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EXPRESS PHOTOS BY CAROLYNN MAROHN IMAGES Garth Helstrom and his two-year-old colt Radical Element won the top prize of $10,000 at the Manitoba Superhorse 50/50 Sale & Futurity held in Brandon Oct. 23-24. Helstrom and his six-year-old daughter Vilena are pictured sitting on Radical Element, while his wife Heidi and two sons, Cade and Bryce, hold the halter. Family members, sponsors and organizers of the two-day horse show helped Garth celebrate his win. The family owns Helstrom Performance Horses near Winnipeg Beach where they train and board horses. See story pg. 2. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know 40lbs Wood Pellets On Sale for BUILDING CENTRE GIMLI $ www.rona.ca 4.99 each 1-877-770-7662 HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 9 am - 6 pm • SUN 12 - 4 pm 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Back-to-back futurity wins for Winnipeg Beach horse trainers

By Patricia Barrett how well broken in a horse is. from his training technique but also Vilena has competed in a number of A Winnipeg Beach horse-training “They show their willingness to re- from an ability to spot the potential of events, including the North Interlake couple can’t stop producing winners spond to commands,” she said. a weanling. Show Circuit in September. at futurity shows. Garth took home $10,000 at the Man- “It’s not easy to do — to pick out a “He’s now her show horse,” said Garth Helstrom’s two-year-old colt itoba Super Horse 50/50 Sale & Futu- baby,” said Helstrom. “But Garth has Helstrom, who plans to get back in Radical Element pleased the judges at rity Oct. 23-24 at the Keystone Centre always had a keen eye for it, even the saddle and start competing at two shows only a week in Brandon. The show when he was young.” horse shows now that her children are apart. celebrated its 25th an- Radical Element (whom the older. “We were impressed by how he “This is the fi rst horse niversary this year. Helstroms’ children renamed Light- responded to her. He’ll teach her how to achieve both futu- “In Manitoba, the ning Bolt) is now in the hands of the to use her cues properly.” rity wins in Manitoba “WE WERE show is unique,” said couple’s six-year-old daughter, Vilena. and North Dakota,” said Helstrom, who helps Helstrom’s wife Heidi, IMPRESSED prepare her three chil- who helps train horses at BY HOW HE dren for various horse their facility — Helstrom shows. “They have a Performance Horses — RESPONDED TO cap of $10,000 for fi rst near Winnipeg Beach. HER.” place, which is the rich- “It’s really based on est in Western Canada.” their opinion,” she said, Garth also placed fi rst referring to futurity at the Dakota 50/50 judges. Sale & Futurity in Far- Futurity shows judge horses on what go a week later on Oct. 29-31. He took their future abilities may look like. home over $5,000. They focus on young horses, usually She said her husband, who is an two- or three-year-olds, which com- AQHA Professional Horseman, has pete in three different categories, had nine futurity wins, four of those said Helstrom. In the conformation in Manitoba. He trains young colts division, a horse is judged purely on for other breeders and specializes in his eye appeal. The rail division looks Western Pleasure and reining. for a relaxed moving horse that is re- It took about a year to get Radical sponsive to the rider at various gaits. Element in tip-top form for the show. The pattern division demonstrates Part of Garth’s success comes not only Riverton Elks #530 EXPRESS PHOTOS BY CAROLYNN MAROHN IMAGES 55 Plus Garth Helstrom takes his colt Radical Element through the pattern di- vision competition at the Manitoba Superhorse Futurity. Horses are Open House Housing Project judged on how well they respond to commands to cross bridges, turn around in a rail box and navigate trail obstacles. Date:Date: NNovo 2211 Time: 11 am to 4 pm Santa pictures with your The Riverton Elks will be dog holding an information Al Sideen cartoonist meeting to gauge the interest for their 55 Plus Vendors: Al Sideen • Petz Paradiz housing project. Carol Dobrinsky ‘s unique designs Come view the drawings Dog shows featuring: • Steve Diamond & and loorplans for this Diamond Disc Dogs exciting building project. • Sammy Mar and her SMART Dogs doing Tricks & Rally Obedience • Do it Again Agility Tuesday • Ruff House Rowdies Bring a Tin for the Bin November 24th All proceeds to the Teulon Senior Resource Centre & The Teulon Food Bank At the Riverton Curling Rink Door Rainbow Lunch Auction Counter at 7:00 pm Radical Element is now couple’s six-year-old daughter, Vilena’s show Prizes horse. (Vilena pictured sitting on Radical Element). The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 3 Eriksdale residents honour, respect veterans in annual ceremony By Jeff Ward overwhelming. A quick scan of the It was an emotional day in Eriksdale room saw many others wiping away with nearly 200 residents gathering tears, remembering family, friends inside the Eriksdale Recreation Cen- and the toll war took on them. tre to pay tribute to Canada’s veterans In Flanders Field was read by Eriks- last Wednesday. dale School students Tyler Brand and The Remembrance Day ceremony Summer Lloyd, and an oral history of included the placing of Col. John McCrae, who the colours and hon- wrote the famous poem, our guard by the 158 was read by this year’s RCACS Fisher Branch Miss Interlake Avery Cadets, the Last Post “THIS IS HOW Halldorson. and two minutes of si- THE LEGION “Having our younger lence. Val Kinkead and generations up there Christina Kallstrom AND THE reading the poem is im- read out the Roll of MEMORIES portant. This is how the Honour, which con- legion and the memories tained 200 names of lo- OF THESE of these veterans will stay cal veterans. alive. Connecting with “I try to go by the VETERANS WILL them isn’t easy, but many book with our ceremo- STAY ALIVE.” more than you’d think ny,” said Joyce Sewell, understand how impor- president of the Eriks- tant a day like today is,” dale Legion Branch #140, who led the noted Sewell, who was very proud ceremony. of all of the youth who made it to the “It gets harder every year because ceremony. there are so few veterans left. You want Following the ceremony, Sewell and to make sure you do right by them, a few members of the Ladies Auxil- and honouring their sacrifi ce is very iary went out to the cenotaph at the important to me and many others in Eriksdale Cemetery to place a wreath the Ladies Auxiliary and the legion.” at its base. A moment of silence was EXPRESS PHOTOS BY JEFF WARD Sewell choked back tears during the held, and West Interlake Coun. Keith The 158 RCACS Fisher Branch cadets participated in the Eriksdale laying of the wreaths, as the symbolic Lundale returned the Canadian fl ag Remembrance Day ceremony on Nov. 11 From left to right: First Sgt. nature of the act can sometimes be to full mast. Brooklyn Barteski, First Cpl. Colton Meisner and Cpl. Cole Meisner.

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By Stefanie Lasuik As the fi nal notes of Last Post sound- ed in Gimli’s high school gym on Wednesday, 92-year-old veteran Jim Craig’s mind fi lled with memories of all the dead men he saw strewn over battlefi elds of the Second World War. “Saw lots of those,” said Craig, a for- mer radio operator in Princess Patri- cia’s Canadian Light Infantry. “You’re scared. You are,” Craig said of Members of the 182 GM Stefnufastur Air Cadets recited In Flanders his emotions at the time. Fields for approximately 225-250 attendees. “We got shelled quite a bit and you just had to live with it. That’s it. You never expected to get hit.” When Last Post plays, Craig also thinks of his admiration for the infan- trymen, the soldiers who would leave Pictured from left to right: Jim the headquarters he worked in, some Craig, 92, passed the torch to of whom would return and others who Chase Kozlowski, 16, at the begin- would not. ning of Wednesday’s ceremony. It is all the veterans and soldiers who died that Pastor Lester Skonnord spoke of during Gimli’s Remembrance Day ceremony sermon. Skonnord ex- plained that these people had courage and integrity and stood up to the ty- rants and bullies of their day. On the day the Canadian Forces and their allies triumphed over the tyrants of the Second World War, Craig was among the fi rst to roll into Amsterdam. “Very, very odd,” Craig said of the feeling he had as he watched the scene around him. He said German soldiers were walking around, still armed, not knowing what to do. Skonnord said that no one wins in EXPRESS PHOTOS BY STEFANIE LASUIK war, but that war has always been Emma Gray, 12, lays a wreath on behalf of Dr. George Johnson Middle present in our time. He noted that re- School during Gimli’s Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday. membering is a right. According to Branch Service Offi cer Pastor Lester of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 182 Skonnord gave Fred Hill, approximately 225-250 peo- the Remem- 3 ple exercised that right on Wednesday brance Day ad- at Gimli High School. Children to se- dress. niors sang together, prayed together Did you or someone you love lose a pet this year? and shook the hands of local veterans I’m sorry to hear, so did I. 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB in uniform. SHOWTIMES: “It means a lot and it’s great to see the people come Would you like to include a Memorial in our 2015 New Year’s Edition? Please check individual listings ~ SAMPLE ~ Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary and celebrate with us,” said Hill, who noted that the at- 204-467-8401 tendance was slightly larger than last year’s. PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE You were the “best little dog Cash only ever!” You were one of the Coming to highlights of our lives, and THE HUNGER FRI TO THURS NOV 20-26 you will be amongst our most cherished GAMES: CLOSED TUESDAY Selkirk! memories. We’ll miss you always. See you THE MOCKINJAY at 8:00 PM EACH NIGHT November on the other side of the rainbow bridge. PART 2 Not Recommended for Young Children; PG Woodstock - The Chestnuts Violence; Mature Theme 27, 28, 29 2001-2015 FRI TO THURS NOV 27- DEC 2 More than 50 SPECTRE CLOSED TUESDAY businesses Contact Robin Chestnut for more information. JAMES BOND at 8:00 PM EACH NIGHT 007 $8000 Grand Prize participating [email protected] (204) 641-4104 It’ll make a great keepsake whether you save the page Not Recommended for Young Children; PG won in 2014! www.itsallrighthere.com or clip the memorial for your photo album. Violence 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015

gettfiRED RIVERshing > CHALET BEACH > LAKE WINNIPEG > ARNIE WEIDL Outdoor enthusiast lives for the sport of fi shing Hey guys and gals. We’re going gotten very popular in the last three PUBLISHER SALES “scooping.” years. Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Last week I wanted to bring us a Down by what used to be called the story from McArthur Falls, but on my blue bridge north of Sugar Island, way over there, I stopped for gas at a downstream of Selkirk, I met an angler convenience store in Powerview and three or four days ago by the name of ran into a great friend, Patsy Head. Allen Agerbak of Winnipeg. He lives As always, I asked her if she had a to fi sh as does his sister and dad. He good fi shing story for us and as is her gave us the story of when they were SALES SALES casual nature, she nodded toward the fi shing Grass River National Park by Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut Pine Falls Dam saying, “Why don’t Flin Flon and dad caught a nice big you run over to the dam and see peo- pike. He asked his daughter to get the ple ‘scooping’?” I had gotten wind of pliers from his tackle box so she rest- this event before but for one reason ed her rod on the rocks and went to or another had never checked it out. fetch them. No sooner had she gotten Well, now was as good as time as any. out of reach of her rod when it began I regained the 304 and headed east to bounce and scamper over the rocks toward the dam. As I passed a contin- to the water’s edge. Dad, now per- REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER gent of conservation offi cers, I took plexed, wasn’t sure if he should hang Jeff Ward Austin Grabish the small lane off to the left, which on to his fi sh or go after his daughter’s dropped sharply down to the Winni- escaping rod. Finally, resolved, he put peg River bank. Before me, dozens of his fi sh down and raced for his girl’s cars and crowds of netters with tubs rod, which by now was merrily mean- of fi sh fi lled a grassy parking lot. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED dering downstream. Knee-deep in the Leaving my car, caught up in the ex- Allen Agerbak of Winnipeg with river, he rescued the rod. As he waded citement, I began talking to a young his catch from the Red north of back to shore, reeling the line in, two couple closest to me, Eric Graefein beautiful hooked walleye broke the REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER Sugar Island. Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman and Mirko Kwast from Winkler. They surface. They had more than enough said it took them about three hours to ladder by this dam, they — and later fi sh for supper that night. get here but they didn’t care as they the tullibee — create large held-back If it’s true that Allen lives to fi sh, showed me their prize of a large con- schools that can be netted. Stand- then it is more than true that Douglas tainer full of whitefi sh, which was a ing back from the crowd of netters, Tritthart, a tall thin chap from Ashern, repeat of their experience here last I watched transfi xed as they hoisted is totally consumed by our sport. week. I left this happy couple fl ushed captured fi sh into the air where a Here is a man who participates in with their success and walked to the helper wrestled it from the net then the Manitoba Master Anglers pro- PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION guardrail landing beside the roaring into a tub until they had their daily gram by fi shing all over Manitoba and Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown torrents of expelling dam waters. limit of 25. They then moved aside and to date is ranked 124th with 15 spe- In the cloudy, cool afternoon, all others took their place. cies, 10 specialists and is at the Elite along the rail, netters swung grap- I then left the frenzy, motoring up Level. He didn’t have a story for us at pling nets with 40-foot-long handles the embankment and pulled over by the time we talked but, my goodness, back and forth in the churning waters the conservation offi cers wanting to he certainly is to be admired for his catching whitefi sh after whitefi sh. You get their take on this phenomenon. dedication to our sport. see, whitefi sh go upstream to spawn The conservation folks were extreme- See you next week. Bye. in late fall, but since there is no fi sh ly nice, saying that netting here has ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION Tracy Farmer Corrie Sargent > CONTACT US Express Weekly News - Interlake Graphics 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park Phone 467-5836 Fax 467-2679 Letters to the Editor: [email protected] The Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] Selkirk ecord News: [email protected]

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Staff After an extensive search, Manitoba Hydro now has a new president and CEO effective Dec. 7. According to Premier Greg Selinger, following the rec- ommendations of the Manitoba Hydro Electric Board, Kelvin Shepherd was named the best candidate to lead the corporation. “Shepherd is a proven leader with a track record of suc- cessfully managing major projects and I am confi dent he will be a great asset to Manitoba Hydro as it continues its plan to grow and develop new opportunities to deliver economic benefi t to and value for Manitobans,” Selinger said in a release. 15113gm3 Shepherd replaces former president and CEO Scott Thomson, who announced in June that he would be de- parting from Manitoba Hydro. Thomson’s last day was in late September. Finding a qualifi ed replacement for Thomson took some time, as there was a comprehensive search both locally and nationally, the release stated. Shepherd spent the past fi ve years as president of MTS Inc. and, prior to his time as president, he held other roles at the company including president of consumer markets for MTS Allstream, chief operating offi cer, chief technical offi cer and vice-president of network services. “As a committed resident of Manitoba, Shepherd un- derstands the unique opportunities our province and Manitoba Hydro have to be a leader in renewable green energy for many years to come and create good jobs right here at home,” the premier said in the release. “I would like to congratulate him on his new position and thank Darren Rainkie for his leadership as acting president and CEO during this search.” According to the province, as president and CEO, Shep- herd will be tasked with leading the executive manage- ment team overseeing operation, fi nancial and strategic facets of Manitoba Hydro. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 RM Bifrost-Riverton swears in new Ward 1 councillor and Fridays. Reeve Harold Foster rec- facility will create jobs for area resi- new road would save about 38 min- ommended it remain open two days a dents, but part of the plan requires utes travelling time between Fisher week starting January 2016. the RM and the town to facilitate staff River and Arborg, benefi tting those The need to operate effi ciently was training. who work in the machine shops. cited as the major reason for the pro- Coun. Nordal said Fieldstone Ven- Council is hoping to meet with Steve posed change. An administrative tures will help mobilize training. Ashton, minister of Infrastructure and staff person at the Arborg offi ce, who Fieldstone is an organization that pro- Transportation, to discuss the road. works one day a week at the Riverton vides employment assistance services Coun. Chad Johnson said seasonal offi ce, has to lug boxes of fi les, survey to residents in the northwest Interlake curling fees at the Riverton Curling plans and maps between the two of- and works with local businesses, com- Club will be $140 for men and $130 fi ces so that she can work on projects. munities and governments. for women. The Marvin Magnusson “We can’t duplicate local plans,” said “Fieldstone wants to start training in Mixed Bonspiel will take place Dec. CAO L. Grant Thorsteinson. March,” said Nordal. 10-13. The Riverton Ladies Bonspiel Having to duplicate materials would It is expected that the facility will is scheduled for Jan. 29-31, and the cut down on effi ciency, said Coun. take two years to build. men’s, Feb. 19-21. Nordal. The RM will hold a public meeting Johnson said the club wants to host Coun. David Shott said the staff per- Dec. 7 in Riverton to discuss a water an after-school curling program for Frode Andersen son is more valuable to the Arborg of- management project. Local Improve- children. The rink also wants to install fi ce because of the nature of her work ment Plan No. 01-2015 will see mu- an elevator. By Patricia Barrett and her experience working on major nicipal drains improved. Council discussed its concerns with Frode Andersen was sworn in as projects. The RM proposes to establish a spe- noxious weeds, particularly Red Bart- Ward 1 councillor at RM Bifrost-Ri- Coun. Colin Bjarnason said the Ri- cial mill rate against farmland prop- sia. Shott said the RM had spoken verton’s regular meeting Nov. 12. verton offi ce serves people in the sur- erty in order to create a $4 million with Ashton about the need for the Andersen has farmed near Finns for rounding areas. And holiday closures reserve. It would also seek both fed- province to allocate more funding to- 34 years and has seen the effects of could leave the offi ce open only one eral and provincial grants. All money wards spraying roadsides in the RM. fl ooding that besets the RM. Council day a week. will go towards improving drainage Last year, the RM had to shoulder appointed him to the Interlake Weed “We’re here to make Riverton grow,” and its maintenance over 220 miles of some of the cost for spraying areas of Control board, where his extensive said the reeve. “I can’t see taking one land. provincial jurisdiction. farming knowledge will contribute day out of the week making a differ- The work will include surveying, li- “No one seems to be aware of how to the management of noxious weeds ence.” censing, cleaning out ditches to their much farmers are losing,” said Cho- that reduce crop yields and steal pas- Council agreed to survey the two maximum depths, clearing vegetation mokovski. ture land. staff members at the Riverton offi ce and mowing. The project would be Because of new outbreaks of Red Andersen was also appointed as to get a sense of how busy the offi ce completed by fall 2018. Bartsia in the RM, council also cited board member to the Arborg-Bifrost is. Council will decide the matter at its Ratepayers who wish to present the need for its neighbour, the RM of Parks & Recreation District, the Ev- next meeting in December. their concerns at the hearing are Armstrong, to spray its ditches. ergreen Regional Library and the The Arborg Seniors Housing Cor- asked to fi le a written objection at the The province completed an earthen Community Futures East Interlake, poration will host a meeting Nov. 30 RM offi ce on River Road in Arborg dike at Pebble Beach to help protect which assists in the development and to provide people with information before the hearing date. The Local Im- residents and cottagers from fl ooding expansion of new businesses in rural about a proposed 80-bed personal- provement Plan is posted on the RM’s during storm surges on Lake Winni- communities. care facility that was approved by the website. peg. Foster said some of the sandbags Andersen replaces Marvin Magnus- province. The session is scheduled for The hearing will take place at the Ri- were hauled away and some still re- son, who passed away in July. 7 p.m. at the Arborg-Bifrost Commu- verton-Bifrost Hall, 175 Reggie Leach main. All in all, he said most people nity Centre. Dr. are pleased with the work. Other council briefs: The total estimated cost of the facil- Council discussed the Fisher River Council discussed the issue of out- ity is $35 million. road, which the First Nation wants to dated equipment at the Arborg-Bi- Council discussed reducing the “We have to supply 10 per cent ($3.5 see extended southwards through the frost Fire Department. Coun. Donald hours of its satellite offi ce in Riverton. million) of the projected cost,” said the RM. The road was built as a fi re break Vigfusson said it will be “compulsory Last year, council had agreed to re- CAO. about 60 years, said Foster. The First soon to buy new equipment.” Breath- view the offi ce’s operating hours after The RM will assume 60 per cent of Nation wants the province to extend ing apparatuses (oxygen tanks) and one year had passed. The offi ce is cur- that with the Town of Arborg pick- the road south to near Arborg so that face masks (which have to be custom rently open Mondays, Wednesdays ing up the remaining 40 per cent. The it can be used as an evacuation route fi tted) are very expensive. Council will during fl ooding. be determining how to provide about Teulon Farmers Market Coun. Richard Chomokovski said a $20,000 for new equipment. Craft Sale         !"  Winterfest           50 VENDORS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20            2 – 8 pm All 100%handmade              SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Find the perfect handmade Christmas gift!   !           10 am – 3 pm Canteen with homemade food         !  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By Jeff Ward Far too many families in Lundar fi nd the Christmas sea- If you’re interested in receiving a son stressful due to the overwhelming pressure of pro- hamper this year, Thorkelson encour- viding a big meal and gifts for their families. However, ages you to call the RM of Coldwell with the community’s help, that stress can be signifi cantly offi ce at 204-762-5421 and provide reduced for some. your information to make sure you’re “YEARS AGO WE HAD A WIDOW IN Monetary donations will be used for the hamper pro- on the list. Hampers are available on TOWN WHO BOUGHT ALL THE FOOD gram and will help purchase traditional holiday season the Monday before Christmas for foods such as turkey, stuffi ng, potatoes and even break- pickup and for delivery if pickup isn’t FOR THE HAMPERS ONE YEAR. SHE fast foods like eggs, milk and bacon. Many of these items possible. WAS OUR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE.” can break the bank for families in need, and it’s been a No family should have to lament the goal of the volunteers who organize the hampers each holiday season because they might year to make sure that no one is left out. be down on their luck. And with the “And we’ve never left anyone out since it started,” said hamper program in Lundar, they Cindy Thorkelson, one of the organizers of the annual won’t have to. program with the Lundar Lutheran Church. “Even when we had more than 30 families in need, we always pulled together as a community to make it work. Both the [Lundar Catholic Church] and the [Lundar Unit- ed Church] help out as well, and last year we had some RCMP members and cadets from the [158 RCACS Fisher Branch Cadets] help deliver hampers last year as well.” When you’re making a purchase, The way a community comes together for the benefi t of others in need is exactly the spirit that Christmas is all make sure you’re asking about. Last year nearly 30 hampers were sent out to fami- lies, and Thorkelson expects the same amount this year but mentioned that no one will be turned away and that if there is a need, they’ll fi nd a way to get the job done. the right questions... Hamper boxes are set up all around town including in the Lundar School, the Lutheran Church and the grocery “Is this the full price?” store. Non-perishable food items can be donated right now at those locations, and monetary donations can be “Is this estimate guaranteed?” made through Thorkelson by calling 204-762-5378. A tax receipt will be provided to those who make a monetary “Have you explained all the charges?” donation. “Years ago, we had a widow in town who bought all the food for the hampers one year. She was our Christmas Whether you’re buying a new car miracle. And every year, we have someone surprise us or looking for a new cell phone, with something that makes this worth doing. [The ham- pers] make Christmas what it is. You can see on people’s it’s sometimes easy to get carried faces that these donations are really appreciated,” noted away with the excitement of Thorkelson. buying something new. And when you15113gmd get carried away, sometimes you forget to ask Freak accident takes the right questions. Protect yourself life of Eriksdale man Before you sign any contract or close By Jeff Ward any deal, make sure you get up-to-date The sidewall of a trench dug to fi x water lines collapsed consumer protection information. suddenly, taking the life of a 63-year-old Eriksdale man in what the rescue team called a freak accident. The Manitoba government’s Consumer At 5:22 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Eriksdale Fire Protection Office provides advice on Dept. were called out to the scene at Boneyard General everything from how to shop safely online Repair in Eriksdale. Upon arrival at the scene, fi refi ghters found the man’s two sons attempting CPR. to purchasing a gift card. “[His sons] had already dug him out when we arrived. Visit us at manitoba.ca to get the consumer We believe he had been buried in the clay for at least a half an hour before anyone noticed,” said Keith Lundale, protection you need. You’ll get free information deputy fi re chief who was one of the fi rst to arrive at the that’s absolutely priceless. tragic scene. “From what we could gather, he was kneeling in the trench when one of the sidewalls collapsed on him and buried him. It was a freak accident.” Out of respect for the family, the identity of the man is being withheld. 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Victoria Lifeline saves life of senior Gailya Brown urges others to get a Life- line — and to use it if they need help By Jennifer McFee When 80-year-old Gailya Brown signed up for the Victoria Lifeline ser- vice, she had no idea it would save her life — the very next day. Living alone with her cat Smokey in the Stonewall’s Wheel City Trailer Court, Brown suddenly felt an ur- gent need for the Lifeline service. She called up Seniors Resource, who com- pleted the installation on Thursday, Oct. 8. Brown donned the help button around her neck, feeling an added sense of security since emergency re- sponse services were now only a click away. The next day, Brown went about her usual activities. She returned home EXPRESS PHOTO BY JENNIFER MCFEE tired after having her hair done, ready Gailya Brown proudly wears the Victoria Lifeline that saved her life earlier this month while Darcy Freudenberg to sit down in her armchair and en- of Seniors Resource showcases pamphlets on the life-saving device. joy her dinner delivered by Meals on Wheels. Before she took her fi rst bite, she cause I didn’t eat it,” Brown recalled. Sure enough, Brown passed out, all. They took me to the hospital very walked down her long hallway to use “When I got up off the toilet, I realized wedged in the narrow space between quickly.” the bathroom at the opposite end of I was going to faint. I thought ‘You’d the toilet and the bathtub. To make At the Stonewall hospital, they de- the trailer. better sit down before you fall down,’ matters worse, her arm got caught in termined that Brown would need to “That’s the story of my supper be- so I did.” the assistance bar on the outside of be transported to St. Boniface Hospi- her bathtub when she fainted. tal in Winnipeg. She was transported “My arm was stuck and I didn’t by ambulance with sirens blaring, ac- know it until I woke up. Here I was, companied by a nurse and a doctor. COMMUNITY MEETING bleeding fairly well but not bleeding Two days later, Brown underwent to death,” she said. surgery to have a pace- “And I thought ‘I can’t maker installed. She get up.’ I tried I don’t stayed in St. Boniface Arborg Senior Housing Corporation know how many times Hospital for a couple and I couldn’t do it.” “THE LIFELINE IS days to recuperate and Invites you to attend an evening of information Continuing with was then transferred sharing on the future development of an Aging her internal dialogue, IMPORTANT, BUT back to Stonewall hospi- Brown asked herself GOD IS MORE tal, where she remained in Place Campus, which will include an 80 Bed what’s the point of hav- until Oct. 19. Personal Care Home Facility. ing the Lifeline if she IMPORTANT TO Although Brown had wasn’t going to use it. ME.” experienced a minor Where: “So I pressed my heart attack eight years Lifeline and I heard a earlier, she wasn’t aware Arborg-Bifrost male voice saying ‘Mrs. of it until her doctor told Brown, where are you?’ her about it at the time. Community Centre I said, ‘I’m in the bathroom and I can’t “Now I realize that my lack of energy 409 Recreation Centre get up.’ They said, ‘We’re right with was because of my heart. At the end, you.’ And within minutes, the para- I had to press as hard as I could with When: medics were here — two good-look- my arms to get myself upright and get ing fellows. I’m glad I had my hair out of my chair,” she said. November 30, 2015 done,” she joked. “It was getting worse instead of bet- “They had quite a time getting me ter, so I knew that something was Time: out of the bathroom. They brought me defi nitely wrong but I couldn’t fi gure out and set me down and kept check- out what. It didn’t click that it was my 7:00PM ing me. My heart was very out of ~ Everyone Welcome ~ whack. It wasn’t working properly at Continued on page 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 11 Local veteran is in a war of his own every day By Patricia Barrett Following the gun salutes, the bu- gle call and the moments of silence that mark Remembrance Day ser- vices across the country, the veterans who’ve sustained traumatic physical and psychological injuries will con- tinue to suffer, their troubles seem- ingly forgotten until next year’s ob- servances. “Just because you don’t see a wound doesn’t mean there isn’t one,” said David Thompson, a retired sergeant who enlisted when he was 18. “I know I will never be the same.” PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID THOMPSON Over time, the horrors Thompson Sgt. David Thompson on his tank witnessed during his soldiering career in the desert between Iran and Af- led to him developing post-traumatic ghanistan in 2008. The decorated stress disorder (PTSD) in 2009. He was soldier, who lives in Woodlands, released on medical grounds in 2012 suffers from PTSD. after 24 years of military service. “I wanted 10 more years,” said in Zgon, Bosnia, protecting civilians, Thompson, who was, at the time of his conducting weapons searches and diagnosis, coming up for a promotion EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT helping with rebuilding efforts. to warrant offi cer. “But they told me I Sergeant-at-Arms David Thompson accompanies Lakeside MLA Ralph Thompson said the military’s efforts would be medically released.” Eichler during the wreath-laying at the Woodlands Remembrance Day brought peace to the ethnically di- Thompson said that among his service. vided region, but it came at a personal many combat operations, he expe- cost. progressing to full-scale panic attacks proved care and support to veterans rienced mortar strikes, a rocket that “When we came back,” he said, “we and hypervigilance. and their families. nearly blew his head off, and a blast turned into expert drinkers.” “My body would react funny. I’d re- The Royal Canadian Legion “never that severed the legs of a driver. He went on to train troops at CFB peat myself and forget things and I fully or unconditionally supported” it His career took him around the Wainwright in Alberta. That’s when had nervous ticks.” because of what it considered short- world into some of the worst confl icts the decorated sergeant found things Soon after that came panic attacks falls. in recent decades and left him unable beginning to slide sideways. He said at home, where he felt as though his In 2011 and 2015 (Bill C-59), the Con- to stop thinking about them. he became angry, experienced a failed heart were stopping. servatives enhanced some areas of “I’m still consumed by worry and relationship and drank to “forget the “I viewed myself as weak,” said the Charter, but the legion still wants panic,” said Thompson, who lives near pain.” Thompson. to see veterans’ benefi ts continue Woodlands and sees a social worker But he remarried, and in 2008 when His wife, who’s a nurse, told him he beyond the age of 65 and increased once a month at Deer Lodge Hospital. his child was six days old, he was had PTSD. He called a military friend funding for family caregivers, among He is also on medication to control his posted to Afghanistan as tank com- who was suffering from it and was en- other things. anxiety. “I can’t be in a crowd. I can’t mander. He spent seven and a half couraged to see a medical offi cer. Thompson said military cost cut- go to malls.” months patrolling a heavy opium- “It was a lesson in patience,” said ting under the Liberals in the ’90s In the 1990s, when Yugoslavia began traffi cking region used by the Taliban Thompson, who was sent to a number had some soldiers resorting to food to divide along religious and ethnic and Islamic extremists. of doctors and put on various medica- banks. And the current lump sum dis- lines and civilians were being massa- “Everyone stares at you like they tions to see which one worked best. ability payments are insuffi cient for a cred by the thousands, the UN sent a want to cut your throat,” said Thomp- In the meantime, his symptoms “22-year-old needing care for the rest peacekeeping force. son, who was responsible for the safe- turned him into someone he couldn’t of his life.” Thompson completed two six-month ty of every corporal and private in his control. Thompson himself currently lives tours (1994 and 2003) in the Balkans as 16-man troop and for ensuring the “My wife and kids left me in Wain- on a disability benefi t, which could be tank loader and gunner. His fi rst tour tanks were fully operational. wright,” he said, “and moved out here clawed back if he gets a job. was completed under the United Na- While there, his unit experienced [Manitoba].” He said Veterans Affairs can cause a tion Protection Force (UNPROFOR). heavy causalities. The military gave him a case worker, lot of stress on top of the stress sol- Its role was peacekeeping rather than “You analyze everything,” he said. “I who made sure he attended all his ap- diers are already experiencing after combat. was in action in spot A: what could I pointments. It also gave him odd jobs physical and psychological injury. It was an experience Thompson said have done to save those guys’ lives or at the base “so I wouldn’t sit at home Although Thompson has been re- frustrated him. stop them from being wounded?” and have bad thoughts.” united with his family and is living on “We would sit and watch a town get Despite being told he did nothing He said he knew a lot of guys on the a quiet quarter section in the country, slaughtered,” said Thompson, who is wrong — everything according to edge, ready to take their own lives. he knows there is “no healing.” Sergeant-at-Arms for the Woodlands drill — he said he can’t stop thinking The welfare of veterans is something “Suicide has never come into my Legion. “We’d ask to go help, and they about it. that concerns Selkirk-Interlake-East- mind,” said Thompson, whose father wouldn’t let us.” “It was something that built up man Conservative MP James Bezan. and brothers were soldiers. “You rise He said they weren’t allowed to pro- over the years,” said Thompson, who “It always touches me right to my to the occasion. You never give in.” tect themselves either. earned a Canadian Forces Decoration core and right to my heart when I put It’s important, though, that civilians “They can shoot at you, but you’re medal (CD) for long service and good on that poppy and remember all of are made aware of veterans’ lasting not allowed to shoot back,” he said. conduct. the horror they experienced to keep psychological wounds, which can dis- “Guys got hit with shrapnel.” As drill sergeant back at the Wain- us safe here at home,” said Bezan. rupt family life, destroy peace of mind By 2003, the NATO-led stabilization wright battle school, PTSD crept in In 2006 the Conservative govern- and see a soldier returning from the- force (SFOR) had taken over from the by degrees, manifesting itself at fi rst ment brought in a New Veterans atre “a shell of a former man,” he said. UN, and Thompson completed a tour through odd physical symptoms then Charter, a program providing im- “I’m in the war every day.” 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 St. Laurent fi rst responders celebrate graduation By Jeff Ward this. This is a proud moment for St. A celebration dinner was held to Laurent.” recognize the accomplishments of Facilitated by the Southern Mani- 11 emergency medical responders toba Academy for Response Training (EMR) at the St. Laurent Parish Hall (SMART), the program began in April on Nov. 13. of this year and ended in August. Not wanting to have their hard Smith mentioned that although the work go unnoticed, RM of St. Laurent fi rst responders have graduated and Reeve Cheryl Smith and council host- can begin immediately, they’re still a ed a celebratory feast and graduation few months away from being imple- ceremony to show respect and appre- mented full time into the community. ciation to those who are committed in The provincial was grateful for the ap- helping bring the community a much- preciation they received. needed resource. First responders “It’s nice to be recognized like this, have been a topic of great debate in but that’s not why any of us took this St. Laurent for many years and it was on,” said Matthew Riding, 25, who is an item that Smith spoke of as one also a part of the volunteer fi re de- of her top three priorities after being partment in St. Laurent. elected. Now, just over a year in offi ce, “We all signed up because this is the that priority has been completed. right thing to do, to help our commu- “It was important for us to make nity. We’ll be helping our neighbours sure that their accomplishments were on what might be one of the worst recognized here,” said Smith. days of the their lives. That’s impor- EXPRESS PHOTO BY JEFF WARD “We want these people to be looked tant to all of us.” Eleven graduates of the SMART program were honoured by the com- up to as role models for our com- Once the program is implemented, munity during a graduation dinner at the St. Laurent Parish Hall on munity because that’s what they are. every 911 call will be fed to pagers Nov. 13. Pictured from left to right, back row: Randy Smith, Jennifer Having this service here not only given to those on call that night. Smith Steinbeisser, Katie Byron, Judy Chartrand, Leslie Bruce, Megan Bruce, helps save lives but also contributes to expects to see the fi rst responders in Matthew Riding, Loretta Sigurdson, Noelene Wiebe and Dave McMul- the community in other ways. People action starting sometime in January lan, SMART Instructor; front row: Mitchell Starr and Roger Leclerc. will want to invest here and live here or February of next year. when they know we have services like

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the world championship. The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 21 Interlake Liberal MLA candidate opens constituency offi ce Comfort and Pampering at Woof n Hoof Ranch Christmas is coming, and it’s a busy time for all of us! Do you need to go shopping? Do you have a work night out? This could mean some long lonely days for your furry friend. Or perhaps you’re planning to go away over the holidays, and you’re tired of asking Whatever your pet problem this the neighbors to look after your pet. Christmas, Woof n’Hoof ranch has Or maybe you just want to pamper the solution. and make your dog feel special, not We can provide your furry friend to mention make him or her look with a variety of services to make good for holiday visits. them feel amazing while having fun! “My collie is always excited to go for a Give them their own stay-cation, spa bath and haircut at Woof n Hoof. I’m al- day, play date, or day care with lots ways extremely happy with the groom- of walks and play time. ing and the ear to ear smile on my dog’s We have fi rst class kennels with face says it all. Great service, fair prices, rubber fl ooring and raised beds. We and the personal touch that makes all also have memory foam mattresses the difference. I’d recommend them to and duvets available, if you want anyone!” them to be extra comfy. Bryanne Hjorleifson Woof n’Hoof offers full doggy spa services to pamper your pooch, which includes biodegradable spe- PHOTO COURTESY OF JAMAL ABAS ciality shampoos, bath n brush, Jamal Abas is the Liberal candidate for the Interlake electoral division. manicure, and haircut n’ dry. We are pet people and have the The farmer, electrician and politician from Hodgson opened a deepest respect and love for animals constituency offi ce Sunday in his hometown. and we provide a healthy, happy, By Patricia Barrett ued. Dog grooming and kenneling and safe place for your furry family The provincial Liberal candidate for Abas said the combination of lost for hairy family members member! the Interlake opened a constituency agricultural land and crumbling Call (204) 376-2734, ask for Carol! Call us today for prices. (204) 376- offi ce in Hodgson Sunday. roads affects local economies, as well Arborg, MB 2734 or (204) 641-4407. “I want people to have a place to as Manitoba’s overall economy. stop by,” said Jamal Abas, who was “We’re losing beef producers. They nominated for the electoral division can’t make hay,” said Abas, who in imli in January. “I will make myself as ac- addition to his political duties still cessible as possible.” works on his family’s grain and beef G rborg VETERINARY SERVICES Abas was born, raised and still farm and in the family business, J. A Gimli 204-642-8398 lives in Hodgson, a small community Abas Electric. “Agriculture is one Arborg 204-376-2797 about 18 kilometres (11 miles) north of the most important things in our of Fisher Branch. He said he is aware economy.” www.gimliveterinaryservices.com s0UPPY+INDERGARTEN of the major issues of concern to con- Since that time, Abas said he tried s!GILITY /BEDIENCE stituents across the Interlake. about 15 times to speak with the Con- s0RIVATELESSONS Flooding is one issue that he said servation and Water Stewardship of- s1UALITYDOG BOARDING needs to be addressed. fi ce. Please call or visit our homepage for more information. Provincial roads 415 and 416 around The road closures — they formerly the Shoal Lakes have been closed for provided a transit corridor between a number of years because of fl ood- highways 6 and 7 and 17 — have Quarry ing and washed-out roads. The three forced travellers to take alternative PETS landlocked lakes have no natural routes that add signifi cant mileage to Supplies & More outlet, and excessive rainfall has led their journey. For all of your pet’s needs… to the destruction of pasture and hay “Those east-west roads are essential. from nutrition to play & everything in between lands. It has also resulted in a reduc- Roads are a gateway to business,” said tion of livestock revenues. Abas. “Although the NDP has spent Bath, Brush & Tidy Now offering Abas said he met with the Shoal on roads, these people are basically By Ashley Peltz Doggie Day Care & Grooming Lakes Flooded Landowners Associa- stranded.” 1 Wellink Drive, Lockport NOW AVAILABLE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Phone: (204) 757-2701 tion in Inwood about a year ago and 31731317 MMaMainiin SSt.,t SStStonewall Out of Town: 1-800-889-6191 visited a fl ood-prone farm owned by Continued on page 23 (204) 467-5924 www.canvasbackpets.com Orval Procter, whose land was deval- 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Evergreen Basic Needs seeing an increase in food insecurity

By Patricia Barrett periencing unemployment and un- think of other ways we can accommo- “We want people to know it’s not Evergreen Basic Needs in Gimli, a der-employment,” said Gross, who date him.” their fault,” said Powers. “There’s no charitable organization that provides recently won a Lifetime Achievement It’s not only seniors who are suffer- shame to ask for help during diffi cult food, clothing, furniture and educa- Award from Fairtrade Canada for ing. The budgets of younger people periods in their lives.” tional services to individuals and fam- nearly half a century of advocating for are also stretched. Powers said EBN is talking with ilies struggling to make ends meet, is the rights of workers to receive a fair “If you look at rentals in Gimli,” Pow- Manitoba Food Banks and Winnipeg calling on the community to help en- wage. “There are also a lot of single ers said, “we don’t have enough [af- Harvest to work out how it might sure Christmas day is a joyful time for families in the area.” fordable] apartments for young fami- broaden its operations. those less fortunate. Evergreen’s executive director lies just starting out.” Last year’s Christmas fundrais- “For the rest of us who live well, we points to many factors infl uencing But she cites minimum wage as one ing saw “a showering of goodwill” don’t think of Gimli — with its ability the growing demand for food ham- of the main reasons people turn to from individuals, faith groups, knit- to attract tourists — as a place where pers — not only at Christmas but also food banks. ters, businesses, EBN employees people are experiencing some need,” throughout the year. “When we talk about food banks, and schools such as Winnipeg Beach said Zack Gross, who joined Ever- “Basically, people cannot afford to use is at unacceptable levels because School, Sigurbjorg Stefansson Early green’s board this year. live,” said Rhonda Powers, who has there are too few well-paying jobs,” School (Gimli) and Dr. George John- That need extends beyond Gimli’s been with the charity for almost two she said. son Middle School (Gimli). borders. Evergreen serves the RM years. “Something has got to give and According to Winnipeg Harvest’s Powers said the support was amaz- of Armstrong, the Town of Winnipeg it’s going to be the food budget.” hunger facts web page, people with ing and EBN couldn’t survive without Beach and the Village of Dunnottar. The cost of housing affects the food full-time jobs making minimum wage it. And the organization may re-confi g- security of many people. earn about $16,500 a year. With an av- “We have ‘food angels’ who come ure its operations in light of the grow- “Seniors’ pensions are not indexed to erage rent of about $7,000 plus other to Evergreen and ask what we need,” ing demand. the cost of living,” said Powers. “They expenses, such as transportation, said Powers. “One individual gave us “We might expand the catchment have to pay for medications and for clothing, heating, utilities, dental care 900 pounds of food. One other person, area to indigenous communities,” said upkeep of their homes because there and so forth, people do not have the about a month ago, bought $400 worth Gross, who lives in Sandy Hook and are long waiting lists for independent ability to put adequate amounts of of groceries from Sobeys and donated is concerned about the increase in the living apartments.” food on the table. it to us.” number of people requiring food and She said she knows of a senior, liv- Evergreen Basic Needs does more Sobeys matched the donation. other basic items such as household ing in a hotel, who can’t access food than provide those in need with EBN would like to see children — goods. hampers because he’s not allowed to monthly food hampers. It offers on- including teenagers up to the age of “The Interlake has a number of in- cook in his room or have a fridge. “So line educational programs that help 17 — receive a gift or two to go along digenous communities that are ex- we have to give him fruit packs and students complete high school, work with this year’s Christmas hampers, experience programs, a children’s which will be stocked with a turkey winter coats and boots program, and and fresh fruit and vegetables. a life essentials program, from which “It’s a way to let people know they people can obtain clothing, house- are special,” said Powers. Holiday hold goods and furniture. Evergreen will holding a Christmas In 2014, it distributed 1,515 ham- dinner for those who can’t afford to pers that fed almost 3,500 people. At celebrate the season. Christmas, it distributed 156 hampers. “We have fi ve terrifi c young volun- Schedule This year, Powers expects EBN to teers from Gimli High School who supply about 170 hampers. She said will be helping us,” said Powers. the organization is well aware of the For more information about the or- December 17th Christmas Greetings Edition cost of living and the fi nancial strug- ganization, including how to make a gles people face trying to meet their donation, visit www.evergreenbasic- Greeting Deadline – December 7th, 4 pm day-to-day needs. needs.com. Regular Paper Deadline – December 14th, 4 pm > LIFELINE SAVES SENIOR, FROM PG. 10 December 24th Boxing Week Edition heart.” Victoria Lifeline as though it were a Display Ads, Classifi ed Ads Darcy Freudenberg of Seniors Re- diamond pendant and enthusiasti- or Announcements source said Brown’s story is one in a cally endorses the service to anyone EARLY Deadline – December 16th, 6 pm million. who might need it. “We’re in a partnership with Victoria “I urge people to get a Lifeline and December 31st First Edition of the Year Lifeline, so we take the client calls and to use it if they need it. I’d be dead if I fi ll out the care plans. We have the didn’t have it,” she said. Display Ads, Classifi ed Ads equipment in our offi ce, and we do “It was God who prompted me to or Announcements the installations and maintenance,” get this. The Lifeline is important, but EARLY Deadline – December 18th, 5 pm she said, adding that the basic unit is God is more important to me. I give available for a $43 monthly fee. Him all the glory for it.” Offi ces will be closed “In our area, we have about 86 cli- There are a number of communities Happy December 22nd ents who have a Lifeline. We have one in the Interlake that provide a Life- through January 1st. of the largest areas in Manitoba. It’s a line service. Contact your seniors re- fabulous service and it’s a big part of source co-ordinator for details. Holidays! Offi ces will reopen what we do.” Victoria Lifeline service is available Monday, January 4th Now it’s back to life as usual for through the Lundar Community Re- Brown, a mother of two and grand- source Council at 204-762-5378. mother of two. She proudly wears her The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 23 Selinger delivers fi nal Throne Speech before April election By Brandon Logan And with aquatic invasive species The provincial government unveiled like zebra mussels invading the prov- its fi nal Throne Speech before the ince’s waterways, Selinger said the Manitoba election in spring 2016. NDP would take new action to protect Some of the major talking points wetlands and wildlife while restoring from the speech were Manitoba’s un- the health of Lake Winnipeg. employment rate, which is the lowest Some of the speech’s biggest an- in Canada, continued infrastructure nouncements, however, came regard- investment for rural and First Nations ing the care of youth. communities, improving tourism, in- Calling it an “ambitious goal,” vesting in the environment and work- Selinger said the province wants to ing to services for youth. create a universally accessible child- Even with an election on the horizon, care system with 12,000 additional the NDP’s plans were not just focused spaces. on the short term but also delved into “Five to seven years is what we’re future plans for the next decade. projecting,” he said of the timeline. “Manitoba leads the country in job While Selinger said there are con- growth and has the lowest unemploy- straints, such as making sure there ment rate in the country,” Selinger are enough skilled people available said during a press conference with and facilities, he noted Manitoba is media. “To build on this momentum, “one of very few provinces that has a the throne speech commits to extend- capital program for daycares.” ing the province’s current infrastruc- Expansion of Manitoba’s early child- ture plan by three years to invest $10 hood educators was another focus, EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRANDON LOGAN billion beyond 2020 for strategic in- but the premier provided no hard Premier Greg Selinger delivers pre-election throne speech Wednesday frastructure projects throughout the number. He said a task force is look- afternoon. province.” ing into it. Along with upgrading infrastruc- And keeping with the large focus speech, Progressive Conservative In another cost-saving promise, the ture for rural communities through- of working with First Nations, the leader Brian Pallister put out an alter- speech said they would reduce the out the province, the government is speech said customary care legisla- native speech. cabinet size by one-third to save mil- also working on getting First Nations tion would be introduced to keep chil- Widely expected by many political lions of dollars. along the east side of Lake Winnipeg dren in their home communities. pundits to be the main challengers Manitoba’s Liberals, who are under- new roads. “The customary care provides le- to the NDP in the upcoming election, dogs in most early polls, also made a Shifting to the environment, Selinger gal support allowing children to stay Pallister and the PCs laid out their pri- statement last week when leader Rana said the government would work to close to their families in their commu- orities and why the NDP need to be Bokhari said, if elected, the party will invest in critical fl ood protection. nities with members of their extended ousted from power. change provincial student loans to “On protecting the environment, family,” Selinger said. “This practice “More than ever, we need a new non-repayable grants. we’re going to continue that very im- has been going on forever where ex- government based on Manitoba val- “Students are graduating with a portant priority of investing in fl ood tended families in communities look ues. A government that refl ects those mountain of debt, and on a start- protection and mitigation efforts that after each other. values in everything it does,” the PC ing salary, they just can’t make ends protect Manitobans from these in- “You know the expression it takes a throne speech stated. meet. We want to make education creasingly frequent and tense and village to raise a child?” the premier The biggest priority Pallister stated more available and more affordable. dangerous natural disasters,” he said, asked. “It’s that kind of a model where in his throne speech was reducing High debt should not be a deterrent noting the province is working with the community comes together and the provincial sales tax. The PC leader to further education,” Bokhari said in communities to rebuild around the fi nds ways to support children and criticized Selinger for raising the tax a release. Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin families in distress.” but said, if elected, the PCs will roll The 41st Manitoba General Election areas that were hit hard by fl oods. Late last week, ahead of Monday’s back the PST to seven per cent during is scheduled for April 19, 2016. the fi rst term. future farming up in Hodgson. “I’m the regional director for the > MLA CANDIDATE, FROM PG. 21 “It’s hard for me to say I have the Liberal Party,” he said. “I’ve been lucky Abas said washed-out roads are pri- Farm succession is another issue same future.” to have people from Gimli and other orities for rebuilding. That includes about which Abas is concerned. He On the health-care front, Abas has a areas bring ideas to us.” fl ood-affected areas near First Nation said he has seen farms dwindling and direct line to the issues affecting the In the upcoming weeks, Abas him- communities, such as Fairford, Little passing out of families’ hands, farms industry. With four sisters in the pro- self will be staffi ng the constituency Saskatchewan, Lake St. Martin and that have gone “belly up” because of fession, he’s aware of wait times and offi ce and then he’ll be setting aside Dauphin River. the BSE crisis and too many wet years. the long distances Interlake residents certain days on which he’ll be avail- “If they don’t have road infrastruc- “This is hurting my generation,” said have to travel to attend medical ap- able. The election campaign will have ture, they can’t get goods and servic- Abas, who attended the University of pointments. him on the road for about fi ve months, es.” Manitoba. “We’re losing a lot of fam- He’s also concerned about the im- visiting communities across the Inter- He said there are potential solutions ily farms between the Interlake and pacts of funding on medical staff. lake. to the fl ooding that affects areas of the Lakeside.” “I worry about their job security and During that time, the offi ce will be Interlake. The fi rst thing, he said, is to He said there are no easy solutions their ability to do their jobs.” staffed by volunteers so that people talk about the cause of fl ooding and to the decline of farms, but the Lib- He doesn’t blame the doctors and can visit any time. then engage the “neighbours” whose erals are willing to listen to farmers’ nurses for what ails the system, but “We are the party of inclusiveness,” waters are coming our way. concerns. the priorities of government. said Abas. “It’s evident by the way our “It’s coming from places not in Although there are some programs Abas is hoping that by opening a leader Rana Bokhari conducts her- Manitoba. Let’s not make Manitoba a that exist today to help farmers, Abas constituency offi ce in Hodgson, peo- self.” The constituency offi ce is housed dumping ground for everyone else’s said they are minimal. His father’s ple will come forward and share their in a former school that’s visible from water.” and grandfather’s generation had a ideas for improving government. Highway 325. 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 We Day offers hope for the next generation

Aboriginal activists, pictured left to right, CBC broadcaster Wab Kinew, Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller and actor Tom Jackson, spoke on the ob- stacles they had to overcome to achieve their successes. EXPRESS PHOTOS BY NATASHA TERSIGNI Survivors Amanda Lindhout (left) who was kidnapped by Islamist insur- gents in southern Somalia and held hostage for fi fteen months and Manitoba teen Rinelle Harper who was brutally attacked and left for dead in Winnipeg last November shared their stories on surviving.

By Natasha Tersigni said Keilburger. On Monday 16,000 students across “In our world we need people to see Manitoba, including 325 from the In- that there is good and that they can be terlake School Division, descended part of that good.” on the MTS Centre in Winnipeg for To continue Free the Children’s dia- the fi fth annual We Day. To receive a logue of creating change and to em- ticket to the event each student in at- power youth to over come obstacles to tendance had to complete one local achieve success a variety of speakers, and one global volunteer project. De- including Academy Award winning scribed as part rock concert and part actress Marlee Matlin; actor and au- social change pep rally, We Day uses thor Henry Winkler and former U.S. musical acts and motivational speak- Army soldier and winner of Dancing ers to get youth thinking about how with Stars JR Martinez, took the stage they can create change in their com- to share their own personal stories of munities and around the world. struggle. The national event that travels across “We all have challenges, mine was Canada is organized by Free the Chil- learning. We are not defi ned by our Canadian singer Tyler Shaw let up Free the Children co-founder and dren; a non-profi t organization that challenges we our defi ned by our the stage with his electric per- We Day organizer Craig Kielburger offers programs international to help will,” said Winkler who although best formance of his song ‘House of (left) talks with speaker JR Marti- known for his role as Arthur Fonzarel- alleviate poverty through sustainable Cards’. nez during the press conference. community development initiatives. li in the television show Happy Days, This year several Canadian musical has gone on to write 31 children’s overcome to achieve their successes. and exploded. Martinez has gone acts, including Tyler Shaw, Kardinal books. Winkler spoke to the crowd Horn-Miller, a former member of the on to compete and win Season 13 of Offi shall and Francesco Yates, took to about the struggles he had going Canada’s National Women’s Water- Dancing with Stars and is now a mo- the stage to get students excited and through schools with learning disabil- polo Team, spoke on how she over tivational speaker sharing is message electrifi ed before hearing from speak- ities and how he overcame them and came severe Post Traumatic Stress of surviving the horrifi c event. ers. became a successful actor and writer. Disorder following being stabbed All the speakers offered empower- With the terrorist attacks that oc- “There is change waiting for you. during the Oka Crisis in 1990. Horn- ing messages to the young people. curred in Paris, France over the week- You cannot let somebody else be the Miller told the audience following her Rinelle Harper, 17 shared her expe- end, Free the Children co-founder one to do the change. The change in attack she was ‘Really driven to show rience of being attacked in Winnipeg Craig Keilburger spoke on the impor- this world is waiting for you. It is your the world that she came from people and left for dead last November. tance We Day and the positive, hope- strength, your imagination, your will that don’t ever give up’. Harper didn’t choose what hap- ful message it sends to youth. that will take this world from chaos Free the Children co-founder and pened to her, but she is choosing to “In the past three days Paris has and bring it back to peace so that you We Day organizer Craig Kielburger speak out against violence. dominated the new headlines; obvi- can live happy, wonderful, fruitful spoke with JR Martinez during the “Violence is not only physical. It’s ously those types of stories need to lives. It is up to you.” press conference. Martinez is former also gossip and bullying. These are because they are news. I think after Aboriginal activists, CBC broad- U.S. army soldier who suffered burns things people do every day. They seeing three days of the coverage of caster Wab Kinew, Olympian Waneek to over 34 percent of his body when don’t see how destructive it can be,” Paris having young people come here Horn-Miller and actor Tom Jackson, the armour vehicle he was travelling said Harper. and hear heroes speak is important,” spoke on the obstacles they had to in in Iraq in 2003 hit a roadside bomb The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 25 Seniors benefi t from walking program and youth interaction

By Jeff Ward quite a bit over the years. This change A walk around the neighbourhood allows students to teach seniors about can be diffi cult or close to impossible what’s going on in their town, who for seniors living in Eriksdale’s Per- lives in what house and what they’re sonal Care Home. But with the help of learning about in school. Inversely, some students from Eriksdale School, the seniors are able to do the same, getting out has become easier than explaining to students what the town ever. used to be like when they were young. Since the spring of this year, a walk- Now that the seasons have changed, ing program has been in place through it’s too cold to do a walk outdoors, so Support for Seniors in Group Living the program has shifted to an indoor run by the Interlake-Eastern Regional focus. Instead of going out for a walk Health Association. Once a week stu- one day a week, students from Eriks- dents from grades 6 to 8 dale School are mak- take an hour of their day ing their way to either and help push wheel- the Eriksdale Personal chairs around town while Care Home or the Er- spending time with se- iksdale Friendly Villa niors. The seniors share “THE SECOND to spend time with stories with the students seniors. Every Tues- and benefi t greatly from THE STUDENTS day and Thursday, stu- the outdoor exposure WALK THROUGH dents from the school and the deep connection will be a part of exer- between the two genera- THE DOOR, IT cise classes, games or tions. IMMEDIATELY even fi eld trips. “The second the stu- “Alison Marttila [Er- dents walk through the PUTS A SMILE iksdale School princi- door, it immediately puts pal] has been a huge a smile on their [the se- ON THEIR FAC- help with supplying niors] faces,” said Holly ES.” us students who are Stuart, senior resource all caught up on work. coordinator for Support She’s been a big help for Seniors in Group Living. in making this program work,” noted “The students are welcomed with Stuart, who’s very proud of the way hugs and [the seniors] really enjoy these students have stepped up for having the students there. I think this program. there’s a lesson to be learned from The outcome Stuart would like to having students involved. I personally see happen is that these students feel that not enough students make form connections they won’t want to EXPRESS PHOTO BY HOLLY STUART. time for seniors. But now with them break when school is out for the year. Hannah Lussier (middle) pushed Gilbert Roy in his wheelchair through joining us, they’ve created a bond and They’ll volunteer more outside of town on a nice sunny day. The time allows seniors to get outdoors and are experiencing what the seniors can school hours and, as a result, become connect with youth of Eriksdale, both lifting their spirits and providing teach them.” stronger members of the community. students in grades 6-8 the chance to make deeper connections to their Those lessons aren’t a one-way The walking program will begin community. street either as Eriksdale has changed again in the spring. Province expands geothermal heating to 6 First Nations Staff geothermal systems which cut space tion, community engagement and tion means creating green jobs in our The province will provide $150,000 heating costs by more than 40 per training process right away so we are community.” in support for Aki Energy, allowing it cent. The cost of converting a home ready for the 2016 construction sea- The Power Smart Pay As You Save to expand its geothermal energy pro- to geothermal is about $17,500 and son.” (PAYS) fi nancing program provides gram to a total of six Manitoba First these costs are fi nanced by Manitoba Aki Energy will also work with up to Manitoba Hydro residential custom- Nations. Hydro. A portion of the savings are three other communities to install two ers with a convenient option for com- “Bringing clean, green energy to used to pay Hydro back over time. biomass projects and a pilot project for pleting energy-effi cient upgrades to First Nations communities is an ur- The savings in utility bills outweigh roof-top solar energy. Sagkeeng First their homes while keeping upfront gent need, both from an environmen- the fi nancing costs, meaning that util- Nation and Long Plain First Nation costs and future monthly fi nance pay- tal and an economic perspective,” Pre- ity bills for the rate payers are lower, both started geothermal operations ments as small as possible. mier Greg Selinger said in a release the premier said. this year, completing a combined total This new funding supports Tomor- last Friday. “We’d like to see this model “This important investment will al- of 30 geothermal installations. rowNow – Manitoba’s Green Plan, an expanded to all First Nations, helping low Aki Energy to connect two ad- “We are excited to be installing geo- eight-year plan that supports envi- with green job creation, renewable ditional First Nations with Manitoba thermal equipment, so that 18 families ronmental protection while ensuring and clean energy, and climate-change Hydro’s Pay As You Save program, for can benefi t from signifi cantly reduced sustainable prosperity for future gen- leadership.” a total of six communities,” said Darcy utility bills this year,” Long Plain First erations. Currently, 350 houses on four First Wood, Aki Energy executive director. Nation Chief Dennis Meeches said. Nations have been retrofi tted with “We’ll begin the consultation, selec- “Involving local crews in the installa- 26 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Honour and remembrance of Eriksdale veterans By Jeff Ward eran had a matching name plate. Started by a father and completed “I know the owner of Don’s Photo by his son, the Honour and Remem- and I went to him and he gave me brance wall inside the Eriksdale Rec- great deal on these simple black reation Centre has taken 25 years to frames. It took a year and a half just complete and pays respect to more to fi nd the right frames because we than 200 Eriksdale veterans. wanted to make sure we did it the What you see on the wall inside right way,” said Keith Lundale. the recreation centre didn’t come to- Once that had been decided the gether overnight, or even a couple of next task was how to display them years, but over a generation. Started on the wall. Do they just get pinned originally by legion president Bob to the wall side by side? Where does Lundale and completed by members the name plate go? Should they be of the Veterans Picture Committee, spaced out? All of these were impor- the Honour and Remembrance wall tant questions that ended up getting a started as pictures displayed inside very creative solution. the dance hall. And has now blos- J Channel for vinyl siding was used somed into a gorgeous display of re- as a way to secure each picture to the spect and care. Pictures and names of wall that also made for a nice presen- EXPRESS PHOTOS BY JEFF WARD 200 veterans displayed proudly on the tation. Each picture is raised off the Keith Lundale (middle) points to photos of veterans on the Honour and wall, many of which also have pop- wall almost as if it’s popping out at Remembrance wall inside the Eriksdale Recreation Centre. Sharing the pies on them, signifying those who’ve you, demanding your attention. This moment is Kay Forsyth, wife of Second World War veteran Jim Forsyth. died. portion was completed before Re- “My dad did this as a way to remem- membrance Day 2014. ber the veterans,” said Keith Lundale, “The last thing we needed was the who’s taken the reins on the project name plates and that was also a chal- as committee chair over the last three lenge. [We] wanted them to be done years. for this Remembrance Day and I think “It started with just 10 pictures and they turned out great. All 200 names just grew and grew. Once my dad re- displayed in a simple way for every- tired from the store, he put all his ef- one to read,” noted Lundale. fort into the legion and it became his Printed on brushed metal, the baby. He resurrected the legion and names of all veterans are bordered by grew the members to well over 100. the words Honour and Remembrance This was an important project to him.” on the top and Lest We Forget on the To display all 200 pictures togeth- bottom, with poppies on either side. er became quite a challenge for the Lundale thought long and hard committee. Over the years, Bob Lun- about how to convey the importance dale had purchased different frames of the pictures without it being too for some of the photos so they didn’t wordy. Eventually fi nding himself on quite match together. Having the the main Canadian Legion website, frames match and giving a sense that he was met with those words. Honour each photo belonged together became and Remembrance. a top priority for the committee. “It was clean and simple but very Eriksdale veterans are remembered on wall of honour at the recre- With a budget of only $2,000, buying poignant,” explained Lundale. 200 frames became diffi cult. You can With the wall now complete for ation centre. go into any picture and buy frames, this Remembrance Day, many stuck faces and tears to many eyes. job,’ ” said Lundale. but at $10 apiece, there goes the whole around after the ceremony to view “I’m very happy with how it all Bob Lundale served on the HMCS budget. Even at $5, there isn’t much the pictures. Seeing family members turned out. The time spent on this Neon as a member of the Royal Cana- wiggle room to complete the rest of honoured for their sacrifi ce in such a project was worth it. I know my dad dian Navy during the Second World the install and making sure each vet- beautiful way brought smiles to many is looking down on me saying, ‘Good War. He passed away in 2003. New helpline to provide addictions support News Release most appropriate supports and ser- coming problems with drugs, alcohol vincially funded addictions agencies, Manitobans needing support for vices,” said Minister Crothers. and gambling, we know how addic- including AFM, Behavioural Health drug, alcohol or gambling addictions The minister noted the launch of the tion services have grown and evolved Foundation, Native Addictions Coun- will now have easy, seamless access to Manitoba Addictions Helpline occurs in our province over the years,” said cil of Manitoba, Salvation Army and information about addictions services during Manitoba Addictions Aware- Ben Fry, CEO, Addictions Foundation Main Street Project led the develop- and resources in one place, Healthy ness Week (MAAW). The province of Manitoba (AFM). “Having a choice ment of the Manitoba Addictions Living and Seniors Minister Deanne proclaimed Nov. 15 to 21 as MAAW in services is important because ev- Helpline in consultation with other Crothers announced today at the to raise awareness about addiction, eryone is unique, but we know that members of the Manitoba Addiction launch of the Manitoba Addictions reduce stigma and promote recovery as those choices have grown. It’s not Agencies Network. Helpline. for Manitobans struggling with ad- always easy to fi nd the right kind of For more information about the new “When someone is ready to deal dictions. services. This resource will be a great Manitoba Addictions Helpline, visit with an addiction, we want it to be as “With more than a half century of help.” www.MBAddictionHelp.ca. straightforward as possible to fi nd the experience serving Manitobans over- Senior representatives from pro- The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 27 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Wolves begin MSHL season with lopsided win

By Brian Bowman for Lakeside. Tyler Oswald earned the On paper, the Gimli Wolves look like win in goal. a very talented team. Against the Beavers, Gimli allowed On the ice, Gimli was equally as a goal from Beausejour’s Kody Ken- impressive as it skated to a pair of nedy just 1:54 into the contest, but it convincing Manitoba Senior Hockey was all Wolves for the remainder of League wins last weekend. the period. Gimli defeated the Beausejour Bea- Brock Genyk scored twice while vers 8-2 in the Wolves’ regular-season Myles Nykoluk, on the power play, opener last Friday evening and then also tallied to stake the home side to trounced the Lakeside Phantoms 9-2 a 3-1 lead. the following night. Gimli increased that advantage “We have quite a few new guys on to 5-1 as de la Lande and Seekings the team so we wanted to try some scored early in the second period. new things like line combinations In the third, Travis Davidson, de la and stuff like that,” said Wolves’ head Lande, and Chris Johnson scored for coach Scott Pawluk. “But they looked Gimli. Zak Tabin replied for the Bea- good — they jelled really quick. It was vers. a good couple of games.” Trent Genyk and Paul Ciarilli each In the win over Lakeside, Gimli had two assists for Gimli. started strong with four fi rst-period The Wolves (2-0) will host the Lake- goals and then tallied four more times side Phantoms (0-2) this Friday (8 in the fi nal period. The Wolves domi- p.m.). nated the game against the Phantoms Lakeside opened its season Nov. 7 and look to have more speed — and with a 14-0 loss to the Lac du Bonnet skill — compared to last year’s team. Blues. Trent Genyk, Matt Jacobucci, and The other MSHL game last week- Ryan Seekings each had two goals end, meanwhile, saw the Stonewall and an assist while Travis Davidson Flyers edge Lac du Bonnet 4-3. also tallied twice. Ryan Elliot, Connor Lockhart, Dale Scott Brauer scored Gimli’s other McClintock and Matt Varnes scored EXRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER goal. Chris de la Lande had three as- second-period goals for the Flyers. The Wolves’ Ryan Seekings had two goals in Gimli’s 9-2 win over Lakeside sists. Corey Courchene, Myles Stevens last Saturday and one goal in his team’s 8-2 win over the Beausejour Eric Bruce and Kyle Vourot scored and Brent Wold replied for the Blues. Beavers last Friday. Peguis Juniors fl y past Fisher River Hawks

By Brian Bowman Daniels-Webb, Kessin Richard and Selkirk. saves for the much-deserved victory. The Peguis Juniors had over a week Shaquille Houle each had three-point Meanwhile, last weekend wasn’t all On Nov. 11, the Hawks were doubled off between hockey games — and games. bad for Fisher River as the Hawks 8-4 by the Ice Dawgs. they certainly played like a team with Nolan Favel and Keifer Tacan split had a great effort in a 4-2 win over the Arborg snapped a 1-1 tie with fi ve fresh legs when they resumed play the goaltending duties for Peguis. Storm on Friday. consecutive goals, the fi rst coming last Sunday. Jarrett Hogue was busy in the Fisher Jared Thickfoot scored a fi rst-period late in the fi rst period. Peguis maintained the best record in River goal, facing 60 shots. goal while Fisher River was short- Travis Kilbrei led the Ice Dawgs the Keystone Junior Hockey League With the win, Peguis is now 10-1 and handed and then Jayden Catcheway with two goals and two assists while with a 10-1 road win over the Fisher has 20 points to lead the KJHL’s North tallied at even strength in the second. Brett Goertzen and Davies also tal- River Hawks. Division by four points over the OCN Johnny Bealieu gave Fisher River a lied twice. Gulay and Clint Torfason The Hawks’ Tyler Kemball scored the Storm. 3-1 lead with a goal early in the third scored Arborg’s other goals. game’s opening goal early in the fi rst The Juniors played the Ice Dawgs but Matthew Gardner pulled the Spencer Kilbrei had three assists. period but it was all Peguis after that. in Arborg last night but no score was Storm to within a goal midway in the Keenan Mason, Evan Thickfoot, Dar- Matthew Cameron, Tyler Wood- available at press time. Peguis won’t period. Jared Thickfoot then iced the ryl Thaddeux and Johnny Bealieu house and Keevan Daniels-Webb play again until Tuesday when they win with an empty-net goal with just scored for the Hawks. Fisher River each scored twice while Quinton Flett, battle the Fishermen in Selkirk. a second left in regulation time. will travel to Lundar for a game there Waylon Neault, Dylan Stevenson and That game will be a repeat of last Lodie Ipeelie scored OCN’ other goal this Friday (8 p.m.) and then will host Theoren Spence added singles. year’s KJHL fi nal, which was won by in the second period. Hogue made 46 St. Malo on Sunday (3 p.m.). 28 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Ice Dawgs collared by Storm, Falcons edged by Satelites

By Brian Bowman scored for the Hawks. The Ice Dawgs could not survive a Jon Narverud made 37 saves for the late storm by OCN in Arborg on Sat- win. urday evening. Arborg, now 6-6-0-1, hosted Peguis Trailing 4-2, OCN scored four unan- last night but no score was available swered goals — two of them coming at press time. The North Winnipeg in the third period — as the Storm Satelites will come to town Friday. skated to a 6-4 victory. Meanwhile, the Lundar Falcons lost Lodie Ipeelie scored two of those 5-2 to the Warriors last Friday in St. goals while Nathan Gardner and Malo. Mitchell Tilley also tallied. Tilley and Lundar scored the fi rst and last goals Brody Personius potted goals for OCN of the game, both on the power play. in the fi rst period. Landen Grey opened the game’s scor- Colton Davies, on the power play, ing early in the fi rst period and then Cal Finnson and Cory Kuldys scored Trent Laycock tallied in the third. for Arborg in the fi rst period while In between, Jared Magne, Jared Nico Morrow-Litke tallied in the sec- Hunter, Jeff Froese, Riley Hunter and ond. Blaise Nordine scored for St. Malo. Derric Gulay had three assists for On Nov. 10, the Falcons edged the the Ice Dawgs. Arborg outshot OCN Satelites 3-2 in Winnipeg. 54-41. Bryce Horning scored the game win- On Nov. 11, the Ice Dawgs doubled ner in the third period. Byron Spence the Fisher River Hawks 8-4. and Tanner Hepp tallied second-peri- Arborg snapped a 1-1 tie with fi ve od goals for Lundar. consecutive goals, the fi rst coming Derek Ramage replied with a fi rst- late in the fi rst period. period power-play goal for North Travis Kilbrei led the Ice Dawgs Winnipeg while Kyle Grand scored in with two goals and two assists while the second. Brett Goertzen and Davies also tal- Travis Ridgen made 35 saves for the lied twice. Gulay and Clint Torfason victory. scored Arborg’s other goals. Lundar (7-4-0-1) will host the Fisher Spencer Kilbrei had three assists. River Hawks on Friday and then visit EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Keenan Mason, Evan Thickfoot, Dar- North Winnipeg again on Tuesday. The Falcons’ Byron Spence scored during the second period of Lundar’s ryl Thaddeux and Johnny Bealieu Both games have 8 p.m. start times. 3-2 loss to the North Winnipeg Satelites on Nov. 10.

Manitoba Hockey Standings MANITOBA JUNIOR Yellowhead 16 10 3 0 23 48 38 Midget Lightning lose HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Central Plains 15 8 5 0 18 53 45 Portage Terriers 22 20 2 0 40 93 39 Brandon 15 8 7 0 16 44 38 Winkler Flyers 21 16 4 1 33 91 46 Kenora 15 7 7 1 15 47 54 Steinbach Pistons 21 14 5 2 30 85 56 Southwest 14 6 6 1 14 51 57 Winnipeg Blues 23 11 8 4 26 86 67 Interlake 15 6 9 0 12 39 62 Virden Oil Capitals 19 11 8 0 22 56 43 Parkland 15 4 10 0 9 44 70 pair of games Selkirk Steelers 19 9 9 1 19 69 83 Pembina Valley 16 3 12 1 7 30 70 Swan Valley Stampeders 23 8 12 3 19 61 79 Norman 19 1 17 1 3 40 119 By Brian Bowman On Nov. 11, the Lightning were Dauphin Kings 19 9 10 0 18 67 74 AAA CITY MIDGET The Winnipeg Thrashers made sure edged 3-2 at home by the Central OCN Blizzard 23 8 13 2 18 68 87 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Waywayseecappo Wolverines 21 5 13 3 13 56 86 that Interlake Lightning goaltender Plains Capitals. Winnipeg Warriors 12 9 3 0 18 54 31 Neepawa Natives 21 5 16 0 10 38 110 Winnipeg Monarchs 9 8 1 0 16 56 25 Nathan Cvar would be a busy man All fi ve goals were scored in a 7:58 KEYSTONE Eastman Selects 13 7 6 0 14 42 42 last Friday evening. span, beginning midway in the sec- HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Winnipeg Hawks 12 6 5 1 13 57 48 Winnipeg sent 67 shots Cvar’s way ond period. North Division Winnipeg Sharks 10 4 4 2 10 39 42 Peguis Juniors 11 10 1 0 20 85 29 Yellowheadc Chiefs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 — scoring seven times — in a 7-1 win Interlake forward Noah Basarab OCN Storm 11 8 3 0 16 53 34 Parkland Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Gateway Arena. started the scoring but the Capitals Cross Lake Islanders 12 7 5 0 14 76 66 Interlake Lightning 12 0 12 0 0 18 78 Dawson McKenzie gave Winnipeg took a 3-1 lead on goals by Braden Fisher River Hawks 12 3 9 0 6 55 72 AAA BANTAM Norway House North Stars 14 1 13 0 2 46 137 a 1-0 fi rst-period lead and then the Frank (two) and Ryan Sinclair. Two of HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA South Division GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Thrashers went up four goals after those goals came with the man advan- Winnipeg Monarchs 12 12 0 0 24 72 24 St. Malo Warriors 11 7 2 2 16 53 44 Winnipeg Warriors 9 6 2 0 13 61 21 40 minutes as Michael King, Nate tage. Selkirk Fishermen 12 8 4 0 16 51 35 Winnipeg Sharks 12 5 5 2 12 44 52 Lundar Falcons 12 7 4 1 15 51 45 Hooper, on the power play, and St. The Lightning’s James Maxwell then Eastman Selects 11 5 5 0 11 43 42 Arborg Ice Dawgs 13 6 6 1 13 63 50 Andrews’ Carter Barley tallied. closed out the scoring with his fi rst Winnipeg Hawks 12 5 6 1 11 44 42 North Winnipeg Satelites 12 3 9 0 6 42 63 Interlake Lightning 10 1 9 0 2 16 53 The Thrashers fi red 27 pucks at Cvar goal of the season at 16:45 of the sec- MANITOBA SENIOR MANITOBA FEMALE MIDGET AAA in the middle frame. ond period. HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L T OTW OTL Pts Gimli 2 2 0 0 4 17 4 Winnipeg’s Kyle Wiltshire struck The Lightning (6-9) played the Win- Westman Wildcats 12 8 1 - - 3 19 Beausejour 2 1 1 0 2 10 14 with the man advantage midway in nipeg Wild last night but no score was Central Plains 10 6 2 - 2 - 16 Stonewall 2 1 1 0 2 10 11 Winnipeg Avros 12 5 3 - 2 2 16 the third and then Brandson Hein available at press time. Lac du Bonnet 2 1 1 0 2 17 4 PV Hawks 9 6 2 - 1 - 14 Lakeside 2 0 2 0 0 2 23 made it 6-0 just 27 seconds later. Interlake will then hit the road this Yellowhead Chiefs 6 5 - - 1 - 12 Interlake’s Sean Loutit scored a weekend to play Southwest Saturday AAA MIDGET Eastman Selects 10 3 6 - - 1 7 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Norman Wild 14 2 12 - - - 4 power-play goal and then Hein closed in Souris (8 p.m.) and then will visit Eastman 17 16 0 0 33 93 23 Interlake Lightning 9 - 9 - - - - out the scoring late in the game. Lout- Shoal Lake to battle Yellowhead on Wild 17 15 1 0 31 68 22 STATS AS OF TUESDAY, NOV 17 it now has four goals and four assists Sunday (2 p.m.). Thrashers 16 11 4 1 23 77 36 in 15 games. The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 29 Arborg’s top skaters perform well in Morris

Scherr - Morden Figure Skating Club banski - Arborg Skating Club, Mor- Juvenile Men U12 - Yohnatan gan Haerer - Hartney Figure Skating Elizarov - Skate Winnipeg. Club, Charlotte Kowall - Skate Win- Juvenile Women U12 - Megan Sza- nipeg. bo - Skate Thompson, Robyn Ward Juvenile Dance - Ranae Cabak/Ma- - Century Skating Club, Kylie Holm- son Panko - Portage Skating Club. strom - Skate Virden. Juvenile Women U14 - Olivia Or- Attention Kids…

What’s Christmas story? EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Arborg’s Olivia Orbanski placed fi rst in Juvenile Women U14 while Pick one of the following themes and tell us your best story: Chloe Howell placed third in Pre-Juvenile Women U13 at the 2016 Skate 1. Create a story that starts with this sentence: Canada Manitoba Sectional Championship in Morris. Pictured left to “All the elves were hard at work in Santa’s workshop ... right, Orbanski, Tracey Finnson (coach) and Howell. all but one, that is ...” By Brian Bowman Junior Women - Madison McCallum 2. Write a story about Rudolph’s cousin, the Our province’s new High Perfor- - Skate Brandon, Tori Thiessen - Skate unknown reindeer who loves to sing. mance Figure Skating Team was Brandon, Kirsten Gutenberg - Skate identifi ed at the 2016 Skate Canada Brandon. 3. If you were in charge of building the best snow Manitoba Sectional Championship in Novice Women - Lindsey Hopkins fort ever, what would it look like? Morris earlier this month. – Selkirk Figure Skating Club , Casey 4. Describe your family’s holiday traditions. Manitoba’s top skaters were vying Bertholet - Hartney Figure Skating What’s your favourite tradition? for a spot to compete at the 2016 Skate Club, Dominique Bergeron - Portage Canada Challenge Competition in Skating Club, Danae Russell - Skate CONTEST FOR KIDS 8-12 YEARS OLD. Edmonton. Winnipeg, Nicole Nordal - Skate Win- In Edmonton, Manitoba’s skat- nipeg. PRIZE: WIN A FREE MOVIE PARTY FOR ers will compete against the rest of Pre-Novice Women - Andrea Las- YOU & YOUR 10 BEST FRIENDS. the country’s best skaters at the 2016 kovic - Skate Winnipeg, Emma King Runners-up will win a pair of Skate Canada Challenge from Dec. - Skate Winnipeg, Julia Patenaude - passes each to the cinema. 2-6. Holland Figure Skating Club, Chanel 400-600 words. 10 The competition will feature Pre- Cabak - Portage Skating Club, Mari- Send in your poem or short story to: TICKETS Novice, Novice, Junior and Senior jka Popadynetz - Skate Brandon. [email protected] level skaters in Men’s, Women’s, Pairs Meanwhile, Manitoba’s up-and- and Ice Dance. Approximately 500 coming skaters competed in Pre- or mail to: Box 39, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 skaters from across the country will Juvenile and Juvenile fi gure skating DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 9, 2014 compete at this fl agship event. events and the top placements in- This is the only opportunity for Nov- cluded a pair of Arborg Skating Club ice, Junior and Senior skaters to qual- members. Letters to Santa ify for the 2016 Canadian Tire Figure Here are those results: Skating Championships in Halifax Pre-Juvenile Women U11 - Olivia Mail or email you letter to us by Wednesday, from Jan. 22-24. Sawatzky - Morden Figure Skating December 9th, and we’ll make sure it appears The following skaters are now mem- Club, Lilly MacInnis - Skate Brandon, in our special section on December 17th. bers of the 2015-16 Skate Canada Breken Brezden - Skate Dauphin. Please remember to include your fi rst Manitoba Team TOBA High Perfor- Pre-Juvenile Women U13 - Caitlyn name and age on your letter! mance Team and will be representing Stevenson - Skate Brandon, Dana our province this season: Hynes - Morden Figure Skating Club, Email: [email protected] Senior Women - Deidre Russell - Chloe Howell - Arborg Skating Club. or mail to Box 39, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Skate Winnipeg. Pre-Juvenile Men U13 - Jonathan 30 The Express Weekly News Thursday, November 19, 2015 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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