir Machine, north of could fund it. But he said he would “My understanding is that some of cillors on Jan. 27. town. take the issue to Bokhari. the towers … the power they’re using Coun. Susan Bauernhuber ex- Abas said he sees the merit in that Abas visited the RM Fisher council is minimal,” said Pyziak. “I can tell you pressed concern about health care in as it would improve Arborg’s local on Feb. 3. that if I’m on a pasture … that is four the region, especially the ability to re- economy. He reiterated the Liberals’ plan to miles away from the cell tower, I can’t tain doctors in the Interlake and the Infrastructure was “one of the fi rst transfer one per cent of the PST to get service. I can see the tower from need to “keep our hospital as a hospi- policies we announced almost three municipalities, which Fisher could where I am, and I can’t get enough tal, not a long-term care facility.” years ago — dedicated municipal in- put towards much-needed drainage service to make a call.” Having four sisters in health care, frastructure,” he said. projects. Abas said he doesn’t know the full Abas said he’s aware of the province’s That dedicated funding would come Like other municipalities, Fisher has costs of that, but he’ll have Bokhari “broken” health-care system. from PST revenues and start at 20 per to shoulder a third of the infrastruc- address the issue when she visits cent, he said. It would increase each ture funding it receives from the prov- Fisher Branch on Feb. 27.

a strong gauge as to how citizens feel would help move our quest forward,” > COLDWELL AND ERIKSDALE, FROM PG. 3 about this situation. She says it’s im- said Sweetland. portant to know that nothing about than Siglunes and Eriksdale. said WICG spokesperson Andrea this meeting is fi nal and that all she’s With the information collected by Sweetland. hoping for is an indication as to how the WICG, members decided to orga- “If we’re successful, then we can people feel about possibly coming to- nize a public meeting at the Lundar work towards getting a new part- gether. Lutheran Church on Thursday, Feb. 25 ner, and it would be very benefi cial Sweetland feels that if they present at 7 p.m. During the meeting, WICG to have people in both communi- their fi ndings from this public meet- “MANY OF OUR members will update attendees on ties knowledgeable and interested in ing to the municipal board and show the current situation facing Eriksdale shaping the future as a unit. Many of that Coldwell residents are willing to SERVICES ARE taxpayers and will ask them how they our services are shared, so it makes a go through an amalgamation, their SHARED SO IT feel about a possible amalgamation. lot of sense.” presentation will be stronger. “This is all contingent on whether Sweetland wants a good showing “We just felt it had a little more MAKES A LOT OF or not we are successful in our bid to from the Coldwell community be- weight to it if we had talked to the cit- SENSE.” become a Local Government District,” cause she and the WICG want to have izens of Coldwell fi rst. We thought it The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 5 IERHA debuts new mobile clinic in Gypsumville By Jeff Ward trek to go see the doctor,” said Kathy North Interlake residents got their Rawluk, a member of the Gypsum- fi rst look at the new Interlake-Eastern ville Community Hall board and one Regional Health Authority mobile of the people consulted when the clinic that will be serving their com- IERHA was looking for locations for munity during an open house last the clinic. week. “I know that many people will put After more than a year of planning, off minor problems until they become the new mobile clinics are ready to much worse and they have no choice roll out and will be making weekly to go see the doctor. With this being stops in Seymourville, Gypsumville, so much closer for people, it’ll make Grand Marais and Prawda. them more willing to get checked out The stop in Gypsumville will take before things get bad. If you live in place every Wednesday from 11:15 Gypsumville, it’s 50 miles to get to the a.m. until 3 p.m. in the parking lot of nearest hospital.” the Gypsumville Community Hall The clinic is a specially designed starting on Feb. 24. The mobile clinic oversized RV that is designed to serve EXPRESS PHOTO BY DEVAN MCCOUBREY will be able to provide residents of as anyone’s home clinic where they This state-of-the-art mobile clinic will serve as a primary-care facility these areas with regular checkups can receive most of their health-care for many residents in the Gypsumville area and make weekly visits to and physicals, treatment for minor needs. It includes two exam rooms serve the needs of the community. ailments, some lab services and even and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. immunizations. There are four health- It provides access to the same medi- Access to the washrooms will also be these nurses and we can build up reg- care providers — two nurse practitio- cal equipment and technology found available. She also said that she was ular communication with them. With ners and two primary-care nurses — in any other clinic, according to the very impressed to see the clinic for the way doctors turn over these days, on the mobile clinic along with two IERHA. the fi rst time. that’s just not possible,” said Rawluk. drivers. Rawluk says that the community “It really has everything it needs on Anyone interested in making an ap- “Having the mobile clinic will be a hall will be open during the times board and it was very clean and spa- pointment can call 1-855-295-8296. really good thing for the community when the mobile clinic is active and cious. The biggest advantage is that because without it, it’s a very long will act as a waiting area for patients. we’re able to form a relationship with The Evergreen Basic Needs Café to serve its last meal Submitted beyond the control of EBN manage- serving nutritious food and snacks to service to the community.” It is with deep regret The EBN Café ment, the decision was made to close encourage healthy eating for our Con- The Community Dinner Program will be serving their fi nal special the small popular eating spot. nections program participants and began in 2013 as a monthly addition to on Saturday, Feb. 27. The Café, once “The loss of the Café is regrettable, will carry on with the EBN communi- the services EBN currently provides known as the Helping Hands Café, but EBN is in a continuous state of ty dinners and special events for our for clients in our catchment area. The was initially developed as a training evolution. The Café will close, but cof- organization. Our kitchen staff will be community dinner concept was origi- program for clients to develop basic fee and homemade baked goods will absorbed into other roles within EBN. nally designed to allow families who cooking skills and learn marketable still be available to our customers,” Of course, we are disappointed with are struggling fi nancially to have an skills for the service industry. stated EBN executive director Rhon- the outcome, as we invested a con- evening out with their family and an The Café evolved into a small res- da Powers. “The area will become our siderable amount of time, energy and opportunity to enjoy an evening of taurant for Respun Threads custom- book area with comfortable chairs and fi nancial resources into providing a fun and entertainment. ers providing quality home cooked tables for people meals, baked goods and daily specials to enjoy a break at reasonable prices. The Café, located from shopping.” in EBN at 71 Fourth Ave. in Gimli, be- Powers said the Attention Citizens gan with fi ve tables and expanded to Café closure will 3 eight as increased traffi c demanded not affect the EBN RM of Coldwell and RM of West Interlake expansion. In the spring of 2015, EBN Community din- ➢ Join the West Interlake Citizens Group received a grant from Canada Food ners or special for an interactive session to gather 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB Banks and revitalized the look of the events. feedback on The Proposal to Dissolve SHOWTIMES: Café and added commercial appli- “The EBN kitch- Please check individual listings ances to the kitchen. en promotes the RM of West Interlake, fi led with Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary However, due to a number of factors healthy eating by The Municipal Board: 204-467-8401 PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE What impacts can this have on our Cash only

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> ARNIE WEIDL

PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Fish tales of a sturgeon caught while ice fi shing

Hi again, good friends. How about a little break from fi shing for jacks, perch or walleye? I put this to you because I ran into Cy Larson in Lac du Bonnet last week and he said SALES SALES that he and his buddy Trevor Solnes Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut had gone lake trout fi shing in Pointe du Bois and had caught their limit in no time. Cy mentioned that if you’re going to try for trout, then bring a sled to get on the lake because the snow is getting pretty deep. I sure met a fun family on the Red upstream of Selkirk’s Hydro steam REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jeff Ward Austin Grabish plant a few days ago. I was roam- ing around the ice, just stopping and talking to folks, and I spied this older trailer converted to a fi shing shack. I pulled up to it and knocked on the door. Friendly jovial voices inside called to me to come in. Upon enter- ing, I met the nicest couple, Steve and REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER Rachelle Allen from Tyndall, and their Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman uncle Brian Juer from Winnipeg. These longtime anglers of this area, somewhere in their 40s, were full of fi shing stories. After a few pleasant- ries, they told how Steve once had EXPRESS PHOTO BY ARNIE WEIDL caught something on his line that just Brian Juer in Steve and Rachelle Allen’s shack on the Red about to get hung like a solid weight on his rig. those pickerel ready for frying on the stove. His instincts told him it was too big PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION to come up through the ice hole. Fi- ered around their shack in no time as a team in a number of holes, they Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown nally, needing to do something, Steve and, upon learning about the prob- managed to gaff the creature and get jumped in his truck and ran home lem, sprang into action. Neighbours it close enough to get the hook out, that was only about fi ve minutes away began drilling holes close to Allen’s land it, take a picture and quickly re- to get his underwater camera. shack so he could lower his camera lease it. Rachelle, in the meantime, got on into the water. Immediately on the Rachelle had another story. A while Facebook asking if anyone near them display, there appeared a giant stur- back, they were fi shing in the shack geon caught by its side fi n! Working could come and help. People gath- Continued on page 15 ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION Tracy Farmer Corrie Sargent > CONTACT US Express Weekly News - Interlake Graphics 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park Phone 467-5836 Fax 467-2679 Letters to the Editor: [email protected] The Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] Selkirk ecord News: [email protected]

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By Patricia Barrett for the riding, which is tourism mecca, The PC MLA candidate for the Gimli especially during the warmer months. riding has been putting his boots to “Saving our lake starts in our own the pavement in the lead up to the home,” said Wharton, referring to provincial election, visiting both con- harmful chemicals, strong detergents stituents and municipal councils. and pharmaceuticals people fl ush The Express caught up with Jeff down their toilets or empty into their Wharton last Saturday during a Lake- sewers.” We have to continue to edu- side Lions baking contest and auction cate our folks.” in Winnipeg Beach. The candidate said he has he has “We’re hearing a lot of heard a common is- positive feedback,” said sue crop up at various Wharton, who is a mem- council meetings he ber of the Lions, a Win- has already attend- nipeg Beach charitable “SAVING OUR ed — one that affects organization. “They want commerce and indus- to see change.” LAKE STARTS try in rural towns. He said the Gimli riding IN OUR OWN “The number 1 con- is a diverse region with a cern of RMs is the lack wide range of concerns. HOME.” of communication “In the north, it’s per- with the government,” sonal care homes,” said said Wharton. “It takes Wharton, who also sits on months for a reply, if the board of Evergreen Basic Needs. one comes at all.” “In the south [St. Andrews], it’s day- Wharton serves as a consultant for care and aging sewers.” Globe Moving & Storage, a company “They’re moving forward,” said he owned for 27 years. And as some- Wharton, referring to sewer work in one who understands business, he RM St. Andrews, “and as a province, knows a lack of communication can EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT we have to make sure we continue to stymie economic development. Jeff Wharton, PC MLA candidate for the Gimli riding, was on his feet support them.” “How do you expect to grow if you’re directing the bidding wars at a Lakeside Lions baking auction last week Personal care homes will be a main not communicating?” he said. in Winnipeg Beach. focus for the Conservative party as it Wharton is scheduled to meet with had been under Gary Filmon’s gov- the following municipal councils in ernment, said Wharton. the upcoming weeks: RM Gimli on “During the ’90s, 90 personal care Feb. 24, RM St. Andrews on March 8 Communicating home beds a year were built [by the and RM Bifrost-Riverton on March Conservatives],” said Wharton. “The 9. Council meetings are open to the and Coping with NDP built 20 a year.” public. That has not kept pace with our ag- The PC constituency offi ce is located ing population and their need for at 68-B Centre St. Hours of operation Your Child/Teen care, he said. are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Lake Winnipeg is always a concern 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4. p.m. The FYRST Program is sponsoring this parenting course for parents/ guardians who are experiencing confl ict with their child/teen. Manitoba Canola Growers Our next session The group will focus on ways that parents will begin can improve communication with their youth and re-connect in ways that will enhance the SATURDAYS youth’s home, community, and school situation. Association elects new executive MARCH 5 & Natural consequences, limit setting, and News Release says Chuck Fossay, president of the strategies to help improve your child/teenager’s The Manitoba Canola Growers As- MCGA. “I will do my best to serve the MARCH 12 decision-making skills and problem-solving abilities will be discussed. Find out ‘What sociation (MCGA) held their reor- needs of our members.” 10:00 am to 3:00 pm makes teens tick?’, learn new ways to improve ganizational meeting last week and Brian Chorney was re-elected for a (Two consecutive Saturdays) the relationship with your youth and discover elected a new executive for the 2016- two-year term to the Canola Council some solutions to the roadblocks that parents 17 year. of Canada board of directors. Clay- The group will be led by frequently encounter when raising their child. Chuck Fossay from Starbuck was ton Harder and Jack Froese were re- Bruce Somers. elected president, Clayton Harder elected for a two-year term to the Ca- The group meets in the from Narol was elected vice-presi- nadian Canola Growers Association John Moore BA, ACS To register: contact dent, Brian Chorney from East Selkirk board of directors. Chuck Fossay was ARBORG FYRST Program Coordinator was elected secretary, and Jack Froese re-elected for a one-year term to Key- email: [email protected] from Winkler was elected treasurer. stone Agricultural Producers general COLLEGIATE There is NO COST P.O. Box 1500, 75-5th Ave. These positions take effect immedi- council. LIBRARY to this course, but Gimli, MB. R0C1B0 ately. For more information, please visit registration will be cell: 204-641-2914 “I am looking forward to being the www.canolagrowers.com. 461 St. Peters St. limited so please ph: 204-642-5106 ext. 116 president of the MCGA this year,” Arborg, Manitoba sign up ASAP. fax: 204-642-9047 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Bifrost-Riverton approves accounts and payroll

By Patricia Barrett It was too expensive for them to do.” Bifrost-Riverton council held a reg- Coun. Chad Johnson said he hadn’t ular meeting Feb. 10 at which it re- heard anything about the school viewed and approved its accounts board not supporting the program. and payroll. He said he’s a “big supporter” of the The annual compensation for the idea because Grade 12 students could reeve and councillors in 2015 was graduate with free health-care train- $149,466.17. ing. The RM overspent its budget for When contacted by the Express, a road commissioners. Road commis- spokesperson for the school division sioners are councillors who get paid said it is “going ahead with its plans. for overseeing public works projects. We’re still working on it and trying to The RM spent $16,184.12 on a budget implement it.” of $8,500. - Coun. Chad Johnson reported that “It’s high,” said interim CAO Cindy the province is willing to provide Stansell, “because we don’t have a money to clean ditches in his ward, public works manager.” but it needs council to prepare and The RM was under budget on offi ce forward a resolution before any work renovations. It had set aside a total EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT can start. budget of $20,000 for renovations, but “They won’t attempt to clean any of RM Bifrost-Riverton Reeve Harold Foster spent only $16,618.37. their ditches without a resolution, if we’re asking for it on their dime,” he Other council briefs: been deducting them time. “I don’t with the age-friendly building, which said. even know if that’s morally right be- won’t require renovations. Health- He said he was asked to indicate - Coun. Donald Vigfusson said he cause the fi re department is there to care aides will be trained there. what specifi c ditches he would like spoke with a few of Riverton’s volun- protect those businesses.” Coun. Colin Bjarnason inquired cleaned and to provide land descrip- teer fi refi ghters, who told him they But he added that council has no about Evergreen School Division’s tions. were being penalized by their em- control over employers’ business plan to provide free health-care aide - Coun. Frode Andersen reported ployers for leaving work to fi ght fi res. practices. training in its schools. that the Riverton-Bifrost Parks and “There’s a concern out there … Deputy Reeve David Shott said In January, the division announced it Recreation Commission is running a in particular some of them that are some of the businesses may be strug- would like to offer the program dur- number of breakfast programs in the working at businesses, and they take gling fi nancially and perhaps there ing the latter half of Grade 12 and also schools along with seniors’ programs. time off to go to a fi re,” said Vigfusson. could be some tax incentive for them offer LPN training. It had asked the “And they’ve got 24 kids coming out “It’s at the point where the businesses put in place. town and RM to support its proposal for after-school curling once a week,” are deducting them time.” Nordal said the only way to solve the rather than use Fieldstone. said Andersen. He said that doesn’t seem right for problem is to bring fi refi ghters’ wages Nordal said the school will not be - Shott questioned the breakfast pro- those who volunteer, and they earn up to par. able “to supply what we need right gram, asking whether the Friendship less pay fi ghting fi res than they earn Vigfusson also spoke about the fi re- away.” Centre also runs a similar program. at their regular full-time jobs. fi ghters’ payment schedule. The RM If the personal care home is ap- “The Friendship Centre and the Rec “I think we have an issue here that pays them four times a year. proved after the provincial election Commission are duplicating pro- we should address very shortly in the “That’s the other problem,” he said. scheduled for April, and then built, it grams again,” said Shott. “That’s al- budget,” said Vigfusson. “I go fi ght a fi re tonight and I don’t get will require a number (not specifi ed ways been the problem.” Reeve Harold Foster said there are a paid for three months.” at council) of HCAs and LPNs. Bjarnason said, “Right now, they’re couple of issues. “I think Jason needs Foster asked Vigfusson to make a The HCA certifi cate program (of- working together.” to get out and do some campaigning note of the issue for council’s plan- fered by Red River College in con- Andersen said that in addition to the to fi nd some more fi refi ghters to start ning session. junction with Fieldstone) can be joint breakfast program, they will be with.” - Nordal reported that about $23,000 completed in four months. The LPN offering joint-programming for sum- Vigfusson said everyone knows the in grant money has been received for diploma program takes two years. mer activities. fi re department is always looking for renovations to the Kinsmen building “They’re never going to be able to He also reported that the Rec Com- recruits. in which Fieldstone Ventures will be train that many people,” said Nordal, mission is working on getting grants “Who really wants that job for $15 training licensed practical nurses for referring to the school division. for the purchase of eight canoes to be bucks an hour?” he said. “That’s the the town and RM’s proposed jointly He also said it seems as though the shared between Riverton and Arborg. sad thing about it. Pay these guys funded personal care home. school division does not have the full Andersen said if anyone knows of a what they deserve.” Renovations are estimated at $50,000. support of its board. used boat trailer the RM could use to Coun. Morley Nordal, who sits on the Nordal said someone turned the Foster said, “I heard Evergreen — haul the canoes around, they should Arborg Fire Committee, said, “We’ve heat off in the Kinsmen building and the board — has turned it down.” get in touch with him. talked about that over and over.” the pipes froze. “We’re just fi nding Coun. Richard Chomokovski said, Foster said most businesses have out what it entails [in terms of cost].” “Yes, the LPNs, they turned it down. He said Fieldstone is impressed Liberal Leader Rana Bokhari to visit Arborg and Fisher Branch

By Patricia Barrett of Arborg councillors at 10 a.m. for stops along the way. For more information about times Rana Bokhari, the Manitoba Liberal about half an hour and will then meet In the evening she and Jamal Abas, and event locations, contact Rana Party leader, will be making a number with local residents. the Liberal MLA candidate for the In- Bokhari’s offi ce at 204-988-9380 or of stops in the Interlake on Feb. 27. In the afternoon, she will head to terlake, will be attending a fundrais- email [email protected]. Bokhari will be meeting with Town Fisher Branch, making a number of ing social. The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 9 NDP MLA Gimli riding candidate visits Bifrost-Riverton council

By Patricia Barrett order drains [those the province are Armand Bélanger, NDP MLA can- responsible for] are a concern to the didate for the Gimli riding, paid a RM. visit to RM Bifrost-Riverton’s regular “We’ve dealt with this issue for years meeting on Feb. 10 to hear what they here.” think works well in their dealings He said they were cleaning the with the province and what they’d like Washow Bay drain in 2015 then had to see improved. “the rug pulled out from under them The Gimli riding, whose electoral with a mile to go.” boundaries stretch from Hecla in the He said the RM suffered some fl ood- north to Parkdale in the south, shares ing because the job wasn’t completed. a border with the Interlake riding Bélanger said being part of water in which Bifrost-Riverton lies. They management for the last eight years, share similar concerns with respect to drains are a top priority. drainage and Lake Winnipeg. And as far as cleaning up Lake Win- Bélanger said running for the NDP nipeg, Bélanger said there is a need to was the right choice because “I see a reduce phosphorus going in the lake. lot of investments within the Gimli “The Red River is the main contribu- riding.” tor,” he said. “Point source [sewage He has been the manager of the East treatment] is the easiest way to reduce Interlake Conservation District for phosphorus.” the past eight years and works closely He said passive fi lters — such as the with Bifrost-Riverton on watershed one at the Dunnottar sewage lagoon, management. which treats wastewater before it’s Reeve Harold Foster said one of his released into the lake — are another pet peeves with respect to the govern- approach to the problem. ment is its size. If elected, Bélanger said he’d bring “There’s too many bureaucrats in those ideas to the Legislature. this current government,” said Foster. “They don’t talk to each other.”  He said the RM had to get two dif- ferent permits to do a water control project. “We not only had to get one from EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Water Stewardship,” said Foster, “but Armand Bélanger was a delegate at Bifrost-Riverton’s regular meeting we had to get one from Highways as of council on Feb. 10. well. And that’s ridiculous.” NOW BOOKING APPOINTMENTS He said the RM is “in trouble with the tools and resources needed for it would reduce the risk of increasing The Mobile Clinic is now visiting them right now” because it didn’t get local entities to make good drainage consumer tax. decisions and would like to see those Gypsumville and serving residents from the second permit. Deputy Reeve Dave Shott said had surrounding areas improved. Bélanger said different departments Saskatchewan and Manitoba been WEDNESDAYS not communicating with each other Coun. Morley Nordal broached the talking, there might not have been a Gypsumville Memorial Hall is something that he, too, has experi- issue of the NDP’s PST increase to “billion-dollar fl ood.” 11:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. enced in his job at the EICD. But he eight per cent. He asked Bélanger a “It’s the Wild West out in Saskatch- For appointments or to has also seen improvements “taking theoretical question based on a ru- ewan for drainage,” said Shott. “Up check clinic schedule, mour he said he heard. please call 1-855-295-8296 (Toll-free) down the silos” and getting different until now, they haven’t had any drain- departments to talk to each other, es- “If the current government does get age offi cers, no plan in place.” The mobile clinic is a fully functional primary care clinic pecially in regard to the RM and the re-elected … there’s a chance of PST Shott said Manitoba has done a de- that provides you with access to a nurse practitioner and EICD’s integrated watershed man- going up one more point. Would you cent job with its drainage licensing, registered nurse care team. It can become your home agement plans. support that?” and it polices it well. But a dialogue clinic where families, adults, seniors and elders can access a full range of primary health care services including: Foster said he wondered if govern- “We saw what happened. It’d be one between the two provinces never hap- ment departments ever talk to each way or another,” said Bélanger. pened. · Regular checkups and physicals other, referring to drainage issues in Coun. Nordal said the increase was “That’s some of our biggest prob- · Treatment for minor ailments the RM. “a kick in the pants,” but nine per cent lems,” Shott said. “Now Manitoba is · Help with managing a chronic disease “If you get good drainage, there’s “will kill us.” faced paying for that infrastructure to or condition less crop insurance to pay out,” said Bélanger said out on the campaign take all that water.” · Health promotion, encouraging healthy Foster. “But rather than putting some trail, going door to door, people have Bélanger said he’s seen a gradual behaviours and education money into drainage, they keep on told him they would’ve been OK with change in thinking around fl ooding. · Referrals to other health services and the one per cent if they saw the money specialists paying crop insurance claims year af- Talk used to centre on dikes, but it’s · Medication prescriptions ter year after year. And they’ve prob- going straight into infrastructure. now focused on reducing peak fl ows · Lab services ably paid out enough to put a perfect The MLA candidate cited the prov- by 10 per cent. · Immunizations drainage system in place.” ince’s “billion-dollar fl ood” as a factor He said the use of the Lidar data set For more information call Coun. Richard Chomokovski said in the need for increased revenues. (topographic maps of the RM’s water- 1-855-295-8296 or visit ierha.ca and click cleaning out the Washow Bay drain Because the province is prone to shed) will help the RM fi nd areas of on “Care in Your Community” and “Services would cost the province $15,000. “Yet fl ooding, future events “will continu- storage for water that comes from the in Your Community” and “Mobile Clinic”. they’d rather prefer to pay out a quar- ally cost us money.” west and show it how to reduce the Any changes in scheduling will be posted here. ter-million in crop insurance.” But if the province were to invest in risk of fl ooding. Bélanger said he’s been developing water-management solutions, he said, Coun. Donald Vigfusson said third 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Politicians battle it out at grand opening of Cooley’s Ice Park By Patricia Barrett In a very becoming show of politi- cal force, federal, provincial and mu- nicipal politicians battled it out on the snow coaster at Cooley’s Ice Park last Saturday while Gimli and area residents, organizers, volunteers and sponsors celebrated the park’s grand opening. James Bezan (Conservative), Jeff Wharton (Conservative), Armand Bé- langer (NDP) and Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk (non-partisan) chanced their arm on the slide that was recent- ly completed at the harbour. Little did the politicians know that just 10 minutes before their visit to the big slide, mascot Robbie the Robin from Robin’s Donuts (one of the spon- sors of the multi-sponsored park) had a near miss. Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk Cooley and Ralph Tanchak Robbie took the coaster’s curve a lit- tle too high and pitched beak forward into the snow. The big bird lay in the fetal position for a minute or so be- fore rallying. He gave a thumbs-up to indicate all was well and that he had enjoyed the slide. While a crowd of about 40 people were enjoying hot chocolate and pop- corn in the Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre at the harbour, the four politi- cians slipped out the front door and trekked down to the lake to see who could best whom on the slide. Although Woroniuk entered the ring as a non-partisan competitor, he gave it his all. He should have been a shoo-in, giv- en his suitable cold-weather attire. The Express may sound biased, but the mayor really knows how to dress for -28 with the windchill. He wore an Icelandic wool jumper under a ski jacket, a fur-trimmed hunting cap, NDP candidate Armand Belanger PC candidate Jeff Wharton MP for Selkirk Interlake Eastern gauntlet-style mitts accented with fur James Bezan and a pair of mukluks a Cree woman vise the impromptu competition — If political polls are anything to go ey’s Construction of Gimli. made for him when he worked as a the Conservatives were a force to be by, the NDP should have lagged be- Cooley’s Ice Park is named after the conservation offi cer in Wabowden, reckoned with. hind the Conservatives. But hang on Gimli Ice Festival polar bear mascot. Man. Jeff Wharton, the PC MLA candidate to your hats, people, because Armand The park has a children’s skating rink, Woroniuk took the sled’s reins at for the Gimli riding, showed no hesi- Bélanger, the NDP MLA candidate for snow sculptures created by Stonewall the top of the 15-foot-high (approxi- tation whatsoever during the launch. the Gimli riding, was the undisputed artist Ralph Tanchak and a skating mate) launch pad and, with little fan- Wearing what appeared to be a pair of champion of the event, outdistancing trail that snakes along Gimli Harbour. fare, made his descent. He cleared the wing-tip leather dress shoes, he was the Conservatives by a fair margin. The Holfeuers created the park as curve and appeared to be headed for all business and made a very good Bélanger — and this is just hearsay an addition to the upcoming Gimli Ice the straightaway, but, sadly, he came show indeed until he fell backwards — kicked up a bit of a fuss at the top of Festival. to an abrupt standstill. He was a good on the sled just after the curve. He, the slide, insisting on sliding headfi rst “It took a community to do it,” said number of unspecifi ed feet shy of the nevertheless, sprang up vigorously as though he were a Skeleton athlete Peter Holfeuer, speaking to the crowd fi nish. from the snow, all smiles. rather than a politician. His handlers at the Visitor Centre. He thanked each According to sources who wish to Fellow Conservative James Bezan, apparently talked him out of it. He sponsor, each volunteer and Tanchak remain anonymous, there were a few MP for Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman, did, however, slide reinless, using his for contributing to its success. political jibes bandied about at the won hands down for his stylish attire, head and upper body for torque and Bezan and Woroniuk also spoke at top of the slide. The Conservatives, we but if we may take the liberty of say- his arms like aircraft rudders to steer. the celebration. later learned, made mention of a “left- ing so, was inappropriately dressed When asked afterwards how he “Susan and Peter [Holfeuer] just leaning” snow coaster. for the cold snap gripping the prov- pulled ahead of his competitors, Bé- really rallied the whole community Despite what they may have per- ince. With no scarf and hat, the MP langer said he builds snow coasters around an idea of having a time to ceived to be an advantage of sorts manoeuvred the plastic yellow sled for his kids and has acquired a fair bit celebrate winter in Gimli,” said Bezan. — however unintended by Gimli Ice around the high-banked curve like an of sliding experience. He also verifi ed “Randy, I think you’re going to have Festival directors Peter and Susan old pro, fi nishing up just inches ahead his penchant for Skeleton. Holfeuer, who were on hand to super- of Wharton. The snow coaster was built by Toom- Continued on page 11 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 11 > COOLEY’S, FROM PG. 10 to start thinking about naming Gimli winter time.” the festival capital of Manitoba.” The federal government is support- “We can do that,” replied Woroniuk. ing the Gimli Ice Festival, now in its Organizer aims to promote local The park is a “fantastic venue” that fi fth year. It will be held March 5 and has drawn visitors from as far as Win- 6. nipeg, said Woroniuk when he ad- For more information about the fes- vendors at Selkirk wedding show dressed the crowd. tival and its events, visit www.face- “As a mayor, you look at how we can book.com/GimliIceFestival. By Lindsey Enns groom’s lounge. come together,” he said. “We should The organizer behind this week- This is Vincent’s fi rst year organiz- not be sitting in our homes during the end’s True Love Story Wedding ing the event after being one of the Show hopes to show local brides vendors a couple years ago. and grooms that it can be easy to “This year, I decided I was going plan a wedding in Selkirk. to take this venture on and do it “There’s so much that Selkirk has myself,” she said, adding she be- to offer if people would just take a lieves this is Selkirk’s second an- look around here before heading nual wedding show. south to the city or even the states,” Vincent added she tried to keep Lenora Vincent said. “There’s an everything as local as possible this awful lot of brides that don’t even year. know where to start ... so I think it’s “I gave the priority to people in important to get these brides stay- Selkirk and area fi rst,” she said. ing local and letting them know we “Everything you might need or got what they need here.” could need for your wedding ... that The True Love Story Wedding the brides of the area would benefi t Show takes place this Saturday from.” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Selkirk Tickets are $5 at the door but Vin- Recreation Complex. cent said free tickets will be given Vincent, who is also the owner of to those who mention they saw this Cedar House Florist and Gifts, said story in the Express Weekly News. the event will feature more than “We’re just trying to promote this 20 Selkirk and area vendors from as much as we can this year,” she makeup artists to photographers, Cooley and Robbie were very excited to show off the ice sculptures. said. “Just getting people in the a fashion show, live music and a door is our goal.”

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EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT Susan Holfeuer, Ralph Tanchak, Mayor Woroniuk and Armand Bélanger were all on hand to celebrate the opening of Cooley’s Ice Park. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Riverton celebrates opening of multi-unit complex

By Patricia Barrett with Palsson’s development. Riverton builder Corey Palsson has “To have entrepreneurs willing to been home for only about a year, yet develop in town,” said Bjarnason, “you he has already solved a pressing issue have to get behind them and support in the Interlake — lack of rental hous- them.” ing. And Bjarnason said he’ll continue to Palsson celebrated the launch of his support Palsson as he undertakes ad- residential and commercial housing ditional projects in the Riverton area. complex in the heart of Riverton on With barely a moment to step back Jan. 31. and enjoy his accomplishment, Pals- As people streamed into the build- son began work the next day on Phase ing to view the suites and commercial II of the Icelandic Lodge, a 20-unit se- space, Palsson, former Riverton mayor nior’s housing project funded by the Colin Bjarnason and Bifrost-Riverton province. Eleven units are devoted to Reeve Harold Foster cut the ribbon independent living and nine to sup- outside. ported living. In April 2015, Palsson broke ground “He’s doing all the framing,” said on the property located at 60 Main St., Bjarnason, “and we’ve just about com- recognizing a need for rental facili- pleted the fi rst fl oor.” ties in his hometown. Before that, he Bjarnason spoke of the need for had spent 12 years in the mining city rental housing in Riverton — and of Fort McMurray, Alta., building resi- across the Interlake. dential and commercial properties. “There’s a demand in every com- “As soon as I started the project,” munity for rental housing,” said the said the 38-year-old builder, who is councillor, who also sits on Riverton’s also president and owner of Palstein Chamber of Commerce. “This is a Developments Ltd., “people wanted drop in the bucket.” to move in.” He applauds Palsson’s devotion to EXPRESS PHOTOS BY VICKIE JOHNSON The two-storey building has four his community. RM Bifrost-Riverton Reeve Harold Foster (left) and Coun. Colin Bjarnason units on the ground fl oor for commer- “You take a young guy coming home (right) help builder Corey Palsson (centre) cut the ribbon on his multi- cial use and four for residential use. after 10 years and dumping all this unit complex in Riverton. The second fl oor has eight residential money into the community,” said units. Bjarnason, “and it shows dedication.” He said a hair salon and a fabric He said Palsson’s housing develop- and photography store have already ment will help encourage young peo- scooped up two units on the ground ple to stay in or return to Riverton. fl oor, and a pharmacy is scheduled to “My hope is that it provides housing take another. for the younger working people who “The hair salon has a liquor licence,” have to go elsewhere,” he said. And as said Palsson, who has just started far as seniors go, “he’ll [Palsson] not building houses on the Little Sas- close the door to anybody who comes katchewan reserve, which was sub- knocking.” jected to severe fl ooding. “There’s Former Interlake MLA (1990-1999) a wet bar in the middle of the salon Clif Evans, who is president of River- with TVs and chairs.” ton’s Chamber of Commerce, said he The residential units come with six applauds Palsson for his work. appliances and an HVAC system. The “As a chamber, we’re extremely entire complex is serviced by a water- pleased our Main Street is being de- treatment system that cost the builder veloped,” said Evans, who recently about $60,000. served as lieutenant-governor for Palsson said Riverton’s water has a Manitoba’s 94th Youth Parliament. high level of iron. He had hired the The development is expected to Water Clinic, a rural water purifi ca- draw people from different regions of tion company, to conduct tests on the Interlake to Riverton, he said. existing wells on the property where “They have all the amenities within a hotel used to stand. The well water walking distance.” could damage washing machines, As far as the workmanship, Evans dishwashers and hot water tanks, he said he found it “extremely well done” said. when he toured the building. “You get all the slop from the west,” “This means a great deal to our com- said Palsson, referring to agricultural munity,” said Evans, who served as Ri- and wastewater that’s dumped into verton’s mayor in 1989. Corey Palsson (left) and his dad, Ryan Palsson, in the kitchen of one of the Icelandic River that fl ows through Palsson said he’s planning to build the residential units. Riverton to Lake Winnipeg. “So I fi g- additional rental housing in Riverton ured I’d go out of the way and install a on land he has purchased. He said he’s often been asked why units upstairs. water treatment system.” “They will either be one- or two- he’s investing in Riverton, to which he Visit Palsson’s Facebook page at Former mayor of Riverton and cur- bedroom complexes,” he said. “I do says: “Just sit back and watch.” www.facebook.com/Palsteindevelop- rent RM Bifrost-Riverton councillor a lot of planning before I start a new One commercial unit is available on mentsltd/photos for more informa- Colin Bjarnason said he is pleased project.” the ground fl oor and two residential tion and photos of the suites. The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 13 Lundar School staff focused on overall student wellness

By Jeff Ward wellness centre. A new wellness centre inside Lun- “Within that fi rst month, we fi lled dar School has become a popular des- up three sign-in sheets, which have tination for students as they take an about 30 names on each. It’s been active role in improving their physical quite popular. We have a yoga pro- health. gram running in there right now, and The wellness centre, funded by the with enough student interest, I’m Lakeshore School Divi- thinking of starting a sion, cost approximately weight-lifting course $7,000, according to Lun- as well,” said Tycoles. dar School principal Jane Tycoles said the goal Dupre. is to help improve A classroom was con- “WITHIN THAT overall student well- verted into a fi tness-ori- ness through regular ented space in December FIRST MONTH, exercise. He said that of last year. At the end of WE FILLED UP the staff at the school the 2015 school year, Du- are always trying to pre asked students for THREE SIGN-IN fi nd new ways to reach suggestions on improve- SHEETS, WHICH the students and that ments they’d like to see improvements to the in the school, and at the HAVE ABOUT 30 school like this en- top of that list was a fi t- courage students to ness room. Treadmills, el- NAMES EACH.” come to school. EXPRESS PHOTO BY RORY TYCOLES lipticals, free weights and The wellness centre A classroom now serves as a wellness centre for students at Lundar more were all brought in is open during school School who can use the exercise equipment during school hours. to give students plenty of hours and Tycoles said ways to improve their physical health. that many teachers stay after school programs that can be added to list. Dupre said that she is fortunate to “We wanted a space that incorpo- so that the room can remain open for “We want to increase overall student have such a great staff at her school rated a variety of activities so students students who want to work out after wellness — physically, mentally and who help contribute to making new have options when they’re in there,” classes. He also said that if the inter- emotionally — and exercise can help initiatives, like the wellness centre, a said Rory Tycoles, who helped plan est in the centre continues to increase, in all three of those areas if they’re do- reality. and convert the classroom into the then there are plenty of new fi tness ing it regularly,” said Tycoles.

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204-467-5836 classifi eds@ expressweeklynews.ca 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Eriksdale School staff support I Love to Read Month By Jeff Ward have made guest reading appearanc- At the start of each day, a little mys- es at the school. tery is injected into the minds of Er- “I’m already starting to see more en- iksdale School students. gagement in students because of little A passage from a book is read over things like the mystery book,” said the intercom before the morning an- Hunt, who also does reading recovery nouncements and the at Eriksdale School. students are left to fi gure “When we organize out what book the pas- activities like this sage is from. This exer- in the school, it’s to cise is just one the many create a passion for ways teachers are trying “WHEN WE reading. Without pas- to get students engaged ORGANIZE sion, whatever you’re in reading during I Love learning becomes a to Read Month. ACTIVITIES LIKE much more diffi cult Chris Hunt, the orga- challenge. It can also nizer of the activities for THIS IN THE be an opportunity to I Love to Read Month — SCHOOL, IT’S show students that taking place all February becoming a skilled — said that he’s tried to TO CREATE A reader can open lots make sure that activi- PASSION FOR of doors in the fu- ties involve the whole ture.” school. Hunt said that READING.” Hunt said that once everyone in the school students are given an is responsible for each opportunity to suc- student’s progress and that when stu- ceed, they quickly become enthusias- dents see each other having fun read- tic, and once they have that enthusi- ing, it encourages growth. asm, their literacy skills tend to follow. The theme for Eriksdale School this Hunt said that because of the mys- year is to promote literacy through tery book challenge, he has seen stu- environment in an interactive way. In dents walking around with books in doing so, Hunt has his classes break- their hands trying to fi nd the passage ing off into smaller reading groups that was read in the morning. The and, through activities like the mys- books selected are some classics that tery book in the morning, make read- are known to many children like, The EXPRESS PHOTO BY CHRIS HUNT ing a much less passive activity. Paper Bag Princess and The Giving Tree. Eriksdale School Grade 5 student Ally Weatherburn reads a passage Both Const. Andre Ducharme and According to Hunt, small challenges from the book Pirates Past Noon over the intercom for the mystery Const. Investigator Steven Fernandes like this provide students with rich book challenge. from the Lundar RCMP detachment reading opportunities, which begin the enthusiasm that Hunt wants to see in every student. “I’ve seen students at the begin- ning of the year say they don’t see the point of reading and don’t see them- Manitobans Value Trust. selves as big readers. Some seem very Manitobans are trusting people. They give their trust and they beaten in their attitudes in regards to expect it to be returned through open, clean government that reading. But now many of these stu- keeps its promises. dents read all the time and enjoy it Sadly, that is not what we have today. What we have in Manitoba and are reading one or two grade lev- is broken trust from a broken government. Like raising the PST els above what they were before. The from 7% to 8% when it promised not to. changes are really quite inspiring,” A new Progressive Conservative government will said Hunt. restore Manitobans’ trust and return integrity to I Love to Read Month is recognized their government by: by every school within the Lakeshore School Division.. 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By Patricia Barrett Arborg — the Morden-Winkler of the The economic development offi cer north.” of the Arborg-Bifrost Community De- “If we want to achieve our goals,” velopment Corporation underscored she said, “we need a full-time devel- the necessity of paying competitive opment offi cer.” staff wages when she visited the RM McCallum said she looked at a num- Bifrost-Riverton’s regular council ber of salary surveys for EDOs. Some meeting on Feb. 10. surveys broke down salary by popu- Pat McCallum presented councillors lation in catchment areas. The RM with a proposal to hire and mentor Bifrost-Riverton has a population of her own successor, which will come about 40,000-45,000 (in the summer), at a cost to the RM (and the town of she said, which would translate into Arborg, which shares the cost of the an average wage of $25 per hour. position) in the form of a competitive “I propose we hire … at a salary rate wage and full-time hours. between $25 and $30 an hour,” she Her own remuneration, she said, said. “does not refl ect [workforce] reality.” Deputy Mayor Dave Shott wondered “My salary is not the number 1 moti- whether those population numbers vator for me,” she said. “I’ve been paid refl ected “a true picture of the area.” low.” To make it easy for the RM to under- With the welfare and stability of stand how much an EDO would cost the municipality in mind, McCallum per year, McCallum drew up three outlined her succession plan and also possible budgets. proposed a merger of She based Budget the Riverton and the Ar- 1 on a full-time posi- borg-Bifrost community tion at $27.50 an hour. development corpora- It would cost about tions. “YOU’RE $45,000 a year and McCallum said she include group insur- would like to stop work- SHORTCHANGING ance, which McCal- ing in June 2017 and re- YOURSELF IF YOU lum said they don’t duce her working hours currently offer. It to one and a half days START NICKEL would also include per week towards the mileage and a one- end of her term. Hir- AND DIMING. IT’S time offi ce equip- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT ing a new EDO before TIME TO PUT OUR ment cost of about Pat McCallum, economic development offi cer for the Arborg-Bifrost she leaves would be $2,000. Community Development Corporation, asked RM Bifrost-Riverton to benefi cial in two ways: BIG BOY PANTS “This is my recom- consider paying a competitive wage for a new economic development it would help her deal ON.” mendation,” said Mc- offi cer. with a large volume of Callum, “not my deci- work and give the cor- sion.” ing the possibly of bringing Gimli and The Village of Riverton and the RM poration an opportunity Budget 2 would be its chamber of commerce on board in Bifrost were subjected to a mandatory to provide mentorship support. a 0.8 position (four days a week) at order to compete regionally) and cre- merger on Jan. 1, 2015. “The workload in the CDC has $27.50 an hour and drop by the cost by ate something akin to the Morden- As EDO, McCallum has been instru- grown beyond my capabilities,” said $5,000. Winkler model gave rise to debate mental in supporting the Town of Ar- McCallum, who has been EDO since Budget 3 would be a 0.6 position among councillors. borg and the RM’s joint proposal to 2010. (three days a week) at $27.50 an hour “The concern I have is if we’re go- fund its own personal care home. She In the corporate and small business and drop the cost by $10,000. ing with one CDC, it has to fair for brought Fieldstone Ventures on board world, companies benefi t from having When Reeve Harold Foster ques- the whole municipality and not just to provide training for health-care a succession plan in place long before tioned the necessity of having to pay Arborg,” said Coun. Colin Bjarnason, aides and licensed practical nurses to the reins are handed over to a new the $27 to $30 per hour wage, Mc- who represents Ward 7. “The whole help staff the proposed facility, which successor. Transmitting corporate Callum said in a no-nonsense tone, municipality has more to offer than is awaiting Treasury Board approval. knowledge to a successor on the job “You’re shortchanging yourself if you just Arborg.” McCallum said Fieldstone’s training provides leadership stability when start nickel and diming. It’s time to Coun. Morley Nordal (Ward 3) for health-care aides is scheduled to the transition occurs. put our big boy pants on.” agreed. start this spring with two programs The importance of attracting a She said she has already received in- “We all bring different things to the offered per year. The LPN training is qualifi ed EDO who understands the quiries from people expecting a wage table,” he said. “Let’s make it work.” scheduled to start in September after importance of creating and promot- between $25 and $30 an hour. Coun. Bjarnason said he “doesn’t the Kinsmen building is renovated at ing business opportunities in small Foster asked what skills a person is appreciate reading in the local paper an approximate cost of $50,000. towns is vital to the region’s economic supposed to have to earn a wage of the Arborg CDC making decisions McCallum asked the RM to contrib- growth, she said. $27.50. [on behalf of the whole municipality].” ute $5,000 towards the cost of renova- “The CDC’s mission is to facilitate “A business background,” replied Deputy Mayor Shott said, “I get it, tions. The Town of Arborg is providing growth,” said McCallum, who has a McCallum, “along with experience in but you have to bring down your bar- the building and snow clearing, and commerce degree from the Univer- rural economic development, mar- riers, too.” will be paying insurance and taxes, sity of Manitoba and a decade and a keting [for tourism initiatives] and Bjarnason said he felt Riverton’s she said. half of experience directing hospital knowledge of the area.” CDC has been left out of the picture, Council did not indicate whether it foundation boards. “Our unoffi cial vi- Her suggestion to consider merging but he’s willing to sit at [a joint] table will contribute funding towards reno- sion is to make this region — Riverton Riverton and Arborg’s CDC (includ- because “I want to see it work.” vations. The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 17 Going once, going twice — sold! Lakeside Lions bake up some fun

By Patricia Barrett The Winnipeg Beach and Dun- nottar Lakeside Lions Club held a baking contest and an auction last Saturday at the Winnipeg Beach Community Centre. The event was part of the town’s 50th Annual Wonderful Winter Weekend. About 50 people attended the event, which raised money for those in need in the Winnipeg Beach community. This year, 12 people entered the contest. Under the watchful eye of Lions member Maureen Winiarz and a student, Winnipeg Beach Mayor Tony Pimentel and PC MLA can- Maggie Gillis took fi rst place for her didate for Gimli Jeff Wharton black forest cake. carefully extracted small samples of cake for the judges. “We auction them off afterwards and they need to be saleable,” ex- plained Wharton when asked why he was being so conservative with EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT the slices. Under the watchful eye of Lions member Maureen Winiarz and a stu- “You could be more liberal,” the dent, Winnipeg Beach Mayor Tony Pimentel and PC MLA candidate for mayor laughed. Brooke, a high school student Gimli Jeff Wharton extract small samples of cake for the judges. who won a $500 Lakeside Lions scholarship for post-secondary studies, and Allan Sulyma, recre- ation director for the Town of Win- nipeg Beach, were two of the des- sert judges. They awarded Maggie Gillis fi rst place for her black forest cake. Arvelle Dratowany won second place for her cherry almond co- conut cream pie, and Kaylin Gillis Arvelle Dratowany won second took third place for her cookies. place for her cherry almond coconut Kaylin has been competing in the cream pie. baking contest for eight years. After the awards, Pimentel acted as auctioneer for the cakes, cook- ies and other baked delights, while Wharton got out on the fl oor and directed the bidding. Some of the bidders were quite fi erce, offering close to $30 for some desserts. Coun. Pat Green, who maintains a Facebook page with photos from many of the events Winnipeg Beach hosts, was the Lions’ offi cial Judges for the baking contest were Lakeside Lions scholarship recipient photographer. Jeff Wharton and Tony Pimentel congratulate Kaylin Gillis for her third- Brooke and Winnipeg Beach rec di- After the fundraiser, Wharton at- place win. The student won in the cookie competition. tended the launch of Cooley’s Ice rector Allan Sulyma. Park in Gimli.

For all your advertising and print needs, please call A new paper, a new face, Robin Chestnut at 204-641-4104 or email him at a new way to [email protected] the stories, the people and the businesses in the Interlake. 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Lott reaches Viterra Championship fi nal Young guns lose 4-2 to McEwen in the fi nal

By Brian Bowman The all-star awards are selected each This year’s Viterra Championship in year by the members of the Manitoba Selkirk decided a winner before the Curling Media Association in atten- fi nal was even played. dance at the championship. In a very odd twist, Mike McEwen- The 2016 Viterra Championship all- Fort Rouge punched his ticket to the stars are: Brier in Ottawa because the other Lead – Braden Zawada - Team Ly- team reaching the fi nal - national ju- burn nior champion Matt Dunstone – had Second – Derek Samagalski - Team already committed to the World Ju- Carruthers nior Championship in Denmark. Third – BJ Neufeld - Team McEwen Both take place at the same time. Skip – Matt Dunstone But McEwen, who had lost fi ve previ- It is the third all-star recognition for ous provincial fi nals, actually earned Neufeld, who was named to the team his berth to the Brier on Sunday. in both 2010 and 2015, and the fi rst for McEwen and his crew doubled Dun- Zawada, Samagalski, and Dunstone. stone’s young guns, which includes Meanwhile, Justin Richter, third on Sandy Hook’s Colton Lott, 4-2 in a David Bohn’s Granite team, was se- game that came down to the fi nal shot lected as the 2016 Viterra Champi- in the 10th end. onship recipient of the Pat Spiring Despite the loss, Dunstone’s rink Award. gained invaluable experience as they The award was established three prepare for the World Champion- years ago by CurlManitoba and the ships. Dunstone played 10 games over Curling for Life Endowment Fund in the fi ve days in Selkirk. tribute to the memory of the popular And they were very good. Spiring. Dunstone posted an impressive 7-3 The award recognizes a curler who record, which included an 8-4 win represents Spiring’s love of the game EXPRESS PHOTOS BY BRETT MITCHELL over defending-champion Reid Car- of curling combined with ability and Sandy Hook’s Colton Lott played third for Matt Dunstone’s team, which ruthers-West St. Paul Sunday morn- attitudes of fair play and sportsman- reached the fi nal of this year’s 2016 Viterra Championship in Selkirk last ing. ship. weekend. Dunstone’s team lost 4-2 in the fi nal against Mike McEwen. Meanwhile, Justin Reynolds’ Win- nipeg Beach rink fi nished with a 1-2 record at the provincials. Reynolds opened action with an 8-4 loss to McEwen and then defeated St. Adol- phe’s Murray Woodward 9-5. Reynolds, whose rink included San- dy Hook’s Tanner Lott, then was elim- inated with a 10-3 loss to Granite’s David Bohn. Arborg’s Kyle Foster, meanwhile, also posted a 1-2 record. Foster’s rink, which includes Colton and Tanner’s father, Dale, started play with a solid 10-6 win over Carberry’s Kelly Mar- noch but was then defeated by Wil- liam Lyburn (9-4) and Taylor McIntyre (10-4). Meanwhile Lundar’s Tyler Drews- Fort Rouge opened with a 7-6 win over Granite’s Taylor McIntyre but then lost 7-2 to Dunstone and 11-10 to Carberry’s Kelly Marnoch. The 2016 Viterra Championship all- star team was announced Saturday prior to the evening playoff draw. Lott gets down low and delivers a rock during the championship game Sunday afternoon. The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 19 Viterra Championships sweep through Selkirk comes together to host big curling Team McEwen headed events. to Brier in Ottawa “The volunteers stepped up for the Grand Slam and now they are By Dave Baxter stepping up again,” McCallum said. The 2016 Viterra Championships “We’ve had attendance that met our saw some of Manitoba’s best curlers expectations and when people are throwing rocks in Selkirk last week, looking for places to hold events, they and it ended with a unique fi nal know we can bring out great volun- where one team knew they were off to teers and we have a great partnership a Canadian championship before the with the city, so they are looking at match even started. Selkirk because they know we can get The Viterra Championships took the job done.” over the Selkirk Recreation Complex The opening ceremonies saw Selkirk Feb. 10 to 14, with 32 teams looking to Mayor Larry Johannson, Selkirk MLA take the crown and go on to represent Greg Dewar and Selkirk-Interlake Manitoba at the Tim Hortons Brier in Eastman MP James Bezan address the Ottawa. crowd at the Rec Complex. The tournament saw what could be “This is good for the city,” Johannson considered an anticlimactic fi nal, as EXPRESS PHOTO BY DAVE BAXTER said. “The ice is good and I’m hearing Winnipeg skip Mike McEwen made it nothing but compliments about the Skip Mike McEwen and his teammates B.J. Neufeld, Matt Wozniak and to the fi nal, but already knew his team staff and volunteers. Denni Neufeld celebrate with the championship trophy after winning was off to the Brier in Ottawa before “It looks good and we’ve got a good the 2016 Viterra Championship in Selkirk last Sunday. throwing the fi rst rock in the fi nal seating capacity, so it’s all here for a game. punching their ticket to Ottawa re- jor force behind bringing the 2016 successful tournament.” That’s because the other team that gardless. Viterra Championships to Selkirk Johannson was also excited that reached the fi nal was Canadian junior Reid Carruthers of the West St. and club president Kathleen McCal- Sportsnet was on hand to broadcast champ Matt Dunstone, and his team Paul Curling Club lost 8-4 to Dun- lum said it was another showcase of some of the tournament. already committed to attending the stone in Sunday’s semifi nal, meaning Selkirk’s ability to host major curling “It showcases our facility, which we World Junior Championship in Den- he would not compete for a second events. are very proud of.” mark, which takes place at the same straight provincial championship and The Grand Slam of Curling also Team McEwen will now go on to time as the Brier. a second straight trip to the Brier. came to Selkirk back in the fall of 2014 compete at the Tim Hortons Brier Despite a relative lack of pressure, The Selkirk Curling Club was a ma- and McCallum said Selkirk always March 5 to 13 at TD Place in Ottawa. McEwen’s team won the fi nal 4-2, Lightning struggle against elite teams

By Brian Bowman Kristjanson scored in the fi rst peri- With games against the top three od and then Woytowich tallied in the teams in the Manitoba AAA Midget third. Hockey League on their schedule last Kyle Wiltshire (three), Jonathan Mor- week, the Interlake Lightning knew row (two), Nate Hooper and Brendan they were in for a tough ride. Kochanski scored for the Thrashers. And that ride defi nitely got bumpy. On Feb. 10, the Lightning lost 6-1 Interlake lost all three games — get- to the fi rst-place Eastman Selects in ting outscored 27-7 — after getting Beausejour. blitzed 14-4 by the Winnipeg Wild on Noah Basarab scored the Lightning’s Sunday in Teulon. lone goal on the power play just nine The Wild scored fi ve fi rst-period seconds into the third period. The goal goals and then added seven more in was assisted by Vautour and Woyto- the second period. wich. Goal scorers for the Wild were Ben Eastman, which held period leads Coppinger (three), Riley Stotts (two), of 2-0 and 5-0, received goals from Andrew Esposito (two), Noah King, Montana Onyebuchi, Rylan Hoffman, Caiden Daly, Griffi n Leonard, Bren- Mike Berard, Brad Goethals, Owen dan Keane, Jesse Gibbons, Brendan Blocker and Kolten Kanaski. Arnold and Dylan Cassie. Goethals leads the league in both Preston Phillips scored for the Light- goals scored (41) and points (74). ning in the second period and then Interlake (8-34) will conclude its reg- Jordan Woytowich, Jordan Kristjanson ular season with a pair of road games and Riley Vautour tallied in the third. against the last-place Norman North Last Saturday evening, the Light- Stars in Thompson this weekend. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER ning were topped 7-2 by the Winni- The two teams will hook up Saturday Ashern’s Evan Klyne-Geisler races for the puck against a Winnipeg peg Thrashers in Teulon. night and then Sunday afternoon. Thrashers’ player last Saturday. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Wolves collared by fi rst-place Flyers By Brian Bowman The Stonewall Flyers are proving to be a tough team to beat in the Manito- ba Senior Hockey League this season. The Flyers improved their record to a league-best 13-1 after an 8-2 home victory over the second-place Gimli Wolves on Saturday in Stonewall. Leading 4-2 in the third period, Stonewall scored four unanswered goals to seal the win. Regan Stire and Brock Couch led the Flyers with two goals and an as- sist apiece while Brett Harvie, Connor Appleyard, Dan Stewart and Connor Lockhart also tallied. Appleyard fi nished the game with four points. Derek Gagnon scored both Gimli goals on Flyers’ netminder Justin Harris. Gimli’s Tyler Oswald was busy in goal, making 54 saves in the loss. With the loss, Gimli fi nished the reg- ular season with a 9-7 record and 18 points. The Lac du Bonnet Blues had an 8-6 record and 16 points heading into this past Tuesday’s matchup with Stonewall (no score was available at press time). Lac du Bonnet will then host Beause- jour (6-8) on Friday to wrap up its reg- ular season. The Lakeside Phantoms (0-14), meanwhile, had last weekend off but will resume play Friday when they travel to Stonewall to battle the Flyers. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Both games start at 8 p.m. Gimli’s Tyler Oswald was busy in goal making 54 saves in the Wolves’ 8-2 loss to the Stonewall Flyers.

Thrashers 41 30 9 1 62 196 97 Manitoba Hockey Standings Yellowhead 41 27 8 1 60 145 99 MANITOBA JUNIOR Central Plains 42 23 13 2 52 142 112 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Brandon 41 21 19 0 43 118 125 Blues upset Vics Portage Terriers 56 48 6 2 98 260 114 Parkland 41 19 18 0 42 161 163 Steinbach Pistons 53 40 10 3 83 215 123 Kenora 42 19 21 2 40 151 177 Winkler Flyers 51 36 12 3 75 221 129 Southwest 42 18 20 1 40 130 141 Virden Oil Capitals 53 32 20 1 65 172 123 Pembina Valley 42 8 30 1 20 93 190 Winnipeg Blues 53 27 18 8 62 186 151 Interlake 42 8 34 0 16 106 228 Swan Valley Stampeders 53 22 25 6 50 159 177 Norman 42 3 37 2 8 110 269 OCN Blizzard 52 23 27 2 48 162 188 AAA CITY MIDGET Selkirk Steelers 51 20 29 2 42 172 221 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Dauphin Kings 53 18 32 3 39 154 221 Winnipeg Monarchs 33 25 6 0 52 178 84 Waywayseecappo Winnipeg Hawks 34 21 11 1 44 150 123 Wolverines 53 14 35 4 32 135 226 Eastman Selects 35 19 15 0 39 105 94 Neepawa Natives 52 10 40 2 22 110 273 Winnipeg Warriors 33 18 12 3 39 114 102 KEYSTONE HOCKEY LEAGUE Winnipeg Sharks 35 15 15 2 35 134 139 South Division GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Interlake Lightning 34 0 32 1 2 59 198 Selkirk Fishermen 34 26 6 2 54 140 94 Yellowheadc Chiefs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Malo Warriors 34 21 10 3 45 162 128 Parkland Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lundar Falcons 34 16 13 5 37 148 137 AAA BANTAM Arborg Ice Dawgs 34 17 15 2 36 149 131 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA North Winnipeg Satelites 34 11 22 1 23 120 165 Winnipeg Monarchs 33 28 4 0 57 223 70 North Division GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Winnipeg Warriors 31 25 2 2 54 209 69 Peguis Juniors 34 28 4 2 58 295 119 Eastman Selects 31 18 11 1 38 156 118 OCN Storm 34 27 6 1 55 271 123 Winnipeg Hawks 32 14 16 2 30 119 116 Cross Lake Islanders 34 15 19 0 30 224 216 Winnipeg Sharks 31 10 19 2 22 102 159 Fisher River Hawks 34 8 25 1 17 174 267 Interlake Lightning 34 5 29 0 10 78 229 Norway House North Stars 34 1 33 0 2 90 393 MANITOBA FEMALE MIDGET AAA MANITOBA SENIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L T OTW OTL Pts HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Yellowhead Chiefs 28 20 2 - 4 2 50 Stonewall 15 14 1 0 28 111 50 PV Hawks 28 19 5 - 3 1 45 EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Gimli 16 9 7 0 18 108 74 Central Plains 28 18 6 - 2 2 42 Arborg’s Laura Kilbrei was on fi re last Saturday scoring the fi rst goal for Lac du Bonnet 14 8 6 0 16 92 63 Westman Wildcats 28 17 5 - 1 5 41 Beausejour 15 7 8 0 14 71 78 Winnipeg Avros 28 10 11 - 4 3 31 the Stonewall Blues in their 2-1 win over the fi rst-place Victorias. The Lakeside 16 0 16 0 0 34 151 Eastman Selects 28 7 19 - 1 1 17 Blues now sit in third, just two points behind the Saints in the Hockey AAA MIDGET Norman Wild 28 4 22 - 1 1 11 Winnipeg ‘AA’ Midget Female League. The Blues have two away games HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Interlake Lightning 28 1 26 - - 1 3 Eastman 43 40 0 1 83 228 86 STATS AS OF TUESDAY, Feb. 16 this week on Saturday against the Twins and Sunday against the Saints. Wild 41 34 5 1 70 185 78 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 21 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Peguis fi nishes regular season atop KJHL standings

By Brian Bowman The Peguis Juniors fi nished the Keystone Junior Hockey League regular season on a winning note. And they also fi nished as the KJHL’s top team. Peguis compiled a league-best 28-4-0-2 record and produced 58 points to secure home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs. The Juniors wrapped up their regular season with an exciting 5-4 overtime win over the Lundar Fal- cons on Saturday evening. Keevan Daniels-Webb forced the overtime with a goal at 18:03 of the third period and then Matthew Cameron potted the game winner while shorthand- ed in OT. Both Daniels-Webb and Cameron scored twice in the win while Montana Tanner added a single. Landen Gray, Bryce Horning, Jason Nikkel and Mason Medeiros scored for Lundar. Keifer Tacan made 20 saves for the win. He fi n- ished the regular season with an impressive 26-4- 2 record with a 3.64 goals-against average and .890 save percentage. Last Friday, Peguis edged the Arborg Ice Dawgs 5-4. Trailing 4-3 in the third period, Peguis’ Shaquille Houle and Theoren Spence scored to give the visi- tors the comeback win. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Waylon Neault scored a shorthanded goal midway The Juniors’ Keevan Daniels-Webb scored twice in Peguis’ 5-4 overtime win over the Lundar in the fi rst period for the Juniors and then Neault Falcons last Saturday. and Jesse Flett tallied in the second. Clint Torfason and Travis Kilbrei scored power- Horning fi nished the game with fi ve assists. Game 1 of the series will be played Friday (8:15 play goals in the fi rst period for Arborg. Braydon Rayne Nykyforuk paced Fisher River with a goal p.m.) in Arborg, followed by Game 2 in North Win- Chwartacki and Colton Davis then scored goals just and three assists while Jared Thickfoot and Brent nipeg on Saturday (8 p.m.). 10 seconds apart late in the second. Sutherland each had a goal and two helpers. Game 3, if necessary, will be played Monday (8 Tacan made 37 saves for the win. Arnold Mason and Josh Bealieu also scored for the p.m.) in Arborg. On Feb. 10, the Falcons nipped the Fisher River Hawks. The North Division Survivor Series will have No. Hawks 6-5. Jarrod Smith made 43 saves for the win. 4 Fisher River playing No. 5 Norway House. Game Cody Paul scored the eventual game winner on The KJHL playoffs will see Arborg playing North 1 will be played tonight (8 p.m.) and then Game 2 the power play with 11:55 left in the third period. Winnipeg in a best-of-three Survivor Series this is set for Friday (7 p.m.). The fi rst two games will be Paul and Breyden Turner led Lundar with two week. The Ice Dawgs fi nished fourth in the South played in Fisher River. goals and an assist apiece while Jason Nikkel and Division with a 17-15-0-2 record while the Satelites If necessary, Game 3 will be played in Norway Medeiros also tallied for the winners. placed fi fth with an 11-22-0-1 mark. House on Sunday (1 p.m.). City Midget, Bantam Lightning lose games

By Brian Bowman Blaze Senden, Tristan Prystupa, Erik Asselin, No- Sharks on Sunday. Ayden Manningway, Austin The Interlake Lightning lost a pair of games in lan Tonn and Rhys Bremner drew assists on Mous- Adair and Jagger Bonkowski scored for the Inter- City Midget action last weekend. seau’s goals. lake against the Sharks. Zak Barkman, Kai Studler Interlake played well in a 5-3 loss to the Warriors The Lightning played the Warriors last night (no and Keenan McPherson assisted on those goals. on Friday and then was defeated 8-0 by the Selects score was available) and then the Interlake will No goal scorer for the Lightning was available on Sunday in Warren. conclude its regular season on Sunday against the from the Selects’ game. Sheydon Mousseau scored a hat trick for the Hawks at Garden City. Game time is 1:30 p.m. Interlake will wrap up its regular season this Lightning against the Warriors. The Lightning for- In Bantam play, the Lightning lost 9-1 to the Se- Sunday when it plays the Hawks at the Maples ward now has nine goals on the season. lects last Friday and then were downed 7-3 by the Multiplex. Game time is 6 p.m. 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 18, 2016 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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