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Enjoy! Complimentary VOL VOL5•ISSUE24June12,2013 7 • ISSUE 14 April 8, 2015 2013-01-13 9:23 PM Proud be a Community Partner - Serving TripleThe S & Interlake Interlake Regions LocallytoOwned & Operated Since 2008 ~The Serving Region Lisa The Rat “ ” First mud bogging VIKING INN TO OPEN MAJOR event a splash leaves Gimli before being identified KIDDIE ATTRACTION MarkyourcalendarsforSunday July14andbringthekidstothe neuver their machines down the 400-ft. long Jim Mosher VikingInnwheretheywillbeun- ThisBy rail car graffiti caused a stir in Gimli last Wedneday bog. It’s a tough slog as wheels churn up the veiling a brand new attraction, Spectators and competitors had a splash as mud and water on the 80-ft. journey to the By Roger Newman before conclusive be The listhosted of painting suspects is long. Rail workers, meanwhile, are angry the evidence Interlakecould Off-Road Club its first finish line. a first of its kind major indoor collected. But all-terrain the prevailing view of Farmers and elevator companies have about Raitt’s policy of legislating them vehicle (ATV) mud bogging event It’s a big mystery. back to work whenthe they machines strike. In one passers-by was that the rail car art was been blaming both Raitt and Canada’s permanentplaystructuremuch Saturday at Gimli Motorsport Park. Dubbed Perhaps counterintuitively, probably aimed at Canadian Transport two major railways for the slow de- recent case, she pulled the plug on Who is Lisa The Rat? the Quad Spring Mud Bog Challenge, the churn up a wave in front of their vehicles, likethepopular“KidCity.”Minister Lisa Raitt, a Conservative pol- livery of Canadian grain to the east picket lines when CPR workers were creating an added obstacle to theirplan trektotoinday-longhave event attracted estimated 100year protesting the company’s itician whose decisions irked ev- andanwest coasts.. Last Raitt and glory and bragging rights. The driving ain’t spectators. and erybody from farmers and rail workers Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz took troduce a cheaper pension plan easy. Drivers struggle against the water, to grain elevator operators and food the unprecedented step of announc- reduce employee retirement benefits. There were 38 entries in the first-time event, waves and mud. ing that the railways would be fined With so many possible culprits, the processors. which attracted riders from Balmoral, Branunless they delivered a set amount of mystery of “Lisa The Rat” may never Gimli farmer don, Barrie Sigurdson, a Gimli, Manigotagan, Miami, Pine Falls, The physical challenge may explain why The entire side of the car facing the sometimes user of the siding, said he grain every week. But now the two be solved. But it has put the spotlight Portage la Prairie, Teulon, Virden, Winnipeg most of the competitors were under 30, inhighway had been turned into a color- is unaware of the artist, although he cabinet ministers have announced that on rail car art which is becoming includingbesome young women. Brandon DeBeach and Woodridge. A that swelled thecrowd threat of fines is being removed ful psychedelic canvas with large let- noticed the colourful creasingly common in Canada and the car when driving larosa, 11, and 14-year-old to 100 over the course of the day, enjoyed cause grain is moving normally. ters spelling out “Lisa The Rat”. Was it by. He is certainly not the guilty party United States. Tyler Rogoski, of growing sport of ATV riding. Winnipeg Beach, were the youngest compainted by a farmer angry at his wife since he is a the Conservative supporter, This may be wishful thinking, how- “Graffiti artists consider rail cars as the petitors in the field.canvas Delarosa placedtheir firsttalor girlfriend, an artist inventing a new but neither would he paint over the ever, because crops are getting larger ultimate for exhibiting Mud bogging is an added twist to the ATV art form or vandals expanding their derogatory message on the rail car. and Rogoskient placed second thepractitioner. 600 to to global warming, world and effort,” saysinone off-road experience. Indue Gimli competitors 700 ccgrain targets for graffiti? 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He landed hard, as addictions to drugs and alcohol, for a time, got the better of him. While the 2010-14 Gimli council did take some issue with the centre, initially proposed in the fall of 2013, it came around — perhaps recognizing the economic value of Aurora’s $14.3-million investment in the community. Council gave the project the green light in February 2014, after significant support from its citizens. A former doctor of optometry, Rabb rebounded but only with the help of intensive counselling offered by the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM). General Manager of Winpark Dorchester Properties, which manages 5,500 residential housing units in Winnipeg, Rabb is turning both his personal experience as a recovering addict and his business acumen to create an ambitious multi-million-dollar addictions recovery centre at the site of the former Misty Lake Lodge and Conference Centre in Gimli. “My vision for recovery began 14 years ago when I returned to the city,” Rabb said. “I’ve been a strong advocate for addictions services in Manitoba. Not to say the services are bad here. But there is some disconnect in our system. At Aurora, we want to provide a continuum of care.” “I can’t stress enough the need for that continuum of care,” Rabb continued. “People need to have access when they’re in a critical or traumatic period of their life. They need to be able to gain access to care, then move forward to recovery.” Rabb is founder, president and chief executive officer of Aurora Recovery Centre, which will begin offering its addictions treatment services to Manitobans and cross-border clients in June. The $14.3-million centre is in the midst of a complete makeover. About $6 million is being pumped into extensive renovations to the former conference centre on PR 222, north of the Gimli townsite. The balance of Aurora’s SNEAK INVITATIONONLY PREVIEW Invited guests were provided a ‘sneak preview’ of the centre, still under construction, Monday morning. Among those who attended the Ian Rabb, founder of Aurora Recovery Centre, from left, Audrey Gordon, long-time supporter of the project, and former Misty Lake session were Sen. Janis Johnson, Gimli Mayor Randy Woroniuk, owner and Aurora investor Michael Bruneau. Gimli councillors Danny Luprypa and Thora Palson, media, investors landmark investment goes to ac- ating a campus-like atmosphere. “I and members of the design and quiring the building and land. visualize a family centre, a gymna- management team. sium,” he said of his ‘campus’ conInitially, the centre will house 60- cept. The sky is, it appears, no limit. “We’re on track from the construction side,” chief operating officer 68 people on average, though ambitious expansion plans suggest the At $900 a day, a typical client at Marni Larkin said in address to the centre could grow to boast 175 the for-profit centre will pay clos- about 60 people who attended. in-treatment beds. Aurora has fash- ing in on $40,000 for the extensive “There’s a number of people desioned itself after similar treatment treatment offered at Aurora. The perately waiting for this facility.” centres in the United States, in- cost includes accommodations, cluding Hazelden and Betty Ford. meals, medications, if required, Larkin credited Rabb for his vision Aurora will provide a raft of servic- and all amenities, including on-site and principal partner Michael Brues focused on the whole person, in- fitness equipment, swimming pool neau, former long-time owner of Misty Lake, for “together making cluding mental health counselling and movie theater. this happen.” to address underlying problems, spiritual and other issues that may “Anybody who has the need to achave precipitated addictive behav- cess services has the right to do Guests toured the Aurora faciliour. that,” Rabb said. “Although we’re ity which features three units, two not a government agency, we are for men and one for women. Most Rabb says most people will be at going to create a foundation that were impressed with the layout and the centre for 42 days, followed by will be taking part of the centre’s attention to detail. ongoing treatment based on indi- profits and accepting gifts for peoAurora will accept clients after invidual need. Post-treatment clients ple who can’t afford the cost.” dividual, institutional and family will be able to consult centre staff when the road gets bumpy. They’ll Rabb notes that some investors referrals. There is a pre-assessment also be welcomed as alumni. have indicated that, once they get process to screen potential clitheir initial money back, they will ents. Rabb says his commitment Rabb envisions a larger facil- put whatever subsequently accrues is to provide an as-needed, whenneeded service to those who have ity down the road. He says there’s toward the foundation. fallen through the cracks of pubplenty of undeveloped land on the 27-acre Aurora site available for fu- At minimum, two beds will be set licly-funded addictions treatment ture expansion. He talks about cre- aside for Gimli residents who need programs. Continued on next page Gimli P: 204.642.8591 61 A. Centre Street Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm Sat 9am-3pm Winnipeg Beach P: 204.389-4883 54 Main Street Tue-Fri 11am-5pm www.garriock.ca THE ISE R P R E ENT DER’S A E R — E. CHOIC Lowest Laundry Prices in the Interlake! FREE Estimates for your SNOW CLEARING NEEDS Hours 9-7 seven days a week INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 Peter Connelly is vice president of programming at Aurora. He holds a Masters in addictions counselling. He says Aurora’s programming will be highly structured because people in the throes of addictions and recovery require it. “Aurora will be not only aiding clients in incorporating balance and structure, but also taking a holistic view regarding a client’s treatment,” Connelly said in a talk after tours of the facility were completed. The goal, he said, is to address physical, emotional and spiritual needs. A jobs fair at the Gimli recovery centre is expected to take place in mid-May, depending on construction schedules. Date of the jobs fair will be widely advertised, Monday - Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1 Artists renderings of the proposed Aurora Recovery Centre and in-house cafe for clients and staff at Aurora. 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Royal LePage JMB & Associates MLS #1507279 Lighthouse Mall, Gimli www.rlpgimli.ca 3 4 April 8, 2015The INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE THE INTERLAKE Proud to be a Community Partner - Serving Selkirk & The Interlake Region Publisher Brent Polson Graphic Design / Ad Creativity Publication Layout 204-795-6161 [email protected] ★★★ Be Wise...ADVERTISE! ★★★ Beach resident says town should pick up water upgrade cost Water metering hot topic as few speak against upgrade plan Deputy mayor Ryan Reykdal, from left, Coun. Daryl Carry, Water Services Board chief engineer Travis Parsons, Mayor Tony Pimentel and resident Robert Kirkland at water project hearing in Winnipeg Beach March 26. Managing Editor Colleen Swifte Article inquiries/submissions Marketing ideas 204-642-8152 [email protected] Reporters/Columnists: Michel Forest 204-806-4035 [email protected] Marlene Ness phone: 1-888-214-1139 mobile: 204-971-0039 [email protected] Roger Newman 204-642-7356 [email protected] Regular contributors Ken S. 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The Interlake Enterprise is 100% locally owned and is supported solely through advertising revenue. Website: www.enterprisenews.ca By Jim Mosher A public hearing into an $800,000 water treatment upgrade attracted about 30 people to the Winnipeg Beach Community Centre last Thursday evening. Manitoba Water Services Board is committed to pay half of the project cost. The entire Beach council was on-hand for the hearing. Also present were Carol Oppermann, a former East Selkirk chief administrative officer and consultant to the town on its water and sewer upgrade projects, and Travis Parsons, chief engineer with the Manitoba Water Services Board. Oppermann provided a run-through of project details before Mayor Tony Pimentel turned to the audience for questions and comments. While the focus of the hearing was a Local Improvement Plan that will, if unchallenged, allow the town to borrow its $400,000 share of the project cost, many who spoke focused on water meters and other matters not directly related to the plan. Nevertheless, the consensus appeared to be that the water treatment upgrade is necessary, though there were concerns about how the cost of the project will be borne. Municipal water is available to 152 identified properties in the downtown area, including homes east of Churchill Rd., the Harbour Village condominiums and residences and businesses downtown. Each of the property owners will be required to pay an annual $297 levy over the 12-year term of the borrowing. A one-time lump-sum payment of $2,632 is also an option. The planned water upgrades include installation of an ultraviolet disinfection system; replacing an existing hydropneumatic tank with three small bladder tanks; installation of variable frequency drives (VFDs) in each of two well pumps; and installation of a pressure transducer in the distribution system to control the VFDs on a system-pressure basis. A new well with its own 20 horsepower pump was originally planned to serve the town fire department’s needs, but council decided to defer that because its goal was to keep the overall project cost low. Mayor Pimentel noted that the province mandated that the water plant upgrades be done. “This system is the most costeffective,” he said. “Once we get all our costs in the numbers may change.” Long-time homeowner Debbie Benson argued that the town should be using its utility reserves to pay or, at the least offset, the cost of the water treatment upgrades. “In times like this, that’s where the town has to kick in the money,” she said. “I think the town needs to take responsibility.” “You’re putting a lot of responsibility on us,” said Benson, who noted her water utility rates have increased to $85 from $35 in just 10 years. “Where’s all that money going?” The Water Services Board’s Parsons added that the board “does strongly recommend installation of water meters.” Former Beach councillor and downtown business owner Ken Muracz suggested some thought should have been given to spreading out the cost of the upgrade beyond the borders of the downtown service area. If water consumption rates continue to increase, the town may have to reapply for a water rights licence. The current licence, renewed in 2010, allows the town to withdraw 50 cubic decametres (50,000 cubic metres or 50 million litres) of water from the area’s aquifers a year. “Why should we, as a local improvement district (LID), be paying for all of it?” he said. “There should be some thought of cost recovery outside the LID.” He noted that residents of the unserviced area outside downtown use town water. “If the town as a whole is using 50 per cent of the water, we’re paying 50 per cent more than we should be.” It’s not quite that simple, suggested deputy mayor Ryan Reykdal. He noted, for instance, that property owners outside the area have wells for which they are entirely responsible. That cost is not ‘shared’ with downtown property owners who have access to municipal water. “Over the years, I’ve had to drill two new wells,” he said. “I buy water softener salt and maintain my own system. We [outside downtown] have all these costs.” Reykdal said the water upgrade provides users with the “biggest bang” for their dollar. However, it was the discussion of metering water use that dominated. The hearing learned that water consumption is more than twice what would be expected, compared to other jurisdictions. “That could indicate that the distribution system is in poor condition,” Oppermann said. The water lines that supply water in the plan area are not part of the project, which is confined to treatment and water supply elements at the town’s water plant. Mayor Pimentel noted that while water metering is not part of the current project it is favoured by both the Water Services Board and the Public Utilities Board (PUB). A water meter installation project is in council’s sights but it’s not on the table just yet. “We’re hoping that when we have some [metered consumption] numbers, we can better understand our water consumption,” the mayor said. Robert Kirkland estimated water meters would cost $150,000. However ‘soft’ costs related to administering the utility should be known before the town goes ahead on meters, he said. “That’s a lot of money to spend just to find out if you have limits,” Kirkland said. Noted veteran town councillor Daryl Carry: “The province has asked for many years that we do go to a water metering system.” The water capacity issue is key to landing more single-family and multi-family residential developments. Mayor Pimentel says right now, given existing water consumption estimates and the absence of water meters, major developments are unlikely. “We’re talking here and now,” the mayor said. “I don’t know what’s going to happen in two years. Right now, we’re at about 90 per cent of the 50 decametres allowed.” However, Parsons suggested increasing the town’s upper limit in water consumption under another water rights licence could be achieved. “If the town needed more water, it’s likely that you could get incremental increases,” he said. “If the golf course wanted to hook on, it’s possible they could. We would just have to apply to increase the water rights.” Property owner Kirkland said he didn’t want the opportunity for residential development at the golf course slip by. “We don’t want to miss out on those opportunities, either,” said Pimentel. “We’re going to make sure those things happen. Our vision was expansion — if there is going to be development; we want to be able to provide that service. But, again, we’re talking here and now. I don’t know what’s going to happen in two years but we do want to see development. If we need to go back for a licence, then that’s what we’ll do. But we’re near our limit. That’s just the facts right now.” Business owner Doug Jarvis noted that it’s not a matter of ‘running out’ of water. Rather, the current system of using an arbitrary residential equivalent unit rate structure does nothing to encourage conservation or provide fairness to users. He noted that the town considered installing meters a decade ago — an initiative he supported. “What we haven’t done is gotten rid of waste: abuse of the system,” the restaurateur said. “One thing a meter would provide is that people would pay fairly for use. It’s 10 years later, and we’re still talking about meters.” In the end, there was just one written objection to the water upgrade plan. It’s expected that town council will pass first reading of the Local Improvement Plan and the related borrowing. The bylaw will then go to the Manitoba Municipal Board, which may reject the bylaw, revise it or approve it as submitted. INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 5 Recovery centre expected to add pep in Gimli’s step By Jim Mosher to get work. It’s exciting.” An almost $15-million investment in Gimli is an economic game-changer that could revive flagging business fortunes and bring more needed jobs to the municipality, says Mayor Randy Woroniuk. Woroniuk hopes the new money and the up to 150 jobs that comes with it will reverse a troubling trend of business closures in the community he was elected to lead last October. The mayor welcomes a for-profit institution that will be open year-round with none of the seasonal shifts and hiccoughs common to businesses in resort communities. Aurora Recovery Centre, a facility designed to treat people with addictions, confirmed its plan to invest a planned $14.3 million to purchase and redevelop the former site of Misty Lake Lodge and Conference Centre, 15 minutes north of the Gimli townsite on PR 222. Aurora’s landmark commitment makes its project the largest single business play in Gimli in almost a quarter of a century. (Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre opened in 1992, then known as Country Inns and Suites. Land acquisition and construction were pegged at about $5 million at the time.) Mayor Randy Woroniuk says recovery centre will rev up Gimli’s economic engine. “It’s huge,” Mayor Woroniuk said yesterday, a day after he and a host of dignitaries and investors toured the Aurora site, now in the final two months of extensive renovation. “It’s going to be a significant economic engine. It’s going to be huge. There is going to be a lot of opportunities Gimli businesses have been buffeted by downturns and challenges. Last year’s short summer did not help. The restaurant at Bowlers, Gimli’s only bowling alley, closed earlier this year. Robins Donuts on First Ave. closed without explanation in December, though it is now looking for new employees for an anticipated re-opening. Other long-established businesses are either for sale or contemplating closing. “The bonus is that this is going to be year-round,” the mayor said of the Aurora project. “That, in itself, is going to reverse this trend of businesses closing. At upwards of 150 people, it will be probably the biggest hiring of people since Diageo distillery was established. I am looking forward to this.” Woroniuk also cited the ancillary benefits that will accrue once Aurora is upand-running. Visitors and staff at the centre will patronize Gimli businesses, while some professional staff may purchase homes, he said. “This is huge. I’m really looking forward to it.” Aurora is optimistic its business plan will generate more jobs and provide additional services to a growing client base over time. Net income, while projected to be in a loss position at year’s end, is expected to top $5.3 million at year-end 2017. Sprucing up municipal digs By Jim Mosher washrooms and on the stairway. The municipal building in Gimli is being spruced up this spring with new paint and flooring. Council awarded a pair of tenders for the work during its regular meeting Wed., March 25. Areas to be painted will be patched as needed. The painting includes council chambers, the municipal office reception area, washrooms and stairwells. Flooring work includes the removal and replacement of tiles in four The painting work was awarded to Jim Yaremkiewich at a bid cost of $9,980 plus applicable taxes. King’s Flooring will receive $23,931 for flooring. Gimli chief administrative officer Joann King acknowledged a conflict and left chambers when the flooring tender arose on council’s sparse agenda. A request for quotes (RFQ) on the painting was sent to seven poten- tial bidders. Four businesses bid on the work. Yaremkiewich’s bid was lowest, narrowly edging out a bid of $10,685. The highest of the four came in at more than $25,000. On the flooring front, five RFQs were sent to businesses. 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Anytime - enjoy Chef Tim’s in-house made desserts for only $3.00 each Choice of chocolate raspberry cake, New York cheese cake with caramel topping or bread pudding topped with fresh whipped cream 15042gg03 6 April 8, 2015The INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Interlake Juried Art Show returns to Gimli, May 9 &10 Deadline for entries extended to April 16 By Michel Forest “So far, we’ve been working on the basics, so that the students For the third time in its 40-year are able to learn why they are dohistory, the prestigious Interlake ing something in a specific way, Juried Art Show will be held in in other words more technically Gimli, giving professional, ama- oriented work,” Shapiro said. teur and budding artists a rare opportunity to show their best work “This year, I’m hoping for at least during an art exhibit at the Water- half a dozen if not a few more front Centre. show worthy pieces,” Shapiro said. “Because the Gimli Art Club is committed to working in the The basic message Shapiro has community to develop youth and tried to convey to his young adults in their art skills through charges is that in a world of education and training, we have iPhones and MTV, just as pop taken this on for the third time stars become celebrities for their in our history,” said Gwen Harp, work, so should young artists seek committee chair and president of to achieve the same heights and the art club. recognition for their visual art, all the while maintaining a personal “We encourage those who are integrity in what they create. interested in participating to get their entries in by the deadline of Gimli resident Lorraine MacVicApril 16th.” ar is a member of the Gimli Art Club and the Manitoba Society of JUDGES LOOKING FORWARD Artists, and will be a judge in the TO INSPIRED AND youth category. ‘ELEVATED’ ART “This will be my first time judgLarry Rich is a well-known Mani- ing, but I have seen the work of toba artist who resides in Sandy these young people in the past. Hook. Rich has worked in the art Last year, I was simply blown world for approximately 25 years, away by their use of colours, as and eventually migrated towards well as the subject matters that the commercial aspect of art. He they had chosen.” will be a judge in the adult category at the Juried Art Show. For more information on this year’s Interlake Juried Art Show, For example, Rich was involved please contact the Gimli Art Club in the restoration of the historic at 204-642-8217. Additional inart that is found in the 7th floor formation and entry forms can ballroom at the Fort Garry Hotel also be found at www.gimliartin Winnipeg. club.com. “I think that shows such as these are good for elevating art, they inspire artists to bring out the best of themselves in their work, in short to reach higher,” Rich said. Rich added that perhaps the most important motivating factor for open exhibits such as the IJAS is that they shake people out of their complacency to achieve new heights of creativity. Benson Shapiro (B.F.A.) teaches visual arts and graphics at Ashern Central School, which had the largest number of youth entries in the show in 2014. News Tips? Contact Colleen 204-642-8152 Artistic creations by students in the grade 10 visual arts program at Ashern Central School: microcalligraphy portraits, sharpie ink on white tag paper. Students inquired into the skill of creating alternative values, depicting light to dark by controlling and utilizing the scale, spacing, baseline, and leading of their writing. The portraits depict pop culture icons or personal icons, which allows students access and connection to their assignment, leading to greater engagement and emotional involvement in the artistic creation process. 30s graphic communication and technology, sketchbooks, mixed media and assorted white tag paper. Designers were required to discover the book binding process (stitching, stapling, and gumming), as well as developing a visually pleasing cover. Some designers chose a ‘traditional’ book style, while other chose accordion, envelope, or another style that met the criteria that were initially set out in the assignment. The sketchbooks the designers created are used in every class while recording and developing ideas for current and future assignments. Join us for an après work Presentation Travel in Your Style, Your Budget Introducing the “Flying Solo” traveler benefits ... Bring a friend, enjoy wine/appies while we take you away ... Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015 Time: 5-7pm (presentation starts at 5:30 pm) Location: Lifa Home - 35 Centre St Gimli MB RSVP by April 16th to secure your spot! For more information and/or RSVP, please email [email protected] or phone 204.642.4134. Enter to win a door prize! INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 10 June 12, 2013 The INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE ITA AGM focuses on2013value of tourism in theENTERPRISE Interlake 10 June 12, The INTERLAKE Editorial Commen Editorial Commen Engineering the future in an informationa By Marlene Ness “The provincial government somehow doesn’t seem to weigh the value of tourism in relation to what they give us for funding,” McDonald said bluntly. She held up a recent publication by Travel Manitoba, which clearly states the substantial figures generated each year by the Manitoba tourism industry. Tourism generates almost $2 billion annually in Manitoba, accounting for a sizeable chunk of the provincial economy. The value of tourism is expected to grow as more Manitobans stay close to home to ‘rediscover’ the wonders in their own back yards. The benefits of provincial and regional tourism were front-and-center at the annual general meeting of the Interlake Tourism Association (ITA), held at Silver Community Hall March 26. On-hand was Colin Ferguson, chief executive officer of Travel Manitoba. Ferguson enlightened ITA membership with a broad perspective of the province’s tourism industry. “You’ve heard us talking in Manitoba about the tourism industry being a $1.5-billion industry, which accounts for approximately three per cent of Manitoba’s GDP,” said Ferguson. “We’ve actually already surpassed that figure. We’re closer to $1.7 billion a year, thanks to everyone in the industry who is developing and marketing new products, and creating more opportunities for Manitobans to experience their own province.” Ferguson also attributed industry success to the highly successful “Manitoba: Canada’s Heart Beats” campaign launched in 2014. Not surprisingly, out of the five tourism commercials that are currently being aired for the campaign, the fishing spot is the one that has proven to be most popular in the Interlake. “The Interlake Tourism Association was the first one in the province to adopt the ‘Manitoba: Canada’s Heart Beats’ brand,” Ferguson noted. “[ITA general manager] Gail [McDonald] liked it — and it was a great start!” “Our goal by 2020 is to be at $2 billion a year in tourism spending,” continued Ferguson. “That would have Manitoba ranking fifth in the country, behind ‘the big four’: Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec. All of the provinces ahead of us have eight to 12 times 7 By Jim Mosher CREATIVE MARKETING STRATEGIES McDonald went over highlights of 2014, including getting the UNLOCKED Travelling Trunk Exhibit off the ground. This project, funded by a $12,952 grant, featured 10 fascinating trunks filled with artifacts and stories which travelled to various heritage sites, museums and libraries throughout the Interlake region. Engineering the future in an informationa Is a future written by global Is a future writteninby global corporate interests the cards? corporate interests in the cards? Geo-engineering holds the prom- mously known for its genetically ing glo By Jim Mosher Geo-engineering, genetically One of 10 fascinating heritage modified organisms, engineered Geo-engineering, genetically trunks on tour in the ITA’s ‘UNnanoparticles. You say what? modified organisms, engineered LOCKED Travelling Trunk Exhibit’. nanoparticles. You say what? Trunks are packed with artifacts, These three recent examples of photos and tales of local history. ecosystem barely on These threeintrusion recent are examples of our radar, though each has a vast, ecosystem barely than on the amount ofintrusion investment are opportunity unmeasured potential to change our radar, though each has a vast, Manitoba does. However, we know our our ecosphere. You This campaigns have really startedknow: resonating lounmeasured potential to change cally, nationally and internationally. We’re place we call home. our ecosphere. You know: This starting to see great numbers coming in from place we call home. the US, especially in the hunting and fishing Geo-engineering is in the news afindustry.” ter an Australian isethics Geo-engineering in the professor news afFollowing presentation, the ITA penned aFerguson’s book about the strategies ter an Australian ethics professor 2015 AGM was held. poised to change ourthe approach to penned a book about strategies global climate change. Prof. Clive poised to change our approach to First up, Jacques Bourgeois, president of ITA, Hamilton’s highlights both global Prof. Clive gave his climate report book for change. 2014, briefly summarizing several ITA book marketing projects, theboth club Hamilton’s highlights the potential benefits and costs of packages taken advantage of by ITA memthe potentialgeo-engineering benefits and costs embracing as ofa bers this year, as well as several changes in embracing geo-engineering as a ‘solution’ to our earthly woes. funding for the association. “Overall it was ‘solution’ to our earthly woes. a very good year,” concluded Bourgeois. Instead of changing our behavNext, general McDonald presentInstead of manager changing our behaviours, change This ed a morewe in-depth look atclimate. the association’s iours, we change climate. This approach allows us to continue activities in her Interlake Tourism Manager/ approach allows to continue Coordinator’s Report forus 2014. spewing greenhouse gases (GHGs) spewing greenhouse gases without having to modify (GHGs) our beMcDonaldhaving commented that at a recent strawithout to modify our behaviour. Earlier this year, tegic planning meeting, therethe wasglobal much haviour. thiscarbon year, the global concentration of dioxide, discussion Earlier about priorities — what needs to concentration of carbon dioxide, be done in the Interlake region by the memthe main driver of climate change, bers,main by the driver managerofand by the board. the change, hit 400 parts per climate million (ppm). hit 400 parts per million (ppm). That’s the highest-ever concenThat’s concentration the of thehighest-ever GHG. At 400 ppm, tration of the GHG. At 400 ppm, we are hastening toward a tipping we arebeyond hastening toward aa change tipping lost along the way,” Bourgeois “These point which evensaid. geocoins were seen by hundreds of people point beyond which even a change in our practices may not slow cliin several dozens ofmay countries the in our practices not around slow climate world, change. and raised awareness of our beautimate change. ful region. Hopefully, it tempted some of “How can you prove to people that tourism is worth it?” asked McDonald. “Anyone who is in the tourism business knows it, but it “The amazing thing that happened this winseems that anyone in municipal government ter with putting the trunks in libraries is that and sometimes provincial government, does library staff saw a great number of people NOTof understand the value to of tourism here.” modified come through the doors that would never ise never having say promwe’re crop plants, including Geo-engineering holds the mously known its genetically normally come to afor library,” said McDonsorry. We stop worrying about once premiereto ise having we’re canola, modified crop plants, including “We of hadnever 1,317,000 visitorstoto say the Interlake ald. “People were Canada’s coming in specifically climate change weabout in 2012.We There wasbecause $74.6 million –can yes, crop. look at theonce trunks,Canada’s and then coming back sorry. stop worrying canola, premiere that’s million — spent here in thefolds Interlake. five weeks later when the second set came hide its effects below the of climate change because we can crop. However, the Interlake is the lowest funded Silver in.” nanoparticles? Excuse me. an engineered ‘solution’. hide theregions. folds Out of region its outeffects of all sixbelow Manitoba an engineered ‘solution’. nanoparticles? Excuse of that $74.6 million, $15.3 million goes Silver The 2015 Regional Tourism Productme. DevelOne more far-fetched ideas is toinput things have been engiback to various levels of government tax These opmentwee & Marketing Program outline was revenue. So, the stats are very convincing. discussed, with several creative marketing up thousands of mirrors in the upneered as an antibacterial delivery One more far-fetched ideas is to put These wee things have been engi“When you look atto thedeflect money the that sun’s you’re agent. strategies in the works, an upcomper atmosphere The silver in including these tiny partiup thousands of mirrors in the upas an antibacterial willing to put into tourism, you have to neered ing colouring book campaign thedelivery ITA plans rays, then presto-magico, we cool cles destroys bacteria. Only probper atmosphere the sun’s The silver these tiny particonsider the money to thatdeflect comes back out of agent. to launch in the nextin several months. the planet. We seed cloudswe to cool cre- lem: Bacteria are adiscussed required part of tourism.” As well, McDonald recent uprays, then presto-magico, cles destroys bacteria. Only probgrades to the ITA website, and future plans ate rain during periods of drought. the tangled web of terrestrial and the planet. We seed clouds to cre- lem: Bacteria are a required part of McDonald noted that core government to post more tourism information (includWe send up sulfur-containing par- aquatic life.ofweb Maybe notTravel so good ate rain during of todrought. tangled of terrestrial and funding for ITA isperiods scheduled stay the the ing portions the Interlake guide) ticles into the upper atmosphere to if you’re smelly but nevertheless We up assulfur-containing par- aquatic life. Maybe sois good samesend for 2015 it was for 2014: $35,000. online. The Interlake Travelnot guide one of “Goinginto into an upper election year, 2016 may ITA’sif main advertising showing absorb thethe sun’s energy. you happen tonevertheless be part of ticles atmosphere to good iftheyou’re smelly butprojects, a cost ofif$18,943 and an income $23,700 very wellthe staysun’s the same for core funding. It a delicately balanced absorb energy. good you happen toecosystem, beofpart of could potentially be 2018 before we see an for 2014, equating to a profit of $4,000. We ‘do’ stuff to the atmosphere, for example our frequently, though a delicately balanced ecosystem, increase.” We ‘do’ stuff atmosphere, the oceans or tothetheland to ‘engi- not for example our frequently, though infinitely, adaptable planet “The Interlake is the only region that has its regional travel guide at the Winnipeg InterMcDonald also noted, in regards to the stathe or the to ‘enginot infinitely, planet neer’oceans a climate that land will mask the known locally asadaptable Earth. tistics: “We have to work harder at getting national airport, besides the City of Winneer’ climate thatglobal will mask the known locally as Earth. effectsa of ongoing climate more people to the Interlake spending mon- nipeg,” noted McDonald. “We also have a effects of ongoing change. than halfHub of magazine the biomass in ey for longer periods of global time. Theclimate Interlake More presence in The at the airchange. More thanhits half offor the biomass Winnipeg, isin shows the smallest amount of overnight visi- Lake port, which people thatinstance, are comingin tation out of any region…. I suspect that’s and out of the province.” Lake Winnipeg, for instance, is It gives a whole new meaning to that bacterial community we so because we get a lot of day trippers here out It gives our a whole meaning that bacterial community we so burying headsnew in the sand. to revile. What would happen should to the lakes, plus lots of cottage owners.” The evening also included several presenburying our heads in the sand. revile. What would happen should silver (SNPs) be as tations nanoparticles earlier in the night by various ITA silver nanoparticles (SNPs)suggest. be Reas The 2014 Financial Report showed a bal- lethal members, Race Genetically modified organisms asincluding many Geocaching studies ance sheet of $44,842 in assets and $44,842 sults by Jacques Bourgeois, the upcoming Genetically modified organisms lethal as many studies suggest. (GMOs)? Same sort of thing: an- Those studies conclude, and they in liabilities & equitysort as of of Decthing: 31. Totalanin- Those RRN ‘Home for conclude, Christmas’ House Tours (GMOs)? Same studies and they other ‘solution’. early studies, that SNPs come forengineered 2014 was $123,876 while totalWe ex- are by Shirley Muir and Heather Hunter,are andaa other engineered ‘solution’. We are early studies, that SNPs are a feed notwith bya addressing andProject present danger pensesthe wereworld $118,076, net income of clear Barn Quilt by the Arborgto Agalgae, Society feed the world not by addressing clear and present danger to algae, $5,800farming for the year. Fair Quilt Committee. poor practice but by al- bacteria and plankton. Not a pretty valve we ing glo trol, for valve wi trol, for There is be held There is thanks be heldt those thanksw the broa those w ful, thou the broa veyors ful, thou veyors Large co vantage Large co cal appl vantage regulato cal appl their ins regulato above pr their ins above p Scientist Scientist to catch to catch engineer enginee away bu away bu premise premise generatio generati changing changin too far a too far ecologic ecologic If a cours If a cour ed, we poor farming practice but by albacteria and plankton. Not a pretty ed, tering the genes of foods to make picture. turn we soo tering the genes of foods to make picture. turn soo them resistant to blight and other them to blight naturalresistant challenges facingand foodother pro- We continue to evolve as human natural challenges facing food pro- We continue to evolve asinhuman duction. Good in theory, perhaps. It appears, however, that was overtaken by the Bottrell coin, which beings. the Geocaching Headquarters Seattle, duction. Good in theory, perhaps. beings. It appears, however, that had the fortune to venture out on some lonWA. More than that, it’s patentable by we face a host of technologyger treks. At the end of day, the Carriere More than it’sthepatentable by driven we facequantum a host leaps of technologythe likes of that, Monsanto, one of kms. the few uncoin likes gathered respectable 69,345.5 Three cashquantum prizes were leaps awardedfew to the unwinthe of aMonsanto, one of the driven world’s or first-place question. Engineerfor second largest place. corporations, fa- derstand ners, with the winner receiving world’s largest corporations, fa- derstand or question. Engineer$200, second place $100 and third place ITA’s Geocaching Race Results Interlake geocoins journey across the globe The winners of the Interlake Association Tourism Geocoin Race were announced by Jacques Bourgeois, ITA president, during the association’s annual general meeting in Silver March 26. During 2014, some of these small, colourful geocoins made amazing journeys around the globe, giving geocachers in dozens of countries — some on the other side of the world — a tiny glimpse of our region here in the Interlake. The coins, which were created in a project by ITA to promote tourism via the exciting sport of geocaching, depicted various scenes from around the Interlake. The eye-catching artwork on the geocoins was designed by a Vancouver company called Landsharkz, and every second year the coins were changed to depict different imagery from the Interlake region. “Some coins have collected lots of mileage, while some others seem to have been RIVERBEND Movers “Our Business is MOVING” Phone: 1-866-849-8042 or (204) 291-8221 621 Sophia St. Selkirk [email protected] those geocachers to come for a visit.” The mileage covered by the wee coins during the race was an astounding 650,000 kilometres in total. Viewing the winning coins’ route maps, one can see the unique path that each coin took. News Tips? The first place coin, owned by Diane Bottrell, had a bit of a rough start, sitting at only 51 kms. for the first four months of the race. Eventually, it did catch up and indeed surpass the rest of the pack to travel Colleen 204-389-5994 extensively in South America, Europe and Colleen 204-389-5994 Asia, finishing in first place with an amazing 108,072 kms. 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Reg. $118 (Max. 600 sq. ft) Until July 31, 2013 Serving Winnipeg Beach and area INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 9 Riverton welcomes major commercial building project By Roger Newman 16 A substantial Riverton crowd watched with delight Monday afternoon as the first sod was turned for the community’s largest private sector development project in years. Place your greeting or announcement today! Announce Engagement or Birth Announcement with Picture - Star The local citizens were there to support home-grown entrepreneur Corey Palsson who was breaking ground for the construction of a $2 million residential-commercial multiplex at 60 Main St. on Riverton’s principal business thoroughfare. Palson, the president and owner of Palstein Construction and Developments Ltd., recently returned to his birthplace with his family after a decade of building in the Alberta oil sands capital of Fort McMurray. The INTERLAKE ENT June 19, 2013 GRADUATION MEMORIAL Noventis President Kevin McKnight and Bjarnason turn the sod for the new building.Barbara Feldman Emma Skulason The young developer, his wife Angela and their three daughters left the oil sands for two reasons. Palsson thinks Riverton is the best place to live and he also believes that housing construction is the key to social and economic prosperity in Manitoba’s Interlake. A Time to Remember mem new councillor andonforplus 12 housing units consisting of Bifrost-RivertonCongratulations yourNoventis has introduced service awill be held on Sa High School Graduation.community housing initiative with seven two-bedrooms and five one mer mayor of Riverton. July 6th, 3:00 PM at the U I am so very proud of you and lower down payments than previbedrooms. Church in Winnipeg Be your accomplishments. The Noventisallpresident said the ously. (corner of Murray and S my love and wishes a best reality “The rents will be $900 a month for multiplex hasAll become Bjarnason praised Palsson forjoin emPlease our family on in your future endeavors pulled tothe stores, $850 for two bedrooms because the community barking on the multiplex project. “I day as we celebrate her “Novenand $750 for the one bedroom,” gether to make it happen. Love Dad would like to thank this young man says Palsson who formed Palstein tis is here to stay in Riverton and for coming back to his home comThere is a sort of “Field of Dreams” in 2008 and named it “Pal” for Pal- we are excited this project is startmunity,” the amalgamated mayor feeling to his vision that “if you sson and “Stein” in honour of his ing,” McKnight said, adding that said. build it, they will come”. But his grandfather Steingiemer. dream is to create lots of new housing, making him a little different This might just be the start for Palsfrom the farmer in the famous mov- son who has already obtained lots ie who attracted players and fans for new residential homes. “The Collision Repair when a voice told him to turn his multiplex is just phase one,” he Windshields corn field into a baseball diamond. says. “We also need the federal and provincial governments to build a Hail Damage Repair “Riverton needs housing for em- new water treatment plant in our Frame Straightening ployees at Hecla Provincial Park, community.” the Erosion Control Blanket plant Courtesy Cars and proposed peat moss devel- The developer admits he is not doopments,” Palsson said in an in- ing everything alone. He said he terview prior to the sod turning.” has received significant support Even teachers have no place to rent from Noventis Credit Union and its when they come to teach in town.” president Kevin McKnight. SEND US YOUR AUTOPAC CLAIMS But relief is on the way. Palsson intends to start almost immediately on eight months of construction on his new two-storey building occupying the former site of the legendary but now demolished Sandy Bar Hotel. The building will have four retail units on the ground floor “Dick Arnason also helped to push the project forward,” Palson said, referring to the head of Noventisowned Interlake Real Estate. MATLOCK AUTOBODY INC. McKnight was present at the sod turning to wield one of the two shovels with Colin Bjarnason, a Keep dy Your Bo l u f i t u a Be PAINTING & RESTORATIONS This $2 million retail-commercial multiplex will soon rise on Riverton’s main street. Quality Workmanship Free Estimates 389-5279 www.matlockautobody.com - 48 Matlock Road - Matlock 10 April 8, 2015The INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Loca Gimli Midget Vikings win minor Regional ‘A’ Banner Siglunes man tireless in critici The 2014-15 Gimli Vikings Midget Hockey team. Front row (l.-r.): Tristen Olivier, Dawson Johnson, Matthew Dryden(C), Cole Good, Keenan Kowalski, Devun Groot, Josh Spakowski. Back row: Shawn Cranston (Goalie Coach), Brent Wishnowski, Sheldon Marks, Corey Kowalski (Assistant Coach), Kali Einarson, Ryley Korolyk (A), Tanner Schroder (A), Davyn Bochurka, Justin Prymych, Kevin Yablonski, Paul Johnson (Head Coach). In the background are a few of the 100+ fans from Gimli who travelled to Lundar to cheer on their team. Fan support for this midget team was outstanding all season long. By Jim Mosher would become a lightning rod fo By Michel Forest husband Paul is the head coach of “We had no one to play in goal, “And we had so many fans following the midget Vikings.) though, but lucky for us ColebyGood to games A alldisturbing over the place, it Gene Holowchak is reviled some, us heralded claimsocentered on There has not been a midget team was released from the Teulon banwas a very fun year of hockey.” as a hero of sorts by others. He’s been a thorn leged harassment of two of the out of Gimli for a number of years, In past years, boys who wanted to in tam he registered withfor themore than a female front-office staff, who subs theteam, side and of Siglunes council but this year the Vikings once again play minor hockey (ages 15-17/ high roster of the Gimli Vikings midget “All we did was work hard and play year now: protesting, writing letters, badgering on sick leave in what was descr banded together and went on to win school grades 10-12) had to travel team,” she added. hard,” said head coach Paul Johncouncil members and the municipality’s interim leave. The two would be formally a championship in their very first to neighbouring towns to play, comson. administrative officer. the ViNovember 2012 because they ha season as a team. bining with either Arborg, Teulon, chief In their first year of operation, work. or Riverton to form a regional team, kings had a very successful season, “We broughttoour lunch buckets and Holowchak retired six years ago to the RM of Si“The last time a Gimli minor hockey as year after year there were never losing only three games (and tying hard hats to every game, we had glunes in of theaWest farmed in the letterwork and departure team hoisted the Midget Regional enough players out of Gimli. four) out total Interlake. of 24, andHe’d finish15 kids withThe a great ethic for of the tw Niagara Peninsula, worked a software fixer in sopiqued Holowchak’s interest in S Banner was 10 years ago in 2005,” ing in second place in theasoverall their age, we earned it from the said team manager Doriane Johnson “So finally this year, Gimli had the astandings the seven-team league. first daycil, the its puck dropped,” the variety ofofcapacities. But the gig wasvery up when leader in particular. “One during an interview with the Enter- number of bodies needed to have a health problems sidelined the now 58-year-old. coach added. my father taught me is that we do prise earlier this week. (Johnson’s team of its own,” Johnson said. The Vikings defeated the Arborg/Riabout the next guy,” he said. “I live verton/Teulon team inchose two the straight saidon thatsome he has coach- my Dad He and wife Victoria quiet Johnson life when of been the principles games in the best-of-three semi-final ing his son Dawson since the age can’t spea six years ago they retreated from the hurly burly If I see somebody who series, by scores of 4-2ofand 5-4. GeneofHolowseven through to a home northwest Ashern. selvesthe on novice, an issue,atom, I will help.” bantam and midget levels. chak would carve a niche as a sometimes writer In the final series, the team went and frequent commentator on the affairs of his “My interest in council started w on to defeat the Lakeside Falcons at “The first year of midget hockey is a adopted until female were forced home onhome Marchcommunity. 16 in game It1 was by a idyllic crucial one for manyemployees of these boys, about a year ago when he heard rumblings of leave,” he said. score of 4-3, and then prevailed in since competitive hockey may be discord Siglunes municipal council. game 2 about in Lundar on March 23, decoming to an end for them, and at Holowchak makes the no bones ab feating the Lakeside team 9-2 to win that point it becomes just playing The battle began with a missive penned by for fivefun,” one-man picket across the street TOWN OF WINNIPEG BEACH the Interlake Minor Hockey Regiongame the coach added. al six ‘A’ Banner. of councillors, who signed an explosive in- nicipal office, though he would l “Our goal for next year, dictment of their leader, Reeve Barry Zacharias. protest out ofalong town.with “I hit the hig “It was very exciting to have a team the assistant coaches, is that we’re about m Holowchak could not pass; instead, he took it people were complaining of boys this year, many whom that hoping that test mostinofthe these boyshewill upon himself to copy andofdistribute letter town,” said. Regarding the 2015 Financial Plan have played together in the past be back for another season, in addithroughout Ashern and the surrounding rural when they started out as youngsters tion to those coming up from banarea. The nub of the letter went to the heart of mu- The reeve’s behaviour remains le PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Subsection 162(2) of the at the age of six in various local tam,” Johnson concluded. nicipal governance. It contained allegations that rous, Holowchak, who attends c Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Winnipeg Beach intends to leagues,” said Johnson. PUBLIC NOTICE present its Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2015 at a Public Hearing in the Town of Winnipeg Beach Council Chambers, 29 Robinson Avenue, Winnipeg Beach, MB on Wednesday, the 22nd day of April, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Council will hear any tax payer who wishes to make a representation, ask questions, or register an objection to the Financial Plan, as provided. Copies of the Financial Plan will be available for review as of Monday, April 13th, 2015 and may be examined by any person during the regular office hours of the Town Office at Winnipeg Beach. Dated this 25th day of March, 2015. Kerry Lawless Chief Administrative Officer The Town of Winnipeg Beach INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 11 New Horizons showcases talents of members By Roger Newman Prolific describes the production of many paintings by New Horizons artists. Gimli’s senior artists are producing a large body of work. They had more than 50 paintings on display March 31 at the New Horizons 55-plus Centre’s annual spring art, crafts and quilt sale at the centre. Gimli’s senior quilters are really wrapped up in their work. “We have 15 or 16 members in our art group, some of whom are fairly new to painting,” said Lorraine MacVicar, an accomplished Gimli artist who teaches the three yearold group. “We welcome new members every fall and paint Tuesday afternoons at weekly sessions running from October to April.” A steady flow of visitors came to the centre to see not only the work of the artists, but also the quilts and crafts produced by the New Horizons quilting group. The artists organize the yearly spring show while the quilters take care of the arrangements for an annual pre-Christmas sale that features the work of both groups. Coffee and an impressive selection of dainties are a major attraction at both shows. 2 The artists taking part this spring included MacVicar, Susanne Pascal, Pam Watkinson, Les Einarson, Fred Ralke, Kathleen Cheong, Pat Johnson, Inga Palson, Maureen Anderson, Marian Gale and Delores Michaluk. 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Suddenly, over the public address system, the Captain announces: “Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid I have some very bad news, our engines have ceased functioning and we will attempt an emergency landing. Luckily, I see an uncharted island below us and we should be able to land on the beach. However, the odds are that we may never be rescued and will have to live on the island for the rest of our lives!” Thanks to the skill of the flight crew, the plane lands safely on the island. An hour later Danny turns to his wife and asks, “Gladys, did we pay our Visa and MasterCard bill yet?” “No, sweetheart,” she responds. Danny, still shaken from the crash landing, then asks, “Gladys, did we pay our American Express card yet?” “Oh, no! I’m sorry. I forgot to send that cheque too!” she says. “One last thing Gladys. 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In her January-February report, chief administrative officer Sue Sutherland noted that Pruden Ave. residents were informed that City of Selkirk has approved a wastewater extension that would be available to residents, who will be expected to pay for connection to the system. “I’m receiving calls from residents,” Coun. Joy Sul said during a council meeting last week. “Pruden Ave. residents have not, at this point, been advised that they’re supposed to source their own costs on sewer connection. There have been no meetings. People have not received a copy of the bylaws. They have been left completely in the dark. Last week, the street caved in; it’s a bad situation.” Mayor George Pike agreed that the road was recently impassable. “We had Maple Leaf Construction out, as well as our own public works people,” Pike said. “They barricaded Pruden Ave., added extra gravel — and are still waiting for drainage to happen. I went down the road myself and you’re right: it is not a happy road to drive down. It must be brought back up to condition.” On the ‘good news’ roads front, St. Andrews received two awards at a recent Manitoba Good Roads Association banquet. ‘Best Country Non-Farm Home Grounds’ went to Karl and Mary Loepp of St. Andrews. The municipality also won the ‘2014 Most Improved Municipal Roads’ for Division B. Water breaks problematic along Hwy. 9 in Gimli By Jim Mosher Public works staff in Gimli had last week yet to find the source of a water line break on Hwy. 9 at Lady of the Lake Dr. Traffic was detoured on at least two occasions as staff continued a dogged search for the source of the break. Long-time public works chairman Danny Luprypa says water lines along Hwy. 9 have been particularly problematic over the years, including the latest break and numerous breaks at the Manitoba Conservation offices further north on the highway. “We can’t find the leak. We’re chasing the leak,” Coun. Luprypa said of the recent break during a regular meeting Wed., March 25. “We put a valve on it and ended up hauling water [to the affected property owner] for two days.” “We need our water lines replaced,” chief administrative officer Joann King acknowledged. However, the estimated cost of doing that was pegged at about $10 million six years ago. There were 12 water main breaks in Gimli, including 11 in the townsite, known as Gimli Local Urban District (LUD). The other break occurred in Gimli Industrial Park. The municipality currently operates three water distribution systems, including the town, industrial park and at Pelican Beach. Past councils have eyed creating a single, centralized water service. However that would require financial assistance from senior levels of government. “The RM of Gimli will continue applying for provincial/federal funding to assist in the rehabilitation of our aging water distribution system (piping network) as it comes available,” the municipality states in its 2014 water audit report for the Gimli LUD utility. “If funding is not made available, the municipality will review the use of the Federal Gas Tax Reserve or may borrow funds. The repayment of the borrowing will come from utility rate surcharges to the utility customers.” The 2014 report and prior-year audits are available on the municipal website under ‘Forms and Communication’ via the ‘Our Government’ link on the main page. In other business at its regular meeting March 25, Gimli council: * Tabled a request from the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation for a donation. The foundation provides plaques to memorialize fallen soldiers. However, it was unclear whether the foundation is a non-profit or a business. “They’re not affiliated with the Canadian military,” noted Mayor Randy Woroniuk. “It seems like a private enterprise.” Administration will seek additional information about the organization. Staff will also contact officials at the Gimli branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. “We want to make sure we’re doing something that honours the fallen, not something that markets them,” said King. * Awarded an annual tender for the operation of the North Beach Concession to Al Foster at a seasonal rate of $150. Foster will provide all equipment required and pay a portion of utilities. * Learned that volunteer firefighters are now required to attend and secure the scenes of highway accidents. “They can be out for some time, particularly if an accident requires an investigation,” King said, adding that the time spent at-scene is time spent away from work. Administration will monitor the time required. * Gave first reading to a zoning bylaw amendment that may pave the way for the inclusion of modular or manufactured homes in residential areas. The homes will be required to meet the following criteria: Have a roof pitch of 5/12 at minimum; eave projection of 1.5 feet (18 inches) at minimum; and a dwelling length not to exceed 2.5 times the width of the home. The amendment will be the subject of a public hearing. INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced BUY IT - SELL IT in the April 8, 2015 13 Enterprise CLASSIFIEDS Effective immediately classified ads must be pre-paid via credit card or mailed to P.O. Box 72, Matlock MB R0C 2B0 with payment included one week prior to publication date. 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Dearly beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and grandpa. He is survived by his loving wife Wilma of 49 years and 1 week of marriage; daughter Carol (Pat); sons Kenneth, Keith (Meaghan) and Evan (Averley); along with 8 grandchildren; siblings sister Judy (Cyril) and brother’s Bryan (Lauris) and Larry (Janet). Along with nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents Rosalie and Louis. He was born in Winnipeg, January 29, 1942, raised in Matlock, attended school there until his marriage to Wilma on March 26, 1966. David lived in the interlake area all his life working as a barber and truck driver. David was very kind, loving family man who enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and as per his wishes there will be no formal funeral. It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of Lorne Torbert on Monday, March 23, 2015. Lorne was predeceased by his father Donald in 2006. He is survived by his soul mate, Andrea Campbell, his son Barry, his mother Norma Torbert (Isfjord), his sister Debbie Mate (Ken), his niece Kendra Mate (Matthew) and his nephew Paul Mate, also Andrea’s children, Lauren (Kevin), Matthew (Cindy) and little Olivia and baby Emma, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lorne’s life began on January 10, 1964 in Berea Ohio with his Parents Don and Norma and his sister Debbie. Lorne was baptized at Berea Lutheran church where his church roots began. At age 8, Lorne and family moved to Gimli. He enjoyed coming to Canada and embraced all that it offered, this included spending time with the Isfjord family. Lorne helped his mother and father build their home in camp Morton. In his youth he spent time with his father and uncles snowmobiling and hunting (where he got his first moose). Later in life, he enjoyed his snowmobiling and fishing excursions with friends up north. When Lorne moved to Winnipeg, he met Cheryl Towers they married and had their son Barry. Lorne and Barry shared the joy of technology, music, (ranging from just listening to it as well as playing it on the organ). Recently they shared duties of being the “sound technicians” for the church. Lorne found 80 acres of beautiful land in Teulon and he and his father created a homestead there. Lorne loved the ponds, trails and having “The Granary” where family gathered. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CancerCare, Diabetes, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name. Many thanks to Dr. R.C. Patel and Gimli Hospital, Dr. A Leylak of Health Sciences Center, thanks to CancerCare drivers and the ambulance drivers, as well the home care workers. David we’ll miss you forever and cherish you in our memories. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com THANK YOU FRANK DUGGAN & JENNIFER KRAWEC Would like to thank everyone that had a part in our wedding shower/social! Thank you to everyone for showing up, for bringing/helping with food. Thanks to everyone that gave gifts and donations towards our silent auction! A special thanks to my mom and my godmother for setting up the food for the shower. Thanks to my sisters for all the help they have been to us! Place your greeting or announcement in our next issue Amanda 204-641-1706 [email protected] Lorne worked at Rockwood Lumber. People were known to do business there because they trusted him and knew the job would get done. Lorne’s journey brought him back to Gimli where he attended church with his mother Norma. His life took a turn one Sunday when a special Angel connected Lorne to his soul mate, Andrea Campbell. Lorne showed his love for Andrea by doing something as simple as watching a movie with her to building a beautiful deck for her. They enjoyed golfing together and doing projects around the house. Lorne was a man of many talents, which he shared with the Gimli Lutheran Church. He was not only a council member but also became the Chairperson. He helped with the maintenance, sound system and anything else that needed to be done. Because Lorne was a reliable handyman, his abilities lead him to his current position as head of maintenance for Shorepointe Village. Lorne was a man who lived his faith every day. He was strong yet humble with a gentle spirit and a big heart. He was also funny and liked a good joke. He touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Let’s not remember Lorne’s life based on one tragic moment, but by fifty one beautiful years of life he lived as he served God, his family, his friends and his church community. TAX PREPARATION Instant Tax Refund* “Well done my good and faithful servant.” A memorial service will take place at the Gimli Lutheran Church on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Gimli Lutheran Church Defibrillator Project, Box 118, Gimli, MB. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com • Personal • Farms • Small Businesses • Fishermen • Truck Drivers * Some conditions apply. INTERLAKE ENTERPRISE Your Source for Community News – Locally Owned and Produced April 8, 2015 15 Fish have back up against the wall By Michel Forest Power play goals were a factor in determining the final outcome of this one as Peguis was 3 for 7 (42.9%) with the man advantage, while the Fish drew a big goose egg in that department, going 0 for 5 on the power play. The Selkirk Fishermen now find themselves down three games to two in their KJHL final best-out-of-seven series with the Peguis Juniors, with game 6 scheduled for tonight at the Peguis Multiplex Centre at 7:30 p.m. Fishermen 6, Juniors 4 (April 3) At the Multiplex Centre last Friday evening, the visiting Fishermen proceeded to lay on some significant lumber as they fired a total of 56 shots at the opponent’s net, while the Juniors retaliated with 41 shots of their own. Cale McBride (Thomas, Fontaine) opened the scoring for the Fish with a power play goal at 9:17 of the 1st, followed by three straight Junior goals, with two by Joseph Sutherland and the other by Devon Garson. After 20 minutes, the Fish were staring at a 3-1 deficit. Drayton Mendrun scored for the Fish at 14:27 of the 2nd but Garson retaliated for the Juniors with his second goal of the game just over one minute later at 13:18. Selkirk outshot the Juniors in the 2nd by a margin of 20 to 9. Score after two periods: Juniors 4, Fishermen 2. In the third period, it was all Selkirk, with scores from Cale McBride (his second of the game), Drayton Mendrun (unassisted) and two more goals from Karl Fey, who continues to have an outstanding playoff run. Scott Thomas also had a good game, contributing three assists in the winning effort for the Fish. Juniors 8, Fishermen 3 (April 4) The Juniors scored five consecutive goals in the first seven minutes of the game at the Selkirk Recreation Complex on Saturday evening to blow the game wide open right from the start. Brandon Paradoski made it a 5-1 game with a goal for the Fish at the 11:35 mark, but Sutherland proceeded to restore the five-goal Peguis lead with his second netter of the period with a power play goal at 7:16. The last few games have been relatively wide open affairs with little to report in the roughing and scrapping aspects, with both teams skating hard and players being very opportunistic in the opposing zone. As far as the flipping back and forth of home ice advantage is concerned, Fish coach Chris Poponick said that “I don’t think it matters at this point where the game is played, it’s all about which team gets the biggest jump early and who can hold on and finish the job, just like we did last Friday.” Moreover, Poponick didn’t seem to be concerned about his team drawing a blank on the power play during this last contest. “On the whole, I think our power play has been pretty good throughout the playoffs, with McBride and MacVicar contributing their share of goals there,” Poponick said. “If a guy like Pachowsky steps it up on that unit, that will certainly help.” Poponick concluded by saying that the key to winning the series will be the team that manages to sustain the intensity during a full 60 minutes, not just bursts of scoring here and there during individual periods. Griffin Steeves (from Cale McBride) scored the only goal of the 2nd period to bring the Fish to within four goals. Score after 40 minutes: Peguis 6, Selkirk 2. Cory Balcaen made it a 6-3 game with a goal in the first minute of the third period, but Juniors Darryl Flett and Presley Kirkness sealed the outcome of the contest, each with a power play goal to give the Juniors the 8-3 victory. TOWN OF ARBORG PUBLIC NOTICE 2015 Financial Plan PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section MUNICIPALITY OF BIFROST-RIVERTON 162(2) of The Municipal Act that the Council of the Town of Arborg shall hold a Public Hearing to present the Financial Plan for the fiscal year 2015 on: SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. Town of Arborg Municipal Office 337 River Road Arborg, MB Gravel Checker: Required for the upcoming gravelling season. Due to the nature of the position, the successful applicant will from time to time be required to work extended hours. The estimated term of this position is June 15 to August 31. Green Team: Seasonal student position(s) from approximately June to August. Roadside Tractor & Mower Operator: Required during growing season to cut roadsides and drains within the municipality. Equipment operation and maintenance experience needed. Resumes including three references will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:30 pm on Monday, April 20, 2015 for all positions. Please indicate which position you are applying for. L. Grant Thorsteinson, CAO Box 70, 329 River Road Arborg, MB R0C 0A0 Phone: 204-376-2391 [email protected] The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow any interested person to make representation, ask questions or register an objection in respect to the Town of Arborg’s 2015 Financial Plan. Copies of the 2015 Financial Plan will be available for review at the Town Office as of April 16th during regular office hours. Dated this 1st day of April, 2015. 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Champagne Met, V6, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Remote Seats, CD/MP3/Bluetooth, XM Radio, Bose Stereo, Pwr Seat, Remote Start. Loaded Remote Entry, CD/MP3, Alum Wheels, OnStar, 48,000km. Much MORE! Start, CD/MP3, XM Radio, 6 Pass, Alum Wheels, Spoiler, Much More! One Owner, 85,000 kms. Factory Warranty. BlueTooth, CD/MP3, Aluminum Wheels, Dual Zone Air, OnStar, Low Kms 2013 CHEV SONIC LT 4dr SEDAN SALE $14,995 Blue, 4 Cyl Auto, Air, Cruise, 2008 CHEV COBALT LT 4dr SALE ONLY $7,995 4 Cyl Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Tilt, Power Wind & Locks, Remote Start, AM/FM/CD/MP3/BlueTooth, XM Radio, Loaded. 42,000 kms. Power Windows/Locks, Remote Entry, Remote Start, White. 2012 CHEV CRUZE ECO SALE $15,900 Silver, 4 Cyl 6-Speed Manual, Air, Cruise, Power Wind & Locks, CD/MP3, XM Radio, BlueTooth, Loaded. 1 Owner. Alum Wheels. 2012 CHEV MALIBU LT SALE $15,995 White, Pwr Seat, Remote Start, CD/MP3, 2006 SATURN ION 4dr SEDAN SALE $5,995 Gray, 2.2 Litre, 5-Speed Manual, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, AM/FM/CD, Remote Entry 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONVERTIBLE SALE $6,900 Green Metallic, 4cyl Auto, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Power Wind & Locks, Remote Entry, Ex Cond. Only 108,000km BlueTooth, XM Radio, Power Wind & Locks, Alum Wheels, 1 Owner. Only 42,000km. 1973 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC 2dr CONVERTIBLE CALL!! ***COLLECTOR CAR*** White, 400ci V8 - Perfect Summer Cruiser TRUCKS 2010 GMC ACADIA SLE AWD SALE $14,995 Gold Mist, 8 Pass, Power Seats, 2014 GMC ACADIA SLE 2 ALL WHEEL DRIVE SALE $36,995 Rear Camera, Remote Start, BlueTooth, CD/MP3, XM Radio, Rear Air & Heat Silver, Rear Camera, Remote Start, Power Tailgate, 7 Pass, Power Seats, Power Sunroof, Trailer Pkg, LOADED. 22,000km. Was $46,700 New. Don’t Pass This One Up!! 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS SALE $12,900 Front Wheel Drive, White, Air, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, CD/MP3, Remote Entry 2014 GMC TERRAIN SLT FWD CALL!! White, Rear Camera, CD/MP3, Blue- Tooth, Power Windows & Locks, Remote Entry, XM Radio. 1 Owner. Only 29,000km 2010 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY 4x4 CREW CAB XLT SALE $27,995 2012 CHEV SILVERADO LTZ CREW SHORT BOX 4x4 SALE $33,900 White, White, 6.4 Diesel, Heated Leather Seats, Trailer Package, Running Boards. 2009 CHEV 1/2 TON SILVERADO 4x4 REG CAB SALE $17,900 Heated/Cooled Leather Seats, Rear DVD, Pwr Sunroof, Rr Camera, Trlr Pkg. Loaded 6 Speed Auto, 20’’ Wheels, Bose Stereo, Trailer Package, Loaded! 1 Owner White, 4800 V8, Auto, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Power Locks, Remote Entry, Locking Diff, HD Cooling. CD/MP3/XM Radio, Box Rails, Box Cover, Side Steps, LOADED! 2008 GMC ACADIA SLE ALL WHEEL DRIVE SALE $14,900 Black, Power Seats, Remote Start, Trailer Pkg, 7 Passenger, XM Radio, V6, CD/MP3. One Owner 2008 SATURN OUTLOOK XE AWD SALE $13,900 Silver, Remote Start, Trailer Pkg, 7 Passenger, Quad Buckets, V6 - Auto, Power Windows & Locks 2012 GMC SIERRA 1500 2WD SALE $15,900 Reg Cab, Black, 4800 V8, Air, Tilt, 2008 CHEV UPLANDER EXT VAN 7 PASS SALE $8,900 2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE AWD SALE $17,995 Silver, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Power Windows & Locks, Rear Camera, Remote Entry, CD/MP3, BlueTooth, Fog Lamps. 2012 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 LTZ SALE $33,900 White Diamond, Heated Leather Seats, Rear DVD, Sunroof, 5.3 V8, Cruise, Locking Diff, Trlr Pkg, HD Cooling, One Owner, 71,000km, Factory Warranty. Rear Air & Heat, Remote Start, XM Radio, Rear DVD, Power Windows & Locks 2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE CALL! AWD, White, Remote Start, Heated Seats, Rear Camera, OnStar, XM Radio, BlueTooth, Power Seat, Loaded, One Owner, 58,000km. 2007 GMC ENVOY 4dr 4x4 SALE $10,900 Silver, Power Seat, Power Windows 2012 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD 8 PASSENGER SALE $26,995 Power Windows & Locks, CD/MP3, Silver, Remote Entry. 59,000km 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS FWD 5 PASS SALE $8,900 Silver, Remote Start, Power Seat, Power Windows/Locks, AM/FM/CD, 3.5 V6, Auto, Steering Wheel Audio. 2012 GMC TERRAIN SLE AWD SALE $18,995 Silver, Rear Camera, CD/MP3, 2007 CHEV AVALANCHE 4x4 LT SALE $17,995 White, Heated Leather Seats, & Locks, Remote Entry, XM Radio, 6 Disc CD, Power Sunroof, Running Boards. BlueTooth, Power Windows & Locks, XM Radio, 1 Owner. Power Sunroof, 5.3 V8, Power Pedals, Satellite Radio, Trlr Pkg, Loade. One Owner 2011 GMC SIERRA SLE CREW SH BOX 4x4 SALE $22,900 5.3 V8, 6spd 2007 GMC ACADIA SLT AWD 7 PASS SALE $11,995 Auto, Remote Start, BlueTooth, Running Boards, Pwr Wind & Locks, Liner, CD/MP3 2011 CHEV SILVERADO EXT CAB 4x4 SALE $20,900 Blue, V8, Power Windows & Locks, Remote Entry, Trailer Pkg, CD/MP3, BlueTooth, Side Steps, Chrome Pkg, 1 Owner. Factory Warranty. 78,000km. Heated Seats, Leather Interior, Remote Start, CD/MP3/XM Radio/6 Disc CD, Power Tailgate, Trailer Pkg. Red Jewel Metallic. 2005 HONDA CRV 4x4 SALE $8,900 Silver, 2.4 Cyl, 5-Speed Manual, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Power Windows & Locks, AM/FM CD/Cassette CHEVROLET H BUICK H GMC ON STAFF Dealer Permit #9117 TOLL FREE 1-888-296-9666 TEL: 642-5132 FAX: 642-8418 Hwy. 8 & PTH 231 - GIMLI, MB (Airport Rd, 1/2 mi W. of Gimli)