VOL.32, NO.2 - FEBRUARY 2018

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MMJHL Showcase Highlights Transcona Railer Express Talent

By Lisa Kowalski Some great ideas can happen when you brainstorm. It was just over three years ago when the Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League, the team owners and the team management did just that. They met, they worked together and developed a list of ideas to increase the focus on the many skilled, hard-working players in this league. Their winning idea was implemented and the MMJHL showcase weekend was born. Now an annual event the recent MMJHL talent showcase weekend was held at the Bell MTS Iceplex from January 12 to 14, 2018. Each of the league’s ten teams played two games in a venue built to feature the top hockey players in the province. The Express had games against Jerry Sodomlak, Transcona Railer Express the Pembina Valley Twisters and the President and MMJHL Charleswood Hawks, working hard to Showcase Chairman win both games, four important points earned as the team focuses on playoffs. Noah Skorpad and Connor Shaw were both named players of the game. A big thank you to Express President Jerry Sodomlak, who as the MMJHL Showcase Chair his hard work, expertise and team of volunteers make this showcase happen. Continued on page 22

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 1 – February 2018 There are uncommon circum- “I See Spots” stances when floaters do represent a se- rious symptom. A hemorrhage in the eye By Steven Mintz, O.D. may produce the sudden appearance of floaters. As well, a retinal detachment Every day we see people in our office side the eye. Almost all of these, however, can cause new floaters to appear. In with the above complaint. But rest as- are transparent and hence, invisible. these cases, the floaters may be partic- sured, it is very common for people of any As one gets older, some of these ularly large and very numerous. As well age (but especially over age 50) to see pieces lose their transparency and be- a retinal detachment is often preceded ‘spots’ or ‘floaters’. They are most often come visible. Floaters take on many by a bright white lightning-like flash of caused by a change in the consistency of forms, from small dots or threads to the light. So if you suddenly see new large the gel inside your eye. very life like appearance of spiders, flies floaters or many (more than is possible The majority of the fluid inside the eye or tadpoles. The floaters may be so dis- to count) appearing at one time, with or is a gel called the vitreous humor, or sim- tinct that you can draw their shape ex- without a flash of light, consider this to be ply, the vitreous. This vitreous is a gel like actly. They tend to move with your eye an emergency. Go and see your op- tissue the consistency of warmed Vaseline. movements and tend to jump back and tometrist, your physician or the emer- It has some solid-ness to it but is able to forth across your line of sight. v gency department immediately. partially flow or move around. The human There is no treatment possible or eye, when it is developing in the womb, needed for them. Usually floaters do not Check us out online: contains a pair of blood vessels that travel signify eye disease. Because you are from the back part of the eye to the front, actually seeing the shadows of these Website at somewhat like the core of an apple. floaters, they are most evident in bright www.transconaoptical.ca Shortly before a person is born, those light or when looking at bright back- blood vessels become redundant and the grounds. To minimize their effect on your Facebook at body re-absorbs or digests these blood vision reduce the lighting or put on sun- www.facebook.com/ transconaoptical vessels. The re-absorption, though, is not glasses. They will become less noticed complete and many hundreds of tiny over time as your brain will suppress the Instagram pieces of the blood vessel tissue remain in- appearance of the floaters eventually. www.Instagram.com/transconaoptical

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 3 – February 2018 with factors of skin tones, underlying pig- Your Hair Color ments, hair condition, and many other reasons (fixing a box color). The applica- Trickier Than It Looks tion, timing and refreshing color to the ends of the hair are just a few more im- By Transcona Salon Spa portant facts that a Colourist takes into the Color service. Color is far trickier than it looks! At- For example, there are primary, sec- If you’re considering a major color home colourists (store bought color) ondary and tertiary colors; with primary change, it definitely pays to have it done haven’t a clue as to why their at-home ef- colors being yellow, red and blue; sec- by a professional. forts produced hair that’s pink, green, or ondary being orange, violet and green Like fashion, hair color trends come some other unwanted hue! Or why their and tertiary being such colors as blue-vi- and go. With the new advances in hair color is lighter at the roots and darker on olet and yellow-orange (created by color and the many ways of adding or al- the ends. neighbouring secondary colors). It gets tering color, why stay with the color you’ve The fact that most home colourists far trickier after that! always had? Our stylists attend the newest have no understanding of what’s com- Skilled colourists recognize that all and latest classes in hair color. Experi- monly called the Law of Color. This law hair coloring is different for each person. ment, play, try something new from time to – defines the composition of colors and Colourists don’t use the same formula on time. Ask our experienced stylists at how they interact with one another. each client. It is unique to each person, Transcona Salon Spa what’s the latest and greatest. Add some flair to your hair and let v GIFT a little color go to your head. Community CARDS Billboard Purchase your sweet a Transcona Salon Spa Gift Card and you will be entered in a draw for a Eminence Product. St. Georges Anglican Church: Our Annual General meeting will be February Special th $20 off Colour service of $110 or more with on February 11 , following our Sunday Kara, Jackelynn, or Danika. Complimentary cut is included. service starting about 12:30 pm; free lunch included. th Not valid with any other offer, coupon must be presented at time of service Ash Wednesday is on February 14 , Valid until February 28, 2018. evening service at 7 pm. Transcona Salon Spa The Anglican Church Women meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month Transcona’s Full Service Licensed and Certified Professionals downstairs at 1:15 pm; February’s meet- st 14-1783 Plessis Road ing is on the 21 Men’s Fellowship: Usually held the 204-222-8266 first Saturday each month - breakfast at rd transconahair.com 9 am on February 3 , ask Stephen or see sign-up sheet on bulletin board if in- terested and to confirm location. ATTENTION TRANSCONA St. George’s Anglican gathers for BAS Eucharist service 10:30 am each WE WANT YOUR NEWS! Sunday (includes Children’s Sunday ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS & SERVICE GROUPS School) and 7 pm Mondays (excluding The Transcona Views welcomes your articles and notices of coming events. We invite you to promote yourself to the residents of long weekends) for our unique Contem- our community. Every month, you have the opportunity to inform your fellow citizens just how, through your activities, plative Eucharistic Service. 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To help or for more informa- Guarantee that articles will appear in their entirety and no guarantee that any images accompanying articles will be used. tion about our scent-free church or any Published by 130 Victoria Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1S5 activities, please visit www.stgeorgesan- Tel: 204-222-7069 • Fax: 204-222-2979 glicantranscona.ca/ or our contact Editorial Email: [email protected] church office [email protected] 204- 130 Victoria Ave. West • Phone: 204-222-7069 Advertising Email: [email protected]. 222-1942. Link on our website for our www.bondprinting.net/views.html Facebook page.” ➡ Transcona Views and Advertiser – 4 – February 2018 St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic 222-2419 or email: oxfordheights rich cultural experience. Children who Parish: Sunday Liturgy - 9:30 am @shaw.ca will be 5 years of age on or before De- Catechism 10:30 am. Kindergarten Registration: Bernie cember 31, 2018 are eligible to register BINGO! BINGO! BINGO! Try Wolfe Community School is home to the for Kindergarten. For families living in your luck every Wednesday night at St. Ukrainian Bilingual program for children River East Transcona School Division, Michael’s Parish Hall, 400 Day Street living in the Transcona area of River East Kindergarten registration begins on Doors open 6:00 pm Early Birds 7:00 Transcona School Division. If you are March 5, 2018. pm Regular Bingo 7:30 pm Canteen considering a second language option For further information on the snacks available. Meet friends for an for your child please consider enrolling in Ukrainian Bilingual program or Kinder- evening of fun. the Ukrainian Bilingual program at garten registration in general please con- St. Michael’s Parish Perogy Bernie Wolfe Community School. The tact Bernie Wolfe Community School at Dates: February 9th and 23rd; March 9th Ukrainian Bilingual program offers a 204-958-6532. & 23rd, April 6th & 20th, May 4th & 18th, strong academic curriculum as well as a Continued on page 6 June 8th (last one). $6.00 per dozen Please contact Helen at 204-222-6544

Transcona Memorial United Church Caught In the Act Co. Dinner The- atre Production, “The Very Unmerry Birthday” - ticket sales start on th Saturday, February 24 at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. West from 9:00 am to 11:30 am There will be a bake sale and a brunch avail- able for purchase, hosted by the For the peace of mind that comes with Transcona Council for Seniors. After th quiet, dependable February 24 please contact Frank or warmth and energy Carol Favoni at 204-222-1475 or efficiency that can save [email protected]. Dates of the you money, discover show: April 26-29 at Transcona Memo- Comfortmaker® rial United Church, Thursday to Saturday systems. 6:30 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm. Tickets are $45.00 per person (a $20 donation re- ceipt issued at time purchase) Transcona Food Bank: The Food th th Bank is open February 8 , March 8 and nd March 22 . To receive food, you must pre-register with Winnipeg Harvest at 204-982-3660 on or before the Friday morning prior to each food bank date. On food bank days, a used clothing depot is open to the general public from 9 – 10 am and food is available to food bank re- cipients from 10 – 11 am. Food bank’s lo- cation is Suthwyn Hall, Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Av- Annual enue West. Oxford Heights Community Club: Furnace Looking for a hall to host your next gath- ering or event? We have two beautiful Service halls available for rent. Our upper hall is great for baby showers, dinners, wed- Includes: Book now at last dings and more. Our lower hall (gym) is $ 00 years prices. fantastic for Children’s Birthday Parties. 69 Cleaning, Tune up Limited time offer! For a large social event, both halls can plus applicable taxes & Inspection. be booked at the same time to double the fun, and double the fundraising. New: A meeting room is now available for rent. 204-792-2906 Feel free to contact us to make arrange- www.comfortec.ca ments to come by to check out the SERVING TRANSCONA SINCE 2001 space. Please contact the club for avail- Please mention coupon at time of booking. Expiry March 15, 2018 able dates – call Greg or James at 204- Transcona Views and Advertiser – 5 – February 2018 The Skating Rink at Centennial Square Community is ready for you to skate on! Billboard Continued from page 5

Planning with Purpose As 2018 unfolds we hope you are planning with purpose. Regardless of what you plan to achieve, good communication and leadership skills will take you further, faster. Crossroads Toastmasters has been helping our members strengthen these skills for over 40 years. Join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm at Pierre Elliott Trudeau School Library. The Transcona Literacy Centre of- fers free, confidential assistance to adults with reading and writing and has been helping members of our community since 1990. Skills taught: reading and reading comprehension. Writing includ- ing punctuation, structure etc., document use and oral communication skills (levels 0 - 8). Small group classes morning and With the hanging lights over the rink, it's a very romantic place for a Valentine's Day Skate with that special someone! evening - 2 or 3 times a week. Please Please remember that this rink is for pleasure skating only. No pucks, sticks or nets. call for further information or to enrol Thank you to the City of Winnipeg Rink Crew, Councillor Wyatt, and Tom Nesby 204-224-9099 or e-mail [email protected]. v from East End CC for working to get this up and running. Space is limited!

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 7 – February 2018 Hours & Contact Info February at the Transcona Museum Transcona Museum is located at 141 Regent Avenue West. Our hours are Mon- by: Jennifer Maxwell, Assistant Curator day to Friday, 11am to 4pm and Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. We are also available by February is here! Let’s hope that the out spring break – Monday, March 26th appointment. Have questions or research groundhog gives us some good news to Thursday, March 29th in the after- inquiries? Call us at 204-222-0423, email and predicts an early spring. In the noons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Take a at [email protected], or meantime, the Transcona Museum is scavenger hunt, try out hands-on activ- visit our website at www.transcona preparing for our exhibition renewal in ities, or enjoy a fun game. All activities museum.mb.ca. Follow us on Face- April. But before then, there will be are included in the cost of our Admis- book, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube for regular updates on museum plenty of ways to get involved with the sion by Donation. A complete list of pro- v Museum… grammes and activities will be released activities. in early March. Make a Valentine! Visit the Transcona Museum on Fri- Save 2747 Seniors Bulletin day, February 9th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 Our largest artefact needs your help! pm to make a Valentine for your loved Over the years the elements, as well as Board ones! This activity is family-friendly. vandalism have taken a toll on this majes- tic community treasure. The Transcona Transcona Council Heritage Week Museum is committed to restoring and As Transconians and as Canadi- preserving the historic steam locomotive, for Seniors ans, we are lucky to have a rich and di- but we will need help from YOU, the com- verse heritage to celebrate and there munity. We will need volunteers to assist By Colleen Tackaberry, are so many ways we can all celebrate with the work and donations of money, Transcona Council for heritage! Join in celebrating Heritage equipment, supplies, and time to help Week from February 19th to 25th. This complete the restoration and preservation Seniors Resource Coordinator year’s theme is Heritage Stands the work. To donate your time or money, Test of Time and is designed to inspire please visit our website for more informa- Please contact Colleen Tackaberry us to embrace, explore, and enjoy our tion or call the Transcona Museum if you at 204-222-9879 for any of the following events: enduring heritage. Visit the Transcona need assistance. th Museum or follow our social media ac- Wednesday, February 7 the counts that week as we share our her- Closures Alzheimer’s’ Caregivers’ Group will itage for posterity. Transcona Museum will be closed meet at Transcona Memorial United for the Louis Riel Day weekend from Sat- Church, 209 Yale Avenue West from Looking forward to Spring Break urday, February 17th to Monday, Febru- 10:00 – 11:30 am. Meetings in Knox lounge. Bring your family and join us for ary 19th. We will reopen on Tuesday, th special activities taking place through- February 20th for our regular hours. Tuesday, February 13 our Vision Impaired Group will meet at Devonshire House at 75 Kildonan Green Drive start- JD HOGGS SAUSAGE CO. ing at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Pancake and Sausage Fund Rais- ing Breakfast Saturday, February 24 NEW HOURS: Mon – Thurs. 7:30 – 5:00, Fri. 7:30 – 4:00 from 8 – 11:00 am at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Avenue West. Proceeds towards the Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. Cost is $8 and you won’t Happy Valentine’sOrder yours byDay February ! 8 find a better breakfast in town cooked by our own senior Council Board Members. for Valentines. There will also be fresh baking to pur- Ham or Fine Garlic Heart chase. If you would like to help out by bak- ing for the event please have your items to $1.79/100g. the church by 1:00 pm, Friday February 23. Everyone is welcome! Come in and try our NEW JALEPENO & CHEESE LOAF Join our new Seniors that Sizzle $1.35 / 100g. Lunch and Learn Series at 401 Kildare Ave. West on Thursdays at 11:00 am. Call 8 CHRISTOPHER ST. (Corner of Christopher St. & Springfield Rd. 204-222-5947 to make your reservation. just after it turns into Springfield Road off Redonda) Cost is $7 and the company is priceless. PH: (204)222-9277 FAX: (204)667-5945 The 55+ Dining Experience. Our Check us out at jdhoggs.com meals are open to all 55+ and are served Continued on page 10

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 9 – February 2018 and others. Our upcoming show will Transcona Garden Club also feature sections using Orange in exhibits. by Domia Derkach Please Note: Next meeting – Different February – Let’s welcome this short preference would be your first choice. Date – Different Venue month, it is the harbinger of Sprint. In a However, if you are looking for a change The next meeting will take place at few weeks gardeners will be asking the Garden Club suggests their color of the Royal Canadian Legion, Transcona themselves the same questions they the Year - Orange. Branch #7, 117 Regent Avenue East on nd asked before – what to plant, how many Gardeners can plant orange flowers Thursday evening, February 22 at 7:00 to plant, etc. and the most frequently like marigolds, calendulas, and others pm. The top “My Favorite Plants”, with asked question is : What color to as well as orange vegetables like car- master gardener Sandy Venton. Choose? At this point, your personal rots, tomatoes, or orange cauliflower We invite you to come and find out which plants are the favorites and why they were chosen as the favorites. Don’t have a favorite? Maybe you will change your mind after today. Every- one is welcome. In the meantime, Spring planting can begin: Plant your geranium and any other houseplant slips into pots, and if you have not ordered your seeds and/or your plants do so now. Good time to check all your over-wintered bulbs. If bulbs are spoiled, throw them out into the garbage – do not compost. How about your tools, are they in good condition, etc. More important, are you fit and able to do the job. If not, get help or get into shape a little at a time. The Prairie Garden Books are avail- able, and if you pre-ordered a book, it will be kept for you. A few extras will also be available. If interested, ask for one at the meeting. You may pick up your Program Schedule at the meeting or from the Transcona Library, Transcona BIZ office, or the Transcona Museum during regular business hours . For information about club activities, v call 204-222-0236. Seniors Bulletin Board

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Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30 PM and Fridays at 12 noon. Copies of menus can be emailed or you may pick up a copy at 209 Yale Avenue West. For menu information or to make a reserva- tion call 204-222-5947 before 8 AM of the day you wish to attend. I am Fit meets every Monday and Thursday at 1500 Day Street. Great exer- cises for the 55+ crowd. Drop in fee of $4. Tuesdays and Fridays Zumba Gold and Toning is held at Oxford Heights Continued on page 14

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 11 – February 2018 member please stop by and see what we Transcona Legion Branch # 7 have to offer at our Branch. Monday night Bingo: Early Bird at 6:45 by Donna Poitras pm and Regular Games at 7:00 pm. There are new games and payout prizes. Crib- As we welcome in 2018 we, at the members who volunteer their time to help bage takes place every Tuesday evening Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 7, us serve the membership and to play an at 7:00 pm and is open to everyone and have a few challenges and celebrations active role within our community. We have Darts are Wednesday night. If you have this year. One of our challenges is our paid staff within our Branch; Linda is our time to volunteer please call the Branch foundation repair; we are still accepting Secretary and Shona is our Treasurer. This and leave your contact information. Thurs- donations to the Building Fund for the past fall we hired a new Bar Steward day afternoon Bingo starts at Noon with a Foundation. Karen and along with our bar staff look for- light lunch sold, the game uses hard cards Membership to our Branch is a very ward to serving you when you stop in. If and bingo chips. Bluegrass is performed nd th important component to the Legion. The you haven’t yet renewed your membership every 2 and 4 Friday night. Meat Draws Legion functions mainly in part to our or if you are interested in becoming a and Chase the Ace are every Saturday; start time 2:00 pm. Moroz Hall is available for rental for social events from showers, birthday parties to meetings. Please contact the Legion at 204-222-9951 for a tour of the hall. Please check our website for all our events at www.-transconalegion.ca. Congratulations to our Ladies Auxiliary as they celebrate their 90th Anniversary. Ladies Auxiliary

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The Transcona Legion Ladies Auxil- iary is celebrating its 90th year. On Jan- uary 28, 1928 a group of ladies consisting of, wives, sisters and daugh- ters formed this group with the well being of Veterans and their families in mind. The funds raised go the betterment of the Community. Our fundraising consists of prepar- ing funeral lunches, lunch for Thursday afternoon bingo, one Monday bingo sup- per a month, we make pies to raffle at these bingos, we hold bake sales, host our Annual Tea in October, prepare lunches for Deer Lodge Veterans, pre- pare food for the June Parade and the Remembrance Day Parade, sell raffle tickets, cash calendars and Grey Cup Tickets. We also take an active role in the Poppy Campaign. Over the years there have been many changes and this Auxiliary has managed to keep an active group of ladies. We have had a few new members every year; how- ever as some of the members age, they are unable to help out as much as they would love to. If you would like to join a group of ladies and help make a positive impact to the Transcona Legion call for more information at 204-777-6095 or 204- v 257-0734. Transcona Views and Advertiser – 12 – February 2018 SimplySimply thethe Best!Best! inin TransconaTranscona forfor 5050 yearsyears

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 13 – February 2018 West, Saturdays at 10:00 am. – 1:00 pm. Diabetes Support Group meets the Seniors Bulletin Come and express yourself! 1st Thursday of each month from 2 - 3 pm. Have you had a loss of a spouse? Mood Disorders Support Group at Board We have a Bereavement Group called Access Transcona - Mondays at 7 - 9 pm. Moving Forth which meets and plans ac- Continuity Care offers 2 support Continued from page 10 tivities together. groups for older parents and siblings in Have you checked out the a care giving role who have a family Community Centre 359 Dowling Ave. Transcona Council for Seniors Inc. on member with an intellectual disability. East at 10 am. A $5 drop in fee is col- Facebook? The link is https://www.face- Join us for coffee, shared stories and lected. Join the fun with Tammy! book.com/#!/pages/Transcona-Council- speakers on topics of interest. Please Our Exercise Program is free of for-Seniors-Inc/726622384022798 call 204-779-1679 for more information. charge and open to anyone 55+. It is Access River East – held the first Thurs- held Friday mornings at 11:00 am at 209 day of the month. Yale Ave. West. Healthy Aging Hard of Hearing Support Group at Wednesdays Yoga/ Relaxation Abundant Life Church, Last Monday of and Stress Reduction for 55+ is held at the month (February 26) 1:00-3:00 pm by Karen Janzen RN BN, 10:00 am at Oxford Heights Community Healthy Aging Resource Team- call 204-222-9879. Centre. Drop in Fee is $6. River East and Transcona Moving Forward Group: Do you find Pickle Ball is played at Oxford yourself alone after the loss of your spouse Heights Community Centre and Transcona Client appointments at Access and want to establish new social networks Memorial United Church. To register for Transcona, call 204-940-2114. and new opportunities for personal this program or for more information Individual Counselling available growth? Meetings are the third Friday of please call George at 204-668-0039. free of charge with A&O Counselor. Call each month at Access River East, 1:30 - Wednesdays between 10:00 am and 204-956-6440 to make an appointment. 3:30 pm. Call 204-940-2114 to register. Noon the Art Group meets at meets at Support Groups: Meeting at AC- Manitoba Prostate Cancer Sup- 209 Yale Avenue West. It is a free class CESS Transcona. No registration re- port Group meets 3rd Thursday of each where everyone shares their talent. quired. Call 204-940-2114 for further month, 7 - 9 pm at the Cindy Klassen Bring your art supplies and work together information. Recreation complex on Sargent at Wall. If you have been looking for a week- Diabetes Education, 4 week ses- Call 204-989-3433 or [email protected] end activity join the Art Group open to sions, call Access Transcona to register- for more information. all 55+ and meets at 845 Regent Avenue 204-938-5555 Continued on page 18

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 14 – February 2018 Transcona Views and Advertiser – 15 – February 2018 them. At first, everything goes well but How Government Works soon a manager is needed to ensure all areas are swept regularly and none are missed. One worker shares an idea to By James Teitsma, MLA for Radisson buy bigger brooms, reducing staffing costs. Instead of embracing the idea, the Imagine for a moment a large gov- and maintenance. It’s clear that keeping manager declares that the worker is “not ernment warehouse with shelves up to the floor free of dust will save time and a team player” and assigns her to the ceiling filled with cardboard boxes of money. broom-cleaning duty for a few weeks. archives, all neatly accessible by special- Then one of the sweepers acciden- ized forklifts with skilled operators. But how should it be done? tally runs a broom into a wall and the There’s just one problem: dust. Dust handle knocks out two of their front teeth. keeps on accumulating and sometimes Pay by the hour A safety committee is formed. New pro- the forklifts are running over dust bun- It would seem the easiest solution is cedures are created for sweeping near nies and requiring expensive downtime to buy brooms and hire workers to push walls. A local college offers a diploma in near-wall sweeping and a separate posi- tion is created. Regular floor-sweepers are no longer allowed to sweep near walls and certified near-wall sweepers get paid more than regular floor-sweep- ers. One day a regular floor-sweeper sees a dust bunny near a wall directly in the path of an approaching forklift. Panic ensues! Soon a new process is devel- oped to empower that worker to stop the forklift from moving forward until a certi- fied near-wall sweeper can arrive to clear out the dust bunny. There’s a persistent rumour that near-wall sweepers are de- liberately leaving dust bunnies in halls that are accessed only after hours so they can pick up overtime. Members of the public complain that floor-sweepers in this warehouse seem to sweep at half the speed of workers at privately owned warehouses. The cost savings in reduced forklift maintenance are completely obliterated by the burden- some bureaucracy that resulted. The cost to the taxpayers is substantial.

Tender a contract D.R.P. Interiors Everyone knows workers will push their brooms faster if you pay them by the area they sweep instead of by the Commercial & Residential hour. So another approach the govern- ment could take is to tender a contract. Three bids are received and the lowest • Drywall & Taping • Carpentry one is selected. The cost is less than half as much as the bureaucratic approach • Basement Renovations & Home Repairs above, so that’s good. Unfortunately, the contract says there should be no dust • Interior & Exterior Painting bunnies for the forklifts to drive over. The contractor cuts corners and sweeps only in front of the forklifts as they move about. The rest of the warehouse be- Senior's Discount Free Estimates comes filthy and the forklifts start break- ing down anyways, even though they aren’t driving directly over the dust bun- David Prout 204.615.4017 nies. A new contract is issued, but this Continued on page 18

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 16 – February 2018 Do You Know a Neighbourhood Hero?

Once again, Casera Credit Union is its Casera Community Awards. Brent asking citizens in Transcona and St. Vital Thomas, Casera’s CEO, says the to nominate some neighbourhood he- awards for community leadership and roes, those citizens who work extra hard community enrichment acknowledge the in making their communities vibrant tremendous amount of time and energy places to live, work and play in. invested by volunteers and groups. Every year, Casera recognizes the “In the communities where Casera good deeds of deserving community has branches — Transcona and St. Vital leaders and organizations by presenting — there are a lot of dedicated people 2017 Photo: (from L to R) Wilma Sotas, Brent Thomas, Casera CEO

who need to be recognized for the count- less hours of effort they put in,” explains Thomas, Casera’s CEO. “The people who volunteer their time within commu- nity clubs, sports teams, service clubs, church groups, and nonprofit agencies — and these organizations themselves — should be acknowledged for all the significant work they do.”

Third Annual Awards Program Community support is one of the 2016 Photo: (from L to R) Brent Thomas, Casera CEO; Carol Fletcher; Bernard Koley; Lori Kalyniuk (on behalf of Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps – cornerstone values of Casera Credit 350 Transcona); Cathy Doyle (receiving for Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue); and Union, which has been part of the com- Robert Riddell, Casera Board Chair. Continued on page 20

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Transcona Views and Advertiser – 17 – February 2018 How Government Works

Continued from page 16 one requires monitoring by government Innovate staff. The cost of monitoring eats into the cost savings. Nevertheless, it’s cheaper There is a third way. The innova- and more cost-effective for the taxpay- tive way. The question is asked: where ers. But is it really the best we can do? is the dust coming from? Two main

When government keeps getting bigger and slower, innovation is the key to unlocking effective change

132 Regent Ave. West, Winnipeg, MB R2C 1P9 sources are identified: 35 per cent of the dust comes from the outside air ex- Thinking of buying or selling your home please call your local specialist change and 60 per cent comes from the Serving the community for over 50 years! cardboard boxes themselves. So a new filtration system is installed to eliminate outside sources. For just a few pennies, a coating is applied to each cardboard box to make it dust-free. The result? The warehouse now needs to be cleaned only twice a year. The forklifts never break down due to dust bunnies again. The cost of the program is a small frac- tion of either of the above solutions. Manitobans want their government to be innovative. If you have innovative Jeremy Kehler Art Kehler Gus Miller Robert Unger ideas for how our government could do 204-222-0001 204-222-0149 204-224-0078 204-791-5145 better, please share them with me by e- This is not intended to solicit properties already listed. mail at [email protected] or by v calling my office at 204-691-7976.

Healthy Aging

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Manitoba Addictions Helpline - 1-855-662-6605, drop in 146 Magnus Ave. 8:30 - 4:30, Monday – Friday

Exercise Programs: Parkinson’s Disease Movers and Shakers exercise group, Wednesdays at 1:30 at Transcona Alliance Church, 751 Kildare, call Karen Gilmore at 204- 661-3896

Health Education & Workshops: Get Better Together program call for dates and to register 204-632-3927 or www.getbettertogether.ca. Interested in leading others in a fun and safe exercise program - Peer leader training offered through ALCOA, call 204-444-5120 for information. ➡

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 18 – February 2018 Feeling shut in? Try Senior Center periencing any problem. This includes a The core vision of the Men’s Sheds without Walls an A&O program that con- one-time and short term counselling movement is equality and inclusion for all nects you by phone to a variety of activ- service. Contact the Drop-In information members – regardless of age, cultural ities and programs such as Bingo, line at 204-784-4067 for current times, background, ability, sexual orientation, travelogues, learn a language, tour his- locations and any change in hours, or income, or employment status. Men’s torical sites, coffee chats and much visit our website at www.klinic.mb.ca Sheds promotes emotional well-being in more. Call 204-956-6440. Calling all Transcona Men or their a proactive and positive atmosphere, re- Chronic Disease Self-Manage- wives…. sulting in a positive frame of mind. Re- ment Assistance - Telecare Manitoba Men’s Sheds are a welcoming, sup- searchers have found that Men’s Sheds for CHF or Diabetes - 204-788-8688, portive place for friendship and fun. They and other similar programs helped im- Dial-A-Dietitian 204-788-8248, Cardiac provide opportunities for men to social- prove men’s health and the general well- Rehab - Wellness Institute - 204-632- ize, take part in activities, and learn being of older men. 3907, Reh-fit - 204-488-5851. something new. They are places where members can be themselves. Continued on page 20 WRHA Report

by Stacy Boone, WRHA Community Facilitator

Please contact Stacy Boone, WRHA Community Facilitator at 204-223-6535 or by email [email protected] for any of the following: 2018 FREE Income Tax Return Clinic Qualified volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible indi- viduals who have a modest income and simple tax situation. Available at Access Transcona, 845 Regent Avenue every Thursday beginning March 13th to end of April 2018 from 9:00-3:00 pm. No ap- pointments necessary, first come first serve. Teen Clinics is a place for FREE and confidential health/medical services for youth! At a Teen Clinic we offer a non-judg- mental, open minded environment where you can speak to a health care provider about any health issue that is important to you. Free Condoms, Emergency Contra- ception, Counselling, Pregnancy tests, STI/HIV testing, Free Birth Control, Infor- mation about all 3 legal pregnancy op- tions (adoption, abortion, parenting), mental health and addiction help is avail- able too. Feel free to bring a friend and visit your local Teen Clinic at Access Transcona - 845 Regent Ave. Open every Thursday from 4-6 PM. Klinic Free Community Drop-In Counselling Program is currently offered at: ACCESS Transcona, 845 Regent Ave. West, Tuesdays 12 - 7 pm. This is a no charge; first come first seen coun- selling service for anyone (ages 13+) ex-

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 19 – February 2018 volunteers and organizations. Since Do You Know a Neighbourhood Hero? then, three deserving individuals re- ceived Community Leadership Awards, which honour people who over time have Continued from page 17 contributed to the social fabric of their community through visionary leadership mercial fabric of Transcona since 1951. Save Our Seine (SOS). Throughout the or tireless volunteer work. As well, two Over the decades, the financial institu- year, Casera also partners with groups nonprofit groups were awarded Commu- tion has helped enrich both the local and such as United Way, The Dream Factory nity Enrichment Awards, which celebrate broader communities by supporting such and Manitoba Mutts to raise money and nonprofit groups that over time have organizations as the Transcona Food awareness for these organizations. made significant contributions to the Bank, L’Arche Winnipeg, an agency that Casera Credit Union established the well-being of the neighbourhoods in advocates for people with intellectual dis- Casera Community Awards in 2016 to which they work. abilities, and the environmental group, show appreciation for the good deeds of Brent Thomas says it’s gratifying to thank the recipients for their visionary lead- ership and tireless volunteer work. “We’re We Service: always proud to pay tribute to the commu- nity builders in Transcona and St. Vital, and Snow Blowers it’s exciting to be searching for Casera’s next neighbourhood heroes,” he states.

Chain Saws Help Find Neighbourhood Heroes You can help Casera find a neigh- All makes bourhood hero. If you know an individual or organization whose work in the com- of Power munity is deserving of recognition, then please consider putting their names forth. Nomination forms are available on- Equipment line at www.caseracu.ca or from any 201 Regent Ave. W., Casera branch. Deadline for nomina- Winnipeg, MB R2C 1R3 tions is March 15th, 2018. The awards Phone: (204) 224-1760 will be presented at Casera’s Annual General Meeting in April. “We understand the dedication it takes to be community builders,” says Winnipeg’s No. 1 Saw Shop CEO Brent Thomas,” and we want Casera’s leadership and enrichment awards to be a public thank you to all those who selflessly and generously v share their time and their ideas.” WRHA Report

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There are currently twelve Men’s Sheds groups in Canada with one cur- rently in Winnipeg, meeting at the Wood- haven Community Club. Our new Transcona Men’s Shed group will be meeting each Thursday morning in Jan- uary and February at 10 am in the meet- ing room of Blair Yakimoski, our local MLA. His office is located at 127 Regent Avenue West. Come out, attend a meeting and join Men’s Shed in Transcona. For additional information please view the Men’s Shed website at www.menssheds.ca or email fbobrow [email protected]. Transcona Views and Advertiser – 20 – February 2018 Health. Let’s talk about it. Do you have type 2 Diabetes? Stop/Reduce Smoking held until Febru- You can help us build a better health Learn about staying healthy and manag- ary 22, 2018 on Thursdays 1:30 pm to care system. We need a few new mem- ing your diabetes with Diabetes Educa- 3:00 pm at ACCESS Transcona, 845 Re- bers to join the River East and Transcona tion Classes! Join a small group of gent Ave. West people who also have diabetes for 5 ses- Local Health Involvement Group. To REGISTER Contact 204-938- sions in the afternoon or evening. If you live in Transcona, River East, 5555. Classes are led by a WRHA Registered North Kildonan, East Kildonan, or Elm- “Quitting smoking is the single best wood please think about getting in- Dietician and WRHA Primary Care Nurse. Call Access Transcona at 204- thing you can do to improve your health volved. You would be joining the group 938-5555 to register. and quality of life. The most effective way mid-year. First meeting will be in late Commit to Quit OR Reduce Your to quit is to have a plan and proper sup- February 2018. Cigarette Use – A 5 Week Program to port.” –The Lung Association. The Local Health Involvement Groups are made up of community members who explore, provide public Get the Facts on Bullying perspectives, and ideas to ensure that health care services meet the needs of As released by the Canadian Red Cross everyone in the Winnipeg health region. Bullying is not a normal part of Teach your children that if they see There are 6 meetings per year and growing up. someone being bullied, they should not it is a 3 year term. We support participa- Parents can take actions to keep watch, laugh or join in. tion by assisting with transportation and children safe from bullying, and to Help kids see the value of offering paying for caregivers, when needed. prevent a child from bullying others. empathy and support to those who are You can apply on-line at http:// Whether your child is being targeted by bullied. www.wrha.mb.ca/about/engagement/ bullying, bullying others, or witnessing Work with your child’s school to lhig/application.php bullying behaviours you should: educate others about the problem of You can also contact Sylvie Pelletier Build children’s self-esteem. Value bullying. Learn more in RespectED’s at 204 940-8567 or by email at spel- your child’s contributions and bullying and harassment prevention [email protected] achievements. program for schools. Colleen Schneider for more informa- If your child is socially isolated at Pay attention to the relationships in tion at [email protected] or 204 school, get them involved in community your children’s peer groups. Ensure all 803-7294. activities. ➡

Transcona Views and Advertiser – 21 – February 2018 MMJHL Showcase Highlights Transcona Railer Express Talent

Continued from page 1 children are included and address inappropriate behaviours. Express team depth Model respectful behaviours at home and in your daily interactions. The Transcona Railer Express have Parents can help stop earned more points at the halfway point cyberbullying in this season than they did for the whole Follow these tips to help keep your kids safe from cyberbullying. 2016-17 season. Familiarize yourself with online activities. Learn about the websites, Express Captain Nico Gravel was blogs, chat rooms and cyber lingo that twice named the MMJHL’s top your children are using. defenceman - November and December Keep the computer in a common 2017. area so you can monitor activities. Keep communication lines with your At time of print the Express had five children open so they feel comfortable players in the top-twenty, league scoring talking to you about cyberbullying v Noah Skorpad, Transcona Railer Express leaders. experiences. Let them know that you are forward, two-year player there to support them. Recognize that online communication is a very important social aspect in your child’s life. Do not automatically remove their online privileges if you find out about a cyberbullying experience. Publisher: Bond Printing Ltd. Talk to your children about what is acceptable behaviour online and offline. Distributed free of charge to the Transcona community Report any online harassment, on-or-about the first day of each month. physical threats or bullying to your local DEADLINES FOR MARCH 2018 ISSUE: police or your Internet Service Provider. th Report any harassment, physical Editorial Copy Deadline: Tuesday, February 6 th threats or bullying that occurs over your Display Advertising Deadline: Monday, February 12 child’s cell phone to your phone service For Display Advertising Information, call: 204-222-7069. provider. You may have to change the phone number if the problem does not stop. 130 Victoria Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2C 1S5 Canadian Red Cross Pink Day 2018 Tel: 204-222-7069 Fax: 204-222-2979 in Manitoba will be celebrated on Editorial Email: [email protected] February 28 and April 11, 2018. Remem- Advertising Email: [email protected]. ber, when you stand up to bullying, you v www.bondprinting.net/views.html can #BeSomeonesHero. TransconaTranscona ChiropracticChiropractic Quality Service In Transcona Since 1981 WellnessWellness CentreCentre • Ceramic Floor & Wall Tile SPECIAL • Prefinished Hardwood Dr. Harpal S Duggal B.Sc, D.C • Laminate Start the Year with a New Look • Luxury Vinyl Plank 1783 Plessis Rd, Unit 7, Wpg, MB, R3W-1N3 • In Floor Heat for tile floors Receive 10% OFF Labour • Renos, Painting, Drywall (before taxes. Expiry April 30/18) Ph: 204-777-9355 Fax: 204-777-9356 Email: [email protected] [email protected] C. 204-981-0323 F. 204-417-1114 Insured & WCB Compliant Website: www.transconachiropractic.com

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