THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 VOLUME 7 EDITION 14 SERVING SELKIRK, LOCKPORT, ST. ANDREWS, ST. CLEMENTS, WEST ST. PAUL, CLANDEBOYE, PETERSFIELD, WINNIPEG BEACH, GARSON, DUNNOTTAR & TYNDALL Mindful stretches RECORD PHOTO BY DAVE BAXTER Pictured from left to right: Robert Smith School students Jersey Crate, Aiden Brownell, Alexis Scheel and Jessa Roberts took part in some mindful stretching near some snow outside their school during their recess on Monday afternoon. The optional stretching program helps students exercise their body and mind during recess. For a story, see page 3. news > sports > opinion > community > people > entertainment > events > classifi eds > careers > everything you need to know A 100% Canadian Owned Company that gives back to the local Community 326A Main St., Selkirk 204-482-8558 cooperators.ca/krut-agencies Home | Life | Investments | Group | Business | Farm | Travel 2 The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 7, 2016 Interlake docs urge health authority to merge ERs Group threatens to quit if nurses continue to run emergency rooms By Austin Grabish Several ERs are under nurse-man- A group of Interlake doctors is aged care in the Interlake and have threatening to walk off the job if the been for years. perpetual practice of using nurses to The practice meant initially only run emergency rooms doesn’t end. to be temporary, sees nurses triage A letter obtained by the Record, and patients and determine if a patient at least one other media outlet last should be sent home, treated by a week, stated ER doctors in the Inter- nurse, or sent in an ambulance to a lake will no longer support the prac- hospital with a doctor. tice in “any capacity” unless the RHA The RHA and province have both re- RECORD FILE PHOTO BY AUSTIN GRABISH agrees to amalgamate ERs in the re- peatedly touted the practice as “nor- A group of Interlake doctors is threatening to walk off the job if the gion by May 1. mal.” Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority doesn’t put an end to “What’s happened is the doctors In 2013, former RHA CEO John Stin- nurse-managed care. Pictured above is the entrance to the emergency have banded together. They’ve sent son said the practice was a “very good” room in Gimli. a letter to say ‘hey, we really need solution to the Interlake’s growing to move away from nurse-managed doctor shortage. problem and discuss what their “exit fi rst sign of doctors having worked care,’ “ said Interlake-Eastern Region- Three years later, VanDenakker said strategy” looks like. together to try to come up with a re- al Health Authority CEO Ron VanDe- that’s now changed. VanDenakker said he doesn’t see the gional solution.” nakker. “We have to rely on (the physicians’) doctors’ letter as a threat, but instead Last month the RHA said it was VanDenakker said the doctors have professional integrity and skill,” he as an opportunity to work together short as many as 45 doctors. suggested some ERs like Gimli and said. “When their college and insurers noting a challenge has been a division When the Record asked the RHA for Arborg or Ashern and Eriksdale be and nursing unit says ‘hey, we tried amongst doctors in the region. a detailed breakdown explaining the joined together. this and this isn’t sustainable,’ we “There’s been no group practices, doctor shortage by hospital, we were The move, at its best, would see one have to respect that and move on to there’s been no or limited amounts of told to fi le a Freedom of Information ER staffed with a doctor as opposed coming up with what’s going to work.” docs backing one another up, helping request. to having two ERs open but without He said the RHA is in talks with the each other out when there’s vacations That request, fi led last Thursday, has adequate staffi ng resources. doctors to work out a solution to the things like that,” he said. “This is the yet to be fulfi lled. your vote matters! 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Other business bank brighter. | sunovacu.ca The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 7, 2016 3 Robert Smith School students stretch away stress kids having stress and anxiety and Program helps parents asking if teachers can help,” Yeomans said. RECORD students exercise About 60 students have joined the PHOTOS BY club, which saw students outside DAVE BAXTER stretching on Monday for the fi rst Robert Smith their mind, body time this spring. School student “I promised them that after Easter By Dave Baxter Lenae Peebles we will meet every recess, and spring Robert Smith School students didn’t stretches out- just won’t come, but we came out be- let abnormally cold temperatures and side her school a little bit of snow stop them from get- cause I promised them,” Yeomans said. on Monday. ting outside on Monday. The school recently received a $600 The Selkirk school offers what it re- Healthy Schools grant to buy brand fers to as “mindful stretching,” simi- new mats for the program. lar to yoga, to its students so they can Grade 6 students Cassidy Drum- go outside every recess and exercise mond and Lenae Peebles both said their body and minds. the program is a great way to relieve “It’s a way for kids to work through stress. things like stress and anxiety,” said “I like mindful stretching because it Margo Yeomans, the school’s guid- helps me with deep breathing, so if Red River ance councillor I am upset about something this can Yeomans said the stretching pro- help me feel better,” Drummond said. gram is part of the MindUp curricu- Peebles added there are certain days lum, which teaches students to pause, when stretching and breathing really Dental Group listen, and breathe when they fi nd come in handy. themselves in situations that could “If I have a test or something like Red River Dental Group would like to announce the retirement of that it helps me a lot,” Drummond cause stress or anxiety. Dr. Ron Isfeld. Dr. Jamie Wozney and Dr Th omas Lee wish Dr. Isfeld “There has been a lot of issues with said. “It takes away the stress.” all the best on his next chapter of his life. Aft er a long search Dr. Isfeld has selected the perfect associate to continue providing care to his patients. She is a kind, compassionate and caring graduate from the University of Manitoba and is excited to join us at Red River Dental Group. All existing staff will be available to help with the smooth transition for all patients. New and existing patients can call Red River Dental Group for all dental appointments. Call 204-482-5702 Pictured from left to right: Robert Smith School students Jersey Crate, for an appointment Aiden Brownell, Alexis Scheel and Jessa Roberts took part in some mindful stretching outside their school on a cool Monday morning. or any questions. The optional stretching program helps students exercise their body See you soon! and mind during recess. Get Ready for a Spring Full of Fun! 439 MAIN ST., SELKIRK HOURSURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9-9 North of Manitoba Ave. SATURDAY 9-6 SUNDAY 12-5 BiG DOLLARL 4 The Selkirk Record Thursday, April 7, 2016 Tina Turner tribute artist bringing PTSD tour to Selkirk family retreats, seminars and work- Luisa Marshall to shops. Kayleen Valley, the Selkirk Legion’s perform at Selkirk entertainment chair, said so far nearly 103 tickets have been sold for the show Legion on April 20 and the legion seats more than 200. By Lindsey Enns “We’re excited and a lot of people are A travelling Tina Turner tribute art- excited about this,” Valley said. “I’ve ist is hoping to raise awareness about seen a couple of shows she’s put on in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Toronto and on Ellen the audience re- during her tour stop later this month ally thought she was Tina Turner.” in Selkirk. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased World champion tribute artist, Lu- at the Selkirk Legion, located at 403 isa Marshall, is bringing her Hope Eveline St., or online at brownpaper- tickets.com. Beyond Thunderdome PTSD Aware- PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLEN TUBE Valley said they chose to have the ness Tour to the Selkirk Legion on Tina Turner tribute artist Luisa Marshall, pictured left, dances alongside funds raised go to Project New Hope Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m.