THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

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RECORD PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS Mike Talbot, pictured left, and Steven Cross, pictured right, help load a pair of hockey skates into a school bus parked outside West St. Paul School last Saturday afternoon. Staff and students at the local school held a hockey drive with hopes of fi lling the bus full of donated hockey equipment for youth living in Red Sucker Lake First Nation. For another photo, see page 7. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know

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Customer Relations: 1-866-999-9890. applicable. ®/™ The trademarks, service marks and logos displayed in this flyer are trademarks of Loblaws Inc. and others. All rights reserved. © 2017 Loblaws Inc. Continued on page 4 EF 1 dozens of refugees to cross the Emer- The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 3 LSSD hit with 2% provincial education funding decrease By Lindsey Enns creases of about $25 million, which is have to have their 2017-18 budgets ap- “We’ve had some pretty effective After several years of seeing a zero about a 2.5 per cent increase. proved in March. feedback from our fall community fo- per cent increase, the Lord Selkirk “The world is changing and we need Kwasnitza said the LSSD hope to rums,” he said. School Division has been hit with an to prepare students for the jobs and have their budget wrapped up by the For the 2016-17 school year, LSSD overall two per cent provincial educa- society of the future, which means we end of this month to meet the dead- trustees approved their $58 million tion funding decrease for the 2017-18 need to invest more in education, not line. budget along with a 5.76 per cent tax school year, according to Supt. Scott less,” Kinew stated in a release on Feb. The local school division previously hike. Kwasnitza. 1. “But today, the Pallister government held four public forums leading up to The increase equated to approxi- He added the overall funding de- has said it will give public schools mil- their 2017-18 draft budget delibera- mately $96 a year, or $7 a month, for a crease is due to the division’s declin- lions less than they will need to keep tions. house assessed at $283,000. ing enrollment and although it may up with infl ation and rising costs.” Kwasnitza said it was important for At that time, Kwasnitza said the divi- seem small, the decrease will make Kwasnitza said LSSD trustees were the division to get feedback from vari- sion receiving a zero per cent increase for “a very diffi cult budget delibera- set to have their fi rst budget delibera- ous community members early on be- in provincial funding for fi ve conser- tion year.” tion meeting on Tuesday. fore the budget process began. vative years led to a tax increase. “It’s going to mean that we have to “There’s going to be some diffi cult have a real serious look at our spend- decisions to make this year,” he said. ing,” Kwasnitza told the Record last As for what the two per cent de- Thursday. “With that amount of fund- crease could mean for overall staff- ing reduction we know that there’s ing, Kwasnitza said it’s still too early going to be some cost increase, we to tell if major staff cuts will have to know that there’s going to be some be made. staff increments in terms of salaries “That’s not something we hope we that the division has committed to.” have to do but once the board gets into On Feb. 1, the province announced its deliberations we’ll have to look at that schools would receive an in- all aspects of our spending and we’ll crease of $13.1 million, or about one have to decide what areas we need to per cent more for the 2017-18 school tighten our belts with,” he said. “In year, sustaining the overall budget at general, because about 82 per cent of more than $1.3 billion per year. any division’s costs are salaries and NDP education critic Wab Kinew benefi ts related, if you’re looking at said the increase is less than infl ation any large reductions then certainly and less than the rate of economic you have to look at staffi ng and pro- growth, which is estimated at 2.3 per gramming but at the same time you 17023gm1 cent for 2017. have to balance that with making sure He added in past years, schools re- you have a quality education.” ceived annual operating grant in- School divisions across the province

RECORD FILE PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS After several years of seeing a zero per cent increase, the Lord Selkirk School Division will face an overall decrease of two per cent in provincial education funding for the 2017-18 school year. Stylish & Cozy HOURS 439 MAIN ST., SELKIRK MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 9-6 THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9-9 North of Manitoba Ave. SATURDAY 9-6 SUNDAY 12-5 BiG DOLLAR 4 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 > TRUMP TRAVEL BAN, FROM PG. 2 Celebrating reading

RECORD PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS Pictured from left to right: Majid Kermani, his daughter Selina and his wife Rozita Mohammadi fl ip through one of their family albums with RECORD PHOTOS BY LINDSEY ENNS AND SUBMITTED pictures taken in their home in Iran last Thursday evening. ABOVE: Connor Barley of the Selkirk Steelers reads to Grades 3 and 4 students at Daerwood School last Thursday afternoon for I Love to Kermani moved to Quebec from Iran as a PhD student in 2004 and then he Read Month. BELOW: Winnipeg’s former police chief Devon Clunis, and his family moved to Ontario and later to Nova Scotia. pictured centre, his wife Pearlene, pictured left, and their daughter His family has now called Selkirk home for more than four years. read “The Little Boy from Jamaica: A Canadian History Story,” written Although it was a hard decision to move to Canada, Kermani said he did it so by Clunis and his wife, to students at West St. Paul School last week he could build a better future for his wife and their two children. “Over here I try to work with the Iranian community. I like being a part of as part of I Love to Read Month. I Love to Read month is a month- this community,” he said. “This openness of Canada is really appreciated by all long celebration every February to encourage reading, writing and Iranians. I would like to thank all Canadians for this open culture, this open sharing the joy of literacy. country.” Let’s Celebrate Louis Riel Day on Monday February 20th

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Deadline is March 1st, 2017 www.cambrian.mb.ca Dr. Alan Lagimodiere (204) 482-1810 MLA for Selkirk The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 5 Rural communities growing in Manitoba: Census 2016 By Lindsey Enns Rural communities across Manitoba, including in the Tri S area, are grow- ing, preliminary 2016 census data re- “THEY HAVE FAMILIES leased by Statistics Canada shows. Census data released last Wednes- THAT LIVE IN THE AREA day shows that Selkirk’s population AND THEY MAY BE TIRED grew by 4.5 per cent to 10,278, mark- ing two consecutive census periods of OF THE CITY LIFE.” growth for the city. “It’s a real dramatic change for the city over the past 10 years we’ve seen a turnaround in our community that cent to 6,181, and the Village of Dun- has a lot to do with the work we’ve nottar saw an increase of 9.6 per cent been doing,” Selkirk CAO Duane Ni- to 763 residents. RECORD FILE PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS col said. “This is a good indicator that Village of Dunnottar Mayor Rick Many rural communities across Manitoba, including in the Tri S area, are we’re on the right track.” Gamble said the community’s popu- growing, preliminary 2016 census data released by Statistics Canada Nicol said the city is patiently wait- lation has been growing over the last last Wednesday shows. ing for the release of more detailed 20 years. He added the village is now demographic information from the home to some retirees and property 2016 census. owners who have decided to turn “We’re really waiting for those deep- their place into a year round home. er dives into our demographics and “In a lot of cases a lot of them have what the population looks like,” Nicol had a cottage here and were planning said. for a number of years to make this Other nearby communities that their home once they were out of the saw increases in population included workforce,” Gamble said. “But there West St. Paul with an 8.8 per cent in- are people from various areas but crease to 5,368, East St. Paul with a 3.6 mainly the City of Winnipeg that are per cent increase to 9,372, St. Andrews taking early retirement or wanting to with a 0.3 per cent increase to 11,913, live in a quieter area.” and St. Clements with a 3.5 per cent According to the 2016 census data, increase to 10,876 residents. Manitoba’s population increased 5.8 Winnipeg Beach also saw a 13.3 per per cent to 1,278,365 from 2011 to 2016, cent increase rounding out their total posting a higher growth rate than the number of residents to 1,145. national average for the fi rst time in Winnipeg Beach Mayor Tony Pimen- 80 years. Most of the gain was due to tel said the area is becoming a more stronger international migration, ac- desirable place to live year round. cording to Statistics Canada. “It’s a short distance from Winnipeg Canada’s population on census day, and a lot of cottagers are looking at May 10, 2016, was 35,151,728, Statistics moving out here and retiring here,” Canada reported. Pimentel said, adding he’s noticed a The national census is conducted ev- lot more younger people moving to ery fi ve years. the area in recent years. “They have The information published last 17023gm5 families that live in the area and they Wednesday is the fi rst of several re- may be tired of the city life and that leases of data to come from Statistics and want to come back to Winnipeg Canada over the next year that will Beach.” help paint a detailed picture of Cana- Pimentel said an increase in the da which will include age breakdowns town’s permanent population equates of the population, family makeup, to more provincial and federal fund- languages spoken, immigration and ing. But he says the town continues ethnic origin, the level of education to provide year round services, even attained and income earned. though much of the area includes sea- That data will also assist decision- sonal home and cottage dwellers. making across all levels of govern- “We have a lot of people that live at ment. the beach for six months and then TRUE NORTH MOTORS go away for six months,” he said, • SALES • FINANCING • WARRANTIES adding during the RARER 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS summer months WOW this western Canadian Cruze is fully loaded with Heated Leather their population Seating Navigation Back Up Camera Sunroof Auto Transmission. The RS grows to nearly package equips the Cruze with unique fascias, rocker moldings, a rear 3,800. spoiler, as well as fog lamps. 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Each pair of Radiance Studs earrings were assembled in- side Park’s home in St. Andrews and “I wouldn’t be able to accomplish were the only earrings in the offi cial any of this without them,” she said. awards swag bag given to perform- Park added her company’s name, ers and presenters at last Sunday’s Park and Buzz, is a combination of her awards show. nickname in high school, which was Park said since they announced the Buzz, and her married name, Park. good news, her team has been very “I really wanted that family aspect busy. involved but something that’s fun to “It’s been an explosion that I wasn’t s ay.” expecting,” Park said while stand- Before starting her jewelry company ing inside her St. Andrews home last in 2010, Park was previously an actress Thursday afternoon. “There’s a mas- RECORD PHOTOS BY LINDSEY ENNS and her career highlights included a sive spike on my online store and with Amanda Park, founder of Park and Buzz jewelry company, assembles role in the 2005 fi lm “Just Friends” orders and so my retailers are excited. a pair of stud earrings inside her St. Andrews home last Thursday starring Ryan Reynolds, and the pop- “It’s just a great selling point for afternoon. A pair of Park’s purple sparkly stud earrings, similar to the ular TV sitcom “Corner Gas” in 2004. The now 34-year-old and mother of them too.” pair pictured above right, were chosen to be included in this year’s three said she decided to stop acting Park said she’s excited about what Grammy Awards swag bag for the stars. this could mean for her business and so she could spend more time with that stars such as Beyoncé or Adele laces for around $120. A portion of “On the other side of risk is reward,” her family. could be wearing her jewelry. their profi ts is also donated to support she said. “You learn something from At fi rst creating jewelry was just a “I’m excited for the potential of ce- an orphanage in Kenya. every time you take a risk.” hobby but by word of mouth it quickly lebrities to be wearing my stuff and Park said taking a risk and tracking Park said they are currently work- turned into a full blown business, she possibly being photographed with it, down a contact connected with this ing on opening a store in Winnipeg. said. that would be super cool,” Park said year’s Grammy Awards swag bag was Park currently works out of her St. Park and Buzz products are now with a smile. one of the best business decisions Andrews home and has a team of fi ve carried in nearly 50 stores, mainly in Park and Buzz pieces range from ca- she’s ever made and she encourages helping her, which include three full- Saskatchewan and Alberta, and their sual earrings starting at $15 to neck- others to do the same. time and two part-time staff. jewelry is shipped across the world. 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CANADIAN TIRE SELKIRK 204-482-8473 • 1-855-312-8473 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 7 Local women teaming up to open juice bar, eatery By Kara Famakinde said. Two local young women are joining Jocelyn and Miranda hope that their forces to open The Mighty Kiwi, Sel- launch of a new, trendy restaurant kirk’s fi rst juice bar and eatery. will encourage others to do the same. Miranda Schmidt and Jocelyn Kreml, “The city is looking to renew and re- who are both 22 and are former co- vitalize the downtown area, for shops workers at Anytime Fitness, noticed like this to open up around here, so the scarcity of any similar businesses we think we can help with the image, in Selkirk and began their business maybe encourage other businesses plan about a year ago, and have since to open up around this area as well,” turned that idea into a reality. Jocelyn said. “We want to partner with In the beginning stages of business other businesses in the community, planning the co-owners wanted to get we’re helping out with Home for the an idea of whether community mem- Holidays, and connecting with lo- bers would be interested in this type cal artists and yoga teachers to host of shop. events as well.” They were overwhelmed with en- The eatery is already equipped with RECORD PHOTO BY KARA FAMAKINDE thusiastic responses from at least 800 large windows letting in lots of natu- Miranda Schmidt, pictured left, and Jocelyn Kreml, pictured right, are people. ral light, hardwood fl oors, a fi replace gearing up to open The Mighty Kiwi Juice Bar and Eatery early next “People in Selkirk were really inter- and comfortable lounge chairs as well month in downtown Selkirk. ested so we knew this is something as artwork. There are tables for those they want,” Miranda said. wanting to sit and eat as well as take- The juice bar and eatery will of- out option for customers on the go. fer healthy alternatives to processed “We thought students would enjoy food and will serve juices, smoothies, the venue and seating as a place to sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other come sit, grab a snack and study,” Mi- healthy treats. randa said. The owners plan to educate patrons The Mighty Kiwi Juice Bar and Eat- about health and well-being achieved ery will open tentatively on March 1 at through a fresh diet by serving all their downtown location at 201 Mani- fresh, whole foods as well as gluten toba Ave. free options. For more information, visit them “A lot of people don’t realize that on Facebook page by searching “The eating healthy can taste good,” Jocelyn Mighty Kiwi.” West St. Paul School hosts hockey drive for Red Sucker Lake First Nation

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RECORD PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS Pictured from left to right: Wayne Harper, 15, Sheldon Little, 13, and Kennan Disbrowe, 13, of Red Sucker Lake First Nation check out some of the donated hockey gear bound for their community outside West St. Paul School last Saturday afternoon. One of the school’s hockey drive’s organizers says they raised roughly $3,300 and collected nearly nine wooden pallets full of hockey equipment. The monetary donations will go towards purchasing matching hockey jerseys and socks for the Red Sucker Lake First Nation’s hockey program. They planned on collected donations until Thursday. The remote First Nations community is located roughly 706 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. 8 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017

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> ARNIE WEIDL Fishermen’s luck earns him supper PUBLISHER MARKETING & PROMOTIONS Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Hi outdoor buddies. Late last week found me sitting and swapping fi shing stories with Phil- lip Perkins of Transcona in Shawn MacDuffs’ ice shack not far from the end of Gimli’s harbour. The air of brightness in this shacks’ high walls, EDITOR SALES grand ceiling fan and huge windows Lindsey Enns Michelle Balharry seemed to complement Phil’s story of his happy childhood fi shing contests in Pinawa years ago. Phil was a jolly, energetic, full faced guy with short brown hair who punctuated every sentence with a short hurried laugh. He loved telling a story where he, his sister and dad would go boat fi shing OFFICE MANAGER/ADS SPORTS REPORTER in the weed banks of the Winnipeg Lucy Kowalchuk Brian Bowman River by Pinawa and whichever kid caught the biggest jackfi sh dad would take them to a sporting goods store RECORD PHOTO BY ARNIE WEIDL and buy them anything they wanted. Cameron Bernier with a pickerel he caught while fi shing with his father On one such occasion his sister on the Red River by Breezy Point caught a humongous jack which net- ted her a fi ne fi shing rod prize and Transcona. They had caught a few fi sh ly dressed and with a scarf that almost bragging rights because come the and Cameron held one up for me to completely covered his face waved DISTRIBUTION ADMINISTRATION next spring when they were spring show you. Cameron and Perry spoke me to come over. Obligingly I pulled Christy Brown Georgia Campbell cleaning the boat, she found and kept with fondness of the fact that they up and met Paul Joyal and his son-in- a half inch tooth from that jack stuck have been fi shing together forever. law Lawrence Bryant from Winnipeg. in the fl oor carpet. Cameron remembered once when he Paul’s upbeat, fun loving personal- A few days before meeting Phil, I was very small and they were fi sh- ity was overwhelming. Holding up a went visiting anglers on the Red Riv- ing off the slippery rocks at Seven pickerel, he took great joy in telling me er off Breezy Point. Going from one Sisters when he spied a turtle swim- that he had been coming out here all portable shack to another I met two ming furiously between the rocks in winter long and hadn’t caught a thing. young chaps, Drew Wallace, who was the rushing river current. Oblivious to He told his wife before leaving home PRODUCTION PRODUCTION Nicole Kapusta Debbie Strauss thin with a dark pointed beard and the danger he went after it and sure today that if he didn’t catch anything his pal William Henry, a very fi t guy enough fell into the icy turbulent wa- he was going to quit fi shing for good. who had a warm subdued constant ter. Well, that must have changed his luck smile. We talked of fi shing experi- He was in luck though because a because he was three pickerel to the ences while standing on the ice in a passing stranger saw him trying to good. Apparently he had just called brisk cool wind. Drew’s favorite story grab onto the slimy rocks as his legs his wife and told her, “Tonight we’re was when he was checking the water fl ailed about. With one grand move he having fi sh for supper.” depth off an interior rock face by Na- bent over and plucked Cam out of the Later, when I was pulling off the ice ADMINISTRATION naimo, B.C., with a line and weight. As water with one hand. To this day in his onto the road, I met a young couple Corrie Sargent PRINT Dan Anderson he was winding it up, at the 25’ level mind Cameron can still see himself out for a walk pulling a sleigh carry- he felt a tug and when he brought it in that cold water amongst those slip- ing their child. I remember stopping, all the way up to his amazement a jack pery rocks. rolling down my window and joking- had swallowed the weight. One beautiful, warm, cloudy Satur- ly asking, “how do you guys like the I left Drew and William after a bit day I was far out on the ice at Balsam “fi shing city” that’s been appearing and carefully walked along over the Bay. I was bouncing along between here on the ice every weekend?” They truck trails of half ice, half hard snow what seemed like streets of shacks just laughed and shook their heads in to another tent-shack where I struck when I heard someone shout, ”hey wonder at the spectacle. ADMINISTRATION up a conversation with Cameron Arnie, how are you doing?” See you next week gang, bye. Allana Sawatzky Bernier and his dad Perry also from Off to my left, a shorter fellow heavi-

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Our commitment to you, the reader – we will Offi ce Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am-5pm connect our people through stories in the paper to build stronger communities. The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 9 Review board grants bus beheader absolute freedom Staff viction or conditions is simply wrong. The man who beheaded and “There has been no justice for the cannibalized another man on a family of Tim McLean who still con- Greyhound bus has been granted siders Vince Li a threat to public safe- absolute freedom. ty. The board did not properly weigh Manitoba’s Criminal Code Review the threat to public safety, the victims’ Board has given Will Baker, formerly rights, and Li’s freedom in this abso- known as Vince Li, an absolute dis- lute discharge decision.” charge, which means he is no longer Manitoba Schizophrenia Society ex- subject to any conditions. ecutive director Chris Summerville The board announced their decision has advocated on Baker’s behalf for last Friday afternoon. years. Baker was found not criminally re- Speaking to the Record in 2015 fol- sponsible for the July 2008 Greyhound lowing a rally by protesters opposed bus beheading of 22-year-old Tim to Baker’s move from Selkirk to Win- McLean. nipeg, he said many people have un- Baker, who has been diagnosed with grounded fears about Baker. schizophrenia, has been living on his McLean’s mother, Carol de Delley, own in a Winnipeg apartment since has been outspoken against granting 2015. Before moving to Winnipeg, RECORD FILE PHOTO Baker freedom and says there would Baker was living at the Selkirk Mental Protesters hold signs opposing the Manitoba Criminal Code Review be no way to ensure he continued to Health Centre. Board’s decision to allow Greyhound bus beheader Vince Li, now take his medication. Baker’s case has sparked heated known as Will Baker, the right to move to a Winnipeg group home at a “What if he chooses to stop his med- debates between mental health ad- rally outside the Manitoba legislature in this May 2015 photo. The board ication again? In a nutshell, I don’t be- vocates who want him to have more granted Baker’s request for absolute freedom last Friday. lieve that should be his choice to make freedoms and those who see him as a anymore,” she said to media following killer. ly disappointed.” considered the rights of Tim Mclean’s Baker’s court appearance in Winni- Critics of Baker’s freedoms over the “Will Baker, regardless of the name family,” Bezan stated in a release last peg on Feb. 6. “A secure facility where years include Selkirk-Interlake-Eas- that he goes by, still beheaded and Friday. “The board should have moved he can continue to receive treatment man MP James Bezan. cannibalized Tim McLean. An abso- slower and granted incremental free- for the rest of his natural life is where Following the news that the review lute discharge is the lowest-level adult dom from the care and monitoring of he belongs. Has everyone forgotten board had granted Baker an absolute sentence that an offender can get. The Li. To allow a murderer to be released what he did to Timothy?” discharge, Bezan said he was “severe- Criminal Code Review Board never without any con- IIU investigating injuries during arrest on Sagkeeng First Nation Submitted tions; therefore, an investigation by the IIU is The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) of mandatory. Manitoba is investigating an incident in which an RCMP fi rearm was dis- The Music Capital of the World charged during an arrest, resulting in NASHVILLE injury to a male subject. Where the music is Inspired, According to the “D” Division RCMP Created, Recorded and Performed notifi cation, on Feb. 4, at approximate- May 17-24 Highlights: Accommodations at the famous Opryland Resort, ly 4 a.m., offi cers executed a search Sightseeing Tour of Nashville, Grand Ole Opry Show with warrant for fi rearms and controlled Back Stage Tour, Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, 17023gmd Wildhorse Saloon Experience with Dinner and so much more! substances at a residence on Sagkeeng Selkirk Departure (Minimum required) First Nation. During the course of ex- PRESENTATION: Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm, ecuting the search warrant, an offi cer Gaynor Family Library in Selkirk – R.S.V.P. fi red one round from a fi rearm, dis- 1-800-723-8051 EMBASSY TOURS 757-9383 www.embassytours.ca charging a beanbag round and strik- ing a male in the abdomen. The male sus- tained bruising to the abdomen and a cut to his right hand. Any injury caused by discharge of a fi re- offi ce will be closed on arm is deemed Monday, February 20th a serious injury under IIU regula- in honour of Louis Riel Day. 10 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 ‘Lovesick’ actress hopes fi lm sparks conversations about mental health By Maggie Wysocki on Facebook about mental illness, Actress Ali Tataryn says every time she comes something that Tataryn says was exactly home, it seems like something else has changed. its intention. “Even this place feels new to me,” she said, sliding “We didn’t market it like that because into a booth at Roxi’s Uptown Cafe in Selkirk. we’re not trying to be advocates, but The 29-year-old who grew up in Selkirk and now we want people to know that if you’re lives in East-Vancouver, says this particular trip struggling it’s OK to go get help,” she home is to promote her new movie, “Lovesick.” says. Since being featured at the Whistler Film Festival, For her own mental health, Tataryn the Winnipeg-based fi lm has received loads of me- says acting has played a major role. It dia buzz. has taught her how to let go of and pro- “The response has been great and I feel really cess her emotions on a larger level. supported from everyone in Selkirk,” Tataryn said. “Acting has been a necessary outlet for RECORD PHOTO BY MAGGIE WYSOCKI “Lovesick” features an all-star cast, including creativity,” she said. “I think it should be “Lovesick” actress, Ali Tataryn, pictured above during a “Mad Men’s” Jessica Paré and Jay Baruchel, who has a required course in schools.” recent visit to her hometown of Selkirk, says she hopes her acted alongside celebs such as Seth Rogen. It was at the Comp that Tataryn says new fi lm sparks more conversations about mental health. Tataryn’s character, Nora, is the new love interest she fi rst learned about expressing her- of broke and depressed Dash, who is still in love self through theatre when she played sooner,” she said. “If you’re going to struggle in life, with his ex-girlfriend. Mrs. Sourberry in a production of “Oliver Twist.” struggle and fi ght for your dream.” Tataryn says although it may sound like a typical “It was the fi rst time I realized, wow I can do this Tataryn says the theatre program in Selkirk has romantic-comedy, “Lovesick” isn’t some cookie cut- as a career,” she said. grown since she left but she hopes to see it grow ter chick-fl ick. The theatre program in Selkirk was small when even more. “The premise of the story is that getting the girl at Tataryn was growing up. Small enough to make her “If there’s no acting program here in the next fi ve- the end of the movie isn’t going to fi x your life — acting dream feel out of reach. years, I’ll have to create one,” she said. you have to fi x your life,” she said. “If I had known in high school that it was OK to “Lovesick” is currently playing on Saturdays at The movie has also been sparking conversations have a big dream, I would have worked harder Cinematheque in Winnipeg until Feb. 18. Province plans to reduce regulatory red tape to help businesses By Jeff Ward provincial government’s strategy to To accomplish this, the government son. The manager of Community Futures lessen the burden or red tape should said that for every new regulation put “Folks that are dealing with the land West Interlake (CFWI) said that the help streamline the system for new in place, they must remove a simi- use end of things for instance have to and existing busi- lar administrative burden. The one- go through 10-15 different agencies ness owners. for-one rule would cap the growth of for approval. It would be great if there In a statement regulatory requirements and a more was a way to streamline those regula- last month, Mani- aggressive two-for-one rule would be tions.” toba’s deputy pre- enforced until 2021. CFWI manager CFWI helps businesses to survive mier Heather Ste- Lana Cowling-Mason explained that and grow by connecting them to ex- fanson committed on the surface this feels like the right perts and resources. They also pro- to reducing the approach and could defi nitely lead to vide advice to business owners and “unnecessary bar- easier times for business owners in can help businesses in developing riers for business- the Interlake. a fi nancial plan. CFWI is committed es, local govern- “If there’s a way to make the over- to economic development in their ments, non-profi t all system more streamlined or more catchment area which encompasses organizations and user friendly I think we should move all communities along Hwy. 6 from all Manitobans.” in that direction,” said Cowling-Ma- Woodlands to Grahamdale.

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RECORD FILE PHOTO Darrell Kupchik, pictured centre, of North Red Waterway Maintenance Inc. does a fi nal check before an Amphibex icebreaker is deployed onto the Red River north of Selkirk in this Februray 2016 photo. The ice breakers are expected to hit the ice on Wednesday, Feb. 22. 12 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 Resident’s research challenges province’s funding freeze Selkirk man hopes his fi ndings push province to continue funding neighbourhood renewal grants By Maggie Wysocki homeowners are required to match A Selkirk resident says his research for renovation grants goes unspent fi ndings could push the province into without the extra $2,500 from Neigh- lifting the pause on funding for neigh- bourhoods Alive! bourhood renewal grants. “I saw the vast majority wouldn’t go Mitch Obach, a former Selkirk Com- ahead without the grant because they munity Renewal Corporation (SCRC) needed that extra cash, which means board member, says he hopes to show a loss in homeownership pride and the province the value of money by community investment.” calculating the return on grant dol- Obach says his fi ndings point to ad- lars. ditional economic benefi ts for Selkirk “I determined that provincial grant too — for every grant dollar invested RECORD PHOTO BY MAGGIE WYSOCKI funding of $30,000 to the SCRC should by the province $2.40 would go into The Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation’s sign outside its board result in over $70,000 spent in the lo- the local economy. offi ce has been pushed aside while the province’s funding freeze cal economy,” says Obach, who is cur- “If you inject one dollar into the continues. rently completing his master’s degree community it goes through more Among his concerns, Obach says he to be untrue. in community development. independent business owners, like worries about the social implications “While they’re (SCRC) doing great The grants Obach is referring to contractors and electricians, so it gets of the funding freeze. work and using surveys to ask com- come from Neighbourhoods Alive! spent numerous times,” he said. “The root of most Selkirk residents’ munity members what they want to — a community-based economic and If Obach’s fi ndings are legitimate, concerns are around issues of poverty see in the next fi ve years, their voices social development fund to help revi- why the pause in the fi rst place? and helping those groups of people is aren’t being heard. It looks like they talize neighbourhoods. “The goal of the pause is to ensure one of SCRC’s main mandates.” might not be around for the next fi ve In Selkirk, the funds are specifi cally value for taxpayer’s dollar,” said a The Neighbourhoods Alive! website months.” used to provide low-income home- spokesperson for the provincial gov- says it recognizes that often the best If it means a step closer to ending owners with grants up to $2,500 for ernment in an emailed statement to ideas come from the community it- the funding freeze, Obach says he’s exterior house repairs. the Record. self. But Obach says this statement — willing to share his fi ndings with Sel- From his experience as a SCRC But Obach argues, “$70,000 is a tre- while the pause is ongoing — appears kirk MLA Alan Lagimodiere. board member, Obach says the $1,000 mendous level of value for money.” AutoService Special

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STEP UP TREE REMOVAL SELKIRK BiG DOLLAR 14 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 Local students learn about the dangers of fentanyl By Lindsey Enns where kits are available and other re- Tyrell Cook says he’s never been sources, visit streetconnections.ca. offered fentanyl but he already knows Donna Artimowich, the librarian at what his answer will be if he ever is. East Selkirk Middle School, said they “If I ever get offered I’m not going invited Dao to the school to make his to take it,” the Grade 9 East Selkirk presentation as part of I Love to Read Middle School student said last week. month. Dao also discussed Internet “I just know how bad it is, how strong safety with students. it would be, taking it seems pretty “Generally for our older students, deadly.” having a story read to them, while they Cook was among the dozens of stu- may enjoy it, they preferred to have a dents and staff members at East Sel- presentation,” Artimowich said. “This kirk Middle School who sat in on a is such a timely topic because so many presentation by Selkirk RCMP Cst. cases have been occurring right in our Jim Dao about the dangers of fentan- own town so it’s really hitting the nail yl, a powerful synthetic opioid narcot- right on the head.” ic, last Friday afternoon. She added she believes the presen- Dao said he’s visited several schools RECORD PHOTO BY LINDSEY ENNS tation had a positive impact on her in the area to teach students about Selkirk RCMP Cst. Jim Dao leads Grade 9 students at East Selkirk Middle students. the dangers of both fentanyl as well School through a presentation about the dangers of fentanyl and “I’m glad to hear some of the kids as carfentanil, which is 10,000 times carfentanil last Friday afternoon. are saying how scared they are after more potent than morphine, making hearing this presentation because it is it among the most potent commer- hopeful all schools in the area will be fi ce located at 202-237 Manitoba Ave. very scary,” she said. cially used opioids. equipped with naloxone kits by Sep- Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to Both Cook and fellow Grade 9 stu- “It’s still quite new but we’re trying tember. 4:30 p.m. dent Grafton Hopkins said the pre- to get around to all the schools,” Dao “It’s still under discussion with the The kits are also available at fi ve sentation was a good reminder about said, referring to his presentations. school board,” he said, adding school locations in Winnipeg, the Flin Flon the dangers associated with fentanyl. “This is the age range where they’re staff will have to be trained on how to Primary Health Care Centre, Gillam “I’ve heard about fentanyl through a curious and they want to experiment use them. Hospital, Pine Falls: Nations First couple cases and stuff and after this ... and they need to have the facts that Naloxone is a medication that re- Pharmacy, The Pas Primary Health presentation, it’s scary how bad it is,” this drug can kill them and it’s not just verses overdose caused by opioids. It Care Centre and Thompson Public Hopkins said. “They should defi nitely in the big drugs like cocaine and hero- does not work on an overdose caused Health. do this presentation at all the schools.” in, it can easily be laced in marijuana.” by other drugs. Individuals who request a take- The Addictions Foundation of Mani- Dao said he’s also been meeting Take-home naloxone kits are cur- home naloxone kit receive training toba will host a fentanyl forum at the with local resource teachers through- rently available free of charge in Sel- on overdose recognition and how to Comp on Monday, March 6 from 7 out the school division. He said he’s kirk at the Selkirk Public Health Of- use them. For more information about p.m. to 9 p.m. Province invests $1.9M to build, repair municipal bridges Submitted bridges across the province. bution for each include: • repairing and upgrading the The Manitoba government is invest- Indigenous and Municipal Relations • replacing the Nuisance Ground Southeast Gardiner Bridge in the Mu- ing more than $1.9 million in 10 proj- Minister Eileen Clarke confi rmed that Bridge in the Municipality of Delo- nicipality of Two Borders – $55,370; ects to build and repair municipal provincial funding is being provided raine-Winchester – $19,000; • replacing the Tugela walking through the Mu- • replacing the Lake Audy Bridge in bridge in the Village of Dunnottar – nicipal Road and the Municipality of Harrison Park – $39,760; Bridge Program $146,250; • repairing the Riverside Bridge in Stories of (MRBP). The 10 • replacing the Zora Road Bridge in the Rural Municipality of Morris – projects and the the Rural Municipality of Springfi eld $90,000; Selkirk’s Pioneers provincial contri- – $565,000; • repairing the Road 40E Bridge in and Their Heritage the Rural Municipality of St. Clem- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 42 ents – $210,000; KENNETH G. HOWARD • replacing the Harding South 403 Eveline Street, Selkirk Bridge in the Rural Municipality of Official commemorative publication of Offi ce: 482-4319 Bar: 482-6015 www.selkirklegion.org Wallace-Woodworth – $455,097; Selkirk’s 125th anniversary • repairing the Whitehead Daly Cen- Contains stories of 26 Icelandic TEXAS HOLD ‘EM tennial Bridge in the Rural Municipal- family immigrants ity of Whitehead – $127,650; and • replacing the Road 100W Bridge $75 plus GST and shipping POKER TOURNAMENTS in the Municipality of Clanwilliam- Available at: STARTINGS FEB 23, 2017 Erickson – $221,556. t
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Prime Development $445,000 605 Cil Road - 65.62 Acres Selkirk’s’ss DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY $492,000 36058 Road 80 N 1 Harry Waytiuk Dr, East Selkirk $125,000 GOLD Medallion Home & 72 Acres $329,500 1 Catherine Waytiuk Dr, East Selkirk $140,000 14 Harry Waytiuk Dr, East Selkirk $130,000 ONLY ® * 4 Catherine Waytiuk Dr, East Selkirk $150,000 0 First Ave - Sandy Hook $49,000 REALTOR ! 0 Ferry Road St. Clements $122,000 512 Manitoba Ave $195,000 20 Acres Libau Call for info $26,000 NEW 80 Acres 35101 Rd 81N $105,000 NEW 76+ Acres 35151 Rd 81N $105,000 76068 Two Mile Road, East Selkirk $349,900 NEW 36+ Acres 36033 Rd 81N $75,000 Now COMMERCIAL Thinking of Accepting 109 S Dominique Drive $49,900 New 12 Timber Lane West Pine Ridge, St. Clements $225,000 Selling? Commercial or Residential lease $1500/ Listings! month Great Location 255A Main Street COMMERCIAL Commerical Lease - Flex Space East Selkirk $14 sq ft ® * Commerical Lease - Service Station East Selkirk $14 sq ft Your #1 Selling REALTOR in SELKIRK, MB! Commercial Lease - Restaurant Selkirk SOLD $79,000 7 Howard Place $365,000 461 B Henry Road $495,000 153 Lily Ave Zoned M1 $110,000 129 Lily Ave $129,000 #1 Realtor for RE/MAX Associates* 502 Greenwood RENOVATED BUILDING $449,000 Profi table Garage in Selkirk $755,000 RE/MAX Platinum Award Winner* 66 Acre MI Development $980,000 1753 Fairway Road Netley Creek Golf Course $2,999,000 *Based on ACTUAL 2015 and 2016 MLS Results! Bowlers Restaurant & Lounge, Gimli $549,900 Southbeach Collision Gimli, MB Turnkey - Profi table Call for Details 381 Main Street Commerical & Residential Income Property $249,000 104 S. Dominique Drive $98,800 31144 Rd 86N $149,000 311 Grassie Blvd Completed Subdivision $385,000 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2014 Phone 204-485-7555 Wpg 204-784-3333 [email protected] www.ghteam.ca View my listings at www.callj.ca and ‘like’ us on Facebook The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 17 Your Local Community The smell of spring is in thehe aairir and even if this doesn’t Home Real Estate Section #1 Seller of Real Estate last... spring will be HOUSES APARTMENTS CONDOS COTTAGES RETIREMENT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS INSURANCE in the Interlake (Based on exclusive & MLS sales since 1962) making its appearance soon!oon! If your thoughts are turning to buying your fi rst home, needing more space How to make existing windows for the growing family or thinking it might be time to downsize, give us a call. We will take the time to answer your questions, address your concerns, and more energy effi cient provide unbiased advice to guide you through your decision making process. OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY FEB 19, 1-3 Drafty windows make homes less lead to considerable energy loss. The comfortable by allowing cold air in MOE recommends using caulk to seal during the winter and warm air in cracks that are less than 1/4-inch wide when temperatures rise. But comfort on the parts of the window that do not 2198sf Home on Lake! Deck on Water! 1397 Breezy Pt. Rd. 1818sf home, geo-thermal, is not the only concern associated move (i.e., frames and where the trim $299,500 Call Mike 204-588-7967 40 acres, 40x81 shop. Call Jim 204-485-2446 with leaky windows, as such fi xtures meets the wall). Caulk might be less Petersfi eld also can have a negative impact on effective at fi xing leaks larger than 1/4 Building Lots $49,000- the environment. inch in width. Employ weatherstrip- $59,000 Kim, Leaky windows require heating ping to address leaks on movable 204-482-5806 3670 Mowat Rd. East St. Paul $539,900, Immaculate and cooling systems to work harder parts of the window. 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In the Leaky windows are bad for home- summer, curtains can block the hot owners’ energy bills and the environ- rays from the sun from entering a ment. But homeowners have options 1440sf Lakeview Home! 23 Jemima Bay, Selkirk 1040SF 3br home home, reducing the need to turn up other than full window replacements $139,900 Call Mike 204-588-7967 in quiet location $232,500 Kim, 204-482-5806 air conditioning units. While curtains to fi x leaks and improve effi ciency. 61 acres on McPhillips won’t fi x leaks or block hot or cold Road! air from entering Development Oppurtunity! a home, they can $749,000 Call Mike serve as a buffer Bridgeview Estates, St. Clements 204-588-7967 Tamarack Lane, Clandeboye between a home’s EXECUTIVE $89,000-$119,000 Kim, 204-482-5806 $69,500-$89,500 Kim, 204-482-5806 inhabitants and Traverse WATERFRONT Bay! the air seeping in CONDO 1232sf 3 Bedroom through leaks. Home on FOR RENT 1.1 acre! · Caulk or add $169,500 Netley Creek Bldg Lot, Petersfi eld Call Mike 82 Catherine Bay, Selkirk weatherstripping. $260,000 Kim, 204-482-5806 204-588-7967 $262,000 Kim, 204-482-5806 Small cracks and gaps around win- 3000 square foot loft overlooking the Red River. 10 dows, which are foot ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas most often found fireplace, master suite, 2 guest rooms and office. Ele- around windows in older buildings, vator – Ideal for seniors. Jim Boulton Dayna Clark & Mike Juba Kim & Rosalyn Calvin Kuch the Kim Giesbrecht team might not seem $2200 per month plus utilities. like a big deal, but Interlake Real Estate 204-482-5806 such breaches can Ernie 204-482-7297 184 Main St., Selkirk interlake.mb.ca 18 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 Your Local Community Home Real Estate Section HOUSES APARTMENTS CONDOS COTTAGES RETIREMENT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS INSURANCE 3 Tips To Prepare To Sell Your Home Eliminating pet odors, including from “good” to “excellent” increased those associated with pets, can help by 6 to 7 percent. If it’s in the bud- homeowners prepare their homes for get, hire professional landscapers to prospective buyers. fi x any problematic landscaping or According to Realtor.com, spring is address any issues that arose during the busiest and best season to sell a the winter. Homeowners with green home. While a good home can fi nd a thumbs can tackle such projects on buyer any time of year, homeowners their own, but hiring professionals is might fi nd the buyers’ pool is stron- akin to staging inside the home. gest in spring and into summer. The 2. Conquer interior clutter. reasons for that are many, ranging Clutter has a way of accumulating from parents wanting to move when over the winter, when people tend to their children are not in school to buy- spend more time indoors than they ers wanting to move when the weath- do throughout the rest of the year. er is most accommodating. Homeowners who want to put their Because spring is such a popular homes on the market in spring won’t time to sell a home, homeowners who have the luxury of waiting until spring want to put their homes on the market to do their “spring” cleaning, so start should use winter as an opportunity clearing any clutter out in winter, to prepare their homes for the pry- even resolving to make an effort to ing eyes of prospective buyers. The prevent its accumulation throughout following tips can help homeowners winter. Just like buyers are impressed during the pre-selling preparation by curb appeal, they are turned off by process. clutter. The Appraisal Institute sug- 1. Address the exterior of the home. gests homeowners clear clutter out of Eliminating pet odors, including those associated with pets, can help Winter can be harsh on a home’s their homes before appraisers visit, homeowners prepare their homes for prospective buyers. exterior, so as winter winds down, and the same approach can be ap- homeowners who want to sell their plied to open houses. Buyers, like ap- homes should make an effort to ad- praisers, see cluttered homes as less tomed to odors that might be circulat- can help to remove odor. In the weeks dress anything that might negatively valuable. In addition, a home full of ing throughout the house. Pet odor, leading up to the open house, bathe affect their homes’ curb appeal. A clutter might give buyers the impres- for instance, might not be as strong pets more frequently, using a sham- study of homes in Greenville, S.C., sion, true or not, that the home was to a home’s residents as it is to guests poo that promotes healthy skin so from researchers at Clemson Uni- not well maintained. and prospective buyers. Because win- pet dander is not as prevalent. Open versity found that the value of homes 3. Eliminate odors. dows tend to stay closed throughout windows when the weather allows so with landscapes that were upgraded A home’s inhabitants grow accus- the winter, interior odors can be even more fresh air comes into the home. stronger come late-winter than they Spring is a popular and potentially are during the rest of the year. 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[email protected]@ 38 MAIN STREET, SELKIRK 204-482-6545 20 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 SwimAbility seeks volunteers to bring service to Selkirk By Stefanie Lasiuk Tyler Thiessen treads water in cir- cles around his swimming instruc- tor, Ethan Hamm, while his mother, “THEY ARE PATIENT, Mary-Jo Thiessen, watches him with pride. FRIENDLY, AND THEY It’s so nice to see her 11-year-old son PAY ATTENTION.” hold his own and do well, she says. In the fi ve years Tyler has been a part of SwimAbility, he’s gone from swim- ming in a life-jacket to doing laps and is about more than just swimming. diving for rings without one. “It’s a family,” Krisko said. “It’s a He likes the program because he en- SwimAbility family.” joys the feeling of being in the water The organization’s volunteers host and he loves his instructors. bowling nights, birthday parties, and “They are patient, friendly, and they seasonal get-togethers for the fami- pay attention,” said Tyler before his lies involved. lesson at Margaret Grant Pool in Win- A lot of the kids in the program don’t nipeg. always get invited to events like this Manitoba SwimAbility hopes to outside the program, said Krisko. bring the same joy to youth living “It’s exciting to see the kids being with disabilities in Selkirk. kids,” he said. The organization’s president, Cam But the program doesn’t run without Krisko, plans to expand the program its volunteers, and Krisko will need to the Interlake in the fall. SwimAbil- some from the Interlake area to de- ity currently gives lessons to kids in liver SwimAbility to the roughly 80 to Winnipeg, Brandon, Dauphin, and 90 local families asking for it. Steinbach. Swimming instructors don’t need The program pairs high school and formal lifeguard training. SwimAbil- university swimmers with kids living ity provides its own training to any- with special needs for one-on-one, one older than 14 who is comfortable weekly lessons. The not-for-profi t in the water. charges just $2 per lesson and aims to Those not comfortable in the water help kids living with disabilities learn can volunteer their time as co-ordi- to swim and to be safe around water. nators. Co-ordinators pair volunteers “They have a higher risk of drown- with swimmers and ensure the les- ing than the general population,” sons run smoothly. Krisko said. Krisko hopes to secure 10 to 15 vol- An Injury Prevention study found unteers so they can offer lessons to at that children living with disabilities least 30 to 40 kids to start. RECORD PHOTO BY STEFANIE LASIUK are 10 times more likely to drown or For more information, parents and Tyler Thiessen, pictured right, prepares to take off from the wall nearly drown than everyone else those looking to volunteer can visit for a lap of backstroke during a lesson with volunteer SwimAbility Krisko said water safety is espe- manitobaswimability.com, email instructor Ethan Hamm. The non-profi t organization is looking for cially important for kids in Manitoba, [email protected], or call some volunteers to help offer the service in Selkirk. where lakes abound. But the program 1-888-530-5618 ext. 109. 211 website looks to connect Province launches health-care funding awareness campaign Manitobans with services Staff Submitted sponders who search the easy-to-use site The province has launched a social media and web-based public A new website looking to help Manito- will connect with the help they need from awareness campaign to inform the public of the signifi cant impact bans with everything from parenting and a network of 5000 government and social of reduced and eroding federal funding for health care. housing to abuse and fi nancial assistance agencies. Created 50 years ago, Medicare originated with 50/50 cost shar- has offi cially been launched. Cassandra Golondrina has accessed no ing of health care between federal and provincial governments. To- The new online service, mb.211.ca, is a less than 10 United Way agency partners day, provinces pay more than 75 per cent of health-care costs and partnership between United Way Winni- for help in her life that has included pov- the federal government continues to reduce growth in health-care peg and Volunteer Manitoba and joins the erty, abuse, and mental health issues. funding. Health, Seniors and Active Living Minister Kelvin Goertzen national 211.ca network active in seven Ca- “I am excited to see this available to con- said the result is a $30 billion gap between the proposal the federal nadian provinces and one territory. nect vulnerable and struggling people government has made to some provinces and territories and what “This makes it easy for Manitobans and with the help they need. There were times evidence-based studies indicated is actually needed to maintain the service providers to quickly fi nd the help in my life when I didn’t know where to sustainability of health-care systems, even with an additional $11 they need and will prevent people from turn. A 211 service would have meant a lot billion in targeted funding. falling through the cracks,” said Rob Albo, less uncertainty and stress for me and my Goertzen is urging Manitobans to join the conversation via social board vice-president at Volunteer Mani- family, and more hope,” said Cassandra, a media using the hashtag #sharethehealthcanada and to share their toba. single mom of fi ve. concerns directly with members of Parliament. People, service providers and fi rst re- For more information visit mb.211.ca. For more information, visit manitoba.ca/sharethehealth. The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 21 Lentil Soup with Bacon about 5 minutes. Remove to paper inspired towels to drain. Reserve. get In drippings remaining in skillet > MEAL IDEASIDEAS THE over medium heat, cook onion and Marketplace garlic until tender, about 5 minutes, AT SELKIRK stirring occasionally. Add cumin; cook 1 minute. Salmon yogurt Add lentils, vegetable broth, Prep time: 5 minutes potatoes, carrots and green beans; appetizer too! spread Cook time: 20 minutes over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce Ingredients Servings: 2 heat to low; simmer 10 minutes 1/4 cup (50 mL) Canadian 2 slices bacon, diced uncovered to blend fl avors, stirring Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 medium red onion, diced occasionally. 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2% plain Greek- 1 large garlic clove, minced To serve, sprinkle soup with reserved style yogurt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin bacon. 1 can (7 1/2 oz/213 g) salmon, well 1 can (15 ounces) lentils, drained drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) Swanson 1/4 cup (50 mL) red onion, fi nely Vegetable Broth chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Diced 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh dill, fi nely New Potatoes, drained chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) Del Monte Sliced 6 servings / 5 min 2 tsp (10 mL) Thai Red Curry Paste Carrots, drained Prep 5 min / Cook 0 min Directions 1 can (8 ounces) Del Monte Cut With protein from both yogurt and In a medium bowl, mix all Green Beans, drained SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO salmon, this snack is sure to hit the ingredients together. In medium saucepan over medium- Pots are as follows: spot when hunger strikes. Try it as an Serve with crackers or toasted high heat, cook bacon until crisp, + bread. $ BONANZA 2750 In 52 Numbers Artichoke Hummus 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper $ MINI 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus 4768 + 1 can (14 ounces) Progresso Artichoke more for garnish LOONIE Hearts, drained olive oil $ + POKER 1 can (15 ounces) Goya Chick Peas, In food processor, combine all ingre- 16,491 FLUSH drained and rinsed dients and pulse until smooth. Season 1/4 cup canned Swanson Vegetable to taste with additional salt and pep- Broth per, if necessary. SELKIRK STEELERS 1/4 cup tahini paste Transfer to serving bowl and garnish 2 tablespoons lemon juice with drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, crushed and dash of cumin. 1tablespoon chopped Italian parsley, Serving suggestions: Serve with Prep time: 10-15 minutes plus more for garnish toasted French bread slices, cut veg- Thursday nights Servings: 4 1 teaspoon kosher salt gies or pita chips. at the Selkirk Friendship Centre $ Early Birds FullFull House in in51#s 51#s or or lessless $82004,900 $ at 7:00 pm BonanzaLucky in Star53#s or $ less5056+ 5,207+ LuckyLucky 7 Sevenin 24#s or $11,090.00 less $3,286+ Regular Bingo $ Tropical Mango Guacamole BonanzaLucky in Star 53#s or$3,128+ less 4130+ at 7:30 FullLuckyPoker House 7 inFlush 24#s $1,400.00 or $ 2,663+less $884+ Recipe courtesy of 2 tablespoons In medium bowl, mix Ricardo Muñoz Zurita, fresh lemon juice mango, jicama, onion, garlic, Azul Restaurantes, 1/2 teaspoon salt lemon juice, salt and black Aruba, Jamaica, Mexico City 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. Makes: 4 servings freshly ground In another bowl, add oooh we wanna send you black pepper avocado and mash until Bermuda, Bahamas, 1 ripe mango, diced into 2 ripe avocados, soft. Add mango mixture to 1/4-inch cubes peeled avocado and mix. Top with c’mon pretty Mamas 1/4 cup jicama, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro and pomegranate into 1/4-inch cubes cilantro, chopped seeds, if desired, and serve www.marlintravel.ca/1305 1/4 cup red onion, 1 tablespoon with tortilla chips. fi nely chopped red pomegranate 204-482-3113 1/4 cup garlic, fi nely chopped seeds, for garnish (optional) 22 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 New doc shines spotlight on the lives of Catholic sisters By Jennifer McFee of conveying the steely spine of these A new documentary provides a women at the same time as the in- glimpse into the lives of Manitoba’s credible work that they’ve done,” Levy Catholic sisters who put their hearts said. and souls into their selfl ess work. “It’s not just schools and hospitals. The fi lm “Soul Sisters: The Catholic They’ve done work with the poor. Women Religious of Manitoba” pre- They work at prison chaplains. They miered on Feb. 3 at Cinematheque. do palliative care work. They have The 55-minute fi lm was produced worked to help educate and protect by Joanne Levy for Buffalo Gal Pic- some of the most vulnerable mem- tures in partnership with the Catholic bers of our society.” Health Association of Manitoba and Through her work on the fi lm, Levy in association with VisionTV. gained a deeper knowledge and ap- The Catholic Health Association preciation of these remarkable wom- formed a project called the Legacy en. of Care, Courage and Compassion to “I had no idea the scope of the work specifi cally honour the Catholic sis- that the sisters have done. They are ters who have worked in Manitoba pretty incredible women. You could since 1844. This project is in keeping PHOTO SUBMITTED call them the fi rst feminists in many with Pope Francis’ designation of 2015 While researching the documentary fi lm “Soul Sisters,” the team ways because at a time when most as the Year of the Consecrated Life. discovered an archive that included some 16-millimetre fi lm shot by women just got married or went into The two-year tribute to the local sis- a young nun in the 1950s. This image from the never-before-seen very few professions, they decided on ters has included a published history footage serves as the cover for the “Soul Sisters” DVD. an entirely different kind of life course book, a photography exhibition and a for themselves,” she said. monument at the corner of Taché and ment is a wonderful through-line for to the health, education and social The fi lm also touches on the diffi cul- Cathedrale avenues in Winnipeg. the piece because it gives it a begin- services in the province, but it has this ties related to residential schools, al- “The creation of that beautiful mon- ning, a middle and an end with the spine of the creation of the monument though that’s not the main purpose of ument is the spine for the documen- unveiling of the monument,” said as well.” the piece. tary, and it’s a way of putting together Levy, a Balmoral resident. “It’s a cap- Levy lauds the work of director Dan- To arrange a viewing of the fi lm, con- two of the wonderful commemora- turing of the intimate stories of a sam- ielle Sturk and the Winnipeg-based tact Joanne Levy via email at joanne@ tions of these women together in one ple of women who have worked for crew. buffalogalpictures.com or call 204- project. The creation of that monu- social justice and have been integral “I think they did a really lovely job 955-4455. Riverton teacher to launch kayaking school this summer By Patricia Barrett Jantz will be also be offering special A teacher at Riverton Collegiate will kayaking adventures over the course be launching a kayaking school this of the summer. summer to teach people the basics of The Celestial kayaking events in- handling the watercraft while provid- clude a Full Moon Tour in July and ing them with an opportunity to learn August, a Delta Aquarid (meteor about and appreciate nature. shower) Tour on July 28, a Perseid Rob Jantz, who teaches English to (meteor shower) Tour on Aug. 12, and grades 8-12 students, established an a Solar Eclipse (the fi rst since 1979) eco-kayak company called Prairie Sea Tour on Aug. 21. Kayak Adventures and will be tak- A Yoga Kayak Tour will have partici- ing participants out to Willow Creek, pants take to Lake Winnipeg. south of Gimli. “You’ll paddle for a while, fi nd a In addition to providing lessons on beach and do yoga,” said Jantz. paddling, steering, exiting and enter- On Canada Day in Gimli, people ing – as well as recovery in the event can reserve a kayak and take part in of a spill – Jantz will be teaching par- the town’s boat parade on Lake Win- ticipants how to take a break from the nipeg, then watch the fi reworks while hectic world of Internet and mobile fl oating in the harbour. connectivity. Tours vary from $60 to $85, according Kayakers will hear songbirds, the RECORD PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT to the company’s web site. wind in the willows and the gentle Rob Jantz will be launching a kayaking school this summer to teach For more information, email Rob at slap of paddles on the surface of the people the basics of handling the watercraft. [email protected] or call 204- meandering stream rather than the 642-2707. Visit Prairie Sea Kayak Ad- dings and buzzes of cell phones. Interlake waterways and to develop es that the creek and adjacent lake are ventures online at prairieseakayak.ca “Everyone can relate to a place they an appreciation for protecting habi- facing.” The launch site is located at the junc- went to as a kid,” said Jantz. “For me, tats. He’ll be supplying the kayaks, dry tions of Highway 9 and Willow Creek it was when I was eight years old In a Jan. 9 letter to the RM of Gim- bags (for spare clothes) and knowl- Road (107 North), about fi ve kilome- and a friend and I rode our Mustang li, Jantz wrote that the company will edge of the riparian area. Each two- tres south of Gimli. bikes with the banana seats down to a provide “a safe yet diverse setting for hour tour can accommodate six par- Kayakers will be asked to bring a stream to catch tadpoles.” the novice kayaker. Clients would be ticipants. Weather permitting, Jantz change of clothes, sunscreen, hat and Jantz wants people to understand provided a guided tour of the creek will offer a tour every day during July sunglasses. the environmental challenges facing and [learn] about the health challeng- and August. The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 23 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Steelers rockin’ on the road in weekend action By Brian Bowman span. Playing three road games in three Nathan Halvorsen had a great game nights is never easy. for the Steelers, scoring three times But it was no problem for the Selkirk and adding two assists. Two of his Steelers last weekend. goals came while Selkirk was short- Selkirk was a perfect 3-0 on the road handed. after downing the Dauphin Kings 3-0 McCartan and Ryan Pruden scored on Sunday evening. the Steelers’ other goals. Landon Poiron made 22 saves for his Cody Ellingson, Trevar Mann, Ke- fi rst shutout of the season while Cole aton Jameson and Jaden Townsend McCartan scored a pair of second-pe- replied for Swan Valley. Dola made 34 riod goals. Nathan Hillis scored Sel- saves for the win. kirk’s other goal just 19 seconds into Selkirk stopped by Winkler the contest. On Feb. 7, Selkirk was stopped 4-1 at Blanking the Blizzard home by the Winkler Flyers in front of On Saturday, Hayden Dola was very a dismal crowd of 256. good in goal, making 35 saves in a sol- Coltyn Bates scored a pair of fi rst- id 2-0 victory over the OCN Blizzard. period goals for Winkler and then After the fi rst two periods were Matt Christian and Will Blake made it scoreless, Selkirk’s Jake Dudar and 4-0 in the second period. Two of Win- McCarten scored power-play goals kler’s goals came on the power play. just 3:01 apart early in the third. Selkirk’s Carter Barley netted a late Skating past Swan Valley power-play goal in the third, assisted Last Friday, Selkirk scored four by Liam Kroeker and Dudar. RECORD PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL third-period goals in an 8-4 victory The Steelers, now 36-16-3 and with The Steelers’ Ryan Pruden, right, gets control of the puck against the over the Swan Valley Stampeders. 75 points to occupy third place, played Winkler Flyers on Feb. 7. Leading 5-4 late in the third, Sel- at the fi rst-place Steinbach Pistons day before the two teams hook up On Tuesday, Selkirk will visit the kirk’s Nash Dabb, Braden Lozinski last night but no score was available. again the next night in Portage la Prai- Waywayseecappo Wolverines. and Nico Labossiere scored in a 1:19 Selkirk will host the Terriers on Fri- rie. Selkirk Judo Club competes at Inner City Open Staff Ekosky (U14 Girls under 52 kg), Jus- some tough competition at the Inner kg) and Damien Ekosky (Senior Men Thirteen fi ghters from the Selkirk tin Ekosky (U18 Men under 73 kg), City Open, the largest tournament in under 73 kg). Judo Club competed at the annual In- Damien Ekosky (Senior Men under Manitoba,” said Brian Jones, one of Justin Ekosky won silver in U18 Men ner City Open Judo Tournament at Tec 73 kg), Aaron Haak (U18 Men under the Selkirk club’s coaches. under 66 kg while a bronze medal Voc High School in Winnipeg on Feb. 81 kg), Brody Malinowski (U12 Boys Meanwhile, a team of 11 from the went to Damien Ekosky in U21 Men 4. under 55 kg) and Jzraelyne Kopp (U14 Selkirk Judo Club attended the Sas- under 73 kg. The tournament drew approxi- Girls under 44 kg). katchewan Open tournament on Jan. “The Saskatchewan Open has grown mately 220 entries from Manitoba, Silver medals went to Bryant Case 21, returning with three gold, a silver, in size and in the quality of competi- Saskatchewan and Ontario. The local (U12 over 55 kg) and Schaelyce Kopp and a bronze medal. Approximately tion over the last several years,” Jones club had a great tournament, fi nish- (U18 under 57 kg) while Dylan Wiebe 400 competitors from B.C. east to On- said. “Our athletes had a very good ing with seven gold, two silver and (U12 Boys under 45 kg) and Carter tario participated in this event. performance this year.” two bronze medals. Masse (U12 Boys over 48 kg) won Winning gold from Selkirk were Winning gold medals were Danny bronze. 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The score stayed that way until what the doctor ordered for the Sel- 13:21 of the third period when Smiley kirk Fishermen on Sunday. tied the score at 1-1. After a pair of losses to begin last The Ice Dawgs’ quickly answered week, the Fishermen then annihilated just 21 seconds later, though, when the Hawks 22-0 on Sunday. Mitch Lameroux gave Arborg the lead Selkirk scored nine times in the fi rst for good. Colton Davies struck on the period, added three more in the sec- power play just 1:24 later and then ond, and then closed out the game Spencer Kilbrei added an insurance with 10 third-period goals. marker with 2:39 remaining. The Fishermen outshot the Hawks Dylan Ossachuk made 32 saves for 80-28 as Travis Schalk earned the the win. shutout. Stopped in St. Malo Milan Horanski led Selkirk with Last Thursday, the Fishermen were four goals, followed by Harley Hoy- doubled 4-2 by the Warriors in St. dalo (three), Auzzie Loewen (three), Malo. Mike Smiley (two), Kale Ilchena (two), Smiley gave Selkirk an early 1-0 lead Dylan Painchaud-Niemi (two), Dray- and then the Warriors’ Riley Hunter ton Mendrun (two), Jeremy Thomas, and Mendrun traded power-play Bronson Kelly, Sean Loutit, and Dane goals late in the opening period. Derewianchuk. After a scoreless second, former RECORD PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL Horanski fi nished the game with Selkirk Steelers’ defenceman Elmar The Fishermen’s Dane Derewianchuk fl ies past an Ice Dawg player nine points while Mendrun had eight. Tabler tied the score at 2-2 and then during KJHL action last Saturday. Ice Dawgs dump Fish Hunter added a pair late in the third. On Saturday, Selkirk was dumped Selkirk, now 22-10 and in second season with a pair of games this week- nipeg Satelites Sunday afternoon at 4-1 by the Arborg Ice Dawgs. place in the South Division standings end. Selkirk will visit St. Malo Friday the Selkirk Rec Complex. Game time After a scoreless fi rst period, Karson with 44 points, will wrap up its regular (8 p.m.) and then host the North Win- is 2:30 p.m. Royals face River East in WHSHL playoff series By Brian Bowman Just four points separated the sec- mak said of River East. “They’re a and Kieran Ursel replied for St. Paul’s After a very impressive regular sea- ond-, third-, and fourth-place teams physical team but I think we match up Two of the Crusaders’ goals came via son, the real season now begins for in the Platinum Promotions Division well with them. We just have to stay the power play. the Selkirk Royals’ boys’ hockey team. standings. disciplined and out of the penalty On Feb. 8, Selkirk slipped past Vin- Selkirk started its best-of-three play- “I’m very happy with the season,” box.” cent Massey 2-1 in a shootout in a off series with the River East Kodiaks said Royals’ head coach Brad Hry- The Royals wrapped up their regular hard-fought, physical game. Drayson on Tuesday at Gateway. The two teams mak last Friday afternoon. “We had a season last Thursday with a 4-3 loss to Barta scored in the fi rst period for then hooked up yesterday at the Sel- pretty good year. We lost some tight the St. Paul’s 1 Crusaders at the MTS Vincent Massey and then Bedard an- kirk Rec Complex. games, we won some tight games. Iceplex. swered with a power-play goal late in If necessary, a series-deciding Game “Overall, we only lost one game “That was a really good game,” Hry- the third. 3 will be played today in East Selkirk. by more than one goal…and we im- mak said. “The boys played (well) but The previous day, Selkirk defeated Game time is 3:45 p.m. proved throughout the whole year (St. Paul’s) just stepped it up in the St. Paul’s 1 by a 4-2 score. Selkirk ended its regular season and we’re peaking at the right time.” third. It was a good effort and our Spratt (two), King and Derek Wo- with just four regulation-time losses But the Royals expect a tough battle third game in three days.” loshyn scored for Selkirk. Alfred Zhai in 24 games. The Royals fi nished in in their fi rst-round playoff series. Evan Bedard, Travis Spratt, and and Domi Loewen replied for St. fourth place with 49 points, 13 ahead “They skate well and we lost to them Chad King scored for Selkirk. Bren- Paul’s. of River East. in a shootout earlier in the year,” Hry- nan Ostir, Paul Evans, Michael Lee Selkirk to battle CJS in women’s hockey playoffs

By Brian Bowman Selkirk Royals girls’ hockey team. in the WWHSHL’s CTV Division with East Selkirk. The real season is set to begin for the Selkirk fi nished tied for third place St. Mary’s. Both teams had 28 points. The Royals led 4-1 after the fi rst pe- The Royals will now face the College riod but Shaftesbury stormed back to Jeanne Sauve Olympiens in a best- score three goals in each of the next Next Home Games of-three fi rst-round series. Selkirk two periods. hosted CJS last night in Selkirk but no Kaite Seed, Jazmyn-Rae Desjarlais, North Winnipeg score was available. and Brooke Johnstone scored to give Satelites vs Game 2 of the series will be played Selkirk a 3-0 lead and then the Titans’ th Friday (4 p.m.) at the Dakota Commu- Emilie Masse and the Royals’ Brooke Sun., Feb. 19 2:30 pm nity Club. If necessary, a Game 3 will Anderson traded goals. at the Selkirk Rec Centre Meet the be held next Wednesday in East Sel- Shaftesbury’s Emma Klippenstein kirk. Game time is 4 p.m. (three), Haley Proteau, Masse, and Selkirk Jr. B Fishermen Alumni Association Fishermen in support of the Fishermen’s Meanwhile, Selkirk was outscored Emily Fraser then closed out the FUNDRAISING SOCIAL 100th year 2017-2018 7-4 by the Shaftesbury Titans in its fi - game’s scoring. Sunday Feb. 19, 2017 Tickets $20 (includes admission to Jr. B game #24 Trayton Smith 8pm-1am Selkirk Rec Complex Sun., Feb. 19/17 at 2:30pm vs. North Winnipeg Satellites) Defence nal regular-season game on Feb. 8 in The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 25 Carruthers reaches fi nal of Viterra Championship By Brian Bowman Carruthers, meanwhile, won six con- Mike McEwen’s Fort Rouge rink is secutive games - including a huge 4-2 headed to the Brier once again. victory Saturday over McEwen - to The defending-provincial champion earn a berth into the fi nal. His rink edged West St. Paul’s Reid Carruthers featured third Braeden Moskowy, sec- 8-7 in the Viterra Championship on ond Derek Samalgaski, and lead Co- Sunday in Portage la Prairie. lin Hodgson. Trailing 5-4, the turning point in the East St. Paul Curling Club’s Travis fi nal came in the eighth end when Bale fi nished the provincials with a McEwen scored four to take an 8-5 2-2 record. Bale started the provincials lead. He then held Carruthers to sin- with a 7-2 loss to Pembina’s Taylor gles in the ninth and 10th ends. McIntyre before beating Burntwood’s McEwen reached the fi nal after Travis Graham 5-3 and then pounding downing Granite’s Trevor Loreth Portage’s Randy Neufeld 8-3. 8-2 earlier Sunday. It was McEwen’s He was then nipped 8-7 by Assini- fourth consecutive year playing in the boine Memorial’s Dennis Bohn (giv- Manitoba fi nal. ing up three in the 10th end) to be McEwen’s rink, which includes third eliminated from the provincials. B.J. Neufeld, second Matt Wozniak, Bale’s rink included third Kelly and lead Denni Neufeld, will now Fordyce, second Ian Fordyce, lead Ni- RECORD PHOTO BY LANA MEIER compete at the nationals in St. John’s, gel Milnes, and fi fth Evan Martin. Reid Carruthers delivers a stone during the men’s curling provincials Nfl d. from March 4-12. Saturday evening. Royals reach third-place game at Portage tournament By Brian Bowman Brandon Monkman led Selkirk with while Owen Schwartz added 20. 47-39. The Royals will continue league The Selkirk Royals lost 71-58 to the 11 points in the semifi nal loss while In KPAC Tier 2 league play, Selkirk action next Wednesday when they St. Norbert Celtics in the third-place Jeston Bartram added a season-high visited Springfi eld Monday and then travel to Lorette. game of the PCI Varsity Boys’ Classic 10 points. hosted Transcona last night. No scores Selkirk, currently 3-2 in league play, basketball tournament on Saturday. Selkirk began tournament action from either game were available at is shooting for second place and a Selkirk played the third-place game with a convincing 78-39 victory over press time. home playoff game March 1. The after being defeated 56-37 by MBCI the Beliveau Barracudas. On Feb. 6, Selkirk defeated previ- KPAC playoffs begin Feb. 27. from The Pas in a semifi nal matchup. Monkman led Selkirk with 26 points ously unbeaten Murdoch MacKay Skating fast Selkirk girls’ basketball teams compete in Brandon By Brian Bowman soundly defeated the Maples Colle- time. The Selkirk Royals placed fi fth at an giate Marauders 65-32 on Feb. 7. The Selkirk will then wrap up its regu- eight-team Crocus Plains Forbidden Royals (7-1 in league play) hosted lar season with a home game against Flavours Java Jam varsity girls’ bas- Murdoch Mackay this past Tuesday Lorette next Tuesday. ketball tournament in Brandon. but no score was available at press Selkirk defeated the St. Mary’s Academy Flames 68-39 in the fi fth- place game on Saturday. Selkirk fi nished its pool play in third place with a 1-2 record. The Royals beat Brandon’s Vincent Massey 61-35 but lost to Garden Valley (89-63) and Westwood (66-31). In KPAC Tier 1 play, Selkirk was defeated 56-34 by the Kildonan East Reivers on Feb. 8. The Royals, now 1-5 in league play, hosted Kildonan East last night but no score was available at press time. Selkirk will then wrap up league SUBMITTED PHOTO play next Wednesday when they visit Alexa Scott of Clandeboye won River East. In junior varsity girls’ tournament a silver medal in the 3000-metre action in Brandon, Selkirk crushed junior ladies’ race at the Canada the Crocus Plains Freshman 48-18 in Cup No. 3 late last month in the seventh-place game on Saturday. Saskatoon. Scott, 15, fi nished The Royals earlier lost to John Taylor RECORD PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL her race in a time of 4:57.81, (48-32), Kelvin (38-29) and Brandon’s The Selkirk Royals’ Renee Partyka takes the ball hard to the basket dur- which was behind only Quebec’s Vincent Massey (42-30) in pool play. ing KPAC action against Kildonan East last week. Selkirk lost the game Veronique Dery. In KPAC Tier 2 action, Selkirk 56-34. 26 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 785-1618 or Email [email protected]

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Expression of Interest Instructor, Introduction to Trades - Term Position Instructor Educational Assistant Certifi cate Interlake Campus (Fort Alexander) Part-Time Evening and Weekends “This competition will be used to establish an eligibility list of qualifi ed candidates for future vacancies.” Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions Interlake Campus (Selkirk) and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email. Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email. is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefi ts, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career. Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation and student success. We offer competitive salaries, Duties: Instruct both the theoretical and practical aspects of the Introduction to Trades Certifi cate extensive benefi ts, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career. program. This program is designed to introduce and prepare students for entry into existing Red River College pre-employment trades programs. Duties include: safe supervision and guidance of students, maintaining student records, student evaluation, development and adherence to the Duties: Red River College, Interlake Campus (Selkirk) require instructor(s) for teaching, supervision delivery schedule within an allocated time, attendance at scheduled meetings, ensuring curriculum and guidance of students in both classroom and practicum settings. This will include; maintaining content is consistent with parent program, maintain lab and classroom setup, plan for material and student records, student evaluation, development and adherence to the delivery schedule within an supply needs and other professional duties related to instruction. allocated time, attendance at scheduled meetings, ensuring curriculum content is consistent with Qualifi cations: parent program and other professional duties related to instruction. Required: • Valid Inter-Provincial Journeyperson’s Certifi cate in Carpentry (Technical Vocational Teacher Qualifi cations: Education Certifi cate or Industrial Education Diploma with signifi cant industry experience may Required: also be considered) • Bachelor of Education Degree • Signifi cant, current and related industry experience in the commercial and/or residential • Valid Manitoba Teaching Certifi cate aspects of the trade • Experience teaching within the school system • Experience using a variety of hand tools and machines • Ability to implement current practices including formative and summative assessments • Experience reading blueprints • Demonstrated presentation skills which include the use of technology • Demonstrated verbal communication skills • Ability to manage confl ict and use good judgement • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent leadership skills • Excellent written communication skills • Ability to work independently as well as in small to large group settings • Ability to use confl ict resolution techniques to facilitate positive outcomes • Demonstrated verbal communication skills • Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Experience with Microsoft Offi ce (MS Word, PowerPoint) • Commitment to lifelong learning • Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Commitment to lifelong learning Assets: • Experience with the application of the Canadian Building Code Assets: • Curriculum development experience • Curriculum development experience • Experience teaching adults • Experience teaching adults • A network of contacts within industry • Master of Education Degree • Profi ciency with MS Offi ce software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) Conditions of Employment: Conditions of Employment: • This position will be required to work evenings and alternate Saturdays • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. visible minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Competition Number: 2017-015 Competition Number: Expression of Interest – Instructor Educational Assistant Certifi cate Closing Date: February 24, 2017 Salary Range: $30.52 - $45.33 per hour Closing Date: February 21, 2017 Salary Range: $23.93 - $36.88 *The successful candidate with a Masters or PhD in a related fi eld will receive an Educational Supplement of $2,725 or $5,450 per annum respectively pro-rated on an hourly basis. Apply to: Red River College Interlake Campus by e-mail at [email protected] Apply to: Red River College by e-mail at [email protected] We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If an applicant requires an accommodation during the application or selection process, process. If an applicant requires an accommodation during the application or selection process, Human Resources will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs. Human Resources will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs. For more information and other employment opportunities, visit http://blogs.rrc.ca/hr. For more information and other employment opportunities, visit http://blog.rrc.ca/hr 28 The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017

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educational goals. Processing program applications, course registrations, accurately inputting City of Selkirk Offi ce located at 200 Eaton Ave. Deadline 463 St. Anne’s Road INCOMES Winnipeg, MB, R2M 3C9 data and sending out appropriate correspondence in a timely and professional manner. Calculating to receive applications is 4:00 p.m. March 3, 2017. Call or Text Perry at and processing simple and complicated fi nancial transactions including tuition, test services and The Selkirk Fire Department would like to thank all who have Or via e-mail to: 306-980-7090 application fees. Producing transcripts, confi rmation of enrollment and other various reports and applied but only applicants selected for interviews will receive [email protected] for further information. forms. Assisting student with online account related issues (password reset, account creation, further notice. procedures, etc.). Work hours will include day and evening coverage. Qualifi cations: Required: REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER • Education in offi ce administration or business; an equivalent combination of training and Are you a natural born storyteller with an eye for photography and interest in social experience will be considered media? • Extensive front line customer service experience Th e Selkirk Record is currently seeking a full time Reporter/Photographer to join • Extensive experience and profi ciency with MS Offi ce Applications (e.g., MS Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Experience working with confi dential records and knowledge of Freedom of Information its multi-award winning weekly community newspaper with an average circulation of Personal Protection Act (FIPPA) 16,500 copies. • Experience providing courteous customer service to diverse groups (with fl exibility in adapting We are looking for someone who is both motivated and passionate about being the to the needs of a customer service driven environment) best outlet of interesting and breaking news stories in Selkirk and surrounding areas. • Effective written communication skills Th e successful candidate must be able to track down breaking news and dig for • Demonstrated verbal communication skills original story and creative feature ideas that keep the communities we cover informed. • Excellent interpersonal skills (with both internal and external collaterals) Qualifi cations: • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills • A post-secondary degree/diploma in journalism or equivalent experience in a • Ability to recall vast amounts of information, policies, and procedures related fi eld • Ability to work independently with little supervision • Self-starter with the ability to exercise solid news judgement • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and work under pressure • Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Active on social media and familiar with Canadian Press style • Commitment to lifelong learning • Ability to establish professional relationships to consistently source and write a Assets: wide range of stories and cover events in a fair, balanced and accurate manner • Experience using the College’s information systems (Colleague and Recruiter) • Able to work both independently and as a team on a fl exible work schedule Conditions of Employment including both evenings and weekends to meet our weekly editorial deadline • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada • Exceptional organizational, written and verbal skills is imperative • This position may be required to work evenings. • Knowledge about Selkirk and its surrounding communities would be an asset We seek diversity in our workplace. Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities Please forward your resumé, writing and photography samples to: and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Lindsey Enns Competition Number: 2017-009 Editor, Th e Selkirk Record Closing Date: February 21, 2017 Salary Range: $20.50 - $28.06 per hour Email: [email protected] THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 VOLUME 7 EDITION 17 Apply to: Red River College e-mail: [email protected] Deadline to apply is Monday, February 27. SERVING SELKIRK, LOCKPORT, ST. ANDREWS, ST. CLEMENTS, WEST ST. PAUL, CLANDEBOYE, PETERSFIELD, WINNIPEG BEACH, GARSON, DUNNOTTAR & TYNDALL We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Red River College provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring The process. If an applicant requires an accommodation during the application or selection process, Human Resources will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs. elkirk ecord S Raising For more information and other employment opportunities, visit http://blogs.rrc.ca/hr. awareness The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 29

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First meeting: Second meeting: Monday, March 13, 2017 Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Grand Marais Recreation Centre Public Utilities Board Hearing Rm 90 Matilda Ave 400-330 Portage Avenue Grand Marais, MB Winnipeg, MB Doors open at 6:30 Doors open at 1:30 pm Meeting to begin at 7:00 pm Meeting to begin at 2:00 pm

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BIRTHDAY Donald Bruce McKinnon November 7, 1928 - February 4, 2017 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our FANTASTIC Father, GRANDEST Grampa/Great Grampa, Gee- ANNOUNCEMENT Gee, BEST Brother-in-law, UNBELIEVABLE Uncle, and FLAW- LESS Friend. IN MEMORIAM Bruce passed away peacefully a month to the day after a fall which broke his hip. Bruce was predeceased by his wonderful wife OLGA, February 10, 2013. He is survived by his four DEVOTED Daughters and their families; PAMELA and Braden (Szuuts), Ryan and Jamie, Logan (11), Emily (9), Benjamin and Nicole, Olivia (4), Madeline (2), CYNTHIA and Ron (Seid), Christopher, Callen (13), LeAnn and Chris (Saludares) Vivian (3), Allie Lou (1), MELINDA and John (L’Hirondelle) Jared and Elleni, Kashius (2), Slader (3months), Jayme, ALISON and Arden (Buskell), Lindsay and Jon (Bubnick), Noa (3), Miller (1), Kyle. Also griev- ing his loss are his sister-in-law, Lily McWhinney, 11 nieces and nephews and their families and numerous friends who have remained close through Dad’s 42 year association with CGE/Camco. We often heard stories of Dads years growing up in St. James. His memories and friendships that lasted him his lifetime from Assiniboine through Gordon Bell Schools. You were all very special to him. On a personal note heartfelt thanks are sent to Leah Dupuis (Bruce’s niece) for her continued con- cern and care, Pamela, Cynthia, Melinda and Alison can fi nd comfort knowing their wonderful Dad is together again with the love of his life, Olly. Mareena O’Gorman Wilks A graveside service will be held later when we will lay our cherished parents to rest. WE LOVE YOU From the day you came into this world MORE. We were as proud as can be Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery Blessed with a beautiful Daughter 204-338-7111 For everyone to see In Loving Memory So every year we celebrate OBITUARY James Black This very special day You were always there when we needed you, To mark another milestone Linda Iris Larter No task too great or small; As your life moves on its way It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda With a loving heart and a willing hand, So a Big Happy Birthday to you Larter, aged 65 years, peacefully, at Red River Place Selkirk, on For us you did them all. We wish you all the happiness in the world Monday, February 6, 2017 with her family by her side. Miss and love you always Dad. We are thankful all year round Left with cherished memories are her husband Free; sons, Tim -Love Dorothy and family For our very precious girl (Nichol) and Jarod (Tanya); grandchildren, Gaven, Rylee, Zayla, Happy 3rd Birthday! Maelyn, Jake and Samuel. -Love always Linda was predeceased by her sister Elaine Leppard. ANNOUNCEMENT Mom and Dad Linda was a woman of many talents, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, gardener, cook, coach, friend and lover of IN MEMORIAM ANNOUNCEMENT all of Gods creations. Many thanks to the staff at Red River Place Selkirk and The Al- IN MEMORIAM zheimer Society support group leaders Norma and Nancy. Friends and family, who so desire can make any donations in memory of Linda to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba or St. An- drews on the Red (Anglican) Church. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Linda’s life will be held on Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in St. Andrews on the Red Church. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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Harry Richard Moore Peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Selkirk & Dis- trict General Hospital, Harry Moore of Selkirk, Manitoba passed away at the age of 92. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Betty; children Derek (Mi- chele), John and Karen; grandchildren Codey, Gerald and Odessa In Loving Memory of and Gerald’s Mom Melinda. He also leaves behind his two sisters Cooper James Nemeth Joan and Peggy; two sisters-in-law Gail and June and brother-in- March 23, 1998 – February 14, 2016 law Oryst . “They say there is a reason, Pat Bond Harry was predeceased by his parents Henry and Nellie; sisters They say that time will heal; Loving and kind in all her ways, Dorothy, Colleen and Irene; brother Jack and several brothers-in- But neither time nor reason, Upright and just to the end of her days; law. Will change the way I feel. Sincere and true, in her heart and mind, Harry was born in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay), Ontario on Janu- For no one knows the heartache, Beautiful memories she left behind. ary 10, 1925 and attended school there. He worked at various jobs That lies behind our smiles; -Husband Glen and family before he started his career at the Fort William (Thunder Bay) Post No one knows how many times, Derek, Michelle, Glenda and Shawn and Sara Offi ce in 1952. This is where he met his future wife Betty and they married on May 21, 1960. We have broken down and cried. The family moved to The Pas in 1967 where he assumed his new position as Postmaster. In 1973 We want to tell you something, ANNOUNCEMENT they moved to Selkirk and Harry continued in his position at the Post Offi ce until his retirement in So there won’t be any doubt; 1985. You’re so wonderful to think of, IN MEMORIAM Harry was a jack of all trades and could fi x and build anything. At the age of 60, he became inter- But so hard to be without.” ested in computers and many came to him for advice, there wasn’t a computer he couldn’t fi x. In Memory ~Author Unknown At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. Peter Kaluzniak Your wings were ready, In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice. April 5, 1928 - February 17, 2003 But our hearts were not. The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Lindenschmidt for all of the years that he cared for Harry The birds still sing, There is not a day that goes by that we don’t and to all of the staff at the Hospital for taking such great care of him. The fl owers grow, think of you. Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Always loved, The breeze still whispers too; Never forgotten. But it will never ever be -Love Grandma Irene, Grandpa Jim, The same world without you. Auntie Lalo, Uncle Brauntith, -Always remembered, Mav and Loch Adeline and all your children Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. The Selkirk Record Thursday, February 16, 2017 31

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