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Funding for community projects approved

Sheldon Birnie STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Friday, May. 26, 2023

The East Kildonan-Transcona community committee met on May 23, though Coun. Jason Schreyer (Elmwood-East Kildonan) was absent, leading to a number of items being held over until June.

A $900 per capita grant was approved for Valley Gardens Community Centre’s family fun day on June 24, with funds split evenly between the three wards, along with a $2,000 per capita grant from the Elmwood-East Kildonan ward to help with costs for Happy Days on Henderson, which is to be held on June 10.

In addition, the committee approved its semi-annual summary of delegated authority to award per capita, land dedication, and community incentive grants outside of community committee meetings between July 1 and December 31, 2022, which included $250,000 from Transcona’s land dedication reserve for Buhler Recreation Park improvements and a $99,438 community incentive grant from North Kildonan’s allocation for community enhancements at John Pritchard School, among others.

Coun. Russ Wyatt (Transcona) made a motion to eliminate the delegation of authority over such items, preferring to deal with them at committee meetings in the future.

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Back on song

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Back on song

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Thursday, May. 25, 2023

A St. Boniface-based choir is preparing to return to the public stage after a pandemic-induced hiatus.

La chorale Les Blés au vent is set to perform on Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. at La Paroisse des Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens (289 avenue Dussault).

Aline Campagne, the choir’s director, said the ensemble is keen to let the community know it’s still active and looking forward to resume performing in public as the world continues to adjust and adapt in light of COVID-19.

Campagne — who has been involved with the choir consecutively since 2006 having initially becoming involved briefly in the 1980s — said Les Blés au vent traditionally held an annual concert at this time of year before the pandemic protocols curtailed that. The last in-person-concert was in 2019; it was cancelled in 2020, then broadcast online in 2021 and 2022.

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Thursday, May. 25, 2023

Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum nomination deadline May 31

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Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum nomination deadline May 31

Staff reporter 1 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

There’s still time to nominate a prospective Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum entrant for this year.

According to Golf Manitoba, the organization is “dedicated to the recognition of extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in the sport of golf” in the province.

Applications are currently being accepted into the hall, and individuals or teams can be nominated.

The application deadline is May 31. Visit www.manitobagolfhalloffame.com for more information.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

There’s still time to nominate a prospective Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame & Museum entrant for this year.

According to Golf Manitoba, the organization is “dedicated to the recognition of extraordinary contributions and accomplishments in the sport of golf” in the province.

Applications are currently being accepted into the hall, and individuals or teams can be nominated.

The application deadline is May 31. Visit www.manitobagolfhalloffame.com for more information.

‘United by the spoken word’

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‘United by the spoken word’

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

As the world continues to re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, one upcoming event will speak to the importance of re-igniting the passion of employees and re-establishing workplace culture.

The inaugural Elevate MB half-day conference will take place at The Leaf in Assiniboine Park (145 Locomotive Dr.) on Friday, May 26 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Organized by the Prairie Shield Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, the event is intended to help leaders explore solutions and strategies designed to shift post-pandemic paradigms, said Anders Boulanger, the chapter’s president and a key event organizer.

Boulanger, a professional speaker who lives in St. Boniface, said returning to the workplace after the pandemic has presented challenges for many organizations and their teams; whether it’s working from home, or making the transition back into the office, many businesses are struggling with employee engagement and poor workplace culture.

“We wanted to put on an event to recognize that many people are still coming out of the pandemic slowly, and we wanted to bring together three speakers with different perspectives and experience,” he said.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Avoid extra stress this moving month

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Avoid extra stress this moving month

Better Business Bureau 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Get out the boxes and packing tape. May is known by many as ‘moving month’, marking the busiest time of year for people relocating to new countries, new cities or new neighbourhoods. While moving can be exciting, it’s also quite draining. It’s often ranked amongst the most-stressful life events, owing to the far-reaching changes it causes in one’s life.

That’s why it’s always a good idea to complete a good amount of research before you leap into the unknown. People often research their new homes, new areas, financial implications and logistics. But they often overlook the possibility of fraud associated with moving – and that fraud can quickly turn an already stressful situation into a whole new nightmare.

Last year, more than 15,000 complaints were filed with the Better Business Bureau against moving companies. Victims reported a variety of scams, from no-shows to movers holding their personal belongings hostage. Some scammers posed as industry professionals, taking their victims’ deposits with no intention of ever showing up on the big day. They can do this in quite sophisticated ways, by creating professional-looking websites, posting fake positive reviews, or even stealing the likenesses of well-known movers in an area. Others may load up the customer’s belongings, only to slap on extra charges because of “unexpected weight” or “additional resources.” Some go as far as to hold the belongings hostage until they’re paid the extra fees.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants to help you avoid these scenarios this month, and all year round. They advise consumers to check for a mover’s registration or statements of insurance on their websites. You should also beware of companies that use a rental truck or offer an estimate over the phone before doing an on-site inspection.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Let the agricultural adventures begin

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Let the agricultural adventures begin

Simon Fuller STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

A number of Windsor Park residents are enjoying getting their hands dirty this spring.

At press time, almost all of the 38 raised garden beds at Winakwa Community Garden had been rented, as local individuals were embarking on their agricultural adventures at the start of this year’s growing season.

Key organizer and garden committee chair Christine Mousseau said recently that the committee has now completed its three-year phased plan for the garden’s fruit orchard, which was finished last fall and is now in the hands of Mother Nature as different trees and plants grow and mature.

It’s hoped the orchard will help bring food security to the community — operating on a first come, first served “take what you need and leave some for the rest of the community” basis — and eventually yield fruits such as apples, cherries, haskap berries, pears, raspberries, and Saskatoon berries.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Have gloves, will travel

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Have gloves, will travel

Troy Westwood 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Massimo Dos Santos is a 15-year-old Grade 9 student at Westwood Collegiate who lives and breathes ‘the beautiful game’.

“I have played soccer since I was six or seven years old. I am a (goalkeeper) and from very early on, keeper was my position,” he said. “What I enjoy about playing keeper is making big saves for my team and helping to keep us in games or helping us to win games. The hype of big games and big saves is a lot of fun. I really enjoy sharing those times and that level of emotion with my team.”

Massimo plays for Winnipeg South End United U15 team.

“Our team and coaches are a good group of guys,” he said, then singled out one coach in particular who has supported and helped him.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

How kidney disease affects nutrition

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How kidney disease affects nutrition

Lisa Lagasse 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Patients diagnosed with kidney disease are often instructed to follow a special diet. The kidneys function as the body’s filter removing toxins that build up in our system. When they lose function, these toxins accumulate, making patients ill and sometimes even causing death.

There are five stages of kidney disease. At stages 1 and 2, no restrictions are necessary except to eat healthier and control weight. By the time a patient is at stages 3-5, and having dialysis, dietary restrictions are often required, depending on appetite and weight. Potassium, phosphorus, sodium and fluids may need to be adjusted based on the patient’s status. Potassium is a mineral found in many foods and beverages which affects heart and muscle function. When kidneys work properly, potassium is kept in check in our bloodstream. In kidney failure, potassium builds up and can cause heart irregularities ,or stop your heart.

Examples of high potassium foods include processed meats and foods; bananas, oranges, melons, tomatoes, dried fruits, lentils and pulses, chocolate and whole grains. New studies have shown that processed foods have the most significant impact on potassium levels because they are more easily absorbed. Phosphorus is another mineral that can build up usually in the skin, blood vessels and organs. Too much phosphorus can affect circulation, bone health and itching.

Phosphorus is found in many foods, but dairy items contain high amounts, so these products are often limited in kidney diets. Again, phosphorus found in additives used in processed foods is more readily absorbed, like potassium, and therefore such foods must be avoided. Many patients will be on phosphate binders, such as calcium carbonate, to draw phosphorus out of their food.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Unique run reaches 100-event milestone

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Unique run reaches 100-event milestone

Kirby Gilman 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Winnipeg’s Churchill Parkway ‘parkrun’ celebrated its 100th run recently — a milestone for the event, that started here in July 2019 and is one of the over 2,000 weekly parkruns held in 22 countries across six continents.

After the 100th parkrun, first-timers and regulars stayed to enjoy hot chocolate, veggies and fruit, and cookies, which Dennis Cunningham, parkrun event director, admitted was the most popular snack.

Cunningham said he was one of five Winnipeggers who collaborated to bring parkrun here. His first experience with parkrun came on a family vacation in the United Kingdom. Rick Harrison’s parkrun connection was made through an online running group. Like Cunningham, Harrison regularly volunteersat Churchill Parkway, taking on various tasks, including timing. Others who helped with the startup had attended parkruns as far away as Australia.

Registering online for a free parkrun barcode gives runners and walkers access to parkruns anywhere. Like all parkruns, Winnipeg’s is held every Saturday at 9 a.m. The five-kilometre course uses the scenic Churchill Parkway between the Red River and Churchill Drive. Runners, walkers, young and old, and those with dogs and strollers all take part. The start area is where Ashland Street meets Churchill Drive.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Royalwood welcomes bargain hunters June 3

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Royalwood welcomes bargain hunters June 3

Tanya Misseghers 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

The Royalwood community garage sale has traditionally been held on the last weekend in May. Over the pandemic, Sage Creek claimed that time-frame. So Royalwood residents and organizers have now chosen the first Saturday in June as our date — which falls on June 3 this year.

The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. Watch for any home with the garage door open and you will find treasures galore. Some residents may be open for business on Friday, June 2 but the officialsale takes place on the Saturday.

Lori Rosche, one of the administrators of the Royalwood Facebook group which has helped to organize the event, is excited to see all the activity.

“It’s a great way to meet your neighbours,” Rosche said. “I’ve lived in the area for 20 years and it brings a smile to my face to see so many families out and about.”

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Celebrating 100 years of dance

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Celebrating 100 years of dance

John Hindle 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, is dedicated to promoting Scottish dancing and music to present and future generations. It has been around since 1923.

The Winnipeg Scottish Country Dance Society began in 1959 when Archie Nixon and David Williams, both newly settled in Winnipeg, decided to form a group. With a leap of faith and an advertisement in the Winnipeg Tribune, the society was born, receiving branch status in May of 1963, with two certified teachers and membership of 60.

You can do the math — 2023 marks the 100th and 60th anniversaries of these two societies.

The focus, both locally and of the parent society, is fun, fitness and friendship. Scottish Country Dance has societies in over 40 countries, and many have participated in a special initiative to mark the 100th anniversary. Scottish dancers around the world have been filmed performing a dance called the Flying Scotsman. The Winnipeg group danced at Union Station on Main Street. Video was sent to Scotland, where a montage of dancers from across the globe was compiled.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Don’t ‘wing’ your wedding vows…

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Don’t ‘wing’ your wedding vows…

Carolyne Braid 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Nuptial couples have been moving away from more traditional weddings and choosing to create something that is uniquely their own. Shawna Peterson of Weddingbella shares some quick tips for both couples and guests on how to navigate these new waters.

“Some of the biggest faux pas I have seen at weddings are when couples attempt to ‘wing’ their vows,” Shawna said. “Whether they’ve forgotten them at home, thought they had time to prepare them the day of or wanted their vows to be an impromptu disclosure of sentiment, this has generally not gone over well during the ceremony. With the spotlight directly on the couple, our natural reaction is to freeze up.”

She recommends that you prepare ahead of time and practise, so you can share your promises with ease on your big day.

Another trend is having a family or friend act as your officiant.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

It takes a village of love…

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It takes a village of love…

Laurie Gydé 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

When 38-year-old Crystal Lynn Lowe’s cancer spread like wildfire, she asked her cousin Nancy Squire and husband Jeremy Squire to promise to keep her four girls together.

Crystal succumbed to an aggressive form of cancer in April. Three weeks later, the Squires, married just seven years, who always longed for children of their own, applied for legal guardianship of Crystal Lynn’s girls, aged 13, 10, seven and

two.

“It felt like someone above knew we needed them as much as they needed us,” Nancy said. “It’s been a blessing.”

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s set for May 27

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IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s set for May 27

Staff reporter 1 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

It’s nearly time to get walking for a good cause.

The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, May 27 at Assiniboine Park.

According to the society’s website, check-in will be at 10 a.m., and the warm-up will be at 10:45 a.m. The walk will start at 11 a.m., and lunch will be at 11:45 a.m.

Go online at alzheimer.mb.ca for more information.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Happy 102nd birthday!

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Happy 102nd birthday!

FP Community Review staff 2 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Jacqui Setter of Victoria, B.C., wrote us to say that her mother, Frances Paul, celebrated her 102nd birthday on May 22.

She commemorated the milestone with a small gathering of family and friends at Devonshire Green, in Transcona. Jacqui asked if we would mention it in the paper — and we are happy to oblige.

Frances was born in 1921. To give you a sense of perspective, these things happened that year:

• The New York Yankees purchased 20 acres in The Bronx to build the first Yankee Stadium;

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Local musicians are coming to kick cancer — hard

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Local musicians are coming to kick cancer — hard

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Mandy Ducharme is bringing a stacked

lineup of musicians to the Bulldog Event Center on May 28, for a show that’s part of a fundraising campaign for CancerCare Manitoba’s Challenge for Life.

The show is called Winnipeg Musicians Kick Cancer — and the name couldn’t be more accurate for the kind of show visitors can expect when they walk into the Main Street venue.

Ducharme, the singer who is organizing the entire event, is a member of the Manitoba Country Music Association, and her latest single, That’s Where I’ll Be, was released earlier this year. She started her music career in Red Deer, Alta., but has “ended up back here.”

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

So, who’s got talent in Portage la Prairie?

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So, who’s got talent in Portage la Prairie?

Emma Honeybun STAFF REPORTER 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment, also known as the William Glesby Centre, is celebrating 25 years in Portage la Prairie.

The community arts centre, which was established in 1998, was operated by Prairie Community Centre before its board amalgamated with Portage & District Arts Council in 2019 to create Prairie Fusion — a space for art, community, and local entertainment.

And what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a community talent show put together by the Prairie Fusion crew. The community extravaganza will take place in the Fimi Glesby Theatre in the Glesby Centre (112 St NE, Portage la Prairie) on May 31.

Glesby’s Who’s Got Talent? will feature a variety of different acts, ranging from folk-classic grassroots performances, to younger-aged garage bands, to very niche presentations such as unicycling and gymnastics.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Youth soccer association steps up for local kids

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Youth soccer association steps up for local kids

John Kendle Managing Editor 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

At least 36 kids from low-income families are playing in the Charleswood Youth Soccer Association’s mini-soccer program free of charge this spring, thanks to a $500 donation from the Headingley Firefighters Run for Wishes, which was matched by CYSA.

Erin Beyko, CYSA president, said the association has wanted to do something like this for years and intends to continue what it now calls the CYSA Kickoff program.

“This is the first year we’ve been able to do this,” she said. “There’s a public housing complex near our Westgrove School mini-soccer site. We’d always see the kids watching the games and we’ve always wanted to find a way to get those kids on the field.”

Josh Mulvenna, a Winnipeg firefighter and Headingley volunteer firefighter, is race director of the Headingley Firefighters Run for Wishes. The Westgrove Family Resource Centre, located in the Westgrove Housing complex in Charleswood, is one of the title causes of this year’s Run for Wishes, so Mulvenna asked the CYSA if it would match a donation from Run for Wishes to help pay for Westgrove kids to play mini-soccer.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Welcome to the 2023 golf season!

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Welcome to the 2023 golf season!

Ryan Desjarlais 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

With the May long weekend now behind us, we can now declare Manitoba’s summer golf season unofficially open.

Courses were a bit slow opening this year but, seemingly overnight, the snow disappeared, and the fairways have greened right up.

Before heading out into rural Manitoba this year for some golfing road-trip adventures, it is always a good idea to work on your game. In keeping with this column’s theme, there are some nine-hole courses in and around Winnipeg you can visit to iron out the kinks.

In the northeast part of the city, Harbour View’s nine holes are all par 3s. Hole 4 is a long effort to get there in one, but the hole right after has a green that can be reached with a sand wedge. You can find this facility on Springfield Road, off Lagimodiere Boulevard.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Grants to help our community bounce back

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Grants to help our community bounce back

Scott Johnston 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Spring has finally sprung in our community and families are coming out of their winter hibernation to attend garage sales, youth soccer and baseball games and creek cleanups.

Hockey in our community has concluded for the season, but it is my privilege to congratulate the St. James Canucks for finishing their 2022-23 season with their second straight Manitoba Major Junior Hockey League championship win. Congratulations to all players and coaching staff for bringing the trophy back to home ice at the Ab McDonald Memorial Arena. Well done, Canucks!

With spring comes the provincial government announcements for the Green Team and the Building Sustainable Communities grants. I am thrilled that these funds will provide program support to so many local projects in our community.

The Green Team grant funding will strengthen our communities and help to grow our local economy by employing youth and promoting green projects this summer. I am pleased to announce the Assiniboia recipients are:

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Why do violent offenders keep getting bail?

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Why do violent offenders keep getting bail?

Raquel Dancho 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Canadians are increasingly frustrated and concerned by constant headlines about violent crime in our communities. Sadly, many of these crimes are a result of dangerous catch-and-release policies brought in by the Trudeau Liberals over the past few years.

The Winnipeg Free Press published an article examining the 53 Winnipeg homicides in 2022, of which, “15 of the accused were under a mandatory prohibition not to possess weapons… In at least 16 cases, the accused was already facing charges for other offences and was either out on bail, was the subject of an undertaking or actively wanted.”

Why were these violent repeat offenders let out in our communities? Bill C-75m a Liberal bill from 2019 that brought in the dangerous catch-and-release bail system, made it much harder to keep violent repeat offenders in jail while they await trial. As a result, violent repeat offenders are getting let out on bail and committing more violent crimes.

Earlier this month, a mother and her child were fatally stabbed in a horrific random attack outside an Edmonton school. The accused killer had been released on bail 18 days prior. He had a long history of violence. Had he not been released, this woman and child would be alive.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

High schoolers to compete in big science fairs

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High schoolers to compete in big science fairs

Terry Duguid 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Two students from Fort Richmond Collegiate in South Winnipeg are representing their community at national and international science competitions this month.

16-year-old Keerthan Kamala Krishnamoorthy will represent Team Canada at the 2023 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, held in Dallas, Tex. He is one of eight students selected by Youth Science Canada to represent the nation at this world-renowned competition.

Keerthan’s project – called “Detection of Harmful Microorganisms in Drinking Water using Deep Learning” – aims to make safe drinking water more accessible. In his research proposal, Keerthan plans to make a mobile phone app that can take a photo of water, analyze the photo, and determine if it is safe to drink. The app requires the use of a paper microscope to magnify the water sample, which Keerthan says is inexpensive and widely accessible around the world.

Another Fort Richmond student, 12th grader Annika Paliwal, is heading to Edmonton to represent Team Bison Manitoba at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, hosted by Youth Science Canada.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Track renewal collaboration

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Track renewal collaboration

Brian Mayes 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

In a typical running relay, four runners must pass the baton between them before the final runner gets over the finish line. After a four-year process, I am pleased to say that four elected representatives from this area have collaborated to fund a running-track renewal project in Windsor Park.

The current ‘track’ is a 300-metre dirt oval that, we think, dates to the early 1970s and which, with ongoing weed growth, appears to be returning to the elements. After the City of Winnipeg funded a new 400-metre track at Victor Mager School in St. Vital in 2019, I became interested in the track shared by Collège Béliveau and Windsor Park Collegiate, as students from new parts of my ward, such as Sage Creek, Royalwood and Bonavista attend these schools.

In 2019, it was estimated that it would cost $503,000 to pave and rubberize the track. By 2022, this estimate had increased to $600,0000. Meanwhile, tracks have been rebuilt in Garden City and River East while we attempted to get funding for Béliveau/WPC.

The Louis Riel School Division expressed support for the project back in 2019. In 2022, the federal government provided about $7.5 million through its Economic Response and Recovery Plan (ERRP) to be allocated by city councillors across the city. I have used my ward’s share of these funds, with the support of MP Dan Vandal, to fund an upgrade of Fountainview Park in Royalwood, and modernization of Bonivital Soccer Club’s clubhouse at St. Vital Memorial Park, on Fermor Avenue. Earlier this year, Minister Vandal authorized $285,000 in federal funds for the track project, and I have added $15,000 from city funds.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Don’t make the mistake of living in the past

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Don’t make the mistake of living in the past

Christine Ibbotson 4 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Dear Money Lady Readers,

Today I want to tell you a story about my brother, who has given me permission to share it because he has moved out of province to start over and is doing very well. In fact, he is doing exceptionally well.

He agreed to let me share his story with you because like everything in life, there is a lesson to be learned from it. Of course, some of the details have been changed to keep his identity private.

So, let’s call him George. George worked as a teacher and to make extra money he began a tutoring business for teens and young adults. He had been doing this for a few years when one of his new teenage students sued him for sexual assault.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

The power of probiotics

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The power of probiotics

Jeff McFarlane 3 minute read Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

Probiotics. Sounds powerful, doesn’t it? Pro and biotic. And yes, they are a powerful part of every diet, for people or pets.

We see ads all the time for yogurts, kefir and fermented products meant to assist your digestion. For pets, things are a little different, and while many have the same base bacteria, it is the delivery method which differs greatly.

To make probiotics more attractive to people, they are usually laced with sugars and flavours. Some of the sweeteners are poisonous to pets, and many pets are sensitive to things such as cow’s milk and lactose that can be a part of human probiotics. So, while sharing your yogurt with your pet may seem good, it can be a problem.

There are many forms of probiotics for pets.

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Wednesday, May. 24, 2023

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