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The frigid weather didn’t stop Canadian country stars Doc Walker from rocking the stage at the Rogers Hometown Hockey celebra- tion in downtown Winkler Sunday. For more photos, see Pgs. 12-13.

Doc Walker PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 2 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 National spotlight shines on Winkler for Hometown Hockey

By Ashleigh Viveiros ing about the midget AAA hockey coaches in various parts of the coun- The eyes of Canadian hockey fans try,” MacLean said. “I remember ap- were on Winkler this weekend as the preciating in year one and ever since Rogers Hometown Hockey tour set that there’s a minor hockey coach up shop in the heart of the city. that’s the equivalent of [coaching leg- The two-day celebration of our na- ends] Scotty Bowman or Al Arbour in tion’s favourite sport culminated with every community in Canada. They de- hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone velop so many good citizens and good broadcasting live from downtown hockey players and rarely get any ac- Winkler as the Winnipeg Jets beat the claim. Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2. “It’s really great that the telecast can The lead-up to Sunday’s game in- go in and shine a light on folks like cluded appearances by NHL alumni that.” Ed Belfour and Grant Clitsome, mu- For MacLean’s co-host, it’s also the sical performances by Doc Walker, slice-of-life stories she gets to share The Color, and Tyler Del Pino, an- that fuel her travels each season. other chance for locals to get up close “The stories never end ... and they and personal with the also never cease to Stanley Cup, a Parade amaze us,” Slone of Champions down said. “The opportu- Main St. featuring mi- nity to travel across PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE nor hockey teams, and “THE STORIES the country in this Rogers Hometown Hockey hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone take a host of other hockey- way and be part of a the stage Sunday ahead of the live broadcast in downtown Winkler. themed activities. NEVER END ... positive experience ... Though Rogers AND THEY ALSO that’s what keeps us started.” This was Belfour’s fi rst time taking Hometown Hockey has going.” The Hockey Hall of Famer credits part in the Hometown Hockey tour, nearly fi ve seasons un- NEVER CEASE TO Segments aired to his time goaltending for Winkler’s ju- and he said Saturday he was having der its belt, the thrill of viewers across the nior team as a launching pad for his a blast. bringing this party to AMAZE US.” country try to refl ect career. “This is awesome. We have to pro- a different community the community Rog- “I had a great time here in Winkler mote the sport,” he said. “There’s so every week hasn’t gone ers Hometown Hock- and I learned a lot about the game many things for kids to do nowadays away for MacLean. ey fi nds itself in each week, Slone and that helped me get on my way to and sometimes they get distracted “I think both Tara and I just love the said, as well as to capture the spirit of North Dakota,” he said. pretty easily, so we’ve got to do ev- education,” he said. “I was in Winkler hockey in Canada. Belfour played for the University of erything we can to help keep kids for Scotiabank Hockey Day back in Show fans and hockey legends alike North Dakota before signing with the involved.” 2008 and really had no grasp of Win- “appreciate talking about hockey’s Chicago Blackhawks. He went on to kler and the Mennonite history and grassroots and where people have play for several NHL teams during More Rogers Hometown Hockey the hockey history of the area. come from,” she said. “Every stop has his nearly 20-year career. photos on Pgs. 12-13. “It’s just such a fascinating commu- something special.” nity, Morden-Winkler.” The weekend’s festivities were a Southern Manitoba is certainly an special homecoming of sorts as well area that has raised its fair share of for Belfour, who had people lined- Winkler chamber announces NHL stars, MacLean noted, pointing up around Rogers Fan Hub tent for a to Carman native and former Win- chance to score his autograph. kler Flyer Ed Belfour and Stanley Cup “It’s always nice to see the local kids, business award winners winners Dustin Penner and Eric Fehr. they’re all excited, and all the famil- It all starts with the local hockey iar faces that I remember from play- By Ashleigh Viveiros programs. ing here,” he said. “It’s a chance to nize the things that we’re doing,” said “One thing I also latch onto is learn- give back to the place where my roots incoming president Darren Heide. The Winkler and District Chamber “Excellence helps drive further ex- of Commerce cellence,” he added. “When you see announced the someone else innovating, driving, winners of the fi nding that excellence, it inspires 2019 P.W. Enns other businesses.” Business Awards Elias Woodworking and Manufac- at its annual gen- turing will receive this year’s Busi- eral meeting last ness Excellence Award, the Com- week. munity Builder Award goes to Triple “There’s so E, Rise Athletics and Wellness will many amaz- receive the Business Builder Award, ing things that Solutions IT receives the Customer are happening Service Award, and the Winkler and in Winkler and District Health Care Board is the Not in the business for Profi t of the Year. community on a Rise Athletics owner Kurtis Fox local level, a na- said it’s an honour to be recognized tional level. We need to recog- Continued on page 5 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 3 Home & Life Show ‘19

About 50 exhibi- tors fi lled the hall and foyer of the Access Event Cen- tre for the Mor- den chamber’s annual Home and Life Show Friday and Saturday. Now in its eighth straight year, it has become a major trade show that offers a little bit of everything from local busi- nesses. Featured exhibitors includ- ed Ideal Floors, Two30Nine by Decor, Carman Granite, Co-op@ Home, and Ave- nue Polaris Kawa- saki South.

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401 North Railway Street, Morden, MB 204-822-6259 boundarytrails.com 4 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 gettinformedNEWS > VIEWS > WINKLER > MORDEN > SURROUNDING AREAS “It’s not the amount. It’s the vision.” Mayor shows off Meridian Exhibition Centre in State of the City address

By Ashleigh Viveiros one in Manitoba with ice-level play- er/penalty areas), an indoor soccer Whether it’s a $20 donation from a pitch and exhibition hall, an indoor child or a million dollar one from a track, meeting rooms, and plenty of corporate sponsor, it’s the community space for community groups and rec- that is making the Meridian Exhibi- reational programs to call home. PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE tion Centre a reality. The design got the thumbs up from From left: Curtis Farmer, vice-president of Westman Group Inc., and Mayor Martin Harder highlighted Vanden Berg. 12-year-old Jesse Vanden Berg present Mayor Martin Harder with that fact in his State of the City ad- “It felt pretty good just to see it all $500,000 and $20 donations, respectively, to the Meridian Exhibition dress at the Winkler chamber’s an- come together,” he said. “It’s kind of Centre. The cheque from Westman, which owns Meridian, is the fi rst nual meeting Feb. 28. how I imagined it.” installment of $1.25 million for the naming rights to the facility. He invited up 12-year-old Jesse Van- Vanden Berg, who is a member of den Berg to briefl y share the stage the Pembina Valley Panthers team, needs—mind, body, and spirit—are Overall, even with a major capi- with him. said the exhibition centre will be “a all being met. tal project in the works, the City of Vanden Berg appeared at a city great opportunity for the club to get “How is a healthy city determined? Winkler is on solid fi nancial footing council meeting two years ago to urge together and play on a real turf facil- It is the quality of life. That is the es- thanks to years of building up its re- councillors to do something about the ity. “ sence of every successful community,” serve funds. lack of an indoor soccer turf in the Harder said, emphasizing council’s “The reason why we can afford to do city. He donated $20 to get the cam- MAKING IT HAPPEN ongoing commitment to improving [this project] this year is the fact that paign started. that quality of life for all Winklerites. our debt is actually down to roughly On Thursday, Vanden Berg and the In keeping with the theme of com- munity, Harder refl ected on the Mayor Harder continued his speech $4 million and our reserves are up 250 business leaders in attendance at with a discussion of the upcoming there at roughly $12 million,” Harder the meeting got the chance to take a growth the city has experienced and what needs to be done to ensure that city budget, which will be outlined in explained, adding that even once fi g- video tour of what the Meridian Ex- further detail at the March 12 council uring in the loan for the exhibition hibition Centre will look like when it growth remains healthy. “This past year has been a year meeting. centre, the city’s reserves still come is fi nally completed in a year’s time. “In 2019, the City of Winkler will in “at a respectable $10 million … and “Thank you Jesse for your faith that where the building permits in Win- kler hit an all-time high—almost $88 see some signifi cant tax changes,” he our debt load would be upwards of you had in us to see this become a re- said, owing in part to the Meridian $19 million. ality,” said Harder, who also invited million worth of building permits in one year,” he said, stressing, however, Exhibition Centre project. “It shows you that our city is in Meridian rep Curtis Farmer up to The impact of the project, which has healthy fi nancial shape,” he said. present $500,000 to the city, the fi rst that “construction numbers by them- selves do not make a community.” a $17 million debenture, is a $1.27 “And we want to make sure that we installment of the company’s $1.25 million debenture payment per year keep it that way.” million commitment to the project. Winkler is truly a place where peo- ple make the difference, Harder said, for the next 20 years. This means the Harder wrapped up his speech by “This is what community is. And city mill rate is increasing 1.58 mills addressing an issue that has been I’m so proud to be a part of it,” an lauding Central Station, The Bunker, local churches, and other related for 2019. part of his State of the City addresses emotional Harder said. “It’s not the For residential taxpayers, taxes are for 13 years: the status of Hwy. 32, amount. It’s the vision.” agencies for providing vital services to residents. going up 5.9 per cent, which means a which current and past city councils The tour of the facility showcased home valued at $208,000 will see a tax have been lobbying the province for the second rink (which, Harder not- To that end, what makes a city healthy is ensuring its people’s bill of $1,360 in 2019—up by $109. The decades to have twinned. ed, is the only sledge hockey-friendly changing cost of residential garbage “To date, I have not been able to pick-up ($110 per dwelling) will be deliver. That to me is a major disap- highlighted as a separate line item on pointment,” he said. “We continue to your tax bill this year. work with this government to make Meanwhile, removing the costs of this project a reality. However, as of “HOW IS A HEALTHY CITY DETERMINED? IT IS THE commercial waste pick-up in Winkler today, I am not sure if it will happen QUALITY OF LIFE. THAT IS THE ESSENCE OF EVERY resulted in a commercial mill rate re- in 2019. duction of .94 mills. Commercial and “We have put money aside in 2019 SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY.” industrial ratepayers will see an over- all tax decrease of 2.6 per cent in 2019. Continued on page 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 5 Chamber welcomes Darren Heide as new prez

under the radar for decades, he said. From Pg. 2 “It’s added a tremendous benefi t to Darren Heide began alongside the accomplished list of the community, to the people in our his term as the past business award winners. area because they can have so many Winkler chamber’s “When you look at some of the com- local health care services delivered to new president last panies that have received awards them,” Plett said, “and we’re looking week. over the past fi ve years, six years that at continually fi nding new things.” we’ve been in business, to be recog- “It’s maybe one of the earliest ways nized alongside them is pretty cool,” of our municipalities and communi- he said. ties working together to solve a prob- “It’s times like these where you get lem that we had,” he added, noting to take a step back and realize, yeah, that the board’s founders 20 years ago we’ve defi nitely seen a lot of growth “really had a vision. And we’re build- and been able to make an impact in ing on that vision.” the community, which is really im- Representatives from Elias Wood- portant to us.” working and Triple E could not be Wes Ens of Solutions IT said the reached for comment as of press time. company strives to achieve world- The awards will be presented at class customer service, so to receive the chamber’s gala on April 4, which the Customer Service Award is vali- features as keynote speaker author, our members to do business with us,” which is huge,” she said, going on to dating. director, and marketing expert Terry he said, explaining that will include list a few of the year’s highlights like “We’re very intentional about it. We O’Reilly, host of CBC Radio’s The Age online booking and payment of tick- the Small Business Week luncheon, study customer service initiatives, we of Persuasion. ets for chamber events. provincial chamber of commerce have a smile-back system on every Ticket information is available on- “The second strategy is to identify CEO Chuck Davidson’s visit, and nu- task that we do,” he said, going on to line at winklerchamber.com. the needs of members and future merous educational and networking explain that every customer interac- members ... [to] ensure that we’re events. tion is followed up with feedback. “It’s NEW PREZ STEPS UP providing the value for you that you “I joined this organization to be- expect from us.” come more familiar with our vibrant a relentless pursuit of capturing the Announcing the award winners Finally, the chamber is working on business community and the people data and refi ning the edges. It sharp- was one of Heide’s fi rst major jobs creating and executing a new social that work hard every day to support ens us up. We take that feedback re- as chamber president, but it certainly media strategy to “increase aware- the growth, be part of the success, and ally seriously. won’t be his last. ness of local business and their role to enhance the quality of business of- “We’re honoured and privileged to The long-time chamber board mem- within our community.” fered in our area,” said da Costa. “It’s be recognized in the community.” ber has big plans for the agency dur- Meanwhile, looking back on the been an excellent experience. Health care board chair Marvin Plett ing his term at the head of the table. successes of the past year, outgoing “We are blessed to have such an is thrilled the work the organization “We recently had a planning session president Kori da Costa noted the encouraging group of people in our has done to improve health care in and identifi ed three strategic priori- chamber’s membership continues to community to coach the people with our community is being singled out. ties that I am excited about pursuing grow. innovative ideas to start a business The volunteer board, which is made over the next few years,” Heide said. “2018 was a really good year for the and to cheer on those that have been up of representatives from through- “The fi rst one is using innovation chamber … we had about a 10 per pushing through challenges to be- out the region, has tirelessly worked and technology to make it easier for cent increase in our membership, come strong for decades.” Morden city council puts the kibosh on roundabout plans

By Lorne Stelmach Originally estimated in the $1.6 mil- “They were very supportive of the issues in the short term. lion range, recent estimates pegged idea of an industrial parkway that What that means is that there could The highway roundabout proposed the project’s costs at between $2.8 would take all the commercial traffi c be turn signals at 1st St. in the near for the eastern entrance to Morden and $3.4 million. Manitoba Infra- off that road, or at least a great ma- future as well as a speed reduction at has been shelved. structure’s contribution would have jority of it,” suggested Burley. “If we both eastern and western entrances The potential cost was a factor be- been only $800,000, leaving Morden get that traffi c off and then a reduc- to Morden. There was also discussion hind the decision to move on from the on the hook for at least $2 million. tion in speed, they don’t feel that any about installing turning lanes at La roundabout idea, but Mayor Brandon Burley said Manitoba Infrastructure other improvements there would be Verendrye. Burley also suggested it was simply has committed to assisting the city in required ... they think if we get that “The speed limits will happen not favoured as an ideal answer for fi nding a more pragmatic and safe commercial volume off, we’re good to soon,” said Burley, who added he was the city. solution, particularly for the area in go. pleased the meeting led to concrete “[The province] did not feel it was the vicinity of the La Verendrye Blvd. “We’ve agreed in principle to pur- plans being put in place. a suitable solution for that location ... intersection. sue that,” he said. “It won’t happen “I think we have a very good long they indicated that it would be a so- What this means is that council will in the short term, but we’re pursuing term vision of what we want to lution for about 55,000 vehicles a day, be taking another look at this inter- that.” achieve in terms of the traffi c fl ow not the 12,000 that we have,” he said section, he said, noting a key part of Burley said city reps also raised traf- and moving traffi c more effi ciently last week. their plan could be the development fi c concerns for the 1st St and Thorn- ... we feel the industrial parkway is a The decision arose from a meeting of an industrial parkway that would hill intersection as well as the need to good fi t,” he said. Burley, deputy mayor Nancy Penner, divert larger commercial and indus- extend the reduced speed limit zones “We also have a short term picture and city manager Faisal Anwar had trial traffi c via Road 27W to Road 12N on both the east and western ap- of what we want to achieve in terms with Manitoba Infrastructure repre- and reduce the traffi c coming into the proaches to the city. The province has of safety.” sentatives last month. city on Thornhill. committed to looking at both of those 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 TheVVoiceoiceWinkler Morden gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS Why they didn’t ban Tiger Woods

world tennis star and amazing athlete tition with Morden, people wouldn’t PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION lympic gold med- Rick Reimer Lana Meier Martina Navratilova about why she say, “Hey, that’s not fair. He’s too big.” allist Michael does not think allowing transgender They would grumble about how un- Phelps has size athletes to compete against others of fortunate it was that Morden was not their gender is a good idea. able to fi nd their own giant and then 14 feet. They’re Navratilova recently wrote an Op- strategically develop fast plays, as- Ed column in the Sunday Times en- suming he would be a slow runner. basically fl ippers. titled “The rules on trans athletes When Tiger Woods destroyed al- OThe average man’s shoe size is 9. His reward cheats and punish the inno- most every golf course he played height is 6’3” while the average man cent.” Fairly self-explanatory. back in the 1999/2000 season there EDITOR REPORTER is 5’9” tall. Does this make Phelps a Since this was written, Navratilova, was a lot of grumbling. Here was this Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach cheater? who identifi es as a lesbian woman young, super athletic, driven play- Olympic gold medal sprinter Usain (which is relevant in this context), was er that was getting on Par 5s in two Bolt is 6’4” tall. Does this make Bolt a ousted from an LGBT advocacy group strokes. He may as well have been an cheater? she was a part of. Conservatives have alien species he was that much better The winner of the 2018 World’s jumped on her comments as ammu- than every other golfer. Strongest Man competition is Ice- nition in their battle to limit LGBT Was he banned? Was his training land’s Hafþór rights. In response to the uproar and regimen called cheating? No. Júlíus (The Moun- accusations of attacking transgender So what did they do? Golf courses tain) Björnsson. SALES AGRICULTURE REPORTER rights, she said: began to re-design Par 5s to “Tiger Gwen Keller Harry Siemens He is 6’9” tall “Well that is just ridiculous – I was Proof” them. That’s right—instead and weighs 441 only speaking about professional of trying to level the playing fi eld by pounds—a far cry athletic competitions – certainly not removing the superior athlete they from the average HUMAN RIGHTS and EQUAL rights changed the game. 30-year-old man at for transgender people. That is totally The point is the issue really is not 197 pounds. Does By Peter misrepresenting what I write/said.” one about physiological fairness. this make Björns- Cantelon (sic) Nearly every athletic champion in son a cheater? For some people this is easy. Men most strength-based sports is in some My immediate are men, boys are boys, women are way physiologically superior to the PRODUCTION PRODUCTION and gut response to each of these women, and girls are girls. But things people they are competing against. 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By Lorne Stelmach It came together last fall despite the challenge of fi rstly even just getting The efforts of volunteers who enough board members, never mind stepped up to keep the Winkler and then planning and kicking off a cam- District United Way alive paid off last paign. week for local non-profi t agencies. Nelson said their goal was “to show The United Way distributed $10,000 the community that we are still here. back to the community with $500 con- It was a smaller scale campaign than tributions presented to representa- what Winkler United Way has done in PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE tives of 20 organizations last Wednes- the past, but we’re excited for the new Winkler United Way president Kim Nelson (front, centre) presented day at the Winkler library. events that we’re planning for the fu- $500 cheques to representatives of several local non-profi t organiza- It represented the commitment that ture and moving forward. tions last week. In all, the United Way distributed $10,000 to 20 recipi- there will be even more to come in the “It’s exciting to be able to support lo- ents to close out their 2018-2019 campaign. future after a rebuilding year for the cal non-profi t agencies and to contin- United Way. ue to do the great work that Winkler ley Pregnancy Care Centre. patients. We don’t have any govern- Major changes at the board level United Way has started,” said Nelson, “We know that they’ve had a year ment funding ... so we are very happy necessitated a smaller scale cam- adding that they are now hard at work of change and restructuring and re- that they see us a valuable partner.” paign this past year, explained presi- planning the 2019-2020 campaign. building,” she added. “We’re excited Also receiving funding was the Al- dent Kim Nelson, who noted the new “Our goal is to have more of a com- with what that means for them, to zheimer Society, Big Brothers Big Sis- board was formed too late in the year munity presence and to be at more reconnect in the community again, ters of the Pembina Valley, Canadian to fully launch the agency’s usual fall events and host events so that people and hopefully we can be supportive Diabetic Society, Canadian National fundraising efforts. can remember United Way not just of their projects and fundraising go- Institute for the Blind, Canadian Red “Nonetheless, we were gratifi ed to at kickoff time in September, but all ing ahead as well because really it’s Cross, Cerebral Palsy Association of see so many people were still eager year,” she said. about working together for the good Manitoba, Eden Health Care Ser- to support our efforts and the work of Agency representatives on hand for of our community.” vices, Gateway Resources, Heart and the non-profi t organizations who do the cheque presentations last week “We serve a large geographical Stroke Foundation, Mennonite Cen- so much good in our community,” she were grateful for the support and the area, and United Way in Winkler has tral Committee, Northland Childcare said. commitment of the new United Way done a great job by giving back,” said Centre, Salem Home, Genesis House, The $10,000 in funding came through board. Myrna Wiebe of South Central Can- The Bunker, Winkler and District a campaign that included donation “We’re a fairly small organization ... cer Resource. Food Cupboard, Winkler Bible Camp, drop-off points, online giving, and so local support really does make a “We’re very, very thankful for any Winkler Day Care Centre, and the payroll deductions from participating difference for us,” said Linda Marek, donations that just can enhance the Winkler Senior Centre. businesses and their staff. executive director of the Pembina Val- services that we can give our cancer Western SD outlines $21.5 million budget

By Lorne Stelmach had to make some diffi cult decisions quarter section of land in the RM of ing that reserve, Fransen noted, is to ... we’ve been very prudent over the Stanley assessed at $1 million, the be ready for the additional capital Local ratepayers in and around last number of years, and then we school tax portion will decrease by costs that will arise when the divi- Morden will get a bit of a break on end up in a situation this year where $15.60 to $3,983.20. For a commercial sion fi nally gets approval for its new their school tax bills this year. we were fortunate to have more than property assessed at $500,000, there school. There will be slight decreases com- most of the other divisions around us. will be a cut in school taxes of $19.50 “When you’re looking at growth in ing their way under a proposed $21.5 “Last year, because our budget was to $8,154.25. the future, you can’t just run on emp- million budget introduced last week a little tighter, we had to make some About 64 per cent ($14 million) of ty,” he said. by Western School Division trustees. cuts in certain areas,” Fransen con- the division’s revenue comes through “The province, when it provides The good news fi nancial plan for tinued “With all of our growth, we’re provincial support, while another 34 funding for new schools or even por- 2019-20 comes about in large part having more teachers and more sup- per cent comes from municipal sup- table classrooms, it’s the bare bones. because of the division receiving the port staff to handle that ... and look- port, including local tax revenue. Mi- It’s the space, and we need to fi ll it, so second largest increase in provincial ing at specifi cally continuing to sup- nor amounts of additional revenue we need to use local dollars to fi ll it ... funding support with a 4.4 per cent port and enhance our literacy and comes through such sources as a City so we’re trying to be prudent with our hike. numeracy programming.” of Morden grant for busing and fees budgeting looking forward.” “Western School Division was The budget outlines overall spend- related to international students. Otherwise, the division is bump- defi nitely fortunate with the fund- ing of just under $21.5 million for The division is forecasting a reserve ing up spending a little in a number ing increase ... we could have a seri- 2019-20 that represents a 2.3 per cent of $628,000, which would be 3.5 per of areas, including an additional 2.63 ous look at maintaining and possibly increase from the current fi nancial cent of the budget and falls within full-time equivalent teaching posi- improving some of the services and plan. the provincial mandate that restricts tions to meet the needs of increased programming that we provide,” said It means a home assessed at divisions to a maximum reserve of enrolment. board chair Brian Fransen. $275,000 will receive a school tax re- four per cent. “Over the last number of years we’ve duction of $7.42 to $1,895.85. On a Part of the motivation for maintain- Continued on page 10 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 Power of the Purse hosts 125 participants By Lorne Stelmach House. Genesis House made their pitch for The Morden Area Foundation’s up to $4,500 for a Caring Dads pro- Women’s Giving Circle hit its target gram that would provide support ser- once again with its annual Power of vices for men in relation to domestic the Purse fundraiser. violence. Last Saturday’s event met its goal The Pembina Valley Pregnancy Care of 125 participants in honour of the Centre was hoping for up to $5,500 foundation’s 25th anniversary in 2018. for a Steps In Hope program that will “This is starting to get full. I love center around a support group for having that kind of a problem,” said women who have suffered a loss. executive director Lynda Lambert. Habitat for Humanity said whatever The fundraising project began four amount came in for them will go to- years ago with the idea of raising ward making their fi rst home build in $10,000 by having 100 women each Morden a reality. bring $100 to donate as they saw fi t to Habitat fundraising chair Sue Nel- three local non-profi ts. PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE son noted just as important as rais- It surpassed that goal last year with The fourth annual Power of the Purse fundraiser drew 125 women ing funds is raising awareness, and a fi nal tally of 106 ladies, and Lambert Saturday, each bringing $100 to donate to local charitable groups. Power of the Purse goes a long way in noted this year she had to turn down helping non-profi ts do that. a few more people who expressed in- ey, nobody’s telling them what to do,” The breakdown of how the partici- “It’s important for us to be out in the terest at the last minute. she said. “These charities, I think they pants chose to donate their money community, to be spreading the word, “The fi rst year, it was pulling teeth feel comfortable because they’re all was not yet available, but the three because it will be about the commu- to get 75 to show up,” she recalled. approved ... they get to come and en- agencies under consideration were nity,” she said. “It’s about a grassroots “It’s really caught on. joy with the women. the Winkler-Morden chapter of Habi- sort of effect and having everybody “It’s just a good program. Nobody’s “You’re promoting your own people, tat for Humanity, the Pembina Valley involved that we can get involved.” telling them where to put their mon- so how much better is that?” Pregnancy Care Centre, and Genesis Morden to launch Cycling Without Age program

By Lorne Stelmach around the community. thinking how great it would be to of- said, noting the program will be co- The grant also includes $1,400 for fer this locally. I shared it around with ordinated by volunteer Heather Fran- Federal funding will help get local an inter-generational fi tness program others, and there was consensus. This cis. seniors out and more engaged in the and $1,200 for an inter-generational was the spark that led to our grant ap- It will take some time for the community. storytelling project. plication.” trishaws to be manufactured and A $25,000 grant through the New “I thought it would be a great way to Cycling Without Age is a movement shipped here. Horizons For Seniors program has provide a service to our seniors and started in 2012 by a Danish man. Ole “We aren’t anticipating starting un- been awarded to the City of Morden. also to have a way for people across Kassow wanted to help the elderly get til June because that is the earliest we The majority is earmarked to support generations to connect over being back on their bicycles, but he had to will probably be getting the equip- an initiative dubbed Cycling Without outside and enjoying the outdoors by fi nd a solution to limited mobility. The ment. The organization of it will be Age. having a bike ride,” suggested Steph- answer was a trishaw, and he started done closer to that time,” said Dueck, A $22,500 portion of the funding anie Dueck, Morden recreation pro- offering free bike rides to nursing who encouraged people to keep up to will be used to purchase two special- grammer. home residents. date at mordenmb.com/cyclingwith- ized “trishaw” bicycles that will have “Having come across Cycling With- He then got in touch with a civil so- outage. volunteers operating them for rides out Age via social media got me ciety consultant from the City of Co- Meanwhile, Dueck said details of penhagen and together they bought the inter-generational fi tness and fi ve trishaws and launched Cycling storytelling programs are still being Without Age, which has since spread worked out, but she sees them as be- The City of to 40 countries around the world. ing an ideal way to “get generations to Morden is Cycling Without Age’s guiding prin- have experiences together so they can launching ciples include generosity, as the rides learn from each other and share their a Cycling are always free. It also aims to encour- knowledge and their life stories.” Without age storytelling by connecting gen- “We are looking forward to see- Age pro- erations, to build social connections ing these programs move forward,” gram this and to strengthen well being, and to said Morden Mayor Brandon Burley. summer overcome age barriers. “These kinds of programs help to to provide Each trishaw bicycle is built to ac- build community and quality of life, volunteer- commodate a pilot and two adults and we love to see that in Morden.” powered with a bench for sitting in the front of Dueck added the city is looking to bike rides the bike. offer more cycling programming and to local Dueck said the program will utilize resources with the help of additional volunteer drivers to provide rides to seniors. grants. Community feedback will seniors throughout the community. help to shape what is offered. “There’s lots of options, and we’ll You can fi ll out a survey at www. SUPPLIED be working out the details of how to mordenmb.com/cyclingsurvey to let PHOTO book a bike and setting times,” she the city know what you’d like to see. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 9 Cuts in the works as GVSD seeks to fi ll $684K funding shortfall

By Ashleigh Viveiros so we looked at things instead.” That includes potentially cutting Garden Valley School division out- $60,000 from the school budgets, lined its preliminary budget plans to $180,000 from the information tech- those in attendance at its annual pub- nology budget tech integration plan, lic consultation meeting Feb. 28. $274,000 from the bus replacement While Winkler area taxpayers may plan, and $170,000 from the discre- be pleased to hear education taxes tionary staff budget (which allows are slated to go down, it does come schools to more quickly hire extra at a steep price—trustees have had to staff when student enrolment spikes). cut $684,000 to make end’s meet. Local schools are going to feel the The division is projecting approxi- pinch in all these areas, but especially mately $519,000 in additional revenue when it comes to the lack of new com- for 2019-2020 in a budget of nearly $52 puters and buses, Dyck said. million. But that’s not nearly enough Computer are a vital part of educa- to cover the expected $1.2 million in tion today, heavily used by students additional expenses. and staff alike, she noted. Those expenses include $493,000 “It’s an integral part of how educa- in new operating costs for the Pine tion happens,” Dyck said. “What we’re Ridge Elementary School opening in proposing is that we’re just going to fall, $605,000 in increased staff wages simply going to cut money out of that. PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE and benefi ts, and $105,000 in other And it’s just putting off a problem, be- Manitoba School Boards Association president Alan Campbell, shown miscellaneous operating expenses. cause the reality is computers don’t here with Garden Valley School Division board chair Laurie Dyck, was The board’s hands are tied when last forever. They have a lifespan of, on hand for the division’s public consultation meeting last week. it comes to taxes, says chair Laurie if you’re lucky, fi ve to eight years, and Dyck, as the Minister of Education GVSD has some in that time zone.” One area the division refuses to to signifi cantly change this fall, but has once again ordered school divi- Garden Valley’s bus fl eet, mean- make cuts is to the ongoing programs there will be a projected 4,511 stu- sions to limit local education prop- while, includes several vehicles push- related to its strategic goals. That in- dents attending classes in the divi- erty tax increases to two per cent ing 20 years of service. The opening cludes its literacy, numeracy, and sion. (representing a maximum increase of of Pine Ridge school also means the mental health initiatives, all of which As for taxpayers, Garden Valley is $399,000 in GVSD) while also freez- division needs to add three new bus have made great strides in recent proposing a mill rate of 15.02, which ing, capping, or phasing out other routes to its existing system. years, Dyck said. represents a 0.42 per cent drop from sources of provincial funding (GVSD No new buses means “drawing out “The reality is, we have a lot of good the current year. Residential, com- receives only an additional $120,000 of our spare fl eet to help make routes data showing the impact [these pro- mercial, and agricultural education from the province for the coming happen,” Dyck said. “If we’re pulling grams] have had,” she said. “The ma- taxes will all go down as a result. school year). out of our reserve fl eet, that means chine is moving in the right direction The board will fi rm up its budget “We have to absorb operating a there’s less buses available for extra- ... so, no, we didn’t want to cut that.” plans this week in advance of passing whole new building and we weren’t curricular activities.” Enrolment in GVSD is not expected it at its March 12 meeting. given opportunity to be able to tax for that,” Dyck said. “Operating expenses like that we can’t put into a reserve fund for building a school. This is pure operational [expenses] and it will not go away. “Local voices for local choices” “And the reality is we’re still having to keep up with many other things in By Ashleigh Viveiros fi cials in recent months have left have different cultures.” our buildings, from intercom systems trustees worried Manitoba is head- Not only do nearly 70 per cent of to fi re panels to general maintenance. In addition to outlining some of ing down a path toward removing rural Manitobans want to keep lo- Those pieces come out of our operat- the challenges Garden Valley School local school boards via amalgama- cal school boards (as per a poll con- ing budget.” Division is facing when it comes to tion or centralization. ducted by Probe Research last fall), To fi ll the funding gap, the GVSD its 2019-2020 budget, board trustees An amalgamated school board at- but, GVSD trustees asserted in their board had to make some tough de- also took time at the public consul- tempting to service a much larger presentation, there would also be no cisions, cutting funds to school pro- tation meeting last week to express region would struggle to accurately real fi nancial benefi t to eliminating gram and equipment budgets. concerns about the provincial gov- refl ect the concerns and values of them. “Our goal was to look at what things ernment’s upcoming review of the the local community, stressed GVSD “It’s would be easy to ask a ques- can we cut that don’t cut people,” K-12 education system in Manitoba. board chair Laurie Dyck. tion that says, ‘Would you like your Dyck said. “That was important to us “We’ve always been in favour of “Local voice, it’s crucial. It’s our taxes reduced by eliminating school ... we know we need the staffi ng, and a review,” noted Manitoba School democratic voice at the table,” she boards?’” said trustee John P. Klas- Boards Association president Alan said. “And it represents our commu- sen. “How many people wouldn’t Campbell, who was on hand to show nities.” say yes?” GVSD his support. Having one big division oversee- In reality, Manitoba’s school boards “We’re not adverse to change, but ing, for example, the entirety of cost just half a cent on every dollar “OUR GOAL WAS TO it needs to be positive change for ev- southern rural Manitoba would be spent in education today. Ninety- eryone—for students, families, and unwieldy, Dyck fears. six cents (and it’s closer to 97 cents LOOK AT WHAT THINGS communities,” he said. “And it has “How do you begin to give lead- in GVSD, he noted) of every dollar CAN WE CUT THAT to be meaningful in that what comes ership to that in an effective and spent on education goes directly to from the review is indeed going to meaningful way that refl ects your providing students with programs, DON’T CUT PEOPLE.” improve [learning] outcomes.” communities?” she said. “We all Comments made by provincial of- have different value bases, we all Continued on page 10 10 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 Rogers presents $15K to Big Bros. Big Sis.

By Ashleigh Viveiros grams there,” Penner said. “We were working on that slowly, waiting to see Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pem- if the funds would be there ... now we bina Valley got an unexpected but have some funds to pursue that and very welcome funding boost thanks also to continue expanding in our to the Rogers Hometown Hockey tour. current communities, too.” Just a few days before the weekend Kaitlyn LeFeaver, community invest- festivities took over downtown Win- ment manager for Rogers Communi- kler, Rogers reps stopped in at the cations, said the company has mak- mentoring agency’s offi ces to present ing a fi nancial gift like this at each of executive director Michael Penner the Rogers Hometown Hockey stops with a donation of $15,000. across the nation this winter. “It was a big surprise ... a great sur- “Recognizing the importance of giv- prise,” Penner said, noting he was ing back to our communities, the Ted blown away when the company con- Rogers Community Grants help sup- tacted him about the unsolicited do- port educational programs that en- nation. able youth to succeed inside and out- “It’s a huge boost for us,” he contin- side of the classroom,” she said. “As ued. “We were projecting a bit of a part of Rogers Hometown Hockey, we loss this year, but with this grant ob- support local community programs viously it won’t be anymore.” focused on inspiring youth to contin- The extra money also means the ue their education. agency, which currently caters to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pem- PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE Morden-Winkler-Altona area, can get bina Valley was selected “to support the ball rolling on adding Carman to Rogers Hometown Hockey MC Kyle Buttenham (far right) presented their youth mentoring programs to its service area. change the course of young lives.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Pembina Valley’s Michael Penner and “Recently we’ve been approached Kerri Bennett with a donation of $15,000 last week. by Carman to start in-school pro-

Roland band > WESTERN SD BUDGET, FROM PG. 7 The student population that had elimination of local divisions. got very diverse communities,” he workshop already jumped to 1,885 as of last “I think it’s very important that peo- said. “As soon as you start putting dif- September had further risen to ple in Manitoba learn about what the ferent communities from far fl ung re- 1,925 as of January. It’s forecasted impact is of the education review and gions of the province together under to hit 2,029 by 2020. what some of the proposed changes the same governance, the priorities of March 16 As well, there will be some in- would do,” Fransen said. one community are not necessarily creased support time as well as “When we’re looking at the poten- going to be the priorities of another The 22nd annual Roland Communi- some extra literacy and numeracy tial of amalgamating school divisions, community, and how are we going to ty Band Workshop takes over the Ro- programming. especially in rural Manitoba, we’ve deal with that in the future?” land United Church next weekend. Other initiatives highlighted in Forty-four musicians and counting the fi nancial plan included open- have signed up for the workshop tak- ing up Minnewasta School for > LOCAL VOICES, FROM PG. 9 ing place on Saturday, March 16 from community use in the evenings supports, and services, leaving about acy programs, winter busing, school 9:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. and small increases in funds for This day-long reading session un- 3.5 per cent for administrative costs— renovations, technical vocational and professional development and for an amount far outweighed by the val- alternative education programs, and der the direction of Bernard Helfter school advisory councils. is open to all adults and senior stu- ue provided by local school boards, partnerships with other educational Overall, around 77 per cent of Klassen said. projects in the community. dents with a band instrument and spending goes toward salaries— music in their souls, said organizer In 2001-2002, 20 Manitoba school di- “As a local board, we have the abil- an increase of 2.5 per cent—with visions were eliminated by the NDP ity to make decisions based on local Tom Neufeld. another 5.5 per cent going towards Music selections will range from government in a bid to save millions values,” she said. “That comes with benefi ts—an increase of 7.5 per of dollars. But a study by the Fron- meeting with our parents, meeting easy to challenging, he said, and it’s cent. Another seven per cent of always a great day of music. tier Institute for Public Policy in 2005 with our constituents, and knowing spending comes under instruc- found this move resulted in virtually what matters most to them.” The event wraps up with a public tional support, while 6 per cent is concert at 7 p.m. at the church hall. no savings, Klassen said. Instead, it GVSD is asking people to contact for transportation and operations. simply removed the ownership of their elected representatives, includ- For more information or to register, Fransen feels the division is well call 1-204-343-2358 or email TomLo- public schools from the communities ing Premier Brian Pallister and Edu- positioned to meet the challenges they serve. cation Minister Kelvin Goertzen, to [email protected]. of continued growth, though there You can also check out more about Fellow trustee Leah Klassen pointed weigh in on the importance of local is also uncertainty about what the out local control over education tax school divisions in Manitoba. the event on its Facebook page: Ro- future holds with the provincial land Community Band Workshop. dollars means the division is able to “The more they hear that we care, review of the educational system. more accurately tailor its programs, it’s going to have an impact,” Dyck The province is holding their services, and facilities to the commu- said. “We can’t sit back and be passive cards close to their chest, he said, The Winkler Morden What’s story? nity’s needs. aggressive and hope for the best.” Voice though many wonder if it is lead- Call 325-6888 In GVSD, that has included things Further details are available online ing to an amalgamation or even like funding for literacy and numer- at gvsd.ca. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 11 Pine Ridge School on track for fall opening

By Ashleigh Viveiros

Winkler’s new school is on track for completion this summer. Work on Pine Ridge Elementary School in the city’s west end has hit the one-year mark, and Garden Val- ley School Division superintendent Todd Monster says there have been very few bumps in the road in that time. “From the time that the shovel went in up to the present, most things have come along nicely,” he said. “We’re confi dent that the project will be completed in time for September PHOTO BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE 2019 and our opening then.” The walls are up, windows are going in, and in some parts of the building it’s nearly time to paint as con- The 84,000 square foot K-8 school tractors work to get Pine Ridge Elementary School in Winkler ready for its fall opening. will be home to 675 students. It also features an integrated child-care cen- school. that number is expected to be closer they come over.” tre with space for 20 infants, 54 pre- “She’s also very heavily involved in to 310. Winkler Elementary and J.R. In addition to gaining a bit more school children, and before and after- the staffi ng. Right now we’re working Walkof (the latter of which will be- breathing room, many Winkler school programming. on the teacher list to determine which come a K-3 school this fall) are also schools that currently have small vil- The walls, of course, are up, and teachers will be going into the new expected to see notable enrolment lages of portable classrooms on their some parts of the building are further school.” drops. grounds will be biding some of those along than others. That list was fi nalized last week to “There’s quite a bit of excitement farewell. “There’s still quite a bit to get done give the division time to begin adver- around the idea of found space again, “A lot of the portables, especially on the second fl oor,” said Monster. tising for open positions at Pine Ridge of having room,” Monster said. “What the detached portables, will no lon- “But the main fl oor, that’s come and the other schools as soon as pos- has happened over the years is that as ger be needed,” Monster said. “That’s along really, really well. In some ar- sible. these schools have grown they’ve lost a really good thing to be able to say.” eas they’re prepping for painting. So “We’ve got lots of staff that are in- what we call their fl ex space. They’ve Pine Ridge itself has room for an that’s exciting, when you start getting terested in moving into a new school,” had to give it up for classrooms.” eight-classroom expansion down the to that part. Monster noted, “because most people Emerado Centennial School, mean- road that would bump the facility’s “July and August are when we’re will go through their career as a teach- while, is preparing to welcome Gr. 4 numbers up to 875 students. hoping to be able to get in and get er and never have the opportunity to students next year, becoming a Gr. “Depending on what happens with furniture in and get set up, get all the be part of opening a new building.” 4-8 school. growth in the region, of course, we’re necessary equipment into place so The nuts and bolts of creating the The division is working hard to en- positioned now to be able to accom- that we’re not scrambling at the last brand new school community—in- sure that transition for students goes modate growth into the near future,” minute. That’s always the goal—we cluding the mascot, school colours, smoothly, Monster said. Monster said. “From what we can see do not like scrambling!” and logo—will be decided with stu- “One of the things right now that’s based upon trends in the last fi ve School principal Renae Hildebrand, dent input this fall. in discussion is how to help those years, we should be in a good place who formerly headed up the Bor- While the grand opening of Pine kids that are going to be moving,” he for the coming years. der Valley/Blumenfeld administra- Ridge will certainly be a highlight for said. “We’re working together with “It’s an exciting time,” he added. tion unit, started in her new role last the students slated to go there, it will staff to look at transition planning ... “There are always challenges that go month. also have a positive ripple effect in as well as making sure that necessary with opening a new school, but the “Where we’re at right now is try- many other Winkler area schools as resources and everything are in place benefi ts outweigh all that. ... We’re ing to nail down the furnishings and the student populations fi nally stabi- to accommodate these children as looking forward to opening day.” equipment list for the school. That’s lize after years of overcrowding. the next phase of work for us,” Mon- Nearby Parkland Elementary ster said. “Renae is heavily involved School, for example, currently has in that part of it, fi guring out what’s 530 students. Once Pine Ridge opens, needed in various spaces in the

PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE Left: Tall windows will provide plenty of light for the school’s spa- cious library. Above: An airy atrium complete with an overlooking walkway makes up the space just inside the front doors. 12 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019

Hometown pride

PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE The Rogers Hometown Hockey tour took over downtown Winkler last weekend for a two-day celebration of Canada’s favourite sport. Clockwise from above: Lord Stanley’s cup made its return to town; en- thusiastic fans mug for the show’s cam- eras at the mobile broadcast booth, which had out- door screens up to show the Jets-Blue Jackets game; homegrown group The Color presented members of Winkler city council with the Juno Award they won last spring as a way to thank the community for its support; hockey circus performer Paz shows off his fi ery juggling skills; on Saturday, Scotiabank’s Kerri Leroux (left) and Rogers Hometown Hockey host Tara Slone (far right) presented reps from the Winkler, Morden, and Altona minor hockey programs with dona- tions of $5,000 each through the bank’s legacy cheque program; a fan gets the thumbs up from Hometown Hockey mascot Hank. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 13

Clockwise from above left: Lo- cal minor hockey teams kicked off the live broadcast Sunday with a Parade of Cham- pions; NHL legend and former Winkler Flyer Ed Belfour signs the jersey of a young fan; downtown busi- nesses did their part to help paint the town red for the weekend; ball hockey in the Sco- tiabank rink; warming up with a video game inside the Rog- ers Fan Hub tent; the Win- kler Flyers Peewee #2 team helped Scotiabank unveil the weekend’s commemorative jersey. PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE 14 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019

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By Lorne Stelmach she sees as bringing into play ele- ments of surprise, humour, and plea- Naomi Gerrard always especially sure. enjoys working with mixed media in “I started doing this quite a few her art, and her latest creations do years ago, gradually incorporating that while also tapping into her roots grains into the work ... it’s a little dif- growing up on a farm. ferent than using paint for the whole Gerrard sees incorporating prairie canvas,” she said. grains into her paintings as a way of It is an interesting process, Gerrard celebrating the importance of agricul- added, noting that she usually relies ture to our society while also appreci- on the natural texture and the colour ating its natural beauty. of the grains. “I’m hoping that the grains them- “Infrequently, I put a little bit of selves will carry the message,” said paint on the grains. One of the pieces Gerrard, whose exhibit Multigrains of has a fair bit of paint on the grains, Energy is featured this month at the but I usually use the colour and the Artist Naomi Gerrard incorporates prairie grains in her work to cel- Pembina Hills Gallery in Morden. texture of the grain itself to carry the ebrate the importance of agriculture in our society. The show features 45 pieces in image. It’s really the colour and the which the highlights are the colours shape and the size, the feel of the and textures of the variety of grains grain itself, that carries the image. that help create the scenes done with “What’s interesting as well is the acrylic paints. grains, when they have the hull on ... In an artist’s statement from her or when the hull is taken off or split website, Gerrard notes her hope is ... in some cases, like barley, the pearl that “these grains command a deep barley is quite beautiful white, but respect and encourage a refl ection on with the hull on is entirely different,” life, nature and our connections to the Gerrard noted, adding similarly that land. one type of buckwheat is quite dark “I feel that agriculture is vital in our but “when the hull is off, it’s quite dif- economy in Manitoba and also really ferent as well.” important in relation to the health As a complement to her art, Gerrard of our people,” added Gerrard, who also includes a grain identifi cation grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania. station in the exhibit. Those rural roots have remained “I have little bottles of all of the with her, even as she went on to call grains that have been used ... so if Minneapolis and now Winnipeg somebody is looking at the piece and home. thinking I wonder what this grain is,” “My interest is in the grains and she said. how the grains themselves have an This is the latest in a number of infl uence on the vista and the atmo- stops for the exhibition, which has sphere of the whole prairie scene. I’m been touring galleries throughout ru- more interested in the energy of the ral Manitoba in recent months. grains and the grains themselves,” “I was impressed with the gallery said Gerrard. and with the community,” noted Ger- Her artwork has always featured rard, who will be back in Morden next mixed media, using a large variety of Friday for a public reception at the materials such as sand, cloth, threads, gallery from 7-9 p.m. lace, paper fi bers, tissue paper and In addition to Multigrains of Energy, other natural products along with the gallery this month is also display- paint. ing some of the barrel-fi red pottery The draw for her is the range of tex- work of Kathryn Newsom. ture and colour and contrasts which Watoto choir performs next Tues.

The Christian Faith Church hosts a dren and vulnerable women who special choir from Africa next week. have been empowered to rise above The church, located at 11151 Road their circumstances and answer the 20W, welcomes the Watoto Children’s call to make a difference in the world. Choir on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Admission to the show is free, It’s just one stop on the choir’s six- though donations and proceeds from month tour to perform songs from it and the sale of the album go to sup- their new album We Will Go and share port woman and children in need in the story of abandoned African chil- Uganda. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 17 New Minnewasta rock wall a hit with students

By Lorne Stelmach “It was perfect timing for us,” said a grateful Turnbull, noting Enbridge A new feature at Minnewasta School covered the entire cost of over $9,000. not only offers students a physical The beauty of the climbing wall challenge, but opens up new ways of is that it gets kids to hone a host of learning at the same time. physical skills in a fun new way. A rock climbing wall installed re- “It’s kind of the whole direction cently in the gymnasium of the Mor- phys-ed is going now, getting away den early years school with the sup- from some of the traditional sports,” port of Enbridge is more than proving said Turnbull, noting the wall can also its worth. be used for a variety of learning ac- There are a wide variety of ways that tivities involving magnetic numbers PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE students can learn and engage while and letters. Enbridge’s Andrew Plett tries out Minnewasta School’s new rock taking on scaling the wall, which is “Students can do things like climb- climbing wall alongside a few students. a safe traverse style of climbing wall ing across the rock wall, getting where students are never more than a magnetic letters to spell a word that holding himself up for several sec- bridge, said they were happy to sup- few feet off the matted ground below. their partner on the ground is telling onds. port this project, noting Minnewasta “It’s really so adaptable. We can them that they have to spell,” he said. “For him, the climbing is diffi cult, is right across from their main con- use it almost every day, and it hasn’t “We’ve also done activities where but what we’ve done is we’ve created struction yard and in close proximity really been the same lesson twice,” they need to fi nish a story ... and they a plan ... and with my help holding to their easement in the area. said phys-ed teacher Kyle Turnbull. come across and fi nd the next word. him he can climb up on his own,” he “The school is an important stake- “There’s so many activities that are “So it’s very cross-curricular and, in said. “So we can work on setting goals holder ... and this project seemed to possible. The students just love it.” the division, we’re focusing a lot on ... maybe today we get to the third be a great fi t for us,” he said. “It’s great Turnbull said he had long wanted to literacy and numeracy, so we can hit panel of the rock wall, the next time to see that it’s being used so well and have a climbing wall in the gym, and all of those elements with the rock maybe they want to try to get to the that the students are really excited to the school advisory council supported wall.” fourth.” use it.” the idea and was prepared to take on The wall is also good for all levels Andrew Plett, a land agent for En- fundraising for it. But then Enbridge and abilities, Turnbull added, citing came along looking for projects to the example of one student with cere- support in local schools. bral palsy who has been working on Add a to your Family Day at Gallery bit of ƅƚƖƜƑƷƖƎƅƚƖƜƑƷƖƎ Winter! Wealth Mgmt. March 16

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By Lorne Stelmach “We have added more instruments to this year’s production,” she contin- Students from Nellie McClung Col- ued. “Normally we have somewhere legiate are taking on a more serious between four to fi ve people in our production this year for their annual band, but this year we’re adding vio- play in conjunction with Candlewick lins, a saxophone, fl utes, and possibly Productions. other instruments.” The classic musical West Side Story West Side Story has been performed featuring songs by Stephen Sond- to audiences around the world since heim will be a departure from what its creation in 1957. the students usually tackle, suggested The story revolves around a mod- co-director Caitlin Cranmer. ern-day Romeo and Juliet involved in “The cast and crew are excited to New York City street gangs. take on a dramatic story. In the past, “I think audiences, especially stu- we have always performed comedies dents in high schools studying the with happy endings, but this year the Shakespearean play, can really relate students wanted to take on a more to the characters and their circum- SUPPLIED PHOTOS adult play that dealt with real issues,” stances,” said Cranmer, who pointed Nellie McClung Collegiate stu- Cranmer said in advance of the per- out there are parallels to what is go- dents present West Side Story formances set for March 14-17. ing on in the world today. “Audiences March 14-17. Right: Xander Klas- Cranmer said they realized the sub- can also relate to the struggle of start- sen as Tony embraces Julia Van- ject matter is tough and dark, but they ing again, to the history of America wynsberghe as Maria. wanted to put on a more challenging and the immigration that helped pop- production. ulate the country. Even today, people the past and are going on even today.” At the same time, she added, it is are immigrating to America to fi nd a The NMC show involves a cast and also “such a popular musical. West better life and are being met with dis- crew of nearly 60 Gr. 7-12 students Side Story is considered one of the crimination. from across the region. top musicals of all time. “In West Side Story, the Puerto Ri- Performances take place nightly at 7 “West Side Story has always had an can immigrants are faced with racism p.m. March 14-16 and Sunday, March amazing score,” Cranmer said. “The and struggle to establish themselves 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Manitou Opera music itself could be considered one as citizens in America. Due to rising House. of the characters in the story. The hostility, each side is forced to defend Ticket information is available on- score and the lyrics really drive the their own and violence ensues,” Cran- line at candlewick.ca or by calling story and show the characters’ emo- mer said. “I think audiences can relate 204-825-8406. tions. to these issues that have happened in Regional art studio tour registration nears

By Lorne Stelmach name just a few of the kinds of art on has been a very good learning expe- $125. display. rience ... I also have had a number of Artists interested in applying can Susan Pharaoh sees the value as an Pharaoh said the weekend offers people come back and purchase my visit pembinavalleystudiotour.com artist in being involved each fall in a glimpse into where and how the work ... so it has been a very good ex- for more information or can contact the Pembina Valley Studio Tour. magic of creating art happens. perience for me overall. tour chairperson Margie Hildeb- Having been part of the tour for half “The people who come on the tour Registration for artists is $75 by rand at 204-822-6679 or chasmarg@ a dozen years and now part of the or- don’t just want to see what you’ve March 15. The rate for galleries (loca- mymts.net. ganizing committee as well, she is en- made, they want to see how you’ve tions hosting two or more artists) is couraging other artists in the region made it,” she said. “Having my work to jump on the bandwagon. out on display in progress ... that can “It becomes a learning experience be absolutely perfect ... that’s one of for both the patrons and the artists,” the reasons you get people coming Prairie Singers perform Sun. Pharaoh suggested last month as the is that they are interested in the pro- March deadlines approached for the cess, not just the fi nal product.” The Prairie Singers take to stages in songs, and a variety of other songs two day tour set for Sept. 7-8. The tour not only offers artists a Winkler and Morden this weekend intended to appeal to a broad musi- Now in its 15th year, the free, self- chance to promote their own work for a concert dubbed All Around the cal appreciation this Sunday at the guided studio tour draws hundreds but maybe even to gain inspiration Circle. Emmanuel Mennonite Church in of visitors to the region every fall. from engaging with the public, Pha- The choir, led by conductor Mari- Winkler at 2:30 p.m. and the Morden Artists of all mediums are welcome raoh added. lyn Houser Hamm and accompanied Mennonite Church at 7:30 p.m. to take part. Past years have includ- “Every year is quite unique. I enjoy by pianist Fay Carruthers, will per- Tickets are $10. Students are half ed painters, potters, photographers, meeting completely new people on form music from Brahms’ Liebeslieder, price. woodworkers, and textile artists, to the tour,” she said. “Every year really selections based on Canadian folk The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN

Yellowhead’s Bray Rookes Hawks defends against Derek Wiebe of the Pembina Valley Hawks in game two of their quar- ter-fi nal series Sunday. The fi ghting for Hawks fell 6-3 to trail 2-0 in the series.

PHOTO BY LORNE their lives STELMACH/VOICE

By Lorne Stelmach

The Pembina Valley Hawks were fi ghting for their playoff lives this week. The male AAA Hawks headed to Shoal Lake Tuesday down two games to the Yellowhead Chiefs in their best of fi ve quarter-fi nal series. The Hawks could have had a better fate in game one Friday before falling 4-3 in overtime. They then lost their composure in game two Sunday as they gave up a 3-0 lead in falling 6-3 on home ice in Morden. “When we’re playing at our best, we can compete with them,” said co- coach Jeff Andrews, whose seventh place Hawks took the second place Chiefs to overtime in three of their Riley Goertzen, Tyson Allison and by Goertzen and Campbell Enns on a Shots on goal were even at 39 apiece four regular season games. Nico Vigier scored for the Hawks powerplay had Pembina Valley up 3-0 with Meilun taking the loss on 33 “They’re a really good hockey team while Dylan Meilun made 34 saves. halfway through the second. saves. and a team that we have to be at our The Chiefs outshot the Hawks 38-25. Things began to come apart after “We had a fantastic start,” said An- best to beat, and I don’t think that “I thought we played a really good Sloan Stanick scored twice in 15 sec- drews, who said it started to unravel we’ve played our best hockey yet in game Friday night,” said Andrews. onds for the Chiefs, who then tied the with what he termed a controversial this series,” he said. “If we can main- “Obviously, to lose in overtime was a game a few minutes later on a Hawk call. “Yellowhead turned things up ... tain our focus and stick to our game little disappointing but, at the same penalty by Michael Hlady, who a few and we just kind of lost our focus for plan, we’ve got a chance of coming time, we felt like we could have done minutes later was tossed from the a little bit and ended up losing that back here and being successful.” some more things in that hockey game with a major and misconduct. hockey game.” In game one, the Hawks came back game to help our team be successful.” Further penalty trouble led to the If the Hawks were able to continue twice from being down 2-1 and 3-2 Game two started out promising, as winning goal in the third. The Chiefs the series, game four will be Thursday before the Chiefs got the winning Hayden Couling got the Hawks on then put it away with two more late in Winkler with game fi ve, if neces- goal 3:47 into overtime. the board in the fi rst and then goals goals. sary, back in Shoal Lake Saturday. Beavers win game four to extend series

By Ashleigh Viveiros Fehr (including an empty-netter for man scored their last goal of the night The Beavers’ Mark Owen scored two Fehr) while Jordan Valentino and Ty- at 2:52. Karl Fey and Tyler Grove also more of his four goals that night in The Carman Beavers managed a ler Peers added singles. Reed Peters contributed. the third period to put the fi nal nail decisive 8-1 win Saturday over the stood tall in net, making 40 saves as Peters stopped 50 shots on goal this in the coffi n. Morden Redskins to extend the South Carman outshot Morden 43-37. night as the Beavers once again won Peters faces 41 shots in net, saving Eastern Manitoba Hockey League Game three was a much closer af- the shot battle, this time 52-42. 33. Across the rink, Steve Christie playoffs. fair, with Carman taking a 1-0 lead The tables turned for game four Sat- slapped away 43 Morden attempts. Morden spent last week dominating with a late fi rst period goal that was urday night. Game fi ve took place in Carman on the semi-fi nal series, following up on followed by a scoreless second frame. Carman took a 3-0 lead in the open- Tuesday. Results were not available at an 8-5 game one win Feb. 23 with vic- Morden came to life in the fi nal 20 ing period and then responded to press time. tories of 6-3 Feb. 26 and 4-2 Feb. 28. minutes as Fehr tied things up two Morden’s lone goal of the evening If the Beavers managed a win, game Game two in Morden saw two goals minutes in and then Steve Mullin got from Jordan Cameron early in the six is back in Morden Thursday while each come in from Mike Rey and Jay a tying goal himself shortly after Car- second with three more of their own. game seven is in Carman Saturday. 20 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 Local curlers bring home silver from Winter Games

By Lorne Stelmach She credited their team with being well prepared throughout. A local foursome brought home “I think that focus on mental prepa- silver medals from the 2019 Canada ration really helped us throughout Winter Games. the week. We had really focused on The girls curling team of sisters not only our shot making and our Hayley and Peyton Bergman of physical preparation for the games Rosenfeld, Cheyenne Ehnes of Mani- but also our mental preparation, how tou, and Anastasia Ginters of Altona you deal with a long week with 10 came up just shy of grabbing gold for round robin games and the potential Manitoba at the competition in Al- for three more.” berta last week. Another area athlete competing After going 8-2 in the round-robin at the multi-sport competition was and second only to 9-1 Ontario, the Winklerite Trentyn Crane, who was Manitoba team doubled up on New part of the Manitoba hockey team Brunswick 6-3 in the semi-fi nal but that ended up fi fth overall. then fell 8-3 to Ontario in the gold Ijob Hamraev of Manitou competed medal game. in judo, where he came fi fth in his Team skip Hayley Bergman said the category with Team ‘Toba fi nishing Games were a great experience over- fi fth overall as well. all and added there was little or no Winkler brother-sister duo Aaron disappointment in not coming out on SPORTS MANITOBA PHOTO and Tessa Warkentine competed in top. Team Manitoba, which included Hayley and Peyton Bergman of Rosen- cross country skiing at the event, “We had such a solid week. The feld, Cheyenne Ehnes of Manitou, and Anastasia Ginters of Altona, won though they didn’t crack the top 10. girls played really well all week, and silver at the Canada Winter Games. Nor did the local alpine skiers, we’re just so thrilled with where we which included siblings Jared and ended up in the standings,” she said. wins over Northwest Territories and fi nishing second earned them a bye to Karly Friesen and Lori Steppler of “Of course, it would have been re- B.C., their games were all close, well- the semi-fi nals and they were guaran- Miami alongside Manitou’s Amanda ally nice to pull out that last game played matches. That included hand- teed to be playing a medal game. Creith. and win the gold, but we’re not dis- ing Ontario their only round robin “There were lots of good teams. Lots In all, Team Manitoba fi nished off appointed with how our week went loss 5-3. of the games that we had it was just the Canada Winter Games strong in whatsoever.” Bergman said their original goal had a shot here and there that made the fi fth place with 25 medals: nine gold, Aside from lopsided 12-1 and 10-0 been to make the playoffs, but then game swing the way it did,” she said. seven silver, and nine bronze. Flyers fall to Steelers, Pistons to fi nish season

The Winkler Flyers ended their back within two. However, Selkirk got one right back when Garrett Kuklica for the Flyers to cut the Terriers’ lead 2018-19 season this past week with a that one back later in the period and sent a shot off the back boards that to 6-2. Portage got one more in before pair of losses. would go on to score four more in the kicked right out to Beebe, who passed the fi nal buzzer. After falling 9-2 to the Selkirk Steel- third to put the game away. it across to goal mouth to Jayden Mc- Riley Morgan played the bulk of ers last Tuesday, the Flyers closed out Klassen made 34 stops as the Steel- Carthy for his 12th of the season. The the game for Winkler, while call-up their schedule Saturday with a 7-2 ers outshot the Flyers 43-23. Terriers scored a short-handed goal goaltender Fraser Senebald also saw loss to the fi rst place Portage Terriers. Facing the fi rst place Terriers, the later in the fi rst period. a few minutes of action in the third. The Flyers fi nished the season with Flyers got goals from Jayden McCar- Both teams traded chances but held Portage outshot Winkler 39-22. a record of 23-32-5, which left them thy and Connor Beebe as Winkler tight defensively early in the second. The season done, the Winkler Flyers in ninth place and 10 points out of kept the game close through the fi rst Then, with just over seven minutes now turn their attention to some of the last playoff spot. It’s the fi rst time half only to see the Terriers open it up left, the Terriers scored the fi rst of their summer programming, includ- since their inaugural season in 1980- late in the second. three goals in the period and took a ing the 2019 hockey school. 1981 that they haven’t had a seat at The Terriers opened the scoring be- 5-1 lead into the third. Registration is now open for the the playoff table. fore the game was three minutes old, After Portage added another one Aug. 19-23 camp for players born be- Winkler native Malachi Klassen but the Flyers were quick to get that early in the third period, Beebe scored tween 2005 and 2012. made his fi rst Manitoba Junior Hock- ey League start against the Steelers for the Flyers, who travelled to Selkirk with fi ve regulars out of the lineup. Mavericks best Zodiacs for title The Steelers scored a pair of goals in the fi rst 11 minutes of the opening The Morris Mavericks clinched the faced 29 shots in net for the Zodiacs, at provincials, while the boys defeat- period before Cayden Meyer sent a Zone 4 High School Hockey League who will compete in the provincial ed Vincent Massey 74-63. shot in from the point to cut the home championships title by downing the AAAA championships in Winnipeg NPC’s boys fell to the J.H. Bruns team’s lead to 2-1 with 8:11 left, but Garden Valley Collegiate Zodiacs. this weekend. Broncos 101-83 in the SCAC playoffs, the Steelers quickly regained their The Mavericks took game one of the In varsity basketball, the Morden while the girls won their game against two goal lead. best-of-three series 4-0 last Tuesday Thunder boys downed the Sanford the Broncos 62-57 and then went on to Not even a minute after the Steelers and then swept the series with a 6-2 Sabres 101-81 in the Zone 4 playoffs, fall to the Glenlawn Lions 78-37 and scored to make it 4-1, Jesse Korytko win Thursday night. while the girls lost to Altona 46-35. then, in the third place game, lose to fi nished off a nice passing play for Scoring for Winkler were Ryan GVC’s girls beat Crocus Plains 79-77 the Olympiens 61-44. his 15th of the year to bring Winkler Krahn and Vitali Penner. Nick Toews in the interzone match to earn a spot The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 21

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By Lorne Stelmach of two dozen vendors and 80+ tables with everything from diecast farm The annual Morden Lions Toy Show toys and cars to sports collectibles, has been drawing people from far woodworking, and Lego. There will and wide for almost two decades now. also be a few tables packed full of fl ea Started 19 years ago by David Book- market items up for sale. er and run for the last nine by the lo- “We have people who customize cal service club, the show never fails toys, they’ll make farm toys or diecast to fi ll the Access Event Centre hall, toys that you can’t buy out of a box. and organizer Donald Holenski says They would build you something if it’s always clear to him that people you want,” Holenski said. “We have just have a passion for these classic quite a few sports cards people who VOICE FILE PHOTO toys and other collectibles. usually come out from Winnipeg as The Morden Lions Toy Show takes over the Access Event Centre com- “I guess you’ve got to be young at well.” munity hall March 16-17. heart maybe,” Holenski said in ad- Holenski noted the event has prov- vance of the show set for March 16-17. en to be a good draw year after year, as well,” Holenski added. “I would say and under are free with an adult. The idea of toys and collectibles with people coming from as far as we usually have maybe 600 people Proceeds from the weekend’s admis- transcending all ages, he added, is a Saskatchewan and from south of the who attend, so I think it’s a draw for sions and the 50/50 raffl e draw will be big part of the show’s appeal. border as well. the community.” donated to local charitable projects. “Having grown up on a farm, I’m “We have people coming from Sas- The toy show runs Saturday, March “We’ve usually managed to give always amazed what they have and katchewan selling toys ... and actually 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and contin- away between $1,800 and $2,000,” said what all there is with these toys ... a lot we have people come from Regina to ues Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to Holenski, noting past recipients have of the toys you can’t buy off the shelf,” buy toys here ... there’s one who has 3 p.m. included Katie Cares and the chil- he said. “It’s an attraction, especially been here the last fi ve years for sure, Admission is $3 for adults. Kids 12 dren’s ward at BTHC. the different farm toys.” I’ve been told,” he said. The 2019 show will feature upwards “They show up here from the States Pembina Valley Twisters TheFunnies have lock on fi rst place

By Lorne Stelmach in net with 20 saves. Against the Jets, the Twisters were The Pembina Valley Twisters have a stymied by Stonewall goaltender lock on fi rst place as the MMJHL sea- Adam Swan, who faced down 43 son winds down. shots from the Twisters. Across the The Twisters helped seal up the top rink, Klassen faced 29 shots. spot by defeating the team closest to Sven Schefer and Jeremie Goderis them in the standings, handing the scored for Pembina Valley, who had Raiders a 5-1 loss Friday before then come back from a 2-0 defi cit to tie it falling 4-2 Sunday to the Stonewall in the third. Jets. The Twisters are now at 33-6-4 for 70 The Twisters took period leads of 2-0 points, which has them nine points and 4-0 against the Raiders in a tight up on both the Raiders and the St. battle that saw shots on goal end up James Jr. Canucks. 26-21 in favour of Pembina Valley. They close out the regular season Scoring for the Twisters were Dylan schedule on home ice this week, fi rst Dacquay, Brendan Keck, T.J. Matusze- hosting the Charleswood Hawks on wski, Travis Penner and Mark Klas- Wednesday and then the St. Vital Vic- sen, while Travis Klassen got the win torias on Friday. 22 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 Agriculture Manitoba soybean acres likely to drop in 2019

By Harry Siemens had lower protein, and again, partially chemistries that you’re using to con- control those weeds, so to have that could be related to the dry conditions trol some of these weeds, which is a crop in the rotation and be able to ro- Manitoba Agriculture pulse spe- at a wrong time. The plants are shut- great thing to do,” Lange said. “You tate your chemical groups is a bonus.” cialist Dennis Lange told growers in ting down prematurely.” need to be able to not rely on one All that said, there’s still going to be Brandon earlier this year that Manito- Rotation is also a big factor. product to control all your weed prob- lots of soybeans around. ba could see soybean acres of around “You have to look at wheat, the spec- lems. “Don’t get me wrong ... 1.5 million 1.5 million acres—that’s down from trum that growers have to work with. “In other words, if you’re putting acres is still nothing to sneeze at,” 2.3 million two years ago. When you’re changing crops, you’re soybeans too often in a rotation, Lange said. “But it’ll just be a little less “Part of that reason is that we saw also changing in some instances the you’re using the same chemistry to than what we saw several years ago.” some lower yields last year due to the dry conditions we had in July and Au- gust,” he said. “The estimated provin- cial average yield is going to be about 32 bushels an acre. In the previous year we were at 34.” Lange thinks another reason is that ‘Pinball’ Clemons speaks at CropConnect growers realize it’s nice to have a bit more selection of some of the crops By Harry Siemens CFL legend in different regions. Pricing for soy- Michael beans currently has been a little bit CropConnect 2019 brought to- “Pinball” lower, as well. gether an array of speakers, exhib- Clemons “In this local area, there were some itors, and of course producers of made a green seed challenges this year for a the most vital commodity on this lively pre- couple of weeks, where the seed had earth: food. sentation matured so quickly on some varieties The two-day event last month in- at Crop- that it caused the green seeds to be cluded many thought-provoking Connect locked in, and in some cases grow- topics and discussions on many 2019 last ers had some very high levels, which timely issues. month. I’m one who doesn’t sit through resulted in some discounts on some too much of programs like this loads,” Lange said. “It was more of PHOTO (been there, done that), so I pick an isolated region that it happened BY HARRY and choose the ones I want to fo- in. It wasn’t province-wide. But all SIEMENS/ cus on and interview. these factors contributed to it, and VOICE right now seed sales ... [are] a little bit One dynamic guest speaker I lower.” spoke with was Michael “Pinball” understands as well as anyone the “They support families in a way that All these factors play into it, Lange Clemons, a Canadian Football importance of producing food. nothing else can. When you don’t said, adding, however, that he doesn’t League legend and an icon of He gave me a short interview, but have food, nothing else matters! believe the apparently low protein sporting excellence, community it wasn’t the length nor the message “So the diligence it takes on the counts in Western Canadian soy- leadership, and personal integrity. that struck me, although it was great. farm, the discipline, day after day. beans are a major consideration. I thought I’d missed it by coming When I turned on my iPhone re- There’s no such thing as a weekend, “When growers are looking at grow- in around mid-morning, well after corder, Mr. Clemons put his hands and so on and so on, and indeed the ing a crop, what they’re looking at is his scheduled slot of 9 a.m. on my shoulders, one on either side, example that they make as families ... what’s going to work best on their No such fate. With his fl ight de- looked me in the eye, and boldly but I think is ... we think of it as an old farm given where commodity prices layed from down east due to an- quietly answered my two questions. trade or occupation, but it’s not that. are at based on history, and on the other winter storm, Clemons came It did two things: it showed his focus It is a way of life and maybe the best number of late season crops you want late and spoke instead after lunch. and it showed that for those brief mo- way of life on the planet.” to have,” he said. For the next 50 minutes, Pinball, ments that interview with me mat- Harry: So in your life, what’s your “They look at some of the compet- the second-winningest coach for tered to him, because it kept all the most important goal? ing crops that they’re growing. For the Toronto Argonauts, had the other reporters, wannabe question- Pinball: “My most important goal example, oats, cereals, canola, winter farmers and other attendees on ers, and well-wishers at bay. is to love God and the way I mani- wheat, spring wheat with yields in their feet at least four times, clap- Here’s how it went: fest that is by loving people and so it most areas this year were quite good. ping, hooting and hollering about Harry: You speak to a lot of audienc- starts with my wife and my girls and When you compare something with a the most critical industry in the es, you’ve hit a lot of guys, so what’s then it moves on from there. very high yield compared with some- world, that of producing food. your main message to this crowd “We do want to try to empower thing that was a little bit lower yield- When he fi nally fi nished, I saun- here today? those who are marginalized, so ing, like the soybeans this year, that tered to the front and shook his Pinball: “My main message is the young people who don’t have the op- plays into grower’s decisions I think hand just after he sat down. number of hits I took, right, the num- portunity, who are in foster care or a a lot more than the protein content in You see, Pinball walks the talk ber of yards I ran, pale in comparison shelter or a marginalized community soybeans. We have seen some regions and talks the walk. He may not to [the farmers’] commitment to com- ... that’s what we think is valuable.” in the last couple of years that have know much about farming, but he munity and what they do. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 23 Cuddle up and read

PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE It’s not every day you get to come to school in your PJs, but local children had their chance last Tuesday with Cuddle Up and Read at Maple Leaf School in Morden. There were guest readers on hand for the event, which wrapped up activities held throughout February for I Love To Read Month.

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UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE SALE $ 47 17 Bill Klassen Auctioneers is planning a OF PUBLIC HEARING

On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC 372 Stephen St. HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) Morden who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: 204-822-6707 www.feelingood.ca THE MSTW BY-LAW NO. 1-2019 BEING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MSTW PLANNING DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN BY-LAW NO. 1-2014, as amended.

HEARING Winkler Council Chambers LOCATION: 185 Main Street Winkler, MB

DATE & March 20th ,2019 TIME: at 7: 00 p.m. When disaster strikes in your community, MAY 4 SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION GENERAL To re-designate a portion of land you CAN help, INTENT: From: Urban Employment Area and we can To: Urban Neighbourhood Area show you how. We will be selling machinery from Maryann Janzen’s farm, AREA: City of Winkler VOLUNTEER Lot 1, Plan 46684 (c) OpenStreetMap and collector Tractors from Dorothy and the late John Elias, other tractors contributors, Creative Commons- WITH THE SW¼ 3-3-4W Share Alike License (CC-BY-SA)

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IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY Olive Julia Kunzelman (nee Johnson) 1924 – 2019 On Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Olive Kunzelman passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her daughter, Bernice Enns (Richard); son, Barry (Nowell); and grandchildren, Michael Enns (Maria), Marci Miller (Brian), Matthew Enns (Leanne), Morgan Lambert (Brent), Andrew Kunzelman (Melissa Wiebe) and Melissa Kunzelman. She will also be fondly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Kaitlin Miller and Dylan and Brooklyn Lambert. She was predeceased by her husband, Philip; one daughter and two sons in infancy; her parents, J.B. and Jona Johnson; sister, Marcelia and brother, Benny. Olive was born on June 24, 1924 in Morden. She grew up and went to school in the 1-6 district. She married Philip in 1948 and they farmed in the 1-6 district until 1961 when they moved to a farm south of Morden. After Philip’s death in 1994, Olive moved into Morden where she lived until Donald Gordon Boulton Evelyn Giesbrecht her passing. Olive had a lifelong passion for horses and dogs which was evident in her home. March 15, 1947 – March 1, 2018 1931 - 2017 She also had a great love for fl owers. She spent a lot of time tending her fl ower beds and was One year ago You can only have one Mother, very proud of them. It was a sad day when she decided to give them up. Olive was a farmer’s His smiling way and pleasant face, Loving, kind, and true; wife and a stay at home mom. When we grew up, Mom started work as a nurse’s aide and later Are a pleasure to recall; No other friend in all the world, as Activities Director at Tabor Home. She worked there for 15 years and developed a great love He had a kindly word for each, Will be so true to you. for the residents. After her retirement to town, she spent a lot of time at the Friendship Centre And died beloved by all. For all her love and kindness, socializing playing cards and shuffl eboard. Over the years, she made many friends and valued Someday we hope to meet him, She asked for nothing in return; them all. She was always positive, non-complaining and had a large smile and twinkle in her eye. Someday, we know not when; If all the world deserted us, She loved to tease and kibbitz with everyone. To clasp his hand in the better land, To our Mother we could turn. Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Wiebe Funeral Chapel in Never to part again. For those of you who have a Mother, Morden. A private family ash interment will take place in the spring on a nice warm day. -Love Margaret, Korina, Robyn Treasure her with care; We would like to thank everyone especially her friends at Vista Terrace and Homestead South and families For you will never know what heartache is, for making her years so enjoyable. Also thank you for supporting us as a family in our time of Till you see she is not there. grief. We will miss her very much and are very grateful for her amazing, long, healthy and happy Remember Your Loved Ones To hear her voice, to see her smile, life of 94 ½ years. Until we meet again. Love ya, Mom and Gramma! To sit and talk with her awhile; If friends so desire, donations may be made in Olive’s memory to either the Boundary Trails with an Announcement in the She leaves a place no one can fi ll, Health Centre Foundation (designated to Palliative Care) or to the Pembina Valley Humane We love you Mom, and always will. Society. Call 204-325-6888 or [email protected] -Your family Wiebe Funeral Chapel, Morden In care of arrangements wiebefuneralhomes.com OBITUARY Cornelius Braun OBITUARY 1943 – 2019 Elizabeth (Betty) Hildebrand Cornie Braun, aged 75 of Winkler, MB formerly of Chortitz, passed (nee Wiebe) away peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at Boundary Trails Health Centre due to complications of Diabetes. 1942 – 2019 Cornie will be greatly missed by his wife, Betty Ann (nee Betty was born on February 2, 1942 in Southern Manitoba. Betty Letkeman); one son, Darren Braun; two daughters, Angela and her went to school in Blumenfeld and was raised in the Old Colony husband, Robert Peters and Melissa and her husband, Jason Fehr; Church. She was baptized upon the confession of her faith on two grandchildren, Saulomon Fehr and Mackenzie Peters. Also May 22, 1961. She married her one and only sweetheart, Cornelius left to mourn his passing are his brothers, John (Irene), George Hildebrand on May 31, 1964 in the Chortitz Old Colony Church. (Linda) and Peter (Susan) as well as sister-in-law, Viola Barkman They had three children. They lived close to Morden after their (Randy), brothers-in-law, Dave Penner, Jake Letkeman (Bea) and marriage, then moved to Blumenfeld, Osterwick, and then to Gary Letkeman as well as many nieces and nephews. Winkler for their retirement. For a majority of their married life, they Dad was a good provider for the family, spending most of his life were very involved in and attended the Sommerfeld Mennonite as a truck driver. He enjoyed celebrations; birthdays, Easter, but especially Christmas. He loved Church in Reinland and in Winkler. spoiling his family with surprises and gifts, especially his grandchildren Saul and Mackenzie. Betty loved life and lived every day to its fullest. She loved music including playing guitar and Dad was larger than life. When he entered the room, you knew it. Dad enjoyed life, family and singing. Some of her favorite times were singing with her family. Betty loved to read and would friends. He had an easy laugh and a gruff exterior that protected the soft heart he had inside. He read the same books over and over. Her Bible is tattered from all its use. Betty loved to sew could be opinionated and stubborn, but also funny and clever. He loved Betty Ann and his family and knit. She was especially good at embroidery. She could take a bag of rags and create a fi ercely. We will miss Dad but know that he was at peace at the time of his passing and that we masterpiece. Betty’s biggest loves were God and her family. She spent hours praying for each will see him again. of her children and grandchildren. Nothing made her happier then when her whole family was Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Winkler Evangelical together. Her goal in life was that everyone in her family follow Jesus. This became a reality Mennonite Mission Church with interment prior at Westridge Memorial Gardens. before she went to Heaven. As a family we would like to express our gratitude for the care dad received at Boundary Trails Betty passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on February 21, 2019 at the Boundary Trails Health Centre. Special thanks to Dr. Gacutan for his care, Stephen Siemens, James Peters and Health Centre. Betty’s passing leaves a big hole in the family circle, but she would not come the members of the EMM Church for their support. back if she could. Betty is survived by her husband and soulmate, Cornelius Hildebrand; three married children, Cornie and Mary Hildebrand who have two sons, Todd (married to Samantha) Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler and Blake, Martin and Teresa Hildebrand who have three children, Kelsey, Kalen, and Sierra, In care of arrangements and Lisa and Tim Friesen who have one son, Sampson. Betty was predeceased by her parents, wiebefuneralhomes.com numerous siblings and many friends. Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with interment at the Osterwick Cemetery. If Betty were still here, she would be telling everyone how grateful she was for all the love and support for her family during this diffi cult time. Betty was always the fi rst one to help wherever Remember Your Loved Ones with an Announcement in the help was needed. When her grandson, Sampson was adopted from Liberia, she was determined to help other kids in Liberia. In her memory, please consider giving to “Learning With Laughter” Call 204-325-6888 or an organization that sends children to a Christian school in a very poor area of Liberia. Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler [email protected] In care of arrangements wiebefuneralhomes.com The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, March 7, 2019 27 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 325-6888 or Email [email protected]

OBITUARY OBITUARY Mary Anne McGregor Georgina Sharon Doell Mary Anne McGregor, beloved wife of George McGregor, passed away on February 21, 2019 at Boundary Trails Hospital. June 22, 1943 - March 2, 2019 She was born on May 7, 1922 in Grawnes, County Cork, Ireland, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon and was predeceased by her parents Helena and Patrick Murphy; Doell at the Boundary Trails Health Center, after a lengthy and brothers Jim, Michael and Patrick and her sister Margaret. She courageous struggle with cancer. is survived by George, her husband of 72 years; her daughter She leaves to mourn her mother, Viola M Doell of Winkler; sister Helena (Burke) Wilson and sons Glenn (Lorna) McGregor, Michael and brother-in-law, Colleen and Robert (Bob) Carter; nephew, Chris (Linda) McGregor, Jim McGregor and Kevin (Florence) McGregor; Carter and his wife, Maegan; great-niece, Chloe, all of Winnipeg, grandchildren David (Amanda) Wilson, Julie Wilson, Bruce Cooke, many other relatives and friends. Sharon was predeceased by her Marie McGregor (Kevin), Laurie McGregor (Sam), Steven McGregor father, George Doell in 2002. (Sarah), Colin McGregor, Nolan McGregor, Katherine McGregor, Sharon was born and raised in Winkler. After completing school, Amy McGregor and Kim (Brock) Jansen as well as six great- she lived in Winnipeg until 2000, although she spent seven years grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Eileen Hartnett, in Lynn Lake, MB during the late 60s and early 70s. She returned Delia Ryan and brothers Peter (Moira) Murphy, Brendan (Eileen) to live in Winkler in 2000. While in Winnipeg, Sharon graduated Murphy as well as many nieces and nephews. from the New Horizons career program and became the public education coordinator for Anxiety Our mother was second oldest of nine children. She was raised on a farm situated in an Disorders of Manitoba (ADAM). In Winkler, Sharon worked at Linden Place, retiring in 2005. area called Grawnes in the Beara Peninsula known for its spectacular views from high cliffs After returning to Winkler, Sharon reconnected with the Trinity Lutheran Church and became overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Trade restrictions at the time made life very diffi cult for the involved in church life including Bible study classes, singing in the choir, and playing the organ Southern Irish so to supplement the family’s income as a teenager Mom worked as a maid in the for church services. In spite of her illness, she was grateful to be able to play for the Christmas nearby manor homes built by the British. During the war she travelled to England to fi nd work Day service. Six days later, she was admitted to Boundary Trails and remained there until her and she met George McGregor, a Canadian airman. When George shipped back to Canada he death. While she was there, she remained hopeful and optimistic that she would be able to returned to Manitou and purchased a quarter section of land in the New Haven District. Mary return home, however, her condition deteriorated rapidly in the last several weeks. After being came to Canada to join him. George converted to Roman Catholicism and they were married on diagnosed with cancer in April 2018, Sharon’s concern was not for herself, only for those people, May 10, 1947. especially her mother, whose lives would be affected by her illness. In spite of the many health With a family of fi ve children (Helena, Glenn, Michael, James and Kevin) Mom and Dad worked challenges she experienced during the last number of years, her faith in God sustained her and hard to expand the farm. Mom missed her family in Ireland, but she made a new home in she remained positive and focused on the future. She was a generous and kind individual. Her Manitoba. Their fi rst house had a wood or coal burning stove with no forced air or running water pets were everything to her and they received nothing but love and attention. She had a gift of and initially there was no electricity. To make the seven-mile trip to town it was often necessary taming even the most reluctant and timid of animals. Sharon was also blessed with a musical gift to use the horses in the winter. The laundry and the many diapers were washed in a wringer that provided her with hours of enjoyment. She was proud to be the pianist for the Remembrance washer and dried on a clothes line year round. Mom made most of the clothes for the children Day ceremonies in Winkler, honoring her father, uncle and great-uncle all of whom served in the on her sewing machine and hand knitted socks, mitts and sweaters. The large garden provided Canadian Forces. fresh food in the summer and then harvested fruit and vegetables were canned in sealers for Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 8, food during the winter. Mom helped hand-milk the cows and separate the raw milk on a hand 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winkler, Pastor Alex Klages offi ciating. Ash interment will take cranked cream separator to provide an important bit of steady household money from the cream place at the Winkler Cemetery at a later date. cheque. For them, for their neighbours, and for most of their generation, the life they built and Thanks to the caring staff at Boundary Trails, especially the nurses on the medical ward, also accomplishments they achieved were founded on hard work and strong resolve. CancerCare Manitoba, both the Winnipeg and the Morden offi ces. Special thanks to the many In 1960 the family moved to a larger farm and a bigger more modernized house closer to people who supported Sharon during her journey, the people who prayed for her and with her, Manitou. There were no longer the requirements to make clothes for the children or hand milk those who visited her and helped look after her home and pet. cows, but Mom kept her huge garden. One of her young grandchildren nicknamed her “Grandma In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the Pembina Valley Digger” because of her constant gardening. Each year she won prizes at the Manitou fair for her Humane Society. entries in the clothing, fl owers, vegetables and baking categories. With children no longer at home and their livestock sold Mom enjoyed travelling with Dad throughout Europe, the United Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler States, Cuba and Mexico. She returned to Ireland many times to re-acquaint herself with her large In care of arrangements extended family. After returning home from a trip Manitou was always proclaimed the best place wiebefuneralhomes.com to live of all the places visited. To Mom the wheat fi elds waving in the prairie breeze reminded her of the ocean she was familiar with as a child. The family spread out and moved away, but the grandkids were always eager to visit, and they were always assured of a loving welcome. She thanked God for her family and their health. Mom and Dad retired in 1987 and moved to Elks OBITUARY Place in Morden in 1996. In 2016 they moved to Homestead South in Morden. The family will always remember Mom for beating her sons at cribbage, her strong will, her love Helen Marjorie Godkin of laughter, her boundless love and concern for her family, her love of her home and garden, the steadfast relationship with her soulmate and husband. 1922 - 2019 Donations in Memory of Mary Anne McGregor can be made to the Tabor Home, 450 Loren Peacefully at Tabor Home in Morden, MB on Wednesday, Drive, Morden, Manitoba R6M0E3 February 27, 2019 at age 96 Marjorie Godkin passed away. She Wheatland Funeral Service was predeceased by her sisters, Mildred, Hazel, Elaine and her (204) 825-2848 brother, Garner and will be remembered by many nieces and www.wheatlandfs.com nephews. She was born in Morden, May 21, 1922 to the late Garner and Maggie (Saunders) Godkin. Marjorie joined the Women’s’ Army Corps at 18 and worked in the motor pool until 1945. She went on to enjoy a nursing career in Quebec and Manitoba. In 1987, McSherry Auction Marjorie retired to Morden where she enjoyed visiting with friends 12 Patterson Dr. and family, puzzles, her daily soaps, crafting and running a craft 5 STEPS TO A Stonewall, MB “FEHR TRADE DEAL” Don’t Forget shop out of her home. She started the Morden Craft Show which 1) Send us or bring in a Estate & Moving continues annually. 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