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The couple builds replica Red River carts in their home, this wheel represents just one step in the intricate process. Red River carts are a historical staple of Métis culture. The broad, two-wheeled carts were made entirely of wood and used to transport goods and people across the Prairies in the 19th century. Today, they are a symbol of Métis ingenuity and crafts- manship. Saric, a Croatian emigrant, was introduced to the distinct Métis wagons during an unorthodox date with his wife in 2012. St. Cyr-Saric is an elder and former chair of the St. Nor- bert Métis council. Eager to share her culture with Saric, she invited him to join her on a fi ve-day journey alongside members of the Métis Federation. They travelled by horse and cart from Emerson to St. Norbert, re-enacting a traditional Métis expedition. At night, the troupe made camp in tents, with some of the TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY TYLER SEARLE party even opting to sleep outside under the carriages. Vinko Saric and his wife Linda St. Cyr-Saric pose in front of a massive photo of Saric’s home “The spirits of the ancestors were with us,” St. Cyr-Saric city, Pula, Croatia. In the foreground sits one of their handmade Red River carts, complete said. with a Métis fl ag. The trip inspired Saric’s admiration for the robust wag- ons. He felt a familiar connection to the Métis culture, he what they mean to Métis culture,” Saric said. said. The most elaborate aspect is the wheel design. Every “I was raised in a farming community. We worked hard spoke is inset at a 10-degree angle to replicate the trade- for all we had and relied on wagons that were different but mark dished wheels of the original carts — a feature which similar,” he said. added stability and allowed Métis traders to deftly ma- Saric commits enormous effort into keeping the carts noeuvre through mud and marsh. historically accurate. Each one requires between 10 and 12 “These were the original all-terrain vehicle,” St. Cyr-Saric hours to produce. He cuts the wooden pieces to spec him- said. self but uses glue to fasten the replicas together — rather Saric and St. Cyr-Saric have produced 680 replica carts, than the traditional sinew. and some have found homes in exciting places. “The importance of these (replicas) is in the history and The couple has spotted one sitting on the desk of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during televised appearances. And MMF offi cials placed another on the gravesite of Lou- Vinko Saric shows off three fi n- is Riel in St. Boniface. Oddfellows Last November, the Louis Riel Institute, an adult learn- ished Red River cart wheels. The ing and literacy centre in Winnipeg, commissioned 500 of intricate wheels consist of six Spring Dinner the replica wagons. separate pieces, and each one can Sharon Parenteau, 55, the general manager at the insti- take hours to complete. Chicken Cordon Bleu, $2000 tute, described the carts as an amazing initiative and said doesn’t mind the work, and he is hap- all the Fixin’s and Dessert she was stunned by their authenticity. She appreciates py his carts are making such an im- Date: April 24th, 4:00-6:00 PM Saric’s commitment to the craft. pact, he said. for Pick-up 374 1st St. West “He (Vinko) knows everything about the carts — their ex- The couple sells the carts under the Delivery Available to Lions and Crocus act dimensions,” she said. business name V & L Red River Carts. Manors and Stonewood Place The institute plans to incorporate the carts into their They come in three sizes and range in Métis educational resource kits and distribute them to Pre-order & Pre-Pay by April 17th to price from $125 to $150. schools. They are a valuable learning tool to help connect Ross 204-467-2438; OR Doug 204-467-2690 Although he has more than enough people to Métis culture, Parenteau said. work on his hands, Saric can be Proceeds to Association of Community So far, the couple has completed 100 carts from the order. reached via email at [email protected] Living and Oddfellows Lodge Bursary What began as a retirement hobby for the Stonewal by people interested in buying a rep- couple morphed into a full-time commitment, but Saric lica. Providing You With Warmth & Comfort all Season Take care of details so they Count on Commercial Comfort for reliable and don’t have to. 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School and Rosser Elementary School “Last year, I had purchased two to decorate paper grocery bags in books that teachers could read with honour of Earth Day on April 22. their students to learn about the hu- Laine Wilson, recreation facilitator man impact on the environment. They for the RM of Rockwood and Town are The Mess that We Made by Michelle of Stonewall, initiated the project last Lord and Greta and the Giants by Zoe spring. Prior to the pandemic, Family Tucker,” Rukhra said. Foods had hoped to encourage cus- “While direction hasn’t been given TRIBUNE PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER tomers to use reusable grocery bags to teachers on how to introduce the Ecole R.W. Bobby Bend School Grade 4 students show off their paper in an effort to steer away from single- concept of Earth Day to their stu- use plastics, while also offering paper dents, I’m sure that it will be done grocery bags they decorated for Family Foods to celebrate Earth Day. bags as another alternative. creatively.” having students come to school every alternatives readily available, so we Wilson approached Jennifer Rukhra, The school’s Team, along with day.” are so excited to be able to do that on Green Team teacher co-ordinator at the general student population, keen- At Family Foods, front-end manager Earth Day.” Ecole R.W. Bobby Bend School, to see ly participates in Earth-friendly initia- Megan Ireland is looking forward to In addition to offering paper bags, if students could decorate paper bags tives, she added. seeing the students’ creative efforts. Family Foods also has boxes on hand with Earth Day imagery to kick off “We are avid recyclers here at the “We are so excited to see their bags. I for customers to pack up their grocer- the initiative. The pandemic put those school. We’ve introduced the concept gave them 600 bags, and Laine shared ies. plans on hold, but they’ve now been of composting to some of our stu- them with Rosser School too. We are “We also have a selection of reusable revived for Earth Day 2021. dents in the past and have prevented so thrilled,” Ireland said. bags, and I’m working right now to “Our plans were completely dis- hundreds of pounds of dead batteries “Some people say that paper bags bring in a lot more because the single- rupted by the pandemic and school from being thrown into the landfi ll are not the best alternative, but it is use plastic is going to come to an end closures, but I was excited when through our battery-sorting initia- an alternative. We just want to get the this year. It will be a big switch-over,” Laine reached out again to try to get tive,” Rukhra said. message out there that we have these the project going for this year’s Earth “The school’s Hike or Bike program, Continued on page 4 Day,” Rukhra said. which runs every year from April to th “Family Foods has provided paper June, always has enthusiastic partici- bags for all of our students to deco- pation and is an Earth-friendly way of April 20 7:00 p.m. at

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The South Interlake Planning District (SIPD) would like to give a friendly reminder that private pools (inground and above ground), hot tubs and swim spas require a Development and Building Permit. The Manitoba Building Code requires any artificially constructed basin, capable of containing a water depth of two feet or more, to conform to the Code. Part of REACT AGM and Earth Week conforming to the Code means having ‘Gardening 101’ Event proper fencing installed, which helps prevent accidents. Can’t wait to get outdoors into the garden, but not sure what to do? Join REACT and the South Interlake Garden Club on Tuesday, April Permits help ensure that buildings and structures meet the Manitoba 20th at 7:00 p.m. for a FREE virtual interactive session via Zoom on Building Code, which in turn increases the level of safety for everything from starting seeds to selecting that perfect garden plant. everyone. For further details or to register, visit us at reactinc.org If you are unsure whether your project requires a permit or not, or if Brought to you by: you have any questions, please contact the SIPD office at 204-467- 5587 and we’d be happy to assist you! More information is also available on our website: www.sipd.ca 4 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Licensed outfi tters able to stay afl oat with fi nancial assistance By Patricia Barrett American tourists away from Manito- government’s hospitality relief pro- closures or would have had to embark Provincial government funding that ba where they can hunt animals such gram. on a 14-day quarantine period before will be awarded to licensed outfi tters as deer, elk, moose and bears and par- Seales said border closures — the they could go on to their Manitoba under a grant program will help keep take in angling or duck shooting. U.S.-Canada border and the Mani- outfi tter destination. them afl oat while they wait for bor- “This funding from the government toba-Ontario border — along with “Nobody is going to book for 14 ders to re-open. defi nitely will be a shot in the arm for public health restrictions badly af- days, quarantine and then go and The province announced a few some of them,” said Manitoba Lodges fected the revenues of outfi tters. They do what [they came here to do],” said weeks ago that it’s providing $8 mil- & Outfi tters Association president DJ suffered losses between 75 and 90 per Seales. “This has defi nitely hit our fl y- lion in grant funding under a Hospi- Seales last week. “It will not do ev- cent. in outfi tters very hard just due to the tality Relief Sector Program to help erything, but it will keep them afl oat Some of the outfi tters were able to requirements for fl ying such as how hotels and full-time licensed outfi t- until the border opens and people can attract domestic tourists from Mani- many people you can have in a plane ters with business expenses. come back.” toba or other parts of Canada, he said. and other restrictions.” COVID-19 and public health restric- The MLOA and the Manitoba Ho- But those from the east were either If outfi tters were to open, they’d lose tions closed borders and kept many tel Association are administering the subjected to inter-provincial border money, he added. There just weren’t Quarry Days cancelled Fishing licences available online Staff angling year round. Manitobans can get their 2021-22 The 2020 angling season offi cially again due to pandemic fi shing licences online ahead of the closed at midnight on April 4 in the season’s start next month. southern division. It ends on April 30 Staff we are unable to welcome everyone Agriculture and Resource Develop- in the northwest and north central di- Friends and family hoping to take back safely this year,” stated in their ment Minister re- visions. in another Quarry Days will have to news release. minded Manitobans last week that All anglers are required to obtain an wait until next year. The Volunteer Committee’s deci- the province’s e-licensing portal angling licence to fi sh in Manitoba, Stonewall Quarry Days Volunteer sion is made in the best interest of launched last year is open for busi- unless exempt. Committee announced this past public health and safety and in ad- ness. Licences are available online 24 Tuesday that the festival won’t go on herence to Manitoba Public Health “Our online e-licensing portal has hours a day, seven days a week, and in 2021 due to the pandemic. restrictions. made it easier than ever for Mani- can be immediately purchased and “With over 12,000 people visiting Organizers are planning for Aug. tobans to purchase their angling li- printed at home. Stonewall during the Quarry Days 19-21, 2022. The announcement censes from their own homes,” he For more information and to pur- weekend, the Committee has come came a week after Dauphin Coun- said. “Our government is continu- chase an angling licence, visit www. to the decision that, unfortunately, tryfest announced they were cancel- ing to modernize the way we deliver manitobaelicensing.ca. due to challenges in crowd control, ling this summer. services while decreasing our carbon Twenty fi sheries, forestry, and wild- footprint.” life applications have also been add- The recreational angling season offi - ed to the e-licensing portal this year, cially opens on May 15 in Manitoba’s ranging from competitive fi shing southern region, and May 22 in the events to taxidermy. Check out the northwest and north central regions. website for details. The northeast region remains open to > munity members will support the EARTH DAY, FROM PG. 3 push to eliminate single-use plastic Ireland said. bags. “Some grocery stores have made the “I know communities like Leaf Rap- permanent switch already by not let- ids, where I once lived, have gone as ting anyone use the plastic. We did far as to ban plastic bags community- have that planned for last year at this wide,” she said, “so I am hoping that time, but with everything that was go- other businesses in the Stonewall ing on, we just didn’t want to put that area will also encourage customers burden on our community. We had a to bring in reusable bags when shop- big meeting about it and it was some- ping.” thing that we didn’t want to force on At the same time, she hopes the en- anyone.” vironmental focus will extend beyond Family Foods will start handing out Earth Day to remain a priority every the decorated paper bags on April day. 22 for Earth Day, and Ireland expects “It’s important to have youth en- there will be enough to last at least a gage in stewardship as they will ul- week afterwards. timately inherit the Earth and will be “Anytime we can do something like responsible for its care. If, as adults, this to spread positivity and aware- we can encourage and engage young ness, we’re thrilled to be able to do it. children and youth in these types of That is our goal,” Ireland said. activities, it raises awareness of the “We’re really hoping that we see the importance of keeping our commu- bags return to the store more than nities clean and diverting waste from once. We have a lot of customers who the landfi lls,” Rukhra said. already are faithful reusable bag us- “All our collective efforts will help to ers, which we’re so happy about.” protect the spaces that we live in and As for Rukhra, she also hopes com- maintain healthy ecosystems for all.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 5 Stricter restrictions loom as COVID numbers rise By Ashleigh Viveiros dictions have reported transmission seeing playdates. We’re seeing ple who have delayed getting testing More restrictions could be on the of the variants of concern even when sleepovers,” Roussin said. “We’re see- for quite some time because of mild way if Manitoba’s COVID-19 num- outdoors. ing cases with many more contacts symptoms. bers continue to rise. Manitoba reported a total of 1,370 than we saw in the recent past and “Even mild symptoms, even if you’re Public health offi cials announced active cases of COVID-19 on Monday. we’re seeing this contribute to the not sure, get tested. Isolate pending 114 new cases of COVID-19 on Mon- The province only updates its variant transmission of the virus. results. This is one of the best ways day, making it the sixth straight day of tracking data from Tuesday to Satur- “If we don’t act now, we will be right that we could avert a third wave, triple digit increases. day. As of Saturday, the number of back into stricter restrictions very which is pending.” “Today we’re strongly advising peo- variant cases was a 412. soon.” ple wear masks as much as possible, The number of COVID-related That could include mandatory By the numbers and this includes even when gather- deaths was at 949. There were 135 masks outdoors and a tightening of Interlake-Eastern Regional Health ing outdoors,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, people with COVID-19 in hospital at indoors gathering restrictions in the at press time had 25 active cases of chief provincial health offi cer. “Gath- press time, 33 in intensive care. near future. COVID-19 and four hospitalizations, erings of any kind are not without The increasing number of new cases Roussin again urged Manitobans two in the ICU. A total of 2,441 people risk, certainly if we’re not following of the virus coupled with the more in- to stay home when ill, even mildly in the region have recovered from the the fundamentals such as distancing. fectious variants has health offi cials ill, and to get tested if showing any virus; 37 people have died. “We know the variants of concern very concerned, especially since con- symptoms of COVID-19. In the Interlake-Eastern region re- are much more transmissible and tact tracing is showing many people “We continually hear of cases that porting active cases on Monday in- we’re starting to see the B117 variant have been holding large private gath- have multiple unnecessary contacts cluded Stonewall/Teulon (four) and become more and more prevalent in erings in their homes of late. because they’re out and about while the Unknown district (four), with all Manitoba,” he said, noting other juris- “We’re seeing house parties. We’re symptomatic,” he said. “We have peo- other districts recovered. Volunteer Income Tax Program offered by SI55Plus Staff This service will be offered until Face masks must be worn while in appointment, call 204-467-2582. The South Interlake 55 Plus will once April 30, Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to the building. It is recommended that again be providing the Community 3 p.m. at the South Interlake 55 Plus you call to book an appointment only Volunteer Income Tax Program (CV- Centre, located at 374-1st Street West when you have all your required doc- ITP) for income tax returns. in Stonewall (Odd Fellows Hall). uments ready to fi le your income tax This program provides eligible indi- Interested participants will be return. viduals the opportunity to have their screened for eligibility as well as To fi nd out if you are eligible to par- Community Living Interlake is now accepting income tax returns completed free of provide information prior to their expressions of interest from individuals who ticipate in this program, you can go can help us by serving a two-year term as a charge by CRA screened and trained appointment to drop off their tax to https://www.canada.ca/en/reve- member of the board of directors. volunteers. This year the program will documents. When you arrive to your nue-agency/services/tax/individuals/ Community Living Interlake offers you an be offered in a drop-off format, with designated appointment, you will be community-volunteer-income-tax- opportunity to have a positive impact in no in-person preparations. Appoint- asked the Shared Health COVID-19 program/lend-a-hand-individuals/ your community and to make a difference ments are necessary to access this in the lives of people living with intellectual screening questions prior to being about.html disabilities. We are a non-profi t organization service. admitted. If you are interested in booking an dedicated to building full inclusion in the community. We create opportunities in housing and employment that allow people to learn, grow and live independent and meaningful lives. As a board member you Stonewall council news in brief will be an essential part of the team that By Jennifer McFee estimates and other considerations. are fi gured out for the arena, maybe provides oversight for this large and growing With Earth Day on the horizon, He suggested the two dual charging that’s when the next one could be dis- organization. If you are interested in helping us as a board Stonewall council continues to con- stations could be located at town hall cussed,” she said. member please call or email our Executive sider adding electric vehicle charging and the Heritage Arts Centre. “Maybe at that time, it could be put Director Jimm Simon (JimmS@aclinterlake. stations in town. “We’ll save some cost and ultimately in. But I think the dual ones right now ca) or call 204-467-9169. All Expressions of At the April 7 council meeting, they still provide the service in reasonable are awesome for both the town hall interest must be received prior to May 14, discussed the options as well as the locations in the community,” Melnyk and the Heritage Arts Centre.” 2021. Community Living Interlake thanks you for potential positive impacts for the said. your support. An expression of interest town. Coun. Jackie Luellman expressed In other council news: is not a guarantee of board membership. CAO Wally Melnyk recommended support for the idea while also plan- • The town will host its 2021 Prospective board members will be contacted that council look at installing two ning ahead for the future. fi nancial plan public hearing on for an interview prior to the annual general dual charging stations rather than “For now, I think that’s awesome. meeting. Board membership is confi rmed at the annual general meeting held in June. four individual stations, based on cost In the future, maybe after designs Continued on page 8

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ROCKWOOD Motor Inn 390 Main St. Stonewall 467-2354 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 6 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 getg heard NEWS > VIEWS > STONEWALL > TEULON > WARREN > SURROUNDING AREAS Trespassing and biosecurity PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell By Bill Campbell, Keystone Agricultural An ongoing issue in Manitoba is the Producers growing trend of rural crime and tres- Bill Campbell, president of Keystone passing on farmyards and livestock Agricultural Producers, reminds operations. This trend is alarming and Manitobans to be confi dent about intimidating for farmers, who work where their food comes from. Farmers hard to develop and adhere to biose- take biosecurity and food safety seri- curity protocols to protect their farms ously because they know that the food and livestock from the spread of dis- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING they produce should meet the highest ease. A breakdown in these protocols Jennifer McFee Jasmin Wolf standards. jeopardizes food security and often The Canadian Food Inspection necessitates drastic action to prevent Agency creates and enforces stringent disease breakouts. national biosecurity standards aimed KAP has lobbied the provincial KAP president Bill Campbell at keeping livestock and the food sup- government for stronger legislation, ply safe. The livestock industry also with tougher penalties to deter rural We are pleased that the Govern- creates on-farm food safety programs crime and trespassing. Many farm- ment of Manitoba has introduced leg- and develops biosecurity protocols ers live and raise their families near islative amendments to protect farm- yards and Canada’s food system. Our PRINT through consultation. These stan- their farming operations and are con- SPORTS EDITOR industry and the farmers in this prov- Dan Anderson Brian Bowman dards and programs are mandatory, cerned that they may be threatened. universal, enforceable and include Farm families should feel safe, secure ince have high standards for them- third-party independent auditing and and at ease living and working in ru- selves and stringent requirements verifi cation. ral communities. they must meet when it comes to the food on your plate.” Budget 2021 focuses on protection and advancement REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DISTRIBUTION Becca Myskiw Christy Brown By Jennifer McFee cation property taxes this year. Over The provincial government released the next two years, education prop- its 2021 budget last week, calling it a erty taxes will be reduced by 50 per plan to protect Manitobans while ad- cent for residential and farm prop- vancing Manitoba. erty owners. Property owners of other According to the province, the fi rst types of property can look forward to priority of the budget is to protect a 10 per cent rebate this year. REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION Manitobans throughout the pan- The change to education taxes will Sydney Lockhart Jo-Anne Procter demic, while the second focus is to now be funded through general rev- advance jobs and economic recovery. enue and expenditures as a budget “Overall I’m very happy and com- line, which brings Manitoba in line fortable with where our government with other provinces, Eichler said. landed on the budget,” Lakeside MLA “Education taxes are certainly going Ralph Eichler said. to have to be rolled out very well with “I think the education review is go- a 25 per cent reduction off this year’s ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ing to have to be done well with lots of property taxes for residential and 10 Allana Sawatzky Corrie Sargent consultation on that regard.” per cent with businesses,” he said. In addition, the provincial govern- ment plans to start phasing out edu- Continued on page 7 Lakeside MLA Ralph Eichler

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cent wage increase. Presently their own wallets to fund the public Minister Eichler lacks initiative to pack health-care is starting four years education shortfalls they’ve created, without a contract and teachers are they’re reaching in simultaneously lunch for work three years in. Meanwhile, those since, apparently, Minister Eichler, working on Broadway accepted their and his rural MLA counterparts lack This week, the release of the bud- by far the most offensive I could third salary raise since 2016. the initiative and incentive to pack get included a 15 per cent off coupon identify was the MLA from Selkirk Along with Pallister and Minister their own lunch for work. to teachers if they show initiative having a condo in Winnipeg fully Eichler calling for teachers to open - Michelle Mialkowski, Rockwood and fork over $1,000 of their already expensed to taxpayers. This includes taxed dollars and spend it on sup- $254 in condo fees, $20 condo park- the shop to work there ... and tells her plies to do their job. A quick glance ing fees, $189 in City of Winnipeg Is this how the he needs to go home and get his mask. at the posted monthly expenses for taxes, $201 for cable and WiFi and A customer sitting at a table waits for MLAs revealed that MLAs in Mani- $45 for insurance on the unit. In all, pandemic has his order....I presume he wore a mask toba have quite the robust expense $709 per month in a time when this For this, Janet is fi ned $1,295???? caused us to behave? Is this how the pandemic has caused account. Locally, Minister Eichler same Team Manitoba shrugs with OK. regularly expenses a full day of per apathy and indifference towards an us to behave? Let’s see if I am understanding this Are we as humans losing kindness diems, breakfast, lunch and dinner, ever-growing homeless population. correctly: seven days per week, for full reim- What kind of vigour would it take and empathy toward each other? Janet Dyrda is fi nishing her lunch as I sincerely hope not. bursement. Beyond how offensive to dig down deep and drive the 37 the offi cial arrives ... Janet puts on her it is that the government cheers on kilometres one way to work instead I fail to understand the reasoning mask. behind this so-called infraction. teachers spending their own money of these unnecessary expenses? In- A young man with a disability enters on supplies to do their job, appar- stead of helping Manitobans that - Joan L. Main, Balmoral ently Minister Eichler lacks the get- truly need help, these rural MLAs up-and-go that he’s asking of teach- are helping themselves. This month, > Got something you want to get off your chest? How about an act of kindness to share? ers because he doesn’t pack a lunch Team Manitoba is asking teachers, Send your letters to the editor or acts of kindness to news@expressweeklynews. for work. health-care and Hydro workers to ca. Please include your name, address and phone number for confi rmation As galling as these expenses are, remain stagnant at a zero per purposes. 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Letters to the Editor: worship letter to the editor [email protected] with us > FAITH The Church Teulon resident wanting sidewalk repaired Without Walls God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:24 ~ NRSV) The last year and a half has re- quired all churches to refl ect deeply on what it means to be a worship- ping community of faith. Sadly, some church communities have given the Christian church bad press by violating public health or- ders, claiming that they must meet in person to fulfi l their duty to God. The Bible has been used to justify actions that showed a disregard for TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED the people around them, claiming Cedar Lodge resident Maria Krupnik is concerned about the damaged sidewalk in front of her building that this is what God asks of them. For my pastoral charge, the exact that has not been fi xed in more than two years. The left photo shows the damage in 2018. Two years later, opposite has been true. We couldn’t February 2021, the sidewalk is still damaged. begin to consider such disregard Cedar Lodge in Teulon is a nice knows how to use it. stand: in front of my door of Cedar for our community, knowing that it place to live. I have lived here for One day Alice burnt the rice and Lodge, the sidewalk has been dam- would misrepresent our faith and seven years: no stairs, R.C. Church the alarm was singing for us loud and aged for a few years. It needs to be the God we follow. Instead, we have just across the road. On the west side long. So someone called the fi re sta- fi xed. Why doesn’t anyone fi x it? embraced these months of lock- down as an opportunity to remem- is the hotel, bank and grocery store tion and here comes two big trucks If you know someone that could ber what it means to be a church and just one block away, “Heaven on and 10 fi remen. But we were lucky ev- fi x this sidewalk, please contact the without any walls. Earth.” erything was OK. We love you Alice. Stonewall Teulon Tribune at letters@ This has been a time for refl ecting We have three managers and three Soon we will celebrate your 100-year stonewallteulontribune.ca on what we may have been missing, caretakers. In the building we have birthday. - Maria Krupnik, Teulon precisely because we love being in- six tanks to quench the fi re but no one But there is one thing I don’t under- side our buildings so much. We’ve asked ourselves if being a church with walls has made us just a little too insular. Manitoba Interlake Caucus brings municipalities together Perhaps we spent too much time inside our sanctuary, though there By Jennifer McFee ings. sharing that with six municipalities — was always faithful work in the A new regional working group initi- “It took off and I was shocked when Rosser, Woodlands, St. Laurent, Teu- community and in the wider world. ated by Stonewall’s mayor brings to- I started getting back the replies,” lon, Rockwood and Stonewall.” COVID-19 has been a stark re- gether municipal governments from Hinds said. “Everybody says it’s a minder that the work of the church, across the Interlake to create a stron- great idea.” the spiritual worship we are called ger collective voice. Before long, 12 of the 20 communi- to, begins when we walk out the Stonewall Mayor Clive Hinds no- ties were on board so Hinds sent out a > BRIEF, FROM PG. 5 doors of our churches and homes, ticed that other regions around Mani- second letter to all the municipalities Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. and into the world. toba met as a group a few times a year to thank them. After that, he started A virtual meeting link, as well as a God is not confi ned to church to discuss ideas and issues. Then they receiving letters and phone calls from copy of the fi nancial plan, is post- buildings. In fact, most of Jesus’ would bring those topics forward with the rest of the municipalities want- ed on the town’s website at www. ministry and outreach was done a unifi ed voice at the Association of ing to get involved with the regional stonenwall.ca. The committee of outdoors. No large crowds were Manitoba Municipalities conferences. group, which is now known as the the whole meeting will begin af- required to be at worship — where Although the Interlake includes 20 Manitoba Interlake Caucus. terwards at 7:15 p.m. two or three were gathered, God municipalities, it lacked a regional In total, 14 Interlake communities • On Wednesday, April 21, was with them, in spirit. group for the area. took part in the fi rst meeting when the town will consider a proposal I hope that the restrictions will in- “I thought that we need something they elected Selkirk Mayor Larry Jo- to borrow $3.9 million for a project spire our churches to worship out- like that with Stonewall, Rockwood, hannson as chair and West St. Paul to renovate town hall. The borrow- doors this summer. I think it would Rosser, Woodlands, St. Laurent, Fish- Mayor Cheryl Christian as vice-chair. ing would be repaid over 20 years be good for us to see the church as er, Teulon, Selkirk and all of Lake At the following meeting, 18 out of at a maximum interest rate of 4.5 a community without any walls for Manitoba,” Hinds said. “All of us peo- 20 municipalities participated. per cent per year. The annual re- just a little bit longer. ple are not getting represented.” “It was stronger and I was pleased,” payment amount of maximum Rev. Mona Denton So Hinds took action and sent let- Hinds said. “It’s gone very well.” $282,750 would be levied annually Stony Mountain & ters to each Interlake municipality to Hinds noted that this regional ap- as part of the general municipal Lilyfi eld United Churches propose that they get together a cou- proach is also useful in efforts to build levy. A copy of the proposal will be stonymountainlilyfi [email protected] ple times of years to collaborate and a retirement community in Stonewall. available on the town’s website on 204-344-5426 elaborate on what is going on in each “We’re making steps to move for- April 19, as well as a virtual link to at Stony Mountain-Lilyfi eld community. Different municipalities ward with that. We just purchased the meeting. Pastoral Charge would take turns hosting these meet- all the land,” he said. “Again, we’re The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 9 Pallister says budget a ‘road map to a safer and healthier Manitoba’ By Lorne Stelmach This includes $1.18 billion in 2021-22 $1.2 million to the climate and green The new provincial budget may be for COVID-19 costs including per- plan implementation offi ce, $1 mil- resulting in one of Manitoba’s highest sonal protective equipment, vaccine lion for conservation and climate fund ever defi cits, but Premier Brian Pal- deployment, education supports and projects and a $20 million endowment lister suggested it is a fi nancial plan future needs. fund for provincial parks. that strikes a balance in setting out Health care funding increases by The budget includes more than $62 “the road map to a safer and healthier $156 million to the highest level in million to help businesses retrain Manitoba going forward.” Manitoba history at $6.98 billion, employees and develop e-commerce Both Pallister and Finance Minister and Fielding said it builds a stronger platforms and $25 million for youth Scott Fielding trumpeted Budget 2021: health care system with better care job programs while also providing Protecting Manitobans, Advancing Mani- sooner. additional tax relief for small busi- toba as a sound plan to protect Mani- Commitments include $812 mil- nesses includes lowering payroll tax tobans and their services through lion in capital for rural and northern thresholds. COVID-19 while also advancing the health care, $50 million to reduce wait It helps advance post-secondary stu- provincial economy past the pandem- times for hip, knee and cataract pro- dents with nearly $700 million to post ic. cedures and surgeries and services secondary institutions plus an addi- And despite the defi cit level, they delayed by the pandemic. There is tional $4 million in bursaries and $1.4 defended the range of tax relief mea- Finance Minister Scott Fielding also an additional $23 million for can- million in interest-free student loans. sures set out in the budget as neces- cer treatments, $2.7 million to expand The province also cited what it sary at this challenging time and as a dialysis and $9.3 million to add more called a record $2.1 billion investment Manitobans, but in the midst of a pan- means of fulfi lling their promises to than 120 personal care home beds. in strategic infrastructure, including demic, whose kitchen table is seeing Manitobans. The budget also includes an initial almost $630 million for road construc- the returns? Tax cuts are delayed, and “We have to address that [defi cit] ... $342 million for programming and tion and maintenance, $415 million they are unlikely to get to those that we have created that defi cit as a con- services within the new Department for kindergarten to Grade 12 and need it most,” noted Beddome. sequence of the fact that we will not of Mental Health, Wellness and Re- post-secondary infrastructure. “Now, in the midst of a global pan- stop addressing the health care needs, covery plus an additional $1.7 mil- The budget as well sets aside $100 demic, is the perfect time to invest in the support programs of Manitobans lion for the mental health and addic- million for potential emergen- poverty reduction, future generations who are vulnerable,” said Pallister. tions strategy and $1.8 million more cies such as fl oods, forest fi res and will thank us for these smart and stra- He said the government is “moving for housing supports for Manitobans drought, and there is fl exible funding tegic investments,” he added. “We be- our provincial budget back into a situ- with diagnosed mental health condi- to municipalities with $172.6 million lieve implementing a basic income as ation that we had, where we’ve tried tions. in operating costs and $137 million in the have called on for decades to get it to, where it’s more sustain- A nearly $34-million increase to capital costs with advanced operating is a logical starting point.” able and balanced over the next few the Department of Families includes grants again this year as well as $5.6 “We need to see more urgency from years. It’s going to take time to clean money for early learning and child million more for the Building Sustain- the Pallister government — public up this pandemic mess, and we’re fac- care, a rent control guideline frozen able Communities Program to fund health and our economy depend on ing that today with this budget. through 2023, an increase for Com- more than 10 larger-scale community it,” said Kevin Rebeck, president of the “We made a vow to Manitobans that munity Living and disABILITY Ser- capital projects. Manitoba Federation of Labour. “Gov- we would focus on fi xing our fi nances, vices, funds to address homelessness Third quarter results ernment should be leading the recov- repairing our services, rebuilding the and new workforce training and sup- A day before the introduction of the ery through forward looking plans economy. We kept our word, and now port programs for Employment In- budget last Wednesday, the govern- to protect our economic future, with we’re going to have to do it again.” come Assistance clients. ment released its third quarter fi nan- the goal of maintaining employment Pallister maintained it was vital to The budget makes a record invest- cial results for the 2020-21 fi scal year, and getting thousands of Manitobans deliver on tax relief for Manitobans ment above $3 billion in the public and there is an increase in the defi cit back to work in fairly paid, family amidst the pandemic. school system including more than forecast for 2020-21 compared to De- supporting jobs.” “We believe now, more than ever $78 million for COVID-19 costs, $5.5 cember’s mid-year fi nancial report before, that Manitobans deserve a million for special needs funding, $5 to $2.08 billion from $2.05 billion be- Record investments: Fielding break, quite frankly. They deserve million for the strategy to improve cause of additional COVID-19 spend- “Despite the ongoing fi nancial and to keep a little bit more of their hard the education system plus a funding ing. economic challenges posed by the earned money,” he said. “I think this guarantee of at least $1.6 billion over “The unforeseen impacts of the CO- pandemic, this budget continues to is the right time to give Manitobans a four years and nearly $4 million to VID-19 pandemic on our fi nances and make record investments in the pri- little bit of a break.” support online, distance and remote economy have greatly affected the ority public services that Manitobans “We know Manitobans deserve a learning. There is also an increase of revenue and expenditure projections rely on,” Fielding maintained. “We break, especially during this pan- $100 million in school capital project we made last March in Budget 2020,” will grow our way out of defi cit and demic,” said Fielding. “That’s why we funding. said Fielding. “The rising costs of our back into balance by investing in more will take even more steps to protect The budget delivers the $2,020 tax pandemic response, combined with jobs, tax relief and economic growth.” your incomes by reducing the taxes rollback guarantee one year earlier the economic shutdown in the fi nal Fielding acknowledged that CO- you pay and helping you keep more than planned and phases out educa- months of 2020, certainly impacted VID-19 has created a signifi cant defi - of your hard-earned money with you, tion property taxes by 50 per cent over our third-quarter fi nancials and con- cit due to unanticipated health-care where it belongs.” the next two years (25 per cent per tributed to our defi cit.” costs and support programs as well Some reaction to the budget includ- year) for residential and farm proper- Pallister concluded that he sees as unprecedented drop in revenues ed Manitoba Liberal leader Dougald ties and 10 per cent for other types of much reason for hope on the horizon. from the economic shutdown. The Lamont raising concern about what property. “Manitobans are resilient people, province projects a defi cit of $1.597 he suggested would be $2 billion in The province is removing the retail and we’re projected to come out of this billion for 2021-22, which is however new debt over the next eight years, sales tax on personal services includ- better than most, and that is a tribute an improvement from the third quar- while of Manitoba leader ing haircuts and salon services as of to our diverse economy and the work ter projection for 2020-21 of $2.08 bil- said the net result December and reducing vehicle reg- that this government and Manitoba lion. will increase inequality in Manitoba. istration fees a further 10 per cent in small businesses have done in tan- He said the fi rst priority of the bud- “This government talks about re- July. dem with one another to strengthen get is to continue to protect Manito- turning money to the kitchen table of Environmental investments include the opportunities for recovery.” bans through the ongoing pandemic. 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Budget includes $1.2B for COVID-19 response By Lorne Stelmach be required for the K-12 education • $230 million for personal protec- ly unbudgeted expenses, explained The provincial budget introduced system and additional personal pro- tive equipment, testing and vaccine Fielding, who noted Manitoba to date last week includes nearly $1.2 billion tective equipment and related sup- site infrastructure, contact tracing and has committed a total of $3.2 billion to to continue protecting Manitobans plies. other preparations. address COVID-19 including invest- through COVID-19 as well as to pre- “Our pandemic response has re- • $350 million for additional health ments to address and mitigate the pare for future pandemic and eco- quired unprecedented government care systems costs in preparation for a ongoing impacts of the pandemic and nomic needs. support,” said Fielding, who noted potential third COVID-19 wave. future-year spending to help recov- Making the announcement last their top fi nancial priority over the • $160 million to support school and ery. Tuesday in advance of unveiling the past year has been to direct critical education needs. “Budget 2021 will support the full budget, Finance Minister Scott funding to the front lines. “Obviously, • $100 million for the vaccine pro- health, education and fi nancial needs Fielding and Health and Seniors Care COVID-19 of course is the front and gram. of Manitobans and prepare for po- Minister Heather Stefanson noted the most important aspect of our pro- • $40 million for Manitoba Restart tential future waves of COVID-19 or the majority of the funding includes vincial budget ... our government’s Program capital initiatives at the mu- other emergencies that arise,” said amounts for the health-care system main priority is to protect Manitobans nicipal level. Stefanson. and the full year cost of the vaccine and to really advance Manitoba.” The remaining $300 million will be program as well as support that may The COVID-19 funding includes: set aside as a contingency for current- Province invests in wildfi re prevention, mitigation and preparedness across Manitoba

By the Manitoba government With the arrival of warmer weather, the province re- cial burning restrictions can be found at www.manitoba. Other important projects include minds Manitobans to be careful with any spring burning ca/wildfi re. Provincial burn permits will not be issued for the development of a comprehen- activities and to ensure they have the required burn per- areas where municipalities have implemented burning re- sive wildfi re management strategy mits from either their local municipalities or the province, strictions. for Whiteshell Provincial Park and Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard an- Permit holders are reminded to check weather conditions, upgrades to the Manitoba Wildfi re nounced Monday. have adequate suppression equipment and ensure proper Service weather monitoring stations “We all look forward to the warm weather but we must fuel breaks are in place before burning. They should never across the province. The Whiteshell remember that when conditions are dry, the risk of wild- leave an outdoor fi re unattended and always extinguish it wildfi re management strategy has fi re increases,” said Guillemard. “The Manitoba Wildfi re before departing. been developed in consultation with Service and municipalities are getting ready for another As Manitobans begin spring cleanups, the province urg- many stakeholders, including the season, and we must all do our part to minimize the risks.” es caution in their removal of grass and leaves or crop resi- Whiteshell Cottagers Association, Southern and central Manitoba are especially dry this due from fi elds. and will guide provincial efforts in fu- spring because of low moisture levels last fall before low- As part of the Manitoba Wildfi re Service’s preven- ture mitigation and response. er-than-normal winter snow accumulations. The dangers tion and mitigation programming efforts, an additional Preparedness efforts include an in- of spring wildfi res have increased in the central and south- $460,000 has been invested across the province this past vestment of $774,000 for salaries and ern regions of the province due to the dry conditions and year. Recent partnerships include involvement with Part- other costs to support the hiring of as a precaution, restrictions on travel and burning have ners in Protection/FireSmart Canada in the development an additional fi ve initial-attack fi re been implemented in some areas. In areas affected by such of wildfi re prevention and mitigation materials that are crews, consisting of 25 members, for conditions, provincial burn permits may be limited to es- relatable and relevant to Indigenous communities across this wildfi re season. These highly mo- sential burning operations or could be cancelled entirely. Canada. This project includes support for the printing and bile crews will be assigned to existing The public is reminded to contact their municipalities or distribution of Blazing the Trail – Celebrating Indigenous bases around the province for deploy- their local Manitoba Conservation and Climate offi ces for Fire Stewardship, a publication promoting action to en- ment to wherever they are needed. updates. The latest information on municipal and provin- sure wildfi re-resilient communities. Also included is sup- As an important proactive measure, port for an exhibit and educational outreach through the the province will implement a COV- Boreal Discovery Centre at Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation’s ID-19 rapid testing program at Mani- INTERLAKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION traditional territory in Thompson. Programming address- toba Wildfi re Service bases to protect es boreal forest fi re ecology, fi re weather and Indigenous front-line staff and partners. NOTICE OF ANNUAL fi re management. The province has also recently com- GENERAL MEETING The Remote Lodge and Outfi tter Mitigation Program is a mitted $2.6 million for avionics and unique effort to make specialized fi re equipment, such as communications upgrades to its water 0RQGD\0D\30 sprinkler systems, available to eligible lodges and outfi t- bomber fl eet, to allow these aircraft to :H ZLOO KROG RXU PHHWLQJXVLQJ =RRP 7R UHJLVWHU IRUWKHPHHWLQJSOHDVHHPDLO ters across Manitoba to promote FireSmart planning and be deployed to the U.S. if assistance is LQIR#LQWHUODNHIRXQGDWLRQFD DQG ZH ZLOO preparation. This program will ensure that lodges in re- requested and if the aircraft are not VHQG \RX D OLQN  (YHU\RQH LV ZHOFRPH mote areas are able to protect themselves from approach- needed in Manitoba. ZZZLQWHUODNHIRXQGDWLRQFD ing fi res prior to support from the Manitoba Wildfi re Ser- To report a wildfi re, call 911, the local vice. emergency number in areas not cov- ered by 911, or the provincial T.I.P. line ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION toll-free at 1-800-782-0076. STONEWALL BRANCH - 467-2261 Lic #418 Now Open! CLOSED UNTIL at 325 Main St. Stonewall          FURTHER NOTICE Main Street Study [email protected] DUE TO COVID-19 www.mainstreetstudy.com

204-467-2525 RESTRICTIONS Book your workspace now. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 11 Health Foundation donates $17,500 to programs and services Staff fortable bed for family members who Interlake-Eastern Regional Health are staying during long periods of Authority (IERHA) staff contributed time with their loved ones.” $17,500 to nine organizations that Susan added, “I enjoy being a mem- benefi t patients and residents from ber of The Five Dollar Club because across the region. The Five Dollar the donations go towards equipment Club is the RHA’s staff-led, corporate or items within the RHA or organi- giving program where staff voluntari- zations that are chosen by the mem- ly contribute $5 to Interlake Eastern bers.” Health Foundation through payroll deductions and then collectively de- Community Living Interlake cide where to donate the money. Nine receives $2,000 for a new bed mat Nova House staff. programs benefi tted from the gener- nation. We have been working on an osity of staff, and below is a snapshot amazing transformation of our back- of each donation. Left to right: Morgan Chaye, family birthing unit assistant; Jamie yard that will continue in the spring. This money will help us with some Child Nutrition Council of Brown, FBU CRN; and Dr. Margaret fi nishing touches including enhanc- Manitoba receives $4,000 Speer, obstetrical lead. ing our garden area. The families stay- ing in the shelter will be able to create referral site for all low-risk prenatal some great fl ower and vegetable gar- women in the Interlake-Eastern re- dens that they will be able to nurture gion, averaging 350 to 400 births per over the summer.” year. Jamie Brown CRN in the family Selkirk Food Bank receives $2,000 birthing unit, says staff are very grate- ful for this donation from the club. “This new breast pump will enable us to further promote breastfeeding Community Living Interlake’s Sara initiatives and assist new moms to Precourt, Tracy Fidler, Ryan Doyle provide nourishment to their new- and Janice Kowerko and, seated, born by enhancing milk production. Eden Zdebiak holding the cheque. We are so grateful for this gift to the family birthing unit.” Community Living Interlake sup- Selkirk Regional Health Centre pal- ports Individuals who live with intel- liative care program receives $1,000 lectual disabilities. They work with Janelle Wotton, for a new sleep chair community dietitian and the community to ensure people live Selkirk Food Bank’s Jack Bird, Rob meaningful lives in a fully integrated strategic initiatives manager Robinson, Darlene Zuke, Rose La- community. vallee and Catherine Moore. Jimm Simon from Community Liv- Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba ing Interlake says the donation will be is a charitable organization dedicated used to purchase a new bed mat for The Selkirk Food bank supports to helping school children learn, grow their shower. community members by nourishing and succeed by supporting breakfast, “We have a level entry shower with individuals and families experiencing snack and lunch programs. They’re a shower bed and a Hoyer lift in our food insecurity. Food banks and other unique because they’re based in facility that we use for some of our in- charities are being faced with unprec- Manitoba and all of the funds raised dividuals and that we also make avail- edented need due to the pandemic. stay here, reaching children in regions able to public health for occasional An anonymous Five Dollar Club across the province. use of individuals they care for. Your member says that the club’s contri- “These programs help address an donation will be a very much appre- butions have a positive effect on our immediate need for nutrition support ciated upgrade to the well-worn bed communities. in our schools and communities, as mat we currently use. “ Krug Sleep Chair “The contributions made by mem- well as work towards a brighter future bers of the Five Dollar Club help sup- for Manitoba students by ensuring all Nova House receives $1,000 for These funds will be used in conjunc- port programs that benefi t the health students have an equal opportunity to programming tion with other donations to purchase and wellness of Interlake-Eastern learn in the classroom and at home,” Nova House is an emergency and a comfortable chair that converts to a residents and have a positive effect on Wendy Bloomfi eld, chair of the Child transitional shelter for women and bed for family or caregivers that stay our communities.” Nutrition Council of Manitoba. children experiencing domestic or overnight with an end of life patient. family violence. They offer 24-hour, Susan Gunderson is the club mem- Manitoba Possible receives $1,500 Selkirk Regional Health Centre seven-days-a-week accommodations ber recommended the sleep chair af- Manitoba Possible believes an in- (family birthing unit) receives $2,651 to help support and empower women. ter having a friend spend time in the clusive and accessible society is pos- for a new breast pump Executive director of Nova House palliative care unit. sible. That’s why they work together Currently the family birthing unit Viktoria Westgate says they are grate- “In June of 2020, a friend of mine to eliminate barriers to full and equal only has one breast pump. When ful to receive another donation from spent nights sleeping in the palliative participation. Manitoba Possible pro- there are multiple mothers in care, the club. care room with her husband. When vides programs and services through- another pump would be well utilized. “We are so grateful to The Five Dol- he passed, she said it would be nice out the province. The family birthing unit at Selkirk Re- lar Club for thinking of us again this if the palliative care room had a com- gional Health Centre is the obstetrical year and providing us this great do- Continued on page 12 12 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 > HEALTH FOUNDATION, FROM PG. 11 largest expense right now. “Thank you so much for your gener- Pretty prairie blooms ous donation! Your contribution has helped us purchase packaging to send out our 70-plus meals a day to people who require extra help from our pro- gram. Our numbers have grown from 13 people the fi rst day on April 21, 2020, to between 70 and 80 per day, four days a week, and packaging is Manitoba Possible’s CEO Dana Er- our largest expense.” ickson, left, and Lindsey Cooke, provincial services director. Sunnywood Manor residents receive $700 for new laptop Manitoba Possible co-ordinator Di- The facility’s current laptop is 10 ana Simpson would like to sincerely years old and residents have a hard thank members of The Five Dollar time seeing and hearing their loved Club for this donation. ones during visits. “Manitoba Possible wants to sincere- Brenda Rose-Wiebe, RN, BN and ly thank the club for their generous clinical team manager at Sunnywood donation. Donations allow Manitoba Manor, says the laptop will be well Possible to continue our work towards used and is greatly appreciated. making Interlake communities more “Receiving a new laptop for resident TRIBUNE PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER inclusive and accessible for all.” use is fantastic. It enables individual Last week the prairie crocuses were in full bloom just before Mother and group use for all residents, allow- Beausejour Community Kitchen Nature blanketed them with snow Monday and Tuesday. The fl ower- ing them to stay updated and in touch receives $2,500 ing perennial herb (Anemone patens), Manitoba’s fl oral emblem can with current events, music and vid- Beausejour Community Kitchen be found on sunny, wind-swept, dry, uncultivated native prairie and provides meals for those experienc- eos, as well as being able to provide a larger screen for virtual visits with in open woods in well-drained sandy or gravelly soil. ing food insecurity in the Beausejour/ The fl ower is open during the day and closes at night and develops Brokenhead area. family.” Thank you to all members of The an extensive and deep root system that adapts well to the drought Brenda Mousseau of the Beausejour prone prairie environment. It is unethical to dig up wild native Community Kitchen is so grateful for Five Dollar Club for helping to im- plants. One should obtain native plants from native plant nurseries. the donation and tells us that packag- prove care for people and communi- ing food for the community is their ties across our region!

The West Interlake watershed District, in partnership with local stakeholders, developed the Southwest Interlake Integrated Watershed Management Plan. A Project Management Team established three watershed goals, based on review of technical information and public input received. WATERSHED GOALS 1. SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT - Enhance surface water management while ensuring that practices and activities respect current land use, the environment, and potential for downstream impacts 2. WATER QUALITY PROTECTION - Protect and improve ground water and surface water quality You can access full 3. FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT CONSERVATION - Protect, restore and enhance fi sh and wildlife habitat IWMP on our website.

The GROW program developed by the West Interlake Watershed District (WIWD) is West Interlake Watershed District delivered in the context of the Southwest Interlake Watershed Management Plan. *URZLQJ2XWFRPHVLQ:DWHUVKHGV *52:  GROW is designed to assist landowners in developing projects that maintain or improve local watershed health. GROW encourages the FUNDING delivery of ecological goods & services (EG&S), promoting conservation of natural areas and changes to land uses that provide EG&S. Eligible Project Activities AVAILABLE Eligible Project Activities ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ 'ZKtĐƟǀŝƚLJ WƌŽũĞĐƚƐ 'ŽĂůƐ Th rough the Following Programs >ĞŶŐƚŚ

x ŽŶƐĞƌǀŝŶŐĐůĂƐƐϭΘϮǁĞƚůĂŶĚƐŽŶĂŶŶƵĂůĐƌŽƉ Well Water Protection Program: to assist landowners with the protection of ground water supply. ůĂŶĚ;ŶŽƚĚƌĂŝŶŝŶŐŽƌĮůůŝŶŐͿ͘ dŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞǁĂƚĞƌƋƵĂůŝƚLJĂŶĚĂƋͲ Includes Abandoned Well Sealing, Flowing Well, and Well Head Protection up to $1,000.00 tĞƚůĂŶĚŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ͕ x ZĞͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨƉĞƌĞŶŶŝĂůƵƉůĂŶĚďƵīĞƌƐ ƵĂĨĞƌƐ͕ĞŶŚĂŶĐĞƌĞĐŚĂƌŐĞĂŶĚǁĂƚĞƌ ;ŝŶƚĞƌͲƉŽƚŚŽůĞƐĞĞĚŝŶŐͿĂƌŽƵŶĚǁĞƚůĂŶĚƐƚŽŵŝŶŝͲ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞĂƌĞĂƐŵŽĚĞƌĂƟŶŐƚŚĞƟŵŝŶŐ ϭϬzĞĂƌ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ ZĞƐƚŽƌĂƟŽŶŽƌŶŚĂŶĐĞͲ ŵŝnjĞŵĞĐŚĂŶŝĐĂůĚŝƐƚƵƌďĂŶĐĞ͘ ĂŶĚǀŽůƵŵĞŽĨƌƵŶŽī͕ƌĞĚƵĐĞŶĞŐͲ Well Chlorination Program: to assist residents with disinfecting well and plumbing systems. ŵĞŶƚ tŝƚŚt/t x &ĞŶĐŝŶŐΘŽīͲƐŝƚĞǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐƐLJƐƚĞŵƐĨŽƌŐƌĂnjŝŶŐ ĂƟǀĞ ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ ĚŽǁŶ ƐƚƌĞĂŵ͕ ĂŶĚ Up to $250.00 (partial chlorination) and up to $500.00 (full chlorination) ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ͘ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞǁŝůĚůŝĨĞŚĂďŝƚĂƚ͘ Water Testing Days: to assist landowners in the payment and transportation of their water samples,  x ŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶŽĨĞdžŝƐƟŶŐŚĞĂůƚŚLJƌŝƉĂƌŝĂŶĂƌĞĂƐ͘ cost and transportation of sample covered by WIWD (sample taken by owner) Days for water samples x džĐůƵƐŝŽŶĨĞŶĐŝŶŐƚŚĂƚŽƉƟŵŝnjĞƐŐƌĂnjŝŶŐŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ͘ WƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ͕ x ůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐƐLJƐƚĞŵƚŽŬĞĞƉĐĂƩůĞŽƵƚŽĨ May 10 and May 25, 2021. ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ƐƚŽƌĂŐĞ ĐĂƉĂĐŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƌŝƉĂƌŝĂŶĂƌĞĂ͘ ϱͲϭϬzĞĂƌ ĚŽǁŶƐƚƌĞĂŵ ŇŽŽĚŝŶŐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ŚŝŐŚ ZŝƉĂƌŝĂŶƌĞĂŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚ Community Tree Nursery Program: to assist residents with the purchase of seedlings. Part of the x ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽƌŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚŽĨƐƚƌĞĂŵĐƌŽƐƐͲ ǁĂƚĞƌ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ͕ ƐƚĂďŝůŝnjĞ ƐŚŽƌĞůŝŶĞƐ tŝƚŚt/t ŝŶŐ͘ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ĞƌŽƐŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ͕ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ cost will be covered by the WIWD. Applications can be submitted from September 1 to October 31. x ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚĞĚǁŽƌŬƐƚŽƐƚĂďŝůŝnjĞďĂŶŬƐΘƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ǁŝůĚůŝĨĞŚĂďŝƚĂƚ͘ ĞƌŽƐŝŽŶ͘ Fuel Storage Tank Rebate Program: to reduce the risk of soil contamination from damaged x ZĞͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨƌŝƉĂƌŝĂŶǀĞŐĞƚĂƟŽŶ͘ tanks. $500.00 rebate provided by WIWD with the purchase of a new Double Wall Stationary x ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨĂŶĞǁďƵīĞƌŽƌƐŚĞůƚĞƌďĞůƚ͘ dŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞǁĂƚĞƌƋƵĂůŝƚLJĂŶĚǁĂƚĞƌ ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ĞīŽƌƚƐ͕ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ĐƌŽƉ Fuel Tank x džƉĂŶƐŝŽŶŽĨĞdžŝƐƟŶŐďƵīĞƌŽƌƐŚĞůƚĞƌďĞůƚ;ĂĚĚŝŶŐ ŶĞǁƌŽǁƐ͕ŝŶƚĞƌͲƉůĂŶƟŶŐĚŝīĞƌŝŶŐƐƉĞĐŝĞƐƚŽĂĚĚ LJŝĞůĚĂŶĚĐĂƌďŽŶƐĞƋƵĞƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ͕ĂĚĚ ϭϬzĞĂƌ ƵīĞƌƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚ ĚŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJͿ͘ ƚŚĞƌŵĂů ƉƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ůŝǀĞƐƚŽĐŬ͕ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ Growing Outcomes in Watersheds (GROW): to encourage incorporation of benefi cial ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ƐƵƌĨĂĐĞ ƌƵŶŽī ĂŶĚ ƐŽŝů ĞƌŽͲ tŝƚŚt/t management practices on private land. x ZĞͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨďƵīĞƌǀĞŐĞƚĂƟŽŶ͘ ƐŝŽŶ͕ĂŶĚƚŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞǁŝůĚůŝĨĞĂŶĚ x WƌƵŶŝŶŐŽƌƌĞŵŽǀĂůŽĨĚĞĐĞĂƐĞĚƚƌĞĞƐ͘ ƉŽůůŝŶĂƚŽƌŚĂďŝƚĂƚƐ͘ Public Education: to educate youth about the environment and conservation. Schools within the x ŽŶƐĞƌǀŝŶŐŶĂƟǀĞƉƌĂŝƌŝĞŽƌŚŝŐŚůLJĞƌŽĚŝďůĞƵƉͲ WIWD can receive up to $500.00 per year ůĂŶĚĂƌĞĂƐ͘ Composters and Rain Barrel: turntable composter and rain barrel sold at $50.00 and standing x ŶŚĂŶĐŝŶŐŶĂƚƵƌĂůĂŶĚŵĂŶĂŐĞĚƵƉůĂŶĚĂƌĞĂƐ͘ dŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞƚŚĞĞĐŽůŽŐŝĐĂůĨƵŶĐƟŽŶ x ZĞͲĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨƉĞƌĞŶŶŝĂůŶĂƟǀĞͬƚĂŵĞĐŽǀĞƌ ŽĨ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ ƵƉůĂŶĚ composter sold at $30.00 (no tax) hƉůĂŶĚƌĞĂŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ͕ ŽŶƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞůĂŶĚƐ͘ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƐŽŝů ŚĞĂůƚŚ ĂŶĚ ĐĂƌͲ ϯͲϭϬzĞĂƌ ZĞƐƚŽƌĂƟŽŶŽƌŶŚĂŶĐĞͲ x ZĞͲĨŽƌĞƐƚĂƟŽŶŽĨƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐǁŽŽĚĞĚĂƌĞĂƐ͘ ďŽŶƐĞƋƵĞƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ͕ƌĞĚƵĐĞƐŽŝůĞƌŽͲ ŽŶƚƌĂĐƚƐ Properties must be in the WIWD boundary to be eligible ƐŝŽŶ͕ĂŶĚƚŽƉƌŽŵŽƚĞŚĞĂůƚŚLJǁŝůĚůŝĨĞ tŝƚŚt/t ŵĞŶƚ x WĞƌŵĂŶĞŶƚŽƌĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞĨĞŶĐŝŶŐĂŶĚǁĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ƐLJƐƚĞŵƚŽŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŐƌĂnjŝŶŐƐƚƌĂƚĞŐŝĞƐƚŚĂƚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ƉŽůůŝŶĂƚŽƌ ŚĂďŝƚĂƚ ĂŶĚ For more information on these programs please visit our website wiwd.ca or contact us ƉĂƐƚƵƌĞŚĞĂůƚŚ͘ ďŝŽĚŝǀĞƌƐŝƚLJ͘ x ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚŵĞŶƚŽĨ^Žŝů,ĞĂůƚŚĐƌŽƉƐ;ĐŽǀĞƌͲĐƌŽƉƐ͕ Contact: T.204.762.5850 [email protected] ƉŽůLJĐƌŽƉƐ͕ŐƌĞĞŶͲŵĂŶƵƌĞͿ͘ The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 13 ICF provides grant to Wetland Discovery Centre Staff Enns Oak Hammock Marsh Endow- The Interlake Community Founda- ment Fund, which is administered by tion recently granted nearly $300,000 the Interlake Community Foundation. to Ducks Unlimited Canada — the Lakeside MLA Ralph Eichler at- largest grant it has ever made. tended the presentation. This annual The funds will go towards the op- grant, which is paid out from income erations of the Harry J. Enns Wetland generated by the fund, will provide Discovery Centre, ensuring that im- reliable, steady funding for the out- portant climate and green education door education programs that Ducks efforts continue for decades into the Unlimited Canada delivers at the future. Wetland Discovery Centre. “The Harry J. Enns Wetland Discov- Karla Guyn, chief executive offi cer of ery Centre is an important part of our Ducks Unlimited Canada, expressed community, not only for local employ- her gratitude for the grant. ment but also for the tourism that it “This funding is key to instilling TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED brings,” said Bob Beck, chair of the the importance of conservation and Left to right: Bob Beck, ICF chair; Ralph Eichler, MLA for Lakeside; Karla Interlake Community Foundation. “It environmental stewardship within Guyn, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Canada; and Natalie Bays, manager of the is a tremendous area to explore year- the hearts and minds of thousands Harry J Enns Wetland Discovery Centre. round.” of people who visit Oak Hammock “We’re extremely grateful for the future of our award-winning facility.” The grant comes from the Harry J. Marsh,” she said. investment that’s being made in the RCMP investigate pharmacy break-ins By Jennifer McFee uation, suspects also forced their way Stonewall RCMP are seeking any in- into the business, stole a large amount formation about a break-in to a local of prescription drugs and fl ed. pharmacy last week. Staff Sgt. Sean Grunewald is asking On Friday, April 9 at about 5:50 a.m., for the public’s assistance in provid- Stonewall-Headingley RCMP re- ing information about the Stonewall sponded to a call about a break-and- theft. enter on Main Street. The suspects “If anyone saw anything suspicious, had forced their way into the build- please report it. Any tip helps. We’re ing sometime overnight, stole a sig- trying to canvas everybody. If there’s nifi cant amount of prescription drugs anybody in the area who has surveil- and fl ed. lance videos, we’re asking them to “Investigation revealed suspects en- please check for any suspicious vehi- tered the business and took unknown cles or suspicious people,” Grunewald quantities of money, narcotics and said. other pharmaceuticals,” Const. Paul “We’re really working on it. We’re Human said. very concerned about the type of nar- The RCMP is warning the public cotics that were stolen.” that these prescription medications Anyone with information on these could be circulating. If ingested, they incidents can call Headingley-Stone- could cause serious harm or death. wall RCMP at 204-467-5015, call Crime A similar incident happened in Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222- 21043ge1 La Salle on Sunday, April 4 at ap- 8477, or submit a secure tip online at proximately 2:05 p.m. when RCMP www.manitobacrimestoppers.com. In responded to a break-and-enter at a case of an emergency, dial 911 or 204- business on Rue Principale. In this sit- 467-5591.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MEMBERS OF SUNOVA CREDIT UNION

Please take notice that the Annual General Meeting of Sunova Credit Union Limited will be by telephone conference at 7:00 pm on April 29, 2021. Members must contact Sunova Help HQ no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, April 23 at 1.833.378.6682 to pre-register for the meeting and to receive the call-in information.

THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING IS TO:

1. Receive and consider the annual report; 2. Receive and consider the financial statements and report of the auditors; 3. Appoint auditors; 4. T o announce election results and; 5. Transact such other business, including Special Business, as may properly come before the meeting or an adjournment thereof.

where relationships matter most. | sunovacu.ca @sunovacu 14 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 2021 forecast for crop-feeding grasshoppers; RM Rockwood at risk By Patricia Barrett pers per square metre). There were no “very severe” Manitoba Agriculture is predicting certain areas risk categories. in the Interlake region could be at moderate to se- All grasshoppers are plant-eaters. Some spe- vere risk of grasshoppers this year. cies feed on crops while other species don’t or will Adult grasshopper counts were completed in Au- rarely nibble on crops. Older crop-feeding grass- gust 2020 from 132 locations in Manitoba and form hoppers can do the most damage because they can the basis of this year’s forecast. Counts provide es- travel greater distances than younger insects. timates of the egg-laying population, weather con- The dominant species counted in 2020 in the In- ditions — which help determine whether females terlake region were the two-striped variety, which are capable of laying an optimum number of eggs feeds on non-crop and crop plants. Nine species are — and recent trends in grasshopper populations, found in Manitoba, including the migratory grass- The two-striped grasshopper is the dominant according to the department’s grasshopper forecast hopper, which feeds on non-crop and crop plants, species in the Interlake. webpage. the clear-winged, which is primarily a grass feeder, The highest count showed an average of 19 grass- and the Carolina, a non-pest species. hoppers per square metre (the severe risk category) Any grasshopper that fl ies before June is not a in the Municipality of Rockwood, the department crop pest, states the department. Any grasshopper states. with hind wings highly visible in fl ight (red, yellow, Two of the severe risk areas are located in the orange or black) is also not a crop pest. Any grass- southern Interlake and two are in the central region hopper that sings, clacks or clatters, likewise, is not of Manitoba, but other than Rockwood, they aren’t a pest. specifi cally named. Factors affecting grasshopper populations include Some areas within the Municipality of Bifrost-Ri- natural predators such as bee fl ies, fi eld crickets verton and one area in the Municipality of Fisher and species of blister beetles, which all eat grass- are shown at risk of moderate and/or severe grass- hopper eggs. Weather is another factor. Over the hopper populations, according to the 2021 forecast past few years, grasshopper populations have had map showing affected areas. “more successful development” during dry years About two thirds of the 2020 counts (89 out of 132) and generally increase over a series of dry years, were in the very light risk category (0 to 4 grass- according to the department. hoppers per square metre). Twenty-seven counts For more information about grasshoppers and TRIBUNE PHOTO BY MANITOBA AGRICULTURE fell into the light risk category (5 to 8 grasshoppers monitoring, contact entomologist John Gavloski at The 2021 grasshopper forecast map shows af- per square metre), 12 counts were in the moderate 204-750-0594 at the Manitoba Agriculture offi ce in fected areas across Manitoba. category (9 to 12 per square metre) and four counts Carman. were in the severe risk category (13 to 24 grasshop- Jumbo’s Tree What’s story? Talbot & Associates is proud We want to hear from you. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune connects people Cutting through stories to build stronger communities. Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be to be part of your community recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? Safe and experienced A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or tree maintenance and expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? cutting services. A young entrepreneur starting out? Please share your story ideas at We are happy to help you with: Chase Faulkner [email protected] Phone 204-467-5836 Free estimates, guaranteed best price Stonewall Teulon Phone 204-461-0940 Tr ibune ǘǺǷǘǺŭȇɛ֍ŒƔˀȀǘǐŭʎŭ˴ƔȇȌǺǐˆ     ƳǐƉLjȌƏƳǐɯƩŭǺʕŭǐɗƈȌȀƳǐƔȀˆԷ          ǘǘDžDžƔƔǷƳǐɯԷŒŭȨǺǘLjʎ          ¢ Լ•ԼJǐƉǘǏɛŭ˴•ƔǺȡƳƉƔˆŭǐɗǏǘǺɛԹ                     Talbot & Associates 278 Main Street – Unit 2     P.O. Box 1220                ! " #"$ Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 

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By Joshua Frey-Sam When COVID-19 forced Amy Spruyt to work from home, she had to deal with choppy video calls, slow log-ins, and frequent disconnections. Spruyt and her husband Jeff have lived in Balmoral for 11 years, and like many Manitobans in rural communi- ties, have never had the luxury of high internet speeds. Then in January, they received a package that changed their home and work life for the better. The Spruyts are now among the The satelite dish comes upright thousands of Canadians involved in and automatically fi nds a signal. the beta test of Starlink, a broadband internet system provided by Space before the beta and now relish in TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY JOSHUA FREY-SAM Exploration Technologies Corp, better speeds upwards of 200 mb/s. Amy Spruyt now works from her home in Balmoral without any worry known as SpaceX. “I cancelled our old internet within that her internet will bog down. “The fact that I can now work com- three days of having it,” she said. “My fortably from home has made a huge internet at home is better than it was leasing more satellites into space, cost was $799, then turned into pay- difference in my life,” said Amy. at work.” allowing them to bring on more cus- ments of $129 per month for the ser- The “Better Than Nothing Beta” was Included in the high-tech package is tomers. More customers could mean vice — a big increase from the $90 per launched by the aerospace manufac- its ability to fi nd a satellite. The dish slower speeds, but Amy and Jeff aren’t month they used to pay. turer and founder Elon Musk after comes upright, and once plugged in, worried about it. “The cost is a bit more than what we receiving approval by Canadian Ra- automatically adjusts itself until it Amy said they haven’t experienced were paying, but in the long run, it dio-Television Telecommunications to fi nds a signal. more than two minutes of slower was worth it,” said Amy. “The kids can expand testing into Canada last Octo- “It was plug and play. All the lines speeds since starting the beta nearly watch movies without worrying it’s ber. were set up, and it was extremely us- three months ago. The outages also going to stop now. That’s important.” Inadequate internet speeds have be- er-friendly,” said Jeff. typically come at night when they The Spruyts understand the gaudy come the norm in rural parts of Can- Not all skies have been blue for us- aren’t using the internet. download speeds they’re currently ada, with just 45.6 per cent of commu- ers, as the beta does come with kinks “What’s nice is their app gives us enjoying aren’t feasible forever as nities experiencing standard 50 mb/s to be ironed out. updates and reports for how long Starlink continues to grow, but they download speeds — a drastic drop Some users say they’re experienc- the speeds were down and what time know adequate speeds will be the from the 87.4 per cent of Canadians ing upwards of 30 minutes of slower they happened,” she said. new normal in their lives going for- in non-rural communities who enjoy speeds at some point throughout the Another concern among prospective ward. those regular speeds. day, creating diffi culties if it happens beta users has been the cost of joining Starlink expects their beta test to Amy said their download speeds while they’re working from home. the new internet service. end sometime in 2021. hovered between two and fi ve mb/s SpaceX also expects to continue re- Amy said the equipment’s initial

Stonewall Chiropractic Centre is happy to announce our newest team member Arielle Chartrand. Arielle is currently completing her The beat goes on in Manitoba schools Massage education, and will be starting with us April 7th. From April until her graduation in June, By Jennifer McFee For indoor singing, mask use is required for Arielle will be permitted to perform relaxation- based techniques only, for a reduced rate. She will Indoor singing and playing of instruments students in grades 4 to 12 and recommended be Registered and able to bill insurance after her is now allowed in kindergarten to Grade 12 for students in kindergarten to Grade 3 during graduation. If you would like to see Arielle please schools, according to a Manitoba Education CO- music class. For outdoor singing, masks are rec- call the offi ce for an appointment. She will be VID-19 bulletin. ommended for all kindergarten to Grade 12 stu- available evenings and weekends. Bulletin No. 9, originally posted on the Manito- Arielle Chartand Arielle is joining the Stonewall Chiropractic team dents. in her fi nal year of study at Wellington College, with a focus to Relaxation ba government’s Education website on March 12 Concerts and public performances are not al- Massage. After graduation in June of 2021, she plans to use her knowledge and updated on March 25, indicates that indoor lowed at this time. of osteopathic-based assessment and treatment to help her clients achieve singing and instrument playing (including wind “Each school is unique and the decision to their therapeutic goals. Her desire to become an RMT stems from the instruments) can resume in schools and as part change their practice regarding singing and impact massage has had on her own daily living, from pain management to of extra-curricular activities as long as schools rehabilitation to stress relief, and a desire to share those same benefi ts with playing instruments is entirely dependent on the her clients. Arielle has also trained in Hot Stone and Palliative massage. meet certain conditions. available physical space in music classes and the These conditions include a maximum of 25 Call us to make your appointment number of students,” said Margaret Ward, super- people in a room, with a minimum of two me- intendent of the Interlake School Division. Athletic Therapy • Acupuncture tres of physical distancing between participants. The provincial government also provided a list Custom Orthotics • Massage Therapy The length of the instrument must also be con- of recommended risk mitigation measures, in sidered when determining physical distanc- addition to the mandatory conditions. Billing to Autopac, ing. If distancing isn’t possible, schools should The Manitoba Music Educators’ Association Blue Cross, WCB consider using Plexiglas or other barriers. These and the Association of Music Administrators of barriers should be disinfected after each prac- Manitoba developed these measures in consul- 204-467-5523 tice, and instruments must be cleaned regularly. tation with public health offi cials. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 17 Provincial budget includes fi nancial help for diabetics under 25 By Sydney Lockhart the risk of spiking blood sugar levels, Last week the provincial govern- and insulin pumps eliminate the need ment released its budget plan, which to manually take insulin via syringe. included covering the cost of con- “If someone, let’s say, is running tinuous glucose monitors and insulin higher with their blood glucose levels pumps for diabetics aged 25 and un- that could maybe not have as many der. short-term effects but defi nitely have If the budget is passed, this could more long-term effects. So, the kid- save young diabetics thousands of neys could end up failing. They could dollars annually. have feet problems. They could have “I was actually fairly surprised. It vision problems,” said 21-year-old was a little shocking but it’s defi nitely Melsted. a great step in the right direction,” She added that she worries about said Type 1 diabetic Alex Melsted. the day she ages out of provincial cov- “For me, personally, it just means erage for her insulin pump and her that I might be able to move out,” she Dexcom CGM. said. “When I do turn 25, it’s a little worri- Melsted said while the change is some because if I do move out, there’s The supplies needed to attach a great for those under 25 years, it going to be extra expenses then, so I doesn’t help out the millions of dia- would most likely have to hand the CGM will be covered for diabetics TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED betics who are older than that. CGM to the government because I 25 years and under if the provincial Diabetic Alex Melsted’s CGM helps “I don’t know what their thought won’t be able to afford it,” she said. budget is passed. her regulate her blood sugars. process is, but diabetes doesn’t just Melsted said a big goal should be for “I don’t have to worry about if I’m stop at 25,” she said. the government to cover all ages and sleeping. My Dexcom will wake me the time so if you’re going low or high, Continuous glucose monitors expenses for diabetics. up and alert me.” you can adjust your insulin accord- (CGM) help diabetics regulate their “There’s still a lot to be done, sadly, Pharmacist Bryn Lindsay of Quarry ingly, especially if you have a pump,” blood sugar levels, helping prevent in this province but hopefully they Ridge Pharmacy said the average he said. their sugars from reaching extreme can realize that we don’t want to be CGM without insurance costs about The Manitoba Pharmacare Program high or low levels. last in everything,” said Melsted. $5,000 a year on top of other supplies deductible is income-based, which Without it, diabetics have to do fi n- She currently uses a CGM and insu- needed to manage diabetes. still leaves many diabetics with large ger pricks on a regular basis. But if lin pump while still living at home. “You have 24-hour monitors; you sums they need to pay for supplies they were to not test often, their blood “It helps tremendously. I absolutely know what your sugars are doing all just to stay alive. sugars could fl uctuate too much love wearing mine. It’s been a lifesav- and, if mismanaged, cause long term er, really. Not having to worry about health issues. whether or not I’m going low because A CGMs eliminate fi nger poking and I can see that I’m going low,” she said,

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LGCA 3819-RF-35380 18 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Local man excels in martial arts and much more By Jennifer McFee me a way of becoming the individual A local Stonewall man is pulling no that I am today. I owe a lot to that dis- punches when it comes to living life cipline.” to its fullest. Cartwright had the chance to meet Lance Cartwright has worked with athletes from all over the world at New Directions for the past decade to international competitions. He also support adults living with disabilities jumped into professional kickboxing, — and he brings with him a treasure amateur boxing and wrestling. In ad- trove of other talents. dition, he competed in the Worlds for “I support them and I totally believe jiu jitsu and the Pan Am Games for in it. I love going to work so much that judo. it’s not even like going to work. It’s like “It was a big part of my life. It helped going to a relative’s me a lot. I was never the house. They’re like my best fi ghter but I had family,” he said. short-term goals. I just “I’m not going to be believed in myself and a millionaire but I just did it, even when people love what I’m doing. “WE’RE ALL were saying I was too That is very fortunate.” ACTORS OR old,” he said. At the same time, “It’s scheduled vio- Cartwright has earned ACTRESSES IN lence. It’s pretty scary. It’s recognition for his SOME WAY OR not like you’re playing a martial arts skills that baseball game. If you’re landed him on the sil- OTHER. THE not ready, you get hurt. ver screen. It’s a pretty raw sport.” “I started fi ghting PROFESSIONALS When he was nearing or doing martial arts JUST MAKE IT his 40th birthday, Cart- later in my life, but I LOOK EASY.” wright was preparing for TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED used to play major ju- a fi ght at the Convention Lance Cartwright lives in Stonewall with his wife Cynthia and dog Max. nior hockey and AAA Centre. A fi lm crew was hockey and AA hockey,” he said. working on a movie nearby and they “I’m glad that Stonewall has a hock- were looking for some extras. Adventure and Welcome to Sudden Death. also teaching a mixed martial arts pro- ey program that’s pretty competitive. “They needed a guy with tattoos, so “It’s pretty cool to be part of,” Cart- gram in Winnipeg. On the side, he op- It’s fun to watch. I was part of that they asked me to go in there. I ran a wright said. “I got to hang out with erates a lawn care and snow removal when I was in my teens.” couple lines and I got auditioned for Samuel L. Jackson and a few other ac- business during the day. After that, his life took a detour one of the main characters in this tors on set.” He also enjoys spending time with down a different path — until martial movie called Locked Down with Vinnie Cartwright recently celebrated his his wife Cynthia and pitbull Max at arts helped to steer him in a new di- Jones. I ended up killing fi ve people in 50th birthday and he plans to audition the home they built in Stonewall three rection. the movie and then I got shot. It was for more acting roles. He also hopes years ago. “I kind of fell off the grid and I got pretty cool.” to return to acting classes as soon as “I love it here. I love the friendliness. into a little bit of trouble here and After that, he got involved with stunt pandemic precautions allow. There are so many personable people there, making some pretty bad choic- work through Rick Skene, a well- Further in the future, he envisions here,” he said. es and living an unproductive life,” he known stunt performer and co-ordi- opening his own gym, where he’ll put “And as far as I’m concerned, we’re said. nator. He was involved in TV shows his black belt in jiu jitsu to good use all actors or actresses in some way or “Then I started boxing and taking such as The Pinkertons and Channel by starting up a program to teach oth- other. The professionals just make it judo. Martial arts brought me back. I Zero. He also delved into more movie ers. Until then, Cartwright keeps busy look easy. met some strong mentors, so it gave work with Goon, Beethoven’s Christmas with his work at New Directions while MMF increases fi nancial supports for Manitoba’s only housing repair program Submitted HELP is the MMF’s forgivable loan families.” “We are very proud to expand on Low- to middle-income Métis fami- program that allows Métis families to Since the Government of Manitoba successful programs like HELP,” said lies are getting a bump in the amount maintain and improve their homes, cancelled all its repair programs a Chartrand. “They allow us to continue they can receive to make needed which can be especially challeng- couple of years ago, there has been improving our support and make life home repairs. ing in the North. To help address this nothing available to assist with hous- even better for Métis families across David Chartrand, president of the challenge, the program allows for up ing repairs for Métis families. The Manitoba.” Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), to $25,000 in forgivable loans for Métis MMF is expanding the program These increases are not retroactive and Will Goodon, minister of Hous- families living above the 53rd parallel, based on the overwhelming demand to existing loans but do apply to ap- ing, announced that the Home En- which includes those living in The Pas uncovered since the launch of HELP. plications still being processed in the hancement Loan Program (HELP) will and Thompson. To date, over 190 homes have been system. Métis families interested in be increased from $15,000 to $18,000. “The cost of materials and trans- repaired or are being repaired, with the program should get in touch with “The costs of lumber and other portation leaves Métis families in the forgivable loan amounts totalling over the housing department for more construction materials have risen North at a disadvantage,” said Char- $2.4 million. information by calling 204-586-8474 substantially in the last while,” said trand. “Citizens who live in these re- “Housing has been one of the most or visiting our website at www.mmf. Goodon. “The HELP program has re- gions can’t get the same amount of important sectors of the MMF since mb.ca. The guideline booklet and the ceived a lot of interest since we an- work done for the same amount of our founding in 1967,” said Goodon. application forms will be updated nounced it almost a year ago, but we dollars as those who live in the South. “Our president, cabinet and staff are shortly. are fi nding that some houses need This increase for the North will allow committed to building on those les- that little bit more.” for warmer and safer homes for many sons and successes.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 19 REACT plans activities for Earth Day and beyond By Jennifer McFee are doing to help the environment,” With Earth Day right around the he said. corner, the Rockwood Environmen- “It is too easy to get caught up in the tal Action Community Taskforce (RE- gloom and doom and say that envi- ACT) invites everyone to join in a free ronmental problems are too big for virtual gardening event. us to fi x. We need to focus on what we On Tuesday, April 20, REACT will can fi x, and that starts with each of us host a brief AGM at 7 p.m. followed by and the small decisions we make each a special presentation geared towards day. Thousands of small decisions can budding garden enthusiasts. make a big change.” “In addition to our AGM, where we Over the years, REACT has been will be reporting on the actions we putting this concept into action by took over the past year and presenting getting involved in countless envi- our new fi scal year budget, we will be ronmental efforts, including projects partnering with the South Interlake to provide cloth lunch bags to school TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED Garden Club in presenting a ‘Garden- children, provide cloth grocery bags REACT encourages everyone to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. ing 101’ session with local gardening to local residents and provide com- experts,” said Karl Daher of REACT. posters to schools. a full calendar of events, although computers, which the Electronics Re- “We invite both new gardeners just The organization has also estab- they are dependant on pandemic re- cycling Association will either refur- starting their gardening journeys as lished the Ruby Roe Tall Grass Prai- strictions. bish for reuse or recycle it for free. The well as those who have gardened for rie beside the Stonewall hospital, Starting May 2, for the 8th Interna- tentative rain date is Sunday, Sept. 19 many years to attend.” provided environmental information tional Compost Awareness Week, RE- at 2 p.m. It’s free to join the session, but reg- through the South Interlake Regional ACT will set up a display at the South The last tentative event on the cal- istration is required through REACT’s Library, and contributed articles to lo- Interlake Regional Library in Teulon endar is set for Sunday, Nov. 7 for website at www.reactinc.org. cal newspapers. to provide information about how to Pumpkins in the Park. Community REACT also encourages everyone In addition, REACT has hosted compost in your household. members can bring their used jack-o- to fi nd a way to celebrate Earth Day eco-friendly events including infor- On Saturday, May 29 at 10 a.m., RE- lanterns to Quarry Park, where they’ll on Thursday, April 22 — and to con- mation sessions for schools and the ACT will celebrate Arbour Day by be lit and placed around the pond be- tinue with Earth-friendly practices community, several household waste helping to make Stonewall green. Ev- tween dusk and 8 p.m. After that, all throughout the entire year,” he said. collection days, Habitat for Human- eryone is invited to bring their gloves the retired pumpkins will be compos- “Earth Day gives us all a chance to ity ReStore collection days, e-waste and spade to help plant trees at Stone- ted. pause and think about how we are us- collection days and town-wide litter wall’s Memorial Park. The rain date “We’ve been encouraged by the ing our planet’s limited resources and cleanup days. will be Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m. number of people who have been in- what actions we can take to reduce “REACT’s main goals are to promote In June, they hope to team up with terested in getting outside over the our impact. It isn’t about taking a spe- education and awareness of environ- GLAD to make the South Interlake past year and taking advantage of cifi c action on a certain day; it’s about mental concerns leading to positive litter-free with events in Stonewall what nature has provided us with,” how we can make sustainable choices actions; to co-ordinate, promote and and Teulon. Daher added. every day.” participate in recycling activities with- Tentatively on July 1, REACT will “We encourage residents to get in- Daher offers a few simple — and in the community; and to co-operate hand out free ice water for Canada volved in helping protect what we sustainable — suggestions for how to with other agencies and organizations Day celebrations at Teulon’s Green have by joining as a member of RE- mark the occasion. within the community and province Acres Park. They’ll also have environ- ACT. Membership is free, and you will “If you are able and the weather co- that have environmental concerns,” mental information available. feel great helping your local commu- operates, get outside. Go for a walk Daher explained. Another tentative event is set for nity, whether it is Rockwood, Stony or hike —and pick up some litter and “And, yes, we are always looking for Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. for a com- Mountain, Stonewall or Teulon.” recyclables along the way. If you’re new members who have a passion for puter and laptop recycling depot in For more information about REACT, unable to get out, check out some in- the environment.” Stonewall. Community members will visit www.reactinc.org, email info@ spiring videos online of what people Looking ahead, REACT has planned have a chance to drop off their old reactinc.org or call 204-467-2334. Crown land changes have farmers feeling the heat By Becca Myskiw quarter (160 acres) of land for up- risseau had 16 quarters of leased land your cattle. Changes to Manitoba’s Crown land wards of 60 years, and for that they that he was paying $5,000 each for. The Shelly Dyck came to the area a few leasing program have left some farm- paid around $5,000 a year. In 2018, the next year it went up to $8,600 a piece, years ago from Alberta. She said the ers feeling betrayed. government brought in legislation and it’s now $12,500. Crown land changes have made it Since MLA for Midland Blaine Ped- to modernize the Crown Lands Act, Today, the 73-year-old has six quar- nearly impossible for locals to contin- ersen became the minister of Agricul- which raised the prices and changed ters of land. ue farming simply because they can’t ture and Resource Development, he’s that 60 years to 15 years — something “People in this area are not going to afford it. been part of the Crown land changes Pedersen said was overdue. make it,” he said. “It’s just too expen- Pedersen said the purpose of the MLA Ralph Eichler started. “We needed to bring [the cost of sive.” changes is to give everyone, farmers According to the Government of Crown land] in line with what Sas- Morrisseau uses his Crown land to young and old, a fair chance at leased Manitoba, “provincial Crown lands katchewan and Alberta and private graze his beef cattle. Since giving up land. He said the problem with some- are lands that are vested with the land rents for,” he said. over half of the land, he’s also sold one being able to rent a piece of land provincial government of Manitoba.” Leo Morrisseau has rented Crown off half his cows and he worries with- for 60 years is that they may not be us- That means it’s agricultural land that land for years. His ranch in Crane in 10 years, he’ll have none. Most of ing it and they may not be taking care belongs to the government and farm- River was started by his grandpar- the Crown land in the area is of poor of it. ers can rent it. ents, then his dad took it over, and quality anyways, he said, so the more Farmers used to be able to rent a now him. Just three years ago, Mor- you have, the more feed you have for Continued on page 20 20 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Presentations empower students to stay safe from human traffi cking

By Jennifer McFee quent sleepovers, always see if it re- ways tell someone where you’re go- Local parents, teachers and youth ally is a sleepover. Sometimes the ing.” are now armed with more tools to traffi ckers use that idea and it’s not a Smith also tells kids to say no imme- help identify and prevent human traf- sleepover at all.” diately to any inappropriate touching fi cking. Other warning signs could be a sud- or interaction that makes them feel The Joy Smith Foundation has been den change in style of dress or make- uncomfortable. providing virtual presentations to up. “Kids have an intrinsic sense of what schools throughout the Interlake “If there’s a new group of friends should be done,” she said. “If there’s about human traffi cking and gender in isolation from their old group of something that makes them uncom- equality. There is no charge to the friends, that’s a real red fl ag. If there’s fortable, just say no immediately. It school division for these presenta- a change in attitude towards school, doesn’t matter if they know the per- tions, thanks to the Equity Fund pro- regular activities, friends and family, son or not.” vided by the Interlake Community if their grades are dropping or there’s Another safety tool is for parents or Foundation in partnership with the unexplained cuts or bruises on them, teachers to create a three-digit secret Community Foundation of Canada. those are also red fl ags,” said Smith, code with the youth. Last week, Joy Smith, a former MLA who was a teacher for 23 years. “Often traffi ckers will take their own and MP, presented to Stony Mountain “And the real red fl ag is using two phone away from them before too School and Warren Collegiate. More cell phones. They might all of a sud- long. So if you’re in trouble, you text Joy Smith presentations are scheduled through- den show up with a second cell phone that secret code to a person you trust that seem too good to be true. out the Interlake this month. because the perpetrator always wants and they know you’re in trouble. I also “Don’t let strangers or even acquain- These presentations, geared for stu- power and control over their victim.” tell them don’t go with a uniformed tances take your photograph and offer dents in grades 5 to 12, are particular- For parents, Smith suggests keeping person unless they know your secret you a job if they’re promising to make ly timely since human traffi cking has a recent photo of their child, as well code. Sometimes we’ve had cases you rich and famous,” she said. “That’s surged during the pandemic due to as their fi ngerprints, in an accessible where people have dressed up as po- a line traffi ckers always use.” increased internet use. location. lice offi cers in unmarked cars,” Smith In addition, she warns youth not to According to the Joy Smith Foun- “Never leave your child alone in a explained. run away from home. dation, human traffi cking victims vehicle or sitting alone at a public “They say, ‘Something is happening “If there are some problems at are primarily girls (97 per cent) and place such as a mall or public wash- at your home and your parents want home, share it with someone you trust close to three-quarters (74 per cent) room. And always take note of anyone you home right away. I told them and problem-solve it. Sometimes kids of victims are under the age of 18. The who’s giving undue attention or no- I’d pick you up and take you.’ Kids are placed in foster homes, but if they goal of the program is to empower all ticing your child,” she said. should ask that uniformed person for know all these tips, they’ll be safe in youth, particularly girls, to prevent “Children need to be valued in order their secret code. If it’s a real police of- those homes if anybody approaches their own victimization through edu- for fear and manipulation tactics used fi cer and they don’t know the secret them inappropriately,” Smith said. cation. by traffi ckers to be effective, so par- code, they’ll phone the parents and “If you’re in danger or anyone Smith has been working hard to ents should always tell their child they ask what it is so the kid will know it’s touches you in a way that makes you fi ght human traffi cking, not only in are valued and loved. Talking to your safe to go with them.” feel uncomfortable, you have to know Manitoba but also across Canada, for child in a loving way often equips If an unknown adult asks for direc- it’s not your fault. Often they feel guilt the past two decades. She launched them with a very strong connection to tions or help, kids should say no and and don’t want to tell anybody, espe- her foundation in 2011 with a mis- the parents and it empowers them to leave immediately, Smith added. cially if traffi ckers tell them it’s their sion to ensure that every Canadian be safe.” “If you’re in a mall or community fault. That’s not right. The blame is man, woman and child is safe from For kids, she advises them to always centre or park, they shouldn’t be ask- solely on the shoulders of the perpe- manipulation, force or abuse of power tell someone they trust — such as a ing young people for directions. Often trator — not the child or parents or designed to lure and exploit them into parent, teacher, coach or friend — this is a ploy that traffi ckers use to get teachers.” the sex trade or forced labour. where they’re going. A common traf- their victims out of public view. Don’t If an inappropriate or dangerous “Parents and teachers should know fi cking ploy is to invite kids to a party approach people in cars who are ask- situation takes place, Smith says to re- the signs. They should be aware if or another location away from where ing for directions. Walk away. Don’t port it right away to the police. there’s a sudden interest in a boy or they’re supposed to be. get near their car,” she said. “Often traffi ckers tell them they man who’s several years older or if “Sometimes it’s a setup. So if they “I also tell my students don’t ever can’t report to the police or they’ll be there’s new clothing, jewelry or gifts do leave where they were originally take dares and get into a stranger’s put in jail. That’s not true,” she said. without having money to purchase going, they need to tell someone they car, even if you’re with your peers. “With these presentations, it’s go- these items,” said Smith in a phone trust so everyone knows,” she said. There could be someone planted ing to save a life. It’s all about keep- interview. “I’ve had many cases when a kid has who’s a peer that’s actually affi liated ing them safe.” For more information “Sometimes in a school setting, the disappeared and there’s no way that with a gang member.” about the Joy Smith Foundation, visit traffi cker will lure several girls from you could fi nd them. You didn’t know For older youth, Smith advises them www.joysmithfoundation.com or call the same place. So if there are fre- where they went. 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> CROWN LAND, FROM PG. 19 timately raising its value. and farm. Now, she expects the area “If you sell your ranch, you shouldn’t to be deserted soon. Dyck disagrees. She said if some- 124 of them were leased. be able to add worth from leased The changes haven’t only been hit- one has the land for a long period of “These were all pieces available to land,” said Pedersen. ting farmers in the wallet, either. time, they’ll treat it like their own. But be leased that hadn’t been and now Daly Myhre from the Dauphin area When Dyck came to the province, 15 years is short in the cattle business they’re in production,” said Pedersen. said that ruined retirement for farm- she paid for a leased 27 quarters and and she doesn’t think people are go- “Many who were on the younger side ers who depended on that. Even a ranch of 10, worth $1.2 million. All ing to tend to land that doesn’t even were actively bidding.” though the removal of unit transfers they received were the 10 quarters to feel like theirs. Among the changes to the Crown is supposed to open land for younger feed all of their cattle on. As for bringing land back into pro- land program is the removal of the farmers, Myhre doesn’t think they’ll Myhre had a heart attack the day duction, Pedersen said there’s proof unit transfers. Three years ago, if a be able to afford it. he gave a speech to the Liberal par- in the numbers. Of the 178 pieces of rancher sold their farm, they could Dyck said unit transfers made the ty about future policies. Morrisseau property auctioned off in February, sell it with all of their leased land, ul- area a desirable place to settle down fears he’ll lose his generational ranch. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 21 Pfi zer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine shows up to six-month immunity

By Patricia Barrett nity and end this pandemic for the Research carried out by Pfi zer-BioN- global population.” Tech shows their COVID-19 vaccine The effi cacy was generally consistent to be 91.3 per cent effective for up to across different age, gender and eth- six months. nic groups as well as among partici- The fi ndings were announced this pants with underlying conditions. month after the two companies up- It’s unclear whether or how fast im- dated their initial analysis of the vac- munity wanes after six months; fur- cine in a Phase 3 study. The results are ther research is needed. Health ex- based on two doses of the vaccine ad- perts have postulated that COVID ministered three weeks apart. vaccinations may be necessary every An analysis of 927 symptomatic year. people with COVID-19 demonstrated Safety data from Pfi zer-BioNTech’s that BNT162b2 [the Pfi zer-BioNTech Phase 3 study was also collected from vaccine] is 91.3 per cent effective over 12,000 vaccinated participants against COVID-19, measured seven at least six months after their second days and up to six months after the dose, and demonstrated a “favourable second dose, states an April 1 news safety and tolerability profi le.” release on Pfi zer’s website. The safety of the vaccine has now The vaccine also showed high effi - been evaluated in over 44,000 partici- TRIBUNE PHOTO BY GOVERNMENT OF MANITOBA, D. LITTLE cacy against the South Africa variant pants aged 16 and older. Manitoban shown getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot at one of the prov- (B1351) of COVID after researchers The vaccine is based on BioNTech enrolled 800 participants in a study. proprietary mRNA technology and ince’s supersites. Nine cases of COVID, including the was developed by both BioNTech and . As of April 10, 949 Manitobans have variants are also causing more severe South Africa variant, were detected Pfi zer. It is authorized for emergency died from COVID, and 135 new cases illness. As of April 10, 376 variant cas- in the placebo group and none in the use in the United States. In Canada, were identifi ed that day, according es have been identifi ed. group inoculated with BNT162b2. the federal government authorized to provincial data. The provincial test Worldwide, almost 135 million peo- “It is an important step to further its use under an interim order, tak- positivity rate has risen to 5.7 per cent. ple have been infected with COVID confi rm the strong effi cacy and good ing into consideration “urgent public Health experts say Manitoba is on its and over 2.9 million have died (data: safety data we have seen so far, es- health needs.” way to a third wave of infections after Johns Hopkins University, April 10). pecially in a longer-term follow-up,” Pfi zer-BioNTech plans to submit public health restrictions were loos- Public health experts and govern- said BioNTech’s CEO and co-founder their latest fi ndings for peer-review ened and families gathered for Easter. ments are urging people to continue Ugur Sahin in the release. “These data by other researchers and for potential More contagious variants — the practising physical distancing, wear- also provide the fi rst clinical results publication, according to the release. South Africa and the British — are ing masks and avoiding gatherings, that a vaccine can effectively protect The results will also be submitted to spreading rapidly in the province, indoor and outdoor. against currently circulating variants, regulatory health agencies around the notably among younger people. The a critical factor to reach herd immu- world. &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Baseball Canada cancels 2021 National Championships From Baseball Canada championship including provincial joyed for participants,” added Dick- national championship efforts on the Due to the ongoing concerns sur- qualifi cation events, inter-provincial son. “We are confi dent that our mem- year 2022 where we anticipate the re- rounding the COVID-19 pandemic travel, shared accommodations and bership can enjoy our sport again in turn of our full slate of championships and taking into consideration the re- the strain that running champion- 2021.” that will be highlighted by the Cana- alities of hosting national level com- ships in a safe manner would entail The excitement for baseball across da Games baseball competition in the petitions for communities, Baseball for host committees, this was the best the country has not waned over the Niagara region. Canada’s board of directors have decision for all parties involved.” past year and it has been encourag- “We realize that the decision to can- made the diffi cult decision to cancel Although Baseball Canada has ing to see the teamwork and creativity cel our championships for a second all 2021 Baseball Canada National made the decision to cancel national that people have displayed in order time in as many years is not ideal for Championships scheduled for August championships for a second consecu- for the game to be enjoyed. the athletes and teams that have been and September. tive year, the federation would like to The Major League Baseball season is working hard with the goal of play- “The health and safety of all of our clearly state that baseball is not can- now underway and our partners, the ing in them,” said Dickson. “We en- members is our fi rst priority and celled by any means across the coun- Toronto Blue Jays through the Blue courage you all to stay focused on the with that said we felt that there was try. Jays Baseball Academy, have provid- things that you can control and create no other choice but to cancel all of “Our provincial members and local ed some excellent resources for fami- an environment that will still allow our national tournaments for 2021,” associations proved in 2020 that by lies including a “League Finder” in- you to achieve your individual and said Baseball Canada president Jason working with their local health offi - teractive map to make it easier to fi nd team goals. Dickson. “When you consider all of cials in providing a safe environment where baseball is played in Canada. “We look forward to the day that our the elements that go into a national that a baseball experience can be en- Baseball Canada will now focus its championships can resume.” 22 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Humeniuk hammering the ball in Louisiana

By Brian Bowman Ryan Humeniuk is in his fi nal sea- son with the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks’ Division I base- ball team. And the star outfi elder is certainly making the most of his opportunity as he leads the Warhawks in hits (32) and batting average (.344) heading into last weekend’s three-game road series with Georgia Southern. “It’s a credit to the coaches and the guys hitting around me to give me protection,” said Humeniuk last Fri- day afternoon. “I had to make a lot of adjustments from my junior year to my senior year and then this year. The coaching staff has done such a good Ryan Humeniuk job helping me develop and to under- stand what kind of player I am. I’ve as one cohesive unit? Not just hitting, been fortunate to get some pitches to not just pitching and defence, but ev- hit at the plate.” erything at the same time. Ultimately, Humeniuk has been hitting in the our goal is to win a championship.” middle of the lineup (3,4,5) most of The Warhawks have an extremely the season. He has started in every tough schedule this season, playing game for Louisiana Monroe this sea- the likes of No. 4 Ole Miss, No. 14 son, which makes it easier going to Oklahoma State, and No. 23 Louisi- the ballpark. TRIIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED ana Tech. Those are some big names Ryan Humeniuk (7) is having another great season with the University of “That helps, for sure,” he said. in college baseball. “There’s just some regularity and you Louisiana-Munroe Warhawks, leading the team in hits (32) and average “We’re playing a tough schedule,” (.344) heading into last weekend’s action. can develop a routine as far as what Humeniuk agreed. “(Our) coach put you’re going to do every day and how us in a position where if we would win why you’re here and that’s why you ing at the many different Division I you’re going to prepare your body for enough games in the preseason and get recruited here. But I want you to ballparks and would like to experi- the weekend.” stuff like that we would have a chance prove to me that you can beat these ence some new fi elds at the profes- Team-wise, Louisiana Monroe was at an at-large bid.” teams and prove to everyone else sional level. 11-14 before the Georgia Southern The Warhawks are not too far off that you’re good enough to beat these “Right now, I’m holding on to that series. some of the elite schools in college teams.’ “That’s our goal every time we dream of playing professionally still. “It’s been up and down,” Humen- baseball. In fact, Louisiana Monroe face another opponent that we’re not But really it’s out of my hands. At this iuk said. “We started off really well knocked off Ole Miss 8-3 back on favoured to beat, is to prove to every- point, all I can do is have a great year and then we kind of hit a little bit of March 14 and Oklahoma State 13-5 one that we belong and can play with and help our team win. Going forward a rough patch there where we lost a just two days later. anyone and can beat just about any- (if turning pro) becomes an opportu- couple of games in a row. We’ve been “We feel like we can play with any- one.” nity, that’s something that I would re- having conversations as a team as to one,” Humeniuk said. “That’s what For Humeniuk, it’s going to be a big ally like to pursue. what we need to focus on. What is it coach talks about all of the time. ‘I change after he leaves college base- “If not, I’ll have to join the real world, going to take for us to come together know you can play with them, that’s ball this summer. He has loved play- I guess,” he chuckled. Stonewall Minor Ball registration numbers ‘way up’ this year By Brian Bowman a really good season.” hosting the U11 provincials. “From everything that I’ve seen from Stonewall Minor Ball registration Players are as young as four years As for softball, Stonewall has an “A” the ball diamonds, I’ve been down numbers are up signifi cantly this year. old and old enough to play at the U18 program and some teams play out of there a couple of times getting equip- “It’s to the point where diamond us- level. As of last weekend, though, Winnipeg while others get their com- ment and things together, that type of age is going to be sparse,” said Stone- fi elding a U18 team was still up in the petition solely from the Interlake. That thing, and the ball diamonds look to wall Minor Ball vice president Shaun air due to a lack of numbers. normally depends on the age group. be in fantastic shape,” Dalgliesh not- Dalgliesh. “I’m not 100 per cent certain Dalgliesh said they expect the sea- This year, Stonewall has two softball ed. “I’m sure the town will continue (on the numbers) because we might son to begin in early May. He noted teams in U10, U12 and U14 and an- to doctor them up and make sure that still have a couple of towns transfer- that Stonewall was still looking for other in U16. they’re to our satisfaction. We’re look- ring in but we’re going to be greater someone to coach the U15 team at the With the early spring, ballparks are ing forward to the season.” than 200, for sure. That’s defi nitely up “A” level. in great shape, especially in Stone- from years past and trending towards He also mentioned that Stonewall is wall. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 23 Disc golf fl ying into Stony Mountain Quarry

Staff that act as hazards,” said tournament Mark your calendars for an exciting director Kelly Chabbert. outing — a rarity in the past year. “Disc golf is an exciting sport to play On Saturday, April 24, spectators are and watch. It is played by all ages and welcome to watch disc golfers of all is extremely economical to play.” skills and ages compete at the Stony Disc Golf Manitoba is in discussions Mountain Spring Pop-Up Tourna- with the Stony Mountain Community ment at the Stony Mountain Quarry. Association and the RM of Rockwood Disc Golf Manitoba is setting up about introducing disc golf to Stony a temporary course for the one-day Mountain on a permanent basis, event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 Chabbert added. p.m. for disc golfers to try to conquer “On April 24, stop by the quarry and the quarry’s hills, cliffs, buttes and watch the fi erce yet friendly compe- ridges. tition and ask questions as our disc “Disc golf follows the basic premise golfers act as ambassadors of the of traditional golf, but rather than hit- sport,” he said. ting a ball towards a hole, disc golfers “Disc Golf Manitoba thanks the throw discs (sleek Frisbees) towards Stony Mountain Community Asso- a raised basket 200 to 600 feet away. ciation and the RM of Rockwood for Along the way, disc golfers must navi- their co-operation in permitting this SUBMITTED PHOTO gate the trees, cliffs, rocks and water tournament.” Spectators are invited to watch a disc golf tournament on April 24. South Interlake Phillies ready to start league play

By Brian Bowman have had a lot of opportunity to play a back now,” Shewchuk said. “The U19 The South Interlake Phillies are lot of ball.” team is coached by three former Phil- ready to hit the diamond for game ac- Playing a lot of games over the years lies and U16, U14 and U12 all have tion in 2021. has been benefi cial to the players’ de- former players that are helping with The teams had their tryouts back in velopment, said Shewchuk. Many of the program. It’s great to see where September and have been practicing those U19 girls, in years’ past, have these girls have travelled but they’re for the start of a new season. gone on to be very successful at the also giving back to the organization, “We had a good turnout this year in college level. which is really nice to see.” all age categories,” said Phillies’ presi- “When the girls go down to college Last year, fastball leagues played dent Blaine Shewchuk. “We’re look- and play, it’s a great representation a very condensed schedule due to ing to fi eld teams in all age brackets.” for both the Interlake and the prov- Manitoba restrictions involving CO- Age brackets include U12, U14, U16 ince,” Shewchuk noted. “All of a sud- VID. If all goes well this year, leagues and U19. South Interlake has not had den, the coaches start saying, ‘Wow, I are slated to begin play in early May. a U19 team for a “few years now.” didn’t know this level of ball existed’ “We were grateful for the season “It’s nice to see (the U19) get off the and it creates a great opportunity for that we had because most provinces celled (which is unfortunate) because ground,” Shewchuk said. “We’ve had a the younger girls coming up.” didn’t have an opportunity to play last that’s such a great experience for the lot of good programs over the years in Many of those players come back to year,” Shewchuk noted. “We were able girls and the exposure that they get high school and Interlake minor ball assist with the Phillies. to run a provincial in Manitoba ... and from university coaches.” and then with the Phillies, so the girls “A lot of the older girls are giving the westerns and nationals were can- Baseball Canada strikes out Women’s Invitational in Stonewall By Brian Bowman at the potential of a bubble scenario.” ing this tournament with westerns so the women will have an opportunity For the second consecutive year, The bubble concept was deemed too the young players could play during to play some baseball this summer. Baseball Canada has cancelled the expensive, said Langlais, especially the day, and then on their breaks, they “Hopefully, the young adults will Women’s Invitational baseball tour- for a tournament run by volunteers. could watch the senior women’s team still get to play in their province and nament in Stonewall due to the CO- “To cover the cost of COVID testing to see what’s out there for them with still see the fi eld this year,” she said. VID pandemic. and things like that, it just became an- respect to baseball,” Langlais said. “They won’t be able to come to- The announcement was made April other reason why we couldn’t move “We’re disappointed that we can’t gether but I know many of them stay 6. forward,” she said. move forward but it’s something we connected virtually throughout the “I wouldn’t say that I was surprised The news of a national champion- can’t change, of course.” year so they will keep their connec- given the increase in variants and ship being cancelled in our communi- There is a possibility that Stonewall tions that way. But to say they aren’t what’s been happening with increas- ty is a disappointing one for the play- will try to host the Women’s Invita- disappointed wouldn’t be true. I’m ing numbers across the country,” said ers, coaches, and fans. It would have tional in 2022. But Baseball Canada sure that they are very, very disap- Gail Langlais, the chair of the tour- been a great opportunity to showcase has the fi nal say as to which commu- pointed that they can’t come together nament’s host committee, last Friday the sport of women’s baseball here in nity will get the opportunity to host and play.” afternoon. “Our priority is to always Manitoba. the elite tournament. keep the athletes safe and we did look “It’s huge. We were going to be pair- Langlais, meanwhile, is hopeful that 24 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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Municipality of Rockwood shall hold a PUBLIC HEARING to present the your business 2021 Financial Plan for the Municipality at: 6:30 p.m. FLYERS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ROSSER Wednesday, April 28, 2021 PUBLIC HEARING Heritage Arts Centre BROCHURES 2021 FINANCIAL PLAN Stonewall Quarry Park – 166 Main Street Stonewall, Manitoba BUSINESS CARDS In accordance with Section 162(2) of The Municipal Act the Council of The Rural Municipality of Rockwood 2021 Financial Plan consists of: STICKERS the Rural Municipality of Rosser will hold a PUBLIC HEARING to present 1. The 2021 Operating Budget; POST CARDS the 2021 Financial Plan for the Municipality at: 2. The 2021 Capital Budget; 7:30 P.M. 3. An Estimate of the Operating Revenue and Expenditures for the PRESENTATION FOLDERS Tuesday, APRIL 27, 2021 following fi scal year, and ROSSER MUNICIPAL OFFICE 4. A fi ve (5) year Capital Expenditure Program. 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The Rural Municipality of Rosser 2021 Financial Plan consists of: ENVELOPES Copies of the 2021 Financial Plan are available for review at the Municipal INVOICES 1) the 2021 Operating Budget, Offi ce, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 2) the 2021 Capital Budget, 3) an estimate of the operating revenue and expenditure for Chris Luellman, CMMA ESTIMATE SHEETS the 2021 fi scal year, and Chief Administrative Offi cer 4) a fi ve year Capital Expenditure Program (2022-2026). The Rural Municipality of Rockwood POSTERS At this time the Council will present the proposed 2021 fi nancial plan MEMO PADS for the Municipality. The presentation will provide an overview of the 2021 Financial Plan & COVID-19 proposed fi nancial plan followed by a forum for questions and comments We hope that all residents of the Rural Municipality of Rockwood are And MORE... from the public. The purpose of the hearing is to allow any interested staying indoors and following proper protocols as set out by the Province person to make a representation, ask questions or register an objection. of Manitoba. Interlake Copies of the proposed fi nancial plan are available upon request at the We understand that during these trying times it is diffi cult to be present Graphics Municipal Offi ce, 77 E PR 221 in Rosser, Manitoba during regular offi ce at the meeting, however we will be proceeding with the hearing while hours Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. practicing social and physical distancing as we feel there is adequate For all your printing and publishing needs Larry Wandowich space at the Heritage Arts Centre. Public Hearings must, of course, be Chief Administrative Offi cer open to the public and residents are allowed to interact, ask questions Rural Municipality of Rosser and have the opportunity to speak for or against the proposed By-Law. 204-467-5836 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 25 Classifi ed booking deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. prior to Classifi eds Thursday’s publication. Call 204-467-5836 Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

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Ph more details. reporting changes that would help identify and understand key cost 1-204-280-0122. drivers better · Monitors and controls the general ledger to enable accurate reporting on operational objectives, projects and other initiatives Bulls For Sale - Conducts monthly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting Registered Black Angus and ledger maintenance • Enrolled in Canadian Angus MAGELLAN AEROSPACE has an opportunity at our - Regularly reviews general ledger transactions ensuring that data entry Performance Program (CAPP) processes are leading to accurate account balances and information. • Full Herd Health Program ROCKWOOD PROPELLANT PLANT near Stony Mountain, MB · Utilizes a strong knowledge of transactional processes to provide training • Vaccines for IBR, BVD, etc for a PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATOR and assistance to the Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk as well as • A.I. Sires used • Quiet & docile • Calving ease sires and performance sires available Full-time/permanent & part-time/fi xed-term positions available employees in other departments as needed • Semen tested • Sold w/breeders guarantee Responsibilities: · Handles income tax and sales tax requirements • EPD’s & performance data available - Prepares monthly tax fi lings and ensures taxes are paid on time • Fulfi ll responsibilities of plant operator under Power Eng’g Act for a Class 5 plant - Leads the external tax audit process, serving as the primary contact for BRADDOCK RANCH EST 1993 • Monitor production operations & facilities, making adjustments & calling on qualifi ed assistance ~ Raising Registered Aberdeen Angus for over 25 years ~ auditors. Compiles and organizes required information, delegating as Chatfi eld, MB www.braddockranch.com • Maintain plant security by site patrol & monitoring from centralized console necessary Jason Schultz (204) 664-5276 • Control visitor access in plant - Develops and implements internal controls and processes to safeguard • Act as contact for internal radio communication & emergency response situations Vidir’s assets, and to help create accurate and effi cient workfl ow • Maintain key & radio control REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL • Maintain various records incl. gas usage, visitor & employee location within plant, overtime Qualifi cations: authorization, equipment loan, environmental & facility conditions, & timekeeping The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience • Act as relief switchboard operator during regular hours & answer calls during off hours in a fi nancial accounting role. The successful candidate will also have Qualifi cations: advanced profi ciency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Accounting • Class 5 Province of MB Power Engineering Certifi cate is a very strong asset Software. A diploma or certifi cate in business administration or accounting • Basic training in security through the Protective Offi cers Association Program or equivalent is preferred. Teulon Rockwood Rec Commission is • Extensive knowledge of plant facilities, equipment & production activities. Fair understanding Working at Vidir: requesting proposals for servicing four of plant maintenance is an asset Vidir offers a competitive salary and benefi ts package; as well as incentives portable toilets and two holding tanks • Knowledge of policy & work instructions related to plant operations/security, & judgment in and promotes a culture of recognition. We support professional growth, for the Park’s season from May 15, 2021 exercising granted discretions development and success! to September 30, 2021. Each proposal • Strong interpersonal skills allowing to eff ectively work with plant staff & general public Explore our company and products at www.storevertical.com should include “per call” and a “fl at rate” • Capacity to quickly address & resolve unexpected developments/disruptions Apply at [email protected] • Computer literate, incl. operating video surveillance cameras, basic internet browsing, Microsoft pricing. Please send information to windows, excel, word & outlook We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for [email protected] • Shift work is mandatory an interview will be contacted. Deadline for proposals is April 30, 2021. Please submit your resume at http://www.magellan.aero/careers Applications will be received until Friday, April 30th, 2021 26 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, April 15, 2021 Classifi ed booking deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. prior to Thursday’s publication. Call 204-467-5836 Classifi eds

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We are seeking www.kaldecktrailers.com an individual that has advanced skills in accounting, and has the • We format it, to OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE ability to lead, oversee and implement organizational administration, make it look great! • Starting at $339.00 assisting, reporting to and taking direction from the CAO. A high level (includes 45 lines of McSherry Auction of ability to communicate and assist staff, council, and the public will space) 12 Patterson Dr. also be expected from the successful candidate and excellent human • The ads blanket the Stonewall, MB resource skills will be required. province and run in Online Timed Auctions MCNA’s  Manitoba The ACAO will be expected to assume the authority and duties of the @ iCollector.com community CAO in an acting capacity when appointed to the role in the CAO’s newspapers Estate & Moving absence. Assuming the roles and responsibilities of other staff in • Very cost effective  Closes Wed Apr 21st @ 7:00 PM extended absence may also be required from time to time. means of getting Estate & Moving your message out to Closes Wed Apr 28th @ 7:00 PM Assets considered: CMMA course certifi cation or extensive experience the widest possible in local government/public sector environment; high-level accounting audience Consignments Welcome! and managerial skills/background; knowledge of federal, provincial and Contact this newspaper Booking 2021 Auctions / Online municipal legislation; extensive computer and software (accounting Auctions at Your Facility or Ours! and Microsoft) experience; political and fi nancial acumen; and an NOW or MCNA at individual who has excellent French language communication skills as 204.947.1691 or email (204) 467-1858 or classifi [email protected] well would be ideal. (204) 886-7027 www.mcna.com www.mcsherryauction.com The successful candidate can expect a salary and benefi t package refl ective of their experience and qualifi cations, starting at no less than $21.00 per hour. Interested individuals may submit a cover letter* and Property Features resume with three references to: Everything you need to Total square Footage 1700, includes Hilda Zotter promote your business eight offi ces of various sizes, a board Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO) • FLYERS • BROCHURES The Rural Municipality of St. Laurent room and a front reception area. • MEMO PADS • BUSINESS CARDS 16 St. Laurent Veterans’ Memorial Road (Inside St. Laurent Recreation Centre) • STICKERS • POST CARDS Current tenants include The Lord P.O. Box 220, St. Laurent, Manitoba R0C 2S0 • DOOR HANGERS • POSTERS Selkirk Teachers Association, Sun Life E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 204-646-2705 • PRESENTATION FOLDERS Financial, two Massage Therapists, • SIGNS • SOCIAL TICKETS an Esthetician and the Selkirk Record. *IMPORTANT: In your cover letter, please briefl y describe each of your • LETTERHEAD • ENVELOPES The building was upgraded in 2012. assets that would make you the ideal candidate for this position. Also, • INVOICES • ESTIMATE SHEETS Both the reception and board room are all prior work experience should be listed including name of employer. • And MORE... shared, there are currently two offi ces If you have any questions, please call the CAO at 204-646-2259. A Interlake available for lease. complete job description is available upon request. 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IN MEMORIAM OBITUARY William Nightingale March 28, 1934 - March 31, 2021 It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing away of William Nightingale. Announcements William is lovingly remembered by Dorothy (nee Yanke), his wife of 60 years; his sons Brian and Warren (Rebecca) and his sisters Book Your Anouncement Helen Meisner (Harry) and Florence Brown (Colin). William was predeceased by his parents Herman and Ada; or Classifi ed Ad Today - daughter Arlene and siblings Ethel, Doreen, Emma and Darlene. Growing up in rural Manitoba near New Home, instilled in William Call 204-467-5836 the love of the outdoors, sports, animals and a strong work ethic. In 1959, he moved to Balmertown, Ontario where he worked for over 30 years as a hoistman for Campbell Mine. During this time, he was highly active in the Red Lake Lutheran Church, serving as their accountant. William particularly enjoyed the lake life, spending time boating, fi shing and camping. He also had a great aptitude for engineering, spending time in his workshop designing and creating devices for the home. Upon retiring, William and Dorothy returned to Manitoba to enjoy life in Grosse Isle for the following 30 years. He was a proud Canadian, and loved his sports, in particular he was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers. William enjoyed documentary movies, as well as gospel and country music. He was forever a family man, who loved his family dearly and had a funny pun for anyone who would visit. Marvin Prystupa Cremation has taken place, and interment will be at a later date. March 7, 1949 – April 18, 2020 In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. In Loving Memory of MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL Don’t forget to send my husband, our father and Grandpa (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] Our lives go on without you, your special words of But nothing is the same; remembrance for loved We have to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name. ones passed. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall; Living our lives without you, There is a link death Is the hardest part of all. cannot sever, Stonewall Teulon You did so many things for us, Love and remembrance Your heart was kind and true; Tribune And when we needed someone, last forever. We could always count on you. Call 204-467-5836 or The special years will not return, When we were all together Nordal’s Napa email [email protected] But with the love within our hearts, Autopro Mechanical You will walk with us forever. 317 First Avenue, -Joanne, Ryan and Laura, Arborg, MB Michael and Caitlyn, Respond by email to: Farm Equipment Auction for Kaleb, Maxwell and Hailey [email protected] Art Enns Boys, Arnaud Manitoba, BOOK YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY Jct 200 and Mile 21 N. Timed, Automotive Mechanic online, closing Saturday, April • BIRTHDAYS • NOTICES • BIRTHS Fresh (prefer Journeyman, but not required) 24,10 am. Payment and pickup is • OBITUARIES • INN MEMORIAMS • THANK YOUS $25-$34/hr depending on experience plus bonus Monday, April 26 9 am to 5 pm. • ENGAGEMENTS • ANNIVERSARIES • MARRIAGES Steelhead Hrs Mon-Fri, 8-5 Nice line of farm equipment. Benefi ts (Health, Dental, Life) Available See www.billklassen.com all info Stonewall Teulon Trout Qualifi cations: right there. 204-325-4433 @ Watersong Farms • Min of 5 years’ auto repairing experience pref. Tribuneb • Comfortable with completing all types of or cell 204-325-6230 204-467-5836 OPEN Fridays 3-6 repairs and maintenance #117 Hwy 67, 11kms west of Stonewall See our website www.billklassen.com for list and pictures! [email protected] • Must have own tools [contactless delivery available, email for details] • Familiar with Scanning, Ph: (204) 325-4433 Don’t forget to send your special wishes [email protected] alignment & A/C Equipment benefi cial Cell: (204) 325-6230 to your friends and family. 204-322-5558 • Valid Driver’s License • Punctual, reliable, energetic Fax: (204) 325-4484

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