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TREES Combination Apple #05 ARE HERE Lot 1, Hwy 17 S, Fisher Branch, MB Paper Birch #05 204-372-8501 Scentara Pura Tm Lilac Battleford Apple #10 *Plants may not be exactly as illustrated. No rainchecks. Never Alone Rose Hedge Cotoneaster #01 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 Lake Winnipeg’s largest ship is nearly ready to set sail once more By Tyler Searle Moored at the furthest reach of the Gimli pier is the M.V Namao (Nah- Mayo). On May 18, the 382-gross-ton ship is by and far the largest craft at Gimli Harbour. While 43km winds tousle the sailboats docked here—the Na- mao remains unbothered. The Lake Winnipeg Research Con- sortium owns the research vessel, which has carried teams of scientists across Lake Winnipeg since the mid- 90s. At 23,740 km2, Lake Winnipeg is among the biggest in the country— EXPRESS PHOTOS BY RYAN JOHNSON even larger than the great Lake On- Two Cummins QSK19 diesel The Namao crew collaborated with workers from Selkirk Steel Works to tario. Yet, despite its size, the lake is engines are replacing the old dismantle the old engines and hoist them from the engine room. Even relatively shallow. ship’s motors. Each one weighs stripped down the engines weigh roughly 6,000 lbs. “The south basin is only around around 11,000 lbs and pushes 660 thirty feet deep, and the north—may- horsepower. sometime in early June. be sixty,” said Chief Engineer and of the new hardware. The total cost When the refurb is complete, the Superintendent of Vessel Operations was in excess of $750,000. Namao will be sea-worthy (so to Ryan Johnson. A pair of 660 horsepower, diesel-fu- speak), and the crew—along with up High winds across large, shallow eled engines drive the ship. Each one to seven scientists—will take to the lakes can turn placid water into broil- weighs approximately 11,000 lbs, so waters of Lake Winnipeg once more. ing whitecaps in what seems like a swapping them out is no simple task. There are 65 different sampling sta- moment’s notice, Johnson said. “We dismantled each one down to tions across the lake researchers visit One spot in the north basin is 23 about 6,000 pounds, then the guys every spring, summer, and fall. Scien- nautical miles from shore, and in the from Selkirk Machine Works installed tists collect water and sediment sam- roughest conditions, Johnson has wit- a chain and rail system to remove the ples and trawl for fi sh to assess the nessed water crash up and cover the engines,” Johnson said. ecological infrastructure of the lake. entire deck. The chain and rail system consists Because the Namao has been facili- “Those are moments when you fi nd of three 17-foot-long steel girders tating research on the lake for more something to hold onto,” he said. welded onto the deck of the ship. To than twenty years, scientists can tell “It makes you appreciate being on a gain access to the engine room at the where and how the aquatic environ- vessel of this size.” bottom rear of the vessel, workers had ment is changing, Johnson said. Johnson has worked on the Namao to cut a fi ve-by-six section of the front “We’ve seen the before and after ef- since 2014. He and his crew care for superstructure open. fects of zebra mussels and also algae the pipes, hull, and mechanical intri- The work began last November and blooms.” cacies that keep this boat afl oat. carried on throughout the winter. The Province of Manitoba fi rst re- Right now, they are in the process Selkirk Steel Works chain and rail Today, the new set of Cummins ported the presence of zebra mussels of a large-scale refurbishment which QSK19 engines are installed, and the in 2013. In its latest “State of Lake Win- system used to exchange the includes replacing the ship’s engines Namao crew is focused on fi tting the nipeg” review, the province said the Namao engines. To gain access to and installing a new emissions system ship with an exhaust after-treatment invasive species had colonized much the engine room, workers cut a with electrical controls. system—a device that will capture of the south basin. Evidence suggests section from the exterior of the Contributions from Manitoba Agri- and clean exhaust fumes to comply the number of zebra mussels in the ship. culture and Resource Development, with emissions standards. north basin will increase dramatically Environment and Climate Change gen syphoning into the lake. The re- Next comes the electrical controls, over the next fi ve years. Canada and Manitoba Hydro fi - port states they are increasing in both which Johnson hopes to have installed The algae blooms are a symptom of nanced the purchase and installation high levels of phosphorus and nitro- Continued on page 5

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Submitted by Joey Dearborn As part of the campaign, Manitoba Pork is asking Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers students, parents, and educators to submit nomina- have proven their dedication to educating and in- tions for deserving teachers who have gone above spiring the next generation of outstanding Manito- and beyond in their dedication to their students. bans. Manitoba Pork has launched “Manitoba’s Best The winning teachers will receive a $500 Visa gift Teacher”, a contest to acknowledge and celebrate card and a pork-based lunch for their entire school four teachers across the province who deserve spe- staff. cial acknowledgement, and who have gone above Nominations can be submitted at manitobapork. and beyond in keeping our schools safe and class- com/teacher. Nominators are asked to include the rooms functioning this past year. name of the teacher, the school’s name and location, “Teachers have been challenged throughout the as well as a brief paragraph explaining why their COVID-19 pandemic, but their commitment to ed- teacher deserves this special recognition. Nomina- ucating students across our province has been un- tions are open from May 19 to June 9 and can come wavering,” Manitoba Pork community engagement from anyone, including Manitoba teachers, school coordinator Laurel Lyons said. “Manitoba Pork is staff, parents and students. Manitoba Pork will PHOTO SUBMITTED proud to recognize deserving teachers with a spe- work with the winning teachers to organize lunch Enter a deserving teacher who has gone above cial gift and prizes for their school staff as a token of deliveries before the end of the school year and in and beyond to win $500 and a pork-based appreciation from Manitoba’s hog farmers.” accordance with provincial COVID-19 protocols. lunch for their school.

First Nations Chief hopes new diamonds will be a home run for the community

By Nicole Brownlee he was a pitcher in Pinaymootang on the Assiniboine River were two A First Nations community is step- with his older friends. times greater than those in 1975,” said ping up to the plate with three new “I didn’t know I was going to become the provincial website. The province baseball diamonds after a fl ood a baseball player,” said Woodhouse used the Fairford River Water Con- washed away the community’s last with a laugh. “That was the thing that trol Structure to intentionally raise playing fi eld over 40 years ago. was happening in the 70s. Everybody the water level of Lake Manitoba, said Pinaymootang First Nations Chief was going to ball.” the Manitoba 2011 Flood Review Task Garnet Woodhouse said they broke They played every chance they could, Force, which forced several Interlake ground a few weeks ago to construct said Woodhouse. He and his friends First Nations communities to evacu- the three diamonds. would play baseball every evening ate. “We are on our way, building our and weekend in the summer until the “We were told the water is coming. own brand-new ball diamonds for 1976 fl ood sunk the diamond. It’s going to be fl ooded,” said Wood- our community for the future,” said The 1976 fl ood was the largest on the house. “Sure enough, it happened. Woodhouse. Assiniboine River for almost 100 years. The water was rising every hour, ev- The new fi elds will connect the Flows above 510 cms in the Lower As- ery day.” young people in the community and siniboine lasted for about one week. The fl ood devastated the land, and give them something to enjoy for The 2011 fl ood matched these levels community members who had lived years to come, said Woodhouse. and is considered the largest recorded in Pinaymootang their whole lives “We need to be creative with how we fl ood for the Assiniboine River. were displaced, said Woodhouse. Ac- can support [our young people],” said The province started preparing for cording to the Government of Cana- Woodhouse. the 2011 fl ood in November 2010, da, Pinaymootang built 109 houses to When Woodhouse was 17 years old, “when the unprecedented high fl ows replace units in fl ood-prone areas.

Speaking out! #ForEvergreen A weekly message from Evergreen School Division to share facts and concerns about Bill 64 PHOTO SUBMITTED Bill 64, AKA the Education ‘Modernization’ Act, is not yet law, but our provincial Government Chief Garnet Woodhouse used has already directed the Department of Education to move ‘forward’ with the transformation to pitch at Pinaymootang’s of our public school system anyway. We are deeply concerned about Bill 64, and wish to raise original baseball diamond in the awareness in the community about several disturbing aspects of this Bill. In the coming weeks and months, you will fi nd regular messages in this space from the Evergreen School Division Board of 70s. Woodhouse said he hopes Trustees that we hope will inspire you to speak out if you are concerned about the impact of Bill the new diamonds will bring the 64 on Education, Employment, and Democratic Voice in your community. community’s youth together. In Evergreen School Division, our Students Come First. This week, we would like to begin with a message from our Board of Trustees about our staff: those who belong “It created a lot of hardships,” said to CUPE Local 3164, the Evergreen Teachers Association, and those who are non-unionized. In contrast to some Woodhouse. “Now we are managing infl ammatory comments from provincial politicians attempting to spark cynical support for Bill 64, we wish to state to move forward and start rebuilding clearly: Our staff have always put students fi rst. Our schools are safe and caring places for children to learn, with diverse programs to support diverse needs in our community.” diverse local contexts. This has been more obvious than ever for the past 13 months, as we have done our very Within the last few years, Pinay- best to persevere through the pandemic. Education Assistants, Teachers, Bus Drivers, School Secretaries, Principals… mootang has built a conference cen- All of our school staff, and those who work throughout our division to support our schools, have shown incredible tre, and they hope to continue creat- dedication to keeping our students safe and learning. Families in Evergreen can have confi dence in their local ing new places for their community, schools and the people who work hard to support our students. said Woodhouse. Check this space each week for facts and concerns about “There’s quite a bit to do in that Bill 64 and the Government’s worrisome plans for Education. area,” said Woodhouse. “I’m looking forward to that.” The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 5 Town of Arborg presents 2021 fi nancial plan highlights By Patricia Barrett 2021 over last year ($2,024,184). borg Library (building reserve fund, transfers to its reserve funds in 2021. The Town of Arborg presented its Stansell said the town undertook a heritage building grants program); In 2020 it transferred $146,302 to re- 2021 fi nancial plan last week, setting number of major projects last year. $65,000 for sidewalk renewal (federal serves. In 2021 it will transfer $119,306 out spending priorities and major It completed Phase 1 upgrades to gas tax fund); $50,000 for the Icelan- to reserves. It will allocate $15,000 to projects for the new fi scal year. the Central Interlake Training Cen- dic River walking east trail; $40,000 its new personal care home reserve Chief administrative offi cer Cindy tre, which is currently being used by for drainage projects (federal gas tax and $25,000 to its paving reserve. The Stansell prepared the budget, which Assiniboine Community College to fund); $20,000 for a truck for public town estimates it will spend $37,000 of was presented during a public hear- teach a licensed practical nursing pro- works (equipment replacement re- its $70,000 COVID-19 restart reserve ing held May 12. gram, built the Elizabeth Dueck Park, serve fund); $20,000 for town signage fund and spend $100,000 from it’s Ratepayers will see a three per cent installed sidewalks on Mill Avenue (economic development reserve); $105,169 fi re capital reserve. increase in property taxes. The prov- and Ardal Street and connectors along $30,00 for an HVAC system for the ad- The town’s current existing debt is ince reassesses property values every River Road to the sundial overlooking ministration offi ce (building reserve); $965,649 and it has a borrowing capac- two years, with 2020 being a reassess- the river, planted trees throughout $290,000 for a new fi re truck (general ity of $2,787,668. It plans to borrow a ment year. The municipal mill rate town in collaboration with the East operating, fi re equipment reserve, total of $657,500 in the new fi scal year will be increasing to 21.232 (20.713 in Interlake Watershed District, installed general borrowing); $350,000 for ex- to purchase a fi re truck ($160,000 at 3.5 2020). School taxes are also increasing new crosswalks on David Street to as- pansion of the landfi ll (general oper- per cent for 10 years starting in 2022), in 2021 (the provincial education sup- sist Arborg Early Middle Years School ating, general borrowing); $175,000 for expand the landfi ll site ($285,000 at 4 port levy and the Evergreen School with social distancing requirements loans for the recreation commission per cent for 15 years starting in 2022, Division levy) to $707,825 ($703,517 in during the pandemic, and undertook (general borrowing); and a $37,000 for pay existing recreation debt ($175,000 2020). Property taxes make up 66 per a review of recreation with the RM of a loan for a compactor for the landfi ll at 2 per cent for 5 years starting in cent of the town’s funding, followed Bifrost-Riverton. (general borrowing) 2022) and pay existing landfi ll com- by transfers (15 per cent), grants (13 The town is embarking on a number The town is expecting to pay more pactor debt ($37,500 at 2 per cent for per cent) and other revenue sources (6 of projects in 2021 using a combina- for property and liability insurance 5 years starting in 2022). Included in per cent). In 2020 revenues from prop- tion of reserve funds, grants programs in 2021 in a number of areas includ- its fi ve-year capital expenditure plan erty taxes were $1,111,087. In 2021 and federal gas tax funding, and it will ing transportation services and rec- (2022-2026) are ongoing upgrades to they’re estimated to be $1,154,135. also support the recreation commis- reation and cultural services, but it is sidewalks, street paving, decorative Estimated expenditures from the sion through loans. also expecting increases to economic street lighting, watermain and lift sta- town’s general operating fund will in- The initiatives include $80,000 for development incentive grants. tion upgrades and further work on its crease by 4.5 per cent to $2,115,693 in cedar shingle replacement on the Ar- The town will decrease, overall, training centre.

said Fielding. “We are modernizing Education property tax rebate cheques being mailed to Manitobans Manitoba’s tax structure and this re- bate will be paid for entirely by gov- Submitted by Manitoba government Budget 2021: Protecting Manitobans, Advancing Mani- ernment so it will not affect funding The Manitoba government will begin mailing education toba committed $248 million in education property tax to schools.” property tax rebate cheques in the next week to the owners rebates to the owners of approximately 658,000 eligible The minister noted Manitoba is the of residential, farm and commercial properties in Manito- properties, based on municipal assessment information. only province that uses school prop- ba, Finance Minister Scott Fielding announced Thursday. Depending on the municipality, owners of multiple prop- erty taxes, which are set locally by “Our government promised to start phasing out the edu- erties may receive one combined bill. each different municipality, to fund cation property tax in 2021, which will return nearly $250 To provide property owners their rebate as soon as pos- the education system. The rebate will million this year to Manitobans who own homes, farms sible, the government has passed new legislation and will not impact the amount of school taxes and businesses,” said Fielding. “The education property begin the printing and mailing process in the week ahead. that fund local school divisions. tax phase-out represents the largest tax savings in Manito- Manitobans do not need to apply for the rebate, as the The legislation also makes a change ba history and protects Manitobans’ hard-earned incomes province will calculate the amount and automatically mail to the Residential Tenancies Act to by offering much-needed tax relief.” cheques before the municipal property tax due date. freeze the rent increase guideline at In 2021, home and farm owners will receive a 25 per cent zero per cent in 2022 and 2023. rebate, which will increase to 50 per cent in 2022. Other For more information about Mani- > SET SAIL, FROM PG. 2 property owners will see a 10 per cent rebate this year. toba’s education property tax rebate, The average rebate will be an estimated $1,140 per prop- visit www.manitoba.ca/eduproptery- frequency and intensity. Photos shared by Gimli resi- erty over the next two years. The province will also reduce tax or call Manitoba Government In- dents online show miles of lake water and shoreline various related credits and rebates to ensure all property quiry at 1-866-626-4862. covered in noxious green sludge. owners are paying 25 per cent less on residential and farm Early this year, the City of Winnipeg presented a properties, regardless of whether they qualify for existing plan to reduce the amount of phosphorus its wastewa- credits and rebates. ter treatment facilities dump into the Lake Winnipeg “By keeping our promise to begin phasing out the edu- watershed—but change won’t be coming until at least cation property tax this year, we are fulfi lling our $2,020 2023. Tax Rollback Guarantee one full year ahead of schedule,” 3 “Lake Winnipeg is a large and dangerous body of water, and in order to sample and research it prop- erly, there is a need to have a dedicated and capable Take care of details so they 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB research vessel to do that safely and effectively,” wrote don’t have to. Just ask Ken. SHOWTIMES: LWRC President Dr. Al Kristofferson in a statement. Please check individual listings “We have been able to safely carry out all this work Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary on the Lake for many years now due to our very expe- 204-467-8401 rienced crew. Without them, we couldn’t have done it.” PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE The refurbishment should keep the ship in operation Cash only for another twenty years or more, said Johnson, so the Namao could remain the fl agship of research on Lake CLOSED UNTIL Winnipeg for many years to come. 55 Main St, Teulon Call 204-886-0404 or visit www.klfuneralservices.ca FURTHER NOTICE 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021

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PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell ‘Bill 64 is not about improving student’s future’ By Scott Hill community councils. The justifi cation who (in)famously said, “There is no Speaking out! #ForEvergreen A for all this seems to be that Boards such thing as society. There is only message from Evergreen School Di- have somehow subverted the will of the individual.” In a school division vision highlighting concerns with Bill parents and are to blame for a bunch like Evergreen, where our core values 64, “The Education Modernization of unhappy parents out there – which are: “Students Come First. Learning is Act” SALES AND MARKETING REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER simply isn’t true.” In short, Wiens dis- our Core Purpose, and Public Educa- Jasmin Wolf Jennifer McFee We would like to share some high- putes any notion that the new struc- tion serves the Common Good,” this lights from a conversation we had ture will be an improvement, and is a deeply concerning commentary with Dr. John Wiens, who attended a suggests that “parents are being taken about this government’s proposed recent board meeting to share some for a ride.” plan for education with Bill 64. of his impressions of how Bill 64 will In thinking about the impact of Bill In future editions of ‘Speaking Out’ - affect our local school communities. 64 on rural communities like ours, more from Evergreen School Division Dr. Wiens is a former teacher, prin- Dr. Wiens offered the following chill- on Bill 64 and the Provincial Govern- cipal, superintendent, and is dean ing depiction of what will happen if ment’s worrisome plans for educa- SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER emeritus of the Faculty of Education, the bill becomes law, “Bill 64 assumes tion. Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett University of Manitoba. He is widely that all of the buildings, buses, equip- Bill 64 has not passed and will not embraced as one of the most respect- ment, resources, and everything that appear before the Legislative Assem- ed voices in Education in Manitoba. currently belongs to the local school bly until November of this year. He is a frequent contributor of Op-Ed division will become property of the For more information… articles in the Winnipeg Free Press on Authority. Local people paid for those You may register to speak as a pri- all matters related to Education. Dr. buildings and maintained them; they vate citizen to the provincial govern- Wiens has a cottage within our school paid for those resources, and now the ment about Bill 64 by calling the Of- division boundaries, and has been a Provincial Government is just going fi ce of the Clerk (204) 945-3636. You ADMINISTRATION REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER friend and supporter of Evergreen to take them over.” Wiens also shared, will be asked for the following regis- Corrie Sargent Sydney Lockhart School Division for many years. on the matter of the changes to how tration information: Speaking about Bill 64, Dr. Wiens education will be funded, that, “Lo- • the presenter’s name, address, shared his view that by eliminating cal taxes will continue to fl ow out of contact information; locally-elected school boards and these communities, but they will not • the name and number of the bill. replacing them with one central Au- necessarily fl ow back to these com- Each presenter is allowed a maxi- thority which will operate out of Win- munities.” Dr. Wiens is of the opinion mum of 10 minutes to make an oral nipeg, the provincial government is, that any claim that the dismantling of presentation, and an additional fi ve “eliminating a whole layer of demo- the current structure of public educa- minutes to respond to questions from REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER cratic voice and participation.” In Bill tion in favour of a centralized Author- members of the committee. Becca Myskiw Nicole Brownlee 64, it appears that newly imagined ity will generate signifi cant savings, is You can also email your local MLA ‘School Community Councils’ will “totally bogus.” He went on to share and the Opposition’s Education Critic be tasked with offering parent voice. his opinion that Bill 64 is not about to share your concern about the Bill: On this feature of the Bill, Dr. Wiens improving outcomes for students, Derek Johnson, MLA Gimli – Inter- pointed out important stark differenc- and is less about money than it is lake: [email protected] es between such councils and current about this government’s commitment Nello Altomare Education Critic for elected boards, “Currently, trustees to a particularly ideology of central- the Opposition: Nello.Altomare@ take an oath of offi ce, sign a confl ict izing control and prioritizing indi- mbleg.ca PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION of interest policy, and are modestly vidual wants over community needs Cliff Cullen, Education Minister: Debbie Strauss Christy Brown compensated for their work. 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anyone that is entering the highway to have a speed limit above 50 kmph. Drivers need to slow down one or two streets in either direction. I would suggest that Mr. Farmer and Secondly, there are 20 intersections his associates would take great ex- Dear Editor have been two attempts in the past plus an untold number of driveways ception to having the speed limit on We are writing in response to Mr. few years, supported through peti- that access directly onto highway 9. Gimli road through Dunnotar set at Jim Farmer’s letter that was pub- tions by the majority of the residents Each of these points presents a poten- 70 kmph at any time of the year much lished in the May 20 edition of the of Sandy Hook, to have the Winter tial hazard. Thirdly, with the increas- less the “silly season” as Mr. Farmer’s Express Weekly News. limit reduced. It was the suggestion ing number of year round residents friend George refers to the period be- We totally agree with Mr. Farmer of these two attempts to have a speed these issues will become exacerbat- tween May 24 to Labour Day. Is it that that the speed limit through Sandy limit posted at 60 or 70 kmph during ed. Each Winter there are countless imperative for anyone to fl y though Hook should be posted as 70 kmph the Winter, but the provincial gov- cars that have gone into the ditch and Sandy Hook while families and se- in the winter months during the pe- ernment offi cial in charge decided at least three DEATHS of which I am niors are trying to cross the highway riod from Thanksgiving to the May against this plan, due in large part to aware, due to mostly a speed that is on their way to the beach, some with long weekend. We completely dis- non-residents desire to not be held not consistent with the area or con- children in tow? agree, however, with his assertion back in their trip between Gimli and ditions. The last death coming just 18 There is always another option for and that of the esteemed members areas south. months ago. those drivers that fi nd it too onerous of his church, car club, and I assume There are a number of reasons for Regarding the Summer month to travel to and from Gimli and points the residents of Ponemah, that any- our wish to have a lower speed limit speed limit, there are simply too south. They can take Highway 8 and thing other than 50 kmph during the in the winter. Firstly, there are two many seasonal residents that are travel at 100 kmph from one end to summer would be appropriate or ac- tight curves in the road that have a out on weekends or holidays riding the other all year. ceptable. We would like to address 60 kmph limit posted, and as a con- bikes, walking, crossing the highway - Ross & Kathy Malcolm the “winter” speed limit fi rst. There sequence, are blind intersections for to the beach, or exercising their dogs Year Round Residents Sandy Hook

> Got something you want to get off your chest? How about an act of kindness to share? Send your letters to the editor or acts of kindness to [email protected]. Please include your name, address, and phone number for confi rmation purposes. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 Gimli council agreement with province for recreation centre confi dential By Patricia Barrett Fencing at a cost of $22,411.96 (taxes mental regulations regarding waste table, and I am happy to take on ad- Gimli council entered into an agree- included). Council noted that Under- and ensuring potable water meets ministrative type duties in the organi- ment last month with the province for bid will be donating $1,000 to back to provincial requirements. zations that I participate in, in accor- use of the Gimli Recreation Centre as the project once the fencing is erected. -Council passed resolution No. 2021 dance with my education,” she said by a provincial vaccination centre. -Council passed second and third 274 to renew the contract of bylaw en- email. Council passed resolution No. 2021 reading of Bylaw No. 21-0006 which forcement offi cer, Chris Steinke, for With the computer upgrade, she 282 at its regular meeting April 28 will amend Bylaw 12-99 for the pur- another 12 months. Steinke started on said she’s entered into a new dimen- agreeing to let the province be a ten- pose of “naming a certain road” with- May 15, 2020. sion of productivity and digital ability. ant at the site. Council did not specify in the RM. No information was avail- -Council passed resolution No. 2021 “The device is compatible with whether or how much the province able regarding the name or where the 272 to swap councillors who sit on the other devices I use and is a base will compensate the RM for use of the road is. the Gimli Beautifi cation Committee model, Mac,” she said. “I would like building. -A majority of council passed reso- and the Transportation Trails Advi- to thank council for recognizing that “The details of the arrangement be- lution No. 2021 280, agreeing to the sory Committee. Coun. Thora Palson, I was really struggling with the lim- tween the RM and the province are terms and conditions set out in a de- who formerly sat on the beautifi cation ited computing options of the tablet confi dential, and I am unable to com- velopment agreement with Broder- committee will now sit on transporta- and appreciate their support of a new ment on this,” said chief administra- co, which is building a multi-family tion and trails, and Coun. Peter Hol- laptop.” tive offi cer Kelly Cosgrove by email. housing development on Solvin Road feuer, who sat on transportation and When their term ends, Palson said Other council news: close to PR 231. Coun Peter Holfeuer trails, will now sit on beautifi cation. council members, by policy, can pur- -Council passed resolution No. 2021 voted against the resolution. -A majority of council approved the chase hardware. 276 to enter into an agreement with “The Broderco agreement for the purchase of a new laptop computer for -The RM’s public works department Viking Park. Council did not specify duplexes has not been signed by the Coun. Palson at a cost of $1,373. Coun. in collaboration with Don Emes, the the terms and conditions, which are RM yet,” said Cosgrove. Once it’s Holfeuer, Coun. Palson and Coun. RM’s emergency measures coordi- set out in the Parks Development, signed, it will be “available.” Cody Magnusson voted in favour of nator, patched up the Spruce Sands Divestiture and Shared Uses Agree- -Council passed resolution No. 2021 resolution No. 2021 278 while Mayor shoreline last fall after waves eroded ment between The Icelandic Festival 284 giving J. Vann permission to set Lynn Greenberg and deputy mayor the banks, and fi nished the work a of Manitoba, Betel Home Foundation up a temporary nature camp on NE Richard Petrowski voted against it. few months ago. and the RM. 1-21-3E (Roll 261200). Vann is “actively Coun. Palson said the tablet she re- Emes said the bank was re-sloped “The Viking Park Agreement has not seeking land” so that he can create ceived last term does not meet her and fabric was put down. been signed by all parties to date,” a permanent park called “Hinter- technological needs. “It was an opportune time to do the said Cosgrove. land.” A number of conditions must “I take on non-traditional council work while the lake was low,” said -Council will be purchasing com- be met for the temporary park, such roles in my committee and board ap- Emes by phone several weeks ago. “It mercial grade fencing for the Gimli as removing all structures by Oct. 30, pointments. I bring a formal educa- should last for many years.” Dog Park, at the north end of town meeting Manitoba building codes for tion in municipal government and near the soccer fi elds, from Underbid human habitation, meeting environ- human resource management to the RCMP reminding public about bicycle safety this summer By Sydney Lockhart the right, shoulder checking, turn- As the weather warms up biking ing carefully, being cautious around season arrives once more, and the parked and moving cars, knowing RCMP are reminding everyone that where to ride and making sure you taking a few steps towards basic bike are visible to others at all times. safety can make your ride much more “[Drivers] are looking for cars, lis- enjoyable. tening for larger automobiles, [it’s] “Safety [is} not for just themselves the same with motorcyclists. They but for fellow pedestrians and driv- don’t see something that’s small, in ers,” said RCMP Constable David their side view or rear-view mirror,” Wong. said Wong. One of the most important things He added that cyclists not being vis- cyclists can do is to wear helmets that ible is a large problem when on the are approved by the Canadian safety road results in many vehicle and bi- standards symbol, are bright coloured, cycle collisions. fi t snuggly, are less than fi ve years old “The most important thing is just and are buckled up properly. letting people know to wear their bike EXPRESS PHOTO BY BRETT MITCHELL “In my mind, because adults tend to helmets, bright coloured clothing, or Connor and Lucas riding their bikes safely. be biking at a higher speed than the [to have] lighting on their bikes, be- Wong added that they won’t stop nual RCMP bike rodeo on pause that kid would be on the road. Larger risk cause the number one thing, if they children from biking on sidewalks they run for grade three students to factors are there so I would much pre- are biking on the road, is that people because it is safer for them, however, teach bike safety but Wong says that fer an adult to be wearing a bicycle can see you,” he said. they will stop kids if they see them not they plan to bring it back when it is helmet as well,” said Wong. While many people bike on side- wearing helmets. safe to do so. The RCMP recommend that cyclists walks Wong said adults should tech- “We don’t want to come down hard “Once COVID stops, we’ll be back wear a helmet at all times, despite the nically bike on the roadways. and enforce tickets, that is not educa- in schools to try to do those bike ro- law only requiring helmets for those “I can understand why they want tional,” said Wong. deos where we can educate kids on 18 years of age and under. a bike on the sidewalk. They feel it He said instead of ticketing people the importance of a helmet, espe- “Your head is just as precious as a is safer because it’s on the sidewalk, under 18, they stop and talk to them cially younger kids that are newer to kid’s head in my mind,” said Wong. there’s not going to be a car on the about bike safety, and ask to speak to biking,” he said, “We go through bike Other bike safety rules recommend- sidewalk. However, there are rules, their parents about the importance of safety bike rules hand signals like the ed by the RCMP are using hand sig- you’re supposed to be biking on a wearing a helmet. basics of bicycling with on the road.” nals, obeying traffi c rules, keeping to roadway,” he said. This year the pandemic put the an- The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 9 RM of Grahamdale keeping an eye on wildfi re situation By Patricia Barrett hectares. Three different wildfi res in the In- All three fi res were determined to terlake region last week caused the have been human caused. evacuations of some members of First The RM of Grahamdale could yet de- Nations communities, but as of last clare a state of emergency should the Friday they hadn’t resulted in major wildfi res get worse and threaten areas damage to or disruptions in the RM of around Gypsumville and St. Martin, Grahamdale. said Howse. The RM’s Gypsumville Grahamdale Reeve Craig Howse Fire Department is not involved in was on the road Friday, monitoring suppression efforts, but is standing at the massive wildfi re near Homebrook, the ready to deal with smaller fi res. which sits on the RM’s northwest bor- “The province is handling these ma- der, and hoping the much-needed jor fi res, but we’ve been having daily rainfall would help contain the fi re. conference calls with EMO [Emer- PROVINCE OF MANITOBA “It looks like the fi re is about four gency Measures Organization]. And The province’s FireView map shows three fi res burning in and close to miles north of PR 328,” said Howse, Manitoba Wildfi res [the Wildfi re Ser- the RM of Grahamdale. As of last Friday, two fi res were “under control” who, along with other council mem- vice under the department of Con- but a massive fi re near Homebrook, east of Highway 6, was out of con- bers, serves as a fi re guardian at large servation and Climate] gives us up- trol. for the municipality. “From where dates. There are federal departments I’m parked, I can see smoke and I involved in this, too,” said Howse. can see the fi re and attack crews. It’s “We’ve offered our fi refi ghting ser- the northwest end of the RM of Gra- vices but they haven’t called us yet. hamdale that’s being affected by the We will probably be dispatched to smoke and possibly by the fi re.” smaller fi res that pop up in the RM.” Howse said the wind is currently Manitoba Hydro spokesperson pushing the smoke into the northwest Bruce Owen said the wildfi res, as of corner of the RM, but if it changes di- last Friday, have damaged poles and rection, he and council may have to caused outages. He didn’t have data consider evacuating the elderly and specifi cally for the Homebrook/Gra- anyone with asthma or breathing dif- hamdale region but said 70 poles on fi culties. two power lines were damaged on the According the province’s FireView west side of Lake Winnipegosis, af- map, two of the fi res that have been fecting 620 customers. burning on both the west and the east “Most of the outages were brief, and side of Highway 6 were listed as “un- caused by what’s called ‘switching,’” der control” as of last Friday. But the said Owen by email on Friday. “Our massive fi re centred near Homebrook system is designed to reroute power on the west side of Highway 6 was still to customers by switching to alter- out of control. nate, undamaged power lines to re- Fire EA042, on the east side of High- store customers faster.” way 6 near Lake St. Martin, was de- Hydro staff from other areas of the tected on May 12 and burned for nine province, including Dauphin, were days before being brought under brought in to replace poles and re- control on May 20. It burned 1,074 store power in the Winnipegosis re- hectares. Lake St. Martin First Nation gion, he said. And the province set up PHOTO BY MANITOBA HYDRO announced May 19 it was evacuating sprinklers earlier last week to protect its children, seniors and people with two Manitoba Hydro Bipole I and Bi- Hydro poles on fi re in Camperville, on the west shore of Lake chronic illness to Winnipeg. pole II communication sites south of Winnipegosis. Fire EA063, on the west side of High- Grand Rapids. or facilities were at risk. However, we it’s drizzling on my windshield right way 6, was detected on May 19 and “These sites allow Manitoba Hydro continue with Manitoba Wildfi re Ser- now. It’s a good sign that we’re fi nally brought under control on May 20. It to monitor both high-voltage trans- vice to monitor the situation.” going to get some moisture and cooler burned 40 hectares. mission lines,” he said. “The two Bipole Reeve Howse said he’s feeling more temperatures that will help with con- Fire EA044, near Homebrook, was transmission lines as of Friday were optimistic now that there’s rain that’s trolling or putting out the fi res,” he detected on May 12 has been burning not at risk. As of Friday afternoon, rolling into the Homebrook and Gra- said. out of control for nine days (as of May with rain and cooler temperatures, hamdale region. 21). It has so far consumed 194,124 no other Manitoba Hydro power lines “We’ve had a couple of showers and Winnipeg Beach byelection voting rules for residents and non-residents By Patricia Barrett Winnipeg Beach residents who are sons shown as property owners, they erty.” The Town of Winnipeg Beach has Canadian citizens, are 18 by election are entitled to vote and their names If there are more than two named two candidates running for councillor day and have lived in the commu- are on the voters list,” said Lobban. persons on title, a decision must be in the byelection that will take place nity for six months prior to the elec- “After an incident in a small rural made as to who will represent the in a few weeks, and Senior Election tion are entitled to vote, said Lobban. community not so long ago, where a property, he said, and they can com- Offi cial David Lobban is in the midst The community has a large number great number of non-residents were plete a non-resident voter consent of preparations. of non-residents and the rules are included on title and the election was form. Mark Sisetski and Jean Gendron are slightly different for them. skewed, the Act was changed to allow running for a seat on council. “Should there be two or fewer per- for only two non-residents per prop- Continued on page 11 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 “It can’t be!” Fraserwood winner takes home $27.5 million jackpot By John Towns, WCLC Some of that will be a little bit of fun – the fam- Keith Spulnick couldn’t believe what he was see- ily has already picked up a new vehicle and will be ing when he checked his LOTTO 6/49 ticket for the using it and a new trailer to travel once it’s safe to May 12 draw early the morning after the draw. The do so. But even though he has a new truck, Spul- winning numbers looked awfully familiar, but... nick says he won’t forget about the one that got him “I just thought ‘it can’t be’ – the winning numbers where he is today. look a lot like my numbers,” Spulnick laughed, re- “I’m going to fi x it up the old reliable one as well,” calling checking the WCLC website and then con- he laughed. “It’s been good to me!” fi rming by using the Lotto Spot! mobile app to scan Spulnick says he plans to retire – both from work, his ticket. and from playing the lottery to “give someone else “I think I won!” a chance” to win. Spulnick took a few minutes to take care of some “I don’t need anything else. I’m not a ‘high life- chores around his property and let the situation style’ guy, I want to remain me – this is all we need,” sink in before he sat his wife down and told her “we he noted. “It’s the best thing that ever happened in won the lottery.” my life. I never thought I would get this.” “She didn’t believe me, asked ‘are you sure that’s not 27,000?’” Spulnick laughed as he claimed his Interesting facts prize on Monday. “And I said ‘no, that’s a lot of com- Spulnick’s jackpot is the fourth lottery win in mas.’ It was pretty surreal for us.” Manitoba this year of a million dollars or more, and Spulnick’s ticket matched all six winning numbers the fi rst ticket this year bought outside of Winnipeg for the draw – 30, 35, 39, 42, 46, and 48 – to bring to win a multi-million dollar prize. home the jackpot of $27,505,450.30. He picked up - The other three wins of a million dollars or more his ticket the afternoon of the draw at Riverton this year include a Winnipeg family who shared a Shop Easy at 65 Main Street in Riverton, selecting PHOTO SUBMITTED $60 million LOTTO MAX win – the largest lottery his numbers at random. Keith Spulnick claiming his $27,505,452.30 prize win in Manitoba’s history – early in 2021, and two Spulnick says the win is huge for him and his fam- Winnipeg locals who took home million-dollar that was all I had left then. I’m going to frame that,” ily, noting that he had recently come through some LOTTO MAX and WESTERN 649 prizes. he chuckled. health problems that left him unable to work as ex- - Spulnick’s $27.5 million jackpot is Manitoba’s Spulnick says his fi rst order of business now that penses mounted. third-largest lottery win overall, after the $60 mil- he’s a multi-millionaire is to get good fi nancial “By the time I physically got better, I didn’t have a lion LOTTO MAX win noted above, and a $50 mil- advice to ensure there’s a plan in place so that he dime to my name. We have been pulling ourselves lion LOTTO MAX prize paid to a couple in Sag- and his family never have to worry about money. out slowly, but it’s taken a long time. This is just fan- keeng First Nation in 2009. He also plans to make sure his debts are taken care tastic,” he recalled. - It is the largest LOTTO 6/49 jackpot awarded in of, and from that point “we’ve got time to fi gure out “I have a picture of me with my last fi ve bucks – Manitoba since the game was launched in 1982. what we want.” Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be certifi ed By Nicole Brownlee incorrectly.” Offi cials urge Canadians to look for “Failure in this type of product with certifi ed symbols when purchasing a certain adverse event going on smoke and carbon monoxide detec- could pose a major risk to the Cana- tors. dians living there,” said Kim. “Smoke and CO detectors in the All living residences such as homes, home are critical,” said Dennis Kim, ice fi shing shacks, cottages and camp- consumer product safety offi cer for ers must have detectors installed. Health Canada. “They are life-saving “We remind Canadians that what- devices.” ever living space you have, that the COVID-19 restrictions have led to manufacturer’s instructions are fol- more Canadians shopping online, lowed for both hard-wired and bat- said Kim. tery-operated alarms,” said Kim. “With the emergence of these online Building codes dictate where to 21054mm8 shopping platforms, Health Canada place detectors throughout residenc- takes action to advise consumers of es, and local fi re departments can safety hazards with these types of help ensure the devices are properly products,” said Kim. installed and operating. When purchasing detectors, con- “Questions about any requirements, sumers should look for Health Cana- where they should be in a living da’s certifi cation mark that shows the space, can be directed to your fi re de- product meets design and safety re- partments,” said Kim. quirements. Approved products will Residents should also note the life have CSA, cUL, ULC or cETL on both expectancy of the detector listed on the product and the packaging. the packaging, said Kim. “The main function of these alarms For more information, visit Health is to alert [residents] in their homes Canada’s Consumer Product Safety when an adverse event is happening, page at https://www.canada.ca/en/ like a fi re or a carbon monoxide leak,” health-canada/services/consumer- said Kim. “The major issue, of course, product-safety.html or contact your is by having an uncertifi ed product in local fi re department. the home, they might fail or operate The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 11 Riverton Gateway Gas Bar’s Wieners for Wyatt fundraiser for CF By Patricia Barrett The owner of the Gateway Gas Bar, also known as Fas Gas Plus, is fund- raising to help those living with cystic fi brosis (CF) and has received a lot of support from the community, includ- ing from the Riverton Elks Lodge. Beverly Spring and her staff at the Highway 8 convenience store/gas sta- tion just north of Riverton have been raising money through the sale of hotdogs over the course of this month to support services offered by Cys- tic Fibrosis Canada, raise awareness of the disease and ultimately help those who live with it. That includes Spring’s grandson, Wyatt. “We call our fundraiser Wieners Wyatt, 5, was diagnosed with EXPRESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF BEVERLY SPRING for Wyatt,” said Spring last week by cystic fi brosis when he was two Gateway Gas Bar (Fas Gas) owner Beverly Spring (centre) with her staff phone. “He was diagnosed with cystic weeks old. have been fundraising for cystic fi brosis all month. fi brosis when he was two weeks old. “I pay for everything (the food) and help the Wieners for Wyatt fundrais- We felt that we’d like to give some- vitamin defi ciencies, CF-related dia- all the proceeds we get from the hot- ing drive by buying hotdogs. thing back to help those living with betes, sinus infections and progres- dogs we sell we donate to Cystic Fi- “We support children with medical the disease.” sive lung damage, according to Cystic brosis,” said Spring. needs as a major part of our charitable This is the third year Spring said she Fibrosis Canada, which advocates for To help raise awareness of CF, Wy- donations,” said Anderson. “To do so, has organized the CF campaign. The CF patients and urges changes to the att’s photo appears on T-shirts that we thought we would show our ap- uncertainty around COVID-19, after health-care system to reduce the bur- Spring supplied this year for her staff. preciation for all our school employ- it fi rst appeared in Manitoba, had her den on sufferers. And the community has responded to ees at the same time – both schools cancel it in 2020, but prior to that she The national organization called the call. – for their efforts during our current had raised over $1,000. on the provinces a few weeks ago to “We always get a great response pandemic.” The store/gas bar sees townies as make available “transformative” CF from the community and this year The Elks just donated $2,500 to the well as “tons of cottagers” heading to drugs that are available in other coun- has been the same. The Elks have also Riverton Day Care for two quad stroll- and from Hecla/Grindstone and Pine tries around the world but aren’t of- helped us out by buying 50 hotdogs ers for the kids and is getting revved Dock and Matheson Island and peo- fered in Canada. today. They donated them to teach- up for its annual Harley Motorcycle ple from the peat moss plants along Spring said Wyatt is doing well with ers, custodians and bus drivers at the Megadraw later this summer. PR 234. In addition to gas, the store of- his condition. school,” said Spring. “Some people Spring said she appreciates the way fers a range of road-trip convenienc- “He has to have enzymes before come in and just donate. I had a lady the community has stepped up to es, including coffee, snacks and hot he eats anything and he has to have come in last Saturday and she said ‘I help her fundraise for people living meals such as chicken and pizza. physiotherapy twice a day, once in the just want to donate.’ And she donated with CF, and lots of people have made May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness morning and again at night. But he’s $100. It was so nice it brought a tear to comments about the hotdogs. Month in Canada. CF is a common doing very well,” she said. “We feel it’s my eye.” “They’ve said to me, ‘Your hotdogs and fatal genetic disease that affects important to make everyone aware of Doug Anderson, secretary of the Ri- are fantastic, you’ve got a good hot- children and young adults. There is what CF is and how it can affect peo- verton Elks Lodge (No. 530), a chari- dog there,’” she said. “I have people no cure. The disease primarily at- ple.” table organization that provides an coming in at least once a week for the tacks the lungs and digestive system For the month-long fundraiser, enormous amount of fi nancial sup- hotdogs. That’s nice.” to varying degrees of severity. Com- which will wrap up May 31, the gas port to the com- plications include diffi culty digesting bar is offering a hotdog and a drink munity, said the fats and proteins, malnutrition and for $5. WE RENT THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR Elks wanted to SPRING CLEAN-UP > VOTING RULES, FROM PG. 9 on election day will be included in the count. There is also a provision for in-person voting The voters list is created from the tax assess- by sealed envelope, whereby a voter can meet DETHATCHERS ment roll and contains the names shown on with Lobban. the property title. If a property has a single “Once again, we are in a COVID-19 environ- owner listed, other eligible voters’ names ment and precautions are being taken for the TILLERS won’t show on the voters list unless those safety of voting offi cials and voters,” said Lob- people have made previous arrangements to ban. “Should a voter be denied entry to the be included. voting place for COVID reasons, they will be “But fear not, eligible voters can identify given the opportunity to vote outside of the AERATORS themselves at the voting station with proof voting place using a sealed envelope to en- of identity (driver’s license is great identifi - sure the secrecy of the vote.” cation),” said Lobban. “They will be signed in The advanced vote takes place on Saturday, YARD VACS and given the vote.” June 12. The byelection will be held on Satur- Voters can mark their ballot in an advance day, June 19. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. AND MUCH MORE! poll or vote on election day. For more information, contact Senior Elec- Voters who can’t attend either day can vote tion Offi cial David Lobban by telephone at by sealed envelope. They can request an ap- 204-389-4980 or 204-918-7563 (cell) or email TH plication form from Lobban, who will mail out him at [email protected] 99 7 AVE GIMLI a ballot package. All ballots returned by 8 p.m. 204-642-7490 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 A century of faith and devotion for Arborg senior By Tyler Searle the area—a process known as church On May 22, Henry Friesen celebrat- planting. ed his birthday. This year was a mo- “I wanted no more than a quarter- mentous one because the day will section of land because I didn’t go mark 100 years of life for Arborg’s there really to farm; it was really as an newest centenarian. outreach mission,” said Friesen. Friesen credits his vitality to an ac- The family settled in Morweena, tive lifestyle, chewing his food well, just outside of Arborg. While Friesen and the grace of God. planned to purchase only one quar- “It’s very much like being twenty- ter-section of land, he ended up with fi ve years old. Some days I don’t feel three. any different, but I do feel old age Friesen established his farm, and the sometimes,” he said. church followed shortly after. He and Friesen was born in St. Anne, Mani- a small group of like-minded Chris- toba, alongside 12 brothers and sis- tians built a parish in Morweena. ters. His parents John and Gertrude “It was a small building, very meek, Friesen, raised him into Christianity, but since the church grew, we built and Friesen’s devotion to his faith led another one larger,” Friesen said. EXPRESS PHOTO BY TYLER SEARLE him through every triumph and trag- The legacy of that original church Henry Friesen visits with his son Henry Jr. on May 18, days before he is edy in his life, he said. exists today in the form of the Mor- set to celebrate his 100th birthday. Photo by Tyler Searle When Canada entered the Second weena Christian School, a private World War, Friesen stuck to his con- K-12 school. churches. One trip even took him as tions today. victions and became a conscientious Tragedy befell the family early into far as Paraguay, he said. Friesen lived on the farm in Mor- objector. their life on the farm. Two of Friesen’s “Usually, they would have a little weena with his wife until 2012, when “I still believe that we shouldn’t go sons, Johnny, 6, and Alfred, 12, were place where they were gathering, but she passed away from dementia. He to war and kill other people.” killed in a farming accident. they didn’t have speakers for them or remained there for another two years He did his part by farming in the “It’s a terrible shock once you get to preachers and ministers to lead them, before retiring to assisted living in summers and working at a lumber hear it, and you know right away you’ll so we would go and help them,” he Arborg. camp over the winters. He made have to take it to the Lord, and he will said. He reads the bible daily. around $40 per month in those days carry you through, and he does.” The most important thing is reading “I like it more and more. The good and sent $25 to the Red Cross. Those early years in Morweena set the bible and gathering with others to thing about the bible is it doesn’t Following the war, Friesen married a precedent for what would become discuss it—even if there are disagree- grow old.” Elizabeth Barkman; together, the cou- Friesen’s life work. He was a farmer ments, Friesen said. Friesen’s advice to young people is: ple raised eight children and spent 65 by trade but one who cultivated both The churches he seeded in his youth “Smarten up and grow old.” years happily married. fallow land and faith. continue to facilitate those conversa- “We had a lovely time; she was a In the early 80s Manitoban Menno- wonderful woman. We never had any nites who’d fl ed to Mexico to avoid quarrels.” persecution for their religious and In the 1960s, the Friesen’s travelled cultural beliefs began to immigrate Community clean-up from St. Anne to the Interlake at the into the southern United States. Fries- behest of their church. They were en travelled from Manitoba to Texas, there in part to secure farmland and Kansas, and Mexico to help his breth- establish a new church community in ren establish new communities and

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With any kit or Brumate purchase, you will be entered into a draw for a summer surprise basket. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED BY FRAN ARGUE OfferOOfffer validvaalil d MayMaMay 1 throughththrougugh JuneJuJ nen 15,155,, 2021.2020 1. On Saturday, May 15th, the Steep Rock Cottage Owners Association or- ganized a clean-up around the cottage areas at Steep Rock. Volunteers Stop in today to see us at 355 Main Street Arborg from each subdivision gathered any garbage from their ditches, giving or call us at 204-376-3069 with any questions. the area a good Spring cleaning. Thank you to the over 20 volunteers for their energy and enthusiasm! Pictured here are Fran Argue, left, Happy Summer Time! and Kathy Shabaga who participated in the clean-up. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 13 Continuing drought will inevitably affect Lake Winnipeg commercial fi shery

By Patricia Barrett It’s not only fi re departments, wild- fi re combat crews and farmers that are holding their breath, hoping for enough moisture to reverse Manito- ba’s drought, but also fi shers on Lake Winnipeg. If the province experiences unrelent- ing high temperatures over the sum- mer, evaporation and inundations of nutrients from lagoons, wastewater treatment plants and agricultural operations could cause even greater ecological damage to the already pol- luted waterbody. Lake Winnipeg commercial fi sher and industry analyst Bill Buckels, who lives in Gimli, said “it’s dangerously dry” across the Red River Valley and EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT there’s only one aquifer that feeds the lake. Low water levels will result Commercial fi sher Bill Buckels was inundated with algae and feces in a concentration of nutrients such as EXPRESS AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD CANADA, CANADIAN DROUGHT MONITOR near Deer Island in 2018. Lake Win- phosphorus, and that will in turn lead Most of southern Manitoba is experiencing drought, including in the nipeg’s low water levels this year to fi sh kills. Interlake region. Conditions range from abnormally dry to extreme could lead to a concentration of “We’re going to have concentrations drought (shown in red). Drought not only affects land, but also water harmful nutrients and signifi cant of nutrients way beyond what they bodies. should be and with less water coming algal blooms, he says. into the lake. We’ll have such a con- and Resource Development to give da’s Drought Monitor (as of April 30) der dry. centration of nutrients that there’ll be the green light to the spring com- shows “extreme drought” conditions The monitor says exceptional short- nothing but oxygen depletion in this mercial fi shing season. “Lake Winni- across most of the Interlake, from term dryness (fewer than six months, lake. The algal blooms we already ex- peg, where we make our living from Gimli and Arborg in the east to St. affecting grassland and agriculture) perience could be much worse than fi shing, is at the epicentre of extreme Laurent and Grahamdale in the west. and long-term dryness (greater than they normally are,” said Buckels by drought in Canada.” Areas surrounding extreme drought phone last Friday, still waiting for the Agriculture and Agri-Food Cana- regions in the Interlake are also tin- Continued on page 14 provincial department of Agriculture Winnipeg Beach fundraising for new Day Camp building By Jules Steenson sort of fi nancial contribution that people are able to The Winnipeg Beach Day Camp is looking for help make at this time,” says Cohen. with funding their newest building. So far, Cohen says they’re thrilled because they’ve The day camp has been operating for almost 60 raised $6,000 out of their $15,000 goal. years, and is a staple in the community, says Jacqui “It would be a really big burden on us, as a not-for- Cohen, who has been directing the day camp for profi t, to have to cover the entire thing,” says Cohen. three summers now. Cohen says people can also help by donating items The day camp runs programs for local youth along such as tennis rackets and balls, lifejackets, pool with those who cottage for the season. Cohen says noodles, and fl utter boards. She says they eventu- most of the days are spent outdoors, but their main ally want to provide the kids with canoes, kayaks, building houses the director’s offi ce and stores their and stand-up paddle boards. equipment. “Just general camp equipment that would last for “It’s rotten, and there’s been different animals in many years, and just to last for this specifi c sum- there, and you know, they’ve left their droppings mer,” she says. and made it inhabitable,” says Cohen. Cohen says Winnipeg Beach Day Camp is a spe- The day camp posted about the new building on cial place for many people, spanning over multiple Facebook, “We have approval from Parks and Rec- generations. reation, Manitoba to dismantle the current shed “We have grandparents come and drop off their and erect a new shed that will be larger, more wel- grandchildren, and those grandparents were may- coming, and also will allow for an offi ce, storage be campers or counsellors. So it’s really nice to see space, outdoor planting area, an area for art to dry, how the camp has grown yet has many of the same for sporting equipment, and more.” core values.” says Cohen. The posts also thanks Jaxon Reid Interiors for de- Cohen says they take the campers to a small hill signing the exterior and interior of the new build- and sing songs and get to know each other, a tradi- ing. tion that’s happened at the camp for many years. The day camp tore down the old building and “It’s very special for those grandparents to see built the new one a couple of weeks ago. They are their grandkids singing on the same hill that they PHOTOS SUBMITTED now looking to their community members to help did,” says Cohen. The Winnipeg Beach Day Camp building, top, support them in funding the new building. Cohen says the day camp is a great way for kids has been replaced with a new building, below. “We’re looking to the community to help because to both relax and get their energy out. “It’s a really The community is now in need of funds to we are a not-for-profi t camp. We’re happy with any quiet and wonderful place,” she says. help cover the costs. 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 Ashern educator bids adieu in June after seven years of teaching By Nicole Brownlee After almost 40 years of teaching, this Ashern artist is looking for a new adventure. Jillian Mercer moved to Ashern sev- en years ago to teach art and act as a guidance counsellor at Ashern Cen- tral School. Mercer previously taught in St. John’s, Newfoundland for 30 years. “The typical thing in Newfoundland is after 30 years people retire, and I had started pretty young at 22,” said Mercer. “I just thought after my 30 years that it was kind of an opportu- nity.” Mercer said she wanted to explore Art teacher and guidance other options across Canada and the counsellor Jillian Mercer is retiring job in Ashern was the fi rst job she saw. after seven years at Ashern Central “I applied and I got it,” said Mercer School. with a laugh. “That’s what led me out here.” After her time in the United Arab Mercer drove from Newfoundland Emirates, Mercer returned to New- EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED to Manitoba with her dogs in tow, but foundland to teach for a few years be- Mercer plans to focus on her art and creative writing while in retirement, this wasn’t her fi rst trip to teach in a fore venturing to the prairies. favouring painting and sculpting as her media of choice. new place. “We all share so much, but yet we For two years, Mercer worked pri- can be very different,” said Mercer. got kids to realize there’s so much kids is just wonderful.” marily as a college placement offi cer “Coming out [to Ashern], I met peo- more than just drawing or painting,” Mercer said one of her favourite at the American International School ple from different backgrounds here said Willetts. “It’s been beautiful. memories while working at Ashern in Abu Dhabi. After seeing an ad for too, and you know I really enjoy it.” They’ve done some fabulous work.” was entering her students into the In- the job in The Globe and Mail, Mercer Mercer said she plans to return to Willetts has been working with Mer- terlake Juried Art Show. applied without a second thought. Newfoundland and hopes to use her cer since 2014 when Willetts entered “I had a number of fi rst-place win- “I never ever thought I’d actually time in retirement to focus on her art her role as principal at Ashern School. ners across different mediums,” said get a call on it, but I did, and then I and creative writing. “Jill is just a wonderful person,” said Mercer. “It was just really rewarding was hired,” said Mercer. “It (the Inter- “I am a painter, and I also am a Willetts. “She is able to make kids feel to kind of see [the students] see that national School) was an interesting sculptor in my mind,” said Mercer. good and feel good about themselves the art that they did could receive stint.” Mercer was the reason Ashern in her guidance role. And as an art a claim outside of their friends and Interacting with educators who trav- School was able to offer ceramics to teacher, she had kids who went to her family.” el around the world to teach at differ- the students, said Lakeshore School saying ‘I can’t do art,’ produce great Mercer will retire in June, but she ent schools intrigued her, she said. Division superintendent, Darlene artistic pieces and feel proud to show said she hopes to visit the Interlake “It’s a whole other way of life almost, Willetts. them off.” again soon. “She’ll be missed in Ash- you know, for a teacher,” said Mercer. “She expanded the art beyond just “The self-confi dence she grows in ern,” said Willetts. what we think of as the visual arts and

> DROUGHT, FROM PG. 13 On the same day last year, the lake there are others doing it. During a dry was 715 feet. year, they don’t seem to have a contin- six months, affecting hydrology and nadian drought years 2001 and 2002 It’s not only boaters who could expe- gency plan and just pull water out of ecology) persisted across the region states previously reliable water sup- rience diffi culties, but also swimmers our streams and rivers,” said Buckels. and that led to an “expansion” of small plies, such as from streams, wetlands, and beach-goers. Low lake levels in “Farmers are ultimately robbing wa- pockets classifi ed as extreme drought. dugouts, reservoirs and groundwater, 2003, for instance, resulted in high ter that the fi shery needs. The differ- “This dryness, in combination with were affected with several failing to densities of E-coli in the water and ence is farmers have crop insurance snow melt, exposing soils to sunlight, meet agricultural requirements. Nu- the fecal contamination of beaches, should they suffer from lower yields winds and evaporation, led to D3 merous remedial measures were “se- according to the State of Lake Winni- or crop failures; they won’t end up in conditions expanding to the south- verely challenged.” peg, 1999 to 2007 report. Gimli regu- the poorhouse. Fishers don’t have in- west corner of the province including Buckels said Lake Winnipeg is “ter- larly posts contamination advisories surance because there’s no such thing Neepawa to Russell and Virden and ribly low” right now and that could on its beach. as fi sh crop insurance. When we lose, the Interlake Region,” states the mon- spell trouble for commercial fi shing Buckels said he was alarmed to hear we lose.” itor. “Seventy-seven per cent of the boats and recreational boaters. in the media of farmers in the south- Although it was raining in Gimli on Prairie region was classifi ed as either “The edges of the lake are way out ern part of the province taking water Friday, Buckels said he didn’t feel it Abnormally Dry (D0), in Moderate in Gimli. Sandbars are showing up from the Assiniboine River to water would be enough to turn a corner. Drought (D1), Severe Drought (D2) or that people haven’t seen for 50 or 60 their crops as that will only exacerbate “The rain we’re getting today will Extreme Drought (D3); this includes years. If this drought continues, the conditions for everyone living down- not be enough to stop the drought,” nearly ninety-three per cent of the re- water will evaporate and you won’t be stream. With ongoing the climate cri- he said. “What’s it going to be like by gion’s agricultural landscape.” able to launch your boat from Gimli sis, people and governments need to the time the summer is through and Harbour,” he said. “And we’re going start “connecting the dots” and realize we’ve had no precipitation? What will Western Canada experienced to have one hell of a stink when the that they’re part of a single ecosystem. it be like in the fall when the entire drought years in the early 2000s that algae starts.” Using up water resources in one area province of Manitoba blows away like led to water shortages. An Agricul- Manitoba Hydro’s “Water levels & will negatively impact others. the Sahara Desert? In the long term, ture and Agri-Food Canada report fl ows” web page showed the lake at “If one person says they’re pump- in 10 years, we could be fried right out titled Lessons learned from the Ca- 712.8 feet above sea level last Friday. ing water from the river, we all know of existence.” The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 15 Manitoba Liberals ask Ombudsman to investigate province’s relationship with MWF

By Patricia Barrett there’s an additional level of confl ict.” The Manitoba Liberals have called The MWF is not a registered lobby on the Ombudsman to investigate group, he said. Lobbyists are sup- the relationship between staff in the posed to “declare who they are lob- provincial department of Agriculture bying for and what they’re doing. The and Resource Development (ARD) MWF is just calling their buddy in the and the Manitoba Wildlife Federation department.” (MWF) after the federation boasted Lamont said in addition to fi shery about its ability to infl uence govern- policy changes, the government gave ment policy on commercial fi shing. the MWF some Wildlife Management In 2017 the government hired Rob Areas (WMAs), which is provincial Olson, a former MWF director. He is Crown land, to develop. currently director of the province’s There was also a recent announce- Fish and Wildlife Branch, which falls ment from Pedersen of $600,000 for under the direction of ARD. “enhanced data collection target- Commercial fi shers began to ques- ing our high-use angling lakes” and tion the relationship between the $250,000 for a fi sh hatchery stocking government, Olson and his former EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT truck. Earlier this month the govern- employer even before the govern- A bullhead catfi sh with an angler’s hook embedded in its mouth de- ment announced it’s providing MWF ment reduced their catches of certain veloped an abscess from the wound. Every spring the province allows with $2 million for hunter education. fi sh species – prized angling fi sh – and anglers on the lake before it allows commercial fi shers even though “MWF is being treated like a gov- bought back about 525,000 kilograms fi sh haven’t fully spawning. Commercial fi shers are held back until 80 ernment department. While everyone of commercial quota in 2019. per cent of fi sh spawn. else is facing massive cuts, this unreg- But what pushed the issue over the istered lobby group is getting millions top for the Liberals was an interview of the province’s Fish and Wildlife de- fi shing families and northern com- of dollars from the province,” said MWF’s current director Chris Heald partment. That gives the federation a munities, he said, the majority of Lamont. “They’re also being given gave last year to Outdoor Canada, built-in ally with an in-depth knowl- whom are Indigenous. Crown land at a time when this gov- “boasting” about the organization’s edge of the pressing issues in the In 2019 PCFM hired Meyers Norris ernment is taking away Crown land power to infl uence government. The conservation world, he says. As well, Penny to determine the commercial from ranchers. They’re giving it to the MWF also contributed to that same is- notes Heald, the current Minister of fi shery’s contribution to the Manitoba MWF so it can turn [WMAs] into pas- sue an article written by its managing Agriculture and Resource Develop- economy; it was assessed at about $90 ture.” director Carly Deacon in which she ment, Blaine Pedersen, is an avid an- million annually and over triple that In an Outdoor Canada article pub- spoke about a fi sh fry she and Heald gler and hunter who is also support- in economic spinoffs. PCFM also hired lished March 30, 2020, the MWF urged had with ARD minister Blaine Peder- ive of the MWF’s mission.” a third party to assess pickerel stocks, the government to commit more sen and branch director Rob Olson. Heald implied that the depart- which were found to be “strong.” That funding and resources to WMAs. Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont said ment allows MWF to come up with fl ew in the face of the government and MWF’s Carly Deacon wrote that politicians and bureaucrats do meet policies as he was quoted as saying, the MWF’s repeated claims about im- WMAs didn’t seem to be a “priority” with people and organizations but “we’re picking up the phone and say- perilled and unsustainable pickerel to the government and that they’re in this particular case, it’s “clear” the ing, ‘Hey, this is what’s going on,’ and stocks and the rationale for reducing “important destinations for hunters government is making policy that fa- they’re giving us a bunch of leeway to commercial catches. who have increasingly fewer options” vours recreational anglers over com- come up with a solution.” Lamont said there’s debate about as the amount of land given over to mercial fi shers. And governments Thanks to their “built-in ally,” the whether the MWF urged the govern- agriculture is prohibitive to hunters. aren’t supposed to be run for a single MWF said it achieved goals such as ment to change commercial mesh Increasing access to WMAs would al- interest group. the “fi rst round” of quota buy-back sizes so that anglers “can have more low more hunting. “One of the red fl ags in that article and mesh size changes. Deacon de- trophy fi sh. MWF’s focus is on trophy The MWF runs many programs in for me is the [MWF] said they can just scribes the fi sh fry with Pedersen and angling, not on the preservation of cooperation with the province and pick up the phone and get whatever Rob Olson. fi sh stocks.” other groups, according to the Mani- they want,” said Lamont by phone last Pioneer Commercial Fishers of The Liberals made their complaint toba Hunting Guide 2020. That in- Friday. Manitoba [PCFM] president Einar to the Ombudsman not only because cludes programs such as bear-baiting, One of the policies the MWF boast- Sveinson and vice president Ray- of Rob Olson’s connections with MWF mentoring children to kill deer with ed about achieving, he said, was get- mond Smith, who both live in Gimli, but also because of the government’s bow and arrow, mentored waterfowl ting the province to retire commercial had written to minister Pedersen in own job requirements and the rules hunting and hunter education pro- fi shing quota. April, outlining their concerns with around lobbying, he said. grams. “The MWF is bragging about this the government’s relationship with “When you go into government – When asked about the allegation quota buy-back but what’s the impact the MWF. and this is not just an expectation – of preferential treatment, a spokes- of that? It means someone people are “We fi nd it very disturbing that you Olson’s contract says he has to treat person for agriculture said MWF is never going to fi sh again; you’re basi- have all this time for the MWF. We everybody fairly and set aside any among many groups with which the cally ending some people’s business- can’t even get a meeting with you, relationships he might have. If his department works. es,” said Lamont. for an industry involving hundreds actions or if policy changes call into “The Manitoba Wildlife Federa- The Outdoor Canada story titled and hundreds of families around our question whether he can do his job tion is one of many stakeholders that “On Guard for the West” with the lake that is their livelihoods, not just a properly, he needs to be held to ac- Manitoba Agriculture and Resource sub-heading “Manitoba: Infl uential recreational [pastime],” they wrote in count,” said Lamont. “Other state- Development works with to further Friends” in the November 2020 edi- their April 22 letter. ments the MWF made, beyond those the department’s goal of managing tion focuses on the relationship be- Sveinson said by phone last week in the Outdoor Canada articles, make our resources sustainably,” said John tween the MWF and ARD. In an in- the department hasn’t acknowledged it clear to me MWF is getting pref- Neufeld last Friday by email. terview with MWF’s current director, PCFM, which represents most fi shers erential treatment at the expense of Although the question was asked, Chris Heald, the magazine wrote: on Lake Winnipeg. other critically important stakehold- Neufeld did not say how much grant “In particular, Heald points to the “We never had a response to that ers. It’s bad politics and bad policy money the province has allocated to fact that a former MWF managing letter we sent,” he said. to do that. When you have a person MWF since 2017 when Rob Olson was director, Rob Olson, is now the head The commercial fi shery is vital to who used to run the MWF doing that, hired. 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Canada’s Einarson, Gushue place fourth at mixed world doubles curling championship

Staff with a 7-2 record. They were trying Canada’s Brad Gushue and Kerri to become the fi rst Canadian team to Einarson placed fourth at the 2021 win gold in the event’s 13-year history. world mixed doubles curling cham- After an 8-6 comeback victory over pionship after a 7-4 loss to Sweden in Spain in their opening game at the the bronze-medal game last Sunday. world mixed doubles curling champi- Sweden came out strong with four onship Canada’s improved to 3-0 with in the fi rst end before Canada re- wins over Germany (9-6) and Hun- plied with singles in the second and gary (7-5). third. Sweden went up 6-2 after four “I think we’re getting better each ends before each team traded points game and just trying to learn the ice over the next three ends. Canada and the paths and fi gure it out,” Ein- had to settle for an appearance in the arson said. bronze-medal game after a 7-4 loss to Canada then dropped an 8-5 deci- Scotland on Saturday. sion to Australia’s Tahli Gill and Dean Canada had advanced to the semifi - Hewitt before improving to 4-1 with nals after a wild 7-6 extra-end victory an 8-3 win over South Korea. over Switzerland’s Jenny Perret and “It defi nitely feels good to bounce Martin Rios in a qualifi cation game. back after a loss this morning,” said Canada trailed 5-1 after four ends Einarson. “We made some really nice but scored three in the fi fth and stole shots out there and put some pres- PHOTO SUPPLIED BY WCF/CELINE STUCKI a single in the sixth to pull even. sure on them.” Canada’s Kerri Einarson and Brad Gushue lost 7-4 to Sweden in the Canada earned a berth in the 2022 Canada then defeated Italy 6-4 last bronze-medal game at the world mixed doubles curling championship Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Thursday, erasing a 3-1 defi cit after last Sunday. Scotland went on to win the world title with a 9-7 victory They did that with a top-three fi nish four ends. over Norway. in Pool A round-robin play. Einarson and Gushue scored a deuce do the same thing, and we’ve been win over the Russian Curling Federa- Scotland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, the in the eighth and fi nal end to break a doing that. They were just so close tion’s Anastasia Moskaleva and Alek- Czech Republic and Switzerland also tie against Italy’s Stefania Constantini here - they were perfect through the sandr Eremin. locked up Olympic spots. and Amos Mosaner. fi rst four ends, so we just kept up the For Einarson, it was an exhausting The two remaining spots in the 10- Canada then played catch-up for process and put the pressure on them. stretch of curling in a very short time. team Olympic fi eld will be fi lled at a most of their crucial round-robin “We’re feeling really good. I’ve got “It’s been an honour to represent last-chance qualifi er next season. Chi- matchup with red-hot Scotland later my draw weight, and I’m feeling re- Canada twice on the world stage,” na gets an automatic Olympic berth Thursday. ally confi dent out there and with the Einarson told the Canadian Press. as the host country. Down 4-0 after two ends, Canada judging as well. This is all an adjust- “We gave it our absolute all this week, The 2021 mixed doubles world title eventually dropped an 8-5 decision to ment - I don’t do it very often, but my and I couldn’t be more proud of us was won by Scotland’s Bruce Mouat Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat. body is holding up alright,” she added. earning Canada the Olympic spot. We and Jennifer Dodds after a 9-7 win “There are no easy games here,” Canada put the wraps on round- fought hard every game. We may not over Norway’s Kristin Skaslien and Einarson told reporters after beating robin play Friday with a 7-6 win over have played our best at times, but we Magnus Nedregottem on Sunday. Italy. “They are making shots and put- Zuzana Paulova and Tomas Paul of the also never gave up.” Canada fi nished round-robin play ting pressure on us. We’re having to Czech Republic followed by an 11-6 Amputee’s story highlights importance of farm safety

By Martine Lepine tees, many of whom have lost limbs in accidents With farming season here, Merrill Loeppky, a while at play, like Merrill. War Amps Regional Representative, is reminding “It’s important that families and educators help parents to pass on an essential and possibly life- make kids aware of the dangers on the farm,” says saving lesson to their children – PLAYSAFE! Merrill. “Kids should never be near grain augers, Merrill grew up on a farm in Manitoba, and at tractors, lawn mowers or other ‘mean machines.’” 3 years old, his curiosity led him to get too close The public can access valuable safety resources, to a grain auger, resulting in the loss of his right including PLAYSAFE: Don’t Let It Happen to You, arm. “Accidents can happen in a split second,” a video featuring young amputees who share says Merrill. “I hope my story will prevent even their stories about how they lost their limbs in ac- just one child from being injured.” cidents, visit waramps.ca/playsafe. The War Amps PLAYSAFE Program aims to PHOTO SUBMITTED make children more aware of the dangers in their Merrill Loeppky lost his right arm in a grain au- play environment and believes that no one is bet- ger accident as a child and today warns of the ter qualifi ed to deliver the message than ampu- dangers on the farm. The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 17

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She enjoyed one year of teaching at the Island School and then attended the University Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 204-467-5836 of Manitoba, completing her fi rst year in the Faculty of Arts; also working at the Bank of Montreal while living in Winnipeg. BIRTHDAY Josephine married Ingvar Kristjanson on August 6, 1960 and together they raised three children. They lived on the family farm in Vidir where Dad worked with his brothers in farming and a gravel/ concrete business. Mom was very devoted to Dad and recognized that he liked to “keep the home fi res burning”, while he respected her need to be out and on the go. And so, they spent 55 years together; supporting each other through each joy and challenge. Dad predeceased Mom on August 23, 2015. From an early age Mom treasured the books she was given and instilled in us this passion for reading. She and Dad provided for us, supported our educational efforts and allowed us the freedom to make our own life choices. We in turn were very proud of Mom when she completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree – Icelandic Studies Major, in 1989. Ten years later, Mom realized another goal in the form of a trip to Iceland to trace her roots and connect with family. Mom had a life-long passion to do things well and had many hobbies and interests. Her greatest love was sewing. She learned from our grandmother at an early age and ensured she passed Happy 65th! this skill on to us. She sewed everything from wedding dresses to coats with leather trim to fun Who woulda thunk it! pajamas and intricate patches on work pants. There were many links between Mom’s family and their surrounding community. People ANNIVERSARY helped and supported each other when needed. And so, she learned early on the importance of volunteerism in building community strengths and was a life-long volunteer. She recognized the benefi ts to the volunteer, which to her included: building self-esteem, fi nding fun and fulfi llment, meeting new people and making lasting friendships. Over her lifetime Mom volunteered in many ways, including: working with the Vidir ‘young women’ catering group in support of the Vidir Community Hall and Vidir Ladies’ Aid in later years; the choir, ELW and church council at Ardal- Henry P. Friesen Geysir Lutheran Church, the Vidir 4-H Club and Arborg Seniors Resource. After their move from HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! the farm to Gimli in 2013, Mom embraced her new community quickly, by becoming involved in Our dad, our Rock, our Guiding Star marked the Gimli Lutheran Church and ELW, the New Iceland Heritage Museum, the Huldufolk ‘moms’ 100 years on May 22! He still recites poetry and the Kaffi timi group that met for conversational Icelandic. better than anyone else we know, often he’s Mom loved people and showed it with her ready smile. She was a wonderful Amma who more current on his kids and grandkids and treasured her grandchildren and was always ready to drop everything to have them come and great-grandkids than we think he should be, stay at the farm. As they grew, she paid special attention to what was going on in their lives and and only occasionally do we think we see stayed connected. Mom counted her extended family and friends as some of her life’s blessings. some signs of a mid life crisis coming on. We Mom’s faith was important throughout her life. It helped her through struggles; instilled a ready love you Dad, and we couldn’t be more proud Happy 65th Wedding Anniversary to empathy for others and gave her a tremendous connection to her community. She felt that she of you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! And here’s to many Lorne and Joanne Thomas had much to be joyful for. more! on June 2nd Mom had always been very interested in and respectful of the elderly and at the age of 55 -Love from your family obtained her Health Care Aid Certifi cate. She worked in the surrounding areas until her retirement at 65 years of age. She helped people maintain their independence and remain at home and also OBITUARY provided palliative care when needed. She loved her work. Mom taught us many things, including respect for self and that we all have an important part to Barbara Skadsheim (nee: Huston) play in the lives and well-being of others. From her we learned the blessing of how to forgive and Born: August 23, 1942 to appreciate people for who they are; remembering to focus on the bright spots. Date of passing: May 15, 2021 She will be dearly missed by her children and families: Ingrid (Neil) Stevenson; Ardith (Barrie) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Sigurdson, Steen and Brett; Darren Kristjanson, Erik and Hailee. Skadsheim (nee: Huston) on May 15, 2021, at the age of 79 after a She is survived by her brothers David (Judith) Gislason, Wayne Gislason and Lorne (Shirley) courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed away peacefully Gislason and sister-in-law Kristin Kristjanson. Also, many nieces, nephews, extended family and in her home in Gimli, Manitoba, in the loving presence of family. friends. Left to cherish her memory are her four daughters, Brenda A private family service in her memory is planned at the Vidir Cemetery as per Covid-19 protocol. McClure, Linda (Tim) Miyai, Cheryl (Stewart) Campbell, Wendy At this time, we would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Arborg Assisted Living and the (Ringo) Boychuk; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; IERHA Home Care for the help and support they provided Mom in the years since she returned to brother, Craig (Lila) Huston; sister in-law Marion Huston and her home community. She was able to maintain her independence, plan for this year’s gardening numerous family members and friends. and tend to her plants until the end. In addition, we thank Dr. Donnelly for his respectful care of Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Richard; parents, Mom for the last four years; as well as the staff of the Arborg and District Hospital who provided Clinton and Minnie Huston; brothers, Ernest Huston and Gerry excellent care until her peaceful passing. Huston; and sisters, Marlene Cushnie and Linda Cook. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church, Box 160 Barbara was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she met her husband, got married and raised Arborg, MB R0C 0A0, Gimli Lutheran Church, Box 118, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 or Siloam Mission, her four daughters, until they moved to Gimli to retire. 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1M3. She enjoyed doing activities at The New Horizons with her sister-in-law Marion Huston, such as carpet bowling and line dancing. Above all else, she cared most about her family. “The sweetest, most selfl ess person to ever walk the face of this earth”, is how her daughters always described her. She had four daughters, 204-949-2200 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, yet managed to make each one of them feel Gimli 204-642-7124 special. She always knew what someone needed and would go through anything to be able to neilbardalinc.com give it to them. She had this way. We were so fortunate to have you in our lives. 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Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts Call 467-5836 The Express Weekly News Thursday, May 27, 2021 21 OBITUARY OBITUARY Marvin Matthew Stocki Frederick Frank Pertson It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fred was born Thursday, March 19, 1936 and peacefully Marvin Matthew Stocki at Arborg Hospital on Sunday, May 16th transitioned to the spirit world Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of surrounded by the love of his family. 85 at his home in beautiful Fisher Bay. He was surrounded by so Marvin was born in Winnipeg, MB on July 27, 1943 to his parents, much love at the time of his passing. As Fred said a few days who have predeceased him, Joseph and Mary (Golas) Stocki. He before he passed as he looked toward the window of the house, is survived by his devoted wife Janet; son Kevin (Kristen) and facing Lake Winnipeg, “I’ve lived a good life and I have everything granddaughter Khloe. He shared the love of the farm with his I need right here.” brother John (Anne) and sister Mildred (Ed) and their families. Fred was born and raised in Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba. He Marvin spent his entire life working on the family farm, striving was predeceased by his parents, William and Lena Pertson, and to produce good crops and cattle of the best breed, Hereford. He sister Elizabeth Pertson. Fred is survived by his beloved wife, participated in 4H as a young lad, and from there went on to show Mary Anne, son Travis (Nancy), daughter Penny, brothers William cattle at Manitoba summer fairs, Canadian Western Agribition in John (Sharon, deceased) and Paul William (Diane, deceased), Regina and Toronto Royal, where he proudly accepted a Champion sisters Gloria Mae (Earl) and Sandra Anne (Taras, deceased), step- Banner. One of his many highlights was selling cattle to England, children Fiona (Mike), Fraser (Helen), and Sheena (Paul), and his Russia and Mexico, plus all over North America. He was a proud Hereford breeder for over extended family, including nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, along with many friends who will 50 years, and was pleased with the way Kevin, Kristen and Khloe have continued on with the miss him so much. tradition. Fred retired in 1991 after 26 years with Manitoba Highways, plus a 5-year stint with Manitoba Special thanks to Arborg, Eriksdale and HSC hospitals for all your care and compassion. Hydro in the middle. He loved both jobs, mainly because he was able to work outdoors, where he Cremation has taken place and due to COVID, a private family service has taken place Friday, felt at his best. At one point in his early days, he also worked for the Liquor Control Commission May 21st at St. Anthony Roman Catholic church cemetery in Zbaraz, MB in Winnipeg Beach; Fred said he liked the job because he got to meet people, but he just couldn’t Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. handle working inside all the time. His career started when he was 15, delivering milk door-to- Gigi, Please keep a close eye on the fi elds, cattle and us as you make your trips around. door with his father; he confessed with a chuckle later in life, that he often helped out by driving FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. the company truck, albeit without a driver’s license. In care of arrangements. When he was 55, he met the woman he would spend the rest of his life with. “We have so much 204-372-6803 or 204-739-3363 in common you wouldn’t believe it,” he happily said, saying she was the love of his life. It was obvious to anyone that he felt like a lucky man. In the early ‘90s, Mary Anne and Fred found a few OBITUARY heavenly acres on the shores of Lake Winnipeg to call home, got married in their living room, and spent 30 happy years in what he called paradise. Theodore Albert Watson Fred deeply appreciated his wife’s Cree culture and heritage and was very proud to be honoured On May 22, 2021, the day of his beloved granddaughter Icelynn’s with a spirit name many years ago: Th tin ka-w s skwan-otat (English translation: “Wind that 2nd birthday, Ted slipped quietly away to enter his eternal home clears the sky”). According to his wishes, he transitioned to the spirit world dressed in his ribbon while at the E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital in Eriksdale, MB. shirt, jeans, a pair of favourite moccasins, and wrapped in a star blanket made by Mary Anne. He will be forever missed by his best friend and wife, Linda; Fred loved classic western movies, old-time country music, and good times sitting around an children Patty (Robby), Cheryl (Mike), Jason and Pam (Randy); outdoor fi re, singing tunes and telling stories with friends and family. He loved working around grandchildren Bryce (Megan), Halli (Lou), Nick, Matty, Icelynn, the property and any excuse to hop on his snowmobile, ATV or ride-on lawn mower. As recently Taryn, Jared, Blake, Shawn, Keira and great-grandchild, Adeline. as the fall of 2020, he was cutting and splitting wood in preparation for the coming winter. He was Fondly remembered by; his sisters Christine and Linda, Dan even laying traps in January 2021, before his illness took hold. Watson, Graham Price, Bob Neal, Garry and Corrine Seidler along Those who knew Fred knew he loved the outdoors more than anything—being outside doing with numerous friends and relatives. something was his happy place. Both he and Mary Anne loved to fi sh, hunt, and trap together. Ted was predeceased by son Darryl, daughter-in-law Elsa, Scouring the thrift stores and yard sales for great deals was also right up there on the list of parents Abb and Polly, an infant sister, brother-in-law Raymond, things Fred loved to do. in-laws Eino and Sylvia and many friends and relatives. Cremation has taken place. At Fred’s request, there will be no funeral. A private celebration of Ted was born on October 19, 1947 at the Eriksdale Hospital his life will occur at a later date. to parents Albert and Pauline. Sisters Christine and Linda shared many adventures with their Special thanks to: Dr. Kathryn Menzies and the staff at Percy E. Moore Hospital in Hodgson, brother on the family farm. MB for their support and care over the past few months as he managed through the late stages Ted met Linda (nee Joy) and spent almost 55 years together. They were married on September of prostate cancer. As well, Mary Anne extends her gratitude to the many family and friends who 25, 1971. After about two and a half years of being in the city, Ted and Linda returned to their delivered food and care supplies, and those who called and prayed for Fred. It meant so much country roots and purchased their fi rst property in close proximity to both families. While starting to them both. a Shorthorn/Hereford cow/calf operation they switched to Limousin, which Linda, Cheryl and her “I never realized I had such good friends…so many people who care about me,” he said. “Love family are continuing with. Ted also worked as a backhoe operator. He was fi rst employed by Vic is all that matters, right?” Yes, Fred. It is. Price then continued working with Vic’s son, Graham. They’ve been friends for 54 years. FISHER FUNERAL HOME INC. During this time, Ted worked in the oil patch and remained close friends with Dennis Tienkamp, In care of arrangements. a fellow co-employee. He also worked in construction for Larry Weatherburn, Sigfusson Northern 204-372-6803 or 204-372-6271 and Johnson and Herbert Construction. He also worked for Johnson Brothers in Lundar. No matter where Ted worked, he developed many close friendships. OBITUARY Ted considered his cousin Dan Watson to be a brother. He encouraged Ted to ask out the Barbara Zotter neighbour’s daughter, Linda. She often wondered how the “brothers” remained so close after (1938 - 2021) that fateful date! Although practically total opposites, Ted and Linda were committed to each It is with saddened hearts, that we the family of Barbara Zotter, other and their life together. announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, mother, Ted dearly loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed trips with Linda, MANY grandmother and sister on May 16th, 2021 at her home in St. projects with Patty and family members, countless hours spent on his extensive stamp collection Laurent, Manitoba. and sharing many stories. Ted was very knowledgeable and loved a good discussion or debate. Barbara was born in Main-A-Dieu, Nova Scotia and was the He was open to any challenge. When they built their present home, he and Linda built the rafters daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Molly MacDougal) Lahey. and continued it to completion with Ted’s trips to the oil patch thrown in for good measure. She is predeceased by her brothers Eddie, Danny, Ron and Neighbours and friends helped rough it in with Ted doing all the plumbing and electrical. When Daniel. the new build in the basement was done to accommodate farming partner Cheryl and the family, Barbara’s pride and joy were her family. She always looked he did that electrical as well. He was on the Co-op board for many years as well as helping with forward to family get togethers where she would prepare a feast grooming the Scotch Bay Cemetery. He enjoyed helping friends and neighbours whenever he fi t for royalty. Mom obtained her teachers degree and began her had the chance. He was a man of many talents, a man of few words, content and happy to be career in Yellowknife, NWT where she met and fell in love with her doing what he loved. husband for life Werner Zotter. Mom and Dad were married in 1962 Ted’s journey with pancreatic cancer began 4 years ago. He surprised and surpassed the and moved to Manitouwadge, ON. Mom continued her teaching career where she was able to expectations of his medical family from the time he underwent surgery, throughout his Chemo infl uence many with her knowledge and passion to enhance the lives of those who surrounded treatments, up to his recent hospitalization. We are so grateful to his very skilled surgeon, Dr. her. Jeremy Lipschitz (HSC), Oncologists, Dr. Paul Daeninick and Dr. Eren Beshara, and the entire After retirement from teaching in 1993, Mom being the supportive person she was, moved with amazing team at St. Boniface Cancer Care. her husband Werner to St. Laurent, MB to pursue his dream of farming. Even though Mom never On May 28, 2021 Ted will travel from the Hall Road to his fi rst home, along the lake. He will sat on a tractor, she kept a tight grip on the cheque book. come “Home” for a fi nal farewell to the farm and cattle he cared for all these years. From there Mom was involved with the Catholic Church attending mass weekly while being involved with he will continue to Scotch Bay All Saints Cemetery for a family graveside service at 1:00 p.m. To the Catholic Women’s League until her health began to decline. those who have been invited, we kindly ask you to remain in your vehicle. There will be no future Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Werner; three sons, Werner (Lynn), Ron service due to COVID. and Earl (Irina); her three grandchildren who she thought the world of, Tatiana, Eric and Katirina; Pallbearers will be Mike and Matty Law, Nick Watson, Robby, Bryce and Halli Monkman. sister Rosalie Lahey; sister-in-law Sheila, nieces and nephews Rosalie, Joseph, Mary and Daniel. Sincere thanks to our local medical family Dr. S. Randhawa and the compassionate nursing Family would like to thank the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority Paramedics. team who cared for Ted (and his family). You truly are angels. Cremation has taken place and a private celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be sent to the E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital Guild In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to the St. Laurent Parish, PO Box 132, St. Laurent, MB c/o Irene Sigurdson, Box 474, Eriksdale, MB, R0C 0W0. 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OBITUARY OBITUARY Faye Schalk (nee Gunter) Larry Gene Huziy February 9, 1948 – May 18, 2021 January 21, 1947 - May 18, 2021 After a lengthy and courageous battle with COPD, Faye passed Larry passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 18, 2021 at the away peacefully with her family by her side. Arborg Hospital at the age of 74 years. She is survived by her loving husband, Alfi e, and son, Dean He was predeceased by his parents William and Sophie Huziy Schalk; siblings Linda Paluck, Merv Gunter (Lynda), Tricia Geurts and younger brother Leonard Huziy. (Albert) and Terry Gunter; in-laws Karl and Ada Schalk, Irene He is survived by his older brother Stanley (Susan) Huziy, his Rosser; and their families. She was predeceased by her son, David older sister Pauline (Donald) Moscall and younger sister Marlene Schalk; mother Irene Bell (Victor); father John (Jack) Gunter; in- (Robert) Dewald. Uncle Larry will be greatly missed by his nieces laws Karl (Anna) Schalk; sister Dawn Papineau; and brothers-in- and nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. law, Lloyd (Butch) Papineau, Eddie Paluck and Dave Rosser. Larry farmed all his life in the Skylake area. He lived life in a Faye was born and spent her early life in Selkirk, Manitoba, simple way but to the fullest. He was close to and loved his family where she attended school and worked until she met and married and his animals. Alfi e. They lived in Pine Falls for a short time, and then took over A private funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 27, the farm north of Petersfi eld, where they raised their sons. They 2021 at the Arborg Mackenzie Funeral Chapel at 11:00 p.m. His farmed from 1971 to 2004, at which time they retired to a home near Winnipeg Beach. During fi nal resting place will Skylake Cemetery. their retirement years they spent winters in warmer climates in the US and Mexico. Family was important to Faye and extended family and friends were always welcome in her home. Faye was MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME ARBORG dearly loved by her family, especially all her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. (204) 467-0024 • [email protected] Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Flowers are graciously declined, and those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Faye to Inclusion Selkirk Fund at the Selkirk & District Community Foundation. Condolences may be left on her tribute wall at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com.

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