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Age Friendly chairperson Joie Van Dongen said the idea of curling on the pond came up in late 2020, and now the “Crazy COVID Curlers” are pleased that it became a reality — at least for a short time while it was still safe to be on the ice. “We connected through the South Interlake 55 Plus Zoom exercise pro- gram,” she said. “First it was too warm, then too cold, Two and half gallon plastic buckets and now just right and within COVID were fi lled with frozen water and restrictions.” used for curling on the outdoor TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY JASMIN WOLF The idea was initiated by commu- rink at Quarry Park. The Crazy COVID curlers, left to right, Brenda Badger, Laurie Briggs, Ria nity members, and on Feb. 18, Age Cameron, Maria Glanfi eld, Debbie Hinds, Joie Van Dongen. Missing from Friendly wrote a letter to the Town of required. the photo Clair Stephensen who joined after the photo. Stonewall requesting that two curling “A few understand the game, but it circles be painted on a portion of the is far from real. The fi rst time out, we Von Dongen said it feels fantastic to playing bocce and croquet once Quar- skating pond at Quarry Park. quickly realized we could not shoot a get together again in person. ry Park dries up — keeping COVID “The next day, we were there,” she rock from one end to the other unless “Realizing the importance of social precautions in mind, of course. said. “Keeping our distance from one we changed it to a game of ice golf,” contact but in a safe manner bright- “Quarry Park is such a beautiful another, we use push brooms to push Van Dongen joked. ens everyone’s spirits,” she said. place to visit,” she said. pails of frozen water on the ice.” “So we used one circle and it became “Getting outside in the fresh air is “When the time comes and we are They could accommodate about 10 more like crokinole. The rules change so important, as well as exercise and able to gather outside, it would be people at once by dividing into two approximately every fi ve minutes having fun.” fun to have a ‘bring your own’ picnic groups due to COVID restrictions. with much cajoling and laughter.” Looking ahead to spring, Van Don- lunch. I am sure we can invent new al- It was all in good fun — and there Although the group also sees each gen already has some ideas in mind ternative fun and safe activities.” was defi nitely no curling experience other through Zoom exercise classes, for safe outdoor activities, including Rosser Central Community Club prepares to reopen By Jennifer McFee In October 2020, the community club wrapped place, including using masks at all times indoors. The Rosser Central Community Club is looking forward up a major renovation project, including a com- She also expressed gratitude for all those who to reopening within the next couple weeks at 25 per cent plete upgrade to the insulation, exterior tin and helped along the way. capacity. doors. The HVAC system also underwent an up- “I’d like to thank the community for the fun- grade. draising efforts, our volunteer board for all the As a result, the Rosser Central Community hours of work and grant proposal writing and Club can transition to year-round and multi-use Crane Steel of Headingley and Riddell Mechani- facility, while also decreasing its operating fees. cal services of St. Francois,” Beachell said. President Jessica Beachell said they will fi nish “I would also like to thank all the organizations Interlake’s Automotive & Agricultural Glass Specialists up programs that started in fall programs such that provided us with grant funding.” as indoor soccer, gymnastics and yoga. They Other contributors include the Interlake Com- We make the claim were operating at near full capacity six days per munity Foundation, the RM of Rosser, Manito- We replace the glass Autopac Accredited Glass Repair week when they needed to close their doors due ba Hydro, Building Sustainable Futures, Farm to code red restrictions. Credit Canada and Manitoba Ag Days. We have courtesy cars available Spring sessions will start in May for other pro- Beachell said the community club is also set up grams, but they are still in the planning stages. and available for rent for sports teams and clubs Phone 204-467-8929 to book your appointment. There is a possibility that dance and gymnastic year-round, including baseball. For more infor- 2 Patterson Drive, Stonewall camps will run this summer too. mation about rentals, contact Andrea at 204-479- Beachell said COVID precautions will be in 6476. Providing You With Warmth & Comfort all Season You have options. 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Up-to-date vaccination eligibility fi rst and second doses of the vaccine. it’s been so consistent in so many dif- “Clinical and real-world studies guidelines and details about booking This change could allow every eligi- ferent jurisdictions to provide that have shown all of these vaccines to your appointment are available on- ble Manitoban to receive high level of effec- be effective in preventing COVID-19,” line at manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/ a fi rst dose of the vaccine tiveness up until she said. “The people who have been index.html. by the end of May or June, two months,” she immunized are much less likely to not depending on vaccine sup- said. “But we also only become infected but also to have ply. “THIS APPROACH will be watching severe symptoms if they do become “This approach will allow and if there’s any infected.” NOW OFFERING us to immunize more eli- WILL ALLOW US signs after that two While these vaccines were devel- gible Manitobans sooner,” TO IMMUNIZE month point that oped quickly they still had to meet Reimer said. “This helps immunity starts to certain standards before being ap- protect us all.” MORE ELIGIBLE decrease, we can proved for use. Manufacturers of the MANITOBANS pivot again. “There have clinical trails, there Pfi zer-BioNTech and Mod- “That’s the nature have been data reviews — all of the erna vaccines recommend SOONER.” of science — we are processes associated with a more typ- second doses be adminis- always putting out ical vaccine authorization process,” tered three or four weeks our best plan but Reimer said. “Data on these vaccines after the fi rst. then testing it and are growing all the time and they con- But recent guidance from the Na- watching,” Reimer said. “We need to tinue to be very closely monitored. 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By Jennifer McFee Stay safe. Stay home. Stay connected. This trio of goals are the impetus for Safe At Home Mani- toba program, which acts as an at-home resource for free online health, education and entertainment programming for Manitobans as we hunker down to abide by pandemic restrictions. “Our PC government recognizes the importance of in- vesting in programs to help improve the quality of life for Manitobans, while helping us stop the spread of CO- VID-19,” said Lakeside MLA Ralph Eichler. “The Safe at Home Manitoba programs provide the op- Backcountry Fitness owner portunity for Manitobans of all ages to stay active, engaged Christina Hooper has her goats and entertained while spending time at home.” make guest appearances. Several local organizations received grants through this $5-million provincial initiative, which features free events “The book covers important historic and resources through the Safe At Home website at www. events of a typical Manitoba small safeathomemb.ca. town,” Campbell said, “using exam- Rubber Ducky Resort and Campground received $750 in ples from the Argyle community.” funding to provide weekly virtual bingo nights. In addition, Teulon and District Se- Owner Sheri Crockatt said information is posted on the niors Resource Council received activities page of the Rubber Ducky website (www.Rub- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED $20,340 for its 12 Weeks of Giving berDuckyResort.com). There’s an optional Zoom link for Reese and Brook Maxwell have been participating in project. Through this initiative, about audio and chat features, but it’s not necessary since all you the Backcountry Fitness virtual programming since 140 to 150 local seniors in congregate- need is your browser. living environments will receive a gift its launch. All videos are accessible through the “We’ve had people participate from as far as Maine,” she and a handwritten note on their door- Rosser Woodlands Recreation website or through said. “We even had someone playing on her phone while knob each week. Backcountry Fitness Facebook page. she watched the Jets game.” The gifts, which are different each Typically, there aren’t any prizes for regular these virtu- The videos are posted on the Woodlands Pioneer Muse- week, are delivered by different vol- al bingo events, which include four games followed by a um’s website at www.woodlandspioneermuseum.com as unteer groups. The goal is to provide blackout round. However, they offered one special edition well as on YouTube. a sense of excitement and remind the event with a prize in February and they hope to offer one In addition, Settlers, Rails & Trails Museum received older generation that someone cares more prize game in March. Upcoming games are set for $6,525 for its COVID-19 Artistic Relief Project. about them. 7:30 p.m. on March 11, 17 and 25. Shayne Campbell, president and executive director, ex- Other local organizations that re- During the camping season, Rubber Ducky Resort and plained that this two-part project focuses on art supplies ceived Safe at Home funding include Campground also hosts weekly in-person games with kits and a children’s historic colouring book. Cartier Senior Citizen Support Com- prizes. The free art supplies kits were handed out recently to mittee for isolation kits for seniors Woodlands Pioneer Museum received a $9,575 grant for people who signed up online. ($8,500), Grosse Isle Memorial Park its “Arty-Facts” program. This project features a series of “Our group came up with four types of art kits, ordered Recreation Club for a snowshoe loan- videos set at the museum, created in conjunction with Me- the items and assembled them into kits. When they were er program for families ($2,000) and lissa Van Soelen Digital Media Services. ready, people came to the Argyle Community Centre to Rosser Woodlands Recreation Com- “Our project was to make a series of YouTube videos set pick them up, doing so with curbside pickup,” Campbell mittee for Families Active Together at the museum. They were created to explain some crafts said. virtual programs ($1,800) delivered by and activities that people in early settlement could have “We gave 76 kits away, mostly local — Argyle, Stonewall, the rec commission and Back Country done with found items and smaller things,” said president Teulon, Balmoral, Grosse Isle, Warren, Woodlands, Win- Bootcamp. Loralee Procter on behalf of the museum board. nipeg, Stony Mountain and even Thompson. When artists South Interlake 55 Plus also received “The idea of all the crafts was so that people could also are done creating their pieces, they have the opportunity $700 in funding for creative journaling try those out at home if they were so inclined. As a mu- to submit them to the museum’s upcoming Art & Culture led by local artists and another $700 seum, we wanted that would be something safe to fi ll some Exhibition.” for a series of interactive Zoom trivia time while people have been so isolated. It’s something This exhibition starts April 2 and runs for a year. events called “Cabin Fever Reliever – old-fashioned and fun to do at home. At the same time, The children’s historic colouring book is based on origi- The Game Show.” The next creative we can bring our museum into people’s homes when they nal artwork by Campbell with help from Kristin McCurdy journaling session will take place via can’t come to visit in person right now.” with the wording and Ryan Carivic with graphic design. Zoom on March 17 at 10:30 a.m. The The video topics include how to build a fi re like a pio- This month, the museum will print the colouring and ac- next game show event will take place neer, how to make popular toys from the early days, how tivity books, which are aimed at students in Grade 1 to 6 on March 18 from 3 to 4 p.m. To regis- to darn holes, how to make holiday crafts and how to make but could appeal to all ages. ter for either free event, call 204-467- mitten liners from repurposed socks — among others. 2582 or email [email protected]. 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204-467-2525 • [email protected] RESTRICTIONS Book your workspace now. The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 5 Selkirk vaccination supersite up and running By Nicole Buffi e Montgomery said while the site can only provide Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority the Pfi zer-BioNTech vaccine at the moment, as dif- reached another milestone in the fi ght against CO- ferent vaccines are approved community clinics VID-19 this past Monday as the newest vaccination will be able to inoculate eligible persons as well. supersite opened at the former Selkirk and District “We’ll be doing pop-up clinics as we move for- General Hospital. ward,” she said. Among the fi rst to be vaccinated at the site was “[They] will come into the community and pop up Calvin Long. for the day, do six or eight clinics, and then return “I feel no different than I did when I walked in,” maybe a week later or two weeks later and keep said Long, 93, after receiving his vaccine. that rotation through the region going until we get Another resident to receive their fi rst dose of the as many Manitobans with shots in their arms as we Pfi zer-BioNTech shot was Donnamay Innes, a resi- can.” dent from Gimli. She said it was a relief to have the Supply chain disruptions have caused a hic- site in Selkirk, meaning those in the area don’t have cup in the number of people able to receive their to commute to Winnipeg or Brandon to receive shots. However, with the recent federal approval their jabs. TRIBUNE PHOTO BY NICOLE BUFFIE of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine the government “For a lot of people from the country, they maybe IERHA regional director of public health and is hopeful their timeline for inoculations stays on don’t know their way around the city,” Innes, 68, wellness Shannon Montgomery, Health Minis- track. The province estimates with a high-supply said. “I was happy that we’ll just have to go this far.” ter Heather Stefanson and MLA Dr. Alan Lagi- scenario they can provide fi rst doses of vaccines to Health Minister Heather Stefanson and MLA Dr. modiere (Selkirk) receive a tour of the COVID-19 all eligible Manitobans by mid-May. Under the low- Alan Lagimodiere (Selkirk) were also in attendance vaccination supersite at the former Selkirk and supply scenario, the timeline moves to the end of of the new site reveal, receiving a tour of the regis- District General Hospital this past Monday. June. tration, vaccination and observation areas. As for the Selkirk supersite, any eligible person The site is one of four supersites to open in the non Montgomery, regional director of public health can book their appointment at the location even if province, providing inoculations for those eligible and wellness for the IERHA, said they plan to ramp they do not reside in the area. Those in the commu- including any member of the general public the age up numbers to provide 1,000 doses per week. nity wishing to get their jabs at one of the Winni- of 80 and over, and First Nations 60 years and older. “As the vaccines start to fl ow, which is not a real peg, Brandon or Thompson locations can do so as The site has 15 vaccination stations in total and problem today, then we’ll be happy to be putting well. As of March 7, 90,927 doses of vaccines had had 198 people scheduled to receive their fi rst dose vaccines in people’s arms,” she said. been administered. of the Pfi zer-BioNTech shot on opening day. Shan- Stonewall council to host waste collection public hearing By Jennifer McFee plication for a cannabis retail store on Main Street Council conditionally approved the application. The Town of Stonewall will host a public hearing in a property that is currently occupied by a retail Conditions include obtaining the required provin- next week about waste collection and recyclable clothing store. cial licensing and approvals, entering into a devel- curbside collection, removal and disposal service. According to the letter of intent, applicants Sami opment agreement with the Town of Stonewall and On March 17 at 6:35 p.m., council will present the Toa and Kishan Patel believe that opening a can- obtaining required permits from the South Inter- special service proposal at the public hearing in nabis retail store on the property will provide a lake Planning District. the Sunova Room of the Quarry Park Heritage Arts new and positive retail service for the benefi t of the • Community members expressed concern Centre. community and surrounding area. They anticipate about the potential removal of historic records from The proposed service plan set up rates for 2021 that between 180 and 200 customers would visit the the town offi ce for relocation to Manitoba Archives and 2022, while replacing rates that were set for retail store each day. The hours would mirror those for permanent storage. The town will work with the 2019 and 2020. of the Stonewall Liquor Mart. Historical Society to address the issue and to en- In 2020, the cost per dwelling was $150.05. The They also noted there would be no associated sure long-term retention of Stonewall’s history. proposed ret is set to increase by $10.24 to $164.22 odour since all products would be properly sealed • The Town of Stonewall and RM of Rock- in 2021, followed by another increase to $174.46 in and packaged by a licensed producer. wood will host an online open house and com- 2022. For properties with more than 80 dwellings, Non-medical cannabis was legalized in Canada munity forum via Zoom on March 11 at 7 p.m. The the proposed cost per dwelling is lower. in October 2018. In Manitoba, the Liquor, Gaming Town of Stonewall, in conjunction with the RM of More information, including a copy of the special and Cannabis Control Act outlines most cannabis Rockwood, is developing an annexation proposal services plan, is posted on the Town of Stonewall laws. To open a new retail cannabis store, the appli- for the lands bordering the west and south bound- website at www.stonewall.ca. cant needs to obtain an agreement with Manitoba aries of town. Liquor & Lotteries, as well as licensing from the More information, as well as the Zoom link, is In other council news: Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Mani- posted on the Town of Stonewall website at www. • The Town of Stonewall hosted a public toba. In addition, the federal government share re- stonewall.ca. hearing on March 3 regarding a conditional use ap- sponsibility for regulating non-medical cannabis.

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> Got news? Call Evan Matthews at 204-990-9871 getg heard [email protected] NEWS > VIEWS > STONEWALL > TEULON > WARREN > SURROUNDING AREAS Collectibles going crypto? PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell By Evan Matthews But why purchase a moment that collectibles using the cryptocurrency A new trend is emerging in the “col- you could just go on to YouTube and — blockchain technology — will grow lectibles” industry. watch for free? into a $200-billion annual revenue op- Market researchers such as Deloitte Well, why purchase a hockey card portunity. or industry experts such as Antique that you could just go and fi nd a pic- For those who don’t know, block- Sage have emphasized there is re- ture of online and print out? chain technology refers to a service newed worldwide interest and pursuit No different than the unique se- acting as a cryptocurrency wallet — of collectibles as an option relating to rial of a printed collectible, the digital and a cryptocurrency exchange, in REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING Jennifer McFee Jasmin Wolf investment portfolio diversifi cation. encryption provides a serial number this case converting U.S. dollars to Hobbydb.com, a Boulder, Colora- unique to each digital moment. Ethereum to Canadian dollars — sup- do-based company, self-identifi es as Sure, you can go on YouTube and porting two largest cryptocurrencies, building a giant database of every watch the same moment for free, but Bitcoin and Ethereum. collectible ever made — from diecast you don’t own any unique aspect to it. Now, this is not an advocacy effort cars to action fi gures to comic books Whereas if you purchase an NBA Top suggesting everyone buy in to this to corkscrews. The company estimates Shot moment, you do, in fact, own a idea, but it is something to watch. the annual sales of collectibles to be unique and individual digital item. Could the fi nancial bottom fall out of roughly $200 billion. REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS EDITOR The website has its own digital mar- NBA Top Shots? Absolutely. Could the Evan Matthews Brian Bowman So, what is this new trend? ketplace where collectors can day same happen to any or all cryptocur- Digital collectibles, and as of now, trade. rencies? Anything is possible. the best example relates to sports. Once a collector owns a moment, But so far, NBA Top Shot has already NBA Top Shot is a website designed they can either showcase it on the seen $230 million in sales, and the by Dapper Labs, in partnership with NBA Top Shot website and social me- website is still in its beta format. the NBA and NBA Players’ Asso- dia or they can re-list it for whatever As for Bitcoin, the most traded and ciation. The website offers users the price they see fi t on NBA Top Shot’s recognized cryptocurrency? Well, it’s ability to purchase “moments.” The marketplace. been around since 2010, when it was REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DISTRIBUTION same way a collector would purchase Once a sale is made, collectors have valued at $0.08 U.S. dollars for a single Becca Myskiw Christy Brown a hockey or baseball card, a collector the opportunity to withdraw U.S. Bitcoin. In 2020, a single Bitcoin is now can now purchase a digital basketball dollars in a cryptocurrency called valued at $50,742 U.S. dollars, and in- moment. Ethereum, which they can then sub- creasing in value daily. A “moment” is a fi ve to 10 second sequently convert and withdraw into Does everyone understand crypto- video clip — an NBA player of your Canadian dollars. currency? No. Is there inherent risk? choice shooting a three-pointer, driv- As of press time, the lowest ask for Yes . ing the lane for a layup or smashing a moment for sale was US$6. How- Can we deny the existence of eco- down an uncontested slam dunk. ever, a 2014 moment featuring the nomic change and a digital shift any REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION Sydney Lockhart Jo-Anne Procter Attached to these moments are play- reigning NBA MVP Giannis Ante- longer? No. ers’ stats and information, the same tokounmpo sold last week for almost The proof is in the numbers, and the way it would be on a card. $137,000. Forbes has reported digital numbers are only growing.

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Winkler Morden OUR SISTER The The The Carman-Dufferin PRINT elkirk ecord Voice Dan Anderson PUBLICATIONS S STANDARD The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 7 worship with us > FAITH gettinformedNEWS > VIEWS > STONEWALL > TEULON > WARREN > SURROUNDING AREAS Some unexpected pandemic benefi ts

The other day, I had a conversation with my son, who is an elementary school teacher in Winnipeg, about some of the challenges he is facing as a teacher, teaching in a time of pandemic. He said he felt bad for the kids and what he felt they were missing out on because he simply was not able to teach them as he would like to. Compared to last year, this has been a stressful year for him and many of the children. As we talked, I recalled reading about the effect of the Blitzkrieg on the people of London during the Second World War. In a survey done after the war, many people said it had been one of the best experiences of their lives. The rea- TRIBUNE PHOTO BY MATTHIEU MEIER son? Tough times can make tough The fi rst goose of 2021 was spotted at Oak Hammock Marsh on March 4 at 1:05 p.m. This pair was photo- people. It’s the thinking, “When graphed on March 8. Since 1994, Oak Hammock Marsh staff have kept track of the fi rst sighting annually, all this is over, we’ll be better be- which has typically been between March 3 and March 20. The earliest recorded arrival was Feb. 21, 2017, at cause of it.” I thought of my parents 1:45 p.m. and the latest was April 6, 1996, at 7 p.m. Help us record the weather of the week and send in your who went through the Depression photos of friends and/or families enjoying the outdoors. Email your photos to weather@stonewallteulon in the Dirty Thirties and how they tribune.ca. came out the stronger for it. I went on to say to him that both his and my generations had never Province issues third round of Manitoba Bridge Grant payments experienced such diffi culties be- Submitted by Manitoba government the province’s original commitment storefronts to the public. It expanded fore. I suggested that if anything, The Manitoba government is in- of $200 million. The province has also the program Dec. 8, 2020, to support the relatively “easy” time we’ve had creasing its budget for the Manitoba extended the Manitoba Bridge Grant home-based businesses indirectly im- up till now has tended to make us Bridge Grant and making a third application deadline until March 31. pacted by public health orders, offer- soft and even caused many of us to round of payments to help protect Eligible businesses that received a ing up to $5,000 based on 10 per cent develop a sense of entitlement. businesses in the province from the fi rst and second bridge grant pay- of their most recent calendar year On the other hand, I suggested impacts of COVID-19, Premier Brian ment, each worth up to $5,000, will revenues. The province expanded this may become a defi ning mo- Pallister announced on March 2. automatically receive a third equal program eligibility Jan. 8 to include ment in the lives of these children. “As the pandemic and public health payment beginning as early as Friday, hotels, resorts, lodges and outfi tters, We may see them go on to do orders continue to impact businesses, March 5 and will be notifi ed of the travel agencies, janitorial services amazing things because they have we are increasing our budget by $15 deposit via email. New program ap- companies and owner/operators of weathered this ordeal. million for the Manitoba Bridge Grant plicants will be eligible for a one-time licensed passenger transportation One of the Bible’s key teachings is to help create a bridge for businesses immediate payment to a maximum of businesses that saw demand for their that it’s trials that cause us to grow. through this challenging time,” said $15,000. services impacted by public health or- “Because you know that the testing Pallister. “We are focused on creat- “This additional payment will help ders. of your faith develops persever- ing an environment for a sustained cover the impact of public health or- To date, the Manitoba Bridge Grant ance.” James 1:3 reopening of our economy so that ders on operating costs pending the program has paid approximately $134 1 Peter 1:6-7 “In this you greatly businesses can reopen safely and stay careful reopening of our province, as million to 14,775 eligible applicants. rejoice, though now for a little open. We continue to work side-by- well as help businesses with reopen- This includes approximately $117 mil- while you may have had to suffer side with all businesses to help them ing costs as we safely loosen public lion to more than 11,700 storefront grief in all kinds of trials. These get back to doing what they do best – health orders,” said Pallister. “We rec- businesses and organizations, and have come so that your faith — of create jobs for Manitobans and offer ognize and appreciate the sacrifi ces $17 million to more than 2,400 home- greater worth than gold, which the services Manitobans rely on.” our business community has made to based businesses. perishes even though refi ned by Through a third round of payments, keep all Manitobans safe and the cru- More information about the Manito- fi re — may be proved genuine.” the province will provide up to $67 cial role it plays in our safe reopening ba Bridge Grant is available at www. That may end up being one of the million in immediate support to eli- plans.” gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/bridge- most unexpected benefi ts of this gible small and medium-sized busi- The province created the Manitoba grant.html. pandemic. nesses, not-for-profi ts and charities Bridge Grant in November 2020 to Businesses that require assistance in impacted by the #RestartMB Pan- provide $5,000 upfront to businesses, completing the online form can con- Pastor Henry Ozirney demic Response System. This brings not-for-profi ts and charities directly tact Manitoba Government Inquiry at New Life Teulon the total program investment to $215 affected by public health restrictions 204-945-3744 or 1-866-MANITOBA (1- million, which is $15 million above and temporarily ordered to close their 866-626-4862). 8 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Warmer weather brings thinner ice

Submitted by the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba Due to the ongoing above average and fl uctuating temperatures in the province, Lifesaving Society Manitoba is advising everyone to stay off frozen bodies of water. All ice in the province is now un- predictable and potentially unsafe. “If you do choose to go on the ice, then you need to plan ahead and be prepared to go through the ice and into cold water,” said Lifesaving Society Water Smart co-ordinator Dr. Christopher Love. “Wear something that fl oats, like a life jacket over your winter clothes, don’t go out alone, and be prepared to perform a rescue.” Lifesaving Society Manitoba’s Ice Safety Thickness Cards are now available in nine different languages. The cards tell you how thick TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED the ice needs to be to walk or drive on it. However, no ice should be Thicknesses of ice required to hold various weights of objects. considered without some risk. Sales tax and health and post-secondary education deadlines extended

Staff March, April and May 2021 return 21041SC1 21041SC2 Manitoba Finance is extending its periods. The RST and tax levy defer- tax relief measures to provide extra rals are optional and for tax payments support to businesses, as the prov- only. Businesses must continue to fi le ince continues to protect Manitobans returns by the required due dates. against the impacts of COVID-19. The province has also extended the Small and medium-sized businesses previous interest and penalty-free re- with retail sale tax (RST) remittances payment option set to expire March of no more than $10,000 per month 31, 2021, until June 30, 2021. are eligible for an interest and pen- The deferrals recognize Manitoba alty-free payment deferral to June 30, businesses are facing a challenging 2021. The deferral is for the January, economic situation caused by the February, March, April and May 2021 COVID-19 pandemic and some busi- return periods. Businesses are also el- nesses may need access to these ex- igible for an interest and penalty-free tra funds. The government provided payment deferral until June 30, 2021, similar relief in 2020, which benefi ted for the March quarterly RST return. 20,000 businesses. As well, the Health and Post-Sec- Businesses can contact the collec- ondary Education Tax Levy returns tions unit at the taxation division for small and medium-sized busi- to update payment arrangements. nesses with remittances of no more Further information regarding fi l- than $10,000 per month are eligible ing requirements is available on the for an interest and penalty free pay- Manitoba tax publications webpage ment deferral to June 30, 2021. The at www.gov.mb.ca/fi nance/taxation/ deferral is for the January, February, bulletins.html. Case numbers on the right track, but risk remains: Roussin By Ashleigh Viveiros “Our case numbers for the most Public health offi cials announced 63 part continue to improve, trend in the new cases of COVID-19 and one new right direction, as do our hospitaliza- virus-related death on Monday. tion numbers,” said Dr. Brent Rous- That brought the total of lab-con- sin, Manitoba’s chief public health fi rmed cases in Manitoba to 32,288. offi cer. “However, we still see many There were 1,145 active cases, 30,236 individuals in hospital, still see many recoveries and 907 total deaths due to individuals still in intensive care. the virus at press time. Manitoba has “So there continues to be a need for thus far reported six cases of the B117 us to be on guard. The variants of con- COVID-19 variant and three of the cern add to that need. We are still at B1351 variant. Continued on page 11 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 9 Interlake School Division presents draft budget By Jennifer McFee jected shortfall of $700,000.” applied to schools for the past four ing going above and beyond during The Interlake School Division is It’s proving extremely diffi cult to years. The provincial government the pandemic. hosting an online public meeting on make up that $700,000 shortfall, he mandated school divisions to negoti- “But years of inadequate funding by Wednesday, March 10 to share the added. ate annual staff increases of 0.75 per the provincial government has paid 2021-22 draft budget. “When considering different areas cent in Year 3 and one per cent in Year a toll, and there are going to be very To balance the budget, there needs for cost reductions in programming 4, following no increases in the fi rst tough decisions for our board to make to be a $700,000 reduction in program and staffi ng, the senior administra- two years. in this budget. and service expenditures, according tion and board of trustees have been “This government mandate is not The division will receive less funding to the school division’s “draft budget deliberate in trying to protect our holding up under pressure. In the last than last year and has for a number of at-a-glance” document. The primary K-12 classrooms,” Campbell said. 10 months, the Manitoba Teachers years, and we know all costs rise each focus is to preserve programs and “Both as a result of the COVID-19 Society has won arbitration hearings year,” Pleskach said. services directly connected to class- public health requirements and also against two larger urban school divi- “So it is not a matter of if students rooms. in keeping with our longstanding sions, resulting in those school divi- will be affected by education fund- School board chair Alan Campbell commitment to maintaining low pu- sions being ordered to pay millions of ing cuts this year, it’s to what degree. said it’s important for the community pil-teacher ratios, these reductions dollars in salaries to their teachers in We won’t know the full impact that to be clear on the total revenue and will not impact teachers or EA sup- lieu of the years where all school divi- inevitable cuts to services will bring, expenses. ports in classrooms.” sions budgeted as mandated by gov- but the ITA continues to advocate “We are projecting an increase in our To reduce divisional expenses, the ernment’s Bill 28,” Campbell said. for staff and students as this budget expenses of approximately $1.05 mil- draft budget considers potential re- “It is very likely that all other school is fi nalized.” As if this isn’t all com- lion over the current year’s expenses. ductions to programming for con- divisions, including Interlake School plicated enough, the government is The lion’s share of this increase is at- tinuing education, ju- Division, will need to expected to release the report of the tributable to increases in staff salaries nior kindergarten and pay our local teachers K-12 Review Commission in the com- and benefi ts for all of our staff based high school alternatives. along the same lines ing weeks, Campbell said. on Bill 28 mandate from the provin- Reductions are also be- as these arbitrated “The report, which was completed cial government. This is consistent ing considered for ad- “OUR REVENUES awards. Even though before the COVID-19 pandemic, is with the reality that staff salaries and ministrative assistant Bill 28 is entirely the expected to include recommenda- benefi ts make up nearly 85 per cent of allocations, library staff- ARE NOT KEEPING result of the provin- tions for the amalgamation of school our annual expenses,” he said. ing and clinical services cial government, the divisions and possible elimination of “One third of our teaching staff are staffi ng. As well, reduc- PACE WITH school divisions have locally elected school boards. It is un- also entitled to increment salary ad- tions might be made OUR EXPENSES, been told that they clear as to why the provincial govern- justments until they reach 10 years of to student fee support, need to come up with ment would consider these sorts of experience. We continue to budget for school bus purchases PROJECTED TO BE the money them- radical actions given it has been prov- salary increases for all staff in accor- and school supply bud- ABOUT $350,000 selves to cover these en that amalgamation only wastes tax dance with Bill 28, the provincial gov- gets. arbitration awards.” dollars and eliminates community ernment’s Public Services Sustain- “I can’t stress enough MORE THAN THE If the provincial voice in public schools,” he said. ability Act.” that it is extremely dif- government contin- “The last thing our rural school di- Year 3 and 4 of the sustainability pe- fi cult for the senior ad- CURRENT YEAR’S ues to refuse to fund vision needs now is less local voice. riod call for 0.75 per cent and one per min team and board REVENUES.” these costs, Inter- While these decisions are very diffi - cent increases respectively. of trustees to have to lake School Division cult, if they’re being made by some- “Our revenues are not keeping pace consider a list like this,” could see a more one who has no connection to our with our expenses, projected to be Campbell said. substantial shortfall for the 2022-23 communities, the cuts could be- about $350,000 more than the current “We are very aware that many staff fi scal year, he added. come much deeper and wide rang- year’s revenues. For the last fi ve con- members will be directly impacted “We will have no choice but to cut ing, including wide-spread position secutive years, Interlake School Divi- and that while K-12 classrooms con- teacher and EA positions,” he said. cuts, programming eliminations and sion has received two per cent reduc- tinue to be insulated from these cuts For Cathy Pleskach, president of the school closures. Once the report of tions in our annual base provincial overall, many students and families Interlake Teachers’ Association, she’s the K-12 Review is released, the ISD funding, in spite of the fact that our will be adversely impacted.” concerned that Manitoba teachers board of trustees will engage on fur- enrolment has been stable over this As a result, Campbell stressed the continue to do more with less fund- ther advocacy from our communities.” period,” Campbell said. importance of community mem- ing. Community members with ques- “In other words, we continue to re- bers sharing feedback and questions “They are creating outdoor lessons tions on the proposed budget can ceive 98 per cent of the provincial through the budget presentation and and learning spaces, supplement- email [email protected]. funding that we received the year consultation process. ing extra materials since equipment The Zoom link to the budget pre- prior.” “Perhaps more importantly, we can’t be shared or used in groups of sentation on Wednesday, March 10 In previous years when government need our constituents to share their students,” she said, “and they have at 7 p.m. is available on the Interlake funding fell short, Campbell said the concerns with their local MLA Ralph created at-home packages and learn- School Division’s website at www.in- school board could generate revenue Eichler, the Minister of Education ing plans so that there are no gaps terlakesd.ca. through local education property tax Cliff Cullen and perhaps with Pre- in learning and from property reassessment growth mier Pallister,” he said. all students can and new housing developments. “Despite ongoing advocacy to gov- remain on pace “This is the fi rst year of the provin- ernment for many years by the Mani- with curricular 1LVVDQ9HUVD cial government’s Property Tax Offset toba School Boards Association and and grade-level ,QTXLUH$ERXW7KH)LUVW7LPH%X\HU3URJUDPXLUH$ERXW7KH)LUVW7LPH%X\HU3URJUDP Grant, which unfortunately does not by divisions themselves, there is no outcomes.” allow the school division to increase reason to believe that the provincial Historically, the Call Kevin Galbraith our taxation levy from property as- government’s patterns of underfund- Interlake School (204) 952-2448 sessment growth, which would benefi t ing are going to change, while ex- Division has been our revenue stream and would enable penses are expected to sky-rocket as a able to support us to maintain most of our programs result of the arbitration awards.” staff and students Visit McPhillips NNissanissan onlineonline or in personperson todaytoday and services,” Campbell said. He added that Bill 28, called The in all these items, 2150 McPhillips St.t | wwwwww. McPhillipsNissanMcPhillipsNissan.com com “This would nearly cover our pro- Public Services Sustainability Act, has she said, includ- 10 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Interlake teachers donate books to ISD schools By Jo-Anne Procter them, but also left up to them, that With this past year being one for the both provided some measure of gifts history books, the Interlake Teachers and rewards. In years to come, stu- Association (ITA) recognizes the extra dents will come across these books work that Interlake teachers have put commemorating the time everyone in and how they are making a differ- got through the pandemic. ence in the lives of their students. “When you take everything away, Last week ITA president Cathy Ples- as our students have been faced with kach and members of the association this year, it is the teachers who remain made special deliveries to each of the the constant our students need and 23 schools in the Interlake School Di- have been tirelessly keeping everyone vision. connected and moving forward,” Ples- To show appreciation and in cel- kach told the Tribune. ebration of I Love to Read Month, Students have missed out on making two books were selected because of so many school life memories — time their messages of hope and donated spent with friends on the playground, to each library. The high schools and memorable class trips, school dances, middle schools each received a copy intramurals, representing their school of A Road Less Taken by Robert Frost in sports, band, choir or academ- and illustrated Vivian Mineker, and ics, time spent together dedicated to elementary schools received the book studies, clubs, activities and gradua- There is a Rainbow by Theresa Trinder. tion, just to name a few. TRIBUNE PHOTO BY JO-ANNE PROCTER Since March 23, 2020, students have “The school experience this past Ecole RW Bobby Bend school received a copy of There is a Rainbow been making history as they navigate year has become very militarized. Ev- from ITA last Thursday. Pictured left to right: librarian Andrea McLelland, the COVID-19 pandemic. The hope of erything students do is regimented by Grade 1 students Kasen and Jorja, principal Patricia Crockatt and ITA the ITA is that when teachers sit down space and time. When and where they president Cathy Pleskach. and read the book to students, that can enter, play, study or even eat their “Teachers have succeeded in keep- the strategies and tools they’ve built each person will feel honoured and lunch. Which hallway, which direc- ing the school experience unique for moving forward. supported. tion and even who they can interact students,” Pleskach said. “They have Teachers were tasked with a big ask There is a Rainbow was written by with has been carefully scripted and incorporated inspiration and creativ- this past year, as were so many sectors Trinder during the COVID-19 lock- monitored by ISD school staff,” she ity wherever they can such as virtual of society. down. There is a line in the book that explained. fi eld trips, classroom competitions, “They responded with support and reads, “On the other side of a win- High school students attend alter- dress-up meetings which has helped inspiration in many ways that may dow… is a neighbor,” which encour- nate days and learn half-time from keep spirits up and students engaged never be known,” she said. ages us to look beyond the four walls home using virtual communication while the focus remains on the impor- “Don’t give up. We are here for you, of our homes and know that we can with their teachers and classmates. tance of curricular outcomes.” we will always be here for you, and we fi nd comfort and community on the Teachers have been working syn- Teachers have kept students press- hope you see the greatness of your ac- other side of a window. chronously with students in-class, ing on during the pandemic. Pleskach complishments.” Students can relate to this past year virtually and often everywhere in reports that Interlake teachers are It’s the very message the ITA hopes being an uncharted path. The ITA between to keep students motivated, meeting the needs of their students in the donation of the books will portray. hopes that when students consider engaged and support them as indi- ways that are so creative and new, and all of the choices that were made for viduals. many say they will continue many of Student journalists to contribute to Tribune By Jennifer McFee English. see that happen,” he said. in the Tribune,” Hourie said. Local high school students will be For Hourie, he found that his stu- “It was also nice for them to learn “Those are important lessons for getting their fi rst bylines at a young dents have remained engaged that it isn’t something you can do last them to learn as well. Maybe it will in- age through their journalistic contri- throughout the process, which began minute. For this project, you really do spire them, and it will hopefully make butions to the Tribune newspaper. with an analysis of newspaper writ- have to take the initiative for it.” them more interested in what’s going Jesse Hourie, French immersion ing. In addition to developing their re- on in their community. I was happy teacher at Stonewall Collegiate Insti- “We looked at newspaper bias and search and writing skills, the students that they were really engaged with tute, came up with the idea to have writing techniques and different ways also learned some practical commu- the idea from the get-go.” his Grade 11 and 12 French students to tell stories in journalism,” he said. nications skills. Some students were Hourie expressed gratitude to the research and write journalistic ar- “We also talked briefl y about the im- surprised when they didn’t receive Tribune for the opportunity and pride ticles as a school assignment. Taking portance of local media in this current immediate responses from people, in his students for their hard work. the plan one step further, he reached climate of Facebook and social media.” who sometimes took a couple days to “It is exciting and I’m grateful to the out to the Tribune to see if the students After that, small groups of students answer requests. Tribune for allowing this project to go could contribute their stories for pub- brainstormed some ideas for poten- “A lot of them came to the conclu- forward. I think it does make a differ- lication during “la semaine de la fran- tial stories that could be published. sion themselves that they need to in- ence that it will be published,” he said. cophonie.” “There are some really interesting clude in the subject line for the email “The students have done really well Tribune publisher Lana Meier sup- ideas, and they came up with them that this is for a school project because and I’m proud of them.” ported the project, so readers will now very quickly. I gave them a whole pe- that will help their chances at getting have the chance to enjoy the students’ riod, but after 20 minutes they had a response — and to clearly identify French articles, with translation into settled on some ideas. It was nice to that the responses will be published The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 11 Teulon woman looking for donations for furry friends By Evan Matthews A Teulon woman is asking for help from the community that raised her, as she tries to fi nd “furever” homes for rescued cats to be raised, too. Desiree Griffi n, 21, started running Grateful Friends Animal Rescue in April 2020. The rescue serves Winni- peg and its surrounding areas. “I always feel compelled to help be- cause I love animals, and the rescue’s mission is to help and protect animals in need of care,” said Griffi n. “The cat population in Manitoba is very high, and there isn’t enough resource to help with getting them spayed and/or neutered, as well as fi nding appropriate care and housing for them.” A rescue partner located in the Bran- don area called Grateful Friends Ani- mal Rescue to help with a situation in which “hoarders” had 71 cats in total, all of which need to be fostered and TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY DESIREE GRIFFIN re-homed. Desiree Griffi n sits with her cat Orange Baby and her dog Willow. The two rescues took cats from the original home to foster homes, which can always donate. she said. Griffi n organized prior to taking on It isn’t hard to see why Griffi n “If someone didn’t step up to help Griffi n said Grateful Friends Animal the situation. The cats received an works so hard to save animals in with this situation there would be Rescue also rescues dogs. For more in- initial vet exam and vaccinations if unfavourable situations. Griffi n many more cats suffering and living formation, visit www.gratefulfriend- healthy enough, she said, and some has saved 41 cats and kittens. in unfavorable conditions,” said Grif- sanimalrescue.com or fi nd Grateful required further veterinary care and fi n. Friends Animal Rescue on Facebook. medication. In the end, Griffi n said Grateful “It costs a lot of money to care for The rescue is always in need of kit- Griffi n also organized a spay and Friends Animal Rescue ended up these animals until they’re adopted. ten food, paper pellet litter, old towels neuter clinic with the veterinarian, with 41 cats in its care, and Griffi n The rescue pays for the initial vet or blankets, kennels and, of course, and 12 of the cats were spayed and/or needs help. Once healthy enough the check, vaccinations, spay or neuter, funding. Donations can be sent by e- neutered. Others, however, were ei- cats will be posted for adoption to fi nd deworming, tattoos and the vetting transfer to gratefulfriendsanimalres- ther pregnant, nursing kittens or still “furever” homes, she said, adding if to assess whether or not they are sick [email protected] or by contacting the too young for the procedure. someone doesn’t want to adopt they and potentially need medications,” rescue directly. The Woodlands school came tumbling down

In 2015, the former Woodlands school was foreclosed due to a mould infestation, making it an unsafe environment for children and staff. Last week the demolition of the old building fi nally began. Students from the new school enjoyed watching the old building come down, and for some staff and community members, it was bittersweet. The old school was built in 1975. Pictured: Mrs. Hoas’ Grade 1/2 students and Ms. Peltz’s Grade 1/2 students were able to watch the building come down last week. TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY MICHELLE PELTZ

> RISK REMAINS, FROM PG. 8 The fi ve-day COVID-19 test positiv- ther in the Interlake-Eastern region, St. Laurent, Stonewall/Teulon, Un- ity rate was 3.5 per cent provincially there were 110 active cases in North- known, Whiteshell and Winnipeg risk.” and 2.4 per cent in Winnipeg. ern Remote and fi ve in Powerview/ Beach/St. Andrews were all report- A total of 164 people were in hos- Our health region, Interlake-East- Pine Falls at the start of the week. ing zero active cases. pital due to the virus on Monday, 22 ern, had a total of 138 active cases at Arborg/Riverton, Beausejour, Er- These areas together have seen in intensive care. Fifty-four of those press time on Monday and 10 people iksdale/Ashern, Fisher River/Pe- 2,255 recoveries and 36 deaths since patients were considered to be con- in hospital, including three in ICU. guis Gimli, Pinawa/Lac du Bonnet, the pandemic began a year ago. tagious. Breaking down the numbers fur- Selkirk, Springfi eld, St. Clements, 12 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Viewpoint: Pandemic debt will Spectacular northern lights affect generations to come By Becca Myskiw they can’t while they’re trying to boost Mona Brown at PFK Lawyers is urg- the economy. So, instead they have to ing people to get ahead of the inevi- increase taxes or cut the benefi ts peo- table post-pandemic debt. ple have right now. PFK Lawyers and BDO are hosting a The benefi ts Brown is referring to are series of webinars to educate people the small business and small farms on what’s to come and to help them corporate rate of tax, which is nine per plan for it. Brown said there’s no way cent. She’s concerned the special farm- to know what will happen, but it’s im- er rules will be signifi cantly changed portant to anticipate it. to get ahead of the incoming debt, but Right now, the debt-to-GDP ratio that’s not the only sector that needs to is over 72 and climbing to 106, said worry. Brown, which is the worst it’s been “Everything and anything is poten- since the end of the Second World War. tially on the chopping block,” she said. Because of COVID-19, government Brown expects the economy to get spending has been higher than usual. worse before it gets better. There’s no They’ve rolled out the Canada Emer- question, she said, that Canadians will gency Response Benefi t (CERB), busi- have to pay more taxes because of the ness and rent subsidy programs, for- pandemic for multiple years to come. givable loan programs, and have given “People have to be aware that we loan upon loan. There’s also vaccine can’t just saddle our grandchildren,” spending and an higher than usual un- she said. “It’s our debt.” employment rate, which was at 9.5 per Anything people can do now to save cent federally in January. for the future and prepare for it will be Brown said there will also be a big helpful, she said, and she encourages bailout coming up for large airline anyone who can, to do so. Taking ad- companies because without them, the vantage of the current rates is also im- economy will cripple. portant because they won’t last much “So, someone has to pay more taxes longer. to get the debt down,” she said. For more information, email Mona Brown said to lower the debt, the gov- Brown at [email protected]. ernment will have to cut spending, but

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Mixed farmer maintains fi ve income streams By Jennifer McFee Although he might be among the last of the small mixed farmers, an Ar- gyle man enjoys trying out new forms of agricultural technology. Ian Smith generates his entire in- come from fi ve different sources on his quarter-section that he bought from his parents, Malcolm and Au- drey, in 1994. The industrious farmer cares for a couple hundred naturally raised pigs, 15 head of cattle, 85 laying hens as well as three fi elds — one for canola that he sells, one that he rents out to another farmer and one for bar- ley that he uses for feed.

The Moocall sensor is attached to the cow’s tail two to three days before her due date. It sends regular updates when the cow is going to calve with 95 per cent accuracy. TRIBUNE PHOTOS BY JO-ANNE PROCTER “I’m the last of the true mixed farm- Ian Smith with one of his shorthorns cows and her calf. ers in the province, meaning I have a little bit of everything. Hardly nobody no spouse here that’s working off the the years. Smith raises pigs along with the has a quarter-section anymore. If they farm. I have no other money to rely on Since it’s preferable if cattle remain beef. do, they don’t have as much diversity except what I’m making off this farm.” calm in order to gain more weight, as I have here,” said Smith, who drives When Smith’s parents bought the Smith decided to try the docile short- a 1954 John Deere 60 tractor. farm in 1953, it came with some dairy horn breed. He bought four registered “I have no off-farm income here. I cattle. Although they shifted their fo- shorthorn heifers from Tom Walls of have no pension coming in. I have cus to hogs, they still kept cattle over Continued on page 15

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The varied value of trees PVWD urges landowners to take advantage of shelterbelt project funding, support By Ashleigh Viveiros It can still be a hard sell, though, in The Pembina Valley Water District an area where land values are so high. is urging landowners to give some “Most people want to farm as many thought this spring to the value of acres as they possible can get,” Cavers shelterbelts. says. Clinton Cavers, the district’s GROW “Shelterbelts were pretty popular Program co-ordinator, says they’re 40, 50 years ago, but now because doing everything they can to incentiv- they haven’t been maintained they’re ize people to plant and maintain new starting to degrade, the trees are get- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED shelterbelts, including providing par- ting to the end of their life cycle, and From left: PVWD GROW Program co-ordinator Clint Cavers with Kroeker tial funding and labour for tree plant- with machinery getting larger they’re Farms organics agronomist Jason Peters. Kroekers has for years made ing projects. maybe not in the ideal spot. That’s shelterbelt planting and maintenance a priority.

why you see so many that are being tal role they play in the landscape. torn down.” “I think people are starting to realize But as aging trees come down, it’s becoming more clear than ever the vi- Continued on page 15 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 15 Your

and the RM of Stanley. trees do need to be removed at the > VALUE OF TREES, FROM PG. 14 Whether it’s a single row of trees end of their life cycle, the company the value in trees,” says Cavers. “Once life and reduces the impact of wind along a driveway or several shelter- is committed to replacing as many as they’re gone they can see what those on snow drifting on nearby roads and belts on a larger farm, no project is they can. old shelterbelts were doing for them yards. too small for consideration, Cavers ”Potato ground is extremely vulner- and how they were benefi cial.” But perhaps one of the biggest ben- stresses, explaining funding is based able to erosion,” he points out. “We Among the benefi ts? Wind erosion, efi ts — and one the water district is on the size of the shelterbelt. know we need trees to help keep it for starters. understandably most excited about “There’s a huge list of trees that are where it is. Without the soil, we have “Soil is the key to having a produc- — is the role trees play in refreshing available to plant,” he says. “We will nothing.” tive and successful farm, so if the local aquifers. basically supply the trees. We can also CEO Wayne Kroeker adds that they soil’s blowing away you’re actually One recent study shows that a single supply some help with summer stu- feel a duty to the land they oversee. losing your productivity,” says Cavers. kilometre of shelterbelt can supply dents to install the trees. “I do think we have an obligation be- Shelterbelts also do their part to over nine million litres of water to an “And with this program we offer a lit- yond economics — we need to protect keep snow on the fi elds in the winter aquifer per year. tle bit of incentive for the land that the and enhance the environment and the — something that can be immensely “It’s pretty incredible,” says Cavers. shelterbelt takes up,” Cavers explains. precious resource of our soil.” helpful during a dry spring. “And with an area like Winkler in par- “So if there’s an acre or two taken up If you’d like to learn more about the On the fl ip side, they also provide a ticular where you have irrigation and by a shelterbelt along the side of your incentives available for shelterbelt measure of fl ood protection. lots of development happening, that fi eld, you can apply for some incen- projects, contact Cavers at 204-245- “Having that snow stay in the fi eld aquifer recharge is hugely important.” tive payment to offset that.” 0636 or [email protected] . and on the fi eld a little bit more slows PVWD, through the GROW Pro- One local farm taking PVWD up on “If anybody has any ideas or inklings the runoff in the spring, which has gram, has about $80,000 it can spend this offer are potato growers Kroeker that they might want a project to hap- great effect for soil erosion and fl ood- on shelterbelt projects across the re- Farms, who have made shelterbelt pen on their land, just give me a call ing,” Cavers says. gion this year. It also teams up with planting a priority for years. and I will come out and see them,” he A well-placed shelterbelt also pro- local municipalities in funding certain Jason Peters, organic agronomist says. vides shelter for livestock and wild- projects, including the City of Winkler with Kroekers, says that while some

> MIXED FARMER, FROM PG. 13 Colony, the mechanics, the electricians that I depend on. In some cases, the big operations don’t depend on locals Balmoral in 2017, followed by two more the next the cow’s due date, high on the tail opposite the in the same way.” year. vulva, using a ratchet clip. The Moocall measures For Smith, the bulk of his business still comes from pork “He’s been my mentor and guides me through,” tail movement when a cow gets contractions and sales. He proudly maintains a binder with the names of Smith said of Walls. sends an SMS notifi cation to a phone or com- hundreds of customers as well as a website called Natural Now, Smith and Walls are the only two regis- puter. Raised Pork at www.naturalpork.ca. tered shorthorn breeders in the Interlake In total, “I’m only the third person in Manitoba to have “I’ve got customers that have been very loyal to me,” he there are about 20 registered shorthorn breeders this. It straps onto the cow’s tail and it detects said. in the province, Smith notes. when the cow is going to have a calf. It’s sup- “If you love what you’re doing, it’s not work. I just turned Shorthorns were the fi rst registered breed in posed to give you a two-hour notice, then an- 58 and I would say I’ve never worked a day in my life.” North America, he adds. He refers to his animals other text an hour before they calve,” Smith said. as “Armac” shorthorns — “Ar” for “Argyle” and “The technology is just unreal. It’s totally awe- “Mac” for his dad’s fi rst name (which was actu- some. I have two of them now, and it’s unbeliev- ally Malcolm, but everyone called him Mac.) His able. They’ll save a calf’s life, for sure, because family, his community and the shorthorn breed you can’t be there all the time when a cow’s calv- FEED FOR YOUR FARM all have ties that bind to Scotland. ing. It gives you a warning and tells you when a Mash, Dry Rolled, Crumbles, Pellets, With an appreciation for agricultural history, cow is going to give birth.” Steam Rolled Feeds Smith also keeps his eye on the future of the in- For Smith, the best part of farm life is the Beef, Poultry Swine Goat Sheep Rabbit dustry — and he doesn’t shy away from incorpo- hands-on experience that comes from working rating new technology. with the animals. All of his pigs and cattle are Step Right Horse Feed About two months ago, Smith installed cam- under a herd health program with his vet. Smith Poultry Equipment eras in his cow barn so he could keep an eye on runs a closed herd, which means he keeps his Farm and Ranch Supplies his cattle remotely. own replacement females to reduce bringing in Fencing Equipment “The cameras are quite a novelty. They’re pretty any health problems with other animals. nice to have. I can sit in the house and watch the “Every animal has their own personality. I’ve Pet Food cows calve from my couch. I can watch it on TV only got Grade 9 education and that built char- or the computer or even my phone,” he said. acter in me. I’m not a big believer in textbooks; “There’s a camera in the centre of the barn on you’ve got to learn by experience,” said Smith, the ceiling and I can turn it around from inside who goes outside at 5 a.m. to start his daily my house or anywhere from my phone. I could chores with the animals seven days a week. be in Winnipeg and turn the camera around to “I might be the hub of the wheel of this place, see what’s going on with each cow.” but the hub is no good without the spokes, A couple weeks ago, he also added another meaning the people who surround me — like Tues - Friday 10 to 5, Sat 9 to 3 technological feature — a calving sensor called the guy I buy my hay from, the veterinarian I 1155 Hwy 17 Moocall from Ireland. deal with, the guy that does my AI for me for the The sensor is attached two to three days before cattle, my neighbours at New Haven Hutterite offi ce 431-305-8089 cell 204-249-0068 16 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 RCMP investigate disturbance RCMP at Stonewall Collegiate execute Staff school had planned to attend the SCI area to keep the peace and deter such Stonewall/Headingley RCMP re- for a fi ght with some other students. negative actions. search ceived a call of possible disturbance/ As a result of the unfolding situation, As a result of co-operation from SCI fi ght at Stonewall Collegiate Institute SCI was put into a “hold and secure” staff and the police, nothing of the on March 2 at about 12 noon. phase for the safety of the students. sort occurred and the hold and secure warrants Following an investigation, it was Police offi cers from Stonewall/Head- was lifted from the school. revealed that students from another ingley RCMP attended the school and seize INTERLAKE SCHOOL DIVISION 2021-2022 DRAFT BUDGET AT-A-GLANCE fi rearms

ISD Quick Facts: Staff The Interlake School Division’s Board of Trustees and Senior Administration Manitoba East District Crime Re- —————————— have developed a draft budget for the 2021-2022 school year. duction Enforcement Support Team Student Enrolment: (CREST), along with the assistance 2020-2021: 2964 Students of RCMP Stonewall detachment and 2021-2022: 2952 Students Overall other specialized units, executed two —————————— Expenditure $1,050,000 search warrants in Stonewall and Pupil : Teacher Ratio FROM Increases Gunton in relation to illegal fi rearm 2020-2021: K-8 Avg. PTR = 19.28 2020-2021 possession on March 5. 9-12 Avg. PTR = 16.25 BUDGET Overall Police seized two fi rearms, a cross- 2021-2022: bow, various types of ammunition, Additional $350,000 K-8 Avg. PTR = 19.65 TO methamphetamine and drug para- 9-12 Avg. PTR = 17.54 Revenue phernalia. *Pupil Teacher Ratio 2021-2022 Two males from the Interlake region (PTR) is the number of BUDGET Budget students divided by the $700,000 were arrested. number of classroom Shortfall teachers in each building. A 61-year-old male is facing charges of possession of a fi rearm without a —————————— licence and storage of a fi rearm con- Professional Staff: Balancing the 2021-2022 budget will require a reduction of trary to the regulations. 2020-2021: 235 Prof. Staff 2021-2022: 235 Prof. Staff $700,000 in program and service expenditures. A 36-year-old male is facing charges *Professional staff of possession of a fi rearm without a includes teachers, school licence, possession of a stolen fi rearm administrators, program and storage of a fi rearm contrary to support, and clinicians. Our primary focus in budget planning is the preservation of programs and services directly connected to Kindergarten - Grade 12 classrooms. regulations. —————————— They were released and are sched- Student Services: uled to appear in court on June 21, Clinical services available to The following programs and services are being considered for revision in the 2021. students include: 2021-2022 budget and will be discussed in detail at the Public Budget Meeting. The investigation is ongoing.  Physiotherapy  Occupational Therapy  Administrative Assistant Allocations  High School Alternative Programming  Speech/Language  Psychology  Continuing Education Programming  Clinical Services Staffing  Social Work   —————————— Junior Kindergarten Programming School Supply Budgets

Transportation:  Student Fee Support  School Bus Purchases  1500 Students transported by bus  Library Staffing  Approx. 900,000 km travelled in total per year by ISD buses Public input is an important part of our planning process. —————————— Operations: Online Public Budget Meeting  13 Public Schools  9 Colony Schools Wednesday, March 10 at 7:00 PM  2 Divisional Buildings —————————— Login information will be posted at: PHOTOS SUBMITTED Visit ISD Online: www.interlakesd.ca RCMP seized two fi rearms

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By Brian Bowman The baseball community in Mani- toba lost a legend recently. George Ledochowski passed away on Feb. 27 at the age of 89. His baseball resume is a very im- pressive one. In 1946, he joined the Chatfi eld baseball team, along with four of his brothers, and as their pitcher he led the team to dominance throughout the Interlake. In the early 1950s, Ledochowski was invited to a professional baseball try- out in Florida but declined to contin- ue operating the family store. Famous for his “hook ball,” Ledo- chowski was quite the outstanding TRIBUNE PHOTOS SUBMITTED pitcher in his prime. Ledochowsksi took to the mound George Ledochowksi, front row, second from left, joined the Chatfi eld “George was an excellent pitcher,” at 15 and soon became a mainstay baseball team in 1946 along with four of his brothers. recalled his good friend, Gladwyn on Chatfi eld’s Senior Men’s Team. Scott. “His famous pitch was a curve- ball. ... I heard stories about him from the ‘40s and ‘50s.” Scott was often referred to as Ledo- chowski’s baseball twin due to their passion for the sport and the fact they were both born on the same day and same year. “In 1981 I met him and he was go- ing pretty strong then with the Teulon team,” said Scott. “I used to write for the papers there, Selkirk and Stone- wall, and I used to write a lot about them. We also played some oldtim- ers (baseball) in the early ‘80s and we were pretty much over the hill then. We pretty much became good friends. We both had a strong interest in sports, particularly baseball.” The Chatfi eld team was inducted to In 1970 Ledochowski, front row, third from left, moved to Teulon where Ledochowski, left, was inducted he and Mike Makowski combined to form some of the Interlake’s to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of premier baseball clubs. The Teulon Whips captured two provincials Fame for his individual achieve- Intermediate titles, while the Cardinals won the Western Canadian ments both as a player and as a Championships in 1975. The Cardinals also claimed Red Boine Senior coach. Pictured with Ed Helwer. Baseball League titles in 1970 and 1981.

cades. In addition to their numerous “He was a hard-working man, build- Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame in provincial titles, the Teulon Cardinals’ ing roads, things like that so he was 2003 in recognition of their great suc- all-time highlights included a spot at always in good shape,” Scott noted. cess from 1952 to 1957. While playing nationals in 1991 and 1998. “He lasted a lot longer than most in tournaments with Chatfi eld, Ledo- It was a banner year in 1998 for baseball pitchers would.” chowski played league-organized Ledochowski as he was inducted to Ironically, that’s the same place baseball with the Balmoral Orioles. Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame for where he threw his fi rst pitch in 1946 He became involved with the Teu- his individual achievements both as a with the Chatfi eld Cardinals. lon Whips in 1971, winning back-to- player and as a coach. His sons, Ross and Rodney (who was back provincial titles in 1974 and 1975, Ledochowski was involved in base- coached by Scott), played for the Teu- when they also went on to win the ball for 68 consecutive years (1946 to lon Cardinals for many years, keeping Ledochowski pitched his last Western Canadian championship. 2014). He pitched his last game when the team active until 2014. His daugh- game when he was 68 years old Ledochowski continued to play, he was 68 years old at a Chatfi eld Old- ter Roxane was a member of Smitty’s at a Chatfi eld Oldtimers’ tourna- coach, and manage Teulon men’s timers’ tournament in 2000. fastball team. ment in 2000. baseball over the course of fi ve de- The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Bremner commits to SelkirkSC College Saints hockey program By Brian Bowman were 98s that played in the MJ in my with confi dence,” said the 6-foot-2, Rhys Bremner’s junior career dis- fi rst year and they were high-quality 181-pound Bremner. “I was getting appointingly ended when the MJHL players. I expect it to be high-quality used to the speed and stuff. “Defen- made the decision to cancel the 2020- hockey.” sively, statistically, things didn’t go 21 season last month due to COV- Bremner is also going to have an the way I had hoped in Neepawa. In ID-19. opportunity to witness some high- Neepawa, we were all more worried But a new chapter in his hockey ca- quality scenery. Selkirk College is about winning games than our per- reer will begin this fall. surrounded by trees and mountains. sonal stats. We were just trying to do The Stonewall product and former “I’m really excited,” Bremner said. what we could to win. It’s nice to have Interlake Lightning recently commit- “I was just talking to Dave, the coach, some personal success but at the end ted to attend school and play hockey on the phone and he said it hasn’t of the day, it’s not the most important for the Selkirk College Saints, located been colder than minus six (Celsius) thing.” in Castlegar, B.C. since he’s been out there. Compared Bremner gave the Natives a very Bremner heads west after three sea- to Manitoba when you’re plunging in physical presence on the back end sons with the MJHL’s Neepawa Na- your car everyday, it’s pretty crazy.” and was never one to back down tives. Bremner expects to play a key part from a fi ght. He will continue to play TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED Former Natives’ captain Brad Mar- on the Saints’ blueline next season. a physical style at the collegiate level. Former Neepawa Natives’ shall plays for the Saints and, along He had a real good 2019-20 season “It’s defi nitely not as prevalent (in defenceman Rhys Bremner has with Neepawa head coach Ken Pear- in Neepawa, scoring fi ve goals while university) as the game is faster,” he committed to play hockey and son, helped persuade Bremner to se- adding 18 points and collecting 150 said. “But I do think it’s an important lect Selkirk College. penalty minutes. He had two assists role and every team needs a couple attend school with the Selkirk “It’s a good pace of hockey,” Brem- in 10 games this season before the of guys to go in there and play that College Saints of the British ner said. “I haven’t gotten to watch MJHL halted play due to COVID. role. You can’t have a team made up of Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey any games yet because this year there “Personally, (last season) I put up all fi rst liners. You need guys to go in League next season. weren’t any games because of CO- better numbers than I did in my there and shut down the other team’s VID. There are a couple of guys that rookie year and a lot of that just came fi rst liners.” MJHL launches fi rst annual Draft Prospect Camp

From the MJHL tion with the annual MJHL Prospect U16 age-division (MJHL Draft Pros- Prospect event and for the opportu- The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Development Camp. pect Camp) will feature elite Mani- nity to work with these young athletes is pleased to launch the MJHL Draft Hosted from July 14 to 17 at Seven toba players from the 2006-born age as they continue on their develop- Prospect Camp to be held in conjunc- Oaks Sportsplex in Winnipeg, the category who will be eligible for the ment path,” said MJHL commissioner 2022 U17 MJHL Draft. Kevin Saurette. With the recent updates to the MJHL “It has been a diffi cult season for all Draft process, moving to a U17 age of these players and this camp will category, the addition of the MJHL provide them with the environment King signs with OCN Draft Prospect Camp will give MJHL to showcase their abilities, while also organizations the opportunity to be- learning more about the MJHL and gin identifi cation of those (U16) 2006- what it takes to succeed at the next born players in a high-performance level.” environment. An elite class of guest coaches and The current MJHL Prospect Devel- development personnel that regularly opment Camp has traditionally seen participate in the MJHL Prospect De- one division of the top U18 prospects velopment Camp along with “AAA” from MJHL teams who are listed or coach networking and mentorship drafted and eligible to compete for opportunities will become a part of a roster spot in the upcoming MJHL the new MJHL Draft Prospect Camp. season. That camp will coincide July Initial invites for the 2021 MJHL 15-18 also at Seven Oaks Sportsplex. Draft Prospect Camp will be distrib- Both camp divisions will further uted in the coming weeks directly to provide hockey partners such as the those players identifi ed. Western Hockey League, NCAA, and The MJHL will continue to moni- Hockey Manitoba U16 Program of tor and adjust to public health orders Excellence opportunities for player leading up to the planned event in identifi cation and evaluation within July. one convenient setting. Please stay tuned for upcoming TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED “We are excited to add another age camp announcements including Interlake Lightning captain Karson King has signed with the MJHL’s group to our annual summer MJHL event schedule and rosters. OCN Blizzard. The Warren product was a 2019 seventh overall pick in the MJHL Bantam draft. 20 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Tim Hortons Brier is underway; Team Koe leading the way By Ty Dilello “We’ve had some good games and Team Kevin Koe of Alberta featuring some not great ones so far,” said McE- Gimli’s B.J. Neufeld at third is cur- wen’s third Reid Carruthers. “We rently leading the way at the 2021 Tim know we can play a lot better, and we Hortons Brier in Calgary. know we’re going to need to as wins The upstart Koe rink has started the are only going to get harder and hard- event with fi ve straight wins, the most er to come by as the week goes on.” vital being a decisive win over the de- “You just gotta take things one game fending champion Team Canada rink at a time,” added McEwen. “That’s that is skipped by Brad Gushue. the only way you can get through the “They’re a great team, and we’re week.” a great team. When both teams are Jason Gunnlaugson of the Mor- playing pretty good, it’s an entertain- ris Curling Club is also carrying the ing affair,” said Neufeld. “This is why Manitoba fl ag this week and is an im- we play the sport – to have these types pressive 3-0 to start the Brier. Gunn- of games on this type of stage. You’ve laugson’s week was kickstarted by de- got a lot of great players out there that feating perennial favourite Brendan know how to play under pressure, Bottcher of Alberta. and the result of that is great games, “Really a fantastic start,” said Gunn- exciting, and they usually go down to laugson’s third Adam Casey. “It’s a the wire.” long week, and with three teams mak- “I think that’s a safe bet,” Koe add- ing the playoffs, you can only afford ed when asked if he expects to play so many losses. To pick a win against a Gushue again in the playoffs. “They’re top-three or four team in the world is TRIBUNE PHOTO CURL CANADA defending champs for a reason. They’ll just a fantastic start. I think everyone Gimli’s B.J. Neufeld and Team Kevin Koe are currently pacing the fi eld at only get better. Both teams had a lot felt pretty comfortable out there, fi g- the 2021 Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary with a perfect 5-0 record. of good shots and a few sloppy shots, uring out the ice. Such a good start to but it was a pretty well-played game. build on and grow on.” been playing really well the fi rst four if by the end of it, they are ranked as They’ll be around for sure, and if Saskatchewan’s Matt Dunstone, who games; we feel like we’ve been in con- one of the top four teams in their pool, we’re playing them again, that means hails from Winnipeg, pulled off quite trol of almost every end we’ve played they will advance to a championship we’re in there as well.” the victory on Monday night when he out here.” pool where they will face off against At 5-0, Koe’s new lineup of B.J. drew the button with his fi nal stone in “We’re pretty pleased. But we’re the four qualifi ers from the other Neufeld, John Morris and Ben Hebert the tenth end to defeat Team Canada’s only halfway through the fi rst round pool. The three teams with the best is poised to make a deep run in the Brad Gushue 6-5. The win moved him robin, so if we can keep it trucking, overall records will qualify for Sun- event. into a tie for second place in his pool I like where we’re going to be at the day’s playoffs. West St. Paul’s Mike McEwen (Team with a 3-1 record. end.” At the end of the week, the winning Wild Card #1) and his team of Reid “They’re all big wins, but this one, This year’s Tim Hortons Brier in the team will go on to represent Canada at Carruthers, Derek Samagalski, Co- especially — a little bit of a revenge Calgary bubble features 18 teams, split the 2021 World Men’s Curling Cham- lin Hodgson are also in the thick of game from last year, so it feels good to up into two pools of nine. All teams pionships in Calgary in early April. things this week with a 2-2 record. get that one,” said Dunstone. “We’ve play an eight-game round-robin, and Hockey Manitoba updates Return to Play policy Staff requirement and no organized games groups participating at the same time. to a number that ensures that all per- Based on the province’s public or tournaments are allowed. The ice surface can be divided in half sons in the dressing room are able to health orders that took effect last Fri- Groups of a maximum of 10 players with one group on each side. maintain a separation of at least two day, indoor ice rinks will be permit- will be able to participate in practices Indoor rinks will be permitted to metres from other persons, whichever ted to open for practices and drills. (excluding coaches and instructors) open at 25 per cent total capacity, with is lesser. There will no longer be a one-to-one and must take reasonable measures to public health measures in place for Hockey Manitoba has released Ver- ensure that there spectators and common areas. Dress- sion 6 of its Return to Play (RTP) Interlake Minor Hockey Association is no interaction ing rooms will be permitted to open plan which includes updated Indoor/ between different at 50 per cent of the usual capacity or Phase 2 protocols. is currently accepting applications for the following REGIONAL COACHING AND MANAGER POSITIONS Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League ices season for the 2021-2022 season: Staff line and lack of direction from public health • AA U15 Male • AAA U18 Male The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League has with respect to game play,” said Manitoba U18 made the decision to suspend league play for Hockey League commissioner Levi Taylor in a • AAA U15 Male • AAA U15 Female the remainder of the 2020-21 season. statement. “Thank you to our players, coaches, • AAA U17 Male • AAA U18 Female While no league championship will be award- managers and volunteers for continued dedi- ed, teams are permitted to pursue activity, in- cation to this program. We share in your frus- Email all applications to [email protected] cluding practices, team events and exhibitions tration. We will continue to engage with the Excellent compensation packages based on games, as Public Health restrictions may per- provincial government, public health and local experience and qualifi cation. Manager position mit. facilities to ensure a safe and responsible re- available for all teams. Closing date April 23, 2021 “Our decision refl ects the uncertain time- turn to play for the 2021-22 season.” The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 21 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Students raise money while spreading kindness By Jo-Anne Procter their ringette skills. Kindness is a characteristic trait Due to the pandemic, Keira’s Klas- worth sharing, and students from sic took on a new look. It became the Grosse Isle School were able to collect 12 Days of Kindness for Keira and $720 worth of kindness to share with ended up being a Canada-wide, 12- the 4th annual Keira’s Winter Klassic day shooting challenge where par- Ringette Tournament. ticipating teams tried to take the most Keira’s Winter Klassic is a ringette shots while raising money for pediat- tournament held in Winnipeg in hon- ric brain cancer research and sharing our of Keira Bond, a St. James ringette acts of kindness. Teams from British player with ties to Grosse Isle who Columbia to Prince Edward Island passed away from an aggressive ma- signed up, and 26 teams took over half lignant brain tumour. In December, a million shots for this year’s Klassic. 2016 at 10 years old, Keira was diag- For two weeks in February, all Grosse nosed. Soon after, she began Keira’s Isle students practised their ringette TRIBUNE PHOTO BY MONICA BALDWIN Krusade to fundraise for others with skills. They held a COVID-friendly hot Grosse Isle Grade 5 and 6 students took part in ringette skills as part of cancer and sadly passed away in June dog lunch fundraiser, practised ran- Keira’s Winter Classic in February. 2017. dom acts of kindness and wrapped up added to the $83,000 raised at the last For more information on Keira’s Grosse Isle school students and staff with an outdoor “Klassic Day” on the three tournaments. All funds raised Krusade, please go to www.keiraskru- wanted to help spread kindness by Grosse Isle outdoor rink. goes to CancerCare Manitoba’s pedi- sade.com. taking part in this year’s 12 Days of The 4th annual Keira’s Winter Klas- atric brain cancer research. Kindness for Keira while focusing on sic raised over $15,000, which will be MHSAA announces transfer policy amendment for the 2021-22 school year From the MHSAA website the COVID-19 pandemic is that we have traditionally been allowed, while der the Transfer Policy, but requests The MHSAA received numerous in- have had no interschool competition closing the opportunity created by the eligibility for the sports he/she did not quiries as to the effect the COVID-19 since mid-March 2020, and it appears COVID-19 pandemic for a potential participate in at the interschool level pandemic has on the association’s unlikely we will see any meaningful high number of athletically motivated for the 24 months prior to the date of transfer policy, and questions sur- competition for the remainder of this transfers. The association is cognizant transfer. Written confi rmation from rounding transfers happening now or school year. that student-athletes and their fami- the principal or vice-principal at the moving into next school year. This results in every student-athlete lies are currently planning for the Fall previous school is required. Students At the request of the MHSAA board in Manitoba no longer being tied to 2021 academic year, and we want to who transferred schools before Oct. 1, of directors, a survey of all 15 mem- their school for athletic purposes. provide our member schools with the 2020, are exempt from the 24 months ber zones was conducted by the MH- Creating, for all intents and purpos- proper guidance so they can inform amendment. SAA’s executive director regarding es, 35,000-plus free agents who un- any inquiring students and their fam- Timeline: The amendment will be this topic. Responses were received der current MHSAA policy would ilies appropriately. in place for the 2021-2022 school year from all zones’ presidents and the re- be able to move schools primarily for Transfer Policy Amendment: Not only. This amendment will be auto- sults clearly indicated a desire by our athletic purposes and participate im- competing in interschool competition matically removed following the 2021- member schools to see a temporary mediately. There has been concern in the COVID-19 affected seasons 22 school year. amendment to the transfer policy in raised that without a change to policy of play would not meet the require- Intent and Rationale: The intent is response to the COVID-19 pandemic. in response to the situation created ment to transfer without a period of to state that missing a season of play A core element of the MHSAA trans- by the COVID-19 pandemic, there athletic ineligibility, therefore ensur- due to COVID-19 cancellations, does fer policy, as established by our mem- would be an unprecedented number ing student-athletes are subject to the not allow a student to transfer schools ber schools, is that student-athletes of transfers motivated by sport that normal and existing MHSAA transfer without restriction. The Oct. 1, 2020, that transfer schools are ineligible for would have a signifi cant effect on the policy. The MHSAA board of directors date is to recognize that students may 12 months, in any sport they have par- competitive balance of school sport in has approved the following amend- have transferred prior to the 2020-21 ticipated in during the preceding 12 Manitoba for years to come. ment to the MHSAA’s transfer policy: school year and were expecting to ei- months. This is a common concept in Any student-athlete requiring a Point 1 of the MHSAA transfer pol- ther go through the process to obtain school sport across Canada. transfer for one of the other approved icy for the 2021-2022 school year will eligibility due to a valid transfer, or to We know that at times in the past, reasons in the MHSAA transfer policy read: sit out a year already. The MHSAA is individuals or schools make efforts to (change of principal residence, etc.) The student did not participate in aware that most student movement get around the rule, but generally the would still be able to have their new a particular sport at the interschool that occurs in the fi rst few weeks of rule acts as a deterrent for athletically school submit a standard transfer ap- level for 24 months prior to the date the year is normally done by the Oct. motivated transfers, something our peal submission. The desired effect of transfer. Written confi rmation from 1 date. membership has steadfastly believed would be to achieve a consistent appli- the principal or vice-principal at the is contrary to the goals and values cation of the existing MHSAA trans- previous school is required or the stu- of school sport. The issue created by fer rules, allowing those transfers that dent accepts his/her ineligibility un- 22 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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James More Items on Web! Hardie Siding Huron full time production workers. Stuart McSherry Stonewall, MB Tripane Windows. Please call 204-344-5404 for details. (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Pictures available www. wgiesbrechthomes.ca THE TOWN OF STONEWALL & RM OF ROCKWOOD Brand New FOR RENT Show WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Home • Shop for rent 50 x 85 x 16 204-346-3231 • 4250 sq ft • 4 overhead doors ANNEXATION UPDATE MEETING • Mezzanine ONLINE OPEN HOUSE & Bulls For Sale 7 Limestone Bay COMMUNITY FORUM Registered Black Angus Stonewall Industrial Park MARCH 11TH, 2020 | 7:00 PM | ON ZOOM • Enrolled in Canadian Angus visit www.stonewall.ca for the zoom meeting link Performance Program (CAPP) Year to year lease or longer • Full Herd Health Program Tenant responsible for utilities and to view a copy of the Annexation Proposal • Vaccines for IBR, BVD, etc The Town of Stonewall, in conjunction with the RM of • A.I. Sires used • Quiet & docile Available approximately May 1 • Calving ease sires and performance sires available Rockwood, is developing an Annexation Proposal for lands • Semen tested • Sold w/breeders guarantee Building is 7 years old. that border the West and South boundaries of the Town. • EPD’s & performance data available Contact by email We are hosting a public event to receive feedback and BRADDOCK RANCH EST 1993 questions from the community. ~ Raising Registered Aberdeen Angus for over 25 years ~ [email protected] Chatfi eld, MB www.braddockranch.com Please join us! 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To control rodents on Interlake School Division properties at various times during the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, the following rodenticides may be used: Rodents Away Repellant, Wilsarin Rat & NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Mouse, and Motomco Tomcat Mouse Killer. SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES 2. The proposed dates of application for insecticide programs is May RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF ST. LAURENT 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, and for the following two years (2022,2023) during these times. Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for the • To control insect pests including wasps, hornets and yellow designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior jackets, the following insecticide may be used: Wilson One Shot. to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 8th day of April, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Rural Municipality of St. Laurent, Council Chambers, 16 Veteran's Memorial Road, St. Laurent, proceed to sell • To control Ant colonies, the following insecticides may be used: by public auction the following described properties: Ortho Home Defense Max Eliminator Liquid, Ant Out, and Ortho Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears Ant-B-Gon. Number Value & Costs for Which Property May be Any person may, within 15 days after the notice is published, send a Offered for Sale written submission to the department, regarding the control program 44100 LOTS 26 AND 27 PLAN 574 WLTO (P DIV) TOGETHER WITH A L -$1,800 $2,754.94 RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INGRESS AND B -$40,000 or register with the department their written objection to the use of EGRESS IN DRAWING WATER AS APPURTENANT TO BOTH OF SAID LOTS ABOVE DESCRIBED OVER AND UPON LOT 24 pesticide next to their property: AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN 574 IN LOT 4 OF THE SETTLEMENT OF OAK POINT - 84 LEIGHTON AVE, OAK Environmental Approvals Branch POINT Manitoba Conservation and Climate 67447 LOT 16 BLOCK 3 PLAN 13810 WLTO IN LOT 6 PARISH OF ST L -$5,900 $5,416.98 1007 Century Street LAURENT - 50 SANDPIPER COVE, SANDPIPER B -$45,700 Winnipeg MB R3H 0W4 The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property:  The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. Poison applications may be done at any or all of the following locations:  The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. Administration Offi ce, 192 – 2nd Avenue North, Stonewall, MB  If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to the start of the auction. Transportation/Maintenance/Technology Facility,  The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. Winfi eld & Summit Rd., Stonewall, MB  The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of St. Laurent as follows: Balmoral Elementary School, Balmoral, MB i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit Brant Argyle Elementary School, Argyle, MB in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the Grosse Isle Elementary School, Grosse Isle, MB sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title documents. Rosser Elementary School, Rosser, MB The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES R. W. (Bobby) Bend School, 377 – 2nd Avenue North, Stonewall, MB office, including the registration costs.  The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. YEAR ROUND MANAGER REQUIRED Stonewall Centennial School, 573 – 2nd Avenue North, Stonewall, MB  The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. Bookkeeping, balancing tills Stony Mountain Elementary School, Stony Mountain, MB  If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. and payroll a necessity Teulon Elementary School, Teulon, MB Dated this 17th day of February, 2021. CHEF HELPER Warren Elementary School, Warren, MB Help with Food prep and menu ideas Woodlands Elementary School, Woodlands, MB Managed by: Hilda Zotter Living quarters available. Stonewall Collegiate, 297 – 5th Street West, Stonewall, MB Chief Administrative Officer Please send resume to Warren Collegiate, Warren, MB Rural Municipality of St. Laurent Phone: (204) 646-2259 [email protected] Teulon Collegiate, Teulon, MB Fax: (204) 646-2705 or call Irv 204-981-2831 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 25 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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THE BATTERY MAN Providing assistance 1390 St. James St., Tribune Wanted INVOICES during Covid. WPG Expert Help: 1-877-775-8271 Call 204-467-5836 or ESTIMATE SHEETS www.batteryman.ca Are you a natural born storyteller with an eye for 204-453-5372 email [email protected] photography and a passion for community news? POSTERS The Stonewall Teulon Tribune and Express Weekly News is currently seeking a full-time reporter and MEMO PADS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY photographer to join its multi award-winning And MORE... weekly community newspaper. We are looking for someone who is both PLANT MANAGER/ motivated and passionate about being the Interlake best outlet of interesting and breaking news SEED TREATER stories and event coverage in the Interlake and Graphics surrounding area communities. Rutherford Farms has been producing, processing and selling pedigreed seed for over 60 years. For all your printing Qualifi cations: and publishing needs We grow the seed we sell and are leaders in producing quality seed for our local retail market. Rutherford Farms specializes in contract seed production and processing for large multinational • A post-secondary degree/diploma in journalism seed companies. Currently we are seeking a: or equivalent experience in a related fi eld 204-467-5836 • Strong photography and writing skills with an PLANT MANAGER/SEED TREATER interest in social media • Self-starter with the ability to exercise solid Based in Grosse Isle, MB, this opportunity will be exciting for a dedicated professional seeking news judgement to be part of a team that ensures ongoing and timely supply of top-quality seed to retail and wholesale customers. Reporting to the General Manager, the Plant Manager’s primary • Ability to establish professional relationships responsibilities include: to consistently source and write a wide range of stories and cover events in a fair, balanced • overall accountability for all seed processing plant operations (maintenance, operation, TRAINING ON A and accurate manner calibration, cleaning, etc.); • Able to work both independently and as a team DRILLING SIMULATOR • shipping, receiving, logistics, seed grading, seed treatment of soybeans/cereals, and on a fl exible work schedule including both inventory tracking; Agassiz Drilling (2000) Ltd. is a 3rd evenings and weekends to meet our weekly • working alongside other employees, contract personnel, and third-party service providers; editorial deadline Generation Drilling and Blasting • ensuring operating procedures are followed in the handling, processing, storage and Company. We have been given access to shipping of seed products; • Experience covering council and school board meetings train individuals on a Drilling Simulator. • ongoing communication with management and seed producers on production status; and, You will be trained by drillers with many • representing Rutherford Farms’ best interests with growers and industry partners. • Knowledge of CP Style and about the Interlake years of experience in the drilling and and its surrounding communities would be an Qualifi cations include: asset blasting industry and fi ll a void in an • a university degree or diploma in agriculture, engineering or relevant fi eld considered an industry where there is a shortage of asset; Please forward your resumé along with qualifi ed drillers. Successful candidates • plant management experience desirable, or industry experience with a preferred focus on three writing and photography samples to: will be given access to operate an actual seed; Lana Meier drill. • Manitoba Agriculture Pesticide and seed treatment certifi cation considered an asset; Email: [email protected] The training will take place at our shop • knowledge and understanding of the seed business, including quality, processing, and Deadline to apply is Friday, March 19. logistics; site and the training will be done March • excellent interpersonal skills; strong ability to build relationships; 15 through April 16. Interested applicants • highly organized, task orientated, independent worker with proven team building skills; will be contacted as to times and dates. • good judgement, problem solving skills, professionalism, high ethics. Applicants can apply to Stonewall Teulon Salary commensurate with experience, qualifi cations and ability. [email protected] Apply, with resume to: [email protected] by March 22, 2021. Only those applicants selected will be contacted. Tr ibune 26 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM

Denis Aimie Nolin Pete Skihar Doris Tully In loving memory April 26, 1937 – March 11, 2016 March 14, 2003 June 27, 1928 – March 14, 2020 Ragna Bezo Five years have passed since “It is somehow appropriate that I am here Those we love don’t go away, September 05, 1930 - March 10, 2020 We said our fi nal good byes. at this ghostly place with the wind working They walk beside us every day; Mom, you always had a smile to share As hard as it was and broke our hearts its hardest, fl exing its muscles, to push me Unseen, unheard, but always near, Time to give and time to care We would never wish you back forward into the past, into the memories, to So loved, so missed, so very dear. A loving nature tried and true To suffer all those years of pain. think of you. It sounds like hungry fi re. It feels -Love your family That’s the way we remember you. We love and miss you every day. like a boxer’s fi st. But I need no urging. The -Forever loved and missed, All your little great-grandchildren incessant clanging of metal bars torment me Laureli, Debby, Valdean, Kelly Would of loved their great-grandpapa so much. like strangers knocking at my door. The rusty and families Your memory will live on in my heart gates rattle and cry out. They are like needy Your children and grandchildren children vying for my attention. They long Till we meet again. for someone to come by and fi ll them, make OBITUARY -Your loving wife Shirley them real. Rusted metal like blood stains, and family chipped paint like weathered skin and skinned Agnes Anna (Brunger) Brurok knuckles. Men lived and worked and laughted April 12, 1929 – February 27, 2021 and cried here. If you strain your mortal ears Agnes Brurok passed away peacefully to her eternal rest in IN MEMORIAM you can hear the shouts, the cursing, the Stonewall, Manitoba on February 27, 2021 at the age of 91 years. encouragement, the manliness of the true Agnes Anna Schmidt was born April 12, 1929 in Gypsumville, cowboys’ life. You left your mark like a searing Manitoba, the eldest of eight children born to Benjamin and Leah brand and are remembered, perhaps not so Schmidt. much by the people still living as the spiritual After becoming a Permit teacher at age 17 Agnes taught at earth these buildings and corrals occupy. Skogan School near Sandridge. She married her sweetheart Fred Memories live and do not rely on human Brunger and they lived near Inwood. She became a farmwife and recollection. A cowboy may sometimes be a had four children, Marie, Alfred, and twins Bruce and Brian. In 1965 lost soul but he is never lost where he lived, Agnes graduated from University of Manitoba in Education and loved, worked, dreamed. began teaching elementary school. Her strong faith encouraged The head gate holds a particular attraction as her to teach and be Sunday School superintendent for decades it was my father’s favourite job while at the at Gethsemane Lutheran church in Inwood. Agnes and Fred corrals. He is everywhere out here along with celebrated 27 years of marriage before Fred died in 1975. the others whose sweat, blood and even tears In 1978 Agnes married long-time friend, Eskel Brurok and they resided in Teulon until 2010. were left here, absorbed into the earth, ever a Agnes became instrumental in organizing and expanding the Teulon Museum and was involved part of this place.” in managing the Inwood Cemetery. In 2002 she was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (Excerpt: Back to Wellington) Arlene Skihar for outstanding community service. She also enjoyed her passions of fl ower gardening, travel Some put on a hat, some jump on a horse, and entertaining family and friends. some strut and wear duds, Later, Agnes moved to Stonewall Lions Manor to be near to Eskel who resided at Rosewood They call themselves “cowboys” but they are Nursing Home until his passing in 2013. Agnes eventually also moved to Rosewood where she not the Real Thing. lived until her passing. For the real thing feels the life, lives the life, Agnes’ love of family, especially the children, was expressed in her knitting “Grandma mitts” loves the life. for all her 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was a much-loved mother, grandma Riding the range, pounding the pulsing prairie, and great-grandmother. Her hard work, positive attitude, zest for life, welcoming home and deep Hank Ammeter wind in face, faith were inspiring. As a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church she sang in the choir and loved February 20th, 1938 - March 13th, 2001 Heart on fi re, the work and the lifestyle its to welcome young people in church with her cheery smile. Sadly missed along life’s way, own reward. Agnes is cherished and mourned by sisters Rita Covernton and Mae Frailich; sister-in-law Quietly remembered every day… In all that you were – Father, Friend, Cowboy, Claudia Schmidt; daughter Marie (Dave) Baer of Calgary; daughter-in-law Joan Brunger of No longer in our life to share, Good Man, Waterloo, ON; sons Bruce (Fern) Brunger of Teulon and Brian (Lois) Brunger of Calgary, AB; also But in our hearts, you’re always there. You were the Real Thing. by 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Agnes was pre-deceased by her husbands Fred We miss you everyday! -Forever loved. Cherished. Missed. Brunger and Eskel Brurok; son Alfred Brunger; brothers Manfred, Harold and George and sisters -Love all of your family Arlene Florence and Gertrude. The family wish to thank the Rosewood Lodge staff for their compassionate and excellent care. If friends so desire a memorial donation may be sent in her honor to St. Peter’s Lutheran church, Teulon, MB R0C 3B0. Due to COVID-19 restrictions funeral arrangements will be postponed until a later date. Condolences may be forwarded to the family and at mackenziefh.com.

Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME TEULON (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021 27 Announcements Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

OBITUARY OBITUARY

Donald Gulewich William (Billy) Parkhill January18, 1939 – February 10, 2021 September 11, 1941- February 26, 2021 Predeceased by his wife Grace Gulewich, and survived by many It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loved Dick McKay Parkhill on Friday, February 26, 2021; loving husband, by many. Dad and Papa. He had long careers at both Domtar and later Stony Mountain William leaves to mourn his wife, Marie; his children, Mark and Penitentiary where he spent 40 years as a boiler engineer. Julie (Darryl); and his grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher and Although he never truly retired. He was a man that could never Markie Lee. sit still, and his many hobbies and accomplishments are proof of He is predeceased by his mother, father and two younger that. Throughout his life he was a farmer, a beekeeper, competitive brothers, Jim and Roy of Belfast, Northern Ireland. shooter, a greenhouse owner, and had race horses at the Assiniboia He will sadly missed by his family members across the miles and Downs with his wife. His latest venture and passion over the last close friends, whom he shared many great laughs. couple years was his lumber mill. He also loved hunting, carpentry, May the road rise up to meet you. tinkering with anything he could get his hands on, and music. May the wind be always at your back. He could frequently be found strumming away at his guitar while May the sun shine warm upon your face singing a country song. and rains fall soft upon your fi elds. He was also truly a family man whose house was always fi lled with jokes, laughter and And until we meet again, generations of happy children. His adoration and dedication to his family was evident to all. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. His love for life and selfl essness was inspiring. His smile contagious. He will be dearly missed, Due to COVID there will be no service. Peace but always remembered by all those who had the privilege to know him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. OBITUARY

OBITUARY George Ledochowski January 28, 1932 – February 27, 2021 Vernon Hugh Appleyard Peacefully on February 27 at the age of 89, Dad passed away at It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing Goodwin Lodge with his daughter, Roxane, at his side. of Vernon Hugh Appleyard on Friday, February 26, 2021 at his He was predeceased by his wife, Laura (2019), and son home in Stonewall, Manitoba, with his wife Darlene by his side. Roger (2016). He is survived by his daughter, Roxane (Craig), Vern leaves to mourn his wife Darlene and sons Curtis and Tyler grandchildren Kristen (Kirk), Jennifer, Wesley (Brenna), Michelle Jenkins (Maria); brothers Wayne (Cyndi) and Larry (Lindy), and his (John) and Brayden; his son Ross (Sonya), grandchildren Kaila, brother Kevin’s wife Ali. Also mourning his passing are his mother- Kailen, and Rye; and his son Rodney (Diana), grandchildren Jade in-law Shirley Bollman of Brandon; as well as sisters-in-law Wendy (Garrett), Jake, and Jacey. Smith (Don), Lillian Bollman, and Beverley Kreller (Doug). Vern is Surviving family members are sisters Kay and Gloria, as well survived by several aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces to whom as sisters-in-law Helen and Myrtle, along with many nieces and he was close, and share in the family’s grief. nephews. Vern was the third born son of six boys of the late Donald and He is now reunited with his parents, Fred and Anna; sister, Mary; Patricia Appleyard (McFee). He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, John, Harry, Mike, Steve, Alex, Joe, Kost, Paul, and Dan; his infant brother Keith, and adult younger brothers Lyn and Kevin. sister-in-law, Hattie; brothers-in-law, Mike and John; niece, Linda; and nephews, Clayton, Gary, Vern was born May 26, 1960 in Stonewall, Manitoba and resided and Brian. there his entire life. He attended Stonewall Collegiate, graduating in 1978. At an early age Vernon Dad was born on the family farm in Wheathill District. He moved to nearby Chatfi eld in 1949 to took a special interest in the family pharmacy and as a teenager spent many hours working at operate his father’s General Store. Mom and Dad were married in 1954. Together, they operated the business. Vern attended the University of Manitoba Faculty of Pharmacy, graduating in 1983. the store until 1970, when they made the big decision to move the store and attached house Vern was the Faculty Senior Stick in his fi nal year of Pharmacy. to Teulon and converted the building into a restaurant. With their four children, they opened Upon graduation Vern joined his father in the pharmacy in Stonewall. After his Dad’s retirement G & L Restaurant in 1971, quickly becoming famous far and wide thanks to Mom’s incredible Vern was very proud to carry on the Stonewall Pharmacy legacy in the community business cooking. Expansions included The Cardinal Lounge and Motel, and eventually they sold the which his father had started in 1950. For several years Vernon was a director of Procurity highly successful establishment in 1986. Pharmaceutical Inc., a major wholesale distributor of prescription drugs across Canada. He was Dad entered the construction business with his partner, Nick, in 1965, when they started land one of the founding members of the Manitoba Liquor Vendors Association. Following his retail clearing. Later, they worked for the municipalities of Armstrong and Rockwood building roads, instincts, Vern expanded his business ventures into several other areas including “Buck or Two” in addition to digging dugouts and drainages. Dad was an active business owner until just a few franchises, a Christmas Store at The Forks, and, in partnership with his wife Darlene, several years ago as his health began to decline. Rodney worked alongside Dad for 20 years. Hallmark stores stretching from Dryden to Regina. The dedication and efforts of his wife Darlene Dad was an avid outdoorsman, and for many decades he was well-known for his trapping and many staff members allowed him to pursue these many opportunities. skills. One of his many pastimes was digging Seneca roots to be sold for medicinal use. Dad Vern was well known for his easy demeanour and was blessed with many close friendships both operated a grain farm near Silver in the ’70s. personally and in business. He had a kind heart and was known by many within the Stonewall His lifelong passion was baseball. In 1946, he joined the Chatfi eld baseball team, along with community and beyond. His list of close friends is many and too long to list. He was a generous four of his brothers, and as their pitcher he led the team to dominance throughout the Interlake. In business person who ran his enterprises with compassion for his customers and staff. Vern was the early ’50s, he was invited to a professional baseball tryout in Florida but declined to continue a man of his word who will leave a lasting void with many people. operating the store. The Chatfi eld team was inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame in Over the years Vernon became involved in several community activities and charities including 2003 in recognition of their great success from 1952–1957. While playing in tournaments with the Stonewall Curling Club and South West District Palliative Care. Chatfi eld, Dad played league-organized baseball with the Balmoral Orioles. He became involved He was a staunch supporter of the Terry Fox Run and was given special recognition for his with the Teulon Whips in 1971, winning back-to-back provincial titles in 1974 and 1975, when and his staff’s fundraising efforts reaching several hundred thousand dollars in the fi ght against they also went on to win the Western Canadian championship. He continued to play, coach, cancer. and manage Teulon men’s baseball over the course of fi ve decades. Serving as a town council Vernon met Darlene while she was managing one of his fi rst Christmas Stores in Winnipeg. Out member in Teulon throughout the 1980s, Dad had an essential role in the development of Green of their strong working relationship developed their love story and they were married on May 20, Acres Park. In addition to their numerous provincial titles, the Teulon Cardinals’ all-time highlights 2006. While leading active business lives they enjoyed travel when the opportunity presented included a spot at Nationals in 1991 and again in 1998, which was also the year that Dad had itself. Trips to gift shows and pleasure travel together with friends were always a highlight. been inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame for his individual achievements both as a Darlene and family would like to give special thanks to CancerCare doctors and staff and Doctor player and as a coach. Dad was involved in baseball for 68 consecutive years (1946-2014). Dad Graham in Stonewall. Thanks also to palliative care nurses who provided support to Darlene and pitched his last game when he was 68 years old at Chatfi eld Oldtimers’ tournament in 2000; Vern, allowing Vern to spend his fi nal days at his home in Stonewall. Special thanks to the many ironically the same place where he threw his fi rst pitch in 1946 with the Chatfi eld Cardinals. Ross friends and family who have called over the past several weeks, to his loyal and reliable staff, and and Rodney played for the Teulon Cardinals for many years, keeping the team active until 2014. to family and friends who have assisted in the operation of the business interests during these Many have cherished memories of Dad’s baseball journey. Sport truly does create friendships trying times. and memories that last a lifetime! As a result of COVID restrictions the immediate family held a private service with interment We would like to thank the staff at Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their care and at the Stonewall Cemetery. A virtual funeral service can be viewed on Vern’s obituary page at compassion over the past few years. Special thanks to Ken Loehmer for his thoughtfulness and mackenziefh.com with Reverend James Bardsley offi ciating. unwavering support. Sincere gratitude to Father Peter Chorney and Father Barry Schoonbaert. In lieu of fl owers, should friends so desire, Vern would be honoured for any donations to be Family and friends are invited to leave condolences or to share memories directed to CancerCare Manitoba, South West District Palliative Care, or a charity of one’s choice. on his tribute wall at www.klfuneralservices.ca. In lieu of fl owers, please consider donations to Teulon Senior Resource, MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL Box 418, Teulon, MB. R0C 3B0, IERHA — Attn. Goodwin Lodge Box 89, (204) 467-2525 • [email protected] Teulon MB R0C 3B0, or a charity of one’s choice. 204-886-0404 28 The Stonewall Teulon Tribune Thursday, March 11, 2021

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