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SERVING LUNDAR, ASHERN, ERIKSDALE, MOOSEHORN, FISHER BRANCH, RIVERTON, ARBORG, GIMLI, BEACH, ARNES, MELEB, FRASERWOOD Einarson captures Scotties title

Petersfi eld’s beat the Granite’s top-seeded Kristy McDonald 7-4 to capture the Manitoba Scotties Tournament of Hearts title Sunday in Beausejour. After fi nishing runner-up at the past two Manitoba provincials, the East St. Paul based team of Einarson, third Selena Kaatz, second and lead Kristin MacCuish will now wear the provincial buffalo at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Feb. 20-28 in , Alta. (See full story on pg. 14). EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know Looking to upgrade your bathroom? Gimli Rona is having their PLUMBING EVENT. Check out our HUGE savings BUILDING CENTRE GIMLI on select faucets, vanities, www.rona.ca showers, bathtubs and more! 1-877-770-7662 HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 9 am - 6 pm • SUN 12 - 4 pm 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 Taking toques to the PM

By Patricia Barrett While he won’t be hauling suitcases A Gimli student who makes toques stuffed with toques to the Hill, he will to fund Habitat for Humanity build- be taking a number of samples. ing trips is off to the House of Com- Lozinski said he raised the $895 reg- mons in in a few weeks, hop- istration fee (which includes airfare ing to sell one of his toques to the and hotel in Ottawa) by selling toques. Prime Minister. The washable toques cost $18 and Cameron Lozinski was featured come in a variety of colours, such as in the Express last October when he grey, navy blue, charcoal, burgundy, teamed up with the Sugar Me Cookie pink, oatmeal and cobalt. Boutique & Bakery on Centre Street He’ll also be branding his creations to sell his toques. with a logo. Branding his business Lozinski will be taking part in the will help people become familiar with Forum for Young , a youth it and its charitable goals. A friend he parliament for students who want to met on a Habitat trip to Portugal last learn about federal politics. As with year is in graphic design. Manitoba’s Youth Parliament that oc- “She phoned me up and offered to curred over the Christmas break, stu- do the design,” he said. dents can hone their public speaking Lozinski has taken on three volun- skills and learn how the federal gov- teer knitters to keep up with demand. ernment debates and passes legisla- One knitter is from Arborg, the other tion. The fi rst session takes place Feb. two are his mom and nana. 15-20. “I can make 20 in a week,” said Loz- “We get to learn about the three lev- inski, who learned to knit on a loom els of government,” said the Grade 11 when he was in Grade 8. Gimli High School student. He recently sent 35 toques to Al- After he applied, he was sent some berta. Ten of those purchases were for assignments by email. All participants personal use, but the remaining were were asked to research the names of purchased for homeless people. their municipal government offi cials With a possible boost in sales from EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF CAMERON LOZINSKY and provincial and federal riding rep- MPs, Lozinski will be heading to Gimli student Cameron Lozinski will be taking his toques to the Hill in resentatives. Surabaya, Indonesia, to help Habitat a few weeks and hopes to sell one to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “I personally did know,” said Lozin- renovate a home. ski, “because I love politics.” Lozinski is dedicated to helping volunteer organizations.” call 204-642-8867 or visit his Facebook When he arrives in Ottawa, Lozinski those less fortunate and plans to cre- If an organization needs help with a page, Toques By Cameron “Making a said he hopes to meet Prime Minister ate a charitable, non-profi t foundation food hamper program in town, for ex- difference one toque at a time.” He is Justin Trudeau and sell him one of his after he graduates from high school. ample, it could apply for a grant from also on Twitter @ToquesbyCameron toques. “A foundation takes a lot of effort to his Toques By Cameron foundation. and Instagram. “That’s my goal — to hopefully sell start,” said the 16-year-old student. “I To order one of Lozinski’s toques, toques to all 338 MPs.” want to help local volunteers and help Funding for Manitoba Schools to “Drop the Pop” News Release and all sugary drinks for one week Cutting back on sugary drinks may with disproportionate rates of diabe- The Kidney Foundation of while they teach their students about help children avoid Type 2 diabetes, tes. Many Manitobans are not aware – Manitoba Branch invites elemen- making healthy lifestyle choices. The obesity, tooth decay, and ultimately, that diabetes, along with high blood tary schools from across Manitoba to Drop the Pop Challenge is a part of chronic kidney disease,” explains pressure, are the two leading causes apply for a $250 grant that will help the Foundation’s curriculum for Ab- Val Dunphy, executive director of of chronic kidney disease (CKD). them carry out a Drop the Pop Chal- original schools called Our Children, The Kidney Foundation of Canada – CKD is very serious because there lenge for children in kindergarten to Their Health, Our Future. Manitoba Branch. “Manitoba has the is no cure. People in the late stages of grade six. The $250 grant is available to el- highest rates of end-stage kidney dis- CKD need to go on dialysis or get a This is an opportunity for school ementary schools that have a signifi - ease out of all Canadian provinces. By kidney transplant to stay alive. Educa- and community staff to help educate cant Aboriginal student body (50% or working with the schools to promote tion is a key part of helping young Ab- young students about the dangers of more of the school population). There healthy kidneys, we hope to have a original people to take the right steps sugary drinks. This includes bever- are 12 grants available, for a total of long-term, positive impact on chil- that will help them avoid this devas- ages such as soft drinks (eg; Pepsi, $3000 being made available to schools dren, their families, and the larger tating health issue. Diet Coke, 7-Up, etc); sports drinks across the province. The deadline to community.” Successful applicants will be noti- (eg; Gatorade and Powerade); energy apply for a grant is February 21. Inter- The Foundation is asking schools to fi ed of their grant by February 26, 2016. drinks (eg; Red Bull and Full Throttle); ested parties can fi nd an information organize a Drop the Pop Challenge for The Kidney Foundation will provide powdered drinks (eg; Tang and Kool- sheet and application form at: www. students in March 2016. March is Kid- support, the $250 grant, and Drop the Aid); sweetened milk products; and kidney.ca/manitoba ney Health Month. World Kidney Day Pop curriculum with lesson plans and fruit drinks, beverages, punches, and “These grants help enable schools falls on March 10—this year’s theme handouts for the selected schools. cocktails. to provide incentives and encourage- is fi tting, as it is Kidney Disease and This grant is made possible with Teachers take on the role of challeng- ment to children that help them think Children: Act Early to Prevent It. generous funding from CN Rail. ers, asking students to “drop the pop” more about making healthier choices. Aboriginal communities struggle The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 3 Lundar Memorial Arena in running for next Kraft Hockeyville By Jeff Ward looking at different criteria and will be A grand prize of $100,000 and the choosing the fi nal 10 nominations af- opportunity to host an NHL pre-sea- ter Feb. 7. The dedication to the game son game are on the line for residents in the community and commitment of Lundar who hope to win the 2016 to supporting the sport are looked at Kraft Hockeyville contest. closely by judges. Social media atten- More than half a dozen nominations tion from Twitter and Facebook are for the Lundar Memorial Arena have also factors when being chosen. been posted to the Kraft Hockeyville Christensen wants Lundar resi- page with dozens more sharing and dents, and anyone who uses the arena signal blasting the nominations on so- on a regular basis, to use the hashtag cial media. Michelle Christensen, one #KHV_LundarMemorialArena and of many who nominated the arena, share their stories about the old barn. says that she’s seeing fi rst hand how Any community chosen for the Top 10 quickly the community has supported is guaranteed a prize of $25,000. this effort and hopes that it contin- If selected as a Top 10 fi nalist, Lun- ues over the coming months. Chris- dar supporters can begin voting for tensen says that if Lundar wins any their arena on March 13 in hopes of prize money, it will go towards help- making the Top 2. If voted into the Top ing make the new Lundar Sportsplex 2, supporters will again be able to vote a reality. on March 21 for their chance at the “This is what we need right now $100,000 grand prize. — everyone sharing their stories on “When I was writing the nomina- Twitter and Facebook and showing tion, I thought I’d have to do this big Kraft how passionate we are about long story, but I just typed it straight the game and our arena,” said Chris- from my heart and it came out re- tensen. ally fast. You just hope you can use “We’re defi nitely committed to hock- the right words to get the attention ey here in Lundar, and it’s not just of what they’re looking for. I tried to parents and grandparents that pack show our passion and love for the the stands. It’s community members game — I hope I captured that,” said who love to sit and watch games. For Christensen. EXPRESS PHOTO BY HEIDI SWEETLAND how small our community is, when Judging begins on Feb. 8 so Lundar The Sweetlands are hoping that by sharing their hockey stories online I go and check on the activity on the residents have until then to trumpet that Lundar will be chosen as one of the 10 fi nalists in the 2016 Kraft page, it’s overwhelming how many the name of the Lundar Memorial Hockeyville. Pictured left to right: Kevin, Mackenzie, Gavin, Heidi and people are talking.” Arena. young Oakley front and centre. The judges for Kraft Hockeyville are Moose hunters busted for illegal kills, province says ba’s east-central area, encompassing ple in having general partial closures Three men face long list of charges all portions of Game Hunting Area that apply to all Manitobans.” (GHA) 26 and portions of GHA 17, Anyone with information about il- following three-year investigation have been in decline for a number of legal activities is asked to call their years. local Manitoba Conservation and Wa- By Lindsey Enns tis Thomas, 44, of the RM of St. Clem- Several remedial restoration proj- ter Stewardship Offi ce or the Turn in Three men from the Manigotagan ents, is facing fi ve, and John Howard ects are currently in place, aimed at in- Poachers (TIP) line at 1-800-782-0076 and East Selkirk area are facing a long Wood, 74, of Manigotagan is facing creasing the population including full (toll-free). list of illegal moose hunting charges three, according to the release. and partial closures to moose hunting and other offences following a three- Manitoba Conservation Minister in GHA 26 affect- year undercover investigation, the Tom Nevakshonoff said this isn’t the ing both licensed Manitoba Ice Fishing Association province says. fi rst time this has happened in Mani- and rights-based The Manitoba Conservation and toba and it sadly won’t be the last. hunters. 2015/2016 Water Stewardship special investi- “You can make all the laws in the “Moose popula- gations unit says it has concluded a world but there are still people out tions in general in three-year investigation into the il- there who will choose to break them,” the southern half RAFFLE legal harvesting of moose on the east Nevakshonoff said. “That’s why we of our province side of Lake Winnipeg, including an have special staff dedicated to this are in jeopardy ESKIMO Portable Ice Shack & Augerr area that is closed to hunting. kind of work.” because of over- • ESKIMO Fishing Tent 94” x 167”• ESKIMO 8” Ice Auger - 33ccc Conservation offi cers learned that Although Nevakshonoff said he hunting,” Nevak- Draw: March 20, 2016 at Smitty’s in Selkirk non-status hunters had been illegally couldn’t speak directly to the charges shonoff said, add- Tickets are $2.00 available at: • Jad’s (Arnes) • Zan’s (Arborg) • Fry Days (Teulon) • Ford’s Store (Winnipeg Beach) • Matlock Store • Lockport Store • Garson Store hunting moose and attempting to in- the three men are facing, a provincial ing many of those • Tru Hardware (Gimli) • Petersfi eld Hotel, Store & Garage • Gimli Snowmobile Centre volve status hunters to cover the ille- release stated that on Jan. 18, conser- areas are now • #9 Roadhouse (Winnipeg Beach) • Smoke n’ Fish (Selkirk) • Shop Easy (Riverton) • Belair Store • Westside Honda (Selkirk) • Wavers (Scanterbury) • Big Dollar (Selkirk) gal activities by claiming they killed vation offi cers served summons on closed to moose • Powerhouse Sports (Lac du Bonnet) • Sherwood Groceries (Gull Lake/Stead) the animals themselves, according to three individuals in the Manigotagan hunting. “We are • Domo (Winnipeg Beach) • Gimli Small Engines • J&J Fraserwood Store a release last week. and East Selkirk area. working with our • Clandeboye Store • Hwy 17 Inwood Service Wesley John Bell, 65, of Manigota- The moose population in Manito- First Nations peo- For Info Call: 204-641-6110 or 204-641-2210 gan, is facing nine charges, John Cur- City of Selkirk Lottery License #63-15 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 Intimate Image Protection Act aims to empower victims By Jeff Ward safe so that’s always our fi rst objec- Lakeshore School Division Supt. Ja- tive. Our students know not to be put- net Martell is happy to see a new law ting pictures like these out there, but in Manitoba that aims to undo any it still happens.” harm that could come from the use of Martell said that there was only one explicit images shared online. incident she could recall that falls The Intimate Image into this category and Protection Act, which doesn’t believe that it’s came into effect Jan. 18, a problem for the divi- applies to any victim sion. However, she did who can be identifi ed say that these incidents in a photo or video who I’M CONFIDENT are more likely to hap- appears nude or en- pen outside of school gaged in sexual activity, THAT WITH hours and that she still taken with the reason- THOSE views those as being able expectation of pri- connected to the school. vacy, according to Mani- RELATIONSHIPS, Martell said that stu- toba Attorney General, WE CAN WORK dents are constantly Gord Mackintosh. trying to make the best The issue of cyberbul- THROUGH decisions with the infor- lying has been on the mation they currently radar of Lakeshore staff ANYTHING.” have and that education for years, according to about the dangers of Martell, but with the sending these types of prevalence of teenagers sharing pro- images is an important step in reduc- vocative or sexually explicit images ing harm. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED with one another, having a legal re- According to the superintendent, Lakeshore School Division Superintendent Janet Martell course is something she’s very happy students have great relationships to see. with their teachers and other school students are having problems, I see from social media and websites, ac- “I think the big piece for me is the staff. Martell hopes students will le- them approaching staff for help. I’m cording to Mackintosh. Since March ability to remove these pictures verage those relationships and trust confi dent that with those relation- of 2015, C3P has received nearly 350 quickly,” said Martell. when they’re facing a diffi cult deci- ships, we can work through anything,” reports of non-consensual distribu- “What we’re able to do is help sup- sion or personal problem. said Martell. tion of intimate images in Canada, port the student and family, and then “You walk into our schools and you The Canadian Centre for Child Pro- with half of the victims being children it will be up to the family to pursue get the feeling that the students trust tection (C3P) will assist families in re- aged 15 to 17. charges. We all want to keep students the adults in the building. So if the moving the unwanted sexual images Government adds new medications to Pharmacare program tary angioedema — a rare genetic dis- pation in the Pan-Canadian Pharma- Treating uterine fi broids with new order; ceutical Alliance. The alliance brings • Imbruvica for the treatment of provincial governments together to lymphocytic leukemia; negotiate better prices on both brand medication instead of surgery • Xalkori for the treatment of lung name and generic prescription drugs, News Release cancer; making them more affordable in the Patients will have access to an addi- • Xtandi for the treatment of pros- long term. tional 59 new drugs through the Man- tate cancer; and Over the last 16 years, approximate- ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY itoba Pharmacare program, including • a new strength/formulation of Lo- ly 4,800 new drugs — including those PAINTING A MASTERPIECE? Fibristal for the treatment of uterine dalis for the treatment of high choles- that treat epilepsy, cancer and now fi broids, Health Minister Sharon Bla- terol. uterine fi broids and hereditary angio- Now’s your chance!! dy announced recently. Of the 59 drugs added, 47 are ge- edema — have been added to Mani- Gimli Art Club Presents an “Manitoba has one of the most ro- neric medications. The minister noted toba’s Pharmacare program. Adult BEGINNER bust pharmacare programs in the the changes reduce the amount that Pharmacare is a universal, compre- country,” said Blady. “With these new Acrylic would have otherwise been spent on hensive prescription drug benefi t pro- additions, Manitobans will be able to higher-cost equivalent drugs by $3.8 gram for Manitobans based on family Painting Class save more on the medications they million. Coverage for the new drugs income. It covers 100 per cent of eligi- need.” Wednesdays - 7:00 to 9:30 pm came into effect yesterday. ble drug costs once the income-based Some of the other new drugs added February 10th to March 2nd The minister said the addition of deductible is reached, regardless of to the formulary include: Aptiom, Firazyr, Imbruvica and the medical condition or age. at the Gimli Art Club. • Aptiom for the treatment of epilep- $75 includes all new indications/strength for Xalkori, For more information on pharma- sy — a neurological disorder; Xtandi and Lodalis to the formulary is care, visit www.gov.mb.ca/health/ supplies and lessons. • Firazyr for the treatment of heredi- a direct result of Manitoba’s partici- pharmacare. A new paper, a new face, a new way to To register email [email protected] For story tips and Or call 204 642 8127 and leave a message the stories, the people and the businesses iin the h IInterlake. lk ideas, please call Lana Meier at including your name and phone number. 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By Jeff Ward same piece of information multiple out paperwork, getting a business tant issue. But here in Manitoba, we Eriksdale entrepreneur Lisa Sobry is times. And if anything ever goes number, but when that information haven’t seen any actionable change frustrated by the amount of provincial wrong, you have to sit on the phone is sent to the CRA, her paperwork is for the better,” said Elliot Sims, direc- regulations and red tape she has to go for hours sometimes trying to solve incomplete. That then requires more tor of provincial affairs for CFIB. through just to do business. the problem. If you’re phone calls to correct Sims mentioned that other than the And her frustrations are echoed by a a one-person business, the issue, more time 2014 throne speech, there has been no new report that gave Manitoba a fail- that’s sometimes im- spent waiting and less mention of reducing small business ing grade and ranked the province the possible.” time making money. regulations or red tape. According to worst in the country for red-tape ac- If Sobry wants to make According to the CFIB, Sims and a 2014 CFIB poll, 42 per cent countability. a living doing what she “BUT HERE IN time spent not making of CFIB members said they wouldn’t Sobry’s business, Healing in Style, loves, she can’t be on the MANITOBA, money and the cost of have gone into business if they had opened more than a year ago in Er- phone for hours hoping fi lling out all this pa- known how much red tape there was iksdale. Even though she saw quick to correct a mistake on WE HAVEN’T perwork costs Manitoba and they wouldn’t encourage their success and expanded her business in payroll with Canadian businesses $1.2 billion children to follow in their footsteps late 2015, the red tape she deals with Revenue Agency (CRA). SEEN ANY annually, with $400 mil- either. has actually gotten worse. Sobry said She describes these ACTIONABLE lion being considered Even with the red tape, Sobry does that she agrees with the Canadian problems as being a red tape. The regula- encourage people to follow their en- Federation of Independent Business weekly occurrence that CHANGE FOR tions and red tape for trepreneurial dreams but cautions (CFIB) on their evaluation of the prov- take her time away from THE BETTER.” business owners like them to be prepared. ince. And as she works to establish a doing things that would Sobry need to be re- “I wouldn’t deter anyone but I would new business, she believes that the advance her business. duced, according to advise them that they will have to red tape is worse than ever. Currently, the real CFIB’s director of pro- spend the extra time to sort through “It adds an extra eight to 16 hours frustration is the amount of time So- vincial affairs for Manitoba. the red tape. If you’re passionate, go every week because everything you bry needs to spend registering with “Regulatory accountability is an on- for it, but you have to be prepared,” need to do can’t all be done in one multiple offi ces and departments of going battle for both government and said Sobry. place,” said a frustrated Sobry. government as she establishes her small business. The reality is that most The CFIB represents 4,800 business “These governmental departments new venture with a colleague. Sobry other provinces — since we started owners in Manitoba and actively ad- don’t seem to ever speak with each says that she’ll make phone calls all Red Tape Week seven years ago — vocates for better taxes, laws and reg- other, so you often have to give the day registering the business, fi lling have decided that this is an impor- ulations for small business owners. Pancake lunch fundraiser for New Horizons in Eriksdale

By Jeff Ward ing that up,” said Riddell. currently is at 12. bers are still able to attend, but are The Eriksdale New Horizons club According to Riddell, there are many “We want people to come out and encouraged to become a member as it is holding a pancake lunch as a fun- who frequently use the meal program support the fundraiser, but we also helps the club immensely. draiser with hopes to increase mem- because they can no longer cook for want them to realize how much fun Last year nearly 50 people attended bership numbers while raising funds themselves. The meal program helps the club can be. So we hope that by the fundraiser and helped raise more for the group. seniors like these not only get a qual- coming by, they’ll become members than $200 for the New Horizons Club. The fundraiser, planned for Feb. 9 ity meal everyday, but the New Hori- and spend a few days a week here from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the New zons building also gives them a place with the rest of us,” said Riddell. Horizons building in Eriksdale, is $5 to meet. Playing cards, listening to Membership is $15 for the year. Cur- per person and is one of only a few music, playing pool and general so- rently there are 24 members signed fundraisers throughout the year for cializing are some of the more impor- up for 2016. Those interested in at- 3 the small club. tant aspects of the establishment. tending the lunch who aren’t mem- These small fundraisers are a big The club needs to see an average of part of helping pay the bills as well 12 people every day to maintain its 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB as keeping the congregate meal pro- standing with the government and to SHOWTIMES: gram running strong, said Mary Rid- be eligible for provincial grants. Rid- Fraserwood Hotel Please check individual listings dell, treasurer for the club. dell says that they are walking that Restaurant & Bar Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary “Our membership is dwindling, and line carefully and that their average • Vendor • Rooms • VLTS 204-467-8401 the lower those PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE numbers get, the The Interlake’s First Cash only harder it is to get Discover The Beauty In Your Own Backyard FRI TO THURS JAN 29 - FEB 4 100% Canadian Motor Coach Tours OPEN MIC JAMBOREE CLOSED TUESDAY Newfoundland & Labrador – Aug. 8-19 rd THE grant money, so every 3 Saturday of the month at 8:00 PM EACH NIGHT we need mem- Ontario & French Canada – Sep. 22-29 REVENANT The Canadian Rockies – Sep. 23-Oct. 5 bers to sign up. KARAOKE HAPPY HOUR PRESENTATION: Feb 11 at 6:30 pm R.S.V.P. st Adult Accompaniment under 14; 14A every 1 Friday Mon-Fri 4-7pm Brutal Violence; Gory Scenes; Coarse Language We keep the con- of the month Sat. 8-11am gregate meal pro- Moose Jaw Mineral Spa Minneapolis Baseball Located in historic downtown Moose Jaw, Toronto Blue Jays VS Minnesota Twins FREE POOL Wed. & Sat. FRI TO THURS FEB 5 - 11 gram running fi ve Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa is the Enjoy three thrilling games CLOSED TUESDAY from your Diamond Box Seats DIRTY days a week, and ultimate escape Restaurant 9am, GRANDPA Fri & Sat at 7:30 & 9:30 PM fundraisers like April 24-27 May 20-23, 2016 Bar 10am Club 231 on Road 231, Sun-Mon, Wed-Thurs at 8:30 PM East off Hwy #7 this one are im- EMBASSYEMBASSY TOURS TOTOUU 757-9383 Watch for our Adult Accompaniment under 14; 14A SPECIAL EVENTS! 204-643-5304 Sexual content; Coarse Language; Crude Content portant to keep- www.embassytours.ca 1-800-723-8051 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016

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PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell ‘Lady Luck’ sometimes gets you a great day of angling

Hello again, my friends. Two weeks ago, I met a totally unique sportsman whose life is completely dedicated to fi shing. Otto Sonnenmoser is a tall, rugged Missouri man whose adven- turing nature led us to him and winter SALES SALES fi shing in Manitoba. Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut I met Otto on a cold sunny day on Lake Winnipeg’s ice and asked him if he would share some of his life and fi shing experiences. We sat in Old Red as he told in a raspy voice how his uncle, an ocean charter fi shing guide in California, had taught him to love everything about fi shing. So, as Otto REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Jeff Ward Austin Grabish grew up, his passion for fi shing be- came his life. His humour showed as he fi rst went EXPRESS PHOTO BY ARNIE WEIDL into a story of a time when he took Adventurer and extraordinary sports angler Otto Sonnenmoser from an old-timer, Charlie, crappie and Missouri with some of his daily catch along side his “Wilcraft.” bluegill fi shing in a pothole lake near home. As they sat in the boat wait- sun was melting the ice around him. day, he feels it was the best three days ing forever for a bite, Old Charlie de- Quickly collecting his gear, he crawled of his life. REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER clared that if cows were standing, the for shore only to fall through the ice. Now, for a month each winter as he Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman fi sh would bite and if they were lying Clawing shoreward, his feet fi nally sits fi shing in his pride and joy, a go- down, they wouldn’t. Otto could clear- touched bottom and he lived to fi sh anywhere “Wilcraft,” he says he feels ly see some neighbouring cows stand- another day. like a Canadian. After talking for some ing, which compelled him to point out Otto’s love affair with Lake Win- time in my truck, Otto was more at that the fi sh should be biting. nipeg’s ice fi shing started years ago ease, reckoning he was kind of a lon- The old-timer got a sly smile and when he contacted a fi shing guide er. He never married. He thinks only with his southern humour said, “Well, who took him to Balsam Bay. He of fi shing every day and even now is you know, you can never really trust laughed, telling how those fi rst three dreaming of summer fl y fi shing. Days PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION a cow,” Otto continued. When he was days of ice fi shing were like a “bap- Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown later, the last time I saw him, he was fi shing in one of the home pothole tism-by-blizzard.” fi shing on the Red across from Don lakes with the winter ice only six inch- The guide had him sitting out in the McDougall’s, his friend in Selkirk. I es thick, he went sight fi shing with a open in a raging storm over his ice so admired seeing him in his element, black pop-up cover. hole as shacks were being torn up and happy and content. What a guy. After a couple of hours in the dark, rolling in the wind like tumbleweeds. Talking about Balsam Bay, I was he felt water on his boots. He threw Snow lashed his face, yet in his heart, Continued on page 7 the pop-up away to see the hot spring he had never felt more alive. To this

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By Patricia Barrett new roof. Furgala will also be applying for grants to upgrade the At its regular meeting on Jan. 13, RM Bifrost- “The hall is debt-free,” said Furgala, who man- skating rink later this year. Riverton council was asked to pay the hydro ages the bookings for events, “but it needs a Two years ago, she said the Community Hall board was bills for three Riverton facilities it owns: the $68,000 [estimated] roof because it’s leaking.” able to renovate the bathrooms and foyer with grants it Community Hall, Club and the Memo- Furgala said the board that governs the Hall received from the Riverton Elks Lodge, the Village of Ri- rial Arena, where the Skating Club practises. has no choice but to repair the roof. The kitchen, verton, Noventis Credit Union and the RM. Ruth Ann Furgala, chair of the Evergreen as well, does not meet the standards set by the Residents from across the RM use Riverton’s facilities. School Division Board of Trustees province. “Our communities never fail to support families and and the Riverton Bifrost Parks and “We need some capital invest- facilities,” said Furgala, who was treasurer of the skating Recreation Commission, asked the ment in our hall,” she said. rink for 11 years. “The Elks and Noventis were a huge sup- RM to consider increasing its an- In addition to its $12,000 an- port for Hall renovations.” nual funding from a total of $12,000 nual contribution, the RM pays The three separate boards will remain in place, said Fur- for all three facilities ($4,000 each) to “IT’S THEIR the insurance and clears snow. gala, even if the RM takes over the hydro. $53,000. [RM’S] Coun. Donald Vigfusson said, “It [RM] doesn’t want to take over daily operations,” she She had approached the RM in Oc- “It’s their [RM’s] building. Bi- said. tober 2015 to ask it to work together BUILDING. frost-Riverton should look after Each board will be required to provide a short-term and with the three boards that run each BIFROST- hydro.” long-term infrastructure report to the RM so that it knows facility. Coun. Frode Andersen said if what to expect and can budget for the future. “They’re working hard to pay the RIVERTON the RM pays the hydro, “fund- “It’s critically important we all work together,” said Fur- hydro,” said Furgala, referring to raising shouldn’t stop. It can go gala. “It’s partnership that creates success.” unpaid volunteers who fundraise SHOULD LOOK to capital projects.” During Furgala’s presentation, Reeve Harold Foster said to cover various costs, such as utili- AFTER HYDRO.” And Coun. Warren Ostertag hydro would be a “signifi cant expense” to take on, but ties, building repairs, renovations, said, “If we increase the alloca- agreed to consider the request when council has a plan- and sports equipment for children tion, it will allow each organiza- ning session to start its budget this March. whose parents wouldn’t otherwise tion to do what it needs.” be able to enroll them in local sports activities. Furgala said she applies for as many grants as “But they’re getting burnt out.” she can to keep the buildings going. She has al- Last year, the hydro bill for the fi scal year ready applied to Community Futures, Commu- ending in April was $18,487.64 for the Memo- nity Places, and Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries rial Arena. For the Community Hall and Curl- for grants for the roof repair and will be putting Correction ing Club (which are one facility), hydro cost out a tender. $34,927.46. Furgala said if the $53,000 is covered, “I’m applying for grants to do renovations to In the Jan. 14 edition of the Express Weekly News, we work on repairs and renovations can go ahead. the curling rink,” said Furgala by telephone a published the article “Flying high at Fisher Branch’s There are a number of maintenance projects few days after the meeting. The bathrooms need Ukrainian New Year” and reported that the violinist required to keep each facility running smoothly. to be upgraded and an elevator installed to the in the band was Steve Myk. It should have read Alex The Community Hall, for instance, needs a second fl oor. Danylchuk. The Express apologizes for any confusion this might have caused.

all, retrieving her rod and a nice pickerel to > FISHING, FROM PG. 6 boot. there a couple of days ago and could only According to William Vandersteef of Fisher get on the ice to angler Paul Massey of Win- Branch, who I met off Sandy Bar by Riverton nipeg because of Selkirk’s Buus Construction. last week, a similar “fi sh reclaiming” happened They had blocked the harbour for dredging. to him when he was fi shing at Lake St. An- Thoughtfully, they made a side road to the ice. drews. He had caught a mess of jacks, but the Paul hadn’t caught any fi sh during our visit but string got loose from the boat and he lost them was ready with a story of when he was boat He went back to shore for lunch. Upon re- fi shing with his wife last summer on the Red. turning to fi sh some more, he snagged his lost She had put her rod on her lap to get a sand- string of fi sh with his fi rst cast. Sometimes de- wich. Just then, a hooked fi sh pulled her rod termination or Lady Luck will get you a great into the water. She was not one to be stolen day of angling. Well, so-long. Till next time, from and jumped into the water, sandwich and folks. Bookkeeping and Small Business Office Successful completion of this program will help qualify you for entry-level positions in bookkeeping and accounting, and enable you to carry out the Whether you’re ready to receptionist, secretarial, and payroll functions normally found in small businesses. Physician Service Update buy/sell in Winnipeg or the Interlake, or just starting Next program start date: Feb. 22, 2016, in Selkirk Interlake-Eastern RHA and its community partners are pleased to welcome to think about it… For more information: Dr. Matthew Alkana to the Gimli Health Centre on a part-time basis. He will be Call us, we can help. Red River College Interlake Campus seeing patients in clinic by appointment or as walk-ins and he will also cover P: 204.785.5328 | E: [email protected] | rrc.ca/interlake shifts in the hospital’s emergency department. 204-999-2460 DYNAMIC REAL ESTATE To make an appointment with Dr. Alkana, INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED stevebreton.ca please call 204-642-5116. Living and serving the Interlake and Winnipeg! 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 The forgotten riding: PCs outline their plan for the Interlake

By Patricia Barrett Tourism is one of the areas Johnson During a fundraising lunch last said has been neglected. Thursday in Arborg, the Progressive “I feel our current government has Conservatives spoke about the need become blind to our beauty,” he said. to improve services in the Interlake “We’re a land of a 100,000 lakes, and I riding. think that’s been forgotten. We need PC leader Brian Pallister and Inter- to get people into our ridings and lake MLA candidate Derek Johnson spending money.” spoke to a crowd of about 80 people in Under the PCs, he said a big step- the Arborg-Bifrost Community Cen- ping-stone for the Interlake will be tre, outlining some of the challenges the supply and retention of doctors to facing the region and how they would fi ll “a huge defi cit,” and the “accelera- solve them. tion” of the construction of personal- Some of those challenges include in- care homes to meet the needs of an frastructure, fl ood mitigation, health- aging population. care services, transportation and tour- “You can’t be panicking at the last ism. minute,” he said. “We want to be pro- The lunch was hosted by Johnson, active, not reactive.” who spoke about his family’s deep In- The Town of Arborg and the RM Bi- terlake roots and the need to improve frost-Riverton currently have a plan services to region — and the province to fund and build their own personal- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Progressive Conservative leader as a whole — in order to help strug- care home. The project has been ap- Derek Johnson, MLA candidate for Brian Pallister spoke about gling communities prosper. proved by Manitoba Health but awaits the Interlake, said he felt the re- infrastructure funding, health- “I believe the government must act approval from the Treasury Board. gion has been forgotten. care services and fl ood mitigation as a team for the betterment of every On the infrastructure front, Johnson efforts for the Interlake riding at region that makes up our province,” said the PCs’ approach to infrastruc- on infrastructure, which is actually spending more money, but it’s over a fundraising lunch last week in said Johnson, who served as council- ture funding will be “nice and steady.” Arborg. lor in the RM St. Laurent (2010-2014) “They [the government] under- every year.” before being nominated MLA candi- spend and underspend and splurge When Pallister addressed the crowd, of the highest taxes in the country.” date by the party. “And I feel our In- at election time; I view that as trying he elaborated on his party’s infra- Although the PC party has never terlake region has defi nitely been for- to buy votes,” said Johnson. “We … structure pledge, which would allo- been represented in the Interlake rid- gotten in that whole scenario.” have committed to $1 billion per year cate funding to projects of great need. “We have a plan for infrastructure ing, Pallister said it’s time to change and investment,” said Pallister, “a plan that. to work with our municipal partners “The road to victory is never an easy to develop a prioritization of projects.” road,” he said. “It’s a tough road and it Part of that plan takes into account takes effort and work.” Lundar  / 1,Ê the issue of drainage, which causes After his address, Pallister spoke ,>`ˆœ fl ooding and the loss of farmland in with the media. / /Ê / the Interlake. For 40 or 50 years, ac- On the issue of fl ooding on Lake cording to some RMs, the mainte- Manitoba, he said part of his infra- nance and installation of drains has structure commitment would address been neglected by successive govern- the need for fl ood-control structures. ments. He said he would focus fi rst on an Pallister said he “would consider outlet channel rather than expand the drainage projects to be a great invest- Portage Diversion. ment for us to keep farmers — and the “Don’t put more water into the ba- ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ]ÊiLÀÕ>ÀÞÊÈ]ÊÓä£ÈÊUÊnÊ* capital they invest — making produc- sin and not have an avenue for deal- at the Lundar Elks Hall tive contributions to our economy.” ing with that water,” he said. “And To support $1 billion of infrastruc- people in that basin have been going General Admission: $3.00 ture spending, Pallister said he would to and watching and hearing about reduce the size of government by 30 discussion groups and focus groups Proceeds will go toward the New Building Fund per cent and eliminate waste. for years now … it’s really time to take “There is waste in all governments,” some action.” “Come on out and support our talent” he said. “There is less waste at the mu- He said he hadn’t yet read the very nicipal level than there is at the pro- recent report by KGS [engineering Most Talented Most Money vincial, and generally I’d say there’s consultant] that recommends expan- Door Prizes Canteen Prizes: Raised Prizes: less waste at the provincial than the sion of the diversion, diking and out- lets, but called it a “classic example 50/50 1st- $150 1- $100 federal.” Come down to the To illustrate provincial waste, he of a failure of the government to pay 2nd- $100 2- $75 attention to the major issues over the Elks hall, or listen live on... noted the province’s Steady Growth 3rd- $75 3-$50 signs along highways and a recent last decade and a half.” A CFRY plaque that will go to fl urry of news releases making spend- When asked how the PCs plans to the Most Promising Performer. ing commitments adding up to half a deal with the lack of suffi cient trans- billion dollars. portation services in the Interlake, For more information call: “That does not make any sense to me Pallister said, “I understand that rural in a province where our credit rating Manitoba is part of Manitoba.” Judy Malcolm 204-762-5982 or just went down, where we have some The provincial election is expected Michele Sigfusson 204-762-5399 to be called in March. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 9 Krpan earns master breeder status for beagles

By jeff Ward must also have never been subject to A St. Laurent couple who’ve spent disciplinary action by the CKC and the last 40 years breeding beagles has needs to have bred at least 20 Cana- earned the prestigious designation dian Champions in confi rmation or of master breeders, making them the performance events. There are many only ones in Canada with that honour other requirements as well, but the for hunting dogs. basics of the designation are that you The designation, which was given to need to be exceptional at what you do them by the Canadian Kennel Club for a very long time. (CKC), is a proud moment for Branko The science behind breeding is very and Frieda Krpan. They started breed- complex and, as Krpan explains, it’s ing beagles more than 40 one of his favourite years ago, and through a aspects of the hobby. deep-rooted passion for Krpan says that mak- animals, they’ve been ing puppies is easy, but able to breed hundreds making smart, train- of award-winning dogs “IT TAKES TWO able dogs is a whole over the years — and still TO THREE YEARS other ballgame. He continue that work today. is able to notice spe- The master breeder des- BEFORE I CAN cifi c traits of the pup- ignation was given just a USE A DOG pies he wants to breed EXPRESS PHOTO BY JEFF WARD few months ago and has and keep those traits These beagles are just days away from being sent to their new homes only served to encourage FOR BREEDING through multiple gen- after being expertly bred by Canada’s only master breeders for hunting their breeding efforts. erations of dog. Traits dogs, Branko and Frieda Krpan. Pictured from left to right are grand- “I’ve always loved ani- BECAUSE I NEED like endurance, intel- son Dominic, Frieda and grandson Jude Krpan. mals and I had my fi rst TO KNOW IF ligence, obedience and dog when I was fi ve years tolerance are just a few and more patient, whereas he will go them closer together. Those stories old,” said Branko Krpan, HE’S MATURE.” of the areas he needs out into the woods with the dogs and make you feel so good,” said Krpan. who starting learning the to look at while breed- train them. The Krpans have around 30 puppies science of breeding at a ing dogs. Even though Krpan loves his dogs in their care right now, and they are young age. “It takes two to three and has forged a strong bond with days away from being sent to their “[We] like to go hunting as well so years before I can use a dog for breed- them, he’s happy to see them go away new families. Their dogs are in such Frieda and I were thinking about what ing because I need to know if he’s ma- with new families all over North high demand that there is a long wait- kind of a dog to get, and we felt that a ture. I need to know if this dog has the America, Europe and Asia. The bonds ing list for those interested in getting beagle seemed to be a nice size and right stuff, and to do so, I need to see those dogs create with their new own- one for themselves. they’re good for hunting. They have him over a long period of time. There ers brings him a lot of joy, and he Krpan says that he doesn’t really be- great tracking ability and have a great are at least a half-dozen traits I need continues to get letters from those lieve he’ll ever stop breeding beagles nose for tracking.” to see over a long period of time be- owners explaining how the dogs have since it has brought him too much joy It is not easy to get the designation of fore I know the dog [has all the quali- changed their lives. in his life to ever want to give it up. master breeder from the CKC, nor is ties I’m looking for],” said Krpan. “Every Christmas, we get postcards “I will never retire from this as long it something that can be done quickly. Krpan said that he and Frieda work with pictures of the whole family and as I can keep doing a good job,” said According to the CKC, the applicant well together and have very defi ned our dogs on them. I got a letter from Krpan. must have a minimum of 20 years roles in the development of their dogs. a father who said he and his son are breeding either the same breed of Frieda will work with the puppies be- now bonding over hunting because dog or several breeds. The applicant cause Krpan says that she is gentler they have this great dog that’s brought New funding, deadline for Co-op Community Spaces

News Release dens to play spaces for toddlers, erative. Administered by Federated serving natural spaces such as green Co-op will improve even more the projects selected for funding Co-operatives Limited (FCL) on be- spaces, parks and interpretive cen- places people meet, play, learn and last year showcased the innovation half of the Co-operative Retailing tres; and share by giving up to $1.5 million to and dedication of local community System (CRS), Co-op Community - Urban agriculture: Supporting local organizations, up from $1 mil- groups,” said Trevor Carlson, direc- Spaces will provide donations be- small-scale agricultural initiatives in lion last year. tor of sustainability. “All community tween $25,000 and $100,000 to recipi- rural and urban spaces such as com- Co-op Community Spaces was spaces are unique but are similar in ents. Because of the increased fund- munity gardens and food education launched in 2015 to help protect, their ability to create a healthy and ing, the program will support up to facilities. beautify and improve spaces in vibrant culture that brings people 60 community projects in 2016. Applications for the 2016 Co-op communities across Western Can- together. Investing in these spaces Funding is available to projects in Community Spaces program will be ada. In its inaugural year, the pro- and our communities is how we give three categories: accepted from Jan. 18 to Feb. 12, 2016. gram funded 16 projects in British back.” - Recreation: Enhancing recreation For more details about this year’s Columbia, , To qualify, organizations must be opportunities such as recreation program — and to see last year’s and Manitoba. a registered non-profi t, registered centres and playgrounds; recipients at work — see www.com- “From creek rehabilitation to gar- charity or community service co-op- - Environmental conservation: Pre- munityspaces.ca. 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 Your Wedding Wedding bands and accessories

Has the time come to pay a visit to a rings, your fi rst step should be to set ACCESSORIES jeweller in preparation for your wed- a budget and determine your prefer- Your choice of jewelry will depend ding day? Be sure to do your home- ences. on the style of your dress, but don’t work fi rst because several factors • The type of ring: solitaire (one forget that the fi rst rule of wedding have to be taken into account if you stone); three stones set side by side; jewelry is not to overdo it. If you’re want to make the right choice. eternity or semi-eternity (stones set wearing a rhinestone-encrusted bus- around a portion or the entire cir- tier, you’re better off opting for ear- WEDDING BANDS cumference of the ring). rings rather than a necklace. Wedding bands are the symbols of • The metal: gold; platinum; silver; If you decide to wear earrings, the your union and must be chosen care- titanium. style you choose will depend on your fully. When searching for the perfect • The stone: diamond; sapphire; hairstyle, the shape of your face — ruby. long earrings for a round face, for in- • The cut of the stone: square; elon- stance — the stones that adorn your gated; heart; oval. dress and your hair ornament (wear extravagant necklace could look great, You’ll be wearing your wedding small earrings with a big diadem). as long as it goes well with the shape band for a long time to come, so above If you want to wear a bracelet as of your neckline. Now that you’ve es- all, make sure it’s comfortable. well, be sure to choose something dis- tablished your criteria, it’s time to go crete. Your dress is a simple one? An shopping in search of perfection. Learn the art of choosing fl owers

From the bridal bouquet to the deco- Make your Wedding extra rations, fl owers are going to be a ma- jor feature of your wedding. And not special have it at the only do they create an atmosphere that is both festive and harmonious, Broad Valley they have to do it without breaking Broad Valley your budget. But don’t worry; it’s pos- sible to achieve that goal with a bit of 166 Main St, Stonewall, MB CATERING ingenuity. Phone: 204 467-7980 CATERING Choose your wedding dress fi rst; it Email: [email protected] HOME STYLE WITH A SMILE www.stonewallquarrypark.ca 204 -372-6618 • [email protected] • Pete, Tannis & Patrick Continued on page 11 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday,Thursday,y JanuaryJanuaryy 28, 2016 11 Your Wedding Seven rules for choosing your groom’s outfi t

Even though the love of your life will be the star 2. Imagine your total look. Don’t just focus on hand, is perfect for a country wedding. of the show at your wedding, you, as her future the type of suit but rather on the general impres- husband, must also look great. Need a hand? sion you want to give. Don’t forget that what you 4. Don’t forget the accessories. Tie, suspenders, pocket Here are some rules for looking your best and wear around your neck will set the tone for your handkerchief: your accessories should refl ect the mood being stylish on your big day. outfi t. Also think about the combination of fa- of the wedding. Choosing them before your out fi t will brics and colours. give you an idea what colour the latter should be. 1. Take into account the wedding theme. Ro- mantic, retro, country, glamour: once you’ve de- 3. Choose the right fabric. Adapt your outfi t to 5. Don’t clash with the dress. Shop for your outfi t with cided on the style and theme of the day, you’ll be the season. Cotton or lightweight wool is appro- either your future wife or a person who has seen her able to choose between a suit and a tuxedo. priate for summer weddings. Linen, on the other dress. A swatch of her dress fabric could also come in handy.

6. Make the most of your build. A checkered pattern > FLOWERS, FROM PG. 10 makes you look bigger; black slims you down, and a will infl uence the creation of your bouquet. A patterned long jacket leng thens the torso. dress, for instance, will require a fairly discreet bouquet. You should also take into account your fi gure: if you are 7. Make sure you feel comfortable. Choose an outfi t petite, you should avoid cascading bouquets, which are that suits your personality. Above all, you don’t want to more suitable for tall, slender bri des. And make sure your give the impression of being in disguise. bouquet isn’t too heavy, as you’ll be carrying it for a long time. Happy shopping! You have a limited budget? Choose native fl owers that are in season or exotic fl owers that are readily available. Think foliage; it will add volume to your bouquet and it’s in expensive. When choosing fl owers, you may also want to consider their meanings. For example, you may pre- fer red roses (love) or white roses (pure love) rather than “We Do” yellow roses (infi delity) and daffodils (coldness). Choose fl owers that don’t wilt quickly, that don’t stain and that don’t have an overpowering scent. Once you’ve decided on your bouquet, it’s time to con- INVITATIONS sider the buttonholes, bridesmaids’ bouquets and the re- ception hall decorations. All these elements should take Invitations inspiration from your bouquet. You could use one of the Announcements fl owers from your bouquet for the groom’s buttonhole Save Th e Date Cards Reserve your hall before your date is gone! and similar but smaller bouquets for the bridesmaids and table centrepieces. Personal Stationary Need some inspiration? A professional fl orist is sure to Th ank You Cards have lots of great ideas to help you. Interlake FRASERWOOD HALL • Seating Capacity – 494 Graphics • Centrally located on Hwy 231 just West of Gimli + Weddings +Birthdays +Corporate • 2 rental packages to choose from 74 Patterson Drive, +Funerals +Showers +Fundraisers Stonewall Cathy Eyolfson 204-467-5836 (204) 642-3393 [email protected] Gimli, MB

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Call Lori 204-643-5750 www.fraserwoodhall.com “We Will Make Your Event Shine!” 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 Meet and greet with NDP MLA candidate for Gimli By Patricia Barrett tion, the environment and care for the will be trying out a fi lter for a cattle The NDP MLA candidate for Gimli elderly. pen near Fraserwood. The fi lter will held a meet and greet with party On the health-care front, Bélanger prevent manure from running into members last Wednesday and spoke said the dialysis unit at the Gimli ditches and entering the waterways. about the government’s investment in hospital signifi cantly improved his It will be somewhat similar to the region. father’s quality of life during his re- Dunnottar’s lagoon system, which Armand Bélanger, who was nomi- maining years. improves wastewater before it is nated candidate in November, said “Dialysis drains you,” he said, refer- discharged into Lake Winnipeg. Veg- the fi shers, farmers, teachers and ring to the long drives his father used etation grows on top of the pond and community leaders make the riding a to take to and from Winnipeg before recycles the nutrients. great place and have inspired him to dialysis was offered in Gimli. “He “This could be one way to solve the run for offi ce. would pull over and give us a call.” issues on Lake Winnipeg,” said Bé- “I want to build on the investments Although the unit benefi ts those langer. made already by the province,” said close to home, Bélanger said it can One riding member asked about the Bélanger to about 25 people in the be improved: “It has a larger capacity government’s funding commitment NDP offi ce on Third and Centre in than it is [currently] running.” to RMs across the province. Gimli. He also cited the importance of the “Good decisions have been made Those investments include tourism Handi-van service that shuttles peo- and resources have been given to initiatives. With reference to the re- EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT ple between communities and takes the municipalities,” said Bélanger. “It sort and golf course at Hecla (origi- Armand Bélanger held a meet and them to medical appointments. takes time to build infrastructure and nally built by the province), which greet with NDP party members in “We’re not the only province that capacity at the local level.” had closed down for a few years until the Gimli riding last week. has lost Greyhound,” he said. “But we Over the course of the next few Lakeview Management took it over, can fi nd solutions.” months, Bélanger said he will contin- Bélanger said he “was proud of the from Hecla in the north to Parkdale In terms of water quality in the re- ue to meet with the various councils province, the way it worked to fi nd a (near St. Andrews) in the south. gion, Bélanger said steps can be taken in the riding, including St. Andrews suitable owner.” As manager of the East Interlake at the local level to improve surface and Bifrost-Riverton, to hear their The resort offers reasonable rates Conservation District for the past and ground water. concerns. He will also be holding a and now has a mineral pool, indoor eight years, Bélanger has worked with The EICD, an organization com- number of membership meetings in water park and hot tubs that draws many municipalities and said it is one posed of municipalities, towns and various parts of the Gimli riding. tourists from all over the region. of the satisfying aspects of his job. villages, is already doing that. It car- “It has been an honour for me to “The province has also been invest- “They’ve been giving me inspira- ries out research and monitors water represent the people in the area,” he ing in campgrounds,” said Bélanger, tional ideas,” he said. “Councils have quality along Interlake watersheds. said. After he spoke, the party held an who grew up in Dunnottar and lives their fi ngers on the pulse of the com- It also seals abandoned wells, tests AGM and elected offi cers for 2016. on a farm with his wife and three chil- munity.” private wells, installs fi sh ladders Bélanger will be at the Gimli constit- dren. What constituents care about are and aeration systems to increase fi sh uency offi ce most evenings. Anyone Tourism is vital to the Gimli riding, hospitals, daycares, training to keep stocks, and protects riverbanks. wishing to meet with him is invited to whose electoral boundaries stretch youth in the community, transporta- In summer, Bélanger said the EICD call the offi ce at 204-642-9971. Women rocking the ice at Eriksdale curling bonspiel

EXPRESS PHOTOS BY DOUG KIRBY Eriksdale Curling Club president Doug Kirby presented the trophy to the The theme of this year’s women’s bonspiel was ABC - anything but fi rst event winners from left to right, Tracy Konzelman, Laurel Meisner, clothes. Lisa Bauch and Carrie Granberg. By Jeff Ward Sarah Wainwright rink. In the second highest number of teams in recent won $833 for his pick of the second Twenty teams from communities event, Joan McMichael came out years. The theme for the bonspiel was place team in the fi rst event. Marleen including Eriksdale, Lundar and on top against the Joanne Thomas ABC — anything but clothes, which Weatherburn won $416 for her pick of Moosehorn competed in the 50 an- rink and in the third event the Vanessa had the ladies donning creative cos- the second place team in the second niversary of the Eriksdale women’s Chetyrbok rink was able to best their tumes before getting out on the ice. event. And Mark Jeffers and Victor bonspiel from Jan. 22-24. competition helmed by skipTracey The calcutta took in $4,904 with Kev- Lamoureux earned $833 and $416 re- The winner of the fi rst event was the Jeffers. in Fuch buying both winning teams spectively for their picks in the third Tracey Konzelman rink from Moose- Eriksdale Curling Club president in the fi rst and second event earning event. The Eriksdale Curling Club horn, who swept their way past the Doug Kirby said that this was the himself $1,670. Larry Weatherburn made $735 from the calcutta. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 13 Feeding the schools at the Riverton’s Friendship Centre

By Patricia Barrett Students from Riverton’s schools fl ock to the Friendship Centre every Tuesday and Thursday for the hot lunch program that’s held between 12 and 1:30 p.m.. The centre offers up piping hot homemade meals that are delicious in addition to being nutritious. Dozens of students came for lunch Jan. 12. The meal consisted of cabbage rolls, turkey, vegetables, French fries and coleslaw. Bella, Lucy and Naila, who are in Grade 8 at Riverton Collegiate, are frequent visitors. When asked how often they come for lunch, Lucy said, “Every chance we can get.” Linda, Hailey and Olivia from the Martine Sawanas helps cook a EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT Early Middle School also come for hot, nutritious lunch every Tues- Linda, Hailey and Olivia from Riverton’s Early Middle School enjoy a hot lunch on a regular basis. day and Thursday at the Friend- lunch on Jan. 12 at the Friendship Centre. Linda’s mom, Siham, helps Linda’s mom, Siham, is co-chef with ship Centre. cooks the meal. Martine Sawanas. Sawanas, who is also the centre’s menu can be semi-tailored. One of Sawanas’ specialties is ban- she said. program co-ordinator, has everyone “We’re also starting a supper club in nock, which she takes to community For more information about the hot sign in so that she and Siham have an February,” said Sawanas. events, such as Arborg’s Culturama. lunch program, call the Riverton & idea of how many students typically The plan is to hold that on Thurs- For Gimli’s Ice Festival on March 5 District Friendship Centre at 204-378- use the program. Some days, up to 50 days. and 6, Sawanas said she and centre 2800. The lunch program is also open students will come for lunch. Funding for the hot lunch program staff will be offering tea and bannock to adults. Sawanas also makes note of what comes from the community and busi- to hungry and thirsty festival-goers. foods the children favour so that the nesses, said Sawanas. “We’ll be cooking it on an open fi re,” Bannock Attack places fi rst in Northern Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball team Bannock Attack from Winnipeg took top spot at the Ri- EXPRESS PHOTOS COURTESY OF TANIS GRIMOLFSON verton and District Friendship Centre’s 7th Annual Northern Volleyball Players from Poplar River First Nation earned a second-place win of Tournament. $700. Staff $1,100. The team is a member of the The Riverton and District Friendship Winnipeg Co-ed Volleyball League. along with players from Riverton and the Riverton Bifrost Parks and Recre- Centre held its 7th annual Northern Poplar River took the second place Winnipeg, took part in event on Jan. ation Commission, and Desarae Bil- Volleyball Tournament two weeks ago prize of $700. 15 and 16. inski, who teaches Zumba classes at at Riverton Collegiate. Players from Little Grand Rapids, Tanis Grimolfson, executive direc- the Friendship Centre, organized the Bannock Attack, a team from Win- Pauingassi, Poplar River, Berens Riv- tor of the Friendship Centre, Tyanna tournament. nipeg, took top spot and a prize of er, Bloodvein, Fisher River and Peguis, Mytz-Johnson, recreation director of 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Einarson crowned provincial women’s champ

Kerri Einarson was congratulated by husband and twin daughters shortly after winning the Scotties provincial title last Sunday in Beausejour. Einarson defeated Granite’s Kristy McDonald 7-4 after an impressive comeback victory. By Brian Bowman good.’ If there ever was a person who fully “And we ended up stealing three, deserved to win a Scotties provincial which was huge.” title, it’s Kerri Einarson. Einarson had tied the score at 4-4 After losing two provincial fi nals in with a pair in the eighth. a row, the third time was defi nitely a After McDonald scored twice in the charm for Einarson. She was fi nally second end, Einarson rebounded with able to celebrate a provincial title af- a pair in the fourth. McDonald came ter an impressive 7-4 comeback vic- right back, however, with a pair in the tory over Granite’s Kristy McDonald fi fth to lead 4-2. in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Einarson had reached that fi nal after fi nal at the Sun Gro Centre in Beause- trouncing St. Vital’s jour on Sunday. 8-3 in a semifi nal matchup Sunday “It still really hasn’t sunk in yet,” morning. On Saturday evening, Mc- said Einarson from her Camp Morton Donald outscored Einarson 7-5 in a home Monday evening, “Maybe, once 1-vs-1 page playoff. it gets closer to the event, it will feel Einarson controlled most of that more real. But right now it still feels so game, building a 4-2 advantage after EXPRESS PHOTOS BY LANA MEIER unreal. I’m still on cloud nine.” seven ends. But a bad eighth end al- Team Einarson is looking foward to representing Manitoba at the Einarson lost in the provincial fi nal lowed McDonald to score four. Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Feb. 20-28 in Grande Prairie, Alta. to in 2014 and Jennifer Einarson fi nished pool play with Pictured left to right, skip Kerri Einarson, third Selena Kaatz, second Liz Jones in 2015. a 6-1 record. She lost her fi rst game Fyfe, lead Kristin MacCuish and coach Patti Wuthrich. The key, for Einarson, in this year’s of the Scotties 11-10 in an extra end fi nal was a steal of three in the ninth to Brandon’s Cheryl Reed. Einarson end. McDonald’s fi nal rock overcurled had a shot to score four but narrowly more.” “We’re super pumped,” Einarson as she tried to draw to the side of the missed it. Einarson will now represent Mani- enthused, noting their rink is now in button for a single point. It wasn’t exactly the start that Team toba at the Canadian Scotties Tour- their third season together. “Know- “That was defi nitely the turning Einarson was looking for. nament of Hearts in Grande Prairie, ing that there were a few big upsets, it point,” said Einarson, who grew up in “That was really tough,” said the Alta. from Feb. 20-28. looks pretty even and we feel that we Petersfi eld and now curls out of East 28 year old Einarson. “We had our Her rink, which also includes third have a very good chance of winning it. St. Paul. “Up until the eighth end, Mc- backs against the wall right from the Selena Kaatz, second Liz Fyfe, Kristin “We just have to go out there and Donald really had control. But when very start and when you do that, then MacCuish, and coach Patti Wuthrich play hard and if we play like we can, we got our two in the eighth, I just you usually reel off quite a few wins, (who grew up in Stony Mountain and we can be one of those teams (to win said to the girls ‘Let’s force them here. which we did. now lives in Gimli) is eagerly looking it).” Let’s get a good force and we’ll be “We knew we couldn’t lose any forward to competing at the nationals. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 15 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Rebizant to compete at badminton nationals By Brian Bowman playing are going to give the older, se- adult tournament of this season – the The Interlake will be very well repre- nior girls a run for their money,” she Yonex Herb Richard Manitoba Open – sented at this year’s YONEX Canadian predicted. “Especially, the ones from back on Nov. 19-22. She then travelled National Badminton Championships, B.C. and Alberta.” to the following weekend which will take place at the Winnipeg Rebizant is part of a small contingent for a tournament there. Winter Club from Feb. 3-6. of female players that will be repre- “There really haven’t been any tour- Winnipeg Beach’s Hanna Rebizant senting Manitoba at the nationals. naments since then,” she noted. will be joined by Stonewall’s Dale “There are not a whole lot of us,” she Next week’s tournament is the pre- Kinley and Andrew Martin, and Teu- admitted. “There’s not a whole lot of miere qualifi er for the national team. lon’s Mark Shinnie at the nationals. girls that play in Manitoba.” Spectators will have the rare opportu- All four are extremely good badmin- Rebizant plays out of the Winnipeg nity to be up-close as top players bat- ton players, who will test their skills Winter Club on a regular basis. She tle it out for points needed to secure against the top players from across feels that familiarity should help her their place on Canada’s 2016 National Canada. against players from outside of Mani- Team. “I’ve never been to senior nationals toba. More than 80 players and their before but I have been to the junior “It will be nice because you have the coaches will be participating – includ- nationals a few times,” said Rebizant, support from the team and the home ing 15 from Manitoba. 19, Monday evening. place that you play,” she said, noting All fi ve events will be contested: Rebizant feels many of the young she has been training considerably Men’s and Women’s Singles, Men’s badminton players will be able to give more this season compared to last and Women’s Doubles and Mixed the older, more experienced players a year. “We’re used to (our home court), Doubles. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED real battle on the court. so it will help us.” Hanna Rebizant “A lot of the younger girls that are Rebizant won the fi rst provincial Manitoba having a ‘Lott’ of fun at junior nationals

Central Plains 36 20 11 2 45 123 94 Manitoba Hockey Standings Southwest 36 18 16 1 38 119 117 Both teams undefeated so far MANITOBA JUNIOR Brandon 35 17 17 0 35 102 108 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Kenora 35 16 17 2 34 126 142 By Brian Bowman 49 41 6 2 84 214 101 Parkland 35 14 17 0 32 125 144 had posted wins over Nunavut (33- 47 36 9 2 74 191 113 Interlake 35 8 27 0 16 90 172 Manitoba’s im- 1), Ontario (8-3), Newfoundland and 43 29 11 3 61 178 111 Pembina Valley 35 6 27 1 14 71 165 proved his record to 5-0 at the Cana- Labrador (11-6), Nova Scotia (7-2) and 47 24 17 6 54 169 140 Norman 37 3 32 2 8 100 228 43 26 17 0 52 147 100 AAA BANTAM dian Junior Men’s Curling Champi- Alberta (9-4). 45 19 21 5 43 132 154 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA onships, presented by Egg Farmers Manitoba played (3-1) Tues- 44 19 23 2 40 158 179 27 23 4 0 46 169 39 OCN Blizzard 48 19 27 2 40 141 177 Central Plains Capitals 28 17 10 0 35 133 127 of Ontario, with a convincing 9-4 win day evening but no score was avail- 43 16 25 2 34 130 172 Parkland Rangers 26 15 11 0 30 139 132 over Alberta’s Karsten Sturmay on able at press time. Waywayseecappo Wolverines 45 12 29 4 28 113 191 Yellowhead Chiefs 26 12 9 2 29 110 104 Monday afternoon. The top three teams in each pool, Neepawa Natives 44 8 35 1 17 94 229 Pembina Valley PV Hawks 27 10 12 2 25 131 141 MANITOBA MAJOR JUNIOR Southwest Cougars 28 9 18 0 19 87 104 The victory over Alberta (3-2) plus two teams with the next best HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Norman Wolves 30 1 29 0 2 47 296 clinched a championship-round berth won-lost records, advanced to the Raiders Jr. Hockey Club 33 24 7 2 50 125 91 MANITOBA FEMALE MIDGET AAA Charleswood Hawks 32 20 7 5 45 126 87 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L T OTW OTL Pts for the Manitobans in Pool A. Mani- Championship Round for a further Pembina Valley Twisters 32 20 8 4 44 138 103 Yellowhead Chiefs 21 16 1 - 2 2 38 toba’s rink also includes Winnipeg four-game partial round robin from St. Vital Victorias 32 20 11 1 41 127 108 PV Hawks 22 15 4 - 2 1 35 St. James Canucks 34 20 13 1 41 134 118 Westman Wildcats 23 14 4 - 1 4 34 Beach’s , Kyle Doering, Wednesday through Friday, with their Stonewall Jets 31 15 14 2 32 117 105 Central Plains 21 14 4 - 2 1 33 Rob Gordon, and coach Calvin Eadie. earlier records carried forward. River East Royal Knights 33 14 17 2 30 95 110 Winnipeg Avros 24 7 11 - 4 2 24 “I thought we played pretty well On the women’s side, Manitoba was Transcona Railer Express 32 13 17 2 28 115 136 Eastman Selects 21 6 13 - 1 1 15 St. Boniface Riels 34 12 19 3 27 107 138 Norman Wild 21 3 17 - - 1 7 that game,” said Doering on the junior 4-0 heading into their matchup with Ft.Garry/Ft.Rouge Twins 33 5 19 2 12 77 165 Interlake Lightning 19 - 19 - - - - curling nationals’ website. “We had a New Brunswick (4-1) on Tuesday af- SOUTH EASTERN MANITOBA HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY GP W L OTL PTS GF GA few unfortunate picks, but other than ternoon. Manitoba was then slated to HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Prairie Mountain Mustangs 17 17 0 0 34 124 35 Carman 18 15 3 0 30 100 54 Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans 19 14 5 0 28 88 52 that, I thought we played pretty solid. play Alberta in that evening’s draw. Winkler 18 10 8 0 20 62 68 Morden Thunder 19 12 5 1 26 107 60 And they played amazing. I give them Manitoba, which includes Mar- Morden 17 9 8 0 18 64 62 Morris Mavericks 20 10 8 1 22 90 72 Altona 15 9 6 0 18 60 45 W.C. Miller Aces (Altona) 18 10 7 1 21 70 68 full credit. quette’s Sara Oliver playing lead Portage 16 9 7 0 18 73 75 Carman Cougars 18 7 11 0 14 46 70 “We’ve had a great start so far. But on Abby Ackland’s Fort Rouge rink, Notre Dame 18 6 8 4 16 67 76 Northlands Parkway Collegiate Warren 18 2 13 1 7 75 121 Nighthawks (Winkler) 18 6 11 0 13 51 86 it’s early in the event, right? We’re not cruised to wins over Northern On- AAA MIDGET HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Garden Valley Collegiate even half-way there. We gotta keep ’er tario (8-5), Quebec (8-5), Northwest Eastman 36 34 0 1 70 186 71 Zodiacs (Winkler) 20 5 14 0 11 49 123 going.” Territories (13-4), and Nunavut (15-5). Wild 35 29 4 1 60 144 61 Cartwright/Nellie McClung/ Yellowhead 35 23 7 0 51 118 82 Pilot Mound Tigers 21 4 14 2 11 30 89 As of Tuesday afternoon, Manitoba Thrashers 34 24 9 1 49 163 83 STATS AS OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 Ice Dawgs add three more KJHL wins last week By Brian Bowman The Arborg Ice Dawgs continue to make some serious noise in the Key- stone Junior Hockey League. Arborg won three more games last week, including knocking off the Nor- way House North Stars 7-4 on Sunday. The Ice Dawgs scored four goals in the fi rst period and then added three more in the second. After both teams combined for 11 goals in the fi rst two periods, the fi nal frame was scoreless. Ryan Pochailo, Cal Finnson and Tra- vis Kilbrei each led Arborg with a goal and two assists. Jesse Chupka, Der- ric Gulay, Spencer Kilbrei and Neal Sigvaldason scored Arborg’s other goals. Antoni Grieves (two), Gregory Pau- panekis, and Marshall Mowatt replied for Norway House. Travis Schalk made 35 saves for the win. Last Saturday, Arborg crushed the Cross Lake Islanders 6-2. Six different players — Aaron Krist- janson, Kyle Barkman, Gulay, Spencer EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Kilbrei, Nico Morrow-Litke and Travis The Ice Dawgs’ Ryan Pochailo fi res the puck during Arborg’s 6-2 win over the Selkirk Fishermen on Jan. 20. Kilbrei — scored for Arborg in the win. Jon Narverud was a very busy man a pair, scored in the fi rst period and The Lundar Falcons, meanwhile, de- Laycock scored the game winner in goal for Arborg, facing 63 shots. The then Clint Torfason made it 4-0 early feated the OCN Storm 6-3 last Satur- with just 2:19 remaining in the third two Cross Lake players to beat him for in the second period. Gulay closed day. period. goals were Tanner Osborne and Bran- out the period with a pair of goals, the Bryce Horning led the Falcons with Landen Gray led Lundar with three don McKay. fi rst coming on the power play. two goals while Trent Laycock had goals and two assists while Horning On Jan. 20, the Ice Dawgs trounced Trailing 6-0, Selkirk’s Drayton Men- a goal and three assists. Cody Paul added a pair of goals and two helpers. the Selkirk Fishermen 6-2 in Arborg. drun and Scott Thomas beat Narver- scored once to go along with two help- Aldyn Gray, Titan MacKay, Jason It was the second time in four days ud. Narverud was very good in goal, ers. Brandon Worthing and Breyden Nikkel and Turner also scored for the that Arborg defeated the South-Divi- though, making 45 saves for the win. Turner scored Lundar’s other goals. Falcons. Paul had four assists. sion leading Fishermen by that score. Arborg (16-11-0-2) visited the North Camacho Lathlin (two) and Mitchell The Falcons (15-9-0-4) hosted Sel- The Ice Dawgs were the much better Winnipeg Satelites on Tuesday but no Tilley replied for OCN. kirk last night but no score was avail- team in this game, opening up period score was available. The Ice Dawgs On Jan. 19, the Falcons outscored able. Lundar will then host OCN Fri- leads of 3-0 and 6-0. will play the Warriors in St. Malo on North Winnipeg 10-9 as Lundar day at 8 p.m. Cory Kuldys and Morrow-Litke, with Saturday. Game time is 7:30 p.m. scored six power-play goals. JV Lakers win home tournament Manitoba rosters announced for By Brian Bowman to Johnson. 2016 Aboriginal hockey nationals The Gimli Lakers’ junior varsity girls’ The Lakers were 2-0 in pool play, defeat- basketball team won their home tourna- ing Leo Remilard 54-30 and Swan Valley By Brian Bowman the head coach while Jacinta ment last Saturday after an impressive 48- 49-48. The Team Manitoba rosters Bear of Fisher River Cree Na- 26 victory over Steinbach Regional. The one-point win over Swan Valley was were announced recently for tion is the manager. Gimli played well in the tournament de- an exciting one. Gimli point guard Jayda the 2016 National Aborigi- Manitoba’s men’s team will spite a low number of games played this Campbell nailed one of two foul shots to nal Male and Female Hockey include East St. Paul forwards season. lift Gimli to the hard-fought victory. Championships, which will Nate Hooper and Kyle Wilt- “It was only our sixth game of the season Gimli also placed second at a Ste. Anne take place May 2-7 in Missis- shire, Selkirk forward Sean and we’re improving every game,” said tournament (losing by just two points to sauga. Loutit, forward Keeven Dan- Lakers’ head coach Brad Johnson. “It’s nice Warren Collegiate) earlier this season. The On the female side, locals iels-Webb of Gunton/Peguis, to see them improving, but there just aren’t Lakers are currently third in the MHSAA feature forward Renee Ste- East St. Paul defenceman many teams for us to play in our area. “AA” rankings. venson of Peguis First Na- Thomas Mironuk, and Ash- “So, every game we get is a bonus to In junior varsity boys’ action, Gimli fi n- tion, goalie Bianca Zak from ern goalie Adam Swan. learn. I wasn’t too focused on the win but ished third at a Stonewall Collegiate Rams’ Stonewall, Warren forward The head coach is Vogar’s it was nice to win.” tournament after a 49-34 win over Spring- Mallory Harvey, and forwards Kevin Monkman while Pe- Gimli, which has a good mix of Grade 9s fi eld. Keyanna Lea and Keyara Lea guis’ Mike Spence is an assis- and 10 players this season, was solid de- In pool play, the Lakers defeated Stein- of Riverton. tant coach and Cal Asham is fensively in the win. Steinbach Regional bach Christian 43-21 and lost 55-46 to San- Dale Bear of Peguis will be the trainer. also struggled to hit their shots, according ford. The Express Weekly News Thursday, January 28, 2016 17 Parkland (14-17-0-0-4) will be here Friday and then a very good Yellow- head Chiefs’ team (23-7-0-0-5) will come to town on Saturday. Lucky 13 for the Lightning Both games will be tough tests. “Parkland is a team that we thought By Brian Bowman riod lead on a goal by Tye Turner but good battle in a 6-5 home loss. we should have beaten last time,” Losing is never fun, but lengthy los- the two teams were tied 2-2 after 40 “They haven’t lost a game yet this Swanson said. “But we just didn’t ing streaks are incredibly unbearable. minutes. year and we had every opportunity show up at periods of time in the The Interlake Lightning snapped Evan Klyne-Geisler and Sean Loutit to put them away,” Swanson stressed. game. a dreadful 13-game Manitoba AAA scored for the Interlake in the second “But you have to give them credit, too. “And then Yellowhead will be here Midget Hockey League losing streak period while Wyatt Sabourin replied They’re a really good team and the and they’re a strong team and in third Sunday with a solid 5-3 home victory for the Hawks. third period was shut down hockey place. They have a few kids that were over the Pembina Valley Hawks. The Lightning took over the game and the type of hockey that we want drafted in the (WHL) and they have “It was a long time coming, so it was in the third, however, with a really to play.” probably one of the best goaltenders nice to get a win,” said Lightning head strong period. Jordan Kristjanson Sean Loutit and James Maxwell in the league. coach Dwayne Swanson. “We’ve been gave the Lightning a 3-2 lead early in scored for the Lightning in the “(The Chiefs) are going to be a chal- going through some tough times here the period and then the Hawks’ Travis fi rst period. In the second, Krist- lenge for us, but that’s what we’re all and we went into that game short Penner tied the score at 13:19. janson scored a pair of power-play about — trying to meet those chal- seven regulars through injuries and Interlake controlled most of the play goals while Beaulieu tallied at even lenges.” suspensions and stuff. in the third, outshooting the visitors strength. “We brought in some APs and they 23-7. Curtis Brule, Brad Goethals, Matt did a great job for us and helped us “We talked before the third period Osadick, Owen Blocker, Braeden get the win.” started that it was time to get rid of Binda and Kolten Kanaski scored for Tied at 3-3, Codey Beaulieu scored this slump and get something hap- Eastman. Manitoba ‘AAA’ the game winner on the power play pening,” Swanson said. “And the boys All 11 goals were scored in the fi rst at 17:32 of the third period. Nicholas responded really well and put forth a two periods. McCarten then added an empty-net great effort in that third period.” The Lightning will continue their Midget Player goal with 1:19 remaining. Last Friday, the Lightning gave the six-game homestand this weekend Pembina Valley took a 1-0 fi rst-pe- fi rst-place Eastman Selects a real with a pair of games in Teulon. of the Week Peguis Juniors pummel Fisher River By Brian Bowman Linklater, Theoren Spence and Tyler Dalton Woodhouse had a goal and The Peguis Juniors played just one Woodhouse. four assists. game last week. Brent Sutherland, Johnny Bealieu Tyler Kemball (two) and Ty Stevens But, boy, did they ever make it count. and Josh Bealieu replied for Fisher scored the Hawks’ other goals. Peguis ripped the Fisher River River. In the loss to Selkirk, Jay Muller Hawks 20-3 in Keystone Junior Hock- Keifer Tacan made 34 saves for the gave the Fishermen a 1-0 fi rst-period ey League action last Thursday. win. lead and then Karl Fey tallied in the The Juniors led 3-1 in the second pe- Peguis will play Fisher River tonight second. riod when they exploded for 12 goals and then travel to Norway House on In the third, Pachkowsky put Selkirk in a 14:42 span. Saturday and Cross Lake Sunday. ahead by three goals with a short- Matthew Cameron led Peguis with The Hawks, meanwhile, played Fri- handed marker. Woodhouse and three goals and fi ve assists while Sha- day and Sunday last week, losing 5-1 Pachkowsky traded power-play goals quille House had three goals and four to the Selkirk Fishermen and 15-6 to and then Selkirk’s Drayton Mendrun assists. the OCN Storm. closed out the scoring with 2:41 re- The other Juniors’ goals were scored In Sunday’s loss to OCN, the Storm maining. by Keevan Daniels-Webb (three), jumped out to an 8-0 lead just 17:04 Fisher River will be looking to get Christian Cochrane (two), Dylan Ste- into the game. back into the win column this week- venson (two), Ian Sutherland (two), Darryl Thaddeus led Fisher River end when the Hawks visit OCN for Jordan Kristjanson Jesse Flett, Romano Paul, Harold with two goals and four assists while games Saturday and Sunday. Submitted period goals for Stonewall and then Jordan Kristjanson of the Interlake Connor Appleyard, Barrett Schlag, Lightning is this week’s Chicken Chef Wolves blast Phantoms and Matt Varnes tallied to put the Fly- / DEKALB Manitoba AAA Midget ers up 5-0. Player of the Week. Kristjanson had By Brian Bowman each had four goals for Gimli while three goals and two assists in two The Gimli Wolves needed a win in Clint Miller (two), Wes Pawluk and Lakeside’s Eric Wallace put his team on the board with just three seconds games last weekend. On Friday, in a a big way to get themselves back on Steve Johnson also tallied. narrow 6-5 loss to the league-leading track in the Manitoba Senior Hockey Wyatt Lavallee (two), Mike Bazinet, left in the second period before Elliot and Adam Kirk closed out the scoring Eastman Selects, Kristjanson had two League. and Brett Gulay replied for Lakeside. goals and one assist. And Gimli picked up that win in Brett Gagnon posted the win in goal. in the third. Elliot also had a pair of assists for a fi ve-point game. His two goals both came on the style last Friday evening, cruising to a With the victory, Gimli improved power play. On Sunday, in a 5-3 win, 12-4 victory over the Lakeside Phan- its record to 7-5 and is in sole posses- Bretton Fewchuk earned the win in goal. With the victory, Stonewall Kristjanson added a goal and an assist toms. sion of second place in the fi ve-team against the Pembina Valley Hawks. Gimli led 6-1 by the six-minute mark league. improved its record to 11-1 and they now have 22 points. That’s eight Kristjanson is protected by the of the second period and then scored Lakeside, meanwhile, played the MJHL’s Swan Valley Stampeders. the fi nal four goals of the game in the next night, losing 7-1 to the fi rst-place points ahead of the Wolves. The winless Phantoms will host Other nominees: Kolten Kanaski third to secure the home victory. Stonewall Flyers. 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