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Mayor Rick Chrest at the podium during a media conference last week where he unveiled the City of Brandon’s strategic plan, which focuses on 10 key priority areas which council and administration will focus heavily on over the next three years.

Journal photo by Lanny Stewart

City council unveils three-year strategic plan

Following a two-day retreat in March, which consisted of deliberation on a plethora of ideas, Brandon city council re-cently unveiled its new strategic plan.

It’s called, ‘Our Plan, Our City’ and it focuses on 10 key priority areas which council and admin-istration will focus heav-ily on over the next three years.

Mayor Rick Chrest says nothing was “off-limits” during the council ses-sions and that more than 100 ideas were discussed. An outside facilitator was even brought in to help with the overall process of narrowing down the priorities.

“We kind of came to the session, allowing every councillor to put every idea, every priority out there,” he said. “We kind of put them (ideas) up there and just kind of used the process the facilitator put us through.”

The 10 priorities un-veiled include the finan-cial stability of the Key-stone Centre, establishing a City of Brandon drain-age master plan as well

as determining the future of the Wheat City Golf Course, which Chrest says is an issue that needs to brought to a head.

“It’s not sustainable the way it is, so we’ve got to pull together all the op-tions and come up with a plan that we think we can live with well into the fu-ture,” Chrest said. “Either we have to protect it or we have to take a portion of it that we can use.

“I don’t think the tax-payers want to see us throw good money af-ter bad, but I think they would support something that is sustainable and I would say is a good busi-ness case,” he added.

City councillor Shawn Berry says if the course is to remain well into the future, more money will need to be invested.

“We’ve got to either invest more into it or else just get out of the busi-ness all-together and let somebody else do it who might do a better job and with deeper pockets than what the city and what the taxpayers can handle at this point.”

The City of Brandon Water Treatment Facility is another area of focus moving forward for coun-cil. The plant’s existing

infrastructure dates back to the 1940s and is in need of an uplift – this includes solutions to resolve code, condition and operability issues.

“We can’t wait four or five years, especially when there’s provincial and federal funding pro-grams out there.”

Other areas of focus include a detailed look at recreation facilities and greenspace development, planned growth, financial stewardship, downtown revitalization, economic prosperity and commu-nity inclusion.

“There’s many priori-ties in Brandon, but you aren’t going to be able to do all of them,” Berry said.

“It really worked out pretty well,” Chrest said regarding the overall plan. “I think it kind of further built us up as a team.”

The team will have plenty to focus on in the coming years.

The ‘Our Plan, Our City’ strategic plan docu-ment released by the City of Brandon can be found online at www.brandon.ca.

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Winners of this year’s Westman Journal athletic awards: Neelin JV boy’s volleyball team (top); Journal sales manager Rick Thomson with Seth Friesen (left) and Shelby Nohr (right).

Photos by Lanny Stewart

2015 Westman Journal athletic awards

The Westman Journal is pleased to announce this year’s athletic award win-ners.

This year’s team of the year is the Neelin junior varsity boy’s volleyball team, while Seth Friesen and Shelby Nohr of Vin-cent Massey are the male and female athletes for 2014-2015.

Neelin JV boy’s volleyball - team of

the yearThe Neelin squad had a

stellar season, which saw the young club end up as a city finalist before eventu-ally coming away with a provincial AAA champi-onship.

“It was a great season to be honest,” Jake Thomson, member of the team, told the Journal. “We played as a team all the way through. We had some ups and downs, but we stayed consistent throughout the season.”

Neelin, the No. 5 seed going into the provincials, wound up knocking off the top three ranked clubs en route to the provincial title.

“I thought we had a great attitude,” Thomson added. “We came in ready to go and ready to work. “We knew those teams were good. We played them be-fore so we knew who their best players were and who to watch out for. I thought we did a pretty good job of shutting those guys down and everybody played as a team.”

Longtime Neelin bench boss Don Thomson, who was one of the coaches of the squad, says not only was it a fun ride to watch


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his team achieve success, he appreciated the way in which the group of young players continued to get better at the game.

“We were really young and it was a learning pro-cess,” he said. “Right up until the last hour of the season, we were still in that ‘developing and get-ting better and working at things’ stage. We were just fortunate things kind of worked out.”

The Neelin club finished the season with a 30-6 re-cord overall.

Seth Friesen - male athlete of the year

Seth Friesen had a tre-mendous season with the Vincent Massey boy’s var-sity volleyball team. The leading scorer and captain of the club was named MVP at the Brandon Uni-versity Tournament and was ranked third in the province by Manitoba coaches during the year as well.

Friesen helped lead Vincent Massey to a city championship as well as a provincial quarterfinal ap-pearance.

His sporting credentials as well as his impressive 99.86 academic average made Friesen an excellent choice for Westman Jour-nal male athlete of the year.

“It’s definitely an hon-our to win an award like this in Brandon,” he said. “It’s a lot of hard work that you put in through high school and the sports you play. You meet a lot of great people along the way, so I’m definitely happy to receive this award.

Friesen’s success on the volleyball court over the years was recognized by Brandon University

as the local stand-out has committed to the Bobcats men’s volleyball team for the 2015-2016 season.

“I can’t think of a bet-ter way to end my sports career in high school,” Friesen said. “It’s defi-nitely something that I’ll remember as I go through university and playing in the future.”

Friesen also participated in basketball, soccer and track and field.

Shelby Nohr - female athlete of the year

Shelby Nohr wrapped up her Grade 12 year in high school sport in style.

Nohr co-captained the Vincent Massey girl’s var-sity volleyball squad to a city championship. She also was the starting point guard for the varsity girl’s basketball team, a starting short stop for the fast pitch team and she also partici-pated in track and field.

Nohr also had an aca-demic average of 85 per

cent, which made her a quality choice for West-man Journal female athlete of the year.

“It’s really exciting to win something like this,” Nohr said. “I’ve been working all four years of high school to be able to achieve something as great as this, so it’s really an honour.

“I couldn’t have done it

without the support of my teammates, coaches and my friends and my fam-ily,” she added. “With the help of them, we were able to achieve a lot this sea-son and it was really fun achieving that in my Grade 12 year.”

All nominees for the awards were chosen by

the Brandon School Divi-sion and each high school – Vincent Massey, Neelin and Crocus Plains – were represented.

The winners were based on high school athletic and academic accomplish-ments, as well as commu-nity involvement outside of sport.


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those who don’t typically vote are more likely to support other parties. As a result, a mandatory vot-ing requirement would further reduce the propor-tion of Tory votes.

Fourth, an online vot-ing option would cater generally to younger, more tech-savvy voters. Given that support for the Conservatives is great-est among older Canadi-ans, and far lower among younger Canadians, vot-ing via the internet would likely reduce the propor-tion of Tory votes even further and therefore the number of seats allocated to Conservatives under a proportional representa-tion system.

If this doesn’t energize the Harper Conserva-tives’ base of supporters, motivating them to do-nate money to the party and show up en masse to vote in the upcoming federal election, nothing will. That’s because the relevance, and even the survival, of the Conserva-tive Party of Canada de-pends on the outcome of the election.

While that is the sort of rhetoric that would normally be contained in yet another high-dra-ma fundraising demand from Tory party central, the danger this time is absolutely real. It comes from changes that will be implemented if the CPC does not win a majority in the next election, and presumably every elec-tion after that.

The threat to the To-ries comes from a series of parliamentary reform proposals announced last week by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau. While the 32 promises include eas-ier access to government information, a return to the long-form census, bilingual Supreme Court judges and more indepen-dence for MPs, the prom-ise that should concern the Conservatives the most is a commitment to change the way in which Canadians elect their fed-eral government.

Under the Trudeau plan, the 2015 election would be the last con-ducted under the first-past-the-post voting sys-tem. The Liberals are promising to create an

all-party parliamentary committee that will study electoral reform measures such as ranked ballots, proportional representa-tion, mandatory voting, and online voting, and to bring forward legislation to enact the chosen op-tion within 18 months of forming government.

Trudeau’s proposal echoes promises made by the New Democratic Party and Green Party for the past several years. With the Liberals now on board, it means that the parties that will col-lectively receive the ma-jority of votes in the next election, and perhaps the majority of seats will sup-port scrapping the current winner-take-all voting system.

That spells trouble for the Conservatives for some fairly obvious rea-sons. First, the CPC is unlikely to ever receive the majority of votes cast in a federal election. At most, it will receive 38-40 per cent. As a result, proportional representa-tion would prevent them from ever having a ma-jority government.

Second, the Conserva-tives consistently score poorly in polls that mea-sure voter preference. Simply put, they’re the second choice for just a few voters, which means that they would suffer the most under a preferential ballot.

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With those factors in mind, the list of proposals put forward by Trudeau, if implemented, would likely prevent the Conser-vatives from ever forming a majority government again, and could reduce the party to a right-wing rump consigned to a dusty corner of the House of Commons, far away from decision-making power.

Conversely, the Trudeau plan virtually guarantees that the Liberal Party will have a perpetual role in governing the country. As the party that straddles the centre of the political

spectrum, political reality and mathematics dictate that it would almost al-ways be part of any gov-erning coalition, whether with the Conservatives or the NDP.

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perhaps focused on re-gional representation in order to preserve the in-fluence of their western base, but they would still have to dilute their con-servatism to be part of a government.

When Trudeau unveiled his electoral reform pro-posals, he said “What we need is real change, and leadership that fixes what Stephen Harper has bro-ken.”

What he is offering is radical change that virtu-ally ensures that a leader like Stephen Harper will never be prime minister

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The Reimers’ com-bined provincial income tax bill in Manitoba is $5,405. They’ll pay an-other $1,834 in provincial sales tax. That’s a total of $7,239.

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down by $1,513 if they move to Ontario.

If the Reimers move west to Saskatchewan, they’ll pay $3,064 in pro-vincial income tax. The provincial sales tax will cost them $1,007. Their total provincial tax bill in Saskatchewan is $4,071. That’s $3,168 that the Re-imer family can keep in their pockets if they move to Saskatchewan.

Picture those savings for a moment. If the Re-imers move to Ontario it will be like finding $30 in their mailbox every Fri-day. If they move to Sas-katchewan, that weekly welcome bonus doubles to $60. That’s money they could use for a family night out or a few extra mortgage payments every year.

It’s important to re-member that these are the Manitoba government’s own numbers. This isn’t propaganda produced by Ontario or Saskatchewan. The facts are simple: the

Reimer family pays more tax in Manitoba.

Now, the Manitoba budget goes on to blur the picture by adding factors such as mortgage costs and car insurance. But families have many options when choosing homes and cars. The Re-imers could choose a riv-erfront two-story in Win-nipeg with a Lexus in the driveway or a bungalow in Morris and a used min-ivan – it’s up to them. But taxes are not optional.

The Manitoba govern-ment does have a point when it comes to utility costs. The Reimers’ utili-ty bill in Manitoba would be $2,742. In Ontario it’s $3,684 and in Sas-katchewan it’s $3,515. Those numbers are hard to confirm, but a similar household sketch in the Saskatchewan budget suggests cheap Manitoba Hydro accounts for about $500 of the difference.

That’s almost certain to change. Hydro is cur-

rently asking for a rate increase of 3.95 per cent. In fact, Hydro plans to increase rates by 3.95 per cent every year until 2024. By that time, rates will have increased by 42 per cent, but even then Hydro says it will still lose money. Bottom line: the Reimers shouldn’t count on low power bills.

Then there are the de-ferred taxes. The Manito-ba government is borrow-ing hundreds of thousands of dollars every day. There is only one source of revenue the govern-ment can use to pay it back: taxes. The reality is that today’s government debts are tomorrow’s de-ferred taxes. When those debts eventually become taxes the Reimers and their kids need to be pre-pared to carry that added burden for decades.

The provincial econo-mists have painted a picture of the Reimer’s financial future in Mani-toba. Now they have to

make some choices. They can’t turn a blind eye to heavy taxes and soaring debt, but living here is about more than money. It’s home. Home is a place worth fighting for, but they have to decide to

stand up and demand bet-ter in Manitoba.

Todd MacKay is the Prai-rie Director for the Cana-dian Taxpayers Federa-tion.

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HUMOURHUMOURRandom musings from the keyboard

By now, most home-

owners and balcony gar-

deners have planted their

veggie gardens and deco-

rated their property with

all kinds of colourful

flowers which most of us

wouldn’t be able to name

if we tried.

I’m not much of a gar-

dener but have taken my

father’s approach to the

subject. It’s quite simple.

Put the bulbs and seeds in

the ground and just leave

them alone. When you

water the lawn, water

the plants. Don’t spend

days fusing over them. It

seemed to work for him

judging by the roses and

gladiolas he had decorat-

ing his yard every year.

In recent years, I’ve be-

come a balcony gardener

with mixed success,

but last year saw a turn-

around. I’ve been asked

what I did to achieve the

modicum of success that

potted gardening pro-

vides (and by ‘potted gar-

dening’ I mean plants in

pots, not pot plants. I’m

providing a legal clari-

fication for the editors’

sake.)

Now I can only identify

one success story since

I lost the seed packages

and don’t remember their

names, although they did

sound somewhat Latin.

If colours will help,

some flowers were pur-

ple, there were orange

and even some yellow.

The one plant I did rec-

ognize was a sunflower,

which grew to just over

three feet before dying.

Either the frost got it or

the pot was too small.

Anyway, you’ve made

it this far because you

want to know my secret.

Well, here it is.

First, place the seeds

in the soil and then push

them under with a finger.

After that, water the

seeds. But be careful. I

think it’s how you water

the seeds and seedlings

that help them grow,

making you look like a

genius gardener.

Don’t just pour water

into the container. Tip

your water container gen-

tly, in my case, a two-litre

juice jug, if that helps you

at all.

Let the water slowly

flow around the pot so

that it doesn’t disturb the

soil dramatically and up-

root the seeds. Continue

the process when you feel

the soil is dried out. After

a few days, or weeks, you

should see the flowers

and fruits of your gentle

labours as they sprout,

grow and add colour to

your yard and/or balcony.

Some gardeners add

fertilizer, some plant

growth materials and

other home remedies like

coffee grinds, but fol-

lowing the above details

might be all you have to

do.

Be gentle when adding

water as most plants can’t

swim and don’t respond

to mouth-to-stem resus-

citation.

Besides, in this day

and age of ‘eco-friendly

everything’ what is bet-

ter than just adding water

and TLC to your garden?

Good luck in your en-

deavours.

Note: The following

may not work if you have

any garden or farm over

three square meters. Con-

sult your horticulturalist

or botanist. Read instruc-

tions on label. Make sure

any water container you

use has been emptied of

its previous contents. Tap

and hose water may vary

in quality depending on

source. Environmental

conditions will determine

how plants grow.

Have you ever stopped

and wondered how cer-

tain things came to be?

For example: paper.

It’s made using trees and

chemicals. Who came up

with the idea? Was some-

one walking in a forest

one day and looked at a

tree and thought to them-

selves, ‘this would be a

good item to write on.’

When it comes to cof-

fee, who first thought

of crushing beans and

pouring water over them

would make for a tasty

(to some) beverage that

would help get your day

started?

If coffee was patented,

can the descendants of the

inventor of the brew sue

for royalties?

When it comes to pen-

cils, putting a writing

substance, like lead, into

a piece of wood and then

sharpening it to write on

paper is not something

most early inventors

would’ve dreamed of.

The tie? Why would

someone come up with

a piece of cloth you tie

around your neck?

Are you ready for a new

semi-permanent addition

to the neighbourhood?

With a federal election

scheduled this fall and a

provincial election in the

spring, get ready for po-

litical signs to spring up

like dandelions on some

lawns. Much like the

flowering weed, you see

them and then wonder

when will they disappear

since you can’t spray ei-

ther one into oblivion

anymore.

Thought for the week:

On the subject of elec-

tions, how many times

will the current provincial

and federal leaders blame

previous governments for

issues encountered, even

though both have been in

power for over a decade?

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What is allergic rhinitis?Most people look for-

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Allergic rhinitis can be managed with common over-the-counter products as well as non-medication measures, and management is typically optimized when the both are used together. An important non-medica-tion measure is avoiding allergen exposure. Ways to

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do this include staying in-doors on dry windy days, as it’s more likely for pol-len and other allergens to be blowing in the air on these days.

Clothes that have been worn outside should be re-moved and put in the wash upon entry into the house, and showering at this time to rinse pollen from hair and skin is also a good idea.

Appointing someone else to do chores such as lawn mowing, weed pulling, and other gardening tasks that can stir up allergens can be beneficial, and if the tasks cannot be avoided, then wearing a dust mask while completing them will help to reduce allergen expo-sure.

Laundry should not be hung outside as pollen can stick to sheets and towels, and windows should be kept closed to reduce al-lergen entry into the home. Pollen counts tend to be

highest in the early morning so avoiding outdoor activ-ity at this time is preferred.

Checking local television or radio stations for pollen forecasts help to indicate the amount of precaution that should be taken in re-ducing allergen exposure each day. On days that have high pollen counts, outdoor activity should be avoided to help minimize symptom occurrence. Using a dehu-midifier to keep indoor air dry, and frequently clean-ing floors with a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA fil-ter are further measures that can be taken. Additionally, a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) fil-ter in the bedroom may be desirable for some people who have more severe al-lergy symptoms.

The above measures help to manage symptoms by minimizing the amount of allergens a person is exposed to, but for some

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tolerated and typically only have potential for lo-cal side effects such as na-sal dryness. Improvement of symptoms are typically seen within a few days of using INGCs and full benefit should be noticed within one to two weeks of regular use. These medica-tions require assessment by a health care professional and a prescription as intra-nasal glucocorticoids are not available to purchase as over-the-counter products. Pharmacists who have ad-ditional training can assess the need for an INGCs and can prescribe it if they feel it’s appropriate. Ask a lo-cal Super Thrifty Pharma-cist about their ability to prescribe if you think you could benefit from the pre-scription of an INGCs to treat your allergy symp-toms.

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One of the new pieces of art recently unveiled at Daly House Museum.Photo submitted

New exhibits at Daly House MuseumDaly House Museum’s

new exhibit, “Smocks,

Frocks and Covers” is

now open to the public.

The Museum will show-

case 82 aprons person-

ally collected by Helen

Drysdale, director of the

Beautiful Plains Museum

in Neepawa.

“I’ve always loved

aprons,” Drysdale said. “I

began collecting aprons

when I discovered an un-

finished flour sack in my

late Mother-in-law’s be-

longings and it is an hon-

our to share them with the

public.”

Through the designs

and styles of the aprons

on display, the exhibit

questions society’s view

that women’s handiwork

is a craft rather than an

art form. Each apron on

display was made by

individuals rather than

mass produced on an as-

sembly line. They reflect

a moment in the life of

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their creator as the deco-

rations, colours, and pat-

terns were chosen by the

individuals who would

wear the aprons.

“When viewed as a

work of art, there is a

higher appreciation for

the time and craft in-

volved,” said Franchesca

Hebert-Spence, Daly

House Museum exhibi-

tion intern. “While the

artists of these beautiful

creations are maybe un-

known, the flair and skill

required to craft these

pieces is evident.”

“The aprons showcased

in this exhibit are not just

an item that our grand-

mothers or mothers may

have made or worn but a

reflection of the chang-

ing attitudes of society

and the role of feminism

towards the role of wom-

en,” museum curator Ei-

leen Trott said.

Children will be able to

enjoy the exhibit as much

as the adults through ac-

tivities in a discovery

kit related to the exhibit.

The discovery kit will be

available at the front desk

for families visiting the

Museum over the sum-

mer.

Smocks, Frocks and

Covers runs until Aug.

15.

Daly House Museum

is the original home of

Thomas Mayne Daly, the

first mayor of Brandon.

The house contains four

floors of artifacts and ar-

chival materials represen-

tative of Brandon’s early

history and the Victorian

era.

For further informa-

tion, please contact Daly

House Museum at (204)-

727-1722, email dalymu-

[email protected] or go

online at dalyhousemu-

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Exciting times in store for Brandon

Several changes were made to the Chamber of Commerce board re-cently when fi ve new members were elected. General manager Carolynn Cancade explained that the turnover is a regular occurrence for the cham-ber.

“Every year we have half of our board up for re-election,” she said.

This year, seven positions were up for election with two individuals re-turning and fi ve new faces coming to the table in addition to the appointed position of past president.

“Each position comes with a two-year term,” she said. “The turnover makes for good governance. It en-sures that the membership gets a chance to voice who they’d like to lead the Chamber of Commerce.”

The 2015-2016 Brandon Chamber of Commerce board of directors in-clude:

Executive:Jordan Ludwig, Brandon Business

Interiors – President

Terry Burgess, RBC Royal Bank – Vice President

Tami Rae Clements, I-Netlink Wireless and Netset Communications – Secretary/Treasurer

Todd Birkhan, BDO Canada – Past President

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It’s an exciting time to do business in the city ac-cording to newly elected president of the Brandon Chamber of Commerce Jordan Ludwig.

“The energy in the com-munity is great,” he said. “We’re on the cusp of bigger and better things.”

Ludwig was born and raised in Brandon and took over the family busi-ness, Brandon Business Interiors, after receiving his degree at Brandon University in 2005.

“There are a lot of

young people taking over family businesses in the city who are committed to seeing things grow,” he said.

“I’m a young guy who has been fortunate to have a business community that has embraced me,” he added. “Now it’s time to give back and I want to continue the tradition of promoting success in the business community.”

In addition to support in the private sector, there is a great deal of support from elected offi cials ac-cording to Ludwig.

“The mayor, council and provincial govern-

ment are all very busi-ness-friendly right now. There are a lot of great things that can happen and I’d like to play a role in that,” he said.

This is Ludwig’s fourth term with the Chamber having spent time as a board member, secretary/treasurer and vice presi-dent before taking the reigns as president. Lud-wig says that the chamber executive has been look-ing at the big picture dur-ing the past several years.

“We’re working on pol-icy and advocacy strate-gies,” he explained.

Workforce develop-

ment is something the group has focussed on, meeting with Brandon University and Assini-boine Community Col-lege to ensure students are being educated for the jobs that are available and the needs of employers are being met.

Working through what

Ludwig describes as the “municipal red tape of starting a new business” is also a focus for the chamber.

“We are working to en-sure that business rates and tax rates are competi-tive,” he said. Eliminat-ing the pay roll tax and lowering the PST are also

priorities for the organi-zation.

“The Chamber is the voice of business and we are working to do what we can to make sure the different levels of gov-ernment hear that voice,” Ludwig concluded.

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The Wheat City Golf Course

has had its challenges over

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fl oods have damaged the sce-

nic course, which is nestled in

Brandon’s Assiniboine River

Valley.

However, that hasn’t stopped

the dedicated staff who con-

tinue to work diligently each

and every day on the course,

which currently has a fully op-

erational back nine available

for golfers in the area.

“The course wintered pret-

ty well,” said Bryce Wilson,

manager of parks operations

for the City of Brandon.

He says restoration and re-

building of the course contin-

ued last fall and into the spring

and as of right now, he likes

what he sees. Wilson has Aug.

1 circled on his calendar as the

date he anticipates the course

will open all 18 holes for the

public.

“We’re happy with the con-

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“We’re looking forward to

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Highlights to the back nine

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“It requires a long iron

or wood to a well protected

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Another highlight to Wheat

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Larry Maguire, member of parliament for Brandon-Souris announces federal funding with representatives from NetSet that will bring high-speed internet services to every rural community in Westman.

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High speed internet coming to majority of rural communitiesHigh-speed internet is coming to rural

areas of Westman.

Larry Maguire, member of parliament

for Brandon-Souris, recently announced

approximately 90 per cent of the 36,000

homes in the Westman area will have ac-

cess to high-speed internet services by

2017.

“We live in an increasingly connected

world where access to the internet is es-

sential for participating in today’s digital

economy,” Maguire said in a release. “It

helps create jobs, realize economic op-

portunities and links Westman residents

and local businesses to online services

as well as far-off family members and

friends.”

A Westman based Internet provider,

NetSet Communications, will invest $12

million dollars throughout the province

in new towers and equipment upgrad-

ing its technology to TD-LTE Advanced.

The Government of Canada will match

NetSet Communications investment

which will ensure homes and businesses

in Westman have access to high-speed

internet services.

The expansion project will commence

on July 1 and will be completed by June

30, 2017 with the upgrading of 16 exist-

ing towers and building 18 new towers

in Brandon-Souris. LTE provides bet-

ter coverage, greater stability and faster

speeds.

“NetSet Communications believes the

responsibility of ‘connecting people’ to

the world and the opportunities it pres-

ents is the backbone to a community’s

viability today and in the future,” Rob-

bie Zetarkriuk, director of marketing and

dealer development for NetSet Commu-

nications said.

Last summer, Canadians provided

feedback online to help better determine

areas in need of high-speed Internet ac-

cess. Once information was received

from individual Canadians and govern-

ments across the country, Industry Can-

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internet has been a top priority of mine

since I was elected and I will always

stand up for the many unique challenges

facing our rural communities,” con-

cluded Maguire. “By working together

we are getting results for Westman and

I will continue to be a strong voice for

our region.”

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The Kirkcaldy Drive land drainage project is well underway in Brandon.

The $4.4 million project is part of the larger $27 million Brandon fl ood protection system enhance-ments project, which is being funded by the Govern-ment of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and the City of Brandon on a 45-45-10 cost split.

The intent of the specifi c piece of the project is to redirect storm water from Brandon’s North Hill that previously travelled to the Assiniboine River through four separate outfalls and to have it now drain through one outfall. This will reduce the openings through the north section of Brandon’s dike system and reduce the number of large diesel pumps that must be main-tained in the event of a fl ood threat response.

Work on the project began in mid-May following the relocation of a natural gas line in the area. To date, highlights of the Kirkcaldy Drive land drain-age project include relocation and replacement of a watermain along Kirkcaldy Drive, east of Knowlton Drive (with further watermain relocation and replace-ment required west of Knowlton Drive); installation of a concrete foundation in the current dike that will support the new outfall system as well as placement of a gate chamber that will house a valve for the new outfall system.

Construction for this project will continue on three fronts in 2015-2016 - retention pond excavation and dike relocation along Conservation Drive, work on the outfall and connecting storm sewer, and installa-tion of numerous sections of storm sewer pipe in the area. The fi nal completion of the project is expected to be in March 2016.

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FOODINSPIREDCAN YOU TASTE IT?

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You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream – even when it’s not.

My children love fro-zen treats, especially, but not limited to days when the mercury tops out (although they’ve been known to indulge mid-winter as well). I en-joy watching their elated faces when I present them with a cone of delicious iced-cold goodness. I get a big thrill as they de-vour what they think is ice cream – little do they

know what they’re really eating is way healthier. Really good blenders do more than just mulch fruits and veggies into pulpy drinks. They can also blend frozen fruits into something that very closely resembles ice cream. Those blenders are a game changer and for that I am glad!

These frozen treats have a consistency some-where between thick ice cream and icy sorbet and it melts a little faster than the frozen treats you’d fi nd in the freezer section of the local grocery store.

But unlike processed freezer novelties, because you’re the one making it, you can be absolutely sure that your frozen treat is full of great ingredi-ents with none of the ad-ditives, emulsifi ers and preservatives you don’t want.

Here’s how to make a delicious frozen treat your kids (and you) will adore.

Photo by Kim Harbicht-Sczesny

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Serves 2• 1 c. frozen strawberries• 1 c. frozen pineapples• approximately 1/4 c.

milk or milk substitute• 1/2 c. plain greek yo-

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nity College is celebrat-ing after three of its fi ve students who represented the college at this year’s Skills Canada National Competition won medals in their respective catego-ries.

Jordan Neufeld took top spot in the IT network systems administration competition. He is a stu-dent in ACC’s computer systems technology pro-gram and calls Niverville

his hometown.“To win gold was a

great feeling, to show that all the hard work paid off,” Neufeld said in a re-lease. “Skills Canada is a great experience to show-case your skills and see how you measure against others from across the country.”

This is the second year Neufeld has participated at Skills Canada, earning a bronze medal last year when the competition was

held in Toronto. Stephanie Kelbert won

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“I didn’t realize what was happening until I was on the stage,” Kelbert said. “I’m pretty happy with my time at Skills Canada. It was a once, or twice, in a lifetime thing,” she added. Originally from Alexander, Kel-

bert is a fi rst-year Offi ce Administration student who is eligible to com-pete at Skills Manitoba and Skills Canada next year, as she is returning to ACC for year two of her program.

Meanwhile, Melanie Moulder won bronze in the website development competition. She is a stu-dent in the college’s In-teractive Media Arts pro-gram and is from Arden.

Two other students fi n-ished outside of the med-al count: Kelly Semenko (plumbing) and Evan Melanson (mechanical CAD).

Since 2005, ACC has brought home three gold, nine silver and ten bronze medals from Skills Cana-da.

Stephanie Kelbert earned a silver medal in the IT-Offi ce Software Applications competition.

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Skills Canada is a na-tional competition that brings together more than 550 students and appren-tices annually to compete in over 40 skilled trade

and technology competi-tions. This year’s compe-tition took place in Saska-toon late last month.

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Funding for the event comes from the City of Brandon as well as through a federal government grant under the Celebrate Canada fund. Last year’s event at-tracted between 5,000 and 8,000 people and organizers are preparing for that number again.

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The Vincent Massey jurnior varsity girls 4x100-metre relay team that won gold at the provincial track and fi eld championship.

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High school spring sports reviewCharlot Butler was filled with emotion after she crossed

the finish line to secure gold for the Vincent Massey ju-nior varsity girls 4x100-metre relay team at the provincial track and field championship.

“When we won the gold, I couldn’t even focus,” But-ler said. “I was so excited and just hyped up and really emotional.”

The Vikings relay win was Brandon’s only gold at the provincial meet. It was also one of the highlights of a successful spring sports season for Brandon’s three high schools. As well as Butler running the anchor leg, the Vincent Massey relay team featured Emily Lewis, Jaelyn Miscavish, and Willa Egan. They topped the competition with a time of 53.41 seconds.

Just making the finals in the 4x100 is a challenge, Vin-cent Massey track and field coach Jason Jones said. In the junior girls field, 38 teams competed for eight spots in the finals.

“When it comes to the final in the 4x100 meter relay at provincials, it all comes down to handoffs and the tim-ing and spacing of the handoffs,” Jones said. “Speed is good to have, but the four girls practiced their handoffs all season and had good success in the winter. I was pleased with how flawless their handoffs were in the final.”

With the victory, Egan says she was “elated to know that we had finally destroyed our goals as a team.” In ad-dition to winning, the Vincent Massey team enjoyed the atmosphere at the provincial meet.

“I enjoyed how I got to spend it with some of my best friends and I loved how everyone was so supportive and positive,” Miscavish said.

Lewis says she enjoyed bonding with the team and cheering all of the other teammates on in their events and watching them succeed as well.

Crocus PlainsThe Crocus Plains boys soccer team wrapped up a suc-

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“At the start of the soccer season, our team set a goal of winning our zone to make provincials. We kept that in mind throughout the year,” Plainsmen head coach Chris McLachlan said. “Early in the year, we worked on team building. As a team, we learned about only worry-ing about the one thing that we could control — how we played.

“If we played our best, we knew we would have an opportunity to beat any team based on the talented group we had assembled,” he added. “We knew that we would be good if we could keep everyone working together, not as individuals.”

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Miles Mac 2-1 on penalty kicks. The Plainsmen trailed 3-0 at half in its second game to No. 1-ranked St. Paul’s. At halftime, the team talked about playing what they call Plainsmen soccer, playing with some pride, and setting a goal of winning the half. They did better than that. The Plainsmen scored four straight goals to secure the victory. Due to traffic, Crocus Plains arrived just 10 minutes be-fore the consolation final game against No. 3-ranked West Kildonan and trailed 2-1 at the half. The squad rebounded to win 4-2.

“It was a great way to end the season,” McLachlan said. “As a coach, I could not have been prouder with the way the players responded to the adversity that they had faced throughout each game in the provincials.”

The Plainsmen squad included players from Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador, Eritrea, Germany, Canada, Su-dan, and Kenya. The team was praised at tournaments by referee and organizers for their ability and sportsmanship.

Neelin

The Neelin track and field team finished third overall in the AAA category team standings at provincials. Coach Deana Peyachew says the team tried hard to defend its 2014 championship.

Brodie Gill led the way for Neelin, winning bronze in the varsity boys’ high jump by clearing 1.80 metres.

“Brodie is an exceptional athlete who works hard.” Peyachew said. “He is a perfectionist in his training and always tries to make himself technically better. Brodie wanted to come out determined he could podium finish and he did just that by staying composed in his jumps.”

The Neelin track team has grown since its start five years ago. This season, the squad had 22 athletes – half of the team members were female and two-thirds were new.

“The girls added a new component to our team and it just balanced it. Our athletes were dedicated and worked hard at practice,” Peyachew said. “The team supported each other through the winter pre-season and into the fi-nal day at provincials. Neelin track continues to grow and we are excited to work with new and returning athletes.”

In other spring sports action, the Neelin badminton duo of Madison Hayden and Kelsey McLennan earned a spot and competed at provincials. The Spartans baseball team competed in the Prairie West Baseball League. Nine of the 15 players were in Grade 9, but the squad still compet-ed well against mostly older competition. Max Paddock and Ryley Paul were named to the league all-star team.

Vincent MasseyAs well as the junior varsity girls relay win, Iwan Levin

and Cassidy Obijiaku also earned medals for Vincent Massey at the provincial tack meet. Levin won a silver medal in the junior boys 100-meter hurdles.

“That is a story in itself,” Jones said. “He tore his MCL ligament during spring break in a skiing accident. He also placed fourth in the 400.”

Obijiaku, who only joined the track team last year, won bronze in the varsity boys 100-meter sprint. His time of 11.65 matched the silver medal winner’s and he was just .05 seconds behind the winner.

“He is a natural athlete, with all the building blocks to be a spectacular football player in the future,” Jones said. “The difference between Cassidy and first place at provincials was less than a blink of an eye, with eight thousands of a second separating him and a silver medal.”

At the badminton provincials, the Vikings continued to be successful. Taylor Curtis was fifth in ladies singles. Jenna Yang and Owen Liang were 11th in mixed doubles, while Luke Giesbrecht was 15th in men’s singles.

“We have been successful at provincials the past dozen years or so, with more athletes finishing higher in the tournament all the time,” Vincent Massey badminton coach Christine Curtis said. “I have a committed group of athletes that take pride in the fact that they play badmin-ton and work hard to master their skills.”

Also during this spring, the Vikings placed fourth at the provincial fastball championships. Vincent Massey squads also earned berths into the girls urban soccer and baseball provincials.

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Home runs are flying out of major league stadiums so often that at the one-third pole, eight or nine players were on pace to exceed 50 homers for the 2015 season.

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Considering only 11 players hit more than 30 last year, and Nelson Cruz of the Ori-oles led the majors with 40, this year’s numbers are as-tonishing.

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of SI.com calls this year’s group of young sluggers the best to come along in the past 60 years. So what’s happening? Baseball has a new commissioner, but Rob Manfred replacing Bud

Selig can’t be the reason for the power surge.

No, what’s happening is that the next wave of baseball superstars is fi-nally starting to fill out its promise. Bryce Harper, the Washington whiz kid who was 19 when he played his first big-league game, and Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton, a 25-year-old Californian, are setting the pace. On June 13, Stanton’s 22 blasts led Harper by one. Both are threatening to approach the formerly magic ‘60’ mark. Harper’s earning $2.5 mil-lion and called “the best bargain in baseball” by one sportswriter. Stanton signed a $325 million contract for 13 years this past off-season, so maybe he feels obligated to hit a bunch of homers. Cruz, now a Mariner, is proving last year was no fluke, with 18 homers and on a 54-homer pace. Then there’s arguably the best player in the game, Mike Trout of the Angels, who has slugged 16. Ever heard of Joc Pederson? He’s a rookie flash with the Dodgers who belted 17 homers in his first 54 games. Then there’s the likes of young sluggers Kris

Bryant of the Cubs and Joey Gallo of the Texas Rangers, who were kept in the minors for seven or eight weeks so their teams could get one more full season out of them before free agency eligibil-ity.

Chicks dig the long ball, goes the saying. So do base-ball fans of either gender. This year, there’s a lot of diggin’ going on. And it’s — boom! slam! crash! — great.• Brad Dickson of the Oma-

ha World-Herald: “There is an online video of two bears in New Jersey fight-ing over garbage. This actually sounds a lot more interesting to me than Mayweather-Pacquiao II.”

• Dickson again: “Yahoo! will carry the first Inter-net-only NFL game, a contest next October be-tween the Bills and Jag-uars. Because it’s the Bills and Jags, for that one day Yahoo! will be dropping the “!”.

• TC in BC: “Japanese air-bag maker Takata has recalled over 34 million cars in North America due to malfunctioning air-bags. Tom Brady says that

he knows how to fix them if they are overinflating.”

• Blogger Chad Picasner: “Bryce Harper, who is among the leaders in the the Major Leagues in homers and arguments at home plate, is consider-ing sitting out the Home Run Derby at the All-Star game. Will some-one please tell him there are no umpires for that event?”

• Dwight Perry of the Se-attle Times: “Headline in The East Oregonian: ‘Amphibious pitcher makes debut.’ Apparently the A’s ambidextrous Pat Venditte is good insurance against rainouts, too.”

• Comedy writer Alan Ray, on why American Pharo-ah is the Marshawn Lynch of horse racing: “He’s fast, agile, and won’t talk to the media.”

• NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, after the Cavaliers’ one-man show helped win Game 2 of the NBA play-offs: “LeBron James said it was a huge win, and he couldn’t have done it without the ball.”

The pro’s take: Wytinck on the Mac TourGlenboro’s Josh

Wytinck is trying his luck on the Canadian Tour this year, which is now known as the Mackenzie Tour.

Wytinck finished two shots out of the running for exempt status this year, but he’s going to follow the tour across Canada this year, trying to qualify for as many events as possible. Mani-toba’s event, the Player’s

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• Speaking of conditions, it wasn’t an optimal spring for growing con-ditions for Manitoba golf courses, but word from most courses in Westman is that many are in very good condi-tion. I had the pleasure of playing in Minnedo-sa recently and not only are they high and dry from any flooding this season, but the greens have come through in great shape. Give them a call at 204-867-3151

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• The field was full re-cently for the 22nd an-nual Pinkest Owl ladies tournament at the Glen Lea golf course. It’s al-ways a great event as the weather was perfect for the full field of 144 golfers. Have you ever wondered why most courses in Westman have different coloured flags on the greens? Well it’s a great way to know where the pin

is on the green. A red flag means the pin is in the front, a white flag means the middle, and a blue flag means the back. Now if only our golf ball could know the color…

• Here’s a very funny tid-bit from the late Seve Ballesteros when inter-viewed about how he four-putted a green on the PGA tour: “I miss, I miss, I miss, I make.”

Chris Worley is a PGA professional at Glen Lea Golf Course who has 23 years of experience in the field. Worley has three boys, two of which are goalies.

The provincial Tories made former city coun-cillor Len Isleifson their torch-bearer in Brandon East at a nomination meeting in Brandon on Fri-day, June 12, at the Blu Kitchen. Isleifson will be trying to unseat sitting MLA Drew Caldwell in the 2016 provincial election.

Isleifson said while serving as city councilor, he made it a practice to go out to peoples’ homes when they called about an issue. “And I intend to continue that practice going forward,” he said.

Progressive Conservative Party Leader Brian Pallister delivered a rousing speech to local sup-porters, outlining what the province needs to fi x, and describing his vision for the province.

“There is nothing wrong with Manitoba that can’t be fi xed by what’s right with Manitobans,” Pallister said.

Pallister welcomed Isleifson onto the Tory team for the next provincial election, scheduled for April 2016.

“Len brings experience, local knowledge and passion for his community to our team,” PC Lead-er Brian Pallister said. “We’re excited to have him on board, and we’re looking forward to having two excellent MLAs representing Brandon after the election next spring.”

Isleifson was elected to Brandon City Council in 2010.

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Brandonites will soon be able to enjoy a pleasant greenspace in the heart of downtown. Through the City of Brandon’s new greenspace master plan, a now-vacant lot on the east side of the A.R. McDi-armid Civic Complex at 638 Princess Avenue will be turned into a multi-use park.

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is highlighted by the ‘POD’ concept, which aims to offer distinct spaces where one can par-ticipate in the community, observe the activities, and define themselves and the community,” according to a release issued by the city.

“The proposed de-sign is reflective of the City of Brandon’s new greenspace master plan and is meant to offer dif-ferent opportunities for

diverse users, depending on how they wish to view the greenspace,” City of Brandon director of com-munity services Perry Roque said. “There are several components with-in the greenspace, such as a gathering/event area complete with a deck, an orchard area, and an ac-tive play space next to a community garden. The idea is that the different functions of the space are contained in separate

pod-like areas, while still flowing into and co-exist-ing with each other.”

A public meeting was held on Monday, June 15 to unveil the project and as an opportunity for citizens to voice their thoughts on the project. Roque says that the draw-ings were well received by those in attendance at the meeting.

“The public feedback was very positive,” he said. “People looking at

the plans liked what they saw.”

The space will reclaim a parking lot area and make it an attractive place where people can actively play or sit with a cup of coffee or a laptop, Roque says. Located next to the Cultural Resource Cen-tre and Youth Centre also makes the location ideal.

“The Youth Centre will be able to use the space including the commu-nity garden area,” Roque added. “They’ll be able to learn exactly where food comes from work-ing under a ground to ta-ble model as part of their education.”

“We’re excited that the proposed design is so complimentary to the programming of the Cul-tural Resource Centre and Youth Centre,” City of Brandon community development coordina-tor Angie Veilleux said. “This vacant space will

become a beautiful space to engage even more members of the commu-nity in our projects and programs. The design re-flects what we’ve already heard from the public in that it should be an open space for all ages and abilities.”

The plans have now gone back to Architec-ture49 from Winnipeg for final details. Roque expects to receive the completed drawings by July 20 at which time they would be presented to city council for final review. Roque is hopeful that construction on the site will begin this fall.

Funding for the project is coming from the City of Brandon’s 2015 capi-tal budget. In addition, a grant from the 2015 TD Green Streets program has been received for the urban forestry portion of the project.

Brandon receiving $400,000 for renewal projects on Victoria

Avenue East, Maryland Avenue

The provincial government will be invest-ing more than $2.5 million in partnership with municipalities to improve or replace munici-pal streets and roads – this includes funding of $400,000 to the City of Brandon for renewal projects on Victoria Avenue East and Maryland Avenue.

“The pair of Brandon roads benefi ting from this year’s funding program are certainly well-travelled and in need of renewal,” Brandon May-or Rick Chrest in a release. “The most westerly stretch of Victoria Avenue East will be repaved and see curb, gutter, and medians replacements, while Maryland Avenue will be completely re-built from 26th Street to Currie Boulevard in-cluding road widening and drainage improve-ments.

“These are both extremely important projects that will benefi t Brandon residents.”

In total this year, the Manitoba government is investing more than $12.6 million to improve more than 519 km of roads in 107 municipalities.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution approaching and in construction zones for their own safety and the safety of workers.

A look at the Gossip in the Graveyard event, which will be taking place this year at the Brandon Municipal Cemetery, June 27-28.

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Historical Brandon figures who have passed away long ago will once again be remembered at the Gossip in the Grave-yard event later this month.

Alexander Fleming, Brandon’s first medi-cal doctor, pharmacist and former chairman of the school board in the 1800s, will be one of the 10 people showcased at the annual event, which takes place at the Bran-don Municipal Cemetery, June 27-28.

The two-hour interac-tive walking tour includes performers from 7 Ages Productions who portray certain individuals, don-ning period costumes, who meet and greet those who take part in the event.

“The actors have a monologue and they tell their life story,” Kelly Lumbard, spokesperson for Brockie Donovan, told the Journal. “They never break character and after they’re done, you can ask questions.”

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actors and actresses each year.

“People get involved and they start asking questions because clearly they’re listening,” she said. “They’re interested and sometimes the odd person will ask a real rogue question like gas prices or something. The actors are really good and they respond with, ‘I’m sorry. I don’t understand what you’re speaking of.’ They’re really good.”

Charles Whitehead, the first Reeve of the RM of Cornwallis and former president of the board of the Brandon General Hospital from 1904-1918, will also be portrayed.

George Brockie, the founder of Brockie Fu-neral Service in the Wheat City, will also be honoured. The addition of Brockie at the event, coincides with the 100th anniversary of Brockie Donovan in Brandon.

“We thought it would be nice to include George (Brockie). He was around for a long time and served many of the families in Brandon,” Lumbard said.

Participation is limited, and like every year, there are tour guides who help

direct you to each stop at the event. The tour guides are also in character and have portrayed historical Brandonites such as Elea-nor Kidd, a well-known former animal rights ac-tivist in Brandon in the early 1900s, as well as Wheat City’s first mayor Thomas Mayne Daly.

“It’s a lot of fun. It’s not ghoulish or spooky or anything like that,” Lumbard added. “It’s historical, it’s outdoor theatre and the people that we’re covering have lived wonderful lives and they’ve been important to the community so it’s nice that their story is be-ing heard so many years later.”

Proceeds to this year’s event go toward Westman Hospice. Lumbard says approximately $12,000 has been raised at the event for Westman Hos-pice over the past few years.

The tours get underway at 7:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. on Saturday and 3:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. on Sunday. To register for the event, contact Lumbard at 204-724-2682.

Hitman headed to MinnedosaBret ‘The Hitman’ Hart will be

headlining the Sportsman’s Dinner in Minnedosa on Oct. 24.

The announcement that Hart will be this year’s guest of honour marks the fi rst time that a professional wrestler has ever appeared in this capacity at the event.

Hart is one of eight sons born into an athletic family. His father Stu had wrestled as an amateur winning na-tional titles as a welterweight, and saw his greatest success on the amateur mat, winning the Dominion Championship in 1940. After serving in the Canadian

Navy in World War II, Stu launched Stampede Wrestling, for which he (and his family) are best known.

Under Stu, Bret was encouraged to compete as an amateur in his youth, winning both city (Calgary) and pro-vincial titles during his amateur career. Bret graduated into the family business and made a career in sport as a touring professional wrestler, competing for 32 years and appearing in more than 3,200 professional matches.

More details about this year’s event will be announced over the summer.

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APPLICATION:On June 12, 2015, Centra filed its 2015/16 Cost of Gas Application seeking the following approvals from the Public Utilities Board (Board):

1) Approval of Supplemental Gas, Transportation (to Centra), and Distribution (to Customers ) Sales and Transportation rates, effective November 1, 2015;

2) Approval of the recovery through rate riders effective November 1, 2015 of a net outlook balance in the prior period non-Primary Gas deferral accounts of $35.4 million;

3) Approval of the continuation of the current temporary rate rider treatment for Interruptible customers that migrate to Firm Service and customers that migrate to or from Transportation Service (T-Service) on or after May 1, 2014;

4) Final approval of Primary Gas, Supplemental Gas, Transportation (to Centra) and Distribution (to Customers) sales rates effective August 1, 2013, which were approved on an interim basis in Order 89/13;

5) Final approval of Transportation (to Centra) and Distribution (to Customers) sales rates effective August 1, 2014, reflecting the removal of non-Primary Gas rate riders expiring on July 31, 2014, which were approved on an interim basis in Order 85/14;

6) Final approval of the Transportation (to Centra), and Distribution (to Customers) Sales and Transportation rates, reflecting the implementation of new non-Primary Gas Rate Riders on November 1, 2014, which were approved on an interim basis in Order 123/14;

7) Final approval of Distribution (to Customers) Sales rates, reflecting the implementation of new non-Primary Gas Rate Riders on February 1, 2015;

8) Final approval of actual gas costs for the 2012/13 and 2013/14 gas years;

9) Final approval of Primary Gas Sales Rates and Franchise Application interim ex-parte orders as outlined in the Application; and,

10) Final approval of any other interim ex-parte orders issued by the PUB prior to the conclusion of the public review process for this application.

BILL IMPACTSThe impact of this Application is an increase of approximately 3.2% or $26 on the annual bill for a typical residential customer. Annual Bills for customers in the Large General Service (LGS), High Volume Firm, Mainline, and Interruptible Customer Classes range from decreases of 1.4% to increases of 7.3%.

It is Centra’s intention to update the Application with updated forward market prices prior to the public hearing. The Board will publish a subsequent Notice indicating the approximate bill impacts for the November 1, 2015 rate change, by customer class, once this information is available.

PARTICULARS OF APPLICATIONParticulars of the Application can be obtained by interested parties from:

Centra Gas Manitoba Inc. Attention: Mr. B. Czarnecki 22nd floor, 360 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0G8 Telephone: (204) 360-3257 (collect calls accepted) Email: [email protected]

The Public Utilities Board Attention: Mr. D. Christle 400 – 330 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 Telephone: (204) 945-2638 Toll Free: (866) 854-3698 Email: [email protected]

An electronic version of the Application is located at Manitoba Hydro’s website: http://www.hydro.mb.ca/regulatory_affairs/gas/whats_new.shtml

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS AN INTERVENERThe public may participate in this review as an Intervener. Interveners provide evidence to the Board and are subject to cross-examination by the Applicant and other Interveners.

Those seeking Intervener status should notify the Board of their intention by applying to the Board Secretary before July 6, 2015. Interveners may be entitled to financial assistance. The Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) provide the related guidelines and application forms. These rules can be seen at the Board’s website www.pub.gov.mb.ca or obtained on request to the Board, by emailing ([email protected]), writing to the above address, or calling the Board Secretary (945-2638 or 1-866-854-3698, toll free).

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AS A PRESENTERThe Public is welcome to provide written submissions to the Board on the Application. Written submissions should be received by September 21, 2015. The public may also present their views orally to the Board during the Hearing. Anyone wishing to present oral submissions to the Board should contact the Board Secretary by September 21, 2015.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has recently issued privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the Application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced. The proceedings before the Board are transcribed and the transcript is posted on the Board’s web site. Names of Presenters and their written or oral presentations are included in the publicly available transcripts.

PROCEDURAL MATTERSThe Board will establish a timetable for the orderly exchange of information with respect to this Application following written submissions from interested parties regarding procedural matters.

Centra has filed a portion of its Application with the Board in confidence, due to concerns related to the commercial sensitivity of certain information, including Centra’s historical and forecast annual gas supply and gas cost information. The Board will consider granting access to confidential information to interested parties, provided the parties sign an approved form of undertaking of confidentiality or a non-disclosure agreement with Centra. Parties seeking access to commercially sensitive information should apply to the Board explaining their specific reasons for needing such information.

Upon any application to it, the Board may make an Order granting the whole or part only of the Application or may grant such further or other relief in addition to or in substitution for that applied for, as fully and in all respects as if the application had been for such partial, or further or other relief.

DATED this 16th day of June, 2015. “Original Signed By:” Kurt Simonsen Associate Secretary The Public Utilities Board


Canadian Blood Services recently honoured residents in Westman, recognizing the lifesaving differ-ences they’ve made for patients across the country. The annual rec-ognition ceremony, Honouring Our LifeBlood, honours partners, volun-teers, stem cell donors, as well as those who have achieved signifi -cant milestones in blood, platelets and plasma donation. Donors at the event will have made 5426 dona-tions collectively. Ceremonies of this nature were held in 43 com-munities across the country.

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Evolution not revolution: It can’t be doneon their own local market, but nobody was running a schedule that was sup-porting full-time work for their top talent. As a re-sult, numerous franchises were operating using the same core talent. In ad-dition, there wasn’t a co-ordinated media strategy so the industry as a whole wasn’t progressing.

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of the product itself over the individual brands. It was important to ensure that the stakeholders each maintained control of their own budgets and lo-cal creative direction, but the bigger picture offered so much more possibili-ties. Leveraging social media and creating ca-reer growth for the talent themselves would drive the agenda forward and we could heighten the profile for our business. If we could secure na-tional TV, that would put us over the top.

The naysayers were quick to identify the flaw, in their opinion. The egos of the players involved were too big to even get two of them on the same page. Within six months, we had eight at the ta-ble, our own proprietary magazine, the first regu-lar coverage in the inter-national trade media in a

generation, a regular slate of television tapings, and a weekly podcast that generated a strong fol-lowing from Winnipeg to Vancouver. Unfortu-nately, when national TV failed to materialize, the partners got impatient and some strayed from the path.

Translating out a niche sports entertainment world and setting against the climate of rural eco-nomic development, there are a lot of simi-larities and one distinct difference that works to our advantage should we explore regional partner-ship to drive the region forward.

We each have a defined jurisdiction of responsi-bilities and boards with a vested interest to see us reach measurable suc-cess. We all have a need for a strong and coordi-nated rapport with the

media and we each have a list of projects longer than our budgets will allow us to complete year after year. But our difference matters. In our commu-nities, our roles require us to think about the long term and the successive victories that we achieve set up those who will fol-low in our footsteps.

The climate is right for a coordinated regional economic development strategy, bringing as many communities as possible to the table. In addition to the network-ing advantages to all of the participants, we need to remember that there is strength in numbers and that the value of our col-lective effort is greater than the sum of our in-dividual parts. Together, we can create a roar that can’t be ignored.

Vern May spent 20 years in the school of ‘hard knocks’ as a touring pro-fessional wrestler across Canada. Now retired from the ring, Vern grap-ples with the challenges of economic growth and resilience in rural Mani-toba, serving as the Eco-nomic Development Of-ficer for the Minnedosa and Area Community De-velopment Corporation. He aspires to engage his generation to take leader-ship of the steps our com-munities take next.

There was an error in the June 18 edition of the Westman Journal (Vol. 14, No. 11) on the front page story (I Came Back: The Glen Kirk-land Story). The story states that Kirkland was the sole survivor from an enemy attack in Af-ghanistan. That is wrong. There was another survivor. The Journal apologizes for any incon-venience this may have caused.

Paskewitz family going out on top

On the eve of their re-tirement, Dave and Fay Paskewitz were awarded for their hard work and dedication to their cus-tomers at Meadowlark Campground and RV Park. For the 20 years that they operated the business located on the Trans Canada Highway in Brandon, the couple has been putting their customers first. Their outstanding service was recognized recently by Tourism Westman at the 2014 Tribute to Tourism Awards held in Virden late last month when they received the service ex-cellence award.

“We were surprised by the nomination,” Dave said. “Our customers are always No. 1,” he said.

He had a hard time pin-pointing any one thing that he thought made the business stand out, saying the many small positive experiences made for a great stay at Meadowlark.

The business was originally established by Dave’s parents in 1967. For the past 20 years, Dave and Fay have op-erated the business with their children.

“Dave and Fay have al-ways lived on-site of the campground, which made them available to their campers 24/7; whether it be assisting campers with late night registrations, or all-night security to keep the campground safe and quiet for their guests,”


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Announcing Manitoba’s 2015 Individual Flood Protection Initiative Helping you protect your home, farm and business buildings

If you own a home, farm or business in a part of Manitoba that was affected by flooding in 2014 or that would have flooded in the absence of temporary flood protection measures, you may be eligible to receive assistance from the 2015 Individual Flood Protection Initiative.

Eligible Flood Protection Methods

New projects

protection method for your property.

Existing projects – If you constructed eligible permanent flood

for retroactive financial assistance under this initiative.

Grant funding – Manitoba will provide grant funding of 86 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum project cost of $100,000 for home, farm and business projects (maximum grant funding of $86,000). All costs in excess of the maximum project cost are the responsibility of the owner.

Important DatesYour deadline to submit applications is September 30, 2015. The program expiry date is March 31, 2020.

For More InformationTo receive an application form or to receive more information, please visit www.gov.mb.ca/mit/floodinfo/floodproofing or call 1-855-415-4530 or 204-945-7428. You may also write to the following address:

Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation2015 Individual Flood Protection Initiative


A Kids’ Karnival was held earlier this month at St. George’s Church. The free event consisted of several different activities for children, such as bouncy castles, face painting, games, crafts and a scavenger hunt. In photo: parents and their kids take part in a hay ride at the event.

Photo by Dannielle Morrisseau

states Tourism Westman in a release.

“Dave and Fay have prided themselves on their customer service and if there is one thing Meadowlark has be-come known for, it’s their friendly and courte-ous staff. Guests are of-ten commenting on how helpful the staff is and campers have returned time and time again. It’s a true testament to the hard work Dave and Fay have put into their business, and the excellent service they provide.”

Many years of hard work are now coming to an end for Dave and Fay as they begin their retire-ment.

“We are hoping to see Manitoba and Canada in the summer,” Dave said with a chuckle. The cou-ple has sold the business and can now be found touring in their own RV.

When the decision to retire was made, the couple approached the homeowners at Mead-owlark and a partnership was formed. After work-ing through the red tape, the first cooperative of its kind was formed in Can-ada and the homeowners at the mobile park pur-chased the business.

Melinda McDonald is now the chair of the co-op board which operates the park.

“It’s business as usual for the campground and mobile park,” she said. “There was a lot of work to get to this point, but it’s working very well.”

Hearing that the Paske-witz family was moving on was sad news for the residents of the commu-nity.

The couple stayed on past the sale of the busi-ness to ensure the spring season started smoothly and have promised to come back in the fall to help close things down before the cold weather hits, further evidence to their attention to detail and compassion for the people who live at the park.

“They always treated us like family,” McDon-ald said. “There were tears shed with our good-byes but they deserve the award and the time to en-joy their retirement.”

2014 Tribute to Tourism award winners

Tourism Westman hon-oured area businesses, events and individuals for outstanding work in the tourism industry. The winners included:

Marketing excellence – Melita Banana DaysService excellence – Meadowlark Camp-ground and RV Park, BrandonVolunteer of the year – Camiel Serruys, MelitaAspiring youth – Jessica Mayes, PiersonPartnership – Souris EventsEvent of the year – Vird-en Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Days

Dave and Fay Paskewitz were on hand to receive their award at the annual Tribute to Tourism awards, which were held recently.

Photo submitted

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A plethora of items were available for purchase at the St George’s Anglican charity garage sale, which took place this past weeekend in Brandon.

Photo by Dannielle Morrisseau Brandon Chrysler Dodge held a charity car show called, “Chrome for Kids” over the weekend. Proceeds went to Sun Fund For Kids, which helps send children from fi nancially disadvantaged families to enjoy a summer camp experience.

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HEARING:

The Public Utilities Board (Board) anticipates holding a public hearing of an application from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) for approval of rates and premiums for compulsory vehicle and driver insurance as of March 1, 2016. The hearing would take place at the Board’s Hearing Room, 4th Floor, 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB (commencing at 9:00 a.m.) on October 5, 2015. A Pre-Hearing Conference is to be convened by the Board in its offices at 9:00 a.m. on June 24, 2015.

RATE IMPACT:

The Corporation is requesting approval for Basic Autopac vehicle and drivers licence insurance rates and premiums effective March 1, 2016, which, if approved, will result in no overall change in MPI’s Basic premium revenue (excluding the impact of vehicle upgrades and an increased overall driver and vehicle population).

Actual vehicle and driver premiums would vary depending on claim and driving experience, insurance use, territory and vehicle rate group. Full particulars, including the rate impact and application, can be found on the Manitoba Public Insurance website www.mpi.mb.ca.

PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE:

Those seeking Intervener status should notify the Board of their intention by applying to the Board Secretary before the now scheduled Pre-Hearing Conference of June 24, 2015. Interveners may be entitled to financial assistance, and the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (Rules) provide the related guidelines, which can be seen at the Board’s website www.pub.gov.mb.ca or obtained on request to the Board, by either emailing ([email protected]), writing or calling the Board Secretary (204-945-2638 or 1-866-854-3698, toll free). Parties wishing to submit a brief or to express comments at the hearing should also contact the Board Secretary.

Applicant: Manitoba Public Insurance CorporationGENERAL INFORMATION:

Interested parties should take note that the Board does not have jurisdiction over the MPI lines of business denoted as Extension or SRE, or as to MPI’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing operation.

Persons seeking further information as to MPI’s application, or with respect to the Board’s process, and/or wishing to address the public hearing in French should notify the Board Secretary by August 28, 2015. As well, interested parties may examine MPI’s application and supporting materials, either at the offices of the Corporation or on its website, or the Board’s office.

The Manitoba Ombudsman has recently issued privacy guidelines for administrative tribunals. The Board is mindful of its obligations under those guidelines. Its decisions in respect of the application being considered will be sensitive to the guidelines. Personal information will not be disclosed unless it is appropriate and necessary to do so. However, the Board advises participants that these proceedings are public and that as a result, personal information protections are reduced.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Public Utilities Board400 - 330 Portage AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3C 0C4Website: www.pub.gov.mb.ca

Telephone: (204) 945-2638Toll-Free: (866) 854-3698Email: [email protected]

DATED this 12th day of June, 2015

Darren ChristleSecretary and Executive DirectorThe Public Utilities Board

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PUZZLE NO. 511

UNDER THE HIGHWAYS PROTECTION ACT

THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BOARD

Notice is hereby given that a hearing of the Highway Traffic

Board will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at

9:30 a.m. in Room B6, Brandon Provincial Building, 340 – 9th Street, Brandon,

Manitoba.

PERMITS – PART I – SECTION 9 H.P.A. AND PART

III – SECTION 17 H.P.A.

3/010/100/A/15 – GILBERT DURAND

Application for Two Access Driveways (Agricultural) onto P.T.H. No. 10 (Service Road),

N.W. 1/4 2-8-19W, Municipality of Oakland-Wawanesa.

The Highway Traffic Board will be prepared to consider all

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contacting the Secretary prior to or at the hearing.

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Michelle Slotin, A/Secretary THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC

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