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VOLUME 3 EDITION 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016

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Life in the ice lane

EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT Vikings who lived in the period 850-950 A.D. entertained visitors at the Gimli Ice Festival last weekend with weapons demonstrations and reen- actments of warfare. See story pgs. 2, 3 and 4. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know Pick up your seed starter sets today at Gimli Rona. We have everything you need to make your BUILDING CENTRE GIMLI growing season www.rona.ca a success. 1-877-770-7662 HOURS: OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 9 am - 6 pm • SUN 12 - 4 pm 2 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 Life in the ice lane: Gimli throws an outdoor party

By Patricia Barrett Vikings, race cars, fi sh and politi- cians were all part of another fun- fi lled outdoor celebration in Gimli last weekend. The 5th Annual Gimli Ice Festival, held Saturday and Sunday, attracted visitors from all across the Interlake as well as the city. Festival directors Peter and Susan Holfeuer held an awards ceremony Friday night at the Lakeview Resort to honour the volunteers and sponsors who helped them bring the event to life. “It takes over 120 volunteers to put on this festival,” said Peter Holfeuer. “That’s what tonight is all about — to Mike Shachtay from Arborg’s EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT celebrate our volunteers and thank Shachtay’s Sales & Service won a Pictured from left to right, Shining Stars Awards were presented to them for what they do.” sponsorship award. Alex Kristiansen, Bella Sacco, Gino Sacco by festival director Susan Hol- Among those presented with Shin- ing Star and Community Support feuer. awards were Olive Hnatiuk, Clint and Tracy Martin, who grew up in Husavik Peggy Kennedy, Gord Anderson, Car- and now lives in Rosser. ol and Bill Szewaga, Alex Kristiansen, Martin, who also helped host the Bella Sacco and Gino Sacco. event, wrote a witty song encourag- The Holfeuers also presented Shin- ing people to get outside. Riffi ng off ing Star awards to a number of spon- Adele’s song “Hello,” Martin sang, sors including Shachtay Sales & Ser- “Hello, Cooley … They say that win- vice from Arborg, Robin’s Donuts, the ter’s long and cold and all you want to Lakeview Resort, Toomey Construc- do is watch TV.” tion, Noventis, CJ107 and the Enter- Mike Shachtay from Shachtay Sales, prise. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries a farm equipment and RTV business, sponsored the awards ceremony. engaged the crowd with a 1966 trivia Some of the night’s entertainment competition honouring the year the was provided by singer-songwriter Shachtay family started their busi- ness. He gave away jackets, T- shirts and model trucks. Shachtay Commercial fi sherman Ezra Reyk- provided free dal and Mayor Randy Woroniuk Kubota rides all performed a ceremonial dance James Bezan won a hat from weekend to dif- while singer-songwriter Tracy ferent festival Shachtay Sales & Service for giving Martin sang. sites. the answer to a trivia question — Book your Manure Having made Randy Woroniuk took the centre. Northern Harvest Rye. friends on the “That’s what I love about small-town Spreading for 2016! snow coaster at politics,” said Bélanger, referring to enjoy winter. Cooley’s Ice Park camaraderie with the opposition, “You “This is community getting together a few weeks ago get things done for the community.” …” said Woroniuk. “This is our fi fth (see the Feb. 18 Perhaps still slightly traumatized year and it’s just getting bigger and edition of the Ex- from his snow coaster adventure on better.” press), Gimli’s two an under-sized plastic sled, James Be- The mayor expressed some concern MLA candidates, zan made the 200-plus crowd laugh about the snow coaster on which he Jeff Wharton (PC) after he thanked the Holfeuers and competed against the two MLA can- and Armand Bé- the volunteers and sponsors for “hard didates and Bezan. langer (NDP), work, tenacity and resourcefulness.” “It’s a little bit too much to the along with their “Cooley’s Ice Park this year is beauti- left,” said Woroniuk, who had placed spouses, shared ful,” he said.“The sculptures, the slide, dead last. He called for “a little bit of a banquet table. which I almost bust my neck on … is straight, a little bit of right, a little bit The Conserva- just amazing.” of left.” tives, including The federal government provided After performances by the Spotted Selkirk-Interlake- funding for the festival through the Wolf Pow Wow Dancers from River- Eastman MP Heritage Fund. ton, Viking storyteller Terry Vezna and James Bezan, sat Mayor Randy Woroniuk also spoke local musical acts, dancing got under- on the left (look- to the celebrants, thanking the direc- way. A dealer for ing from behind) tor and volunteers and sponsors for The Express may (once again) sound www.JBSCanada.ca and the NDP on giving visitors another reason to come the right. Mayor to Gimli and getting people outside to Continued on page 3 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 3 Countryside

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Onlookers sat in their cars along the straightaway or stood on the harbour wall to watch the drivers vie for the Workers at Gimli distillery hit picket corners and kick up plumes of snow. The Manitoba Mini-sled Racers As- lines after failed negotiations sociation held a race for kids aged four to 14 closer to shore. By Patricia Barrett Back at the harbour, a large crowd Workers at the Crown Royal distill- gathered around a dozen or so Vikings ery in Gimli have gone on strike af- wielding targes, spears and axes. ter negotiations for better wages and They demonstrated different ways to benefi ts failed. slaughter opponents and staged mock Last Friday, 98 per cent of the Diageo battles. distillery employees represented by While the Vikings warred, some peo- United Food and Commercial Work- ple stood at the edge of the harbour ers (UFCW) Local 832 rejected the wall and hurled frozen fi sh into buck- company’s fi nal offer. ets about 20 feet away. The workers make the Crown Royal Local 832 President Jeff Traeger said Staff from the Riverton & District line of whisky, which includes North- in a press release. “The membership Friendship Centre were on hand, pro- ern Harvest Rye, and was named believes that if the company put the viding bannock and tea they cooked World Whisky of the Year by re- same effort into this round of bargain- on an open fi re. nowned whisky expert Jim Murray. ing we wouldn’t be on strike.” Next year, the Holfeuers plan to ex- “Our members go to work every day Working on a mural at Gimli Art Workers are seeking wage increases, pand Cooley’s Ice Park and tie Cana- with the mindset that they are mak- Club. more vacation time and health and da’s 150th birthday into its theme. ing (the) world’s greatest whisky,” said welfare benefi ts, according to the UFCW website. They voted for a strike mandate in early February in the event no deal was reached. Manitobans Value Teamwork. Although Traeger did not get into Teamwork is essential to partnership. And partnership is the path to prosperity. specifi cs about the company’s fi nal A new Progressive Conservative government will be a reliable offer, he told CBC News that the com- and visionary partner for Manitobans by: pany’s fi nancials would have allowed it to offer more than it had. Pledging to protect front line services and the jobs of the workers who deliver those services. “The settlement that’s on the table Creating a long-term strategic infrastructure program that provides (that) they offered is not refl ective of assured funding for roads, highways, and major municipal projects, a company that’s doing as well as they ending the ‘bust and boom’ cycle of this government. are,” he said, “and not refl ective of Fostering new business, social and community partnerships aimed at what kind of settlements we’ve been giving Manitobans work and social supports through Social Innovation seeing in the industrial sector over the Bonds last year.” Establishing a Duty to Consult framework with First Nations and The Diageo plant employs about Métis communities to build together a more respectful and effective relationship and partnership. 50 workers. They began walking the Pursuing membership in the New West Partnership immediately picket line Saturday. They erected a upon forming government. sign on PR 231 between Highways 8 and 9 alerting drivers that they are on Derek Johnson, Jeff Wharton, strike. INTERLAKE GIMLI 204.646.2904 204.229.4932 UFCW Local’s 832 members are em- [email protected] [email protected] ployed across the province in sectors including retail, food processing, tex- tiles, health care and transportation. For more information and updates on the strike, visit the UFCW web site at ufcw832.com Authorized by the Official Agent for Derek Johnson and Jeff Wharton The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 5 PC MLA candidate wants Gimli Hospital dialysis unit run at full capacity By Patricia Barrett pital’s dialysis unit to its full potential The MLA candidate for the Gimli PC is felt down the road at Winnipeg’s riding held an open house last Friday Seven Oaks Hospital, where Whar- at his constituency offi ce to hear resi- ton’s sister works as a dialysis nurse. dents’ concerns heading into the pro- “They’re getting stacked up at Seven vincial election. Oaks,” he said. “As you know, 46 days from today, a Part of the key to addressing health change for the better is coming,” said issues is preventative initiatives, said Jeff Wharton to constituents and cam- Wharton, citing the RM’s proposal to paign team members gathered at the build a wellness centre in Gimli. Centre Street offi ce. “We’re going to The province has already committed put forward a better plan for a better $4 million to the project, and the RM future.” is waiting to hear whether the federal One of the many changes Whar- government will match that funding. ton would like to see implemented is The RM itself would have to raise $4 Gimli Hospital’s dialysis unit being million. used to its full capacity. At present, Wharton also has his eye on Lake the unit operates three days a week. Winnipeg and some of the problems “What we’re hearing now,” said currently besetting commercial fi sh- Wharton, “is that a nurse’s contract ers. ended and there was not enough A fi sherman was among dozens of funding to renew her contract.” people who dropped by during the EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT He said the unit “has to be” operat- three-hour event to speak with Whar- Jeff Wharton (right) speaks with Selkirk PC MLA candidate Alan ing fi ve days a week. ton. Lagimodiere at an open house at his constituency offi ce last Friday. Health care is a priority under the The fi sherman came with a number The MLA candidate for the Gimli riding would like to see Gimli Hospital’s Conservatives, who have promised of concerns regarding Lake Winnipeg: dialysis unit open fi ve days a week. to increase the numbers of long-term Seafood Watch’s allegation that the care beds across the province, some- fi shery is unmanaged and that fi sh meeting with municipalities and at- they sold) and has been out on the thing leader Brian Pallister said Gary stocks have been depleted, his per- tending various cultural events — campaign trail. Filmon had done when he was in ception that Conservation and Water said he’d try to attend an upcoming Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman MP power. Stewardship does not support com- meeting of Lake Winnipeg fi shermen. James Bezan stopped by with his wife When asked about health-care fund- mercial fi shermen and the city using Wharton has a team of about 50 Kelly to chat with the Whartons and ing cuts under Filmon that the Mani- the lake as a sewage dump. “great volunteers” helping him on the speak with constituents, as did Selkirk toba Nurses’ Union said left behind a “It stunk in the south basin in 2011 campaign trail. MLA candidate Alan Lagimodiere. nursing defi cit that was felt for years, when Winnipeg dumped raw sew- “We could not do this without your Wharton will be squaring off against Wharton said “not one nurse was age into the river,” said the fi sherman. help,” said Wharton to those who at- NDP MLA candidate Armand Bé- fi red under Filmon” and that those “And the algae was so thick in 2012.” tended the open house. “We will bring langer in a candidate debate April 4 at who were laid off were re-hired. He pulled up a photo from that year change to Gimli and to Manitoba.” Clandeboye Hall. “Manitobans are paying more for showing a boat and fi shing gear cov- He also thanked his wife Marielle The announcement for the election health care [now],” he said, and “get- ered with algae. (Mickey) for her support. She has is expected to come around March 15 ting less.” Wharton — who has been door worked hand-in-hand with Wharton with the election itself scheduled for The result of not running Gimli Hos- knocking throughout the riding, running a moving company (which April 19. Flood outlook predicts minor to moderate risk of fl ooding this spring By Jeff Ward Manitoba. moderate risk. 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gettfiRED RIVERshing > CHALET BEACH > LAKE WINNIPEG > ARNIE WEIDL Leg wrestling pickerel Hi guys and gals. boys take everything home at night. PUBLISHER SALES Lana Meier Brett Mitchell Last week, as the ice-breaking crew One of the guys remarked how he on the Red churned their way up- had been at Balsam Bay a few days stream, our fellow anglers continued ago and there were so many anglers enjoying our pastime ahead of them out there that it was like a city. I had by Sugar Island. The ice shack village to agree, since I was there earlier there seemed thriving as I threaded in the week just after a truck broke my way amongst the hard walls and through the ice. As I drove past it out portables. Soon, a sturdily built, fairly to the “city,” all you could see was the SALES SALES narrow hut caught my eye. I pulled cab above the ice pointing skyward Rick Reimer Robin Chestnut up to it in Old Red, got out and called, as crews worked to salvage it. “Hello? Is anybody home?” About a mile offshore, I came across “Come on in,” a kind voice came a large ice shack that was more like back from inside. I opened the door a cottage. I knocked on the door and before me three retired gentle- and was greeted by Ben Barbula, men — Wayne Domenco of Selkirk, his brother Julian and Uncle Roman Ryan Gudge of Meleb and Don Libi- Reinhold, all from Steinbach. Inside ch of Libau — were sitting in a row their nicely fi nished shack, Roman REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER along one wall jigging their fi shing said they had been catching eating- Jeff Ward Austin Grabish gear in ice holes. Across from them, sized pickerel here but that they EXPRESS PHOTO BY ARNIE WEIDL within easy reach, a big pot of pero- also like to go to Moose Lake east of A huge pickerel that Caralynn gies slowly boiled on the stove. A re- Sprague where it’s been really good laxed warm feeling hung in the air of for all kinds of fi sh. Siatecki held down with her legs the shack as we casually began talk- Lately, I’ve noticed an increase in until Mack Licobpe landed it in ing of fi shing experiences. While we the number of shacks on the ice at their Gimli ice shack. chatted back and forth, my eyes fell Gimli’s south bay, so I made a point hole and, as it came up, he thought it upon a couple of Ziploc bags fi lled of running over there to visit with fel- was a large bass — but as the head REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER SPORTS REPORTER Patricia Barrett Brian Bowman with fi llets hanging on a nail from low anglers. Again, I came across a broke water, he realized it was a huge one of the shack rafters. I looked at really nicely built hard wall shack. I pickerel. Mack got it onto the fl oor of the guys inquiringly and Don smiled, swear, these shacks seem to be get- the shack, but it was jumping around saying, “We catch ‘em, clean ‘em at ting grander all the time. I knocked so much, it looked like it was going home and that’s our lunch the next on the door and was invited in by lo- to fall back in the hole. Now, Caral- day.” Good thinking, boys. cals Mack Licobpe and Caralynn Si- ynn is the sweetest, prettiest girl but Now, I mentioned before that these atecki. We sat down in comfort and I is also no bigger than a minute. She fellas know how to build a solid asked, as I always do, if they had ever could see Mack was having a hard PRODUCTION DISTRIBUTION shack, including the door. Apparent- had an unusual or humorous fi shing time with his line, so without hesita- Nicole Kapusta Christy Brown ly, someone tried to break into it not experience. tion, she got down on the fl oor and long ago. While repeatedly pound- Mack and Caralynn, sitting on their with her tiny but determined legs, ing on the door’s lock assembly, they sofa, looked at each other and smiled, wrapped them around that fi sh and broke their hammer, which the guys saying “Oh, yes!” A short time ago, as hung on until Mack had a chance to found in pieces in the snow the next they tell it, they were fi shing here and get it by the gills. Good job, girl. day. Wayne, Ryan and Don refl ect Mack saw a nibble on his fi nder. Im- Well, have fun on the ice in the heat that had the thief gotten in, he would mediately, he felt a hard hit on his line. this week. Bye now. have left empty-handed because the He slowly worked his catch to the ice ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION Tracy Farmer Corrie Sargent > CONTACT US Express Weekly News - Interlake Graphics 74 Patterson Drive, Stonewall Industrial Park Phone 467-5836 Fax 467-2679 Letters to the Editor: [email protected] The Classifi ed: classifi [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] Selkirk ecord News: [email protected]

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EXPRESS PHOTO SUPPLIED The owner of H. P. Tergesen & Sons says he recently found and “friended” a young man on Facebook believed to have robbed his store.

By Jeff Ward A Facebook friend request to an alleged thief that robbed H.P. Tergesen’s in Gimli, prompted a surge of guilt in the young culprit who then told the owner, Stefan Tergesen that he would turn himself in. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 4, patrons at the Robin’s Donuts alerted Tergesen, that his front window on the 117-year old business was smashed. Tergesen said he went to investigate and found a watch lying in the street and a smashed display case in his store with half a dozen watch- es missing. After calling the police, Tergesen said he went to check his security cameras — there are 35 in the store — and found a clear view of the robber’s face and decided to post 16032ge0 it on Facebook. Within 12 hours of the post the video had been viewed more than 10,000 times and within 24 hours it had been shared more than 8,000 times. The RCMP said that the thief was a 15-year old male from Winnipeg who has been released on a promise to appear in court at a later date. Break-in and property related charges are expected ac- cording to the RCMP. “By then we knew his name and a customer sent me a pho- to of his Facebook profi le so I fi gured I’d send him a friend request,” said Tergesen. “I knew that he must’ve known that he was caught because of how many times the post was shared, but I wanted to be sure he knew. I also thought it would be fun, so I sent him a request and about 15 minutes later he accepted.” Tergesen said that the culprit messaged him saying he felt guilty and that he was going to turn himself in, which RCMP spokesperson, Sgt. Bert Paquet confi rmed he did on Mon- day, March 7. Tergesen messaged back saying that he has a full list of all the items missing and that he expects them to be returned, and said that he was doing the right thing by turning himself in. At the time of writing this article the post is still being shared like wildfi re and Tergesen’s phone has been ringing off the hook from media outlets all over the country. Terge- sen joked that he should offer the thief a thank-you because of all the publicity the story has brought to his business. “I can’t buy this kind of coverage and there is no bad pub- licity. I think the most encouraging part about this story for me is that I see how strong my local customers are. The way they’ve helped out has been really amazing and it felt like they were more violated than I was,” said Tergesen. RCMP confi rmed that all missing items were returned to Tergesen. 8 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 St. Laurent skates into the Top 10 for Kraft Hockeyville ing and yelling,” said Carl Bruce, one Voting opens on March 13 and closes of people who nominated the arena. “It was all very surreal, almost like March 14 to decide on the two fi nalists I didn’t recognize the name of our By Jeff Ward for the Top 2 begins this weekend on town. It still hasn’t really sunk in yet. The Top 10 fi nalists for Kraft Hock- Sunday, March 13 at 9 a.m. and clos- It really is unbelievable to be chosen eyville 2016 were announced on Sat- es at midnight the next day, with all after so many other communities urday night. voting being done online at www. were putting up nominations.” After approximately 20 nominations khv2016.ca. With only a few hundred words, and the support of the community, The Top 10 were chosen from a re- Bruce wrote in his nomination that St. St. Laurent Arena has landed one of cord-breaking pool of 3,192 nomina- Laurent had gone through one of the those Top 10 spots for this year’s Kraft tions this year. If St. Laurent is chosen toughest times in its history. The all- Now Bruce wants all of St. Laurent Hockeyville contest and a guaranteed for the Top 2, they automatically win too-recent fl ood of 2011 had battered and all of Manitoba to help get them prize of $25,000. a prize of $100,000, but only the win- the community. After businesses were into the Top 2 when voting opens on However, the excitement doesn’t ner of Kraft Hockeyville will have the closed and homes were washed away, Sunday. He believes that it will take end there because the big prize of chance to host the pre-season game. the arena stood as a beacon for the hundreds of thousands, even millions $100,000 in arena upgrades and a Prize money will be used to renovate community. of votes to get the job done. chance to host an NHL pre-season the washrooms and dressing rooms at “After the fl ood, the arena was the Bruce said that the $25,000 will go a game is what supporters of the arena the arena. space we could all get together and es- long way to helping repair and reno- are really after. “I tuned into the TV and waited for cape that harsh reality for an hour or vate the facility but that with $100,000, And to win that, the community the announcement, and when St. Lau- two. I think that story defi nitely struck they can get even more projects ac- needs to make the Top 2 fi rst. Voting rent popped up, I just started scream- a chord with the judges,” he said. complished. West Interlake reeve frustrated by slow pace for DFA claims Weekend storm causes By Jeff Ward The RM of West Interlake is still try- ing to retrieve nearly $3 million for poor driving conditions fl ood projects completed in 2011 and 2014, with no resolution in sight after more than a year of submissions of Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) claims. West Interlake Reeve Randy Hel- gason is frustrated by the DFA claims process and said that the toughest part for him is the knowledge that the ratepayers are paying the price — not in dollars but in the stagnation of local projects that are hampered by the un- West Interlake Reeve certainty of outstanding DFA claims. Randy Helgason In late 2015, the RM was given an ex- to it was to help better protect citizens tension for their claims and they now east of Ashern and citizens down- have until November of this year to stream. Helgason added that there have everything in order. However, are other smaller projects that have even though that deadline is many gotten deferrals — partial funds re- months away, Helgason’s optimism is ceived — and some that have been waning. fully retrieved but there is still nearly “I’m hoping the outlook is good, but $3 million left hanging in limbo. it seems to be one stumbling block af- With the council currently working ter the other in order to retrieve these on a new budget, the added stress of funds,” said Helgason. having that money unaccounted for “In the early spring of 2014, we were has become a burden according to told by Premier Greg Selinger that we Helgason. should do whatever it takes to protect “I think it’s a burden — I mean, what property and citizens once the fl ood direction do you go next? It takes up a hits — and we did that. So now here lot of the meetings and I’m sure every we are fi ghting to get this money back councillor feels the burden, no matter and not really having the success that which ward they’re from,” said Hel- we want.” gason. EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Helgason said that the main stick- Helgason said that things have im- Mother Nature whipped up some inclement weather last weekend, ing point is the boundary line project, proved slightly from last year and creating poor driving conditions while reminding drivers to slow which DFA refers to as a new drain. that there has been some progress but down. Even the ravens were having trouble fl ying along Highway He said that the drain has been there things are moving far slower than he 68 near Highway 8 Saturday afternoon. since the ‘70s and that the work done would like. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 9 Fisher Branch students experience rare curling opportunity

By Jeff Ward Students from Fisher Branch Collegiate participated in a unique and exciting opportunity to curl with and learn from some of the most decorated professional curlers in Manitoba during a youth clinic last month. The clinic, held on Feb. 27 at the Fisher Branch Curling Club, had 16 Grade 5-8 students participate in an inten- sive full day of curling. Students received their instruction from 2011 World Curling champion Reid Carruthers who has had fi ve Brier appearances, 2013 CIS/CCA women’s champion Krysten Karwacki and Curl Manitoba coach Blaine Malo. Students learned beginner and advanced mechanics of the game and had lessons in pre-game stretching and the importance of exercise. The clinic was organized through a partnership between The Youth Curling Group of the Fisher Branch Curling Club and the Lakeshore Recreation Commission. The cost was $10 per student and that in- cluded a lunch and six hours of curling instruction. “It was one of our goals to make sure that it was as af- fordable as possible,” said clinic organizer Lisa Mazur. “We restarted our youth curling last year and we wanted to help put a charge into it. I’ve seen that many of the kids are really interested in the sport so I thought it would be a great idea to have a clinic here that we can put on for EXPRESS PHOTO BY LISA MAZUR them.” Fisher Branch Collegiate Grade 5-8 students took part in a full-day curling clinic at the Mazur said that the clinic is a great way to engage more local curling club on Feb. 27. Pictured front row, left to right: Troy Shergold, Olivia Mazur; youth in the sport of curling, but as a byproduct, it could middle row: Krysten Karwacki, Yvonne Weins, Emily Mazur, Alyssa Gard, Cassidy Webb; also reinvigorate the game for Fisher Branch Curling Club, back row: Lauren Letexier, Alayna Kochan, Ben Grocholski, Jaypee Javier, Shayla White, which has been struggling. Walker Lappage and Dawson Gard. Students from the Collegiate were given hands on train- ing in throwing, sliding and sweeping. There were many different stations on the ice for drills. Mazur said that stu- ing club was also made possible with the grant, to the whole experience because much of their dents had a lot of fun and said she saw immediately how which, Mazur said, was a very nice value added equipment was aging and needed replacement. positive of an experience this was for them. “With the clinic being such a success, I’m looking for- ward to doing another one next year and having more stu- dents involved. I think that once the word of mouth gets out, there will many more students want to take part next year. We’re open to as many people as possible joining up next year,” said Mazur, whose own kids also participated in the clinic. The purchase of new brooms and equipment for the curl-

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Staff the suspect was ejected from the busi- involvement. She was remanded into On Feb. 27, 2016, shortly before 3 ness. A short time later, the female custody. a.m., emergency personnel were dis- confronted the victim again outside A Canada-wide warrant for man- patched to the 800 block of Main St. the business and assaulted him fur- slaughter was issued for the arrest of in Winnipeg for the report of a male ther. The victim was assisted and the 23-year-old Travis Chief (a.k.a. Travis having been assaulted. two went their separate ways. Guimond) as a result of the death of A 43-year-old male was located and Approximately 30 minutes later, Henry Kipling. transported to hospital in critical con- the victim was assaulted and robbed On March 4, 2016, just before mid- dition, suffering from injuries as the while in the same area during a sepa- night, Travis Chief was located and ar- result of an apparent assault. He later rate incident involving a male suspect. rested on the strength of the warrant succumbed to his injuries. The victim The investigation has revealed that in Waywayseecappo by members of has been identifi ed as Henry Kipling. Kipling was quietly waiting for a cab the Dakota Ojibway Police Service. The investigation has revealed that when he was attacked and robbed. He Chief was turned over to members the victim was assaulted twice within was incapacitated at the time due to of the Winnipeg Police Service Homi- a short period of time by two separate the earlier assault. Kipling sustained cide Unit without incident. individuals. further injuries and was eventually The Winnipeg Police Service thanks Initially, it’s alleged that a female transported to hospital. members of the Dakota Ojibway Po- suspect and the victim became in- Jenna Rose Traverse, 23, was arrested lice Service, the public and members volved in a minor dispute while inside on March 3, 2016, and charged with of the media for their assistance. a nearby establishment. As a result, aggravated assault due to her alleged Henry Kipling Lundar principal rewarding students who have perfect attendance

By Jeff Ward funded from the profi t of the school’s think it’s nice to be able to reward the Lundar School principal Jane Dupre canteen. Lundar School has approxi- students that are here all the time,” is challenging her entire student body mately 140 students and many of said Dupre. to a month-long challenge for perfect them maintain nearly perfect atten- “When you miss a day, it’s not an attendance with the opportunity to dance throughout the year, according easy thing to just catch up the next win $100. to Dupre. A challenge like this cel- day. Students never get the full impact Every March, schools in Manitoba ebrates that effort but also provides of what they’re learning unless they participate in Perfect Attendance more incentive for other students to hear it directly from the teacher. And Month, a provincial initiative that show up to class each day. when students are behind, they’re began in 2013. At Lundar School, “The comparison I use is that we’re less likely to do well, which feeds into students are taking on the challenge expected to drive well, and if we do, skipping more classes and it can spi- with the hope of winning cash prizes, we’re rewarded with cheaper rates. I ral out of control.” Dupre said that she really cares about her students, as do all of her teachers and other staff. They want students in class every day, and Per- fect Attendance Month is a good way to reward those that make the com- mitment and show up. Dupre also said that the challenge will not pun- interlake Campus ish students who have an excused absence or missed school due to seri- Jane Dupre ous illness. Those students also have and $10, but only perfect attendance the opportunity to win prizes of $20 means a shot at the big prize. Information Session Students from Lake Manitoba First Nation have a particularly rough com- SELKIRK | March 22 mute to get to school each day, and Thank You their commitment is another thing that Dupre wants to recognize. Please join us at Gaynor Family Regional Library, The Arborg Ag society would like to send “Some of these students spend more 806 Manitoba Ave., Selkirk on Tuesday, March 22, their thank-you’s to all the MANY businesses, than an hour on the bus. They’re wak- from 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. family, friends, and our members. ing up at 7:30 a.m. or earlier to get Your donations to our annual rodeo Learn more about full-time programs to be held in Selkirk in 2016-17: here and learn, and that’s a very long social on February 27th was very much commute. It’s not easy to make that Business, Accounting and Management Certificate appreciated! We would like to tip our hats every day,” said Dupre. Health Care Aide Certificate to the band, Deuces Wild, which performed beyond expectations. Noventis, your There are 17 school days in March Educational Assistant Certificate generosity of your cheque donation will help and, according to Dupre at the time of Small Business Management Certificate cover some of the bleacher costs. writing this article, there were only a Management Development Certificate Last but not least, thank you to each and few students who had missed a day of everyone of you who supported us at the school. To register, please call 204.785.5328. | rrc.ca/interlake social, as well as those who bought tickets but could not attend. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 11 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Interlake paramedics earn By Jeff Ward Next weekend will mark the 10-year national recognition anniversary of the Breakfast with the Easter Bunny fundraiser for the Ea- By Jennifer McFee glets Daycare. Four Interlake paramedics have re- Over the years, the fundraiser has ceived national recognition for their helped provide new toys, activities excellence, courage and exceptional and supplies for the daycare while dedication. also being a fun family event. Gov. Gen. David Johnston presented The fundraiser takes place next them with awards at a ceremony in weekend on March 19 at the Eriks- Vancouver on Friday, March 4. dale Recreation Centre. It costs $6 for Donald Andruschak of Riverton and adults and $3 for kids and includes Wayne Kohinski of Selkirk both re- pancakes, sausages and eggs. Photog- ceived the Emergency Medical Ser- rapher Haley Jensen will be on hand vices Exemplary Service Medal with Eriksdale is hosting Breakfast with to take pictures with the Easter Bunny First Bar in recognition of 30 years of for $5 each. There will also be a silent the Easter Bunny March 19. loyal and exemplary service to public auction and a 50/50 draw. Tickets for safety in Canada. the breakfast are not available in ad- Winnipeg before, but we feel it would Lorne Harley of Teulon and Rolland vance and admission is paid at the be nice to do things in our backyard,” Fontaine of Selkirk both received the door. said Sweetland. Emergency Medical Services Exem- According to daycare manager Nat- She said last year’s fundraiser pulled plary Service Medal in recognition of alie Sweetland, the funds raised this in approximately $800, which helped 20 years of loyal and exemplary ser- buy new books and toys for the kids. year will go towards local fi eld trips vice to public safety in Canada. EXPRESS PHOTO BY for the children in the program. Sweetland is always surprised at how All four men are paramedics with supportive the community is when it SGT RONALD DUCHESNE, “We’ve been talking recently about the Interlake-Eastern Regional RIDEAU HALL © OSGG, 2016 comes to donating prizes for the silent doing more local fi eld trips, maybe to Health Authority. In total, more than Donald Andruschak of Riverton auction. Local businesses and parents farms in the area when there are new 150 Canadians received the Governor received the Emergency Medical routinely donate prizes for the auc- calves or baby chicks — something General’s Caring Canadian Award, Services Exemplary Service Medal that some of these kids maybe don’t tion, and Sweetland said they’re a big an Exemplary Service Medal or a reason why the annual fundraiser is with First Bar in recognition of get the chance to do. We’ve been to the Decoration for Bravery or a Meritori- 30 years of loyal and exemplary zoo and to the Children’s Museum in able to raise so much. ous Service Decoration. service to public safety in Canada.

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By Patricia Barrett constituents and band councils in As soon as Parliament adjourned the riding of Churchill-Keewatinook- last week, NDP MP Niki Ashton fl ew Aski and to announce the opening of home to Manitoba to touch base with her constituency offi ce.

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EXPRESS PHOTOS BY PATRICIA BARRETT of pharmacists Niki Ashton, NDP MP for Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski, has rented space in Peguis Mall and is in the process of renovating an offi ce. Clif Evans, Did you know that depending on put a lot of trust in our pharmacists outreach and constituency contact, will be staffi ng the offi ce while where you live, your pharmacist every time we buy an over-the- Ashton is in Ottawa. might be able to give you a fl u shot? counter pro duct, get a prescription And that he or she can give you a fi lled and get advice about chronic With the assistance of her outreach the oil sector and has appealed to the screening test for the early detection illness or medications. and constituency contact Clif Evans, government to modify the system. of diabetes? As an important mem- In the past ten years, the scope of the MP rented space in Peguis Mall “But the broader issue is that the ber of your health-care team, there practice of pharmacists has expand- and plans to have the offi ce up and Liberals campaigned on EI,” said Ash- are a lot of things your pharmacist ed so they can do more for their pa- running by April. ton, “and there’s no indication they can do that you might not be aware tients as health-care providers and “I know there hasn’t been an offi ce will change it.” of. This March, Phar macist Aware- not just as prescription-fi llers. In … in this area before,” said the MP, The MP said the accessibility rate is ness Month (PAM) aims to celebrate fact, 79 per cent of the respondents speaking with radio manager and currently around 37 per cent. and educate Canadians about all of the 2015 CPA survey agreed that host Allan Churchill of Country Rock “That’s a system that is failing work- the contributions that pharmacists “if pharmacists worked more close- Radio in Peguis. “I feel very strongly ers who pay into it.” make to your good health. ly with doctors it would reduce about the need to service this area Outside the Fisher River Band Of- In a February 2015 report pre- overall health-care costs… and pa- and make sure constituents here in fi ce, a Lake Winnipeg commercial pared for the Canadian Pharma- tients’ overall quality of life would Peguis, Fisher River and Jackhead fi sherman spoke with Evans about EI cists Association (CPA), an on- improve.” have an opportunity to step into an of- while Ashton was meeting with band line survey of Canadians showed During the month of March, ask fi ce and get some help on key issues.” council members. that we are more likely to have a your pharmacist which services he Ashton will be back in Ottawa when The man, who works near Hecla, positive impression of pharmacists or she offers besides fi lling prescrip- the offi ce is launched, and she wanted said he is worried about the govern- than of teachers, military offi cers tions. You may be surprised to learn to take the opportunity to let peo- ment clawing back EI benefi ts paid to and police offi cers. That in formation that your pharmacy is almost a one- ple know that it’s another means by Fisher River’s fi shermen after hear- goes a long way in saying that we stop health shop. which they can contact her about is- ing what happened at Norway House sues affecting them and their region. Cree Nation. One of those issues is the Employ- Fishers from Norway House said in ment Insurance system. Ashton has February that Ottawa accused them been pressing the Liberals to reform of wrongly claiming benefi ts and cut the system, a system she said previ- them off. ous Liberal governments “pillaged” Ashton, who is one of the vice-chairs Services: and made inaccessible to Canadians of the Standing Committee on Hu- • Administration of the fl u shot and travel vaccinations who paid into it. man Resources, Skills and Social De- • Help patients quit smoking with various products including Through various methods, such as velopment and the Status of Persons prescription medication increasing the numbers of working with Disabilities, said she put forward hours required to collect it, the “pro- a motion last week that will see the • Prescribe various medications for self-limiting ailments portion of unemployed Canadians committee study EI. • Compound specialized medication preparations who received benefi ts was nearly cut Ashton made several stops on her • Help organize medications to assist patients in remember- in half between 1990 and 1997,” said one-day tour of Fisher River and Pe- ing to take medications as well as avoid possible drug Ashton in the House of Commons guis and was greeted warmly wher- adminstration confl icts on Feb 24. And the subsequent Con- ever she went. • Transfer prescriptions from other pharmacies servative government created “even “It’s always good to go out and visit more barriers to accessing [EI].” with the community,” said Evans, for- • Help patients manage; Today, fewer than four out of 10 Ca- mer Interlake MLA (1990-1999). “Niki -Healthy livestyle decisions -Unwanted medication side eff ects nadians have access to the system. is so enthusiastic about coming out -Health & Medication related questions & concerns “It reverberates out to oil patch here and being with the people.” -Ongoing health conditions workers in the west,” said Ashton, The MP spoke with constituents at ARBORG PHARMACY speaking with the Express. Loretta Lynn’s Restaurant in Fisher The Alberta government is current- 275 Main Street | Arborg, MB | 204-376-5153 ly experiencing a sharp downturn in Continued on page 15 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 13 Planning stages for Métis Museum beginning in St. Laurent By Jeff Ward years and let them know that there is A proposed museum in St. Laurent a lot to be proud of here in St. Lau- that would showcase and honour the rent.” heritage and culture of the Métis peo- Smith said that council will be send- ple is entering the planning stages as ing out the tender to the three fi rms council request a business proposal by the end of this month and that from three consulting fi rms. a deadline of June is likely for those The proposed museum would house fi rms to have their business plan in many of the artifacts that are currently front on council. With whichever on display at the Smithsonian Nation- plan they choose, council will look al Museum of the American Indian in for funding at the provincial and fed- Washington, D.C. A large bombardier eral levels while also adding in capital returned to St. Laurent after rotating from the RM. Smith said that St. Lau- out of the exhibit during the summer rent needs to have skin in the game last year and will be joined over the to help seek that next level of funding coming months by dozens of other but that the investment will pay off in artifacts as the Smithsonian exhibit the long run. closes down. Reeve Cheryl Smith said “We work very hard as a council that it’s important that these artifacts to try and bring some of that stabil- continue to tell the story of St. Lau- ity back to our community. We want rent’s culture and heritage — and that people to feel that the community is became one of the main reasons this becoming stronger, and when we put museum was proposed. projects like this together, it can bring EXPRESS FILE PHOTO “When you talk about history and back that faith people had. People This bombardier will be one of many cultural artifacts the museum will this museum, the important thing is want to see economic development feature. Jacinthe Lambert (pictured) was a member of the committee to maintain that heritage,” said Smith. and big projects like this in the com- that helped curate the artifacts currently on display at the Smithson- “We want the museum to be highly munity because it gets others look- ian. interactive and have many programs ing at us and wanting to invest,” said that involve our elders, fi shers, trap- Smith. it sits right in the centre of the com- in fi nding funding, Smith said that it pers and hunters who can tell visitors Smith said that the museum will be munity. wouldn’t be unreasonable to see con- their stories. We want to be educating attached to the welcome centre be- There are no fi rm deadlines for struction start in spring of 2017. the youth that are coming up in future cause of its great accessibility and that shovels to be in the ground, but given a good business plan and some luck

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By Patricia Barrett The David Suzuki Foundation said The Kiwanis Club of Gimli & District plastic bags harm the environment. has recently teamed up with schools It cited a University of British Co- in the Evergreen School Division and lumbia study that found 93 per cent Bag Up Manitoba/Take Pride Winni- of fulmars [seabirds related to the peg to reduce the numbers of plastic albatross] had “bellies full of plastic.” bags going into landfi ll sites. Plastic, a petroleum product, has also The Bag Up program challenges stu- been found in fi sh, turtles and hun- dents to collect as many plastic bags dreds of other marine species. Plastic as they can. bags take at least 1,000 years to break “The students will grow up with a down. greater understanding of how impor- Winnipeg Beach school principal tant today’s small changes will im- Shawna Rudd said the school started pact the planet down the road,” said collecting bags March 1 and plans to Lt.-Gov. Terry Sekhon of the Kiwanis’ go beyond the usual two-month col- Western Canada District, located in lection period. Gimli. “Why only do it for two months?” Students at Sigurbjorg Stefansson said Rudd. “Let’s do it for a full year.” Early School and Dr. George John- The school has set up two collection son Middle School in Gimli, along bins at the front door and another in with students from Winnipeg Beach the administrative offi ce. Students are School, have “embraced” the initia- encouraged to bring in plastic bags tive, said Sekhon. from home. He and fellow Kiwanian Wilma “Once we get 1,000 bags, we’ll call Palmer are spearheading the initia- Kiwanis to pick them up,” said Rudd. tive. Kiwanis will deliver the bags to a re- The Take Pride program has been cycling depot in Winnipeg. EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED running since 2008. Elementary “I think the kids want to do it be- Winnipeg Beach School students Abby, Kailyn and Sean show off some schools across the province have col- cause it’s a good thing to do,” said of the bags collected thus far in the Bag It Up Challenge. lected over seven million plastic bags Rudd. “They care about the environ- that have been turned to good use. ment.” Items such as bird houses, benches, Registration for the program is still SAW SUPREMACY STARTS WITH HUSQVARNA planter boxes and Frisbees have been open to other Gimli and area schools. made out of plastic bags, according For more information about the Bag 550 XP® CHAINSAW to the Bag Up Manitoba/Take Pride Up program, visit www.takepride. Designed for quick acceleration and unmatched Winnipeg website. mb.ca. maneuverability, this saw is ideal for both in-tree and ground operations. Air Injection™ | X-Torq® | AutoTune™ | 3.75 hp $769.99 FROM MSRP Get educated on lymphedema 372 XP® CHAINSAW STILL frustrated with the reliability of others? By Jeff Ward well,” said chairperson of the associa- All Husqvarna XP® saws utilize a durable forged The Lymphedema Association of tion Isable Thorvardson, who suffers three-piece crankshaft to assure reliability under Manitoba (LAM) wants to get you ed- from the condition. demanding professional conditions. ucated on the chronic condition that Lymphedema requires daily skin X-Torq® | Magnesium Chassis | 5.5 hp affects the quality of life for approxi- care and massaging of affected tissue FROM $1,19.99 MSRP mately 140 million people worldwide. to reduce swelling and encourage the Starting with a information session movement of lymph fl uid. Thorvard- tomorrow, Friday, March 11 at the Er- T540 XP® CHAINSAW son said that it’s important to make Designed for pro arborists and utility services iksdale Wellness Centre from 10 a.m. the distinction between disease and who need excellent performance in combination until 2 p.m. and continuing with more chronic condition. Lymphedema is a with the best ergonomics. High performance events throughout the month, LAM chronic condition with no cure and auto adjusting carburetor standard. hopes to educate as many as possible. can either be inherited at birth or con- Adjustable Handle Size | X-Torq® | Low Vib® | 2.4 hp Lymphedema is an illness that affects tracted due to blockages in the lym-

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By Patricia Barrett projects, and Bezan sees no change to that model. With the federal government’s budget scheduled “I believe we’ll probably still see the funding com- for release in a few weeks, Conservative MP James mitments at a third, a third, a third,” said Bezan. Bezan met with the RM Fisher during its regular Abas said the RM has lobbied for a different fund- council meeting March 2 to get a sense of what it ing model, one that is based on the ability of an RM would like to see in the budget and to discuss infra- to raise capital for infrastructure projects. Some structure funding. municipalities have “stagnant growth in terms of Bezan is on a week-long parliamentary break, vis- the taxes they can raise” and are in need of a higher iting some municipalities in the Selkirk-Interlake- split. Eastman riding and taking part in cultural events. “I’ve had some municipalities suggest that,” said Derek Johnson, MLA candidate for the Interlake Bezan, “but — and this is the problem — if they do riding, joined the MP on his tour. it for small municipalities, why don’t they do it for “One thing I’m expecting to see in the budget big municipalities?” is moving ahead with and enriching the Building “There are ways, I would think, of doing it,” said Canada Fund,” said Bezan, who is serving his fi fth Abas. “There are municipalities that are very small consecutive term as MP. “And, of course, I want to that are very wealthy … it’s up to [us] to ask for promote our riding and our municipalities, so I these changes.” wanted to see if you have anything in the works.” Bezan said he has concerns asking for such a Deputy Reeve Boyd Abas, who chaired the meet- change because “the priority of the current govern- ing in Reeve Shannon Pyziak’s absence, asked about ment is on investing in urban infrastructure.” Proj- infrastructure funding for a sewage treatment plant ects such as urban transit and sewer and water in to replace Fisher Branch’s lagoon. the city would probably take priority over invest- “I know there’s funding available,” said Abas. “It’s ment in smaller communities. EXPRESS PHOTO BY PATRICIA BARRETT pretty huge dollars to do such a thing.” Selkirk-Interlake-Eastman MP James Bezan dis- Currently, federal, provincial and municipal gov- Continued on page 19 cussed infrastructure cost-sharing with the ernments share the cost of municipal infrastructure RM Fisher during his visit March 2. Manitoba Ice Fishing Association > whether that funding will be addressed in the Liberal ASHTON, FROM PG. 12 budget scheduled for release March 22. 2015/2016 River and bumped into Rozanne Im- Ashton’s new offi ce is located in Band Offi ce B in the Pe- lah, chairperson of La Via Campesina guis Mall. It is currently being renovated and is scheduled RAFFLE International Peasant’s Movement, to open in April. and Tracy Wevursky, co-manager of For more information, contact Ashton’s Ottawa offi ce at 613-992-3018 or email [email protected]. ESKIMO Portable Ice Shack & Augerr the Fisher Branch Funeral Home, who • ESKIMO Fishing Tent 94” x 167”• ESKIMO 8” Ice Auger - 33ccc were there for lunch. She also chatted with constituents at Draw: March 20, 2016 at Smitty’s in Selkirk Tickets are $2.00 available at: • Jad’s (Arnes) • Zan’s (Arborg) • Fry Days (Teulon) the Peguis Mall before meeting with We thrive on pushing limits. • Ford’s Store (Winnipeg Beach) • Matlock Store • Lockport Store • Garson Store a band councillor and taking part in • Tru Hardware (Gimli) • Petersfi eld Hotel, Store & Garage • Gimli Snowmobile Centre But what happens when • #9 Roadhouse (Winnipeg Beach) • Smoke n’ Fish (Selkirk) • Shop Easy (Riverton) Churchill’s radio show. • Belair Store • Westside Honda (Selkirk) • Wavers (Scanterbury) • Big Dollar (Selkirk) Ashton represents over 30 First Na- you've gone too far? • Powerhouse Sports (Lac du Bonnet) • Sherwood Groceries (Gull Lake/Stead) • Domo (Winnipeg Beach) • Gimli Small Engines • J&J Fraserwood Store tion communities across Manitoba’s • Clandeboye Store • Hwy 17 Inwood Service north and the northern Interlake re- For Info Call: 204-641-6110 or 204-641-2210 gion. City of Selkirk Lottery License #63-15 Ashton told Churchill and his lis- teners that the provincial NDP has ARBORG BIFROST worked hard to invest in the region. PARKS AND RECREATION “I just saw a big poster on the UCN COMMISSION [University College of the North] edu- cational assistance program — that’s provincially funded. And the commit- Let us help. Baseball ment to the trade schools — that is a · Physiotherapy · Massage Therapy provincial commitment, and the kind Acupuncture Sports Injury Care of work we’ve seen in terms of infra- · · · Orthotics · Nursing Foot Care & Soccer structure, the highway work that has been done.” Registrationistration The MP said it is time for the federal SOCCER TH government to step in. U6: born 2010-11 TUESDAY, MARCH 15 , 2016 “I have to say that we need to start U8: born 2008-09 9am - 4pm & 6pm - 8pm seeing the money allocated,” said U11: born 2005, 06, 07 Arborg Rec Centre Ashton, who has won three consecu- U14: born 2002, 03, 04 U18: born 1998, 99, 00, 01 tive elections. “We know there are Direct Billing fundamental issues of underfunding QUARRY BASEBALL to most private Rally Cap (t-ball): born 2009-11 on First Nations in terms of educa- PHYSIOTHERAPY Rookie (parent pitch): born 2007-08 tion, the two per cent cap [on annual AN inMotion CLINIC insurances Mosquito: born 2005-06 funding increases for First Nation’s Pee Wee: born 2003-04 programs], health care and housing.” Gimli 204-642-5353 Arborg 204-376-2406 Bantam: born 2001-02 Ashton said she’s concerned about quarryphysio.ca BALL & SOCCER - PRE-SCHOOL born 2012-13 - 1 day/week 16 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 > YOUR FARM Report outlines how to improve our transport systems

By Harry Siemens to a globally competitive transporta- 3, Emerson says Western Canada’s markets in Asia. tion system is vital to the prosperity grain transportation system needs “We encourage the government to Ever since the beginning of trans- of the country, the competitiveness to evolve “to a more commercially accept and implement the key recom- portation systems, governments of industry, the sustainability of com- grounded framework.” mendations on railway service, some keep trying to make them more ef- munities and the ease with which That modernization, he said, should of which would help create a more fi cient. Canadians can travel.” include major reforms, leading to the competitive market and incent great- David Emerson, a former Harper Emerson says the advent of global- elimination of the Maximum Reve- er investment in the grain industry,” cabinet minister, had the task of ization has fundamentally altered nue Entitlement (MRE), which limits said Prosko. “However, grain grow- heading up the latest review of our the nature of industry and the evolv- the amount of income Canada’s two ers also need to see much greater nation’s transport systems. ing role of transportation and logis- class one railways (Canadian Na- competition and increased capacity The report, Pathways: Connecting tics in achieving competitive success. tional and Canadian Pacifi c) can earn among the railways—we can’t keep Canada’s Transportation System to the Not surprisingly, governments must shipping regulated prairie grain. losing customers and valuable export World, is the product of a review of also adapt policy and regulatory ap- Producer organizations who de- markets due to system failures.” the Canadian transportation system proaches to secure the competitive pend so heavily on this mode of On the other hand, the Wheat and the legal and regulatory frame- position of the country. transportation for moving grain were Growers like the idea of modernizing works which govern it, including the “The report makes signifi cant rec- quick to respond to the report’s rec- the MRE program, improving level Canada Transportation Act. ommendations on government deci- ommendations. of service provisions (including for Emerson held consultations and re- sion-making and regulatory frame- The Western Canadian Wheat producer car shippers), performance ceived advice from a broad range of works to refl ect best practices in Growers Association says the report standards, reciprocity, and creation transportation interests, other gov- other jurisdictions,” says Emerson. “A includes several positive ideas, but of a dispute resolution unit within ernments, experts, and members of swath of specifi c recommendations misses on certain key issues on en- the Canadian Transportation Agency the public. deal with the transport of grain, Can- hancing greater competition and ser- to address level of service issues and “A recurring theme in the report ada’s trade gateways and corridors, vice in rail shipping. complaints. is the inseparable relationship be- the north, climate change, technol- “Farmers have seen it very clearly The Wheat Growers believe some tween Canada’s international trade ogy and innovation, accessibility, as for some time that major changes form of rate regulation around the performance and the quality of the well as recommendations relating to are needed in railway service for MRE will likely still be necessary in transportation and logistics systems,” each major mode of transport.” shippers, and it’s good to see some seven years, given the lack of compe- he says. “As a small, geographically In his 268-page report, tabled in of it recognized in the Emerson re- tition among railways and the lack of dispersed trading economy, access the House of Commons on March view” says Jeff Prosko, who chairs alternative market channels for large the association’s transportation segments of the prairie farm econo- committee.“As we said in our sub- my. mission to the review, ‘farmers end Increased competition among rail- PX Series The up shouldering the cost of system ways, as well as expansion in the failures,’ and this has to change.” livestock and processing sectors, is Prosko says farmers produce and COUNTRYSIDE’S essential before any real discussion power export tens of millions of tonnes— to SPRING SALES EVENT takes place of the MRE being done Compare quality, service, and billions of dollars—in wheat and away with completely. change & price before you buy! other grains from western Canada “Further, the extended interswitch- youryourr PRICES REDUCED every year. 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Bezan said in the past there has Water Stewardship and the land- > FISHER COUNCIL, FROM PG. 15 been federal funding and that he’s owners to advise them of the dam’s hoping to see the Canada 150 Fund removal and then have a trapper con- “I want to take the path of least re- “That’s why this budget is going to be expanded by the Liberals. fi rm there are no beavers at the site sistance so we can get funding into so important — to see what’s going to “I’ve been a big advocate to make before the dam is removed. our rural municipalities.” come out of it.” sure those programs stay in place Council awarded a tender [amount Bezan said the Liberals, under for- Abas said the province’s next gov- because I know how diffi cult it is to unspecifi ed] to Fort Distributors for mer Finance Minister Paul Martin ernment might have to “step up to the maintain that infrastructure,” Bezan dust control and provided $400 to the and PM Jean Chretien [1990s and plate” as well when it comes to fund- said. Fisherton Horse Club for its annual early 2000s], focused on urban infra- ing, but also made the point that the Other council briefs: rodeo on July 30 and 31. structure. federal government is a partner in The RM’s website is still offl ine. Council approved payment for a “They gave the City of Winnipeg the equation. Council said the reeve is in the pro- safety inspection of one fi re truck. In an extra 10 per cent in infrastructure “The funds that fl ow between pro- cess of speaking with a web develop- 2015, the province had made changes dollars … there was a 20 per cent gap vincial and federal governments are er/designer to have the site restored. to the way large vehicle inspections between what the City of Winnipeg negotiated and legislated,” said Abas, Council discussed a request to have are carried out. Tires and drums now got versus what we got in rural [ar- “and that’s where, if you’re fi ghting a beaver dam removed. There had have to be removed, entailing sev- eas]. So I fear that’s going to happen for your home turf, you’d feel like been concern from some farmers eral hours of work and a bigger bill. again.” you’re a provincial MLA.” about water spilling onto their land The RM saw a 114 per cent increase Bezan said what’s needed is a strong “No crossing lanes,” laughed Bezan. if the dam was removed, but the RM in cost. The RM did not provide cost argument for investment in rural Coun. Clint Webb addressed the has determined that there’s a small specifi cs. communities. issue of funding for recreational in- amount of water that should not re- Council held an in-camera meeting “Infrastructure out here is just as frastructure. The cost of insurance is sult in fl ooding. regarding utility billing at new 55- important — maybe more impor- “terribly high” and “it’s going to close Deputy Reeve Abas said council plus housing development in Fisher tant — than it is in the city,” he said. us down.” will contact both Conservation and Branch. 20 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 Brandon University salutes outstanding female students Submitted bution to the scientifi c community in ways been to become a veterinarian, In recognition of International Wom- her honours research have made her and after graduating high school, she en’s Day, Brandon University (BU) is year at Brandon University the most immediately attended Brandon Uni- spending the week saluting some of academically rewarding. versity. its outstanding female students. Furthermore, to be the recipient of Prior to university, Jenna told herself Members of BU’s faculty and staff the Dr. Bruce and Mrs. Jane Forrest she would never do chemistry as a were asked to nominate students who Scholarship for Fourth Year Major/ major nor did she even consider do- have excelled in their studies and Honours in Chemistry is a true hon- ing an honours thesis. Her mind was provided meaningful contributions to our, as it acknowledges her dedication set on pursuing a biology major and the community. Based on the nomi- to the pursuit of knowledge. She is not then heading off to vet school. nations, 15 female students are being only proud of her academic accom- However, after the fi rst month in, profi led at brandonu.ca/womens- plishments but also her athletic and Jenna declared a chemistry major, week/. volunteer work. She began running and after three years, she decided to “Women across the world are being and, after a year, won second place in do research. She enjoyed what the honoured this week for their contri- a half-marathon, proving to herself world of chemistry had to offer, and butions to the lives of others — male that hard work and dedication pay off. the more she learned about it and its and female — by taking down barri- Volunteering to accomplish some- application, the more she loved it. The ers and opening opportunities,” said thing greater than oneself has also chemistry department faculty greatly Jenna Noordenbos Kathleen Nichol, a member of BU’s been a fun and enriching experience. impacted Jenna’s academic decisions Status of Women Review Committee This past summer, going to Haiti gave with their support and encourage- 4.00, and has been heavily involved and an instructor in the Faculty of Sci- Jenna an opportunity to experience ment. with tutoring and serving as a teach- ence. “This is our way of celebrating the world in a new way by experienc- Jenna’s philosophy in life is faith, ac- ing assistant, in community involve- the efforts of some of BU’s outstand- ing their culture and language. Be- ademics and health, and she believes ment, and with participation in Uni- ing women, who are inspiring us all ing elected as president of Brandon them to be an important aspect of a versity clubs. Within our Department with their intelligence and commit- University Varsity Christian Fellow- well balanced life, along with family Jenna is well respected by her peers ment to the community.” ship and working at camps provided and friends. Each day, she strives to and frequently called upon to provide This year’s honourees are Morgan her opportunities to exercise and make herself a better person than the guidance and leadership. As a current Campbell, Monica Carranza, Julia strengthen her leadership abilities. day before while showing love and 4th year Honour’s student, Jenna is Cullen, Brooke Drummond, Louise This year, Jenna is proud to say that kindness to others along the way. conducting fundamental research to Ferguson, Betty Anne Girard, Andrea she is the president of a new organi- After becoming a doctor in veteri- better understand the mechanisms Grove, Blythe Heywood, Donata Hue- zation, Illuminate, and has continued nary medicine, Jenna hopes to one of cell death in brain cancer cells. Her bert, Kylee Lewis, Jenna Noordenbos, the role of a Sunday School teacher day own her own vet clinic. She plans efforts in this area of study will un- Woo (Claire) Son, Sheyenne Spence, where she can be a positive role mod- to start a family and travel when she doubtedly lead to her fi rst authorship Jill Vanderheiden and Shaylyn White. el to children. can so that she gets to enjoy some of in a peer-reviewed journal. In this Ashern’s Jenna Noordenbos is pur- Jenna was born and raised in the the many wonders that the world has regard, Jenna has excelled in her aca- suing a four-year Bachelor of Science small town of Ashern with her three to offer. demic studies, research and service. with Honours at Brandon University siblings, parents and more than Nominator’s comments: In addition to these attributes, Jenna with a chemistry major and biology enough pets. Her hobbies now and We (the Chemistry Department) has a very strong moral compass and minor. activities she enjoyed growing up in- would like to nominate Jenna Noor- continues to recognize her family as When asked what accomplishments clude horseback riding, cooking/bak- denbos as an Exceptional Female Stu- her inspiration and motivation. With she is most proud of, Jenna replied ing, photography and spending time dent in celebration of International much excitement, we feel Jenna is on that her increased autonomy, applica- with family and friends. Ever since Women’s Day. Over the past two years a steep upward trajectory, and deserv- tion of prior knowledge, and contri- Jenna was young, her dream has al- Jenna has maintained a GPA above ing of this recognition. Gimli students win Red Cross Pink Day Film award By Patricia Barrett from B.C. who had been sexually ex- Two Gimli High School students ploited online and then bullied by won an award from the Canadian Red school classmates. Cross for a fi lm they produced in a Kuusselka teaches digital storytell- digital storytelling class. ing at Gimli High School. Grade 9 students Matthew Lake The short fi lm begins with a student (executive director) and Zach Weidl telling her diary that she experiences (co-executive director) put together a bullying every day and that nobody is compelling video about bullying and helping her. It progresses to a suicide its devastating effects on victims. attempt. The two fi lmmakers recruit- They entered it into a Pink Day Film ed acting volunteers from Dr. George Festival contest hosted by the Red Johnson Middle School — including Cross in which students from across principal Jim Gibbs — and worked the province were invited to submit a with them over lunch hours. They ed- video about respect, preventing bul- ited the footage during their digital lying or promoting positive relation- storytelling class, said Kuusselka. ships. They also integrated footage from “They chose the bullying topic be- the Manitoba Paramedic’s Associa- cause it is very pertinent to all young tion and used the song Cold by Jorge people since Amanda Todd’s suicide,” Mendez as part of the soundtrack. EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDERS KUUSSELKA said their teacher Anders Kuusselka, To view the video, visit https://red- Anders Kuusselka, media teacher at Gimli High School, with Grade 9 referring to a 15-year-old student cross-1.wistia.com/medias/jq9wjizdlx students Matthew Lake and Zach Weidl. The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 21 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Wolves ousted from senior hockey league playoffs

By Brian Bowman At the beginning of the season, the Gimli Wolves had vi- sions of competing for a senior provincial title in April. Instead, they were quickly dispatched in the fi rst round of the Manitoba Senior Hockey League playoffs last Friday. Gimli was swept in four games in their best-of-seven semi- fi nal series against the Lac du Bonnet Blues. Lac du Bonnet won Game 4 by a 5-0 score in Gimli. Ryan Kindret, Cody Einarson and Brent Wold scored for the Blues in the opening period and then Einarson tallied again in the second. Steve Obelnicki closed out the game’s scoring in the third. The Blues took a 3-0 series lead after a 7-4 road victory March 2 in Gimli. Lac du Bonnet built a 3-0 lead just 7:24 into the game but Gimli settled down and tied the score at 3-3 by the 16:06 mark of the second period. The Blues then broke the game open with four of the game’s next fi ve goals. Presley Kirkness led Lac du Bonnet with three goals while Corey Courchene had two goals and two assists. Myles Ste- vens also had a big game with a goal and four helpers. Einarson chipped in with a goal and an assist. Chris de la Lande paced Gimli with two goals and two as- sists while Derek Gagne and Brock Genyk added second- EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER period goals. The Wolves’ Chris de la Lande scored twice and added two assists for Gimli in their 7-4 The Blues will now battle the Stonewall Flyers in the best- loss to the Blues on March 2. Lac du Bonnet swept Gimli in four games in the best-of- of-seven fi nal. seven semifi nal series.

By Brian Bowman Lakeside girls win bronze Loewen With a national T.V. audience watch- ing on Sportsnet, Jermaine Loewen opened the game’s scoring Friday scores on evening against a very good Kelowna Rockets’ team. Loewen needed just two minutes and 25 seconds to give Kamloops a national T.V. quick 1-0 lead in a game that the Blaz- ers won 3-2. The former Interlake Lightning pow- for Blazers er-forward from Arborg picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone, raced down the left side, and wired a hard wrist shot that cleanly beat Rockets’ goaltender Michael Herringer. Loewen had eight goals and 14 points heading into this past Tues- day’s road game against the Tri-City Americans. Friday’s victory marked the Blazers EXPRESS PHOTO BY TARA LAW fi rst win over the Rockets since March The Lakeside PeeWee girls’ hockey team defeated Hamiota 4-2 to 13th, 2015, ending a span of six straight losses to their B.C. Division rival. win provincial bronze medals last weekend in Manitou. Lakeside Kamloops again defeated Kelowna beat Deloraine 7-1 and Neepawa 2-0 and then lost 4-3 to Holland in by an identical 3-2 score Saturday. the semifi nals. Pictured back row, left to right: Tori Goodman (coach), Loewen didn’t notch a point but he Shyanne Chartrand, Ashley Meisner, Paige Law, Keely Emms-Finnsson, did get into a third-period fi ght with Hannah Lussier, Kenady Christensen, Emma Pool, Rayna Gleich, Blair the Rockets’ Tanner Wishnowski. Pool (coach); front row: Caitlin Combot, Kylee Emms-Finnsson, Alexis Loewen now has 78 penalty minutes Magnusson, Ava Pool, Izzy Roux, Mikayla Goodman. Jermaine Loewen on the season. 22 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN Canada 2-2 at the 2016 World Junior Curling Championships Staff Canada’s Matt Dunstone was 2-2 after four draws at the 2016 World Junior Curling Champi- onships in Taarnby, Denmark. On Tuesday morning, Dunstone lost 7-5 to Swit- zerland’s Yannick Schwaller – giving up fi ve in the eighth end. On Monday evening, Scotland’s Bruce Mouat stole three in the fi nal end when Dunstone’s fi nal draw slid too far to pull out a 10-7 win. Dunstone and his Winnipeg squad of third Colton Lott (from Sandy Hook), second (and vice- skip) Kyle Doering, lead Rob Gordon, and alter- nate Wade Ford, earlier defeated Sweden 5-4 in 10 ends. Dunstone opened play Sunday with a convinc- ing 8-2 win over the U.S. Canada scored a deuce in the fi rst and third ends and then ended the game with a steal of four in the sixth. Event information, including news and live scor- ing, are available at the event website,www.world- curling.org/wjcc2016 As well, selected games will be streamed live EXPRESS PHOTO COURTESY OF CURL CANADA on the World Curling Federation’s Youtube Sandy Hook’s Colton Lott gets low on a shot at the World Junior Curling Championships in channel,www.youtube.com/WorldCurlingTV. Taarnby, Denmark. Peguis Juniors advance to North Division fi nal

making 33 saves for the shutout. Hunter scored to give St. Malo a 3-2 Lundar loses its semifi nal series to St. Malo In Game 3 of the series last Friday, lead before Lundar’s Landen Grey St. Malo won 6-5 in overtime as Brady and Magne (shorthanded) traded By Brian Bowman were eliminated from the KJHL play- Allan scored the game winner. The goals in the second period. The Peguis Juniors have punched offs on Sunday after a 5-2 loss to the Warriors’ Jonathan Kostek had tied Lundar then took a 5-4 lead with their ticket to the Keystone Junior St. Malo Warriors in Game 5 of their the score at 5-5 with 5:27 left in the third-period goals by Trent Laycock Hockey League’s North Division fi nal. best-of-fi ve South Division semifi nal third period. and Turner. Peguis made quick work of the Nor- series. Lundar took an early 2-0 lead on With the series win, St. Malo advanc- way House North Stars, sweeping St. Malo took a 3-0 fi rst-period lead goals by Turner and Brandon Worth- es to the KJHL South Division fi nal their best-of-fi ve semifi nal series after on goals by Jared Magne, Chase Fin- ing. But St. Malo came right back with against the Selkirk Fishermen. Game a 10-1 win last Friday. caryk and Ben Olson. Fincaryk and three goals before the opening period 1 of that series started Tuesday but no Tyler Woodhouse paced Peguis with Olson’s goals came while the War- ended. score was available at press time. three goals and two assists while riors enjoyed the man advantage. Bryden Johnson, Magne and Riley Keesin Richard scored three times Bryce Horning scored a power-play and had an assist. goal for Lundar with 6:13 left in the Montana Tanner, Donovan Tanner, opening period but Robert Guimond Manitoba Hockey Standings Harold Linklater and Ian Sutherland gave St. Malo a 4-1 lead with a sec- added singles. ond-period goal. MANITOBA JUNIOR KEYSTONE HOCKEY LEAGUE HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA South Division Corbin Tait scored a second-period Lundar’s Jason Nikkel scored a Play-off standings Selkirk Fishermen will play St. Malo in league semi-fi nal goal for Norway House. Keifer Tacan shorthanded goal in the third but Swan Valley Stampeders 1 1 0 0 2 4 3 Selkirk Fishermen win series against Arborg Ice Dawgs Selkirk Steelers 1 1 0 0 2 6 5 St. Malo Warriors win series against Lundar Falcons made 26 saves for the win. then St. Malo’s Nolan McElroy iced Dauphin Kings 1 0 0 1 1 5 6 The Juniors outscored the North the win with an empty-net goal with Waywayseecappo North Division Wolverines 1 0 1 0 0 3 4 Peguis Juniors will play OCN Storm in league semi-fi nal Stars 37-6 in the three games. 1:32 remaining in the third. Neepawa Natives 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peguis Juniors win series against Norway House North Stars Peguis will now face the OCN Storm Lundar staved off elimination in the OCN Blizzard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OCN Storm win series against Cross Lake Islanders Portage Terriers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 in the division fi nal (the series sched- series with an impressive 2-0 shutout Steinbach Pistons 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AAA BANTAM ule had not been released at press victory in Game 4 Saturday evening. Virden Oil Capitals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 HOCKEY LEAGUE GP W L OTL PTS GF GA Winkler Flyers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pembina Valley PV Hawks 3 2 1 0 4 9 9 time). OCN defeated Cross Lake Brenden Carlson scored a second- Winnipeg Blues 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interlake Lightning 2 1 1 0 2 6 5 three games to one in their best-of- period goal for Lundar and then Brey- Parkland Rangers 2 1 1 0 2 5 6 Southwest Cougars 3 1 2 0 2 9 9 fi ve semifi nal series. den Turner tallied in the third. STATS AS OF TUESDAY, Mar. 8 The Lundar Falcons, meanwhile, Nick Lewis was very good in goal, The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 23 Gimli Lakers to host JV basketball provincials

By Brian Bowman boys’ basketball championship. That Hard work and dedication will often success hasn’t come by accident. take athletes a long way in their re- The Lakers have been both consis- spective sport. tent – and humble – over the years, In this case case, it has taken a team said Tarnowski. to the MHSAA Junior Varsity “A/AA” “They have to work hard in the gym Basketball Provincial Championships. at practices,” Tarnowski stressed. “If Already guaranteed a spot as a host they don’t work hard in practices, then team, the Gimli Lakers JV boys’ squad you don’t succeed on the fl oor. Our earned their place at provincials with mantra, which is all over our shirts, is a dominating 71-27 win over Imman- ‘Success isn’t given – it’s earned’.” uel Christian in an interzone playoff The Lakers, 21-4 on the season, don’t March 3 in Stonewall. have a lot of height, but they do have Eric Petrowski scored 21 points to plenty of quickness. They also possess lead the Lakers while Owen Roberts plenty of determination on the court. had 14. Gimli, ranked No. 3 for the provin- In a Zone 5 fi nal on March 1, Gimli cials, will begin play Friday against cruised to a 76-44 victory over the No. 6 Treherne. Tip-off is 1:30 p.m. Warren Collegiate Wildcats. “Our expectations are to be in the “Our guys played super well,” said fi nal,” Tarnowski said confi dently. “We Lakers’ head coach Ian Tarnowski, in should actually be ranked No. 2 and his fourth season with the team. “We should be in the fi nal against (No. 1) played very strong defence…and our Niverville on Saturday night.” offence was clicking pretty good.” Eight teams on both the boys’ and Offensively, Gimli did a real good girls’ side will be in Gimli this week- making their shots from a variety of end, with action beginning Friday and spots on the fl oor. The Lakers also did wrapping up Saturday. EXPRESS PHOTOS BY JO-ANNE PROCTER a real good job inside creating offence. The Lakers will also have a team on Left photo, Eric Petrowski (10) scored 21 points for Gimli while teammate “We contained the boards very well,” the girls’ side as a host squad. Gimli, Owen Roberts (33), scored 14 points in their team’s 71-27 victory over Tarnowski said. also ranked third at provincials, will Immanuel Christian to win the interzone playoff match last Thursday in The win over Warren was Gimli’s play No. 6 Shevchenko on Friday at 9 Stonewall. The Lakers will host the “A/AA” junior varsity boys’ and girls’ fi fth consecutive Zone 5 junior varsity a.m. provincials this Friday and Saturday.

Midget girls defeat Twins

EXPRESS PHOTO BY LANA MEIER Arborg’s Jillian Sigurdson, who plays with the Stonewall Blues, wins EXPRESS PHOTO SUBMITTED BY IAN TARNOWSKI the face-off during a 3-2 come-back win over the Twins in Winnipeg The Gimli Lakers Zone 5 junior varsity boys’ basketball champs, pictured Female Hockey “AA” Midget playoff action last Friday. The two teams back row, left to right: Ryan Crave, Stefan Peiluck, Jacob Zazulinski, Tyler tied the fi rst game 0-0, with the Blues winning their next two in the Olivier, Owen Roberts, Kalli Einarson; front row, Ian Tarnowski (coach), best-of-three series to advance to the semi fi nal round against the Evan Thorkelson, Eric Petrowski, Aaron Dryburgh, Zach Sieradzki, Brady Saints. The Blues lost their fi rst game 3-0 to the Saints on Monday Jonasson, Jaxson Groot, Janelle Hiebert (coach). and now play Games 2 and 3 on March 10 and 12. If necessary Games 4 and 5 will be played on March 13 and 16. 24 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 467-5836 or Email classifi [email protected]

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OBITUARY LIVESTOCK FARM ANNOUNCEMENTS 20 red and black EQUIPMENT Angus 2 year old FOR SALE IN MEMORIAM Margret Elva Thorun Eldjarnson bulls, moderate birth 85” Allied snowblow- (nee Arnason) weights and good er, single auger, 540 Peacefully with her loving family by her side, Mom/Amma/Lang Amma, Margret passed away on performance. Will se- PTO, only used half a February 22, 2016 at the Gimli Community Health Center. men test and deliver dozen times. Always Margret was predeceased by her loving husband, Vic; parents, Magnus and Guðrun; brothers, Kris when you need them. shedded. Mint con- and Steve; sisters, Lilja, Bara Thorsteinson, and Lara Stokell; son-in-law Terry Smith and great grand- Phone 204-278-3372 dition. Asking $2450 daughter Fijona Robak. or 204-861-0600 In- obo. Call 204-292- She leaves to cherish her memory sons, Dennis and Robert (Michelle); daughter Elva Smith (Dean wood. 0483. Woolley); grandchildren Trish (Curtis Grant) and JD, Shaylin and Elora, Inga (Darryl Robak), Stefan –––––––––––––––––––– (Melany), and Kristjan (Jodi); great-grandchildren Madison and Colby, Joshua, Leif and Freyja, Taylor POTATOES One Gehl 3-point- and Brooklyn. She also leaves to mourn her sister Eileen Wilbur, numerous nieces, nephews, cousin FOR SALE hitch bale fork. Ask- and friends. Potatos – Red, Yel- ing $350. Call 204- Mom was born in Riverton on June 19, 1925 and then moved to Gimli, where she attended school low & Russet. On- 292-0483. and met the love of her life, Vic. They moved to Winnipeg where mom worked for many years at ions, cabbage, beets, –––––––––––––––––––– Eatons. Mom and Dad retired in Gimli. After Dad’s passing, Mom lived with her daughter Elva and turnips, parsnips & Outback GPS sys- family for many special years. Mom spent her remaining years at the Waterfront, where she made honey. Deer feed, $9; tem, includes Max many special friendships. black oil sunfl ower monitor & E Drive Mom was better known as Amma to all. She has a special charm, humour and beauty that every- seeds, $21. Interlake X steering system, one loved. She was young at heart and made everyone she met feel loved and special. She had a Potato Farm, phone monitor has RTK un- beautiful smile, twinkle in her eye and contagious laugh. 204-886-2676. 1 mile lock, asking $9500 + Mom enjoyed cheering for the Blue Bombers and a Crown Royal, but most of all she loved her N. of Teulon on #7 & GST obo, only 3 years family. 1 mile E. on Rd. 95N. old, new cost $15,000 We would like to thank the Arborg Hospital and Gimli Community Health Centre staff for the wonder- plus; one used RTK Gladys Fidler ful care they gave mom. Royer, $1500 + GST HAY & FEED June 13, 1927 – March 3rd, 2011 At mom’s request, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place and burial will be done at obo.; 1 used E drive On March 3rd, marks 5 years a later date. Large round hardcore T/C black box, $1500 You’ve been gone. Thank you to Gilbart Funeral Home for the arrangements. bales of hay. Asking obo. Call 204-292- Mom aka Amma. We will always remember and love you. Thank you for the love and memories. “You’re so good to $25/bale. Call 204- 0843. We love you and miss you. me Henry” 467-5078 or 204-461- Dearly missed by your family Goða nott Sofðu rött I alla nott 0722. and friends. Eg Elska þig Elskan –––––––––––––––––––– -Love your family 300 big round net Please support wrapped oat straw our advertisers Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. bales for sale. Priced ANNOUNCEMENTS www.gilbartfuneralhome.com to sell. Will load, de- SHOP IN MEMORIAM livery available. Call Barry in Riverton 204- LOCAL Mattern and Smith OBITUARY 642-2805. In loving memory of our dear Donald Frederick Porth dad and grandpa, Phillip, The family of Donald Frederick Porth announce his passing on ANNOUNCEMENTS who passed away March 14, 1978 February 29th, 2016 at age 81. Don is survived by his best friend and wife Janet. ENGAGEMENT In loving memory of our dear Born July 13th, 1934 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he was sister and aunt, Barbara, raised and educated. He obtained a Masters of Social Work De- who passed away March 7, 1990 gree from the University of Manitoba. He worked in Winnipeg and There is a bridge of golden memories, Interlake Regions. Don’s love of the water was the foundation for From here to Heaven above; many adventurous years sailing different waters around the world. That keeps you very close to us, He loved the outdoors, especially the family cottage he built at It’s called the bridge of love. Little Grindstone Point on Lake Winnipeg where he enjoyed many Your memory is our keepsake, sports including fi shing, tennis, golf, and cross country skiing. Don With which we will never part; was on the Football Alumni of Daniel McIntyre High School and God has you in His keeping, served as a board member of the Winnipeg Canoe and Gimli Yacht We have you in our hearts. Clubs and as the Harbour Master at Little Grindstone Harbour. -Lovingly remembered, Ed and Mina, Dody, Don will be remembered for his embrace of art, music, sports, and gardening. He would often com- grandchildren, great-grandchildren, bine his love of nature into one of a kind works of art that refl ected his quirky and unusual sense of nieces and nephews humour. He will also be missed for his sweet gentle nature and devilish pranks. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the Selkirk Mental Health Centre (Unit 4) and Gimli Betel Personal Care Home, Home Care and Adult Day Care staff for their loving and compassionate care during his journey these last few years. A celebration of life will occur this summer in Gimli, details to follow. In lieu of fl owers donations to the Cancer Society are welcome. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

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Then you walk The thought of getting everything (about 6 oz/175 g) into the kitchen, and if there are in order can be overwhelming. 1/4 cup (60 mL) 1% plain yogurt dishes lying around, cereal boxes left Kingston suggests starting with one Directions out, newspapers scattered, you begin little project at a time-one drawer, In an airtight container or a bowl, to feel the weight on your shoulders one corner of a room. You will notice whisk together garlic, vinegar, of all that there is to do. how uplifting it is to look at a once oil, Dijon mustard and 1/4 tsp (1 Boldly, you decide you can tackle messy area, and to see everything in mL) pepper. Add Bocconcini and all this, so you go to get changed its place. It does take time and effort mushrooms; stir to coat well. Cover and out of your work clothes, and can- to maintain an uncluttered environ- marinate in the refrigerator for at least not fi nd the jeans you are looking for 1 hour or for up to 1 day. ment, but the rewards in terms of because the closet is in disarray. You Add tomatoes and basil to Bocconcini good feeling and increased positive also notice the jumble on the bath- Ingredients mixture and let marinate in the energy make it well worth it. 1 small clove garlic, minced refrigerator for at least 15 minutes or room counter, just as you left it as Gwen Randall-Young is an author 3 tbsp (45 mL) balsamic vinegar up to 4 hours. you rushed out in the morning. and award-winning Psychotherapist. 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil To serve, arrange salad greens on Although you were fi ne when you For permission to reprint this article, 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard serving plates. Using a slotted spoon, got home, you are beginning to feel or to obtain books or cds, visit www. 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Stir 2 tablespoons olive oil fl akes easily with fork. (Or bake in 1 teaspoon McCormick Basil Leaves in lemon juice. Return chicken to skil- 2 tablespoons McCormick 400 F oven 10-15 minutes, or until fi sh 1 teaspoon McCormick Oregano Leaves let; cook 2 minutes, or until heated Perfect Pinch Salt-Free fl akes easily with fork.) 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and through. cut into 1-inch pieces Learn how to create a safe haven. Do you have a Health We help you radically reduce chemicals in your home or Wellness Business? Weightloss • Energy & Performance • Healthy Aging Allana Sawatzky Call Robin [email protected] Janice Gulay at 204-641-4104 [email protected] (c) 1-204-648-3836 Ask me how Rose Sawatzky Stephanie 204-896-3980 to advertise [email protected] (c) 1-204-479-8227 Independent Sales Consultant www.isaproduct.com [email protected] 28 The Express Weekly News Thursday, March 10, 2016

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