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SPECIAL OFFERS OR AND 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 7, 2019 Province offers free park entry for February Free fi shing weekend Feb. 16 to 18 Submitted by Manitoba government offer outdoor skating areas, hockey The Manitoba government will once rinks and toboggan hills while fat- again offer free park entry for the en- tire biking is welcome on designated tire month of February so Manitobans trails in Birds Hill, Spruce Woods and and visitors can take advantage of the Whiteshell provincial parks. many winter activities available in Trail grooming reports are updated provincial parks at no cost, Sustain- online every Thursday throughout the able Development Minister Rochelle winter. Manitobans are encouraged Squires announced this past Friday. to check trail conditions and weath- “Winter is an excellent time to en- er forecasts before visiting parks to joy the beauty of our provincial parks properly plan their outdoor adven- and there are many outdoor activi- ture. Maps of winter trails and up- ties to take part in as a family or on dated reports can be found at www. your own,” Squires said. “Whether it’s manitobaparks.com. cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or In addition to free access to pro- taking a quiet walk, there is much to vincial parks this month, anglers see in Manitoba parks and we encour- are reminded they will not need an age everyone to enjoy them in winter angling licence to try their luck dur- just as they do in the summer.” ing this year’s Winter Family Fishing Vehicle permits are not required in Weekend from Feb. 16 to 18. Anglers EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED any provincial park this month, but will be able to fi sh without a licence Manitoba’s provincial parks will have free park entry for the entire SnoPasses are still required for snow- provincewide. Note conservation lim- mobiles using groomed trails in the its will apply and a federal licence will month of February. parks and entrance fees still apply still be required to fi sh in national For more information on fi shing reg- day, Feb. 18; in national parks. There are groomed parks. Anglers should be sure condi- ulations in Manitoba, view the Mani- • a winter family fun day at the trails in 12 provincial parks across tions are safe before venturing onto toba Anglers’ Guide at www.manito- winter recreation area in Spruce the province for cross-country skiing, the ice, always let someone know bafi sheries.com. Woods Provincial Park on Saturday, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and hik- where they are fi shing and wear ap- Park interpreters are offering sev- Feb. 23; and ing. Paint Lake, Spruce Woods and propriate clothing for an enjoyable ice eral guided experiences this winter. • a winter safari in Birds Hill Pro- Turtle Mountain provincial parks also fi shing experience. Interpretive programs are free and of- vincial Park on Sunday, Feb. 24. fered year round in Birds Hill, Spruce Interpretive programs are happen- Woods and Whiteshell provincial ing every week in February. More in- parks. Highlights for the month of formation on these events and other February include: upcoming programs can be found • a wolf howl in Whiteshell Provin- under the events tab at the Manitoba cial Park on Saturday, Feb. 2; Parks Facebook page at www.face- • a guided snowshoe trek in book.com/MBGovParks and online at Whiteshell Provincial Park on Sunday, www.manitobaparks.com. Feb. 10; Teachers can also book free guid- • a nature detectives program for ed school programs throughout the families with preschool aged chil- winter season. For more information dren in Birds Hill Provincial Park on on winter activities and interpretive Wednesday, Feb. 13; programs in provincial parks, email • learn to ice fi sh session in [email protected] or visit Baker Law Whiteshell Provincial Park on Mon- www.manitobaparks.com. CORPORATION Do you have a current will? Protect your family by having a current will, power of attorney and health care directive. Call us or stop in for more For information and fi nd out how we can help you. Festival Providing full time legal Information Grant D. Baker service to families and small businesses in Barrister, Solicitor and Notary Gimli and the Interlake. Visit GIMLI LOCATION RIVERTON LOCATION www.gimliicefestival.com 72 Centre Street, Gimli, MB 33 Main St. Riverton MB Our offi ce is open 9-5 Mon to Fri Open Mon & Wed 9:30-4:30 204-378-5427 204-642-8681 or 1-866-487-5688 The Express Weekly News Thursday, February 7, 2019 3 Memorial tournament raises funds for good causes Staff the fi re department to help with the The 7th Annual Brody Gleich Me- purchase of a side-by-side to assist “THE TOURNAMENT morial Hockey Tournament drew par- the department when fi ghting grass ticipation from 10 teams in Eriksdale fi res. IS POSSIBLE WITH last weekend. In addition, the family plans to do- This year’s event took place from nate $25,000 to the local hospital over GREAT SUPPORT Feb. 1 to 3, and has grown steadily the next fi ve years to be used for be- FROM SPONSORS over the years, beginning with the in- reavement. They would like the hos- volvement of only four teams. pital to have a room for families to AND VOLUNTEERS. The tournament honours the memo- have some privacy. Each year, they THEY COULDN’T DO ry of Brody Gleich, who died in a car have been putting aside $5,000 for the accident in 2012 when he was 18 years cause. IT WITHOUT THEM.” old. His parents organize the tourney, along with plenty of help from family, friends and the entire community. At the same time, the event helps support the Eriksdale Recreation Best Valentine’s Gift Ever Sale Centre and other worthwhile causes in the community. Each year a portion SURPRISE YOUR LOVED ONE WITH A BATHROOM MAKEOVER of funds is donated to the arena be- cause of how important the arena was Brody Gleich to Brody and because of how integral 50% OFF the arena is to keeping the tourna- “The tournament is possible with Spend a minimum ment going. In the past, funds have great support from sponsors and vol- of $500 (before tax) been donated towards the purchase of unteers. They couldn’t do it without to renovate your Jaws of Life, as well as to minor base- them,” said Jacalyn Gleich, Brody’s bathroom and ball, the tractor pull and the commu- mom. purchase a MAAX nity club. This year, funds will be donated to Camelia Tub & Shower or Shower for 50% off regular retail (in stock, while supplies last) Save more than $600 on some models! EXPRESS PHOTO BY HALEY CVAR 451 Main Street, Arborg Brody Gleich’s parents Jacalyn and Jim, along with their sons Devon, Brock and Drake, organize an annual hockey tournament to raise 204-376-3090 funds for local organizations while remembering Brody, who was killed tragically in a car accident in 2012. 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