dawson trail dispatch april 2016

By Marianne Curtis

The entire country was stunned last fall when theTrudeau government toppled the Harper government.With a provincial election only a few short weeks away,voters are the decision makers on what path the provincetakes. Currently, the polls suggest that when the 41stprovincial election takes place on April 19, the politicaltide could turn from orange to blue or red. With no incumbent MLA running all eyes will be onDawson Trail, where earlier in March, Ron Lemieuxannounced his retirement after seventeen years as MLAand cabinet minister. A few weeks later, Roxane Dupuis, ayoung mother from Ste. Anne was nominated as hissuccessor. “I know I have big shoes to fill and I plan to doeverything I can over the next few weeks to prove that Ihave what it takes to continue to do great things for thisriding,” said Dupuis. “And I know that the NDP has notalways gotten it right. In 2016, it’s still the right party forall Manitobans.” Manitoba Liberal candidate Terry Hayward is ready foranything. Last fall, he ran against Ted Falk in the federalelection. When the ballots were, counted Hayward wouldhave easily taken the lead if Steinbach had not been partof the final numbers. “People don’t really care about whatlevel of government you are in; they expect services andthey expect things to be done,” said Hayward. “I amprepared to be Dawson Trail’s advocate either ingovernment or in opposition.” PC Candidate Bob Lagasse is running to win. In thepast, he has admitted to joining the race to beat Lemieuxin the polls. “I was prepared to run against him and hewould have been a formidable opponent as the sittingMLA,” Lagasse said. “When we’re at the door, often wehear the words definitely not NDP. This election is abouttrust and the NDP Government broke that trust.” Manitoba Party (MP) Candidate David Sutherlandknows that well. After failing to gain support for his bidas the PC candidate for Dawson Trail, he cancelled hisparty membership and joined the Manitoba Party.“Manitoban’s are looking forward to giving the rulingNDP the boot it so richly deserves,” stated Sutherland.“However the fly in the ointment, as I can attest to aftertwo years of door knocking in Dawson Trail, is the lackof trust in the Conservatives.” In Steinbach, Kelvin Goertzen was very busycampaigning locally and helping other candidates in otherconstituencies. “I think the people need to focus on trust

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An eleven-year-old dancer fromLandmark will be spending hersummer dancing in Montreal in theNational Circus School summercamp program. After outstanding performancesat Showcase, Thunderstruck, and5678 Showtime, Alexis Gaudette’sextraordinary talent saw her beingnamed 12 & Under Dancer of theYear. Alexis stood out to the judges andearned an invite to tour the Cirquedu Soleil headquarters in Montreal.While in Montreal, she will spendthe summer training at the NationalCircus School. She has also earned herself a ParisDance Tour Scholarship Gaudette has been dancingcompetitively for three years. Shedances sixteen hours a week in Tap,Acro, Hip Hop, Contemporary,Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Stage. Notonly is she learning to dance, she islearning skills in nutrition, sewing,time management, publicperformances, being independentand a team player, the value of adollar, dedication, perseverance,discipline, scheduling, dealing withconstructive criticism,communication and body language.

Landmark DancerHeads to Circus School

On March 5, over two hundred people came out to help Winona (Nomie) Thompson andthe community celebrate her 100th birthday. A special celebration was held in conjunction with the Spraguue and District HistoricalMuseum’s annual dinner. The event featured live entertainment from various community members, who took turnstaking the stage to perform for the crowd.

Eleven-year-old Alexis Gaudette of Landmark has earned a scholarship to attend dance school in Montreal anda Paris Dance Tour Scholarship.

Celebrating 100 Years in Style

Winona (Nomie) Thompson officiallycelebrated her 100th birthday on March 2.

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Dawson Trail voters are invited tomeet their candidates in an allcandidates forum. All four Dawson Trail candidatesare expected to participate includingTerry Hayward (LIB), DavidSutherland (MP), Roxane Dupuis(NDP) and Bob Lagasse (PC). The All Candidate Forum is takingplace April 12 at the TransCanadaCentre in Ile des Chenes, starting at7 pm.

for this campaign and determinewho it is that they trust in thiselection,” Goertzen said. “Mr.Selinger, we think, broke the trustwith Manitobans very early onwhen he decided not to keep hispromise not to raise taxes. We’veseen other issues of trust come upabout not balancing the budget, notmoving towards a balancedbudget.” In La Verendrye, Dennis Smook,incumbent PC candidate said theissues in the riding are similar thiselection to what they were in 2011.Should a conservative governmentwin that could change drastically.“One of the key issues in 2011, thesame thing as now, is cell phone

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It has a lot to do with safety and ithas a lot to do with economicdevelopment,” Smook stated. “TheNDP also did not keep their promiseto re-open the Emergency Room atthe Vita Hospital.” Smook is being challenged byEcho Asher (NDP), Bill Paulishyn(LIB) and Janine Gibson (GPM). In Emerson, Cliff Graydon (PC) isvying for his third term as MLA andhe believes the PC party is the onlyone that can serve all Manitobans.“We’re the only party that has 57candidates on the ground,” Graydonsaid. “Probably one of the bestteams that has been put together.We’re planning on giving allManitobans the opportunity to

support us and change for thebetter.” He is being challenged by AlannaJones, a young mother from St. Malo,who said this is her first foray intopolitics and she is excited about theopportunity to represent the NDP.Also vying for the seal is Loren Braul(LIB), a lawyer from Altona who doesnot “Want anyone to feel like theirvote is being taken for granted.” “The NDP may feel they can’t win,the PCs may feel they can’t lose.Unfortunately, there isn’t a veryrobust political process in the areaand that has translated into a verylow voter turnout, around forty-fourper cent in the last election,” Braultold media. Morris MLA Shannon Martin (PC)

has been challenged by John Falk(LIB) and Mohamed Alli (NDP).Martin said he thinks the people ofManitoba are looking for agovernment that will respect them asindividuals and respect them astaxpayers. Liberal candidate John Falkbelieves the Federal election resultsshow that people were tired of thestatus quo and wanted change. “Ifeel this has carried over to thiselection,” Falk added. “There seemsto be a lot of frustration with thecurrent government and many arelooking at the Manitoba Liberal Partyas a very viable, competent andpositive option for the currentgovernment and the officialopposition.” Voters head to the polls on April19. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm.Voters can vote earlier in advancevoting that takes place Saturday,

Dawson Trail Candidates

Roxane Dupuis (NDP) Terry Hayward (LIB) Bob Lagasse (PC) David Sutherland (MP)

April 9 to Saturday, April 16, from 8am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday andnoon to 6 pm Sunday. You can voteat any advance voting location inthe province. An eligible voter must be aCanadian Citizen, 18 years of age onor before Election Day and haveresided in Manitoba at least 6months immediately before ElectionDay. If you are not on the voter listjust bring your government issuedphoto identification, or two otherdocuments with your name, andsign an oath.

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Shannon Martin (PC)

Alanna Jones (NDP)

Emerson Candidates

Loren Braul (LIB) Cliff Graydon (PC)

La Verendrye Candidates

Bill Paulishyn (LIB) - photo unavailable

Dennis Smook (PC)Echo Asher (NDP) Janine Gibson (GPM)

Morris Candidates

Steinbach Candidates

Election 2016

Kelvin Goertzen (PC)

Mohamed Alli (NDP) John Falk (LIB)

Dakota Young-Brown (LIB)Kathleen McCallum (NDP)

April 19

By Marianne Curtis

On March 5, the owner of a Niverville business was named thisyear’s winner of The Mompreneur® Awards. Colleen Dyck, owner of GORP Clean Energy Bar of Niverville,Manitoba has been named the winner of this year’s Mompreneur®Award of Excellence - Canada’s Mompreneur® of the Year. “GORP started as a need in my own life for a convenient source ofwhole food,” explained Dyck. ‘It then morphed into a passion toinfuse adventure in my life, which turned into a desire to inspireothers on their individual journeys to find health, adventure &purpose.” Dyck created the GORP Clean Energy Bar, which is 100% natural.“We provide natural, convenient, real food for people to fuel theirbodies,” Dyck added. “We want to inspire people to find adventureand embrace healthy living... the philosophy being that if you helppeople take care of themselves they can take care of others!” The Mompreneur® Awards are sponsored by the MompreneurShowcase Group Inc. and ParentsCanada Magazine. Every year TheMompreneur® Awards get bigger and recognition gets more renownedas the achievements and contributions of women and their businessesgrow in Canada. This year two new awards were added to includewomen across all areas of business. There were 124 nominees thisyear, who were eventually narrowed down to a top twenty. The winner was chosen based on a select set of criteria for eachaward, including a track record of success, product innovation ofbusiness idea, growth potential and scalability, revenue, inspirationto others and impact on the community. Cindy Grenier of L’Immobilière de St Pierre Realty Ltée in St Pierre-Jolys was a finalist for the 2016 Mompreneur® Award of Merit.

Niverville WomanNamed

“Mompreneur”

Colleen Dyck, from Niverville was named Canada’s Mompreneur® of the Year.

On March 6 shortly before 9 pm, Steinbach RCMP received a report froma CN Rail conductor advising he had passed a female who appeared tohave rolled her snowmobile southeast of Marchand. Police attended the area and obtained information from anothersnowmobile rider who advised the two riders had become separated onthe trail around 8:30 pm. Police immediately initiated a search on foot andsnowmobile based on the information provided by the conductor andother rider. Police liaised with CN rail who advised another train would be in the areaan hour from the initial call at which time police would try to get a moreexact location for the female. At approximately 11:20 pm, CN dispatch advised they had located thefemale and transported her back to Sandilands, the female was uninjured.

CN Recovers StrandedSnowmobiler


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At first glance, the numbers are shocking, at second glance, theshock persists in many people, but we have been stuck on the Harpershort-term pain for so long that we have to remember the Canadianeconomy is a two trillion dollar deal and the 29.4 billion deficit expands to 113 billion to the end of thisgovernment’s term. This will essentially keep the GDP to debt ratio to 32%. The Harper government Budget deficit of 2008 was greater and the following eight years produced eightmore deficits. And in all those years, oil was at 80 or 90 dollars a barrel. It would have been a good time toexpand the economy but where did the money go, not even a foot of new pipeline. The main points of the platform are first, the child benefit program with $6,400 for children to age 6 and$5,400 per child from 7 - 18 diminishing to zero when the family’s income reaches 190,000. EI changes thatmake it easier to qualify for benefits goes together with bigger than expected cuts in premiums coming inJanuary 2017. The demographic of this program will see child poverty go down and this new found moneyfeeding the retail economy. Infrastructure spending of 120 million over 10 years focusing on public transit, water waste managementand specialty housing inventory. To broaden the economy, infrastructure needs to happen first. The greeneconomy also needs a kick-start if it is to be relevant. I have a feeling our destiny of stormy and wet is to bepart of the future and will be much more telling on our grandchildren than debt of 32% of GDP ratio ever will. Indigenous people have $8.4 billion from the budget over five years to fix a multitude of deficiencies whichwill prove challenging to say the least. There are many other smaller but just as important initiatives, but this budget has one very importantomission. Nothing is mentioned about when or how to revert back to a balanced budget. The ambiguity ofthis omission is deliberate. The budget was based on a low economic performance with one-half of a percent higher than forecastedgrowth in the economy. If more happens such as when the oil patch starts to increase employment, theMinister of Finance will look like a genius. This is the budget gospel according to Paul Martin, tried and true. It will help to put everything in a betterperspective if we remember that the Canadian economy is a two trillion dollar endeavour and growing. We have a government, which has shown a desire to be a player. Indeed, take the lead. If broadening theeconomy is desired it will take Government will, and this government is bold. The trickle down economy diedwith President Reagan and morphed into searching for tax havens for the “money to hide” class. The Canadian Conservative adage of short-term pain for long-term gain has just been de-bunked. The painwas constant to the middle class and the need for tax-sheltered havens constant for the privileged class. The prime indicator for the budget now is the value and behaviour of the Canadian dollar, it doesn’t seemoverly concerned with the budget, and instead it is fairly pleased with its newfound environment.

As I mentioned in last months’ column, I recently introduced a Private Members Bill in Parliament entitled The Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act(Bill C-239). Currently, federal tax credits for political contributions far exceed the federal tax credits for donations to other registered charities in Canada.That’s just not right. This bill would level the playing field by RAISING the federal donation tax credit for donations to registered Canadiancharities. Canadian charities, both secular and faith-based, deliver critical social support services to communities. However, the fact remains, Canadian charities are faced with an aging andever declining donor base. The percentage of tax filers claiming charitable donations has fallen from almost 30% to just over 20% over the past 25 years. This is a very concerningtrend, but together we can work to reverse it. If passed, the Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act will help empower charities to take on a greater role as a result of the additional donations generated from the new tax incentives. If you believe that charities play a vital role in our communities and would like to see them strengthened, please take just one minute out of your busy day to let the federal partyleaders know that you are supportive of Bill C-239, the Fairness in Charitable Gifts Act. Green Party leader Elizabeth May has already promised her support. Every letter, call or email makes a big impact.Here is their contact information:Rt. Hon Justin TrudeauHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6Telephone: [email protected];

Hon. Thomas MulcairHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6Telephone: [email protected];

Hon. Rona AmbroseHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioCanadaK1A 0A6Telephone: [email protected]

Help for Charities – Your Input Needed

With the release of the federal budget on March 22 many familiesmay be wondering how they will be impacted. First of all, the Liberal government is leaving families on the hookfor their $30 billion deficit. The Liberals campaigned on a promise tolimit the deficit to $10 billion, signifying another broken promise andleaving our children and grandchildren with the burden of anincreased debt load. And that’s just in year one. According to theirown projections, the Liberal government won’t be able to balance thebudget on the timeline they promised either. In order to pay for itsincreased spending, the Liberal government is ending the Children’sFitness Tax Credit, the Children’s Art Tax Credit, and tax credits forpost-secondary education and textbooks. Income splitting for familieshas also been stripped away. Small businesses can’t expect tax relief either. The budget revealedthat the Liberals have walked away from a campaign promise toreduce the small business tax rate from 11% to 9%. In fact, the highertax credit introduced by our previous Conservative government won’tbe renewed by the Liberals either, leaving small businesses with agreater tax burden. As for the agricultural sector, I am troubled by the fact that farmersgo completely unmentioned in the budget. Here in southeastern

Responding to the BudgetManitoba farm families are at the heart of our rural communities. While it is unfortunate that the Liberal government is taking awayimportant tax relief initiatives from Canadian families and smallbusinesses, there are some encouraging aspects of the budget, which areworth mentioning. Low-income families will benefit from an increase inthe child tax credit. That said, only some families will benefit from thesechanges while others will be completely left out. Furthermore, the budget aims to increase EI benefits and to reduce thewait time for people facing unemployment. Unfortunately, this is notaccompanied by any plan whatsoever to create jobs, and I am certainthat Canadians would sooner choose a good job over being on EIbenefits. The Liberal budget will not stimulate the economy or create jobs andtaxes are on the way up. As the Member of Parliament for Provencher, Irecognize the impact this budget will have on our communities and I willcontinue to stand up for families, farmers, and small businesses at everyopportunity. You may contact my office toll free at 1-866-333-1933 or at 204-326-9889. You may also write my office at 76 PTH 12 N, Steinbach, MB R5G1T4, e-mail me at [email protected] or visit my website attedfalk.ca.

In Budget 2016,We Take the Lead


By Marianne Curtis

For over a year, entering the regions largest hospital was a challenge for many, especiallythose with disabilities. On March 28, the front entrance of the Bethesda Regional Health CareCentre was closed for demolition and construction until further notice. According to Southern Health, the entrance was officially closed for construction onMarch 27. During construction, alternate entrances and exits will be available to the public.Patients can get into the facility through the CancerCare Manitoba entrance on Henry Street,twenty-four hours a day. The front entrance to the Bethesda Place personal care homeserves as an alternate option during the hours of 6:30 am to 9 pm. Signs will be posted to help users find their way and staff is available to help with directionsat any time. “While we will keep interruptions to a minimum, we apologize for any inconvenience,”stated a Southern Health representative. “We will continue to communicate as the projectprogresses.” Penn-Co Construction from Blumenort was awarded the contract, for an undisclosed amountof funds. Due to the election, funding particulars cannot be released. When the project is completed, there will be direct ground level access to the site at boththe emergency department and the main entrances of the Bethesda Regional Health Centrewill be in place. This will provide ease of patient and visitor movement into and throughoutthe building. The region is partnering with Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors tocomplete the project. The new entrance will add 2,045 square feet to the facility and include a new full-sized,pass-through elevator at the main entrance; enclosed stairs with an enclosed waiting spaceas well as an enclosed walkway link between the emergency department and the main hospitalentrance. It also includes an external canopy for weather protection for drop-off and pick-upof patients, as well as improved signage and security improvements. The reconstruction project is expected to be complete in October. The front entrance of the Bethesda Regional Health Care Centre has already cost $124,500when it was first built two years ago.

Bethesda Front EntranceClosed Until Further Notice

By Marianne Curtis

A group of parents whose children attend Shevchenko School in Vita are not giving up onthe fight to bring a Ukrainian language program back into the school, despite a schoolboard decision to cancel the program. For the past three years, the Ukrainian Language Program Advisory Council (TULPAC)has been trying to get a Ukrainian Class in the Shevchenko School, in Vita. TULPAC secretaryAngie Chubaty, said the group has been fighting for the program since the spring of 2013.“In dealing with the School initially, we got nowhere per say as the Principal wanted theclass to be run by volunteers,” said Chubaty. “So, the group then surveyed the community,and 65 students were interested in taking Ukrainian. In December 2014, Borderland SchoolDivision agreed to a one year pilot program, during lunch, with a minimum of 10 students forthe 2015/2016 school year, grades 4-8 only.” “We have been recently informed that the Board of Trustees made a difficult decision notto continue with offering the Ukrainian Language option, in the future,” said Chubaty. “Weare disappointed to say the least, we were set up to fail from the beginning, yet the studentsenrolled currently have met and are continuing to meet the Boards Criteria.” Chubaty said students are enjoying the class, and love their teacher. “Our concerns havealways been, why during lunch? Yet the students continue to go to class and enjoy whatthey are learning, writing, reading,” Chubaty continued. “We feel the Board’s decision isvague, inappropriate and is in violation to their Mission Statement.” TULPAC remains motivated to fight for the program because Vita is a Ukrainian basedcommunity, and the home of one of the top Ukrainian Dance Clubs in Manitoba. “Studentsof non-Ukrainian background are interested in the course yet we seem to get nowhere,”Chubaty added. “We have tried every avenue possible to try to get ‘a class’ in the scheduleof Shevchenko. Every time we would come forward, the door was closed. We are at a loss.” Having a Ukrainian program at Shevchenko School is not a new initiative. Until 1991,certain classes were offered to students in both English and Ukrainian similar to how otherschool divisions in the area offer French or German.

Spring is around the corner and to celebrate, the RM of Ritchot is offering residents a dealby absorbing half of the costs of backyard compost bins. The Municipality is also collaborating with Ecole St. Adolphe, Ste-Agathe, and IDC Immersionto host a composting program. A teacher and class in each school will assist with the collectionof the compost to be processed on site at the school in tumblers provided by the Municipalityfor safe and odour-free composting. “We really want to encourage composting in our communities and what better way than bygetting students involved,” said RM of Ritchot Councillor Ernie Dumaine. To purchase a bin at a cost of $40 each, leave your name and phone number at 204-883-2293or email [email protected]. Council reminds residents that bins are available on a first-come,first-served basis.

Borderland SD CancelsUkrainian Language

Program in Vita

Compost Project Launched in Ritchot


Check out all programs, events and purchase tickets onlinesteinbachartscouncil.ca call 204-346-1077.Annual Gala – On Friday May 6 – Reserve your table Celebratethe Arts in Shades of White! Fundraising Gala - A Fine Night for Fine Attire…in whatevershade of white you desire with special entertainment, deliciousfood, an evening of dance, and fun!

And look what’s NEW this year! One of the 50 best photographs in the world by internationallyrecognized photographer, DENNIS FAST is up for auction, with achance to place a RESERVE BID in advance! LIVE PAINTING by Signature Artist, DAYLON BROWN! Thesignature piece by this talented artist will be created in front ofyour eyes during the evening and go to the highest bidder at ourtraditional Fine Art Auction. A one-of-a-kind CUSTOM PAINTING created exclusively forthe highest bidder by artist, MELANIE PENNER! Additional Artists featured at this year’s Fine Art Auction includewell-known artists Amanda Von Riesen, Marilyn Pankratz and DonHoeppner. Tickets on sale now for mainstage@home! This fundraiser forthe performing arts centre will feature many of your local favouriteartists on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 pm. No admission – acceptingdonations for tax receipts.

Reach for the Stars The Backyard Theatre Company’s Final Production – OnWednesday, April 20 at 6:30 pm at SRSS Theatre. Call 204-346-1077for tickets. Students $5, Adults $9, Family Special 4 for $24.Company’s Coming- A family dinner has some unexpected, orrather, unidentified guests. Based off the children’s book of thesame name by Arthur Yorinks. The Little Martians - A space-themed twist on a belovedchildren’s story. Ground Control to Major Tom - An astronaut’s brave journeyinto the depth’s of space. Don’t forget to take your protein pills. Space Voyage - Captain Kate leads the crew into bold newfrontiers. Live Well and Succeed.

Spring Classes Cake X-Travaganza – Workshop on Saturday, April 9. Learn thebasics of cake decorating including piping, sculpting, workingwith fondant, gum paste and more! Pilates with Kimberley Koop – From Monday, April 11 –Thursday, June 9. Pilates Core Basic, Pilates on the Ball, PowerPilates and Foam Roller Pilates. Adults – Beginner Watercolour – From Thursday, April 7 –Thursday, May 26.

Early Bird Registrations Summer Arts Day Camps Early Bird Registration - Join us thissummer for our camps filled with music, dance, drama, visual arts,field trips, community outings, recreation and more!Two Camps – Ages 5 - 8 and Ages 9 - 12. Sign up from Monday,April 11 – Monday, May 9 – Receive - 10% Off. Arts4Tots Preschool Program Early Bird Registration - Whyare we unique? The most creative way to learn for ages 3 - 5 withspecialists in dance, music, drama and visual arts! Sign up fromMonday, April 4 – Friday, April 29 – Receive $50 Off. The Backyard Theatre Company Early Bird Registration - Wewant you! Experience scripts, improv, character building, performon stage and build your confidence! Ages 5 – 17. Sign up fromTuesday, April 5 – Tuesday, Apr 26 - Receive 15% Off. Lease beautiful Local Art – for your Home or Business - Bylocal artists. Change the look of your home or office - we cancustomize something just for you! Come and check out manypieces at our Centre. We will come in to install and remove it – youjust enjoy it! And support your local artists at the same time. Performers and Visual Artists! - We are now taking applicationsfor the KR Barkman Concerts in the Park series. These are freeconcerts in KR Barkman Park on Main Street, proudly sponsoredby Barkman Concrete Foundation. Join the Creative Youth Council! - The next Turnip the Music!event is Friday, May 13 at Randolph garage - call to join in the fun!Other events include the Summer in the City Festival youth zone. Communications/Marketing Co-ordinator - 35 hrs/wk, 45 wks/yr, with experience; graphic design, web and social media skills anasset. Organized, able to juggle many tasks in fast-pacedenvironment, and meet deadlines. Send resume [email protected]. Volunteers needed for Summer in the City Artist Tent - fun andcreativity guaranteed!

Hall Gallery Art Exhibit The Southeast Open Judged Art Exhibit - Opening ceremony onFriday, April 15, at 7 pm.

New! Aboriginal Culture Group Aboriginal Community and SAC will partner to run classeslearning their culture, art, languages, and food. Call for more details.

By Marianne Curtis

The former Supreme Court Justicewho reviewed last year’s AuditorGeneral’s report, which revealed thatthirty senators including Senator DonPlett has reduced the amount of moneythat must be paid back. The reduction was made by formerSupreme Court Justice, Ian Binnie, whowas appointed to re-examine findingsmade last year by the Auditor General,Michael Ferguson. Because of hisfindings, Binnie reduced the combinedamount initially owed by 14 senatorsby half. While the final amounts that mustbe repaid by three of the 14 remainvirtually unchanged after Binnie’sreport was released, many others sawsignificant reductions in the amountsthey owe. Nine have since repaid. Theremaining 21 are still on the hook foramounts that, after the readjustmentby Binnie, range from $404.45 in thecase of Senator Plett to $176,014 in the

Baseball players looking for a one ofa kind experience or a little morepractice are being offered a lifetimeexperience to train with several of theBlue Jays greats. On July 20 and 21,one of fourteen Blue Jays HondaSuper Camps is taking place in Ile DesChenes, hosted by Seine River MinorBall. According to Alex Grenier, SeineRiver Minor Ball President, he got theidea when he noticed that the BlueJays were looking for a Manitobalocation to host the super camp. “So Iapplied to the Blue Jays to host it herein Ile des Chenes,” Grenier confirmed. Throughout the summer, the BlueJays Baseball Academy will partnerwith Baseball Canada and Little LeagueCanada to bring amateur players to theBlue Jays Honda Super Camps. Thebaseball instructional camp promisesplayers ages 9 - 16 the ultimate MajorLeague experience. Those signing upfor the Iles Des Chenes camp will learnskills and techniques from major leagueall-stars, including Duane Ward,Devon White, Lloyd Moseby andRoberto Alomar. The training camps are open to bothmale and female players. The Blue Jays Honda Super Camp istaking place July 20 and 21 at GrenierField, in Ile des Chenes’s Optimist Park.Space is limited, early registration isencouraged at bluejays.com/camps. On the afternoon of the first daythere will also be the T12 tryouts forplayers 18 and under for the right toplay on the Prairie Team in a nationaltournament later in the year at theRogers Centre. Registration for the T12camp can be made at the same BlueJays’ website.

Court Ruling Reduces Senators’Payback to Tax Payers

case of retired Senator Rod Zimmer. According to the initial AuditorGeneral’s report, Plett had alreadyrepaid $2,975 out of $4,095 inineligible travel expenses. However,he contested owing the remaining$1,120. Plett admitted to filing 103travel expense forms, adding he wasworried based on the sheer volumeof claims that there could be somehuman error at play. “We’re allhuman, my staff is human, I’mhuman,” he said, adding he neveronce wilfully took any money thatdidn’t belong to him. The balance Plett contestedoriginated from two stopovers inMontreal that he took whiletravelling to Ottawa from Winnipeg.He claims to have met with“stakeholders on Senate matters”before continuing to Ottawa.However, the auditors determinedthere was not enough proof tosubstantiate that claim. Binnie’s findings came on the heels

of a lengthy expense scandal thatsaw Senator Mike Duffy chargedwith 31 offences including fraud andbreach of trust. A judge is set to rulein his case next month. Ferguson said in a statement thathe stands by his report of last yearand remains convinced that theSenate needs to transform the wayexpenses are overseen andmanaged. His examination endedwith 30 Senators being cited forabuse of the public purse, either bywasting taxpayers’ money or bygetting the public to pick up theirpersonal expenses. Senators who owe money have 30days to pay before the Senate willbegin legal action for the amountsowing. The RCMP has also dropped itsinvestigation of 24 out of the 30senators whose expenses werefound by the Auditor General to bewrongly charged.

BlueJays

SuperCamp

Comes to IleDes Chenes


By Marianne Curtis

A Kleefeld musician who usesmusic to tackle difficult issues likebullying, addiction and suicidebrought his message of hope andsurvival to Pimicikamak, Earlier in March, Pimicikamak(Cross Lake) Cree FirstNation, declared a state ofemergency after several suicides inthe community. Since December, sixpeople have taken their lives, fourof them high school students. Robb Nash, who does concerts forteens on tough issues, visited thecommunity with his band Live onArrival. “We just got flooded withemails and calls. The reserve wascontacting different people

Robb Nash Takes His Message of Hope to Cross Lake

connected to us, like PerimeterAirlines and people within thegovernment, saying, ‘Is there a waywe can get Robb up?’” said Nash. “Iguess they’ve spoken to otherreserves and heard about the workwe do when we go up.” For the past few years, Nash hasbeen touring the country and sharinghis inspiring story with junior highand high school students. Over theyears, he has spoken to over 1 millionstudents, about suicide preventionand bullying, and even received overfour hundred and sixty suicide notesfrom students who changed theirminds. “Our whole thing is we go intoschools, reserves, prisons. We puton concerts and try to get the

conversation started,” said Nash.“We show videos of families thathave gone through similartragedies, and we’ll tell a story, andthen we’ll play a song about it.” Nash believes he was successfulin getting his message through to afew of the students of Cross Lake.“While hanging out after the showwe did for three schools, we gothanded nine suicide notes from kidsplanning to take their lives. I’ve gota pocket full of razors from thosewho vowed to stop cutting,” Nashrecalled. “The staff and councillorswere great as they watched closelyso they can make sure to follow upwith them because we all know thatgetting rid of their suicide notes isjust the first step.”

Kleefeld musician Robb Nash takes a selfie with students from Pimicikamak (Cross Lake) during a special stop on his tour after a state ofemergency was called due to a rash of recent suicides.

Nash added that the visit was alsoan opportunity to change theperception of what a reserve is reallylike. “I think the thing that frustratesme most on this tour, is that everyonehas a picture in their mind of what areserve looks like because the mediaoften shows pictures and footagefrom rundown, abandoned housesfrom some of the toughest reservesthey have seen,” Nash explained.“But today was an example of areserve that had nice homes, pavedroads, a great school with verycaring leadership, thoughtful schoolstaff and councillors.”

Nash said the community did agreat job by calling a State ofEmergency to get some support andbring attention to the issue but itshould not have gotten to that point.“I’m glad that mental health is finallystarting to get some attention, but ifyou compare Mental Health to howthe country reacted when H1N1 orSARS hit us, we still have a longway to go! I think there is aresponsibility on our government,our media, the Aboriginal leadersand our country, to make sure this isnot just going be the story of themonth!” Nash concluded.

On March 14, residents in Sprague lost the community’s only ATMmachine. According to Access Credit Union, the maintenance contract for theSprague ATM was about to expire, so some tough decisions had to bemade. “Recognizing the impact that this would have on our members andnonmembers in Sprague, we evaluated several different options forthis ATM including replacement with a full renovation, or partialrenovation or replacing the ATM with a different type of unit thatwould only dispense cash,” stated a spokesperson for the AccessCredit Union. “Based on the low volume of transactions conductedthrough the ATM, as well as the most cost associated with many ofthe options we had available to us, the decision was made to removethe ATM.” Once the ATM is removed, there are no plans on replacing themachine. The removal of the ATM does not mean that the Spraguebranch of the credit union is closing. “We have no intention of closingSprague branch,” assured the board in a public notice. However, inconsideration to the cost and low volumes of transactions conductedat the ATM, we will not be replacing the ATM.” The next closest Access Credit Union Branch with an ATM machineis located in Vita.

Sprague Loses ATM


For roughly the last seven years, my wife and I have been customersof a certain internet company that I’ll call “Service X”. During thoseyears as loyal customers, we found many stretches of good servicemixed with a great many disappointing and upsetting times. Withinthe first month of setup we werealready calling in with issues andover the years we dealt with suchthings as long wait times whencalling in, stretches where we hadbad to no connection and slowdowns several times a day(which we bore with silence).Once we were even told that wehad a virus and that was why ourinternet wasn’t working properly(turns out the technician thatfinally came down after severalcalls merely changed to adifferent module on their tower and everything was good once again). As the years progressed and we were still loyal to “Service X,” wecontinued our love affair with our telephone and the on-hold music aswe called in more and more frequently in an attempt to receive theservice that we were paying for. During one of our last calls into Technical Support we were told thatno one in our area still works on the type of module that they werehaving us pay for and that we should switch to a more satellite typeinternet that merely costs more and from the sounds of things, doesn’twork that much better than what we had. Deciding that it was wellpassed time, we looked for other options and found another internetservice provider (which I’ll refer to as “Service S”) that was nowservicing our area. Having been hearing great things about “ServiceS”, we contacted them and in short order we were connected andenjoying the services, and speeds, to which we were paying for. With this new and improved internet service, my wife and I havefound that we can now watch Netflix and there is very little loadingtime and no, I repeat no, loading while the movie or TV show is inprogress. I can also enjoy online gaming when the mood strikes.Woohoo!! There are two things I would like to mention about “Service X” andthat is 1) they were better than dial-up and, 2) now that more peoplewere switching away from them, my internet slow down times wereless and the connection was improving. Maybe if I would have stayedon longer, my internet speed could’ve been blazingly fast because I’dbe the only one using the tower. I still have to shake my head when I remember calling in to cancel myservice with “Service X” and how they tried to give me a free month ofservice and when I turned them down they tried to give me two monthsof free service and a ten-dollar discount on my next bill. You know, ifthey’d tried harder to provide better service while I was a customerthen maybe my wife and I’d be still with them. Until next time, take care and keep your world spinning.

The Town of Ste. Anne has committed to the construction of a new skatepark and splash pad in 2016 by putting the projects in this year’s financialplan. According to Town Council, there is already enough money raisedtowards the project for completion this year. “As per our vision and missionstatements, to provide a welcoming, safe and health community… to ensurea multi-generational population through improved recreation opportunitiesand desired amenities we know that recreation is important to the health offamilies and communities,” said a statement issued by council. “With thesupport of the Provincial Government, the fundraising committee, and thereceipt of other grants we are very positive that these projects can nowbecome a reality.” The new investments are not only expected to enhance recreation, butmake it easier for kids and families in St. Anne and the surrounding area tostay active and have fun as well as encourage existing families to stay inthe community and invite new families to explore the community, towncouncil added. The cost for the complete plan proposed by the consultants amounts toover $1 million dollars, which includes the skate park, splash pad, a sandgarden, canoe-kayak launch, bridge and promenade. “The total grants, fundraising to date and Town contributions may beenough to approach the local government on signing the contract toapprove construction,” said council. Council has agreed to the balance needed with the hopes of receivinggovernment grants, donations and/or sponsorships. A resolution on theissue states that the town will also be responsible for any costs beyondany contracts signed with the province. Tenders are expected to be released shortly.

By Marianne Curtis

On April 16, Steinbach’s SouthEastman Transition Initiative isgathering local experts andvendors at the Mennonite HeritageVillage to promote RenewableEnergy in Manitoba for theSoutheast Manitoba RenewableEnergy Show. The event will allow members ofthe public one-on-one access toprofessional expertise ingeothermal, solar, wood andbiomass, wind power and more. Wade Wiebe, Event Coordinatorfor South Eastman TransitionInitiative said this is all about localknowledge. “This is a non-profitevent with the goal of educatingthe public about renewableenergy,” said Wiebe. “This eventis uniquely tailored to ourSoutheast Manitoba context. Itprovides a much-needed linkbetween general informationavailable online and hands-onlocal knowledge.”

InternetImprovement

Spring Show Focuses onRenewable Energy

Attendees can tour booths of localvendors, enjoy a complimentarysnack and beverage, and take inspeakers who will discussManitoba’s path to a sustainableand resilient future. “From low-costand DIY, to any scale of homeproject, to global economics anddevelopment, all interests will becovered,” Wiebe added. Guest speakers include BruceDuggan, Director of Buller Centre forBusiness, Providence UniversityCollege; Daniel Lepp Friesen, Ownerof DLF Consulting and energy andmanagement consulting services,Curt Hull with Climate ChangeConnection, Justin Phillips,President of Sycamore Energy andMB Centre of Excellence forSustainability & Green Technology,Lorena Mitchell President ofEvolveGreen.ca with expertise insupply, design and installation ofrenewable energy systems and EricBjornson Co-founder of SundialBuilding Performance, a residentialbuilding retrofit and building

envelope specialist. The South Eastman TransitionInitiative exists to help facilitate atransition towards more sustainablelifestyles in southeastern Manitoba.The movement brings people from arange of backgrounds to educateand build self-awareness throughconversation, films, tours,presentations and workshops ontopics related to sustainability. Tickets are available online nowat setimanitoba.org and childrenunder age 12 are free.

Splash and SkateParks Approved forTown of Ste. Anne

Despite a wet spring, which evenforced several municipalities todeclare local state of emergencies,other municipal councils haveissued burn bans in anticipation ofdryer weather. The RM of Tache was the firstmunicipality to implement a ban dueto extremely dry conditionsexpected this spring. Several others,including the RM’s of Ritchot,Hanover and Ste. Anne followedsuit. Under the ban, no burning ispermitted within municipalboundaries until further notice. Thisincludes the use of fire pits and burnbarrels. These measures are beingimplemented to increase lifesafety, alleviate potential damages toproperties and to curb unnecessaryfire protection costs,” stated RM ofTache Council. “The RM of TacheFire Department experienced severalgrass fires in prior years and thisrestriction is intended to reduce fireincidents during the potentially dryconditions this spring.” Persons found in contravention ofthe burn bans will be is subject tofines and in the event the firedepartment is called out toextinguish outdoor fires as a resultof non-compliance, the municipalitywill assess all costs incurred toextinguish the fire to the propertyowner. Fines, penalties and all other costsincurred are authorized andregulated by each municipality’sindividual burning bylaws. If unsureif a ban is in place, contact your localtown office for further confirmation.

MunicipalitiesBegin SpringBurn Bans


Sometime between February 28and March 6 a residence onMckenzie Avenue in Steinbach wasbroken in to. The culprit stole several itemsincluding tools and campingequipment. If you have any information youare asked to contact the SteinbachRCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477or manitobacrimestoppers.com ortext “TIPMAN” plus your messageto Crimes (274637).

Danica Leigh Cuddleford, agrade 12 student from NivervilleCollegiate has been named as oneof fifty Women of DistinctionAward Nominees slated to behonoured at the beginning ofMay. On March 30, the YMCA-YWCA released their list of 50Manitoban women who havebeen nominated for the 2016Women of Distinction awardsceremony, which will be held onMay 4 and hosted by TinaKeeper, a former member of theHouse of Commons, North of 60actor, producer and social issueactivist. According to her officialnomination, Cuddleford wasnominated for her “outstandingcontributions” to school andcommunity. Cuddleford is currently aNiverville Collegiate studentcouncil Vice President andvolunteers at the Nivervillenursing home. She alsovolunteers as a childcare workerat church, and a Sunday schoolteacher along with participatingin a variety of extracurricularactivities including volunteeringas a tutor, as a member of an anti-tobacco club, and environmentalgroup. She also took part in theReal World Homeless Situationproject.

On March 9, Steinbach RCMPreceived a report of mischief at CityHall in Steinbach. A BB sized holewas observed in one of the windowsat this location. It is believed thatthe incident occurred overnightbetween March 8 and March 9. If you have any information, youare asked to contact the SteinbachRCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477or manitobacrimestoppers.com ortext “TIPMAN” plus your messageto Crimes (274637).

On March 7, a truck driver fromSteinbach was killed in a head oncollision along Highway 16, nearPlunkett, Saskatchewan. Forty-eight year old StanDoerksen died when his semi truckand trailer were involved in a headon collision with another semi. Doerksen was employed with PlettTrucking in Landmark at the time ofhis death. “Sometimes you are in thewrong place at the wrong time,” saidTim Plett, owner of Plett Trucking.“He did everything perfectly rightand I can’t say that enough.” Saskatchewan RCMP said thatdriving conditions played a role inthe accident. The other driversustained minor injuries. Doerksen leaves behind his wifeCari and two young children.

Between March 17 and March 21,culprit(s) broke into a fencedcompound on Highway 1 in the RMof Reynolds and stole a Honda 5000watt generator, serial numberEANC1028046, tools and machineryequipment. The theft is estimated tobe approximately $5,000. If you have any information inregards to the above theft you areasked to contact the Sprague RCMPDetachment at 204-437-2041 orCrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 ormanitobacrimestoppers.com or text“TIPMAN” plus your message toCrimes (274637).

Tools and CampingGear Stolen

Mischief at City Hall

SaskatchewanAccident Claims

Local TruckDriver

Culprit StealsGeneratorand Tools

Niverville Teen Nominated forWomen of Distinction Award

Cuddleford is one of six graduating high schoolstudents nominated for the 2016 Prairie Award ofPromise. The Prairie Award of Promise recognizes agraduating grade 12 student outside of Winnipegwho has demonstrated scholastic achievement andshows promise of becoming a Woman of Distinction.If named as the finalist, she will receive a $2,000scholarship.

Niverville Collegiate student Danica Cuddleford is one of fiftyWomen of Distinction Nominees for 2016.

At of the end of January, the province is no longerreporting boil water advisories on private wellcommunities. In 2000, a boil water advisory was issued for Ile desChenes and St. Adolphe after water quality testingfound a number of wells throughout the communitywith high levels of bacteria. Some of the bacterialcontamination was attributed to poorly constructedor maintained ground water wells and abandonedwells. To address the advisory, the RM of Ritchot upgradedtheir public water system. Private well owners areencouraged to connect to the municipal water systemif possible. Although the boil water advisory on the remainingprivate wells has been removed, this does not meanthat existing private wells are bacteria free. Watertesting is the only way to ensure the safety of thewater. Resources are available to help homeowners assesswell water risk factors and provide assistance for wellmaintenance. For more information visit manitoba.ca/drinkingwater or call 204-945-5762.

Province Lifts BoilWater Advisory in

IDC and St. Adolphe


Matthew 6:9-13... 9) In thismanner, therefore, pray, OurFather in heaven, Hallowedbe Your name. 10) Yourkingdom come. Your willbe done on earth as it is inheaven. 11) Give us thisday our daily bread. 12)And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. 13) Anddo not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evilone. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the gloryforever. Amen. (NKJV) How important is prayer in our lives? Is it fair to say that asa Christian we should rate prayer as one of the mostimportant priorities in the life of every believer as well as allpeoples in our country? As Christians, we believe that prayeris even greater than many of the good works we do. If wemake prayer an important part of our family life, we willsurround our homes with a wall of protection that is strongerthan the evil we encounter. Do you think that fathers andmothers should set the example in the home so that itbecomes a house of prayer? I wonder sometimes whether parents and fathers especially,know the importance of their role... When the children arevery young, before they even start school, their character,and personalities have been shaped by the mother and fatherin the home. Our own memories of our childhood years, tellus that it is so. I can still remember the pain, the doubts andunhappy worries that I experienced. I often wondered if therewas anybody that loved me. And I believe that young people... and I mean the very young too... really want to know ifthey are loved. After all, just as we, older folks want to trustpeople we connect with, younger people search for someoneor somebody that can be trusted and will try to understandthem; and family prayer time can fill part of that need. Consider the example of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthewchapter 6. Here we have his disciples asking Christ to teachthem how to pray. Jesus had set an example of the importanceof prayer to his disciples because of his own need to pray tothe Heavenly Father. Sensing this need, the disciples wantedChrist to fill the needs in their lives; and so he taught them...what we refer to as “The Lord’s Prayer”. This prayer involvesthe Heavenly Father in the affairs of a family that is united.The Holy Spirit confirms to our soul and spirit, the love thatcomes down to us from the Heavenly Father; and our heartsand minds are strengthened by the love and patience weexperience in this relationship. No other faith in the entireworld that I know of conveys that kind of love and devotionbetween God and His children/family. Just as Jesus taught his disciples to pray, I believe heexpects us to teach one another in ways that are helpful. Ihave, over the years, learned a few ways to do just that. Thissmall prayer guide might not be new to you, but to some itmight be... Our hand has a thumb and four fingers. And youcan say that each finger and thumb has a meaning... Look at your thumb: it is the nearest to us; and it canremind us of those who are closest to us, sisters, brothers,parents, co-workers and many others that pop into your mindmomentarily... The second finger: we use it for pointing; wemust use wisdom when we point it at someone. I used tohave a dog, and if I pointed my finger at him; that dog wouldget agitated, he did not like it one bit. I think he was trying totell me, either point it somewhere else, or he would shorten it. Maybe I must remember, when I point my finger, I shouldalways point it with the idea to give credit to someone whohas taught me something of value, those who have cared forus in hospitals, those who keep us safe... The third finger:this is an interesting one; it is after all the longest, or thetallest, and perhaps it should stand for all leaders, pastors,the church body and others that are special to us... Now thefourth finger: well we know that is the weakest one on ourhand; having said that, maybe we should think of all thepoor, all those who are distressed and in pain, all those whoare suffering physically... That leaves us with the little finger.It is the smallest and the least important; do you think itwould be proper for us to say that it should stand foreverybody...To God Be the Glory. Would you pray this prayer with me ... “Lord Jesus, comeinto my heart. Forgive my sins. I want my life to change. Mythoughts and my attitude need to change. I don’t have peacein my heart, I really want that peace, joy and happiness that Ilong for. Please let the Holy Spirit help me be the kind ofChristian that will bring honour to Your Name.” Amen.

Teach Meto Pray


We have just come through the Easter holiday. I trust that no one overate attheir family gatherings or their chocolate treats. But the real purpose ofEaster is to celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord JesusChrist. I John 2:2 tells us Christ died not just for a select few, but for the sinsof the whole world. Because of Christ, we have access to forgiveness and anew heart. When I was a young child, going to a one-room school in southern Ontario,our teacher had us put on special programs and the whole neighbourhoodwould be invited. On one such occasion, I recited a poem called MaryHad a Pig by Mike Bright (Cowboy Mike) that would seemappropriate to repeat at this time:

Pat Porter Active Living Centre offers programs, activities, servicesand volunteer opportunities, striving to promote healthy and activeliving for older adults of the southeast region. We invite you to comeand pay us a visit and consider participating in some of our programs.For more information drop by the Centre, Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm,call 204-320-4600 or online patporteralc.com. Membership is $25 per year due by January 15 for those 55 years ofage and older. Benefits include reduced program rates, a voice inbusiness meetings, voting rights and eligibility to serve on the board orcommittees.

Up and Coming Events and Monthly Programs: Old Time Country Dances with Live Band: Small Town Limits onFriday April 1 at 8 pm - 12 am and Nitewinds on Friday, April 29 at 8 pm- 12 am. Tickets available at the centre. Advanced tickets are $11 formembers, $13 for non-members and $16 at the door. Lunch served at 10pm. Save yourself a few dollars and purchase your tickets in advance.If you can’t make it into the Centre, we accept Visa and MasterCardover the phone and will have your tickets for you at the door. April Potluck: On Thursday, April 14. If you know that, you wouldlike to attend please call ahead and let us know what you would like tobring. Call 204-320-4600. As always needed are salads, casseroles,desserts and buns. Cost is $6. Diabetes Cooking Workshop: Join us on Thursday, April 28 from 2 -4 pm for a cooking workshop on Diabetes. Open to the public. Presentedby Rebecca Wilson-Rempel who is a Chronic Disease dietician with MyHealth Team in the Steinbach Area through Southern Health-SantéSud. The workshop aims to provide a structure of how to plan mealsthat are diabetic friendly, provide reliable, current nutrition informationand cooking demonstrations geared to help independent living seniorsmake wise choices. Get motivated to enjoy cooking and sample someyummy, easy to make recipes. You will have a chance to ask questions,discuss, and share ideas or recipes on diabetic cooking. Please confirmif you are planning to take this workshop before Friday, April 22. Contactthe centre to register at 204-320-4600. Computer Lab: Need help with your computer skills? Call the centreand make an appointment. Labs are 1 hour long and available everyWednesday morning from 9 am – Noon. Please call the centre at 204-320-4600. Foot Care: On the first Tuesday, first Wednesday and third Tuesdayof the month from 9 am - 2 pm. Run by a professional foot care nurse.Cost $30. Bring your own towel. Contact the centre to book anappointment. Beltone Hearing: On the third Friday of the month. Contact 1-800-661-2653 for appointment.Monday 9 am - 12 pm Pickleball

12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool1 - 4 pm Pickleball1 - 4:30 pm Model Trains1 pm Canasta7 pm Tai Chi7 - 9 pm Drop in Pool

Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm Pickleball9:30 am – 3 pm Circle of Friends12 – 4:30 pm Drop in Pool1:30 - 4 pm Floor Shuffle7 - 9 pm Drop in Pool

Wednesday 10 - 11:30 am Tai Chi12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool1 - 4 pm Cribbage7 - 10 pm Old Time Band Practice7 - 10 pm Drop in Pool

Thursday 9 am - 12 pm Pickleball12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool1 - 4 pm Whist6 - 9 pm Drop in Pool

Friday 9 am - 12 pm Pickleball9:30 am - 3 pm Circle of Friends12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool1 - 4 pm Pickleball

Noon meals are available Monday through Friday. Cost $6. Contact204-320-4605 by 9 am to reserve your meal for that day. Purchase yourmeal ticket at the receptionist desk before noon. Monthly menusavailable at the office or in the newsletter. Bring a friend. Volunteer Opportunities include perogy making, decorating andsetting tables, birthday party hosts, food preparation and serving, cleanup, greeters and receptionists.

A New Heart Awaits You

Mary had a little pig and he was white as snow.That is after he had a bath, as you of course might know.

Now Mary had an awful time to keep that piggy clean,For he was just the dirtiest pig that one has ever seen.

She’d wash him and she’d scrub him till he would squirm and squeal,As if he wanted her to know, it was an unfair deal.

Then in the green backyard, he’d play from morning until night.Unless he’d happen to sneak out and loose him from sight.

Then when Mary would find him, he’d be blacker than ere before,So Mary would get the soap again and scrub the pig some more.Poor Mary thought and wondered much what she could ever do,

Until she figured out a plan and this, she carried through.She took him to a doctor, who put the pig to sleep.

And then he took his heart right out, but not of course to keep.And then he took a little lamb and took his heart out too,

And put it in the little pig, before the piggy knew.When little piggy did awake, he had no more desire,

To wallow in the mud again or ever in the mire.But try as hard as ere he could, he never understood,

How such a pig as once he was could ever be so good.So you see boys and girls, we need a new heart too.

Just like the little piggy did, the old will never do.If you’d receive a brand new heart, well here is how you may,

Accept God’s Son as Saviour now, and let Him in today.

If you are reading this article and you don’t have a new heart yet from Jesus Christ, He would love to giveyou one today. First, admit you are a sinner, confess that sin to Him and trust in His shed blood to save you.He will take your old heart away and give you a new heart with new desires and new hope, just like that littlepiggy. God bless you as you seek Him and let Him work His work in your life.

On April 4 at approximately 2 am,Steinbach RCMP conducted a traffic stopin the area of the Clearspring MiddleSchool after a vehicle was observedattempting to evade police detection. A21 year old passenger in the vehicle wastaken into custody for being out past hiscurfew as per a condition put in place bya Justice of the Peace as part of aRecognizance. The 21 year old wasremanded into custody later in the day.

Court OrderBreach on

Young Adult


The Lorette Comets took the top prize at the ProvincialChampionships after a weekend full of great hockey fromthe Atom level. In the final game, the Comets defeated McDonald tocapture the Atom AA Provincial Championship. “Being young kids, they grew on and off the ice, goodsportsmanship and being nice to other teams and gettingused to the crowd and people cheering for them it wasgreat,” said Chris Boles, the Comets coach.

The Rat River Saints Atom B2 won 8 to 5 in the final gameof the best of five series in Oakbank to capture thechampionship.

The Rat River Saints took the Eastman Minor Hockey LeaguePeeWee A1 Championship.

By Jeannine Stotski

The Eastman Selects have finished their 42-8-2 season asHockey Manitoba’s Provincial Rural Female Bantam “AAA”champions. Eastman defeated the Interlake Ice 3-2 in the Gold medalgame on Sunday, March 13 in Carman. The Selects lost theopening round robin game 2-1 to Pembina Valley and thenwent on to defeat Norman 7-2. A five-way tie for second place after the round robin resultedin the goals for/against tiebreaker, leaving the Selects insecond place. This set up a semifinal game where Eastmanedged Central Plains 3-2. Select players Kate Gregoire and Kylie Lesuk were bothnamed Provincial All-Stars.

After a weekend of ringette action, the Grunthal Red Wingshave been named this year’s U-16 B Manitoba RingetteProvincial Champions. In the final game, the Red Wings beat Portage Thunder 4-3 at the PCU Centre in Portage La Prairie. The team lost aprevious contest with the team 5-4 in overtime, earlier in theday. “Working together helped us win the game,” said RedWings’ Captain Kirsten Friesen. “We got it done.” To earn the championship, the Red Wings first defeatedthe Garden City Aces (5-2), Thompson (9-2) and theSouthside Vikings (6-3). The Red Wings top scorer Kendra Wiens won the Eastmanand Winnipeg Ringette League division titles for the season.

Grunthal Red Wings NamedRingette Champions

Bantam B Consolation Goes toRat River Saints

The last game of the Bantam B Consolation series wasplayed on March 18 at the St. Pierre-Jolys Arena versus theSagkeeng Hawks. The final score was 5-3 for the Rat RiverSaints.

Rat River Saints Bantam B - Team: Back row: Corey Maynard (assistantcoach), Alex Maynard, Eric Hébert, Tyler Forest, Robert Stepaniuk(safety), Caleb Laroche, Daniel Friesen, Maurice Gosselin (assistantcoach) and Jacques Laroche (head coach). Front row: Brian Roy(manager), Thomas Maynard, Patrick Roy, Braeden Dixon, StéphaneChartier, Austin Schlorff, Austin Bowcott and Mike Stepaniuk.

Lorette Comets Win ProvincialAtom AA Championship

Lorette Comets Atom AA took home the Provincial Championship.

Rat River Saints New Atom B2 Champs

Back row: Marty Morrissette (head coach), Shaun Forest (safety)and Norm Fréchette (assistant coach). Middle row: Chase Holdnick,Logan Dearborn, Janice Forest, Noah Maynard, Evan Morrissette, SethLaroche, Ashton Curé, Sebastien Fréchette, Tyson Preteau andNicholas Boisclair-Doyle in net. Absent Samuel Fréchette and JackHamonic.

Saints Win Championship

Coaches - Mark Dixon and Pat Maynard, Missing Colin McFarlane.Back row: Colton Magne, Mackenzie Dixon, Ryan Fuchs, Cody Gunderson,Jeremie Collette, Zach Maynard and Braeden McFarlane. Front row: StephenChubaty, Ashton Dubois, Marcus Gobeil, Jayden Gosselin, Kaden Rioux,Miguel Audet and Goalie Jaden Catellier.

Eastman Selects Female Bantam AAAHockey Manitoba Provincial Champs

Players: Mackenzie Borgfjord, Kyana Brown, Tanner Dillabough, ChelseaDinnin (C), Colleen Early, Kate Gregoire (A), Emily Grossman (A), EmilyHalverson, Isabella Hildebrand, Raygan Kirk, Kylie Lesuk, Hunter Mason,Katie Matula, Jersey Sexton, Sydney Stotski (A) and Liza Vigier. CoachingStaff: Chris McColm, Terry Patrick and Hub Blanchette.


By Marianne Curtis

In a few short weeks, voters will head to thepolls to elect a new Dawson Trailrepresentative, after long time MLA RonLemieux tendered his resignation. Mere days before the writ was dropped,Lemieux announced that he was retiring frompolitics after serving the community for 17years. Lemieux said a health scare earlier this yearwas the main reason for dropping out of thespring provincial election race and leavingpolitics. An infection developed while he wasvacationing in Arizona, which requiredhospitalization and surgery to drain it. “It wasa wake-up call,” Lemieux said. “It made merealize that I’d like to spend more time withfamily, with my grandchildren, with my friendsand do other things that for the past 17 years,I haven’t necessarily been able to do.” While he has made a full recovery, thesudden illness, combined with some closefriends his own age battling cancer, promptedhim to rethink his future, he admitted. Lemieux has been in the legislature since1999 and has held several cabinet portfoliosincluding transportation, consumer affairs,education and municipal affairs. “When I got elected in 1999, people said,‘who is Ron Lemieux?’” continued Lemieux.“I have had an amazing career serving ourconstituents. It has been an amazing run. Ihave learned so much and we as a governmenthave done so much. I did not get into politicsto get thanked. You get into politics becauseyou believe in the party’s platforms and youbelieve in the community. I have no regrets.” During his time as MLA for Dawson Trail,Lemieux was instrumental in backing projectsincluding the Lorette lagoon, twinning ofHighway 59 to south of Ile des Chenes andthe Lorette arena to name a few. Once Lemieux’s time is his own, he plans tospend it with his three grandchildren, and hisfamily.

By Marianne Curtis

Three local municipalities are hoping to call attention to along-standing little-known provincial agreement that is aboutto end, which could mean a massive tax hike for families andbusinesses in small towns across Manitoba. With the provincial election underway, the RMs ofStuartburn, Piney and Reynolds Councils are urging residentsto speak out and tell candidates that the province needs toextend the agreement to fund main market road maintenance. The “main market road” designation refers to a section ofroad in towns and villages that are used mostly as main marketroads connecting local businesses to customers at home andacross the province. The roads also connect families tohospitals, schools and community centres and in emergencies;they ensure first responders are there for us when we needthem. Stuartburn Reeve Jim Swidersky said that for the past twentyyears, the provincial government has funded main market roadmaintenance in former LGD’s including the RMs of Piney,Reynolds and Stuartburn. “The main market road maintenanceagreement was struck in the 1990s, when the government ofthe day was off loading the cost and responsibility for manyprovincial roads to municipalities,” Swidersky explained. “Itwas a trade-off that recognized our municipalities would bemaintaining many kilometres of roads that only connect toprovincial crown lands.” Often these crown lands provide the provincial governmentrevenue as they collect royalties for operations like loggingand mining, but provide nothing to municipal governmentswhile they are stuck fixing the wear and tear from theseoperations. The main market road maintenance agreement is set to endin 2018. “Without it, our communities could be hit hard as westruggle to find other ways to cover maintenance costs,”Swidersky continued. “It could mean municipal tax hikes thatare as high as 40%. That’s a scary deal for our families, ourneighbours and local businesses. We need provincialpoliticians to commit to a fair deal.” The provincial government has a billion-dollar annual budgetfor roads and bridges. Extending the agreement would costless than three tenths of a percent of that, Swidersky added.“The next time you meet a candidate please ask them to take astand and commit to continue funding main market roadmaintenance for our municipalities,” he urged. “We need yourhelp as we keep pushing to make sure our communities aretreated fairly.”

Lemieux Says Goodbyeto Dawson Trail

Dawson Trail MLA Ron Lemieux looks pleased with his decision to leave politics to spendtime with his family, as he embraces his wife Val.

Photo by Marianne Curtis

“You get into politicsbecause you believe in theparty’s platforms and youbelieve in the community.

I have no regrets.”

Huge Tax Hike Risk


The Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) Board ofDirectors announced the $5 million bonus at theAGM recently in recognition of a solid year in 2015. The bonus will be shared with members who holdboth deposit and lending accounts. The breakdownof this allocation is equal, 50% to deposit holdersand 50% to credit holders. Eligible products includeConsumer, Commercial, Agricultural, Charity andCommunity accounts, with the only exceptions beingRESP, AgriInvest and Lawyer Trust accounts. The bonus is calculated on interest earned and paidon qualifying products for the calendar year 2015

During the month of April, the annual sugarfestival will be held in St. Pierre-Jolys at the CabaneSucre. The annual Sugaring Off Party is being held onApril 9 and 10 from 10 am – 5 pm in the Cabane àSucre, which is located at the Musée de Saint-Pierre-Jolys Muséum in St. Pierre-Jolys. Each year, visitors from all over the provinceattend the festival, which is designed to celebratethe tradition of tapping Maple sap to make syrupand maple butter. As part of the celebrations, visitors to the CabaneSucre are shown how to properly tap a Maple treefor the sweetness inside, witness the dehydratingprocess first hand and an opportunity to samplethe finished product. The annual weekend event promises to be full ofactivities, including taffy on snow, an interpretivecentre demonstrating the production of maple syrup,horse wagon rides, museum tours, fiddling contest,traditional French-Canadian dining and localentertainment. There is no cost to attend.

By Marianne Curtis

The RM of Stuartburn Council has given the greenlight for the construction and operation of a largesheep farm and slaughterhouse. Canada Sheep andLamb Farms southeast of Zhoda are building thefacility. On March 8, Pat Smith of Canada Sheep and Lambpresented their proposal for the 15,000-feeder lamboperation and federally inspected processing plantduring a public hearing. About 95 people attendedthe hearing to discuss a Zoning Bylaw Change,Conditional Use Application and Variation Order. “The intention is to provide 200 jobs in total, 40 ofthose people would be needed immediately oncethe plant is in operation, which would include a fulltime veterinarian,” said Smith. The companyanticipates bringing about $15 Million in the RM ofStuartburn. Stuartburn Reeve Jim Swidersky attended as aratepayer so he could speak in support of theConditional Use application. “I urge council torecognize the history of the area and to protect thecemetery, view the present and welcome new peoplein the area with new ideas, potential to lower taxesand school taxes, more employment and look to thefuture and the benefits to this municipality as wellas surrounding municipalities, it would help therealty business and the school,” said Swidersky.He suggested the project be approved, as long as anearby historical cemetery was protected. Ten area residents took the floor to speak includingsix who were opposed to all three applications. TheRM of Stuartburn Council closed the hearing thatnight, then returned to discuss the matter at thenext council meeting. On March 17, the majority of council voted infavour of the operation with a few conditions,including establishing a road maintenanceagreement, restricting the spread of manure fromthe cemetery and no spreading 3 days before afuneral. They also have to provide an engineereddrainage plan. Swidersky and Councillor Konrad Narth did notparticipate in any discussions or decisions on thematter.

SCU Announces 2015 Bonus Five Millionand equates to an additional 3.66% on interest alreadyearned and 2.03% on interest already paid. Bonusdeposits will be made by direct deposit to qualifyingaccounts by March 18, 2016. “Giving back to the members is not only what SCUis all about but it is also a testament to the loyalty andtrust our members have in us,” said Reg Penner,Chairman of the Board. Penner added that combinedwith SCU’s history of unparalleled service, excellentproducts and competitive rates, this bonus is yetanother reason why member satisfaction continuesto remain one of the highest of any financialinstitution. CEO Glenn Friesen announced that SCU hassurpassed $4.75 billion in total assets. “We’re smallenough to give the one-on-one service members craveand large enough to take on what the market canmuster. It’s our formula for success,” said Friesen.“We have a very efficient business model and wedeliver on those efficiencies by offering extremelycompetitive rates every day. You won’t find minimumbalance requirements at SCU, and we pay interest

from dollar one. We’re focused oneach and every member and we’reas friendly as we’ve been since dayone.” Also at the AGM, the membershipre-elected board members RegPenner and Rob Penner. AmandaPeters was newly elected, as SiegPeters did not let his name stand forre-election. Following the AGM, the Board ofDirectors re-elected, Reg Penner asBoard Chair, Russ Fast as first Vice-Chair and Henry Van de Velde assecond Vice-Chair.Sheep Farm and

Slaughterhouse Approved

St. Pierre-Jolys MuseumHosting “Sweet” Party


In the early hours of March 31, Steinbach RCMP weredispatched to a break and enter and theft at a business onPenner Drive in the Town of Blumenort. The thief stole an undisclosed amount of cigarettes andescaped. If you have any information in regards to these incidents,you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 ormanitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus yourmessage to Crimes (274637).

By Marianne Curtis

Trail riding enthusiasts travellingthrough the Sandilands area mayhave noticed a groomed traildeveloping over the last few months. According to Gary Hora,Woodridge Sandhogs ClubPresident the club has been workingat getting the trails ready throughoutthe area as part of a pilot project fordeveloping designated ATV trails inthe Sandilands Provincial Forest. The project is a joint venture withthe ATV Manitoba and EastmanATV Association with both clubsclearing trails in their proposedsections. “The Sandhogs areworking on a trail loop that will gonorth of Woodridge towards theMarchand wayside park (Rangerstation) heading west to the townof Sandilands and then back toWoodridge,” Hora explained. The Woodridge Sandhogs ATVclub has been operating in the RMof Piney since 2008 and has beenaffiliated with ATVMB since 2009.For the past few years, the club hasalso been working on creating anofficial designated ATV trail alongwith the Eastman ATV associationand ATVMB. The growth of outdoor recreationalsports and their success will alsobenefit the municipality and localbusinesses to succeed and grow aswell, he added. “For our club and for me this hasbeen a 6 year journey, working withdifferent levels of government andManitoba Conservation,” Horacontinued. “We now have the trailsapproved and in place and in timehope to see the trail systemexpanded from the approx 150 km’s(2 trail loops) to include moretownships for riders to enjoy and tohelp create more tourism for ourbusinesses in our RM.” Hora said the WoodridgeSandhogs club, operates with aboard comprised of third and fourthgeneration families from the area.“This may reflect our passion toprotect and develop the trails in ourriding area as many of these trailshave been made by our familymembers in the past,” Horacontinued. “Our board has alwayskept in mind the needs of the riders,other user groups and the localcitizens to try to keep balance to ourtrail system and local concerns.” The Woodridge Sandhogs clubalso believes it is important to workwith other user groups in the area tohelp educate and inform people torespect all user groups so thateveryone can enjoy their chosensport.

Over the next few months, the RM of Ritchot will be conducting a road safety reviewin Ile des Chenes. The purpose of the review is to create an Active School Travel Engineering Plan,which will provide evidence based recommendations for active transportationinfrastructure development for Ile des Chenes. The Road Safety Review will evaluate the intersection of Old PTH 59 and DumaineRoad and make recommendations to increase the safety of said intersection. Numerous complaints have come forward about the safety of pedestrians, specificallyschoolchildren who must cross the busy highway. Ritchot Mayor Jackie Hunt has confirmed that the municipality has been trying togain control of the old highway #59. “We are waiting for the province to turn over the old highway; in the meantime, theredoesn’t seem to be much we can do unless people come forward,” said Hunt. She urgesresidents to keep their eyes open for municipal hearings that require meeting with theTraffic board. “I encourage ratepayers to contact their MLA. As long as the provincemaintains control of the road, the municipality has no control over the speed limit. Theycannot install a crosswalk for safety either. MORR Transportation has offered to provide both reports at a reduced cost of 25%for a total of $10,000. The information gathered through the Road Safety Review will beused to come up with viable solutions to improve pedestrian safety.

Blumenort BusinessTargeted by Thief

Safety Review Underway in IDC

The Ste. Anne Aces became champions ofthe Carillon Senior Hockey League for 2015-16 season when they defeated theSteinbach Huskies on March 18 to win thebest of 7, 4 games to 2.

Ste. AnneAces Top

Team

Photo by Bill Delvecchio

ATV TrailsReady for Traffic


EMAIL YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT TO [email protected] OR FAX 204-422-8548COMMUNITY EVENTS

BlumenortFaspa Fundraiser – On Sunday, April 10 at 5 pm in the BlumenortEMC. Come hear our director share the story of how it all startedand enjoy singing as well. Contact Rob 204-226-2931.

FriedensfeldCelebrate the Arts In Shades of White – On Friday, May 6 atthe Community Centre. Cocktails at 5:30pm, a delicious fullcourse meal and exciting entertainment at 6:30 pm, JewelleryTombola, Dance with F&R Music to end the night withprofessional photographers to capture every glamorousmoment. Tickets $115 each, Table $800 for 8. Contact 204-346-1077 to reserve your table.

GardentonA Bud-Spud-Steak/Chicken/Vegan Dinner fundraiser - OnSaturday, April 16 from 5 – 8 pm. For the Gardenton Park/Ukrainian Museum & Village Society Inc at the Nashvilles,Canad Inn, 826 Regent Ave., Winnipeg. Grand prizes, silentauction, and 50/50. Cost $20. Everyone welcome. Contact fortickets/information Helen 204-453-4041 or Kelvin, 204-425-8197.

GirouxBingo - Every Thursday at Giroux Hall. Doors open at 5 pm,Bingo starts at 7 pm. Hall rental information for Socials,weddings, family functions, Meetings and more please callDebbie 204-424-5506 or Mike 204-326-6260.

GlenleaMother’s Day Workshops – On Sunday May 1 from 10 - 11:30am - Herb Garden 101 and on Sunday May 7 from 10 - 11:30am - Succulent Planting at Glenlea Greenhouses. Make yourmom or grandma a handmade gift she’ll actually use. WorkshopCost free, you only pay for the plants and pots you use, or youcan even bring your own pot. An adult must accompany childrenunder 12. Contact to register [email protected] 204-882-2626.

HadashvilleTae Kwon Do - Every Wednesday at 6 pm at the HadashvilleCommunity Club (Reynolds Recreational Centre) from 6 yearsold to adults. Pursue a black belt or learn new skills, greatstress release and have an excellent workout at the sametime. Cost after registration fee is $40/month per person. Askabout 2 week free trial. Contact Shelly at 204-426-5266 [email protected].

Ile-des-ChênesBlock Therapy – On Thursdays, April 7 - May 26 from 7 - 8 pmin the Trans Canada Centre (2nd Floor). Cost $56 for the fullsession or $10 for a drop in. Contact Joanne [email protected], jmhwellness.com.

IDC Youth Art Club – On Tuesdays from April 12 - May 24 at 7- 8 pm in the Trans Canada Centre. Ages 9 - 15 yrs, Cost $15.Contact Pat Lloyd 204-275-8101, 204-396-5052 [email protected].

Wedding Experience 2016 – On Saturday, April 16 from 10 am– 3 pm. Stage presentations begin at 10:30 am at 1 Rivard St.Presenters include Little Flower Shop, Centre TransCanadaCentre, Jeremy Dueck Photography, Turning Points, SummerBounce Entertainment, A Moving Picture Studio, Salon 421.Topics on Décor, Venues, Marriage Ceremonies, and so muchmore. Wine tasting, Tips and Tricks, Food samples. PoutineKing and Capo di Grande will be on site selling some greatfood and beverages. Cost $5 per person. Contact 204-878-2242.

Shake, Rattle and Roll – On Tuesdays to April 19 from 10 –11 am. A physical literacy program for children ages 2-4 yrs oldat the Trans Canada Centre IDC. Contact 204-803-6115 toregister.

Green Initiatives Open House – On Tuesday, May 3 at the Iledes Chenes École Gabrielle-Roy hosted by RM of Ritchot. Joinus to learn about our community-composting program(composters for sale), community gardening and cost sharingfor tree planting on municipal right of ways. Unable to attendcontact Amber at [email protected] or 204-803-6115.

Baseball Registration - Seine River Minor Ball servicing Ile desChenes, Grande Pointe and St. Adolphe. Ages 4 – 18 yrs (2012-1998). Visit srmb.countmein.com to register. Contact Alex at204-981-1610 for Baseball or Erin at 204-803-1213 for Softball.

Story Time in Pyjamas - Every Thursday evening at the RitchotLibrary Ecole Regional Gabrielle-Roy at 6:30 pm. Ages 2-8however all ages are welcome.

50+ Programs - At the Trans Canada CentreIndoor Walking - Mondays, Wednesday and Friday 9 – 10 amYoga - Monday 10 -11 amCoffee Talk - Wednesday 10 - 11 amBlock Therapy - Tuesday 10 - 11 amWater Colour Painting – Thursday 10 - 11:30 amLine Dancing - Thursday 7 - 8 pmFloor Curling - Friday 10 am – 12 pmContact to register Mary [email protected], 204-339-6141.

Our Lady of the Roses Prayer Group – Meets on the first Saturdayof every month, at 6:30 pm to recite the Rosary and learn aboutOur Lady of the Roses, Mary Help of Mothers and receive BlessedRose Petals and other Sacramentals from Blessed Mother’splace of miracles. Contact Corinna 204-878-4908 or email herat [email protected] for more info and register.

Steinbach Piston’s Coach RobSmith and Eastman Selects CoachChris McColm have both beenchosen to participate in the 2016 U-16 and U-18 Program of Excellence(POE). Each coach will leadtheir respective program throughthe team selection process, teampreparation process, and theirrespective championship eventsnext fall. Smith will lead the U-16 TeamManitoba contingent to compete atthe 2016 Western Canada U-16Challenge Cup in Calgary, Albertaheld October 19-23 with a rosterfeaturing the province’s top maleplayers born in 2001. Smith has been named as anassistant coach twice for the U-16POE (2013, 2014) and served againas a late replacement last season(2015) for a third time with theprogram. After helping U-16 TeamManitoba earn two bronze medalsand a silver medal with his previousappointments Smith will bring hisextensive knowledge to theforefront in 2016 as head coach. In early November, McColm will bean Assistant Coach of the U-18 TeamManitoba when the team competesat the National Women’s U-18Championship hosted by HockeyCanada, host site to be announcedlater. U-18 Team Manitoba will be ledby Head Coach Jeff Sveinson.McColm, who heads the RuralFemale Provincial championEastman Selects (Bantam AAA), willbe making his first appearance onthe U-18 coaching staff after havingserved as the video coordinator forU-18 Team Manitoba in 2015. The Program of Excellence processwill begin early April in Winnipegwith the POE Spring Camp seeing102 players invited in theirrespective categories.

KleefeldCommunity Playgroup - For parents, caregivers and childrenup to age 5. Activities include time for playing, stories, songsand snacks. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at theKleefeld Rec Centre. Contact Irene Ascough 204-377-5013.

La BroquerieDo you have the winter blues, a little touch of cabin fever? -On Saturday, April 9 at the Edge Bar, Frantz Inn starting at 8 pmit is time to get out and enjoy the new season. The SoutheastATV Association is hosting a Spring Kick-off. Tickets $15. ContactGary Gebhardt 204-429-3276 or Rick Peters 204-424-5036.

Seine River Services for Seniors- Health Centre/Centre de Santéfrom Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm. Services and programsfor seniors. Income Tax help, Lifeline, mobility equipment,foot care, hair care, transportation, home maintenance, yardmaintenance, Telecheck, E.R.I.K. program, puzzles and games.Contact Community Resource Coordinator Juliette Rowan, 204-424-5285 or [email protected]. Shopping Trips toWinnipeg’s St.Vital Mall every first Thursday of the month,leaving at 10 am - 3 pm. Cost $15. Steinbach’s ClearspringCentre every last Thursday of the month, from 10 am - 1 pm.Cost $10.

LoretteA Grief Support Group - On Saturday mornings from, April 23 –Saturday, June 25 in Notre Dame de Lorette Parish. Providingeducation on the grieving and mourning processes forindividuals who have lost a loved one. 10 weekly meetings of2 hours per week. Group size limited to 6 participants. Facilitatoris Maryanne Rumancik and we will be following the programfound in Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstonesfor Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.Suggested donation to cover book costs is $45. Registrationdeadline Saturday, April 9. Contact Fr. Charles Fillion 204-878-2221 or Maryanne Rumancik 204-878-3901. Exactmeeting time TBA.

New Horizons Seniors - Play cards, Scrabble and more. Dropin Tuesdays 1-5 pm at Foyer Notre Dame Lorette 12 St.AmantAve. Contact Iris 204-878-3552.

MitchellSoup and Pie Fundraiser – On Friday, April 8 from 4:30 - 7:30pm at the Senior Centre. There will be a baked goods tablethere as well. You won’t to miss out!

NivervilleCrow Wing Trail AGM - On Monday April 29 from 7 - 9 pm atJohn Henry’s Meeting Room, 290 Main St. Guest SpeakerNative Plan Solutions – Wetland/Upland Specialists. Topic –Niverville Lagoon System and a first of its kind project in Canadausing phytoremediation for on-site lagoon decommissioning.The Crow Wing Trail meanders along this attraction.

The Crow Wing Toastmasters Club – Meets every Monday at7:30 pm at the Niverville Heritage Centre. If you want to becomea better speaker, run meetings that are more effective ordevelop leadership skills, a Toastmasters Club is the place tostart. Contact Sheryl Berglund, [email protected].

GriefShare - If you or someone you know has experienced theloss of a loved one we wish to help, you get support and learnabout the grieving process. Contact 204-381-1155 to registeror go to Nivervillegriefshare.com.

Moms N’ Tots Playgroup - Moms with children up to age six.Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 am located in thelower level of Fourth Avenue Bible Church (62-4th Avenue S.)Free drop-in program with coffee and snacks provided, alongwith a large open space for the kids to play while the momsvisit. Contact Karen at [email protected].

PrawdaCircuit 30 - Alternate aerobic and weight exercises, with cooldown and stretch exercises. Wear comfortable clothing, cleanrunners, and bring a bottle of water. Cost $2/class, Mondaysand Thursdays at 7 pm, in the Reynolds School Gym. ContactWendy 204-348-2433.

Busy Bodies Playgroup – Every Wednesday from 9 - 11 am atthe Reynolds School Gym. Free to parents and children. Snacksprovided. Contact Cassie 204-793-8290.

RicherRicher Recovery AA - Group meets Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 pmat LUD Hall in Richer. Contact Paul at 204-422-7673.

Monday Night Bingos - To raise funds for Stacey PchajekMemorial Foundation Inc. The foundation providesscholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduatinggrades 8 and 12. Children under 14 must be accompanied byan adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Openat 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club, 22 Dawson Rd. MGCCLicense # BI/BO4164. Contact Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243or [email protected].

RosaBingo Night Fundraiser - On April Friday, 15 at 7 pm, Rosa HallShevchenko Ukrainian Centre. The 2016 Vita Graduating Classhosting the fundraiser. Doors open at 6 pm. Great prizes andfun to be had. Contact Sandra 204-425-3569 or Rob 204-425-3975.

SpragueSprague & District Historical Museum - Open by appointmentfrom June – September 30. Explore life as it was in the early

days. Free Admission Donations Accepted. Contact 204-437-2210, 204-437-2209 or 204-437-4686.

St. AdolpheOld Tyme Dance – On Sundays April 9 and May 14 from 7 – 11pm at the Community Centre Pioneer Hall. Cost $13 per person.

Kickstart Personal Productivity - ROTI (Return on Time Invested)Techniques that Get More Done in Less Time – On Tuesday,April 19, at 7 - 8:30 pm. Hosted by Ritchot Chamber of CommercePresents with Grant Suderman from Verge Strategy at RM ofRitchot Main Office, 352 Main Street. Cost is free to RitchotChamber Members and non-members $10. Registrationencouraged since some course material is emailed toparticipants prior the event. Contact Lesley [email protected] or 204-803-2871.

Kids Concert Fundraiser - On Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 –7:30 pm. Children’s entertainer, Juno nominee and WinnipegFolk Festival artist Aaron Burnett at Ecole St. Adolphe School.Tickets available in advance, walk-ups welcome. Fundraiserfor the Community Green Space and Playground. Cost $10 eachor $30 for a family. Cotton candy and drinks for sale $1. ContactLesley at [email protected] or call/text 204-471-1210.

Green Initiatives Open House – On Tuesday, April 26 from 7-8:30 pm at the St. Adolphe École St. Adolphe School hosted byRM of Ritchot. Join us to learn about our community-compostingprogram (composters for sale), community gardening and costsharing for tree planting on municipal right of ways. Unable toattend contact Amber at [email protected] or 204-803-6115.

50+ Programs Programs at Ritchot Senior Services Active LivingCentre 457 Main St.Moving - Mondays 9:30 amYoga Fusion - Wednesday 10:30 amFirm Up – Fridays 9:30 am10-class pack for $40 or drop in fee $5 per class. Contact Janiceat [email protected] or 204-883-2880.

Weekly Bingo – On Tuesday nights at the St. Adolphe CommunityClub. Doors open at 6 pm, 6:55 pm - Speedo Game, 7 pm - EarlyBird Games, 7:30 pm - Regular Games. We hope to see youthere! Proceeds will support the Community Club.

St. MaloSponge Puck Hockey – On Wednesdays at 8 pm at the arena.Come out and play for fun. Contact Gilles 204-347-5079.

St. Pierre-JolysSisters of the Holy Rock – On Sunday, May 1, 2 pm at the ÉcoleCommunautaire Réal Berard. Fun music and awesome singingfor the whole family. Cost $20. Contact for tickets Diane at 204-433-7518 or Gaby at 204-433-7761.

Step Aerobics with Weights - On Tuesday and Thursday at 7 pm,at the ICSP School Gym. Contact Stephanie 204-320-2667,Louise 204-433-3839 or The Health Corner 204-433-3891.

Diabetes Educational Resource Centre – On 2nd Thursday ofthe month from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the DeSalaberry District HealthCentre. Contact 204-346-6254.

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba – Depression, bipolar,post partum mood disorders support group meetings held onthe last Monday of each month at 7 pm at the Chalet Malouinboardroom. Located at the Health Corner DeSalaberry Hospital.Contact Judy Dunn 204-444-5228.

Ste. AgatheGreen Initiatives Open House – On Tuesday, May 10 from 7-8:30 pm at the Ste. Agathe École Ste. Agathe School hosted byRM of Ritchot. Join us to learn about our community-compostingprogram (composters for sale), community gardening and costsharing for tree planting on municipal right of ways. Unable toattend contact Amber at [email protected] or 204-803-6115.

Ritchot Chamber Networking Event - Practicing Your 30 secsSales Pitch & Business Card Exchange – On Tuesday, May 17from 7 – 8:30 pm at Ste-Agathe Cartier Park – Flood InterpretiveCentre/Picnic Shelter. Network with fellow Chamber Membersand new members, exchange business cards, and talk aboutopportunities in Ritchot and beyond. Cost free. Contact [email protected] or call/text 204-803-2871.

Taekwondo - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:15 - 7:30 pmat Ecole Sainte Agathe hosted by Kang’s Taekwondo Academy.Cost $40/month. Family rates available. Contact Jason Barnabe,[email protected] or 204-802-3458.

Ste. AnneSte. Anne Cultural Committee - Invites artists of all kinds totheir weekly open houses at 112 Centrale Ave. on Tuesdaysfrom 9 - 11:30 am and Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 pm. Thesegatherings are to bring artists together to work on and discusstheir craft and there is no cost to attend. Contact Diane at 204-422-9599 or email [email protected].

Seine River Services for Seniors – Services and programs forseniors. Income Tax help, Lifeline, mobility equipment, footcare, hair care, transportation, home maintenance, yardmaintenance, Telecheck, E.R.I.K. program, puzzles and games.Shopping Trips to Winnipeg’s St.Vital Mall every first Thursdayof the month, leaving at 10 am - 3 pm. Cost $15. Steinbach’sClearspring Centre every last Thursday of the month, from 10am - 1 pm. Cost $10. Contact Juliette Rowan at 204-424-5285Community Resource Coordinator for local services or [email protected].

Ste. GenevièveLibrary Night - Bibliothèque Taché Library at the CommunityCentre on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 - 8 pm, brings

a large selection of books in both French and English, forchildren and adults. Special requests can be made to thelibrarian, bibliotachelibrary.com or in person. Come for a visitand see what we are all about.

SteinbachTrivia/Quiz Night, Steinbach – On Saturday, March 12 at 7 pmsharp join us at Steinbach United Church. Snacks andrefreshments served but you can bring snacks and/or non-alcoholic drinks for your table, There will be a silent auction.Cost $10 per person. Register before March 2 contact 204-346-5466 or 204-326-3908.

Basics of Backyard Composting – On Monday, April 11 from6 – 7 pm at the Mennonite Heritage Museum presented bythe Steinbach & Area Garden Club. Local Master Composterswill show you how to create healthier soil and a flourishinggarden by composting your yard and food waste. Everyonewelcome! Registration is required. $5 non-members. Contactto register 204-326-2396 or email [email protected].

Steinbach & Area Garden Club Meeting - On Monday, April11, 7 pm at the Mennonite Heritage Village. “The Dirt onMicronutrients – Knowing Your Garden Soil” with Vic Lesser,owner, Red River Soils. Come learn about the role ofmicronutrients in creating soil for a thriving garden. All arewelcome. Non-members $5. Refreshments. Door prizes.Contact sagardenclub.com.

Summer Arts Day Camp – Early Bird registration from Monday,April 11 – Monday, May 9 - get 10% off. Camp for ages 5 -8 and ages 9 – 12. 7 New Themes: Aloha Summer, Wild WildWest, Land Before Time Spy Kid, Welcome to the Carnival, TheMighty Jungle and The Great Outdoors. Contact Steinbach ArtsCouncil at 204-346-1077 to register.

Annual Southeast Open Judged Art Exhibit – OpeningCeremony on Friday, April 15 at 7 pm. Exhibit runs April 15 –May 18 at 304 Second Street, Cultural Arts Centre. This year ashowcase of over 120 entries of juvenile and adult originallocal artwork featuring photography, pencil drawings,watercolour and acrylic paintings, sculpture, and pottery toname a few.

South Eastman Renewable Energy Show – On Saturday, April16 from 1- 5 pm, at the Mennonite Heritage Village. Hostedby South Eastman Transition Initiative. local products, servicesand expertise on how to save money and build energyresilience at home, answer the challenge of climate changeor learn about exciting economic opportunities in Manitobaand hear speakers from Climate Change Connection, 50 by30 and more, discussing sustainability from the grassroots up.

Page to Film Night – On Wednesday, April 20 at 7 pm theDiary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days. Normally, the 4th Friday ofthe month at the Jake Epp Library. Popcorn provided.

Reach for the Stars – On Wednesday, April 20 at the SRSSTheatre 190 McKenzie Ave. final production for The BackyardTheatre Company. Contact for tickets reserved seating 204-246-1077. Adult $9, Student $5, Family Special 4 for $24.

Small Space Vegetable Gardening 101 - On Saturday, April23 from 10 am - 12 noon at the Mennonite Heritage Village.Workshop presented by the Steinbach & Area Garden Club. Doyou have a small garden plot or growing container? Learnhow to develop a plan, choose your vegetables, and all seasoncare information. No gardening experience necessary.Registration required. $5 for non-members. Contact to register204-326-2396 or e-mail [email protected].

Author Reading for Young Adults – On Tuesday, April 26 startsat 7 pm at the Jake Epp Library. Local Young Adult authorsJulia O’Brien (Tales of the Bonded – Fire and Ice) andChantelle J.Z. Storm (Asylum) will be joining us to read fromand talk about their books. Both books available for purchase.Refreshments provided.

2016 Power Smart Manitoba Summer Games – From Sunday,August 7 – Saturday, August 13. Volunteer to have fun, toexperience a great time and to participate in the province’slargest ongoing multi-sport program. Looking for 1,000volunteers to welcome kids ages 10 - 17 from across theprovince. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, builda sense of community and gain experience. There are variousvolunteer opportunities; something for everyone. Volunteerregistration at manitobagames.ca. Come join in the fun. Dreamit! Live it! Contact the Games Office at 204-371-1212 [email protected].

Eastman Safety Upcoming Programs: Located at 385 LoewenBlvd. Register online at eastmansafety.ca or contact 1-204-371-1595.On Friday, April 8 - First Aid Fridays - Emergency First Aid/CPRC/AED only $60. On Saturday, April 9 - Pet First Aid Course,Friday, April 15 - SJA Emergency First Aid Course, Sunday,April 17 - Fire craft & Knife Skills Course, Monday April 18 -Babysitters Course & Home Alone Program, Tuesday, April 19- SSM Babysitter Safety Training Program, Saturday, April 30- Emergency First Aid course, Saturday April 30 and Sunday,May 1 - Standard First Aid and CFSC & CRFSC course. Registerat eastmansafety.ca or contact 204-371-1595.

Eastman Immigrant Services - Many events and activities tosupport and help you make new friends. Start to make thiscommunity feel like your home. Volunteer to help at ourcommunity events. To register contact 204-346-6609,[email protected] Events: Cultures in the Kitchen -Submit your recipe.Help us create an amazing ethnic cookbook.Let’s Chat – Informal conversation group that meets everyWednesday 1:30 – 2:30 pm.Pronunciation Skills – Intermediate Pronunciation on Mondayand Wednesday from 5 – 7 pm. Advanced Pronunciation on

Monday and Wednesday from 7 – 9 pm at D4-284 Reimer Ave.Classes are free.Hip Hop – Every Tuesday for youth ages 8-15.

Mommies Group at Kidzone - On Wednesdays, from 9 am - 1pm. Come by to meet other moms to chat with and get yourkids to make some new friends. Cost $7, free coffee.

Creativi-Tea Time - Need to relax and have some you time?Give adult colouring a try. Event runs the second Wednesdayof every month, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Jake Epp Library.Come and go as it suits you. We’ll provide basic supplies(including tea and coffee.

Games Day & Games Night – On the 1st Saturday from 12 –5 pm every month and 3rd Wednesday every month from 6 –8:30 pm, at the Jake Epp Library. Come down to play strategygames. Bring a friend, your strategies and games. Test yourskills and have fun. Ages 14 and up unless accompanied byan adult. Contact 204-326-6841,[email protected].

Canadian Legion - On 1st Tuesday every month at 8 pm andLadies Auxiliary meets 1st Monday of each month at 7:30 pmat the Steinbach Legion Community Hall, 294 Lumber Ave.

Adult Book Club - Tuesdays from 7 – 9 pm. Bring booksuggestions or peruse our book lists. Meet some other booklovers too and bring a friend. At the Jake Epp Library 255Elmdale St. Contact Tracey Pankratz [email protected].

Steinbach Girl Guides - Every Tuesday at the United Church ofSteinbach, 541 Main St. Registration for girls 5-17. Developpersonal values and well-being, self-respect and respect forothers; promote fun, friendship, adventure and challenges

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Manitoba is one of the highest taxed provinces in Canada; especially for lowerincome individuals and seniors. Here are a few comments you can tell candidates asthey come to your door or if you see them at events before the April 19 election. Cut outthis article and show them. Regardless of which party becomes the government, I hope all will pledge to dosomething about our incomes taxes for the lowest income earners. Ambulance fees have been in the news a lot lately as there are some low-incomeindividuals (mostly seniors) that cannot afford to pay for the $500+ ambulance fees.They owe thousands of dollars, or some do not call an ambulance because they cannotafford to pay for the fee. I have an easy solution to this. Make ambulance fees part of the Pharmacare program.Pharmacare is a drug benefit program of Manitoba Health to ensure you pay only theportion of prescription medication that you can afford. The deductible (or your share)is about 4% of your net income. If your net income is $20,000, your Pharmacare deductibleis about $800. For eligible prescriptions, you pay the first $800 and then ManitobaHealth (or the rest of us taxpayers) pays the rest. If you are a couple, it’s based on yourcombined net income. If we include ambulance fees in the Pharmacare deductible, then those who cannotafford it, have it covered. Those with higher incomes, still pay for themselves (or viatheir health care plan) since they can afford it. If you think that is a good idea, let your candidate know! When it comes to personal income taxes, it’s time for Manitoba to change how it taxeslow- income taxpayers. The basic credit that every taxpayer gets is over $11,327 Federally; but it is only$9,134 for the residents of Manitoba. Since 1999, the current provincial governmenthas only increased it a small amount, that’s why it’s still $2,000 less than the Federalcredit. This credit hurts the lowest income earners the most. Does it make sense thatsomeone who earns $11,000 of income would pay absolutely no federal taxes, and yetpays provincial taxes? An individual who earns $15,000 pays $380 in Federal taxes and yet pays $556 inProvincial taxes; that’s about 50% more! Back in 1999, when the current governmentcame into power, provincial taxes were about 50% of Federal taxes (it would have beenabout $275, not $556 today!). So when minimum wage is increased, more money goes to the provincial governmentin increased income taxes. Tell the candidates that it’s time stop taxing the poorest ofManitobans. Even the province of BC has a calculation to make sure those earningincome under $20,000 pay no or very little provincial taxes. Time for our government tohelp those who need it the most. And for seniors, the Federal age credit is $7,033; it’s still only $3,728 for Manitobanseniors.Time to increase that, too. For a senior with income of about $18,000 they pay noFederal taxes, but they pay over $300 for provincial taxes. Time to stop taxing our low-income seniors!! They cannot afford it! These numbers may seem small or insignificant to you, but to individuals or seniorswith low income, a few hundred dollars is a lot to them. I hope that as the candidates come knocking on your door or you attend an event,you will tell the candidates it’s time to stop taxing our low-income residents! A final reminder that the tax filing deadline is May 2 (April 30 is a Saturday). This isimportant if you have taxes payable and not expecting a refund. Those of us that areself-employed (or the spouse of someone that is self-employed), we have until June 15to file our taxes without penalty (we still pay interest on any amount owed as at April30). Even if you cannot pay Canada Revenue Agency, it’s important you file on time toavoid any nasty penalties for filing late. Anni Markmann is a Personal Income Tax Professional and Certified FinancialPlanner; living, working, and volunteering in our community. Contact her at204.422.6631 or 36 Dawson Road in Ste Anne (near Co-op) [email protected].

through new experiences; develop leadership and decision-making skills; give service to the community; value the naturalenvironment.

Green Drinks South Eastman - South Eastman TransitionInitiative presents Green Drinks South Eastman. On the 3rdTuesday of every month at 7 pm at Lecoka, 8B - Brandt Street.Drop in and discuss sustainable living. [email protected].

The Steinbach Rotary Club - meets every Monday at noon exceptwhen Monday falls on a long weekend at the Chicken Chef,365 Main Street, visitors are welcome. Contact Cornie at 326-3155.

Mental Health Information and Support sessions - for familyand friends of people with mental health issues are held the2nd Tuesday of every month from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Eden Eastbuilding, 21 Loewen Blvd. Contact Kim at 371-0824 or [email protected]

MS Monthly Self-Help group meeting - for people living withmultiple sclerosis. The group meets on the second Thursdayevening of each month from 6 - 7 pm at Fernwood Placeapartments. Contact Nadine Konyk, Rural Client ServicesCoordinator at 1-800-268-7582 or [email protected].

MS Lunch Group- On 4th Thursday of every month, from 12 –1 pm at All D’s Restaurant 320 Main Street. Contact StephanieBevacqua 204-988-0904,[email protected].

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba individual andsupport groups - for persons experiencing depression, anxiety,stress, bi-polar disorder and other mental health/emotionalconcerns. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month at JakeEpp Library from 7 – 9 pm. Contact Judy Dunn 204-444-5228.

The Bethesda Regional Healthcare Auxiliary - meets on thefirst Tuesday of every month except for the months of July andAugust at the Bethesda Hospital. We welcome anyoneinterested in auxiliary work. Contact Verna Thiessen at 326-3028.

Steinbach and Area Lions Club - Meets on the second andfourth Wednesdays of every month at the Magnolia Restaurant.Contact 204-326-2313.

Carillon Toastmasters - meetings are open to adults who wantto improve their leadership and communication skills.Thursdays at 7 pm at the Jake Epp Public Library 255 ElmdaleStreet, Contact Sheryl at 204-326-7628 or Irene at 204-424-5737.

Al-Anon Program – Meets on Mondays at 7:30 pm at theCultural Arts Centre back door, downstairs. Contact Lloyd 204-326-4365.

Al-Anon 12 Step Recovery Group - Meets on Wednesdays at7:30 pm at United Church, 541 Main St, front door, ring doorbell.All are welcome.

Young moms to be - Bi-weekly support group starts at 4:30 pmat Steinbach Family Resource Centre B-11, Hwy 12N. Contact204-346-0413.

TolstoiSpaghetti Supper Fundraiser - On Sunday, April 24 from 4 - 7pm at the Senior Centre. Serving pasta and sauce, salad, garlicbread, dessert and beverage. Cost Adults $10, Children (2-9yrs) $5. Contact Sandra at 204-425-3556 to reserve tickets. Insupport of Tolstoi Holy Trinity Church Historical Society Inc.

WoodridgeT.O.P.S -Taking Off Pounds Sensibly - On the second Wednesdayof every month at the Community Club. For club hours ofoperation, contact Stan 204-429-2253.

The Mobile Clinic – Is onsite on the third Thursday of everymonth from 9 am – 4 pm at the Community Club. Contact forappointments 1-855-644-3515 or southernhealth.ca.

GeneralFree Monthly Bus Trips to the Casinos of Winnipeg- On Tuesdays,April 12 and May 17 from 8:30 am - 7:15 pm. Join us for a greatday of fun and friendship. Visit McPhillips Street Station in themorning and Club Regent in the afternoon. Starting at 8:30am, pick-ups in Steinbach, Ste. Anne and Paradise Village.Must be 18 years of age or older. Prizes and cash giveawaysevery trip. Bingo played on the bus to and from the casinos forthose wishing to play. Bi-monthly overnight trips to South BeachCasino and Folklorama trips are also available, amazing priceson these trips so call for details. Contact Marilyn at 204-326-4939 for information and to reserve your seat.

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From April 11 to 16, the South East Prairie Thunder will host the 2016Allan Cup in Steinbach where they look to defend their 2015 national titleon home ice. Joining the South East Prairie Thunder in the 2016 Allan Cup will be theIle-des-Chenes North Stars who qualified by defeating the ManitobaLightning earlier this month in a best of three series, 2-1. The Ile-des-Chenes North Stars won the Allan Cup in 2003 and hostedthe event in their hometown the last time it was held in Manitoba back in2009. The South East Prairie Thunder lost the 2009 final in double-overtime,but went on to win the championship in 2012 and 2015 and are now seekinga third title in 2016. The two Manitoba clubs will be joined by four other teams across Canadarepresenting their regions, Atlantic, Central, Pacific and West. The Regionalqualifiers took place within each specific region to determine the final fieldfor the 2016 Allan Cup. Since the adoption of a national playoff system in 1920, Manitoba hasseen 12 Allan Cup victories from member clubs, more than any otherprovince with the exception of Ontario with 49 championships. To track the progress of qualifying teams and Allan Cup details visitallancup.ca and to purchase tickets for the 2016 Allan Cup in Steinbachcontact Jared Driedger, [email protected] or Marv Kornelson,[email protected].

Steinbach to HostAllen Cup Action

In the early morning of March 5, approximately 2:25 pm Steinbach RCMP observed a vehicletravelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 52 West. The vehicle continued west bound onMain street and finally stopped near Reimer. The driver provided samples of his breath, which resulted in nearly three times the legal limitof alcohol. The driver was found to be impaired. The 21-year-old Steinbach man appeared incourt in Steinbach on March 17. On Saturday March 5 at approximately 7:30 pm Steinbach RCMP were dispatched to asingle motor vehicle collision in La Broquerie. The female driver was found to be impaired bydrugs. The forty-year-old female will appear in Steinbach Court on April 14 to face charges ofImpaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Drugs. In the early morning of March 6, approximately 1:15 am a vehicle was stopped on Mainstreet near Sunset. The driver had an odour of liquor, was given the roadside screeningdevice and failed. The driver was arrested for Impaired Driving and escorted to the detachmentwhere he provided breath samples that were near twice the legal limit of alcohol. The 52-year-old male from Steinbach appeared in court on March 17 in Steinbach.

Multiple Impaired Drivers Nabbed


By Marianne Curtis

The Organizers of theBethesda LadiesAuxiliary’s annual SpringBook Faire have added$16,500 to theirfundraising accounts afteranother successful saletook place on March 16-19 at the ClearspringCentre in Steinbach. Bethesda Auxiliarymember Verna Thiessensaid that thousands ofused books found newhomes during the three-day event. “The book fairbrought us approximately$16,500 this time around,”said Thiessen. “So we willfinish paying off theBilisoft Blanket and itgives us a good start onthe bathtub.” The Bilisoft Blanket is aportable phototherapydevice for the treatment ofneonatal jaundice. Thisequipment is designed toallow positioning,swaddling, and otherdirect contact with thebaby. Enabling thecontinuation ofdevelopmental care wasan importantconsideration in thedesign of the BiliSoft. It

The Crow Wing Trail Associationwill now be able to proceed withthe installation of a historical trailmap after BSI Insurance Brokersdonates a $2,000 cheque. The donation from BSI has helpedThe Crow Wing Trail complete theirfundraising total of $9,000 for thedesign and production of the firsttrailhead sign, which will be locatedon the floodway. The sign willdepict a historical trail map byrenowned local artist Réal Bérardthat is expected to be completed bysummer 2016. Association President MurielleBugera is thrilled they will be ableto proceed with this project. “Wewill be using this template to installtrailhead signs at 11 access pointsalong the Crow Wing Trail as weaccess funds, so this funding isvery important as it helps to createthe first one,” said Bugera.

On March 18 and 19, the employees from Hylife in La Broquerie raised$170,000 for local charities during the 6th Annual Community Fundraiser. The HyLife Fun Days is an annual vendor and employee sponsoredcharity fundraising event. Since its debut, the two day fundraiser focusedon hockey and broom ball competition. “Our fundraising event brings together HyLife staff with vendors andsuppliers to generate donations in the form of sponsorship whereby all netproceeds are equally divided and presented to identified charities,” saidCharlene Ramkissoon from Hylife. This year the event featured hockey and basketball, with ten teamsparticipating. The two day event also included a vendor show, potluckdinner, cultural show and homemade chilli dinner. Three local charities will split the funds, including RecreationOpportunities for Children (ROC), Eden Health Care Services and theBethesda Foundation.

Steinbach RCMP wants to alert the public about a current Facebookscam. On March 11, Steinbach RCMP received a complaint where a suspectportrays themselves as a friend of the victim, posting to have receivedconsiderable monetary gain for a donation to the “International BenefitsService”. The suspect stated that a Government issued cheque would be forwardedwhich can be cashed at any bank without difficulty. A photo of a stack ofCanadian dollars was posted to the account showing the windfall receivedfor participating. The victim is encouraged to also participate with adonation to receive equal cash benefits. It is uncertain if other organizationswill be cited as participating in these donations. The public is cautioned when offers appear “too good to be true” and totake appropriate precautions when using technology. If you receive a similar request, you’re encouraged to contact theCanadian Anti Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.

Crow WingGets Funds

for TrailheadSignage

Ray Maynard of BSI presents cheque to Ron Mamchuk, Councillor for RM of Ritchot,Charlie Nelson, Elder for Roseau River First Nation, Murielle Bugera, representative forthe Village of St-Pierre-Jolys and President of The Crow Wing Trail Association.

The trail is the longest section ofthe TransCanada Trail in Manitoba.At 191 km long, it connectsEmerson to Winnipeg through themunicipalities of Emerson-Franklin,De Salaberry, St. Pierre-Jolys,Niverville, Ritchot and the RoseauRiver First Nation. The trail was historically used asa transportation route for goodsand now used by travellers as arecreational trail to enjoy naturethrough bird watching, cycling,

exploring and even for historians,artists and photographers. The trailis as varied as the multiculturalmakeup of the region. The BSI Because We Care initiativewill see approximately $30,000 indonations annually distributedbetween its 15 locations andneighbouring communities. BSIrecognizes the need to support localinitiatives that strive to improve itscommunities.

Book Faire AidesNewborns

Steinbach Mayor Chris Goertzen helps Bethesda LadiesAuxiliary President Phyllis Toews sort out books duringthe recent Book Faire.

will cost $16,000 for two. Their next goal is to raise $30,000 to replacethe ARJP bathtub in Bethesda Place. Over the years, the Bethesda LadiesAuxiliary has hosted several successfulsales, which have raised well over $500,000for medical equipment deemed necessary forpatient comfort or safety but not fundedthrough Manitoba Health programs. The next Bethesda Book Faire is expectedto take place in the fall.

Hylife Fundraiser BoostsCommunity Support

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The City of Steinbach is looking forcommunity participation to helpcreate a community mosaic that willbecome a piece of a larger pictureonce the project is complete. Steinbach has been named one ofthe 150 communities from across thecountry asked to take part in theCanada 150 Mosaic Project. This fall,Steinbach will have a communitypainting event where residentswill work together to create an 8 x 12-foot mural. In 2017, Canada will turn 150 yearsold. Known as a country that haswelcomed the world through itsborders, the project was launched incelebration of this milestone birthday. Over a two-year span, a mural willbe created, including all provincesand territories, that when united willform one gigantic mural mosaic. “Community members will beinvited to paint images onapproximately 600 ceramic tiles thatwill be joined together to create ourmural. 600 small stories making up theone big iconic image,” said Council.“The mural will be a symbol ofteamwork by Steinbach’s diversecommunity as well as a link to other

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communities across Canada.” Once all of the tiles are paintedand the mural is completed, it willbe mounted, clear coated andphotographed. The mural willremain and be displayedin Steinbach and connectedvirtually to the other muralson Canada150Mosaic.com. Residents can participate in twodifferent ways. The City is looking

for one simple iconic image thatrepresents Steinbach, an imagerelated to important and interestingmoments that define Steinbach, itshistory and its citizens. Later thisfall, people can come out withfriends, family, and neighbours topaint some mural tiles to be puttogether to form the bigger picture. To offer a suggestion visitsteinbach.ca/canada-150-mosaic.


If you have any information in regards to the above you areasked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 ormanitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus yourmessage to Crimes (274637).

Your Help is Needed to Identify These People The Steinbach RCMP is seeking thepublic’s assistance in identifying thefollowing person who may be able toprovide information into a current RCMPinvestigation.

In addition, theSteinbach RCMP isseeking the public’sassistance in identifying amale who was involved inan incident in Steinbach.The male is described asin his early 20’s, averageheight, and lean.

The “Gonards” were the A side winners as the St. Malo Chamber ofCommerce hosted its 26th annual family hockey tournament at the St.Malo Arena recently.

The Steinbach RCMP are also asking for the public’s help in identifying anunknown female who stole several items from the Steinbach Source in ClearspringCentre. On March 8 at 7:14 pm, this female was caught on camera committing theft. Sheis described as heavy set with red hair and a fair complexion and she was wearinga dark coloured coat with pink running shoes.

Family Hockey TournamentHeld in St. Malo

A Side winner Gonards (Gosselin-Maynard family)

D Side Winner (Tétrault family from La Broquerie)

B Side winner (Collette family)

C Side winner (Maynard family)


Is your home equipped to protect you and your family from electrocution? A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is a device that shuts off an electric power circuit whenit detects that current is flowing along an unintended path – through a human body or water forexample. Using a GFCI can prevent serious electric shock, which can stop the heart or causeserious burns. They can also prevent a fire from occurring when a live wire touches a metalconduit. GFCIs should be installed in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, garages and outdoors oranywhere appliances or power tools are used in close proximity to water. This is because wateror wet objects are able to conduct electricity very easily and increase your chance of shock.While GFCIs are required by code in new kitchens, bathrooms, unfinished basements andoutdoor receptacles, owners of older houses can retrofit GFCI receptacles at those locations. Test your GFCI. Because lightning and other power surges can damage a GFCI’s delicatecircuitry at any time, GFCIs should be checked monthly. How can you test it? Plug in a light

fixture and turn it on. Then push the device’s test button. If the light stays on,the GFCI needs to be replaced. Temporary or portable GFCIs can be usedfor construction or outdoor projects; however, they should be tested beforeeach use. They should not be used as a permanent alternative to a regularGFCI.

Tis the season for making changes in and around thehome. The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners’vigour for various home improvement projects, and manyhave grand plans for interior and exterior renovations asthey prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty andentertaining opportunities. While there are many worthy projects to pursue, addingoutdoor lighting to a home can help increase its value andmake the home safer and more attractive in the eveninghours. According to the American Lighting Association, with afew updates to outside lighting, families can make evenbetter use of their homes at night. Adding outdoor lighting is easier and less expensivethan many homeowners may know, allowing them totransform an existing patio, deck or pool area into anenjoyable nighttime retreat.

Pool parties, dinners on the patio or barbecues with neighbours become even morememorable when outdoor lighting is added or improved. But homeowners who want to install or upgrade their outdoor lighting shouldconsider the following tips, courtesy of ALA. Improve navigation Lighting is typically layered into a room or outdoor space inthree ways: overhead, task and ambient. Even outdoors, where there are no typicalboundaries and borders, those three layers are necessary. Outdoor overhead lightingshould improve visibility on steps, paths and walking surfaces, especially where there’sa bend or an intersection. Task lighting can be used around cooking or gardeningareas. Ambient light will cast a comforting glow around any outdoor space. Enhance security to improve visibility and security, combine a motion detector with asconce to illuminate dark corners or entryways. Be sure to aim lights away from thedoor to improve visibility. Lanterns on either side of the door can give a home a warm,welcoming appearance and improve the safety of entryways. Create outdoor rooms Outdoor lighting at the borders of a space is a great way tocreate barriers, both vertically and horizontally. Lights in a tree create something akinto a chandelier hung in the middle of the sky, and even accent lights in the generalarea of the edge of a patio, deck or porch will shine across the space and provideenough of a comfort level for people to understand where things are. Reduce glare Outdoor lighting that casts a glare can be blinding, as can light that’stoo bright. Lighting along paths should be cast downward, with fixtures that arehooded. A variety of lighting options will create layers, allowing you to add or subtractas necessary. Exterior-safe dimmers also can provide flexible control over the level oflight, as can movable fixtures added to a patio or porch. Add decorative elements Just as arbours, pergolas, patios and other outdoorelements help to enhance the style of an outdoor space, so, too, can lightingcontribute to a well-designed landscape. Lighting should play up decorative featuresof a yard and add the ambience that home owners desire. Step lights make passagesafe while also highlighting molding or trim details. An outdoor chandelier can makefor a wonderful accent during dinnertime on the deck or under a pergola. Patio lightsprovide atmosphere as well as illumination for cooking outside. Enhance views from inside Outdoor lighting can make the view from inside pleasantand enjoyable. Use a variety of lights, including spotlights on trees, lights dotted alongpathways and accent lights on unique landscape features, to create an idylliclandscape visible from inside the home. Outdoor lighting enhances functionality of yards and landscapes while making suchareas safer for homeowners and their guests once the sun has gone down.

Lighting sets the stage for outdoor fun

What is a GFCI and how can it save your life?


Despite other intentions,homeowners often turn their garagesinto storage centers for random, little-used items, leaving little to no roomfor the tools and even vehicles thatactually belong in a garage. Suchhomeowners may turn to sheds to storetheir garage overflow and keep yardequipment at the ready, but storagesheds are not immune to clutter, andhomeowners may find the verystructure erected to keep themorganized requires a bit oforganization itself. A well-organized shed can savehomeowners time and energy, as it’seasy to abandon or delay a project ifyou can’t find that pair of work glovesyou stashed. The first step to anyorganizing project is to take everythingout of the shed and determine justwhat needs to go back in. Items thatdo not belong in the shed should bemoved to their rightful locations ortossed in the trash if they’re no longer needed. Make a pile of anything that will be kept, a

separate one for donations anda third for garbage. Takeinventory of what you have soyou know whether you’re missingany items or you have somethingand do not need to purchaseanother. Now that the entire shedis empty, you can assess just howmuch room you have. Utilizing vertical and overheadspace effectively can free upareas on the floor for largerequipment. Shelving, racks,pegboards and any othermaterials that enable you tohang or store items off the floorare good investments. Visit your nearby homeimprovement retailer to find itemsthat can simplify your storage.You also may be able to putscrap wood to use to make yourown storage shelves or a workbench. Extra kitchen cabinetscan be installed in the shed toorganize additional items. Inorder to remember where itemsgo, label or sort themaccordingly. Some people like totake organization a step furtherby tracing the outline of toolshung on the wall so they can beplaced back in the same spotafter use. This also serves as avisual reminder of which toolsare missing and which onesneed to be purchased. Don’tforget to utilize shed doors asadditional storage space. Hang frequently used tools,such as rakes and shovels, onthe inside of the doors so theywill always be easily accessible.

Secrets to keeping an organized shed

You also can repurpose storagesolutions designed for other areasof the home. For example, magnetic knifeholders can be mounted to a shedwall to keep paintbrushesorganized. These holders also canbe used to keep many small metaltools tidy. Metal funnels can holdtwine and string. Thread throughthe narrow end of the funnel for ahandy dispenser. Keep dangerous substances offthe floor and out of reach.Gasoline, chemical fertilizers andother potentially dangeroussubstances should be stored highup to keep pets and children safe.Make sure the shed floor is sturdyand level. This makes it easier toneatly store larger items. Roll in the lawnmower,wheelbarrow and any othercumbersome items. Now thatmore things are mountedvertically, you should find that youhave more area to move around.

Taking the time to clean and organize a shed can help make anyone more productive.


A sixty-one year old Steinbach man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to prostitutionrelated charges back in January. Garry Giesbrecht was ordered to pay a $1,200 fine and $360 in court costs along with twoyears unsupervised probation. Giesbrecht plead guilty to the charge of Communicating with the Purpose of Prostitutionback in January, about a year after being arrested in Winnipeg. He is expected to be back in court later in fall to face additional prostitution-related charges. Giesbrecht is well known in the community of Steinbach. Last June, he retired suddenlyafter a thirty-eight year career as a teacher, and most recently as principal for ElmdaleElementary School. He was also named Canada’s Top Principal back in 2006.

Several rural communities are working together to explore the concept of a regionaltransit initiative for southern Manitoba. The RM of Ritchot has put their support towards the exploration and the concept of aRegional Transit Initiative for southern Manitoba that may include PTH 59 and PTH 75and regional connector streets. The project is being investigated in a partnership with the Town of Morris, theMunicipality of Ritchot, the Town of Niverville, the Village of St. Pierre-Jolys, and anyother participating municipalities as required. By official resolution, the RM of Ritchot committed to the partnership in a FeasibilityComponent of the “Partner’s 4 Growth” application, for a “Regional Transit Initiative” fora contribution of up to a maximum of $3,333.33. The $3,333.33 cash contribution is to be used toward the applicants/stakeholders costshare contribution of 50 per cent, so that the maximum amount of $10,000 from “Partners 4Growth”, grant application can be applied for with the remaining $6,666.66 coming from theRM of Morris and the Town of Morris.

In the late evening hours of April 2 Steinbach RCMP were the surprise guests at a houseparty on Cedar crescent in Steinbach. RCMP attended the location after numerouscomplaints were received about a large party that was possibly hosting persons who werenot of the legal age to consume alcohol. RCMP shut the party down and sent party-goerson their way. RCMP issued seven Provincial Offence Notices to seven minors for consumingliquor under the Liquor and Gaming Control Act which carries a fine amount of $673.65each. A property rep at the party was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for providingliquor to a minor also under the Liquor and Gaming Control Act which carries a fine amountof $2,543.65. RCMP handed out a total of $7,259.20 in fines. RCMP also arrested a 19 year old male who was attending the party. The male was foundto be breaching court ordered conditions as per a recognizance he was released on at anearlier date. The male was later remanded into custody on 4 charges of Breaching hisRecognizance.

By Jeff Tutkaluk

The Winnipeg Ringette League (WRL)playoffs are finished for another seasonand teams from Eastman brought homemore than their share of gold. Eastman was represented by 26 teamsin nearly all of the 22 loops with greaterrepresentation at the younger agegroups. Over 250 players from Eastmancommunity clubs including Beausejour,Grunthal, Lorette, Red River, Springfield,Steinbach, St. Jean Baptiste and Eastmancommunities such as Garson, Landmarkand Niverville competed in the WRLplayoffs. Eastman teams did very well at thisyear’s WRL playoffs winning a total of13 medals, 7 gold, 1 silver and 5 bronze. What is even more remarkable is thatof the 11 loops in the U10 to U19divisions where Eastman teamscompeted, Eastman medalled in nine ofthe 11 loops including seven gold medalsand five bronze medals. Gold medalswere captured in two U10 loops (RedRiver Rage and Steinbach), two U12 loops(Red River Rage and Lorette), a U14 loop(Steinbach), a U16 loop (Grunthal) and aU19 loop (Lorette). A silver medal was captured in the Open1 division (Eastman Blue) while fivebronze medals were won in three U10loops (Beausejour, Springfield andGrunthal), a U12 loop (Springfield), anda U19 loop (Red River Wild). For more information on ringetteprograms, refer to the Eastman Ringettewebsite at eastmanringetteleague.com orthe Manitoba Ringette Association atmanitobaringette.ca.

On March 24 RCMP members from the Steinbach General Duty and GIS section concludeda weapons investigation resulting in charges against two local residents. Tanner Vogt (23) of Blumenort and Kyle Dyck (21) of Steinbach face a number of weaponsand drug charges. Vogt faces further charges relating to the non-compliance of bailconditions.Vogt remains in custody and Dyck has been released on conditions. The non-compliance became known during routine bail checks and should serve as areminder that bail conditions will be enforced.

Bail Monitoring Leadsto Further Charges

Underage PartyRaided by RCMP

Former ElmdaleElementary SchoolPrincipal Sentenced

Regional TransitInitiative Investigated

Eastman Ringette Goldenat WRL Playoffs

WRL U19B Champs Lorette

WRL U12A2 Champs Red River Rage

WRL U16B1 Champs Grunthal


At approximately 4 am on March 14 three males broke intothe Shell gas station at the intersection of Rue Principale andHwy 52 in La Broquerie. The three suspects stole mostly lottery tickets and cigarettepacks valued at $10,000. The thieves were captured onsurveillance video and police are seeking any tips that may

Accueil Kateri Centre Inc is seeking a coordinator for the Ste. Anne foodbank. This is a volunteer position, which requires approximately 15 to 20 hoursper month and responsibilities include registering clients organizedaccording to their family’s needs, coordination of volunteers, managingthe inventory and coordinating food distribution. According to Aurèle Boisvert, President of the food bank, they are lookingfor someone who shows empathy towards people in need, hasorganizational skills, has the ability to work independently and in a teamenvironment, good communication and interpersonal skills, and hasknowledge of both French and English. For more information concerning Accueil Kateri Centre, visit the websiteat accueilkatericentre.ca. If interested contact Boisvert at 204-422-9042before April 15.

On March 25, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a break in and theftof a quad from a garage in the back lane of Chancellor Bay in Mitchell. The theft occurred sometime during the previous night. The quad is awhite 2006 Yamaha Raptor with licence plate 3C739. If you have any information in regards to the above you are asked tocontact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppersat 1-800-222-8477 or manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plusyour message to Crimes (274637).

On March 15, the Steinbach RCMP responded to a report of a stolen carfrom a residence on Harmony Lane in Steinbach. The car was stolensometime between February 14 andFebruary 15. The car is a blue 2008Honda Odyssey Ex. Vehicle isbearing Manitoba LicencePlate GNV 495. If you have anyinformation in regards tothe above theft you areasked to contact theSteinbach RCMPDetachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus yourmessage to Crimes (274637).

On March 7 just after 11 am, RCMPofficers were called to a collisioninvolving a vehicle and a pedestrianwho had been crossing Main Streetat Southwood Drive, in Steinbach. Officers arrived on scene andlocated both the vehicle and thepedestrian on Main Street. Thepedestrian, a 79 year-old female fromSteinbach was pronounceddeceased at the scene. The 64 year-old male driver of the pickup truckwas uninjured and remained at thescene. A traffic analyst attended the sceneand is assisting the ongoinginvestigation in order to establishthe contributing factors of thiscollision. At this time, alcohol is notbeing considered as one of them.

On Saturday March 26, SteinbachRCMP received a call from an offduty RCMP officer who observedtwo vehicles racing on Main Streetin Steinbach. One of the vehicles waslocated. The 20-year-old male fromMitchell was charged under theHighway Traffic Act for Racing withanother motor vehicle. His vehiclewas impounded for seven days andhis license was suspended forseven days. Although police could notimmediately locate the secondvehicle the driver of the secondvehicle was located the next day. A19-year-old female from Mitchellwas charged under the HighwayTraffic Act for racing with anothermotor vehicle. Since there is no set fine for thisoffence, both offenders will need toappear at court to speak with aJustice who will assess the fines.

SteinbachCollision

Claims Life

Break and EnterThieves Sought

lead to their identity. The culprits were last seenheading north on Rue Principale in a DodgeCaravan. If you have any information in regards to theseincidents, you are asked to contact the SteinbachRCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 orCrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 ormanitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN”plus your message to Crimes (274637).

StreetRacers to

Face Judge

QuadStolen

RCMP Search forStolen Honda

Food Bank in Ste. AnneSeeks Coordinator

dawson trail dispatch april 2016

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