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Callum Morrison said they received do so. was oats, with 55 per cent of respon- “Really, our climate seems to be the more responses overall than the year “We got such a wonderful snapshot” dents picking that as their crop of biggest two hurdles,” Morrison said. before and from a varied group of of what producers are thinking, Mor- choice. Next up was peas and clover, Overall, Manitoba farmers, once producers across Western Canada. rison said, noting that several things respectively. they start growing cover crops, are “We opened it up this year to people stood out to him from the results. More than two-thirds of cover crop more likely to grow more such acres who had never grown a cover crop,” “We’re really seeing the diversity of farmers reported that they grow a year over year than they are to de- he explained, noting over 350 produc- how cover crops are being used,” he mix of species, most commonly two to crease them. ers have weighed in thus far, about said for a start. “It’s not just one group three, and about half reported grow- “That’s another way to show wheth- 150 of which had never grown cover of farmers that are using them and ing crops that die naturally over the er farmers are enjoying it,” Morrison crops before. they’re not just using cover crops for winter so that additional herbicide or pointed out. “You’re only going to Cover crops are those grown at a one reason.” grazing is not required. keep doing something and keep in- time when the land would otherwise Looking at the Manitoban respon- A good number of producers said creasing your acres if you think it’s be left bare, often during the shoul- dents alone (about 150 producers they’ve seen benefi ts relatively quick- doing some good.” der seasons of spring or fall when the strong), many (47 respondents) have ly. Only one respondent reported actu- cash crop is not on the fi eld. They’ve been growing cover crops for three to “I was in shock when I saw this be- ally decreasing their cover crop acres. been gaining popularity across North fi ve years while 24 were giving it a try cause a lot of people will say it will The rest either increased them or, in a American in recent years. for the fi rst time in 2020. take you a long time to see any ben- few cases, kept them the same. The survey, which Morrison is over- “Amazingly, we found 13 per cent efi ts from cover crops, but for Mani- Morrison plans to have more details seeing alongside assistant professor have been growing them for more toba about 40 per cent of farmers about the survey results available of agronomy and farming systems Dr. than 10 years,” Morrison said. “So said they saw benefi ts within the fi rst in the months ahead. A series of in- Yvonne Lawley, is designed to gather we know cover crops are relatively year,” Morrison said. depth focus groups on the topic are people’s thoughts on this practice and new here compared to the States, but Many producers reported seeing also in the works. fi nd out what kinds of producers are there’s still a sizeable portion that an increase in their profi ts thanks to You can learn more online at https:// using cover crops, what they’re grow- have been growing them for over a cover crops. About one-quarter said sites.google.com/view/prairiecover- ing, and what benefi ts they might be decade.” they saw no signifi cant increase. Only cropsurvey. seeing. A quarter of Manitoba respondents two producers reported a decrease in Interlake Vet Services board clarifi es vacancy

By Evan Matthews The employees who work at the vet- By press time, the Manitoba Vet- what people are going through right The Arborg Veterinary Hospital erinary practice are employees of Dr. erinary Medical Association had not now and the concern related to this. and the Interlake Veterinary Services Taylor, not of the Interlake Services listed an available job in Arborg, and The fi rst thing on my mind is calving, Board have clarifi ed the situation in Board, according to board member Johnson clarifi ed his original com- and we’re doing what we can to get Arborg. Chad Johnson. ments. someone in that building,” said John- After a social media post alleged all The Arborg Veter- “It was recom- son. staff Arborg Veterinary Hospital staff inary Hospital said mended to us we “If we could have hired a veterinar- members had lost jobs and that the in its Facebook post list a job adver- ian overnight, we would have. Some Interlake Veterinary Service Board that the Interlake tisement with the people like to make more of things was intentionally misleading the pub- Veterinary Service Manitoba Veteri- than what’s really there,” he said. lic, the two organizations have clari- Board is working “IF WE COULD HAVE nary Medical As- Johnson acknowledged while some- fi ed their positions. to connect a vet to HIRED A VETERINARIAN sociation. It’s pos- one may travel to another vet with a “Two of our full-time mixed prac- take over the facil- sible they hadn’t small pet, a large farm animal may re- tice veterinarians have resigned from ity as soon as pos- OVERNIGHT, WE WOULD put it up on the site quire a vet for an on-site visit, which their positions. Due to this event, Dr. sible, something or there was some poses problems for farmers and their Taylor has made the diffi cult decision Johnson had said HAVE. SOME PEOPLE form of miscom- livestock if there isn’t a vet nearby. to no longer manage the practice,” a in the Express pre- LIKE TO MAKE MORE OF munication, but The Interlake Veterinary Services March 2 Facebook post from the Ar- viously. we made arrange- board owns the facility (that had been borg Veterinary Hospital reads. The Johnson doubles THINGS THAN WHAT’S ments over two rented) and equipment that had been post notes Dr. Taylor has been run- as Ward 2 council- REALLY THERE.” weeks ago,” said used by the Arborg Veterinary Hospi- ning the practice for 18 years. lor for the RM of Johnson. tal according Johnson. Once a vet is “All patient fi les will be transferred Bifrost-Riverton. “But all to say, found and agrees to manage the prac- to Gimli Veterinary Services, and we In the Facebook there is no new in- tice, Johnson said it can be as simple welcome patrons to contact us for group “Meanwhile in Arborg, Mani- formation relating to our search for a as unlocking the door and having small animal care,” it goes on, stating toba,” a post by Debra Vandekerkhove veterinarian,” he said. them go to work. fi le transfers will be available, too. alleged all staff members had lost jobs Vandekerkhove’s Facebook post also When asked for comment on the The Arborg Veterinary Hospital’s and that the Interlake Services Board alleged the Express should have inter- situation, Arborg Veterinary Hospi- post also stated all veterinary tech- misled the public by telling the Ex- viewed a farmer, which Johnson took tal staff referred the Express to Chad nologists, assistants, receptionists press it had put out job advertisements issue with. Johnson and the Interlake Veterinary and managers will continue to be em- with the Manitoba Veterinary Medical “I’ve been a cattle farmer all my life, Services board. ployed by Gimli Veterinary Services. Association. over 40 years just on my own. I know The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 5 Scholarship created to honour Fisher Branch student Ben Grocholski By Patricia Barrett having a little fun on the dirt bike he mas concerts and with recreational A teenager who touched the hearts got for his 13th birthday. His dad had activities such as the curling program, of the many and was well-known for bought it used, and Grocholski said said Bouchard. lending a helping hand to community she remembers Ben pushing it up the “He was just that kid you could ask causes had a scholarship established lane when it frequently stalled. to help out anywhere and he would in his name by members of the Fisher “That bike became something Ben step up and do it with a smile. He was Branch community. and his dad could work on and fi x everything you could want in a child.” Ben Grocholski passed away this up together,” she said. “It was always Last December, near the end of the year on Jan. 9 at the age of 16. Despite breaking down. But it brought him school year, Bouchard said Ben spent his youth, the Fisher Branch Collegiate and his dad closer fi ghting about that time with his classmates outside, student had established himself as an bike.” playing dodge ball. actor and a model, signed on with a Throughout Ben’s illness, the Fisher “That was literally a month before Winnipeg-based talent agency and Branch community and people in Ar- he passed,” she said, “but that was was working in fi lm and television. borg and Riverton supported the fam- Ben; he was out there, smiling and But he also contributed to his com- ily and held fundraisers so that they having fun.” EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED munity, whether that entailed helping could take Ben for health-care treat- As this is the fi rst year the schol- Ben Grocholski passed away this out younger students in Fisher Branch ments. arship will be awarded to a Fisher year at the age of 16. Members of or taking part in fundraisers. “I’m a lucky gal because we were Branch Collegiate graduating student, the Fisher Branch community es- Ben’s mom, Heidi Grocholski, said really supported. We’re lucky to be and funds are still being donated, he was a tireless and enthusiastic so close to the Fisher Branch com- Bouchard said they have yet to estab- tablished a student scholarship in volunteer, helping out wherever he munity and other communities in the lish a set amount. his honour. could. Interlake. You wouldn’t believe what The criteria for the award include a “Ben was always volunteering. He people did for us — raffl es and fun- student who will be pursuing post- Mazur said her husband gave her would volunteer for anything. We draisers just so we could take Ben to secondary studies and who has a re- the idea of setting up a scholarship as have ties to Hecla Island and every treatments. And everybody, not only cord of volunteer service. a way of “keeping Ben” in the Fisher year there’s a parade and every year in Fisher Branch, came together; I “Our hope is that the scholarship Branch community, and she called Ben would help make parade fl oats grew up in Riverton and my husband can carry on and be awarded every up Bouchard and Wendy Yuzwa, who and would be part of that parade with- Dale grew up in Arborg and both of year for maybe fi ve or 10 years so that works at Noventis Credit Union, to out fail,” said Grocholski by phone our communities came together for all the students that knew Ben and his help get it rolling. last week. “He was also involved in us.” family can share in his memory,” said Very quickly, the three women fundraising. He would go the Fisher Three members of the Fisher Branch Bouchard. formed the committee, said Mazur. Branch Early Years School every Fri- community decided to establish a stu- If pubic health restrictions around She also approached the municipal- day to cook breakfast for the younger dent scholarship in Ben’s name be- COVID-19 are eased in time for ity of Fisher and found it “very recep- kids. He enjoyed that so much.” cause of the example he set through graduation this June, Bouchard said tive” to providing scholarship donors Ben attended the Manitoba Theatre his volunteering, his strong work eth- it would be nice if Ben’s younger sis- with a tax receipt and advertising the for Young People for years, got private ic and his “impeccable manners,” said ter, another member of his family or scholarship on its website. coaching and attended the Children’s Grocholski. She’s hoping it will earn one of his friends or classmates could “I watched Ben grow up and knew Acting Center in Winnipeg, said Gro- enough money to become an annual present the scholarship rather than he had lots of interests,” said Mazur. “I cholski. He earned supporting and scholarship that area youth in com- having teachers “hand students their feel this scholarship is a way to hon- lead roles in productions such as Uni- munities such as Poplarfi eld, Fisher diplomas and awards on the end of our Ben’s life for years to come and versal Studio’s Channel Zero on Netfl ix Branch, Hodgson and Broad Valley hockey sticks.” help support someone from the com- and Steel on Amazon Prime. He ap- can apply for. Community volunteer Lisa Mazur munity Ben was a part of. This will peared in Manitoba-made fi lms and Amanda Bouchard, Lisa Mazur and knew Ben from his involvement in the help the children he went to school made a commercial for the Manitoba Wendy Yuzwa, who now form Ben’s Fisher Branch youth curling program with. Hopefully, it will continue on for Teachers Society. His modelling gigs scholarship committee, got together that she helps organize. He was also years.” included Winnipeg Outfi tters and to discuss how they could best sup- in the high school curling group. Those wishing to make a donation Showtime Productions. port the Grocholski family after Ben “When he passed away, we thought, towards the scholarship can visit the “We never raised Ben to think that passed away and do something for ‘What can we do for his family as a RM of Fisher administration offi ce in he was going to be a Hollywood star the community at the same time. community that could support them?’ Fisher Branch (cheques are to be pay- because we were told that only one Amanda Bouchard said she knew We couldn’t spend time with them in able RM of Fisher with a memo stat- per cent of actors make it to the big Ben from kindergarten at the early person because of COVID,” said Ma- ing the Ben Grocholski Scholarship time; there’s so much competition,” years school where she was principal zur by phone. “The scholarship was a Fund) or the Noventis Credit Union said Grocholski. “We just taught him and later at the collegiate where she way to channel our energy in a posi- (cheques payable to the Ben Grochol- to work hard. And that’s what he did now teaches grades 7 and 8 and is a tive direction. The Grocholskis are ski Scholarship Fund). and he really enjoyed it.” part-time guidance counsellor. part of the community, very positive When he was 15, she said he decided “Ben touched our lives,” said Boucha- people, very good people, and we to take a break from acting. He took a rd by phone. “He was a kind and car- needed to support them.” job at his aunt’s store in Hnausa. ing student and 3 Grocholski said she and her hus- he understood band had raised Ben to plan for his fu- the importance of ture, to be fi nancially shrewd with the volunteering for You have options. 319 First Street E., Stonewall, MB earnings he made from his arts career the community. SHOWTIMES: and to be a hard worker no matter All of us wanted Please check individual listings what he did. 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Call Patricia Barrett Call Evan Matthews 1-204-407-6099 1-204-990-9871 Collectibles going crypto? [email protected] [email protected] PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell By Evan Matthews But why purchase a moment that collectibles using the cryptocurrency A new trend is emerging in the “col- you could just go on to YouTube and — blockchain technology — will grow lectibles” industry. watch for free? into a $200-billion annual revenue op- Market researchers such as Deloitte Well, why purchase a hockey card portunity. or industry experts such as Antique that you could just go and fi nd a pic- For those who don’t know, block- Sage have emphasized there is re- ture of online and print out? chain technology refers to a service newed worldwide interest and pursuit No different than the unique se- acting as a cryptocurrency wallet — of collectibles as an option relating to rial of a printed collectible, the digital and a cryptocurrency exchange, in REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SALES AND MARKETING investment portfolio diversifi cation. encryption provides a serial number this case converting U.S. dollars to Jasmin Wolf Jennifer McFee Hobbydb.com, a Boulder, Colora- unique to each digital moment. Ethereum to Canadian dollars — sup- do-based company, self-identifi es as Sure, you can go on YouTube and porting two largest cryptocurrencies, building a giant database of every watch the same moment for free, but Bitcoin and Ethereum. collectible ever made — from diecast you don’t own any unique aspect to it. Now, this is not an advocacy effort cars to action fi gures to comic books Whereas if you purchase an NBA Top suggesting everyone buy in to this to corkscrews. The company estimates Shot moment, you do, in fact, own a idea, but it is something to watch. the annual sales of collectibles to be unique and individual digital item. Could the fi nancial bottom fall out of roughly $200 billion. The website has its own digital mar- NBA Top Shots? Absolutely. Could the SPORTS EDITOR REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER Brian Bowman Patricia Barrett So, what is this new trend? ketplace where collectors can day same happen to any or all cryptocur- Digital collectibles, and as of now, trade. rencies? Anything is possible. the best example relates to sports. Once a collector owns a moment, But so far, NBA Top Shot has already NBA Top Shot is a website designed they can either showcase it on the seen $230 million in sales, and the by Dapper Labs, in partnership with NBA Top Shot website and social me- website is still in its beta format. the NBA and NBA Players’ Asso- dia or they can re-list it for whatever As for Bitcoin, the most traded and ciation. The website offers users the price they see fi t on NBA Top Shot’s recognized cryptocurrency? Well, it’s ability to purchase “moments.” The marketplace. been around since 2010, when it was REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER same way a collector would purchase Once a sale is made, collectors have valued at $0.08 U.S. dollars for a single Evan Matthews Sydney Lockhart a hockey or baseball card, a collector the opportunity to withdraw U.S. Bitcoin. In 2020, a single Bitcoin is now can now purchase a digital basketball dollars in a cryptocurrency called valued at $50,742 U.S. dollars, and in- moment. Ethereum, which they can then sub- creasing in value daily. A “moment” is a fi ve to 10 second sequently convert and withdraw into Does everyone understand crypto- video clip — an NBA player of your Canadian dollars. currency? No. Is there inherent risk? choice shooting a three-pointer, driv- As of press time, the lowest ask for Yes . ing the lane for a layup or smashing a moment for sale was US$6. How- Can we deny the existence of eco- down an uncontested slam dunk. ever, a 2014 moment featuring the nomic change and a digital shift any REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER ADMINISTRATION Attached to these moments are play- reigning NBA MVP Giannis Ante- longer? No. Becca Myskiw Jo-Anne Procter ers’ stats and information, the same tokounmpo sold last week for almost The proof is in the numbers, and the way it would be on a card. $137,000. Forbes has reported digital numbers are only growing. letter to the editor Letters to the Editor: [email protected]

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It also means that March 14 will only be 23 hours long, and you’ll lose sleep if you have fi xed times for waking up on the weekend. EXPRESS PHOTO BY MATTHIEU MEIER Regardless, you’ll probably feel a The fi rst goose of the year was spotted at Oak Hammock Marsh on March 4 at 1:05 p.m. This pair were pho- bit discombobulated over the fol- tographed at the marsh on March 8. Since 1994 Oak Hammock has kept track of the fi rst sighting each year, lowing days as you adjust to a dif- which has typically been between March 3 and March 20. The earliest recorded arrival was Feb. 21, 2017, at ferent sunlight schedule. 1:45 p.m. and the latest recorded arrival was April 6, 1996, at 7 p.m. Help us record the weather of the week and send in your photos of friends and/or families enjoying the outdoors. Email your photo to weather@ Continued on page 12 expressweeklynews.ca Province eases back on some restrictions By Ashleigh Viveiros why we’re able to begin to look at health measures still in effect. of while in a swimming pool. Another step in Manitoba’s slow re- other options to cautiously reopen • Restaurants and licensed premises • Dance, theatre and music facilities turn to some semblance of normalcy services in Manitoba.” have increased capacity limits of up can open for a total capacity of 25 per was taken Friday as the province’s lat- Changes to the public health orders to 50 per cent, with the requirement cent. est public health orders came into ef- in effect throughout Manitoba in- for tables to sit with only household • Indoor recreational facilities such fect. clude: members. Other public health mea- as arcades, go-kart tracks and chil- At a press conference outlining the • Households can either continue to sures remain in effect. dren’s facilities can open at 25 per orders on March 2, Premier Brian Pal- designate two visitors to their homes • Businesses other than casinos can cent capacity with physical distancing lister stressed that while the prov- or designate a second household so resume operating video lottery termi- measures in place. ince’s vaccination program is making that two households can visit each nals. A further easing of restrictions could some headway, “we are not out of the other, as long as everyone in the house • Professional theatre groups, dance come into effect in a few weeks. woods yet” when it comes to battling has authorized those designated indi- companies, symphonies and operas “Later in March we’ll continue to COVID-19. viduals to visit. can resume rehearsals that are not ac- evaluate whether we will stay at this That’s why Manitoba will continue • Gathering limits at an outdoor cessible to members of the public. level or continue to cautiously re- with a slow but steady approach to re- public or private place increase to 10 • Day camps for children can oper- open,” Roussin said. opening, the premier said, explaining people, including for outdoor non-or- ate at 25 per cent capacity. He stressed that people still need to there will be two phases of health re- ganized sport or recreation activities. • Indoor recreation and sporting fa- take steps to protect themselves from striction rollbacks in the weeks ahead. • Places of worship have increased cilities such as gyms, fi tness centres, contracting and spreading the virus. “These changes, once again, are cau- capacity size of 25 per cent or 100 peo- rinks, courts, fi elds, ranges, studios, “We shouldn’t interpret these re- tious changes to ensure we continue ple, whichever is lower, with physi- clubs, pools and centres can open at openings as a reduction in our risk,” to protect and safeguard Manitoba cal distancing measures in place and 25 per cent total capacity, with pub- Roussin said. “We were at this place lives,” Pallister said. mask requirements. lic health measures in place includ- before. We know that if let our guards Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief • All business types are now able to ing for spectators, common areas and down we’re going to see transmission public health offi cer, went on to out- operate, with the exception of indoor locker rooms. The requirement to of this virus again. So we all have to be line the fi rst phase of orders, which theatres, indoor concert halls, casinos provide one-on-one instructions has on guard, continue to practise those came into effect March 5 and remain and bingo halls. been removed. fundamentals.” That includes the active until March 25. • Retail stores, malls and personal • Gym, fi tness centres and pool us- continued use of masks, practising “Manitoba’s case numbers and test services have increased capacity lim- ers must continue to wear a mask good hand hygiene, physical distanc- positivity rates continue to trend in its of up to 50 per cent or 250 people, while working out and in all other ar- ing and staying home when showing the right direction,” he said. “That’s whichever is lower, with other public eas of the facility, with the exception even mild symptoms of illness. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Province issues third round of Manitoba Bridge Grant payments Submitted by Manitoba government the province will provide up to $67 ders on operating costs pending the hotels, resorts, lodges and outfi tters, The Manitoba government is in- million in immediate support to eli- careful reopening of our province, as travel agencies, janitorial services creasing its budget for the Manitoba gible small and medium-sized busi- well as help businesses with reopen- companies and owner/operators of Bridge Grant and making a third nesses, not-for-profi ts and charities ing costs as we safely loosen public licensed passenger transportation round of payments to help protect impacted by the #RestartMB Pan- health orders,” said Pallister. “We rec- businesses that saw demand for their businesses in the province from the demic Response System. This brings ognize and appreciate the sacrifi ces services impacted by public health or- impacts of COVID-19, Premier Brian the total program investment to $215 our business community has made to ders. Pallister announced on March 2. million, which is $15 million above keep all Manitobans safe and the cru- To date, the Manitoba Bridge Grant “As the pandemic and public health the province’s original commitment cial role it plays in our safe reopening program has paid approximately $134 orders continue to impact businesses, of $200 million. The province has also plans.” million to 14,775 eligible applicants. we are increasing our budget by $15 extended the Manitoba Bridge Grant The province created the Manitoba This includes approximately $117 mil- million for the Manitoba Bridge Grant application deadline until March 31. Bridge Grant in November 2020 to lion to more than 11,700 storefront to help create a bridge for businesses Eligible businesses that received a provide $5,000 upfront to businesses, businesses and organizations, and through this challenging time,” said fi rst and second bridge grant pay- not-for-profi ts and charities directly $17 million to more than 2,400 home- Pallister. “We are focused on creat- ment, each worth up to $5,000, will affected by public health restrictions based businesses. ing an environment for a sustained automatically receive a third equal and temporarily ordered to close their More information about the Manito- reopening of our economy so that payment beginning as early as Friday, storefronts to the public. It expanded ba Bridge Grant is available at www. businesses can reopen safely and stay March 5 and will be notifi ed of the the program Dec. 8, 2020, to support gov.mb.ca/covid19/programs/bridge- open. We continue to work side-by- deposit via email. New program ap- home-based businesses indirectly im- grant.html. side with all businesses to help them plicants will be eligible for a one-time pacted by public health orders, offer- Businesses that require assistance in get back to doing what they do best – immediate payment to a maximum of ing up to $5,000 based on 10 per cent completing the online form can con- create jobs for Manitobans and offer $15,000. of their most recent calendar year tact Manitoba Government Inquiry at the services Manitobans rely on.” “This additional payment will help revenues. The province expanded 204-945-3744 or 1-866-MANITOBA (1- Through a third round of payments, cover the impact of public health or- program eligibility Jan. 8 to include 866-626-4862). Legislation introduced to ensure Legal Aid Manitoba can be more responsive Submitted by Manitoba government ensure that LAM has the necessary set out in provincial regulation based those who cannot afford them. The The Manitoba government is in- levers and tools available to make on an hourly rate, which has not in- minister noted it also supports the troducing changes to the Legal Aid modifi cations quickly to ensure fair creased since 2008. goal of Manitoba’s Criminal Justice Manitoba Act that would give Legal or reasonable services. This would Early last year, the province released System Modernization Strategy to Aid Manitoba (LAM) the authority to also provide opportunities to make an independent review of Legal Aid improve the timeliness of the justice set fees for private bar lawyers, Justice adjustments when law or procedures Manitoba that identifi ed several im- system including bail hearings. Minister Cameron Friesen announced change. portant opportunities for improve- LAM operates at arm’s length from Thursday. LAM provides free or affordable ments. The report included a number government and is funded by the “Giving Legal Aid Manitoba the re- legal services to low-income Mani- of recommendations to improve le- Manitoba government, the Govern- sponsibility over the tariff will ensure tobans and ensures access to justice gal services and support the sustain- ment of Canada, the Manitoba Law that Legal Aid has the ability to make for those who are disadvantaged and ability of the organization, including Foundation and fees paid by clients. adjustments quickly and manage ser- facing a well-resourced individual amendments to the Legal Aid Act to Similar programs exist across Cana- vices more effectively,” said Friesen. or entity in court. These services are give Legal Aid the authority to set the da. For more information about LAM, “Fees have not increased for years; we delivered using a mixed model, with tariff as they see fi t. visit www.legalaid.mb.ca/. acknowledge the importance of ad- roughly half of the cases handled by This change aligns with Manitoba’s The independent review of LAM dressing this in order to ensure that lawyers on staff and the other half throne speech commitment to en- and its recommendations are avail- lawyers will continue to choose this of cases handled by private bar law- hance the provision of legal aid to en- able online at www.gov.mb.ca/justice important fi eld of practice.” yers who are paid a fee for each case. sure it delivers on its core mandate to under Publications. The proposed amendment would Fees for private lawyers are currently effi ciently provide legal services for Sales tax and health and post-secondary education deadlines extended Staff Small and medium-sized businesses February, March, April and May 2021 previous interest and penalty-free re- Manitoba Finance is extending its with retail sale tax (RST) remittances return periods. Businesses are also el- payment option set to expire March tax relief measures to provide extra of no more than $10,000 per month igible for an interest and penalty-free 31, 2021, until June 30, 2021. support to businesses, as the prov- are eligible for an interest and pen- payment deferral until June 30, 2021, The deferrals recognize Manitoba ince continues to protect Manitobans alty-free payment deferral to June 30, for the March quarterly RST return. businesses are facing a challenging against the impacts of COVID-19. 2021. The deferral is for the January, As well, the Health and Post-Sec- economic situation caused by the ondary Education Tax Levy returns COVID-19 pandemic and some busi- for small and medium-sized busi- nesses may need access to these ex- Beaver Creek What’s story? nesses with remittances of no more tra funds. The government provided than $10,000 per month are eligible similar relief in 2020, which benefi ted Bible Camp We want to hear from you. for an interest and penalty free pay- 20,000 businesses. The Express Weekly News connects people through will be holding its stories to build stronger communities. ment deferral to June 30, 2021. The Businesses can contact the collec- Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? deferral is for the January, February, tions unit at the taxation division A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or March, April and May 2021 return to update payment arrangements. AGM expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? A young entrepreneur starting out? periods. The RST and tax levy defer- Further information regarding fi l- on March 18 @ 7:30PM Please share your story ideas at [email protected] or Phone 204-467-5836 rals are optional and for tax payments ing requirements is available on the via Zoom. only. Businesses must continue to fi le Manitoba tax publications webpage To request a link, contact returns by the required due dates. at www.gov.mb.ca/fi nance/taxation/ [email protected]. The province has also extended the bulletins.html. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 9 Manitoba delaying COVID-19 shot second doses By Ashleigh Viveiros means that there is more of a clear in ... we feel that, based on the infor- have been data reviews — all of the Manitoba’s vaccine task force an- advantage to getting vaccine to more mation available to us, this is the best processes associated with a more typ- nounced a major change to the rollout people sooner.” plan.” ical vaccine authorization process,” of the COVID-19 shots last week. Data from other parts of Canada, the Health offi cials have said that all Reimer said. “Data on these vaccines Dr. Joss Reimer, the task force’s United Kingdom and Israel have put second-dose appointments made be- are growing all the time and they con- medical lead, said the province is in- fi rst dose effi cacy of the vaccines to be fore this change was announced will tinue to be very closely monitored. In creasing the length of time between between 70 and 80 per cent. be honoured. fact, the whole world is watching as fi rst and second doses of the vaccine. “That’s excellent real-world vaccine It’s also important to note that a sec- these vaccines get rolled out.” This change could allow every eligi- effectiveness,” Reimer said, noting, of ond dose of the vaccine is still needed She pointed out that this close moni- ble Manitoban to receive course, the vaccines for full protection. toring and quick reporting of any po- a fi rst dose of the vaccine have not been out “For long-lasting immunity, that sec- tential side effects doesn’t happen by the end of May or June, long enough to get ond dose is really important,” Reimer with any other type of medical inter- depending on vaccine sup- four-month data stressed. “We don’t want to have to do vention. ply. “THIS APPROACH yet. this next year.” “So we know far more about the vac- “This approach will allow “We feel very cine safety than we do any prescrip- us to immunize more eli- WILL ALLOW US comfortable with “The whole world is watching” tion that I might write in my clinic, for gible Manitobans sooner,” TO IMMUNIZE the data that we Reimer also addressed questions example,” Reimer said. “For me, the Reimer said. “This helps have in front of about the differences between the development of these vaccines shows protect us all.” MORE ELIGIBLE us, that it’s been various vaccines now approved for what we are capable of on an interna- Manufacturers of the MANITOBANS so consistent in so use in Canada, including the newer tional scale when there’s a strong col- Pfi zer-BioNTech and Mod- many different ju- AstraZeneca vaccine. lective will to protect people’s health.” erna vaccines recommend SOONER.” risdictions to pro- “Clinical and real-world studies Reimer urged people to get vacci- second doses be adminis- vide that high level have shown all of these vaccines to nated with whichever vaccine is avail- tered three or four weeks of effectiveness up be effective in preventing COVID-19,” able as soon as they are eligible. after the fi rst. until two months,” she said. “The people who have been “They have all been tested and they But recent guidance from the Na- she said. “But we also will be watch- immunized are much less likely to not have all been found to be safe and ef- tional Advisory Committee on Immu- ing and if there’s any signs after that only become infected but also to have fective,” she said. nizations (NACI) has stated the inter- two month point that immunity starts severe symptoms if they do become Up-to-date vaccination eligibility val between doses could potentially to decrease, we can pivot again. infected.” guidelines and details about booking be extended to four months without “That’s the nature of science — we While these vaccines were devel- your appointment are available on- losing a great deal of effectiveness. are always putting out our best plan oped quickly they still had to meet line at manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/ “These vaccines are providing a sig- but then testing it and watching,” Re- certain standards before being ap- index.html nifi cant level of protection even after imer said. “We need to be ready to proved for use. one dose,” Reimer explained. “This adapt to new information as it comes “There have clinical trails, there Case numbers on the right track, but risk remains: Roussin Notice of Environment Act Proposal By Ashleigh Viveiros als in hospital, still see many individ- Breaking down the numbers further Manitoba Conservation and Climate Public health offi cials announced 63 uals still in intensive care. in the Interlake-Eastern region, there has received a proposal pursuant to Th e new cases of COVID-19 and one new “So there continues to be a need for were 110 active cases in Northern Re- Environment Act regarding the following virus-related death on Monday. us to be on guard. The variants of con- operation and invites public participation in mote and fi ve in Powerview/Pine Falls the review process: That brought the total of lab-con- cern add to that need. We are still at at the start of the week. FAROEX LTD. – FAROEX GIMLI FACILITY fi rmed cases in Manitoba to 32,288. risk.” Arborg/Riverton, Beausejour, Er- - FILE NO: 6034.00 There were 1,145 active cases, 30,236 A total of 164 people were in hos- iksdale/Ashern, Fisher River/Peguis An Environment Act Proposal has been fi led by Faroex Ltd. for the continued operation of recoveries and 907 total deaths due to pital due to the virus on Monday, 22 Gimli, Pinawa/Lac du Bonnet, Selkirk, a pultruded and injection molded products the virus at press time. Manitoba has in intensive care. Fifty-four of those Springfi eld, St. Clements, St. Lau- manufacturing facility at 123 Anson Street and thus far reported six cases of the B117 patients were considered to be conta- rent, Stonewall/Teulon, Unknown, 126 Municipal Drive in Gimli, Manitoba. Faroex Ltd manufactures large and small profi led glass- COVID-19 variant and three of the gious. Whiteshell and Winnipeg Beach/St. reinforced fi bers and plastic or foam molded B1351 variant. The fi ve-day COVID-19 test positiv- Andrews were all reporting zero ac- parts. Th e facility supplies various products for “Our case numbers for the most ity rate was 3.5 per cent provincially tive cases. the hog industry, transit industry, wind turbine part continue to improve, trend in the and 2.4 per cent in Winnipeg. These areas together have seen 2,255 industry, and infrastructure markets. Anyone likely to be aff ected by the above right direction, as do our hospitaliza- Our health region, Interlake-East- recoveries and 36 deaths since the operation and who wishes to comment on tion numbers,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, ern, had a total of 138 active cases at pandemic began a year ago. the proposal should contact Eshetu Beshada, Manitoba’s chief public health offi cer. press time on Monday and 10 people Environmental Engineer, in writing or by email at [email protected] not later “However, we still see many individu- in hospital, including three in ICU. than April 11, 2021. Further information is available from the Online Public Registry: VID has really hampered the music http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries > BAND ROOM, FROM PG. 3 program, but GHS has found a solu- Information submitted in response to this tion to keep students together, so to proposal is considered public information and will a quiet closet to play in at school. plays piano, said via text last week be made available to the proponent and placed on speak, while keeping them apart. the public registry established in accordance with Humniski said future band students that power in numbers lay behind “COVID restrictions have had a Section 17 of Th e Environment Act. will benefi t from the bright large their success in getting funding for signifi cant impact on playing instru- Environmental Approvals Branch Manitoba Conservation and Climate space. the new room. ments,” said Gray by email. “Due to a “This legacy will extend far beyond “If the fi ght for this room has taught 1007 Century Street creative work-around, we now have Winnipeg, MB R3H 0W4 our own graduation, providing space me anything, it is that we can accom- very limited playing — within the re- Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 for generations to come,” she said. plish anything if we all ‘band togeth- Fax: 204-945-5229 strictions. One student per room, per Website: http://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/eal/registries “This was our gift for their futures.” er,’” said Howelko. day — with a number of rooms linked Band student Lin Howelko, who Division Supt. Roza Gray said CO- so students can play ‘together.’” 10 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Selkirk vaccination supersite up and running

By Nicole Buffi e numbers to provide 1,000 doses per Interlake-Eastern Regional Health week. Authority reached another milestone “As the vaccines start to fl ow, which in the fi ght against COVID-19 this is not a real problem today, then we’ll past Monday as the newest vaccina- be happy to be putting vaccines in tion supersite opened at the former people’s arms,” she said. Selkirk and District General Hospital. Montgomery said while the site can Among the fi rst to be vaccinated at only provide the Pfi zer-BioNTech vac- the site was Calvin Long. cine at the moment, as different vac- “I feel no different than I did when I cines are approved community clinics walked in,” said Long, 93, after receiv- will be able to inoculate eligible per- ing his vaccine. sons as well. Another resident to receive their “We’ll be doing pop-up clinics as we fi rst dose of the Pfi zer-BioNTech shot move forward,” she said. was Donnamay Innes, a resident from “[They] will come into the commu- Gimli. She said it was a relief to have nity and pop up for the day, do six or the site in Selkirk, meaning those in eight clinics, and then return maybe a EXPRESS PHOTOS BY NICOLE BUFFIE the area don’t have to commute to week later or two weeks later and keep IERHA regional director of public health and wellness Shannon Mont- Winnipeg or Brandon to receive their that rotation through the region going gomery, Health Minister Heather Stefanson and MLA Dr. Alan Lagimodi- jabs. until we get as many Manitobans with ere (Selkirk) receive a tour of the COVID-19 vaccination supersite at the “For a lot of people from the coun- shots in their arms as we can.” try, they maybe don’t know their way Supply chain disruptions have former Selkirk and District General Hospital this past Monday. around the city,” Innes, 68, said. “I was caused a hiccup in the number of peo- happy that we’ll just have to go this ple able to receive their shots. How- far.” ever, with the recent federal approval Health Minister Heather Stefanson of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine the and MLA Dr. Alan Lagimodiere (Sel- government is hopeful their time- kirk) were also in attendance of the line for inoculations stays on track. new site reveal, receiving a tour of the The province estimates with a high- registration, vaccination and observa- supply scenario they can provide fi rst tion areas. doses of vaccines to all eligible Mani- The site is one of four supersites to tobans by mid-May. Under the low- open in the province, providing in- supply scenario, the timeline moves oculations for those eligible including to the end of June. any member of the general public the As for the Selkirk supersite, any eli- age of 80 and over, and First Nations gible person can book their appoint- 60 years and older. ment at the location even if they do The site has 15 vaccination stations not reside in the area. Those in the in total and had 198 people scheduled community wishing to get their jabs to receive their fi rst dose of the Pfi zer- at one of the Winnipeg, Brandon or BioNTech shot on opening day. Shan- Thompson locations can do so as well. non Montgomery, regional director As of March 7, 90,927 doses of vac- Gimli’s Donnamay Innes, 68, was the fi rst person to receive a COVID-19 of public health and wellness for the cines had been administered. vaccination at the new supersite. IERHA, said they plan to ramp up Warmer weather brings thinner ice

Submitted by the Lifesaving Society of Manitoba Due to the ongoing above average and fl uctuating temperatures in the province, Lifesaving Society Manitoba is advising everyone to stay off frozen bodies of water. All ice in the province is now un- predictable and potentially unsafe. “If you do choose to go on the ice, then you need to plan ahead and be prepared to go through the ice and into cold water,” said Lifesaving Society Water Smart co-ordinator Dr. Christopher Love. “Wear something that fl oats, like a lifejacket over your winter clothes, don’t go out alone, and be prepared to perform a rescue.” Lifesaving Society Manitoba’s Ice Safety Thickness Cards are now available in nine different languages. The cards tell you how thick EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED the ice needs to be to walk or drive on it. However, no ice should be Thicknesses of ice required to hold various weights of objects. considered without some risk. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 11 Riverton woman earns law degree; Indigenous voice By Evan Matthews her own culture through educational institutions. Now a graduate from the University of Manitoba’s Whereas Taylor said she could have and should Faculty of Law, Kelly Taylor said she didn’t always have learned about her culture from family. Gov- know she’d be a lawyer. ernment policy forever altered the course of how Taylor, 35, has been a Riverton resident all her life. she would learn of and interpret her own heritage. In her early adult life, Taylor said she worked with “That’s when I found my voice. I didn’t have the teenage foster girls for roughly seven years. In that intention of going to law school, and I’m still not time, Taylor became more excited at the thought of sure I’ll go to work for an actual fi rm,” she said. post-secondary education, when thinking of the Tanis Grimolfson, executive director for the Ri- policies relating to child welfare. verton and District Friendship Centre, said she’s “A lot of the kids I worked with were Indigenous. known Taylor since she was just a little girl, but A lot of them were apprehended at a young age. more recently Taylor has been heavily involved with I’m Indigenous; that’s the perspective I come from,” the RDFC. said Taylor. But at one point, Grimolfson even employed Taylor “A lot of these girls who had been apprehended at D&T’s Shop Easy Foods. Grimolfson described a still felt a bond to their family even though they had young Kelly as fun, loving and a lover of sports. She never lived with them. Advocating for that bond, said it isn’t surprising to see Taylor succeeding. that connection to one’s community… I realized I “She was always very effi cient and hardworking,” wanted to learn more and get that education,” she said Grimolfson, “whilst always having a smile on said. her face.” Though her family is from Berens River First Na- Taylor referred to Grimolfson as an infl uence EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY KELLY TAYLOR tion, Taylor said she didn’t have a lot of connection and mentor in her life, something she’ll always be Kelly Taylor in February 2020 at the “Carbolic to the community, originally. Her aunts and uncles thankful for. Smoke Ball” hosted at Canadian Museum for could speak Ojibwe, but Taylor said she doesn’t due Being affi liated with a grassroots organization like Human Rights. to the residential schools her grandparents went to. RDFC, and now having extensive knowledge of In- It was in university while taking Indigenous stud- digenous studies and legalese, Taylor said she’s po- non-Indigenous perspectives. Those policies hin- ies that Taylor found herself immersed in her own sitioned herself to help advocate on behalf of Indig- dered Indigenous people. culture. enous people. “There are social problems today from these poli- “I was learning about policies and how the Indian “I really enjoy research and policy and under- cies, and I don’t think a lot of the issues created and Act — and the treaties that were not adhered to — standing how policy is developed from the law. My being experienced today can be dealt with appro- were detrimental to Indigenous people, and that goal is to work in policy development,” said Taylor. priately without Indigenous perspectives.” they’ve been restricted by these policies,” said Tay- “Doing it from an Indigenous perspective. His- lor, expressing frustration that she learned about torically, the policy and laws were formulated from Thanks for painted stones

By Patricia Barrett it upon themselves to honour the doz- With the snow quickly melting at the ens of veterans in Gimli Cemetery af- Gimli Cemetery came a surprise for a ter Remembrance Day services were family visitor to a gravesite. cancelled or curtailed because of CO- Olle Bear found a painted stone and a VID-19. They had laid decorated stones poppy on his dad’s grave, and he later on all the veterans’ graves. took to social media to thank the person Simonson, who is the cemetery’s su- who left them there. pervisor, had collected stones from “I went to visit my Dad’s grave yester- Gimli Beach and painted them in differ- day and noticed a painted rock and a ent colours with poppies and messages poppy on the marker,” wrote Bear, last such as “Lest We Forget,” “In Flanders Saturday. “I would like to thank whoev- Fields” and “Brave.” er put it there (Carol was on the back of When reached by phone last Sunday, the rock). Upon looking at other military Simonson she said she was pleased to graves there were more painted rocks hear that Bear appreciated the gesture. and poppies. Thanks again to whoever The snow is starting to melt around the did this, it was very moving and a very graves so people will start to see them. nice surprise.” “This is the fi rst bit of feedback I’ve Last November, Gimli residents Carol had from people,” said Simonson. “This Simonson, her dad Carl, who served in makes my heart happy. I’m glad some- the Korean War, her neighbour Victoria one was there to visit.” Smith and other neighbours had taken EXPRESS FACEBOOK Olle Bear discovered a painted stone and poppy on his dad’s grave last weekend and thanked those who made the kind gesture. 12 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021

> DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, FROM PG. 7 Spectacular northern lights Clocks are pushed ahead one light hours in the spring so that hour in spring to what’s com- people don’t sleep through the monly called “daylight saving fi rst few hours of sunshine. time,” an idea fi rst used in Ger- When the daylight period gets many during the First World War shorter in the fall, the clocks are with the goal of saving energy. It readjusted to the proper “local aims to take advantage of day- standard time.”

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We can help. EXPRESS PHOTO BY MELISSA TOKARIWSKI k w. The aurora borealis, or northern lights, have been dancing up a storm over Manitoba over the last few weeks. A large number of pictures of this spectacle have been posted to social media by those fortunate enough to catch the show. This photo was taken from the shores of Lake Winnipeg. The bright dancing lights of the aurora are actually col- lisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere. The lights are seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. They are known as “aurora borealis” in the north and “Aurora australis” in the south. Auroral displays appear in many colours, although pale green and pink are the most common. Shades of red, yellow, green, blue and violet can also been seen. The lights appear in many forms from patches or scattered clouds of light to streamers, arcs, rippling curtains or shoot- ing rays that light up the sky with an eerie glow. 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(204) 482-6698 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 13 Celebrating the commonality of being human Submitted by Bruce Benson In speaking at a conference in Flor- If you walk down to the beach in Gimli, near the library ida, schools in China and even Gimli, you will see a fl agpole. Flying at the top of that fl agpole is wherever I was in the world, there The Flag of Humanity. At the moment it is slightly frayed, has been a universal acceptance of but that can be fi xed. We can replace it. the concept. I will not live to see it in Near the fl agpole is a plaque that reads “The Flag of Hu- every school on earth, but I believe it manity — celebrating the commonality of being human.” will happen. It continues “No matter a person’s religion, or lack there- I have often asked the question, of; no matter a person’s skin colour, nationality or politics what would be the result, or return on — these differences are as nothing compared to what we investment if you will, if for three gen- have in common ... we are human.” erations children in one country could I was speaking with former Gimli Mayor Tammy Axels- look at the Flag of Humanity fl ying son recently and she said — I am paraphrasing here — over their school, government build- that fl ag and the message it sends is much needed in the ings, libraries (especially libraries) world today. I agree. at sporting events, and do so know- I was in China when the proverbial hit the fan. Jinan, ing that children in other countries, Shandong province, is 850 kilometres from Wuhan, where though they have a different national- it is speculated the coronavirus came from. At the time we ity of course, perhaps a different skin in Jinan felt sorry for the people of Wuhan. I have friends colour, political system, religion ... are there, had spoken at a university there the year before. We Continued on page 18 felt sorry for the people of Wuhan and indeed all of Hubei province, 60 million people, but we never thought the virus would reach us. History shows just how wrong we were. I lost my job teaching English shortly after that, and the entire country went into lockdown. People complain about restrictions here in Manitoba, FARM & SMALL BUSINESS but it is nothing compared to the lockdown in China last PHOTO SUBMITTED winter. Nothing. I remember standing in the middle of an Bruce Benson wearing a shirt in front of the capitol BOOKKEEPING eight-lane highway in a city of seven million people with building in DC. no cars going in either direction. It was apocalyptic. morning in school. And in the course of human history Since I lost my job, couldn’t travel and everybody was millions of men and women have followed a fl ag, or ban- freaking out, I started doing two-hour internet “shows.” I ner, into battle to kill or be killed. So fl ags are powerful had a translator sitting beside me the whole time. I would things, and as powerful fl ags go I believe the Flag of Hu- sing, recite poetry, dance, cook western food, juggle ... any- manity can be the most powerful of all because it repre- thing to distract people who were totally confi ned to their sents all of us. Now Serving the Interlake! homes and, let’s face it, beginning to panic. This is a pivotal time in human history, and I would like On-site and Virtual Appointments In all the shows I had two main messages. First, I am from to see this fl ag, a simple image that represents all of us, in 204-594-4214 [email protected] Canada. I can leave anytime I want, but I won’t because every school on earth, with the message of what it means. I am not going to panic. I take my precautions. I wash my hands and wear a mask, but I will not panic. Neither should you. The second, related to the fi rst and undeliverable if the fi rst did not exist, “We will get through this together.” Then I would introduce The Flag of Humanity, celebrat- ing the commonality of being human. We are all in this together. This is where the world sits now. We need to get through this together. We can’t fl ee from this. There is no running back to Canada; there is no running anywhere. There is no running away from this truth. The Flag of Humanity is two sets of hands in silhouette, shadow, to represent all the skin colours of the people on earth. Small hands represent children and larger hands represent adults. The adult hands are passing the earth to the child’s hands. It is relatively simple, but that image was four years in the making. It has now travelled much of the world, celebrating that commonality of being human. But this pandemic, which does not care about a person’s religion, skin colour, nation- ality or politics, has made it all the more relevant. If this tiny virus is such an equal-opportunity villain, we can be equal-opportunity heroes. But not just in battling this pandemic. If we see starva- tion, genocide, slavery, injustice, wherever in the world, we should act. We are in this together. There is a commonality of being human that supercedes our differences. The Flag of Humanity is just that, a fl ag. But fl ags are powerful things. Every nation on earth has a fl ag. Millions of American children pledge allegiance to their fl ag every 14 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Your

Mixed farmer maintains fi ve income streams By Jennifer McFee Although he might be among the last of the small mixed farmers, an Ar- gyle man enjoys trying out new forms of agricultural technology. Ian Smith generates his entire in- come from fi ve different sources on his quarter-section that he bought from his parents, Malcolm and Au- drey, in 1994. The industrious farmer cares for a couple hundred naturally raised pigs, 15 head of cattle, 85 laying hens as well as three fi elds — one for canola that he sells, one that he rents out to another farmer and one for bar- ley that he uses for feed. “I’m the last of the true mixed farm- ers in the province, meaning I have a little bit of everything. Hardly nobody has a quarter-section anymore. If they The Moocall sensor is attached to do, they don’t have as much diversity the cow’s tail two to three days as I have here,” said Smith, who drives before her due date. It sends a 1954 John Deere 60 tractor. regular updates when the cow is “I have no off-farm income here. I going to calve with 95 per cent have no pension coming in. I have accuracy. no spouse here that’s working off the EXPRESS PHOTOS BY JO-ANNE PROCTER farm. I have no other money to rely on new technology. Ian Smith with one of his shorthorns cows and her calf. except what I’m making off this farm.” About two months ago, Smith in- When Smith’s parents bought the stalled cameras in his cow barn so or the computer or even my phone,” around to see what’s going on with farm in 1953, it came with some dairy he could keep an eye on his cattle re- he said. each cow.” cattle. Although they shifted their fo- motely. “There’s a camera in the centre of A couple weeks ago, he also added cus to hogs, they still kept cattle over “The cameras are quite a novelty. the barn on the ceiling and I can turn another technological feature — a the years. They’re pretty nice to have. I can sit it around from inside my house or Since it’s preferable if cattle remain in the house and watch the cows calve anywhere from my phone. I could Continued on page 16 calm in order to gain more weight, from my couch. I can watch it on TV be in Winnipeg and turn the camera Smith decided to try the docile short- Great in KEY FEATURES horn breed. He bought four regis- standing tered shorthorn heifers from Tom CROP DIVIDERS Canola Walls of Balmoral in 2017, followed by two more the next year. CROPSAVERS “He’s been my mentor and guides NEW! NEW! me through,” Smith said of Walls. CROP DIVIDERS Short cones 16” or 21” Inner Crop Protection Shield GUARANTEED TO INCREASE YIELDS Guide crop away from sprayer Now, Smith and Walls are the only wide. Proven effective when desiccating Canola. for maximum protection. two registered shorthorn breeders in CROP DIVIDERS the Interlake In total, there are about 20 registered shorthorn breeders in CROP DIVIDERS the province, Smith notes. Shorthorns were the fi rst registered breed in North America, he adds. He refers to his animals as “Armac” short- 1-866-292-6115 horns — “Ar” for “Argyle” and “Mac” for his dad’s fi rst name (which was Call for [email protected] dealer near you actually Malcolm, but everyone called STOP 1-866- www.tridekon.ca1-866-292-6115292-6115 him Mac.) His family, his community running over 1-866-292-6115 and the shorthorn breed all have ties [email protected]@tridekon.ca that bind to Scotland. your profits [email protected] With an appreciation for agricultural do the math and www.tridekon.ca www.tridekon.ca history, Smith also keeps his eye on add up the 1-866-292-6115 before savings after 2% PER ACRE SAVINGS ADDS UP the future of the industry — and he TO A LOT MORE NET PROFIT! doesn’t shy away from incorporating [email protected] www.tridekon.ca The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 15 Your

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By Ashleigh Viveiros says. The Pembina Valley Water District “Shelterbelts were pretty popular is urging landowners to give some 40, 50 years ago, but now because thought this spring to the value of they haven’t been maintained they’re shelterbelts. starting to degrade, the trees are get- Clinton Cavers, the district’s GROW ting to the end of their life cycle, and Program co-ordinator, says they’re with machinery getting larger they’re doing everything they can to incentiv- maybe not in the ideal spot. That’s ize people to plant and maintain new why you see so many that are being SUPPLIED PHOTO shelterbelts, including providing par- torn down.” From left: PVWD GROW Program co-ordinator Clint Cavers with Kroeker tial funding and labour for tree plant- But as aging trees come down, it’s Farms organics agronomist Jason Peters. Kroekers has for years made ing projects. becoming more clear than ever the shelterbelt planting and maintenance a priority. It can still be a hard sell, though, in vital role they play in the landscape. an area where land values are so high. “I think people are starting to realize old shelterbelts were doing for them Shelterbelts also do their part to “Most people want to farm as many the value in trees,” says Cavers. “Once and how they were benefi cial.” keep snow on the fi elds in the winter acres as they possible can get,” Cavers they’re gone they can see what those Among the benefi ts? Wind erosion, — something that can be immensely for starters. helpful during a dry spring. “Soil is the key to having a produc- On the fl ip side, they also provide a tive and successful farm, so if the measure of fl ood protection. soil’s blowing away you’re actually losing your productivity,” says Cavers. Continued on page 16 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Jason Peters, organic agronomist with Kroekers, says that while some Your trees do need to be removed at the end of their life cycle, the company is committed to replacing as many as they can. ”Potato ground is extremely vulner- able to erosion,” he points out. “We too small for consideration, Cavers know we need trees to help keep it > VALUE OF TREES, FROM PG. 15 stresses, explaining funding is based where it is. Without the soil, we have “Having that snow stay in the fi eld over nine million litres of water to an on the size of the shelterbelt. nothing.” and on the fi eld a little bit more slows aquifer per year. “There’s a huge list of trees that are CEO Wayne Kroeker adds that they the runoff in the spring, which has “It’s pretty incredible,” says Cavers. available to plant,” he says. “We will feel a duty to the land they oversee. great effect for soil erosion and fl ood- “And with an area like Winkler in par- basically supply the trees. We can also “I do think we have an obligation be- ing,” Cavers says. ticular where you have irrigation and supply some help with summer stu- yond economics — we need to protect A well-placed shelterbelt also pro- lots of development happening, that dents to install the trees. and enhance the environment and the vides shelter for livestock and wild- aquifer recharge is hugely important.” “And with this program we offer a lit- precious resource of our soil.” life and reduces the impact of wind PVWD, through the GROW Pro- tle bit of incentive for the land that the If you’d like to learn more about the on snow drifting on nearby roads and gram, has about $80,000 it can spend shelterbelt takes up,” Cavers explains. incentives available for shelterbelt yards. on shelterbelt projects across the re- “So if there’s an acre or two taken up projects, contact Cavers at 204-245- But perhaps one of the biggest ben- gion this year. It also teams up with by a shelterbelt along the side of your 0636 or [email protected] . efi ts — and one the water district is local municipalities in funding certain fi eld, you can apply for some incen- “If anybody has any ideas or inklings understandably most excited about projects, including the City of Winkler tive payment to offset that.” that they might want a project to hap- — is the role trees play in refreshing and the RM of Stanley. One local farm taking PVWD up on pen on their land, just give me a call local aquifers. Whether it’s a single row of trees this offer are potato growers Kroeker and I will come out and see them,” he One recent study shows that a single along a driveway or several shelter- Farms, who have made shelterbelt says. kilometre of shelterbelt can supply belts on a larger farm, no project is planting a priority for years.

> MIXED FARMER, FROM PG. 14 only got Grade 9 education and that built character in me. I’m not a big believer in textbooks; you’ve got to learn by calving sensor called Moocall from Ireland. some. I have two of them now, and it’s unbeliev- experience,” said Smith, who goes outside at 5 a.m. to start The sensor is attached two to three days before able. They’ll save a calf’s life, for sure, because his daily chores with the animals seven days a week. the cow’s due date, high on the tail opposite the you can’t be there all the time when a cow’s calv- “I might be the hub of the wheel of this place, but the vulva, using a ratchet clip. The Moocall measures ing. It gives you a warning and tells you when a hub is no good without the spokes, meaning the people tail movement when a cow gets contractions and cow is going to give birth.” who surround me — like the guy I buy my hay from, the sends an SMS notifi cation to a phone or com- For Smith, the best part of farm life is the veterinarian I deal with, the guy that does my AI for me for puter. hands-on experience that comes from working the cattle, my neighbours at New Haven Hutterite Colony, “I’m only the third person in Manitoba to have with the animals. All of his pigs and cattle are the mechanics, the electricians that I depend on. In some this. It straps onto the cow’s tail and it detects under a herd health program with his vet. Smith cases, the big operations don’t depend on locals in the when the cow is going to have a calf. It’s sup- runs a closed herd, which means he keeps his same way.” posed to give you a two-hour notice, then an- own replacement females to reduce bringing in For Smith, the bulk of his business still comes from pork other text an hour before they calve,” Smith said. any health problems with other animals. sales. He proudly maintains a binder with the names of “The technology is just unreal. It’s totally awe- “Every animal has their own personality. I’ve hundreds of customers as well as a website called Natural Raised Pork at www.naturalpork.ca. “I’ve got customers that have been very loyal to me,” he said. “If you love what you’re doing, it’s not work. I just turned 58 and I would say I’ve never worked a day in my life.” FEED FOR YOUR FARM Mash, Dry Rolled, Crumbles, Pellets, Steam Rolled Feeds Beef, Poultry Swine Goat Sheep Rabbit Step Right Horse Feed Poultry Equipment Farm and Ranch Supplies Fencing Equipment Pet Food

Tues - Friday 10 to 5, Sat 9 to 3 1155 Hwy 17 offi ce 431-305-8089 cell 204-249-0068 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 17 Province makes $675,000 available to northern fi shers By Patricia Barrett how the money will be split. The province announced last week “Currently, eight fi shing commu- that it has made $675,000 in grant nities across central Manitoba, in- money available to Indigenous and cluding two on Lake Winnipeg, are northern fi shers to monitor fi sh engaged in this initiative, with more stocks, which it says will go towards fi shing communities having recently achieving eco-certifi cation. expressed their interest in work- The initiative is part of a broader ing collaboratively with Manitoba program of pandemic support and to ensure the long-term success of reconciliation. their commercial fi sheries,” said the In the province’s March 4 news re- spokesperson by email last Friday. lease, Indigenous and Northern Rela- The $675,000 is being provided tions Minister Eileen Clarke says the though the provincial INR depart- grant will go towards “supporting ad- ment, the spokesperson said, and that vancement of economic reconciliation the “eco-certifi cation of a fi shery ben- for project stakeholders and helping efi ts all commercial fi shers who par- to position Indigenous and northern ticipate in that fi shery, as well as the communities to emerge from the on- reputation and saleability of Mani- going COVID-19 pandemic in a posi- toba’s commercial fi sh production as tion of strength.” a whole.” A lack of fi shery certifi cation lim- The spokesperson said the province EXPRESS GRAPH BY BILL BUCKELS its access to high value international began engagement with commercial Using Government of Canada data obtained from the federal depart- markets, states the release. The initia- fi shers on eco-certifi cation in 2008 and ment of Fisheries and Ocean, Buckels created a graph that shows Mani- tive will see Indigenous fi shing com- will continue to work “collaboratively toba’s commercial fi shery as the largest producer of whitefi sh, which munities involved in stock monitor- with local fi sher associations, both In- fi shers have been told is in high demand (if eco-certifi ed) in the Euro- ing programs which will “provide digenous and non-Indigenous, that pean Union. evidence to markets that Manitoba have expressed written interest in ad- fi sheries are moving to achieve certi- vancing their fi sheries towards certi- tion with Manitoba’s 2,000 or so com- dustry stakeholders and the Freshwa- fi cation.” fi cation.” mercial fi shers on eco-certifi cation ter Fish Marketing Corporation, which A provincial spokesperson told the Lake Winnipeg commercial fi sher and its announcement “comes as a sells the majority of Manitoba’s fi sh, Express eight communities are in- Bill Buckels said the province has not complete surprise to us.” volved but didn’t name them or say had recent or meaningful consulta- The province has also excluded in- Continued on page 18

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The government prefers to work to actually do than just count some whether a fi shery is eligible for certi- tifi ed several years ago so that it could alone on eco-certifi cation, but all at- fi sh around the north. A plan would fi cation. better compete on world markets. tempts it has made to date have failed be a good start rather than sowing di- The province doing a bit of supple- The Manitoba government hasn’t to produce results despite the money, vision.” mental index netting — the province treated the commercial fi shery as the studies and rhetoric thrown at it. During budget consultations with calls it stock monitoring in its news re- serious protein-producing, multi-mil- “We currently have a single certifi ed the province this year, Buckels said he lease — until the $675,000 runs out is lion-dollar entity it is. The department lake in Manitoba (Waterhen Lake) tried to get the government to commit only a nod towards eco-certifi cation; it of Agriculture, under whose banner and it does not generally sell its fi sh money to eco-certifi cation for the fi sh- won’t contribute to a sustained effort the fi shery falls, consults with beef as eco-certifi ed, effectively breaking ery as a whole but all his questions required for the process of earning and pork producers and helps pro- its chain of custody. Lake Winnipeg is were “suppressed by the Zoom meet- certifi cation and a monitoring regime mote and defend those industries, one big fi shery, not a bunch of small ing moderator.” He had also attempt- that will need to be put in place to said Buckels. But the fi shery is treated fi sheries, and should be certifi ed as a ed, in person, last year to get other maintain that certifi cation, he said. like “leftovers” and doesn’t even exist whole rather than broken up by small fi shing concerns “on the menu” and Index netting, using a specialized on the department’s protein menu or communities,” he said. later tried multiple times to engage net of several different size fi sh pan- hierarchical charts. Links to fi sheries “More than a decade ago, the prov- Interlake-Gimli MLA Derek Johnson. els, is a short-term fi eld sampling datasets on some pages are broken. ince tried to lead the certifi cation ef- “Using technology during a pan- survey that assesses a species relative Eco-certifi cation is an expensive pro- fort instead of letting the industry demic makes it easier for the govern- abundance and status. cess, and the province won’t be able lead it, and it was a miserable failure. ment to ignore the fi shery and moder- Buckels said index netting is only to certify every lake in the province; The province has made no progress ate us out of existence,” said Buckels. part of stock monitoring, and stock it would go broke, he said. It could to date. Yet the certifi er, the Marine “This is a dictatorship without prec- monitoring itself is only part of deter- instead focus on certifying two ma- Stewardship Council, supports the edent.” mining if a fi shery is sustainable. jor species — whitefi sh and walleye fi shing industry leading the certifi ca- Eco-certifi cation, a system that veri- “We need index-netting data to tell — from the largest producer (Lake tion effort with the support of govern- fi es a species has been caught using us what particular species and size of Winnipeg) rather than the same and ments.” sustainable practices, doesn’t happen fi sh is around at any given time,” he other fi sh from small northern lakes. Buckels said he’s somewhat suspi- overnight, he said. There are rigorous said. “Fisheries managers guess if a Domestic and other markets uncon- cious about the $675,000 grant as it standards to meet. fi shery is sustainable or not by com- cerned about certifi ed fi sh could be may just represent an attempt by Pre- The Marine Stewardship Council bining that data with other data such tapped by smaller lakes with less fi sh mier Brian Pallister and his party to (MSC) is a reputable eco-certifying as by-catch quantities and by using value. establish a “special relationship” with body that Buckels says he has spoken advanced techniques, such as Bayes- “The province hasn’t sat down at the Indigenous people in the north while with to fi nd out about certifying spe- ian inference and CPUE (catch per table with fi shers and discussed pos- accomplishing very little. “I just can’t cies on Lake Winnipeg, which is by far unit effort). Scientifi c studies on fi sh sible eco-certifi cation scenarios that see bailing out a few bathtubs when the largest producing lake by value populations to determine if they’re would favourably affect everybody. the entire ship could be sinking.” The and is the largest whitefi sh producer productive are much more involved Unless we discuss all the policy alter- program will likely pay Indigenous in Canada. for eco-certifi cation.” natives behind eco-certifi cation and fi shers to do supplemental index net- The MSC fi sheries standard, devel- Before seeking eco-certifi cation, dis- consider our strongest case scenarios, ting for the provincially run program. oped in consultation with scientists, cussion amongst Manitoba fi shers what the best value for our money is “We had been having lots of discus- the fi shing industry and conservation has to take place about what species and how this benefi ts the industry as sion with the province about doing groups, applies to wild-caught ocean should be considered for certifi ca- a whole, this is an empty gesture that index netting and hadn’t gotten an fi sh and freshwater fi sh and is used tion in order to better compete on will go nowhere,” said Buckels. “This answer. So why is the province going to assess if a fi shery is well-managed international markets, especially the grant is no better than lunch money off like this instead of getting together and sustainable, according to MSC’s European Union where “we’ve been for northerners. The central question with all Lake Winnipeg fi shers, the website. told there’s exclusive demand for eco- is, ‘What should we be doing as an in- people who have the greatest invest- Its criteria assess whether a fi sh certifi ed whitefi sh and roe (caviar),” dustry?’” ments in the fi sh business? Why isn’t population is productive and healthy, said Buckels. Fisher River Cree Nation, which the province participating in an in- whether fi shing is conducted without The Great Lakes, he noted, is Mani- runs the Macbeth Fisheries, was con- toba’s biggest fi shery competitor and tacted for comment. Province invests in Safe at Home Manitoba programming Submitted This funding will support a variety $15,000 For more information on the various Hon. Derek Johnson, MLA for In- of Manitoba organizations, munici- • Homebrook/Peonan Point Com- online programming, visit the Safe terlake-Gimli, is pleased to highlight palities, local businesses and indi- munity Council – Let’s Keep Fit! at Home Manitoba website at www. a recent provincial announcement of vidual artists to provide free, inclu- Cross-Country Ski Project — $5,000 safeathomemb.ca. $5 million for a variety of Manitoba sive programming. This includes live organizations, municipalities and streaming of the performing arts, at- individual artists to provide free on- home fi tness, cooking classes, art pro- > CAPITOL, FROM PG. 13 line programming for Manitobans to grams for children, and resources for looking at the same fl ag celebrating the beach, raise a fresh new banner enjoy through the Safe at Home MB seniors, Indigenous youth, newcom- the commonality of being human? I to go into war against all the ills of program. ers and vulnerable Manitobans. believe the results could be magnifi - humankind, divisiveness possibly “Our PC government recognizes Projects selected to receive funding cent. being the greatest, that fear of the the importance of investing in pro- in the constituency of Interlake-Gimli If we look south of the border to other. But when our societies, our grams to help improve the quality of include: America we can see how divisive- countries become frayed, tattered, life for Manitobans, while helping us • Peacepipe Family Wellness Cen- ness can destroy a country. Even there is no replacement. stop the spread of COVID-19,” said tre, Winnipeg Beach – Survivors Book Canada is hugely divided. A lesson We can get through this pandemic Johnson “The Safe at Home Manitoba Club –– $6,000 we should learn from this virus, an together, putting petty differences programs provide the opportunity • Rural Municipality of Gimli – Fam- invisible enemy that threatens all of aside. We can get through anything, for Manitobans of all ages to stay ac- ily Time Programming –- $1,000 us. And there will be more to come. together. tive, engaged and entertained while • Gimli Film Festival – The Manitoba We can replace the tattered fl ag at spending time at home.” Home Movie Archive (MHMA) — The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 19 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Manitoba baseball community loses a legend By Brian Bowman The baseball community in Mani- toba lost a legend recently. George Ledochowski passed away on Feb. 27 at the age of 89. His baseball resume is a very im- pressive one. In 1946, he joined the Chatfi eld baseball team, along with four of his brothers, and as their pitcher he led the team to dominance throughout the Interlake. In the early 1950s, Ledochowski was invited to a professional baseball try- out in Florida but declined to contin- ue operating the family store. Famous for his “hook ball,” Ledo- chowski was quite the outstanding EXPRESS PHOTOS SUBMITTED pitcher in his prime. Ledochowsksi took to the mound George Ledochowksi, front row, second from left, joined the Chatfi eld “George was an excellent pitcher,” at 15 and soon became a mainstay baseball team in 1946 along with four of his brothers. recalled his good friend, Gladwyn on Chatfi eld’s Senior Men’s Team. Scott. “His famous pitch was a curve- ball. ... I heard stories about him from the ‘40s and ‘50s.” Scott was often referred to as Ledo- chowski’s baseball twin due to their passion for the sport and the fact they were both born on the same day and same year. “In 1981 I met him and he was go- ing pretty strong then with the Teulon team,” said Scott. “I used to write for the papers there, Selkirk and Stone- wall, and I used to write a lot about them. We also played some oldtim- ers (baseball) in the early ‘80s and we were pretty much over the hill then. We pretty much became good friends. We both had a strong interest in sports, particularly baseball.” In 1970 Ledochowski, front row, third from left, moved to Teulon where Ledochowski, left, was inducted he and Mike Makowski combined to form some of the Interlake’s to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of premier baseball clubs. The Teulon Whips captured two provincials Fame for his individual achieve- Intermediate titles, while the Cardinals won the Western Canadian ments both as a player and as a Championships in 1975. The Cardinals also claimed Red Boine Senior coach. Pictured with Ed Helwer. Baseball League titles in 1970 and 1981.

baseball over the course of fi ve de- “He was a hard-working man, build- The Chatfi eld team was inducted to cades. In addition to their numerous ing roads, things like that so he was al- Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame in provincial titles, the Teulon Cardinals’ ways in good shape,” Scott noted. “He 2003 in recognition of their great suc- all-time highlights included a spot at lasted a lot longer than most baseball cess from 1952 to 1957. While playing nationals in 1991 and 1998. pitchers would.” in tournaments with Chatfi eld, Ledo- It was a banner year in 1998 for Ironically, that’s the same place chowski played league-organized Ledochowski as he was inducted to where he threw his fi rst pitch in 1946 baseball with the Balmoral Orioles. Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame for with the Chatfi eld Cardinals. He became involved with the Teu- his individual achievements both as a His sons, Ross and Rodney (who was lon Whips in 1971, winning back-to- player and as a coach. coached by Scott), played for the Teu- Ledochowski pitched his last back provincial titles in 1974 and 1975, Ledochowski was involved in base- lon Cardinals for many years, keeping when they also went on to win the game when he was 68 years old ball for 68 consecutive years (1946 to the team active until 2014. His daugh- Western Canadian championship. at a Chatfi eld Oldtimers’ tourna- 2014). He pitched his last game when ter Roxane was a member of Smitty’s Ledochowski continued to play, ment in 2000. he was 68 years old at a Chatfi eld Old- fastball team. coach, and manage Teulon men’s timers’ tournament in 2000. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 King signs with OCN Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League ices season

Staff from Public Health with respect The Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey to game play,” said Manitoba U18 League has made the decision to Hockey League commissioner Levi suspend league play for the re- Taylor in a statement. “Thank you mainder of the 2020-21 season. to our players, coaches, managers, While no league championship and volunteers for continued dedi- will be awarded, teams are permit- cation to this program. We share in ted to pursue activity, including your frustration. We will continue practices, team events, and exhibi- to engage with the provincial gov- tions games, as Public Health re- ernment, Public Health, and lo- TRIBUNE PHOTO SUBMITTED strictions may permit. cal facilities to ensure a safe and Interlake Lightning captain Karson King has signed with the MJHL’s OCN “Our decision refl ects the uncer- responsible return to play for the Blizzard. The Warren product was a 2019 seventh overall pick in the tain timeline and lack of direction 2021-22 season.” MJHL Bantam draft. MJHL launches fi rst annual Draft Prospect Camp

From the MJHL organizations the opportunity to be- identifi cation and evaluation within development personnel that regularly The Manitoba Junior Hockey League gin identifi cation of those (U16) 2006- one convenient setting. participate in the MJHL Prospect De- is pleased to launch the MJHL Draft born players in a high-performance “We are excited to add another age velopment Camp along with “AAA” Prospect Camp to be held in conjunc- environment. group to our annual summer MJHL coach networking and mentorship tion with the annual MJHL Prospect The current MJHL Prospect Devel- Prospect event and for the opportu- opportunities will become a part of Development Camp. opment Camp has traditionally seen nity to work with these young athletes the new MJHL Draft Prospect Camp. Hosted from July 14 to 17 at Seven one division of the top U18 prospects as they continue on their develop- Initial invites for the 2021 MJHL Oaks Sportsplex in Winnipeg, the U16 from MJHL teams who are listed or ment path,” said MJHL commissioner Draft Prospect Camp will be distrib- age-division (MJHL Draft Prospect drafted and eligible to compete for Kevin Saurette. uted in the coming weeks directly to Camp) will feature elite Manitoba a roster spot in the upcoming MJHL “It has been a diffi cult season for all those players identifi ed. players from the 2006-born age cat- season. That camp will coincide July of these players and this camp will The MJHL will continue to moni- egory who will be eligible for the 2022 15-18 also at Seven Oaks Sportsplex. provide them with the environment tor and adjust to public health orders U17 MJHL Draft. Both camp divisions will further to showcase their abilities, while also leading up to the planned event in With the recent updates to the MJHL provide hockey partners such as the learning more about the MJHL and July. Draft process, moving to a U17 age Western Hockey League, NCAA, and what it takes to succeed at the next Please stay tuned for upcoming category, the addition of the MJHL Hockey Manitoba U16 Program of level.” camp announcements including Draft Prospect Camp will give MJHL Excellence opportunities for player An elite class of guest coaches and event schedule and rosters. KJHL cancels 2020-21 season From the KJHL website to acknowledge and commend all the now very much looking forward to the league simply ran out of time. On behalf of the governors and ex- frontline workers that attended to the 2021-22 season.” “Due to so much uncertainty and ecutive of the Keystone Junior Hockey people in need. We are truly grateful KJHL commissioner Andrew Arksey how things can change so quickly, the League, its with deep regret the 2020- for your selfl essness and courage in added, “Cancelling the 2020-21 season KJHL has decided to cancel the 2020- 2021 KJHL season has been cancelled these diffi cult times. is not something that we ever wanted 21 season and playoffs,” McCorrister due to the current pandemic within “The KJHL has unfortunately had to to do. Public health restrictions are said. our province. make the decision to cancel the 2020- ongoing, to which we as a league sup- “We feel we’ve waited until the very The announcement was made 21 season,” said OCN Storm governor port, but they made completing a sea- last day and there is still too much March 3. and general manager Jeremy Hohn. son unrealistic as the calendar fl ips to doubt to have a successful season.” We would like to send our deepest “With so much uncertainty in the March.” condolences to the families affected near future, it’s just not realistic to be Peguis Juniors governor and general by this pandemic, and would also like able to complete a full season. We are manager Ryan McCorrister said the The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 21 Tim Hortons Brier is underway; Team Koe leading the way By Ty Dilello Adam Casey. “It’s a long week, and with three teams Team Kevin Koe of Alberta featuring Gimli’s B.J. making the playoffs, you can only afford so many Neufeld at third is currently leading the way at the losses. To pick a win against a top-three or four team 2021 Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary. in the world is just a fantastic start. I think everyone The upstart Koe rink has started the event with felt pretty comfortable out there, fi guring out the fi ve straight wins, the most vital being a decisive ice. Such a good start to build on and grow on.” win over the defending champion Team Canada Saskatchewan’s Matt Dunstone, who hails from rink that is skipped by Brad Gushue. Winnipeg, pulled off quite the victory on Monday “They’re a great team, and we’re a great team. night when he drew the button with his fi nal stone When both teams are playing pretty good, it’s an in the tenth end to defeat Team Canada’s Brad entertaining affair,” said Neufeld. “This is why we Gushue 6-5. The win moved him into a tie for sec- play the sport – to have these types of games on this ond place in his pool with a 3-1 record. type of stage. You’ve got a lot of great players out “They’re all big wins, but this one, especially — a there that know how to play under pressure, and little bit of a revenge game from last year, so it feels the result of that is great games, exciting, and they good to get that one,” said Dunstone. “We’ve been usually go down to the wire.” EXPRESS PHOTO CURL CANADA playing really well the fi rst four games; we feel like “I think that’s a safe bet,” Koe added when asked Gimli’s B.J. Neufeld,left, and Team Kevin Koe we’ve been in control of almost every end we’ve if he expects to play Gushue again in the playoffs. are currently pacing the fi eld at the 2021 Tim played out here.” “They’re defending champs for a reason. They’ll Hortons Brier in Calgary with a perfect 5-0 re- “We’re pretty pleased. But we’re only halfway only get better. Both teams had a lot of good shots cord. through the fi rst round robin, so if we can keep it and a few sloppy shots, but it was a pretty well- trucking, I like where we’re going to be at the end.” played game. They’ll be around for sure, and if “We know we can play a lot better, and we know This year’s Tim Hortons Brier in the Calgary bub- we’re playing them again, that means we’re in there we’re going to need to as wins are only going to get ble features 18 teams, split up into two pools of as well.” harder and harder to come by as the week goes on.” nine. All teams play an eight-game round-robin, At 5-0, Koe’s new lineup of B.J. Neufeld, John Mor- “You just gotta take things one game at a time,” and if by the end of it, they are ranked as one of the ris and Ben Hebert is poised to make a deep run in added McEwen. “That’s the only way you can get top four teams in their pool, they will advance to a the event. through the week.” championship pool where they will face off against West St. Paul’s Mike McEwen (Team Wild Card #1) Jason Gunnlaugson of the Morris Curling Club the four qualifi ers from the other pool. The three and his team of Reid Carruthers, Derek Samagalski, is also carrying the Manitoba fl ag this week and is teams with the best overall records will qualify for Colin Hodgson are also in the thick of things this an impressive 3-0 to start the Brier. Gunnlaugson’s Sunday’s playoffs. week with a 2-2 record. week was kickstarted by defeating perennial favou- At the end of the week, the winning team will go “We’ve had some good games and some not great rite Brendan Bottcher of Alberta. on to represent Canada at the 2021 World Men’s ones so far,” said McEwen’s third Reid Carruthers. “Really a fantastic start,” said Gunnlaugson’s third Curling Championships in Calgary in early April. Einarson rink will compete at the worlds in Calgary next month Staff the championship game scheduled for May 9. the early events in Calgary have proved successful Kerri Einarson will fi nally get an opportunity to Last year’s championship in Prince George, B.C., in keeping athletes, offi cials and the host city safe, compete at a world women’s curling championship. was cancelled last March due to the COVID-19 pan- so we feel good about this plan carrying on success- Einarson and her two-time national champion demic. fully through to the end of the LGT world women’s Gimli rink will be heading back to Calgary after the Fourteen teams will compete at next month’s curling championship,” Katherine Henderson, CEO World Curling Federation made it offi cial last Fri- event, with the top six fi nishers earning a spot in of Curling Canada, said in a statement. day that there will be a world championship in 2021. the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. “Our board of governors has been truly support- “This is a vitally important championship for Along with Einarson’s Canadian team, reigning ive of our plans from day one as we started down Olympic qualifi cation,” World Curling Federation champions Switzerland, China, Czech Republic, this road, and then as this late situation presented president Kate Caithness said in a media release. Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, the itself, they again stood behind us. It is a result of “We are extremely grateful to Curling Canada and Russian Curling Federation team, Scotland, Swe- the positive relationships between our board and all our stakeholders for their willingness to work to- den and the United States will take part. the World Curling Federation that we have been gether, and at such short notice, to ensure that qual- With the addition of the upcoming women’s world entrusted with this opportunity.” ifi cation for Beijing 2022 happens on the ice and in championship, Calgary will host seven events in a competition.” little more than two months. The men’s Brier The event, originally scheduled to take place in began last Friday. late March in Switzerland, will begin April 30 with “The protocols that have been in place for Interlake Minor Hockey Association is currently accepting applications for the following Hockey Manitoba updates Return to Play policy REGIONAL COACHING Staff one group on each side. AND MANAGER POSITIONS Based on the province’s public health orders Indoor rinks will be permitted to open at 25 for the 2021-2022 season: that took effect last Friday, indoor ice rinks will per cent total capacity, with public health mea- be permitted to open for practices and drills. sures in place for spectators and common areas. There will no longer be a one-to-one require- Dressing rooms will be permitted to open at 50 • AA U15 Male • AAA U18 Male ment and no organized games or tournaments per cent of the usual capacity or to a number that • AAA U15 Male • AAA U15 Female are allowed. ensures that all persons in the dressing room are Groups of a maximum of 10 players will be able able to maintain a separation of at least two me- • AAA U17 Male • AAA U18 Female to participate in practices (excluding coaches tres from other persons, whichever is lesser. Email all applications to [email protected] and instructors) and must take reasonable mea- Hockey Manitoba has released Version 6 of its Excellent compensation packages based on sures to ensure that there is no interaction be- Return to Play (RTP) plan which includes updat- experience and qualifi cation. Manager position tween different groups participating at the same ed Indoor/Phase 2 protocols. time. The ice surface can be divided in half with available for all teams. Closing date April 23, 2021 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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The building and land known as 14 Second Avenue, North, in Ashern, Pursuant to Section 194 of The Municipal Act, Manitoba as described in Certifi cate of Title No. 1896014/1 will be public notice is hereby given that the auditor’s sold at auction on Wednesday, the 7th day of April, 2021 by way of fi nancial report, together with related fi nancial video or teleconference at 11:00 a.m. statements for the 2019 fi scal year, is available for inspection. Glenko Enterprises (1994) Ltd. The Vendor is informed that there is situated on the property a single This information can be retrieved at the offi ce of the Municipality is looking for family 1 1/2 story residence of approximately 1,686 square feet with 4 of Bifrost-Riverton in Arborg, Manitoba during offi ce hours or bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. online at BifrostRiverton.ca 3 FLAG PEOPLE, LOADER, There is a 3/4 fully fi nished basement with a rec room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and utility/laundry room. There is a double Dated at Arborg, Manitoba this 17th day of February, 2021. GRADER, CRAWLER OPERATORS detached garage. AND A LOCAL MECHANIC Mr. Jordan Willner, CMMA TERMS: Deposit of $19,000.00 which deposit shall not exceed twenty Chief Administrative Offi cer for a project near St Martin MB (20%) percent of the Reserve Bid by certifi ed cheque, bank/credit union draft or solicitor’s trust cheque to the address below within 24 email [email protected] hours of the date and time of auction and the balance in accordance Don at 204-641-1350 with the conditions to be announced at sale. GIMLI HARBOUR The Property is sold subject to a RESERVE BID of $95,225.37 plus AUTHORITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Lender from the 8th day of February, 2021 to the date of auction EMPLOYMENT and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the Sale. OPPORTUNITY Property Taxes are paid to December 31, 2020. Gimli Harbour Authority is looking for two responsible, self- Purchaser to be responsible for payment of any outstanding water mo vated individuals with knowledge of the Gimli Harbour, accounts owing by the Mortgagor. Town of Gimli and surrounding communi es for the following Is seeking additional staff for Property is subject to Mortgage 3791970/1 (to be discharged). posi ons: the following positions: In order to participate in the auction sale, you must pre-register by Seasonal Harbour Master Assistant • Offi cer/Administration contacting Sonia at 204-957-6437 or by email at [email protected] The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled auction. and computer skills, be able to work fl exible hours, evenings • Service Technician The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale and weekends. Responsibili es include managing offi ce issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited opera ons, staff , public rela ons and maintenance. Term of • Parts/Counter Person from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who employment begins May 3rd 2021. Experience not necessary but a by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances Seasonal Administra on and Facility Assistant defi nite asset. Benefi t plan available. pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited The successful candidate requires computer, social media, Apply in person, fax, mail purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca retail and customer service skills. Must be available to work or e-mail resume to: Further information and copies of Conditions of Sale may fl exible hours including evenings and weekends in an offi ce 276 Ardal St., Box 190, be obtained from: and outdoor se ng. Responsibili es include offi ce support, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 LEVENE TADMAN GOLUB LAW CORPORATION light maintenance and groundskeeping. Term of employment Barristers & Solicitors – Seasonal, start date is fl exible. [email protected] 700 - 330 St. Mary Avenue Call 204-642-2374 or email [email protected] for further Ph: (204) 376-5233 Winnipeg, MB. R3C 325 informa on. To apply, send resume with a cover le er to Fax: (204) 376-5234 Attention: Mara Koven-Lapointe/Sonia [email protected]. Closing date: March 15th, 2021 for File No. 115565 Locally owned and operated. Phone No. 957-6437 both posi ons. Serving the Interlake for 55 years. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 23 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836

MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES Having an online an- Urgent press releases nual general meeting? or media advisories Advertise it in the 37 service. Have some- MB weekly newspa- thing to announce? pers and get noticed! A cancellation? A Each week our blanket change in operations? HELP WANTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES classifi eds could be Though we cannot Like working with wood and helping your organi- guarantee publication, YEAR ROUND MANAGER REQUIRED zation get noticed in MCNA will get the in- working close to home? Bookkeeping, balancing tills over 340,000 homes! formation into the right 204 Pallet & Packaging in and payroll a necessity It’s AFFORDABLE and hands for ONLY $35 + Stony Mountain is looking for CHEF HELPER it’s a great way to in- GST/HST. Call MCNA Help with Food prep and menu ideas crease and connect 204-947-1691 for more full time production workers. Living quarters available. with our 37 weekly information, or email Please call 204-344-5404 for details. Please send resume to member newspapers. [email protected] [email protected] For as little as $189 + for details. www.mcna. or call Irv 204-981-2831 GST, get your impor- com. tant messaging out! On behalf of the Community Call us at 204-467- LIVESTOCK of Gimli A thank you to On behalf of the Community 5836 to book or email Two year old angus of Gimli A thank you to [email protected] bulls reds and blacks, Leslie Einarson for details. MCNA - good heifer bulls as Manitoba Community well as some bigger Dilla Narfason Newspapers Asso- framed bulls. Low We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to ciation 204-947-1691. maintenance fed for Leslie Einarson for his service and stewardship of the Gimli We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to www.mcna.com longevity guaranteed Community Cemetery having 30 years of volunteer work with Dilla Narfason for her service & stewardship of 31 years to breeders, will be se- the committee. HEALTH men tested and deliv- the Gimli Community Cemetery. She has been inspirational to Are you suffering from ered when you need It is volunteers like you that make this world a better place. others with many years of volunteer work and a well deserving joint or arthritic pain? them. Ph. 204-278- Thank you for all your hard work; it truly makes all the difference. recipient of the Westshore Honourary 150 recognition. If so, you owe it to 3372 Inwood. yourself to try elk vel- –––––––––––––––––– Sincerely, Thank you Dilla for your energy and dedication that you have vet antler capsules. Registered purebred, Mayor, Council and Staff put forth; you are truly a remarkable human being with a big Hundreds have found polled & quiet, year- Rural Municipality of Gimli heart for others. relief. Benefi ts hu- ling and 2 year old mans and pets. EVA is Charolais bulls for Sincerely, composed of proteins, sale. Will be semen Mayor, Council and Staff amino acids, minerals, tested and can be Rural Municipality of Gimli lipids and water. Key delivered. EPDs avail- NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES compounds that work able. For more info. TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH to stimulate red blood call Ken at 204-376- 2418. Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless the tax arrears for cell production & car- the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the tilage cell regenera- FEED AND SEED Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on the 31st day of March, tion & development. 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, at Town of Winnipeg Beach, 29 Robinson Avenue, Winnipeg Beach, Forage seed for sale: Manitoba, proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: Stonewood Elk Ranch organic & conven- Ltd., 204-467-8884 Roll Description Assessed Amount of Arrears tional: Sweet Clover, or e-mail stonewood Number Value & Costs for Which Alfalfa, Red Clover, Property May be [email protected] Offered for Sale Summer Research Assistant Smooth Brome, Mead- 65400 LOT 18 BLOCK 9 PLAN 2226 WLTO EXC ALL MINES AND L-$18,200 $4,465.27 ow Brome, Crested MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINIAL GRANT FROM B -$57,700 MFSA is seeking two highly motivated agronomy students to be part of THE CROWN IN NE 1/4 33-17-4 EPM - 449 OAK AVE Wheatgrass, Timo- Please support 77600 LOT 1 BLOCK 28 PLAN 2226 WLTO EXC ALL MINES AND L-$31,100 $16,645.95 its research program for the summer of 2021. Term will be from May our advertisers thy, etc. Star City, SK. MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM B -$105,500 3 – September, 2021. Compensation will be competitive based upon THE CROWN IN NE 1/4 33-17-4 EPM - 382 NO 9 HWY Birch Rose Acres Ltd. SHOP LOCAL 171850 ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AVENUE, MCPHERSON L-$27,700 $4,850.49 experience. 306-921-9942 AVENUE, MURRAY AVENUE AND STITT STREET, IN THE VILLAGE OF WINNIPEG BEACH, IN THE PROVINCE OF Position will be based out of Arborg, MB. MANITOBA, SHEWN COLOURED PINK, ACCORDING TO A PLAN FILED IN THE WINNIPEG LAND TITLES OFFICE AS Closing date March 19, 2021 ASHERN NO.1884 EXC: PLAN 5521, LOT SEVENTEEN IN BLOCK ONE, SHEWN ON A PLAN OF SURVEY OF PART OF WINNIPEG Responsibilities: BEACH IN MANITOBA, REGISTERED IN THE WINNIPEG LAND TITLES OFFICE, AS NO. 2357. – 1.01 MILES/ STN GRDS PL Agronomy Students are responsible for supporting all research The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: programs at MFSA and will be responsible for the following tasks:  The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. • Assist in the planting, spraying, maintaining, evaluating, and  The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears and costs. harvesting of small plot and fi eld scale research trials  If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to • Accurately enter and manage research data We Are Hiring! the start of the auction.  The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties • Maintain, transport and operate research equipment in Manitoba Positions available: being sold. • Assist with summer tours and other research meetings  The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque or • 3 Full-time Summer Student Sales- bank draft to the Town of Winnipeg Beach as follows: Qualifi cations: i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR • Highly motivated with the ability to work independently person positions, May 3 - September 4. ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the balance of the purchase price must be paid within • Strong organization and time management skills Hours and dates fl exible, must be able to 20 days of the sale; AND iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the transfer of title • Strong communication skills lift 50 lbs unassisted and available to work documents. The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title documents • Willingness to accept responsibility Saturdays. in the land titles office, including the registration costs. • Good understanding of agronomic practices in Canada  The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. Application deadline: April 17, 2021.  The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. • Basic mechanical skills; ability to operate farm machinery  If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if • Farm background is an asset • Permanent part-time salesperson and/ a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. • Agriculture Degree or Diploma student or lumber yard worker. Must be able to lift Dated this 4th day of March, 2021. • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License 50 lbs. unassisted. Class 5 Drivers licence • Satisfactory driver’s abstract holder is preferred. Managed by: Roger Bouvier Please send resume and cover letter to: Chief Administrative Officer Please submit resume at #28 Railway Town of Winnipeg Beach Manitoba Forage Seed Association email: Avenue, Ashern, or by e-mail to Phone: (204) 389-2698 Roger Burak, Research Manager [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (204) 389-2019 Box 2000, Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 11, 2021 Classifi eds classificlassifi edseds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected] CAREER OPPORTUNITY

TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CARETAKER WANTED 2021 / 2022 BUDGET March 17, 2021 UP TO $1500 TRADE The Town of Winnipeg Beach is seeking a person to provide FOR YOUR OLD cleaning services at its municipal offi ce and public works offi ce CUPBOARDS, 6:15 p.m. TOWARDS YOUR effective April 1, 2021. NEW DÉCOR Approximately 3-4 hours per week. The Board of Trustees of Evergreen School Division will be KITCHEN Town of Winnipeg Beach will supply all cleaning equipment and passing the 2021/2022 Operating Budget. EXPIRES: APR. 2, 2021 supplies. PROMPT SERVICE Interested community members are invited to attend virtually. & FREE DESIGN Please submit resume/application with hourly rate expected to: Please call the Board Offi ce at (204) 642-6260 USUALLY WITHIN [email protected] or drop off information at municipal or emailing [email protected]. 24 HRS offi ce mail box prior to March 22, 2021. For further information, Ph: (204) 746-2223 please contact the municipal offi ce at 204-389-2698. FEHRSCABINETS.COM RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GIMLI RIÀFH#IHKUVFDELQHWVFRP NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF GRAHAMDALE INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal Act, notice is hereby given that unless SEASONAL & STUDENT POSITIONS the tax arrears for the designated year and costs in respect of the hereinafter described properties are paid in full to the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auc- tion, the Municipality will on the 8th day of April, 2021, at the hour of 10:00 AM, General Skills & Qualifi cations for all positions Bulls For Sale at Rural Municipality of Grahamdale, 23 Government Road , Moosehorn, Manitoba, Candidate must have excellent communication, organizational skills and proceed to sell by public auction the following described properties: must be able to work independently or in a team environment. Registered Black Angus • Enrolled in Canadian Angus Roll Description Assessed Amount of Number Value Arrears & Costs SEASONAL POSITIONS Performance Program (CAPP) for Which • Full Herd Health Program Property May be • Vaccines for IBR, BVD, etc Offered for Sale (Part-time May, June & September and Full-time July & August) • A.I. Sires used • Quiet & docile 77250 ALL THAT PORTION OF W 1/2 OF SECTION 9-24-6 WPM L -$5,800 $1,948.44 Park Patrol – Duties include monitoring and maintaining a clean safe TAKEN FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN • Calving ease sires and performance sires available RAILWAY PLAN 398 WLTO (P DIV) EXC ALL MINES AND beach and park areas as well as other public facilities. Greet visitors, • Semen tested • Sold w/breeders guarantee MINERALS AS RESERVED IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN provide tourism and environmental information. Shifts are varied; seven • EPD’s & performance data available 81200 LOTS 4 AND 5 BLOCK 1 PLAN 444 WLTO (P DIV) SUBJECT TO L -$1,100 $1,661.13 days per week; 8:00AM to 10:00PM. THE RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE BRADDOCK RANCH EST 1993 GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN SE 1/4 17-24-6 WPM Rec Centre General Labourer – Grass cutting and other miscellaneous ~ Raising Registered Aberdeen Angus for over 25 years ~ 85250 ALL THOSE PORTIONS OF SE 1/4 17-24-6 WPM TAKEN FOR L -$3,900 $1,744.22 Chatfi eld, MB www.braddockranch.com THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE CANADIAN NORTHERN maintenance duties. Shifts are varied; seven days per week; 8:00AM to RAILWAY SHOWN PINK ON PLAN 398 WLTO (P DIV) EXC Jason Schultz (204) 664-5276 ALL MINES AND MINERALS AS RESERVED IN THE 10:00PM ORIGINAL GRANT FROM THE CROWN 174500 LOT 9 PLAN 5207 WLTO SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS L -$1,800 $2,365.23 Summer Program Leader – Help organize and host summer day camps FULL TIME AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE GRANT FROM THE B -$13,100 CROWN IN SW 1/4 32-26-7 WPM and recreation programs. Work with the Programmer to develop and 350226 LOT 3 BLOCK 2 PLAN 49585 WLTO EXC ALL MINES AND L -$53,000 $18,036.29 promote new initiatives. This position will involve work in a variety of MINERALS AS SET FORTH IN THE ORIGINAL GRANT FROM TRUCK DRIVER B -$189,200 THE CROWN IN FRAC SECTION 3 AND FRAC SE 1/4 4-29-10 facilities including the Rec Centre, Beach and Pavilion. Shifts vary, some WPM, FRAC NE 1/4 33-28-10 WPM AND GOVERNMENT ROAD weekends and evening shifts will be required. ALLOWANCE (CLOSED) NEEDED IMMEDIATELY 358150 LOT 4 BLOCK 1 PLAN 17684 WLTO IN LOT 18 SETTLEMENT L -$1,200 $2,291.20 Gimli Aquatic Centre - R.M. of Gimli is now accepting applications for OF FAIRFORD Class 1 drivers required 421630 PARCEL 'A' PLAN 12440 WLTO SUBJECT TO THE L -$2,500 $2,277.15 the positions of Head Lifeguard, Lifeguard, Instructor, and Cashier. RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE with a clean driver abstract GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN NW 1/4 4-32-9 WPM Interested applicants can view the job postings in full at the R.M. website 424000 THE S 1/2 OF LOT 3 PLAN 654 WLTO (PP DIV) SUBJECT TO L -$300 $2,155.24 www.gimli.ca Super B experience an asset. THE RESERVATIONS AND PROVISOES CONTAINED IN THE GRANT FROM THE CROWN IN SW 1/4 4-32-9 WPM SEASONAL POSITIONS Send Resume with 472200 SW 1/4 9-33-9 WPM - SW 9 33 9 W L -$23,400 $3,639.93 (Approximately May to October, as required) references to The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to [email protected] each property: General Labourers – Duties include refuse crew, grass cutting, Call 204-378-2997 • The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due. landscaping, etc., must be physically fi t. Typical work shift 8:00AM to • The Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the 4:30PM, Monday to Friday but may include some weekends. Valid class arrears and costs. • If the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be 5 driver’s license required. Wage based on collective agreement Royal Canadian Legion #161 presented prior to the start of the auction. Operator C – Duties include operating medium equipment such as refuse is seeking a • The Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties being sold. trucks, roadside mowers, and dump trucks, as well as general duties. • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, Valid class 3 with air endorsement driver’s license required. Wage based certifi ed cheque or bank draft to the Rural Municipality of Grahamdale as follows: on collective agreement. Clubroom Manager i) The full purchase price if it is $10,000 or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, the purchaser must –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Previous Food & Beverage experience provide a non-refundable deposit in the amount of $10,000 and the Completed applications stating the position(s) applying for, with resume required. Supervisory experience an asset. balance of the purchase price must be paid within 20 days of the sale; and references, are to be submitted to the Municipal Offi ce located at 62 AND This position is full time, 2nd Avenue by 4:00 p.m. on April 2, 2021 iii) A fee in the amount $309.75 ($295 plus GST) for preparation of the salary commensurate with experience, transfer of title documents. The purchaser will be responsible for Kelly Cosgrove, CMMA registering the transfer of title documents in the land titles offi ce, start date negotiable. Chief Administrative Offi cer including the registration costs. Interested applicants may send resumes to • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. Rural Municipality of Gimli RCL #161 PO Box 419 Arborg MB R0C 0A0 • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. PO Box 1246, 62 – 2nd Avenue, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Email: [email protected] or email [email protected] no later Municipality or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2021. Fax: (204) 642-6660 than Friday, March 26th 2021. Managed by: We thank all applicants however only those Shelly Schwitek We thank all applicants; however only those selected Chief Administrative Offi cer for an interview will be contacted. selected for interview will be contacted. 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Drew Lambert would like to extend a heartfelt Ambrosia Patricia (Bonnie) Pawluk Drewlo – We would like to express our sincere June 7, 1932 - March 4, 2021 gratitude to everyone for their support through thank you to everyone who participated during this diffi cult time to make her 100th birthday Peacefully in the early hours of March 4, 2021, with family by her prayer, phone calls and cards. Due to COVID side, our precious mother completed her journey here on Earth. it was very unfortunate that we could not get so special. All who participated in her parade including Arborg RCMP, Fire, EMS, family and We are comforted in knowing she is reunited with Dad and safe in together for a celebration of life and fellowship the arms of God. with family and friends. Mom was laid to rest friends; to Susie for putting together center pieces and decorations and all the people who She was predeceased by her beloved husband John. Mom will on February 20, 2021. lovingly be remembered by her children, John (Vicky), Patti (Bob), -The family of Irene Drewlo made donations for her to do so; to everyone for the phone calls, cards, fl owers and gifts; Dawn (Craig) and Lori (Bill); grandchildren John E. (Melissa), Josh (Cher), Jaymes (Ashley), Jordan (Nicole), Robbie, Pam (Greg), The Aurora as well as to anyone else that made an effort The Express to make it special. Drew’s girls would like to Jayson, Casey and Reid; also, her precious great-grandchildren 1648 SqFt join in as well in extending a HUGE thank Nevayah, Emma, Makenna, Addie, Olivia, Jack and Owen. Mom is Weekly News RTM you to Maureen and all the awesome staff at survived by loving siblings Lovie, Zenith, Muriel, Ben (Linda) and Classifi ed 3 bedrooms, ensuite, Michael (Judy); in-laws Elsie, Sophie (Clarence), Ernie (Phyllis) and huge kitchen, quartz Assisted Living for going above and beyond booking at making Mom’s day truly memorable. Thank countless nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters countertops, walk-in Gloria and Patricia. deadline is pantry, island. James you to all the residents for being participants Hardie Siding Huron at this special milestone and making her Mom was born and raised on the family farm in the Pleasant Monday at Tripane Windows. Home District by parents Peter and Mary Chreptyk. She attended 4 p.m. prior feel so accepted. Lastly, Drew thanks her Pictures available granddaughters, Tamara for the wonderful the Plum Ridge School and completed her education in Teulon. to Thursday’s www. digital frame and Dawnett for the fabulous At a young age, she left home to work in Winnipeg at Paulin wgiesbrechthomes.ca publication cake! Chambers with her sister Lovie. Brand New Mom and Dad were married in 1952 and together raised their Please Call Show children and worked the family farm for 48 years until Dad’s 204-467-5836 Home passing. 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Once moving to Gimli, she $2,500 yearly tax attended the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church where she continued to volunteer her time Wanted credit and up to and talents. $50,000 Lump sum Mom took great enjoyment in singing in the church choir, Ukrainian music and dance. She took Are you a natural born storyteller with an eye for refund. great pride in her green thumb on the farm, as well as during the years she worked at the Teulon photography and a passion for community news? Apply NOW; quickest Golf and Country Club as gardener. She was also famous for her cinnamon buns, butter tarts and refund Nationwide! The Stonewall Teulon Tribune and Express Weekly cookies; where golf course staff and golfers would line up to purchase those delicious treats. Providing assistance We convey our deepest gratitude to the EMS Staff, Dr. Fulmore of Gimli and STARS Air News is currently seeking a full-time reporter and during Covid. Ambulance. 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Lawrence (Lorne) David Park George Ledochowski August 28, 1943 – March 2, 2021 January 28, 1932 – February 27, 2021 With an ocean of tears and shattered hearts our family announce Peacefully on February 27 at the age of 89, Dad passed away at the passing of Lorne, 77 years young of Ashern, MB. Goodwin Lodge with his daughter, Roxane, at his side. Forever missed and left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda He was predeceased by his wife, Laura (2019), and son (nee Yanke); daughter Crystal; son James (Shirley); granddaughters Roger (2016). He is survived by his daughter, Roxane (Craig), Alexandria and Seraphina, along with the family pet Dogg. He is grandchildren Kristen (Kirk), Jennifer, Wesley (Brenna), Michelle also survived by his siblings Sarah Baker, Tom (Dorynne) Park, (John) and Brayden; his son Ross (Sonya), grandchildren Kaila, Florence (Alvin) Tully, Nell Tully, Keith (Rose) Park; brother-in-law Kailen, and Rye; and his son Rodney (Diana), grandchildren Jade Wes Tully; nieces and nephews Heather, Linda, Jim and Lesley (Garrett), Jake, and Jacey. – Patti, Tab and Marcie – Darcie, Shelly and Brad – Sherry, Lori Surviving family members are sisters Kay and Gloria, as well and Lori – Wesley and Robyn – Marshall, Tracey and Cameron - as sisters-in-law Helen and Myrtle, along with many nieces and Jamie, Chad, Lisa and Jayson - Melissa, Carey and Katie and their nephews. families along with cousins Liz (Bob) and Vincent. He is now reunited with his parents, Fred and Anna; sister, Mary; Lorne was predeceased by his parents James and Letitia brothers, John, Harry, Mike, Steve, Alex, Joe, Kost, Paul, and Dan; (Pritchard) Park; sisters and brothers Ethel Dobbyn, Bob Park, sister-in-law, Hattie; brothers-in-law, Mike and John; niece, Linda; and nephews, Clayton, Gary, Tena Tully, Marge Turner; brothers-in-law Les Turner, Dale Dobbyn, and Brian. Gene Baker, Terry Tully and nephews Tim Baker and Barrie Tully; Dad was born on the family farm in Wheathill District. He moved to nearby Chatfi eld in 1949 to aunts Maude Pritchard and Belle Thompson; in-laws Fred and operate his father’s General Store. Mom and Dad were married in 1954. Together, they operated Natalie Yanke, brothers-in-law Paul Kernested and Don Russell. the store until 1970, when they made the big decision to move the store and attached house Also forever missed by Linda’s family; sisters and brothers-in-law to Teulon and converted the building into a restaurant. With their four children, they opened Marion Kernested, Dorothy (Bill) Nightingale, Shirley Russell, Larry G & L Restaurant in 1971, quickly becoming famous far and wide thanks to Mom’s incredible Yanke and their families. cooking. Expansions included The Cardinal Lounge and Motel, and eventually they sold the Lorne grew up and schooled in Poplar Point, MB and also highly successful establishment in 1986. schooled in Edmonton, AB. He was proud of his large family of 10 Dad entered the construction business with his partner, Nick, in 1965, when they started land children and liked to tell and hear stories of the Point. He started clearing. Later, they worked for the municipalities of Armstrong and Rockwood building roads, out working in Brian Sr. and Gert Hextall’s lumberyard and became in addition to digging dugouts and drainages. Dad was an active business owner until just a few a family friend. He later worked at the mine in Thompson, then years ago as his health began to decline. Rodney worked alongside Dad for 20 years. returned from the north and taught school in St. Reita and Lundar. Dad was an avid outdoorsman, and for many decades he was well-known for his trapping In 1972 while working for Manitoba Highways, he met Linda. Four skills. One of his many pastimes was digging Seneca roots to be sold for medicinal use. Dad months later they were married in Winnipeg and Ashern became operated a grain farm near Silver in the ’70s. their home. During this time he received his pilot license. His fi rst Ashern friends were Mel and His lifelong passion was baseball. In 1946, he joined the Chatfi eld baseball team, along with Jalmar and he treasured the Siglunes families forever. four of his brothers, and as their pitcher he led the team to dominance throughout the Interlake. In Shortly after moving to Ashern, Lorne started work with Manitoba Hydro and became Reeve the early ’50s, he was invited to a professional baseball tryout in Florida but declined to continue for the RM of Siglunes. He stayed with both jobs for over 30 years. Between jobs, sports and operating the store. The Chatfi eld team was inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame in politics, he developed many friendships. Lorne loved animals and raised different kinds. He 2003 in recognition of their great success from 1952–1957. While playing in tournaments with enjoyed being a Marriage Commissioner, playing hockey, baseball, hunting, fi shing, politics and Chatfi eld, Dad played league-organized baseball with the Balmoral Orioles. He became involved building, not to mention having coffee with the boys. Lorne served on many boards and received with the Teulon Whips in 1971, winning back-to-back provincial titles in 1974 and 1975, when a certifi cate for the numerous years of volunteer work he did. they also went on to win the Western Canadian championship. He continued to play, coach, Lorne was a proud Dad and Grandad, loving family Sunday drives, playing hardball or fi shing and manage Teulon men’s baseball over the course of fi ve decades. Serving as a town council with Jim. Lorne and Crystal would drive around in the dune buggy or bake bannock together. With member in Teulon throughout the 1980s, Dad had an essential role in the development of Green Shirley, her personality added richness to our family. His pride and joy were his granddaughters Acres Park. In addition to their numerous provincial titles, the Teulon Cardinals’ all-time highlights and going for rides in the golf cart. He loved spending time at the island in our cabin at Little included a spot at Nationals in 1991 and again in 1998, which was also the year that Dad had Limestone Lake. We loved spending a month at Osoyoos one winter. Lorne always looked been inducted to Manitoba’s Baseball Hall of Fame for his individual achievements both as a forward to spending a week with Keith each fall. player and as a coach. Dad was involved in baseball for 68 consecutive years (1946-2014). Dad Lorne felt blessed and thankful for the life he was given. Almost a year after retirement, he had pitched his last game when he was 68 years old at Chatfi eld Oldtimers’ tournament in 2000; a stroke, followed by dementia. ironically the same place where he threw his fi rst pitch in 1946 with the Chatfi eld Cardinals. Ross A family Celebration of Lorne’s life will be held at a later date. and Rodney played for the Teulon Cardinals for many years, keeping the team active until 2014. Donations may be made in Lorne’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, 1379 Many have cherished memories of Dad’s baseball journey. Sport truly does create friendships Kenaston Blvd, Winnipeg, MB, R3P 2T5, Canadian Diabetes Association, 200 - 310 Broadway and memories that last a lifetime! Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0S6, Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, 10-120 Donald St. Winnipeg, We would like to thank the staff at Teulon Hospital and Goodwin Lodge for their care and MB, R3C 4G2 or a charity of one’s choice. compassion over the past few years. Special thanks to Ken Loehmer for his thoughtfulness and A heartfelt thank you for the excellent care and compassion to the doctors, nurses and staff unwavering support. Sincere gratitude to Father Peter Chorney and Father Barry Schoonbaert. at the SMHC Geriatrics Area 4 for Dementia in Selkirk and to the Lakeshore General Hospital. Family and friends are invited to leave condolences or to share memories on his tribute wall at A special thank you to our families and friends, especially Keith and Rose, Greg and Barb www.klfuneralservices.ca. and Allen and Donna. Also thanks to John, Karen and staff at Arnason Funeral Home for their In lieu of fl owers, please consider donations to Teulon Senior Resource, Box 418, Teulon, MB. professionalism, kindness and compassion. R0C 3B0, IERHA — Attn. Goodwin Lodge Box 89, Teulon MB R0C 3B0, or a charity of one’s When tomorrow starts without me choice. Don’t think we’re far apart For every time you think of me I’m right there in your heart. “You’re My Man” Arrangements by: 204-886-0404 ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1.204.768.2072 1.866.323.3593 Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts

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Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. Salary commensurate with experience, qualifi cations and ability. Apply, with resume to: [email protected] by March 22, 2021.

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