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The verdict sparked calls to action across Canada honouring the 15-year-old Sagkeeng First Nation girl. The case also reig- nited the discussion around missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Although a rally was held last Friday morning in Winnipeg, Tara Campbell of Selkirk wanted to host a vigil for Fontaine in her community. “I felt anger about the verdict. I saw a lot of anger, pain and sorrow I know there was a vigil planned in Winni- peg, but I kept getting messages from people in Selkirk, asking if anything was going on here,” Campbell said. “I was going to go to Winnipeg, but then I thought, ‘There should be something here’ “People wanted to grieve together. It’s a really hard time right now.” RECORD PHOTOS BY Although the idea to host a vigil in JUSTIN LUSCHINSKI Selkirk was very last minute, Camp- bell was very happy with the turn- ABOVE: Harley Collee, out. More than 40 people showed up, pictured left, sings during some sang and played their drums, a vigil in honour of Tina while cars driving by honked to show Fontaine in Selkirk last Friday their support. afternoon. RIGHT: More than The crowd played several Indig- 40 Selkirk and area community enous songs, and took requests from members gathered to honour anyone who wanted to hear a certain Tina Fontaine at the corner piece. Campbell also invited any- of Main Street and McLean one who was gathered to speak their Avenue last Friday. mind. Carla Cook of Selkirk spoke about how she fears for her children follow- youth. ing the Fontaine verdict. Tina Fontaine’s body was found “I didn’t know Tina. I have daugh- in the Red River on Aug. 17, 2014. ters, I have teenagers too, I worry Following a lengthy investigation, about them all the Cormier was charged time. I have little ones with her murder on who are going to be Dec. 8, 2015. While growing up in this the Crown had no fo- world, and it’s so full “I FELT ANGER rensic evidence, they of hate and racist peo- presented secretly ple,” Cook said, try- ABOUT THE recorded statements ing to hold back tears. from Cormier, that “That’s why, as a par- VERDICT. I SAW they argued was an ent, I’m trying my best A LOT OF ANGER, admission of guilt. The to bring (my kids) up case began on Jan. 29 in a good way. PAIN AND and the jury, made “To help them learn SORROW ... ” up of seven women about love before and four men, found things start being Cormier not guilty last said to them through Thursday. school or through people they know.” Fontaine’s death drew attention Cook ended her speech by saying from across Canada, and fueled calls that her heart goes out to everyone for an inquiry into missing and mur- who’s feeling pain right now, and dered Indigenous women and girls. she’s concerned about Indigenous The Selkirk Record Thursday, March 1, 2018 3 Spring fl ood outlook remains low across Manitoba: Province Staff The minister said the risk of major run-off. of a below-normal fl ood season, we The threat of widespread major fl ooding is currently low for all lakes “Manitoba Infrastructure and its will be prepared for whatever comes spring fl ooding is low in most areas of including Lake Manitoba, Lake Win- team of fl ood forecasters will continue Manitoba’s way.” Manitoba, according to the province. nipegosis and Dauphin Lake and to monitor conditions and infl uences The next fl ood outlook will be is- The provincial government released the Whiteshell lakes. It is also low to along the province’s watersheds as we sued at the end of March. The Febru- it’s fi rst fl ood outlook for 2018 last Fri- moderate for northern basins includ- move into spring and peak fl ood sea- ary outlook and other information is day. ing the Churchill River. The Carrot son,” said Schuler. “While our govern- available online at gov.mb.ca/fl ood- “The combination of drier soil con- and Saskatchewan rivers near The Pas ment is encouraged at the prospects ing. ditions in the fall and below-average are considered to be at low to moder- winter precipitation means there is ate risk. currently a low risk of major fl ooding One potential trouble spot could be across southern Manitoba,” St. Paul the thickness of the ice on some of MLA and Infrastructure Minister Ron Manitoba’s rivers and streams, Schul- Schuler stated in a release last Fri- er noted. Due to the cold winter expe- day. “Of course, while there is reason rienced throughout the province and for cautious optimism, Manitobans lack of suffi cient snow to shield the know fi rst-hand that signifi cant win- cold in southern Manitoba, ice thick- ter storms can blow in on a moment’s ness is above normal on many riv- notice at this time of year and rapidly ers, meaning ice jam-related fl ooding alter our spring fl ood projections.” could become an issue in some areas. The risk of major fl ooding is low The use of fl ood management in- for the Interlake region and most of frastructure may be limited. The Red Manitoba’s southern river basins in- River Floodway is unlikely to be used cluding the Red, Assiniboine, Souris under normal weather conditions. and Qu’Appelle rivers and tributar- The Portage Diversion will likely be ies, said Schuler. used for ice control along the Lower Ice-cutting Amphibex machines Assiniboine River. The Shellmouth were spotted breaking up ice on the Dam will continue operations to Red River near Breezy Point last week. reach summer levels after the spring 18031gm0 WE’LL HAUL IT AWAY! PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISD.CA St. Paul MLA and Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler, pictured centre, presents the province’s fi rst spring fl ood risk outlook, which remains low across Manitoba, during a brief press conference last Friday. SOCIAL planning needs HOURSHO 439 MAIN ST.,ST SELKIRK SELKIRK MONDAY - WEDNESDAY W SDAY 9-69 6 THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9-9 North of Manitoba Ave. SATURDAY 9-6 SUNDAY 9-5 BiG DOLLAR 4 The Selkirk Record Thursday, March 1, 2018 Selkirk Curling Club to celebrate 125 years in the community By Justin Luschinski The Selkirk Curling Club is gearing up to celebrate its 125th anniversary later this year. Curling was established in Selkirk in 1893, making it one of the oldest sports organizations in the city. The club has hosted curlers from around the world and many events, including the popular Curl for the Cure, which raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Joanne Zarichney, the local curling club’s secretary, says although the club has been struggling with mem- bership, things are starting to look up. “Our men’s league is struggling, we’ve been gradually losing mem- bers. It’s not just us, other curling clubs are struggling as well … but we’re seeing a gradual increase,” Zar- ichney said. “Our women’s league is full, our junior league is doing really well … we’re hoping to see the mem- bership grow even more.” The junior curler program didn’t ex- ist seven years ago. So far more than RECORD PHOTOS BY JUSTIN LUSCHINSKI 50 curlers have signed up to take part Curlers, pictured above and bottom left, hit the ice at the Selkirk Curling Club last week. The local club plan in the program for the 2017-18 season. to celebrate their 125th anniversary in Selkirk later this year. Gary Dola, pictured below right, has been with The Friday night mixed league has the Selkirk Curling Club for 41 years. He said he’s looking forward to celebrating the club’s anniversary. grown from six teams to more than 14 teams over the last four years.