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VOLUME 2 EDITION 41 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 SERVING LUNDAR, ASHERN, ERIKSDALE, MOOSEHORN, FISHER BRANCH, RIVERTON, ARBORG, GIMLI, WINNIPEG BEACH, ARNES, MELEB, FRASERWOOD Lundar School celebrates National Seniors Day By Jeff Ward Students at Lundar School got a les- son in the importance of community togetherness last week when they hosted a luncheon for seniors. The luncheon on Friday, Oct. 2, fed 63 seniors in celebration of National Seniors Day which helps pay tribute to those who’ve helped build our country and communities. The Grade 12 class at Lundar School helped pre- pare and serve food, and even helped the seniors to their seats. “I told our Grade 12’s about this on the very fi rst day of school,” said Lun- dar School principal, Jane Dupre. “Me and my staff are really into building a sense of community in our school and this is one of those ways we can connect to our community. This was something that was done out of the goodness of our hearts.” There’s a valuable lesson for stu- dents in giving back to others self- lessly. Helping support your com- munity by volunteering your time and effort on things that make others feel good. And perhaps there’s even a much more long-term lesson about seeing the fruits of your labours com- ing back to you. It’s very possible that if this outreach continues, some of EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED the students who started it this year Carol Christensen (left) and her grandchildren, Cody (middle) and Kaitlyn enjoy a nice lunch at Lundar School might return as seniors later in life. on Friday, Oct. 2 during the fi rst annual seniors luncheon. The luncheon is part of the National Seniors Day Grade 12 student Jordhan Lynch celebration, honouring the pivotal role seniors played in helping create this country and its communities. understands that, and was excited The luncheon was a way to give back and help connect the school with the community. Continued on page 5 news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know Insulated Tarps/Blankets Perfect for Septic Fields or Concrete Curing 12’x24’, 4mm, $74.99 BUILDING CENTRE GIMLI $ www.rona.ca 12’x20’, 4mm, 67.99 1-877-770-7662 HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 9 am - 6 pm • SUN 12 - 4 pm 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Peguis community garden helping to overcome food insecurity

By Patricia Barrett dance of vegetables, including toma- Peguis First Nation is celebrating toes, onions, peas, beans, potatoes, four years of food security, commu- carrots, beets, zucchini and tobacco. nity health and a move towards the McCorrister raised about $500 from practice of self-sustainability thanks a farmers’ market at Neechi Com- to its community gardens. mons in Winnipeg, and donated veg- Carl McCorrister organized the gar- etables to several homeless people in den project in 2011 to help the com- the city. munity produce its own food. “We now have several community “I had a vision of returning to the members who are growing their own land,” said McCorrister, who acts as gardens,” said McCorrister. “It’s all head gardener. about food security and regaining our “We had a big falling away of people culture and heritage of producing, from the land.” growing, gathering and hunting for McCorrister provides gardening in- our foods.” struction and shares the spoils of the The high cost of provisions in north- main garden with the community. ern communities has turned a spot- About 30 people took part in a garden- light on the issue of food security. A ing workshop this past spring. And an 2012 study by Teresa Socha et al. in Elder’s Day a few weeks ago attracted the Journal of Aboriginal Health showed over 70 people, each of whom received “a serious need for food security and a bag of vegetables that included sev- food sovereignty (i.e., independence) en pounds of potatoes. in northern communities.” “When I was growing up, 80 per cent McCorrister said Peguis works with of what we ate was grown by us or Food Matters Manitoba and Four Ar- hunted,” said McCorrister, who used rows Health to address the high cost to teach geography and Aboriginal of food and to promote healthy eat- EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF CARL MCCORRISTER studies at Peguis Central School. ing. The garden project is sponsored Carl McCorrister and his grandchildren Tory and Meeya sell produce at “Now 80 per cent of our food comes by Tides Canada and the Peguis TLE the Neechi Commons farmers’ market in Winnipeg. from the store.” fund [Treaty Land Entitlement Trust]. Peguis is located north of Hodgson Other communities in the north munity events, the local food bank toes, he said. in the Interlake and has a population have initiated and organized commu- and individuals. “We’ve had so much success. Our of about 10,000, making it the largest nity food programs too, said McCor- “Some of the older ladies have re- soil is good,” said McCorrister, who First Nation community in Manitoba. rister. Some provide meat or fi sh. One quested beets for pickling,” said Mc- went back to university in Brandon to It has seven acres of gardens divided community catches and cleans fi sh, Corrister, who delivered a truckload work on his Master’s degree after he into two sections — the main garden such as pickerel, and has established of potatoes to the community’s annual retired from teaching in 2008. “We in- and individual plots along the Fisher a community freezer. fall dinner at the church last Thursday. vite people to come out and see.” River. On Peguis, the community gardens “We had a lot of potatoes,” said Mc- McCorrister, who loves to write, has This year’s harvest saw an abun- supply fresh produce to various com- Corrister, “I think we cooked about 60 created a Facebook page about Pe- pounds of pota- guis’ community gardens. toes today.” For more information about the Last year, the community gardens, visit the Peguis gardens yielded Community Garden Project on Face- 10,000 to 12,000 book. pounds of pota-

Th e Lundar Gun Club would to thank Sigfusson Northern Ltd. and Lundar Pharmacy for their generous donations towards the Lundar Gun Club JR program. Congratulations to Hannah Lussier and Andrew Mason on winning the prizes shown in the picture that were presented by Don Law President of the Lundar Gun Club at the Conservative Bezan James X Ducks Unlimited Trapshoot that Authorized by the Official Agent for James Bezan jamesbezan.conservative.caB was held on September 13, 2015. The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 3 Gimli’s Aurora Recovery Centre pre-opening event Pre-opening tour and celebration Oct. 14 By Patricia Barrett tion Centre in The Pas. A private medical detox clinic in Treatment at the Aurora Recovery Gimli is set to open next week and Centre will cost $900 a day. For cli- will be hosting a pre-opening tour ents who need fi nancial assistance, and celebration Oct. 14. the centre may be able to help them The Aurora Recovery Centre pur- obtain loans from fi nance companies. chased the former Misty Lake Lodge The centre itself is an approved ven- north of Gimli and began extensive dor for a number of insurance provid- re-modelling at a cost of about $8 mil- ers, according to its website. lion. The company also purchased If the facility reaches its maximum Misty Courts, a 17-unit apartment capacity (72 beds), it will offer a one- building that will play a role in patient to two-week waiting list — depending care. on an individual’s needs, said Larkin. “We’ll be using it for aftercare,” said Someone in acute need of treatment Marni Larkin, chief operating offi - will not be kept waiting. cer, in reference to the apartments at “If they identify they need care now, Gimli Industrial Park. “People will be we will try to fi nd them another facil- EXPRESS FILE PHOTO using it as independent living space.” ity,” she said. “It could mean their life.” Gimli’s Aurora Recovery Centre will be hosting a pre-opening tour and People struggling with alcohol, drug On staff will be doctors, nurses and celebration Oct. 14. and gambling addictions sometimes licensed health-care professionals. In have to go on a waiting list for access the future, the centre may need to hire to care. Manitoba has a number of more employees. an addictions counsellor at the Ha- The pre-opening celebration starts treatment and aftercare facilities (the “We’re growing into our staff,” said zelden and Betty Ford Clinic in Amer- at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14. Please majority in Winnipeg) such as the Ad- Larkin. “We’ll be hiring in phases as ica. He will provide an overview of the RSVP your attendance on or before dictions Unit at the Health Sciences our client base grows.” facility and its treatment program. Oct. 9. The centre offi cially opens Oct. Centre, Esther House for women, the The pre-tour celebration next “I think it’s a very exciting time,” said 16. It’s located at 20025 Lakeside Rd. Adult Detoxifi cation Center (a non- Wednesday will include a speech by Larkin. “We know there’s a need, and For more information on the Aurora medical facility) at the Main Street Peter Connelly, the centre’s vice-pres- we think our state-of-the-art program Recovery Centre, visit www.auro- Project, and the Rosaire House Addic- ident of programming, who was also will meet those needs.” rarecovery.com.

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[email protected] Countryside Lumber Fisher Branch 1-204-494-0560 4 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Winnipeg Beach drafts False Alarm bylaw “The old bylaw called for penalties Third offence could result in a fi ne of $500 under the fi re bylaw,” said Lawless. “That only related to fi res.” If the new bylaw is passed, council By Patricia Barrett law.” will amend the Fire Prevention and Winnipeg Beach council is propos- Under the provisions of the new by- Emergency Services bylaw (12-2015) ing a new bylaw that would give the law (which excludes motor homes), to include a clause referring to the town power to impose fi nes against “All alarm systems must be main- False Alarm bylaw and authority to property owners or occupants experi- tained in working order to avoid un- recover costs. encing repeated false alarms. necessary malfunctioning due to a Fire or no fi re, a fi rst and second of- A draft of the False Alarm Bylaw (13- fault or defi ciency in the alarm sys- fence would see property owners/ 2015) received fi rst reading at coun- tem, and such default or defi ciency occupants receive a written warning, cil’s regular meeting Sept. 23. It would must be remedied immediately to a requirement to have the alarm in- apply to alarms that either detect fi re avoid false alarms.” spected and a report forwarded to the or unlawful or unauthorized entry. False alarms are a nuisance and re- town. A third offence would result in a “We’ve had cases of car alarms and sult in considerable and unnecessary fi ne of $500 for each separate offence. house alarms going off repeatedly expenses, reads the proposed bylaw. Lawless said he will be reviewing and the RCMP attending,” said Kerry Property owners/occupants can be the draft bylaw and expects it will re- Lawless, chief administrative offi cer charged for “excessive” alarms, which ceive second and third reading at the PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT for the Town of Winnipeg Beach. are defi ned as three or more false next council meeting. Property owners could face a fi ne “But we didn’t have the authority to alarms in any 12 continuous month of $500 for repeated false alarms impose a penalty under the fi re by- period. Manitoba’s doc shortage worst in Canada: report By Austin Grabish area, it shows that other provinces are The number of doctors that left Man- fi xing their problem,” she said. “Some- itoba last year tops any other province thing is wrong here.” in Canada, a national report released She noted a dramatic spike in the last Tuesday shows. number of doctor vacancies that oc- Data in a report from the Canadi- curred last year in the Interlake re- an Institute for Health Information gion. (CIHI) states 47 doctors left the prov- In February, the Express Weekly News ince last year. reported the Interlake’s doctor short- That number is higher than any oth- age had skyrocketed from having er province or territory in the country, three physician vacancies to 24 in just and includes a staggering number 18 months. of physicians that left the Interlake- The RHA cited a tighter reporting Eastern Regional Health Authority in system for the increase, and last week EXPRESS FILE PHOTO BY AUSTIN GRABISH 2014. said it is now short 25 doctors. A new report says more doctors left Manitoba than any other province Progressive Conservative health RHA CEO Ron Van Denakker said last year. Currently, at least 25 more doctors are needed to fi ll vacancies critic Myrna Driedger said the report the region relies heavily on interna- in the Interlake, which includes the Gimli Emergency Room pictured is “really bad news for patients.” tional medical graduates who come to above. 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By Austin Grabish Support for the Interlake’s Tory incumbent James Bezan and Liberal contender Joanne Levy appeared strong at an all-candidates forum in Gun- ton on Monday night. Four Candidates vying for the Selkirk-Interlake-East- man MP’s seat spent nearly three hours answering ques- tions from about 150 voters that packed Gunton Green- wood Memorial Hall for a fo- rum hosted by the Teulon and Stonewall Chamber Of Com- merce. Conservative incumbent NDP candidate Green Party candidate Liberal candidate The Green Party’s Wayne James Bezan Deborah Chief Wayne James Joanne Levy James was perhaps the most Justin Trudeau’s stance on Bill Chief said it violates rights vocal candidate of the night. C-51, the Tories’ controver- entrenched in the Canadian NDP candidate Deborah sial anti-terrorism legislation, Charter of Rights and Free- Chief remained soft-spoken which gives sweeping powers doms. and Libertarian candidate to government and police. “If we say something, if we Donald Grant was absent Haney, who serves as vice protest something, then we from the forum. president of the NDP’s Lake- may get arrested,” Chief cau- Voters asked questions on side Constituency Associa- tioned. a myriad of issues includ- tion, wanted to know if Levy Bill C-51 was one of the few ing seniors’ housing, health thought it was ethical for issues raised by voters that care, electoral reform, and the Trudeau to support the bill Chief was able to address. country’s national debt. given mounting concerns She was unaware of the fed- More serious issues dis- surrounding the legislation, eral NDP’s position on sev- cussed included how can- which he’s publicly acknowl- eral issues, and wasn’t able to didates would tackle youth edged. answer a handful of questions suicide and missing and mur- Levy said she’s listened to that other candidates did. dered indigenous women. Trudeau, and thinks nation- She also spoke against an Senior citizens dominated al security is important and inquiry into missing and the forum and James noted something that can’t be ig- murdered women. She said EXPRESS PHOTOS BY AUSTIN GRABISH the lack of youth in atten- nored. she’s talked to many who feel Voters lining up to ask questions dance. “To dismiss C-51 without there are better options than “I don’t see a lot of youth be- the due regard to the security an inquiry. ism, as well as the uncertain elections expense report he ing engaged with the demo- of Canadians would be fool- The move puts her at odds global economic times. had fi led in 2011. cratic process,” he said. “It’s hardy,” she said. with Tom Mulcair’s pledge if Bezan was put on the spot The matter was settled last like they dropped out and Bezan then stepped in and elected to call an inquiry into when a voter brought up the year. they accept whatever’s going defended the legislation fur- missing and murdered indig- MP’s past dispute with Elec- to happen.” ther before James and Chief enous women within the fi rst tions Canada over sig- However, it was the young- accused the bill of violating 100 days of forming offi ce. nage expenses. est member of the crowd that human rights. Bezan touted the Tories’ Canada’s elections put Liberal candidate Joanne The federal NDP have called income-splitting tax benefi t, watchdog had asked Levy on the spot. 3 for the bill’s repeal, and discussed the threat of terror- the Speaker to sus- Josh Haney, 18, asked about pend Bezan over an

319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB SHOWTIMES: > SENIORS LUNCH, FROM PG. 1 Please check individual listings Due to various picture lengths showtimes vary about the prospect of this luncheon would be able to participate, seeing as 204-467-8401 since day one. she will be graduating in June. Noting PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE “I was super excited to be apart of that she wishes this would have been Cash only this. Excited for having out commu- around since she was in grade nine so FRI TO THURS OCT 9-15 “THERE WAS BASICALLY CLOSED TUESDAY nity brought together. There was ba- she could have been apart of it longer. THE AT 8:00 PM sically one senior from every family Lynch had some advice for those ONE SENIOR FROM MARTIAN EACH NIGHT in Lundar and everyone had a great students who will be participating EVERY FAMILY Not recommended for young children; PG time. A few ladies came up to me say- next year. Language may offend ing it was amazing. That feedback was “Don’t take it for granted and don’t IN LUNDAR AND really nice to hear,” said Lynch, who skip it. Get into it and enjoy it. Be FRI TO THURS OCT 16-22 EVERYONE HAD A CLOSED TUESDAY also had her own grandparents in at- grateful for the time you have with PAN Fri & Sat 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM tendance. them.” GREAT TIME.” Sun-Mon, Wed-Thurs at 8:30 PM Lynch was actually a bit disappoint- The lunch was provided free of Not recommended for young children; PG ed that this would be the only year she charge to all who attended. Frightening scenes 6 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015

gettfiRED RIVERshing > CHALET BEACH > LAKE WINNIPEG > ARNIE WEIDL Walleye, a cut above the rest PUBLISHER SALES Hi. Thanks for dropping in. waves crashing over the pier. That was Lana Meier Brett Mitchell This week, oddly, two members of until last Saturday. The waters were our angling family I met had stories of still churning up, grey and choppy fl ying fi sh which I hope you will enjoy. under a cloudy, windy, cool afternoon, I was at Canadian Tire in Selkirk not but many stalwart anglers and their long ago and met a chap who said he vehicles were lined up along the pier. had kind of scary story about stur- Of the bunch, one fellow of a fair size geons. Our new fi shing buddy Dan somewhere in his 40s with short light Pawluk from Beausejour was a tall, brown hair and a habit of punctuat- SALES SALES slim, fellow with greying hair and a ing the end of his sentences with a Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut kindly manner. He said he and his chuckle or a short laugh said he had a wife had a shoreline cottage at Point funny story from his uncles who loved du Bois and loved to fi sh on the Win- to play jokes. nipeg River between 8 Foot Falls and Our new friend, Rob Waskul of West Slave Falls. St. Paul, said the men in his family On many moonlight summer nights, liked to fi sh up at Paint Lake south of he recounted, they would look out Thompson. It seems two of his uncles over the water from their veranda were fi shing up there and one caught REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER through the silhouetted fi r trees be- a very small perch that swallowed Jeff Ward Austin Grabish yond the massive grey rock outcrop- the hook and bait, causing its quick pings watching dozens of sturgeons demise. The fi rst uncle, noticing the leap from the water only to splash other wasn’t looking, quickly brought back in, sending ripples across the riv- the others’ line in, took the hook off er. One morning, as was their custom, and loosely wound the line around our pair of cottagers awoke before the dead fi sh then cast it back into the dawn and headed out in their boat to water. First uncle then called out to the middle of the channel for some second uncle, “You’ve caught a fi sh!” REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER good angling with the sturgeon. Just EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED Second uncle, all excited, began reel- Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman as the sun was breaking over the trees Chris Wujec of Winnipeg with a ing in his line only to realize in amaze- in the east, suddenly a large school giant walleye caught by “the cut.” ment that the line was not coming out of sturgeon erupted from the water of the water but was high in the air. all around them. They were stunned Quite far up the Red not far from the Following the line upward with his for a moment with all the turbulent mouth of the Lake Winnipeg south ba- eyes, he stared in shock as he saw the splashing about, but then with a sput- sin there is a great fi shing spot called fi sh high in the air hanging from the tering thud a three-foot sturgeon un- “the cut.” Last week I had occasion to tip of a seagull’s beak. Without real- ceremoniously fl ipped itself up, over meet Chris Wujec of Winnipeg who izing what he was doing, second un- PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION and down to the fl oor of their boat had just come back from the cut. He cle continued reeling in his line along Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown tail fi rst. Eyes wide, their legs high in showed a fi ne example of a beauty of a with the fi sh and the seagull. the air, our couple didn’t know quite walleye, which I’m sure we can all en- The fi rst uncle beside him laughed, what to do. After they regained their joy. Chris lives to weekend fi sh and if thoroughly enjoying the second un- composure a bit, they took their unin- he’s not around the south basin, you’ll cle’s predicament. Then, as fortune vited guest by the head and tail and fi nd him fi shing in Lake of the Woods. would have it, the line fell from the returned him to his river home laugh- Lately I felt it was time for another fi sh and the seagull got lunch. ing and shouting their good-byes as story from Hnausa but every time I Well, good fi shing my friends. Bye he swam away. went over there, high winds had huge for now. ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION Tracy Farmer Corrie Sargent > CONTACT US Express Weekly News - Interlake Graphics 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park Phone 467-5836 Fax 467-2679 Letters to the Editor: [email protected] The Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] Selkirk ecord News: [email protected]

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If you enjoy the paper and would like Brian Bowman to see the newspaper grow and prosper visit any of the advertisers and businesses in our rural Offi ce Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 8:00am-5pm Sports Reporter communities. – Keep your dollars working at home and shop local. Our commitment to you, the Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or call our offi ce at 204-467-5836 [email protected] reader – we will connect our people through stories in the paper to build stronger communities. The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 7 > LETTER TO THE EDITOR truly a representative of both wards? I think not. it and do not. I was at a council meeting when I think much of the mess he fi nds himself in Mr. Helgason and Mr. Jonasson were called out could easily have been avoided had he and his by Mr. Lundale saying exactly what he thought Frustrations mounting Ward 2 gang not decided to go on a power trip of the CAO’s fi ring. It made me very proud to and fi re one of the better CAOs in Manitoba. It see him speak out for Arlene Branson. with amalgamation is a pity when one group has two people making The reeve should count himself lucky that he After much deliberation, I felt I had to respond to the decisions while two in that same group simply has Ward 1 councillors who question spend- interview in which it is very clear that Mr. Helgason has nod their heads in agreement without question. ing and other decisions and who simply are not clearly taken sides, that is — Ward 2 good, Ward 1 bad. In As for tossing mud at the Ward 1 councillors, “bobble-heads” to anything that is placed on the the article, he blames Ward 1 councillors Keith Lundale, I have known Keith and Merle since I came to table. Merle Day and John Wainwright for personal attacks and Eriksdale (40 years) and John since he fi rst ar- If we are successful in separating from this comments about his frustrations. rived from England. All three are men above re- amalgamation, Mr. Helgason will lose three The province is, according to Helgason, blamed for lo- proach who have dedicated themselves to com- dedicated men, given half the chance, and his cating the RM offi ce in Eriksdale and appointing Arlene munity ideals and promotion. On occasion, I community could likely feel that loss also. Branson as CAO. He goes on to say that he was very proud have enquired as to the workings of council, but Al Kelner of his Ward 2 councillors and himself for their conduct. if my questions broach on subjects considered Eriksdale From all this, it is very clear that Mr. Helgason sees him- contentious, they tell me they cannot talk about self as West Interlake reeve for Ward 2 only. If Mr. Helgason wants to know who is responsible for this mess he is in, all he needs to do is look in the mirror. I wonder why the government relocated the offi ce and ap- pointed the CAO. Could it be that they saw some dysfunc- tion in your governance and ability to lead? Certainly, af- ter many years on council, Mr. Helgason should well know the workings of his offi ce, but I feel he is certainly inad- equate with the personnel side of the equation. Calling BECAUSE out the Ward 1 councillors, pitting them against the Ward 2 councillors, then taking sides himself is quite childish and not what I would consider the aspirations of a capable leader. So he may sit in the exalted reeve’s chair, but is he IT’S ABOUT Interlake-Regional RHA annual fl u clinics starting soon HIM TOO Submitted Interlake–Eastern Regional Health Authority’s public fl u clinics will begin the week of Oct. 19 this year. The theme of this year’s fl u campaign is Get Vaccinated. Don’t spread the GET VACCINATED. fl u. This campaign reminds people that a fl u shot provides DON’T SPREAD THE FLU. immunization to those who get the shot and helps prevent transmission to those with weakened immune systems like children and older adults and those with health conditions. Flu clinic listings for this area will appear in next week’s issue of the Express Weekly News. Melody Hawryluk, 0ne of two immunization co-ordinators for Interlake–Eastern RHA and public health nurse, says the 15102gm3 region is expecting good turn out this year. “As soon as the leaves start turning, we know cold and fl u The annual seasonal flu vaccine is available to all Manitobans at season is around the corner,” Hawryluk said. “The fl u vac- no charge. It will offer protection against four seasonal flu strains. cine is available to all Manitobans over six months of age at no charge and it offers protection against four seasonal An annual flu vaccine is especially important for those at increased fl u strains. A fl u shot is especially important for those at in- risk of serious illness from the flu, their caregivers and close contacts. creased risk of serious illness from the fl u.” The following people should consider getting the shot: If you are 65 or older or have a chronic illness, you should also get · people 65 years of age and older a pneumo vaccine. One pneumo vaccine may give you a lifetime · all children 6 months of age and older of protection. · personal care home residents · anyone with chronic health issues To get your free flu vaccine, contact your public health nurse, · health-care workers and fi rst responders doctor, pharmacist or call Health Links – Info Santé at · pregnant women 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257. · individuals of Aboriginal ancestry · people who are severely overweight or obese · household contacts of those listed above manitoba.ca Manitobans over the age of 65 should also get a pneumo- coccal shot at the same time as the seasonal fl u shot. Most adults only need one pneumococcal shot in their lifetime. People can talk to their public health nurse or health-care provider if they have questions about the fl u shot. Your local pharmacy may also be offering fl u vaccines as well. For a complete listing of Interlake-Eastern RHA fl u clinics, visit ierha.ca and click on “Care in Your Community,” “Public Health” and “Immunizations.” 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015

2015 federal election Bezan speaks out against Trudeau’s stance on crime By Lindsey Enns proposed legislation, as it refl ects my Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman Con- Private Member’s Bill (Bill C-478) on servative candidate James Bezan is tougher penalties for criminals who speaking out against the Liberals plan commit brutal acts of abduction, sex- to rethink guaranteed minimum sen- ual assault and murder,” Bezan added. tences if elected in the upcoming fed- The Life Means Life Act, introduced eral election. in March 2015, would amend the If elected, Liberal leader Justin Criminal Code to ensure that offend- Trudeau recently said he would con- ers who are convicted of murder or sider repealing some of the mandato- high treason will be imprisoned for ry minimum sentences implemented the rest of their natural lives with no by the Conservative government. chance of parole. This includes mur- “Rolling back the mandatory mini- ders involving sexual assault, kidnap- mum sentences … is a risk to public JAMES BEZAN JOANNE LEVY ping, terrorism, the killing of police safety and a very dangerous public offi cers or corrections offi cers or any policy that will affect all Canadians,” are out of ideas.” government’s plan to crack down fi rst-degree murders that are found to Bezan said in a release to media last “He’s hunkering back to what their on criminals. His plan includes new be of a particularly brutal nature. Friday. “Trudeau and the Liberals fundamental beliefs are, whether funding for child advocacy centres, “A prison sentence should mean are taking a dangerous approach to they’re based on any kind of evidence research into the impact of crime on what it says,” Bezan said. “And a life public safety as they want to put dan- or not,” Levy told the Express Weekly victims, and tougher penalties for se- sentence should mean exactly that — gerous offenders back into our com- News. “There’s absolutely no evidence rious crimes including murder and a sentence for life. Only a re-elected munities faster and without proper that mandatory minimums decrease drunk driving. Harper has also stated Conservative government will make rehabilitation.” crime or keep us any safer. that a re-elected Conservative gov- it a priority to fi ght crime, protect our Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman Liberal “It can … lead to incarcerated youth ernment would make the Life Means children and make our communities candidate Joanne Levy said Bezan’s and at risk groups in our society.” Life Act top justice priority in the fall safe.” shot at Trudeau and the Liberals is Prime Minister Stephen Harper parliamentary session. Voters head to the polls on Oct. 19. “yet more evidence the Conservatives recently outlined the Conservative “I am especially pleased with this

Annual fundraiser a hole-in-one in Lundar By Jeff Ward delivery and much more. However, ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM The clubhouse at the Lundar Co-Op some of the most popular items are Golf and Country Club was packed the baked goods, which sell during THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 last Friday with people clamouring to the live auction and can fetch prices bid on popular live auction items, all so high that you’ll want to start a bak- @ 7:00 p.m. in support of the golf course. ery in Lundar. The fundraiser, which took place Some loaves of bread were sold as Arborg-Bifrost Community Center Friday, Oct. 2, had dozens of items in high as $25 and pies sold for more live and silent auctions as well as a than $40. All totalled, the baked goods Invited to participate are: full dinner and cocktail hour. About section of the live auction took in 85 people attended the event this more than $1,000. year, which helps support the golf “Lots of people bring money to bid JAMES BEZAN course to keep it’s fees low. This year on stuff but sometimes the prices get ~ Conservative Party of Canada the funds raised will go towards fi x- high quickly. So when it comes to ing and painting the clubhouse and the baked goods, people will spend helping bring the building back to their money on those items just to DEBORAH CHIEF code. win something. Of course, every dol- ~ New Democratic Party “We’ll be looking to gain a govern- lar helps so we’re very happy to have ment grant to help fi nance the rest them bidding,” said Rudge. of the project and add it to the dona- With the fundraiser now complete JOANNE LEVY tions we got during the fundraiser,” and the golf course closed for the ~ Liberal Party said Darrell Rudge, president of the year, Rudge looks towards the fu- co-op. ture and will be attending a seminar “We’ll be repairing the basement on how to apply for the government DONALD GRANT with the new gyproc and doing elec- grant to help complete the projects in ~ Libertarian Party of Canada trical and plumbing work as well the clubhouse. as working to repair our safety and Although the golf course clubhouse WAYNE JAMES exits lights. These are projects that is closed for the season, you can still would’ve been diffi cult without the walk on and play for free if you want ~ Green Party of Canada help of those who come out and do- to enjoy the last few days before the nate to us.” snow fl ies. The total amount of money Coffee and Conversation to follow. The fundraiser featured a plethora raised during the auction is still being of items to bid on: Jets hockey tickets, tallied. Sponsored by the Arborg & District Chamber of Commerce smoked ribs, oil changes, fi rewood The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 9 Annual Arborg Terry Fox raises over $110,000 since 2009

By Patricia Barrett Approximately 150 people laced up their sneakers or jumped on a bike and took to the streets Sept. 20 to raise money for the 35th Annual Terry Fox run in Arborg. The town raised $13,174.90 for can- cer research. Arborg and neighbour- ing communities have raised over $110,000 since 2009 for the Terry Fox Foundation, which supports Canadi- an cancer research. Loretta Martin spoke about the stress and fear her whole family ex- perienced when her mother was di- agnosed with cancer 13 years ago and again this July when a form of the can- cer returned. Martin said that although her mom won’t have to undergo surgery, che- motherapy or radiation, she’ll be on medication for the rest of her life. “Regrettably, today there is no cure for mom’s cancer,” said Martin, ad- dressing the crowd, “but medications EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY DALE STANOWSKI have been developed that can keep Pictured, clockwise from top left, Loretta Martin and Charlene Thomp- this type of cancer under control or son spoke about their families dealings with cancer and how they be- even reduce it.” lieve that without organizations like the Terry Fox Foundation working Martin said the loss of loved ones, and the hope that no others are lost to to fi nd a cure for cancer, their story might have had a different out- cancer, makes the Terry Fox run very come; approximately 150 took part in this year’s run; and Arlene Perry (right) had the winning big for a handmade quilt by Ellen Martin. important. able to cure all forms of this disease.” “The funds raised today are for re- Since 2014, over $650 million has a cross-Canada run in 1980 called the He was forced stop just near Thunder search,” she said, “research that will been raised to support cancer re- Marathon of Hope to raise money for Bay because cancer had spread to his enable cancer to be detected earlier search, according to the Terry Fox cancer research and awareness. He lungs. and research to fi nd treatments that Foundation website. set off from St. John’s, running for 143 For more about the Terry Fox run, are increasingly more effective at After having lost a leg to cancer, days and covering 5,373 kilometres. visit www.terryfox.org. combating and, hopefully one day, Winnipeg-born Terry Fox undertook

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15102gf0 15102gmi 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Business lots for sale in Eriksdale, only one dollar By Jeff Ward just re-opened in her new building and there is a timeline. When the in- the owner when the business is estab- If you’ve been wanting to start a new along Station Lane. centive started, coun- lished and registered. Each business business in the Interlake and were “Once you get some cil was very careful lot measures 75 feet by 75 feet. hoping to secure some land for your activity, it spurs more to enact guidelines to “We want to let people know that new building, then you might want to activity,” said Ward 1 make sure that people we’re open for business. We welcome take a trip to Eriksdale where a busi- Coun. Keith Lundale, “WE WANT TO weren’t taking advan- these people into the community and ness lot can be purchased for just $1. who’s very excited tage of it in the wrong we’ll do anything we can to enhance In February of 2010, Eriksdale coun- about Sobry’s success LET PEOPLE way. the experience of starting a business cil set up a system to enable prospec- and hopes it will create KNOW THAT The guidelines state here,” noted Ward 1 Coun. Merle Day. tive business owners to purchase land a buzz for Eriksdale. that a business owner There are only three commercial within the town for just $1. The incen- “When you see busi- WE’RE OPEN FOR must construct and op- business lots left at the $1 price tag, tive, which still exists to this day un- ness like hers fl ourish erate a business within so if you’re interested in purchasing der the new council of the RM of West in a small community, it BUSINESS.” a two-year deadline one, now might be the time. Requests Interlake, has seen a few businesses makes a big statement, from time of purchase. can be submitted to the RM offi ce in take advantage of the lots and begin and hopefully people take notice and A $5,000 bond per lot will be held by Eriksdale and need to state what kind their entrepreneurship in Eriksdale purchase the other lots we have.” the municipality to assure compliance of business you wish to establish. The — the most recent of which is Lisa So- You can’t just buy a lot for $1 and with construction and the time period decision will be made by council and bry, whose business Healing in Style sit on it. You have to build a business allowed. The bond is then returned to is fi nal. Hydro makes buying a Power Smart home easier than ever

News Release the development and construction of of code changes, helping builders be ing practices,” says Dawn Fraser, chair Manitoba homebuyers are going to energy effi cient homes will help all the leaders of this change.” of Sustainable Building Manitoba. fi nd it easier than ever before to buy Manitobans and create green jobs,” Other new home standards that have If 10 per cent of new homes in Mani- a Power Smart home, thanks to a new said Dave Chomiak, minister of min- made signifi cant strides in promoting toba are built Power Smart by 2020, program being launched by Manito- eral resources for the province of effi ciency will also be supported by the program will have saved enough ba Hydro. The Power Smart for New Manitoba. “It helps our builders by the program. energy to power 330 homes for a year, Homes program will see Manitoba promoting innovation and will give “We view these programs as allies and reduced carbon emissions equiv- Hydro partnering with the new home consumers more Power Smart choices in our quest for more energy effi cient alent to taking over 1,000 cars off the construction industry to increase the when purchasing a new home. Being homes. For that reason, programs road. In addition to savings, the pro- energy effi ciency of new Manitoba Power Smart is good for your pocket- such as Passive House, Net Zero, gram will enhance local industry homes. book and great for the environment.” R2000 and others are compatible with expertise and reinforce Manitoba’s Under the program, Manitoba “The program’s objective is to lead Power Smart for New Homes,” ex- reputation as a leader in energy effi - homebuilders can receive incentives the development of innovation in plained Kuczek. ciency. directly from Manitoba Hydro to as- energy effi ciency by partnering with “Sustainable Building Manitoba Building energy effi cient homes at sist them in designing for innovation builders who are at the forefront of enthusiastically supports the launch a lower cost benefi ts new homebuy- and incorporating new energy ef- the industry,” said Lloyd Kuczek, vice- of the Power Smart for New Homes ers. Power Smart homes not only have fi cient technologies in their homes. president of customer care and energy program. Along with the many other lower ownership costs, but they are These rebates mean builders can conservation. “It goes beyond recent Power Smart initiatives, this program often more comfortable, durable and bring the latest technologies to home advancements in the Manitoba Build- will continue to move Manitoba for- hold their value better than homes buyers at a lower cost. ing Code toward the next generation ward as a leader in sustainable build- without energy effi cient upgrades. “Making our province a leader in Orange Shirt Day commemorates residential school survivors By Jeff Ward school. At only six years of age, she members who went through the the spirit of reconciliation and to af- On Wednesday, Sept. 30, tens of thou- had her new orange shirt, a gift from residential school system and knows fi rm that ever child matters. The date sands of people in Canada donned or- her grandmother, taken from her. She fi rst-hand in his own family just the is signifi cant because this time of year ange shirts in recognition of the harm spoke powerfully of how it seemed kind of pain and long-term trauma is when many children were taken caused by residential schools. to her that no one cared and how it they infl icted. from their homes and placed in resi- Approximately 100 community now speaks to the many harms ex- “My Auntie Florence told me she dential schools. members of Lake Manitoba First Na- perienced by children in residential had a sister and she saw her being “Each and every one of us must tion wore orange shirts as a show of schools. disciplined once and then never saw commit ourselves to reconciliation support for those still dealing with the “You could say it kind of eases the her again. And my father-in-law told and ensure there is no further harm trauma from the horrors of residential pain,” said Cornell McLean, chief of me that his feet were burned for just done to First Nations children and schools. The annual event grew from Lake Manitoba First Nation. speaking his language,” said McLean. families,” said Assembly of First Na- the St. Joseph Mission Residential “The orange shirts are a symbol of Horrifi c doesn’t even begin to de- tions national chief Perry Bellegarde. School Commemoration Project and recognition, and when you speak to scribe the hundreds of stories from “Every single child must know that Reunion events in Williams Lake, the elders, you never forget about residential schools. They are a black his or her voice, dreams and success B.C., in May 2013. It was at this event what they went through and that’s eye for the entire country and a tough matter.” that former residential school student what this is really about — remem- portion of Canadian history to look at. For more information about Or- Phyllis Webstad shared a personal bering what they went through.” Orange Shirt Day is recognized an- ange Shirt Day you can visit www.or- story about her time at residential McLean knows a few community nually as a way to come together in angeshirtday.weebly.com. The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 11 West Interlake Citizens Group holds information night

By Jeff Ward dale can never go back to being the As the ongoing saga of the dissolu- RM of Eriksdale, but what they can tion of the RM of West Interlake con- be, in the short term at least, is a local tinues, the West Interlake Citizens government district (LGD). If you’ve Group (WICG) held an information never heard of an LGD before, you’re night to gain valuable community in- not alone. Even WICG members had sight. to look it up. Currently, there are only Approximately 100 people attended two active LGDs in Manitoba: Pinawa, the information night, held Sept. 30 at and Mystery Lake in Thompson. The the Eriksdale Recreation Centre. The provincial government has phased meeting was brief, lasting just over an out the rest. hour. Eriksdale can’t be an LGD forever, so WICG spokesperson Andrea Sweet- they do need to fi nd a suitable amal- land chaired the meet- gamation partner for the ing with help from next election, which is in Arlene Darknell. The 2018. So if the WICG suc- attendees were given ceeds in having their pro- information about the “WHEN WE ALL posal approved and Mu- current status of the nicipal Affairs decides EXPRESS PHOTO BY JEFF WARD proposal and the cur- MET HERE FOR to act on it, Eriksdale Approximately 100 concerned citizens attended a second public meet- rent strategy and also THE FIRST TIME would become an LGD ing put on by the West Interlake Citizens Group. had the opportunity to and would have until ask questions and give ON JUNE 3, IT the next election to work feedback. through the amalgama- nor, who has overriding power on the activities and errands take place, thus “Tonight’s meeting WAS A LOUD tion process with one of LGD. revealing the most suitable partner is all about you,” said AND CLEAR the aforementioned RMs. In this situation, the Siglunes area for amalgamation. Sweetland to the room “We fi rst talked about would revert back to an RM as they “We will take the information and of concerned citizens. ‘YES, WE WANT [an LGD] about a month have the minimum numbers for pop- fi gure out what has the most check “When we all met TO DISSOLVE.’” ago and then we had ulation (1,000). marks and then use that information here for the fi rst time to research what that During the meeting, those in atten- in our proposal. I think it’ll only make on June 3, it was a loud meant. We discovered dance were given a survey to fi ll out. our proposal better if we can show and clear ‘Yes, we want that an LGD is very simi- This survey asked simply in what ar- that we have this kind of information,” to dissolve’ that we lar to being an RM in its eas (the aforementioned municipali- said Sweetland. heard back from all of you. And we’re operation, so we fi gured that it would ties and Eriksdale and Ashern were If you weren’t in attendance, there is here to follow through with that.” make sense for the short term and we on the list) do you do your shopping, still time to get your thoughts heard Sweetland went on to say that the would have the time to properly work your banking, your recreation, where on the survey. If you’d like to fi ll one group had recently fi nished their del- on an amalgamation,” said Sweetland. do your kids go to school, and so on. out, you’re encourage to contact An- egations in bordering RMs. The RMs According the WICG’s research, an It also asked where you own property drea Sweetland right away at 204-739- of Armstrong, Coldwell, Fisher and LGD runs much like any municipal- and if you agreed with the WICG plan 8002. Grahamdale were all consulted by the ity does. There would be an elected to become an LGD and look for a suit- The WICG plans to have their pro- WICG about their plan. council, as well as a local administra- able amalgamation partner. The sur- posal fi nished in the next few weeks That plan, which has taken some se- tor (which is very similar to a CAO). vey was anonymous. and hopes to have this situation re- rious education on the Municipal Act The big difference between the two is The information collected will give solved by year’s end. by WICG members, is simple. Eriks- the inclusion of the lieutenant-gover- the WICG a much more accurate de- piction of where the majority of daily New Iceland to celebrate 140 years in Manitoba By Patricia Barrett endured. settlers arrive in the area. With a land again Oct. 23. Both performance will The descendants of Icelandic settlers “Connie Magnusson is a descendant grant from the Canadian government, be followed by coffee, vinaterta (torte) are getting set to celebrate 140 years of the fi rst settlers,” said Tammy Axels- the settlement became a colony called and pönnukökur (crepes). in the Interlake, with festivities taking son, executive director of the New Ice- New Iceland. Those versed in New Iceland history place over the course of four days. land Heritage Museum in Gimli. “She “We will pause for a moment to rec- will want to take part in the New Ice- The celebration will start with Gim- and her family started walking to the ognize our ancestors,” said Axelsson, land Heritage Quiz Oct. 22 at the Ship li’s Walk to the Rock at 12:30 p.m. on site, and it grew from there.” referring to the stop at the cairn. and Plough pub. Oct. 21, a day of great historical sig- The museum now organizes the After the walk, participants can enjoy A Gala Dinner at the Lakeview Re- nifi cance. event every year. “On a bad day with coffee and hot chocolate at Johnson sort on Oct. 24 will mark the close of In 1875, about 350 Icelanders landed the water raging, you think, ‘These Hall. Anna Birgis, wife of the consul the four-day celebration. The menu on Willow Island, a peninsula just people landed here on the beach with general of Iceland, will be speaking includes lamb and traditional Icelan- south of Gimli. The settlers’ original only tents,’” said Axelsson. “They were about Icelandic women’s right to vote. dic soup prepared by a master chef destination had been Riverton, but a probably feeling disheartened.” At the Aspire Theatre that evening, from Iceland, said Axelsson. Hjalmar storm on Lake Winnipeg prevented The settlers had come from Kin- Elfa Logi Hannesson, an actor and Hannesson, the consul general of Ice- further travel. mont, Ont., when jobs on the railway director from Iceland, will perform land, and his wife Anna Birgis, will be The annual pilgrimage to the rock fell through. A steamship had been the saga of Grettir the Strong, written attending. — a memorial cairn — started with a towing their fl atbed boats across Lake in the 14th century. The saga follows For more information about the New local resident and her family to me- Winnipeg but had to put ashore when Grettir’s banishment from Iceland, Iceland celebrations, visit the Muse- morialize the arrival of the Icelanders a squall came up, said Axelsson. The detailing his travels, feuds and battles. um’s website at www.nihm.ca/what- and to recognize the hardships they following year saw another wave of Hannesson will perform the play s-on.html. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Province steps up to save community pastures By Jeff Ward off and Provincial Minister of Agri- April of 2012. the chairman of the Mulvihill Graz- The provincial government has culture, Food and Rural Development “This was a really uncaring and cal- ing Association. “If we didn’t have the stepped in to save a decades-old farm- Ron Kostyshyn were in Mulvihill to lous move by the feds, to just drop community pastures, we would have ing program that not only helps farm- announce that the community pas- something like this that was so critical had to go rent more land for our cattle ers but also helps the environment. tures program would continue under to this area,” said Nevakshonoff, who somewhere else, and that land can be Announced on Thursday, Oct. 1, Pro- the umbrella of the provincial govern- spoke proudly of his party’s quick ac- hard to fi nd and sometimes very ex- vincial Minister of Conservation and ment, after the federal government tion to help keep these community pensive.” Water Stewardship Tom Nevakshon- had abandoned the program back in pastures in the province. Branson also mentions the younger “We’ve established a co-op entity generation of farmers who, with help that runs as a non-profi t. [Community from a community pasture, can start pastures] give an opportunity to those a small farming operation and build October less well off to use the land and also up their herd during times when gives a chance to younger generations land prices are too high for them to to try their hand at ranching.” purchase. Community pasture land is Seniors Community pastures have been is also used by many ranchers, like around in Manitoba for more than 70 Branson, who want to supplement Month years, and here in the Interlake, there their existing land to add more cattle are three pastures. One in Mulvihill, to their operation. Keeping Senio started in 1954, has more than 18,000 Environmentally speaking, commu- rs in acres. One in Sylvan Dale, established • Physiotherapy Motio nity pastures are also advantageous to n S in 1967, has almost 12,000 acres, and the continued prosperity of Interlake • Nursing Foot Care ince 1 994 one in Narcisse established in 1963 ecosystems. • Orthotics • Massage Therapy with almost 14,000 acres. There are 35 “These are natural landscapes that • Acupuncture • Laser Therapy patrons of these three Interlake pas- are very diverse in terms of fl ora and • Occupational Therapy Proud to introduce tures, and the shock of losing the land fauna and are good repositories for our expanded facility would have been felt quickly and by carbon. There is lots of water stories and fall hours many families. in these areas and there are good “It’s a good thing to keep around greenhouse gas benefi ts as well,” said and it was needed and lots use it and Nevakshonoff. The transition of com- Gimli 204-642-5353 depend on it,” said Fred Branson, munity pastures from the federal gov- who’s been using community pas- ernment to provincial will be com- quarryphysio.ca Arborg Mall 204-376-2406 tures for more than 30 years and is plete in March of 2016.

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INTERLAKE CO-OP FOOD STORE | HOME CENTRE | HARDWARE YOUR COMMUNITY BUILDER GAS BAR | CAR WASH | PETROLEUM 18 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Rural veterinary services under review By Patricia Barrett to provide care for pets and livestock The provincial government is in the and information about animal health midst of conducting a review of rural and welfare, as well as to protect the veterinary services. public from disease. Over the next six months, a three- “For these reasons, most RMs are person Rural Veterinary Services actively part of a Veterinary Service Task Force (RVSTF) will consult with District where they have established stakeholders and provide recom- — and continue to support — a vet- mendations to government on how erinary clinic in their area,” he said. to enhance this important service for Currently, Manitoba has 145 rural livestock and pet owners, Agriculture, veterinarians. Food and Rural Development Min- The 2008 task force interviewed ister Ron Kostyshyn announced in a commodity stakeholders, such as June 4 press release. Manitoba Pork and the Manitoba Cat- “The task force is in the information tle Producers Association, and will do gathering stage of our mandate,” said so again. EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Dr. Paul Schneider, chair of the task “The livestock sector looks to vet- Cattle take a dip in a pond near Balmoral. force by email, “and hopefully we will erinarians for disease diagnosis and be able to uncover any and all con- treatment, herd health management, as seasonality of demand on services.” “We will be holding two focus group cerns on how rural veterinary services pharmaceuticals, special services The 2008 report cited a need to in- meetings in Arborg,” said Schneider. — including the business models — such as embryo transfer and all types crease the skill level of veterinary “One with veterinary service district are delivered.” of health and management informa- technicians so that they could assume representatives and one with veteri- Manitoba’s veterinarians are gov- tion,” said Schneider. “The task force a greater level of responsibility and to narians.” erned by a number of provincial laws, is communicating with the livestock increase the numbers of new veteri- He said the Manitoba Veterinary along with bylaws and codes of ethics sectors to see if their needs are being nary graduates. It also noted a need Medical Association had sent invita- established by the Manitoba Veteri- met today.” for veterinarians to develop a com- tions to all veterinarians in rural Man- nary Medical Association, the profes- As for the provincial and municipal mitment to remain in rural areas. itoba for focus group meetings in St. sional body that grants licences and funding partnership, the last review “In some rural areas, the need for Claude, Shoal Lake and Arborg. regulates the practice of veterinary found it was working well but recom- veterinarians and other animal health General public meetings will also be medicine. mended additional levels of funding professionals is not being met,” said held in the upcoming weeks: The RVSTF will examine a broad to keep pace with increasing costs. It Schneider, who was part of the 2008 Oct. 20 — Dauphin at Canway Inn & range of issues impacting veterinary recommended large clinics and sole review and has worked as a veterinar- Suites, 1601 Main St. services in rural areas, including practitioners receive better funding ian in rural Manitoba for many years. Oct. 21 — Brandon at Riverbank Manitoba’s ability to attract and re- support. “The task force is looking at the rea- Discovery Centre, 1-545 Conservation tain qualifi ed veterinarians, the mod- More specifi cally, the report cited sons for this and the opportunities to Dr. els, mandates and operations of vet- concerns about the working condi- improve the situation.” Oct. 22 — Stonewall at South Inter- erinary service districts and of private tions of large animal veterinarians, The task force has contacted ru- lake-Rockwood Agricultural Soci- clinics, and the roles veterinarians especially their long working hours. ral veterinarians about the review. ety’s Red Barn, south of Stonewall on play in biosecurity and animal wel- It recommended a reduction in the Schneider said it will be accepting Highway 236. fare, said a spokesperson for the task number of hours vets are required to written submissions and holding fo- All sessions will run from 1:30 to 7 force. It will also determine how much be in call in a district. cus groups for veterinarians, district p.m. No registration is required. progress has been made since the last “Most rural veterinary practices are representatives, veterinary students The task force’s report and recom- review, which was carried out in 2008. multi-species practices, which mean and animal owners. It will also send mendations are expected to be re- Veterinary Service Districts were their caseloads consist of all types of surveys to the users of veterinary ser- leased January 2016. created in the 1970s with veterinarian animals from cattle to cats and much vices, veterinary clinics, veterinary Visit www.gov.mb.ca/agricul- hospitals established about 60 miles more,” said Schneider. “The task force students and district boards. ture/surveys-and-consultations/ apart. The costs of operating and is looking at the caseloads of the clin- The task force has already met with print,rural-veterinary-task-force.html maintaining those hospitals is shared ics that are in the veterinary service stakeholders in Shoal Lake (Sept. 17) for more information about the rural by the province and municipalities. districts to assess the importance of and will be holding a stakeholder veterinary service review. Dr. Schneider said most RMs “recog- each type of animal to the practice meeting in Arborg Oct. 14. nize the value of veterinary services” and to look at other parameters such Mark your calendar for free documentary

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The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 19 Eriksdale’s Healing in Style grand re-opening By Jeff Ward It has separate rooms for the massage In what continues to be one of the table and the tanning bed for added best Interlake business success sto- privacy and also has a much larger ries, Eriksdale business Healing In area for all your manicure and pedi- Style had a ribbon-cutting to offi cially cure needs. re-open the business in its new, much It not only marks a personal accom- larger building. plishment for Sobry, The expansion had but also a community its delays, getting the accomplishment for building up the high- Eriksdale. Showing way, laying hydro lines that the area is ready and getting telephone “A LOT OF THE for businesses to be service all proved to SERVICES SHE started there and that be challenges. But Lisa they can grow and Sobry, the owner of OFFERS ARE fl ourish in the small Healing in Style, gut- THINGS PEOPLE town might make oth- ted it out and perse- ers take notice. Sobry’s vered and was proud USED TO GO INTO success could lead to to fi nally open the others starting their doors offi cially on Fri- WINNIPEG FOR fi rst business in Eriks- day, Oct. 2. AND NOW THEY dale. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED “It’s been an ordeal, I “It’s a really proud Healing in Style owner Lisa Sobry cuts the ribbon during the opening can tell you that,” said CAN GET THEM moment for us. A busi- of her new building. Sobry is excited about being able to offer a much Sobry over the phone. ness coming to town DONE RIGHT HERE more private and relaxed atmosphere for her clients. Pictured from “But it’s open now and then expanding left to right: Jason Anderson, Lisa Sobry, Coun. John Wainwright, Coun. and it feels amazing. IN THEIR HOME so quickly is amazing,” It’s been a huge proj- said John Wainwright, Keith Lundale and Coun. Merle Day all from West Interlake municipality. ect. It feels like starting TOWN.” deputy reeve of the an entirely new job be- RM of West Interlake had her challenges but she’s fought cifi cally Henry Sikora, who works as a cause there’s so much space in here. who was on hand for the ribbon-cut- through it. I hope she keeps on her business analyst for the organization. We’ve been wondering how we fi t ev- ting as well as Coun. Keith Lundale successful ways.” “I would encourage anyone who’s erything into the old building.” and Coun. Merle Day. Sobry mentioned that her expansion looking to start a business to talk The new building is right across the “She’ll do really well there. A lot wouldn’t have been possible with- to them because I wouldn’t be here street from the old one on Railway of the services she offers are things out the great guidance and expert without them,” said a proud Sobry. Avenue and is almost three times the people used to go into Winnipeg for knowledge of the staff at Community To schedule your next pampering, size at 1,300 square feet and will have and now they can get them done Futures West Interlake and more spe- call Lisa Sobry at 1-204-333-7773. twice as many hairdressing stations. right here in their home town. She’s Experiential tourism draws interest from Peguis First Nation By Patricia Barrett tion helps create business opportuni- do.” She has created custom tourism A tourism expert teamed up with the ties in the community. The workshop It’s a model that’s geared to different experiences in Gimli, Riverton and Peguis Development Corporation and took place Oct. 5-6 in the Peguis Child types of tourists, she said. Tourism ex- Hecla. At the Solmundson Gesta Hus Community Futures East Interlake to and Family Services Building. Partici- perts categorize tourists into distinct Bed & Breakfast on Hecla, for ex- host a two-day workshop designed pants learned how to take advantage classes or types using a proprietary ample, she arranges for a local com- to teach participants how to develop of unique cultural or natural resourc- tool called the Explorer Quotient mercial fi sherman to take tourists out one-of-a-kind tourism experiences es and received advice on how to mar- (EQ). on the ice in his Bombardier — an ice referred to as experiential tourism. ket an experience, prepare a budget Travel Manitoba identifi ed two of fi shing vehicle that’s a hybrid of a car “It’s about creating moments in and partner with experts in the local nine traveller types that are drawn and a tank. travel,” said Heather Hinam, who has community. to the tourism experiences Manitoba “We’ll stick a knife in your hand,” been teaching experiential tourism “Experiential tourism is not some- offers, according to the Economic De- said Hinam, who has a PhD in ecology workshops for about fi ve years, “not a thing you build a business on,” said velopers Association of Canada. and conservation biology, “and you’ll guided tour.” Hinam, who runs her own business Those two are the “authentic experi- clean the fi sh.” Experiential tourism is a popular called Second Nature, “but a way to encer and the cultural explorer,” said She has also taken small groups into trend in the tourism industry. It offers layer an experience, something to add Dziadek, who has taken the EQ test the woods at night to listen to owls, visitors an opportunity to experience to an existing business.” and found she is a “gentle explorer,” arranged a baking holiday for people personal, hands-on travel activities Hinam graduated from an experien- someone who is reluctant to venture who wanted to learn how to make that go beyond traditional sightseeing tial tourism training program at Gros far beyond the comfort of home. pönnukökur and found artists willing jaunts. Participants can learn a new Morne Institute for Sustainable De- Authentic Explorers, on the other to teach tourists the trade. skill or take part in an activity they’ve velopment in Newfoundland. She has hand, want to experience vast natural “If someone wants to experience always wanted to try. It’s often re- a contract with the Manitoba Tourism settings. Cultural Explorers want to this part of the Interlake,” said Hinam, ferred to as cultural tourism, ecotour- Education Council to provide experi- experience culture and people. “they can call me and I can fi nd them ism or educational travel. ential tourism workshops to groups In addition to teaching community a connection.” For tourists, it offers personal growth across the province. groups how to develop and organize For more information about expe- and enrichment. For communities like “From a business perspective,” said experiential tourism experiences, Hi- riential tourism adventures, visit Hi- Peguis, it offers a way to draw tourists Tammy Dziadek of Community Fu- nam has also “delivered guests to the nam’s website at www.discoversec- to the area. tures East Interlake, “you want to cre- frontline” at various locations along ondnature.ca. The Peguis Development Corpora- ate something they [visitors] want to Lake Winnipeg’s western shore. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Speiss sworn in as new Town of Arborg councillor

By Patricia Barrett Larry Speiss was offi cially sworn in as councillor at the Town of Arborg’ regular council meeting Sept. 30. Speiss received 100 of the 155 bal- lots cast in the Sept. 23 byelection. He has lived in Arborg for 20 years and is a retired postal worker. For 10 years, Speiss sat on the board of Arborg’s Riverdale Place Homes, an organiza- tion that provides support to adults living with a disability. He currently sits on its workshop board. “We welcome Larry as our new councillor,” said Mayor Randy Sigurd- son.

Other council briefs: Larry Speiss signs on the dotted EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT line during his inauguration cer- The Arborg Garden Club would like to install box planters like this one - The town is replacing all of its wa- emony at council’s Sept. 30 meet- along Highway 326 near the bridge. ter meters with electronic meters. ing. Approximately 554 meters will be re- three feet long, plus benches would - Council approved a number of an- placed by March 2016. Ninety-eight beautify. The benches were vandal- cost about $12,500. nual contributions and grants. The meters have already been installed. ized and three of the commemorative The mayor said planting trees Handi-van service received $3,200, the The town received funding for 91 plaques need to be righted. wouldn’t be a costly undertaking. senior’s council $1,500, $50 to the Can- meters from Infrastructure Canada’s The club wants to remove the plants Every year council provides the club ada Post Foundation for Children’s Building Manitoba Fund, a tax-shar- and install decorative rocks, gran- with between $5,000 and $6,000. Charities, $500 to the Arborg Skate ing program in which municipalities ite boulders and native grasses. The “We’ve nothing but admiration for Club, plus $100 to become a partner can receive a share of provincial tax estimated cost of materials is $2,500. what you do,” said the mayor. for the Skate Canada Manitoba Open revenues. Labour would bring the cost to about Council will consider the club’s rec- in February 2016. “Meters cost between $350 and $365 $4,000. ommendations and look for grants it each,” said Lorraine Bardarson, chief The club also proposed installing can incorporate into next year’s bud- - Council passed a resolution to split administrative offi cer. The new meters curb bump outs (a design feature geting process. the cost (50/50) of the Arborg Com- will be able to record water usage re- that extends a sidewalk into a street) munity Dike Project with the RM of motely, eliminating the need for home near Riverdale Place and the Sunrise - Council also heard from a delega- Bifrost-Riverton. The town will pay visits. They will save both labour and Lodge. They could be landscaped with tion from the Legion. Spokesperson $115,000 towards the project. The pro- transportation costs. rock and shrubbery. Philip Bauernhuber, treasurer of vincial government provided a grant The town is currently upgrading its “I’m seeing motorized scooters in Branch 161, said the Legion is strug- of $2.3 million, of which the RM was to water lines after receiving a $2.1 mil- that area,” said Chwaliboga. “It would gling with membership losses and the pay 10 per cent, or $230,000. The dike lion grant from Canada-Manitoba In- be a safety factor for seniors.” subsequent ability to balance its bud- will re-route water east of the town frastructure, a cost-sharing infrastruc- Street bump outs reduce the amount get. into the Icelandic River, easing fl ood- ture program for local governments. of time it takes to cross intersections, “It’s not a specifi c request right now,” ing of farmland in the RM and help- The town will pay a third of the cost. something of benefi t to older adults. said Bauernhuber, “just a general con- ing protect homes in Arborg. Another area the club wants to en- sideration for tax concessions.” Council approved a new phone sys- - A delegation from the Arborg Gar- hance is a gravel embankment that The Legion pays $3,450 in taxes. This tem upgrade for its offi ces and will in- den Club presented its long-term de- runs along a parking lot across from year marks its 70th anniversary. The stall six new phones at a cost of $3,437, velopment ideas to council, based on the Co-op. building is used by a number of com- which will include installation and consultations it held with landscape “We’d like to build concrete boxes munity groups for events and dinners. staff training. architecture students at the Univer- [planters] like the ones we have in “It’s a tremendous facility for the The public works garage and water sity of Manitoba. front of Noventis and put benches be- town,” said Mayor Sigurdson. “It has treatment plant will receive $2,456 and Spokesperson Tom Chwaliboga said tween them,” said Chwaliboga. “We’d been a gem for the town all through $2,510 respectively for the installation the club wants to enhance the overall also like to plant trees there and add these 70 years, and it has contributed of commercial-grade steel doors. appearance of the town. rocks.” money to the town.” Deputy Mayor Rob Thorsteinson, Library Park, which has two concrete He said the visitor experience could Council said it would have to pass who sits on the fi re committee, report- benches and a number of plaques be made more pleasant if that strip of a bylaw to exempt the Legion from a ed that one of the fi re trucks was sent surrounded by a healthy patch of ju- road near the bridge was improved. portion of its taxes. It agreed to con- for repair and is now back in the hall. nipers, is one area the club wants to Three boxes, about two feet high and sider the matter further.

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We are ing in the Drink Pink program include vices have made it possible for Ca- “The $505,000 raised through the very appreciative of the support of Stonewall, Teulon, Arborg, Selkirk nadians to make a positive impact on Drink Pink program over the past Federated Co-operatives Limited, Van and Winkler. The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 21 Petersfi eld pilot shares tales from 30 years in the air By Brandon Logan Jeff Schroeder’s life changed after a chance visit to St. Andrews Airport in the early 1980s. Now, more than 30 years later, the Petersfi eld resident is most recogniz- able from the History Canada show Ice Pilots NWT. Along with his television appear- ances, Schroeder also has the world record for most hours logged in a Curtiss C-46 Commando and some amazing tales from his time working with the United Nations in Africa in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Winnipeg by his German immigrant parents, Schroed- ABOVE: Jeff Schroeder stands in er was an auto mechanic in his early front of his crashed Curtiss C-46 adult life before deciding to make a Commando in Africa. BELOW: career change. Schroeder stands in front of what It was during a trip to Petersfi eld, was his home for two years while where his parents owned a cabin, he worked for the UN in Africa when his life took a 180-degree turn. “I was on my way out with my EXPRESS PHOTOS BY BRANDON LOGAN AND SUBMITTED during the early 1990s. mom taking her to the cabin and we Jeff Schroeder, in his Petersfi eld home, shows off a book collection of stopped off at St. Andrews Airport,” photos from his two-year UN stint in Africa during the early 1990s. Schroeder recalled. “They were adver- tising an introductory fl ight, and for Four years later in 1990, Schroeder “One particular time we were fl ying $6 an instructor would take you up for made captain on the C-46 and not along and saw a puff a smoke, so we a 15- to 20-minute fl ight and show you long after he took on his biggest chal- knew they we shooting at us, which in a small airplane what fl ying was all lenge in life. was not extremely uncommon,” he about.” A call came from the United Nations added. “We closed the throttles right After convincing his mother to let in Africa, as they needed large aircraft away and the surface-to-air missile him go up for the half-hour fl ight, to haul supplies — mainly beans and exploded right behind the tail (of the Schroeder said he was immediately grain — to Ethiopia, Sudan and other aircraft).” hooked on fl ying after getting into the countries going through drought and There was another time Schroeder air, and wanted to turn it into a career. civil war at the time. and his crew returned home, only to He began fl ight training at the Win- For Schroeder, the decision to take be notifi ed by one of the UN engi- nipeg Flight Club at St. Andrews Air- part in the UN campaign was a no- neers that their plane’s tail had been port, but realized halfway through his brainer. riddled with bullet holes. private pilots licence “I realized that I could That was the nature of his job. that he wanted to fur- fi nally use my skills I’d Schroeder said there were also many Schroeder continued fl ying for them ther his education and honed for many years other stories, more light-hearted than up until 2009 when the company knowledge of aviation closed its doors for good. “I’VE BEEN FLYING and put it to good use,” the near-death ones. Some of them and aircrafts. he noted. include being given goats and being From there, he joined Buffalo Air- With no suitable THE C-46 IN Schroeder was even- arranged married to a chief’s daugh- ways in the Northwest Territories schools in Canada to CANADA, IN AFRICA, tually based in Nairobi, ter during his time there. where he continues to fl y C-46s and fulfi ll his needs, Schro- THROUGHOUT Kenya, and he fl ew out Shortly before his time in Africa appear on the extremely popular His- tory Canada show Ice Pilots NWT. eder was accepted to EUROPE AND of a base in the north- came to an end, he faced another the University of North With almost 30 years of fl ying expe- DOWN TO FLORIDA.” western region of the near-death experience as his C-46 en- Dakota and eventually country called Lokicho- gine failed and crashed a mile and a rience with the C-46, Schroeder has earned his Bachelor of gio. He lived in a tent half from the Lokichogio airport onto fl own that aircraft further and longer Science in Aeronautics with no running water the savanna. While he, obviously, sur- than any other person in history. in 1983 before returning with the other UN pi- vived with minor injuries, his plane “I have about 23,000 hours on the to Canada to work. lots, calling the experi- was a writeoff. C-46 alone, and through all the re- Paying his dues to move up in his ca- ence “raw.” Not long after, World Vision ran out cords we’ve gone through, that’s by reer, he started fl ying small airplanes While he said he could talk about his of funding meaning there was no about fi ve or 10,000 (hours on the next throughout Northern Manitoba and African experience for days, Schroed- money for supplies, so Schroeder re- closest pilots),” he said. “I’ve been Northwestern Ontario. er shared some stories of close calls turned to Canada. fl ying the C-46 in Canada, in Africa, He slowly made his way up the during his two years on the continent. “We formed a company called Com- throughout Europe and down to Flor- ranks and in 1986 he graduated to a “We’d take off with a load of beans mander Transport and we started fl y- ida. Douglas DC-3, which could haul 30 and grain, and we’d be fl ying over Su- ing, again, C-46s out of Winnipeg,” he “Pretty well anywhere you can think passengers. However, it was later that dan and you’d always be looking out said, adding his was the chief pilot, of in the world.” year when he met his true love — the the window for puffs of smokes,” he operations manager and the training Despite his long history with the Curtiss C-46 Commando. explained. “If you ever saw a puff of pilot. plane, Schroeder loves what he does “I started in 1986 with the C-46 and smoke, you’d instantly close the throt- Eventually, the company was sold more than ever. I stayed on it, and actually to this day tles because that meant they (rebels) to Island Lake Tribal Council and the This week he’s back in Yellowknife in I still fl y the C-46,” he said. “So we’re were shooting off a surface-to-air name changed to First Nations Trans- one of the Curtiss C-46 Commando’s getting close to 30 years.” missile and they were heat seeking. portation. doing what he loves most, fl ying. 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Regional health authority address aging at AGM

“It’s my mantra, it’s my message and community leadership. Chair of Teulon health planning it’s my commitment to the community “The Teulon health planning com- that what we’re trying to do is develop mittee was consisting of members a plan that is a sustainable plan. It’s from the municipal leaders, the Teu- committee earns award for his work not the ideal state but it is a sustain- lon Foundation, community members By Jennifer McFee housing or assisted living for people able state,” he said. and people from the IERHA to look at Aging is inevitable. who are medically stable but need a “Our clinical services plan as a re- working towards the development of And as our older population contin- little extra help. As well, home care gion is a reliable, dependable service. a sustainable health system in Teulon. ues to grow, there needs to be a main- can sometimes include housekeeping There are a lot of They’re very much ahead tained a focus on seniors’ programs or meal services. In addition, there challenges, but re- of the curve in terms of and services that are available in the have been signifi cant investments in gardless of the chal- their willingness to work community. mental health services for seniors. lenges, we have an on a service plan that they At the Interlake-Eastern Regional “There’s all kinds of seniors pro- obligation as a re- knew was reliable and sus- Health Authority (IERHA) annual grams that are being run through gion working with “OUR CLINICAL tainable,” Van Denakker general meeting held Monday in community groups that are funded by our communities to SERVICES PLAN said. Pinawa, CEO Ron Van Denakker ad- us, things like congregate meal pro- provide a depend- “David has worked tire- dressed the issue of aging in place. grams where maybe once or twice a able, reliable service. AS A REGION lessly. Typically this goes “In general, we are getting older week elderly people will get together “If you expect the IS A RELIABLE, to a municipal leader, but and if we were to rely on the typical and go to wherever these meals are emergency room to David is a very deserving institutions like personal-care homes, being provided. There’s also wonder- be open 12 hours DEPENDABLE recipient of this award.” there’s absolutely no way that we as a ful socialization opportunities there,” a day, seven days a The AGM provides one system would be able to afford that,” Van Denakker said. week, the plan that SERVICE.” of many opportunities for he said over the phone. “There’s all kinds of seniors commu- we put forward es- the IERHA to engage with “More importantly, that’s not really nity programs through community sentially assures you communities, he added. where people want to be. In actual resource councils. There’s Meals on that when you do “I’m a big proponent of fact, there is a relatively low percent- Wheels programs. There’s adult day show up at ER at that town hall meetings, which age of people who actually require the programs. People will come together time that it’s open. we held a number of last services of a care home in their life- and enjoy a day with other people, So that’s some of the work that we’re year. There are a lot of really thriving time. But if we didn’t have all of the maybe playing cards and bingo. This trying to do over the next three to fi ve health-care community committees other programs in place to keep peo- really helps people to have socializa- years.” that I like to participate in myself,” Van ple in their homes and in their com- tion, which we know is really impor- The meeting also provided a venue Denakker said. munities, which is where they want to tant for the whole wellness of indi- to recognize the work of David Oak- “I certainly like to get around the be, that number could be signifi cantly viduals.” ley, chair of the Teulon health plan- province to meet with municipal lead- greater.” At the meeting, Van Denakker also ning committee. On behalf of the ers and First Nations on a regular ba- Other options include supportive discussed health-system sustainabil- committee, Oakley accepted an award sis because it’s important to hear the ity. for excellent customer service and voice of the community.” Haunted Forest in Lundar makes frightening return

By Jeff Ward colm, the mastermind behind the forest, Malcolm pointed out some of many other new set pieces as well The heart pounding, terror-in- detailed scare-fest. Judy works with the newest attractions — which we but knowing about them in advance ducing scares you’ll receive during her husband closely to create an at- won’t spoil here — and the amount will spoil the fun. a walk in the woods just outside of mosphere that’s hard to match. of work that goes into the attraction The forest is a big fi nancial invest- Lundar will make you beg for mercy. “This year we’ve added two new is quite staggering. Set aside for a ment for the Malcolms, who fund But you’ll gladly pay for the feeling. trails to minute the decora- the entire attraction out of their own Back again for another year of make the tions and staging, pocket, spending hundreds of dol- frights is the Malcolm’s Haunted experience but for them to actu- lars on new props and often building Forest, which returns for six days of longer and ally bushwhack two elaborate sets and displays by hand. scares (Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31). we’ve fi lled “I THINK PEOPLE ARE new trails through And although they are charging an The forest, which has been a highly that area the woods and also admission, $10 for anyone over 14 requested and hugely popular Lun- with stuff REALLY GOING TO ENJOY remove boulders in and $5 for kids 13 and under, all of dar attraction, brings out hundreds no ones THEMSELVES HERE THIS the ground to keep the money will go towards making to experience the forest in all its ever seen it as safe as possible the forest even better next year. Roll- pitch-black glory. Scares around ev- before. YEAR.” shows a real dedi- ing the income back into the attrac- ery corner keep people on edge but We’ve been cation to making tion to continually improve. also exhilarate attendees with an ex- working on the forest as good Flashlights are not allowed in the perience unlike any other in the In- this for the as possible. forest and it is recommended that terlake. The attraction is four miles last three weeks and we’ll be work- Each bend has a different set piece younger kids be on the mature side outside of Lundar just west of town ing on it right up until the fi nal few that will have attendees weary of as the forest is not for the faint of on Provincial Road 419. days. I think people are really going each step. There will be the witch’s heart. “We’re very excited to bring the to enjoy themselves here this year.” hut, a favourite of many, as well as forest back this year,” said Judy Mal- During the walk-through of the a full cemetery and cave. There are The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 23 sports Lightning strike twice in OT &recreation INSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Thunder trounced by Transcona By Brian Bowman olds six. The Interlake Thunder must not like With the loss, Interlake is now 1-6 playing under the lights. and in fi fth place in the six-team For the second game in a row play- league. The Thunder will wrap up ing an evening contest, the Thunder their regular season this Saturday was blasted on the road in Midget when they visit the last-place Sunrise Football League of Manitoba action. Coyotes (0-7). Kickoff is 3 p.m. This time, the Transcona Nationals In Atom play, the Thunder clinched did the damage as they cruised to a fi rst place with a dominating 37-7 win 68-0 win over the Thunder last Friday. over the Charleswood Broncos last Transcona scored eight touchdowns Saturday in Stonewall. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER on the ground, led by Brandon Urci- The Thunder ended their regular The Lightning’s Noah Basarab (17) battles for the puck Friday night uoli’s three TD’s. season with an impressive 7-1 record. against Pembina Valley. Basarab potted a short-handed goal to tie the Dakota Holden, meanwhile, led In- “It is so nice to see the kids’ hard terlake’s rushing attack with 58 yards work pay off,” said Thunder head game 3-3 against Norman Sunday afternoon. on 13 carries. Thunder quarterback coach Darcy Gascoigne in an email. By Brian Bowman Tristan Galarneau then scored an Declan Kubel fi nished 4-for-13 for 73 “This team has given 100 per cent The Interlake Lightning found them- even-strength goal with 56 seconds yards in the air. Two of those comple- every game and never quits playing. selves part of two very close hockey left in the fi rst period. tions went to Alex France for 32 yards. Even when down points, they man- games last weekend. Interlake outshot Norman 58-41. Defensively, Carter Safi niuk led the aged to orchestrate last-minute come- And they found a way to win both of Adam Swan earned the win in goal. Thunder with 11 tackles while Austin back wins against two of the league’s them. The Lightning began their regular deLaroque had eight and Kyle Reyn- stronger teams.” Interlake started their Manitoba season with the one-goal victory over Midget AAA Hockey League regular Pembina Valley. season with a pair of overtime wins Storm Swan scored the game winner last weekend in Teulon. in overtime, assisted by Preston Phil- The Lightning edged the Pembina lips and Jack Einarson. Valley Hawks 2-1 on Friday evening Vautour had tied the score at 1-1 and then overcame a 3-1 second-pe- with a third-period goal. Garrett Szer- riod defi cit to nip the Norman North- emly gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead with a stars 4-3 on Sunday afternoon. second-period goal. “It was a perfect start,” said Lightning Nathan Cvar made 24 saves for the head coach Dwayne Swanson. “We win. Interlake outshot Pembina Valley started off 2-0 and wins in this league 42-25. are extremely hard to come by…es- Interlake will continue its three- pecially in the fi rst game against the game homestand when it hosts a pret- defending champs. That was a nice ty good Central Plains Capitals’ team touch to beat those guys in overtime.” this Friday in Teulon. In Sunday’s win, Nicholas McCartan “They’re 2-0 as well,” Swanson not- EXPRESS PHOTO BY KIM KMET scored the game winner, assisted by ed. “We saw them at Souris when The Interlake Thunder Atom team clinched fi rst place with a dominating Riley Vautour, in OT. Trailing 3-1 in the we were there for a tournament and 37-7 win over the Charleswood Broncos last Saturday in Stonewall. second, Interlake’s Sean Loutit scored they’re not overly talented but they a power-play goal and then Noah Ba- will work like crazy. They have ex- sarab potted a shorthanded marker at tremely good goaltending and they’re 6:39 of the third to tie the score at 3-3. a dangerous team.” “That was a game that, hopefully, we Swanson said he would like to see Ashern wins Arborg vball tourney learned something,” Swanson said. plenty of fans in the stands for the “They (Norman) are probably going Central Plains’ contest. By Brian Bowman Meanwhile, the junior varsity boys to be one of the weak (teams) in the “It would be nice to see some peo- Ashern Central School won a junior had a tournament in Riverton last league and we started off not ready to ple come out,” he said. “It’s real good varsity girls’ volleyball tournament weekend, which saw the Warren play them. We kind of took them for hockey and, I know it’s early in the in Arborg last Saturday after edging Collegiate Wildcats defeat Arborg granted after our good game, I guess, year and the weather is still nice and Elie 2-1 in the fi nal by scores of 25-20, 2-0 (25-16, 25-22) in the champion- on Friday.” that kind of stuff, but I would love to 24-25, and 15-13. ship game. Interlake took an early 1-0 lead as see people come out and watch those Ashern reached the fi nals after Arborg beat Fisher Branch 2-0 by Jordan Woytowich netted a power- kids play hockey. sweeping Fisher Branch 2-0 (25-23, scores of 25-19, 25-17 in the semifi - play goal. “We have some really nice players 25-16). nals. But Norman came right back with out there.” Ashern was a perfect 4-0 in sets in Warren was 8-0 in sets in the fi ve- two power-play goals of their own. On Saturday, the Lightning will play Pool 1 while Arborg was 2-2 and Ri- team pool play, followed by Arborg Justin Nachbauer tied the score at 1-1 Pembina Valley in Morden. verton was 0-4. (6-2), Fisher Branch (4-4), Charles at 5:40 of the opening period and then Both games have 7:30 p.m. start In Pool 2, Elie was 4-0, followed by Sinclair (2-6) and Riverton (0-8). Michael Markus tallied just under fi ve times. Fisher Branch (2-2) and Lundar (0-4). minutes later. 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, October 8, 2015 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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Auger w 9” 12” 16” Bits * Skid Steer Hoist & Crane 4) Rotary Lift Mdl MCH13 Mobile 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Tines w Grapple * Case 300 CM Hyd Directional Column Hoists 13,000lb Each New Cond * Goibel w Bits, Locator and Ext. Pipe * 10 US Cargo B H 4000lb Crane Lift System w 2) 2000lb Steel APPLICATION TO VOTE BY SEALED ENVELOPE 18’ Tandem Enclosed Trailer * 90 Wilson 48’ Alum Bridges * Tools Verson Mdl 300 300,000 Ton A voter who is unable to go in person to the voting place or vote in advance, may apply in per- Highboy Tandem Flatdeck Trailer * 02 Royal Cargo Press w Safety Curtain & Various Dies * Thermal son, in writing, or by fax to the senior election offi cial at Box 70, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 or Fax BH 8’ x 16’ Tandem Enclosed * 00 Penner BH Dynamics” Pak Master 50 Plasma Cutter * New 204-378-5616. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS OBITUARY ANNIVERSARY Sandra Ruth Johnson It is with the deepest sadness we announce the passing of our mom, sister, aunt, granny, and partner, Sandra Ruth Johnson, born July 18, 1953. On September 26th 2015 at 2:10 a.m. in the Arborg and District Health Center, Sandra took her last breath, with her children and partner by her side. Throughout an eight year battle with cancer, mom fought strong and hard right to the end. Sandra’s joy in life was her passion in organic gardening. Her pride was in growing garlic and tomatoes, and selling them along- side her Mother Clove Garlic Jelly at the markets. Sandra thrived on her self-taught knowledge for a cleaner and healthier world. Left to mourn her passing are her children Nicole Nagy (Trent Kempin), Chad (Kristine) Nagy, grandson Kale, partner in life Wayne Gislason and his families, her sisters Sylvia (Maurice) Sigurdson, Mabel (Ron) Korchynski, Gwen Smith, and Verna Hry- horchuk. Along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and pets. Loved ones waiting her arrival on the other side include her parents Stefan and Margaret Johnson, brothers-in-law Anthony Hryhorchuk and Gerry Smith, niece Kristy Hryhorchuk, nephew Darcy Sigurdson, and her beloved little dog Fergie. Bob and Darlene Munro Expressions of sympathy can be made as a memorial donation in her honour to your choice of a On September 25th, 2015 Bob and Darlene Munro of Gimli, Manitoba alongside family and friends pet rescue shelter. celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The couple met at Penticton High (BC) and have been in Cremation has taken place, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. love ever since. Bob retired as an Inspector of the RCMP and Darlene is well known as the Chocolate MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME Lady. They raised three boys Robert (Dawna), James (Janine), and Michael (Victoria) collectively they (204) 467-2525 • in [email protected] have nine grandchildren. Please wish this couple a Happy Anniversary when you see them.

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And with their help, pepper to taste. Drizzle sauce over efforts or to eat differently from the she found the strength to reach her steaks just before serving. rest of your family, neither of which weight goals – and the goal of treat- To fi nish potatoes: Heat olive oil in is a viable option for the long haul. ing her family to a healthier diet. large skillet over high heat. When A patient of mine named Carla, Rather than catering to the lowest hot, add seasoned potatoes, cut side thirty-eight, found this to be true. common denominator (other-wise down, and rosemary. Cook until After having three children, she was known as the picky eater in the fam- golden and crispy, about 2 minutes carrying an extra 30 pounds and she ily), enlist the support and partici- per side. Sprinkle with additional salt wanted to slim down. For a while, pation of your family in improving and pepper to taste. she did quite well on Weight Watch- eating habits for the entire family. 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