VOL.32, NO.10 - OCTOBER 2018

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Submitted by Lisa Kowalski The 2018-19 hockey season started with the annual fall player evaluation tournament held at East End Arena from Friday, September 14 to Friday, September 21. Team hopefuls from the Transcona Railer Express (TRE), the St. Vital Vics, the Ft. Garry/Ft.Rouge Twins, the Stonewall Jets and the Pembina Valley Twisters competed in pre-season, exhibition games. It was great seeing the teams back on the ice, show-casing top-notch performances for all hockey fans to watch. This tournament also provides the league’s coaching staff that extra chance to further evaluate prospects who are giving it all on the ice as they compete for that coveted spot on a team’s roster. All Major Junior Hockey League players con- stantly strive to be the one, that difference maker who helps their respective team reach the all-important post-season. Join 2018-19 Express Captain, Kelby Picard as he leads the Express The Express home sched- ule will continue on Friday, October 12 when the Express take on the Ft. Garry/Ft. Rouge Twins. October home games (Played at East End Arena) Friday, October 12 - 8 pm EXPRESS vs Twins Sunday, October 14 - 2 pm EXPRESS vs Riels Continued on page 29

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 4 – October 2018 Transcona Legion Ladies Auxiliary bank days, a used clothing depot is open BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! You th will be hosting a Fall Tea on October 28 , to the general public from 9 – 10 am and can try your luck every Wednesday night from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Legion, 117 food is available to food bank recipients at St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 400 Day Regent Avenue East; Bake sale, draws, from 10 – 11 am. Food bank’s location is Street Doors open 6:00 pm Early Birds craft sale. Admission $5.00 each Suthwyn Hall, Transcona Memorial 7:00 pm Regular Bingo 7:30 pm Can- United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West teen snacks available. Meet friends for Transcona Memorial United an evening of fun. Church: Cards and Boards Night at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic St. Michael’s Parish Fall Perogy Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Parish: Sunday Liturgy 9:30 am (Fel- Dates: October 5 and 19, November 2, Yale Avenue West on Friday, October th th lowship following) Info about church & 16, 30, December 7 $6.00 per dozen. 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All are wel- activities: www.stmichaelsparish.word- Please contact Helen at 204-222-6544 come! Please bring your favourite board press.com Continued on page 6 game or playing cards and join the party. All are welcome! 4th Annual Quiz Night at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. W. on Saturday, October 13th at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to this fun evening! Tickets $15. per person. Reg- ister as a team (6 min, 8 max) or to be placed on a team. Bring your favorite snacks! For tickets/info: Adrian 204-661- 0478 or [email protected] For the peace of Messy Harvest: Crafts, games, mind that comes with worship and a meal for all ages at quiet, dependable warmth and energy TMUC’s Messy Church gathering on Fri- efficiency that can save th day, October 19 , from 5 pm -7 pm at you money, discover 209 Yale Avenue West. All are welcome! Comfortmaker® Love to sing? All God’s people got systems. a place in the Choir! Transcona Memo- rial United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West welcomes singers to practices and Sunday leadership. Children’s Chorus for ages 7-13 practice Tuesdays from 6:15-6:45 and sing one Sunday per month. The Carillon Singers practice Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30 and sing one Sunday per month. Tuesday practices start on September 11. The Chancel Choir practices on Thursdays from 7:00- 8:30 starting September 6 and sing all but one Sunday per month. Interested in the choir plans for children 3 to 6 years Fall FURNACE of age? Please drop us a note and we will be in touch! More information on all and a/c choirs available by contacting us ANNUAL SERVICE [email protected] or 204-222-1331. All are welcome! $ 00 or $ 95 Further information available from 69 each 109 for both the church office 204-222-1331 Includes: Inspection, Cleaning, Tune up, & Freon Check Transcona Food Bank: The Food plus applicable taxes Bank is open October 4 and October 204-792-2906 18. To receive food, you must pre-regis- ter with Harvest at 204-982- www.comfortec.ca SERVING TRANSCONA SINCE 2001 3660 on or before the Friday morning Please mention coupon at time of booking. Expiry November 15, 2018 prior to each food bank date. On food

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 5 – October 2018 ability to say “thank you” to others and to A Time for Gratitude take no one and nothing for granted. I would like to share my “Thanks” at this time, extend my gratitude to all of you Submitted by Blair Yakimoski – MLA for Transcona who give for the benefit of others and our community, you truly are a blessing! Autumn is here and I look forward to We are so blessed to have so many “How beautiful life can be when this time of year where we find ourselves people who give selflessly to our won- kindness touches it.” settling into the fall season. We have derful community. Groups such as Author - George Elliston passed the chaos of the summer ending Transcona Memorial United Church, and are accepting the days getting Transcona Food Bank, St. Michael’s shorter and the weather becoming Ukrainian Church with its support of “The Community cooler. The leaves have changed bril- Welcome Home”, others like Gifts of Billboard liant shades of red and orange, our Grace are but a few. We are surround sweaters come out of storage and plan- by neighbours who are so generous, Continued from page 5 ning of the holidays start happening. whether it be coaches of a sports team, Our lives at this time may be full of members of the board at your commu- St. George’s Anglican Church: th routine around activities with kids or in nity club, members of the Parent Council On Sunday, October 7 at 4 pm St. the community but I encourage you to al- at the various schools, the numerous George’s is having a Blessing of the An- ways strive to find time at home and people that give time and money, as well imals Service - all pets (furry, feathered, enjoy the warmth of being with the ones as all the volunteers for the many activi- finned or scaly ) welcome! This is a very we love. As we enter this month of Oc- ties and events that go on that bring us short, informal service open to all - tober, thoughts of gratitude are being together as a community. We also can- please join us. Men’s Fellowship: Usually spoken, grateful for the blessings we not forget those who may not have that held the first Saturday each month, have been given throughout the year, extra time but provide random acts of breakfast at 9 am. October 6th - contact celebrating with the ones we hold most kindness throughout the community, Steven at the church to confirm location. dear. We show appreciation and return making the day better for someone else. St.George’s Anglican gathers for kindness to those who have contributed I feel one of the most important BAS Eucharist service Sundays at 10:30 to our happiness. qualities one person can posses, is the Continued on page 8

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 7 – October 2018 @ 9:45 am for residents of Park Manor available for rent. Our upper hall is great Community Care - more volunteers welcome. To help for baby showers, dinners, weddings and Billboard or for more information about our (scent- more. Our lower hall (gym) is fantastic for free) church or any activities, please visit Children’s Birthday Parties. For a large so- Continued from page 6 www.stgeorgesanglicantranscona.ca/ or cial event, both halls can be booked at the our contact church office same time to double the fun, and double am, including Children’s Sunday School [email protected] (204-222-1942). the fundraising. New: A meeting room is & also on Mondays (excluding long Links on our website for our Facebook now available for rent. Feel free to contact weekends) at 7 pm for our Contempla- page, Centennial booklet & ‘The Bell- us to make arrangements to come by to tive Eucharistic Service. Home commun- ringer’ (newsletter-archives).” check out the space. Please contact the ion, hospital visits & prayers for healing Oxford Heights Community Club: club for available dates. Call Greg or always available as requested; monthly Looking for a hall to host your next gather- James at 204-222-2419 or email oxford service (2nd Wednesday) October 10th ing or event? We have two beautiful halls [email protected] Crossroads Toastmasters has been helping our members strengthen commu- nication and leadership skills for over 40 years. Join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at Pierre Elliott Trudeau School Li- brary. “Planning with Purpose” We trust you are planning with a purpose. Regard- less of what you plan to achieve, good communication and leadership skills will take you further, faster. The Transcona Literacy Centre of- fers free, confidential assistance to adults with reading and writing and has been helping members of our community since 1990. Skills taught: reading and reading comprehension, writing including punctu- ation, structure etc., document use and oral communication skills (levels 0 - 8). Small group classes morning and evening: 2 or 3 times a week. Please call for further information or to enroll 204 -224-9099 or e-mail [email protected]. Space is limited! Seniors Bulletin Board

Transcona Council for Seniors

by Colleen Tackaberry, Transcona Council for Seniors Resource Coordinator

Please contact Colleen Tackaberry at 204-222-9879 for any of the following events: It is Health Fair Time again! Join us as we learn about Healthy Life styles and the Legacy we can leave to future Continued on page 13

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 9 – October 2018 (Crafts) Betty Thiessen, Class 13 (Pho- Transcona Garden Club tography) Peter Delbridge. A new competition this year, the “Succulent Designs” drew a lot of atten- By Domia Derkach tion this year. There were eight very good entries in this section but only one The 2018 gardening year is just with the “Best in Class” winners: Class could be awarded the Rosette. The win- about over, however, some gardening 1 (Roses) Irene Balaban, Class 2 (Glad- ner was Tracy Theriault. chores still remain. Preparing the gar- iolus) Karen Fontaine, Class 3 (Cut The Aggregate Award Winners are den for winter and planting a few spring Flowers) Irene Balaban, Class 4 exhibitors who have obtained the most blooming bulbs is only a sample of thigs (Arangements) Louise Page, Class 5 points in a Class. The winners are: Cut to do. This will give gardeners a good (Potted Plants) Deb Boudreau, Class 6 Flowers – Deb Boudreau, Arrangements start for next year. (Fruits) Susan Richardson, Class 7 (Veg- - Louise Page, Potted Plants – Ernie We are happy to announce the re- etables) Elaine Wnuk, Class 8 (Home Brown, Fruits – Domia Derkach, Vegeta- sults of the 2018 August Show. Starting Cooking) Betty Thiessen, Class 12 bles – ElaineWnuk, Home Cooking – Linda Baird, Crafts and Photography – Betty Thiessen. The Juniors, few in numbers also added to the show; Faith and Joy Saw- icki, sisters who enjoy competing with one another. Faith won Best in Class in Baking and Gardening and Joy won the Crafts Class Rosette. The Aggregates in Baking and Gardening were won by Faith and sister Joy got the remaining Rosette for Crafts. The end result; Faith garnered more points in the three classes and received he Junior Show Grand Award. In the mix of awards the following were not yet mentioned: The special prize award for the best Arrangement in Class 4 was won by Louise Page, The award for Best Bouquet of Mixed Flow- ers, no first place award, however a sec- ond and third prize was awarded. The st “Honey Special” winners were: 1 Betty nd rd Thiessen; 2 Linda Baird, and 3 Domia Derkach. The Winner of the “Show Grand Aggregate” was Betty Thiessen. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, October th 17 at the Retired Citizens Centre, 328 Whittier Avenue West. The Topic: “The Flowers of Broken Forest” with speaker, Lynsey Sable. The topic will explain how weather conditions such as a violent storm, tornado, etc. can change your landscape in a matter of minutes – you have trees one minute and then no trees. What to do? You have to adapt to the whims of nature, be it wind, water, fire or other. If you think of the plants, you would plant potatoes, if you can’t plant tomatoes or grow lilacs instead of roses, Continued on page 13

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 11 – October 2018 Bringing Transcona Students from the Classroom to the Field of Honour to honour the sacrifice and service of ’s military.

Submitted by Peter Martin The No Stone Left Alone (NSLA) ceremony then the students place their organizes the buses and schedules me to started with the Transcona Legion, poppies on the flag or in the ground at speak to all the Grade 6 student classes to Branch # 7 in 2016 and I was ap- the foot of the grave. prepare them for the event. Immanuel proached by the Executive to organize Beside me at the podium are a num- Christian and St. Joseph the Worker the event in the Transcona Cemetery ber of Veterans in uniform standing at at- School also participate each year. Field of Honour. Once I took a look at tention. After the students have placed I encourage anyone who wishes to the event details and the potential lasting their poppies I ask them to turn and face witness this breathtaking event to please impact on students, I readily accepted the Veterans and offer a “silent salute” join us at the Transcona Cemetery on th the challenge. which the Veterans return and accept on Monday, November 5 at 10:00am. If you Here is a bit of an overview of the behalf of the Veterans who are no longer have a family member who was also a Vet- NSLA event. The Monday of the week with us. This salute is symbolic but is a eran but not buried in the Field of Honour, th preceding November 11 (Remem- powerful way for the students to say we will give you a poppy and flag to place brance Day) Students from all the Grade “Thank you for your service, we ap- on their grave so no one gets missed. 6 classes in Transcona arrive at the preciate your sacrifices”. A Veteran, Mr. Ray Litke, is assisting Transcona Cemetery at 9:30 am. In 2017 I should mention that the event I or- me this year and will be coming to each there were over 500 students which also ganized for the past two years had ele- school where we teach the Silent Salute included students from Stony Mountain ments included that were unique to any and talk about the ceremony and their role. and Balmoral MB. They take a position of the other Canadian events such as the In my new role with the NSLA organ- at the foot of every grave in the Field of silent salute and the flags. ization as Regional coordinator for Man- Honour where there is a small Canadian The River East Transcona School Di- itoba I am delighted to help organize Flag marking each spot. There is a short vision has been extremely supportive and ceremonies for all Field of Honour ceme- Spot or got graffiti? If you’ve been tagged or you see tags anywhere in Transcona call the BIZ Office to report them. We will remove them at no cost to you.

You can also email a photo and the location to [email protected] BIZ Office: 204-222-8566

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 12 – October 2018 th teries in Manitoba. You do not need to be Tuesday, October 9 our Vision Im- between 8:00 & 10:00 AM. Enjoy a short a Legion member or Military member to paired Group will meet at Devonshire Stack for a tall cause. Tickets are $10. organize the event and if you want to House at 75 Kildonan Green Drive starting The Hard of Hearing support group know how to start please send me an e- at 1:00 am – 2:30 pm. This group is for will meet on Monday, October 15 1:00 - mail and I will help in any way I can. My seniors who have difficulty with their eye- 2:30 at Abundant Life Church 1396 Plessis personal goal is to have graves in all sight and who might enjoy getting together Rd. We meet the last Monday of each Fields of Honour in Manitoba to receive once a month for discussions of topics of month. This is your opportunity to share the Poppy and student appreciation. mutual interest regarding loss of sight. experience, learn coping skills and try your If you have any questions or want to Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser hand at speech reading. know more, please e-mail nslamanitoba Breakfast to support the Transcona Halloween Dance and Party at 328 v @gmail.com Council for Seniors on Saturday, Octo- Whittier Ave West on Saturday, October th ber 13 at 1598 Regent Avenue West 27th between 1-3 pm. Come in costume Transcona Continued on page 15 Garden Club

Continued from page 10 etc. Ms. Sable has made presentations at gatherings like the Seedy Saturday and others. Her interests are Heritage Plants, Cutting Gardens, plus. Do not miss this meeting. October is also Election time for the Club. Your participation would be appre- ciated. We need your help to continue the work we do – so please join us. For club information and activities v please call 204-222-0236. Seniors Bulletin Board

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th generations. On Thursday, October 4 The Transcona Council for Seniors An- nual Health Fair will be held at Kildonan Place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is free event and is open to all ages. We will have over 50 booths with displays on health-related issues. There will also be opportunities to try out your moves with Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Pickleball and strength and balance exercises. Come and fill in your passport to enter for some Expiry: November 30, 2018 great prizes! 201 Regent Ave. W., Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R3 rd Wednesday, October 3 the Alzheimer’s’ Caregivers’ Group will Phone: 204-224-1760 meet at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West from 10:00 – 11:30 am; meets in Knox lounge. This group provides a valuable support for times when you might feel alone with your situation or over whelmed by the challenges of care giving. Winnipeg’s No. 1 Saw Shop

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 13 – October 2018 Four Sea Cadets from Corps in the HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE Province were chosen to plan and lead the Festivities for the day. One of the 100 YEARS? With Tradition! Cadets chosen was the 2017 Sea Cadet of the Year CPO1 Riley Howells, a Submitted by Cecile Howells Transcona resident along with his peers they designed the Parades and Cere- On June 16, 2018 the Royal Cana- Transcona and other Sea Cadets from monies that would be showcased. After dian Sea Cadets of Manitoba marked the Transcona joined the contingency of ap- months of planning and practice June 100th Anniversary of Sea Cadets in proximately 200 Sea Cadets from Mani- 16th arrived so did the Cadets ready to Canada with the Pomp and Ceremony toba as they put their mark on the honour the 100 years of Sea Cadets in that has been handed down to them over Celebrations that are being held across Canada. The day began with a Parade the Century. The Cadets of RCSCC Canada to mark this momentous occasion. and March to City Hall where they met with Mayor Brian Bowman, with the Band playing and Guard marching they entered the Courtyard at City Hall and asked for the “Freedom of the City “ so they may March down the Streets with Band Playing and Bayonets fixed as has been done for many decades. Freedom granted the Cadets marched around the City Hall and down Main Street saluting the Mayor and Dignitaries gathered for the occasion. Freedom Granted the afternoon saw the Cadets Parade west on Broad- way as they marched to the Legislative grounds, as has been a Tradition of the Manitoba Sea Cadets for decades. A Flag Party representing all the Provinces and Territories of Canada performed a Cadet planned Ceremony, Transcona Cadet CPO1 Evan Evaniuk, Coxswain of Mayor Brian Bowman granting Freedom of the City to the RCSCC Transcona represented RCSCC Sea Cadets of Manitoba Transcona in the Flag Party. The Guard Commander, CPO1 Riley Howells asked Reviewing Officer Ret. Maj-Gen Denis JD HOGGS SAUSAGE CO. Tabbenor to inspect the guard as the Band played. Following the inspection and speeches by dignitaries including MP Robert Falcon-Ouellette brought Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 5:00pm, Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm Greetings from the Prime Minister, MLA Jon Reyes representative of the MONDAYS are seniors day get Province, Representatives for DND, and 10% OFF Manitoba Navy League Division Presi- dent Brian Hawkeye, also in attendance your entire in store purchase was MLA Blair Yakimoski, Members of RCSU, Life Members of the MB Navy WEDNESDAYS: Hot Garlic Rings from the League and other Dignitaries too numer- smokehouse, 9AM – Noon HAM $1.69/100g ous to list. Award presentations were done with a Transcona Cadet PO1 Igal FINE $1.49/100g Press, receiving Duke of Edinburgh (Corner of Christopher St. & Springfield Rd. 8 CHRISTOPHER ST. medal. In conclusion the Manitoba Divi- just after it turns into Springfield Road off Redonda) sion Cadet of the Year was presented by PH: (204)222-9277 FAX: (204)667-5945 Ret. Maj-Gen Dennis Tabbenor the Man- Check us out at jdhoggs.com itoba Division Cadet for 2018 was an- Continued on page 26 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 14 – October 2018 Seniors Bulletin RE-ELECT Board Continued from page 13 Jerry Sodomlak School Trustee and win prizes. Enjoy the music or dance your socks off. Lunch will be Ward 1 - River East Transcona School Division served. Cost $7. ✔ Married 39 years, 3 daughters & 3 grandsons The 55+ Dining Experience. Our 32 years in education as a teacher & principal meals are open to all 55+ and are served ✔ primarily within River East Transcona School Division. Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 pm and Fridays at 12 noon. Copies of menus ✔ Coached youth sport and served on Transcona can be emailed or you may pick up a copy Community Club boards from 1985 to 2000. at 209 Yale Avenue West. For menu infor- ✔ President of the Transcona Major Junior Hockey mation or to make a reservation call 204- Club ‘Railer Express’ 222-5947 before 8 am of the day you wish Volunteer at Transcona Foodbank during November to attend. Each time you dine you will re- ✔ and December since 2012 ceive a ballot to enter for the prize. Join our new Seniors that Sizzle What do I believe in? Lunch and Learn Series at 401 Kildare Av- Working collaboratively with others enue West on Thursdays at 11:00 AM. ✔ Call 204 222-5947 or email ✔ Listening carefully to the needs of those within the system and the community to [email protected] to make your reservation. make informed decisions for the division as a whole Cost is $7 and the company is priceless. ✔ Open communication. Share decisions back to all stakeholders Wednesdays between 10 AM and Being available & responsive to questions/issues from the community Noon the Art Group meets at 328 Whit- ✔ tier Avenue West. It is a free class where Challenges facing education: everyone shares their talent. Bring your ✔ Community growth, physical space in our schools, reviewing catchment areas art supplies and work together. Relevant programming to prepare our children for the future If you have been looking for a week- ✔ end activity join the Art group open to all ✔ Coordination of services and resources with health, justice, social services to best 55+ and meets at 845 Regent Avenue serve our students West, Saturdays at 10:00 am. to 1 pm. ✔ Working in cooperation with our provincial counterparts to strengthen an effective Come and express yourself! & efficient school system to maximize student achievement Our Exercise Program is free of charge and open to anyone 55+. It is held Friday mornings at 11:00 am at 209 Experience as a trustee – 2014 to present – serving on Yale Ave. West. Program, Policy committee; chairing Finance, Facility I am Fit meets every Monday and and Transportation committee; recently elected as Thursday at 1500 Day Street. Great exer- Region 5 Director representing Metro school divisions cises for the +55 crowd. Drop in fee of $4. on Manitoba School Board Association Yoga/ Relaxation and Stress Re- duction is held Wednesdays for 55+ is For further inquiries please contact Jerry at held at 10:00 am at Oxford Heights Com- munity Centre. Drop in Fee is $6. 204-999-1409 or [email protected] Pickle Ball is played at Oxford Heights Community Centre and the VOTE on October 24 Transcona Memorial United Church. To register for this program or for more infor- mation please call George at 204-668- RE-ELECT 0039. Tuesdays Thursdays, and Fridays Jerry Sodomlak Zumba Gold and Toning is held at Ox- School Trustee ford Heights Community Centre 359 River East Transcona School Division Continued on page 16

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 15 – October 2018 Check us out on our new website: Transcona and District Pipe Band transconaseniors.ca. Have you checked out the By Dave Stewart Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. on The Transcona and District Pipe Information about the Band and our Facebook? The link is https://www.face- Band proudly hosted the ‘Transcona open house can be found on our Face- book.com/#!/pages/Transcona-Council- Highland Gathering’ on September 22 at book page or our website www. for-Seniors-Inc/726622384022798 Oxford Heights Community Centre and transconapipeband.org everyone had a great time! Our vision is We also have several videos of the v to hold this event yearly, so keep an eye Band throughout the years on YouTube. Healthy Aging out for information for next year! Our band members are back taking by Karen Janzen RN BN, lessons and working on music as they Seniors Bulletin Healthy Aging Resource Team- prepare for the upcoming year. There are River East and Transcona still spots available for any young person Board who would like to learn how to play bag- Client appointments at Access pipes or drums and become members of Continued from page 15 Transcona, call 204-940-2114. our band. Lessons are once a week and Individual Counselling is available are completely free!! Dowling Ave East at 10 AM. A $5 drop in free of charge with an A&O Counselor. The Band will be hosting an open fee is collected. Join the fun with Tammy! Call 204-956-6440 to make an appoint- house on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Have you had a loss of a spouse? ment. Harold Hatcher Elementary School, 500 We have a Bereavement Group called Support Groups: Meeting at AC- Redonda between 6:30 and 8:30 pm. Moving Forth which meets and plans ac- CESS Transcona. No registration re- Come down to try out a set of bagpipes tivities together. quired. Call 204-940-2114 for further or drums and see how much fun and in- For information referral and distribu- information. teresting it is to be a member of a band tion of ERIK Kits call the Transcona Diabetes Education, 4 week ses- that has proudly represented the com- Council for Seniors Inc. and speak to sions, call Access Transcona to register- munity for over 50 years. Colleen at (204)222-9879. 204-938-5555 Continued on page 18 95 MURDOCK RD. WINNIPEG, MB 204.292.8792 [email protected] [email protected] www.jtlconstruction.ca

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 17 – October 2018 spouse and want to establish new social and safe exercise program - Peer leader Healthy Aging networks and new opportunities for per- training offered through ALCOA, call sonal growth? Meetings are the third Fri- 204-444-5120 for information. Continued from page 16 day of each month at Access River East, Free peer leader training Inter- 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Next meeting is October ested in leading others in a fun and safe th Visual Impairment Coffee Group 19 . Call 204-940-2114 to register. exercise program- offered through Active call 204-222-9879 for further information Manitoba Prostate Cancer Sup- Aging Canada (formerly ALCOA), call Mood Disorders Support Group at port Group meets 3rd Thursday of each 204-444-5120 for information. Access Transcona - Mondays at 7 - 9 pm. month, 7 - 9 pm at the Cindy Klassen Chronic Disease Self-Manage- Alzheimer’s Society Support Recreation complex on Sargent at Wall. ment Assistance Telecare Manitoba for Group (for those with Alzheimer’s and Call 204-989-3433 or [email protected] CHF or Diabetes - 204-788-8688, Dial- their caregivers) First Wednesday of each for more information. A-Dietitian 204-788-8248, Cardiac month at 209 Yale Ave. W. at 10-11:30 am Manitoba Addictions Helpline - 1- Rehab - Wellness Institute - 204-632- Call 204-222-9879 for further information. 855-662-6605, drop in 146 Magnus Ave. 3907, Reh-fit - 204-488-5851. Continuity Care offers 2 support 8:30 - 4:30, Monday – Friday Health Management Series Com- groups for older parents and siblings in mit to Quit, COPD essentials, COPD a care giving role who have a family Exercise Programs: medications, Craving, Change. Regis- member with an intellectual disability. Parkinson’s Disease Movers and tration required. Call 204-938-5555. Join us for coffee, shared stories and Shakers exercise group, Wednesdays speakers on topics of interest. Please at 1:30 at Transcona Alliance Church, Community Events: call 204-779-1679 for more information. 751 Kildare, call Karen Gilmore at 204- Kick off to Seniors and Elders Access River East – held the first Thurs- 661-3896 Month Active Aging in Manitoba Expo- day of the month. October 1, 10 am -2:00 pm at the Sport Hard of Hearing Support Group at Health Education & Workshops: for Life Centre 145 Pacific Ave. Call Abundant Life Church, Last Monday of the Get Better Together program Call ALCOA for information at 204-632-3921. month 1:00-3:00 pm Call 204-222-9879. for dates and to register 204-632-3927 Your Life Your Legacy Health Fair Moving Forward Group: Do you or www.getbettertogether.ca. October 4 from 9 am to 3 pm at Kildonan find yourself alone after the loss of your Interested in leading others in a fun Continued on page 22

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 18 – October 2018 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 19 – October 2018 Join us for this new drop-in program for October at the Transcona Museum interested seniors, community members, and heritage organizations. Enjoy a ca- By Jennifer Maxwell, Assistant Curator sual and lively discussion with the mu- seum curators in the galleries. Feel free Please note the Transcona Museum restoration projects on the historic loco- to bring a small crafting item to work on th th will be closed October 6 – 8 for the motive CN 2747. The raffle draw will be during the talks. Light refreshments are nd Thanksgiving Holiday. on October 2 at 2 pm. Lottery licence served. Tuesdays, 10 am. – 12 noon. #LGA 5201-RF-28931. Admission by Donation. SAVE 2747 50/50 Raffle Draw Scheduled talks in October include: The Transcona Museum has com- Small Talk Tuesday – Fall Sessions th th Dugald Train Disaster (October 9 ), 50 pleted the sale of a 50/50 raffle that could Beginning on Tuesday, October 9 Years of the Transcona Museum (Octo- th win you up to $5000. The funds raised the Transcona Museum will be offering ber 16 ), Early Schools of Transcona rd in the 50/50 will go towards specific our new session of Small Talk Tuesdays. (October 23 ), and Transcona’s World th War Efforts (October 30 ).

Weaving Workshop with Black Thistle Creative Come learn the art of weaving with Kendra from Black Thistle Creative on th Saturday, October 12 at 6 pm. In this 3-hour, adults-only workshop you will learn all the techniques necessary to cre- ate your own beautiful woven wall hang- ing all while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine. Kendra will guide you through the whole process and you will leave with a finished piece of art! Visit our website for registration availability.

Halloween Activities st On Wednesday, October 31 the museum will be hosting Halloween Activ- ities from 1 – 4 pm. All afternoon we will be offering drop-in activities and games suitable for children of all ages, including a scavenger hunt, Spooky Bingo and more. The activities and games are free with your admission donation. Check out our website for the full list of activities.

What’s New on the Blog? th To celebrate the 50 Anniversary of the Transcona Museum’s opening, we started the blog series 50-in-50. Each month we highlighted 5 artifacts and their significance to Transcona and our collec- tion. Some you may have seen before, others you may have not. This month marks the final 5 artifacts, which you can read about at www.transconamuseum. mb.ca/blog. We have also put all 50 arti- facts on display in our Hall Gallery for you to view with your admission donation (the ones that will fit of course, the 2747 is a bit too big). Continued on page 22 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 20 – October 2018 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 21 – October 2018 The Manitoba Chapter of the October at the Transcona Museum Canadian Celiac Association supports Manitobans who live gluten free. The Continued from page 20 next Gluten Free 101 Session will be held 9:15 - 10:30 on Saturday, October Remembrance Week 2018 tions or research inquiries? Call us at 20 at Maranatha Church, 910 Sturgeon The Transcona Museum will once 204-222-0423, email at info@transcona- Road. again observe Remembrance Week at museum.mb.ca, or visit our website at For further information Kildonan Place in November. Please www.transconamuseum.mb.ca. Follow http://www.manitobaceliac.com/ join us at Centre Court from November us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and or 204-772-6979 th th 5 – 11 during mall hours to learn the YouTube for regular updates on museum v role Transcona has played during activities. Feeling shut in? Try Senior Center wartime, and to find out about those without Walls an A&O program that con- Transconians who have made the ulti- nects you by phone to a variety of activ- mate sacrifice for their country. If you are Healthy Aging ities and programs such as Bingo, able to donate some time to the travelogues, learn a language, tour his- Transcona Museum and would like to Continued from page 18 torical sites, coffee chats and much volunteer at our booth, please contact more. Call 204-956-6440. Alanna or Jennifer at the museum. Any Place Mall; 50+ booths, interactive, time you are able to give would be prizes and more! Call 204-222-9879 for Get your Flu Vaccine Aging is as- greatly appreciated. more information. sociated with an increase in the risk and severity of influenza. Those with 2 Hours & Contact Info Reach out - if there are seniors in or more chronic conditions (diabetes, Transcona Museum is located at your neighbourhood who are alone and lung or heart disease) are at greater 141 Regent Avenue West. Our regular isolated, reach out and offer a hello or a risk of complications of influenza. See hours are Monday to Friday, 11:00 – 4:00 cup of tea. Call HART at 204-940-2114 your doctor, pharmacist, public health and Saturday, 12:00 – 4:00. We are also and we can visit the client to assess and clinic or call the Access Centre at 204- available by appointment. Have ques- offer services and resources. 938-5555. Vote for Shane Geschiere City Councillor - Transcona Common Person Common Sense

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For my Full Platform see Shane2018.ca On October 24th, 2018 Vote for SHANE Transcona Views and Advertiser – 22 – October 2018 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 23 – October 2018 When I was first deciding if I should Politics: the least respected profession enter politics, one of the things that held me back was the low opinion many have about politicians. Every year, polling firm By James Teitsma, MLA for Radisson Insights West surveys Canadians about which professions they respect most. Firefighters, nurses and farmers usually make up the top three. Politicians come in dead last. Every. Single. Year. Later, when I announced my plan to run for office, a common reaction I heard was “But people LIKE you now. Why would you throw that away?” I must admit, that made me pause. Nevertheless, I remained deter- mined to move forward to a life of public service. But I also committed myself to bucking the stereotype. For me, that means conducting my- self with integrity, telling the truth and keeping my promises. It means being ac- countable, making myself available and staying active in my community. It means being determined to make change happen while remaining realistic about what can be accomplished. MLA James Teitsma is thankful for his lovely wife Joanne Continued on page 30 and their six amazing children

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 25 – October 2018 HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE 100 YEARS? With Tradition!

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Following the Celebration a Traditional Mess Dinner was held for the Cadets who ended the evening with their tradi- tional Naval Song “Heart of Oak”. Sea Cadets have been in Canada for 100 years; in Transcona 13 years. Throughout these years many young people have had the opportunity to ben- efit from the program. The goal of the program is to promote Leadership, Citi- zenship and Physical Fitness. Whether you are a Cadet in the Transcona Corps or a Cadet in one of the other Corps the Manitoba Division Sea Cadet of the goals are the same and the benefits can MLA Blair Yakimoski with CPO! Year CPO1 Riley Howells of Transcona be lifelong. Evan Evaniuk at the Legislative Grounds being Presented by Ret. Maj-Gen Denis Discussing his Career with Cadets Tabbenor for the 2nd Year. COP1 Riley Howells talked of the hours experience Cadets from a different per- nounced, and for the 2nd year CPO1 spent developing skills and the enjoy- spective, where he achieved the position Riley Howell was named. A March Past ment of working and learning alongside of Coxswain. His summers at HMCS saluting the Dignitaries and Guests con- his peers. After 3 years with RCSCC Quadra as a Cadet and as a Staff Cadet cluded that part of the days Festivities. Transcona he transferred to JTCVC to were enjoyable meeting other youth from

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 26 – October 2018 Manitoba Sea Cadets on steps of the Legislative Building around the World, lifelong friends and out at the age of 19 he says he will miss last him a lifetime of memories and he experiences such as “Jumping off a the Program, the Friendships, the close- still hopes to continue be a proud Alumni Jetty”, “Firing a Field Gun”. Mess Din- ness of the Youth he has developed over of the Sea Cadet Program. ners with hundreds of other Cadets the years. Also, he inspires to say that For information on this Sea where the camaraderie and jovial sur- these were wonderful years for him, he Cadet Program go to http://www.mb v rounding would last forever. As he ages has been led on an experience that will navyleague.ca/.

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 27 – October 2018 Contact your provider for vaccine Public Health clinics are open from WRHA Report availability noon to 7 pm For more information go to: By Stacy Boone, Flu Community Clinics: wrha.mb.ca/flu WRHA Community Facilitator October 16 ACCESS NorWest | 785 Call Health Links – Info Santé at Keewatin St. 204-788-8200 or download our free Get the SHOT not the FLU October 17 Holy Eucharist Parish ConnectedCare app for iPhone To get your free flu shot, visit your: Centre | 460 Munroe Ave. Doctor’s office October 18 Portage Avenue Church “Feeding your baby solid food” Pharmacy (7 years of age and older) | 1420 Portage Ave. Workshop Walk-in clinic October 19 Dakota Community Please join us and learn the most Walk-In Connected Care clinic Centre | 1188 Dakota St. up-to-date information on introducing Public Health clinic solid foods to your baby lead by a WRHA registered Dietitian. Wednesday, No- st vember 21 at Access Transcona (204) 938-5555 to register Do you have type 2 Diabetes? Learn about staying healthy and manag- ing your diabetes with Diabetes Educa- tion Classes! Join a small group of people who also have diabetes for 5 ses- sions in the afternoon or evening. Classes are led by a WRHA Registered Dietician and WRHA Primary Care Nurse. Call Access Transcona for next session or to register 204-938-5555

Do you, a family member or friend have hearing loss? Do you or they feel isolated or left out of the conversation? Want to learn to manage your hear- ing loss better? Join our coping with Hearing Loss Classes. To learn more or to register, call 204- 975-3037 or email [email protected]

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 28 – October 2018 Transcona Railer Express hockey season kicks into high gear

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Express Head Coach Derek Gagnon and coaching staff behind the bench at East End Arena, the home of the Railer Express hockey team. The complete schedule for all TRE events is on the Express website at transconarailerexpress.ca. With regular season ticket packages Express fans can reduce their game ticket prices, students can enjoy ticket ATTENTION TRANSCONA specials and children under 10 are al- WE WANT YOUR NEWS! ways free. There are also lots of game- ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS & SERVICE GROUPS day giveaways, where lucky fans can win door prizes including a pair of Silver The Transcona Views welcomes your articles and notices of coming events. We invite you to promote yourself to the Jeans at every Express home game. residents of our community. Every month, you have the Come out to a game, enjoy the compet- opportunity to inform your fellow citizens just how, through itive atmosphere and cheer on your your activities, you are contributing to the quality of life in Railer Express team. Our affordable Transcona. Need help publicizing your fundraising efforts? ticket prices make supporting your Tell us about it! Need exposure to attract the public favourite MMJHL team top-notch family to your carnivals, concerts, dances, dinners or other entertainment experience! activities? Just send us the details! We’re here to help About the Transcona Railer Express: you get the word out! Returning to the Manitoba Major Junior Editorial Articles & Coming Events of interest to the community may be submitted directly to the Copy Hockey League in 2012, the Transcona Editor via e-mail – or via postal mail, fax or hand-delivery to Bond Printing Ltd. E-mail Submissions may be sent as plain text or as an attached document (MSWord only). Submissions On Paper must be typed or printed Railer Express organization takes pride in legibly. Submitted Articles must be no longer than 500 words. 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In the end, perhaps the best way to measure a politician respected profession is to look at how they treat those closest to them. Do they still make time for old friends? Do they stay faithful to their Continued from page 24 marriage partner? Do they spend enough time with their fam- As a backbench MLA, I recognize I have limited direct ily? A seasoned politician once told me how he realized he influence. I can introduce private members’ bills, but only if was spending too much time away from his family. It wasn’t they do not add to the deficit, or if they can save taxpayers when his children cried because he was leaving. It was when money. The bills I can introduce typically only pass if all par- he left home and they couldn’t be bothered to cry at all. ties in the Legislature agree with them. Sometimes even that This Thanksgiving I’m thankful for my loving wife and our is not enough as partisan politics can sometimes produce six children. I’m thankful for friends that talk straight with me. I bizarre results. It reminds me of the time the NDP raised the am especially thankful for the opportunity I’ve been given to ire of parents of children with cancer by delaying passage of serve my community, even if I’m disrespected by some while v the bill recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Aware- doing it. ness Month. There are other positive influences I can have even if I don’t have my hands on the steering wheel of government. WRHA Report I can serve my constituents diligently and advocate on their Continued from page 28 behalf with government departments, the health care sys- tem or crown corporations like Manitoba Hydro or MPI. I can advocate for my community and promote and celebrate it. sion of topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, commu- I can develop and share ideas with my caucus colleagues, nication and pain management. cabinet ministers and the Premier. 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