Minnedosa Tribune - Sept. 27, 2024

Minnedosa Tribune

WHAT A VIEW

DARRELL NESBITT/MINNEDOSA TRIBUNE

A Canadian Pacific Kansas City train engineer applies the brakes to a long line of empty oil tankers, as the train slows to a crawl as it approaches the Minnedosa station where often a crew switch is made. Known as a train town, on Nov. 17, 1883 the first passenger train arrived from the east, and settlement of the area began in earnest. Today Minnedosa offers a variety of attractions and activities for visitors, enhanced by its picturesque scenery.

Sunrise Credit Union makes community donations

Minnedosa Canada Day Committee , Fun Fest, Museum & Heritage Village, and Youth Drop-In

RACHEAL FLINTOFT

Minnedosa Tribune

Four Minnedosa organizations have received an unexpected bump in funds after Sunrise Credit Union (SCU) announced that $27,893.89 was raised in support of various community initiatives. In total, $1,347 was donated to the following Minnedosa organizations: Canada Day Committee (Minnedosa) – $300, Fun Fest Committee (Minnedosa) – $283; Minnedosa Museum & Heritage Village (Minnedosa) – $252; and Minnedosa Youth Drop-In Centre (Minnedosa) – $512.

Throughout the spring and summer, SCU branches collectively organized 26 community events that successfully fundraised for organizations within their branch area locations.

The fundraising efforts were part of a comprehensive initiative to engage local communities and support regional development.

From these events, the funds were distributed to numerous local organizations across the region that are dedicated to cultural, educational, and social improvement.

“We are incredibly fortunate to be able to support local organizations that do so much for our communities,” said Sunrise

Credit Union president and CEO Tim Klassen. “We applaud the time and effort by our staff in our communities to hold these fundraising events and to the members of their various communities for supporting these initiatives.”

Erickson Food Bank among recipients of grant funding

Along with the four Minnedosa organizations, four other local initiatives received a donation:

•Erickson & Area Food Bank (Sandy Lake) – $393.80

•Oakburn Community Hall (Shoal Lake) – $1,005

•Sandy Lake Swim Program (Sandy Lake) – $465

•Strathclair Fire Department (Strathclair) – $1,004

Additionally, 17 other organizations across the region have also received a donation because of SCU’s spring/summer fundraising campaign.

As noted, Sunrise Credit Union contributes more than $325,000 annually toward community donations, sponsorships, and scholarships. Their inclusive, ongoing community donations demonstrates SCU’s commitment to supporting essential community services and programs.

Sunrise Credit Union was formed in 2008 and offers personalized service to approximately 34,000 members across 19 branches. Sunrise Credit Union serves Baldur, Boisse-

vain, Brandon, Cypress River, Deloraine, Grandview, Hartney, Holland, Laurier, Melita, Minnedosa, Reston, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake, Ste. Rose du Lac, Strathclair, Treherne, Virden, and Waskada. from page 1

GIVING BACK

Minnedosa Farmer’s Market has been held in the Covenant Church parking lot since 2016. At that time, church members decided to hold a barbeque during the market, with proceeds going back into the community. This summer, after 10 successful markets the group raised $1,635 and were able to present the Hospital Auxiliary, Minnedosa Handi-Van, and the Covenant Church roofing project $545 each. Volunteers include: top row, from

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DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, OCT. 1, 2024

The Minnedosa and District Foundation is currently accepting applications for fall grants for the calendar year 2024. The Foundation will entertain applications on a bi-annual basis to be allocated by Dec. 31, of the current year.

total amount of grants given since inception in 1974 is $1,237,804

LINEUP UNVEILED

DONALD BERGER Minnedosa Tribune

Following a successful season with Boy Golden closing out 2023-2024, the Expressions Concert Series is back for what promises to be a season full of an exciting blend of rock, acapella, classical guitar, musical theatre, brass band energy, and entrancing ballet.

From the timeless rock anthems of The Northern Pikes to the spellbinding harmonies of Proximus 5, the emotive guitar melodies of Orontes Guitarists, the high-octane theatrics of “Murder for Two,” the infectious rhythms of the Dirty Catfish Brass Band, and the elegance of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, there’s something for everyone in this year’s series.

“Our committee has had the pleasure of bringing a wide variety of performances

Duplicate bridge results

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1st Mel Harvey / John Cullen

2nd (tied) Jean Garbolinsky / Cheryl Orr, Carol Lonsdale / Kathy Lane, and Cliff Lenz / June Clarke

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Belated birthday greet-

to Minnedosa since 1990 at a very affordable price,” said Lori Harrison, the President of the Minnedosa Performing Arts. “We work hard to bring highly talented artists to our local stages.”

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store for the 20242025 series: The Northern Pikes: Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Celebrating 40 years of rock, this iconic Canadian band hailing from Saskatoon brings their classic hits and new material to the stage. The Northern Pikes continue to be a driving force in Canadian rock music. The Northern Pikes, a Canadian rock band formed in Saskatoon, SK in 1984, are among the first artists featured in the Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee’s upcoming season. The band gained recognition in the late 1980s and early

1990s with hits like “Teenland,” “She Ain’t Pretty,” and “Girl With a Problem.” Their 1990 album Snow in June became a significant success in Canada and the U.S. Over the years, they have been nominated for five Juno Awards and were inducted into the Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2012. The current lineup includes original members Jay Semko, Bryan Potvin, and Don Schmid, with Kevin Kane joining as a fulltime member in 2017. Their latest album, Time to Time, released in 2023, revisits and reinterprets songs from their past with an acoustic focus, reflecting their evolution while staying true to their roots.

Proximus 5: Sunday, Dec. 1, at Minnedosa United Church. Proximus 5, a Manitoba-based acapella group, delivers a restorative blend of folk, contemporary

covers, and contemplative classics. Formed during the pandemic, they’ve quickly gained recognition for their spine-tingling performances that celebrate human connection. Uplifting festive holiday harmonies will brighten spirits and warm hearts.

Orontes Guitarists – Prairie Debut: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at Tanner’s Crossing School. Orontes Guitarists is a trio originating from Beirut and includes members Gaby Al Botros, Mohammed Mir Mahmoud, and Orwa Al Sharaa. They bring an uplifting blend of baroque, flamenco, and blues-inspired classical guitar. The trio has a remarkable backstory of using music to bridge cultures and bring healing, especially after facing the dangers of the Syrian civil war and finding refuge in Canada through the Artist Protection Fund

“Murder for Two” – Royal

Expressions announces acts and dates for its 2024-2025 concert series

MTC Regional Tour: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. This high-energy musical whodunit features two actors playing a dozen characters and a piano. The story revolves around Officer Marcus Moscowicz, who seizes the opportunity to solve a mysterious murder at a surprise birthday party. This witty homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries is part of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s Regional Tour.

Dirty Catfish Brass Band: Friday, April 25, 2025 at Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Based out of Winnipeg, this explosive 7piece brass section brings the Bayou up north with their lively performances. Expect an unforgettable show that will get everyone moving to their high-energy beats.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet School – “On The Edge Tour”:

Date to be announced. The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School showcases their stunning and powerful repertoire, highlighting the talents of students from their renowned Professional and Recreational Divisions. As one of the premier ballet schools in North America, they continue to produce highly trained and versatile dancers with a rich history dating back to 1939. Many of its graduates have gone on to successful careers with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and other prominent ballet companies worldwide.

The Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee graciously continues its tradition of bringing exceptional live performances to our community. This season is set to captivate audiences with an eclectic mix that spans the musical spectrum and beyond.

ings are being sent to Don Graham of Winnipeg on the 17th of this month and to Xisra Lamb for the 19th. Our very best wishes to both of you! Also celebrating birthdays in September are Doug on the 18th and Linda Baker on the 15th. They also celebrated their anniversary on Sept. 9.

Get well wishes are extended to Shirley Pederson who is in Minnedosa hospital at the present time. She enjoyed her visit back in mid-August when her son Dwight and his wife Donna of Florida were here and spent several days with her.

We’d like to extend sincere sympathy to Norman and Betty Jack on the recent passing of his brother Delmar of Strathclair. Many remember Delmar from his days of running the grader in Strathclair R.M., quite a

few years ago. Condolences are also sent to his family, relatives, sister Annabelle Pirie and brother Clarence Jack.

Don Baker was holidaying out west recently with his daughters, Kim and Christina and their families.

Bob Young moved from Baldur PCH to Country Meadows Care Home when Frank Toews of Carman brought him there on Aug. 18. Son Roger and Willene spent time with him Wednesday and Thursday.

Bob and Gordon Clark have spent time already visiting and taking in the activities. There was a Classic Car Show in the parking lot and barbecue served Wednesday, and then on Friday was the “End of Summer” Party with music and root beer floats!

The recent rains weren’t really helpful but most farmers hopefully are close to finishing this year’s harvest. Not a bumper crop especially with a cold wet spring with some fields not even getting planted in some areas of Manitoba. Over the next weeks we’ll be seeing and hearing the goose and duck hunters who’ll be out in force, but not everyone is pleased to have the leaves changing, the days getting shorter and cooler weather moving in.

Having the essentials ready to go

Dear Heloise: My husband and I just had a difficult 10 months with a number of ER visits, hospitalizations, and unexpected surgeries. We’ve learned a few things from these experiences:

– Never go to bed with less than half a tank of gas in the car. You might have to make a night-time run and follow an ambulance to a distant hospital.

– Hospitals provide toiletries for patients, but it can sometimes take several hours to get them. They generally don’t provide anything for an accompanying partner either. Now we keep a very small pack of toiletries in the trunk at all times. It has spare underwear and socks for both of us, plus toothbrushes, a hairbrush, a phone charger, and some extra cash.

Hope this helps someone else. – Allyson Paxton, via email

ANGEL BISCUITS

Dear Heloise: My mother used to make Angel Biscuits when I was a child growing up, and I remember her saying that she had gotten the recipe from your column in the newspaper. Could you possibly tell me how I could get this recipe? I’d love to make some. Thank you so much. – Jerilynn Blanchard, via email

Of course! Here it is:

•1 package of dry yeast

•1/4 cup warm water

•2 1/2 cups flour

•1 teaspoon baking powder

•1 teaspoon salt

•1/8 cup sugar

•1/2 cup shortening

•1 cup buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 400° F and grease your baking sheet. Let the yeast dissolve in the warm water and set aside. Mix all the dry ingredients together as listed. Cut the shortening into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the buttermilk and yeast mixture. The dough can be refrigerated or kneaded lightly. (If you refrigerate the dough, it should be allowed to rest at room temperature to allow it to rise.)

Roll the dough out on a floured board. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Place the biscuits in a prepared pan and allow the dough to rise a little before baking. Bake them for 12-15 minutes. –Heloise SILICA PACKETS

Dear Heloise: The little silica packets are useful for many things. I use them in any product with a shaker to keep the product from clump-

Hints from Heloise

ing. It works great, even in products that are already clumped up! – Priscilla W., via email

Priscilla, I like to keep them to use inside of a suit case, a hat box, dresser draw ers, and other places that can collect moisture. Whenever I find one, I just store it in a small plastic container for fu ture use. – Heloise

DIRT REMOVER

Dear Heloise: I would love to see someone invent some sort of device that automati cally removes dirt and debris from the bottom of our shoes before entering the house. It would be such a time-saver for me! – Debbie, Waterbury, CT Debbie, I’d love an invention like this, too. Other than a “boot scraper” by the front door, I don’t know of anything else like it. However, many of my readers will keep slippers by the door that people put on once they’re inside. They refer to them as their “indoor shoes.” This keeps their floors nice and considerably cleaner. – Heloise

RENTAL EMERGENCIES

Dear Heloise: When staying at a rental property, always know the physical address in case of an emergency. We had a recent emergency and could not give the ambulance the address of the place where we were staying, so we had to spend precious time describing the location of the cottage. Those who rent a property should display the address in a prominent location for the same reason. – J., in Connecticut

DOWN THE HATCH

Dear Heloise: As a mother of two and a grandmother of three, I know what a chore it can be to get babies and toddlers to take their medicine, but my family came up with a genius idea: Unscrew the top of a bottle, pour the liquid into the nipple, then hold the nipple for the baby to drink out of it. It works every time. – J.A. in New York

GIVE PEACE A CHANCE

My trip to the International Peace Garden was a reminder that peace really is still something worth striving for

endured such hardship, could welcome a foreigner like me with open arms.

I have lived in Manitoba for 7 years now, since 2018, when I returned from Hanoi, Vietnam.

I remember stepping foot in Hanoi back in the year 2000 and how I was struck by the genuine welcoming smiles that greeted me at every turn. What surprised me most were the little elderly ladies on the street –food vendors, market sellers, street sweepers, and even garbage collectors. Despite their visibly hard work, their faces radiated a kind of happiness and peace that I found both puzzling and heartwarming.

At that time, the American War, as it’s known in Vietnam (or the Vietnam War, as it’s called in North America), had only ended 25 years earlier, in 1975. I couldn’t help but wonder how these people, who had

As a Canadian, I worried that I might be mistaken for an American and, therefore, an enemy. But when I asked the locals why they didn’t treat me as one, they simply replied, “We won the war, so now it is over.”

Over time, I began to understand that these lovely smiles were not just about welcoming me or other foreigners – they were about a deeper recognition of the peace that had finally settled over their country. It was a peace they had fought for, and now, it was time to rebuild, work, and welcome the world back to their beautiful land. What also struck me was that Canada has been at peace for over 200 years, we do not seem to appreciate anywhere near as much as I witnessed in Vietnam.

My years in Vietnam

were a riot of business successes and betrayals balanced with enduring friendships, family, wonder, discoveries, excitement, and gratitude. The country gave me a beautiful wife, Thuy, who has an exceptional green thumb and a love for growing flowers and vegetables that can only be described as passion and pure talent. Together, we have a son, Che, whom we cherish. Our life, intertwined with the culture, cuisine and spirits of Vietnam and Canada, has been an enriching journey. Recently, we decided to revisit that sense of peace and gratitude, but this time in a place closer to our current home during our first pilgrimage to the International Peace Garden. Located on the border between Canada and the United States, this garden is a living celebration of peace between our two countries.

The Peace Gardens, established in 1932, is a vast 2,339 acre oasis that offers a serene escape into nature’s beauty. It is more than just a garden; it’s a place where history, culture, and nature converge to symbolize lasting friendship.

As we explored the grounds, we were captivated by its layout – carefully designed to reflect the harmony between the two nations.

One of the highlights of our visit was the new addition to the conservatory. The state-of-the-art facility now features an expanded collection of succulents and cacti, showcasing over 5,000 different species from around the world. This addition has made the conservatory a must-see attraction, blending architectural beauty with nature’s resilience.

Thuy was in her element, admiring the unique plants and marvelling at the vari-

ety and care that goes into maintaining such a collection.

As we walked through the gardens, we discovered beautifully manicured floral displays stretching endlessly in every direction and offering so many unique photo opportunities, much to Thuy’s delight. The formal garden areas are meticulously maintained, offering vibrant displays blending annual and perennial flowers, especially during the peak blossom months of July and August.

The variety of colours and fragrances was a feast for the senses, and the meticulously designed floral clock and floral Canadian flag were particularly delightful sights, a blend of art and horticulture.

In addition to the gardens, the Peace Chapel provided a moment of quiet reflection. This nondenominational chapel,

made from local stone, sits serenely amidst the greenery, symbolizing the spiritual peace that complements the physical beauty of the surroundings. Inside, the peaceful atmosphere was perfect for a moment of meditation or simply enjoying the stunning views through the large windows. For families and visitors of all ages, the garden offers a range of activities. We enjoyed a peaceful walk through the forested trails, which allowed us to connect with nature and appreciate the area’s biodiversity. The trails are well-marked and suitable for all levels of hikers, providing both easy walks and more challenging routes for the adventurous. Our son particularly loved the Children’s Nature Play Area, where he could interact with nature in a fun and educational way.

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Do you talk to yourself? I’m not alone!

Everyone has a few comforting quirks that they only indulge in behind closed doors. For some, it’s lying on the floor to relax. For others, it’s talking to themselves out loud. These unhinged habits might seem embarrassing, especially if you get caught in the act, but then you go on social media and realize there are dozens – and sometimes even hundreds of thousands – of other people just like you.

According to bustle.com, for anyone who yaps to themselves out loud, it’ll come as a relief to know there are nearly 300,000 posts about “talking to yourself” on TikTok.

Like chewing your nails, sucking a thumb, or tapping your fingers, this habit is way more common than you might think. “I’ve had clients come into sessions and

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admit they talk to themselves and worry it’s abnormal, but it’s really not,” says Lauren Auer, LCPC, a therapist and founder of Steadfast Counseling. “In fact, you might be surprised by how many people have internal –or external – dialogues running throughout the day.” Believe it or not, it’s also

good for you. According to Auer, talking to yourself is an excellent way to process your thoughts, work through tough emotions, and find comfort when you’re stressed, but there are even more benefits to be had.

According to Auer, these are all completely legitimate reasons to talk to yourself. “It’s one way your brain can make sense of things – it’s like thinking out loud,” she says. Instead of keeping it all inside, you’re giving your thoughts and feelings a place to go.

Talking to yourself can be cathartic, which is why so many people do it while they drive home from work. When you’ve had an annoying day it feels good to vent and complain – without having to explain the details to a listener on the other end of the phone.

As one final perk, Auer says talking to yourself can also help you feel less lonely. This is why you might catch yourself having a one-sided conversation if you live alone, work from home, or while on a long car ride. That said, even people who live with roommates or a partner might slip away to indulge in a quick chat. Be honest, if people heard what you are thinking half of the time, you would either be in jail or a mental hospital.

To FuelYour Mind It’s not only boss babes and business bros waking up at 5:00 a.m. to drink coffee and watch television alone. You can also add moms who want some peace to the club. Earth just had its 15th straight month of record setting temperatures. It was the

hottest August in records dating back to the 1800s.

The man-made object that is farthest away from Earth –15 billion miles away in interstellar space – is the Voyager 1 spacecraft, followed by Voyager 2 (more than 12 billion miles away from home).

Acknowledging burnout is the first step toward healing.

A new report from the Surgeon General’s office gives parents hope that the culture of silence is slowly changing, and we’re finally ready to shed light on the impact of parental stress.

Clutter and chaos can have all kinds of effects, from decreased productivity to a compulsion to eat unhealthily.

Dan Bussey is the man who is on a quest to document every apple in North America. The 64-year-old began his quest in 1989, while

setting up an orchard in his hometown of Edgerton, WI. Science says it’s essential to make time to do nothing, and by making more time will help you stay sane, creative, and productive over the long term.

Smiles Frog Parking Only – all others will be toad! Growing your own tomatoes is the best way to devote three months of your life to save $2.17.

Egg salad is still chicken salad when you think of it. I don’t always carry all the groceries on one arm, but when I do, my keys are in the wrong pocket.

And until next week… There’s not much to see in a small town but what you hear makes up for it.

Kinew must commit to no provincial carbon tax

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew to pledge not to impose a provincial carbon tax should the federal government scrap its carbon tax.

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“Taxpayers need assurance Kinew won’t impose any type of carbon tax on Manitobans,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “NDP leaders around the country are speaking out against carbon taxes, so Kinew needs to make it clear where he stands.”

British Columbia (BC) Premier David Eby recently announced that BC will scrap its provincial carbon tax if a future federal government removes the national requirement for one.

The Saskatchewan NDP called on the federal government to scrap the carbon tax.

“We want to see an approach to fighting the climate crisis where it doesn’t put the burden on the backs of working people,” Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said when asked about his stance on the carbon tax.

The federal carbon tax costs 17 cents per litre of gasoline, 21 cents per litre of diesel and 15 cents per cubic metre of natural gas. That means filling up a sedan costs about $11 extra because of the carbon tax. This winter, the average Manitoba household will pay $294 in carbon tax to heat their home.

“Taxpayers can’t afford Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax and they won’t be able to afford a Kinew carbon tax either,” Haubrich said. “Kinew needs to come clean and rule out any plan that would impose a provincial carbon tax on Manitobans.”

Peace Gardens offers a place for reflection

The Peace Gardens is also home to several unique memorials and monuments. We took time to visit the 9/11 Memorial, which is a poignant tribute to the victims of the attacks, featuring 10 steel girders from the World Trade Center. The sight of these remnants, surrounded by the peaceful garden setting, was a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of peace. A fun part of the Peace Gardens is celebrating peace between our two countries by going back and forth between the two countries unhindered by Customs Officers as the border runs directly down the middle of the setting. We capped off our visit with a stop at the gift shop, where

we found a range of locallymade crafts and souvenirs that served as perfect mementos of our day. The shop also offers a selection of plants and seeds, allowing visitors to bring a piece of the garden home with them.

After our time in the garden, we crossed the border for a quick shopping trip in the USA, taking advantage of some great deals before heading home. We also made a fun stop in Boissevain, to capture a photo with the giant turtle, a quirky landmark that added a touch of whimsy to our journey.

As I look back on our first journey to the Peace Gar-

dens, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude. It is a reminder that no matter where we come from, or what we have endured, peace is something worth striving for, nurturing, and celebrating. The International Peace Garden, with its breathtaking beauty and profound symbolism, is a place where peace is not just an idea, but a living, blooming reality. As we drove away from the International Peace Garden, with the sun setting behind us, I felt a deep connection to the cycles of history and nature that this place embodies. In a world often divided, this garden stands as a sanctuary of har-

mony, where the lines between nations blur, and what unites us takes center stage. And for that, I am thankful and can highly recommend taking time to celebrate our peace between Canada and United States of America, that we tend to take for granted, specifically at the Peace Gardens. It is an easy day trip destination to enjoy the late blooms and what is naturally created by nature with the spectacularly colourful palette of Autumn foliage that arrives during September and October. I encourage you to visit the Peace Gardens to admire the flowers and enjoy a day out but also

to reflect on and appreciate the peace we often take for granted. In this tranquil setting, where the boundaries of nations are marked only by the landscaper’s artful beauty, you can truly experience the quiet power of peace. It’s a reminder that peace isn’t just a historical achievement; it’s a living, breathing reality that we must cherish and uphold every day, one that endures even amidst change. In the brilliant golden light provided by autumn, there’s no better place to be reminded of this truth.

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From the moment I first started writing as a child, I knew storytelling was going to be a lifelong passion.

As a writer for Crossroads

This Week, the Minnedosa Tribune, and South Mountain Press, every day brings unique opportunities to dive into the depths of human experience, painting narratives that aim to capture something true and compelling.

All writers share in many unique characteristics; however, each writer also possesses their own distinct writing style, creative abilities, and individual thought process that helps to shape the way a feature comes together.

Consistently developing new story ideas, many of my days start by sipping on a green tea and scrolling through my notes, searching for the spark of an idea that will help to start my creative writing process.

Writing is not just my profession; it is a way of seeing the world. The philosopherpoet in me truly sees that every person, every place, and every moment all hold a story just waiting to be told.

From an idea to a feature story in one of three Nesbitt Publishing newspapers, the storytelling process goes a bit like this…

As a full-time writer and editor, I start my workday with a brainstorming session in my home workspace, jotting down any potential ideas, whether it be a lead given to me directly, or perhaps inspired by a passing conversation, or even because of a random thought I had throughout my week.

I often see a story before there is one – a business card on a bulletin board, or during a local outing… a unique product, or simply just a regular community interaction. Ensuring that I stay connected to each area, on a weekly basis I make a drive across the region to look for new infrastructure, unique signs, hidden gems, new trails, and exciting local surprises.

It is no secret that history fascinates me – it tells the story of days gone by, and I find that some of my more engaging pieces often stem from my regional drives down a back road or two. I keep on the lookout during my drives for any untold stories nestled in hamlets and hidden landscapes. My writing process for some of my most compelling articles were written on location… this gets my creative juices flowing – Asessippi Town Site, Millwood Bridge,

THE LIFE OF A WRITER

A lifelong passion, my job as a storyteller for our three newspapers allows me to tell the untold stories of the people and places that make our region so unique

By RACHEAL FLINTOFT Minnedosa Tribune

Riding Mountain National Park’s oTentiks, Solsgirth Church, and the Uno Bridge were all put on paper at the individual site.

However, for interview articles, capturing those stories sometimes requires crafted outreach. I may contact a potential source via social media, with a phone call, email, or a spontaneous meeting, handing over a business card with the hope of a collaboration. These encounters often develop into a narrative filled with authentic voices and exciting details. When reaching out, I often prefer written communication, such as emails, as this helps with overall accuracy.

Once a story idea begins to move forward, I start into the planning process. I craft specific questions aimed at uncovering the heart of the story, providing both structure and flexibility to adapt as the feature unfolds.

When I receive the interview answers back, I then write an outline to the article. It is in that process that I can

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form the most important part – the opening sentences. I try to summarize up the article, while including the subject and location all in the first sentence. This is an important detail to any article, something I aim to do in my writing. I then begin to weave interview responses into the story carefully, making sure that they fit the overall flow and purpose of the piece. After several drafts and edits, the feature article is complete.

Often, my editorial calendar helps me manage many projects at once. Every week feels like a race against deadlines, driving the pace of my work. I joke that my job is like being in school… every week has two to three large essays always due. It can be demanding and sometimes stressful. It is a labour of love that not everyone would enjoy, but I love it!

A vital part of my routine is drafting articles in advance to maintain a buffer. This ensures that I’m ahead – even when deadlines approach

faster than anticipated. Writing on a multitude of topics can be challenging, but also exciting because each article gives me a learning opportunity. Feature articles allow me to discover everything about the new topics, and continuously learning new things really is a bonus to the overall job, in my opinion.

By Monday night, I am finishing up, editing, formatting the police report, and tailoring all press releases to the individual region. My writing pieces are then uploaded into Big Mac, our trusty database, ready for my publisher, Ryan Nesbitt to lay out the paper the next day. My night also includes providing a detailed email sharing any important article information, the respective newspaper the article is intended for, and the final word counts for a seamless layout process.

To me, writing is more than crafting sentences for

publication. It’s about showing readers the magic hiding in plain sight. It’s the art of revealing that everyone, everywhere, holds a story worth telling. This is my life as a writer, as an explorer, and a storyteller, always looking for the interesting tales in the ordinary things around me.

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Monday, Sept. 30 NO GARBAGE COLLECTION

Tuesday, Oct. 1 North End – Garbage Collection & Recycling – Includes Brandosa

Wednesday, Oct. 2 South East – Garbage Collection Friday, Oct. 4 South West – Garbage Collection & South End Recycling

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Friday, September 27, 2024

U18 females win three at Portage tourney

The Yellowhead U18 Female AAA Chiefs won three of four games at the Central Plains Capitals tournament in Portage la Prairie on Sept. 20, 21 and 22. The Chiefs will continue to tune-up for the start of the regular season on Oct. 4 with a game against the Brandon Wheat Kings in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Sept. 28.

CHIEFS 1 PILOT MOUND 0

Gracie Johnston earned the shutout as the Chiefs blanked the Buffaloes 1-0 in their final game of the tournament on Sunday, Sept. 22. Emma Pollock had the lone goal for the Chiefs.

CHIEFS 6 VANCOUVER 2

Kirby Gray scored three goals to pace the Chiefs to a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Island Seals in the nightcap on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Emma Pollock, Brooke Maxwell and Presley Hodson

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chipped in with singles. Clair Merckx got the start in goal.

WPG.ICE 8 CHIEFS 1

The Ice whipped the Chiefs 8-1 on Saturday, Sept. 21. Emma Pollock had the lone goal for the Chiefs. Gracie Johnston was in goal for Yellowhead.

CHIEFS 3 WEYBURN 2

Kirby Gray scored twice as the Chiefs opened the tournament with a 3-2 win over the Gold Wings on Friday, Sept. 20. Presley Hodson had the other goal for the Chiefs. Clair Merckx earned the win in goal.

Chiefs fallto defending champs

The Brandon Wheat Kings dumped the Yellowhead Chiefs 7-2 in Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League preseason action in Brandon on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Colby Asselstine and Nolan Kozak scored for the visitors.

Connor Rapley was between the pipes for the Chiefs.

The Chiefs begin regular season play on Sunday, Sept. 29 when they host the Wheat Kings.

U15 females down Westman Wildcats

The Yellowhead Chiefs U15 AAA Female squad continued pre-season play with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Westman Wildcats in Shoal Lake on Saturday, Sept. 21.

Haley Chipelski, Kimberlee Malcolm and Chloe Facey scored for the Chiefs, who held a 2-1 lead heading into the third period. Madison Fleury got the start in goal for Yellowhead.

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Yellowhead U15 female Chiefs Hayla Matheson of Russell and Addison Luhowy of Rossburn team up on a board battle against a pair of Westman Wildcats during pre-season action at the Shoal Lake Communi-plex on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Chiefs put together a strong showing in their 3-1 win, with goals coming from Haley Chipelski, Kimberlee Malcolm and Chloe Facey.

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Black cloud hovers over start of NHL season

It’s going to be a sad beginning to the 2024-25 National Hockey League season as the Aug. 29 death of all-star winger Johnny Gaudreau is going to overshadow the traditional start-of-season thrills.

The 31-year-old Gaudreau, who racked up 743 points in 11 seasons and was one of the most popular players in the league because of his diminutive stature, electric skating and deft moves, was killed when mowed down by an alleged drunk driver while Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, were out cycling the night before their sister’s wedding. Matthew died, too.

So when Columbus opens its new season at home on Oct. 15 against Florida Panthers, it will be a solemn occasion.

Tributes will be made; a video presentation of Gaudreau’s life and hockey career will be shown. Tears will flow. Such a tragic ending to a life with so much promise.

The sentiment won’t get any more pleasant on Nov. 29 and Dec. 3 when the Blue Jackets meet the Calgary Flames in a home-and-home series. Gaudreau played the first nine seasons of his career with the Flames, joining Columbus in the summer of 2022 as a free

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agent. Both cities lay claim to Gaudreau, and for good reason. He had five 20-plus goal seasons with the Flames and was their undisputed team leader. Columbus was where he chose to continue his career so he could be closer to his family in New Jersey. But while the dark cloud surrounding the death of Gaudreau will put a damper on the start to the new season, life and hockey season must go on. And the action starts this Friday, when the first two regular-season games are played in Prague, Czech Republic. New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres play twice in the European city before the rest of the ‘real’ season begins

the following Tuesday, Oct. 8, with three games.

Oddly, the first of those Tuesday games is an afternoon tilt in Seattle where the Kraken take on St. Louis. Normally, games on the West Coast are the final contests of the day, but the Kraken have a unique 1:30 p.m. game to open the season, followed by the Bruins at Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and then another west region game, Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks playing the first NHL game in Salt Lake City. In case you weren’t taking notes in the offseason, the Arizona Coyotes were sold and moved to Utah, where they will be known by the inspiring name of ‘Utah Hockey Club’. Almost certainly, headline writers across North America will shorten the name to Utah HC in no time.

Those three Oct. 8 games are scheduled as they are so that ESPN, which has the NHL rights in the U.S., can televise an NHL tripleheader to start the season. They don’t have Connor McDavid on opening night, but they’ve got the next best thing, Bedard, and the defending Cup champs on the schedule.

And even though Columbus

is not playing on opening night, Johnny Gaudreau will almost certainly be properly memorialized.

•Unnamed Chicago White Sox fan, staring at thousands of empty seats at a recent game at Guaranteed Rate Field, texted a buddy and said: “I’ve seen livelier wakes on a Monday night.”

•fark.com headline: “Broadcaster Joe Buck drives a golf ball into his wife hard enough to break her ankle. With that kind of driving, he should lose his licence.”

•Friday,Sept.27

Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Dauphin Kings at Neepawa Titans, 7:30 p.m., Winkler Flyers at Waywayseecappo Wolverines, 7:30 p.m.

•Saturday,Sept.28

Manitoba Female AAA Hockey League pre-season, Brandon Wheat Kings vs Yellowhead Chiefs, 7:30 p.m., Shoal Lake

Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Northern Manitoba Blizzard at Virden Oil Capitals, 7:30 p.m.

•Sunday,Sept.29

Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League, Brandon Wheat Kings vs Yellowhead Chiefs, 1:30 p.m., Shoal Lake Manitoba Junior Hockey

•Jack Finarelli at sportscurmudgeon.com, after another sexual assault allegation against Cleveland QB Deshaun Watson surfaced: “Deshaun Watson needs a bridge over troubled waters again.”

•Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star, after New Orleans beat Dallas Cowboys 44-19: “In such fractious times, I am always grateful when we can come together and enjoy the Dallas Cowboys getting absolutely pantsed.”

•Super 70s Sports, after New York Jets beat New England 24-3: “The Jets were obvi-

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League, Northern Manitoba Blizzard at Virden Oil Capitals, 4:00 p.m.

•Monday,Sept.30

Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Neepawa Titans at Waywayseecappo Wolverines, 6:00 p.m.

•Friday,Oct.4

Western Hockey League, Edmonton Oil Kings at Brandon Wheat Kings, 7:00 p.m.

Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Niverville Nighthawks at Virden Oil Capitals, Winnipeg Blues at Neepawa Titans, both games 7:00 p.m.

Manitoba U18 Female AAA Hockey League, Brandon Wheat

ously prepared in all phases of the game tonight because their coaching staff used a multicolour pen to write each phase in a different colour like a 7th grader from 1986.”

•Baseball stats from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: “Blue Jays have the fourth highest payroll in the American League and the fourth highest number of losses this season.”

Bruce Penton is a former sports editor of the Brandon Sun. Care to comment? Email: brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca

Kings vs Yellowhead Chiefs, 7:30 p.m., Shoal Lake

•Saturday,Oct.5

Western Hockey League, Swift Current Broncos at Brandon Wheat Kings, 7:00 p.m.

Manitoba Junior Hockey League, Selkirk Steelers at Virden Oil Capitals, 7:30 p.m.

Manitoba U18 Female AAA Hockey League, Interlake Lightning vs Yellowhead Chiefs, 7:30 p.m., Shoal Lake

•Sunday,Oct.6

Rural Manitoba Football League, Moosomin Generals vs Park West Outlaws, 1:00 p.m., Shoal Lake

Manitoba U18 Female AAA Hockey League, Winnipeg Ice vs Yellowhead Chiefs, 2:30 p.m., Shoal Lake

Friday, September 27, 2024

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Area teams off to tough starts

Neepawa Titans were the only one of the three regional teams to win their home opener as MJHL season kicks off

Only one of the three area teams won their Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) home opener over the weekend as the league kicked off the 2024/25 season.

The Virden Oil Capitals were shutout by the Dauphin Kings 3-0, while the Waywayseecappo Wolverines were also blanked 6-0. Only the Neepawa Titans won, eking out a 7-6 win over the visiting Portage Terriers.

The Oil Caps lost their second game in a row to the Kings in Dauphin’s home opener the next night, while the Terriers needed a shootout to get past the Titans 3-2 in Portage.

NIVERVILLE 6 AT WAYWAYSEECAPPO 0

Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Waywayseecappo Arena Complex

1st Period-1, Niverville, Assailly 1 (Warkentine), 14:44. 2, Niverville, Vigfusson 1 (Bertolin), 15:38.

2nd Period-3, Niverville, Carrier 1 (Laliberte, Mackenzie), 4:03. 4, Niverville, Mackenzie 2 (Boles), 11:47. 5, Niverville, Spirig 1 (Corbett, Assailly), 12:26. 6, Niverville, Warkentine 1 (Bertolin), 19:28. 3rd Period- No Scoring. Shots on Goal-Niverville 15-13-12-40. Waywayseecappo 6-13-7-26. Power Play Opportunities-Niverville 0/ 1; Waywayseecappo 0/3. Goalies-Niverville, Legall 2-0-0-0 (26 shots-26 saves). Waywayseecappo, Peterson 0-1-0-0 (20 shots-15 saves); Wareham 0-0-0-0 (20 shots-19 saves). A-418 NEEPAWA 2 AT PORTAGE 3 (SO)

1st Period-1, Neepawa, Hegarty 2 12:25 (PP).

2nd Period-2, Neepawa, Hartley 2 (Quinn-Lagria, Alexander), 2:18.

3rd Period-3, Portage, Mujcin 3 (Dellezay), 5:44. 4, Portage, Bullinger 1 (Nenow, Williamson), 12:33. 1st OT Period- No Scoring. Alexander NG, Kasprick NG, Hegarty NG, Hartley NG, Andries NG, Weisgarber NG, Skrupa NG), Portage 2 (Langan NG, Bullinger NG, Witt G, Power Smith NG, Williamson NG, Perrin NG, Nenow NG, Gravenor G).

Sunday, September 22, 2024 - Stride Place

Shots on Goal-Neepawa 11-9-8-0-0-28. Portage 15-8-17-

5-1-46. Power Play Opportunities-Neepawa 1/3; Portage 0/6. Goalies-Neepawa, Couckuyt 0-0-0-1 (45 shots-43 saves). Portage, Kathler 1-00-0 (28 shots-26 saves).

A-741

PORTAGE 6 AT NEEPAWA 7

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - Yellowhead Centre 1st Period-1, Portage, Witt 1 (Johnston, Dardis), 4:09. 2, Neepawa, Hegarty 1 (Tychonick), 9:50 (PP). 3, Portage, Scherr 1 (Nenow, Bullinger), 16:30 (PP).

2nd Period-4, Neepawa, Tychonick 1 (Skrupa, Alex-

ander), 0:34 (PP). 5, Neepawa, Andries 1 (Schell), 3:20. 6, Portage, Power Smith 1 (Witt, Gravenor), 6:29 (PP). 7, Neepawa, Kasprick 1 (Larkins), 9:21 (PP). 3rd Period-8, Neepawa, MacDonald 1 4:35. 9, Portage, Mujcin 1 (Nenow), 5:11. 10, Portage, Michelson 1 (Gravenor, Power Smith), 5:27. 11, Neepawa, Alexander 1 (Paquette), 6:50 (PP). 12, Neepawa, Hartley 1 (Paquette, Kohut), 15:12. 13, Portage, Mujcin 2 (Johnston), 17:38. Shots on Goal-Portage 119-13-33. Neepawa 18-8-7-33. Power Play Opportunities-Portage 2/5; Neepawa 4/5. Goalies-Portage, Armstrong 0-1-0-0 (33 shots-26 saves). Neepawa, Lobreau 10-0-0 (33 shots-27 saves). A-787

VIRDEN 2 AT DAUPHIN 4

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - Credit Union Place

1st Period-1, Dauphin, Williment 1 (Schmidt, Miko), 10:01. 2, Dauphin, Glover 1 (Hofer), 14:21 (PP). 2nd Period-3, Virden, Epp 1 (Guthrie, Hamelin), 6:38. 4, Dauphin, Williment

2 (Gibbs), 10:17. 3rd Period-5, Virden, Fehr 1 (Sabel), 2:37. 6, Dauphin, Glover 2 (Nemis), 18:07.

Shots on Goal-Virden 1012-20-42. Dauphin 8-15-7-30. Power Play Opportunities-Virden 0/4; Dauphin 1/3.

Goalies-Virden, Renwick 0-1-0-0 (30 shots-26 saves). Dauphin, Sheffield 2-0-0-0 (42 shots-40 saves).

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DAUPHIN 3 AT VIRDEN 0

Friday, September 20, 2024 - Tundra Oil & Gas Place

1st Period- No Scoring.

2nd Period- No Scoring. 3rd Period-1, Dauphin, Paul 1 (Bugeaud), 5:29. 2, Dauphin, Bechard 1 (Pratte, Bugeaud), 11:08 (PP). 3, Dauphin, Murray 1 18:08 (EN). Shots on Goal-Dauphin 13-13-14-40. Virden 16-13-4-33. Power Play Opportunities-Dauphin 1/3; Virden 0/3.

Goalies-Dauphin, Sheffield 1-0-0-0 (29 shots-29 saves); Larin 0-0-0-0 (4 shots4 saves). Virden, Trakakis 01-0-0 (39 shots-37 saves).

A-N/A

Pair of powerhouses square off to open season

And we’re off!

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League (MJHL) got underway this past weekend, and here are some quick thoughts on how things got started for the 2024-25 season.

The Steinbach Pistons and Winkler Flyers, both expected to be powerhouse teams in the East Division, split a home-and-home with each other to start things off. Steinbach only lost eight games all of last year and Winkler just 11.

The Selkirk Steelers, who missed the playoffs last season, started the season 2-0 by taking care of business against the Winnipeg Blues, who most expect to battle with their cousin team the Winnipeg Freeze (who lost their first game) for last place.

In the West, the Dauphin Kings had a dominating performance to start the season against the Virden Oil Capitals, beating them twice and limiting them to two goals. They also earned the first shutout of the season.

The re-branded Northern Manitoba Blizzard also started the season 2-0 with two wildly different victories over the Swan Valley Stampeders.

Another interesting twist to the start of the season is

Derek Holtom AROUND THE MJHL

the fact the Waywayseecappo Wolverines and the Winnipeg Freeze only got in one game on the season-opening weekend. Wayway took the longest to get their first game in, not playing until Sunday night.

The Swan Valley Stampeders definitely want to turn things around from last season, and that always meant some of the returning players would not be back. One of those players is forward Callum Halls, who was dealt to Kam River of the SIJHL for a player development fee (PDF). The Brandon product, who had 32 points last year for the Stamps, earned an assist in his season debut with the Fighting Walleye.

The Stampeders also sent forward Alessio Stivaletta to Montreal of the QJHL for a PDF right before the season started. Stivaletta returns to his hometown to continue his hockey journey.

The Waywayseecappo Wolverines acquired defenseman Jonah Marshall from

Flin Flon of the SJHL for a PDF. Marshall, an 18-year-old from Saskatoon, had 12 points with the Warman Wildcats last season.

The Northern Manitoba Blizzard sent forward Henry Ouellet to Hearst of the NOJHL for a PDF. The Quebec native didn’t catch on to a deep Blizzard team, but he did score a goal in his debut with Hearst.

The Virden Oil Capitals

sent a PDF to Fort Francis of the SIJHL for forward Pierce Gouin.

The Niverville Nighthawks shipped forward Kayne Pawlick to Red Lake of the SIJHL for a PDF.

And the Portage Terriers traded forward Nathan Lenoski to the Dauphin Kings for a PDF and future considerations. Lenoski had 25 points last season for the Terriers.

Derek Holtom is a freelance writer who covers the MJHL from Winnipeg.

The Steinbach Pistons sent forward Jaxon Grosidier to the Waywayseecappo Wolverines for a PDF. The American played with Utah and Oklahoma last season in the NAHL and the NCDC leagues, earning five goals and five assists.

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Hamiota RCMP theft complaint leads to recovery of goods

On Sept. 10, Hamiota RCMP, along with assistance from the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), received information that a 2024 Polaris Sideby-Side, reported stolen from a cottage out at Sandy Lake, may be at a residence located on Keeseekoowenin First Nation.The investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at this property where officers recovered the stolen side-by-side with trailer.Information obtained from this address led officers to another home located on Keeseekoowenin First Nation where stolen property was observed outside. A search of the property led to the additional recovery of four golf carts, two snowmobiles, two off-road vehicles, one trailer and six firearms. A 25-yearold male, from Keeseekoowenin First Nation, was arrested at the second scene and later released for a court appearance.

On Sept. 19, Killarney RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 23, approximately five kilometres west of Ninette, MB. When officers arrived on scene, an SUV was in the northbound ditch, and Emergency Medical Services and the Dunrea Fire Department were present. Soon after the officers’ arrival, the 60-year-old male driver from Elgin was pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigation has determined that the SUV was travelling westbound when it entered the north ditch at a high rate of speed. The SUV then hit an approach and rolled several times. The male driver was the only occupant of the vehicle, and he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision. A RCMP Forensic Collision Reconstructionist is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

On Sept. 16, Virden RCMP received a report of a collision between an SUV and a farm tractor on Highway 21, located just south of Provincial Road 543, in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Sifton.The investigation has determined that an SUV, determined to have been stolen from Winnipeg, was travelling southbound on Highway 21, when it veered over the center line and collided headon with a northbound farm tractor.The 31-year-old male driver of the southbound SUV, from Stonewall, was pronounced deceased on scene. The 21-year-old male driver of the farm tractor was not physically injured.

Virden RCMP, along with a Forensic Collision Reconstructionist, continue to investigate.

On Sept. 13, Virden RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle located on Nelson Street in Virden. An officer approached the vehicle, with a single occupant, and spoke with the driver, identified as a 43-year-old male from the R.M. of Wallace-Woodworth. During the conversation with the driver, the officer observed illicit tobacco on the front passenger seat. The driver was immediately placed under arrest and secured in the police vehicle. A search of the driver and vehicle led to the seizure of eight grams of crystal methamphetamine, 202 grams of cocaine, over $1,000 in cash and other drug-related paraphernalia. RCMP have charged a 43year-old male with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and for Possession of Unmarked Tobacco contrary to the Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act. He was remanded into custody. Virden RCMP continue to investigate.

On Sept. 7, Swan River RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, the RCMP Remote Piloted Aircraft Section, and RCMP Police Service Dog Flex and his handler, executed a search warrant at a residence on 1stStreet South in Swan River. When police entered the residence, two male occupants were located and taken into custody. Police searched the residence and located five firearms, as well as six BB and Airsoft guns, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, ammunition, knives (straight blade, retractable, and fold-out), machetes, brass knuckles, and a crossbow. Unstamped cigarettes were also located. The two males, aged 77 and 31, were arrested on firearms charges and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2. They have been released from custody pending a court date.

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An open door or two at a local fire hall often tells the story of a fire department, that a 9-1-1 call was received and dedicated personnel rushed to the scene. The Minnedosa Fire Department knows how training is a very important aspect of being ready and willing to keep safety at the forefront. Most recently personnel trained on rescuing a conscious and unconscious firefighter who crashed through a floor.

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Understanding heat-related health risks

Q: I never understood how dangerous high temperatures and humidity could be until I collapsed with heat exhaustion. How can I protect myself and my kids? – Diana R., Dallas, TX

A: It’s all too easy to experience heat-related problems these days. Heat-related visits to the emergency room are about twice as frequent so far this year in the Southwest, Hawaii, and mid-Atlantic areas of the country as they were last year. And heatrelated deaths went up from around 1,602 in 2021 to 2,302 in 2023. Heat stroke is now ranked the No. 3 cause of death of high school athletes in the U.S. And heat is especially risky for younger athletes because they sweat less and create more heat per body mass. Clearly, it’s a health crisis that everyone should pay attention to.

There are three ways that extreme heat can KO kids and adults:

1. It can cause heatstroke, sending your temperature soaring to 104 degrees or above. That makes the body redirect blood flow to the skin to try to cool you down. If not treated quickly, there can be multiple organ failure.

2. Excessive heat can also cause blood pressure to drop; people with heart conditions are especially vulnerable.

3. Dehydration is another risky result. Unchecked, it can progress into shock and organ failure.

For young athletes, workouts should happen in cooler morning and evening hours. During practices and games, there should be a certified athletic trainer on-site to look for signs of heat exhaustion and treat it immediately. The

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For adults, use your head! Don’t workout in high-heat environments, stay hydrated, and be aware that antidepressants, antipsychotics, antihistamines, beta blockers and anticholinergics can make it harder to regulate body temperature. For more info check out “Do You Have Heat Exhaustion?” at iHerb.com/blog.

Q: My dad is showing signs of what you’d call cognitive impairment. Is it just old age or dementia or Alzheimer’s? No one knows for sure. If it is, what can I do to help him hold on to his abilities as long as possible? –Marty P., Columbus, OH

A: There’s a lot going on in Alzheimer’s and dementia research these days. A study,

partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, reports that there’s now a blood test that uses specific biomarkers to diagnose whether someone has Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy. Up to now, doctors could only do a clinical evaluation along with a PET scan or spinal-fluid test to see if there were signs of Tau protein clumps or amyloid tangles that are associated with AD. Those evaluations lead to a diagnosis that’s accurate only about 73% of the time when they’re done in a specialty memory clinic and 61% of the time when done in

a primary care office.

If AD is diagnosed, research now shows that a technique called therapeutic plasma exchange, which replaces a patient’s plasma with saline and purified albumin, can be used to slow down the progression of AD. It’s thought to work by diluting circulating blood proteins and reducing inflammatory cytokines and harmful toxins.

While these diagnostic and treatment approaches are still being explored, there are other ways you can help preserve your dad’s cognitive abilities. A diet that reduces

the risk for Type 2 diabetes (which increases the risk for dementia by 60%) protects the brain from progressive cognition problems. That means eating a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, fatty fish, olive oil and nuts. Aerobic exercise also protects the brain. And yoga is linked to neuroprotection in older folks with mild cognitive impairment. Having a posse and a purpose can boost mood, problem-solving and enhance memory.

For more tips on preserving brain health, sign up for the free newsletter at

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Proper storage conditions required for your harvest

As September continues, gardeners are still eating and processing the harvest from their gardens. It is extremely important when harvesting fruits and vegetables from the garden to ensure that the field heat is removed from the harvested produce as soon as possible. If it suits your timetable, pick prior to the heat of the day so that the produce is as cool as possible.

Hopefully, you have been processing and picking the excess throughout the summer, as it is important to put food away while it is at the peak of quality. Carefully pick to ensure that the harvest is free of nicks, bruises and other damage, so that you are putting away the best quality of food. If there is damage to the fruit and vegetables you are picking, then those should be consumed at the dinner table as soon as possible rather than stored for winter.

Much of what we harvest, we do not have to process so it is important to understand the proper storage conditions for what you are harvesting. The temperature and the relative humidity (RH) are the main considerations when considering storage of non-processed fruit and vegetables. There are three basic types of storage: cold and dry (0 to 5°C and 65% RH), cool and moist (0 to 10°C with 95% RH), and warm and dry (10°C and 60% RH).

Please note that these are optimal conditions for storage and any temperatures or humidity that are different than these optimal conditions will shorten your shelf life. Our basements are generally cool and dry during our colder months and our home refrigerators can be considered cold and dry. Putting vegetables in perforated plastic bags will give a good short-term storage option for those that require cold and moist conditions. If you are lucky enough to have a root cellar, then you can likely easily store potatoes for the entire winter and beyond. Do note that any type of storage does need to provide ventilation as the vegetables are still respiring and thus are producing moisture. Ensure you clean the storage facility prior to storing any products and ensure that there are no potential rodent infestations. On the prairies, we can produce as good an apple as the Okanagan or the Annapolis Valley. If you have space, then ensure you always have apple trees in your garden. There are many dwarf culti-

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vars that can be grown if space is limited. Ensure that you choose cultivars in regard to the purpose of your processing or storage. Early apples generally need some type of processing, while later season apples will have a better storability without processing. To store your apples, keep them in store best in the dark at a temperature just above freezing. A covering of perforated poly will help to prevent shrivelling. As apples exude ethylene gas ensure you do not store them with leafy green or cole crops as those crops are damaged by exposure to ethylene.

Carrots, cabbage, beets, parsnips, new potatoes, peppers, cantaloupe, watermelon, beans and rutabagas like cool/ cold, moist conditions with good ventilation. Ensure that these crops go into storage when they have dried thoroughly. Beets, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, beans, peppers and rutabagas will lose moisture readily so cover them with perforated poly. They do well at the bottom end of the range at 0 to 5°C. Potatoes will keep the best quality if they are stored at about 4°C when mature. Tomatoes like to be stored a bit warmer at about 10 to 15°C. All of these vegetables should be stored in the dark.

Peppers, pumpkins, squash and sweet potatoes should be stored in warm, dry conditions.

Garlic and onions prefer cold and dry storage conditions. If you happen to be harvesting seed for next year, most seed will store best if it has matured appropriately, cleaned and then stored in cold, dry conditions. Hope you have a great harvest!

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DOUGLAS: A true prairie boy and farmer, Jack Craig Douglas passed away Sept. 18, 2024 as a beautiful harvest moon shone over Minnedosa. Jack was born in Minnedosa, MB on Nov. 24, 1933 to Oliver and Eva Douglas. He grew up on the Douglas farm east of Minnedosa, working hard but enjoying farm life with his brothers Alex, Bob, and Harvey and sister Irene. He attended Hazelwood School and graduated from Minnedosa Collegiate. His first jobs were with The Sanatorium Board of Manitoba and Firestone Tire. He then took a training course in Wisconsin and was employed with J.I. Case in Regina, SK. Regina is where he met local girl Carole Barrie in 1955 and they married on Nov. 9, 1957 and moved to Minnedosa. Jack and Carole raised four children: Jo-Anne, Karen, Glen and Neil. He ran the family farm and operated a backhoe and gravel business. Jack served on the board of the Minnedosa Credit Union, as president for two years. He was a member of AOTS at the United Church serving as president for one year. He sat on the board of the United Church for several years. He enjoyed being a director with the Manitoba Cattle Producers. The local Lions Club also meant a lot to him. He held several offices with the club. After selling the farm in 1987 he worked for Case and then Flatt Implements in Neepawa. He’ll be remembered fondly by many as a fearless driver education instructor, a job he enjoyed for 12 years. Jack was known for his friendliness and for helping others. He was the ‘fun dad’ of the neighbourhood often coming home from the farm and making time to play ‘tag’ with his kids and all the neighbourhood kids who joined in. He enjoyed curling, loved watching sports and cheering for the Jets and Blue Bombers, spending time with his six grandsons and two granddaughters, coffee time with his buddies, reading, and time spent at Carole’s family cabin in northern Saskatchewan. A great joy in his life was having the city nieces and nephews come and help him on the farm in the summers. And he loved his cows. Jack was very much loved and will be missed by his wife Carole, his four children and their families, his brother Harvey, nieces and nephews, and many good friends. A funeral service was held Tuesday, Sept. 24 at

2:00 p.m. at Minnedosa United Church. Those wishing to make a donation in Jack’s memory can donate to the Minnedosa United Church, Box 692, Minnedosa, MB, R0J 1E0 or to a charity of their choice. -Jack was the centre of our family and we are adrift without his presence but grateful for our years with him. We’ll miss you, Jack/ Dad.

WAHOSKI: On Sept. 21, 2024, with family by his side, Ronald (Ron) Albert Wahoski of Stonewall, MB passed away at the age of 77 years old. After courageously battling for over 40 years, cancer has claimed yet another victim. Born May 28, 1947 in Minnedosa, MB, Ron became the second of seven children of Albert and Mary Wahoski and was raised on the family farm near Clanwilliam, MB. Ron was predeceased by his son Christopher Jason, parents Albert and Mary, sister Joy, brothers Dennis, Jerry, Darcy, and niece Danielle. After high school, Ron went on to pursue a career in Plumbing and Heating. Ron acquired his InterProvincial Plumbing and Gas Fitting Certificate from Manitoba Institute of Technology and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Ron became a certified Stationary Power Engineer throughout his plumbing career. Ron had the responsibility of becoming a Plumbing Supervisor on numerous commercial projects and was an integral part of large commercial developments in Calgary, AB, Altona, Morden, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Dauphin, Cross Lake, and Rankin Inlet. Ron Wahoski Plumbing and Heating was also a staple in the Town of Stonewall and the surrounding communities for almost 40 years. Through his plumbing outfit, Ron was able to generate countless friends and acquaintances. Ron took great pride in providing his customers with the upmost professional services and became well known in the height of his career. Over the past couple of months, Ron mentioned numerous times how proud he was to serve the people of Stonewall and was extremely thankful that he was provided with such a loyal customer

base that enabled him to put food on the table for his family. Ron was also so happy when people would come sit and talk with him when he was at coffee break at Chicken Delight on Main Street. Ron is survived by ex-wife Lori (Rourke), daughter Tricia Leanne Fines (Ryan), son Matthew Jonathan Wahoski (Kelleigh) and grandchildren Brooke-lyn, Christopher, Grace, Ella, Zavery, Taylor, Madison, Jacklyn, and James. He is also survived by his brothers Richard and Mark (Darcy), as well as sisters-in-law Eva and Laverne. The family wishes to extend an invitation to his extended family, friends and clients of Stonewall and surrounding communities to attend a viewing service at Mackenzie Funeral Home in Stonewall on Friday, Sept. 27 at 11:00 a.m. As per Ron’s wishes, cremation will take place following the viewing and a private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please hug your loved ones and donate to whatever cause/charity you hold dear to your heart.

SANDSTROM (Feb. 14, 1943 to Sept. 19, 2024): Mervyn Keith Sandstrom, 81, died Sept. 19, 2024, at the Minnedosa Health Centre after a brief battle with cancer. Merv was born in Minnedosa, MB, the son of Eric and Grace (Sykes) Sandstrom. He attended school in Minnedosa and went on to learn the plumbing and heating trade. Merv was united in marriage to Dianne Melcosky on Nov. 16, 1968. They lived a short while in Thompson and The Pas before returning to Minnedosa in 1971. Merv operated Sandstrom Plumbing and Heating for many years

HELP WANTED

Foxtail Farms – Sage Creek Farms

Hog Farm Technician / General Barn Labourer

5 positions available

Responsibilities and job duties:

• Breeding and Farrowing duties

• Wash empty rooms, prepping room for animal entry

• Perform minor maintenance tasks

• Perform general on farm duties

• Recognize and treat livestock health issues

• Maintain livestock performance records

• Other duties as assigned

• Follow Safety protocols

• Follow Biosecurity protocols

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Self-motivated

• Good work ethic

• Work well with others

• Follow direction from supervisors/manager

• A positive and upbeat attitude

Will train the right candidate.Students are encouraged to apply for part-time weekend positions.

Salary starts at $17.00 - $20.00 per hour and is negotiable based on experience, salary reviewed after three month probation period.

Biosecurity protocols, Safety protocols and Ongoing Training are mandatory.

Pension Plan, Health/Life Insurance Benefits Package and Bonus Program included.

Email resume to: foxtailpigshr@gmail.com

and later joined the team at Neepawa Plumbing and Heating. Merv enjoyed travelling as he and Dianne made several trips to Thailand, as well as to Mexico, California, Arizona and North Dakota. He was a Lifetime Member of the Minnedosa Kinsmen Club and was also active in the Minnedosa Youth Hockey program where he served as a coach and referee. An avid reader, Merv’s other hobbies over the years included becoming a certified scuba diver and riding his Harley. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dianne; brother, Michael of Minnedosa; daughter, Susan (Wayne) Suda of Grafton, ND; grandchildren, Katrina, Jacob (Taylor), Hannah (Jon), Claire and Matthew; and four great grandchildren. Merv was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Lawrence and Audrey; and son, Keith. No service will be held per Merv’s request. Final resting place will be at Minnedosa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Minnedosa Regional Library or Western Manitoba Cancer Centre.

CARDS OF THANKS

PARSONS: Thank you to those people who bought my Thanksgiving baskets. Thanks to Graeme Kingdon and Shauna Burton for donating the gourds and mini pumpkins. Thanks to all those folks who all year long donate baskets, plant pots and other “stuff” they think I might use in my many projects; it all gets used! Thanks to Heritage Co-op for allowing me to sell baskets in the store. With all this help from all of you the Heritage Village Museum received a donation of $1,500 this year. -Albert

COMING EVENTS

Minnedosa Legion Ladies Harvest Tea and Rainbow Auction, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., Minnedosa Legion Clubrooms. Everyone welcome.

Autobody Technician

We are looking to hire an experienced autobody technician for a busy auto shop. Applicant should be able to work on all makes and models and perform quality repairs as per industry standards. Individual must be organized, highly motivated, and have a keen eye for detail. Individual should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and quality workmanship.

■ Light Duty Mechanic

We are looking to hire a full-time light duty mechanic. Duties to include, but not limited to: general mechanical repairs, oil changes, install and balance tires, perform tire rotations, etc. Individual must be organized, highly motivated, and have a keen eye for detail. Individual should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and quality workmanship.

■ Front Office Staff

We are looking to fill a full-time front office staff position. Duties to include, but not limited to: answering phones, setting up appointments, invoicing, parts orders. Individual should have excellent communication and people skills and take pride in delivering outstanding customer service. General office experience and automotive knowledge would be an asset. Onsite training will be provided.

Drop off resumes:

Shoal Lake Rad & Glass, 316 Elm St., Shoal Lake, MB Email: shoallakeradglass@gmail.com Phone: 204-759-2251

We appreciate your interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

COMING EVENTS

Erickson Fall Supper on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Erickson Rec Centre (29 Queen Elizabeth Ave.). Roast Beef Supper and Desserts, 5 and under free, 6 to 12 years, $8, 13 and up, $20. To pre-order takeouts phone 204210-1199.

Minnedosa Adult Learning Centre’s October course registrations start Wednesday, Oct. 2. Contact Val Gawel in Room 2 of the Minnedosa Collegiate, 74 Armitage Ave. Phone 204-867-2519 or email alc@rrsd.mb.ca.

It’s hard to believe but not everyone has Facebook. This ad you’re reading costs $13.50 and reaches over 5 communities and 3,000 readers every week. And next week it will be half price. Planning an event? If you tell them they WILL come. Call Michelle at 204759-2644 ext. 1.

HELP WANTED

Minnedosa Regional Library is hiring a casual staff member to cover summer holidays, sick days, library events, etc. Please drop off your resume at the library until the end of September.

STORAGE SPACE FOR RENT

Indoor storage space for rent in Erickson, has cement floor. Phone or text 204-868-5040. Good for farm equipment, RVs, boats, etc.

LAND FOR SALE/FOR RENT

Cropland For Rent: Municipality of Harrison Park, NE 13-17-20 (135 acres), SE 23-17-20 (75 acres). Call Jim Krzyzaniak, 204-476-6566 for

information. Cropland for Rent: Municipality of Harrison Park, N 1/2 18-17-19 (192 acres), Roselle Miko 204-230-0615 (day) or 204-475-9984 (after 5:00 p.m.) for information. Tenders for all or part accepted by mail on or before Oct. 1. Send to: Jim Krzyzaniak and Roselle Miko, Box 178, Neepawa, MB, R0J 1H0.

ARTICLES FOR SALE

Selling a house or business? Hiring for fall or winter. Now is the time to get your information published. Book your ads now to boost enrollment. Selling something? Have your blanket classified ads seen in the 31-Member Newspapers which are seen in over 368,000+ homes in Manitoba.

Please call this newspaper 204759-2644 to book now or call MCNA at 204-947-1691 for more details or to book ads. MCNAManitoba Community Newspapers Association. www.mcna.com

Flash Sale on Now!!!! We print Personal and Business Cheques! 100 Personal Cheques $69 + taxes, 250 (manual) Business Cheques $100 + taxes, 250 (laser) Business Cheques $170 + taxes. Call Connie at 204-759-2644 Ext. 2 or email ctwprinting@mymts.net. Nesbitt Publishing, Shoal Lake.

NOTICES

Invest in advertising. The cost of advertising is small when you think of the number of people who will

ROLLING RIVER SCHOOL DIVISION invites applications for SCHOOL SOCIAL

WORKER

Assists students, families and school personnel in managing or resolving personal, emotional and/or social issues that may be interfering with students’ learning and overall functioning.

Rivers Elementary/Rivers Collegiate Rivers, MB 1.0 FTE

Jan. 6 - June 27, 2025

The School Social Worker is a member of the Student Support and Clinical Services Team and is covered by the Teacher Collective Agreement. For more details and application information, please visit our website at www.rrsd.mb.ca, select Employment link, then Teaching Positions link.

potentially attend your event simply because they saw your ad in the newspaper. If the cost of advertising is covered by just two or three admissions to your event, any additional guests you welcome is money in your pocket. Advertising does not cost, it pays! Call Michelle at 204-759-2644 ext. 1.

Urgent Press Releases. Have a newsworthy item to announce? An exciting change in operations? Though we cannot guarantee publication, MCNA will get the informa-

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NEW PRICE NEW PRICE

TOWN OF MINNEDOSA

The Town of Minnedosa invites applications for a permanent position for a

Water Treatment Plant Operator

The Town of Minnedosa maintains and operates two Water Treatment Plants and a continuous discharge Lagoon Waste Water Treatment System. Water Treatment Plant I is a Class 1 Water Treatment Facility and Water Treatment Plant II is a Class 2 Facility. The Water Distribution System is a Class II. The Wastewater Collection System is a Class II and the Waste Water Treatment is a Class I.

The successful candidate MUST:

• possess a Grade 12 education or equivalent,

• either be a graduate of or enrolled in or the Manitoba Water & Wastewater Association’s Certificate Courses in Potable Water and Wastewater Treatment;

• be willing to participate in any other additional training related to the position that the Town directs;

• possess electrical and mechanical working aptitudes;

• possess at least a current valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License with an air endorsement preferred;

• as part of the Utilities Team; be able to work evenings and weekends as required on an on-call rotation and for any call out emergencies that may arise from time to time;

• be knowledgeable and willing to learn and work with related computer programs and be able to maintain accurate operating reports;

• be a team player, maintain high standards of conduct, be respectful to the public we serve, be able to demonstrate sound work ethics;

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Town offers an attractive benefits package.

Further information on the required qualifications and detailed duties can be requested by contacting the office.

Please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of related education transcripts to:

Stacy Andrews, ACAO Town of Minnedosa

Box 426, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0

Email: acao@minnedosa.com

Resumes will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Thank you to all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Friday, September 27, 2024

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