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Border Valley School Gr. 2 teacher Linnea Rietze and students Jude Rempel and Eliana Klassen with the socks the school fi lled with cash donations for the Winkler   Christmas Cheer Board. See Pg. 3 for the full story.

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By Ashleigh Viveiros Winkler Police Chief Ryan Hunt “At this point we have not issued Public Health about the matter. says around 80 people gathered at the any tickets, but we likely will issue a With all of Manitoba at code red/ People who attended an outdoor downtown park Sunday morning and couple, for sure, after the fact,” he said critical under the pandemic response sing-along at Bethel Heritage Park last sang hymns together for the better on Monday, explaining they are in the weekend will likely be facing fi nes. part of an hour. process of consulting with Manitoba Continued on page 5

201216m0 4 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 Shining a light in dark times

The Korne and Hildebrand families in Morden are doing their part to light up the holiday season with their colourful Christmas yard dis- plays. PHOTOS BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE

By Lorne Stelmach mas spirit is exactly what is needed we can do our part; this is our part as in the backyard,” she estimated. “Brian during this pandemic Christmas. well that we know we can bring a little built the nativity scene. That’s the cen- Lighting up their homes and yards “It brings joy to the families, and that joy.” trepiece, so he hand built that, put 400 for the holiday season is perhaps tak- is absolutely all the reward you need,” “I know there’s some contests, and lights in that ... and together, we did ing on some extra special meaning said Norma Hildebrand, whose home my husband entered, but to us that’s the ‘Merry Christmas’ sign. this year for some families. at 2 Parkhill Place is among the high- secondary,” said Debbie Korne. Their “This year we added the Santa Claus People like Norma and Brian Hil- lights of any tour of Morden light dis- home at the corner of 12th and Gilm- and the penguins and those other debrand and Debbie and Dennis Ko- plays. “This is something that people our has been getting a steady fl ow of wooden structures that my brother- rne feel spreading some extra Christ- can do at a distance ... we know that viewers. “This year has taken a toll on in-law built. He lived in Winnipeg, everybody, us included. So if there’s and my sister painted them, and they any joy or any Christmas spirit that we both died in 2019 six months apart ... can bring to the community, I think so this year is a tribute to them,” noted this is a year that it is really needed.” Hildebrand. For Hildebrand, she traces their zest “We like to try to change it every for holiday decorating back to when year because we get people coming by they lived in the country. When their here all the time, and they always say kids were little, they would always they wonder what’s going to be new drive around at Christmas to see the this year,” she added. lights. Hildebrand said it is very much a “That was always something that labour of love, and they enjoy all the brought joy to our household and time they put into it. to our kids, so we decided when we “Our hyrdo bill doubles in Decem- moved to town 15 years ago we would ber,” she joked. “It takes us probably start doing something that would up to about three weeks to do it. We bring joy, not only to our grandkids, do a little bit at a time ... I do the plan- but to other people on the block,” she ning and he does the executing. said. “We absolutely do have fun with it,” “We started off very small with Hildebrand added. “We have a house maybe just a deer and then we had a in Selkirk that our daughter is rent- 21012uu0 fence around it with lights ... and it’s grown now. There’s 7,500 plus lights Continued on page 5 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 5 > HOLIDAY LIGHTS, FROM PG. 4 ing, so I think we’ve maxed out with what we cause we both work full-time,” said Korne, add- can do in this yard. We’ll rearrange it and maybe ing that they get a lot of help from her daughter add a little bit, but we may start adding things to and son-in-law, who helped them get back to that yard in Selkirk. work on it the evening of her birthday celebra- “It feels great. We get people stopping us in the tion. “We were out here at 10 at night putting out store, and they saw they love our lights. We get my new additions.” kids that are just fascinated ... so Korne agreed that the motiva- we love it.” tion is the joy that comes from For Korne, the motivation to go their efforts. all out with the Christmas light- “We get lots of drive-bys every ing and decor comes from a bit “TO BE PART OF evening,” she said. “It’s a great of a different perspective. way to give back to the commu- “I think we came from the op- SUCH A GREAT nity. The kids walk by here, they posite spectrum. Christmas is COMMUNITY AND love it, and we get a lot of good not something that was afford- feedback from parents saying ev- able or something that was en- TO GIVE BACK IS ery night we have to drive by your joyed [when she was growing place. It just warms my heart to up],” she said. “So, as our kids MEANINGFUL TO hear that. were growing up, Christmas has US.” “Moving out here was a great always been very special, and decision for us, and to be part of I’ve always tried to make it very such a great community and to magical for them. give back is meaningful to us,” Korne conclud- “My kids know what Christmas means to me ed. “I happened to just pass by the window and and what it represents to me, so every year for there was a little girl with her mom here and PHOTO BY LORNE STELMACH/VOICE my birthday, which is in November, they’ve she just very gently reached over and kissed the Dennis and Debbie Korne (front) with daughter Dan- been buying me additional [decorations], and it snowman. I wish I could take pictures to capture ny and son-in-law Shayne Hildebrand. The family en- keeps growing, and I love it. those moments because it warms my heart.” joys decking out the yard with all manner of holiday “We’ve been at this for a couple weeks now be- lights and decorations each year. Council supporting Morden Bombers with $10K

By Lorne Stelmach said Councillor Hank Hildebrand, who suggest- just feel the amount is excessive,” he suggested before the ed it would be good for the city to show lead- grant was approved. The City of Morden is giving the local senior ership and support the team for changing the men’s hockey team a fi nancial boost in support name in response to renewed pressure around of its rebranding efforts. racist names and logos. Council voted recently to present a $10,000 “In all the years ... they have never come to the grant to the SEMHL team to assist with costs city for help,” added Coun. Doug Frost, who also related to the team changing its name from the spoke in favour of the grant. Redskins to the Bombers. While agreeing with the need to support the Council members acknowledged the pressure team, Coun. Jim Hunt wondered if the amount that had come down on the team to change the was perhaps a little too high, given the challeng- name, not just from community members but es being faced by the city right now during the Hockey Manitoba as well. pandemic. “I think we need to show them our support,” “We have to be careful as to what amount ... I > FINES, FROM PG. 3 system, gatherings of more than fi ve people at this event you might be issued a $1,300 ticket. any indoor or outdoor public space are prohib- Most people, 99.9 per cent of the people, still ited. Scoffl aws face fi nes of $1,296 for violating went in.” public health orders. Hunt noted the gathering was a peaceful one Police had hoped to head this event off at the and some participants did attempt to stand only pass rather than having to ticket people. with other members of their family, but every- “On Friday there was some talk about this one who attended was still in violation of the gathering that was going to take place,” Hunt health orders designed to keep people from said, noting it was originally scheduled to hap- gathering and spreading COVID-19. pen in Winkler’s Parkland. “There is a misconception these restrictions When police caught wind of it they put up bar- imposed on us go against the Charter of Rights ricades to the main Grandeur Ave. parking lot in and Freedoms, but in fact they do not,” he said. the hopes of discouraging people from attend- “The right to gather in large groups does not ing. supersede everyone else’s right to be protected Organizers then moved the gathering to Beth- from the virus, or the need to keep our health el park. care system from being overloaded. “So we went over there and it was partially un- “We will get through this, and the restrictions derway already; there were a number of people will be removed,” Hunt continued. “We just en- there already and still more people coming,” courage everyone to follow the guidelines that Hunt said. “We told people that if you attend are in place, and not fi nd ways around them.” 6 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 TheVVoiceoiceWinkler Morden gettEDITORIALheard > VIEWPOINTS > LETTERS Grace, forgiveness, and trust s the holidays wonder where I would be if certain like trust, grace, and forgiveness PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATION people had not chosen to trust me should be doled out sparingly, if at all. Rick Reimer Lana Meier approach I have and I shudder at the thought. The interesting thing about this trin- been dwelling on I am thankful for the grace, forgive- ity of gifts is that they require us to be ness, and trust people have placed in people in motion ... to be constantly in the greatest gifts me at times when perhaps I did not a state of thinking and rethinking, as- I have been given deserve it. sessing and reassessing. This is tiring A In my life I have required so much work. in my life. grace to be bestowed upon me that I It is far easier to excise these things What I have come to need most, fear I will never be capable of return- from our lives, make a decision or ing the favours. I am an opinionated judgement about people, and never EDITOR REPORTER these gifts, have paved the way to how Ashleigh Viveiros Lorne Stelmach I try (and often fail) to approach life loudmouth who often rushes in where have to revisit it. I like and respect with others: with grace, forgiveness, angels fear to tread and on many oc- these people, forever, and I dislike and trust. casions it is not simply me that feels and distrust these people, forever. I pursue these the repercussions but those closest to So simple. things as well as me. Sadly, this is the reality for many. I can, even at the As I move forward in life how can I Liked or not you are relegated to a risk of being made not take into consideration these gifts place without much thought or at- to look foolish as a that have been given to me? How can tendance to who you are and how you result. I have never I not extend the benefi t of the doubt change. I have done this many times SALES DISTRIBUTION liked the maxim to others? How can I not trust that despite working very hard to avoid Gwen Keller Christy Brown “you have to earn others are worth knowing despite it—it is the very gravity of our deci- my trust” because what some may say or gossip? sion-making world. of how it forces By Peter I have lashed out at others in times Grace, forgiveness, and trust require you into a particu- Cantelon of great stress and pain in my life. I us to become astronauts in a way. larly negative view have wounded people who have noth- We must break free of the gravity of of humanity. ing to do with the pain that caused me judgement and, through sheer force It is true I may protect myself from to wound and they have forgiven me of will, ascend beyond it to something abuse on occasion by adopting said time and again. Am I not bound then higher. PRODUCTION PRODUCTION maxim, but how much do I lose? to do the same? I realize this all makes me sound ho- Tara Gionet Nicole Kapusta I prefer to trust people and leave As I read in the areas of leadership, lier than thou but in reality it is simply The Winkler Morden Voice is published them the opportunity to erode such management, or just run of the mill me speaking to myself what I need to Thursdays and distributed as a free publica- trust, should they choose to. Maybe social media posts, it seems the gen- hear most and inviting you in to listen tion through Canada Post to 15,350 homes eral trend is toward protecting oneself alongside me, perhaps even coaxing by BigandColourful Printing and Publishing. that is naïve but it is my choice and The newspaper is supported solely by ad- the consequences are mine to bear. I and offering excuses as to why things me along in the process. vertising dollars. If you enjoy the paper and would like to see it grow and prosper, visit any of the advertisers and businesses in our rural communities. Keep your dollars work- ing at home and shop local. Notices, classifi eds, and advertisements can be purchased by calling 204-325-6888 or e-mailing [email protected]. letters Our editorial staff is available in Winkler at 204-332-3456, in Morden at 204-823-2655, or via e-mail at [email protected]. Our commitment to you: we want to help Fear is worse than the virus build stronger communities through ar- ticles that both inform and entertain you Fear is worse than the virus itself. ple to live a fairly normal life. of the virus, which has been around about what’s going on throughout the We’ve been told to wear masks, Not saying nurses aren’t at the for a long time*. They’ve been doing Pembina Valley. This is your community wash our hands, stay out of stores, breaking point, and people are dy- more testing, people are wearing newspaper—let us know what you want to can’t see our families. Not sure if we ing. Don’t ask me to talk to the masks and washing hands. How ac- see in it. can have Christmas, might be too people who are dying. What about Printed in Canada by Prolifi c Printing. Re- curate are the test results? publishing without permission is strictly many people in the house. We have the other side of it? People are com- Snitching on people! We need to prohibited. three choices mitting suicide, people who have get back to living. Find us online at winklermordenvoice.ca. 1. Going along with the new nor- lost job or businesses, people who Edna Klassen, mal. are dying at home because they’re Winkler > Get in touch with us 2. Waiting for a vaccine. They afraid of going to hospitals. *Ed note: While coronaviruses are not General inquiries: 204-325-6888 haven’t made a vaccine that is reli- It’s not good enough to believe this new (there are many kinds), the specifi c News tips: 204-332-3456 able. is the new normal. If you do your re- one that causes COVID-19 is. Which is Email: [email protected] 3. Start opening up and allow peo- search, they tell you it’s another form why it’s called a novel coronavirus. Winkler Morden Voice Box 39, Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 All columns and letters published on our Get Heard pages are the personal opinions of the submitting writers. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 7 Make a card for a local senior this Christmas

By Lorne Stelmach doing it, and it just kind of snowballed from there,” said Vaughn, noting Two Mordenites are spearheading Routhier, who teaches at Maple Leaf an effort to help brighten the day for School, then offered to help promote local seniors this holiday season. it in the school community. “We have Shannon Vaughn and Tara Routhier a lot of students now in Morden who are behind the Cards for Morden Se- are creating cards, and Tara is helping niors initiative which is aiming to de- me collect them.” liver greeting cards with messages of The plan is to collect the cards by kindness. Dec. 19 and then head out to deliver While under extended restrictions them to as many seniors as possible. as a result of the pandemic, seniors “I’m hoping that we get at least a are likely especially feeling isolated, couple hundred,” Vaughn said, noting said Vaughn. part of her thought was that this could “I’m sure there’s many who are feel- be a great reason to do a crafting ses- ing very lonely right now,” she said. “I sion at home with your kids, as she is know it must be really hard for a lot of doing with her child. the seniors right now. They’re not al- “It’s not something that takes a lowed visitors, and I don’t even think whole ton of coordination,” she said. “I they are allowed to visit their friends do work full-time, and I have a two- in the next room or apartment either.” year-old, but I think this is something SUBMITTED PHOTO Vaughn was moved to start this cam- I can do. It’s making everybody feel Tara Routhier and Shannon Vaughn are inviting people to send a card paign locally after having read about good and it’s giving me something to them for distribution to local seniors. a similar effort that is being done for to look forward to as well because care homes in Winnipeg. Christmas is up in the air right now.” drop off a few cards,” said Vaughn. least let them know that we’re think- She posted about her idea on a com- She is heartened by the response to “I think it’s just something kind that ing about them.” munity Facebook group and was soon date. we can do right now, and it’s safe ... at Vaughn or Routhier ask people in- both surprised and encouraged by the “It’s been amazing. I didn’t think it a time when everybody perhaps feels tersted in taking part to message response. would turn into this. I thought I would they’re not sure how to help, this is a them through Facebook or comment “A lot of people posted and showed maybe set up a bin and maybe some little something we can do to maybe on their post on the In The Know a lot of interest and enthusiasm for people in the neighbourhood would bring a smile to someone’s face or at Morden group. Winkler sees its second COVID-19 death

By Ashleigh Viveiros we’ve lost,” refl ected Dr. Brent Rous- eries at press time (though there is a to this virus, an overwhelming of our sin, Manitoba’s chief public health of- backlog in clearing cases, the prov- health care system, more strain our Winkler recorded its second COV- fi cer, on Monday. “I can still recall ad- ince has noted). health care workers,” he said. “So al- ID-19 death last week with the pass- vising Manitobans of our fi rst death There were 342 people in hospital though these restrictions are very dif- ing of a man in his 80s connected to related to COVID-19 back in March with the illness on Monday, 43 in in- fi cult, and it’s been a long haul, we the outbreak at the Buhler Active Liv- and I remember that being a very tensive care. need these in place right now. ing Centre. somber day in Manitoba. “We know we have a burden on our “We ask all Manitobans to follow The death was one of nine an- “And now we continue to announce health care system right now with all them, not look for ways to get around nounced on Nov. 25. At Monday’s dai- many deaths every day. Today, again, of these numbers,” Roussin said. “We them, and, for the most part, to stay ly briefi ng, public health offi cials an- into the double digits,” he said. “I really need to stay home and prevent home,” Roussin said, stressing these nounced another 11 deaths, bringing think we all know we can’t continue the transmission of this virus.” are short-term measures. “We will get the tally over the previous seven days along these lines. We have to bring Locally, Winkler added 25 new cases around this. But right now we need all to 76 and the total number of Manito- these numbers down. We can’t keep over the past week to hit 110 on Mon- Manitobans to step up.” bans killed by COVID-19 since spring losing this many Manitobans.” day, Morden is at 53 cases, and Stan- to 312. Manitoba was reporting 9,260 active ley has 18. Elsewhere in the region, LOCAL EXPOSURES “So this is 11 more Manitobans that cases of COVID-19 and 7,253 recov- Carman remains at 14 active cases, Altona dropped slightly to 59, Morris A number of area businesses an- is at 20, and Lorne/Louise/Pembina nounced cases of COVID-19 amongst has 17. their staff over the past week, includ- Manitoba remains at red/critical on ing McDonald’s and Rona in Winkler Letter policy the pandemic response system, which and the Co-op grocery store in Mor- den. The Voice welcomes letters from Please include your full name, ad- has forced non-essential businesses The McDonald’s staff member’s last readers on local and regional issues dress, and phone number for veri- to close their doors to the public. shift was Nov. 20, Rona’s worker last and concerns. fi cation purposes. Your name and “We know these restrictions are worked Nov. 17, and Co-op reports its Please keep your letters short (ex- city will be published with your hard,” Roussin said. “We’ve heard affected workers had shifts on Nov. 13 cessively long letters are unlikely letter. We do not print anonymous from a number of Manitobans that and Nov. 21 before falling ill. to be published), on-topic, and re- letters. they want these restrictions lifted. All three businesses report that thor- spectful. Send your letters to us by e-mail at “The consequence of lifting these ough cleaning measures were taken The Voice reserves the right to edit, [email protected]. restrictions right now is a much lon- and contact tracing is underway. condense, or reject any submission. ger page of Manitobans that we lose 8 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 Local woman sets out to lend a helping hand By Ashleigh Viveiros tech-saavy all might struggle with the And so Falk set out to do something Letkeman’s home. Health issues and alternative shopping options stores to help by offering free grocery order- work schedules make getting to the When Manitoba’s increased pan- have rolled out in the wake of non- ing, pick up, and delivery services to stores diffi cult for her family, so hav- demic restrictions came into effect essential items being temporarily anyone who needs it. ing someone be willing to help them last month, Katelynn Falk knew they banned from in-store sales. “I wanted to recognize the privileges out was a godsend. were going make life especially diffi - Even purchasing essential items can I have that others may not have, how “I was so impressed ... to have some- cult for a lot of people. be a challenge for some families, with I can use this privilege to help oth- body being so willing to help in such Single parents, people without vehi- stores restricting capacity levels and, ers,” she said in advance of making a a trying time,” Letkeman says, adding cles, and those who aren’t particular in some cases, even operating hours. delivery to a Morden they were very pleased couple last week. with how quickly Falk Falk is familiar and responded to their re- Katelynn Falk with comfortable with the quest and with how some of the groceries Superstore app for smooth the process she delivered last week. ordering, so she’s “I LOVE SHOPPING proved to be overall. She’s offering grocery limiting her offer to AND IT TAKES NO “Everything was just ordeingr, pick up, and that store, but her bing-bang-boom. It delivery services to posts on the Face- TIME TO JUST GO went so well and I would anyone who needs it. book pages What’s defi nitely recommend Up Winkler and In PICK IT UP AND it to anyone who’s ner- SUPPLIED PHOTO the Know Morden DROP IT OFF FOR vous being out in public generated comments right now or has issues from a number of SOMEONE.” wearing a mask.” other people will- If you’d like Falk to ing to do the same help you out with gro- for those wanting to cery deliveries, you can shop at other stores. reach her on Facebook or by phone at Using an app and curbside pickup 204-332-1990. She can also put you in instead of shopping in person allows touch with the people willing to shop Falk to still help as many people as at other local grocery stores. she’s able to without putting herself Falk intends to do this as long as the at increased risk of exposure. various levels of shopping restrictions “I love shopping and it takes no time are in place. to just go pick it up and drop it off for “We don’t know how long this someone,” she says. “There’s probably whole situation we’re in is going to go a ton of people that could use that until, so I’m prepared to help people kind of help.” out with this as long as they need it,” Falk’s fi rst delivery was to Andrea she says. Province approves Winkler land annexation City annexes 293 acres from RM of Stanley for future wastewater treatment plant By Ashleigh Viveiros tential of the wastewater plant being “It’s like you’re working up this lad- further explaining the project has built, the decision was made jointly der in order to fi nally get to where evolved somewhat from early plans Nearly two years after the appli- that that was where we want to build you want to go,” Harder said. “This but today includes the Winkler-Stan- cation was submitted, the City of it and that it was criti- was something ley part of it and then a second ele- Winkler and the RM of Stanley have cal it be in the City of that was necessary ment involving a $27 million treat- fi nally received approval for the an- Winkler jurisdiction.” before we could ment plant for the City of Morden. nexation of land that will one day The $47 million build it.” The project now is simply awaiting become the region’s new wastewater project will see Win- The mayor noted fi nal funding confi rmation from the treatment facility. kler chip in just over “THIS WAS SOMETHING both Winkler and upper levels of government. The provincial government notifi ed $12.2 million, Stan- THAT WAS NECESSARY Stanley councils Various elections and other bureau- the Winkler and Stanley councils last ley $3.4 million, and are very much on cratic hurdles have tripped things up month that the proposed annexation the federal and pro- BEFORE WE COULD the same page in recent years, Harder said, but the of approximately 293 acres is a go. vincial governments BUILD.” about this project, provincial government has signed off Winkler Mayor Martin Harder ex- $15.6 million each. which will ben- on the proposal and sent it to the fed- plained the spot, located a few miles Receiving approval efi t the entire re- eral government for its approval. northeast of city limits, is currently for the annexation gion by providing “It’s been an ongoing process with home to Winkler’s lagoon. brings the project one big step closer greater capacity for future growth. the feds, but I think it’s moving along “The lagoon has always been in the to fruition. “We’re all in this together,” he said, well right now,” he said. RM of Stanley,” he said. “With the po-

News or sports tip? E-mail [email protected] or call 204-325-6888 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 9 gettinformedNEWS > VIEWS > WINKLER > MORDEN > SURROUNDING AREAS SCRL launches the ‘12 Crafts of Christmas’ By Lorne Stelmach The South Central Regional The South Central Regional Library Library is posting family craft is offering some creative ideas for videos on YouTube twice a families to fi ll their time this holiday week until Christmas. season. SCRL PHOTOS The 12 Crafts of Christmas video series aims to show how kids and their par- ents can “spend some time together creating something interesting and really simple,” said Tetiana Mim- inoshvili, an assistant programming manager with SCRL. “Some families are struggling with what to do ... and sometimes they need ideas of what they can do together,” ratively and making a Santa Claus craft out of paper. she said. “They can spend some time Miminoshvili’s approach is to come up with ideas that can together, and I think it’s very interest- be done simply at home without requiring a lot of materials. ing and fun.” “We’re trying to combine some crafts which kids can The short videos fi lmed by Mim- do alone ... some crafts that don’t require the parents too inoshvili are being posted every Tues- much,” she noted. day and Thursday on the library’s With so many restrictions and activities limited or not able YouTube channel. to happen at all this holiday season, including celebrations The fi rst two posted last week in- that the library might normally host, Miminoshvili thought cluded making cookie mix in a jar it would be nice to create something to help fi ll the void. and different ... I just thought it might be something use- with the ingredients arranged deco- “This year, Christmas is going to be a little extraordinary ful.” Morden Christmas Cheer still looking for donations By Lorne Stelmach no longer collect toys at the Morden off at Dairy Queen, we are very thank- are anticipating more people,” she Dairy Queen. Instead, families will re- ful for it, and we will keep those toys said. “We’re taking it as it comes ... the The Morden Christmas Cheer Board ceive gift cards to local businesses so for next year.” good thing is that the money is still continues its appeal for donations they can shop for gifts for their kids. Gift cards to local grocery stores coming in.” with less than two weeks to go until “We are following the guidelines will also replace the usual food-laden The deadline for hamper applica- its delivery days. and how other communities are deal- hampers this year. tions is Dec. 8. Deliveries will be done Directors remain optimistic despite ing with their hampers,” said Enns. Enns anticipates they may see more Dec. 15-16 by the board members. facing a range of challenges this year “We have decided to go forward in the need than last year when they deliv- For more information, including with all of the pandemic restrictions safest way possible. ered around 240 hampers. how to apply and to donate, you can that remain in place. “Other cheer boards have decided “It’s hard to tell ... but we defi nitely go online to mordenchristmascheer. Public health concerns have led the not to do toys just for the safety, so had more numbers applying for ham- com. Cheer Board to rethink a number of those who had donated and dropped pers earlier than we ever have, so we aspects of their plans this year, in- cluding deciding to only accept mon- etary donations instead launching their usual food drive. “People are donating to our website, Café 545 puts meal deliveries on hold which has helped a lot,” said spokes- person Jessica Enns. “Being able to By Ashleigh Viveiros avoid large gatherings. community),” she said in an email have people donate through the web- Central Station executive direc- last week. “Hopefully these restric- site is a huge asset for us and to the The Central Station Community tor Bev Wiebe says that, in light of tions will be lifted soon and we can community. Centre is putting its free weekly the increasing code red restrictions, resume.” “People have been requesting dona- community meal on hold for now. pushing pause on the service was The community centre is currently tion boxes ... we didn’t hand out the Winkler’s Café 545 announced last the safest course of action for every- closed to the public but staff are still boxes because of all the restrictions, week it was suspending its Monday one involved. available by phone (204-325-0257) but some people have been request- meal delivery service. Deliveries and “Many people would still love to to assist with food cupboard orders ing that we drop them off at their pick-ups had replaced the sit-down have it, [but] we are trying to do our and other urgent services. businesses.” meal earlier this fall when public part to limit contact (with kitchen/ Another change to their plans was to health offi cials urged Manitobans to prep staff, delivery drivers, and the 10 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 Auctioneer fi nds silver lining in challenging year

By Lorne Stelmach tion, you would have to really work hard and fast ... now people have been The impact of the pandemic has bidding for two weeks ... you know varied from one sector to the next, where the price should be, and in the but the auction business is one that last minute you top it off and that’s it.” largely has not only been able to sur- He also noted that you have to allow vive but maybe even somewhat thrive extra time for fi nal bids. this year. “The beauty of it is that if you bid Business has been far better in 2020 in the last minute ... it extends it by for Bill Klassen Auctions than what fi ve minutes, giving your opponent a the veteran auctioneer had expected. chance to come back, so they call it ex- “It hasn’t been record-setting, but tended,” he explained. “It’s amazing ... my year has actually been very good,” there was a tractor that sold at 7 p.m. Klassen said recently while promot- By the time ... they bid on it for over an ing the Dec. 11 online Auctions for hour on extended time.” Kids event in support of Children’s Part of the consideration there is you Camps International. need to allow the time given the limi- “It did surprise me at fi rst, it really tations some bidders may have with did,” he said of the necessity of mov- slow internet. ing all his auctions to online-only this “In Manitoba, the guys in town have summer due to the pandemic. “The decent internet, but somebody living fi rst two auctions in spring, we did north of Dauphin for example has them viral ... we were on site and we poor internet,” Klassen said. “So it drove past the machinery like we do if takes too long for them to notice they there’s three or four hundred people, got outbid.” but there was nobody there. It worked VOICE FILE PHOTO Online auctions can be a challenge every bit as good, though, so from that Auctioneer Bill Klassen says moving his business into online auctions particularly for older people because time on we just went online.” proved to be more successful then he had thought it would be. they may not be comfortable with He noted it was a bit of a learning computers, Klassen noted, and many process but not entirely new to him. farm equipment that way was.” they do at a live auction,” he said, not- would rather just be at a traditional “I had done some online auctions Bidders have been pretty quick to ing one recent auction saw him move auction. prior to this year, but I never did the adjust to the changes, Klassen said. about 400 lots of toys in three and a “They want to come to a live auction farm or local auctions that way ... so it “They can take more time to bid than half hours. “To do that at a live auc- and visit with their neighbour ... they wasn’t entirely new to me, but selling miss that part of it.” Municipalities putting Restart funding to good use

By Lorne Stelmach which has received nearly $537,000. al time with the city now having initi- nity centres right away to give them a “This was a very welcome surprise ated the budget planning process. boost. Local municipalities have all ben- to us. We were expecting funding in “We have all of our capital and oper- “At this point the remaining funds efi tted from government assistance some shape or form but we are very ating projections in from all of the de- have not been allocated yet, and aimed at boosting the economic re- pleased with this coming to us.” partments,” he said. “We plan to have council is not in a hurry to spend it,” covery from the impacts of the pan- Morden Mayor Brandon Burley sug- [a draft budget] done the fi rst possible Friesen added. “We want to play this demic. gested the funding of almost $519,000 week after we get our assessment val- out carefully, considering what future Funding of almost $758,000 had could be a welcome boost for the 2021 ues back from the prov- impacts are on the ho- fl owed to Winkler through the federal budget and could perhaps help ease ince.” rizon and ensuring we Safe Restart program, as previously the tax burden. Meanwhile, the RM of can keep our operations reported, and both the City of Morden “We’ll have some operating losses Stanley has already put functioning with some and RM of Stanley have received their this year, so it can go to help defray some of its funding to “THIS WAS A of the uncertainties that shares as well. those losses,” he said. “We’ve got to good use in its commu- lie ahead. “The governments have been work- make sure that we’re responsible with nities. VERY WELCOME “We aren’t certain yet ing together on getting some restart it and that we do everything we can to “This is money that can what all the budget im- money into the local levels, and we’re make sure the public feels the benefi t get to work right away,” SURPRISE TO plications may be, and thankful for that,” said Ike Friesen, of the money as well.” said Friesen, who noted US.” we need to be ready for deputy reeve of the RM of Stanley, Burley added that it comes at an ide- that “$90,000 of that has a variety of scenarios.” already been dispersed Manitoba municipali- to the community centres and ice rink ties overall are receiving a $72.6 mil- committees. lion share of the $19 billion federal The Winkler Morden “The community centres have been program, which includes another $33 hit pretty hard over the last year with million specifi cally for municipalities VVoiceoice not being able to raise funds through with public transit systems. their regular events and gathering The funding is distributed on a per size limits limiting their ability to rent capita basis, with municipalities out- out the facilities,” he noted. “So coun- side of Winnipeg receiving $32.7 mil- What’s story? Call 204-325-6888 cil wanted to make sure that some of lion overall. that money rolled out to the commu- The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 11

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Recognizing that our crews were guests on the landowners’ To learn more, visit enbridge.com/salutetosafety. property and in communities near the project right of way, we also want to congratulate our contractors for representing Enbridge so well to our neighbours. 12 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 Meridian Ex. Centre completion date nears

project comes, of course, disappoint- Turf is in, fi nishing ment that the grand opening celebra- tions are on hold until Manitoba gets touches underway COVID-19 under control. “We were planning to have this big The turf is in at the By Ashleigh Viveiros Meridian Exhibition grand opening in 2020 to celebrate Manitoba 150 and all of that stuff has Centre and workers The Meridian Exhibition Centre will gone down the crapper,” Harder la- are wrapping up the be the biggest Christmas gift Winkler mented, taking heart, however, that fi nishing touches in has ever received, though the com- when Winklerites fi nally do get the the rest of the build- munity may have to wait a little while chance to check out the MEC, it will ing. The project is ex- to offi cially unwrap it. be worth it. pected to be complet- Pandemic restrictions means the The $22 million facility—which the ed later this month. city’s newest recreation facility is off- City of Winkler is paying for with limits to the public indefi nitely, but SUPPLIED PHOTO no funding help from the provincial it’s still very much on track to be com- BY MARTIN HARDER or federal governments—includes pleted within the next few weeks. an exhibition hall that does double “We are so, so close to opening day,” duty as an indoor soccer fi eld and a Mayor Martin Harder said last week, convention centre/banquet hall, a noting the turf has been laid in the professional caterer’s kitchen, indoor exhibition hall and that ice was ex- walking track, and a rink that not only pected to go in on the rink side of the fi nally gives the community a long- facility any day now. needed second ice surface but is also Workers are now just putting on the fi rst rink in Manitoba built with the fi nishing touches throughout the adjustable boards for sledge hockey. building, Harder said, adding the fact the province is at code red on the pan- demic response system hasn’t really affected the project one way or anoth- er—neither delaying things by all that much nor buying workers extra time. “We said, no, we are not going to take our foot off the gas,” he said. “The dates are what they are. There’s no dilly-dallying. Let’s get this thing done.” With the excitement of fi nally reach- ing the fi nish line of this multi-year CITY OF WINKLER PHOTO

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Winkler kicks off the holidays Santa Claus himself joined Winkler Mayor Martin Harder and wife Valerie at Bethel Heritage Park last Thursday to kick off the city-wide Light Up the Season holiday decorating contest. The contest had 33 entries sprin- kled throughout town and representing a wide range of themes. You can vote on your favourite Christmas display online at lightuptheseason.ca/contest until Thursday. Dec. 3. The winners will be announced on the City of Winkler Facebook page on Friday. Three houses will win a party prize pack complete with sup- per, snacks, board games, and movies. There’s also a prize for the top business entry. Below: St. Nick’s sled was in the shop, so he made the rounds to check out all the entries in a public works vehicle decorated with colourful lights. PHOTOS BY ASHLEIGH VIVEIROS/VOICE The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 19 Zodiacs spreading joy with Christmas cards

By Ashleigh Viveiros for the frontline workers just to say merry Christmas and thank you for Garden Valley Collegiate students what they’re doing over there at the are putting their creativity to good hospital. use this holiday season. “We want to open it up to whoever Darren Crane’s graphics and pho- wants a Christmas card,” he adds, en- tography pupils are hard at work de- couraging people to contact him at the signing Christmas cards for what has high school if they’d like to be added been dubbed “Operation Hollymark.” to the list. “Times are tough right now “With the pandemic we thought as ... if there’s a family out there that a class maybe we could just can’t get out to get put a smile on the faces Christmas cards and of people who may not we can help out some- even get to see their how, that’s what we’ll family this Christmas,” “WE WANT TO do.” Crane says. Gr. 10 graphics stu- GVC students have OPEN IT UP TO dent Griffon Hart has designed Christmas WHOEVER WANTS been enjoying the cards in the past, but project, which gives SUPPLIED PHOTOS this year the Winkler A CHRISTMAS him a chance to show- GVC students at work on the Staples has been gen- CARD.” case what he’s learned Christmas cards they’re cre- erous enough to spon- so far this semester. ating for the community. sor the printing, allow- “It’s interesting, it’s ing them to send out different than most of ate something “that looks good and ent for the residents at Salem Home, more cards than ever before. the things we’ve done so far,” he says. brings joy.” it is heartwarming for the children to “We used to just send these out to “It’s just fun to do something that’s As Crane mentioned, Salem Home think of them, wanting to bring smiles residents at Salem but now we’re not just going to sit on the computer, has been the recipient of cards from to the residents’ faces,” she says, going to be sending cards to Salem, that people are going to see.” GVC students for years now. CEO thanking the kids in advance for their Central Station, Buhler Active Living Hart is still fi ne-tuning his design Sherry Janzen notes this year more thoughtfulness in remembering the Centre, Genesis House, Lions Manor,” and so was mum on the details, but he than any other that community con- residents in this way. “Know that you Crane says. “We’re also going to be says he’s taken inspiration from other nection is most welcome and needed. bring joy to their day.” sending some over to Boundary Trails holiday cards he’s seen to try and cre- “In a time when everything is differ- Winkler man launches letter-writing campaign Tomm Penner calling on province to allow all businesses to safely reopen

By Lorne Stelmach “Some people are under the impres- beit under restrictions, while many are frustrated ... with a government sion that we want to just recklessly smaller businesses are more limited that is imposing unequal guidelines The Winkler resident behind an on- open business and run it a hundred by comparison, and why is it unsafe to across Manitoba.” line petition calling on the province per cent. That is not what we’re say- sell such things as fl owers or a guitar, “We want our voice to be respect- to allow the reopening of businesses ing. We’re saying we understand the as examples. ful to the government, understand- stresses the aim is for it to be done in government is going to impose some What drove him to spearhead this ing that their job isn’t easy and they a safe but fair manner. rules and restrictions. and ask these ques- have some diffi cult tasks; they have Tomm Penner initiated MB Unite All we’re asking as tions is that he sees to make some hard choices,” he said (Manitoba Business Owners United business owners is local small business- while suggesting that many business- For Responsible Reopening) as a that they impose people who are suf- es “can open safely and responsibly grassroots campaign to rally business these fairly.” “THERE ARE PEOPLE fering. by using the same measures that are owners and employees to speak out The petition sug- “There are people being applied at businesses that re- for the reopening of all businesses in gested that the prov- GOING WITHOUT going without in- main open.” the province. ince doesn’t have to comes, losing their “In mandating that small retail He acknowledged many people were choose between the INCOMES, LOSING businesses, losing businesses lock their doors, the gov- likely misconstruing the thought be- economy and public THEIR BUSINESSES, their life’s work, and ernment of Manitoba is effectively hind the petition, which encouraged safety and that busi- during the holiday choosing to take revenue from local supporters to send letters to elected nesses can operate LOSING THEIR LIFE’S season,” Penner said. community shops and give it to big offi cials by Dec. 1. safely and responsi- WORK ...” “It’s tragic. It’s tragic box stores and online retail giants,” The response had been encouraging bly by implementing to see small business stated one supporter of the campaign, from many business owners, he sug- the same protocols owners suffering and named only as a retail owner in Win- gested, but the reaction was different used by the business- their families suffer- kler. “As part of the backbone of the from people “who misinterpret what es which currently remain open. ing, and they have nowhere to turn. Manitoba economy, it’s vital that small we’re doing. Penner suggested there are many “I have many friends and acquain- businesses be allowed to reopen and “Our request is that we simply have questions such as why is it deemed tances who are business owners,” he continue to operate in a safe manner. “ fair restrictions,” Penner stressed. safe for larger stores to be open, al- continued. “I think business owners You can learn more at mbunite.ca. Check out the Winkler Morden Voice online at www.winklermordenvoice.ca 20 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 gettinformedNEWS > VIEWS > WINKLER > MORDEN > SURROUNDING AREAS Services for Seniors puts a call out for drivers

By Lorne Stelmach done to get the word out. With the need for its services even “They’re amazing meals,” she said, more vital now while under pandem- noting that they cost $8.50 per meal. ic restrictions, the Morden Services “If anyone has a family member or for Seniors program is appealing for a neighbour or someone who could volunteers. benefi t from this service ... if someone Its range of services are more ex- knows someone down the street who tensive than many in the community might be able to benefi t, reach out to may be aware, but it is likely the meal them and fi nd out or have us reach out program which is most important to to them.” those who have come to rely on it. Services for Seniors also offers rides Meals are usually served in a group to appointments and equipment rent- setting, but that is not possible now, als, among other services. so volunteer drivers are needed to “We have people who will come in help deliver food to seniors through- and do house cleaning; we will con- out the community. nect them with those people,” said “They don’t get to spend time with Klassen, urging people to give her a their peers, so that’s kind of the sad call to learn more. part,” said community resource co- “We’re also starting to put something ordinator Kimberly Klassen, saying together to do some wellness checks SUPPLIED PHOTO their clients do miss the fellowship and make sure that these individuals aspect. “A lot of people would come Morden Services for Seniors volunteers Doreen Penner and Philippa are getting the support that they need even just for the social part of it, com- Gerbrandt prepare meals for delivery to local seniors. More volunteer and if they need anything more from ing in and eating and getting to know drivers are needed to keep the program going. us,” she said. “We have to make sure other people. that as a community that we’re look- a lot more deliveries, and we’ve re- meals each day. Many people use the “Because of COVID, the seniors ing to our left and to our right and cently gotten two more volunteers to service every day it is available. are even more isolated and unable we’re seeing if someone is in need.” drive, which has helped out ... but we Since she started in the coordinator to come ... and we haven’t been able For more information, call 204-822- have needed more drivers.” role in the past month, Klassen noted to have dining in now since code or- 5663, e-mail [email protected], The meal service is available Mon- they have picked up at least four new ange,” she continued. “So we’re doing or go online to mordenseniors.ca. day to Friday and sends out about 40 users, but she feels more needs to be Province to top-off caregivers’ wages with new program

By Lorne Stelmach Manitobans in personal care homes, Eligible employees will receive an disability services, child welfare ser- shelters, child welfare and other sec- hourly $5 top-up to their wages based vices, homeless and family violence Caregivers in care homes and other tors. on the number of hours worked be- prevention shelters or long-term care. critical settings are getting bonus pay Health, Seniors and Active Living tween Nov. 1, 2020 and Jan. 10, 2021. To “It is designed in order to support from the province over the holiday Minister and Morden-Winkler MLA qualify, workers must earn a regular those workers in a way that does not season. Cameron Friesen said the payments wage of $25 per hour or less. interfere with other targeted pro- The payments coming through the are recognition of the vital roles of Two intake periods grams,” Friesen said, new $35 million caregiver wage sup- these workers and the additional will close Dec. 14, 2020 noting they need to port program will benefi t thousands stress and burdens they are facing as and Jan. 18, 2021, and be actively working. of front-line workers who provide di- a result of the pandemic. the program benefi t If, for example, some- rect care and help protect vulnerable “The pandemic creates challenges will be paid directly to “WE’RE RELYING one needs to be off for all Manitobans, and those are very workers by the prov- work to isolate, there real challenges that everyone is grap- ince in the week af- HEAVILY ON OUR are other support pro- pling with,” he said last week. “It’s an ter each intake period FRONT LINE grams in place for such The Winkler Morden impact that is very real for front line closes. an instance. “Those V workers who are providing care.” It was estimated the WORKERS.” individuals are being oice Friesen said this program is aimed program will be avail- Voice compensated if they “to address those support work- able to more than are home due to CO- ers who are making more modest 20,000 Manitobans currently working VID-19.” amounts and would provide an addi- full-time or part-time. Recipients will The province has partnered with the What’s story? tional support for them. include health-care aides, housekeep- federal government in cost-sharing “We’re depending on them to pro- ing staff, direct service workers and the program, with the Government of Call 204-325-6888 vide care for Manitobans ... we’re rely- recreation workers who provide di- Canada providing $17 million while ing heavily on our front line workers.” rect care at personal care homes or in Manitoba is contributing $18 million. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 21 Mordenite helping small businesses get online

By Lorne Stelmach get two websites up and running and His DJ business on hold was working on three more, all in the due to the pandemic, A Mordenite whose livelihood has Morden area. been shut down as a result of the pan- “I would like to get into Winkler yet, Madison Wentz is offering demic is using his time to give back but I haven’t done too much advertis- free website develop- to other small businesses in the com- ing,” he said. ment services to busi- munity. While he’s offering his services for nesses in need of a little Madison Wentz has been offer- free right now, Wentz sees this as a help getting online. ing his services to help build online possible business idea for himself in shops and portals for local companies the future. SUPPLIED PHOTO so that they can continue catering to “With the business restrictions, DJ their customers. events just aren’t happening right “I like to see local businesses suc- now ... I’ve been considering doing ceed, and I like being in the com- this as a business at least in the mean- munity and I like helping out,” said time ... I’ll see where it goes,” he said. Wentz, who has experience building “It’s kind of building up a bit of a websites for himself and others. portfolio showing what I can do.” He saw offering his web skills as Theresa Petkau of OG Pet Treats just a way to contribute while his Mad outside Morden said Wentz’s offer to Tunes Entertainment that provides help her cope with new methods of DJ services for weddings and special sales had been a godsend. events has not been able to operate. “I have a passion for what I do with “Part of it is I was sitting around the pet treats, but I don’t really have a generous enough to offer it.” to do something like this because he’s getting bored ... I was trying to fi g- passion for things like building an on- “I am so much further ahead now struggling as well not being able to do ure out how I could help others out. line store,” she said. “It was something because he had the kindness to offer his business.” I was seeing a number of businesses that I knew I needed to do, but I just it.” Wentz noted he is also eyeing other pop up, kind of concerned how they felt with all the things that were going Marilyn Ducharme of Clara Clark ways to get involved with the busi- were going to stay open,” Wentz said. on, I couldn’t do it. echoed those sentiments. ness community, including perhaps “I thought businesses that haven’t of- “I think it’s pretty amazing because “He’s just a blessing. I’m so glad he starting up a podcast where he could fered things like online and pickup it’s exactly the kind of support small started something up to help some- interview local entrepreneurs to help wouldn’t be able to sell their non- businesses will sure appreciate,” Pet- one locally like me,” she said, explain- get them more exposure. essentials, so I thought I could help kau continued. “He saw what was go- ing she’s not much of a computer In the meantime, anyone wanting out a bit there so that local businesses ing to be the most helpful to small person and found fi guring out how to more information can contact him via could keep selling.” businesses, and I think it’s pretty create a web store for her business a email at madisonwentzsites@gmail. As of last week, Wentz had helped amazing he fi gured that out and was bit daunting. “I’m so happy he’s able com. Finding ways to grieve, heal during the holidays

By Lorne Stelmach port group that is always there, as far traditions, and those are things that for people at this time.” as family and friends are concerned, we are learning probably won’t take Finding simple pleasure in holiday For someone who is grieving, the just isn’t able to swoop in this year be- place this year,” she said. “Even the decor and enjoying Christmas lights holiday season can be diffi cult enough cause of the protocols we have to fol- entertaining and concerts and shop- around the community can be uplift- during normal times, so living with it low,” Fehr said. “Grief is a lonely jour- ping are not even things we can fall ing as well. this year under pandemic restrictions ney, and it’s lonely not having family back on ... going out and meeting and “It’s interesting how the twinkle will be even more challenging for around. greeting people that we don’t see very of the lights can sometimes be just people. “So there’s extra thought that has often. a little boost,” Fehr said. “We have It has those who are involved with to go into it this year from “The one saving grace shorter days, and all of our colour is local support programs encouraging all directions,” she said. is our ability to con- gone from Mother Nature, so it can be people to reach out to whoever and “I think we’re discover- nect and to reach out to depressing. however they can when they are in ing more and more by all people through technol- “There’s just so many changes that need. the media that is covering ogy and the social me- we have had this year ... since March, “It would be nice to see the light mental health that there “IT’S HARD dia ... to connect with we have just had such huge changes at the end of the tunnel right now,” has been so many losses TO KEEP THE those people who would to our lifestyle, not to mention then said Linda Fehr, who has been a pal- ... and it’s just compound- swoop in there and be a if you have suffered a loss,” she said. liative care volunteer and is involved ing as time goes on. It’s a MERRY AND comfort.” “Once that person has suffered a loss, with the area’s grief and bereavement lifestyle adjustment, which Even an old-fashioned holidays bring a lot of fi rsts that we group. is what 2020 has been for THE JOY.” handwritten letter or encounter ... they will be making that They had originally planned to host everyone right from the note sent by ‘snail mail’ journey alone ... all the things they an evening for people grieving to start.” can be a surprising com- maybe would have done together. come together and support one an- Fehr said people need to fi nd ways fort. “It’s hard to keep the merry and the other, but the increased restrictions to fi ll the voids from those things they “There can be nothing better than joy. But the holiday season is quite now in place prevented that from are missing out on, like Christmas getting a handwritten note from often the time that we do reconnect happening. gatherings, and especially fi nd ways someone who knows what you’re go- with people we haven’t seen for some They however still want to reach out to maintain that vital contact with ing through and can connect with you time ... so make that connection still to people in the community because other people in your lives. and give you that little boost of sup- and reach out.” the reality right now is “that the sup- “The holiday season is all about port,” Fehr said. “It can be very special 22 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 Movie fi lmed in Morden now available for rental By Lorne Stelmach that was partially set and fi lmed in night through video on demand, Sean In total, I Propose We Never See Each Morden. Garrity appreciates the strong recep- Other Again After Tonight ran in 17 cit- A Manitoba fi lm director is enjoying With the Nov. 24 release of I Propose tion the fi lm has received both close ies at 19 cinemas, but Garrity particu- the early success of his newest movie We Never See Each Other Again After To- to home and across the country. larly enjoyed showing it at the Star- The movie spent its fi rst three weeks dust Drive-In in Morden. as one of Canada’s top fi ve Canadian “The drive-in in Morden was the ab- box offi ce successes, noted Garrity, solute highlight,” he said. “In 20 years who is behind the production com- of fi lmmaking, I’ve never played a pany Bedbug Films. drive-in. It was a clear, prairie night “Canadian fi lms usually get chased too.” out of cinemas by a deluge of Holly- I Propose We Never See Each Other wood product, but due to the unusual Again After Tonight is the eighth fea- circumstances of 2020 we were able to ture fi lm from Garrity, whose vision hold on to screens long enough to re- was to craft a story that many people ally fi nd our audience,” he said. might fi nd a connection to especially “Our theatrical release ended up be- in the sense of this province having ing a real come-from-behind success such a multicultural makeup. story,” Garrity suggested. “Despite be- The romantic comedy features a ing a tiny Winnipeg intercultural ro- main character who hails from Mor- mantic comedy and with a marketing den, and so there are a number of budget of zero dollars, during a pan- scenes that were fi lmed here. demic, we had an awesome run.” With its release through VOD, the The movie was held over for 10 con- movie is now available through Rog- secutive weeks at the Cineplex North- ers, Shaw, Telus, Bell, Vubiquity, Co- SUPPLIED PHOTO gate, eight weeks at the Cineplex Mc- geco, iTunes, Sony, Cineplex, and I Propose We Never See Each Other Again After Tomorrow, which Gillivray, seven weeks in Edmonton, Google. fi lmed some scenes in Morden, is now available on video on demand. and fi ve at Canada Square in Toronto. Think twice before driving impaired: MPI, MADD

By Voice staff than ever before, MPI remains committed to vir Jatan. “The importance of reaching raising awareness about the devastating con- thousands of youth to create aware- Manitoba Public Insurance is urging Mani- sequences of impaired driving. ness about the consequences of im- tobans to think twice before getting behind To that end, they’ve launched their annual paired and other risky driving deci- the wheel impaired this holiday season. Friends for Life Speaker Series. The series sions hasn’t changed in the face of the “OUR MISSION Impaired driving was a leading contribut- features real-life stories delivered by indi- pandemic. That’s why for 2020 we’ve IS TO STOP ing factor in at least 18 road deaths in Man- viduals who have been personally impacted moved to a virtual format so that we itoba from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, the agency an- by a decision made behind the wheel of a car. don’t miss out on the opportunity to IMPAIRED nounced last week. “MPI has long been committed to provid- reach Manitoba students.” While that number is below the fi ve-year ing education and programming about the MPI is also continuing its annual DRIVING AND average of 25 and pandemic restrictions con- risks and dangers associated with danger- support of the MADD Canada School TO SUPPORT tinue to keep Manitobans off the roads more ous driving decisions,” said spokesman Sat- Program for middle and high school students, much of which is also being VICTIMS OF offered online this year. THIS VIOLENT “Our mission is to stop impaired driv- ing and to support victims of this vio- CRIME.” lent crime” said Dawn Regan, MADD Canada’s chief operating offi cer. MPI has also donated a salvage vehicle to the Winnipeg Chap- ter of MADD Canada. The vehicle, which has highly visible anti- drinking and driving messaging, will be on display in high traffi c areas. 2020 FATALITY COUNTS ARE HIGH As of the end of October, 73 people have been killed on Mani- toba public roadways, MPI reports. If this trend continues, 2020 will be second worst year for road deaths in Manitoba over the last fi ve years, beating out 2016’s 107 deaths. In addition to the 18 impaired driving deaths, the province has also seen 16 deaths attributed to distracted driving and at least 13 MPI PHOTOS deaths owing to drivers and passengers not wearing their seat- MPI had teamed up with MADD to get belts. this vehicle out into high-traffi c areas Speed, weather conditions and other factors contributed to the for awareness. remaining deaths on Manitoba public roadways. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 23 Curl for Cancer raises $58K Online auction replaced bonspiel this year

By Lorne Stelmach wanted to something this year,” Hayard said. “Many people are still suffering with cancer, An annual cancer fundraiser still came so anything that we could do ... we wanted to through in a major way this year despite hav- move forward with whatever we could and ing to approach it differently during the pan- put together.” demic. Over the past 26 years, Curl for Cancer has Curl for Cancer went ahead with just an on- been able to donate over a million dollars to- line auction rather than the usual bonspiel wards cancer research and patient care. It is and banquet in Carman, but it still managed milestone that has been marked with a spe- to raise around $58,000. cial celebratory logo featuring a coin put on “We weren’t sure exactly what to expect, the ice at the Carman curling club. given the year,” said organizing committee The money raised this year has been divid- member Diane Hayward, noting their tally ed between South Central Cancer Resource was not too far off from the $63,000 brought ($32,000), Carman palliative care ($16,000), in last year. and Cancer Care Manitoba ($10,000). “We had many businesses step up who “Carman Curl for Cancer has done a great wanted to participate again and donate job of fundraising for their community dur- items,” she said. “We were happy and quite ing a pandemic. Their creative and outside- overwhelmed with the response ... it turned the-box approach to an online auction was out to be really good.” well received by the community and resulted The auction was held Nov. 7 and drew sup- in an amazing and generous donation,” said port from upwards of 80 businesses in Car- SCCR’s Coral Doherty. man and the surrounding area. “The funds will be used to help their com- Although this is an uncertain time due to munity members get through a stressful COVID-19, many family, friends, and com- time,” she added. “When the journey through munity members continue to battle cancer, life gets tough, South Central Cancer Re- SUPPLIED PHOTO so it was for that reason that the organizers source is there to help make the load a little Lending their support for Curl for Cancer were the four- wanted to continue fundraising in some way. lighter.” some of India Young, Rylie Cox, Keira Krahn, and Shaela “I think we all agreed as a committee we still Hayward. ACU named one of Manitoba’s top employers By Voice staff themselves during the pandemic,” is proving to be one of the most chal- ACU staff have access to paid train- said Richard Yerema, managing edi- lenging years in living memory.” ing and continuing education, fl exible A local employer has been named tor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers ACU says it strives to create a “cul- hours and work locations, matched one of Manitoba’s top employers for project at Mediacorp. “They continue ture of innovation where employees pension plans, competitive salaries, the seventh year in a row. to demonstrate leadership, going the can test and implement new ideas to and the opportunity to contribute to Access Credit Union was one of 30 extra distance to take care of their em- overcome challenges and deliver so- their community. employers to make the list created by ployees and the community in what lutions.” Canada’s Top Employers last week. “For seven years, this recognition has highlighted the excellence of our staff and their engagement in creat- • POLICE BLOTTER ing a truly outstanding organization,” ACU president and CEO Larry Davey A few items of note in the Winkler responsible. A warrant has been is- fi cers attended and spoke with the said in a statement. “As our organiza- and Morden weekly police reports: sued for a 24-year-old male from the individual, who agreed to move the tion grows through our merger with • Nov 24: Morden Police received a Rossburn area. target. Crosstown Civic Credit Union, we call from a business in the 200 block • Nov. 25: A complaint was received • Nov. 26; At 3:16 p.m., Morden Po- look forward to continuing that tra- of North Railway St. reporting a regarding a residence where there lice were dispatched to a business on dition to deliver exceptional service break and enter to an outbuilding on were several people inside that did Thornhill Street in regards to a fraud. internally and to our members every their property. Approximately $1,000 not normally reside there. Winkler The business manager stated that an day.” in items was stolen. Police continue offi cers attended and spoke to the individual has been purchasing gift The award is given to employers that to investigate this matter. homeowner, who stated that there cards and charging them to an orga- “lead their industries in offering ex- • Nov. 25: Winkler Police received a was six people visiting. A $1,296 nization without authorization. This ceptional places to work.” report of a stolen vehicle. The com- ticket was issued to the homeowner matter is under investigation. Employers were evaluated on the plainant had parked his car outside for failing to comply with the Public • Nov. 27: At 12:14 p.m., Morden Po- physical workplace they offer, work of a business on Main St. with the Health Order. lice received a complaint of a suspi- atmosphere, health and fi nancial ben- keys inside. He returned a few min- • Nov. 26: Morden Police received cious male going through backyards. efi ts, vacation and time off, training utes later to fi nd his car gone The ve- a complaint of an individual who Offi cers located the individual be- and skills development, communica- hicle was located later the same day was throwing axes at a backyard hind a church and he stated that he tion, and community involvement. abandoned near Winnipeg. Surveil- target. The caller was worried that it was just using the free Wi-Fi. He was “The employers chosen as this year’s lance video from the business assist- may miss the target and hit children issued a verbal warning about tres- winners have also distinguished ed police in identifying the person while they are playing outside. Of- passing. 24 The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 &recreation sportsortsINSIDE > OUTSIDE > UPSIDE DOWN

Staying Scotties, Viterra to be held in active Selkirk in Feb. Pandemic restric- tions might mean By Voice staff just about every- thing fun is closed, The Selkirk Recreation Com- but that doesn’t plex has been very quiet in re- mean you can’t enjoy cent weeks. the fresh air and take But Curl Manitoba intends to a walk around the make it extremely busy in early block with people February. you live with, as sis- It was announced Monday that ters Ky and Carys did the provincial men’s and wom- recently with their en’s curling championships will pooch Charlie. be played in Selkirk from Feb. 2-7. The fi eld for the Viterra Men’s PHOTO BY RICK Championship has been cut in HIEBERT/VOICE half to 16 teams while the Scot- ties is down to eight teams. Regional qualifi ers for the two events will take place in mid- January. The plans hinge on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic SEMHL postpones season to 2021 in the province and the approval of Manitoba Health. By Voice staff the number of regular season games that will be played The Viterra Championship will and a playoff format. remain a double-knockout event Fans of the Winkler Royals and the Morden Bombers will The SEMHL includes teams from Winkler, Morden, Al- while the Scotties will be a round have to wait a little longer to see their teams hit the ice this tona, Carman, Notre Dame, Portage, and Warren. robin. season. Curl Manitoba is also adopting In light of Manitoba being at code red on the pandem- the new pandemic curling rules ic response system, the South Eastern Manitoba Hockey for provincials that were intro- League announced last week that it will delay the start of Manitoba Open duced at the start of the season. the season until at least 2021. Teams can only use one sweeper League offi cials and team management will meet in late and skips can’t sweep opposing December to determine a possible start date and discuss rocks in the house. bonspiel postponed Six of the men’s berths and four of the women’s berths have al- By Voice staff ready been secured. What’s story? Teams that have qualifi ed for Curl Manitoba announced the postponement of the 2021 the Viterra Championship in- We want to hear from you. Manitoba Open—the world’s largest and longest running clude Jason Gunnlaugson, Mike The Winkler Morden Voice connects people bonspiel—last week due to the coronavirus pandemic. McEwen, Braden Calvert, Ryan through stories to build stronger communities. “This decision was not done lightly but was necessary in Wiebe, Jordan McDonald, and Do you know someone who has a unique hobby? Will be recognized by a local organization for volunteer service? the interest of safety and health of all volunteers, athletes, Tanner Horgan. A teacher that goes above and beyond? A hometown spectators and clubs,” read a statement. Manitoba Scotties teams that hero? A sports star? A business celebrating a milestone or Curl Manitoba said it is working with the Winnipeg Curl- have already qualifi ed feature expansion? A senior celebrating their 100th birthday? ing Clubs Association to ensure that the Manitoba Open Jennifer Jones, Tracy Fleury, Dar- A young entrepreneur starting out? will continue to be a mainstay program and event for the cy Robertson, and Mackenzie Please share your story ideas at curling community in Manitoba. Zacharias. [email protected] Phone 204-332-3456 There is, however, still a small glimmer of hope that the Kerri Einarson, the reigning 2021 Manitoba Open could go on at a later date, as the women’s national champion, The Winkler Morden event has not yet been cancelled. has already earned an automatic Voice The 133rd edition of the event, formerly called the MCA berth into next year’s Canadian Voice Bonspiel, was scheduled to run from Jan. 14-18 at various championship. curling clubs in Winnipeg. The Winkler Morden Voice Thursday, December 3, 2020 25 Classifi eds Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 325-6888 or Email [email protected]

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Classifi eds OBITUARY Lorna Mary Boschmann Announcements (nee Neufeld) Book Your Classifi ed Ad Today - Call 325-6888 or Email [email protected] 1954 - 2020 On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Lorna Boschmann, 66 of Winkler, MB passed away. IN MEMORIAM Lorna was born on August 11th, 1954 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Bill and Elsie Neufeld, the fi fth of eight children in the family. At an early age the family moved to Morden, MB where she spent her early school years. At the age of 12 the family moved to Winkler, FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR MB where Lorna fi nished her high school. It was in high school that she met and dated her future husband Hank. After graduation with an THE POSITION Lorna moved to Winnipeg to earn her degree as a licensed EMPLOYMENT/CAREERS AD in practical nurse and worked at St. George’s Hospital with polio patients, and at Misericordia Hospital with prenatal babies. Her entire life she enjoyed working The Winkler Morden with children. In 1975 she moved to St. Catharines, ON where she worked in a senior care home. It was in Ontario that she reconnected with Hank who was living in Toronto. On June 11th of 1977 they were married in Mississauga, ON. On December 13th, 1981 they were blessed with VVoiceoice their fi rst child Gabe. In the fall of 1982, the new family moved to Tracy, New Brunswick to work with The Sisters of Mary, a Lutheran Nun organization. During this time, their second child Jeff was born in Fredericton, NB on April 25th, 1985. As their time of ministry came to an end, they decided to move back to Manitoba to be near family members. Their third child Zac was born on December 27th, 1988 in Winkler, MB. It was shortly after this that Lorna started working 325-6888 at Winkler Elementary School as an Educational Assistant. These were some of the happiest years of her life. She loved working one on one with kids. Seeing them progress in any small measure brought her tremendous joy. Since her retirement Lorna has enjoyed her winters in NOTICE TO CREDITORS Tucson, Arizona and always looked forward to seeing the kids and grandkids at Christmas time. Her greatest joy in the last few years has been her boys and their extended families, especially her grandkids. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Lorna was predeceased by her parents, two older sisters, Nancy and Connie, and a younger brother, Tim. She is survived by her husband, Hank; three sons, Gabe, Jeff with Lauren, and Zac, IN THE MATTER of the E S T A T E o f two grandchildren, Jude and Addison; two brothers, two sisters and numerous nephews, nieces, Sophia Davidson Carruthers Dell DOREEN VIVIEN DUDGEON, in-laws and friends. late of Thinking of you A private memorial service was held at Wiebe Funeral Home in Winkler. the City of Morden, in Manitoba, deceased. -Ralph, family and friends In lieu of fl owers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Lorna’s memory to Garden Valley School Division – W.E.S. playground improvement project. ALL claims against the above Estate, duly The Aurora verified by Statutory Declaration, must be Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler 1648 SqFt In care of arrangements filed with the undersigned at their offices, RTM wiebefuneralhomes.com 326 Stephen Street, Morden, Manitoba, 3 bedrooms, ensuite, Power Builder huge kitchen, quartz Advertising R6M 1T5, on or before the 8th day of Janu- OBITUARY countertops, walk-in WORKS! ary 2021. pantry, island. James • GET SEEN by over Hardie Siding Huron Anne Thiessen (nee Dyck) 0,000 Manitoba DATED at Morden, Manitoba this 3rd day Tripane Windows. Homes! 1948 - 2020 Pictures available • Use your LOGO! of December, 2020. • Create instant top of On Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her home, Anne Thiessen www. mind awareness age 72, of Winkler MB, peacefully went to her eternal rest. giesbrechthomes.ca • Showcase your info,
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OBITUARY OBITUARY Margaretha Doell (nee Hiebert) Elizabeth Nickel (nee Derksen) 1925 – 2020 1929 - 2020 It is with heavy hearts and also thanksgiving that we say farewell On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her residence in Winkler, MB, to our mom, grandma and great-grandma Margaretha Doell, age Elizabeth Nickel aged 91 years formerly of Horndean went to her 95 years, for we know that she is in eternal rest with the Lord. eternal rest. She is survived by her children, Dorothy (Unrau) Friesen and She leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Betty Nickel, her husband, Bernie, Percy Doell (Marge, deceased), Arthur and Helen and Alan Warkentin, Kathy and Jake Rempel; two sons, Tina Doell, Evelyn Doell and numerous grandchildren and great- John Nickel, David and Barb Nickel; nine grandchildren and nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, David on great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. May 14, 1999 at 76 years old as well as one grandchild and two John B Nickel in 2013, two sisters and fi ve brothers. great-grandchildren. A private funeral service was held with interment at the Reinland Until COVID, she had many opportunities to visit with her Mennonite Church Cemetery in Schanzenfeld. grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she loved each and every one of them. As a farm wife living north of Winkler and Myrtle, she worked hard and never complained. She made the most of what she had like canning hundreds of jars for the winter. We remember her quiet ways, courage, determination, resilience Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler and dedication to the family. As kids, we never thought of mom as young or old; mom was In care of arrangements mom. She was a good cook and tried to grow a new and different vegetable most every year. wiebefuneralhomes.com One winter, she made a fi sh soup. That did not go over. As long as we kids were home, she also sewed all our clothes, layettes for the hospital, she knitted and crocheted a lot of tea towels and pillowcases to embroider. She also made cloth dolls, sewing many doll clothes in the winter. And OBITUARY she loved to read. Slow to anger and then with good reason, she would say, “Wait til dad gets home!” She did all the baking and loved to make a big pot of soup for church functions. She was Donald Frederick Hodgson baptized in 1944 in the Winkler Bergthaler Mennonite Church. Dementia took more and more of her mind, but she will forever live in our hearts. 1929 - 2020 Private funeral service took place with interment at the Winkler Cemetery beside her beloved Peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Don went to join David. his loving wife of 64 years, Fran, (April 2019) to the other side of If fl owers grow in Heaven Lord, please pick an armful for her. She loved fl owers and gardening. the rainbow. He will be missed by his girls - Debbie (Ted), Lynn If family and friends so desire, in lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in Margaretha’s memory (Bryan) and Donna. His Grandchildren will always remember his to the Salem Foundation Inc. quick, funny remarks and his love of math: Michelle (Brian), Nicole (Ryan), Jaclyn (Justin) Adria (Derek), Brock; great-grandchildren: Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Luca and Myles enjoyed visiting him in Stonewall Lions Manor. In care of arrangements Donald was born in Lashburn, SK 1929. He was the youngest, wiebefuneralhomes.com Robert and Margaret were his older siblings. He started his successful banking career (41 years) at the bank - OBITUARY Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and Lynn Lake, MB was his fi rst posting after completing his studies. He then worked Martin Wiebe in several towns and cities within Saskatchewan, Manitoba and NW Ontario. Don made some very dear, lifelong friends that he kept in touch with. Dad was very easy to talk to and with his 1938 - 2020 dry wit there was always a laugh. Work was business and his off time was Family time! Music On Thursday, November 19, 2020 Martin Wiebe passed away was always part of his life- singing in a Barbershop Quartet, Jazzfests in Arizona and Victoria unexpectedly at his home in Winkler, MB. and concerts in Winkler. He could play the piano by ear. Big Band music was his favourite. A very He is survived by two sisters, Tina Wieler and Anna Friesen, his active man he enjoyed sports- playing and watching. Don took up downhill skiing in Thunder Bay sister-in-law, Annie Wiebe and his brother, Peter and sister-in- and took his fi rst retirement trip out west with Lorne to ski in the Rockies. Outdoor picnics, winter law, Mary Wiebe and all their families. He was predeceased by and summer, with us kids and with all the various families we met in all the wonderful towns we his parents, David and Anna Wiebe, brother, David Wiebe and two lived in. Kakabeka Falls was a favourite! Fran and Don bowled, curled, walked, skied Nordic and brothers-in-law, Diedrich Wieler and Ben Friesen. Alpine. Don would cycle all around Winkler and check on “things” and then he and Fran would do Martin was born on February 2, 1938 in Neuhoffnung in the RM a round of golf with Terp and Alma - at the Winkler Golf Course, where he was a senior member, of Rhineland, MB. As a young boy, he moved to a farmstead near then go watch the local baseball team. Kane where he helped on the family farm and attended the McNab Coffee and cards also kept them very busy. He was very lucky to have good friends that enjoyed School in the RM of Roland. He was baptised on June 9, 1957. doing fun activities. Dancing, singing and playing games was a good part of retired life. Don had Martin was an experienced carpenter who loved building and a very Full life! Cottage life on Falcon Lake for 6 months out of the year was great family time. working with his hands. He and his brother, Peter farmed together near Sperling from 1970 - Grandkids got some crazy rides on the tube from Grampa but not until he went over the 12 times 1998. After retiring, he moved to Winkler. Martin was a contented bachelor who enjoyed coffee table with them. There was always a barbeque supper and fi re in the pit at night. In the last few with friends, travelling, and taking many fi shing and snowmobile trips. He loved cars and was years Dad took great care of Mom and enjoyed making different soups as well as homemade most at home behind the wheel. bread and buns- a good baker like his Father. Don and Fran moved closer to family so he sold the Martin was a very kind and generous man, skilful, always youthful, full of joy and laughter, and retirement house in Winkler and moved into Lions Manor, Stonewall, MB. He had a good visiting dedicated to his family. He was a favourite uncle who always took time to be with his many nieces and check in buddy George. Thank you also to Michelle and the Stonewall Home Care team. and nephews. Martin Wiebe was a man whom we all loved, appreciated, and looked up to. After fi ghting off three different cancers, he suffered a small stroke and moved into Extendicare A private funeral service was held at Wiebe Funeral Home in Winkler with interment at the Tuxedo Villa in Winnipeg (March 2020). Thankfully family was allowed to be by his side after Rudnerweide Cemetery. suffering another stroke that he could not recover from. Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler Dad lived a great life, taught his girls well and took excellent care of his family. In care of arrangements Thank you to all staff on Unit 2 for their professional and kind care. Special thanks to Herbert, wiebefuneralhomes.com Bea, Shelley, Marina, Chester, Lucy, Cindy and Mageene. A private celebration will take place in 2021 Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler In care of arrangements Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hearts wiebefuneralhomes.com

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